Neepawa Banner & Press - January 5, 2018

Friday, January 5, 2018 • Vol.122 No. 24 • Neepawa, Manitoba

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Salvation Army optimistic about 2018 A solid conclusion to 2017 has charitable organization ready for the new year

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press 2017 could be defined as a significant year of change for the Neepawa and Area Salvation Army, but in a good way. Not only has the charitable organization’s thrift store successfully settled into its new location, within the former Co-op building on Mountain Avenue; but the group has also seen support for their ongoing programs continue to expand.

Manager Amanda Naughton-Gale said one of the best examples of this was seen in the annual Kettle Campaign, their primary fundraiser during the Christmas season.

“The volunteers came through, as they always do for us.

We were struggling a little bit at the end, but we did manage to cover off all of our scheduled times and locations, so that was great,” said Naughton-Gale. “Iris Lagria was our kettle coordinator this year and it was her first year in that position. She did a phenomenal job organizing everyone, pulling in different people to work the campaign and ensuring that it proceeded as smoothly as it did.”

The official donation numbers from the Kettle Campaign are still being tabulated and will be announced to the public in the near future. Naughton-Gale is optimistic, however, that the final results will be some of the best in recent memory.

“A major factor [in the potential increase] can be attributed to the CP Rail Holiday Train. We think that definitely added to our numbers, compared to prior years.

We were a bit fearful that the Holiday Train may take away from the rest of the campaign, but what it looks like is that it brought in money that we weren’t accessing, or that those were people who were not donating on a regular basis to us,” noted Naughton-Gale.

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Neepawa and Area Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale has a mountain of donations to sort through. Naughton-Gale and her staff at the Thrift Store are constantly restocking the shelves with donated housewares and clothing.

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Continued from page 1 “A special event like [the Holiday Train] definitely boosted the numbers, so we’re fairly confident this could be one of our best years ever.”

Another project that kept everyone busy in December was the annual Christmas Hamper program, which distributes food and gift donations to families that could use a helping hand during the holiday season.

Naughton-Gale said the number of people participating is increasing.

“So we assisted 109 families here in Neepawa alone and, I believe it was an additional 31 in the Gladstone/ Plumas area. That was definitely an increase over what we’ve seen over the last couple of years actually. Of the 109 in Neepawa, 22 of those were actually adopted families, (where the hampers are prepared by individuals or companies separate from the Salvation Army), so we ended up packing 87 hampers in the end. Last year, we hadn’t even hit the 100 mark with even the adopted families, so it’s quite an increase there,” stated Naughton-Gale. “And this year, we saw a real range of folks and a lot of people that we haven’t seen before.

But at the same time, there were families we’ve seen in the past who weren’t on the list this year, so that’s encouraging to know that some of those conditions have changed. It ebb and f lows every year.”

Looking forward towards the new year, NaughtonGale stated that the Salvation Army is hopeful that they’ll be able to maintain the momentum they gained in 2017.

“There’s a bit of optimism, but also that bit of the unknown. We’re now two months into the new building. We’re finally starting to get settled in and accustomed to the space. We’re seeing just what the cost of operation is going to be here now, compared to our old location. The cost for overhead, utilities and things like that, this will definitely be one of those interesting years, where we’ll try out some things.

Program wise, we’re doing some strategic planning in the new year. Formulating some plans to guide us into the future and help us to continue to serve the community as best we can.”

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By Micah Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press says, “T he best t h ing people can do to ensure Manitoba has always their New Year starts off been a less than pleasant smoothly is to plug in their place for vehicles in the vehicle at home and the winter. This recent sudden off ice. It’s a small task cold snap has put many that can make a big difmotorists in a bind where ference for your car and other years most residents commute.”

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Perspectives

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Shaping the future

by Chad Carpenter

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Let there be light

he day light hours are actually getting a tiny bit longer, albeit by only two or three minutes a day. Light is a good thing.

Light has long been associated with truth and knowledge. People will say, let’s shed a bit of light on a certain topic or subject. It’s a great concept as much better decisions are made in the light of truth rather than the darkness of blind assumptions.

In good old rural Manitoba, there has been a lot of decisions made in the darkness of assumptions. One major assumption is that change isn’t needed.

When European settlers came to Manitoba, some assumed that European methods would work here and some of them did. It took many years before soil management practises became prairie based rather than the extreme tillage based methods of days gone by. The change from plow to cultivator to minimum tillage took a hundred years to transform farming.

From a political point of view, it has taken a long time to realize that community viability is much different than it used to be.

In the early days, if you had one good local doctor, a few teachers, a rail connection and a half dozen grain elevators, life could be pretty good in a little town. If the local economy couldn’t supply your needs, there was always the Eatons catalogue to order stuff and it came within a few days thanks to the train.

But the trains are largely gone, so is Eatons and a lot of other local services as well. No more twice daily train service to little places like Muir and Helston. The doctors, wherever they are available have clumped together in the larger towns and that process isn’t done yet for sure. neepawa

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JANUARY 5, 2018

RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell There are three approaches to communities. You can lead, you can follow or you can get out of the way.

There is no better example of the lead, follow or get out of the way approach than in housing.

The housing industry has gotten so far removed from what people can afford and what people need that it is at an almost crisis situation. There hasn’t been a lot of leadership. At first glance, housing needs to be affordable, it needs to be warm, or at least keep a person from freezing to death and it needs to be reasonably durable. We have certainly achieved the warm part and usually, the durable part. The affordable, not so much.

If a person takes a drive or a walk around a town or city, one will see a huge variety in housing.

There are small, older homes arranged tidily on our streets and at the other extreme, there are mansions. It seems the only housing being built are closer to the mansion type than the modest or affordable type. Why is that?

