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Fry Day fundraiser for CancerCare a success $100,000 goal smashed, with money still coming in

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press This year’s alternate version of Carberry’s Potato Truck Pull fundraiser for CancerCare Manitoba was a huge hit. Free Fry Day, which was the main event for the Fill the Potato Truck campaign, brought in a lot of support from the communities in which it took place. In total, over $160,000 has been raised. Amy Smart, one of the organizers, noted that they surpassed their goal, which was $100,000 and they still have money coming in.

“It’s been overwhelming, the support we’ve received, with it being a different type of year,” Smart expressed.

She added that they hadn’t even expected to raise any money at all this year.

The annual Potato Truck Pull is organized by Jamie and Amy Smart, of Carberry, whose son, Dawson, was diagnosed with Cancer at only one year old. CancerCare Manitoba helped the Smart family through Dawson’s illness and now he is Cancer free. The Potato Truck Pull, which has been running for the past five years, is the Smarts’ way of giving back to the organization that helped save Dawson’s life. To date, not including this year’s amount, the event has raised almost $500,000.

This year, because of COVID-19, the sixth annual truck pull had to be cancelled and the Smarts thought they wouldn’t do any fundraising this year. However, when Amy announced that the sponsors who had already donated for the event would be reimbursed, many donors contacted her and told her to donate the money to CancerCare anyway. So they kept their website open and continued to accept donations, renaming their campaign Fill the Potato Truck.

A couple weeks ago, an event started forming all of a sudden. McCain Foods contacted the Smarts and let them know they wanted to donate a semi-load of potato products to help with the fundraising. From there, Smart Electric, Mid-Plains Implements and McCain Foods partnered up

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On June 19, McCain Foods, Mid-Plains Implements and Smart Electric partnered together to support the Free Fry Day fundraiser for CancerCare Manitoba. The event replaced Carberry’s Potato Truck Pull this year and took place in Winkler, Carman, Portage la Prairie and Carberry.

to create the Free Fry Day event, which took place Friday, June 19. Winkler, Portage la Prairie, Carman and Carberry all hosted the event for a few hours that day, handing out free frozen potato products to all in attendance. People could donate to CancerCare at the event, or on the event website beforehand.

“Fry Day went really well,” Smart stated. “We were

pleasantly surprised by the turnout in all the communities.”

She added, “When we first got [to Carberry, the line up] was all the way from the fairgrounds, all the way to First Street. It was amazing.”

Smart noted that after July 5, which was the date originally planned for the truck pull, they will tally up all of the donations and present a cheque to CancerCare Manitoba.

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White nationalist related Students to head back to school clothing line branding Classroom teaching will return in Manitoba on Sept. 8 found in Neepawa

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By Eoin Devereux

After months of uncertainty and unusual circumstances for Manitoba schools, it has been confirmed that things will start to get back to some form of normal come September.

Education minister Kelvin Goertzen announced via social media on Monday, June 22, that the opening date for schools in Manitoba will be Sept.

8. That is the day after Labour Day, which is when schools would regularly have opened for the fall.

Jason Young, superintendent for Beautiful Plains School Division, noted that because of the constant change in the pandemic situation, it was impossible to predict what the next school year would look like.

“We really had no expectations around the timelines,” he said. “The provincial government had communicated two things to us prior to the announcement. Firstly, that the school year may start prior to the original start date that had been

Several stickers connected to a white nationalist clothing line have recently appeared across Neepawa.

On Monday, June 22, a local resident notified the Banner & Press that stickers promoting the European Brotherhood had been attached to a fire hydrant near the walking path at the Flats. The next day, more of these decals were discovered nearby, including ones on the back of the TransCanada Trail sign, stop signs and a soccer net located in the area.

The Town of Neepawa was alerted to the situation and sent workers to the location to remove the stickers.

When they arrived, they found that local citizens had already ripped them off and discarded them in the garbage. RCMP have also been notified about the stickers and told the Banner

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Beautiful Plains School Division (pictured) is getting prepared for the reopening of schools in the fall. The date for reopening in Manitoba is Sept. 8, which would have been the normally scheduled back-to-school day.

established earlier and secondly, that the professional development/administration days throughout the school year may be altered in some way.”

In Monday’s announcement, Goertzen noted that staff will be expected to be at school starting Sept. 2, to allow for any preparations they need to make before opening to students. Young explained that these extra three days for the teachers will take away from the non-instructional days throughout the year, usually

designated as professional development or administration days.

“Schools are using this time to prepare physical spaces, educate staff on public health protocols and engage collaboratively on approaches to recovery learning,” he stated.

Young added that as of right now, they don’t have any specifics on what guidelines or rules might be in place for schools when they reopen, in terms of physical distancing and COVID-19 precautions. However, he

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noted that they will plan what they can over the summer months.

“Our planning over the summer will focus on ensuring safety of staff and students, as well as meeting the gaps that will likely exist in students’ learning that has resulted from remote learning.”

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According to its website, the European Brotherhood is a clothing and accessories brand, founded in 2014, which offers “products for everyone in Europe who wants to defend its lands, traditions and millenary history.” Its main logo consists of its initials, EB, stylized in a manner to make it look similar to the “sun cross,” which is described by the Anti-Defamation League as an important and commonly used white supremacist symbol.

Similar stickers appeared on some signs and buildings in Neepawa back in 2018. A year earlier, several of the decals were also displayed across the Brandon University campus.

Writer’s note: A conscious decision was made not to print a picture of the stickers which were found, as to not glamorize or spotlight said company.

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JUNE 26, 2020

A ‘hair’ of romance at the BP Museum

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Pictured here is one half of a set of horse bridles that was handcrafted using horse hair, leather a metal bit and ornaments. The piece involves intricate braiding, which can be made out if looked upon closely. This half of the pair was given as a token of affection to a woman named Ethel. The bridle now resides at the Beautiful Plains Museum for safe keeping.

A little bit of romance can be found at the Beautiful Plains Museum. Particularly when looking at the history behind the bridle in its possession. This bridle was handcrafted using horsehair and leather, with a metal bit and accompanying ornaments.

The horsehair bridle is well travelled, having been worn at numerous horse shows throughout Manitoba in the 1920s and ‘30s, and travelling as far as the foothills of Alberta. To fully understand this story, one must also relive the history of Samuel Thomas Smith, who came to own the item.

Born in June , 1885 to a pioneer family, Smith lived on a farm property fronting on the Assiniboine River, in

a house which would later become “the gardener’s cottage”. This location was within the original Assiniboine Park, on the outskirts of Winnipeg. After becoming an orphan at an early age, he was integrated into the family of an older sister.

In this family was a daughter named Ethel, who moved to Western Canada.

It was here that she came to the attention of a cowboy of the Medicine Hat, Alberta area. In the cowboy’s pursuit of romance, he, in 1907, hand crafted a pair of identical bridles. One of the bridles he kept for himself and the other was presented to Ethel, as a token of his affection.

Somewhere along the line, the love affair reportedly waned and the unsuccessful cowboy left for the Montanas, taking

one of the bridles with him.

Ethel’s gift was inherited by her “Uncle Sam” and became a coveted item for competitors through the years. When Smith decided to retire, his effects were auctioned off and the bridle bought by James B. Anderson, of Plumas, a close friend and farm neighbour to Smith, and held in trust for Smith’s oldest son, George Earnest, who, at the time, was a prisoner of war in Hong Kong. “Smitty,” as he was known to others,

returned to Plumas, but was only short lived. As a result, he was never able to take possession of the keepsake. Ernest continued to treasure the horsehair bridle until it was decided by both families to offer the item to the Beautiful Plains Museum.

Note: This article was written in collaboration with the Beautiful Plains Museum. Keep an eye out for more museum feature articles and photos in future editions of the Banner & Press.

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Lilacs, caraganas and rhubarb

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Words are hard

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think it’s time to re-visit some definitions. They are open to debate and that is welcomed.

What you are reading right now is a column, sometimes called an editorial. A column is one person’s opinion. An editorial can be one editor’s opinion, but often, it depicts or describes a collective opinion of an editorial board and is therefore classed as the editorial stance of a newspaper. I have always had a problem with that process, as I believe a person should attach their name to an opinion; a newspaper isn’t a person, so it can’t really have an opinion. In my view, editorials written by an editorial board and posted as the opinion of the newspaper is not a very good idea. Opinions need to be traceable to one person, to an accountable source.

Letters to the editor also need to be traceable to a person. The 21st century equivalent to letters to the editor is the flood of comments on a website. Many newspapers run websites and allow unidentified comments to be posted there.

They invest a fair amount of time and money into “monitoring” the comments, which I think is a waste of both time and money. I have often asked why a newspaper would even allow an unidentified comment on their website, but would never think of allowing an anonymous letter to the editor to appear in print.

Another definition that needs to be re-visited is racism. The word has been so adapted and adopted that I doubt many will agree with me, but it’s my opinion that racism is the wrong word to describe the horrible social ill that we call racism. Here’s why I believe that the word racism or racist is an incorrect use of the English neepawa

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Ken Waddell language. There is only one race, the human race. If, in fact, there were many races, they could not genetically mingle. Every nation or group of human beings on earth are genetically capable of propagating with every nation or group other human beings.

That all said, the horrible social ill that we call racism, should be called prejudice. It is a much better definition. I will be the first to admit that, on occasion, I have fallen into prejudice. I doubt there is any person who hasn’t. It’s wrong and needs to be dealt with. It can be only dealt with by working through it and overcoming it. Working through means getting to know other people, other cultures and other beliefs. Working through can involve learning from peaceful demonstrations, but it must never involve looting, burning or destroying private or public property. It can’t involve religion based intolerance, regardless of which religion the intolerance stems from.

If I don’t agree with someone, I try my best to get to know them, to become familiar with what they believe. Life is all about relationships. Skin colour means nothing to me. It doesn’t mean anything to God, either, as can be best summed up in the song

lyrics, “Red and yellow, black and white, they are all precious in God’s sight.”

It is not prejudice to assess people’s actions. The actions that most need assessment in our minds is the actions we ourselves take. Beyond that, it’s important to, based on facts, research and observation, assess other people’s actions. Has a particular action made life better or worse? That’s the basic criteria. Actions might be words, they might be work or they might be any number of social interactions. Assessment of what we and others do is an ongoing, life-long process. Good actions should be supported, bad actions need to be discouraged.

It’s pretty simple. It seems that the words we use to describe ourselves and our society have slipped badly, become sloppy and ill-informed.

There is, perhaps, no more important human task than to carefully choose our words and our actions.

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s one drives around the prairie countryside, there is evidence of where farm yards once stood, proud and occupied.

There is evidence where pioneer men and women sought for the familiar, a touch of home. A HOMEBODIES bit of research revealed that t he s h r ub s that become bushes, both the caraganas Rita Friesen and the lilacs, were brought by settlers from Europe. Both species are fast growing, providing the needed shelter from the wind and beauty. The one source was adamant that the caragana was invasive, a foreign import that marred the natural landscape. But– “Caragana establishes itself quickly in its early years, grows slowly after reaching maturity and can live for over 50 years, if maintained. It is also remarkably drought resistant and as a legume, its roots fix nitrogen in the soil.

All of these factors made Caragana an ideal plant for farmers who sought to protect soil and crops.” Also known as a pea shrub, the flowers are edible. Find a vacant or abandoned farm and you probably will find caraganas.

The lilacs are a tad more attractive to me, the scent of their blossoms a landmark of early summer. They, too, are fast growing, multiply quickly and are hardy. Folk lore tells me they were frequently planted beside a church, a gentle scent for a bride, and a comforting, covering scent for a mourner... could be true… They are hardy, can endure drought or wet, winter’s cold does not deter them. Good stuff for a prairie plant. And, find a vacant or abandoned farm and you will probably find lilacs.

You will find rhubarb as well. First considered a medicinal plant, now “Rhubarb is now classified as a superfood for its ratio of health benefits to calories– only seven calories per 100 grams.

Savvy slimmers have also realized it actually speeds up the metabolism. High levels of calcium mean it is a fat-free alternative to dairy, products which lowers cholesterol.” The plant originated in Northern China and the expense of importing it encouraged Europeans to grow the plant.

All through history, it is acknowledged that the leaves are poisonous. The plant has its advocates. I do recall that as a child, I enjoyed dipping the fresh broken stalk into sugar and munching away. There was the year I tried to eradicate it from the garden and gave up. Even the minutest remnant grew. It does hide well in a Saskatoon or strawberry pie… or mixed with pineapple, and in a crumble. I see the fruit as an additive, but not an enhancer!

The garden plant is a fruit, not a vegetable. It was an essential source of vitamins for pioneers, after a winter lacking fresh fruit or vegetables. And, find a vacant or abandoned farm and you will probably find rhubarb!

