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On Saturday, June 22, almost 1,200 people came out to celebrate Canada’s first official Filipino Heritage Month in Neepawa. The events started with a parade, marching from the Yellowhead Centre to Riverbend Park, where the rest of the day’s festivities took place. Once everyone arrived at the park, there was an opening ceremony, featuring both the Canadian and Filipino national anthems, and opening remarks from several community figures, as well as a performance from the Neepawa Dancers (pictured0. Following the opening ceremony, a potluck supper, featuring a huge variety of Filipino cuisine, both savoury and sweet, fed the masses. Once everyone’s hunger was satisfied, the event-goers split into four teams for a series of group games, including an egg toss and mummy roll (see page A16). The evening concluded with entertainment from a combination of Neepawa Pinoy bands and an open mic session.

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A wide array of fun activities could be found across Clear Lake during Wasagaming’s Moonlight Madness,team held onThe Saturday, June 22.planning (Left photo) Musicians Jamie a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team general manager Myles Cathcart said it’s Balan, Dominic Comte along with bandmate Kevin Ternovetsky (not pictured), provided live music during the grand opening of Wok in the Park, Beavertails and 2016 MJHL regular season, where the club would important for the hockey team to establish a str its contributorsannual and extendfashion a free gate show. ad- connection to the region’s agricultural base.

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By Eoin Devereux

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Neepawa’s effort to upgrade its wastewater capacity has recently received a big financial boost. On Thursday, June 20, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the federal government announced an investment of $5.02 million for phase two of the Town’s expansion and improvement of its wastewater treatment system.

T he suppor t comes through the Green Mun ic i p a l Fu nd (G M F ) and equates to a loan of $4,368,300 and a grant of $655,200. Through the GMF, the FCM directly supports municipal capital projects in the energy, transportation, waste and water sectors through low-interest loans, in combination with grants.

First of its kind in Western Canada This new treatment system is expected to not only accommodate the future needs of Neepawa as its population continues to grow, but also significantly reduce the community’s carbon footprint. It will be one of the first post-lagoon wastewater treatment systems of its kind in Western Canada.

The project involves adding a biofilm reactor to the existing lagoon system. This will combine chemical and organic treatment processes to increase the town’s wastewater treatment capacity by 65 per cent and reduce overall energy consumption.

In the media release announcing the funding, François-Philippe Champagne, the minister of Infrastructure and Communities, noted that the

federal government is very happy to support initiatives such as this.

“The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are working together to support innovative green projects that help build strong sustainable communities now and for future generations. This project to improve the Neepawa Wastewater Treatment system is a great example of how green thinking can go hand in hand with community and economic development, and we are proud to support solutions that improve people’s lives, while protecting the environment,” stated

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Bill Karsten, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, concurred with Champagne’s assessment, adding that municipalities, such as the Town of Neepawa, are leading the way with green solutions.

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Jam Fest to take a year off ArtsForward to focus on programming instead

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press An event that had become a staple in Neepawa’s July happenings for the past four years has been cancelled for 2019. Jam Fest, a combination of music jamming, fruit jamming and art displays, put on by ArtsForward, is taking a year off so that the organization can focus more on their core programs this summer.

Rrain Prior, ArtsForward director of programming, said that originally, they started Jam Fest to fill the void left by the cancellation of the annual Lily Festival. “We wanted there to be something in town for people to do,” she stated.

Prior noted that it was never a huge event, but it worked in conjunction with other, separate events at the same time, such as the street party and potluck that began in 2017. Prior noted that the street party and potluck were replaced this year with the Filipino Heritage Month celebration, which took place at Riverbend Park last weekend.

A financial decision The cancellation of Jam Fest was not because of the change to the street party, however. “It was largely a financial decision,” Prior said. “Basically, there was no income coming from that at all, we actually were losing quite a bit of money in running it... The board made the decision we were going to stick to our core programs this year, make sure we’re on solid financial footing going into our next year, which starts in September, and then make a decision next summer.”

Prior also noted that when the event does come

back, it may look quite different. “We need to take this year off, leave it, see what people are actually looking for in terms of a festival in town, what people want to see and try to build around that,” she explained. “A lot of it depends on community feedback. What do people want to do?... What would an ideal community festival look like? And we always want to bring in that art aspect, because that’s what we do, but we’re quite malleable as far as what aspects we bring in.”

To make sure that it does come back, ArtsForward is depending on the community to let them know whether people still want Jam Fest.

“Let us know they want it, really. If people miss it, if people want this to happen, if people really loved having the big street party and potluck and parade, we can revisit that next year.

Because no decision like this is ever forever,” said Prior.

Anyone who wants to give feedback on whether they’d like to see Jam Fest come back and what they’d like to see featured at the event in the future can contact ArtsForward via phone (204476-3232), email (admin@ artsforward.ca), Facebook, or in person. Prior noted they are also planning to put out a survey or questionnaire in the near future.

Still lots to do For this year, however, Prior noted that there are still lots of things for people to do all summer. “The Margaret Laurence Home is doing the Manawaka Storytelling Festival [on July 26 and 27]... and I just got the email today about the Old Fashioned Small Town Carnival [formerly Mid Summer’s Eve] that’s

happening [on July 25] and then we have the Film Fest this summer happening on Aug. 10 as well, so there’s lots of events for people to look forward to and I look forward to being involved in them,” she said.

ArtsForward will still be busy this summer with their many programs. “We have a lot of stuff going on. A lot of it is our Youth Programming,” Prior said. “We have our Mecca Theatre Camp next week, it starts right on [ July 2]. I’m really excited about this one– our two day film intensive [program] with the Winnipeg Film Group, this is for youth aged 13 to 18 and that’s July 1011. We have three weeks of Kidz Rock, which is sort of a kids’ rock band workshop.

We have our wood art camp that’s coming back the end of July, beginning of August... And hopefully still find room at some point this summer to have an outdoor art show,” she added.

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On Wednesday, June 12, three players of NACTV’s Bigger Bingo got a blackout in 52 numbers and won on the Toonie Pot number. The $100 prize for the blackout, plus the amount that was in the Tonnie Pot, were split between the three winners equally. They each won $2,373.66. Above left: Rae-Lynne Gerring was presented her cut of the prize by NACTV intern David Elgert.

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his week’s column leans heavily on words written by two women who wrote very impactful stories about the shortness of life. The first is a poem by Linda Ellis, the second is a “letter home” by Elizabeth Ferguson who was writing from Palestine (later named Gladstone) in 1873 to her brother and sister in Scotland. The letter runs unedited, written in the original fashion.

The poem and letter point out that life can be very short and there are lessons to be learned from that simple message.

RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell hard; are there things you’d like to change?

For you never know how much time is left that still can be rearranged.

To be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

So when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you lived your dash?

THE DASH

by Linda Ellis I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.

He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning… to the end.

He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own, the cars… the house… the cash.

What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and

Palistine, July 1, 1873 It is exactly 12 months today since I left my native shore and I had a long journey before me as I was 6 weeks on the road so I was very glad when I landed at my journeys end but I got on all right. I was always in good health, I never was sick on sea I stood it better than anyone in steerage, but

I had more need to be well than some of them I had my dear little boy to look after, so you see the Lord afflicted and the Lord he helped me be blessed his name.

He had many a sore day of trouble but they are vanquished now, and we trust he is happy with the Lord beyond the search of woe. He died on the 15 of July, the day after we landed at Quebec City. We were taken to the Hospital for the sick, it is a beautiful place the Cemetery where he was buried, it is just like Spittlehaugh flower garden with all kinds of flowers growing around and I hope his young soul shall be like the flowers blooming in the paradise above. Tell all his cousins to be good boys to their mothers, for they know not how they may be as he.

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used to strive for perfect. I don’t any more— not all the time at least. There are a lot of times good enough will do.

Intentional or not, everywhere, we face pressure for perfection; be it getting perfect grades, being the perfect child/parent/ partner/friend, leading the perfect life. It’s baked into the core of our experience, right from the MY fairy tales and PERSPECTIVE Disney movies we consume at a young age.

Today, the Kate quest for perfection is every- Jackman-Atkinson where and nowhere is it more obvious than on social media. While we used to see glossy perfection a step or two removed, in magazines and movies, now we are seeing images of perfection from our friends and family. It’s not just celebrities advancing a culture of perfection, but people we actually know, sharing images and stories of them #LivingTheirBestLife.

We know it’s bogus, it’s a curated version of life. It might be one good image out of 50 or one picture perfect moment (probably staged to some degree) out of a day of mundane, or even horrible.

It’s the highlight reel. We all do it, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get sucked into others’ posts.

Last year, the American Psychological Association released a study titled “Perfectionism is Increasing Over Time”. It was the first study to examine generational differences in perfectionism and looked at data from 41,641 American, Canadian and British college students, from the late 1980s to 2016. Defining perfectionism as “an irrational desire to achieve, along with being overly critical of oneself and others,” the study found the more recent college students reported higher scores on each type of perfectionism than earlier generations. Comparing 1989 to 2016, the self-oriented perfectionism score (an irrational desire to be perfect) rose by 10 per cent, socially prescribed perfectionism (perceiving excessive expectations from others) rose by 33 per cent and other-oriented perfectionism (placing unrealistic standards on others) rose by 16 per cent.

The impact of these rising levels of perfectionism aren’t surprising; the study noted that they might be a factor driving the higher reported levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts reported today, compared to a decade ago.

We may be tempted to shrug this off by saying people are putting too much pressure on themselves, but that’s a bit of a cop out.

We all expect more and are all active participants in the rising level expectations, whether we are conscious of it or not. The study’s authors urged schools and policymakers, in particular, to change the culture that fosters competition among young people in order to preserve good mental health.

I’m not suggesting that we just start floating through life— that’s not a good solution, for anyone. What we need to do is recognize that perfection in all areas is entirely impossible. Period. What do we do with that knowledge? We determine the areas in which perfection is required, and the areas in which good enough will do.

Good enough might still be great, and it will depend on the situation. Good enough for a brain surgeon is a pretty high bar, making a dinner for your family that’s good enough will likely leave you more time to actually spend with them.

Again, I’m not advocating a philosophy of not trying, merely one of evaluating expectations, setting a goal and working towards it. We only have so much time, money and energy, we need to invest our effort in the areas we need and want to. Today’s pressures mean that something has to give, make sure it isn’t your mental well being.

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was born and raised on a mixed farm in central Alberta. Shortly after World War II ended, my father, together with his brother and brother-inlaw, bought two sections of land near Trochu, AB. My father’s portion was three quarter sections of bare farmland and pasture—no buildings—just dirt and grass.

Over the next three years, in addition to working his land, my father added buildings and enclosures for dairy cattle, beef cattle and pigs. He built a small three-room house that became home to him and my mom after they married. As their family expanded, so did their house and so did Mom’s garden. As the farm expanded, so did the equipment and so did the amount of work my brothers and I were expected to do.

In my 18 years at home (I left for college 50 years ago this coming September), Dad and I would often talk about his vision for his farm. He made do with what he could afford.

When he had enough money saved, he bought

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein a bigger tractor, larger equipment, built a modern house, bigger corrals and a finishing barn for hogs. When Dad died, my youngest brother took over the farm and built on what my dad started. Today, that farm partially supports two families, just as he had hoped it would.

A lot has changed in the 50 years since I left the farm. Modern technology has made it possible for today’s farmers to cover more ground in a shorter time with bigger tractors and implements, while making the most efficient use of fuel, seed, fertilizer and other chemicals. New varieties of cereal grains, oil seeds, pulse and specialty crops enable today’s farmers to diversify their operations, grow crops that are well-suited to the soil and climate of their farms and take advantage of new markets for their products.

As with every profession, there are two things that farmers can’t control—precipitation and politics. Both are highly unpredictable.

Mother Nature will do as she pleases. The rains will come when (and if) they come. Temperatures will fluctuate. Any attempt to control the weather usually backfires. Mother Nature doesn’t get back. She gets even.

Politics and political interference are as unpredictable as the weather.

Political decisions aren’t always logical. Despite what they say, politicians seem to care more about doing things that will get them reelected instead of basing their decisions on careful research, consultation and logical thought.

