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From left to right (back row): Eoin Devereux, Ken Waddell, Christine Waddell, Micah Waddell, Sandra Unger, Jessica Morton and Gloria Kerluke. Front row: Kate Jackman-Atkinson and Diane Warner.

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were the news. On Saturday, Apr. 14, the Neepawa Banner & Press and Rivers Banner staff attended the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association’s annual Better News-

papers Competition. Based on work done in 2017, the Banners received eight awards, including a pair of first place finishes. The Neepawa Banner & Press won top prize for

Best Editorial Page in the 3,600 to 9,999 circulation category and for Best Layout and Design in the 3,600 to 9,999 circulation category.

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Banner & Press captures eight awards Continued from page one Along with the pair of first place finishes, the Banner & Press also collected third place results for overall Best in Class in the 3,600 to 9,999 circulation category and third place in the Best Special Section category for our feature on National Trucking Week.

Individually, Ken Waddell was third in the Best Columnist category, Kate Jackman-Atkinson was third in the Best Local Editorial on a Business Topic for her column about unequal taxation in the sale of small businesses and Diane Warner won third place in the Best Photo Essay category for her collection of photos from Gladstone’s Bullmania.

As for the Rivers Banner, that publication took home a second place in the best Editorial Page in the 1,400 to 3,599 circulation category.

Overall, the Flin Flon Reminder was recognized as the Best All Round Newspaper in Manitoba for 2017.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

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event has been simply phenomenal.

Organizations from across the globe continue to offer support to the Humboldt Broncos. The South Mountain Archer Shooters and Hunters (SMASH) Club is the latest group to do so, with a fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 22 in Erickson.

SMASH has partnered with the Archers & Bowhunters Association of Manitoba for an event that will feature a charity breakfast and indoor 3D archery shoot. Several prominent archery clubs from across the province, including the Yellowhead Bowhunters Club, have already confirmed their involvement in the day.

All proceeds raised from those festivities are being given to those affected by the recent bus accident, which killed 16 players and representatives of the junior “A” hockey team.

SMASH club member Maurice Beatty said the early response to this

Several clubs attending “We’ve received a lot of support for the day.

We’ve heard from [The Yellowhead Bowhunters] have indicated they are participating. They’ve also done some work getting the message out there [in Neepawa], which we appreciate. As well, clubs in Dauphin and Yorkton are on board and doing everything they can to get the message out there.

The Graphic Factory in Onanole also donated a banner for the event, so we thank them and everyone else who is doing a little something to ensure the fundraising effort will be successful,” said Beatty.

Beatty added that the event is non-competitive and open to shooters and hunters of all abilities.

He’s also hopeful the general public will come out for the day to participate in either the Chinese auction and 50/50 draw.

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The 2018 Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival was a success! The executive festival committee feels very well supported by the communit y, as many ind iv idua ls and service groups donated money for scholarships.

The friends of the festival numbers remained stable this year and the aud iences were l a r ge for both the concerts and sessions. The number of entries were also good (145).

Some of the recent changes that have been made were very positively received and we look forward to continuing to expand what we offer (making prog rams available to Friends of the Festival before the event, bring-

ing back speech arts, allowing parents/guardians to video record and take photos of their children, increasing the number of people on the executive).... the changes have been successful because the newer executive had a very strong foundation to grow from...the executive will be meeting on Apr. 29 at ArtsForward to discuss future plans (if anyone has any ideas or concerns, they are welcome to attend).

We would like to congratulate the winners of the vocal classes. The trophy winners were: Under 10 - Siri Warwaruk. Under 12 - Danica Poettcker.

Under 14 - Bryce Kwiatkowski. Under 16 - Selina Santos The award winners are: Clem & Robert Turner Memorial Trophy, Medallion/Scholarship - Bryce

Kwiatkowski. Duration Scholarship, 10-14 years - Danica Poettcker. Lion’s Rose Bowl, Medallion/ Scholarship, 15-18 years Selina Santos. Choraliers’ Scholarship, 10-14 years Isabella Johnson. Grayson Family Scholarship, 10-18 years - Declan Smith We would also like to thank the volunteers and adjudicators that helped the festival run smoothly, the Knox Presbyterian Church for hosting our festival, and the community for their donations and attending the festival which included two well attended evening concerts. Thank you to our friends of the festival who helped fund four days of talent and to our Facebook friends who

followed our event and left messages for the award winners.

If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please visit our Facebook page: “Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival” or attend our next business meeting on Apr. 29 at 4:00 p.m. at ArtsForward in Neepawa. We look forward to planning our 53rd annual festival for spring 2019!

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Sat Apr. 28 10:00...........NAC TV Reads the News 11:15.......................Neepawa Ag Expo 11:50.........Coffee Chat: Handi-Van Assoc 12:15.........Bicycle Safety-Information 12:50..........................ArtsForward Art 1:00..................Archive Cartoon Time 2:10 Basketball- Neep City vs. Taraki 3:00.............NAC TV Reads the News 4:15.................Making Hay in the ‘30s 5:20......Community Announcements 5:30.............................Mayor’s Hotline 6:30.......................................Herb Dock 7:00..............Story Behind the Stories 7:30.......BOXE Neepawa Box-A-Thon 8:00...........Val’s Vacation - Mexico (T) 10:00.....Community Announcements Sun Apr. 29 10:00............Neepawa United Church 11:15.......Calvary Church, Minnedosa 12:00....St. Dominic’s Church Service 1:00..Church Service - Calvary Chapel 2:15............................Ag Expo Auction 3:50.........Royal Manitoba Winter Fair 5:00.........MJHL Neepawa v. Dauphin 7:00...Church Service - Calvary Chapel 8:15Sherlock Holmes 8:45..Npa Resource Centre Demolition 9:50............................ArtsForward Art 10:00.....Community Announcements NACTV programming is done by volunteers and substitutions are sometimes necessary.

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A tale of two papers

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by Chad Carpenter

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Distracted driving, distracted living

n today’s world we have many more distract ions RIGHT IN t ha n we used to have, THE CENTRE whether it is on the highway or life itself.

The change is two-fold. Fifty, or even 20 years ago, we were Ken Waddell not f looded with all the information we have today. There may well have been as much going in the world but we didn’t know about it. We certainly while smoking pot, a drug that but there are, thankfully, fewer didn’t hear about it instantly can relax a person to a stupor in distractions. If we are able to like we do today. If there was some cases, will soon be legal. maintain and grow our coman outbreak of war, a disaster Seeing as a large percentage munities amenities and services, or a tragedy, we might not even of car accidents are alcohol there are fewer reasons to inject hear about it, let alone view it related, it can’t be avoided that ourselves into the traffic f low. over and over again on our TV, with more pot in the mix, ac- The more we choose to shop computer or phone. Our lives cidents and deaths will increase. at home and the more we are are one big distraction, played The second injection of insan- able to shop at home, the less out in our heads and fed by both ity is driverless cars and trucks. distance we are forced to travel organized media and by social The cameras and computers for basics and even for desired media. goods and serAligned Let’s face It’s insane how casual people are about vices. w it h ou r it, small towns driving a car amongst all the speed ver y d ish ave, to s ome tracted extent, been their and traffic of today’s roads. lives, our own worst enemy. roads and highways are much are absolutely fantastic today Communities that have purbusier than they used to be. and no doubt will get better but posely planned their growth and That’s a given. Highway speeds there will be disasters. Cam- maintenance are far better off are higher than they used to be eras get obstructed with dust than those that haven’t. and there are more vehicles. and mud, computers fail, road No matter where we live, we The transport trucks are huge; conditions change suddenly due can also simplify how we thrive they dwarf the rigs of 50 years to ice, snow or wind. Driverless and survive. How many hours ago. It’s insane how casual vehicles will be a disaster look- must a person spend on a compeople are about driving a car ing for place to happen. puter, an Iphone or Ipad to be in amongst all the speed and There may be a solution to happy? Truth is, not many. We traffic of today’s roads, all the all this distraction. It’s called can’t control how many distracwhile talking on a phone, listen- simplifying one’s life. Actually tions are out there in life or on ing to music with ear buds in living in a small community the highway but we can control place and drinking a coffee all makes it a bit easier. Compared how many we participate in. at the same time. to city life, there are not nearly The Bible says, “Be still and In this context of today’s high- as many distractions. We have know that I am God.” Being ways, we are quickly injecting what we have and yes, we all still sometimes is a good thing a couple more scenarios that try to grow and develop our in body, mind and spirit. will produce disasters. Driving communities and our options

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Owners/Publishers Ken and Chris Waddell

he newspaper industry has a problem, but it’s not what most people think. More than anything else, the newspaper industry in North America has an ownership problem.

Long known by those in the industry, the public watched this story explode a little over a week ago. The spark? A series of editorials in the Denver Post blasting their owners, a hedge-fund called Alden Global Capital.