One of my favourite pastimes is driving around the countryside, checking crops, imagining the activity that once ruled the now decaying farm sites. Each one of them was built with a dream.

The plantings are evidence. Each yard that has held my heart has had Shasta daisies, evergreens and peonies. And lilacs, caraganas and rhubarb.

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Perspectives

JUNE 26, 2020

Now more than ever T his coming week, Ca nad ia ns w i l l commemorate this country’s 153rd birthday.

By now, we will know what form those celebrations will take. One thing is certain. They won’t be as well-attended or as extensive as they have been in the past. The memories of our encounter with COVID-19 will still be with us and some parts of the country may still be subject to strict protective orders. We will still need to keep our distance and stay safe.

Every Canada Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the privileges that are ours as citizens of this country. It gives us time for sober ref lection— time to look at how well we are caring for each other and how eff iciently we are using the resources God has entrusted to us. Finally, Canada Day allows us to evaluate our effectiveness as global citizens and ask ourselves if we are doing all we can to help make our world a better place for all who share it with us. So, what have we seen so far this year?

The past six months have

that the soil provided. My rhubarb bush was covered w it h snow dur ing t he winter. Now I am sharing a lofty crop with my neighbours.

God made sure that He created a perfect earth.

When the land produced vegetation, “God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:12).

Let us trust in the Lord this week.

Neil Strohschein deepened my appreciation for our democratic system of government. It has enabled us to design and implement programs to help individuals and businesses who have suffered severe hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time preventing those in power (prime ministers, premiers and cabinets) from acting without the consent of or any accountability to Parliament or Legislative Assemblies. For that, our elected representatives deserve our thanks.

I’ve also gained a new appreciation for those who oversee government departments; especially Public Health. They displayed remarkable calm in the face of a crisis that was constantly evolving.

We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for the way in which they have handled this crisis and for the vigi-

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fields, with the hail and storm. So sad to see and hear of the setback some are experiencing.

Still, we know there is a routine. We are done with winter and next winter is still awhile away. God created it in such a way that He provided for our needs with each season.

Thankfully, we can soon eat some of the produce

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Observation ccord ing to t he calendar, it is now officially summer.

We look for some lighter clothing in the closet and change into our sandals.

I noticed that my neighbour’s little vegetable and

lance we know they will display in the future.

I have always valued the work done by the health care professionals in our local area. Recent events have deepened my appreciation for them and for the police, fire and ambulance workers who support them. We certainly cannot complain about the high quality of service we have received. We celebrate their dedication this Canada Day. Finally, I have gained a new appreciation for t hose who l ive in my community— my neighbours, friends who own businesses in town and all who are working hard to provide the goods and services that we need.

They have not had an easy time. Some have had to close their businesses completely. Others have had to work reduced hours or reduce the services they

can offer. We’ve all been denied activities we take for granted— coffee with friends, church services, travel to visit family, etc.

For some, adapting to the public health orders has been easy. For the rest of us, well, let’s just say we’re doing our best.

As I write these words, there are signs that conditions are improving.

Governments are looking for ways to reopen the economy and allow people to get back to work. Any relaxation of the current restrictions will be welcomed by all.

But the need for vigilance remains. Our prayer must always be: “God, keep our land glorious and free.”

God cannot answer that prayer without our help.

We must keep the promise we make every time we sing our national anthem: “O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.” We must promote, encourage and defend the traditions and values that have made this country great. Canada needs dedicated and vigilant citizens who will do this consistently; and we need them now more than ever.

f lower garden is doing very well after some rain we had. Those pesky little mosquitoes are doing well, also.

I saw some pictures of the devastation nature brought on to some of the farmers’

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Let people make their own risk assessments

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that we have to learn to live with COVID-19. Notwithstanding hope of a vaccine, there is no guarantee.

The virus awaits as we step out our door. And it could get worse.

In Canada, the virus has been suppressed by a lockdown and strict social distancing, leaving residents at the very beginning of achieving the needed herd immunity (where the virus dies off because so many people have recovered from the disease and are immune from catching it again).

While places like New York, Milan and Stockholm are closer to achieving it, Canadians can’t huddle in fear indefinitely– relying on increasingly bankrupt governments sending cheques.

As restrictions are lifted, the fact is more people will get sick, some will die.

At the beginning, we only knew the virus came from Wuhan, China and was deadly. Then we watched a horror show play out in Italy and then Spain, and became thoroughly frightened. Our public health and political leaders added to our fear, reinforcing a message that we must shelter at home and obey drastic lockdown measures.

We now know that COVID-19 is extremely deadly for elderly people with health problems. Data shows that 82 per cent of the deaths have been in long-term care homes. And those who are obese or have compromised immune systems are also at great risk.

The “best” news is that COVID-19 largely spares children and the young. For many young, the virus is no more deadly than the usual respiratory viruses that regularly make their way through the population.

We also know that the vast majority of healthy people, and those under the age of 60, who do become infected will recover. Some will become very sick, but most will have mild or no symptoms.

Some experts recommend a harm reduction model.

People would assess their own risk level and make their decisions accordingly. Younger, healthier people might decide to take more risks than older people with health problems.

We don’t have to rely on the government telling us what to do. We could, and should, make our own decisions.

Too often, we face arbitrary and unfair government rules, enforced by overzealous officials.

Sweden chose individual risk assessment from the start. Instead of panicking and imposing draconian lockdowns, they chose another route. A minimum of government regulations were passed. No to gatherings of large groups, but personal risk assessment was left to the individual.

Sweden adopted a watch-and-see approach. If it appeared that their health-care system was about to be swamped, they planned to impose more rules. But Sweden’s health-care system wasn’t swamped.

Unfortunately, like Canada, Sweden made poor decisions with nursing homes. But they’re far closer to achieving herd immunity than their lockdown neighbours like Norway and Denmark.

And they didn’t have to shut down their economies or close their primary schools to get there.

WHO initially advised Sweden to impose a lockdown or face a collapse of their health-care system. It now recognizes Sweden as a model to follow.

Canada should now do what Sweden did from the beginning – end arbitrary government restrictions and allow people to do their own risk assessments.

Our leaders should stop scaring Canadians while recklessly distributing borrowed money.

Their message should be: “Yes, take precautions, but go out and live your life.”

Brian Giesbrecht Senior fellow at Frontier Centre for Public Policy

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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Early Manitoba schools In the early days of the Red River Settlement, the churches ran their own schools, providing education to the children. After Manitoba joined Canada, the education system was funded by the province. The Protestants and the Catholics had their own schools and the taxes were divided on a per capita basis. As the people were equally divided between Catholics and Protestants, the system worked well. As immigration began during the 1870 and 1880 decades, the majority of the people came from Britain and Ontario. The new arrivals were Protestant and soon outnumbered the Catholics. In 1890, Premier Greenway introduced the Manitoba Schools Act. This act established a provincial Department of Education and a non-denominational school system that all taxpayers would have to support. Religious schools could still exist, however they would receive no public funding. Now Catholic parents had to pay to send their children to school and would still pay public school taxes. So much for the rights that had been given to them in the Manitoba Act, which created the province in 1870. As immigration continued, so did the building of little school houses on the prairies. By the end of the 1880s, there were 719 school districts operating in the province.

In 1882, teacher training was established in the form of Normal Schools. This formal teacher training helped the teacher get a larger salary, especially if the teacher candidate was male. Men’s wages were set at higher levels, because they supported a family, while women supported only themselves and did not need a higher pay. Some schools had a teacherage on school grounds for the teacher to live in. They were usually small, not insulated and lonely, if you didn’t count the mice as company. For the schools with no teacherage, the teacher was boarded out with families, often having to share their bed with a child or two. The teacher taught eight grades and had up to 45 children, from age five to 18. Parents often kept children home for seeding and harvesting season. Oh, did I mention that many times the students, being new to Canada, spoke no English?

In addition to their teaching, teachers had extra responsibilities, including planning the Christmas concert, diagnosing illnesses, rendering first aid, umpiring ball games, deciding when to close the school on account of weather and the list goes on. All the while, they taught the three Rs and several other subjects. The front of the classroom was a blackboard and usually a pull down map for teaching geography. The map’s legends proudly stated, “The British Empire shown in red” and, of course, that included Canada.

Every student drank water from a pail using the same tin cup. Lunch was brought to school in tin syrup pails and for the most part variety was slim. Many ate lard sandwiches.

The room was heated by a single wood stove; the closest to the stove were too hot, while those further away froze. The bathroom was outside, often referred to as the wee house.

Misbehaving was quickly punished. The strap was used as needed, as was the ruler for knuckles, one hundred lines on the blackboard of “I shall not do……” or, on occasion, expelling was called for. Most schoolhouses were built to serve students living within four or five miles, which was considered close enough for the students to walk.

In his “wisdom”, Prime Minister MacDonald had decided that the Indigenous peoples were savages and the only way to take the savage out of them was to take them out of their parental homes. So off to residential schools they went.

There were many rules for the teacher. The following rules were from around 1880.

“Each teacher will bring a bucket of water and a scuttle of coal for the day’s session, will fill lamps, clean chimneys and trim wicks. Male teachers may take one evening per week for courting purposes, or two evenings if they go to church regularly. After school, teachers should spend the remaining time reading the Bible or other good books. Women teachers who marry or engage in other unseemly conduct will be dismissed. Any teacher who smokes or uses liquor, visits pool halls or public halls, or gets shaved in a barber shop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intentions, integrity and honesty. The teacher who performs his labor faithfully and without fault for five years will be given an increase of twenty-five cents per week in his pay.”

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did not want to be seen in those colours. Bill and Mel took a lot of teasing for sure, but it seemed they might have been trendsetters, as 20 years later, in the mid ‘70s, they became very popular.

Bill also recalls wearing a pair of red PF running shoes that he thinks could have been either bought at Shulman’s or Fenwick’s.

These runners created some envy among his pals, but once again, Bill sort of stood out in a crowd.

Maybe Bill kept looking at his shoes instead of concentrating on the activity he was involved with, as he mentioned they didn’t improve his athletic ability.

I started these Central School stories back in September of 2019 and this one will bring the series to a conclusion. Since Bill submitted a couple of articles very early on, I felt it would be appropriate to end with the above column. Thanks to all of those who submitted and shared their memories of Central School.

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Flower show set for Minnedosa

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Colossal attraction arrives at Langford Trails

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The Minnedosa Horticultural Society has held an annual Peony and Spring Flower Show at the end of June for decades. The 2020 show, of course, is cancelled because of COVID-19. The Society, however, has not given in totally to the virus’s control of our lives.

In May, instead of its annual plant sale, usually held around the May long weekend, the Society ran an on-line plant sale. A member created a Facebook page on which plants were listed, pictured and priced.

People could phone orders to one of the members, and pick up– practicing physical distancing – was arranged.

Mindful not to compete with the local greenhouse businesses, most of the plants offered were unusual plants not available in the greenhouses, just plants started from cuttings of favourite plants by members before the sale was cancelled by the virus.

Over $500 was raised and since the Hort. Society did not need the money to fund their two flower shows, as they have been cancelled, the money was donated to the local food bank.

The Hort. Society has now dreamed up a way to have a spring flower show, albeit quite a different

one. Members will install f ive f loral installations (most featuring peonies) in Minnedosa’s downtown parks/public gardens, which are all within easy walking distance of one another. These designs will be large and be compositions rather than simple flower arrangements. They will each be themed.

The event is free, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and physical distancing will be encouraged. Minnedosa’s Seniors For Seniors will have a tent erected and visitors can find out about the programs and services of this organization while viewing the final installation in their tent. They will serve the Hort. Society’s famous rhubarb punch and home baked cookies – while practicing physical distancing.

Although some seating will be provided, folks may want to bring a lawn chair. Since the town’s usual July 1 activities have been cancelled, the Hort. Society hopes their event will be well attended by people wanting to get out and do something on this holiday Wednesday – perhaps even people from neighbouring communities and garden clubs. (Rain/ wind date: Sunday, July 5.

(Check “posts” on Minnedosa Horticultural Society’s Facebook page.)

The ultimate in relaxation is now residing on Trail Three at the Langford Trails. Built

by Bruce Mitchell and painted by Debbie Cann, it was moved into place atop a quad, making for some nail biting moments.

It has quickly been given a thumbs up by Nick and Greg Eu (shown in picture) who tried it out and pronounced it quite comfy.

Many thanks to Bruce and Debbie.

Not to be outdone, Muriel Gamey showcased her tree climbing skills on one of the many gnarly oak trees along the trails.

The wild fruit trees are in bloom and the seasonal flowers are showing up.

Even with tick season in swing, there has been steady usage of the trails, which are mowed short to minimize contact. Wearing white socks pulled over the bottom of pant legs is

always a good idea, so you can easily see any ticks and dispose of them. Sprays also work well. Hiking can still be enjoyable, with a few precautions, and the rewards are enjoying nature as the seasons progress.