Regulations governing the agricultural industry can and do change frequently; often in response to pressure from outside

groups who know very little about current farming practices. Markets can be (and have been) lost due to international disputes over something totally unrelated to agriculture. Once again, farmers must adapt—and most of them do.

But there is one thing about farming that hasn’t changed. Just as they were when I was young, today’s farmers are people of faith.

They believe in their knowledge and skills. They believe in their communities.

They believe in helping a neighbour in need, knowing that their neighbours will do the same for them.

They have great respect for the land. It will be here long after they are gone; and the farmers I know believe in treating the land with respect and leaving it in better shape than they found it.

Most of all, farmers possess a deep faith in God. They trust God to give them what they need each year to support their families, pay their debts and invest in their future. And for what they receive, they are always the first to say thanks.

And just like that…

nd just like that, 2019 is half gone.

It seems we only celebrated the new year and now we are more than half way to another Christmas.

I don’t say that to rush another cycle, or to bemoan the fact that this year is passing too quickly. It is with a sense of utter amazement that time passes so very quickly. Oh, I did the math and I understand the concept, though that does not slow the feeling of fleeting time down at all.

When I was nine or 10, the summer stretched as a wonderful blank canvas before me. Long, restful days of warmth and play. At 10, I had known 120 months of life, and two months of holidays was 1/60th of my life. Now, having enjoyed 876 months of life, two months of summer is a mere 1/438th of my life. Such a smaller fraction! No wonder

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen summer is gone in a blink. (I recognise that I am measuring ‘summer’ as the length of the school holiday.)

And just like that, I am a great-grandmother, again.

It seemed short days ago that I anticipated the arrival of my babies. And I did look forward to all of them. Then the wondrous gift of being a grandmother.

All nine were/are miracles.

As I watched my children grow, I got to watch my grands become adults, and then parents. I now watch six great-grands grow.

I was busy when the first five were young and I think I missed many of

the wonders in and of their lives. I watched the grands more closely, having time to consider the wonder. And now, I have time aplenty to marvel at growth and development. It is with a sense of utter amazement that times passes so very quickly.

And just like that, I am considered old. When I was a child, I thought my grandparents very old.

Knowing now that they were not ancient, worn out from working hard, yes, but not old. My parents were not old when they died. I am the age my mother was when she died. I did not think of

her as old. My father was 82 and his health had been poor for several years, so it felt fitting when he was free to pass away.

It is with a sense of wonder that I note youth treating me with the respect deserved by an elder. Or sense the unease younger generations have when I tackle some not so ‘old lady’ tasks. I have watched the lives of my great grandparents, grandparents and parents, all roles I now fill. It is with a sense of utter amazement that time passes so very quickly.

There are no regrets for the years past. In and through the tough times, I learned truth, developed strength of character and of faith, became resilient and understand more fully the gift of life and laughter, and that love is a gift to give and receive. All I am really saying is that time is passing very quickly!

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin henever I see a picture where veterans are walking in front of a parade, my heart runs over with gratitude and humbleness. Just to think that these men and women left their homes and country to fight for the freedom of another country.

I was only a child when the Canadian soldiers drove their tanks into the little village where my parents and I were staying. They saved my country from the hands of the oppressor. The next day, the townspeople gathered together the oppressor sympathizers, shaved their heads and marched them through the streets. There was no forgiveness because of the harm they had done to the local people.

Today, I was thinking that there is forgiveness with God, because He is a loving and forgiving God. All we need to do is come to Him, confess our sins and He will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1John 1:9). He is faithful.

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Show the actual costs

Neepawa council met June 28, 2018, with 100 interested citizens both for and against the current practice of perpetual care, saying they would “take it under advisement” but nothing changed in the presentation to council on June 18, 2019. The presentation is about the perpetual care, but there are no numbers that are singled out for the cost of perpetual care, it is the maintenance of the whole cemetery that is quoted. It would be nice to see the actual cost of the flowers, the cost of labor for summer students, etc. and the amount of money in the perpetual care “trust” or “reserve” fund.

I feel it is also unfair for them to cite the amount of taxes paid by all taxpayers in Neepawa, whether they will ever use the cemetery or not, and not cite taxes for other purposes that people may never use, ie. school taxes, but we realize we need the education system because that is our next generations that will make decisions for us!

We also need to respect those that gave of their time and talents to this community in the past. It would also be interesting for the paper to publish the actual costs to bury your loved one in the Riverside Cemetery; these costs keep rising each year. The old saying, “they get you coming and going” is definitely true here.

The Mayor has said “give us a chance” and in the same breath saying even those who have been looking after their own family graves with the planting of flowers, tending to them, etc. would not be able to do this. I think we all know that once something is changed, there is no going back to the way it was. It would be nice to see some options.

I would encourage anyone that has a vested interest in the perpetual care the way it is attend the next reading of the bylaw on July 19, 2018, send a letter to the Town Council or request the opportunity to speak to the bylaw. We already lost the Lily Festival, which was a tourist attraction, let’s not lose another tourist attraction, the cemetery as it was.

A concerned investor, Darrell Gabler Neepawa, MB

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Good news for the town that a developer is stepping up and building on the CN property. I do have a problem with the fact he uses an out of town construction company, along with out of town electricians and plumbers and did not buy any building materials from our lumber yards in Neepawa. He didn't even use our local refuse hauling company when building the initial apartment. I find this very disconcerting.

Grant Hurrell Neepawa, MB

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Splish Republic of Trinidad and Tobago SPLASH! The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the dual-island Caribbean nation, was originally inhabited by the natives of South American origin. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498, Trinidad was settled by Spain in 1577 and Tobago was settled by the English in 1616. Trinidad remained in Spanish possession until it was ceded to Britain in 1802. Tobago passed between Britain and France several times, but it was ultimately given to Britain in 1814. Partial self-government was instituted in 1925.

On Aug. 31, 1962, it gained independence and on Aug. 1, 1976, Trinidad and Tobago became a republic, remaining within the Commonwealth.

Slavery was abolished in 1834. Between 1845 and 1917, thousands of indentured workers were brought from India to work on sugarcane plantations. While the country is a stable democracy, tension between East Indians and Africans has underlined much of political life and the cause of riots and protests. Although English is the official language, most people speak Trinidad English, a Creole language. The national motto is “Together we aspire, together we achieve.” The abundance of oil and gas in Trinidad and Tobago has long been a generous contributor to the nation’s economy. Petroleum and its products are the country’s leading export items, as well, other major industries are the production of cocoa, sugar, citrus fruits, coffee and tourism.

Trinidad, the larger of the two, is bustling with commerce and diversity. Trinidad’s capital, Port of Spain, is home to the Caribbean’s largest celebration of Carnival. Boisterous and loud, Carnival features Creole culture, steel drum bands, Calypso music, limbo and lots of street food. If you identify with the phrase “fete after fete”, well, Trinidad is the place to be. It also has Pitch Lake, the world’s largest natural deposit of asphalt, containing nearly 10 million tons. Tobago is the smaller of the two Caribbean islands. It’s known for its wide, sandy beaches and remarkable tropical rainforest.

Tobago attracts diving enthusiasts to its stunning aquamarine bays. Nature lovers go to Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve, the oldest protected rain forest, which shelters hummingbirds. With luck, you’ll see bright flashes among the dense green foliage, as the more than 100 types of birds that inhabit the rainforest fly about. Kayak through mangrove swamps, go mountain biking or dive with manta rays and sharks. If that is not enough to keep you busy, attend the popular goat racing. Since 1925, Tobago has been the world’s home to goat racing. During the unusual contest, a jockey runs alongside their goat, leading them onward with a leash.

The unique cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago is an image of the country’s varied cultural influences, which includes Indian, African, Oriental, Creole and European - a journey around the world for your enjoyment. Fresh fruit is always in season, including mango, papaya, grapefruit, passion fruit, guava and pineapple, to name a few. A typical Creole dish is stewed chicken, white rice, red beans, fried plantains and homemade ginger beer.

Indian food consists of curried chicken, potatoes, channa (chick peas), white rice and roti (Indian flatbread). The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Pepper is known as the world’s hottest pepper. Popular is Bake and Shark. Bake and Shark is basically a thick piece of battered and deep fried shark meat between two pieces of fried bread. A perfect snack or breakfast, doubles are “chana” (curried chickpeas) sandwiched between two “bara” (lightly fried bread). They may include a spoonful of cucumber, mango or tamarind sauce. An array of fish and seafood are readily available, including curried crab and dumplings. If that’s not to your liking, try curried iguana and dumplings.

“Trinidad time” refers to expected lateness and “ jus’ now” means “in a little while”, but in practice can mean hours. This fish stew will not take hours to prepare. Enjoy.

Caribbean Fish Stew 3 Tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 large can diced tomatoes 1 lb. peeled shrimp 1 cup dry white wine 1 can baby clams or 12-15 fresh clams 1 cup water 1 1/2 lbs. fish fillets, fresh or frozen 3 Tbsp. parsley fresh cooked rice 1 tsp. salt In a large, heavy bottomed pot, add the oil. Heat oil and add the onions and garlic.

Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring. Add the tomatoes, wine, water, parsley, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add the shrimp, clams and fish and cook for 15 minutes or until fish flakes and shrimp is tender. Serve in bowls over hot rice.

Serves 6-8.

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Splish Splash, the new floating water park in Minnedosa, opened for the season on June 22. The day before, the lifeguards got the chance to test out the facility.

Here a swimmer is going airborne on Friday, June 21.

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‘So close we can almost touch it’

MBEC nears goal to replace playground

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Expect to say goodbye to the playground at the Minnedosa Beach in the near future. But only for a brief time. The Minnedosa Beach Enhancement Committee (MBEC)– formed by seven Minnedosa moms in 2015– intends to replace the current structure with a brand new one. This is in accordance with their five-year-plan, which was formed upon conception of the MBEC. Committee member Lisa Buchanan explained that the wooden playground was installed by a local group roughly 25 years ago, and has seen better days. The wear and tear it has accumulated since then has made the coming change necessary.

“It’s used so much through the summer months that it is getting worn down,” Buchanan said. “[We] believe that the beach is a huge asset to Minnedosa and a new play structure would add so much. Both locals and visitors use it and it’s important to have a great place for kids to play.”

A solid decision has yet to be made on the new play structure and its features, but the group is looking at their options.

“We would love to see different elements to challenge kids so that it’s a place that kids want to visit,” Buchanan relayed. “We’re hoping to have a structure that can suit kids up to 12

or more.”

Buchanan also stressed the desire for accessibility, stating, “We would really like all kids to be able to access the play structure, so we’re hoping to add wheelchair accessible parts too.”

What’s the cost?

The new playground is expected to cost around $200,000. Thanks to fundraising efforts through community events and generous donations from organizations in Minnedosa and area, the group has collected approximately $185,000. That leaves the MBEC needing just $15,000 more.

“We are so close we can

almost touch it,” Buchanan enthused.

The MBEC’s next big fundraiser for the structure is planned for Friday, July 12. The MBEC will be partnering with Minnedosa’s Splish Splash water park, selling $20 passes for the day. Splish Splash is set to give 50 per cent of the profits from each ticket to the MBEC. If people want to support the MBEC, but do not wish to purchase a pass, the committee gladly accepts donations. Lisa Buchanan and fellow MBEC committee members Kayla Graham, Jodi McVey, Laci Mailman, Jennifer Sparrow, Camille Marnock and TaraDawn Wark always look forward to seeing people at events the MBEC puts on.

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Fatality in train-vehicle collision near Austin Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press A 55-year-old man has died after the vehicle he was driving collided with a train near the community of Austin.

On Thursday, June 20, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to the collision that occurred at about 10:30 p.m., on Road 69 North, eight kilometres northwest of Austin.

The driver, who was from the rural municipality of North Cypress-Langford, was found dead at the scene.

Investigators have determined that the vehicle, being driven by the victim, was travelling northbound and approached the rail crossing when it was struck by an eastbound CN train. Alcohol is not a factor in the collision. Officers from Portage la Prairie, along with RCMP Forensics, continue to assist CN Police Service in the investigation.