MY What most PERSPECTIVE readers forget, or don’t know, is that many of the papers they read are owned Kate by hedge funds Jackman-Atkinson or investment companies. It could be outright, like the Denver Post, or by extension, like Postmedia, which has borrowed so much to fuel its expansion, its effectively beholden to its lenders. This ownership structure favours profitability at any cost— they are investors looking to make money through newspaper ownership, not newspaper owners looking to make money.

The Denver Post editorial was accompanied by a photo of the paper’s staff in 2013, with the people who have been lost to cutbacks blacked out. Only about a third of the people remain.

These cuts are deeper than those faced by other papers in similar markets and come even as the company reported profits within its newspaper division.

Denver isn’t the only place where staff are fighting back.

Last month, journalists at two other Alden papers, the San Jose Mercury News and East Bay Times, held a public rally at which they distributed fact sheets about the “pillaging” of their papers; this month, staff at the Gannett-owned Knoxville News Sentinel sent a letter to all of their subscribers outlining the cuts their owners have taken since purchasing the paper in 2015. Emmy award winning former CBS news anchor Dan Rather recently posted a video about how Wall Street is killing newspapers. We haven’t seen this kind of pushback in Canada yet, but there are no shortage of journalists who feel their papers are being bled to death by their return-focused owners. This week, you’d be hard pressed to find a major media outlet that isn’t covering this story.

Not surprisingly, these cuts severely impact the quality of the product and ultimately, readers and advertisers are driven away, until the paper is forced to close. If the paper closes, the owners don’t really care, as long as they’ve extracted the maximum profit from their investment. The problem is that the closures, which are a result of mis-management, help drive that narrative that the newspaper industry is dying.

The media industry has changed and the days of newspapers being a license to print money have gone, probably never to return, but that doesn’t mean that the industry isn’t still viable or valuable. The reality is that the industry is starkly divided in two.

On the other side of the corporate behemoths are the numerous papers that are independently owned, like ours. Across Canada and the US, a recent survey found that 50 per cent of papers were independent owned and another 13.5 per cent are part of less than five paper group, with most of the work being done locally. These papers are making a living for their owners and reinvesting in both the business and the community. The story of the large corporately-owned papers isn’t our story.

Without a doubt, the media landscape has changed in the last decade and while many papers have adapted, some haven’t even tried and some have been hampered by owners who really don’t care about their papers’ future. The general public doesn’t know about this and while reporters have long been trained to keep themselves out of the news they cover, as cuts deepen and more papers close, we owe the public an explanation of what’s really going on in our industry.

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Perspectives Observation Another defining moment

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djusting to the sudden death of a loved one or close friend is never easy. I know. I have been in that situation often enough to realize just how quickly and easily a life can be lost. All it takes is one unfortunate event and a life can be instantly snuffed out. A grieving family and community are left to ask “Why? Why did this person have to die; why this way; and why now?”

I have been asked these questions many times in the last 40 years. I have never found a satisfactory answer to them; and I don’t expect to. God alone has the answers. He may (or may not) share them with us at a later date—and I am quite content to leave things that way.

What I am noticing is how these events are changing the way I look at life. This has come into sharper focus since the recent death of a close family friend. I am still not over the shock and disbelief I felt

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein when I learned of her death.

I probably will never fully get over it. Her death has left a huge hole in the lives of all who knew her—a hole that won’t heal any time soon.

Whenever I think of my friend and many others I know who have died in similar circumstances, two thoughts go through my mind. First: had circumstances been different, I could have been the victim—not my friend. Second: I am at the age where one day, it could well be me.

There are no guarantees in this life. We live in the land of the dying and one day, death will claim us all.

That being said, there are things that used to matter to me that no longer do.

For example, I no longer wonder if my kids will learn

enough from my mistakes to avoid making the same mistakes themselves. I know they won’t. They will make their own mistakes; but I trust them enough to know that they will learn from them and will not repeat them.

I no longer have the desire, the time or the energy for theological or religious debates.

My beliefs can be summarized in the words of two classic hymns: “Jesus loves me, this I know;” and “Amazing Grace.” Beyond that, nothing else really matters.

My Christian family includes members from all Christian faith traditions.

Our litanies may differ but we share one thing in common—we are “children of

God through faith in Jesus Christ.” God doesn’t have different brands of children—just children whom he loves, who love him in return, who believe in his Son and who seek, as directed

by His Spirit, to follow his Son’s teachings and obey his commands. They have my prayers, my encouragement, my support and my love.

I no longer worry about how many hours of work I’ll get each week or how many times a month I may be asked to lead a Sunday service somewhere. God has promised to supply my needs. He has done that for the last 66 years. I know he will continue to do so.

I no longer live so many days, weeks or years in advance any more. My wife has taught me the importance of living one day at a time, and that is how I am choosing to live out my time here on this earth; while using every means at my disposal to tell people about the love of God and the redeeming power of his amazing grace.

Really? Again?

here are a few errors of judgement that I have repeated.

Sadly. This week, for the third time in 20 years, I attempted to exit the garage, with the car, without opening the door. Alas.

The first time I backed into a closed door, very little damage was done. A gentle tap with a heavy hammer allowed me to open the door and exit the building. Ed completed the repair when he returned from his morning coffee. The second time I needed to leave the building through the oversize south doors. That time the alignment required a strategically placed two by four and a solid hit with the sledge hammer.

But it worked. It was a metal door that suffered from my absent mindedness. There were witnesses.

Now my garage door is an aged wooden one, with win-

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen dows, and I am certain that must weaken the basic structure! My habit is to hit the ‘open’ button, walk behind the car and back out. Have done that for nearly two years now. Somehow, with the day’s agenda looming large in my thoughts, I neglected to hit the button. I walked behind the car, opened the car door, started the car and slowly backed up. Four feet. And then I heard the crunch. With a heavy feeling in my chest, I eased forward and went to assess the damage. The bottom panel had popped and the cross brace had snapped.

I headed for the back of the garage, found the pry bar, the

heavy hammer and the sledge hammer. I tweaked, pried and pounded. The panel eased almost back in place.

I was fairly certain that with any luck the door would rise.

It did. Four feet. Not enough to get the car out. I reefed with all my aging might. It did not budge.

My appointment uptown was at ten thirty. Checking the time, I knew I could walk there and be on time.

As I purposefully strode down the street, I dialed a familiar number. Describing my dilemma, my go-to fixer assured me he would be there in ten minutes. No hurry, I assured him. I am out of the

garage, and if he would be kind enough to get my car out, and leave the door back down, we were good.

I have had ample time to reflect on my pattern. If you call three times in 20 years a pattern! I am trying to do too much at one time, I am often in a hurry, I am getting older and old patterns are hard to break! My sister was appalled that I could err in such a dramatic fashion. My friends are understanding and amused. I choose to laugh at myself. Please feel to laugh at and with me.

So, a new garage door is on order. I rather wanted windows in it, but will pass, due to the added expense.

There are windows in the garage and plenty of natural light and electric lights as well.

First world problem. What I do need is a warning system.

Any ideas?

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Two thumbs up to the Neepawa District Fine Arts Festival board and volunteers. The festival was well run and had enjoyable evening performances as well as instructional day classes. This offers rare opportunities for students to perform and gain confidence

in front of an audience. The board and the many volunteers should be commended for taking this project on and doing such a super job.

Kathleen Guillas Neepawa, MB

By Addy Oberlin

This past week we heard a lot about people able to hack in to our Facebook. We are warned to do this and not to do that.

I use my face book messenger every day. That is how I keep in touch with my family and friends. Even my overseas relatives are up to date of what is going on with me and I know how they are doing. It is like a lifeline when I need to talk to my children who all live two or three provinces away. When travelling it is always good to know where someone is or when a need arises and we can text one another. It is communication in the best way between family members and friends.

For some real lifeline talks though I refer to my Bible where I can find all my answers for today, the next day and the future.

There will be no hacking, because it is a personal relationship with a Holy God. 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to “cast all your anxiety on Him for He cares for you.”

Letters

Bird sanctuary: more to the story After reading your recent article with regards to the Town of Neepawa and their future financial support of the Bird Sanctuary (Friday, Apr. 13 edition), I was upset with the information provided in that article. In the 20 months since the new committee took over maintaining the Town of Neepawa Bird Sanctuary we have looked after bills such as general maintenance, updating of security system and vet costs, but had not encountered any significant maintenance issues at the barn until this past winter when the heat in the barn stopped working.