Why don’t we have more affordable housing?

The reasons are complex and numerous. One of the reasons that houses have become so big and so expensive is that land is pricey. By the time you buy an acre of land and put in all the services, the four to five lots you can squeeze onto an acre gets pricey. Land and services is a major factor so

the question needs to be asked, does a family need a 60 foot or 100 foot lot? The answer is no, but it seems that’s where demand and laws always take us. Does a family need a large home where every child has their own room and maybe their own bathroom?

Of course not, but that’s the trend.

In the 1920s and then again in the 1940s and 50s, thousands of two and three bedroom homes were built that were only 800 square feet or less. They worked but today the combination of desire and social trends have driven us into 1500-3000 square foot homes. Usually, the bigger and fancier the home is, the more the suppliers and the contractors make. The building codes are constantly being pushed to the sky. Renovations to older, smaller homes are required to be up to code. It is a treadmill that is not achieving what we need in housing, be it rural towns or more urban centres.

There needs to be a legacy building code so renovations make sense. We need to allow smaller lot sizes. Yard size and side yard limits need to be lowered. Many changes are needed. If we don’t change, then we will continue to have some very ugly housing outcomes and it will adversely affect business, lifestyle and community reputation. We need a lot more light on this topic for certain.

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s the new year starts, it’s common to look back at the year that was. Here at the Neepawa Banner & Press and Rivers Banner, we recently compiled a list of the year’s most popular stories, according to page views on our news site, www. mywestman.ca. We’ve been doing this for a few years and while it’s interesting to readers, it also helps us better understand the type of stories that people want to MY read.

PERSPECTIVE This year’s top stor ies were: M ajor upgrades are Kate lo om i n g for the Yellowhead Jackman-Atkinson Arena (3,061 individual online views); Offensive graffiti found across Neepawa (3,289 views); Bad blood already in Neepawa/Cartwright series (3,451 views); Krzyzaniak shortlisted for Olympics (3,842 views); HMK takes a walk for Terry (4,025 views); Fatal train collision in Arden (4,936 views); Neepawa Natives Chase the ace prize won (5,347 views); From small town Manitoba to Hollywood North (7,088 views); Neepawa homicide (18,821 views) and Local couple found safe (29,671 views).

This list highlights the challenges facing not just the news media, but the greater community. Of 365 days’ worth of stories, only one of the top 10, the story about upgrades to the Yellowhead Centre, was related to local politics. That is, if you consider politics to include community boards, in addition to elected levels of government.

While we report on all three levels of government, we tend to focus on the decisions made by local governments and organizations. After all, these are the decisions that most impact our day-to-day lives. Despite that, these aren’t the stories most people care about, that is, until a decision has been made and residents start to think about the implications. By then, it’s usually too late.

Having said that, here in Neepawa, a few local issues did generate a fair bit of reader interest; including a variation order to allow for a boarding house, the sale of legal marijuana in the Town and funding shortfalls for perpetual care at the cemetery.

But these are the exception, rather than the rule and none of them cracked our top 10 stories.

The new year is a time for setting goals and making plans for the future and many people want to make a difference. In 2018, Manitoba residents really can make a difference in their communities. This year is a municipal election year and on Oct. 24, voters across the province will cast their ballots and elect the people whose decisions will have the most impact on their daily lives. In some jurisdictions, the seats are filled by acclamation and voters don’t even have the chance to cast a ballot. There are many fantastic local representatives who are doing a great job, but there are also many who aren’t.

Covering local politics, I know it’s a thankless job, but it’s also an undeniable way to give back to your community and help shape the future. We all want to see our communities move forward and a diversity of experiences and voices is one way to see that happen.

In order to qualify as a candidate, a person need only be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years of age on Election Day and be an eligible voter in the municipality, which means they must either be a resident or own property for six months prior to the date of the election.

If you look at what’s happening in your community and you’re happy with what you see, that’s great! But if you look around and what you see doesn’t reflect your vision for the community and its future, maybe it’s time to think about more than just casting a ballot. Maybe it’s time to cast your hat into the ring.

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JANUARY 5, 2018

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e’ve celebrated another anniversary in our home. As I write these words, it’s 12 years since my wife had the stroke that nearly took her life. She is a survivor. Her story has inspired many others to believe that they can recover from similar setbacks (physical or emotional) in their own lives.

But this column isn’t about us. It’s about the many others in this paper’s coverage area who are battling chronic illness.

You might be one of them; or you probably know someone who is. Some are recovering from a stroke, heart attack or have recently, after several months of treatment, been declared cancer free.

Others are adapting to a recent diagnosis of diabetes, one of many forms of lung disease, kidney problems or difficulties with their eyes.

Others have seen little relief from the arthritic pain, sciatica or headaches they have battled for years.

Theirs is a silent war.

They don’t talk about it

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Their silent war FAITHFULLY YOURS

Neil Strohschein all that much. They try not to burden others with their problems—after all, most of the people they know are facing similar or worse challenges.

These valiant people know that little is to be gained from talking excessively about the pain, discomfort or inconveniences they experience. They are focused on one thing—getting better—getting their symptoms under control and ultimately getting rid of them (and the disease that has caused them) altogether.

They refuse to give up.

They refuse to quit fighting; and they refuse to listen to the perfectly healthy people who tell them to accept this suffering as their lot in life.

What they need—what we all need when facing life’s challenges—are allies in the fight. Not advisors—

allies—people who will come alongside, take their hands and walk with them on the road to recovery.

They need people who will weep with them when the pain drives them to tears, people who will let them vent their anger and frustration when they feel like doing so, people who will do for them “only” what they cannot do for themselves and people who will laugh with them at some of the hilarious things they may say or do. Those people are worth their weight in gold—just ask anyone who is fortunate to have such people in their lives.