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On Sunday, June 23, 130 barrel racers from across Manitoba came to Neepawa for this year’s It Takes Guts charity barrel race. In its six th year, the event is a fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.

Above: Ava Madge and Mouse won the Bes t Dressed, open division award.

Right: Tori-ann Colosimo and Wiggy finished second in the 1D division.

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Looking Back 1979: Neepawa Co-op celebrates 50th anniversary A8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

110 years ago, Tuesday, June 29, 1909 The German law provides that a person is regarded as legally dead when there has been no communication with that person for 10 years. Other countries are making similar laws.

100 years ago, Friday, June 27, 1919 Robt. and Jack Wemyss arrived on Thursday from military service overseas.

Si. Baxter, Wm. Farrell Al. Grassie and F. Marner returned on Wednesday from m i l it a r y ser v ice overseas.

Pte. J. W. Cruikshank, en route to his home in Vancouver from France, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. A. Cruikshank, and other relatives in town.

In memoriam– In loving memory of our dear brother, Pte. Alfred Saxton, who died of wounds on the battlefields of France, June 28, 1917. Two years have passed and we still miss you…

From his sister in-law, E. S. 90 years ago, Friday, June 28, 1929 A French chemist claims to have devised a method of transmuting baser metals into gold.

A German scientist has calculated the age of the sun to be 2,500,000,000 years and the earth about 1,800,000,000. He makes no estimate as to the future.

80 years ago, Tuesday, June 27, 1939 Jews in Moravia and Bohemia must obtain written consent from the German government by July 31 to carry on business.

70 years ago, Thursday, June 30, 1949 W. D. Cram, formerly of Morden, a graduate optometrist of the College of Optometry of Toronto, has arrived in Neepawa to practice his profession.

He served one year in

W i n n ipeg w it h B . F. Armstrong.

Mr. Cram will begin his practice July 4, in temporary offices at the Hotel Hamilton.

Wally Cram served with the R.C.A.F. for five years in the last war, and is the youngest son of the late W. J. Cram, who was school principal here in the early years.

Mr. and Mrs. Cram will make their home in Neepawa.

60 years ago, Tuesday, June 30, 1959 I s l a nd L a ke, M a n .

(CP) – Curlers in t h is community, 300 miles northeast of Winnipeg, have only the sky for a roof and lakeshore trees to protect them in wintertime games frequently played in sub-zero temperatures.

The “stones” they use are gallon cans filled with cement and the rink is on the lake surface, f looded by hand with pails.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 26, 1969 Members of the Neepawa Branch, Royal Canadian L e g ion , pa id t r ibut e to departed comrades Sunday afternoon when they conducted a decoration day service at the Cenotaphs and at the Cemetery…

Following the Cenotaph service, the Legionnaires, veterans and Neepawa Squad ron A i r Cadet s were led by the band on a march-past of the Cenotaphs. The salute was taken by Legion past president, Mayor Harry Smith. Accompany ing him were Veteran Geoff Cook and Mr. Jackson.

T hose par t icipat ing in the color party were Mrs. Fred Hares, John Ford, Vern Tremaine, Bill Nicholson, May Turner and Air Cadets Sgt. John Cook and Sgt. D. Hockin.

Wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph by Mrs. Cora Murdoch, of the Silver Cross Association, Mrs. Ewart Deveson, of the Leg ion Aux iliar y; On n i Jack son, of t he Legion; and Mayor Smith, representing the Town of Neepawa.

A s hor t t r ibut e at the memorial tablet at

Riverside Cemetery and de c or at ion of g r ave s concluded the service.

40 years ago, Thursday, June 28, 1979 Neepawa Gladstone Cooperative Ltd. celebrated its 50th anniversary last Saturday, June 23, at the Yellowhead Centre, with more than 550 guests onhand to witness the cutting of the cake.

Eighty-eight-year-old V i nc ent Gr a i n g er of Peterborough, Ont., is the only living member of the original Co-op board and he thought the celebration was a “really marvelous thing.”

30 years ago, Tuesday, June 27, 1989 Neepawa’s volunteer f i r e - f i ght er s w a nt t o build a new three-storey training tower.

Fire chief Don Evenson told Neepawa town council at its meeting last Tuesday the tower now in use near Riverbend Park is old, rundown and unsafe.

“The old tower in the valley is not in very good shape and it was never completed,” said Evenson.

“We’d like to see it knocked down or hauled out.”

Evenson sa id t he f iref ighters would like to erect a new 30-foot t ra in ing tower in t he compound housing the town water tower…

He said the tower would be const r ucted of si x covered poles. Evenson sa id f i ref ighter s have estimated the cost for the poles at around $700. The town would have to foot the bill for that, but labour would be provided free.

20 years ago, Monday, June 28, 1999 The garage portion of the Neepawa Resource Centre was taken down last week to make way for a co-operative play centre.

The play centre next to the library on Davidson Street is the Neepawa Lions’ millennium project.

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Vincent Grainger (left) with Co-op board president Roy Kilburn (right) at the Neepawa Co-op’s 50th anniversary celebration in 1979.

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He had his cake and ate it too!

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Bird Sanctuary (NBS) held a special celebration on Sunday, June 23 for Alfalfa the goat. Alfalfa, nicknamed “Alfie”, turned one year old! For the party, all were invited to attend, tour the sanctuary and wish Alfie a happy birthday as he– and his friends and family– enjoyed a specially-made goat-friendly cake.

“The event went very well,” noted Brenda Ferguson, NBS board member. “We really appreciate everyone who came out.”

In exchange for the tours, the sanctuary asked for a donation of any amount. In total, the sanctuary raised $222.25. The money will be used by the NBS to aid with their well project and general up-keep.

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Sports

JUNE 28, 2019

Neepawa, Gladstone sending Neepawa Cubs squads to baseball provincials split recent games

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A pair of local teams are headed to the Baseball Provincials. A pee-wee c l u b f ro m N e e p a w a will participate in the 1 3 U “A” Pr o v i n c i a l Championships, to be held in Hamoita.

Neepawa will be representing the Midwest Minor Baseball League at that 12 team event, which is scheduled for July 5 to 7.

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Meanwhile, the Gladstone 15U Lakers will be representing the Midwest Minor Baseball Le a g u e a t t h e “A A” Provincials, which will be held in East St. Paul. The Lakers will participate at that competition July 12 to 14. The Banner & Press wishes both teams the best of luck at those events.

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Prairie Storm athlete shatters 66-year-old track & field milestone

It was a tremendous weekend for Neepawa’s Daxx Turner and his Prairie Storm Athletics teammates at the Manitoba Age Class Provincial Championship.

The club participated in the event, held in Winnipeg on June 21 and 22. After two days of competition, Prairie Storm came home with 41 medals.

Turner had one of the most notable individual performances for Prairie Storm, breaking the U18 Manitoba Triple Jump record with a jump of 14.59m. That effort bested his previous record breaking personal best by 18cm. This jump not only broke the U18, but the U20 provincial record as well.

The previous U20 triple jump record of 14.51m was set back in 1953.

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Santa Clara Baseball League 1. Portage Padres 2. Plumas Pirates 3. Neepawa Cubs 4. Carberry Royals 5. Austin A’s 6. Ebb and Flow Lakers

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By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Cubs have been unable to gain any ground in the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) standings, winning one, but dropping another in their most recent series of games. The Cubs claimed a solid 11-5 win over the Ebb & Flow Lakers on Wednesday, June 19. But, unfortunately, the next game on Monday, June 24, would see Neepawa fall to the Plumas Pirates by the score of 8-5. These results keep the Cubs stuck in third place in the SCBL standings, with a 6-4-1 record.

That leaves Neepawa four games back of the Portage Padres (12-2-0) for first place, and two games behind the second place Plumas Pirates (9-3-0)

team, Prairie Storm earned a remarkable 41 medals in total, including 11 first place results. The notable results for Prairie Storm and other Neepawa area based athletes are as follows: Friday, June 21 Women Standing Long Jump U12: Second place - Chayanne Cox (Prairie Storm Athletics) 1.79m.

Women 80m Dash U12: Third place - Tessa Hoad (Prairie Storm Athletics) 13.05.

Women 80m Dash U14: Second place - Karla Vlok (Prairie Storm) 12.07.

Women Triple Jump U16: Second place - Trinity Turner (Prairie Storm) 10.10m.

Women 100m Dash U18: First place - Jorja Hoad (Prairie Storm) 13.32.

Women Triple Jump U18: First place - Lara Denbow (Prairie Storm) 11.62m

Women 100m Dash U20: First place - Daniele Dyck (Prairie Storm) 12.73 Women 40 0m Dash U20: Second place - Amy K l ippenstei n ( P r a i r ie Storm) 1:02.29 Women 10 0m Dash Senior: First place - Charlot Butler (Prairie Storm) 13.57 Men 80m Dash U14: Second place - Declan Hoad (Prairie Storm) 11.70; Third place - Henry Jansen Van Vuuren (Prairie Storm) 13.20.

Men 300m Dash U14: First place - Declan Hoad ( Prair ie Storm) 47.97; Second place Henry Jansen Van Vuuren (Prairie Storm) 48.54.

Men Triple Jump U18: First place - Daxx Turner (Prairie Storm) 14.66m; Second place - R i ley Neufeld (Prairie Storm) 13.03m.

Men 100m Dash U18:

Third place - Wilhelm Miller Harms (Prairie Storm) 11.92.

Men 100m Dash U20: Second place - Taine Middleton (Prairie Storm) 11.64.

Men 400m Dash U20: First place - Ben Perrett (Prairie Storm) 49.34.

Men 300m Dash U14: First place - Declan Hoad ( Prair ie Storm) 47.97; Second place - Henry Jansen Van Vuuren (Prairie Storm) 48.54 Saturday, June 22 Women High Jump U12: Second place - Tessa Hoad (Prairie Storm) 1.10m; Third place - Addisyn Van Den Bussche (Prairie Storm) 1.00m.

Women Ball Throw U12: Second place - Sarah Lizotte (Neepawa) 22.67m; Third place - Kyanna Speiss (Neepawa) 21.45m.

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Treatment options for Osteoporosis part II

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified, but there are a number of preventative things you can do. Peak bone mass is achieved for women at the age of 16-20 and for men at the age of 2025. This means building strong, healthy bones dur ing childhood and adolescence is essential to help avoid osteoporosis as an adult. Osteoporosis has been called a “pediatric disease with geriatric consequences”.

Diet Diet is an essential start in the prevention of osteoporosis. Calcium rich foods are essential for your body to create bone mass. How much calcium do we need?

Dietary guidelines state that at age 19 to 50, you

require 1,000 mg; age 50 plus, you require 1,500 mg; and pregnant or lactating women require 1,000 mg.

Calcium rich foods include dairy products and green leafy vegetables. If you can’t consume dairy products, try calcium fortified almond or soy milk.

Canned salmon or tuna is also a great source of calcium. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation “Recent research has found that olive oil, soy beans, blueberries and foods rich in omega-3s, like fish oil and flaxseed oil, may also have bone-boosting benef its.

While additional research is needed before the link between these foods and bone health can definitively be made, the many overall health benefits of these foods make them excellent choices to add to your diet.” Foods that should be

avoided in excess include caffeine, alcohol, wheat bran, soft drinks and high protein diets.

A nutritional guideline resource can be found at https://www.nof.org/ healthy-bones-guide/.

Exercise In childhood and adolescence, exercise w ill stimulate the body to create more bone mass.

In adulthood, exercises help in the prevention of further bone loss, but unfortunately, has minimal effect of producing more bone mass. It is never too late to start an exercise program. It is important to consult with your healthcare provider to determine your limitations. This is very important if you have cardiovascular conditions.

Research shows that weight bearing exercises are the best for osteopor-

osis. These type of exercises include your body working against gravity. There is low impact and high impact type weight bearing exercise. Low impact include: Tai Chi, pilates, yoga, walking, stair stepper and glider workouts. High impact include: aerobics, running, dancing, racquet sports, weight lifting and climbing stairs.