To keep the birds safe, the problem was fixed immediately. I had not realized that it is solely the committee’s responsibility to pay bills of this nature and I approached the Town to see if they would pay the bill. I assumed that with the barn being located on town property that they owned the barn. They indicate otherwise which makes me wonder who does. When I asked the Town if they would pay the bill, I had advised that the bird sanctuary committee had the funds to cover it, but we were not sure if it was our responsibility. No one on the council discussed it with me and all I heard was that they were going to pay the bill. I did not realize that they had an issue with same until late last week and especially after reading your article. I also want to say that in December, 2016, I had filled out an application for a town grant, but when I attended the town office I was advised that we would not qualify for a grant so did not proceed with the application. I would think that it is a good thing that we have not had to go to the town as we have been able to rely on donations from local organizations, businesses and private donations.

On behalf of the Town of Neepawa Bird Sanctuary Committee I would like to extend a big thank you for the donations that we receive. They are greatly appreciated and needed in order to keep this wonderful sanctuary going in our community. Your donations will be used to pay the bill in question as the committee wants to ensure the future of the Bird Sanctuary. The town does support the Bird Sanctuary by paying for the feed and the hydro bills. I also want to extend a big thank you to the many volunteers who help with feeding the birds, cleaning the barn and helping with the general maintenance.

The committee has plans underway for some fundraisers this summer. If you have some time to help out or want to volunteer at the bird sanctuary, please contact the committee or stop by our booth at the upcoming Community Expo on Apr.25.

Brenda Ferguson Chairperson Bird Sanctuary Committee

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Hostile campaign forces Goodmans to sleep separately Election Day f inally arrived. Thursday, August 20, 1998, was perhaps the most awaited date in Lennox Valley history. In a year filled with anticipation, featuring visits from celebrities of all types, the mayoral race between current mayor, Dick Bland, and his opponent, Raymond Cooper, had created a greater stir than any event in the 148-year history of the Valley.

Who would have thought an election could draw more attention than Todd Cecil, celebrity evangelist, or an appearance at the upcoming Spring County Fair by Tangi Blevins & the Heavenly Hosts?

Perhaps the only event to rival this campaign was the appearance of the first female pastor in the Valley just two months earlier.

Knowing the majority of ballots were entered near the end of the day, Cooper wasted no time in swaying any fence-sitting voters.

Raymond began his daily show, “Renderings with Raymond,” three hours early, at 9:00 a.m., under the guise of informing the public of any breaking news on Election Day. The morning buzz at Caroline’s Beauty Parlor focused on one topic: Juliet Stoughton’s campaign rally on the square just 18 hours earlier. With the help of Rhonda Goodman and Caroline (who were both persuaded to attend the rally after hearing Stoughton supporters referred to as “stupid” on Cooper’s Wednesday show), along with Jessie Orr, waitress at the Hoff brau, more than 120 women – plus a handful of men – showed up to hear Stoughton speak. You might remember it was Jessie who originally planted the idea of running for office in Juliet’s mind as

she sipped tea at “the ‘brau” just a few weeks earlier.

As customers discussed the rally, “Renderings with Raymond” could be heard playing on Caroline’s speakers.

Realizing Farley Puckett’s “stupid” comment might have hurt his standing among female voters, Cooper attempted to heal any wounds by tending to the sensibilities of women listeners.

“I believe a woman has just as much right to run for mayor as anyone else,” Raymond muttered as he began hour two of his “special edition.” “However,” he continued, “it’s obvious that a vote for Stutin,” purposely mispronouncing Juliet’s name, “is a wasted vote in this race.”

“What kind of name is Stutin anyway?” interrupted Raymond’s guest, Earl Goodman. “It sounds kind of Russian to me.”

Unbeknownst to the listeners, Earl and Rhonda Goodman slept separately the previous evening for the first time since her mysterious impetigo attack seven years earlier.

Earl could not believe his wife of 32 years had been swayed by that “conniving woman.”

Raymond was acutely aware that he needed more than 50 percent of the vote to win the election outright.

If Juliet could acquire enough votes, she could force a runoff between him and Bland. Even though Cooper had a substantial lead in

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the Spring County League of Women Voters poll, he could feel his support shrinking with each passing day.

The poll showed him with 39 percent of the voters on his side. If he could draw just half of the 28 percent who declared themselves “undecided,” he would win the election handily.

“If she were to get just a few votes,” continued Raymond, “she could force a runoff between me and Sliver Tongue,” purposely twisting Bland’s nickname. “And even though I would defeat the socalled mayor easily, it seems like a huge waste of taxpayer time and money to hold another election next week.”

“Just think of all the things that money could be spent on besides an election,” Earl chimed in.

“That’s right,” said Cooper. “I’d hate to think of all the extra taxes our voters would have to pay to stroke the ego of one self-centered woman.”

“The women of our city need to talk to their husbands. Voting against them is like wasting both of their votes,” shouted Goodman.

“You know, Earl,” offered Raymond, “after dealing with our corrupt Valley government for years, I believe you are the only public servant we have that makes any sense,” referring to Goodman’s role as mail carrier to the good folks of Lennox Valley.

Several listeners thought they heard a sniff le as Earl whispered, “Thank you, Mr. Mayor.”

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Supporting Medical Clinic Lottery hugely important Neepawa’s future depends on clinic, doctors and hospital

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Last May, I wrote a very personal story about our family, more specifically about my wife Christine.

Chris had to have surgery last year and I noted then that she had a very quick diagnosis because we have a good group of local doctors. I said then, “It is only locally that we can change our world. I doubt, that even given decades of very direct political involvement, that Chris and I will have much influence on the big system. However locally, we and everyone who lives in a small local community can take our destiny in our hands and make a difference for ourselves and our future. Neepawa, or more precisely, the Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO) has bought, renovated and expanded the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic. Now they have bought more land, two pieces in fact, to make room for another large expansion.”

A success story There are several doctors at the medical clinic and more to come. It is a success story. Without a clinic, there are no doctors, without doctors, there is no clinic. Without NADCO stepping up there would not be a successful clinic in Neepawa today. There is no way around it, Neepawa is the medical centre of our region and it is largely because we have a number of doctors.”

The expansion I spoke of last spring has now been tendered out for construction. It is hugely important

that we have a large group of doctors in Neepawa.

Here is what we can do in the short run. The Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic Lottery is on right now and it is the only money that has gone into the clinic renovation and expansions except for the original purchase price. We need to push a little harder as the medical clinic lottery has never sold out. I think this is the year that the medical clinic lottery needs to sell out.

As a community, we need to stand up for ourselves.

The Town of Neepawa isn’t likely to put more money into the clinic, the RMs aren’t likely to put more money in. The province is broke and so there’s no point in looking there for money. We, us, the people of the local areas served by the Neepawa medical clinic have the power in our hands to make it happen. Yes, buy a ticket, or two or three.

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In one small (big) way, the Neepawa region can build on strengths and success, let’s sell out the lottery this year and every year going forward. The benefits are immediate and obvious. The alternative to a strong local clinic is to have everyone drive to Brandon or Portage La Prairie or Winnipeg for regular doctor visits and many other medical services. We can look after ourselves folks and we all need to step up to do so.

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1968: CNR train derailed on Rossburn sub line

By Jessica Morton Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago Tuesday, April 19, 1938 Good Friday was the first real nice day in April and if the wind continues to be from the South for the next 40 days as tradition has it, warm weather is assured.

Farmers in the district have begun work on the land, starting off in high speed the busy season.

70 years ago Thursday, April 22, 1948 Neepawa has been without the service of a town band for some years, but indications of a revival of this splendid organization are very encouraging. The Court Room will be the scene of a meeting Monday night at 8 o’clock, when it is hoped that a good number of interested people will be on hand. If the turnout warrants it, the old band room will once again resound to stirring marches in a practice session following the meeting.

60 years ago Friday, April 18, 1958 High winds, combined with dry soil conditions, created one of the most severe dust storms Thursday that this area has seen for many years. With gusts of wind almost up to 60 mph

recorded at the meteorological office at the airport, the dust was carried as high as 9,000 feet and visibility was cut to a minimum.

Agricultural representative W. O. Lee informed The Press today that the most severe damage occurred north and west of Neepawa, in the higher regions. He said that moisture is badly needed in the higher region, much more so than the lower areas. Immediate rain would be most desirable, he indicated. A report from the airport here said that no air traffic was possible during the storm. One training plane left Virden at 8 a.m. but never arrived here. Lost for an hour or more, the plane eventually found its way back to Virden. A shower of rain fell in the district this morning, but it was scarcely enough to settle yesterday’s dust.

50 years ago Friday, April 19, 1968 Overturned boxcars and twisted steel formed the scene of a freight train derailment near Neepawa Thursday morning. Six grain-laden cars of the Canadian National Railways train were derailed on the company Rossburn sub line, which runs between Neepawa and Russell.

The derailment occurred about three miles west of No. 5 highway and about four miles north of Nee-

pawa. No one was injured in the derailment, which saw the caboose carrying two members of the train crew, remain on the tracks while the six cars ahead of the caboose were derailed.

