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‘Basketball in the Philippines is like hockey in Canada’ Neepawa Filipino Basketball League season tips off

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press In many ways, the sports cultures of the Philippines and Canada are quite similar, as both nations know a little something about having a ‘sport obsession’. For Canadians, it’s the mantra that we are a nation which ‘Eats, sleeps and breathes hockey’. But for the Filipino community, it’s true passion is basketball. That passion was on full display this past weekend at the NACI gymnasium, as the Neepawa Filipino Basketball League (NFBL) kicked off its new season.

What started as a modest six-team circuit has blossomed into an 18 team, multi-tiered winter tradition in Neepawa, with well over 200 players involved. The Junior Division features players age 35 and under, while the Senior Division is 36 and over. Both divisions have nine teams, who play a 16

game schedule from October to April, with games played every Saturday and Sunday. While the majority of those teams are local, there are outlying communities also involved. Teams from Gladstone and Virden are competing this year, while Portage la Prairie and Hamiota have also been members of the NFBL in the past. While the majority of teams consist of Filipino-based rosters, the League is open to anyone who has a love of the game.

League spokesperson Elika Canete said that while the games can get a little competitive, the main focus is simply ensuring everyone has a chance to stay active and come together to ease boredom over the long winter. Canete added everyone involved has been counting down the days for the new season to begin.

“Everyone is excited to see the season start up again. We really love the sport, just like [Canadians] do with hockey, it’s something we grow up with,” noted Canete.

One unidentified fan of the league echoed Canete’s remarks, stressing that, “Basketball in the Philippines is like hockey in Canada.”

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Ke b e y (# 4) o f t h e Bizdak Junior team g o e s i n f o r a l ay up, during the first game of the Neepawa Filipino Basketball League regular season. Bisdak would end up losing to Eastern Samar 63-53.

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Neepawa Lions Club

By Micah Waddell

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On Oct. 13, the Lions Club of Neepawa asked area residents to step up to the line and support local projects. At three lo c at ion s t h r ou ghout Neepawa, club members were collecting donations through a clothes line fundraiser, called the Lions Life Line. Any one was welcome to pin money up on the line.

Donations collected will help support the local access television station, health and welfare programs, local sports teams, an NACI scholarship and many other areas in the community.

Neepawa Lions Club is part of an internationa l o rg a n i z at i o n w i t h 1,401,329 members, in over 40,000 clubs lo-

cated all over the world.

The Lions Foundation supports many different causes world wide. The funds for these causes are gathered through many different local events, including prize draws and many more projects.

The Neepawa Lions Club thanks the citizens of Neepawa for the donations which allow them to continue to support the community.

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Christmas Bazaar returns to Neepawa

By Miranda Leybourne Submitted

The second annual Catholic Women’s League (CWL) Christmas Bazaar is happening at St. Dominic’s Church in Neepawa on Saturday Nov. 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Donna Huck, president of the Neepawa chapter of the CWL, says the group had excellent help and many willing contributors to the event last year, and is looking forward to another successful bazaar, where people can find everything from homemade baked goods, knitted and crocheted items and much more.

“At this point we expect to have pierogies, cabbage rolls, baking, pickles, jam, honey, knitted and sewn items, woodworking, cookies, spring rolls and whatever other crafts our members bring.” She says there will also be a lunch put on for purchase that will include barbecue hamburgers or hotdogs, a veggie bag and a small bag of chips, as well as a drink and dessert square.

Huck notes that if anyone is looking for a way to help out with the Christmas Bazaar, a shopping list with necessary items is on hand at St. Dominic’s Church. “We also have many lists for people to sign up to help with things like making pierogies, cookies, setting up the venue and helping with sales and lunch on the day of the bazaar.

They can also be a huge help by coming to our bazaar and helping to make the event a success again this year.”

The CWL in Neepawa has been very busy in the past year, hosting World Day of Prayer, a spiritual Lenten retreat for members, a soup and sandwich luncheon and their usual activities of providing lunch and music for funerals. The pierogi feast was also a major success. In September, the group hosted Grandparent’s Day at Country Meadows, where they presented all the grandmothers and grandfathers with corsages, live entertainment and refreshments.

Members will also be quite busy in the lead up to Christmas, says Huck. “We’ll provide desserts for the Filipino fall supper on Oct. 22...we also have a fortieth anniversary of the CWL at St. Dominic’s that we’ll be celebrating on Dec. 1, and a soup and sandwich bake sale on Dec. 7. We will also host the Fellowship of the Least Coin celebration, which will be attended by members of our community churches on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.”

According to Huck, the CWL is always looking for new members. “If you are a Catholic woman age 16 or older and want to make a difference, enrich your faith and spend some time with a group of women who care about their faith and their faith community, come and spend some time with us. You are always welcome,” she enthuses. “The CWL provides a place for women to come together to share their faith and strength. We are members of a group of 90,000 Canadian Catholic women who are active in their communities and work for justice in our country. Our motto is ‘For God and Canada’ and we believe that when we empower women and give them a voice, we help to create a more just and peaceful world.”

All proceeds from the Christmas Bazaar will go towards St. Dominic’s “Raise the Roof ” project.

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“We make sure that every student who comes through our doors is appropriately fed,” says Scott Freeman, vice principal at Hazel M. Kellington School. “The donation from DuPont Pioneer will help us continue to provide healthier food choices to students in need of lunch or a snack.”

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Perspectives

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Use it or lose it

by Chad Carpenter

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No way to justify bad decisions

he federal government has embarked on a hellRIGHT IN bent for leather approach THE CENTRE to legalize marijuana. It is a pet project of our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He’s put about as much thought into this as he does everything else he has done. His test of in-depth policy making is does it sound great in a 20 second sound clip? I get it that marijuana may well have some medicinal benefits, that it may cure or ease effect than prohibition did in Churches and police forces used some sicknesses. I get that. Be- the early part of the 1900s. to at least pretend that alcohol cause marijuana has some bene- People taking responsibility and drugs were things to avoid fits isn’t a good reason to open it for their own actions may be or at worst to keep in moderation. up to general usage. The greater the answer. We could do with We used to expect better from our question is how do you deal with a bit more leadership on that christian people, from our police the effects? Lots of substances front. The Christian church has forces and in fact, all our leaders. deliver medicinal benefits. That pretty much abandoned the fight I believe in fun as much as the claim can be for everything from against alcohol and pot. Even the next person but when fun destroys tobacco to brandy to wine to so-called evangelical churches individuals and families, when morphine. death’s A case dark pat h Because marijuana has some benefits can be leads young isn’t a good reason to open it up made that people to to general usage. marijuana death’s is no worse d o or a nd than any of a long list of sub- have largely withdrawn from the beyond, when can we say, stances. fight. Once fervently preached “Enough already!” Our society The deeper thinking is how and fought against, alcohol is now has never been able to control does the government control acceptable and even promoted by the effects of drugs and alcohol, the usage. Deeper problems are many Christians and churches. probably never will. We should, not a strong point of the current And we used to think that our however expect better of our federal government and least of law enforcement would carry the governments, of our leaders all our prime minister. Legal or torch for us. Not so much as we and ourselves. Given all the vile not, how will impaired driving have seen more than one police evidence of traffic deaths and all be controlled? It probably won’t group over-indulge in alcohol. of the destruction, I have little be controlled but legalization of The most recent allegations come sympathy for impaired driving marijuana will almost certainly (again) concerning the Winnipeg or any other impaired activity. lead to increased usage and there- police department and a drunk May God guide us, direct us fore to more impaired driving. driving death after a police party. and have mercy upon us to lead Just what we need, a longer list Apparently the police call these us to a greater good as neither of impaired drivers to add to the drinking events a “shifter” to government nor substance abuse list of what we already have. celebrate the end of a work shift. seems to be able to do so.

Government imposed control The above paragraphs show is not likely to have much more a steady decline in our society.

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his week we celebrate Small Business Week, but not only that; we are starting the most crucial couple of months for many of our retail small businesses. For retailers large and small, the Christmas season can make or break the year.

This time of year gives us a MY g reat opportunity to sup- PERSPECTIVE port local businesses and the value that they prov ide. L o - Kate cal businesses Jackman-Atkinson support community events, sponsor local sports teams and provide employment to our friends and neighbours. But they need customers in order to do this.

Looking through old photos of our main streets, we can see the decline in our business sectors. We used to have more stores, small and larger, more restaurants. Some of it is a function of rural depopulation, fewer people need fewer dresses or hammers or sandwiches, but shoppers have also made the conscious decision to shop elsewhere.

No store can be all things to all people and a store that offers a poor selection, is overpriced and offers bad service doesn’t really deserve our business, regardless of whether they are local or not. But as we weigh our shopping decisions, we do need to keep in mind the impact of these decisions and the added benefits of shopping local.

The multiplier effect has been well documented and shows that each dollar spent locally circulates back through the local economy. When money is spent outside the community, pretty well none of it comes back. However, for each $1 spent locally, $0.68 stays in the local economy, and it continues to circulate.

Once that $1 has finished circulating, it’s actually worth $2 to $4 to the local economy.

Local business owners are also invested in the community, in every sense. They are unlikely to close up and move jobs elsewhere and they care about how the town looks and the amenities it offers. They get involved in clubs, organizations and local government to make their town a better place.

