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Storms and rainfall hammer the region

PHOTOS BY KATE JACKMAN-ATINSON

On Saturday evening, storms swept across the area. One of the worst hit areas was the Elk Ranch district, in the RM of Rosedale. There, approximately 5” of rainfall was recorded in close to two hours. Rain filled the ditches and turned creeks into rushing rivers, washing out culverts on roads and driveways.

A b o v e : O n R o a d 9 2 W, n o r t h o f M o u n t a i n R o a d , t h e c u l v e r t s couldn’t keep up with the flow of water on Saturday evening.

Below left: On Sunday, while still in place, the damage to the road could be seen.

Right: By Sunday evening, the badly undermined road caved in.

Bottom: The heavy rain filled ditches and runways, damaging hay crops.

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Monday night, Neepawa was hit by heavy wind and two inches of rain in about 30 minutes. At Grant “Hymie” Hurrell’s home on 3rd Ave., the storm caused a large tree to fall into their yard.

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Drysdale collection on display at Daly House Submitted The Neepawa Banner Daly House Museum’s new exhibit Smocks, Frocks and Covers opened to the public on June 20. The Museum is delighted to showcase 82 aprons personally collected by Helen Drysdale, director of the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa. “I’ve always loved aprons,” explains Drysdale. “I began collecting aprons when I discovered an unfinished flour sack in my late Mother-in-law’s belongings and it is an honour to share them with the public.”

Through the designs and styles of the aprons on display, the exhibit questions society’s view that women’s handiwork is a craft rather than an art form. Each of the aprons on display were made by individuals rather than mass produced on an assembly line. They reflect a moment in the life of their creator as the decorations, colors,

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and patterns were chosen by the individuals who would wear the aprons.

“When viewed as a work of art, there is a higher appreciation for the time and craft involved,” commented Franchesca Hebert-Spence, Daly House Museum exhibition intern.

“And while the artists of these beautiful creations are maybe unknown, the flair and skill required to craft these pieces is evident.”

“The aprons showcased in this exhibit are not just an item that our Grandmothers or Mother’s may have made or worn but a reflection of the changing attitudes of society and the role of feminism towards the role of women,” stated Museum curator Eileen Trott.

Children will be able to enjoy the exhibit as much as the adults through activities in a discovery kit related to the exhibit.

The discovery kit will be available at the front desk for families visiting the Museum over the summer. Smocks, Frocks and Covers runs until August 15.

Daly House Museum is the original home of Thomas Mayne Daly, the first mayor of Brandon. The house contains four floors of artifacts and archival materials representative of Brandon’s early history and the Victorian era.

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Governments could learn from newspapers

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he news out this past week that Manitoba’s credit rating has slipped should be an additional warning to our government that spending is out of control. PC Manitoba leader Brian Pallister has been saying for months, if not years, that the Manitoba NDP don’t have an income problem, they have a spending problem.

The cold hard facts are that governments seem to think they have to spend every dollar they see. In order to appear to be doing everything for everybody, they make “spending burst” announcements. All levels of government do it because we have become so accustomed to it and if a government doesn’t do it, they don’t get any attention.

If they don’t get any attention, they think they won’t get elected.

Good newspapers have a lot to teach government. Newspapers, especially the weekly newspaper business is tedious, routine and can even be monotonous.

We do the same thing over and over again, week in, week out, month in, month out for year, after year, after year. If a person took a negative view of it all, we could get very bored. However, the positive side of things is that newspapers, while they may seem to be plodding, they are very steady. Because they go slow and steady, they have the capacity to respond to issues or even to a crisis.

Here’s the lesson. A newspaper may be flashy once in a while, having a brilliant story or a exceptional picture, they may do a good job every week with the occasional less than spectacular edition What governments could learn is that the costs and the income are closely matched so that the newspaper survives and is there every day, doing what it is supposed to do. It enables the public to get the news, the ads and the information a commun-

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Ken Waddell ity needs to survive and hopefully thrive. A good newspaper is dependability personified, which is a lot more than you can say for most governments.