But they are hard to find.

So, as this new year begins, may I offer the following suggestion. If every person who reads this column would become an ally to just one person who is fighting a

silent war, we could become the agents of radical change in our communities.

But, before you all run out and look for someone upon whom to inflict yourselves, you must read and accept the following condition.

You must first seek God’s guidance and then go to the one person he brings across your path. Otherwise, little if any good will be achieved by what you do.

You see, God must be allowed to put these alliances together. He knows everything there is to know about every person on this earth. He knows the deep inner needs of those who are fighting a silent war with disease or discomfort. He knows those who are best equipped to help those who are hurting. And, most importantly, he knows which of those who are qualified to help will still be there, years later, making sure that those who suffer no longer have to suffer in silence.

Of all the gifts we could give at this time of year, no gift would be greater than this.

Confession time…

ith the need to start the year off with a clean slate, I confess I stole a day. Back in the busyness of December, there was a cancellation of a day’s commitments. Oh, I could have found a dozen ‘duty’ things to do. And I love doing my duty, as I perceive it. Not so much if others dictate them! My choice was to not let anyone know that I was expectantly at home, and free. Not this day, I wanted it to myself.

There were a number of little projects, and some huge ones, that needed my attentions. Some writing, some sewing, some creating and some playing. This was going to be my day. It started off right. I sewed together two quilt blocks, (proof reading- I had typed in guilt blocks, and that is what they are becoming- this project had been on the go for a long time!)

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen adding to the dozen done, and the dozens waiting to be done. I knocked off a couple of columns for the season ahead, made a cup of coffee and took time to plan the attack for the day, for all this had been done before ten! I stayed away from computer games and television, focusing on my list.

I am three holidays’ behind in scrapbooking.

My sister got a great start on Thailand 2004, with Holland 2016, and Iceland/France 2017, still in boxes. Somehow holidays between 2004 and 2016 got completed. Strange that.

So Thailand 2004 is on the

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kitchen table, scissors, glue and various paraphernalia at the ready. It will get done – for it has become a duty.

It was a very cold day, one of the first, so the dogs got off easy = – opened the door and encouraged them to utilise the privacy of the back yard rather than go for a long walk. They complied.

No regrets on my part, the plan for the day does include a walk when the sun is at the highest.

Another short cup of coffee and back at the list. Pin a block, write a bit, plan a Sunday service, repeat.. oops – no holiday scrapbooking in there. Amend.

Go now and complete two

pages of holiday memories.

I have to admit, these were guilty pleasures. There are friends I should call or drop in on. And again, the only ‘should’ comes from within. These interactions bring blessings to both the giver and the receiver. I would like to escape and have lunch with a friend, but then I sabotage my day’s goals. Stick with it, the list is shortening, the sense of accomplishment growing.

And then, an email that demands a reply, a phone call that invites participation, and the possibility of being de-railed is real.

Focus, focus, I hear my mentor admonishing. And so, it back to sew a square, write a bit and scrapbook.

There, I have the pattern of the day back on track.

To loved ones, I confess I stole a day, just for me. And I accept your freely given forgiveness. Clean slate for the new year!

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By Addy Oberlin e started a new year. 2018. What is our outlook of 2018? Maybe we are bringing some pressures and disappointments from last year with us into the new year. Some mourning for loved ones who so recently left us has joined us again now.

But we are also facing new challenges and we are making plans for this year.

Life can be very stressful when we try to figure out what is the best way to live and how to live.

The Bible tells us in several places how we can have peace and joy in a world full of misery. Even when we slip and fall, a loving Father is there ready to pick us up and carry us a while if need be. In John 14:27 Jesus tells us “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you, not as the world gives, give I you..” In John 15:11 Jesus says “…that your joy may be full.”

When we let the Lord have His way in our life He will give us peace and joy.

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Question of the week Here is some reaction from our most recent question of the week (Dec. 29th edition) Following a recent Neepawa Town Council meeting, what is your opinion of the boarding house debate?

I don’t believe anything like this should be allowed.

There may be only two company vans at this time, but how long will it be until each person acquires a car and parks it on the front lawn?

Where once we had beautiful well cared for lawns, they are now filled with vehicles, some being used and some just sitting there. We no longer can boast that we have a beautiful town, let’s not add to the mess.

Donna Legge Neepawa, MB

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Thumbs down to the Town of Neepawa, in particular the Neepawa cemeter y. Seven years ago we selected and purchased what we thought would be a perfect place for our resting spot. Unfortunately, the Town of Neepawa has placed our monument on the wrong plot, and are not interested in resolving this issue properly. We are very disappointed and angry. Sad when bureaucracy wins over human respect and dignity.

Arnold & Diane Novak Brandon, MB

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2 tbsp. oil red kidney beans, 1 large onion, diced drained and rinsed 1 pork tenderloin, 1 -540 mL can of cut into 1/2 “pieces white kidney beans 2 stalks celery, sliced 2-4 Tbsp. chili powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cumin 1 -796 mL can 1 tsp. dried oregano diced tomatoes 1/4-1 tsp. red pepper 2 -540 mL cans flakes if desired In a heavy bottomed pot heat the oil, then add the onions and meat cubes. Cook 5 minutes tossing around to brown the meat. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

This recipe works well done in the oven at 300° for several hours or you may use a slow cooker.

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Cracked Wide Open I’ve always said that gossip in Lennox Valley was born in one of three places: Maxine’s weekly column called “Rumor Has It,” Raymond Cooper’s radio show, or Caroline’s Beauty Salon.