Trackage was ripped up by the derailment and much of the steel rail was also twisted out of shape. Officials would not comment on the cause of the derailment and it was not known how long it would be before the wreckage was cleared and the track repaired.

40 years ago Thursday, April 20, 1978 There have already been some top performances and trophy winners for this year’s Neepawa Fine Arts Festival, although classes got underway this past Monday. This year’s winner for the coveted Rose Bowl Trophy donated by the Neepawa Lion’s Club and the SPEBSQSA scholarship was Debbie Mauthe of Neepawa. Her excellent performance on Tuesday earned her the award.

30 years ago Tuesday, April 19, 1988 A soft-spoken, gracious lady, small in stature, sits at the dining room table of her Neepawa home reminiscing over a cup of tea. Reflecting back, she recalls the time when women in Manitoba were granted the right to

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vote. Over the course of those 72 years, she has never missed exercising her right during an election, and she plans to again uphold this right on April 26. Now 100 years old, Charlotte Birnie was living in Birnie when in 1916, women of Manitoba became the first women in Canada to be given the vote and allowed to hold provincial office. “We drove to Huns Valley with the team and wagon the first time I voted,” she recollects.

Huns Valley, now known as Polonia, is located approximately 32 kilometers northwest of Neepawa. Her 100th birthday was celebrated on January 19, 1988. She came from England to Huns Valley with her parents.

20 years ago Monday, April 20, 1998 Three Neepawa high school students won medals in the 1998 University of Waterloo Canada-wide math competition, while eight more were named to the honor roll. The Neepawa team also captured top honors for Zone 3 in Manitoba. Mark Lee won a medal and certificate in the Pascal (Senior 1) contest for Zone 3. He was also named to the honor roll, along with Matthew Flintoft and Diane Bray who also received certificates. Lora Speiss received a medal and certificate and was appointed to the honor roll in the Cayley (Senior 2) contest. Medals

Moments in Riding Mountain: Jack Minor

By Ken Kingdon Submitted National Wildlife Week is just coming to an end as I write this article, and while I don’t like to be too critical, I have always thought this celebration came too early in the year. After all, in mid-April, most wildlife are praying that they are still going to make it through the prairie winter.

I now know, however, why this date was chosen the Canadian government selected this particular time of year in honour of the birthday of Jack Miner.

As a reminder to readers, Jack Miner was a major force in nature conservation in Canada from the early 1900s to his death in 1944.

Around Leamington, he is well known as one of several prominent proponents for the creation of Point Pelee National Park in 1918, but

beyond these borders he is known also as the main driver behind the preservation of Canada geese in North America.

He is also credited with being the first person to band birds. When I re-watched his story, I was intrigued to find that he started banding ducks and geese to prove that the waterfowl returning to his sanctuary each spring were indeed the same birds.

Then, in a fit of religious fervour, he started writing Biblical verses on the bands,

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Jack Miner spent most of his life in Kingsville, Ontario, where he developed a world-famous sanctuary for Canada geese in the early 1900s. It seems strange to us, no doubt, given today’s apparent over-population of Canada geese, but at one time these geese populations were threatened by excessive hunting, mainly by market hunters who supplied restau-

rants and private households with millions of pounds of duck and goose meat each year.

Me and Jack Miner go back a long way. First of all, he was born 100 years before me. Secondly, the National Film Board created a short film of his life, and I remember seeing it as a lad.

Then, at about the same time, one of my favorite memories as a youth was the discovery of a family of Canada geese successfully nesting on an isolated slough on our

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Teeny-tiny tax increase in Town budget Neepawa unveils 2018 financial plan

projects is as follows: Lagoon upgrade phase one: $2.25 million, North end waterline ext: $1 million, WTP ventilation/roof repair: Municipal taxes for Neepawa prop$170,000, Phase two EVL property: erty owners are going up…but not $100,000 really.

As part of the budget allocations, On Tuesday, Apr. 17, Town Council $109,995.95 has also been set aside for reviewed the details for its 2018 finangrants to organizations, that’s up $500 cial plan. The impact to the average from 2017. Notable grants included home owners will see them paying an $85,000 towards the Yellowhead Cenadditional $3.14 in taxes per $200,000 tre, $6,500 for ArtsForward and $4,500 of their assessed property value, or the to NACTV. Other organizations of note cost of a large coffee and a donut. This receiving support include Neepawa proposed increase is applicable to comMinor Ball, Home Assistance Neepawa mercial properties as well. and District (HAND), Neepawa in The document also outlined a deBloom, Citizens on Patrol, Beautiful crease to the mill rate as it will drop Plains (BP) Horticultural Society, BP to 22.153 mills in 2018, down by 0.764 Doctor Recruitment and BP Archives. from 2017. The mill rate is a figure Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot representing the amount per $1,000 of said that citizens should be pleased with the assessed value of property, which is both the short term numbers and long used to calculate the amount of property SUBMITTED PHOTO term planning that are a part of this tax. A tax calculator will be placed on The Neepawa Town Council reviewed the 2018 financial numbers at a public financial document. the Town of Neepawa website to assist hearing on Tuesday, Apr. 17.

“While the financial plan does recpeople with figuring out their exact ognize the current year’s expenditures tax rate. and revenue streams, it also continues to set the stage Office Capital Purchases As for where the money collected will be allocated, Exterior of office: $60,000 (Taxes), Furniture: $1,000 for future growth, as well as tangible projects that the general operating fund will be an estimated span several years,” stated de Groot. $8,557,713.17, while the utility operating fund will sit (Taxes) First reading of the 2018 budget was given and at $4,929,473.36. The operating fund is up slightly approved on Tuesday, Apr. 17. Second and third Pool Facility from last year ($155,237.48 compared to 2017), while Family bathroom: $35,000 (Funded by grant/taxes), reading will likely occur at the next council meeting, utility will be much lower ( Just over $7.8 million less than 2017). The majority of last year’s utility funding Recreation feasibility study: $30,000 (Grant), Parks on Tuesday, May. 3. came from the Town’s reserve fund, which has been washroom upgrade: $10,000 (Grant/taxes), Lifeguard accumulating for several years. For this year, only chair: $5,000 (Taxes) 51.6 per cent of utilities will be covered via transfers Public Works in from reserves.

Road construction: $250,000 (Reserve), Truck & For the major capital purchases for 2018 from the general operating fund, those expenditures come out to loader: $191,500 (Taxes), Parks shed & salt storage: Contact us to help spread the news about $2,834,000. The listing of funded projects is as follows: $80,000 (Taxes), Shop ventilation system: $67,000 your community event or fundraiser!

(Taxes), Lawn mower & tractor: $44,500 (Taxes), Columbarium concrete: $35,000 (Taxes) Fire Department 243 Hamilton Street, Neepawa Fire Hall: $2 million (Funded by reserve, Turnout 476-3401 1-888-436-4242 The capital expenditures through the utility opergear - Four suits: $8,000 (Reserve), Radios - communinews@neepawabanner.com ating fund amount to $3,570,000. The list of those cation: $2,000 (Funded by taxes)

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Books worth bucks to Rotary Club Book sale brings in hefty haul

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The Rotary Club of Neepawa had some modest expectations for their inaugural book sale on Apr.13-14. But not only d id t he event sur pass t hose i n it ia l ex pect ations, it shattered them.

Rotary Club member Murray Newton said that when the idea was f irst pitched to do the book sale, the hope was that the club would be able to gather around 2,000 books and hopefully raise about $1,000. Newton said they hit that number, and then some.

“By the time we counted the number of books that have been donated, we had received nearly 7,000. That was a big

response. One that [the Rotary Club] was blown away by,” Newton exclaimed. “As for the days of the sale, we had a lot of people browsing the aisles. It was quite busy.

When it was all over, we had raised about $3,200.

This being the f irst year of the sale, we went into this with what we thought were realistic expectations of bringing in about $1,000. We are all just so pleasantly surprised by the response.”

A s for t he le f t over books, the majority of them will be left in storage for the next edition of the sale, while some of the more damaged novels sent away for recycling.

Newton said the Rotary Club thanks everyone for their support.

The proceeds of the book sale will go towards Rotary projects in Neepawa and around t he world.

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Top picture: The details of the easter egg hunt are explained to the excited youngsters in attendance.

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On Friday, Mar. 30, the Neepawa Kin Club had the pleasure of hosting our First Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Despite the cold weather, we welcomed 45 children along with their families to this event.

Members of the Kin Club hid eggs around a five block area with the Neepawa Court House being the meeting ground.

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We were also pleased to be able to provide 14 additional prizes that were randomly selected and handed out to the lucky winners. The Neepawa Kin Club wishes to thank all those who attended and who offered support. We hope to be able to offer this fun-filled family event again next year!