On the other hand, governments don’t pay much attention to income. They concentrate on spending as they have almost unlimited capacity to increase taxes and increase borrowing.

While there are limits to how much money a newspaper can garner from the market area, there’s no limit as to how much money a government can extract through taxation and borrowing.

It has been said that slow and steady wins the race. Government may be slow but they certainly aren’t steady. Sustainability is not part of their mindset.

What specifically could a government learn from a newspaper?

First, they need to know their mandate. A newspaper, if it is to be successful, must know its market area, its core influence with readers and advertisers.

Governments tend to fly off in all directions instead of doing what they should be doing and doing it well.

Governments could learn a lot about budgeting from newspapers. There is a weekly, monthly and yearly income and to spend beyond that invites a debt load disaster. That Manitoba has as large a debt as it does is not a good thing. It’s not sustainable.

Governments should learn to deliver core services effectively

and consistently. Newspapers are successful when they are predictable and consistent. Governments can rarely be accused of either attribute.

There are only two ways to balance the books, either cut expenses or increase income .

Health care takes up 40 per cent of the provincial budget yet many of the things we do in health care are non-essential or of little value. For example, if people haven’t figured out that smoking and over-eating are harmful, no amount of government spending on those programs is going to change it. Then we have the food police to protect people from dying by eating food at a community fall supper. We spend needless amounts of money on problems that don’t exist, except in the minds of bureaucrats.

The second lesson is increasing income. If a newspaper is short of money, they look for expanded ways to get some more. For one simple but very important example, governments need to embrace private capital for expansion and replacement of capital in health facilities, schools and even for roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

Governments could learn a lot from the slow and steady world of newspapers but unfortunately, governments, and especially our Manitoba NDP government, aren’t prone to learn anything from anybody.

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n 2003, British author Lynne Truss published a book on grammar. To the surprise of many, the non-fiction book, called “Eats, Shoots & Leaves”, became an international best seller.

The light hearted book bemoans the state of punctuation in the United States and the United Kingdom and aims to remind readers of its importance. In an era where texting has created a MY shorthand PERSPECTIVE of “u”s and “k”s and spell check has created a ate false sense of security ackman tkinson regarding the quality of our written word, it’s a timely reminder.

I think things have gotten worse since 2003 and I too worry about the communication skills we are losing.

As the success of Truss’ book shows, despite the collective decline in our grammar skills, there is still interest and concern about retaining this knowledge. There is still recognition of its importance.

I confess, in everyday life, as long as I understand the meaning, I’m not a real stickler for spelling and grammar.

I am however always entertained by how a misplaced comma can completely change the meaning or intent of a sentence.

For example, the joke that forms the basis of Truss’ title: A panda walks into a café. He orders a sandwich, eats it, then draws a gun and proceeds to fire it at the other patrons.

"Why?" asks the confused, surviving waiter amidst the carnage, as the panda makes towards the exit. The panda produces a badly punctuated wildlife manual and tosses it over his shoulder.

"Well, I'm a panda," he says. "Look it up."

The waiter turns to the relevant entry in the manual and, sure enough, finds an explanation. "Panda. Large black-and-white bear-like mammal, native to China. Eats, shoots and leaves.”

While the incorrect punctuation makes for a groaninducing punchline, it shows how punctuation can completely change the meaning of a sentence. For example: “Don’t stop” means the complete opposite of “Don’t, stop”. Or how about the following two examples? “A woman, without her man, is nothing.” Or “A woman: without her, man is nothing.” Again, two very different meanings.

Punctuation can also save a life. For example, “Let’s eat Grandma” and “Let’s eat, Grandma” mean two very different things for poor grandma.

Then there was the missed punctuation on the cover of the December 2010 Tails Magazine. The headline on the cover story proclaimed, “Rachael Ray finds inspiration in cooking her family and her dog”. Remind me not to go to her house for dinner.