Bo t tom pic t ure: T he adirondack chair was moved onto the trail precariously balanced on a quad trailer. The moving made for some nail - bi t in g m o m e n t s throughout the process.

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Looking Back

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JUNE 26, 2020

1990: East View Lodge celebrates restoration

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, June 28, 1910 Who said compulsory education? The Manitoba Liberals, the Manitoba Orangemen, the Manitoba teacher’s association, the Manitoba Grain Growers association and many other large and influential associations throughout the province. But the Roblin government declines.

100 years ago, Friday, June 25, 1920 Jack Elliot has taken over the oil business of Jack Howatt on Mountain Avenue and is putting in a service tank and pump for quick supply of autoists.

90 years ago, Tuesday, June 24, 1930 The mass baptism of Jews in Hungary is spreading.

Many of these Jews have confessed with tears in their eyes that they are becoming nominal Christians as the only possible way by which they can keep alive. This revival of ancient methods of making Christians is interesting, but not inspiring.

It shows plainly what a diabolical government Admiral Horthy is heading.

80 years ago, Tuesday, June 25, 1940 Eleven members of the Canadian Fascist party have been interred.

Te c h n o c r a c y Incorporated has been declared an i l lega l organization in Canada.

German demands made on France were handed to the French envoys in the same railway car in the Compiegne Forest where the 1918 armistice was signed.

Hitler was there himself.

A German in Wyoming was tarred and feathered for giving the Nazi salute before recognizing the American flag. In two other states, the Nazi flag had to be hauled down from public buildings.

A new sig n w it h “ Nee paw a” on it i n white letters with a green backg round has been erected at the north side of No. 4 highway hill, Main St. east. It is very outstanding

and should be valued by the younger people of Neepawa and not used as a target for shooters, as was the case of the Lions Club sign across the valley.

70 years ago, Thursday, July 13, 1950 Gladstone– The AgePress reports the Woodside store formerly owned by Mike Kibsey, has been purchased by A. W. Collins of Kelwood. Mr. Collins is making alterations through the store and increasing the stock of general merchandise.

60 years ago, Tuesday, June 28, 1960 Two Neepawa youths Sunday night pulled a third from the water at Riverbend Park, narrowly averting what threatened to be a tragic incident.

Quick action by Ed. Fearns and Gary Walker is credited with saving the life of Harvey Kuharski, who panicked when he stepped into a deep hole while swimming.

Not a ver y st rong swimmer, the rural youth managed to attract the attention of a number of boys who were on shore, and Fearns and Walker plunged in after him. The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m.

Sunday.

Both of the rescuers are 15-year-old grade nine st udent s at Neepawa Collegiate, and the rescued boy is a graduate.

Noilleffectswereapparent, since Kuharski was able to return to his swimming after a few moments rest.

The incident occurred about 25 yards west of the diving board, just a short distance around the bend upstream from the kiddies’ swim area.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 25, 1970 Spruce Woods Forest

Reserve officially became Spruce Woods Provincial Park in a ceremony last Saturday.

The traditional ribboncutting ceremony was adapted for the occasion when Minister of Tourism and Recreat ion Peter Burtniak sliced through the ribbon with an old broad-axe. About 600 people attended the opening ceremonies.

The park consists of 70,000 acres of the area south of Carberry and east of highway 258. Although the federal and provincial governments, through the Agricultural and Rural Development Act 40 years ago, Thursday, June 26, 1980 Town Council approved Tuesday, in principle, the proposed move of the Beautiful Plains museum to Neepawa’s former CN Railway station.

An agreement now must be drawn up between the museum and CNR, setting out the conditions for sale and terms of lease for the land…

The museum board have decided they would like to purchase the building, moving to the station from rooms now rented in the Viscount Cultural Centre.

20 years ago, Monday, June 26, 2000 For the past 15 years, Jon Menzies has started his days with the same routine.

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30 years ago, Tuesday, June 26, 1990 East View Lodge residents took part in the excitement of a balloon launch to celebrate the end of restorations to the home.

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Sending smiles to Country Meadows

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa M idd le School’s Grade 5 students had a special assignment recently. Every year, the Grade 5 class in Neepawa takes a few trips to Country Meadows Personal Care Home for their Seniors Teaching Juniors program, where they learn different activities from the residents.

Because of COVID-19, their program got cut short this year. However, the teachers came up with one way the kids could still send some cheer to the residents.

“We thought, during this time that we were at home, how could we reach out [to the seniors]? So one of our writing assignments was to write a letter to the residents,” explained Sylvie Tomoniko, one of the Grade 5 teachers at NMS. She noted that they wanted to keep the letters positive, especially during this time of physical distancing and restriction.

One of the topics in the letters was an idea from one of the residents, who wanted to know what the kids have learned from their parents or grandparents. The letters also included information about

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This letter from Grade 5 student Hannah is just one of several letters that were sent to seniors at the Country Meadows Personal Care Home.

the students, and drawings to go along with that they wrote.

The letters also asked the residents to write back if they are able. Tomoniko

said that they know they might not get responses, because the staff at Country Meadows have been very busy with all the COVID-19 restrictions

in place and they may not have a chance to help the residents write letters.

If they do get a response over the summer, however, Tomoniko explained that

Neepawa Eats Healthy launches workshop, contest Submitted Neepawa Eats Healthy There is a newly formed committee taking shape in the community of Neepawa and surrounding area!

“Neepawa Eats Healthy” is a group of community partners that have come together to promote healthy eating throughout the region.

Through their work together, this committee hopes to engage the community and increase awareness about the important role food plays in health and wellbeing, create opportunities to build food skills and knowledge and improve healthy eating environments.

To help build this community project, they are seeking people of all ages to get involved by helping them design a “Neepawa Eats Healthy” Committee Logo.

Interested individuals can participate in the logo contest starting June 26, with logo submissions due on July 31.

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning how to design a logo, ArtsForward will be offering a free logo design workshop for all ages on July 8, starting at

1 p.m. If you want to get creative and dabble in some summertime fun artwork, this is a great opportunity to get involved. All ages can participate and there will be winning prizes for four different age categories, with the winning logo to be determined by a community wide vote in the month of August. To register for the logo design workshop, or to learn more about the logo contest details please contact Rrain Prior at Arts Forward at 204-476-3232 or visit the Town of Neepawa Facebook page.

Healthy snack workshop If kids want to learn more about making healthy snacks and get some new recipe ideas, the Neepawa Eats Healthy Committee will also be offering a virtual snack making cooking class. This is open to kids of all ages and scheduled for June 30, July 7 and July 14, with a start time of 3:30 p.m. The workshop is free, with the first 15 who sign up receiving a free kit. Anyone interested in the class is asked to contact Chantal via email at cmorais@pmhmb.ca or by phone at 204-764-4231.

they would use that to start communication with the care home for next year’s Grade 5 class, but they would also give the

Grade 5s from this year a chance to read the letters, even though they won’t be part of that program once they’re in Grade 6.

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Contest open to all ages.

Prizes available for each age category.

We invite all community members to get creative and design a logo for this newly formed committee.

The goals of this committee: • Increase awareness about the important role food plays in our health and wellbeing • Create opportunities to build food skills and knowledge • Improve healthy eating environments Application forms and contest rules can be picked up at Arts Forward or email: logocontest@artsforward.ca Deadline for Entries: July 31, 2020 Logo selection will be decided by community vote by August 31, 2020

A10 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS JUNE 26, 2020

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.

ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 2019

2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Brad Walker Vice President: Keith Jury Treasurer: Ian Thomson Shelley Graham Marilyn Crewe Brent Sorenson Mark Morehouse Ashley McCaughan Ann Kuharski Jack Falk Jeffrey Miner

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 2018 2019 Foundation Inc. Cash $193,300 200,253 Opinion: The summary financial statement, which comprises the Accounts receivable $29,183 1,052 summary statement of financial position as at December Current portion of investments $139,580 144,790 31, 2019, is derived from the audited financial statements of Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (the Capital Assets $58,941 1 63,773 “Foundation”) for the year ended December 31, 2019. In our $3,419,381 3,868,152 opinion, the accompanying su mary financial statement is a Investments fair summary of the audited financial statements.

Total Assets $3,840,385 4,278,020 Summary Financial Statement Accounts payable $5,648 3,246 The summary financial statement does not contain all the 5,460 3,100 disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for Deferred contributions not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial Cumulative grant commitments 207,640 199,251 statement and the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not 218,748 205,597 a substitute for reading the audited financial statements and Total Liabilities the auditor’s report thereon.

Community fund 1,498,418 1,746,629 The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report 1,872,904 2,102,056 Thereon We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the Designated fund audited financial statements in our report dated May 11, Operating fund 250,315 223,738 2020.

Total Net Assets 3,621,637 4,072,423 Management’s Responsibility for the Summary 3,840,385 4,278,020 Financial Statement Management is responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statement in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statement is 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 Total donations

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying organizations in the Town of Neepawa and the surrounding Municipalities of Rosedale, Lansdowne and the Langford portion of North Cypress/Langford. At the June 2019 Grant Luncheon, $187,040.00 in grants was distributed to organizations within these communities.

June 2019 also saw Kate Jackman-Atkinson complete a 6 year term as a Board Member. The Board thanks Kate for her valuable contributions to board meetings and our many community events and her ongoing support of the Foundation.

In September we welcomed new Board member Jeff Miner and look forward to Jeff’s valued input as a Board member.

As President, I am very proud of our Board members and the responsibilities that they are willing to take on and the projects, as a group, they are able to accomplish. The Foundation is very fortunate to have these volunteers and their commitment of time and resources!

The Foundation is also very fortunate to have Brenda Kryschuk as our Executive Officer. Brenda’s tireless work, dedication, and passion for the success of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation is essential to our Board of Directors and the Foundation!

We are always very grateful for the support received from the above noted communities, and their members, in the form of donations and support of the various fundraising activities carried out by or for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Following is a quick look at some of the activities throughout 2019 and into 2020.

On July, 2019 the 2nd Annual JC Hard Hat Golf Tournament was held in support of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and raised a total of $9,874.00! The BPCF Board would like to extend it’s thanks to John Lavich for his tireless effort in organizing this event and to all those who attended in support of the Foundation.

On September 21, 2019, the RCMP Gala was held at the Yellowhead Centre to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment in Neepawa. The 218 attendees, which included many past members of the Neepawa detachment, enjoyed a great evening of socializing, reminiscing, and dancing. All proceeds raised during the evening were donated to the Foundation, which totalled an amazing $13, 110.00! Many thanks to our organizing committee of Mark Morehouse, Jack Falk, Marilyn Crewe, Steve Goudie and Brenda Kryschuk for all of their hard work in making this event such a success!

CF, Designated, Flow through, etc. $107,116.60

During the 24 hour Giving Challenge in November, 2019, the Foundation received donations totalling $32,360.00 - with the matching funds from the Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba, $36,360.00 was raised during the challenge. With your donations the BPCF raised the 6th highest total out of the 54 Manitoba Community Foundations that participated in the challenge!

The year 2020 brings the 25th Anniversary of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. One of the events the Board is promoting to celebrate this milestone is the 25 Days of Giving. On 25 scheduled days throughout 2020 a total of $25,000.00, in allocations of between $500.00 to $5,000.00, will be given by the Foundation to various qualifying community organizations by way of a random draw conducted by Board members from entries received. To date, 13 draws have been made with funds distributed totalling $12,500.

November 14th brings the annual 24 Hour Giving Challenge. Mark your calendars accordingly as we would like to see this event be even more successful than in years past.

Thanks again to all in “Our Communities” who have donated to or supported in some way the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation.

We appreciate and look forward to your continued support.

Brad Walker, President

Since 1997, 141 scholarships have been distributed, providing $141,550 to area students.