Being a Friday afternoon, every seat in Caroline’s was filled, and all the hair dryers were humming as the good ladies of the valley prepared to look their best for Sunday services. Some would call it coincidence that the women were trying to discuss Maxine’s latest installment of “Rumor Has It” as “Renderings with Raymond” was playing in the background on the ancient sound system. All three ingredients were in the mix for a gossip-fest of gigantic proportions.

There’s a tradition among gossip columnists called the blind item.

When a columnist gets a juicy tip but doesn’t have a reliable source, as was often the case in “Rumor Has It,” a blind item is sometimes applied. Maxine used this technique frequently, describing in detail something that had happened to someone in the valley without revealing any names.

For example: “What single minister in Lennox Valley was seen having lunch with another ‘supposedly’ single pastor at The Hoffbrau last Monday?”

The salon was full of customers trying to discuss Maxine’s column while listening to Raymond as he concluded his second hour of programming with Brother Jacob as his guest.

“I believe we are,” exclaimed Raymond, “cut from the same cloth, Brother Jacob.” Then, after a dra-

matic pause, “Wouldn’t you agree?”

Jacob attempted to sputter some words, but Raymond cut him off before he had a chance. “We should do this again,” continued Raymond.

“It’s a nice change to have someone with me to discuss theology.”

Not that anyone noticed besides Jacob, but his contribution to the discussion amounted to a total of three minutes and twelve seconds during the second hour of Raymond’s show.

He secretly hoped he would never be subjected to such torture again.

Vera Penrod, who was under the hair dryer closest to the window overlooking Main Street, interrupted the discussion about “Rumor Has It” as she noticed something peculiar happening across the street.

“Look at that Elbert Lee Jones and Marvin Walsh scurrying into the radio station like a couple of mice,” she said in a distasteful tone.

“They almost knocked over that young Lutheran pastor. I wonder what they’re up to now.”

A hushed tone suddenly covered Caroline’s as everyone waited to hear what Raymond would have to say after the “top of the hour” commercial break. Vera broke the silence as she said, “I wonder if Elbert Lee and Marvin have some breaking news.”

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Top of the hour commercial breaks generally lasted four minutes on Cooper’s show.

The salon assembly couldn’t help but notice when the commercial for Massengale’s Mortuary played a second time.

Eventually, after seven minutes, Raymond returned to the air. “You know,” he uttered, “that visit with Brother Jacob has me feeling extra spiritual this afternoon. I think this would be a good time to play a few gospel songs for our listening audience so you can share in my sacred moment.”

Inside the radio studio, emotions turned frantic as Marvin explained how Elbert Lee had spilled the beans to Iris.

“Exactly what did he say?” asked Cooper.

Marvin answered, “He said it was ‘that radio man’s fault.’”

“That was all he said?” asked Cooper.

“Wasn’t that enough?” Walsh shot back.

The customers at Caroline’s listened intently as Raymond returned to the air, following “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.”

“Friends,” began Raymond, “I have the biggest news flash in Lennox Valley history.”

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JANUARY 5, 2018

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Submitted RCMP Media Release

Week three of the RCMP Holiday Checkstop Program, from Dec. 18-24 resulted in 1960 vehicles checked across Manitoba during 42 checkstops.

The combined results from both checkstops and regular patrols include: - 22 people charged with a Criminal Code Impaired Driving offence (all alcohol related) - The highest blood/alcohol reading reported was 230 mgs per cent (0.230 – almost three times the legal limit).

- 10 alcohol related tiered administrative roadside suspensions.

- 588 traffic related provincial statute (Highway Traffic Act) charges laid (majority for speeding and seatbelt offences) along with 142 warnings for various offences.

- Nine Liquor & Gaming Control Act (LGCA) offences.

- Six other Criminal Code Driving offences There was one traffic related fatality during the third week of the program: On Dec 22, 2017, two vehicles collided on Highway 9, approximately 30km north of Selkirk. The driver of one vehicle, who was unbelted, was pronounced deceased on scene. It is unknown at this time if alcohol was a factor.

Last year during week three, there were no traffic-related fatalities. RCMP members conducted 40 checkstops checking 1733 vehicles. The combination of checkstops and regular patrol resulted in 21 people being charged with Criminal Code Impaired Driving offences.

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On Jan. 2, at 10:50 pm, Dauph i n RCM P were dispatched to a house fire in the 100 block of 2nd Avenue SW in Dauphin, Manitoba. The Dauphin Fire Department was on scene when officers arrived and were able to extinguish the fire and keep it from

spreading to the surrounding buildings.

The two occupants of the house escaped the fire with minor injuries and were transported to hospital for treatment.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

The RCMP investigation continues with the assistance of the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

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JANUARY 5, 2018

1968: Neepawa wins bronze medals

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80 years ago Friday, January 7, 1938 Some of the local men working at the town’s wood lot went on strike this week against a suggestion that the corporation be saved a little money on transportation bills. A team left for the lot Monday morning and the foreman wanted the men to take this ride, but no siree, no such thing; a train ride to the destination or nothing.

70 years ago Thursday, January 8, 1948 With modern ways of communication and transportation it does not take long for big city ways to reach the small town. The wave of taxicab robberies in the metropolis of Winnipeg was followed up with an attempted robbery at Neepawa one evening last week. A driver for one of the local taxicab companies was approached by a man who requested to be taken to Eden. A few miles north of town he told the driver that he had no money with which to pay the fare and then immediately slugged the driver on the head with a blunt instrument. Although momentarily dazed the driver shoved his attacker against the right hand door, got the

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door open and pushed him out onto the highway and kept going. What became of the robber is not known but the driver still sports a good sized lump on his head.