We can all have a laugh about homicidal pandas and celebrity chefs, but at the end of the day, we have all made these mistakes at some time or another. Grammar isn’t made up of arbitrary rules, it doesn’t exist just to keep English teachers occupied and English students beaten down. Grammar exists to clarify meaning and to help us fully understand what the writer is trying to say. It isn’t just a subject we pass or fail in school, never to be used again, it’s a lifelong skill that allows us to navigate life.

When you think about it, how many disagreements start over a miscommunication? Could that disagreement have been avoided with a properly placed comma? Might a semi-colon really be the key to peace in the Middle East? Think about the lives that could have been saved by a colon.

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Unity in diversity

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eing married to a stroke victim has given me a new appreciation for the skilled professionals who diagnose and treat us when we are ill. They are a highly talented group of people.

At the head of the line is Kathryn’s family doctor. He is complemented by several specialists. A technician in Brandon builds and maintains the Ankle-Foot Orthosis (brace) Kathryn wears on her left foot. Without it, she couldn’t walk.

Physio and Occupational therapists have designed an exercise routine to help her keep her left arm and hand strong and flexible.

Health care aides from Home Care come by twice a week to help Kathryn with those exercises.

We also take advantage of alternative forms of therapy; and have been amazed to see how these procedures have complemented the work of doctors and therapists. The last member of the group is the transportation specialist—me! I drive her to and from her various appointments. As each of us does

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein what he or she does best; Kathryn’s health continues to improve.

Kathryn’s treatment team is a diverse group of specialists united by a common goal—helping her regain, to the greatest extent possible, the functions on her left side that the stroke took from her. For that goal to be reached, each of us leads in our respective areas of strength. Where we are weak, we step aside and let someone else lead.

What I’ve just shared with you is an example of the “Unity in Diversity” that Christ has built into his church. Of all the pictures used to describe the church, the one used most frequently is the picture of a “body;” a team of specialists who, directed

by Christ and energized

by the Holy Spirit, work together to meet the needs of the community in which they live and work.

As a body, the church has one head—and that is Jesus Christ himself; a fact St. Paul states unequivocally in Colossians 1:18: “He (Christ) is the head of the body, the church…” He is the one who calls people to specific areas of service and equips them with the special abilities (the talents, skills and spiritual gifts) each needs to fulfill his or her calling.

Our task is simple. As parts of the body, we are to use the resources Christ has given us to encourage and help those he brings into our lives. He will never ask us to do something for which he has not already given us the resources we need to do it effectively.

We live out this truth every moment of every day. Nothing in life ever happens by accident. Every person you will meet today is a person Christ is sending your way; because you have the knowledge, experience, skills and understanding to encourage and help him or her. Every task assigned to you (at home, at work or in the community) is a task Christ has given you; because you have the training and insight required to complete it effectively and efficiently.

But we must never assume that we can do these things in our own strength.

Christ’s last words to his disciples (John 15:5) were these: “Without me, you can do nothing.”

We do not work in isolation. We are workers together with Christ. He is the one who orders our steps; who assigns the tasks we are to complete and who brings across our paths the people he wants us to help. We do what he asks us to do—in his name, with his help and for his glory.

The daily walk is good for all

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t was easy to walk the dogs in the winter.

Strong guidelines kept us safe. No walking if the temp was a solid -22°C, and never if the wind chill made it feel like -30°C. We didn’t miss many days.

Spring, of course, was a breeze. It was wonderfully relaxing and invigorating to take the pets for a gallop.

We could cover respectable distances and still have get up to go.

Ah, but summer. It has been more challenging to make walking the dogs a part of my daily routine.

Partly due to the fact that I am getting plenty of exercise with yard work. Partly due to the fact that I am not enthralled with heat.

Especially muggy heat.