$187,040 IN GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN 2019

COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS

Arden-Lansdowne Museum ..................................... $1,000 ArtsForward ............................................................. $1,780 Breakfast Club Neepawa ......................................... $1,300 Neepawa Golf & Country Club ................................ $8,000 Budz ‘n Bloom ........................................................ $40,000 Burrows Trail Arts Council........................................ $3,324 Diabetes Canada ...................................................... $1,550 Glenvilla Senior Centre ............................................ $1,200 Neepawa & Area CC Ski Club ................................. $3,000 Neepawa Baseball-Softball .................................... $13,000 NACTV ..................................................................... $5,000 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................ $1,000 Neepawa Nursery School ........................................ $1,921 Neepawa Theatre Centre (Roxy) ........................... $11,000 Rosedale Farm Trail Committee ................................. $800 Victoria’s Quilts—Neepawa Branch ......................... $2,500 Total Community Fund Grants .......................... $96,375

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS Salvation Army Neepawa............................................ $500 Beautiful Plains Museum ............................................. $100 Home Assistance Neepawa & District ........................ $350 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary Association ......................... $500 Neepawa Nursery School ........................................... $500 Neepawa & Area Palliative Care................................. $400 Neepawa Tiger Lilies................................................... $400 Neepawa Rec Commission ......................................... $100 Neepawa & District Fine Arts Festival........................ $100 Country Meadows PCH .............................................. $350 Total NACI Youth Advisory Committee Grants .. $ 3,300

GAYNOR VIVIAN FLOW THROUGH GRANTS Neepawa Minor Hockey .......................................... $2,000 NACI High School Hockey ....................................... $2,000 Food For Thought—HMK & Middle School ............ $5,000 NACI High School Sports ....................................... $1,000 Total Gaynor Vivian Grants ............................... $10,000

7-Eleven Canada Adrian & Sharon de Groot Alan Goddard Alex & Val Jarema Anonymous Arnie & Sharon Suski B.A. Finlayson Barbara J Jardine Barnet Michelle Barrett & Susan Nelson Barrie & Bernice Baker Barry & Lorraine Hockin Barry & Lorraine Hockin Family Fund Beautiful Plains Credit Union Bernice Nelson Bert Lowry Betty Rink Birnie Hockey Club Blair & Marla Steen Bob & Kathryn Adriaasen Bob & Sharon McCreath Bob Chabot Bob & Carolyn Durston Bob Phinney Bonnie E. Leuser Brad & Brenda Wells Brad & Joy Walker Brenda Loewen Brent Hunter Brent Sorenson Brent & Ginny Collins Brian Bailey Brian Huff Brookdale Community Centre Bruce Bremner Cal & Karen Richardson Cam & Kristen Tibbett Cecil Pittman Chad & Cindy Fenning Chris Kulbacki Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson

Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson Family Fund David & Colleen Taylor Dale Lyle Damien Smith Dan Mazier Darcy Fleury Darian Major Darlene Gillies Darron Cameron Dave & Amanda Lisoway Dave & Myra Bennet Dave Cochrane Dave Walker Deanna Wolfe Debbie Fraser Denis Saquet Dennis Paterson Dennis & Irene Magwood Diane Martin Don & Brenda Kryschuk Don & Julie Barilla Don & Susan Schmall Don & Susan Schmall Family Fund Donald Whitmore Donna Huck Donna Newton Doris Griffiths Dorothy M. Smith-Harris Dr. George Ong Dudley Lee Early Learning Neepawa Edgar & Cale Jaques Eldon & Joyce Schrader Elgin Drayson Eric Davidson Eric Luke Estate of Judy Taylor Evelyn McConnell Farmery Estate Brewery Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Neepawa District Memorial Hospital Country Meadows Personal Care Home NARTA Designated Fund Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship Fund

DESIGNATED FUND GRANTS

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 portion of North-Cypress-Langford.

The annual grant deadline is March 31.

Allan Lytle Memorial Fund .......................................... $345 IOOF & Rebekahs—4-H Club ..................................... $215 Arts Stabilization—Burrows Trail Art Council ............. $490 Contact MB ‘95—Margaret Laurence Home .............. $225 Beautiful Plains Museum .......................................... $4,955 Country Meadows PCH ........................................... $7,390 Country Meadows PCH Courtyard ............................. $175 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,315 Neepawa Health Centre ........................................ $48,150 Naomi Chapter—Children’s Ward .............................. $210 IOOF & Rebekahs—Neepawa Minor Ball................... $595 Riverside Cemetery Fund ........................................... $140 Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship .............................. $315 NARTA Scholarship—Carberry Collegiate.................. $200 Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship ........................ $550 Eden Scholarship......................................................... $210 IOOF & Rebekahs—NACI Band .............................. $1,060 Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship ....................... $5,190 NACI Safe Grad Scholarship .................................... $1,140 Whitmore Family Scholarship .................................. $2,125 Community Donor Award ........................................... $500 Owen-Sumner Memorial Scholarship ......................... $525 Neepawa Collegiate Alumni Fund ........................... $1,345 Total Designated Fund Grants .......................... $77,365 Total Grants Distributed ................................. $187,040

Right: Eileen Clark presenting a certificate recognizing 25 years of service for the BPCF with board members Jeff Miner and Brad Walker

2019 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS

Garth Haubrick Garth White Gary Nelson & Kathleen Oshea Gaynor Vivian George & Susan Phillips George Abernethy Gill & Schmall Agencies Glen & Heather Cummings Gord Hay Grace S. Buhr Grant Hurrell Grant McKelvy Heather Davie Hockin Family Fund Howard & Eva Martin Family Fund Ian & Sherrie Thomson In celebration of the marriage of Riley & Bojana Walker IHO Brent Wilson IHO Robert (Bob) Harris IMO Alice Moger IMO Bill & Viona Fraser Family Fund IMO Bill McCracken IMO Bruce Francis IMO Daune & Joan Yerex Family Fund IMO Derek Betts IMO Doreen Mauthe IMO Elgin Drayson -Frank & Ann Hockin Family Fund IMO James V. Hunt (Jim) IMO Jennie Vickers IMO John Peech IMO Judy Taylor IMO Leona Waddell IMO Marjorie Colvine (Drayson) IMO Mary May Buchanan IMO Mel Nicholson

IMO Merv Drayson IMO Remi Bouchard IMO Richard Hanke IMO Ross Birch (Pinky) IMO Stu Briese IMO Warren Gillies Jack & Dorothy Nicholson Family Fund Jack Falk & Donna Black Jacob & Nikki Stanton James & Lorraine Griffiths James Pollock Jamie Merrick Ron & Janice Goldade Jason Gurevitch Jason Twiss Jean Ann Rempel Jean Ernest Jeffrey Miner Jens Houwen Jerry & Gloria Kolesar Jesse & Ashley McCaughan Jim & Lois Aitken Jim & Pat Cockburn Jim & Shelley Graham Joan Baker Jodi Carradice Jodie Byram Joe MacPhee Joe Pasloski John & Carol Lavich John & Heather Douglas Joyce Fraser Judy Gabler Judy Martin Kallan Briese Kate Jackman-Atkinson Katherine E. Campbell Kathryn Ternier Kathy Jasienczyk Keith & Debbie Jury Kelvin Bell Ken Farough Ken Mitchell

Lane Englund Larry Evans Leah Sumner Wayne & Leila Hildebrand Leonard Boychuk Leonard Johnstone Leonard & Ann Pritchard Leslie McLaren Linda Cripps Linda Crooks Murray & Linda Hart Liz Sumner Lois Hulme LUD Glenella Mac & Sheila Campbell Madeline Birch Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries - Neepawa Marg Wopnford Margaret E. Clarke Marie Huxley Marilyn Crewe Mark & Marie-Jeanne Morehouse Mark Perrett Marlyne Hargreaves Mary Ellen Clark Mary Weiss Joe Masi & Joyce Dalmyn Merle Hunt Merv & Barb Bohn Merv Drayson Mervyn Martin Meyers Norris Penny Mike & Evelyn Pasosky Family Fund Mr. & Ms. Dale De Ath Murray Davie Murray & Donna Newton NACI YAC Nancy Hunter Nancy White

2019 DESIGNATED FUND DONORS

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

Neepawa Gladstone Co-op Olive Olsufka Patricia Dick Patricia Fedoruk Patrick Morehouse Perinatal Nursing Education Network Perry & Maureen Snedden Phyllis Stewart Poettcker Medical Corporation Province of Manitoba R. & K. Montgomery Ralph & Corrinne Dreger Ray & Kelly Drayson Richard & Sherill Carriere RM of GlenellaLansdowne Rob & Trish James Robert & Yvonne Ferguson Robert & Beverley Barr Robert & Helen Wilson Robert & Janet Scott Robert & Mary Beck Robert & Norma Somers Ron & Olia Jesson Rosemary Postey Rudy & Isobel Jarema S.H. Buchanan Sheila Cook Shelley Coombes Shirley J. Willerton Shirley Manifold Stephane LaPointe Steve & Jane Goudie Steve Hoff Susan Drayson Sylvia Kuharski Terry Drayson Terry & Donna Smith

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

The Milligan Family The Winnipeg Foundation Theresia Suski Thomas Bryce Town of Neepawa Trevor Lizotte Trustees of the St Dominic’s Catholic Church Vince & Ellen Walker Vivian I Hildebrand Wanda Long Wayne Clark Wayne Larsen Wayne & Brenda Schell Wayne Jacobsen Wayne Nelson Wayne & Ruth Klassen Wes Kolesar William & Rosalee Jardine William & Sherron McLean Yves Gordon Yvonne Ferguson MB Progressive Conservative Caucus UCT Neepawa Council #923 Retail Ready Foods HyLife Foods Ltd. Franklin Memorial Hall Association New Hope Health Centre Ltd John’s Electric Ltd. Prairie Livestock Expo

Margaret Laurence Home MHT Riverside Cemetery Fund Neepawa Farmers Baseball

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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS JUNE 26, 2020 A11

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.

ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 2019

2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Brad Walker Vice President: Keith Jury Treasurer: Ian Thomson Shelley Graham Marilyn Crewe Brent Sorenson Mark Morehouse Ashley McCaughan Ann Kuharski Jack Falk Jeffrey Miner

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 2018 2019 Foundation Inc. Cash $193,300 200,253 Opinion: The summary financial statement, which comprises the Accounts receivable $29,183 1,052 summary statement of financial position as at December Current portion of investments $139,580 144,790 31, 2019, is derived from the audited financial statements of Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (the Capital Assets $58,941 1 63,773 “Foundation”) for the year ended December 31, 2019. In our $3,419,381 3,868,152 opinion, the accompanying su mary financial statement is a Investments fair summary of the audited financial statements.

Total Assets $3,840,385 4,278,020 Summary Financial Statement Accounts payable $5,648 3,246 The summary financial statement does not contain all the 5,460 3,100 disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for Deferred contributions not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial Cumulative grant commitments 207,640 199,251 statement and the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not 218,748 205,597 a substitute for reading the audited financial statements and Total Liabilities the auditor’s report thereon.

Community fund 1,498,418 1,746,629 The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report 1,872,904 2,102,056 Thereon We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the Designated fund audited financial statements in our report dated May 11, Operating fund 250,315 223,738 2020.

Total Net Assets 3,621,637 4,072,423 Management’s Responsibility for the Summary 3,840,385 4,278,020 Financial Statement Management is responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statement in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statement is 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 Total donations

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying organizations in the Town of Neepawa and the surrounding Municipalities of Rosedale, Lansdowne and the Langford portion of North Cypress/Langford. At the June 2019 Grant Luncheon, $187,040.00 in grants was distributed to organizations within these communities.

June 2019 also saw Kate Jackman-Atkinson complete a 6 year term as a Board Member. The Board thanks Kate for her valuable contributions to board meetings and our many community events and her ongoing support of the Foundation.

In September we welcomed new Board member Jeff Miner and look forward to Jeff’s valued input as a Board member.

As President, I am very proud of our Board members and the responsibilities that they are willing to take on and the projects, as a group, they are able to accomplish. The Foundation is very fortunate to have these volunteers and their commitment of time and resources!

The Foundation is also very fortunate to have Brenda Kryschuk as our Executive Officer. Brenda’s tireless work, dedication, and passion for the success of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation is essential to our Board of Directors and the Foundation!

We are always very grateful for the support received from the above noted communities, and their members, in the form of donations and support of the various fundraising activities carried out by or for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Following is a quick look at some of the activities throughout 2019 and into 2020.

On July, 2019 the 2nd Annual JC Hard Hat Golf Tournament was held in support of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and raised a total of $9,874.00! The BPCF Board would like to extend it’s thanks to John Lavich for his tireless effort in organizing this event and to all those who attended in support of the Foundation.

On September 21, 2019, the RCMP Gala was held at the Yellowhead Centre to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment in Neepawa. The 218 attendees, which included many past members of the Neepawa detachment, enjoyed a great evening of socializing, reminiscing, and dancing. All proceeds raised during the evening were donated to the Foundation, which totalled an amazing $13, 110.00! Many thanks to our organizing committee of Mark Morehouse, Jack Falk, Marilyn Crewe, Steve Goudie and Brenda Kryschuk for all of their hard work in making this event such a success!

CF, Designated, Flow through, etc. $107,116.60

During the 24 hour Giving Challenge in November, 2019, the Foundation received donations totalling $32,360.00 - with the matching funds from the Winnipeg Foundation and the Province of Manitoba, $36,360.00 was raised during the challenge. With your donations the BPCF raised the 6th highest total out of the 54 Manitoba Community Foundations that participated in the challenge!