In 2010, the Harvard Business Review included a report saying, “Our research shows that regional economic growth is highly correlated with the presence of many small, entrepreneurial employers—not a few big ones.” In 2013, an Economic Development Quarterly study found a positive relationship between the density of locally owned firms and per capita income growth.

Even the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) promotes supporting local businesses. In 2013, CUPE B.C. launched the Ten Percent Shift campaign, which asks people to shift 10 per cent of their household spending to local businesses. They partnered with Chambers of Commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business on the campaign.

Our communities are small and our stores and restaurants don’t have every possible product or service that we want. But, as many of us hit the streets looking for gifts and treats to make this season bright, be sure to step into some local shops, craft sales and restaurants; you never know what you might find.

Our local entrepreneurs are innovative and want to be successful and help their customers. We, in return, don’t want to lose them. Imagine what could be accomplished if we reconsidered our spending and kept 10 per cent more closer to home?

Editor’s note: Kate is away this week and suggested we run this editorial from 2015, which remains as relevant today as it was then.

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Perspectives Why God allows disasters — Observation one possible answer

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nother of the questions Larry Powell asked in his recent letter (Sept. 29 edition of the Neepawa Banner), has baff led theologians for decades. It is also a question to which we often give a less than adequate answer.

The question is this— How can a loving God allow wars, famines, and other natural disasters to bring such harm upon and cause so much physical and emotional pain to people on earth?

Since no one (especially me) really knows the mind of God, the best I can offer is a suggestion that comes from a lifetime of study, reading and reflection. It may not be the right answer. It’s certainly not the only answer. But I hope it will provide you with some food for thought.

About six months ago, I decided to spend some time reflecting on the relationship between faith and science. My conclusions will be shared in a future column.

As part of the process, I took a fresh look at the creation narrative found

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein in the first two chapters of Genesis. This time, I saw something I hadn’t seen before. The narrative focuses on the relationships between day and night, water and land, plants and animals, humans and all of the above, humans and their creator.

The second t hing I noticed was that humans were placed on this planet to: “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, subdue it and have dominion over it.” (Genesis 1:28) We were never permitted to abuse the planet or exploit its resources for excess profits.

We are to nurture the earth and use its resources to feed and care for everyone who lives here, wherever on earth he or she may live.

But to do this effectively, we need to understand how this planet functions and what happens when we upset the balance that

God has established. That is where scientists can help us. Thanks to their research and discoveries, we have more knowledge about this earth and how it functions than we have ever had. We are also aware of the dangers of improper land use, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions; to name but a few.

This information has come from God who has used people that he called and gifted to discover it and share it with us. He expects us to listen to what they have to say and heed their warnings.

So, do we listen? Some of us do—but many more do not. So a loving God does with us what a loving parent does with a child who repeatedly breaks the rules at home. He allows us to experience the legitimate consequences of our actions; some of which

are hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts and floods that are becoming more frequent and more intense than they were years ago.

God doesn’t send these disasters. They happen on their own. He doesn’t target one group of people or single them out for punishment. They may suffer the most inconvenience, but we all wind up paying the price—through increased taxes to cover disaster relief, increased costs for goods and services and increased premiums for insurance on our homes and belongings.

Does God enjoy watching these things happen?

No—his heart breaks when he sees them. Could he keep them from happening? Yes. But he allows them to happen, hoping that we will see the error of our ways, listen to the warnings we have been given, acknowledge the wrong we have done, seek his forgiveness and begin to take better care of this planet and treat its people with dignity and respect.

Next week—pray ing when facing disasters

Neither a borrower or lender be…

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t’s this book I’m reading that started this train of thought. Still from ‘Roughing it in the Bush’ by Susanna Moodie, published in 1852, “Those who go a-borrowing, go asorrowing. I verily believe that a demon of mischief presides over borrowed goods, and takes a wicked pleasure in playing off a thousand malicious pranks upon you the moment he enters your dwelling.” Now the examples she cites are not ones with which most of us can identify. Personally, I have never borrowed a horse. Moodie maintains that the horse with the best reputation for docility and obedience, once lent to another, becomes a destructive dervish, destroying carriage and all that it carried. Nor have I borrowed dishes, but I am assured that dishes that have lasted generations in the hands of the caring family, fly off tables and shatter when lent

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Rita Friesen to someone. I think Ann of Green Gables would agree. Neither does Moodie recommend the lending of clothing for it is unlikely that the article will return in the pristine condition in which it began. That one I know. “But of all the evils, to borrow money is perhaps the worst. If of a friend, he ceases to be one the moment you feel that you are bound to him by the heavy clog of obligation.”

That quote has many backers! * Polonius, a character in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is giving advice to Laertes. “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and

friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.”... * B e fo r e b o r r o w i n g money from a friend, decide which you need most.

American Proverb.

These are age old adages, perhaps one of the reasons so many of our early settlers encouraged work bees. Come and help, bring your own axe, or saw, or whatever tool the task requires. My father would on occasion lend a farm implement to a neighbour and he usually picked up the repair bill. To be fair, more than once some item he had borrowed needed repairs as well. Then, of course, the item had been weak when it arrived! Nope,

if at all possible, refrain from borrowing or lending, anything.

Where this all falls apart for me is when it comes to books. “Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have lent me.” ― Anatole France.

Not quite, but almost! Even when my name is clearly written on the inside cover, some have never found their way home. It was a tad unsettling, when I was actively downsizing, how many books had someone else’s name clearly written on the inside cover. There were some books that were welcomed joyously on their return, and others had been long forgotten. When I was a young child, we cousins had access to Aunt Nora’s supply of books. Signed out, and then sought out if necessary. One way of tracking precious friends.

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t is with a heavy heart that I write the column this week. Last week we buried my dear husband. He had been sick for a number of years and resided in a care facility where he received the care I could not give him at home any more.

He was longing to be with Jesus and just a few minutes before his death I read to him Habakkuk 1:2, just one line “How long Lord …….” and the Lord took him home. His heart just stopped.

It will take time to grieve and able to let go and get on with living. My husband farmed for 62 years and loved every minute of it. Farming is now finished for him. He loved to sing and will now be singing with the angels in glory.

May this little message be a thought for all of us that life does not end with death but can be a beginning of life eternal.

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Looking Back

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1977: HMK School getting a facelift

By Cecil Pittman

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80 years ago Friday, October 15, 1937 Two cars were badly damaged Saturday night as a result of a collision near McIntosh’s corner, a mile west of town. C. D. Bolton was coming to Neepawa and Geo. Bray was going west. Mr. Bray was blinded by some glaring headlights and did not see Mr. Bolton’s car as he turned his automobile to go south and he crashed into its side causing over $200 damage besides smashing in the front of his own car.

costume, if possible. The complete evening will be held indoors.

50 years ago www.neepawapress.com • August 26, 2015 • Page 11 Tuesday, October 17, 1967 The latest request for improved facilities at the Neepawa District Memorial Hospital, made NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that within nerships with area farmers to not only promote t from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre radius positive influences of farm families on the communi by the governing board reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a letter outlining the Harvest but also ensuring the hockey organization is able to the Manitoba Hospital www.neepawapress.com • August 26, 2015thrive • Pagein11 vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families for Hockey concept. the coming seasons,” said Cathcart.

Commission earlier this are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the team is very excited about.

The crop donation being pursued for the inaugur year, asked for a 20 bed help support the operations of the club.

We’ve mailed out details to farms across the region. Harvest for Hockey project is canola. The plan is f As part of the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa and surrounding area has a vibrant farming farmers, who have committed to donating an amou addition to the hospital, their immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s very important for the team to ex- of bushels, to contact the club during harvest. T plus a complete renovation nage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the plore options for making partnerships with farmers,” team will then drive to the field in a rented truck a of the existing hospital. team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett. the farmer can use their hopper to donate the preferr NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that within nerships with area farmers to not only promote the a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team general manager Myles Cathcart said it’s very amount of canola.

The hospital board supfrom the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre radius positive influences of farm families on the community season, where would important foroutlining the hockey team to but establish a stronger If organization anyone is interested ported this request withreaching a out2016 to the MJHL region’s regular agricultural industry.

Har- theof club Neepawa will receive a letter the Harvest also ensuring the hockey is able to in becoming a Harvest f recognize its contributors andfamilies extend afor free gate concept. ad- connection to the region’s agricultural Hockey supporter, or if they have additional que for Hockey is a project where local farm Hockey thrivebase. in the coming seasons,” said Cathcart. number of points takingvest in theyforcan contact Cam Tibbett at (20 mission of upatoportion six tickets to crop all oftothe participating areais has strongabout. farmingThe heritage and thebeingtions, are being asked to donate of their “This is something“The the team very aexcited crop donation pursued the please inaugural population figures for the for Hockey farmers and farmingWe’ve families.

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Harvest for Hockey project is canola. The plan is for help supportHarvest the operations of the club. district served, breakdownAs part of the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa and surrounding area has a vibrant farming farmers, who have committed to donating an amount their immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s NEEPAWA very important for the team to ex- of bushels, to contact the club during harvest. The PRESS of occupancy of the existnage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the plore options for making partnerships with farmers,” team will then drive to the field in a rented truck and 70 years ago R0011063026 team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett. the farmer can use their hopper to donate the preferred ing hospital beds and other a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team general manager Myles Cathcart said it’s very amount of canola.