It was drawn to my attention that early morning was an ideal time to get out and get moving. Perhaps it would be. If I was a morning

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen person. I’m not. By the time the day has cooled enough to be enjoyable, not simply endurable, I am ready to do a bit of nothing. I am tired.

As I sit and relax my mutts whine for more food.

Like me. And so, for their sake and mine I rattle the leads and call out ‘car’.

Their enthusiasm moves me. And so we hasten to the car. Henry Hoover insists on sitting on the console.

Not unlike King Henry of old, he stares disdainfully at those beneath him. Miss Daisy knows her place is in the back, but still hopes to usurp the royal ruler. I am

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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t is holiday time. Most regular activities have stopped for the summer months. Now it is time to take that trip that we have been planning all year to do. If it is not going to be a faraway trip, we look forward to having company and doing things around Swan River.

We have beautiful lakes here and let us not forget the Rodeo. This is often a time of family gatherings. Many things to look forward too.

not totally in favour of her gaining the vantage point.

She drools in anticipation!

Not the quality of a desirable seatmate.

They know the routine and H. Hoover maintains a stoic demeanour until we pass the second of the set of lights on our journey. He fairly vibrates with eagerness and his sister fogs the windows and leaves nose smudges as high as she can reach.

“We” have improved our behaviour when meeting humans on the way. “We” have not improved our behaviour when we meet

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other canines. Or spot one in the distance, or even hear one challenging our presence. The truth is that even a pre-sunset walk is beneficial. I am not as tired when we turn homeward as I was when we set out. I relate to a quote from “How pets help us cope”, in an old Reader’s Digest – “I’ve always suspected that the famous five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance – aren’t stages at all. Instead they are random responses to loss and despair. They come and go in no particular order. Even so, I’m all for proposing a sixth stage: buying a puppy.” I am grateful that my little companions have helped fill ‘an awful leisure’ – the grief of living after the death of a loved one. The daily walk is good for all three of us.

However let us not forget those people who are not able to travel. Sickness or old age keep some of our people at home or in care homes or hospitals. There are many very lonely people in our towns. Let us not forget to bring a ray of sunshine to those who can not enjoy the outdoors or excitement of travel.

Share a story, read some verses from the Bible or “make a joyful noise unto the Lord” (Psalm 100:1). It will brighten the day.

Response from Kostyshyn In a recent letter to the editor (Neepawa banner, July 3), MLA Blaine Pedersen has once again shown the people of this province that the PC Party cares more about political stunts than they do proposing policies that improve the lives of Manitobans. Despite Mr. Pedersen’s failed attempts to ambush me at the legislative assembly, he now suggests I was avoiding or ignoring him and the Manitoba BiPole Landowners Committee (MBLC). This is completely false, and Mr. Pedersen knows it.

As the minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, I have been aware of the MBLC position from the beginning. As Mr. Pedersen well knows, the land was selected by Manitoba Hydro not MAFRD. Despite that fact, I have already spoken to Hydro about the issue. Hydro continues to offer compensation for an easement amounting to 150 per cent of market value for property, plus additional payments for structure impact, construction damage and ancillary damage. Those with land expropriated through this process will still have full use of their land.

Every property owner in Manitoba, whether in the city or the country, has an easement from hydro and other utilities on their property, and this is to ensure that we have access to low cost, clean, reliable hydroelectricity. This issue is really about Brian Pallister and the PC Party who will find any excuse to use political stunts to scrap exports worth tens of billions of dollars and put our economy at risk.

Ron Kostyshyn Minister, Agriculture, Food and Rural development

Ready for a tornado?

Tornado warning for Brandon, confirmed touchdown at Manitou, funnel clouds spotted at Killarney.

If there is anything that the severe weather over the past few weeks has taught us, it’s this: it CAN happen here. There were probably many of us staying tuned over the weekend as the alerts were being issued.

In the event that a tornado warning was issued for your town today, do you know what to do? Are you familiar with your community emergency response plan and the information for the community that is included in that plan? It may be time to get familiar with that document so that you know what to do to keep your family safe.