The year 2020 brings the 25th Anniversary of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. One of the events the Board is promoting to celebrate this milestone is the 25 Days of Giving. On 25 scheduled days throughout 2020 a total of $25,000.00, in allocations of between $500.00 to $5,000.00, will be given by the Foundation to various qualifying community organizations by way of a random draw conducted by Board members from entries received. To date, 13 draws have been made with funds distributed totalling $12,500.

November 14th brings the annual 24 Hour Giving Challenge. Mark your calendars accordingly as we would like to see this event be even more successful than in years past.

Thanks again to all in “Our Communities” who have donated to or supported in some way the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation.

We appreciate and look forward to your continued support.

Brad Walker, President

Since 1997, 141 scholarships have been distributed, providing $141,550 to area students.

$187,040 IN GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN 2019

COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS

Arden-Lansdowne Museum ..................................... $1,000 ArtsForward ............................................................. $1,780 Breakfast Club Neepawa ......................................... $1,300 Neepawa Golf & Country Club ................................ $8,000 Budz ‘n Bloom ........................................................ $40,000 Burrows Trail Arts Council........................................ $3,324 Diabetes Canada ...................................................... $1,550 Glenvilla Senior Centre ............................................ $1,200 Neepawa & Area CC Ski Club ................................. $3,000 Neepawa Baseball-Softball .................................... $13,000 NACTV ..................................................................... $5,000 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................ $1,000 Neepawa Nursery School ........................................ $1,921 Neepawa Theatre Centre (Roxy) ........................... $11,000 Rosedale Farm Trail Committee ................................. $800 Victoria’s Quilts—Neepawa Branch ......................... $2,500 Total Community Fund Grants .......................... $96,375

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS Salvation Army Neepawa............................................ $500 Beautiful Plains Museum ............................................. $100 Home Assistance Neepawa & District ........................ $350 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary Association ......................... $500 Neepawa Nursery School ........................................... $500 Neepawa & Area Palliative Care................................. $400 Neepawa Tiger Lilies................................................... $400 Neepawa Rec Commission ......................................... $100 Neepawa & District Fine Arts Festival........................ $100 Country Meadows PCH .............................................. $350 Total NACI Youth Advisory Committee Grants .. $ 3,300

GAYNOR VIVIAN FLOW THROUGH GRANTS Neepawa Minor Hockey .......................................... $2,000 NACI High School Hockey ....................................... $2,000 Food For Thought—HMK & Middle School ............ $5,000 NACI High School Sports ....................................... $1,000 Total Gaynor Vivian Grants ............................... $10,000

7-Eleven Canada Adrian & Sharon de Groot Alan Goddard Alex & Val Jarema Anonymous Arnie & Sharon Suski B.A. Finlayson Barbara J Jardine Barnet Michelle Barrett & Susan Nelson Barrie & Bernice Baker Barry & Lorraine Hockin Barry & Lorraine Hockin Family Fund Beautiful Plains Credit Union Bernice Nelson Bert Lowry Betty Rink Birnie Hockey Club Blair & Marla Steen Bob & Kathryn Adriaasen Bob & Sharon McCreath Bob Chabot Bob & Carolyn Durston Bob Phinney Bonnie E. Leuser Brad & Brenda Wells Brad & Joy Walker Brenda Loewen Brent Hunter Brent Sorenson Brent & Ginny Collins Brian Bailey Brian Huff Brookdale Community Centre Bruce Bremner Cal & Karen Richardson Cam & Kristen Tibbett Cecil Pittman Chad & Cindy Fenning Chris Kulbacki Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson

Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson Family Fund David & Colleen Taylor Dale Lyle Damien Smith Dan Mazier Darcy Fleury Darian Major Darlene Gillies Darron Cameron Dave & Amanda Lisoway Dave & Myra Bennet Dave Cochrane Dave Walker Deanna Wolfe Debbie Fraser Denis Saquet Dennis Paterson Dennis & Irene Magwood Diane Martin Don & Brenda Kryschuk Don & Julie Barilla Don & Susan Schmall Don & Susan Schmall Family Fund Donald Whitmore Donna Huck Donna Newton Doris Griffiths Dorothy M. Smith-Harris Dr. George Ong Dudley Lee Early Learning Neepawa Edgar & Cale Jaques Eldon & Joyce Schrader Elgin Drayson Eric Davidson Eric Luke Estate of Judy Taylor Evelyn McConnell Farmery Estate Brewery Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Neepawa District Memorial Hospital Country Meadows Personal Care Home NARTA Designated Fund Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship Fund

DESIGNATED FUND GRANTS

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 portion of North-Cypress-Langford.

The annual grant deadline is March 31.

Allan Lytle Memorial Fund .......................................... $345 IOOF & Rebekahs—4-H Club ..................................... $215 Arts Stabilization—Burrows Trail Art Council ............. $490 Contact MB ‘95—Margaret Laurence Home .............. $225 Beautiful Plains Museum .......................................... $4,955 Country Meadows PCH ........................................... $7,390 Country Meadows PCH Courtyard ............................. $175 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,315 Neepawa Health Centre ........................................ $48,150 Naomi Chapter—Children’s Ward .............................. $210 IOOF & Rebekahs—Neepawa Minor Ball................... $595 Riverside Cemetery Fund ........................................... $140 Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship .............................. $315 NARTA Scholarship—Carberry Collegiate.................. $200 Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship ........................ $550 Eden Scholarship......................................................... $210 IOOF & Rebekahs—NACI Band .............................. $1,060 Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship ....................... $5,190 NACI Safe Grad Scholarship .................................... $1,140 Whitmore Family Scholarship .................................. $2,125 Community Donor Award ........................................... $500 Owen-Sumner Memorial Scholarship ......................... $525 Neepawa Collegiate Alumni Fund ........................... $1,345 Total Designated Fund Grants .......................... $77,365 Total Grants Distributed ................................. $187,040

Right: Eileen Clark presenting a certificate recognizing 25 years of service for the BPCF with board members Jeff Miner and Brad Walker

2019 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS

Garth Haubrick Garth White Gary Nelson & Kathleen Oshea Gaynor Vivian George & Susan Phillips George Abernethy Gill & Schmall Agencies Glen & Heather Cummings Gord Hay Grace S. Buhr Grant Hurrell Grant McKelvy Heather Davie Hockin Family Fund Howard & Eva Martin Family Fund Ian & Sherrie Thomson In celebration of the marriage of Riley & Bojana Walker IHO Brent Wilson IHO Robert (Bob) Harris IMO Alice Moger IMO Bill & Viona Fraser Family Fund IMO Bill McCracken IMO Bruce Francis IMO Daune & Joan Yerex Family Fund IMO Derek Betts IMO Doreen Mauthe IMO Elgin Drayson -Frank & Ann Hockin Family Fund IMO James V. Hunt (Jim) IMO Jennie Vickers IMO John Peech IMO Judy Taylor IMO Leona Waddell IMO Marjorie Colvine (Drayson) IMO Mary May Buchanan IMO Mel Nicholson

IMO Merv Drayson IMO Remi Bouchard IMO Richard Hanke IMO Ross Birch (Pinky) IMO Stu Briese IMO Warren Gillies Jack & Dorothy Nicholson Family Fund Jack Falk & Donna Black Jacob & Nikki Stanton James & Lorraine Griffiths James Pollock Jamie Merrick Ron & Janice Goldade Jason Gurevitch Jason Twiss Jean Ann Rempel Jean Ernest Jeffrey Miner Jens Houwen Jerry & Gloria Kolesar Jesse & Ashley McCaughan Jim & Lois Aitken Jim & Pat Cockburn Jim & Shelley Graham Joan Baker Jodi Carradice Jodie Byram Joe MacPhee Joe Pasloski John & Carol Lavich John & Heather Douglas Joyce Fraser Judy Gabler Judy Martin Kallan Briese Kate Jackman-Atkinson Katherine E. Campbell Kathryn Ternier Kathy Jasienczyk Keith & Debbie Jury Kelvin Bell Ken Farough Ken Mitchell

Lane Englund Larry Evans Leah Sumner Wayne & Leila Hildebrand Leonard Boychuk Leonard Johnstone Leonard & Ann Pritchard Leslie McLaren Linda Cripps Linda Crooks Murray & Linda Hart Liz Sumner Lois Hulme LUD Glenella Mac & Sheila Campbell Madeline Birch Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries - Neepawa Marg Wopnford Margaret E. Clarke Marie Huxley Marilyn Crewe Mark & Marie-Jeanne Morehouse Mark Perrett Marlyne Hargreaves Mary Ellen Clark Mary Weiss Joe Masi & Joyce Dalmyn Merle Hunt Merv & Barb Bohn Merv Drayson Mervyn Martin Meyers Norris Penny Mike & Evelyn Pasosky Family Fund Mr. & Ms. Dale De Ath Murray Davie Murray & Donna Newton NACI YAC Nancy Hunter Nancy White

2019 DESIGNATED FUND DONORS

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

Neepawa Gladstone Co-op Olive Olsufka Patricia Dick Patricia Fedoruk Patrick Morehouse Perinatal Nursing Education Network Perry & Maureen Snedden Phyllis Stewart Poettcker Medical Corporation Province of Manitoba R. & K. Montgomery Ralph & Corrinne Dreger Ray & Kelly Drayson Richard & Sherill Carriere RM of GlenellaLansdowne Rob & Trish James Robert & Yvonne Ferguson Robert & Beverley Barr Robert & Helen Wilson Robert & Janet Scott Robert & Mary Beck Robert & Norma Somers Ron & Olia Jesson Rosemary Postey Rudy & Isobel Jarema S.H. Buchanan Sheila Cook Shelley Coombes Shirley J. Willerton Shirley Manifold Stephane LaPointe Steve & Jane Goudie Steve Hoff Susan Drayson Sylvia Kuharski Terry Drayson Terry & Donna Smith

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

The Milligan Family The Winnipeg Foundation Theresia Suski Thomas Bryce Town of Neepawa Trevor Lizotte Trustees of the St Dominic’s Catholic Church Vince & Ellen Walker Vivian I Hildebrand Wanda Long Wayne Clark Wayne Larsen Wayne & Brenda Schell Wayne Jacobsen Wayne Nelson Wayne & Ruth Klassen Wes Kolesar William & Rosalee Jardine William & Sherron McLean Yves Gordon Yvonne Ferguson MB Progressive Conservative Caucus UCT Neepawa Council #923 Retail Ready Foods HyLife Foods Ltd. Franklin Memorial Hall Association New Hope Health Centre Ltd John’s Electric Ltd. Prairie Livestock Expo

Margaret Laurence Home MHT Riverside Cemetery Fund Neepawa Farmers Baseball

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Yellowhead Centre forges ahead with planned upgrades

“Events, in the hall are probably going to be the last things added. So, yeah it’s probably already cost [the Yellowhead] eight rentals. We will be down that revenue, for sure. If there is a plus side to this for us, it would be that all this occurred just as our arena season started to wind down.

A few events, like the Farmers and Tigers playoffs and the Natives spring camp were cancelled. We were able to get in about 97 per cent of our arena season [at the time of the closure]. But, had this happened in January…a totally different story we’re talking about right now.”

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Even though the doors are locked, that doesn’t mean the work has stopped at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. If anything, perhaps it has given the staff for the community owned and operated facility a little extra unencumbered time and space to get moving forward on a few notable upgrades.

Back in mid-March, the Yellowhead Centre confirmed that due to the public health situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility would be shutting down for the season and closed to the public until further notice. Despite lockdown Reopening when?

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX to the general public, Yellowhead director The exterior of the Yellowhead Hall and Centre in Neepawa There is no timeline right now for when of operations Chris Turner, maintenance the Yellowhead Centre will reopen to the manager Mike Speiss and staff member Kennedy Baker case back up. What it’ll look like is yet to be determined. public, though planning for that day is ongoing. Turner still had work to do.

The big project for the season is going to be redoing the said some protocols will likely be examined by the “The decision meant we could remove the ice from the washrooms upstairs for the change areas.”

Yellowhead board in regard to that. As for when the ice arena a little earlier than had been scheduled and turn For that major upgrade to the second floor dressing could be going back into the arena, Turner stated that out attention to some other work,” said Turner. “Every rooms, an outside construction crew will need to be ultimately, that decision is not up to them. year, we’re working on a variety of maintenance projects brought in to the facility.

“It’ll depend on what the final directive is from Hockey and upgrades. As far as what we do here, it really hasn’t Manitoba on those kind of things,” said Turner. “We’re changed that much. There’s a project on the go right Closure will impact bottom line planning to be ready, as usual. If [the governing bodnow to add a new children’s play area, where the trophy One negative to the closure has been the loss of rental ies] end up pushing it back, that’s no big deal. We’ll just cases were. We’re also replacing some of the heaters and events. Turner said even now, though the province has push the date back. We don’t plan on scrambling in the putting some walls up for a storage area. And, it’s quite entered the third phase of its reopening plan, a return last minute. No matter what date is decided upon, we’ll possible that we’ll be putting a smaller version of the trophy to a regular schedule will be slow going. be ready.”