Thursday, October factors. The first question If anyone is interested in becoming a Harvest for 2016 MJHL regular season, where the club would important for the hockey team to establish a stronger 16, 1947 recognize its contributors and extend a free gate ad- connection to the region’s agricultural base.

Hockey supporter, or if they have additional quesusually asked is “How “The area has a strong farming heritage and the tions, they can please contact Cam Tibbett at (204) A number of Winnipeg many beds do we have mission in of up to six tickets to all of the participating Neepawa Harvest for Hockey farmers and farming families.

Natives are looking forward to making part- 841-3060. ten pin bowling officials the hospital now?” At the NEEPAWA PRESS ARCHIVES paid a fraternal visit to present time, the Neepawa NEEPAWA PRESS Oct. 20,1977: Despite the nippy weather, Brian McCutchin was hard at work last week getting the site of R0011063026 Neepawa on Monday and District Memorial Hosthe new playground area levelled at HMK school. played a series of games pital is termed a 35 bed with local trundlers. The hospital, and it is necessary best single game, 245, was to understand the alloca- and facilities. programs for the year and Foundation will cover the 30 years ago rolled by Joe Irwin, of the tion of the beds for various Wednesday, October expressed appreciation for cost of furnishings to give Winnipeg Senior Leagues purposes. Eight of the beds the Inner Wheel Club’s the unit a homey atmos21, 1987 40 years ago better bowlers. Local men are in the maternity ward, The Neepawa Inner support. phere. Clark said if all goes Thursday, October taking part were: Bob along with six bassinets.

Wheel Club hosted a very according to plan, the unit 20, 1977 Greentree, Fred Burgess, The eight beds are not 20 years ago will open in the spring of The Hazel M. Kel- successful Rotary District Tony Evans, Milt Baker, available for any patients lington school grounds Student Exchange weekMonday, October 1998.

Horr y Frampton, Don other than maternity cases. are in the early stages of end. 39 students from 20, 1997 Bell, Jack White, Norman The paediatric ward con- undergoing a facelift. Last many countries of the Beautiful Plains Health 10 years ago Cheetham and Dick Mc- tains two youth beds for year, an addition to the world enjoyed a weekend Services Palliative Care Monday, October Kenzie.

22, 2007 children up to 12 years old, playground was purchased of fellowship and Neepawa Committee has applied Beautiful Plains School and three cribs for infants by the school board and hospitality. Co-ordinator for a $20,000 grant from 60 years ago and children up to six years with the addition, attention for the weekend was Myra Winnipeg’s eepawaThomas GolfSill Division and Hazel M. Thursday, October old. These beds are not for has been focused on trying Bennet. The October meet- Foundation to establish a Kellington are asking the & Country Club care unit at the Town of Neepawa to cre17, 1957 adult use. In the surgical to improve the playground. ing saw 21 members and palliative All you have to do is send The annual Halloween departments the total Their reasoning behind one guest present. The 1987 Neepawa Hospital. “We ate a safer crossing corridor saw need to establish at the corner of Mountain renovatparty for the youth of Nee- rating is 22 beds, though improving the playground district project wasus a photo ofthe yourself pawa and district will be there are 23 beds in use. is simple, they want to ing the Margaret Laurence this because the closest Avenue and Brydon Street.

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‘I had a normal childhood, then World War II arrived.’

A senior’s story: Gerd Behrendt

By Wayne Hildebrand

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How does a German prisoner of war come to be entertaining the residents of Country Meadows Seniors Home in Neepawa with his accordion? To answer that, one has only to ask Gerd Behrendt.

“The answer is simple,” said Gerd. “I love to play music and I enjoy happy people around me.” Well, I thought, there has to be more to this story.

Gerd Behrendt was born in Remscheid, Germany in 1929 to parents Otto Behrendt and Anna (Stam). “I had a normal childhood,” said Gerd. “Then World War II arrived! I didn’t know it at the time, but the war set the course for me to immigrate to Canada.”

“I attended school in Remscheid until I was 14 years old”, Gerd relayed.

“It was 1943 and the Allies were targeting urban areas for bombing raids.

The German government was moving civilians out of the towns to the county.

Our family relocated to an unpopulated area in northeast Germany and I took an apprenticeship with a farmer. I helped at a dairy operation and worked with racehorses on a stud farm. This is where I realized that I love animals and farming.”

“When I was 15 and 16 years old, like all German boys, I had to attend the Hitler Youth Army training program,” said Gerd.

“In 1945 the Russian and American armies were closing in on Germany and I saw a Russian tank on the east side of our

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town. There was no way I was going to a Russian prison of war camp, so I ran away. I swam across the Elbe River, crawled out on the opposite shore, and came face to face with an American soldier with his rif le sighted on me. I surrendered and was sent to an American prisoner of war camp in West Germany. I have no idea what direction my life would have taken if I had ended up as a Russian prisoner. ” “After the war ended I was released from the camp and worked at various farms,” Gerd relayed.

“I really wanted to have my own farm and be my own boss, but buying a farm in Germany was f inancially impossible.

That is when I got the idea of coming to Canada. I got married to my first wife Cristel in 1954. We immigrated to Canada in 1955. Looking back, I never regretted coming to Canada.’’

For five years, Gerd and Cristel worked a variety of jobs in Ontario and Manitoba. In 1960, Gerd’s dream came true. He bought a quarter section of land near Langruth, Manitoba. “I started with next to nothing,” Gerd said. “I bought all second hand equipment and taught myself how to

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Artist Gerd Behrendt of Riding Mountain and his artist daughter Angela Lillico of Winnipeg at an art show showcasing some of their art. weld and do repairs. It was not easy, but I didn’t worry.

I was young, worked like a horse, and I loved it.”

“I started with milk cows and then expanded into pigs,” Gerd said. Gerd was a progressive farmer. He was the first Manitoban to use artificial insemination with hogs and he developed a purebred herd of Polled Herefords. He also operated a market garden business.

Gerd and Cristel had three children; Angela (1958), Harold (1963) and Karen (1966). “I love my kids,” said Gerd. Cristel was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in 1987.

Gerd met Elsie Henry and they married in 1991. They moved to the Village of

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“Music has always been a big part of my life,” Gerd explained with a big smile.

“On family road trips we would pile the five of us in our half ton cab and sing songs. My grandchildren enjoy it when I play and sing to them. I love entertaining. I was in a band in Langruth playing accordion for 21 years. I also play the fiddle. I play music at Country Meadows Seniors Home with a friend from Riding Mountain about once a month. Music makes people happy, and this is why I play.”

Gerd also enjoys painting. “I have the time now to do more painting,” Gerd

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said. “I had an art show with my daughter Angela in Winnipeg in 2015. Currently I am working on sketches and planning an exhibition in May 2018 at Arts Forward in Neepawa.

My exhibition theme will be ‘Around and About the Riding Mountain’.”

At 88 years of age, Gerd is not one to sit still. “I wake up in the morning with things on my mind, and I go do it,” said Gerd.

His positive attitude and energy is infectious. I met Gerd at The Neepawa Banner office. He had many of the staff laughing and enjoying his visit. At the

end of our interview, Gerd shared his philosophy as a senior. “I am 88 years old,” he said. “How much time do I have left? If I can’t bring a little happiness to people, what else have I got?”

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HAND Program and Neepawa Drop-In Centre Activities Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

As the colder weather quickly approaches and we all may be confined a little more to our homes and community, please consider the programs offered by Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND) and our local Seniors Drop In Centre, located at 310 Davidson Street. in Neepawa.

A home cooked meal is served Tuesday to Friday at the Yellowhead Manor at 11:45 a.m. We invite any senior 55 and older (and guests) to come and enjoy the meal in the company of others.

We can accommodate birthday parties, anniversaries, or just a group of friends that may want to go out for a meal on occasion by calling 204476-5218 to prebook (Tuesday-Friday mornings by 8 a.m.)

For any other programs offered by HAND please call 204-476-2009 or email handsup@wcgwave.ca for more information.

The Neepawa Drop-In Centre is available for anyone 55 and older, with regular scheduled activities including f loor shuff ling and f loor curling. We

also offer a shuff leboard, cards and pool/billiards. You are welcome to drop by any Monday to Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Coffee is available every afternoon for a nominal fee and there is a yearly membership fee to join the Drop-In. For more information, please call 204476-5103 in the afternoons.

New evening snooker and pool games are scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 6. The Drop-In Centre will be open every Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. If you are 55 plus and unable to join us during the day, here is your chance to check out the Drop-In. We have six fantastic snooker tables and for the evening outing you do not need to be a member or buy a membership. A fee of $1.00 per game is our only request. Whether you are a pro, want to learn a new game, or just want to watch the antics, come on out. Pick up a cue and have some fun!

There will also be a Drop-In Open House and HAND Halloween tea on Friday, Oct. 27 scheduled from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please consider this your invitation.

NACTV seeking public input at AGM

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By Jean Borchardt Secretary NACTV The Annual General Meeting of the Neepawa Access Television Station, NACTV, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Neepawa Public Library

at 7:00 p.m.

NAC T V i s l o o k i n g for interested people to come out and hear what NACTV has accomplished and wishes to continue accomplishing for the community of Neepawa.

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encouraged to attend. If you’re interested in becoming part of the board, please phone the station at 204-476-2639 or drop in at 423 Mountain Ave, Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. and make your wishes known.

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Big plans for Neepawa Sports Dinner

stated anyone who wishes to nominate a local individual, whom they deem worthy, is asked to contact the team.