Behind only the United States, Canada sees the most tornado activity annually each year – focused on southern Ontario and the three Prairie Provinces.

With the peak activity for tornadoes occurring any time between April and September, we’re right at the heart of a potential emergency right now. On average, 43 tornadoes occur each year on the prairies.

Do you know the difference between a weather watch and a weather warning?

Environment Canada is the authority on weather bulletins, though we may also hear from the Manitoba Weather Network and other media outlets locally more immediately. A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable to produce a tornado, however a warning is more serious. A warning indicates that a tornado has occurred or has a high likelihood of being about to occur.

The safest place to be during a tornado is a low spot in an interior room away from windows, such as an inner room in the basement or underneath the stairs to the basement. Rooms that have extra support in the walls such as bathrooms are also ideal as the bathroom pipes provide extra support to the walls. Mobile homes and camper trailers are very unsafe places to take shelter as they are not anchored to the ground.

Get informed and stay safe. For more information visit: Public Safety Canada http://www.publicsafety. gc.ca/res/em/nh/to/index-eng.aspx or Environment Canada http://www.ec.gc.ca Vern May Minnedosa

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Community comes out to support 4-H Helping Hands Banner Staff The Neepawa Banner On Friday, July 10, the picnic tables at Shop Easy Foods were packed for the 4-H Helping Hands group’s fundraising barbeque. The group consists of Abigail Plett, Rylee Mann, Claire Tomoniko and Richelle Forgue. The proceeds from the barbeque, $1,098.25, were donated to Country Meadows Personal Care Home to be used for Handivan trips for the residents.

In addition to the 4-H members, volunteers Gary, Marsha and Zoie Forgue; Ashlee, Jody and Chelsea Plett; Lisa, Mitch and Tanner Mann, Lynn Birch, Sylvie Tomoniko, Paul Molloy and Rick and Marj Sanford helped make the event a success.

The barbeque generated a lot of community support and the group also received assistance from Shop Easy foods, Sportsman Park, Cavendish Farms, Valerie Wilson, the Town of Neepawa, Neepawa United Soccer and the Country Meadows Maintenance Department!

“Thank you to everyone who came PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON out for lunch and supported our event!” Abi (left) and Rylee (right) were serving up drinks. Richelle (left) and Claire (right) were serving up burgers. said the girls.

Thank you for your time and talents

By Beautiful Plains School Division Board of Trustees Submitted In this busy world of ours, we often do not recognize those people who impact our lives through their acts of kindness and selfless giving. These individuals provide a quality of life to our lives and communities that cannot be replaced. Within our schools, for example, hours are dedicated by the staff to provide quality activities that extend beyond the classroom engagement that enhance the development and experiences of our students.

The various sports teams and events, the spe-

cial family nights, the band trips and concerts, the chorale presentations, the multi-cultural trips, the art exhibits and the musical theatre presentations are but a few examples of the experiences that enhance our students’ development and growth. These activities do not “just happen” but are the result of years of skill development and careful design of those teachers and volunteers who are involved. We do not witness the hours of planning, practice and strategy development as a coach guides a team

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Following the first steps of the Princess Patricias

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner When Mary Murray took up quilting just over five years ago, she couldn’t have predicted that those stitches would lead her to Europe’s historic battlefields. This May, Murray and her daughter Melanie travelled to Belgium and France to take part in the Frezenberg Commemoration, an event marking 100 years of service for the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI).

Six years ago, Murray’s husband Mac passed away and she found herself with some free time. She said, “I was going mad not having anything to do after looking after him 24/7. All of a sudden, I had all this time on my hands, so I took up quilting.” The Princess Patricias are based at the nearby Shilo base and members of the regiment came home from serving in Afghanistan with injuries. Murray decided to make quilts which she gives to injured soldiers.