Local gym making gains in pandemic protocols Whitey’s Fitness adapting to new normal due to COVID-19

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Much like a hardgainer’s efforts to build muscle, the return to normal has been a slow, sometimes painful endeavour for Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop in Neepawa. But like anyone who is committed to fitness, progress does eventually come to those who are willing to work for it.

On Monday, June 8, the local fitness facility was able to reopen after three months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whitey’s owner and operator Sherrie Hockin acknowledged that the first week back was pretty slow, as people were still a little unsure of what to expect.

“Fortunately, last week was busier than the [initial] week. And this week, now that we have our key entrance system back up and operational, our members who do shift work will be able to work out on a schedule that works best for them,” stated Hockin.“Lots

of people are very grateful that we’re open again.

Super excited to get back.

Some [though] are, I think, a bit nervous. I think it was just like anywhere, that first trip to the grocery store or to a restaurant with all the new rules. I think that once people walked through the doors here and saw all the new precautions here in the facility, it put their mind at ease. Once they had their first workout, it was like ‘Okay, this is back to normal’”.

As well, during the closure, Whitey’s was able to keep a portion of its membership engaged through outdoor fitness classes, with proper physical distancing protocols in place. Online training options were also spearheaded, in order to keep people connected and motivated. Hockin noted that those variety of classes have been a huge hit so far.

New rules to keep To ensure the well being of all its membership coming back to the gym, Whit-

ney’s has instituted new rules for physical distancing and the cleaning of equipment, both before and after its use. A phone app has also been set up for people to book appointments in the weight room or one of the classes. This new set up ensures that a manageable number of individuals are in the facility at any given time. Hockin said that the feedback from this suggests that while people are still getting used to the system, it does give them peace of mind. As for the one hour allotments, Hockin added that, if anything, that has made people a little more focused on getting their workouts done and not wasting their time in the gym.

Wellness Bingo During the facility’s required closure, Hockin said that she was able to come up with a new idea that hopefully inspires even those who are not frequent gym goers, the Community Wellness Bingo.

“I actually designed most of this during the early portion of the quarantine. The plan is for the month of July.

I have a list of businesses I’m going to be talking to who might be interested in participating. It’s a list of tasks to try and complete over the month. Things like taking a 20 minute walk, or eating a healthy evening snack or supporting a local business. Just a combination of fitness goals and other things to help improve your personal wellness,” Hockin indicated. “My hope is that people, even if they’re not members of the gym, decide to pick one of these [cards] up at a local business and sharing some of their successes on social media with other people in the community.”

Once a person completes their Wellness Bingo Card, they can drop it off at It’s Time Fashion & Gifts in Neepawa before July 31 and they’ll be entered into a prize raffle.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop owner and operator Sherrie Hockin showcases some of the gym’s new safety parameters, as well as the Community Wellness Bingo card.

Sports

Baseball is back!

JUNE 26, 2020

Santa Clara League going ahead with abridged season

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS A13

An off-season like no other for the Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux

By Eoin Devereux

After a spring of uncertainty as to whether of not they’d even be able to return to the ball diamond, the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) has confirmed that there will be a 2020 regular season.

An abridged version of the schedule will officially begin on Friday, July 3, with all six teams scheduled to hit the field. On that day, the Carberry Royals will play in the Austin A’s, the Portage Padres will travel to Plumas to take on the Pirates and the Ebb and Flow Lakers will be in Neepawa to challenge the Cubs.

As for the full season schedule, each club will play a total of 10 games, consisting of one home and one away game per week over a five week period.

The playoffs will be played in mid-August, with a bestof-three championship

L ike so many other sports teams across the globe right now, the Neepawa Natives are doing the best they can to navigate through the uncertainty created by COVID-19.

Natives team president Ken Waddell said that with many businesses closed or limiting their operations during the pandemic, the club’s usual of f-season outreach to sponsors and partners was met with a massive challenge. Waddell noted, however, that the board and staff for the team did the best they could to work around it.

“The [team sponsorship/advertising] program certainly was delayed, but it has now started. We’re now reaching out to both existing and new sponsors and business partners and we’re also looking to hire a marketing director, as soon as we can. We do have a candidate in mind,” said Waddell. As for the actual endgame of hitting the ice and playing some hockey, Waddell stated that they are moving ahead with plans for a September start.

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The Neepawa Cubs will be one of the six teams returning this year in the Santa Clara Baseball League. An abriged regular season schedule will begin On Friday, July 3.

series set for Aug. 17 to 21.

League co-president Warren Birch told the Banner & Press that all the players are looking forward to getting back out onto the field and playing the baseball game.

Earlier this month, Soft-

ball and Baseball Manitoba received the go-ahead from Sport Manitoba and the government to return to the diamonds after submitting their Return to Play documents. Baseball Manitoba sanctioned activities were

allowed to start back on June 8, with a return to practices. Seasons for participating league can begin on July 1. All provincial baseball championships have been cancelled for 2020.

Local athletes earn MHSAA scholarships

By Eoin Devereux

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The extraordinary efforts of high school students both on the field of play and in the classroom have been recognized by the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association (MHSAA). The Association recently announced the winners of its High School Scholar Athlete Awards. These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to four graduating high school student athletes who maintained a minimum 85 per cent average and competed in at least two interscholastic sports. Other criteria included school, community, volunteer and citizenship activities.

MCI’s Barrett among those honoured In total, there were 55 students from across the province nominated for the four available scholarships. Amongst those four recipients is local athlete Erik Barrett, of Minnedosa Collegiate Institute (MCI). Barrett participated in soccer, cross-country, volleyball and hockey, while also holding an academic average of 95.86 per cent. He was also a member of his school’s graduation planning group and the MCI Foundation, a youth philanthropy project.

Erik was president of the Minnedosa Credit Union Youth Board, assisted with a fundraiser called “Skate the Lake”, an annual pond hockey tournament, assisted in coaching youth recreation hockey and planned on coaching the Boys U12 soccer team this past spring.

Upon learning about his receipt of the scholarship, Barrett said that he was thankful for the support he received throughout this four years at MCI. “It took me a long time to convey how important high school sports have been for me. Whether it’s the four year journey of soccer that ended in a provincial title, running up and down main street until I finally reached my

target time for track, or even the seemingly endless bus rides to games spent building friendships that will last a lifetime, sports have shaped me into someone I’m proud to be,” stated Barrett. “In addition, every coach I have worked with has taught me something new, whether it is using feedback to improve my game or the importance of leadership and perseverance in life. The metal strength and stamina I have built as a student athlete has given me the ability to keep getting up after every obstacle life throws my way. This strength, that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life, is what gives me the confidence to pursue dreams big enough to scare me.”

Alexander Josephson Memorial Scholarship Another local graduating athlete who has been recognized was Ethan Winters, of William Morton Collegiate in Gladstone, who is this year’s male recipient of the Alexander Josephson Memorial Scholarship. The MHSAA awards this scholarship to two student-athletes who demonstrate strong leadership and team play, high scholastic standing and a hard-working attitude. This past year, Winters played on the Sandy Bay Badgers hockey team and accumulated 28 points in (10 goals - 18 assists) 23 regular-season games.

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setting up a timeline that could see a potential return to play in September.

With that schedule in mind, all MJHL clubs, including Neepawa, are moving ahead, as best they can, with player signings.

Natives head coach/general manager Ken Pearson said they are trying to treat this as a regular off-season.

“We’ve just tried to keep things the same. We’re preparing for the start of the season as if it would be normal. That’s what we’ve been told by our league to do. Nothing has been made official, obviously, but we want to be as prepared as possible. If we’re told ‘We start on Sept. 25.’, then we’re good to go. And, if that isn’t the case, at least we’re ready to go,” noted Pearson.

Even if the MJHL season starts as planned in September, there is still a little uncertainty as to how some team’s rosters might look. While travel between Manitoba and several other provinces has been opened up recently, a non-essential travel ban to and from the United States remains in place. Pearson said that Cameron and Cooper Morris, who are from Anchorage, AK, should be able to return due to their father’s Canadian citizenship. He added that of the 25 players who will be a part of Neepawa’s roster for the upcoming season, about 22 of them will likely be based out of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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Here and there

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • Results of the Ladies Open golf tournament at the Sandhills Golf Course Sunday, June 14: Championship Flight: 1. Sharon Marnoch and Jo-Anne Snaith; 2. Tammy Murray and Dorothy Dempky.

First Flight: 1. Deanna Letkeman and Allison Gensorek; 2. Karla Hackewich and Candice Newton.

Second Flight: 1. Judy Anderson and Mary Baron; 2. Colleen Turner and Olivia Gessner.

• Carberry Collegiate graduation was held over two days June 24 and 25 in the Cougardome. Each graduate, with family included, had a 15 minute time slot to receive their diploma, plus any awards, and get photographs. Close to $50,000 was given out for awards, scholarships, etc. This was followed by a parade of grads around town.

• Carberry Pool is slated to open Monday, June 29 for a week of public swimming.

Swimming lessons are scheduled to start on the second week. Swimming is a great skill to learn and an enjoyable pastime.

The new slide should be a wonderful addition, but some swimming skills will be needed before use.

• Three Carberry Grade 11 students, Cassie Crerar, Lian Flett and Sara Waldner, play with the Westman Magic U19 women’s fastball team, which opened the Manitoba Women’s Super League with a doubleheader against arch rival, Smitty’s, at John Blumberg Park in Winnipeg Sunday, June 21. Last year, their team won the Western Canada title at Biggar, SK. • Westman Senior Baseball Leagues are

set to go in July, with several COVID-19 restrictions. The SouthWest League has 10 teams in two divisions. Hamiota, Oak River, Rivers, Virden and Elkhorn form the North division, while the South consists of Boissevain, Deloraine, Souris, Reston and Wawanesa. Hartney has joined with Reston this season.

The Border League has eight teams in two divisions. Clearwater, Baldur, Cartwright and Pilot Mound in the West, while Altona, Carman, Morden and Winkler constitute the East. Killarney will only play exhibition games in 2020.

Each league has two playoff tournaments.

Brandon has four teams, with the Marlins not fielding a team this year.

• The COVID-19 epidemic has caused folks in Carberry, Plumas and Glenella to see and hear their former minister, Rev. Peggy Reid and her husband, Dennis Single, from Waldersee, perform on Facebook for the past three months from Hillsborough United Church, a small community south of Moncton, New Brunswick. She was supported by two talented musicians, pianist Michael and soloist Joe. No parishioners were allowed until June 14, who observed social distancing and were unable to sing, but could hum hymns.

Observers emailed from Miramichi, Fredericton, Truro and Saint John, but several Manitobans, including Lyn Bell, Kim Karlicki, Lois Jones, Norma Klassen, Gloria Mott, Isobel Cathcart, Shirley Patzer, Marguerite Scott, Becky Nikolaisen, Gary Neuman and Beverly Ransom, enjoyed the charismatic Peggy’s service. Hundreds of viewers acknowledged their appreciation.

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Lindsay Michiels named new recreation director

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Lindsay Michiels, Carberry and North CypressLangford’s new recreation director.

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Lindsay Michiels, a Treherne Collegiate and Bran-

don University graduate in sports and recreation management, started her new position as recreation director for the Town of Carberry

and Rural Municipality North Cypress-Langford on Monday, June 15.

Michiels was a good student, who received a citizenship award at graduation. She excelled in cross country and track and field, but hockey was a passion.

After playing minor hockey with Holland Rockets, she spent five years with the bantam and midget AAA Pembina Valley Hawks, who won the league crown once. While at university, Michiels played with the ACC Cougars and in Winnipeg with the Manitoba Junior League.

Lindsay grew up on a family farm near Holland, with two older brothers.

She is excited to meet local folks and help with their recreation needs. Her office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and she is located in the Rec Centre.

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Norman Ivan Buchanan It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Ivan Buchanan on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 at the age of 70. Dad was born on February 1, 1950 to Vinton & Edna (nee Patterson) Buchanan on the Buchanan Homestead in Plumas, Manitoba. He was the 6th born of 7 children.

Dad enjoyed country drives everywhere to check crops, playing cards, going for coffee or ice cream cones and being with his friends.

He wass predeceased by his parents Vinton (1977) and Edna (1997) Buchanan; sister and brother-in-law Mary (2007) and Gordon (1992) Smith; niece Sheryl Loomis (1981); and brother-in-law Ed (2017).