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Arden Mixed Bonspiel Playoff update

Best-of-seven championship series Steinbach Pistons (1) vs. Virden Oil Capitals (2) Series tied 2-2

Game one: Virden 2-1 Steinbach Game two: Virden 4-3 Steinbach Game three: Steinbach 5-3 Virden Game four: Steinbach 4-0 Virden Game five : Virden at Steinbach. Saturday, Apr. 19. 7:30 p.m.

Game six : Steinbach at Virden. Tuesday, Apr. 21. 7:30 p.m.

Game seven : Virden at Steinbach. Thursday, Apr. 23. 7:30 p.m.

FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Arden Mixed Bonspiel was held Apr. 13-15. (Above picture): The winning team from the first event Sponsored by Plett Construction. Left to right: Skip Kevin Paramor, Kayla Hanke, Harvey Hanke and Bruce Fleger.

Ladies’ High Single: Marge Fischer 209. Ladies’ High Triple: Bev Chapski 544. Men’s High Single: Doug Pettigrew 269. Men’s High Triple: Frank Porada 674. Other Scores to Note: Gail McGregor 197, 177; Dorothy Moller 199; Jim King 154, 173; Janice Absteiter 158, 153; Lawrence Smith 169, 165, 233; Gordon Levandoski 176; Don Denoon 171, 198; Marge Fischer 158; Bob Lychak 156, 153, 220; Len Pritchard 157, 203, 216; Pauline Hailstone 175, 160, 204; Ed Oshust 189, 167; Muriel Porada 177; Melvin Oswald 158; Norman Kendall 178, 186, 179; Frank Porada 222, 253, 199; Josie Chemerika 155, 155; Darrell Gabler 151, 162, 192; Bernice Evenson 152; Bev Chapski 196, 186, 162; Doug Pettigrew 191; Ray Criddle 176.

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(Top left) The winners of the second event, which was sponsored by Tridekon. Left to right: Skip Mathew Kulbacki, Rob Buchanan, Susan Kohinski and Hans Pedersen. (Top right) Winners of the third event, sponsored by Harris Pharmacy. Left to right: Skip Mark Anderson, Crystal Lawson, Cory Lawson and Kim Hiebert.

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To go along with the first event picture, which ran in the Apr. 13 edition of the Banner & Press, here are the second and third event winners. (Top left) Winners of the second event, sponsored by Stride Credit Union and Kinley Thomson. Left to right: Sandi Marohm, Scott Marohm, Nicole Galbraith and Byron Galbraith (Skip). Lindsay Koncz, presenter. Name of person on far left of photo not available. (Top right) Winners of the third event, sponsored

by Rocky Mountain Equipment and Mowat Farms. Left to right: Morley Walker (Skip), Brenda Walker, Armin Lach and Donna Lach. Jeff Mowat, presenter.

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Province issues flood update

Submitted Province of Manitoba

Good news at Credit Union AGM BPCU giving back in several ways

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The risk of flooding is low across most of Manitoba this spring. The Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure latest update suggests that ice is expected to start breaking up and start moving later this week. The Red River is expected to peak between approximately 50,000 and 60,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) between Apr. 27 and May 2 at Ste. Agathe. The peak will reach Winnipeg within 48 hours after that.

The Portage Diversion could start operation in the week of Apr. 23 for ice control along the lower Assiniboine River. Flows along the Assiniboine River at Portage la Prairie could reach just over 20,000 cfs, which would require the use of the Portage Diversion to limit the downstream flow to 12,000 cfs. The Shellmouth Dam will continue operations to reach summer levels after the spring run-off.

The risk of major flooding continues to be low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle and Pembina rivers and their tributaries. Levels will be within flood protection levels even with unfavourable weather conditions. The risk of major flooding in the Interlake region and for most major lakes, including Lakes Winnipeg, Manitoba and Dauphin and the Whiteshell lakes is low. The risk of major flooding is moderate on northern basins including the Churchill and Carrot rivers in The Pas region.

Ice-jam related flooding continues to be a possibility due to the thickness of the ice on some of Manitoba’s rivers and streams. Icebreaking activities have been completed at all locations that have been at high risk of ice jamming in past years.

At the Beautiful Plains Credit Union (BPCU) Annual General Meeting on Apr. 11, customers, staff and reps from other Credit Unions gathered in what has become an annual tradition. Beef dinner at the Neepawa Legion, introduction of guests, a review of the financial statements, a word puzzle and of course, vicechairman, Keith Jury’s corny jokes.

BPCU manager Gord Sylvester reported on the 2018 financial year and that member loans increased by 19.7 per cent and that CU assets rose by 12.2 per cent. Sylvester noted that they are putting additional monies into reserves in preparation for new regulations being brought in by the Province of Manitoba.

Net income for BPCU rose from $501,118 in 2016 to $624,156 in 2017.

Chairman Ron Jesson opened the meeting and

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Continued from page 8 I have now come full circle, as Rae and I visited the Miner bird sanctuary over the weekend. And while the story of Jack Miner is nearly forgotten, it does serve to remind us of a couple of notable things. The first is that nature has an incredible capacity to heal itself.

The second is the impact that a single, committed person can have.

Nature Notes: While folks in Manitoba are still dealing with a never-ending winter of snow and arctic-like temperatures, the spring prescribed fire program has come and gone here in Point Pelee. In fact, all of our fires were completed by the end of March, during a short window of dry weather.

Not that I’m talking big hectares here when I’m discussing the Park’s fire program. A crew of 12 were able to burn about 2 hectares over 4 days (that’s slightly more than an acre a day), with each day’s fire taking three or four hours to complete.

That’s nothing compared to the bigger prescribed fires in Riding Mountain but given that the land portion of the Park is only 5 km2 (the rest of the Park is made of marsh), the area burnt makes up a pretty large proportion of the Park.

No matter where you are, be it Manitoba or Ontario, it’s interesting to see the effects of these fires. Despite

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Classifieds –––––––––– Thank You

Many thanks to pallbearers and honorary pallbearers, Rev. Don Thompson, Clarke's Funeral Home and those that provided the music and the lunch at the service.

Thank you to the staff at Portage Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Grace Hospital and Gladstone Hospital for Robert's care. Special thanks to Brad Martens, Gerald Doell and Guy Small for rides for Garth and Betty to help out with Bob and be by his side.

Sincerely, Garth Peter, Betty and Peter Wickstead, Mark, Heather, Liam, Owen and Abby Feldbusch _____________________ Thank you to Dr. Kelly and Neepawa Hospital nurses for their concern and care while in the hospital. May God Bless. Connie Gee. _____________________ The Neepawa Co-operative Play Centre would like to thank the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation for the grant we received last year and to This N' That Manufacturing for their wonderful work in our centre.

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Expressive Dance with Crystal, Peter and Hook, which features dancing and acting.

29th Dance Show 2017-2018 Fri., May 11, 7pm; Sat., May 12, 1 pm, Strathclair Bend Theatre. Advance tickets sales begin Friday, April 27.

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Information sessions: April 18, Medication safety, Apr 25, Fraud and Scams, May 2, Personal safety. Neepawa Library 2-3 p.m. Pre-register call 204-966-3829 or email neepawauct@gmail.com

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

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Coming Events Neepawa Nurery School Registration Night For 2018/2019 Sessions April 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Nursery School 284 Davidson St. * Child must be toilet trained and 3 years old by September 10, 2018

Brookdale United Church Spring Supper

Saturday, April 21 from 4-6 pm at the Brookdale Community Hall Roast Beef Supper

Adults $15 • Children 6 -12 $7.50 • 5 & under: no cost

Turtle River School Division is proud to offer FREE Junior Kindergarten programs commencing September 2018.

All children born on or before December 31, 2014 are eligible to register. Please register at your earliest convenience between April and August 2018 at the Turtle River School Division Office. Registration packages can also be dropped off at École Laurier for the French program or at Glenella School for the English program for the 2018/2019 school year.

Registration packages are available at the Turtle River School Division office or on the Turtle River School Division website (trsd.ca).

Please forward or drop off the completed registration package to: Turtle River School Division Box 309, 808 Burrows Rd McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:30 pm Ph: 204-835-2067

École Laurier Box 100, 159 Fosberry St Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Ph: 204-447-2068 Glenella School Box 59 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Ph: 204.352.4253

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The Brandon Sun is currently seeking a reliable early morning Home Delivery Representative for newspaper deliveries in Neepawa.