Anticipation is building around the As for the other aspects of the evenninth annual Neepawa Sports Dinner. ing, Tibbett noted that the organizing The event, organized by the Neepawa committee and volunteers have been Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club, is quite busy gathering both sponsorships scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4 at the for the dinner, as well as a wide array of Yellowhead Hall. In previous years, athauction items and prizes. He expects the letes such as olympian Jon Montgomery support will be phenomenal. and former NHLers Darryl Sittler, Reg“We have sponsors coming on board gie Leach and Lanny MacDonald have now and people are starting to get groups previously headlined the night. For this together to book full tables.” Tibbett year, it will feature former Winnipeg Blue said. “The night itself should be a great Bombers offensive linemen Chris Walby evening of entertainment, along with as the guest speaker. an amazing meal. Last year’s dinner Neepawa Natives vice president Cam sold out, I believe, with nearly 300 seats Tibbett, who will serve as the master of sold. This year we’re expecting it’ll be ceremonies for the night, said Walby will similar. There’s a lot of interest inside the NEEPAWA BANNER ARCHIVE have many fascinating antidotes to share. Hopes are that the 2017 edition of the Neepawa Sports Dinner will be as successful, community [of Neepawa] and outside the “Chris Walby is a very engaging and as well attended as the 2016 event. (pictured) community from people hoping to take speaker and he has so many great stories part in this great event.” about his time in the Canadian Football League and how the local contributors to Neepawa’s sports and recreaThe ninth annual Sports Dinner in Neepawa takes his football career relates back to hockey. I’ve heard him tional community, through the annual Sportsperson of place Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Yellowhead Centre Hall. speak before and he has some very interesting stories to the Year award. In 2016, Rodney White received the Cocktails are scheduled for 5 p.m. with the dinner set share. It should be really entertaining,” stated Tibbett. honour for his ongoing support for both minor hockey to begin at 6 p.m.

The Sports Dinner is also an opportunity to recognize and baseball in Neepawa. Team president Ken Waddell

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

Parents and caregivers looking for ways to enrich and inspire their little ones have plenty to choose from in Neepawa this fall, thanks to different preschool programs put on by Assiniboine North’s Parent Child Coalition.

Shake, Rattle and Roll is a physical literacy program that inspires children and their caregivers to get connected through movement. Intergenerational Rhyme Time is a program that connects parents, caregivers and children with residents at Country Meadows Personal Care Home.

Anotinette Gravel-Oullette, coordinator for the Assiniboine North Parent Child Coalition, says both programs are free and beneficial to all involved. “[Shake, Rattle & Roll is

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It supports physical health and well being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and thinking, communication skills and general knowledge,” she explains. “[Rhyme Time is] a group experience for parents, their babies and young children [which] focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together.

Children gain self-esteem, language and social skills.”

Gravel-Oullette goes on to say that the programs, more t ha n just bei ng fun activ ities, support the connection between parents and children and establishes foundations for life while building brain connections that will help children prepare for school.

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“Programming for toddlers and preschoolers help support the social aspect.

When we bring families together, it also supports communities. Children need good role models in our communities.”

Shake, Rattle & Roll takes place at the Hazel M. Kellington School gymnasium from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays, and began on Oct. 12. Intergenerational Rhyme Time also began on Oct. 12, and will run Thursday mornings from 10-11 a.m. at Country Meadows until Nov. 16.

Accord i ng to Gr avelOullette, many of the programs fill up quickly, so she recommends signing up for the programs as soon as possible. For more information or to sign up, contact Sheila Bremner at 204-476-2455 or 204476-6290.

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Rural Outlook

Museum hosting book launch

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A new book examining North America’s most fascinating, yet forgotten lakes will debut in Neepawa next week. The Beautiful Plains Museum is hosting a book launch on Wednesday, Oct. 25 for Lake Agassiz: The Rise and Demise of the World’s Greatest Lake.

The book by Bill Re-

dekop, looks at the history of the large glacial lake, which was located on a large portion of present day Manitoba, northern Ontario and Minnesota. Fed by glacial meltwater at the end of the last glacial period, its area was believed to be larger than all the modern Great Lakes combined. Redekop’s book tells the story of the discovery of the huge phantom lake by Canadian

and American geologists in the late 19th century.

The book launch will feature Redekop discussing the research that went into his latest book and the local connections. Anyone interested in learning more or purchasing a copy is welcome to attend the book launch on Oct. 25. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Beautiful Plains Museum.

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Bakery earns award

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The Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op recently received recognition as it was awarded the bakery of the year award. Brian Hrom, the regional bakery retail sales coordinator of CO-OP, presented the prize to Kateryna Doboshynska, the bakery/ deli manager. This award is out of 28 bake-offs and scratch bakeries in Manitoba and is for the 2016 year.

Co-op Fuel Good Day a national success

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A lot can happen when you work together. This fall, Co-op teamed up with thousands of Western Canadians to raise more than $570,000 for registered charities and non-profits all in a single day.

We called it Fuel Good Day "With the support of Co-op members and customers, Fuel Good Day is assisting dozens of local organizations and causes, creating a wave of positive activity that spans Western Canada, said Cal Fichter,

Vice-President Energy with Federated Co-operatives Limited, which is owned by more than 190 independent retail co-operatives across Western Canada.

"This is something that we can all feel good about.

As a Co-op member, youre an owner in a local business that delivers important services, shares profits and makes investments that enrich your community and your neighbours."

Local actions, big results On Sept. 19, more than 380 Co-op Gas Bars throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatch-

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ewan, Manitoba and northwest Ontario participated in Fuel Good Day. As part of the event, a minimum of five cents from every litre of fuel sold at these locations was donated to registered charities and non-profit organizations in their region.

The $570,000 raised on Fuel Good Day will be shared by more than 160 local organizations and causes throughout Western Canada. Find a complete list of local retail co-operatives and charities that participated in Co-ops Fuel Good Day at coopfuel.ca.

Celebrate Co-op Week From Oct. 15 to 21, Co-op is joining other cooperatives, as well as credit unions, in recognizing Coop Week.

The week long celebration acknowledges the contributions of all cooperatives across Canada to meeting the economic and social needs of their members and communities. Together, these community-based businesses and organizations support more than 600,000 jobs and contribute over $50

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Exercise extreme caution when using chemical products, making sure all product containers are sealed and kept out of reach when not in use.

• Tools: Cuts, abrasions, burns and more can result when power tools and even manual tools are used incorrectly. Learn how to use tools before beginning a project, and always put tools away when work is done for the day.

• Falls: Falls are a leading cause of household injury and the chance of a fall may increase when climbing ladders during home improvement projects. Don’t climb beyond where indicated on ladders and always have a spotter on hand when climbing is necessary.

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Power-play powers Neepawa Natives to win

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s power-play and penalty kill proved to be deciding factors in the Neepawa Natives' impressive 6-1 win over the Steinbach Pistons on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Neepawa went 3-for-5 with the man advantage, while killing off six penalties, a perfect night on the PK. Wednesday's game in Neepawa was the first meeting between the two clubs since the Pistons eliminated Neepawa from the playoffs back in March, in a hard fought six game series. In this most recent showdown the Pistons would score first, as Tristen Robbins put away his first of the season. Just 14 seconds later, Neepawa replied, as Zach Johnson earned his second goal of the year. Before the end of the first, Breaden Binda provided the lead for Neepawa, with the team’s first power-play marker of the game.

In the second period, Neepawa began to pull away by scoring three times. Nolan Richards started it off with a goal just over five minutes into the middle frame. Ashton Anderson, of Rivers, followed that with a powerplay effort with 6:39 left in the period. That was Anderson’s eighth goal of the season. A few minutes later, Brett Namaka added to Neepawa’s advantage, with another goal on the power-play. This offensive onslaught provided a four goal cushion for the Natives

heading into the third.

For the final 20 minutes of regulation, Minnedosa’s Ryan Heino put away his third of the season, giving the Natives the 6-1 win over one of the MJHL’s top teams. Neepawa outshot Steinbach 36-34. Evan Robert collected the win with a 33 save performance.

After the game, Robert commended the team in front of him for their solid play within their own zone.

“What’s really helping is that [the team] is strong defensively this season.

When I’m making the first save, the guys in front of me are doing what it takes to clear the puck out and ensure there is no second shot. It’s been a real team effort and that does make things a bit easier,” stated Robert.

Nat ives head coach Dustin Howden concurred with that estimate of the team’s defensive play. He added the everyone is really paying attention to the little details, especially when it comes to special teams.

“Special teams are a huge part of today’s game and tonight it all just clicked. It’s a good feeling to have that happen.

It builds conf idence in the players. Obviously, we’d prefer not to take penalties, but when it does happen, the guys are playing very well and doing what’s needed to keep our opposition from taking advantage,” Howden said.

“The power-play, as well, did well tonight. We took advantage of the chances

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Natives goaltender Evan Robert’s 33 save performance helped to lift Neepawa to a 6-1 win over the Steinbach Pistons on Wednesday, Oct.11.

we were given and if you are able to do that on a consistent basis, you do well in this league.”

The victory improved the Natives’ regular season record to 5-2-1 and put them just a single point behind the Pistons and Virden Oil Capitals (both 6-2-0), in the league standings.