60 years ago Tuesday, January 7, 1958 Residents of Neepawa and district contributed a total of $301.52 to the local Salvation Army Christmas Cheer kettle this year - a considerable increase over last year’s figure. The kettle was manned by the members of the Neepawa Rotary Club for the two Saturdays preceding Christmas.

50 years ago Friday, January 5, 1968 The Neepawa Collegiate runners captured bronze medals for the third place finishes in events at the Saskatchewan Centennial Indoor Games held Dec. 29 and 30 at Saskatoon.

It marked the first time students from the Neepawa Collegiate had travelled out of the province for a track meet and their feat in winning bronze medals was considered exceptional, considering the lack of proper training facilities in Neepawa. Mark Stoddart and Robert Brugger were the medal winners - Mark for a third in the 600-metre event for midget boys, Robert for a third in the one mile event for juvenile boys.

40 years ago Thursday, January 5, 1978 The Touchwood Park trainee residence is more than just an idea now - it’s a reality. The residence is expected to be completed by the end of January.

Touchwood Park workshop co-ordinator, Mrs. Bobby Scott, said that the Touchwood Park board is hoping to have the residence in operation by early February as soon as the hiring is completed. Work started on the residence last July, with G. Anderson Construction of Neepawa and local subtrades doing the job.

30 years ago Tuesday, January 5, 1988 Neepawa RCMP said the New Year’s holiday passed quietly with no charges being laid for impaired driving and no major disturbances or accidents. “We have found generally speaking, that people are quite good over the holidays,” Constable Dan Sutton of the Neepawa detachment said. Sutton said, while the Alert program had been in operation throughout the holiday period, no charges were laid for impaired driving.

He said thats not unusual as the incidence of drinking and driving is not a great problem in Neepawa over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. He also speculated the cold weather

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This photo was featured in the Jan. 5, 1968 edition of the Neepawa Press. Left is Mark Stoddart and right is Robert Brugger. Both men won medals at the Saskatoon Centennial Games.

may have contributed to the quiet New Years eve weekend.

20 years ago Monday, January 5, 1998 The Beautiful Plains Palliative Care Committee raised $2,800 from its Memory Trees during the festive season. “We’re overwhelmed with the response of people (to the project),” said Mary Ellen Clark of the 10-member Palliative Care Committee. As part of its fundraising effort to furnish a palliative care room for the terminally ill at the Neepawa hospital, the committee designated the two trees in front of the Neepawa Pharmacy on

Mountain Ave. as ‘Memory Trees.’ The trees were strung with lights, which could be purchased at a cost of $5 each to remember a loved one. Names of those remembered by a light were also recorded in a Memory Book which will be on display at the hospital.

10 years ago Monday, January 7, 2008 The McCreary Drop In Centre held a birthday and Christmas party on Dec. 13 with 52 people present.

The pot luck with turkey and all the trimmings was delicious and enjoyed by all. Celebrating birthdays were Helen Brook, Marie Shineton, Charlotte Har-

rison, Lil Gallagher, Marlene Lundy, Julie Dunn, Sonia Gamache, Hugette Gingras, Carol Hanson and Bertha Caumartin.

Following supper old time entertainment was supplied by the Rustic Country Band. A fun Christmas gift exchange took place.

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Dave & Bernice Jones, Robert & Millie Boxall ........................... Don & Val Boxall & Family Ben Schachner, Charlolena Beaulieu .......................................Charlotte Beaulieu & Family Heinz Marohn............................................................................................ Delores Marohn Tom Elgie, Trey Muit ...................................................................Jessica Klassen & Family Charles Brydges Sr., Norman Brydges ...............................................................Gail Ridley Norman Miller, John Onischuk, Jerry Lessard ...................................................Gail Ridley Trey Muir............................................................................ Jayce & Christa Muir & Family Henry & Mary Kien................................................................................. Glen & Vicky Kien G.T.Single & Armstrong Brothers................................................................... Grace Single Fred & Irene Gardiner, Shirley Stewart ............................................................ Donna Allen Marge Marciski, Ruth McLaughlin, Anne Ott......................................................Irene Sulik Ernie & Phyllis Preisentanz, Bill & Beth Martin .............................Sid & Maureen Mathers Tim & Ellen Martin ........................................................................Sid & Maureen Mathers John Bohn....................................................................................... Ervin & Arleen Kramer Elsie & John Oswald, John Dayholos, Vernon Scott ........................................ Verna Scott John & Linda Dilk ...............................................................................Brian & Marilyn Dilk Charles Brydges Sr., Norman Brydges, Norman Miller ............................... Joyce Brydges Emil Petrowski ........................................................................Amanda Petrowski & family Bill & Beth Martin, Ernie & Phyllis Preisentanz ..........................Clare & Laura Preisentanz Robert & Millie Boxall ..................................................................................... Vince Boxall Bill & Beth Martin, Tim & Ellen Martin ............................................... Otto & Corrine Kopp Phyllis & Ernie Preisentanz, Kristian & Beth Kopp ............................. Otto & Corrine Kopp Family & Friends .....................................................................................The Ginter Family Deborah Whitford, Glenn Whitford..........................................................Jennifer Whitford Val Dilk ..........................................................................................John & Judy Rossnagel John Bohn..........................................................................................................Ruth Bohn Wanda & Gerhardt Juskowiak, Rosanne Corbel ............................Lynn & Hans Juskowiak Clayton Duncan, Terry Duncan, Katherine Finkewich, ................................... Olga Duncan Tony Finkewich, Harry Finkewich ................................................................... Olga Duncan Castle Scott, Ted & Verena Hares, ..................................Marlin & Jennifer Scott & Family

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Remembered By:

Wayne & Gladys Gork, Cornie Thiessen ..........................Marlin & Jennifer Scott & Family Loree Howe ................................................................................................. Branden Howe Tina Wiebe ............................................................................................Betty & Ben Wiebe Liz Cole ................................................................................................................ Don Cole Dwayne Bass...................................................................................................Wesley Bass Gottlieb Single.................................................................................................. Lois Gower Ottelie Hoehn, Adolph Gebler, Gerhardt Gebler, Scott Gebler ................. Keith & Ruth Neill Gerald Gebler, Ken Gebler, Dawn Mutch, Rose Annetts, ........................ Keith & Ruth Neill Glenda Bohn, Marge Marciski, Wanda Juskowiak, Anne Ott .................. Keith & Ruth Neill John & Violet Fuglsang ...................................................................... Bob & Bev Fuglsang Bertha Stewart, William Stewart, Fred Lazor ...................................... Bob & Bev Fuglsang Herb & Stella Dilk .................................................................................. Barry & Linda Dilk Ronnie Smith, Harold Wutke....................................................................... Marlene Smith Fred Dayholos, Gail Heintz ..........................................................................Rose Dayholos Edward & Martha Wutzke, Amber Wutzke, Mike Senkowski, ........ Larry & Doreen Wutzke Rae Armit ...................................................................................... Larry & Doreen Wutzke Alvina Smith, Val Smith, Tom Plas, Phyllis Hanneson .................. Brian & Geraldine Smith Ricky Malfait, Angus Fifi, Annette & Achiel Malfait ...........................Laurette Heudebourck Patsy Burgess, Jimmy Domotor ......................................................................Velma Knoll John & Eva Onischuk, Ted Larsen, Chris Onischuk, .................... Ernie & Debbie Onischuk Larry Kearney, Lynn Nichol ......................................................... Ernie & Debbie Onischuk Michael Vickers, Karl Calden, Annaliese Calden .................................. Jim & Hilde Vickers Grace & Chris Vickers, Walter Nachbauer, ......................................... Jim & Hilde Vickers Monique & Brian Blair ......................................................................... Jim & Hilde Vickers Ed & Martha Wutzke, Amber Wutzke, Danielle HansenLeonard & Wendy Wutzke & family Raymond & Annette Litourneau, Susane Litourneau .......................Gary & Yolanda Gabel Lydia & John Gabel, Eveline Finley & Dwight Gabel ................................ The Gabel Family Ceicel Bagley, Gus & Bill Gabel ............................................................... The Gabel Family Violet Doerksen,Peter Doerksen,Ed Doerksen,Lawrence Smale ................. Marilyn Shamu

Thank you to all who supported and bought memory tree bulbs.

Thank you to all that volunteered all year for the Gofer Committee.

Please note that all names in this list are provided by the Glenella Gofer organization and spelling of names is the sole responsibility of the the organization. Any concerns must be directed to the Glenella Lansdowne Gofer organization.

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Thank You THANK-YOU The family of ROB KILBORN wish to express our heartfelt thanks to friends, family, neighbors and coworkers for the outpouring of sympathy and support in the loss of our son, brother and uncle. Thank you for the flowers, food, cards, visits, messages and prayers.

Your care and concern at this sad time will always be remembered. We would like to extend a special thank you to Rita Friesen for the kind words spoken at Rob's service. To Brian James and staff at White's Funeral Home a grateful thank you for the personal and professional care and guidance at this difficult time.

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Obituary ROBERT DANIEL KILBORN It is with the deepest sadness we announce the sudden passing of a loving father, son, brother and uncle on December 3, 2017.

Rob was born on May 28, 1983 to Cherie and Bruce, the youngest of three sons, in Lloydminster, Sask. A brother to Michael and Patrick. In 1986 he moved along with his mother and brothers to Neepawa where shortly after he became a stepson to Randy Paswisty. He attended school in Neepawa, graduating in 2001. Rob became a father in 2012 to Braxton and again in 2015 to Owen.

Rob worked at different jobs over the years including roofing, shipping and receiving, farm labour, carpentry and renovations. He especially enjoyed his time working with his brother Patrick in Winnipeg doing renovations.

Rob loved his family dearly. The weekends at the farm when everyone came home and spent time together were some of his happiest times. He loved to putter and build things out of whatever scrap wood he could find. He was patient and loving with Braxton. Together they built a little chair and side table for Braxton to have by the bonfire. He treasured the time he got to spend with Braxton watching him ride his quad through the mud and taking him to Big Valley to play in the water. He loved to camp and canoe.

The trips to Millers and Sandy Lake being his favourite.

Those late night bonfires both camping and at the farm where jokes were shared, songs were sung and most of the world's problems were solved will be cherished memories for all of us.

We will remember Rob for being a loving son, never missing a birthday or mothers/fathers day wish. Lending a hand whether it be cutting grass, helping with the cattle, or running to town to pick up something we forgot. He was a loyal friend to his brothers, always quick to defend and support them, and a “fun” uncle to his nieces and nephews. We will remember the quiet times just sitting and talking ... and the crazy times when he would break out the hilarious dance moves and leave us all laughing till the tears ran down our faces ... and the epic toboggan ride with Kenzie down the Big Valley road. So many precious memories.

Rob was predeceased by his father Bruce in 2011 and all of his grandparents, numerous family members both immediate and extended.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Cherie and Randy Paswisty, his brothers Michael and Patrick (Rachelle), his nieces Taylor and Mackenzie and Alexa, nephews Brady and Austen and his precious boys Braxton and Owen. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation has taken place and a quiet service with close family and friends was held at Whites Funeral Chapel with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa.