Norm is survived by his daughters Kelly and husband Pete, and Courtney and husband Mike; grandchildren Seth, Lane, Abigail and Bailey; siblings Jean (Barry) Milton, Bea (Al) Jarvis, Pearl (Norman) Hogarth, Bill (Esther) Buchanan, and Laura Loomis and their families.

Cremation has taken place, with a private interment at Plumas Cemetery planned for July 4th. A come and go celebration of Stormin’ Norman’s life will take place at 78 Lorne Street in Gladstone (Angie’s House) for family and friends on Saturday, July 4th, 2020 starting at 2pm.

At this time, the family would like to express sincere thanks to Salem Home Willow Ward for all they have done for Norm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norm’s memory to Salem Home, Winkler, Manitoba or the MS Society of Manitoba.

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Reginald Erhart Abstreiter Passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Boniface Hospital, Wpg at the age of 84 years.

Reg was born on the family farm near Langenburg, Saskatchewan, August 8, 1935 to parents Andreas and Hertha (nee Phillips) Abstreiter. He moved with his family to Glenella, MB around the age of three.

Reg grew up on the family farm with 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He went to work, from the young age of 16 years old, for his uncle in Saskatchewan and later worked in construction and had his own family farm at Glenella.

Reg married Helen (nee Barker) in 1969 and adopted son, Ryan, his pride and joy. He continued his work in construction and farming.

Reg was a very quiet and independent man. His strength and work ethic grew a respect that spoke louder than he ever needed to. He was always ready and willing to help others.

In the summer, Reg enjoyed fishing and camping with family. In the winter months, he could often be found enjoying watching his grandson Andreas playing hockey.

Reg was predeceased by his parents; brothers Mervin and Martin; brothers-in-law Leonard Grudeski; Walter Potrebka and Donald Jeffrey. Reg will be greatly missed by his wife Helen; son Ryan and grandson Andreas; sisters Elfrieda Jeffrey, Vernita Potrebka and Ellen Grudeski; aunt Olga, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service was held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Goodland Cemetery with Wendy Denbow officiating.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Wpg, MB R3E 0V9.

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Obituary Leslie George Bohn Les was born in Gladstone on June 28, 1949, raised in Waldersee and attended Cory school. He loved the farm and, with the exception of a few winters, he lived there his whole life.

Les' greatest joys were the time spent with his family, flipping for coffee, his daily tours around the countryside, especially during seeding and harvest, "his" Toronto Maple Leafs, watching the Goldeyes and the Plumas Pirates, deer hunting, golf and shuffleboard in Yuma. Les was never too busy to stop and chat and if you didn't have a nickname, he was sure to give you one.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Les passed away, with his family by his side, on June 15, 2020 at the age of 70.

Les was predeceased by his father George; and his brother-in-law Jim. He leaves to mourn: his "Ever-Loving" Gerrine; his mother Alice; children David (Janet), Christie (Michael), and Barrie (Christa); grandchildren Jade, Shaelyn, Madalyn, Ben, Dania; great-granddaughter Rory and one sister Lorraine (Larry) Denbow; brothersin-law Lexie, and Allan (Erin) and sister-in-law Sherri.

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He will live on in each of us, and be as missed as he was loved.

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If friends so desire, donations may be made to Country Meadows Care Home – Adult Day Program and Activities.

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Thank You The families of Shirley Prawdzik would like to express their sincere appreciation for the words of comfort, flowers, and food delivered during our sudden loss.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing nurses and doctors at Neepawa Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Neepawa Health Auxiliary, an organization Mom cared deeply for and was a part of for many years.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

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PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during the 2020 season: 1. To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries.

• Glysophate • Maverick III • Premium 3 Way 2. To control pests such as gophers, mosqui­ toes, pine scale and spider mite. The proposed dates of application will be from June 1 to October 15. The insecticides to be used include: • AquaBac 200 • BTK Biological Insecticide • Rozul RTU Field Rodent Bait

Dona was predeceased by her parents Roy and Alice Jackson, her husband Don, two of her children Donalda and Dwight Montgomery.

A graveside service will take place July 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Neepawa Cemetery.

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On October 17, 1953, Dona married Don Montgomery and they farmed in the Glendale district for many years.

Family to cherish her memory are: Daughters Brenda (Neil) Miller and Lori (Bert) Levandoski.

Grandchildren;:Shayne (Amy) Montgomery, Tristyn (Kirk) Tibbett, Justin and Ryan Miller, Travis (Kalen) Levandoski, Bret (Carly) Levandoski. Great Grandchildren: Brendan, Cadence, Brooklyn, Jaxon, Quinn, Connor and Brody.

Sisters: Shirley McHugh and Joyce Graham. Brothers: Clarence and Wilfred Jackson

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Dona Montgomery, of Neepawa passed away on May 22, 2020 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home. She was born December 26, 1933 in Birnie, MB to Roy and Alice Jackson.

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Yellowhead Centre wins $750 in BPCF draw The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation’s (BPCF) 13th draw Advertise here! of their 25 Days of Giving took Call (204)476-3401 place on June 19.

The organization chosen that week was the Neepawa & District Centennial Project ( Ye l l o w h e a d Centre) and the prize amount drawn PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON for them was $750.

The two previous draws took place May 22 and June 5. Both days they drew two organizations to catch up on the weeks missed due to COVID-19. The winners on May 22, both winning $500, were the Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (Salvation Army) and the Riding Mountain Curling Club.

The June 5 draw winners were Neepawa Men’s Shed, receiving $1,000, and the Help Wanted Neepawa Bird Sanctuary, getting $750. Pictured, from left: BPCF board members Anne Kuharski, Ashley McCaughan and Brent Sorenson.

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Glenella-Lansdowne SW 2-18-11............................................. 80 SE 2-18-11............................................. 130 Hamiota SE 14-15-23 .......................................... 91 Harrison-Park SW 13-19-22 ........................................... 62 N ½ 12-18-21......................................... 176 SE 12-19-21 .......................................... 103 SE 13-18-20 ............................................ 79 SE 3-18-19 .............................................. 88 SE 24-17-20 ............................................ 81 NE 9-18-19 ............................................ 103 Minto-Odanah NE 16-15-18 ............................................ 89 SW 23-14-18 ......................................... 106 NW 21-13-17 ......................................... 120 NW 29-13-17 ......................................... 104 N ½ 12-14-18......................................... 128 SW 2-14-18 ............................................. 66 SE 36-13-18 ............................................ 54 N ½ 32-13-18......................................... 173 SW 5-14-17 ............................................. 89 SW 29-15-17 ........................................... 72 SW 6-14-17 ........................................... 100 NE 2-14-18 .............................................. 95

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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

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Primary asset protection responsibilities include: managing inventory shortages and reducing shrink, assessing areas of risk and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate risks, respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and urgent issues as they arise, and other duties as assigned.

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• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the accounting field.

• Working towards Bachelor of Commerce or Business Admin with a major in accounting.

• Must be bondable Applications Close: July 17, 2020 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Administration Office or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites Applications for the following position:

Regular School Bus Driver

Alonsa Area Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 driver’s license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or willing to obtain through a Division provided training course.

Further information regarding duties and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor.

Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned. Closing date is when position is filled.

Dean Bluhm Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 deanb@trsd.ca Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

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

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

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

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

Current starting wage is $15.15/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $22.10 per hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

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

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

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Grants may be seen as Franklin ladies baseball team, 1907-08 double edged sword for Minnedosa heritage sites Provincial funding helps in some ways, restricts in others

PHOTO COURTESY OF BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

There’s a little bit of something for everyone at the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa.

One example is the sports exhibit, which features the photo above. The original copy of this photo has an inscription in the left corner that reads “Ladies Baseball team, Franklin, Manitoba. Champions of Beautiful Plains”. In the right corner, the year 1907-08 was written.

Pictured, from left: Ruby Laing, Mary Campbell, Molly Campbell, Winnie Fraser and Ella Kerr.

Millie Craig is pictured seventh, with Jennie McMartin and Leith McMartin following. The first name of the sixth person is unknown, but bore the last name Robinson. If any readers know the first name of this player, please contact Casper Wehrhahn, via newsroom@neepawapress.com.

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Above: Myers House, the home of Kruk Castle Bed & Breakfast.

Right: McKay House, the owners of which have plans to use it for holiday rentals.

Two heritage sites in Minnedosa, the Myers House and McKay House, are receiving grants, but the designation for the grant money is not exactly what they had in mind. On June 9, the Manitoba Government released details on $750,000 in grants being awarded to historic sites throughout Manitoba through the Heritage Resource program, but these grants were given out for specific purposes which might not have been at the top of some owners’ priorities.

McKay House receives money for assessment The McKay House is owned

by Shawn Traill and Andrea Playter, who purchased the home with the intention of leasing it short term to people holidaying in Minnedosa. The large stone house, located on Fourth Street, was built in the late 1800s by James McKay and Traill and Playter have been working to restore it since they purchased it in 2014. The province allocated a $3,150 grant to help pay for a condition assessment of the property.

“It’s for an engineer [to assess the property], it’s not to do any work,” Traill explained. “It means spending over $6,000 for an engineer and they’ll reimburse me half.” He added that once he knows what work needs to be done, he will contact contractors for a quote and then apply for another grant from the province to help pay for the work itself. Whether or not they get another grant for the actual work is another question.

Traill stated that they’ve applied for heritage grants from

the province every year since they bought the home and this is the first time they’ve received one. They had been hoping to get some money to help pay for renovations, because they know the stonework will be needing repointing and they have done several other restorations to the property already, without getting any assistance from grants.

Myers House owners unsure if grant is useable The Myers House, found on Second Avenue, is currently owned by Dr. Robert Kruk and houses the Kruk Castle Bed & Breakfast, operated by Vance Roberts. The home was built in 1901 in Queen Anne Revival style, featuring several turrets, giving it the look of a castle.

The grant for this building was $12,500 and is to be used to replace siding and roof trim on the building.

Roberts explained that the work they were hoping to do is not what they received money for. He noted that they were hoping to replace the windows on the top floor of the building, to make them look more original, as they had been replaced in the 1980s. They had hoped to receive a grant to help pay for that, as well as a little bit of new siding, which would have been part of the project. Instead, they received money that is meant only for new siding and roof trim, which isn’t something that was in their renovation plans. Roberts noted that he has spoken to someone from the provincial heritage conservation program, hoping to get it sorted out and perhaps reallocate the money to use on windows, however, at this point, he said they are unsure if they’ll be able to use the money at all.

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Mobile food outlets roll into Onanole

By John Drinkwater Neepawa Banner & Press

T he community of Onanole, MB was recently enhanced with the inclusion of two mobile food outlets.

Cody Thompson, owner and operator of Cody’s Concessions, said, “This is my first year in Onanole, opening just over two weeks ago. My family is from Winnipeg and owns six of these trailers, covering the main carnival routes. With COVID-19 affecting these events, I decided to set up in Onanole, being located adjacent to Woods General Store near Hwy 10.”

Cody moved to the community last October and has been involved in the family run business since

he was a little boy. Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(Tuesday through Sunday).

Cody commented, “I have two main staff, supplemented by an occasional extra person. Set up at the beginning of the season takes approximately three hours, requiring a power outlet and propane. We have a wide choice of food available, including the popular Panzarotti (a delicious savoury turnover), burgers, chicken fingers, fresh cut fries and appetizers and, of course, the mini donuts.

We are pleased with the initial customer flow. The location is ideal, picking up local business and from the traffic travelling to Clear Lake.”

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Cody’s Concessions, owned and operated by Cody Thompson, has recently been added to the food scene in Onanole. Pictured, from left: Koel Porter, Cody Thompson and Ken Bloomer.

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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS JUNE 26, 2020 A19

Digging a hole

Pink pinecones a spring surprise in Arden

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The development of a new housing complex next to Kinsmen Kourts in Neepawa is m a k i n g t re m e n d o u s progress. (Pictured) The foundations have been put in place and covered over with dirt by the construction crew. The ground is now being leveled for preparation for the next stage of construction.

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The June 19 edition of the Banner & Press included a photo of pink pinecones spotted along the Rosedale Trail. While many have noted it’s something they’ve never seen before, it appears that the trees at the Arden Community Hall have undergone the same phenomenon. If anybody knows why pink pinecones have been showing up around Westman, contact the Banner & Press at 204-476-3401!

Senior housing innovations

By Gail Freeman-Campbell Daughter on Call

Last week, we looked at the Dementia Village in Amsterdam and how they have created a very innovative way of caring for the elderly. Today, we will explore some other housing options that are found in the Netherlands.