Prior to their win over Steinbach, the Natives claimed an 8-2 decision over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in Wayway. Noah Morin earned the win with a 31 save night, while Ashton Anderson had a four point performance (three

goals - one assist).

Neepawa hold off Winnipeg A late game surge by the Winnipeg Blues nearly knocked off the Neepawa Natives in Manitoba Junior Hockey League action on Sunday, Oct. 15. Fortunately, an overtime goal from Griffin Chwaliboga ensured the Natives would leave the Bell MTS Iceplex with the 6-5 victory.

Neepawa started of f quickly with a pair of goals in the first. Justin Metcalf and Lewis Negrich scored, providing the initial 2-0 advantage.

Just 37 seconds into the second, Ryan Heino added to Neepawa’s lead, with an unassisted marker.

Winnipeg retaliated with their first of the game a few minutes later. Heino scored his second of the night at the mid point of the game, to give the visiting Natives the three goals buffer once again. Before the end of the second, however, Winnipeg posted a pair, including one with just six second left until

intermission.

Brett Namaka scored Neepawa’s fifth of the night, in the third period. Once again though, the Blues put away a pair later, including the tying goals with only 30 seconds left in the game, sending the contest into overtime.

Fortunately for Neepawa Chwaliboga’s effort in extra time lifted the team to victory, improving their regular season record to 6-2-1.

Steelers’ Barley wins POTW

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A hot scoring streak has earned Selkirk Steelers’ forward Connor Barley the Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week award. The 19-year-old tallied six points (3-3) in three games for the Steelers, who are now riding a five-game winning streak. The native of St. Andrews currently sits second in the MJHL scoring race with 20 points (8 goals - 12 assists) in 10 games.

The runners up for this week’s Player of the Week awards were 18-year-old forward Ryan Heino of the Neepawa Natives and 19 year old goaltender Brennan Kitchen of the Dauphin Kings. Heino accumulated five points (3G - 2A) in two games, while Kitchen had a 1-11 record for the week, with a save percentage of .925.

MJHL Top Ten A seven game winning streak has pushed the Winkler Flyers into top spot in the MJHL Power Rankings. Since

losing their first two games of the season to Neepawa, the Flyers have gone unbeaten. This hot streak moves the club up three positions in the provincial rankings and into 19th spot in the CJHL Top 20 Rankings this week.

The other teams ranked in the MJHL’s top five include Steinbach, OCN, Virden and Portage. Three wins in the past seven day has bumped the Neepawa Natives up two positions this week in the rankings, at sixth place.

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Thursday, Oct. 12 - Junior Varsity volleyball Neepawa Tigers 3-2 MacGregor Mustangs (girls) (25-19, 25-13, 19-25, 22-25, 15-9) Tuesday, Oct. 3 - Varsity soccer Neepawa Tigers 9-4 Rivers Rams (boys)

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NACI compete at cross country provincials

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Manitoba’s very best high school cross country runners recently assembled in Winnipeg for the annual MHSAA Provincial Championship. The competition was held at Kilcona Park on Oct. 11.

The top results for Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) were a pair of top ten finishes. NACI’s Lara Denbow finished sixth overall in the Junior Varsity ( JV) Girls 3K run, while Ben Perrett picked up a fifth place result in the Varsity Boys 5K event.

The other notable results for NACI included: J.V. Boys - Tyler Gibson 160th overall J.V. Girls - Madison Kilburn 148th overall Varsity Boys - Zac Enns 185th overall, Adam Vos 187th overall

Bombers claim pair of wins over Neepawa Farmers

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Minnedosa Bombers can claim early bragging rights on the Neepawa Farmers, as both teams prepare for the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) regular season. This past weekend, the Bombers picked up a pair of wins in exhibition play, earning a 5-4 win on Friday, Oct. 13 in Neepawa and then following that up with a 5-3 decision the next night in Minnedosa.

In the Friday night showdown, held at the Yellowhead Arena in Neepawa, it was Minnedosa

who would jump out to an early advantage, scoring four goals in the first period. Wyatt Rapsky, James McArville, Chayce Hanson and Wes Lewis all scored for the visitors.

Neepawa was only able to answer back with a Reigan Buchanan marker, making it 4-1 after 20 minutes of play.

In the second period, Lance Nugent cut the Minnedosa lead in half, making it 4-2 going into the final 20 minutes of regulation. While Nugent would add a pair for the Farmers in the third, an early goal by Minnedosa’s Josh McInnes cemented the

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victory for the Bombers.

Then next night at the Minnedosa District Arena, a three goal effort from Shane Jury pushed the Bombers to another win, this time by a 5-3 margin.

As for the start of the regular season, the Neepawa Farmers will host the Gladstone Lakers on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Yellowhead Arena. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m.

The Minnedosa Bombers, meanwhile, will be in MacGregor on Friday, Oct. 27, for a game versus the Wild.

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Members of the NACI cross country track team attended the annual MHSAA Provincial Championship in Winnipeg.

Results for other schools across the Westman region included: J.V. Girls - Megan Beswithrick (MacGregor) 97th overall, Paige Kopyt ko ( McCrear y) 117t h overall, Remy Buchanan (McCreary) 124th overall, Gina Musgrave (McCreary)

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NACI fall to Swan Valley

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

An offensive onslaught from quarterback Cody Eisner helped to lift the Swan Valley Tigers to a 60-42 win over the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Rural Manitoba Football League game was played in Brandon at Doug Steeves Field and saw Eisner complete 10-of-13 passes for 115 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 58 yards and two more scores for Swan Valley.

As for NACI, they focused more on their rushing attack, with Taine Middleton ac-

cumulated 222 yards on 17 carries. He also added four touchdowns. Tanner Mann added 142 yards on the ground on nine carries and was 2-for-6 in passing attempts for 27 yards and a touchdown.

As for NACI’s defensive effort, Tiger Stephen Cabilan registered a sack, while Rylan Hollier lead the way with 15 tackles.

The game was held in Brandon as part of the Brandon University Homecoming weekend. Over 100 football alumni and guests gathered for a celebration for the BU football program, which ran from 1950-1973

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Local dancers attend North American Conference

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press Three dancers from the local dance troupe, Expressive Dance with Crystal, were nominated to attend the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance North American Conference. They received top honours for their theory exams during November 2016 Highland Medals Tests held at Crystal’s Dance Studio in Minnedosa. Two of the dancers; Lara Denbow from Neepawa and April Bilcowski from Minnedosa, were unfortunately unable to attend due to other commitments. Vicky Elgert from Neepawa was the lucky candidate able to attend. Her exceptional work during dance exam time proved worthwhile as it took Vicky, her mother Judy and instructor Crystal Scott, to the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. on Oct. 5-8 Thursday was spent travelling and getting settled in.

Friday was an all day scholarship competition for 74 juniors, age 10-13, and 34 seniors, age 14-17; separated by which level of theory exam completed in February or November of 2016. The dancers competed in four areas: a master class that consisted of dancing well executed highland technique while letting your personality shine through. One hour to complete a written theory exam, dance a Nationals dance “Tribute to James L McKenzie” and a self-choreography. Results were tabulated and winners would be announced at the Saturday evening banquet.

The rest of the weekend was blocked into workshops: parent, dancer and teachers’ workshops, Championship steps for 2018 Highland Dances, Premiership Nationals dances, Irish Jig, Sailor’s Hornpipe, Hebridean Dances, Cape Breton Step Dancing, Pilates and Ceilidh Dancing. Also lectures were held on “Raising the Barre” – developmental guidance through ages and stages, “How to help your dancer deal with anxiety”, “Ballet for Highland”, “Medals Tests explained – from dance stars to teachers exams”, “Fitness and Cross training”, “Self Massage” and “Highland Technique through games and stations”. We took an in depth look at how steps are coming back to the “old ways” and keeping with the traditional methods of Highland dance.

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buffet style supper. Then it was award time. Each dancer was presented with a certificate of nomination and participation. The top six were announced and presented with a medal in each of the four categories: master class, theory exam, the Tribute dance and the self-Choreography. And finally the top three overall dancers were chosen from the junior and senior categories. The Junior and Senior Choreography winners performing their solos, the Tribute to J.L. winners and a Cape Breton step dance by Sabra MacGillvray, one of Atlantic Canada’s leading ambassadors of Highland and Cape Breton step dance, then entertained us. The evening concluded with ”busting out some moves” on the dance f loor to a DJ. Sunday was another busy day of workshops for the parents, dancers and teachers. Then off for home.

Vicky’s impression of the weekend; “It was an amazing experience! I had to work hard and push myself a bit out of my comfort zone but I learned so much, made new friends and had so much fun. I’m so happy that I had the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful event”.

Crystal Scott, Vicky’s dance instructor, was extremely excited for her and looked forward to sharing this experience. On the Sunday evening, Crystal was able to enjoy a visit with long time dance partner and friend Gaylene (Burton) Elliot and her family at their lovely home in Port Moody, BC.

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Raymond’s Fireworks Steal the Show on Valley Day Raymond Cooper had been pr iming the pump all week on his daily radio show, “Renderings With Raymond,” as he prepared to carry out his evil scheme on Sunday morning in 1998.

Talk had been rampant on the show since Monday concerning three topics: - The Bank of Canada, and Raymond’s plan to address the problem by accepting his listeners’ outcry to run for mayor in the upcoming election; - The uproar by Billy Joe Prather, pastor of First Baptist Church, over the town’s plans to shoot fireworks after dusk on Valley Day, which happened to coincide with the Lord’s Day; - Raymond’s constant reminder to his listeners that something was stirring within him, something so deep he couldn’t put it into words.