Monday to Saturday only, no Sundays. Must have own vehicle. To apply or for more information, please contact, Ashley Birkinshaw, District Manager amichiels@brandonsun.com (204)571-7427

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Call 204-835-2270. Call or text 204-496-2177 _____________________ Wanted: Old advertising signs, toys, 1900-1980, anvils, 1960's & 1970's 2 door cars. 204-867-2327 or text 204-396-3232

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For sale: firm queen size mattress $125.00, Whirlpool fridge, freezer on bottom $175.00, 25 cu. ft. freezer $225.00. Call 204-841-1856 _____________________ Red or white potatoes, no fertilizer or spray, 50lbs $15.

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-7300290. _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ Large 3 bdrm apt. for rent May 1 above bakery Gladstone, MB. $675 per month includes heat, power, water and parking. Phone Yvonne 204-385-2225 daytime or 204-385-2067 evenings. _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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For sale: 3 bedroom home, 1 and a half bath, attached garage, heated shop. Any reasonable offer considered.

Call 204-476-0945. _____________________ For Sale: Easterly 85 acres of the East half of 25-1514W, 50 cultivated acres.

Easterly 146 acres of the East half of 36-15-14W, with 77 cultivated acres. Both parcels are in the RM of Glenella-Lansdowne. Rick Taylor 204-867-7551 www. ricktaylor.remax.ca RE/MAX Valleyview Realty Ltd.

Tender The Municipality of North Cypress-Langford is seeking tenders on the following infrastructure projects: - Building up 2 miles of Road 88W (Harte Road) between Rd. 62N & 64N - Building up 1 mile of Road 69 N from PTH 5 to Rd 82N Road 88W - 6000 yards of clay per mile to be compacted - 2000 yards of 3/4” traffic gravel ( To raise road 12”-14” ) - 3:1 Grade Slope - 26’ Finished road top - 1 mile of non woven Geo Tec to be installed (4 inches of clay on road top first, than covered up with 8 inches of clay - Bring in ditches to put on shoulder of road for slopes Road 69N - 6000 yards of clay per mile to be compacted - 2000 yards of 3/4” traffic gravel (To Raise road 12”-14”) - 3:1 Grade slope - 26’ Finished road top - Bring in ditches to put on shoulder of road for slopes • All quantities to be Scaled or GPS’d • Road to be passable at all times during construction • Contractor responsible for all locates • Proper signage and insurance (WCB Coverage) • Project to start late June or early July • Lowest or any Tender not necessary accepted.

• All tenders in Canadian Funds.

• Work to be done end of June or July, weather and road conditions permitting, upon the approval of the council of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford • Contractor will be required to follow instructions as set out by the municipality.

Tenders Due by 4:30 p.m. on May 9, 2018 Mail, email or fax tenders to: Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Box 130 Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Fax: 204-834-6604 Email: ncl@rmofnorthcypress.ca

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Request for Proposals EMERSON GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE

Request for Proposal RFP on the newly built clubhouse. Details on clubhouse concept, capacity, layout, kitchen equipment, F&B Sales, service provided and golf course available on Facebook page Emerson Golf Course or www.emersonfranklin.com Inquiries: emersongolfmb@gmail.com

Tender LAND FOR SALE IN THE RM OF ROSEDALE FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER Sealed bids for the purchase of the following parcel of land, located in the RM of Rosedale, Manitoba, will be received up to 5:00 pm on May 15th, 2018 at the offices of Ronald S. Ade Law Corporation, 102 – 1015 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2R8, Attention: Ronald S. Ade: Legal Description Acres South West 1/4 of Section 15-15-16 WPM 173 The following will apply to all tenders: Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property.

Bids shall be made with respect to the entire 173 acres.

The land will not be subdivided by the Vendor. The Vendor reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Purchaser will be responsible for total of 2018 property taxes.

All offers are to be submitted in sealed envelopes accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft payable to “Ronald S. Ade Law Corporation in Trust” for 5% of the tendered amount. Cheques will be returned with respect to tenders that are not accepted.

The successful bidder will be asked to enter into a formal Purchase agreement. The Purchaser(s) shall be responsible for payment of GST or shall self-assess for GST. Tenders will be held in confidence and not be released to the public.

Any questions can be directed to: Ronald S. Ade Law Corporation, 204-487-4777

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SALE & REMOVAL OF HOUSE

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting tenders for the sale and removal of the residential house located at 181 Mountain Avenue in Neepawa. House is 1 ½ story home built in 1949 with approximately 1,400 square feet living area which includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, eatin kitchen, dining room, attached porch/sunroom and full basement.

Yard site must be left in an acceptable condition once the house is removed. All work must be completed and house removed during the timeframe of July 4th to 13th, 2018.

It is recommended that bidders attend a site visit on April 24th, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. prior to bid submission. Further information and tender forms are available by contacting the undersigned at 204-476-2388.

Tenders close 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Shannon Bayes Secretary-Treasurer Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Tel: 204-476-2388 Fax: 204-476-3606 Email: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

Engagement Bob & Kathy and Jim & Nancy are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of Kelsey Adriaansen & Rodney White You are invited to a come and go shower on Sunday April 29 from 1 to 3 at the Wellwood Community Hall.

A social evening is planned for Saturday, May 12 at the Neepawa Yellowhead Centre.

Notice RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE 2018 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of the Municipal Act that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale intends to present its financial plan for the Fiscal Year 2018 at a public hearing on: Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 1:30 PM Council Chambers Rural Municipality of Rosedale 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa Copies of the Financial Plan and additional information are available for review during the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday at the Rural Municipality of Rosedale Office located at 282 Hamilton Street. Dated April 13, 2018 Kara Sylvester, CAO Box 100, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 PH (204) 476-5414 ~ Fax (204) 476-5431 rosedale@mts.net ~ www.rmrosedale.com

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

First Baptist 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

International Worship Centre 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 10:00 a.m.

Prairie Alliance Church 11:00 a.m.

The Abiding Word Lutheran Church 9:00 a.m.

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

NOTICE OF HEARING UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 150, Brandon Provincial Building, 340 – 9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba.

PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART III – SECTION 17 H.P.A. 3/005/019/A/18 – MANITOBA INFRASTRUCTURE o/b/o 3094006 MANITOBA LTD. Application to Remove Access Driveway (Commercial) onto P.T.H. No. 5, Parcel B, Plan 5325, N.E.¼ 32-1415W, Town of Neepawa.

The Highway Traffic Board will be prepared to consider all submissions, written or oral, on the above applications by contacting the Secretary prior to or at the hearing.

Michelle Slotin, Board Secretary THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD 200 – 301 Weston Street Winnipeg MB R3E 3H4 Phone: (204) 945-8912

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Help Wanted GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD.

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We offer a competitive salary, benefit package, and assigned late model bio friendly equipment.

All you need is a clean abstract, mountain experience, a positive attitude, proficient with smart phone technology and the ability to work in a team environment.

Gladstone Transfer Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Respectively, we can only acknowledge those under consideration.

Please forward your resume, copy of driver’s license and abstract to: Box 64, Gladstone, Manitoba Canada, R0J 0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465 Email: tjackson@gladstonetransfer.com

Notice NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH Please be advised that a general municipal election will be held on October 24, 2018.

Prospective municipal election candidates must register with the Senior Election Official (SEO) during the registration period before they may begin to accept contributions, incur expenses, fundraise or borrow money for their campaign.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will be receiving candidate registrations: For the office of head of council: Between May 1, 2018 and September 18, 2018 For the office of councillor: Between June 30, 2018 and September 18, 2018 at the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah office, 49 Main St. S., Minnedosa, Manitoba during the regular hours of business.

To obtain a registration form contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number listed below.

Dated at Minnedosa in the Province of Manitoba, on April 13, 2018.

Aaren Robertson, Senior Election Official Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah Box 1197 Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 Phone: (204) 867-3282 Fax: (204) 867-1937 Email: mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca

Truck Driver

Please drop off resumes at 629 Dominion Rd, Neepawa, MB Phone: 204-476-0521

TEACHERS required

Early and Middle Years For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Teaching Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Crisanti Investments Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons Is currently looking for

6 Food Service Supervisors

Location: 10 Main Street, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift, Weekend, Morning, Day, Night & Evening Salary: $13/hour +Benefits Start Date: ASAP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Please contact for job description How to Apply: In Person or mail: At above location By email: TimHortons3508@hotmail.com

GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD. Is currently taking applications for the following position:

SEASONAL CLASS 1 CENTER DUMP & END DUMP DRIVERS.

Operate and drive a Class 1 Highway Tractor and Centre/ End Dump Trailer.

Duration: May – September 2018.

Monday to Friday with some weekends.

Local dispatch from R.M of Westlake-Gladstone, MB and surrounding areas.

We offer, competitive wages and assigned late model equipment.

All you need is a clean abstract, positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Candidates with Gravel & Pay Loader Experience will be an advantage.

You must be proficient with smart phone technology.