There are many other benefits to exercise, as it also helps with muscle streng th and balance, which directly helps to prevent falls.

Medication Osteoporosis medications slow down the breaking down of bone. Bones naturally break down and re-build, but as we get older, the rebuilding of bone can’t keep up with the break down.

Bisphosphonates are the

Benefits of Being Active “Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.”

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most common medications prescribed for osteoporosis treatment. These include: • Alendronate (Fosamax) • Risedronate (Actonel) • Ibandronate (Boniva) • Zoledronic acid (Reclast) Your doctor might also prescribe different medications, depending on your kidney function, hormonal levels and if you are using

Track and Field results

Continued from Page A10 Women 150m Dash U12: Second place - Chelsey Had (Prairie Storm) 24.19.

Women 600m Run U12: First place - Tessa Hoad (Prairie Storm) 2:05.25.

Women 2,000m Run U14: Third place - Rayna Shepherd (Prairie Storm) 8:50.45.

Women High Jump U16: Second place - Trinity Turner (Prairie Storm) 1.40m.

Women 800m Run U16: Third place - Raegan Ricard (Prairie Storm) 2:26.99.

Women 2,000m Run U16: Second place - Shelby Gluska (Prairie Storm) 7:52.88.

Women High Jump U18: Second place - Lara Denbow (Prairie Storm) 1.60m.

Women 200m Dash U18: Second place - Peighton Johnson (Prairie Storm) 26.73.

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First place - Daniele Dyck (Prairie Storm) 25.84.

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Women 20 0m Dash Senior: Third place - Charlot Butler (Prairie Storm) 28.39.

Men Long Jump U12: Th ird place - Car ter Cr uickshanks ( Pra ir ie Storm) 1.00m.

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Men 150m Dash U14: Third place - Declan Hoad (Prairie Storm) 22.26.

Men 200m Dash U20: First place - Ben Perrett (Prairie Storm) 23.00; Second place - Taine Middleton (Prairie Storm) 23.48.

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Classifieds Obituary Clifford Ross “Pinky” Birch Surrounded by loved ones, Ross passed away at the Neepawa Hospital on Saturday June 8, 2019 at the age of 75 years.

Ross leaves to mourn, his wife Madeline, of 50 years ,and her son Rob, wife and granddaughter Kenzie; his brother Don and Family; sister in laws Sharon, Nancy, Penny; brother in law Frank Seddon; nephew Dave Seddon; the Clarke Family; Pat, Tom, Bob, Mary, Sheila and spouses, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Claudine; sister Lois; brothers Art, Bruce, Gerald, Keith; sister in laws Charlotte and Dianne; brother in law Larry Foxon; and his dog Nipper.

Ross was born on December 18, 1943 in Neepawa, Manitoba, and grew up in the Birnie district. He worked for Neepawa Plumbing and later started his business, Birch's Plumbing and Heating of Neepawa, for several years. Later, he returned to the family farm, where he loved the country. Oh, his hobby farm, where he raised a few cattle, planted a large garden, loved all wildlife, his cats and his dog Nipper. Ross enjoyed fishing, camping and family gatherings and in his younger years, played ball with the Birnie Braves.

Madeline would like to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff for the wonderful care Ross received.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 am at Neepawa United Church, Neepawa, Manitoba, with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment took place at the Birnie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neepawa & Area Palliative Care or Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, Neepawa.

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Holly Christine Fulford-Jeffrey

December 11, 1964 - June 14, 2019 Holly’s passing and exuberance for life was celebrated June 22, 2019 at Immanuel United Church, Winnipeg, MB - Her immediate family and sisters were present with her at home as she gently slipped away to join the angels she collected and loved. Holly was born in Rossburn, MB. She spent her growing up years in Rossburn/Neepawa with graduation from NACI in Neepawa, MB. She will be lovingly remembered/sadly missed by her husband Martin Jeffrey, daughter Mackenzie, sons Sawyer and Ashton, mother Ann Nielsen, father Rev. Gordon Fulford, sisters Renee Fulford, Nicole (Wayne) Neault, Neysa Fulford, mother in law Freida Jeffrey, sister in law Kathy Chute (S.O. Mike), brother in laws Tim, Doug, Clifford and Clinton Jeffrey, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers and clients.

Holly had her B.A./BEd; she taught French immersion/ Phys. Ed., and was a personal fitness trainer, did network marketing for Usana, was a ‘PLUS’ advocate of healthy living and wellness. She was a proud mother and championed her children’s accomplishments and sports prowess (especially volleyball/soccer), camping, hiking in the mountains, cross-country skiing, swimming, physical fitness, helping at Grandpa Ivan Fulford’s farm, securing a spot with a cousin’s Percheron show horses.

Travel was one of life’s treasures; Quebec, Jamaica, Cuba, Australia, Spain, Florida, Arizona, New York, France, Caribbean, Grand Canyon.

Please accept this as the family’s heartfelt thank you to all who were there for us with generous gifts of food, flowers, hugs, words/gestures of love, caring and concern. To Dr. Brian Sharkey, the Palliative Care Team, and Home Care nurse for their timely presence and immense support. Thank you to Klassen’s funeral services.

The family ask that anyone wishing to donate to a cause, please pass forward an act of kindness to someone in need.

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Obituary Wilfred Bradley On September 25, 1925, Wilfred Bradley was born in Auckland, England to his parents Arthur & Martha Bradley. He was their 10th child, born to a family that would end up having 11 in total.

He immigrated to Canada at the age of 9 months. They moved into the Arden area and they homesteaded on the quarter where the Farmery brewery farm is now situated.

During this time here, dad always commented on gatherings with other families in the area to socialize or helping with farming. During the thirties, life got tough and after losing their horses to sleeping sickness, they decided to move back to England in 1936. They lived and farmed there until after the war and returned to live in Canada in 1947. His parents returned with 9 of their children and 2 of them remained in England for their lifetimes.

Dad worked in the Kenton, Rivers, and Neepawa area upon his return and obtained his chauffer’s licence, which is equivalent to a class 1 licence today. Dad proceeded to take up the job of driving semis for a living. He started driving at Taylor & Sons at Rivers and then moved to Neepawa Truck Service. During his many deliveries, he met up with our mom working at one of these locations as a book keeper.

He married Lucile Craig, whose maiden name was Brown, in 1955.

They worked together to purchase the farm in the fall of 1959. In 1960, they moved to the farm to live full time.

They had a few cows and Dad worked out part time still trucking. He went full time farming in 1965 and continued farming until his passing.

Dad had a few hobbies besides farming. He bowled in the Wednesday bowling league for years and played cards with a few of the neighbors on Saturday nights. He enjoyed going to town for groceries and to pay bills in the last few years, as this was his social time also. He spent many hours in these stores inquiring as to where their FREE aisle was. This was his way among many others of creating humorous conversations with people. When people asked how he was doing he would reply “tired, weary and broke”.

When dad was asked directions to the farm, he would say go east of Neepawa 5 miles and turn down Poverty Road.

As he continued to claim he lived down Poverty Road, one of the neighbours mentioned he thought he was King of Poverty Road. One Christmas, Bev bought him the sign that you see in the back foyer area that was put in his parking spot in the yard. Many a people who came into the yard commented and chuckled on the sign.

Dad over the years had medical issues to deal with, including a quadruple heart bypass, hip replacement and prostate cancer. None of which kept him down for long.

Dad was predeceased by his wife Lucile in 2004, mother (Martha) and father (Arthur) and 10 siblings. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was also predeceased by his step-grandsons Robert LeBoutillier and Allan Duffus. He is survived by son Brian (Linda), daughter Beverly, son Darrell (Charline) and stepdaughters Lois (David) and Carol (Bill), his grandchildren Chrissy, Tricia, Carolyn, Jason, Shane, Andra, Eric, Scott, Natasha, Suzanne, Yvonne, Mark and Bill, as well as his Great grandchildren Rylan, Taylor, Vanessa, Liam, Nicholas, Nicole, Henrik, Jovie, Owen, Eliana, Dominick, Aria, Lincoln, Kristen, Jolie, Nicholas, Joshua, Charisse, Jason, Sarah and Kaitlin, and great-great grandchildren Travis, Nylah, Zachary and Zoey.

Dad entered into rest peacefully at the Neepawa hospital with all of his family at his side.

Everyone has all their own individual or group memories to cherish and know he is at peace now with mom. AND he may have snuck a cow along with him!

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Obituary Leslie Margaret Anne Peloquin (Keele) Leslie Margaret Anne Peloquin (Keele) passed away after losing her lengthy battle with cancer on June 5, 2019 . Leslie chose to finish at home in Prince Rupert, B.C., with her immediate family at her side. Leslie is survived by her husband Florian, and two sons, Raymond and Thomas. Parents Sidney/Reba Keele, of McCreary, MB, brother Lyall/Kathy Keele and their two sons, Reilly and Carter, of Brandon MB, as well as many other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service. Leslie was well known in her community where she made many friends in the activities she participated in: such as bank employee, deli operator, service BC employee, marathon runner, Prince Rupert school division, Rupert Runners Club, to mention a few. If you so desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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A big thank you to our friends and relatives for the many flowers, food, and messages of condolence regarding the passing of our daughter, Leslie Peloquin (Keele).

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On behalf of the Bradley family, we would like to thank everyone who sent cards, food, flowers and made donations.

A special thanks to Rita Friesen, the United Church UCW ladies for the lunch and Belinda Critchlow for playing the organ.

Also to Dr. Poettcker, nurses, and hospital staff in the special care for our father. He would not have received better care from anyone else.

We would also like to thank White’s Funeral home for all of their help and making this troubled time a lot easier.

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Notice PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING ROAD CLOSING BY-LAW NO. 3195-19 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 290(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Neepawa has scheduled a public hearing at the Municipal Office, located at 275 Hamilton Street, in the Town of Neepawa, in Manitoba, on Tuesday the 16th day of July, 2019 at the hour of 7:05 p.m. to consider a By-Law for the following purpose: To close as a Public Road or Highway the following: All that portion of Public Road Plan No. 57001 NLTO in SW ¼ section 33-14-15 WPM now shown as Parcel K on a plan prepared by Derek T. Arthur, of the City of Brandon, M.L.S. and on a deposit in the NLTO as 0275/19.

To convey title of the above mentioned portions of Public Road Plan 57001 once closed, to the Town of Neepawa.

NOTICE is further given that a copy of the proposed By-Law is on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Neepawa, at the Municipal Office at 275 Hamilton Street in the Town of Neepawa, in Manitoba and on the municipal website at www.neepawa.ca NOTICE is further given that during the public hearing the Council of the Town of Neepawa will allow any interested person to make representation, ask questions or register an objection.

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Neepawa Elks Lodge invest in child care

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

On June 19, Les Walker, Elks Provincial President from Carberry, and members of Neepawa Elks Lodge # 398 made a presentation of $200 to Minnedosa Community Child Care Co-op. (Left) Accepting on behalf the Child Care Co-op were Lindsay Konsorada and Kathleen Klemetski, The amount is being used for renovations to their facility. The Elks also presented a cheque for $7,500 to Neepawa’s Budz ‘n Bloom Early Learning Centre. (Right) Accepting on behalf of Budz ‘n Bloom were Marla Steen and Dana Menzies. Of the donations, $5,200 came from money raised by the sale of cash calendars and catering and $2,500 came from the Manitoba Elks Provincial Foundation. Above left (pictured from left): Les Walker, Alex Jarema, Jim Schmall, Lindsay Konsorada, Kathleen Klemetski, Doreen Robertson, Ron Petch, Archie Smith, Bernice Nelson, Donna Schmall, Ross Howard, Nora Kay, Joan Kitson, Gerald Buchanan and Maurice Kay. Above right: Les Walker, Alex Jarema, Jim Schmall, Marla Steen, Dona Menzies, Doreen Robertson, Ron Petch, Archie Smith, Bernice Nelson, Donna Schmall, Ross Howard,Nora Kay, Joan Kitson, Gerald Buchanan and Maurice Kay.