Donations in Rob's memory can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Rose Adeline Kuharski (Wahoski) February 27, 1924 – December 24, 2017

Rose passed away peacefully at Country Meadows Care Home on Dec. 24, 2017 at the age of 93 years.

Rose was born and raised in Polonia, Manitoba. Rose married Tony in 1942 and then resided on their farm outside Neepawa where they raised their family. They moved to BC in 1967, worked very hard, then returned to Neepawa in 1980 where they retired.

Predeceased by husband Tony, parents Robert and Martha, brother Paul (Wahoski) and sister Annie (Smith).

Rose will be greatly missed by her sons Ernie and Rob and her daughters Ilene, Louise, Janice and Susan as well as her eight grandchildren Kevin, Gilbert, Nicole, Chris, Kelly, Chelsea, Ashley and Jordon, 14 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Rose is also survived by sisters Beatrice, Florence, Jean and Lillian and brother Donald (Pat).

Funeral services were held on January 5, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dominic's Church with Father Mark Filips officiating.

Special thanks to all the staff at Country Meadows, White's Funeral Home and CWL for their great care and assistance.

WENDY MARIE VOLDEN

October 23, 1955 – December 17, 2017 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Wendy Marie Volden on December 17, 2017. Those left behind to celebrate her life are her mother Elizabeth Flaman, her husband Terry Volden, children: Jennifer Simon, Ryan Simon & Christine Volden; grandchildren: Miranda, Harrison, Jayden, Rachelle, Natasha & Bianca; as well as seven brothers & sisters. She was predeceased by her father Adolf Flaman, and sister Lisa Flaman. After years in hospitality management, Wendy retired from her employment life in 2011 to enjoy more time by the lake and to travel. Entertaining for family and friends was among her favourite pastimes. At Wendy’s request no memorial service will be held. A private interment will be held at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations made in Wendy’s name may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society and Neepawa Rotary Club (Youth Programs). You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services ®, Lake Country 250.766.4400 Vernon 250.558.0866 & Armstrong 250.546.7237

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Notice MORTGAGE SALE ADVERTISEMENT 611-1st Avenue, Neepawa Under Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar of the Neepawa Land Titles Office the following land will be sold at auction on Tuesday the 6th day of February, 2018 at 10:30a.m. at Upper Level, Courthouse Building, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa , Manitoba: THE WLY 100 FEET PERP OF LOT 10 AND THE SLY 22 FEET OF LOT 11 BLOCK "D" PLAN 221 NLTO EXC: OUT OF LOT 10, THE SLY 7 FEET PERP IN NW 1/4 28-14-15 WPM (TITLE NO. 2593471/5) The house at 611-1st Avenue, Neepawa is a one storey detached home approximately 45 years old. The house is about 1250 square feet with three bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, a finished basement and attached carport. It is located on a 55’ lot with a concrete driveway.

The 2017 Municipal Assessment Value is $195,000.00 but the house may sell for less.

The property is sold subject to sale conditions approved by the District Registrar of the Neepawa Land Titles Office.

Property taxes are paid to December 31, 2016. Property taxes for 2017 are the buyer’s responsibility as are outstanding water bills, if any.

The property will be sold subject to a RESERVE BID to be announced at the sale and to Caveat No. 1094511/5.

A deposit of $15,000.00 in cash or bank draft payable to “Roy Johnston TDS trust account” is required at the time of the auction.

For further information or a copy of the Sale Conditions, contact: PAUL E. ROY at ROY JOHNSTON | TDS Barristers and Solicitors 363-10th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4E9 (204) 727-0761 per@tdslaw.com

Obituary Shelley Lynn Hood (Lewis) Shelley Lynn Hood (Lewis) passed away November 6, 2017 after a courageous battle against cancer with her family by her side.

Shelley was born July 24, 1967 in Regina SK. Shelley’s father was a bank manager and the family moved numerous times before ending up in Carberry in 1982. She played ringette and baseball and attended Carberry Collegiate where she met her future husband Mark. After Graduation, she took drafting at ACC and lived in Saskatoon and Alberta for a little while.

Shelley was diagnosed with MS and moved back to Carberry to live with her mother Muriel. She reconnected with Mark and they married in 1997. She loved birds and had two cockatoos as pets. She enjoyed photography and hockey. Shelley loved to travel and she and Mark were fortunate to be able to go to several southern countries.

The further south the better as Shelley loved the heat.

Shelley also enjoyed playing pool and going to pool nights and tournaments with Mark and friends. She also enjoyed cheering on her beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Shelley was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2016.

She shared her experiences through Facebook and developed a large following of friends who walked with her on her journey. It gave her great comfort and kept her spirits up having this support.

A private family service was held on November 25 with Father Mark Filips officiating.

Shelley leaves to mourn her husband Mark, mother Muriel, brother Randy and sister-in-law Kathi as well as other family and friends.

If anybody desires, donations can be made to CancerCare MB or the MS Society.

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Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-17/hr for 40 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

Notice MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY PUBLIC NOTICE

SPECIAL SERVICE PROPOSAL – BY-LAW #1/2018 FOR THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROTECTION SERVICES PER PARCEL SPECIAL SERVICE TAX The Council of the Municipality of McCreary has scheduled a public hearing at its Council Chambers at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba on Monday, the 29th day of January, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to present the following special services proposal: The Municipality of McCreary provides Fire and Emergency Protection Services to all properties within the boundaries of the Municipality of McCreary. While these are not new services Council is proposing to change the basis for calculating the levy. Under this proposal the levy will no longer be based upon property assessment and will be removed from the At Large Mill Rate and will be calculated separately on each property within the Municipality of McCreary on a per parcel basis, including otherwise exempt property. This Special Service Plan will apply for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

In 2016 the actual cost was $35,995.01. The budgeted cost for 2017 was $45,902.00. The annual expenses for 2018, 2019 and 2020 are proposed to increase by 5% annually based upon the 2017 budgeted cost as follows: Annual Cost

2018

2019

2020

$48,208.32

$50,616.00

$53,146.80

The estimated per parcel tax rates will be as follows: Per Parcel Rate

2018

2019

2020

$35.24

$37.00

$38.85

A WRITTEN OBJECTION MAY BE FILED with the Chief Administrative Officer, at the address given below prior to the commencement of the hearing. At the hearing, Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the special service proposal.