In truth, something was stirring alright. Cooper’s plan to join a church on Valley Day, in time to garner new votes in his election bid, was at hand.

His listeners were concerned.

It wasn’t like Raymond to have a problem putting anything into words. Could he be dying? Could he be in some sort of trouble? Could the Bank of Canada be breathing down his throat? Listeners wanted to know. But if Raymond said he couldn’t verbalize his inner murmurings, who were they to press their champion of the airwaves?

He would, they trusted, explain in due time.

Raymond had a small problem as he prepared for his “religious awakening.” He settled on the church weeks earlier. For various reasons, the Catholic, Baptist and

Anglican churches were eliminated from consideration.

That left Lennox Valley Lutheran Church. After some digging, Cooper found there was a “contemporary” service held in the Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 8:30 a.m. each week. The beauty of the contemporary service, Raymond learned, was that Brother Jacob offered an invitation to join the church at the end of each service, something that wasn’t done in the traditional service held upstairs in the sanctuary.

There was a slight problem.

What Cooper knew about church invitations he learned during a brief period when he attended a Pentecostal church with his grandmother almost 50 years earlier. Surely, he figured, things couldn’t have changed that much.

Raymond made his way into the Fellowship Hall at precisely 8:28 a.m. Even though he assumed a place in the back row, with only 13 folks in attendance everyone noticed that a celebrity was in their midst.

A Lutheran service, he learned quickly after taking his seat in a folding metal chair, was a bit different than the Pentecostal services he remembered. The songs were similar, though less energetic. It was

a contemporary service, after all. There was no speaking in tongues or loud “Amens” as the minister spoke. Nonetheless, Cooper decided to stick with his plan.

Brother Jacob offered an invitation to join the church as the keyboard began playing “Lord of the Dance.” Imagine the surprise as Raymond ran down the center aisle, waving his arms and falling on the floor in front of Brother Jacob, in an attempt at being “slain in the spirit.” If he remembered one thing from his Pentecostal upbringing, it was that falling to the floor in religious ecstasy was expected during any authentic conversion.

That afternoon, as the good folks of Lennox Valley made their preparations for the firework festivities, word about the first conversion during a contemporary service spread like wildfire among the community.

Could it be? Raymond Cooper? A Lutheran?

Iris Long, editor of The Lennox Valley Hometown News, initially heard of the miraculous event from Vera Penrod, president of the Auburn Hat Society. Iris’s first thought was, “What is he up to this time?”

As always, Vera Penrod was more than happy to offer a suggestion.

“Why not call the story ‘Local Celebrity Couple: Cooper and Jesus?’”

Iris had a better idea, however.

The Good Folks of Lennox Valley is a feature that previously appeared in the Neepawa Press and will run weekly in the Neepawa Banner & Press. Visit lennoxvalley.com to learn more about the good folks.

Three years after losing his right leg to cancer at age 18, Terry Fox set out at St. John's, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 on his Marathon Of Hope. Unfortunately, Fox was forced to discontinue his run outside Thunder Bay as his cancer was back. Terry Fox was made a Companion of the Order of Canada and his example has raised millions for cancer research with Terry Fox Run events that have continued long after his early death.

In 1981 the Kinsmen were busy getting their game plan ready as their Centennial project was to begin ahead of time. Construction of the 50 unit senior citizens residence is planned to begin in the fall at the cost of 1.8 million.

1981 - Jean Paré publishes the 1st cookbook in the Series Company's Coming: 150 Delicious Squares. She is one of the top selling cookbook authors in the world, selling 30 million copies as of her retirement in 2011.

She had written over 200 cookbooks. Paré, a caterer turned cookbook author, “ just loved recipe books” so much that she quietly amassed 6,700 of them. That’s a few more than I own!

1981 - June 28 the Town of Neepawa has a Referendum vote to know what to do with the Beautiful Plains County Court building. The vote was 3-1 in favour of renovating the building. Honorable Pete Adams announces the designation of the County Court building as a historical site.

1982 Canada was in the midst of a recession, experiencing high inflation, high interest rates, and underemployment. However at Hazel M. Kellington School they were optimistic and wrote “Our Favorite Recipes” Cookbook as their fund raising project. Principal Dennis Wrightson believed this book would help with the question “What will we have for supper?” Here are a few of their suggestions.

Potato pizza bake- Mary Isaac, Kathy Isaac 1 lb. ground beef 4 cups sliced potatoes 1 medium onion, sliced 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 can milk 1 can tomato or spaghetti sauce

salt and pepper 1/2 tsp. oregano 1 Tbsp. butter 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/2 cupparmesan cheese

Brown beef; place onions and potatoes in baking dish.

Add meat to potatoes. Mix cheese soup with milk until smooth and add to meat and potatoes mixing together.

Combine tomato sauce, salt, pepper and oregano. Pour sauce over top but do not stir. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour. Remove cover and arrange cheese slices on top. Add Parmesan. Bake 15 minutes.

Trust me, this is a great recipe!

Very moist dark chocolate cake Pat Gawaziuk, Justin Gawaziuk 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup cocoa 1 cup Mazola oil 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk pinch of salt 1 cup hot water 2 tsp. soda Mix flour, cocoa, sugar salt and soda. Sift. Make a well in the center. Mix eggs, oil and buttermilk together in a bowl and pour in well of dry ingredients. Add hot water and stir. Pour into a large 9x13 inch pan that has been greased and floured. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.

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Thank you to all who brought vegetables in. They are greatly appreciated, from the residents of Kinsmen Court. _____________________ We would like to thank our friends and relatives for the cards, gifts, FB messages and those who were able to attend our 50th Anniversary celebration. It was a GREAT day! $354.00 was donated to Neepawa Palliative Care.

Thanks to All. Bud and Judie

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CRAFT SALE: Oct. 28, 10:30 to 2:30 pm, Arden Community Center. Door prizes, lunch sold. Admission $2. 30 tables. Arden Ladies Auxiliary

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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

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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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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

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Integrity Dental is looking for a part time Dental Receptionist to join our wonderful team in our Carberry office. Must be dedicated to excellence, have strong communication, organization and computer skills. Professional and positive attitude a must.

Please send resume to Integritydental@mymts.net.

Call 723-2579 for more information.

In Memory In loving memory of our wife, mother, grandma and great grandma, Marj Drayson, October 23, 2010.

There’s a corner in our hearts You visit every day It gives us this warm feeling That you’re never far away!

Love you forever, forget you never Love Merv and your family

Obituary Randy Anna May Oslund Randy Anna May Oslund, of Neepawa passed away on October 3 2017.

Randy was born to William and Selina Mae Abbey on May 17, 1934 in Reston Manitoba. She was the youngest among her siblings: Leigh, Nelson, John, Mary, Ted, and Shirley. Of these she is survived by her sisters Mary (Lawrence) Williams of Salmon Arm B.C. and Shirley Abbey of Reston, Manitoba.

In 1952 she married John Harry Oslund, originally of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, and after brief residencies in Estevan and Gladstone they settled in Neepawa, where they remained for the rest of their lives.

Randy was widely respected; for her probity in raising her family, for her careers outside the home (most notable of which was her time working for the Neepawa ambulance service), and the variety of roles she fulfilled in community service organizations.

She was a welcome presence in a large and warm circle of friends.

Randy is also survived by her children: Kjel, Jean (Peter) Blawat, Reed and Alan. She has three grandchildren and four great grandchildren: Paul Blawat, Kristel (Norman) Pastorin, Solange (Oliver) Simner, Scarlette and Xavier Pastorin, Emery and Shae Simner.

A private ceremony for family and close friends was held at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa on October 12 followed by a public memorial at the Arts Forward Building. Reverend Neil Strohschein officiated and arrangements were attended to by White’s Funeral Services.

Randy’s family wish to thank her friends and the community for the expressions of support and the condolences they received throughout this difficult time.

Classified Ad Deadline:

To place an ad:

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• Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines • Please check your ad when first published the Neepawa Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

• All copy is subject to approval by the Neepawa Banner & Press.

• We reserve the right to edit copy or to refuse to publish any advertisement we deem illegal, libelous, misleading or offensive

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Shakespeare Teleplay Production “A Lover’s Complaint”. Stand-in actors wanted for table readings. 3 F, 2 M. Neepawa. Call Donald 476-3735 designsbydonald@hotmail.com

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Building lot in Kelwood. 70’ x 125’. Offers. 1-604-427-2532 _____________________ Red or white potatoes, no fertilizer or spray, 50lbs $15.

Alvin Weber, second lane right on Plumas hwy #260, N of #16

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Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ For rent in Neepawa: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, dining room, 4 main appliances and available anytime.

Phone 204-212-2331

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TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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For lease in the Glenella area: pasture quarter, all fenced, used for grazing cattle. Offers. 1-604-427-2532

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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson’s 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires.

726-8199, Brandon

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Anniversary The family of Connie & Barry Gee invite you to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, October 28, 2017.

A Come & Go Tea will be held at Calvary Chapel, Neepawa from 2 - 4 p.m.

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY Ernie and Pat! Love your family and friends.