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Waldners receive support at 22nd annual Little Valley Jamboree

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The 22nd annual Little Valley Jamboree took place on June 15 to 16 at the Erickson Recreation Centre. This year’s concert was a benefit for Ella Waldner and Blake Payette. Inclement weather, including heavy rain and cooler temperatures, did not deter the crowds as they enjoyed the entertainment sheltered in the community rec centre. Above: The Country Rose Band giving a performance at the Jamboree.

By John Drinkwater Neepawa Banner & Press

Pictured are parents Jamie and Kevin Waldner with their daughter Ella.

Fun with Filipino culture Pictured left, attendees par ticipating in the “mummy roll,” one of a few games that were enjoyed at the Filipino Heritage Month celebration in Neepawa, held on Saturday, June 22 at Riverbend Park.

PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

Par t of the Filipino Heritage Month celebration included sharing traditional Filipino cuisine, such as Puto (right), a type of muffin-like dessert.

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Ella Waldner is one of two recipients of the 22nd annual Little Valley Jamboree (LVJ). She and her parents, Kevin and Jamie Waldner, reside in Rivers, MB. Jamie said,“At 20 weeks pregnancy, a diagnosis was determined that Ella would be born with a rare genetic condition known as Kabuki Syndrome, which affects one in 32,000 individuals

globally. The left half of her heart did not develop properly. At 12 hours old, she was transferred to Edmonton, where at eight days, she old had her first open heart surgery. Her second open heart surgery occurred at 4 1/2 months old.”

Kevin added, “ I work at Springland Manufacturing in Rivers and frequently have to take time of f, as Ella attends various appointments.”

Recently, the family attended a new procedure for Ella in Morden, MB. Called ABM Hypnotherapy, it entails visits every six weeks, two sessions a day for three to five days.”

The family are very grateful to the organizers of LVJ and all the supporters.

The money raised from the event will help offset costs of frequent travel, time off work and medications.

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‘A way to remember and honour them every day’

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Twenty-five double sided banners, commemorating area military veterans, were on full display at the Minnedosa Legion on Wednesday June 19. The banners will be placed on light standards on Minnedosa’s main streets until after Remembrance Day.

New street banners recognize Minnedosa & area’s military veterans

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The lyrics of O’Canada echoed throughout Minnedosa’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 138 to start the day’s festivities.

The singing of the anthem is a tradition done by the Legion members as a show of respect

to the area’s military veterans. A few minutes later, another grand gesture of respect would be paid to those who have honourably served and sacrificed for our freedom.

On Wednesday, June 19, representatives with the Minnedosa Legion unveiled 25 two-sided banners, featuring the names and photos of local veterans, as well as the

dates they served and the conflict(s) in which they were involved. In total, 50 individuals, whose involvement ranged from World War I to the conflict in Afghanistan, are being recognized.

The presentation was done in front of a crowd of more than 200 people, who packed the Legion building to capacity. Among

those in attendance were several honourees, including Jim Clark, who served during the Korean War. Clark said he was pleased to be recognized in this manner. He also noted that he’s hopeful that this will inspire people to take the time and learn about those who served and the battles they fought.

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Minnedosa Legion hopes banners inspire other communities Continued from Page B1 The idea of the tribute banners has been well over a year in the making for Minnedosa’s Royal Canadian Legion.

Branch president Duane LaCoste said an article in a 2018 edition of Legion Magazine started the process for them.

“We began to give thought to this project last spring, after reading about something similar that was done in a couple of communities on the east coast. It looked like something that we could do, so we brought it up at one of our meetings. The branch executive gave us the go-ahead to look into it and today is the culmination of that effort,” stated LaCoste. “It is truly an honour for me to play a small role in what this community is doing to commemorate its veterans. These banners are a way to remember and honour them every day.”

More interested in getting involved The total cost for the creation of the banners was $15,000.

LaCoste noted to the Banner & Press that many families and friends of the veterans offered financial support to ensure the initiative could move ahead. He said the Legion was impressed with the tremendous grassroots support that was generated, as well as the continued interest for more banners.

“Each banner has been sponsored by family and friends of the veterans and we’re already receiving enquiries about ordering more,” said LaCoste. “As long as there is interest, we’re going to keep doing this.”

The banners are in the process of being put up on light standards along Main Street and other prominent roads within the community. They will remain in place until after Remembrance Day in November, when they will be taken down for the winter.

” PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Top pic ture: Milit ar y veterans and banner honourees (left to right).

Padre Tom Delgaty, Fred Oberg, Boyd Grant, Jim Clark and Scott Collen.

Right: After the announcement and unveiling of the banners, the public had an opportunity to get a closer look at the ar t work. The doublesided banners will be placed upon light s tandards across the community. They will be displayed each year until after Remembrance Day.

Festival presents trophies Submitted Gladstone Music & Arts A portion of the results from the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival were published in the June 14 and 21 editions of the Banner & Press. The remaining results are as follows.

The following participants were recommended attend the Manitoba Provincial Festival: Vocal Solo: Preliminary, Madison Teichroeb; Junior, Robin Semler; Inter mediate, Vanessa Sawatzky.

Piano: Preliminar y, Cornelia Braun and Lauren Armstrong, Zoey Suder man (Alternate); Junior, Lauren Rosling and Madison Teichroeb, Cadence Otto (Alternate); Inter mediate, Vanessa Sawatzky; Canadian Composers, Junior, Lauren Rosling, Kaleah Sawatzky (Alternate) Solo Poetry and Prose Reading: Grades 4 to 6,

Regan Teichroeb and Piper Kinley; Grades 7 to 9, Madison Teichroeb and Juliene Evans.

Public Speaking: Grades 4 to 6 Regan Teichroeb and Madisen Trites; Grades 7 to 9, Madison Teichroeb; Grades 10 to 12, Lainie Muir.

The Gladstone Music and Arts Festival Band Trophy presented for the most outstanding band performance was presented to both WMCI Senior Band and Linsey Sollner. They will share the award.

The R.K. Reid Speech Arts Trophy presented for the most outstanding speech performance was presented to Madison Teichroeb.

The Doris Sigurdson M e m o r i a l Tr o p h y presented for the most outstanding Piano Solo or Duet, Beginner to Grade 4 was presented to Cornelia Braun.

The Joy Mowat Memorial Trophy presented for the most outstanding Piano

Solo or Duet, Grade 5 and up was presented to Vanessa Sawatzky.

The Gladstone Music Festival Rose Bowl for the most outstanding vocal performance was presented to Gladstone Elementary School Grade 4 to 6 Choir.

The Matthew Teichrib S c h o l a r s h i p Aw a r d s presented to the most outstanding piano performances in Piano Solo, Canadian were presented to Lauren Rosling (1st Place) and Kaleah Sawatzky (2nd Place).

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Grants support local organizations, projects Beautiful Plains Community Foundation hosts annual grants luncheon

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press On June 17, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) distributed $187,040 in grants to not-for-profits within the Beautiful Plains region.

The 41 presentations were made at the foundation’s annual grants luncheon, held in front of a packed house at ArtsForward in Neepawa.

The foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) distributed $3,300 in grants to 10 organizations, including the Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ($500), to help with their well issues and operational costs; the Salvation Army Neepawa ($500), for the maintenance of the community planters program; and the Neepawa Nursery School ($500), to purchase tactile/kinetic equipment and toys. YAC is made up of Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) students, who review grant requests from community organizations and decide how to allocate their granting funds.

The Gay nor Viv ian Flow Through grants were second on the hour-long agenda. These grants are part of a 10-year, $100,000 commitment from Vivian, whose family operated businesses in the commun-

ity over multiple generations. Unlike all of the Foundation’s other grants, Vivian’s entire annual donation is distributed. The grants were first awarded in 2017 and this year, Vivian provided support to Neepawa Minor Hockey ($2,000), to help fund their Intro to Hockey program; NACI High School hockey ($2,000), to purchase pink jerseys for cancer awareness and fundraising; HMK and Neepawa Middle School’s Food for Thought program ($5,000), which provides food to students who come to school hungry; and NACI high school sports ($1,000), to assist students with the fees associated with extracurricular sports.

Each year, organizations apply for grants from the Foundation’s Community Fund and this year, $96,375 in grants were given out to 16 organizations. The largest grant, $40,000, was given to Budz ’n Bloom, to purchase supplies and equipment for the new daycare being built on the NACI grounds. Some of the other recipients included Neepawa Baseball, which received $13,000 to purchase fence toppers for chainlink fencing and to

re-clay diamonds 2, 3 and 4; Neepawa Theatre Centre (Roxy Theatre), which received $11,000 for their technology and accessibility project; and NACTV, which received $5,000 to purchase equipment for their digital upgrade.

While all organizations can apply for a Community Fund grant, the Foundation also maintains endowment funds established in the name of a specific organization or project. The event wrapped up with the presentation of $75,806 in Designated Fund grants.

The largest grant was given to the Neepawa Hospital, which received $48,150 from their fund. This annual grant is used to purchase equipment not supplied by the health authority and this year, new equipment for the surgical suite will be purchased. The second largest grant was $13,160 to NACI, which will be distributed to 2019 grads in the form of 11 scholarships.

Money for these grants came from the income earned on the endowment funds maintained by the Foundation– donors’ money is pooled and the interest on that investment is given out as grants, while the original donation is never given away.

News from the Margaret Laurence Home

By Brenda Ferguson Submitted The Margaret Laurence Home is now open for the season. We have already hosted three tour groups, with a total of 144 guests to date. The house, located at 312 1st Ave., in Neepawa, is open daily from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm until the September long weekend.

Plans are currently underway for our second annual “Manawaka Festival: A Celebration of Stories ”. We are expanding it this year and are planning a fun filled, two day festival on July 26 and 27. Some of the events for this year include readings from Manitoba authors, a Living Library of local storytellers, live Manitoba music, a movie in the park, an evening bonfire and sing-a-long and our used book sale. More details on this event will be provided in the coming weeks.

Our used book sale will take place on Friday, July 26, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and on Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 am until noon. If you have any books that

you would like to donate, please drop them off at the house any day between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

If you have never stopped in for a tour, please add it to your “to do” list for this summer– you may be surprised by what we have to offer. The home is a Manitoba Star Attraction and Provincial Heritage Site. This beautiful old house was built in 1895 and is the childhood home of world renowned author, Margaret Laurence. Her family donated many of Margaret’s personal items , including her typewriter and doctoral robes. We have a large collection of books, papers, magazines and letters for you to peruse. Our gift shop has copies of most of her books available for purchase, as well as books written by local authors.

We also have souvenirs and items created by local artists.

To keep the house going, we do charge admission, however, youth 12 and under are free. If you want a group tour, please give us a call at 204-476-3612 to make arrangements. Like us on Facebook to keep up to date on special events.

PHOTOS BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN

Above: The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) presented 10 grants at the BPCF luncheon, including $100 to the Beautiful Plains Museum for their military veteran project. Pictured from left: NACI student and YAC member Nicolas Masquieto, museum board member Pat Martin, NACI student and YAC member Lara Denbow and NACI teacher and YAC supervisor Mike Adams.

Left: Gaynor Vivian (right) presented grants to four different local projects, including Neepawa Minor Hockey, represented at the luncheon by Jamie Denbow.

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.

$125,660 IN GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN 2018

ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 2018

2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Brad Walker Vice President: Keith Jury Treasurer: Ian Thomson Ann Kuharski Shelley Graham Ashley McCaughan Marilyn Crewe Mark Morehouse Jack Falk Brent Sorenson Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 487 Walker Ave. Phone/Fax: 476-2681 Email: info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31

Auditors’ Report on Summarized Financial Statements To the Community Members of Beautiful Plains Community 2017 2018 Foundation Inc. Cash $172,807 $193,300 Opinion: Accounts receivable $614 $29,183 The summary financial statements, which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at December 31, Current portion of investments $134,739 $139,580 2018, is derived from the audited financial statements of Capital Assets $63,289 $58,941 Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (the “Foundation”) for the year ended December 31, 2018. In our Investments $3,614,835 $3,419,381 opinion, the accompanying summary financial statements Total Assets $3,986,284 $3,840,385 are a fair summary of the audited financial statements.