Please forward your resume, copy of driver’s license and abstract to: Box 64, Gladstone, Manitoba Canada, R0J 0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465 Email: tjackson@gladstonetransfer.com

NOTICE OF VOTERS LIST / PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION Notice is hereby given that a copy of the VOTERS LIST may be revised at: The Municipal Office, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

At this time the Senior Election Official (S.E.O.) will be available to update the voters list by: (a) adding the names of voters who are entitled to have their names on the list; (b) deleting the names of persons who are not entitled to have their names on the list; and (c) making such other correction of errors to the list as required.

VOTER ELIGIBILITY: A person is eligible to have his or her name added to the Voters List if he or she is: 1) a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on election day (October 24, 2018); and 2) a resident of the local authority for at least six months prior to Election Day, OR a registered owner of land in the municipality for at least six months prior to Election Day.

APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL SECURITY PROTECTION: A voter may apply in writing to the S.E.O. (at the address / fax number below) no later than September 18, 2018 to have his/her name and other personal information omitted or obscured from the voters list in order to protect the voter’s personal security. The application may be submitted in person, by mail or fax and must include your name, address and include proof of identity.

All changes to the Voters List must be completed on or before September 18, 2018.

Dated at McCreary in the Province of Manitoba, on April 16, 2018.

Reba Keele, Senior Election Official (S.E.O.) Municipality of McCreary 432 First Avenue – P.O. Box 338 McCreary, Manitoba ROJ IBO Phone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649

FULL TIME PARTS PERSON

Located in Neepawa, Manitoba, we are an agricultural machinery sales and service and highway tractor and trailer repair facility.

Responsibilities • Working collaboratively with Parts Manager • Shipping and Receiving Parts • Cleaning and stocking shelves • Counting inventory • Additional duties as required Requirements • Fundamental computer skills • Agricultural parts knowledge • Works well individually and as a team • Strong customer service focus We Offer • Competitive Salary • Medical Benefits • Company Sponsored RRSP • Job related training For more information Call Val 204-841-4315 Send your resume with cover letter to: tic.admin@mymts.net MAIL TO: Box 746 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Drop Off at: T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy#5 North Neepawa, Manitoba

Heavy duty mechanic required

Tools required and experience is an asset. We offer competitive wages, benefits, pension and apprenticeship for heavy duty equipment or trailer technician.

Contact us or submit resume to: P: 204.571.1531 E: service@luckystarservice.ca F: 204.726.4910 Online application@ www.luckystarservice.ca

Homes For Sale READY FOR DELIVERY 1584 sqft. showhome.

Only $199,000. 9 ft walls, 3 bedroom,2.5 baths.

Maple kitchen with island & walk-in pantry.

Covered veranda.

Tripane windows & fir plywood construction and James Hardie siding.

For more information visit wgiesbrechthomes.ca or 204-346-3231

invites applications for

Band & Music Teacher Full Time Term September 4, 2018 – June 28, 2019 Applications close at noon on Monday, April 30, 2018.

For more information Contact Bev Szymesko (204) 835-2067 Submit letter of application and resume to: bevs@trsd.ca or Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division, Box 309, McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone 835-2067, Fax 835-2426

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position

Junior Kindergarten Instructor

0.60 FTE Term For the 2018/2019 School Year The position is a 0.60 full time equivalent, or 3 full days per week at École Laurier, with potential to become a permanent position.

The successful candidate will possess the following: • Bilingual in French and English.

• Early childcare experience would be considered an asset.

• Experience working with children under six years of age is an asset.

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification is desired.

Turtle River School Division would like to thank all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications close at 4:00 pm on April 24, 2018.

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to: cvanhumbeck@trsd.ca or Christine VanHumbeck, Principal Ecole Laurier Box 100, Laurier, MB. R0J 1A0 Phone (204) 447-2068 Fax (204) 447-3048

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

For Our Gladstone Grocery Store

For Our Administration Office In Neepawa, MB

PART TIME GROCERY CLERK

Notice

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

T.I.C. PARTS & SERVICE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, bagging groceries, merchandising, receiving, stocking and general housekeeping duties. This position will require some moderate lifting and manual labour.

Qualifications: • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Highly motivated • High housekeeping standards • Ability to operate a forklift (training available) • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evening and Saturdays Reports to: Gladstone Grocery Manager Closing Deadline: April 25th, 2018 If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: Attn: Glenda Finkewich Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Or fill out an application form at any of our departments www.neepawagladstonecoop We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

OFFICE CLERK Full Time

The successful candidate will be directly responsible for Office functions of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op including, but not limited to; customer service, data entry, duties related to accounts payable, inventories, margins, financial statements, board of directors meetings, month-end statements and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills; • Ability to learn new computer programs; • Attention to detail; • Excellent organizational skills and be highly motivated; • Strong communication skills; verbal and written; • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs-specifically, Excel, Word and Outlook required; • Experience in accounting/bookkeeping duties an asset; Reports to: Office/Credit Manager Applications Close: April 25, 2018 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: Attn: Glenda Finkewich Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Help Wanted

Rolling River School Division Head Custodian Douglas Elementary School Douglas, MB Full-time (8 hours per day - split shift 12 months per year) The Custodian provides cleaning and minor maintenance services to ensure a positive physical environment of the school building.

Qualifications: • Grade 12 • Prior work related cleaning and building maintenance experience • A working knowledge of and experience with commercial cleaning equipment • Prior experience planning work activities, providing work load direction or employee supervision • Ability to work as a team member • Physically fit and capable of physical work • Current WHIMIS training and certification or a willingness to complete and maintain WHIMIS certification • Able to work a split shift (2-3 hours early morning shift and 5-6 hours late afternoon to evening shift) Employment is be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Salary as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement $18.85 - $20.08 per hour For further information, please contact Mr. Fred Scott, Asst. Maintenance Supervisor at 867-3132 or 867-2754 Ext. 239 Start date is June 25, 2018 Qualified applicants are requested to submit a resume including three work related references to the following

by Friday, May 4, 2018 at 4:00 pm Attention: Sarah Woychyshyn Rolling River School Division P.O. Box 1170, Minnedosa, MB, R0J 1E0 Ph: 204-867-2754 Fax: 204-867-2037 E-Mail: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca The Division thanks all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE UTILITY OPERATOR The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is inviting applications for the position of a part-time operator for the water supply and treatment system located in the Village of Kelwood. The Kelwood Water Treatment Plant is a 1.0/lps chlorination process which supplies potable water to residents in the Village of Kelwood.

Duties include: • Operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant and water main infrastructure • Meter reading, water meter maintenance, measuring chlorine residuals, flushing main lines, flushing hydrants (spring & fall), operating and maintaining valves and curbstops and operation of emergency fire pumps.

• Respond to emergency call-outs when required • Assist in leak detection and repairs to equipment as required • Record keeping, daily logs, work orders • Follow guidelines, policies, by-laws in compliance with appropriate safety and security standards • Working in adverse weather conditions with minimum supervision • All other duties as required Qualifications: • Experience or certification in Small Water Systems Treatment/Distribution would be an asset • Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License and own transportation • Mechanical skills required • Able to work unsupervised or as part of a team • Able to deal with the public in a polite and professional manner Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m.

May 4, 2018 in person, by mail, fax or email Persons possessing the necessary qualifications are asked to submit their resume along with three work related references to: Rural Municipality of Rosedale Attention: Kara Sylvester, CAO Box 100 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Telephone: (204) 476-5414 Fax: (204) 476-5431 Email: rosedale@mts.net The RM of Rosedale wishes to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted

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Austin Whelpton Farrier Services • Cold Shoeing • Trimming • Basic Therapeutic Shoeing Call/Text 1-204-841-1349 austinwhelptonfarrierservices@gmail.com

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HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets.

To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • De-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $14.15, ranging as high as $21 plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge.

HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

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

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ at 623 Main Street E, PO Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Birnie Builders

Redi-Built and and on site Redi-Built onhomes, site Huron PVC Windows

PRAIRIE REDI-MIX Redi-Mix Concrete Sand, Gravel and Wash Aggregate Rebar & Misc. Supplies MINNEDOSA/ERICKSON

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We buy Scrap!

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FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel

Yard Care

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Firewood Sales Slabs $60/cord Cut and Split �� Round Wood

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NEW HOMES | RENOS | ICF BASEMENTS CONCRETE PADS | DECKS | FRAMING

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Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling

Irvin 204-476-6236

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD. WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

• Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal

WE ARE A CERTIFIED BATCH PLANT.