Coming Events

Brookdale Fall Supper Sunday, November 12th 4:00- 6:30 Continuous seating Adults $15.00 6-12 years $8.00 5 & under free

NEEPAWA UNITED CHURCH FALL SUPPER in the CEC Building Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Adults: $14.00 | 6 – 12 yrs: $7.00 preschoolers: Free

Take out orders:

476-5505 or 476-5881 (leave message) Cut off: 6 p.m. Saturday, October 28.

Telephone: Fax: Email:

204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 204-476-5073 ads@neepawabanner.com

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–––––––––– –––––––––– Feed & Seed Services Feed for sale: green feed oat and green feed oat and millet bales. Put up dry. 204841-9010 _____________________ NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call 476-4077

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Notice NOTICE OF HEARING UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD

Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

Notice 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 is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic Board will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Room B6, Brandon Provincial Building, 340 – 9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba.

PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART III – SECTION 17 H.P.A. 4/050/160/C/17 – 6570411 MANITOBA LTD. Application to Change the Use of Access Driveway (Agricultural to Residential) onto P.T.H. No. 50, N.E.¼ 8-21-12W, R.M. of Alonsa.

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, A/Secretary THE HlGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD 200 - 301 Weston Street Winnipeg MB R3E 3H4 Phone: (204) 945-8912

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 10th day of November, 2017, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone, 14 Dennis St. East, Gladstone, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

Description

Assessed Value L -$800 B -$700

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

42000

AT WESTBOURNE AND BEING W 1/2 OF LOT 18 ALL OF LOT 19 BLOCK 12 PLAN 607 PLTO IN SECTION 25-13-9 WPM

$2,063.31

88750

THE ELY 264 FEET OF THE SLY 759 FEET OF THE SW 1/4 OF L -$7,700 SECTION 27-16-12 WPM EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND B -$56,500 VALUABLE STONE AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 89-3738 PLTO - 68089 PR 265

$2,387.11

379700

AT LANGRUTH AND BEING LOTS 16 AND 17 BLOCK 5 PLAN L -$700 507 PLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN NW 1/4 20-16-9 B -$32,100 WPM

$3,990.05

510200

AT GLADSTONE AND BEING LOTS 12, 13 AND 14 BLOCK 21 SS L -$8,900 PLAN 419 PLTO IN SE 1/4 31-14-11 WPM EXC RLY PLAN 317 B -$69,200 PLTO - 75 THIRD ST.

$8,965.69

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

• The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

Dated this 13th day of October, 2017.

Managed by:

Eileen Peters Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone Phone: (204) 385-2332 Fax: (204) 385-2391

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GLADSTONE TRANSFER LTD.

Help Wanted

Is currently taking applications for the following position:

CLASS 1S DRIVER

City of Dauphin

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for

Monday, Thursday & Friday 19 hours/week Requires: Grade 12, Computer and Internet skills Resumés and inquiries by email: applyneepawalibrary @gmail.com or apply in person during library hours.

Fishing for some bargains?

Check out our advertisers or place a wanted ad in our classified section.

Call 476-3401 or 1-888-436-4242

BUILDING MATERIALS ESTIMATOR/PROJECT CONSULTANT

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

For our Home Centre Division located in Neepawa and Gladstone, MB The Building Materials Sales Estimator/Project Consultant participates as a member of NeepawaGladstone Co-op Ltd. organization to provide customer service, provided estimates for building projects, provides information, assistance and service to customers and oversees retail building projects.

The Building Materials Sales Estimator/Project Consultant performs duties in accordance with the mission statement and policies or procedures of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills and highly motivated • Lifting of items required that may be 25 pounds or heavier • Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills • Strong attitude and an outgoing and energetic personality • Previous lumber experience a must • Previous experience with estimating an asset • Must be bondable • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, company matched pension plan and excellent opportunities.

Closing Date: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich - Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Attn: Glenda Finkewich, Human Resources Manager Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-3123 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com

Current starting wage is $14.15, ranging as high as $21 plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

280 Davidson Street PO Box 759, Neepawa, MB 204 476-5648

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel 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

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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Are you proud of your community? Are you organized and able to multitask? Do you like a balance of indoor and THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Dauphin an immediate opening for the position Bylaw Enforcement outdoor workhasthat varies from day to ofday?

Do you Officer. enjoy Reporting to the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, this full-time in-scope position is responsible maintaining enforcing the City’s bylaws. The duties for this position include workingforwith the and public? (but are not limited to):  Enforcing City of Dauphin bylaws, including patrols and documentation; THE OPPORTUNITY  Maintaining and reviewing bylaws; assisting in updating and drafting bylaws as necessary; The Investigating City ofcomplaints; Dauphin has an immediate opening for the  Ensuring compliance with the Business License Bylaw; position Dealing with standards issues; and ofproperty Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Reporting to  Communicating with other government departments or agencies regarding bylaw theenforcement.

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, this full-time THE PERSON position is responsible for maintaining and in-scope The City of Dauphin is looking for a highly motivated individual who can handle all facets of bylaw enforcementthe and maintenance for the City ofThe Dauphin with a high of productivity enforcing City’s bylaws. duties forlevelthis position and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will possess: not limited to): include Minimum(but grade are 12 education;  Post-secondary training in bylaw enforcement, or willingness to take applicable training; Enforcing City of Dauphin patrols  •Previous bylaw or law enforcement experiencebylaws, would be an including asset;  Knowledge of, and experience in, using computer applications such as Microsoft Word and and Excel;documentation;  skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask; •Organizational Maintaining and reviewing bylaws; assisting in  Ability to deal with difficult situations and confrontations;  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both and oral; and updating and drafting bylaws as written necessary;  A valid driver’s license (vehicle provided).

• Investigating complaints; THE COMPENSATION The•City of Dauphin offers a comprehensive wagethe and benefits package,License as contained Bylaw; in its Ensuring compliance with Business Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Local 857. Benefits include extended medical and dentalproperty coverage, out-of-country medical insurance, and life insurance, long-term • Dealing with standards issues; disability insurance, and participation in a very attractive defined-benefit pension plan.

• Communicating with other government departments Interested applicants are asked to submit their cover letter, resumé, and references, clearly markedor “Bylaw Enforcement Officer”, IN CONFIDENCE,

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Sharla Griffiths, BSc CE, CMMA Assistant Chief Administrative Officer THE PERSON 100 Main Street South The City of1K3Dauphin is looking for a highlywww.dauphin.ca motivated Dauphin, MB R7N sharlag@dauphin.ca individual who can handle all facets of bylaw enforcement and maintenance for the City of Dauphin with a high level of productivity and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will possess: • Minimum grade 12 education; • Post-secondary training in bylaw enforcement, or willingness to take applicable training; • Previous bylaw or law enforcement experience would City of Dauphin be an asset; • Knowledge of, and experience in, using computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel; • Organizational and the abilityOFFICER to prioritize and BYLAWskills ENFORCEMENT Are you proud of your community? Are you organized and able to multitask? Do you like a balance multitask; of indoor and outdoor work that varies from day to day? Do you enjoy working with the public?

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The City of Dauphin is looking for a highly motivated individual who can handle all facets of bylaw enforcement and maintenance for the City of Dauphinand with a high level of coverage, productivity Benefits include extended medical dental and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will possess: medical insurance, life insurance, longout-of-country Minimum grade 12 education;  Post-secondary training in bylaw enforcement, or willingness to take applicable training; disability insurance, and participation in a very term Previous bylaw or law enforcement experience would be an asset;  Knowledge of, and experience in, using computer applications such as Microsoft Word attractive and Excel; defined-benefit pension plan.  Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask; applicants areandasked to submit their cover Interested Ability to deal with difficult situations confrontations;  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; and letter, clearly marked “Bylaw  A valid resumé, driver’s license and (vehicle references, provided).

Enforcement THE COMPENSATIONOfficer”, IN CONFIDENCE, by November 1, The City of Dauphin offers a comprehensive wage and benefits package, as contained in its 2017 to: Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Local 857. Benefits include extended medical and dental coverage, out-of-country medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and participation in a very attractive defined-benefit pension plan.

Sharlainsurance, Griffiths, BSc CE, CMMA Interested applicants are asked to submit their cover letter, resumé, and references, clearly Assistant Chief Administrative Officer marked “Bylaw Enforcement Officer”, IN CONFIDENCE, by November 1, 2017 to: 100 Main Street South Sharla Griffiths, BSc CE, CMMA Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dauphin, MB R7N 1K3 100 Main Street South Dauphin, MB R7N 1K3 sharlag@dauphin.ca www.dauphin.ca sharlag@dauphin.ca Are you proud of your community? Are you organized and able to multitask? Do you like a balance of indoor and outdoor work that varies from day to day? Do you enjoy working with the public?

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BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w.bat ter yman.c a PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@ mcna.c om for details.

Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck,

dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, M b. 1- 8 8 8 - 6 8 5 - 312 7.

Beautyrest Queen Pocket Coil Mattress Sets starting at $599 per set (starting at $799 for King sets). Doubles, queens and king sets in stock. Limited selection of tent sale furniture at 3080% savings still available.

8 piece solid wood cherry finish queen bedroom suite, $2799 (KDL retail value $3899). 5 piece counter height table set 54x54 inches (reduces to 36x54) inches table and four stools for $799, (KDL retail value $1399). Solid oak 42 inch round pedestal table set with four high back chairs (opens to 42x60 inches) for $1499, 3 sets only! (KDL retail value $2399). Single over single solid wood bunk set $699 (espresso or natural colour) (KDL retail value $999), mattresses extra.