Summary Financial Statements Accounts payable $2,825 $5,648 The summary financial statements do not contain all the Deferred contributions 2,400 5,460 disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for Cumulative grant commitments 174,769 207,640 not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial statements and the auditors’ report thereon, therefore, is Total Liabilities 179,994 218,748 not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements Community fund 1,567,246 1,498,418 and the auditors’ report thereon.

The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report ThereDesignated fund 2,017,559 1,872,904 on Operating fund 221,485 250,315 We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited financial statements in our report dated May 13, 2019.

Total Net Assets 3,806,290 3,621,637 Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial 3,986,284 3,840,385 Statements Management is responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statements are a fair summary of the audited financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Yours truly, MNP LLP, Neepawa, MB

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying and the Province of Manitoba, $51,319.00 was raised during the challenge. With your organizations in the Town of Neepawa and the surrounding Municipalities of Rosedale, donations, the BPCF raised the fifth highest total out of the 52 Manitoba Community Lansdowne and the Langford portion of North Cypress/Langford. At the June 2018 Foundations that participated in the challenge.

Grant Luncheon, $125,660.00 in grants were distributed to organizations within these February 2019 brought our annual NHL Hat Auction, which has always been very well communities. supported. This year, the bidding and hat sponsorships brought in $16,448.00, which June 2018 also saw KoIleen Mitchell complete a 1 year term, Kristin Tibbett complete will net the Foundation $7,372.00 after expenses and winning team payouts. Thanks a 4 year term, and Ginny Collins complete a 6 year term as Board Members. The Board again to all of our hat sponsors and all who attended and once again made this event thanks KoIleen, Kristin and Ginny for their valuable contributions to board a great success! meetings and our many community events.

In April 2019, Ladies Night Out was back, after a 1 year hiatus, with a Mardis In September, we welcomed new Board members Ann Kuharski, Gras theme. A great time was had by all, with a total of $6,684.00 raised at We’re looking Ashley McCaughan and Jack Falk and look forward to their valued the event in support of the Foundation. We hope to see everyone back to celebrate our 25th input going forward. in 2021 for what should be another fun filled evening, with a different As President, I am very proud of our Board members and the event theme to dress up for!

Anniversary in 2020 responsibilities that they are willing to take on and the projects, Upcoming events in 2019 include the 2nd annual JC Hard Hat by helping others! Are you a not as a group, they are able to accomplish. The Foundation is very Golf Tournament to be held on July 12th at the Neepawa Golf for profit operating in the Beautiful fortunate to have these volunteers and their commitment of time and Country Club. The entry fee of $90.00 per golfer includes golf Plains Community Foundation area and resources! fees and steak supper, with all net proceeds being donated to the The Foundation is also very fortunate to have Brenda Kryschuk Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Register now as a team or and would like some extra funding? as our Executive Officer. Brenda’s tireless work, dedication, and as an individual golfer. It would be great to have the tournament Please contact the BPCF office passion for the success of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation slots completely filled! with you organization name are essential to our Board of Directors and the Foundation!

An event jointly sponsored by the local RCMP detachment and the We are always very grateful for the support received from the above Beautiful Plains Community Foundation is the upcoming RCMP Gala, to and contact info. noted communities, and their members, in the form of donations and be held on September 21st. This event is to recognize the 50th Anniversary support of the various fund raising activities carried out by or for the Beautiful of the existence of a detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Plains Community Foundation. Following is a quick look at some of the activities Neepawa. Past and current members of the local detachment will be in attendance, as throughout 2018 and into 2019. well as local dignitaries. This event is open to everyone to attend. Tickets are $100.00 In July 2018, the inaugural JC Hard Hat Golf Tournament was held in support of the per person which will include a $25.00 donation receipt from the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. This was the first Foundation golf event held Foundation. Tickets are available online at beautifulplainscf.ca after a break of a few years, and raised a total of $3,000.00. The BPCF Board would like November 16th brings the annual 24 Hour Giving Challenge.

In 2018, to extend its thanks to John Lavich for his tireless effort in getting this event off the Mark your calendars accordingly, as we would like to see the Beautiful Plains ground and going. this event be even more successful than in years past.

During November, our Jail n’ Bail fundraiser, with the support of individuals and Thanks again to all in “Our Communities” who have Community Foundation businesses, raised $6,439.85 to support the Foundation. This event is always a lot of donated to or supported in some way the Beautiful Plains received donations and flow fun! Thanks to the “Jail Birds” and their Bail providers for making this event such a Community Foundation. We appreciate and look forward through funding totaling success! to your continued support.

During the 24 Hour Giving Challenge in November 2018, the Foundation received 74 Brad Walker $94,325.39 donations, totaling $47,319.00. With the matching funds from the Winnipeg Foundation President

Grants are available to any recognized not-for-profit serving residents of the Town of Neepawa, RM of Glenella-Lansdowne, RM of Rosedale or the Langford Above left: The Neepawa Health Unit received a grant in portion of North-Cypress-Langford.

2018 to purchase a new smart scale.

Above right: 2018 grant recipient, the Glenvilla Senior Centre The annual grant deadline is March 31.

COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS

ArtsForward ............................................................. $1,000 Beautiful Plains Museum ........................................ $5,500 Diabetes Canada ...................................................... $1,000 Franklin Memorial Hall ............................................. $5,610 Glenvilla Senior Centre ............................................ $1,000 Langford Recreational Trails Association ................. $3,000 NACTV ..................................................................... $4,500 Neepawa & District Medical Committee................. $2,726 Neepawa Nursery School ........................................ $2,050 PMH—Health Unit ................................................... $4,549 Victoria’s Quilts—Neepawa Branch ......................... $2,500 Yellowhead Centre ................................................... $5,000 Total Community Fund Grants ....................... $38,435

IMO Ron Johnston IMO Anne Ott IMO Beth Montgomery IMO Bill and Vi Fraser IMO Brent Wilson IMO Brian Kitson IMO Bud and Leila Hanson IMO Don Fraser IMO Edward Crabbe IMO Elmer Henderson IMO Eva MacDonald IMO Frank Kerkowich IMO Glen Van Hove IMO Helen Fedorowich IMO Irene Wenham IMO Jean Rogers IMO Judy Taylor IMO Kerry Parrott IMO Lawrence Hargreaves IMO Lori Wopnford IMO Martin Abstreiter IMO Merv Robertson IMO Nelson Jackson IMO Phylis Lawson IMO R. D. Hallen (Richard) IMO Tracey WinthropMeyers IMO Velma Lowe Estate of Leila Hanson In Honour of Eleanor Nicholson’s Birthday Daune and Joan Yerex Memorial Family Fund

Poettcker Medical Corporation Barry and Lorraine Hockin Family Fund Bob and Sharon McCreath Family Fund Leila and Wayne Hildebrand Family Fund Mike and Evelyn Pasosky Family Fund Steve and Jane Goudie Family Fund Howard and Eva Martin Family Fund Terry and Donna Smith Darian and Tani Major Rudy and Isobel Jarema Ron and Olia Jesson Ron and Janice Goldade Mark Perrett Murray and Lisa Davie New Hope Health Centre Ltd Cam and Kristin Tibbett Kathy Jasienczyk Kara Jones Brad and Joy Walker Joe and Glenda MacPhee Jim and Shelley Graham Jamie and Myrna Denbow James Pollock Dennis and Irene Magwood

Neepawa District Memorial Hospital Country Meadows Personal Care Home

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS ArtsForward and Prairie Mountain Health.................. $400 Beautiful Plains Archives ............................................. $100 Home Assistance Neepawa & District ........................ $200 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary Association ......................... $400 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................... $300 Neepawa Theatre Centre ........................................... $500 Neepawa Tiger Lilies................................................... $500 Neepawa Veterinary Clinic.......................................... $300 Total NACI Youth Advisory Committee Grants ... $2,900

GAYNOR VIVIAN FLOW THROUGH GRANTS

Neepawa Minor Hockey ........................................ $10,000 Total Gaynor Vivian Grants ................................... $10,000

DESIGNATED FUND GRANTS

Allan Lytle Memorial Fund .......................................... $340 IOOF & Rebecca—Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club$215 Arts Stabilization—ArtsForward ................................. $480 Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship .............................. $305 Arts Stabilization—Burrows Trail ................................ $480 Contact MB ‘95— Npa and District Fine Arts Festival$220 Beautiful Plains Museum .......................................... $4,855 Country Meadows PCH ........................................... $7,230 Country Meadows PCH Courtyard ............................. $170 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,285 IOOF & Rebecca—Neepawa Minor Ball..................... $585 Neepawa Health Centre ........................................ $47,115 Naomi Chapter—Children’s Ward .............................. $200 NARTA Scholarship—WMCI ....................................... $200 Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship ........................ $525 Eden Scholarship......................................................... $200 IOOF & Rebecca—NACI Band ................................ $1,045 Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship ....................... $5,085 NACI Safe Grad Scholarship .................................... $1,095 Whitmore Family Scholarship .................................. $2,090 Community Donor Award ........................................... $500 Riverside Cemetery..................................................... $105 Total Designated Fund Grants .......................... $74,325 TOTAL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED........................ $125,660

2018 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS

Franklin Memorial Hall Association LUD Glenella Dave Cochrane Myla and Robert Ignacio Beta Sigmi Phi RM of GlenellaLansdowne The Winnipeg Foundation Province of Manitoba Wayne Larsen Arnold Birch Dr. Sandra Norine Wiebe Medical Corporation Kelvin and Elsie Bell Leonard & Suzanne Nicholson Don and Susan Schmall Family Fund Olive Olsufka Grant McKelvy Yves Gordon Ron Nordstrom Kate Jackman- Atkinson Jean Ann Rempel Ken and Chris Waddell Retail Ready Foods Don Mitchell Jason and Leah Sumner Mr. & Ms. Dale De’Ath Denis Saquet Don & Brenda Kryschuk Brenda Loewen Alan Goddard Wendy Fehr Wayne Gerrard

Wayne and Joanne Nelson Vicki Taylor Val Parayeski Trish Penner Tom Borsa Brian & Teresa Kiliwnick Tammy Wilson Tammy Dudenhoffer Ann Nielsen Sherryl Francis Sherri Hollier Scott Cathcart Ron McKee Rob Wahoski Richard & Sherill Carriere Rhonda Shingoose Rhonda Dickenson Reta Harper Ray Netzel Perry Snedden Patricia James Norma Henderson Nicole Fedak Nena Latgo Murray Parrott Liz Ferguson Gwen Barr Chris Pedersen Marie Huxley Ken Urquhart Mike Rannie Michelle Young Michelle Gilmore Melvin Chambers Mary Weiss Marlyne Hargreaves

Blair & Marla Steen Marilyn Crewe M. Chemerika Lynn Watson Louise Hares Louise Blair Leonard Pritchard Leona Bay Leah Pear Lawrence Sorrett Kolleen Mitchell Kim Smith Jo Rogers Ken Rogers Kelvin Hollier Kelly McGhie Keith Johns Keith & Debbie Jury Justin Pollock Judy Perrett Judy Gabler Joy Mariano Josh McDonald John Williams John Forke Joel Waldner Jodi Baker Jeff Cook Jason Ferguson Jason Cook Jana Scott Jamie Davie Jim & Lois Aitken Robert Sumner Isabel Pasiechnik Howard Penno Gord Sylvester Gord & Jackie Olmstead

2018 DESIGNATED FUND DONORS

NARTA Designated Fund Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship Fund NACI Safe Grad Scholarship Fund

ASM Viscount Cultural Council Owen-Sumner Scholarship Vivian Flow Through Fund NACI YAC Scholarship

Gord Gilbertson Glen & Cindy Tibbett Francis McCarthy Fern Nelson Evelyn McConnell Ernie Sydor Liz Sumner Eileen Peters Dwight Ferguson Dwayne Gardy The Milligan Family Dorothy M. Smith-Harris Don & Pat Chubey Devron Broadfoot Darryl & Michelle Gerrard Denise Selewich David Tororuk Dante Novilla Dan Tariff Dalyse Robertson Curtis & Lori Ogilvie Corrina Jasienczyk Colin Marten Colleen Synchyshyn Cody Pasowisty Jack & Dorothy Nicholson Family Fund Cindy Hockin Cindy Adamson Chuck Terin Cheryl Chermerika Carol Bannerman Cheryl Ernest Brian Hedley Brent Sorenson Brent Hunter

NACI YAC Scholarship - In Memory of Judy Taylor Neepawa Collegiate Philanthropy Fund

Brendan Monka Brad Hall Blair Chapman Bob Durston Harvey Ebner Belinda Stewart Barrie Bohn Merv & Barb Bohn Ashton Pollock Anne Lee Anna Pedersen Alex Jarema Adrian & Sharon de Groot HyLife Foods Ltd. JC Lavich Construction Tridekon Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary McReal Spray On Systems Ltd Beautiful Plains Credit Union Chris and Sharon Kulbacki Taylor Law Office RM of Rosedale John’s Electric Ltd. HMK Staff Anonymous McDonald’s Neepawa Janine Hargreaves Elsie M. Slimmon Phyllis Stewart Jack Falk and Donna Black

Margaret Laurence Home MHT flow through Fund Riverside Cemetery Fund

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.