Assisting with and helping the elderly is a very important part of the Dutch housing system. The government wants people to live in place for as long as possible, so many of the personal care homes are being closed. There are quite a few excellent examples of innovative housing programs in the Netherlands geared towards helping elderly. One such project allows students to live rent free alongside elderly residents, as part of a project to ward off the negative effects of aging. In return for a small, rent-free apartment, the Humanitas retirement home in Deventer asks the students to spend at least 30 hours helping residents per month. They can do anything from watching sports, to offering company when seniors are ill, which can help combat loneliness.

The program ensures a bit of the outside world is brought into the home and that a warmth between all parties is created.

They can come and go as they wish, but they must adhere to one golden principle: Do not be a nuisance to the elderly. It is an interesting idea to increase the relationships between various generations.

In Beekmos, Houten, Netherlands an innovative program combined elderly women and young women often who had children and social issues. The partnering agencies on this project were Stichting Timon, a young adult welfare organization, and Habion, a housing corporation specialized in affordable housing for seniors.

The program is a project of housing for

young mothers/young adolescents living with elderly residents in an “assisted living environment”. (Social Housing in Europe, Michela Braga and Pietro Palvarini 2013) There are 17 units of housing in the project. 13 are dedicated to the young mothers or young girls who can not live with their families. The other four units are reserved for coaches, selected from the elderly population. The elderly residents serve as a coach for the young women. The elderly bring life experience and can offer useful advice for the young ladies. On the reverse end, the relationships are good for the elderly, because it offers opportunities to add a sense of meaning to their lives and builds relationships.

The design and location of the building are important. The building itself is located in the city centre. That makes it easier for both the seniors and the young ladies to access services and goods. The seniors live on the ground floor, while the upper apartments are reserved for the young ladies.

The rooftop terrace, collective meeting spaces and consulting rooms create spaces that encourage meeting and intermingling.

The innovative features of this program are as follows: •It is an intergenerational project. Complementary needs of two social groups are combined in order to create synergies.

•It not only responds to housing problems, but also to the need to build social relationships.

•The project aims at creating an assisted living environment, providing additional services to housing.

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A ray of sunshine for the future of farming

PHOTO COURTESY OF NICOLE WILSON

Four-year-old CJ lives and breathes farming, seeding with his dad on C.S. Farms, near Polonia. The future farmer spends a lot of time “helping” his dad!

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Online– the new auction option

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Auctioneers serving the Banner & Press coverage area have had to make some adjustments. Due to COVID-19, auction services have stepped away from the crowds and taken to ‘the web’ for auction season.

Garton’s Auction Service and Fraser Auctions have shifted to using a combination of online timed and virtual live auctions through their websites.

The timed online auctions, they explained, allow bidders to place their bids ahead of the virtual auction– a valuable asset for bidders who may not have a strong enough internal connection to keep up with the virtual auction. How have the auctioneers been fairing? Well, there are ups and downs.

The way of the future Larry Garton, owner of Garton’s Auction, noted that his business began online operations in April with a small dispersal of equipment.

“ It went ver y ing the week of the well– it was a very 19th. Their first big strong event. [As of consignment sale June 11], we’ve done was also scheduled two equipment aucfor timed online t ions since, and actions from June we’re in the midst 13-20. of one now as well,” “We’ve been exsaid Garton. “The tremely happy with prices we’ve been the support we’ve getting have been been receiv i ng – fairly good, but the equipment trading cost and labour is has been going just a little bit overas strong and the whelming when it number of bidders comes to collectwe’ve had online ibles and antiques. is extremely high However, the ancompared to our tiques also open regular live aucup more possibiltions,” Campbell ities for customer relayed. “W here range– both across we’d normally have Canada and into around 300 to 400 the States.” some sitting in at our Ga r ton noted live auctions, we’ve that while auctions had from 2,000 to for antiques and 3,000 people parcollectibles have ticipating online.”

PHOTO BY LORI CAMPBELL, FRASER AUCTIONS been done via vir- Pictured, from left: Scott Campbell, owner and operator of Fraser Auctions, and auctioneer Campbell added, tual live auctions, son Jesse Campbell were all fired up for one of their online auctions. Inset: They may not have “We want to thank there are many lo- the live crowds, but they still have their screens! The Campbells kept track of biddings via the the [agricultural cations for farm Fraser Auction website. sector] for their supsales that don’t get port and patience a reliable connection.

Fraser receiving way of the future– at least in auction Fraser Auction has in figuring out how to do “I imagine those will part. We’ll probably keep large online crowds done this year has been this– It wouldn’t be successstay as timed auctions,” doing pre-bidding online, Getting its start on April online. And, as of June ful without them.” said Garton. “It looks like by phone and by proxy 15, Scott Campbell told the 11, an auction was booked [online auctions] will be the prior to our live auctions.” Banner & Press that every for almost every day dur-

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Darell Waldner was seen seeding this field for JMD Farms, located just east of Neepawa off Highway 16, in late May.

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Airport Farming Project supports local facilities

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Yellowhead Centre and Neepawa Curling Club will be getting a vital infusion of cash this fall. The annual Airport Farming Project, headed by Enns Bros. in Neepawa, uses land at the Neepawa airport to grow a crop and splits the profits each year between the two facilities. This will be the sixth year running the project.

Jeff Cook, agronomist for Enns Bros., noted that they have finished seeding this year’s crop, which is a red spring wheat. “Tonn Seeds, from Plumas, they gave us a deal on it,” Cook explained. He added that they also got a discount on fertilizer from Redfern.

The equipment used is John Deere machinery, run by the staff at Enns Bros. “Part of the reason we use Enns Bros. staff is so that the guys get a chance to run some equipment in a field scenario,” Cook said, which gives them more knowledge about the

equipment they’re selling and servicing. “Also, we do our agronomy service program out there for free,” he added. “We variable rate apply fertilizer out there.

That field’s extremely variable, it goes from some very wet stuff that produces well to some wet stuff that’s kind of on the saline side, kind of salty, that doesn’t produce very well. And then there’s some very gravelly areas out there, too. So we try to adjust the fertilizer to what the expectations are for yield, so we’re not spending too much in places where it’s not going to pay us back.”

A few other community members also contributed to the seeding this year.

“We borrowed Gerald Boyd’s tandem truck for this... and Matt Lowry’s tandem too,” Cook noted.

“That’s one thing we’re short of at Enns, we don’t have any trucks. We rely on farmers’ kindness to lend us some trucks.”

Cook estimated the crop will be ready for harvest between late August and mid-September, at which

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

The Elie red spring wheat, from Tonn Seeds, seeded by Enns Bros., has come up at the Neepawa Airport field.

point they will know how much yield they get and will have a better idea of how much profit will come from the crop.

Each year, Cook noted that they end up donat-

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Neepawa & Area, Rapid City 4-H Beef Clubs to wrap up season with live televised sale Submitted Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef club In mid-March, when restrictions due to COVID-19 were announced, leaders of the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club started discussing contingency plans for the 2020 achievement day show and sale. With many other spring shows switching from in-person to virtual, the club did not have to re-invent the wheel!

In mid-April, it became evident that holding a normal achievement day show and sale would not be possible, as 4-H Canada had banned all in-person gatherings and 4-H Manitoba started offering ideas for finalizing the year. As a result of the unknown and with all of our families involved in grain farming, we knew decisions had to be made quickly, before seeding was underway.

Many clubs simply folded and members were forced to find a sale for their animals on their own. The 4-H motto is “Learn to do by Doing.” To quit was just not an option for our group and as leaders, we felt it important to teach our members how to make something positive from adversity. As a result, the Neepawa & Area 4-H Club voted to hold a virtual achievement day.

The Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club has 15 enthusiastic members, both new and exper ienced, who have worked hard throughout the year and even harder in the last few months. Andrea Bertholet, an experienced livestock photographer and videographer, was readily available to assist our members with photos and videos of their 2020 4-H projects.

On June 6, a carefully scheduled day was held at the Beautiful Plain Ag Society. While we could

not gather as a 4-H group, each family was given a scheduled time and Andrea was able to spend a few minutes with each member, giving helpful pointers and answering any questions they had. This turned out to be a great experience for many, including two of our newest members, who are new to the cattle world.

“I was a little nervous, but once I got doing it [showing], I felt better and happy and I was having fun and then once I was done [with the video and photo], I felt like I did a good job!” said 4-H member Morgan Dyke “It was kind of nervewracking, like most things are the first time you try them, but it was also pretty fun!” said 4-H member Keegan Dyke Achievement day show goes virtual Every year, our achievement day is attended by many grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbours, friends, community members and sponsors. They look forward to our achievement as much as the members.

Many of the virtual shows held this spring were done on Facebook, however, realizing that Facebook restricts participation, we felt that the creation of a separate website would be most beneficial. The website can be viewed at www. neepawaarea4h.com.

A show cannot happen without a judge and with moving to a virtual show, the judge cannot touch or see the animal in person, which makes it challenging.

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Fat Stock Sale going live on NACTV The Neepawa & Area 4-H Fat Stock Sale will also not occur as usual. One of the clubs felt it best for their group to sell their animals privately. After consultation with some of our biggest business supporters in the area, the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club was confident in moving forward with a video sale online. The Rapid City 4-H Beef Club will be joining us in the video sale.

NACTV, our local television station, will be hosting the sale live on their network, while the sale will be streamed live on www.nactv.tv/live or neepawaarea4h.com. Video of the animal will be playing, while Tyler Slawinski will be back as our auctioneer.

The sale will be held Wednesday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m.

Buyer letters have been distributed and we ask that all prospective buyers pre-register on our website to assist with settlement and keep the sale moving quickly. If you did not receive a letter or would like more information, please visit our website.

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As a way to engage our community, the members also thought it would be fun to host a “People’s Choice Judging Competition.” The four animals that our members will be judging will have video posted for any interested participants to view and place. Those with the same placings as our judges will have their names entered into a draw to win a BBQ Beef Pack, valued at $100! Visit our website for entry information.

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the opportunities presented to us, we can educate others on what our club, 4-H and raising livestock is all about.

As leaders, we are thrilled at the enthusiasm and positive attitude the members have displayed and congratulate all of them on a job well done in 2020. The club would like to express sincere appreciation to our community and surrounding area for their support

with our 2020 show and sale. We would especially like to thank Gladstone Auction Mart for sponsoring our online sale and auctioneer expenses.

For further information, please contact by phone or text Shelley Bjarnarson (204) 856-3583; Dalyse Robertson (204) 841-0736; or Bruce Rosling (204) 871-1176.

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The 2016 Census of Agriculture found that in 2015, 280,315 people were employed in agricultural operations across Canada, which is less than 1 per cent of the country’s population. While some urban Canadians still know people who actively farm or have jobs that are dependant on the agricultural sector, Canadians overall have lost their first hand knowledge of farming. “More and more, there’s a disconnect,” said Carson Callum, the general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers. Susan Riese, Manitoba Pork’s manager of Public Relations and Consumer Marketing Programs, echoes this, saying, “Many youngsters today have never even seen a live pig. They’re not aware that popular food items, like pork chops, bacon and sausage, comes from pigs.”

The decline in first-hand knowledge of food production comes at a time when consumers are increasingly interested in healthy eating. Despite this lack of knowledge, consumers are interested in knowing more— “This creates an opportunity to provide transparency and accurate information that demonstrate best practices,” she explained.

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Progressive Agriculture Safety Days is recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. Traditionally, Safety Days are one-day events featuring a mix-and-match of stations that are fun, engaging and hands-on.

Stations cover everything from sun safety and recognition of chemical look-a-likes to avoid exposure, to farm equipment safety. However, in 2020, Safety Day events may look a little different.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of spring Safety Days were cancelled or postponed,” says Marcel Hacault, CASA executive director. “The health and safety of children, volunteers and community members is paramount at all times and, of course, that’s never more important than during the pandemic.”

In lieu of in-person Safety Days, both CASA and PAF have made available resources for rural children.

CASA, in partnership with BASF, created a “For Kids” resource page on casa-acsa. ca, featuring tools like a farm safety contract for parents and kids, a toolbox talk, links on building safe play areas and the Agricultural Tasks for Youth and downloadable activity and colouring pages.

PAF created a Daily Learning Drop series, available on Facebook and YouTube. A total of 68 consecutive drops provide timely safety and health information to teachers, parents and children in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAF is also exploring additional virtual opportunities for children to experience a Safety Day while at home.

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Both CASA and PAF look forward to when in-person Safety Days can resume and encourage communities to apply for a 2021 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. “Even though no one is sure what will happen in the future, we are hopeful that in-person Safety Days can resume as soon as it’s safe to do so,” says Hacault. “We’d encourage communities to start planning and send in an application for 2021.”

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PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON They’ve been inseparable we’ll get our reserve and spring melt could replenish animals since birth. back,” groundwater Teichroeb said. levels, giving to give in a stock feeder is going against its own them water and be With the lack of moisture him optimism about the able to search– suggesting that re- was we’re getting [access to] a special reload them later.

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