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EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORK LOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING CONCRETE WORK Contact Vic 204-476-0090

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Auction Sales Meyers Auction

9:30 April, 14, 2018 Meyers Auction Site Arden, MB May 5 B. Penner & Consignors Sunny Mountain Furniture Polonia, MB Tools & Household May 12 Small Farm Glenella, MB Deutz Tractors, Tools, Etc May 19 D. Winthrop & Consignor Kelwood, MB Household & Contractor Tools May 26 B&E Andrews Eden, MB Shop & Wood Working Tools Saab Car, Household June 2 Acreage West St. Paul MB (WPG) IHC Tractors Tools Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262 www.meyersauctions.com

McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Estate & Moving Auction Sat April 28 @ 10:00 AM Yard * Recreation * Tools Misc * Antiques * Household Go To Web! Call to Consign –Trucking Available!

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LARGE RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION FOR JOE AND NANCY JO MOLLER SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018, AT 10 AM PLUMAS, MB

Gill & Schmall Agencies

Directions: From Plumas: 3 Miles West on PR 265 to Road 73W & 1/2 Mile North. Watch for signs.

Combines 1990 NH TX 36, fine cut chopper (always shedded) • JD 7701 pull type • MF 9024 strait cut header, w/ transport • Melroe pick up Tractors NH TM 150 FWA, ldr & grapple,3ph,9100 hrs, power shift,18 spd, brand new 20.8-38 rear tires • Deutz 7110 FWA, ldr & grapple,3ph,6678 hrs, new hyd pump, new 20.8-38 rear tires, new 14.9-28 front tires • Deutz 50,3 cyl dsl,540 PTO,16.9-34 good rubber • 1982 Versatile 895, 8661 hrs,4 bank hyd, 20.8-38 rubber 60-70%,plumbed for air seeder, Ser#: 091862 • Versatile 850 Series 1,approx 8,000 hrs,18.4-38 rubber,inside tires 80% outside duals 40%,plumbed for air seeder Trucks 1990 Kenworth T450, L-10 Cummings, 9 spd, 18’ box, full tandem, 481,000 KM, Ser#: 1XKB059X3LJ9237 • Mack R Model, R-600, 16’ gravel box, tandem, 5 & 4 spd transmission,250 Mack engine • Mack R Model, RS700L, 18’ grain box, 6 spd tandem, 300 Mack engine • Mack R Model, Econodyne, tandem, 15 spd, 300 Mack engine, air ride cab • 1974 Mack R Model 600, Water Truck, 237 Mack engine, 5 spd transmission • 2) Mack cabover trucks and frames (for parts) • 2001 Ford F350, dually, 4WD, auto, legendary 7.3L power stroke dsl, long box, crew cab, 377,976 KM, saftied • 1989 Ford F250, service truck, 300 6 cyl, 5 spd • 2) 1990’s F150’s (for parts) Trailers 2011 Real Industries, 28’ triple axle cattle trailer • 2007 Sylvan triple axle, 30’ flat deck w/ beavertails • Doepker 56’ high boy w/ dolly • Doepker grain trailer w/ roll tarp • JD 4 wheel farm trailer • IH 4 wheel farm trailer Seeding & Tillage 2) Outback GPS guidance systems • Flexi Coil 33’ air seeder w/1440 tank • JD 9350 press drills,3-8 ft markers • 1997 Ezee-On 5300, med duty, cultivator, 40’, 1060 harrow, knock on spikes • Allis Chalmers 28’ tandem disk • 45’ Wil-Rich cultivator • 42’ Wil-Rich vibra shank • Case 40’ deep tiller • MF 880 8 btm plow,18” shears, hyd reset • Herman 50’ harrow bar • IH corn planter • Morris 24’ vibra shank cultivator • Rockomatic stone picker • 42’ coil packers & bar • 12’ tandem disk • one way disk • field scraper • older diamond harrow bar • Case 12’ cultivator Haying Kuhn V-rake, 12 wheel , like new • NH 1431, 13’ discbine, SN# 121156, has short turn gear box • NH BR780 round baler, has complete set of new belts • JD basket rake • 3ph bale fork • bale prong • 3ph bale unroller • grapple for loader • 4 wheel. 3PH rake Swathers Case IH 4000, 25’, self propelled, pick up reel, slant 6 gas, new rubber, rubber canvases • Coop 550, 24’, self propelled, overhauled wobbly box, and one planetary overhauled • JD 28’ pull type • JD 15’ self propelled (for parts) • swath roller Sprayers & Tanks Flexi-Coil 65, 80’ pull type sprayer, 1000 gal tank, windshields, disc markers • 2 reel sprayer • 1000 gal steel water tank • 2000 gal steel water tank • 500 gal plastic spray tank Cattle Equipment Real Industries maternity pen with headgate • 2) 21x12 Ridge Road metal calf shelters on skids • headgate • Solar watering system, complete with batteries • Solar panels & electric fencers • Gehl mix mill (for parts) • Bear mix mill • Bale King Vortex 880, bale processor • JD 780 HydroPush manure spreader w/top beater • Buttler truck mounted manure spreader • Real Industries portable tub & alley system • post pounder • portable cattle loading chute • rolling grain feeder • water troughs • metal bunk feeders • round bale feeders • lg assortment of portable livestock panels, wind breaks & free standing • fence posts & new barb wire • livestock equipment & supplies Augers Westfield 7”x40’, w/ motor • Westfield 8”x46’, PTO driven • Farm King 8”x51’, w/ hyd side auger • Cushion Air 500, grain vac • Meyer Morton grain dryer • PTO grain cart, 60 bushel • sm grain cleaner • Versatile 7”x35’ • Farm King pencil auger Misc Drott Cruz Air Hoe, late 60’s-early 70’s, works and runs great • Polaris 500 Quad 4x4,good runner, always shedded • andem axle fertilizer spreader • Cancade 8’ blade • tote tanks • Field Master 3 yard scraper • service box for truck • home made sawmill • 3ph cement mixer • parts & tools • hand tools • Buffalo Universal Iron Worker • Yamaha & Honda 3 wheelers, Honda motorcycle, for parts • lawn tractors for parts • household items

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MLS#1800889 Mobile home, nice large lot, Ample cabinets.

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By Ben Castle Submitted Along with domestic rivals, Ford and Dodge, Chevrolet have been making pickup trucks for over 100 years! Today, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and its corporate cousin the GMC Sierra 1500 along with the Ford F150 and (Dodge) Ram 1500 are the best-selling trucks in North America. So, in this hardfought marketplace, what does the Chevrolet Silverado offer over its rivals?

Although the Silverado name has long been associated with the Chevrolet brand, this is technically only the third generation of Silverado pickup trucks.

Launched in 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle, this current generation offered chunkier, more muscular styling, a more upscale interior, new, more powerful and economical aluminum engines, the option of an eight-speed transmission on V8 models and for the first time, a “double cab” model with forward-hinged doors and the option of a longer 6.5 foot box on crew cab models. Such is the pace of development that this generation is due to be replaced in late 2018 by an all-new 2019 Silverado. So, with some good deals currently available on current models, is Silverado still competitive?

Powertrain Silverado is available in WT (Work Truck), LS,

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1838 SF, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home built in 2010. Double detached garage.

2.75 acres of land with a working well on site and municipal water just meters away!

Custom, LT, LT Z71, LTZ, LTZ Z71 and High Country trim levels. All models except for LTZ and High Country come as standard with a 4.3 litre V6 engine.

Before you dismiss it, it’s an all new aluminum engine featuring direct injection and with 285 horsepower and 305 pound feet of torque it offers over 40 per cent more power than the “old” base V6 engine and as much torque as the “old” 4.8 base V8 engine, but at lower revs. A standard six-speed automatic transmission means a 15 per cent improvement in fuel economy and it can tow up to 7.600 pounds. However, most will pay a very reasonable $1,425 extra for the 5.3 litre V8 engine (standard on LTZ and High Country models). Despite a 13 per cent hike in power to 355 horsepower and 17 per cent hike in torque to 383 pound feet of torque over the old 5.3 V8, this engine still lags behind its V8 rivals in terms of power and torque, but it feels noticeably livelier than the old engine and in true GM V8 tradition makes a fantastic noise! The flipside however is that on paper, Silverado is 8 per cent more economical than the old truck and offers bestin-class V8 fuel economy.

As tested (5.3 V8 Crew Cab 4x4 short box), this truck can tow up to 9,100 pounds. Not best-in-class, but towards the top and add the max trailering package (available on double and crew cab LT and LTZ models) for an extra $2,895 to include an eight-speed automatic transmission and towing capacity of 10,700 pounds. If you’re concerned about the relative lack of power and torque, then for a $2,975 premium you can opt for the 6.2 V8 on LTZ and High Country models with 420 horsepower and 460 pound feet of torque and you can tow up to 11,700 pounds with a relatively small fuel consumption penalty. The main disappointment with the powertrain is the transmission. It shifts smoothly around town but can be a little jerky under hard acceleration and the column shifter (the only option even on top-spec High Country models) feels a little clunky compared to the more refined rotary or centre console shifters available in some of the competition.

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