$125,660 IN GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN 2018

ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 2018

2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Brad Walker Vice President: Keith Jury Treasurer: Ian Thomson Ann Kuharski Shelley Graham Ashley McCaughan Marilyn Crewe Mark Morehouse Jack Falk Brent Sorenson Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 487 Walker Ave. Phone/Fax: 476-2681 Email: info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31

Auditors’ Report on Summarized Financial Statements To the Community Members of Beautiful Plains Community 2017 2018 Foundation Inc. Cash $172,807 $193,300 Opinion: Accounts receivable $614 $29,183 The summary financial statements, which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at December 31, Current portion of investments $134,739 $139,580 2018, is derived from the audited financial statements of Capital Assets $63,289 $58,941 Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (the “Foundation”) for the year ended December 31, 2018. In our Investments $3,614,835 $3,419,381 opinion, the accompanying summary financial statements Total Assets $3,986,284 $3,840,385 are a fair summary of the audited financial statements.

Summary Financial Statements Accounts payable $2,825 $5,648 The summary financial statements do not contain all the Deferred contributions 2,400 5,460 disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for Cumulative grant commitments 174,769 207,640 not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial statements and the auditors’ report thereon, therefore, is Total Liabilities 179,994 218,748 not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements Community fund 1,567,246 1,498,418 and the auditors’ report thereon.

The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report ThereDesignated fund 2,017,559 1,872,904 on Operating fund 221,485 250,315 We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited financial statements in our report dated May 13, 2019.

Total Net Assets 3,806,290 3,621,637 Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial 3,986,284 3,840,385 Statements Management is responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statements are a fair summary of the audited financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Yours truly, MNP LLP, Neepawa, MB

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying and the Province of Manitoba, $51,319.00 was raised during the challenge. With your organizations in the Town of Neepawa and the surrounding Municipalities of Rosedale, donations, the BPCF raised the fifth highest total out of the 52 Manitoba Community Lansdowne and the Langford portion of North Cypress/Langford. At the June 2018 Foundations that participated in the challenge.

Grant Luncheon, $125,660.00 in grants were distributed to organizations within these February 2019 brought our annual NHL Hat Auction, which has always been very well communities. supported. This year, the bidding and hat sponsorships brought in $16,448.00, which June 2018 also saw KoIleen Mitchell complete a 1 year term, Kristin Tibbett complete will net the Foundation $7,372.00 after expenses and winning team payouts. Thanks a 4 year term, and Ginny Collins complete a 6 year term as Board Members. The Board again to all of our hat sponsors and all who attended and once again made this event thanks KoIleen, Kristin and Ginny for their valuable contributions to board a great success! meetings and our many community events.

In April 2019, Ladies Night Out was back, after a 1 year hiatus, with a Mardis In September, we welcomed new Board members Ann Kuharski, Gras theme. A great time was had by all, with a total of $6,684.00 raised at We’re looking Ashley McCaughan and Jack Falk and look forward to their valued the event in support of the Foundation. We hope to see everyone back to celebrate our 25th input going forward. in 2021 for what should be another fun filled evening, with a different As President, I am very proud of our Board members and the event theme to dress up for!

Anniversary in 2020 responsibilities that they are willing to take on and the projects, Upcoming events in 2019 include the 2nd annual JC Hard Hat by helping others! Are you a not as a group, they are able to accomplish. The Foundation is very Golf Tournament to be held on July 12th at the Neepawa Golf for profit operating in the Beautiful fortunate to have these volunteers and their commitment of time and Country Club. The entry fee of $90.00 per golfer includes golf Plains Community Foundation area and resources! fees and steak supper, with all net proceeds being donated to the The Foundation is also very fortunate to have Brenda Kryschuk Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Register now as a team or and would like some extra funding? as our Executive Officer. Brenda’s tireless work, dedication, and as an individual golfer. It would be great to have the tournament Please contact the BPCF office passion for the success of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation slots completely filled! with you organization name are essential to our Board of Directors and the Foundation!

An event jointly sponsored by the local RCMP detachment and the We are always very grateful for the support received from the above Beautiful Plains Community Foundation is the upcoming RCMP Gala, to and contact info. noted communities, and their members, in the form of donations and be held on September 21st. This event is to recognize the 50th Anniversary support of the various fund raising activities carried out by or for the Beautiful of the existence of a detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Plains Community Foundation. Following is a quick look at some of the activities Neepawa. Past and current members of the local detachment will be in attendance, as throughout 2018 and into 2019. well as local dignitaries. This event is open to everyone to attend. Tickets are $100.00 In July 2018, the inaugural JC Hard Hat Golf Tournament was held in support of the per person which will include a $25.00 donation receipt from the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. This was the first Foundation golf event held Foundation. Tickets are available online at beautifulplainscf.ca after a break of a few years, and raised a total of $3,000.00. The BPCF Board would like November 16th brings the annual 24 Hour Giving Challenge.

In 2018, to extend its thanks to John Lavich for his tireless effort in getting this event off the Mark your calendars accordingly, as we would like to see the Beautiful Plains ground and going. this event be even more successful than in years past.

During November, our Jail n’ Bail fundraiser, with the support of individuals and Thanks again to all in “Our Communities” who have Community Foundation businesses, raised $6,439.85 to support the Foundation. This event is always a lot of donated to or supported in some way the Beautiful Plains received donations and flow fun! Thanks to the “Jail Birds” and their Bail providers for making this event such a Community Foundation. We appreciate and look forward through funding totaling success! to your continued support.

During the 24 Hour Giving Challenge in November 2018, the Foundation received 74 Brad Walker $94,325.39 donations, totaling $47,319.00. With the matching funds from the Winnipeg Foundation President

Grants are available to any recognized not-for-profit serving residents of the Town of Neepawa, RM of Glenella-Lansdowne, RM of Rosedale or the Langford Above left: The Neepawa Health Unit received a grant in portion of North-Cypress-Langford.

2018 to purchase a new smart scale.

Above right: 2018 grant recipient, the Glenvilla Senior Centre The annual grant deadline is March 31.

COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS

ArtsForward ............................................................. $1,000 Beautiful Plains Museum ........................................ $5,500 Diabetes Canada ...................................................... $1,000 Franklin Memorial Hall ............................................. $5,610 Glenvilla Senior Centre ............................................ $1,000 Langford Recreational Trails Association ................. $3,000 NACTV ..................................................................... $4,500 Neepawa & District Medical Committee................. $2,726 Neepawa Nursery School ........................................ $2,050 PMH—Health Unit ................................................... $4,549 Victoria’s Quilts—Neepawa Branch ......................... $2,500 Yellowhead Centre ................................................... $5,000 Total Community Fund Grants ....................... $38,435

IMO Ron Johnston IMO Anne Ott IMO Beth Montgomery IMO Bill and Vi Fraser IMO Brent Wilson IMO Brian Kitson IMO Bud and Leila Hanson IMO Don Fraser IMO Edward Crabbe IMO Elmer Henderson IMO Eva MacDonald IMO Frank Kerkowich IMO Glen Van Hove IMO Helen Fedorowich IMO Irene Wenham IMO Jean Rogers IMO Judy Taylor IMO Kerry Parrott IMO Lawrence Hargreaves IMO Lori Wopnford IMO Martin Abstreiter IMO Merv Robertson IMO Nelson Jackson IMO Phylis Lawson IMO R. D. Hallen (Richard) IMO Tracey WinthropMeyers IMO Velma Lowe Estate of Leila Hanson In Honour of Eleanor Nicholson’s Birthday Daune and Joan Yerex Memorial Family Fund

Poettcker Medical Corporation Barry and Lorraine Hockin Family Fund Bob and Sharon McCreath Family Fund Leila and Wayne Hildebrand Family Fund Mike and Evelyn Pasosky Family Fund Steve and Jane Goudie Family Fund Howard and Eva Martin Family Fund Terry and Donna Smith Darian and Tani Major Rudy and Isobel Jarema Ron and Olia Jesson Ron and Janice Goldade Mark Perrett Murray and Lisa Davie New Hope Health Centre Ltd Cam and Kristin Tibbett Kathy Jasienczyk Kara Jones Brad and Joy Walker Joe and Glenda MacPhee Jim and Shelley Graham Jamie and Myrna Denbow James Pollock Dennis and Irene Magwood

Neepawa District Memorial Hospital Country Meadows Personal Care Home

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS ArtsForward and Prairie Mountain Health.................. $400 Beautiful Plains Archives ............................................. $100 Home Assistance Neepawa & District ........................ $200 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary Association ......................... $400 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................... $300 Neepawa Theatre Centre ........................................... $500 Neepawa Tiger Lilies................................................... $500 Neepawa Veterinary Clinic.......................................... $300 Total NACI Youth Advisory Committee Grants ... $2,900

GAYNOR VIVIAN FLOW THROUGH GRANTS

Neepawa Minor Hockey ........................................ $10,000 Total Gaynor Vivian Grants ................................... $10,000

DESIGNATED FUND GRANTS

Allan Lytle Memorial Fund .......................................... $340 IOOF & Rebecca—Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club$215 Arts Stabilization—ArtsForward ................................. $480 Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship .............................. $305 Arts Stabilization—Burrows Trail ................................ $480 Contact MB ‘95— Npa and District Fine Arts Festival$220 Beautiful Plains Museum .......................................... $4,855 Country Meadows PCH ........................................... $7,230 Country Meadows PCH Courtyard ............................. $170 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,285 IOOF & Rebecca—Neepawa Minor Ball..................... $585 Neepawa Health Centre ........................................ $47,115 Naomi Chapter—Children’s Ward .............................. $200 NARTA Scholarship—WMCI ....................................... $200 Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship ........................ $525 Eden Scholarship......................................................... $200 IOOF & Rebecca—NACI Band ................................ $1,045 Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship ....................... $5,085 NACI Safe Grad Scholarship .................................... $1,095 Whitmore Family Scholarship .................................. $2,090 Community Donor Award ........................................... $500 Riverside Cemetery..................................................... $105 Total Designated Fund Grants .......................... $74,325 TOTAL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED........................ $125,660

2018 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS

Franklin Memorial Hall Association LUD Glenella Dave Cochrane Myla and Robert Ignacio Beta Sigmi Phi RM of GlenellaLansdowne The Winnipeg Foundation Province of Manitoba Wayne Larsen Arnold Birch Dr. Sandra Norine Wiebe Medical Corporation Kelvin and Elsie Bell Leonard & Suzanne Nicholson Don and Susan Schmall Family Fund Olive Olsufka Grant McKelvy Yves Gordon Ron Nordstrom Kate Jackman- Atkinson Jean Ann Rempel Ken and Chris Waddell Retail Ready Foods Don Mitchell Jason and Leah Sumner Mr. & Ms. Dale De’Ath Denis Saquet Don & Brenda Kryschuk Brenda Loewen Alan Goddard Wendy Fehr Wayne Gerrard