Watch for details on our 15th Anniversary Sale. See staff or contact KDL for more information. Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

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LAST CHANCE, 1 ONLY 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath.

Starting at $92,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-5824036, 1-20 4 -324 - 6776 Email amhl@mymts.net

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CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION is seeking District Sales Managers in your area. Earn a good living while fighting for lower taxes, less waste, accountable government.

Resumes to: rcunningham@ taxpayer.com. More info CALL 1-800-667-7933 or visit www.taxpayer.com.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

DRIVERS WANTED

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout North America & 3 tons and semi O/O and company drivers to haul RV’s & general freight. Border

crossing required with valid passport & clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

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GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada.

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CALL MANITOBA BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550

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BLOWOUT SALE! 2 0X 2 3 $ 5 , 9 9 8 . 2 5 X 2 7 $6,839. 30X33 $8,984.

One End Wall Included.

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CASH O MATIC Profit Centers - 10 Times Better Than Vending. Perfect All Cash Business for the Whole Family Plus Raise’s Money for Breast Cancer Research.

Full Details CALL NOW 1 866 668 6629 Website www.sweetsforacause.com

Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and super B hopper trailers, (dry bulk commodities) with 8-axle configuration.

Weekly scheduled run to interior BC all year round.

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

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

CLASS 1S DRIVER – TERM POSITION

Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and super B hopper trailers, (dry bulk commodities) with 8-axle configuration.

Daily dispatch from Gladstone MB, home in the evenings.

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

All you need is a clean abstract, 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

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

AGRO CLERK - TERM

For Our Agro Department In Gladstone, MB Reporting directly to the Gladstone Agro Manager, duties will include, but not limited to; receptionist duties, customer service, inventory control, invoicing, cash-ups, deposits and other duties as assigned in accordance with the mission statement and policies or procedures of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service and organizational skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs-specifically, Excel, Word and Outlook • Ability to learn new computer programs • Attention to detail • Strong communication skills, both orally and written with customers and staff • Capable of attaining high levels of production with minimum supervision • Must possess a minimum Class 5 Driver’s License Closing Date: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 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, send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich - Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Attn: Glenda Finkewich, Human Resources Manager Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476-3123 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SALE OF LAND AND BUILDING BY TENDER

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op invites tenders for the construction of the facility listed: Touchless Car Wash Tender packages can be picked up at: Neepawa Admin Office 32 Main Street E Neepawa, Mb c/o Myles Boyce (204) 476-3132 Tenders close at 2:00 p.m., October 27th, 2017 Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

SALE OF BUILDING BY TENDER

The Rural Municipality of Alonsa (the “Seller”) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the Curling Rink building (the “Building”) in Amaranth MB. Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. on 24 October 2017 at Rural Municipality of Alonsa, Box 127, Alonsa MB R0H 0A0.

Civic Address: 219 Beach Road, Amaranth Constructed in 1981 Dimensions 46’ by 211’ 1. The successful bidder must remove the Building and restore the land to clean condition.

2. All offers must be submitted in a sealed envelope and accompanied by a certified cheque for 10% of the tendered amount, payable to the Seller.

3. The Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and all rejected bids will have the cheque returned to the bidder.

4. Tenders will be held in confidence and will not be released to the public or other bidders.

5. All bidders will be advised of acceptance or rejection on or before 24 November 2017.

6. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal purchase agreement, with a possession date within 30 days of acceptance of tender, or sooner by mutual consent.

7. The sale will be subject to the condition that if the Building is not removed by 1 August 2018 the Seller will retain the Building and the purchase price as damages.

8. The Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding the Building. Bidders are responsible for their own inspections. To arrange for an inspection, call Bev Merke at 204-843-2889.

Rural Municipality of Alonsa Box 127, Alonsa MB R0H 0A0.

The Rural Municipality of Alonsa (the “Seller”) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the Curling Rink and related land in Amaranth,MB. Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. on 24 October 2017 at Rural Municipality of Alonsa, Box 127, Alonsa MB R0H 0A0.

Civic Address: 219 Beach Road, Amaranth Description: the Amaranth Curling Rink, built in 1981, dimensions 46’x211’, and an approximately 10 acre parcel surrounding the Rink located on part of NE 35-18-10 WPM, Title 2110064/3 (the “Land”) 1. The purchase of the Land is subject to the condition that the Seller receives subdivision approval to subdivide the said 10 acre parcel.

2. All offers must be submitted in a sealed envelope and accompanied by a certified cheque for 10% of the tendered amount, payable to the Seller.

3. The bidder is responsible for the up-front payment of all costs associated with the subdivision of the Land.

4. The bidder is responsible for payment of the balance of the purchase price after the subdivision is complete.

5. All costs incurred for subdividing the Land will be reimbursed to the bidder when the subdivision is complete and the balance of the purchase price is paid.

6. 2017 property taxes will be paid by the Seller.

7. The Seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and all rejected bids will have the cheque returned to the bidder.

8. Tenders will be held in confidence and will not be released to the public or other bidders.

9. All bidders will be advised of acceptance or rejection on or before 24 November 2017.

10. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal purchase agreement, with a possession date within 30 days of acceptance of tender, or sooner by mutual consent.

11. The Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding the Land. Bidders are responsible for their own inspections. To arrange for an inspection, call Bev Merke at 204-843-2889.

Rural Municipality of Alonsa Box 127, Alonsa MB R0H 0A0

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Meyers Gun Auction

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Free pick up on donated furniture and household items. 20% of donated item sales goes to the Neepawa Palliative Care unit.

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Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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Oh deer! Vehicle-animal collisions on the rise

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The number of unexpected and unwanted run-ins with wildlife are on the increase across the province.

According to data gathered by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), over the past five years, Manitobans have reported an average of 11,000 crashes per year involving animals. That has resulted in more than 300 injuries every year, costing about $41 million annually in property damage.

MPI spokesperson Brian Smiley noted that motorists should be especially careful on the roads over the next two months, which are the worst for vehicle collisions.

“October and November are the rutting seasons for the animals, the mating season. During this time,

the animals are very transient, they are moving from territory to territory and unfortunately while they are moving they’re crossing roadways,” said Smiley.

According to MPI claim statistics, collected over a five year period, drivers in Manitoba’s Eastman region are most likely to have run-ins with deer, with 1,540 collisions reported annually. The Westman region followed closely behind at 1,400, while the Interlake was third at 1,060.

The MPI website has offered a few tips for drivers to avoid crashes with wildlife, including slowing down at areas marked by wildlife crossing signs and keep in mind that animals are normally more active at dawn, dusk and at night. If an animal crosses in front of your vehicle, it’s suggested that you dim your headlights, as your brights may cause a deer to freeze on the road

and allow your horn to scare the animal away. Smiley added that it’s also important to avoid hard swerving.

“Drivers should not swerve, because that puts your vehicle in another lane, potentially hitting another vehicle. Instead, drivers should brake firmly to reduce the impact,” Smiley said.

“If you do hit a deer and it’s alive, don’t move it, They are in shock and certainly not easily handled and could injure you. Call police instead.”

Smiley concluded by stating that if the animal is dead and you wish to move it out of the way, make sure your hazard lights are on so your vehicle is visible to oncoming traffic. Most importantly, he stressed you have to be looking after your own personal safety, at all times and expect the unexpected.

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Legends Car Club Fall Run

Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press

Every year, when the leaves are starting to turn colours, the Legends Car Club hosts its annual Fall cruise. This year’s event was held on Saturday, Oct. 7, with 25 cars participating and covering just over 400 kilometres.

Starting in Altona, each car was handed a detailed map of the day's route, before heading up Highway 59, picking up members from Steinbach's Country Cruizers along the way.

The day was filled with impromptu car shows in Oakbank, South Beach Casino, Selkirk Marine Museum and the Half Moon Drive In at Lockport. Other points of interest along the route were Stuart House, Lower Fort Garry, the Locks on the Red River and a cruise though Birds Hill Park.

Event organizers, Howard and Lori Sawatzky, explained that a lot of effort goes into planning each year’s route. Everything from road conditions and fuel stops to restaurants that can seat a large group, are considered when the pre run is done. "We want the group to relax and

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enjoy the day. To drive roads they've never been on and end up at places they've heard of, but never visited. It's about driving, showing and promoting the cars, meeting up with old friends and making new ones. This province has a rich history and it shows very well this time of year”, said Sawatzky.

Planning for next year’s event is already underway

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A small selection of the 25 vehicles at the annual Fall Run event held by the Legends Car Club covering over 400 kilometers of Manitoban pavement.

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and the run is open to all car enthusiasts. More information about the club and its events can be found at legendscarclub.ca.

Proceeds towards Roxy Theatre Repointing Project, along with other community projects, exchange programs and international projects

Thursday, November 9, 2017 6 p.m. on Access 12/Channel 30, 592-Bell, 30-MTS, antennae & nactv.tv

Sales Cooling Down?

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• Sports Equipment • Electronics • Gift Certificates • Travel Voucher • Grooming • Clothing • Ag Products

READ OUR AUCTION PAGE!

The complete list of auction items is included as a full page in the October 27 and November 3 issues of The Neepawa Banner & Press The Auction is at the NACTV Studio • Starts 6 p.m.

• On-Site Bidding • Phone bidding 204-476-2639 & 204-476-0355

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