All objections, written or verbal, must be filed prior to the adjournment of the hearing and must include the name, address and property description of the person filing the objection and the grounds of their objection.

Copies of the Special Services Proposal are available at the municipal office at the address given below.

Dated at the Municipality of McCreary this 5th day of January, 2018.

Wendy L. Turko, CMMA, Chief Administrative Officer MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: mccreary@mymts.net

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Worship Times Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.

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Perrett to compete in major track event

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A Neepawa athlete has been chosen to compete in one of North America’s premier track and field events. Ben Perrett of Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) and Prairie Storm Athletics has FILE PHOTO been selected by Simplot Ben Perrett (on right) will compete at the Simplot Games Canada to represent Maniin Idaho later this year. toba at the Simplot Games with over 2,000 athletes to meet Olympians and in Pocatello, Idaho.

This event, which is participating. It regularly attend workshops.

Perrett is one of five celebrating its 40th anni- attracts top-tier athletes versary in 2018, is the lar- from around the world. In Manitoban’s selected and gest indoor track and field addition to the track and will compete in the 400 competition in the western field meet, athletes will metre race. half of the United States, also have the opportunity

Atom Tournament of Champions

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A dozen teams from across Manitoba have gathered in Neepawa for the 2018 edition of the Neepawa Minor Hockey Atom Tournament of Champions. The event will feature a total of 22 games played over the span of four days at the Yellowhead Centre. Along with the host club from Neepawa, teams from Boissevain, Carberry, Carman, Dauphin,

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Grand Plains, Holland, Killarney, McCreary, Portage la Prairie, Shoal Lake and Steinbach will participate.

The round robin portion of the tournament begins on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m., with the Neepawa Natives Atoms taking on Holland. Neepawa’s next round robin game is at 5:00 p.m on Friday, Jan. 5 against Portage. The A-side championship final will occur on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 5:00 p.m.

Correction

In the Dec. 22, 2017 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press we published a photo honouring Freda Dilk on the occasion of her 100th birthday. We apologize for incorrectly spelling her name.

Ken Waddell. Publisher

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Neepawa Farmers just keep on winning

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A ten game winning streak has the Neepawa Farmers ushering in the new year as one of the top teams in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL). A pair of victories over the Hartney Blues and Wawanesa Jets on the last weekend of 2017, improved the Farmers’ regular season record to 11-2-0. Neepawa upended the Blues 9-5 on Friday, Dec. 29 and then quickly followed that up on Dec. 30 with a 9-2 thumping of the Jets.

For the game in Hartney against the Blues, Matt Lowry had five points (4 goals - 1 assist), while Bret Levandoski (3G - 1A) and Ward Szucki (4 assists) both contributed four points each.

The next night, the Farmers hosted the Wawanesa Jets at the Yellowhead Arena. The first period saw a very equal matchup, with several quality scoring chances created by both teams. The Jets opened up the scoring with just over 6:30 left in the period, when Brett Kitt aggressively streaked to the front of the Farmers’ net and powered in the puck. A few minutes later, Neepawa replied with a bit of a strange goal. As forward Matt Lowry moved into the Wawanesa zone, he was able to flip the puck up into the air for what, under normal circumstances, would have been a routine save. On this occasion, however, the Jets goaltender was a bit handcuffed on the play and couldn’t locate the puck, until it was in the back of the net. That made it 1-1 after the first 20 minutes of action.

In the second, Neepawa started pouring on the pressure, taking the lead off of a Garett Rempel power-play effort. A few minutes later, the Farmers thought they had another goal, but had it waved off due to goaltender interference. That didn’t matter, however, as Lowry and Rempel would both score goals later in the period, to make it 4-1 for the home team. While Wawanesa did cut into the lead late in the period, they still found themselves down 4-2 going into the third.

For the final 20 minutes of regulation, the Farmers simply didn’t let up, scoring five more goals before the final buzzer. Riley Kolesar had a pair, while Lance Nugent, Brady Adriaansen and Nolan Speiss all added singles, to make the final score a lopsided 9-2.

Heading into the back end of the regular season schedule, the Farmers hold a four point lead over the Gladstone Lakers (9-4-0. 18 points), in the THHL Eastern Division.

The next game for Neepawa is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12, when they’ll host the Pilot Mound Pilots. The marquee matchup of the new year will follow on Friday, Jan. 19, when the Farmers faced the defending league champions, the Killarney Shamrocks (11-1-0. 22 points).

Lakers top Clippers The Gladstone Lakers continue to nip at the heels of the Neepawa Farmers in the standings, after a 6-4 win over the Cartwright Clippers on Dec. 30. Sean Kubas lead the way for the Lakers, with three points (2G - 1A) on the night.

Bombers outlast Bisons The Minnedosa Bombers pick up a pair of points in the standings on Dec. 30 with an 8-7 overtime win over the Melita Bisons. Michael Birch scored the OT winner, while Matt Saler and Shane Jury contributed five and four points respectively.

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This goal was waved of f due to goaltender interference, the Neepawa Farmers still scored nine others in their 9-2 victory.

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