Wayne and Joanne Nelson Vicki Taylor Val Parayeski Trish Penner Tom Borsa Brian & Teresa Kiliwnick Tammy Wilson Tammy Dudenhoffer Ann Nielsen Sherryl Francis Sherri Hollier Scott Cathcart Ron McKee Rob Wahoski Richard & Sherill Carriere Rhonda Shingoose Rhonda Dickenson Reta Harper Ray Netzel Perry Snedden Patricia James Norma Henderson Nicole Fedak Nena Latgo Murray Parrott Liz Ferguson Gwen Barr Chris Pedersen Marie Huxley Ken Urquhart Mike Rannie Michelle Young Michelle Gilmore Melvin Chambers Mary Weiss Marlyne Hargreaves

Blair & Marla Steen Marilyn Crewe M. Chemerika Lynn Watson Louise Hares Louise Blair Leonard Pritchard Leona Bay Leah Pear Lawrence Sorrett Kolleen Mitchell Kim Smith Jo Rogers Ken Rogers Kelvin Hollier Kelly McGhie Keith Johns Keith & Debbie Jury Justin Pollock Judy Perrett Judy Gabler Joy Mariano Josh McDonald John Williams John Forke Joel Waldner Jodi Baker Jeff Cook Jason Ferguson Jason Cook Jana Scott Jamie Davie Jim & Lois Aitken Robert Sumner Isabel Pasiechnik Howard Penno Gord Sylvester Gord & Jackie Olmstead

2018 DESIGNATED FUND DONORS

NARTA Designated Fund Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship Fund NACI Safe Grad Scholarship Fund

ASM Viscount Cultural Council Owen-Sumner Scholarship Vivian Flow Through Fund NACI YAC Scholarship

Gord Gilbertson Glen & Cindy Tibbett Francis McCarthy Fern Nelson Evelyn McConnell Ernie Sydor Liz Sumner Eileen Peters Dwight Ferguson Dwayne Gardy The Milligan Family Dorothy M. Smith-Harris Don & Pat Chubey Devron Broadfoot Darryl & Michelle Gerrard Denise Selewich David Tororuk Dante Novilla Dan Tariff Dalyse Robertson Curtis & Lori Ogilvie Corrina Jasienczyk Colin Marten Colleen Synchyshyn Cody Pasowisty Jack & Dorothy Nicholson Family Fund Cindy Hockin Cindy Adamson Chuck Terin Cheryl Chermerika Carol Bannerman Cheryl Ernest Brian Hedley Brent Sorenson Brent Hunter

NACI YAC Scholarship - In Memory of Judy Taylor Neepawa Collegiate Philanthropy Fund

Brendan Monka Brad Hall Blair Chapman Bob Durston Harvey Ebner Belinda Stewart Barrie Bohn Merv & Barb Bohn Ashton Pollock Anne Lee Anna Pedersen Alex Jarema Adrian & Sharon de Groot HyLife Foods Ltd. JC Lavich Construction Tridekon Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary McReal Spray On Systems Ltd Beautiful Plains Credit Union Chris and Sharon Kulbacki Taylor Law Office RM of Rosedale John’s Electric Ltd. HMK Staff Anonymous McDonald’s Neepawa Janine Hargreaves Elsie M. Slimmon Phyllis Stewart Jack Falk and Donna Black

Margaret Laurence Home MHT flow through Fund Riverside Cemetery Fund

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Volunteer opportunities for all at Beautiful Plains Museum

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press If you are a human who has an interest in anything, there’s probably a volunteer opportunity for you at the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa. Aside from the summer student the museum board hires every year, the place runs purely on volunteers and board member Pat Martin and active volunteer Helen Drysdale explained that they are currently looking for more help.

They also noted that they are hoping to bring on more board members at the annual general meeting this fall.

“A lot of our board members are quite senior, they’ve been on for years and years, which has been wonderful, we’ve got a lot of experience,” Martin said. “But younger board members [would] bring a lot of energy to it… a different skill set and a different view of the world. So it’s always a good combination,” she added.

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

The Beautiful Plains Museum, located at 91 Hamilton Street, Neepawa.

Both Martin and Drysdale agreed that they would love to see more youth come out and volunteer or join the board. Drysdale noted that they would like to have someone who has some skills with technology, so they could build a website or create a Facebook

page for the museum and more widely share the community’s history.

The board is not discriminatory on who volunteers, however. They will gladly welcome all ages and all interests. “We’re definitely looking for people who have expertise

for a website, in computers and technology, people with financial expertise would be really nice from the board’s perspective, people who like to lead specific projects and historians, of course,” Martin noted.

There are lots of projects the board and current volunteers could use some help with, including work to improve displays.

“This year, we put [our entrance display] on nurses. Neepawa Hospital was a training hospital for many years… and it would have been nice to have more research on that display,” said Drysdale.

For those who can’t always get out of the house, a lot of research can be done online.

For those who would like to get out and about in the community, some research can be done by interviewing people. Drysdale noted that they would love to have some volunteers to talk to the people who remember the 1930s, as that’s one part of history that’s starting to be forgotten.

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Minnedosa Fun Fest!

Come take a class!

Lots of fun has been had at Minnedosa Fun Fest in past years and 2019 is expected to be no different!

71 Main St. S. Minnedosa, MB 204-210-1993

WELCOME TO THE MINNEDOSA FUN FEST!

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110B Main Street South Minnedosa

(Facing Main Street in the Co-Op Administration Building)

204-867-3981 www.ajaxlaw.ca

ROBERT SOPUCK, Member of Parliament

What’s happening and when?

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Saturday July 6 - Minnedosa Lion’s Pancake Breakfast Minnedosa Arena 10am-3pm - Fun Fest Street Market - 1st Ave SE (Tank Street) Sponsored by Parkline Automotive 11am-2pm - UCT BBQ - 1st Ave SE 11am - Fun Fest Parade - West down 3rd Ave SW, east down 2nd Ave SW, north down Main Street, ends at Blazers Sponsored by the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce Parade Marshall: Audrah Caughell 11am-1:30pm - Covenant Church Luncheon - Covenant Church Parking Lot 11:30am-1pm - Minnedosa United Church Luncheon Minnedosa Fun Fest Minnedosa United Church Hall 12-8:30pm - Beer Gardens - Minnedosa Arena 12pm - Minnedosa Senior Bombers Ball Hockey Tournament - Minnedosa Arena. Co-ed event, two age categories (15 and under and 16+). For more info or to register, call Matt at 204-868-6886 12pm - Minnedosa Legion Lunch - Minnedosa Legion Minnedosa Fun Fest 12-3pm - Valley Cruizers Car Show 1st Street SE 12-4 pm - Fun Fest Family Zone - Tanner’s Park Friday July 5 Sponsored by Minnedosa Credit Union - Kid’s Bike Decorating - west of the Personal Care 12:30pm - Karlheinz the Bubbleman!

Home on 3rd Ave SW Minnedosa Community Conference Centre - Kid’s Bike Parade - east down 3rd Ave SW from PCH, 2pm - Eric the Juggler - Tanner’s Park (bad weather location, MCCC) turns north on Main Street and ends at Tanner’s Park 2-5pm - Minnedosa Legion Bingo - Minnedosa Legion - Minnedosa and Area Recreation Commission BBQ in 3pm - Hot Dog Eating Contest - Tanner’s Park (arrive 10 mins early if Tanner’s Park participating) - Kid’s Activities - Tanner’s Park 9pm - 2am - Fun Fest Social ft Better Than - $10, no minors - Free Glow Bowling (16 and under) at Minnedosa Bowling Alley (sponsored by Minnedosa Credit Union Sunday July 7 and Minnedosa Bowl) - Minnedosa Farmer’s Market 10:30-11:30am - Yoga at the Beach, gentle flow - pavillion sponsored by Boho Soul Market Covenant Church parking lot 11am - 2pm - Minnedosa Farmer’s Market - Tennis courts at beach - Rotary Supper - Minnedosa Arena - FREE Friday Night Family Dance - Minnedosa Arena 1-2pm - Yoga at the Beach, fast flow - pavillion ft Clubbing Fraggles, bouncy castles, Senior sponsored by Boho Soul Market Bombers Giant Pong Tournament and more 2pm - Fun Fest 50/50 Draw - at the Farmer’s Market 7:30-10am

July 5-7, 2019 Minnedosa, MB

July 5-7, 2019 Minnedosa, MB

Come out and have a great time at the Minnedosa Fun Fest!

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Volunteers needed for projects to happen Erickson Collegiate

Continued from Page B6 “I think it’s so important to interview some of them,” Drysdale said. “To capture some of those stories,” Martin added. Of course, Drysdale and Martin said, there are numerous other topics that people can research, including an ongoing project gathering information on the veterans and soldiers from Neepawa and the surrounding area.

Some people aren’t interested in researching history or listening to old stories, but there’s volunteering opportunities for them as well. For those who like working with kids, they can give tours to school groups or do presentations at the schools. Handymen or women can help with repairs and maintenance on the museum building.

If anyone is interested in trains and railways, the old train car behind the museum has lots of work to be done.

“Even just people to bake desserts for our fundraisers,” Drysdale said.

“Sometimes, I just need people to iron [clothes],”

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An assortment of antique cameras at the museum are waiting to be made into a display by a volunteer who has an interest in photography.

she added. People who have a green thumb can help by planting flowers, watering the grounds, or even trimming trees. There’s leather artifacts, like ball gloves and saddles, that need polishing and maintaining, if someone enjoys working with that material. Keen photographers can help set up a new camera display, with a collection of old cameras the museum has ready to arrange. “It’s really up to the person as to how many hours they believe they can give or what their interests [are] or what the project is,” Drysdale noted.

Some other projects include helping at fundraisers, such as teas and historic fashion shows. People can also help clean up the

museum in the spring, to get ready for the opening in May. “You get a bunch of people together and you work away and you learn a lot while you’re doing it too,” Martin explained. “Especially if you’re working alongside Helen, because she’s got a tremendous amount of knowledge about all the different artifacts there. So you’re always learning,” she added.

Martin noted that there is one big project that they would like to take on at the museum in 2020. “It’s Manitoba’s 150th coming up. So if we had a group of people that were interested in doing something special from the community perspective, from a historical perspective, and were will-

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ing to volunteer just for the year, if we had enough volunteers, it would be great,” Martin explained. “To really do something that would have a real impact tying the history of the past 150 years to today.”

“The more people we have, the more diverse the expertise, the more [ projects] we can take on,” Martin said. Anyone who would be interested in volunteering can contact Drysdale at 204-476-2723, Martin at 204-966-3823, or call the museum at 204476-3896. Let them know what type of volunteering you would enjoy and they will add you to a directory to call when there are projects that might be of interest.

The following are the award winners from Erickson Collegiate Institute for the 2018/2019 school year and the awards they won.

Kiera Brewster: Mom’s Canteen/Dianne Watts Memorial, Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson Endeavour Award.

Rene Bourassa: Uncle Carl’s Award.

Juliana Davis: Rolling River Teacher’s Association Award, Jewels of Siam Award, Onanole Rodeo Association Scholarship, Athlete of the Year.

Megan Doan: ELA Medallion, Erickson Lions Club Award.

Kendra Erickson: Heritage Co-op, Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce, Royal Canadian Legion Erickson Branch #143 in Honour of Ladies Auxiliary, Parkway Insurance/Wawanesa Insurance Scholarship, Erickson Chamber of Commerce Award.

Madison Huculak: Compass Credit Union, Municipality of Harrison Park Awards.

McKenzie Maduke: MLA Outstanding Citizenship, Jeff Kerr Memorial, Royal Bank Citizenship, Wilda and Kelly Carlson, Erickson Legion Branch #143, Fusion Credit Union Awards, Chown Entrance Scholarship, Westman Communications Scholarship, Erickson Wildlife Scholarship, Governor General Award.

Kieran Norman: Sure-Line Auto Award.

Elizabeth Preisinger: Jason Kelly Memorial Scholarship.

Jenna Usick: In Memory of Indu Bala Khandewal, Erickson Women’s Institute, Erickson Nurses Union Local #73 Awards.

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