So far she has given 14, most of them to Shilobased soldiers, although three have been sent to injured soldiers overseas.

It’s through these quilts that Murray has become part of the PPCLI family.

100 years of service The Frezenberg Commemoration took place from May 7 to May 11 and retraced the regiment’s first battles. It was part of a year’s worth of events marking the regiment’s centennial. It began on May 7, when the group toured battlefields around Ypres, where the PPCLI and Canadian Corps were active between 1915 and 1917. The day included stops at the Passchendaele Memorial Museum; the Tyle Cot Cemetery, near the Canadian Corps start line for the attack on Passchendaele and the largest Commonwealth War Graces Commission cemetery of the First World War; the Passchendaele Monument; the Passchendaele New British Cemetery; the St-Julien Memorial, a monument to the 1st Canadian Division’s stand against the first use of gas by the German Army on the Western Front; Essex Farm, near the location where John McRae wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields”; the Voormezele Cemetery Enclosure, where some of the first PPCLI soldiers killed in the First World War

are buried; the Sanctuary Wood Cemetery and the Mount Sorrel Monument.

Murray said, “We placed poppies on many graves of the unknown Canadian soldiers.” She added that they also saw the grave of one young man from England, who was killed at 15 in the First World War. “The youngest commonwealth soldier killed in the war,” she said.

The day finished with the Menin Gate memorial service. Located in Ypres, the monument is dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Ypres area during World War I. Every evening at 8 p.m., buglers from the local fire brigade close the road which passes under the gate and sound the Last Post.

The Menin Gate’s Hall of Memory contains the names of 54,896 soldiers killed in action and whose resting place isn’t known.

However, the monument was found to be too small for all of the names and another 35,000 or so names are listed on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing.

Looking at the two monuments, Murray said, “It’s absolutely amazing, it blew me away. So many thousands and thousands of names… Until you’ve seen it, you have no idea.”

Hold the line The most significant event of the week, the 100th anniversary of the PPCLI’s first major battle took place on May 8. Murray explained that a new memorial was established in the corner of a farmer’s

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The Frezenberg service featured five Princess Patricias wearing the regiment’s original uniform as well as the Baton team, a whole section of the battalion in dress uniform as well as the PPCLI Pipes and Drums. field, where the battle took place. For the ceremony, there were signs up in the field marking where the men had been positioned.

Part of the Second Battle of Ypres, the Battle of Frezenberg, took place on May 8, 1915. The battle marked the regiment’s first battle honours. Heavy bombardment and converging attacks from the Germans pushed the British line back, exposing the Patricia’s left flank. That day, the Patricia’s started with 650 men but heavy bombing resulted in many casualties, including the death or serious injury of the four highest ranking officers. Command passed to Lt. Niven. Murray explained, “Lieutenant Niven, took charge of the men that were left and they knew they had to hold the line, otherwise all would be lost.

If the Germans got through, the city would go. He told the men, ‘We have to hold the line, no matter what the cost.’” Had the Patricia’s not held their position, the Divisional Line was at risk of collapsing. They held the line and when they were relieved the by the British, only 150 men walked off

Mary Murray lays a flag at the grave of a Princess Patricia whose presence At the CabaretRouge British Cemetery hadn’t been recorded.

the field.

That first battle set the tone for the regiment and Murray said that after Frezenberg, “Hold the line” became the regiment’s motto. “In future battles, you see where they held the line. At Vimy, they held the line, they wouldn’t give up,” she said.

Of the service, she said, “It was very, very touching. I can’t explain. What got to me at some of the cemeteries, you would see a stone and it would say ‘Five Canadian soldiers lay here, known only unto God.’ It really got you right here [in the heart].”

The memorial was unveiled by Adrienne Clarkson, the Colonel-in-Chief of the PPCLI and Lieutenant-General Ray Crabbe.

The ceremony featured five young members of the PPCLI wearing the regiment’s original uniform as well as the Baton team, a whole section of the battalion in dress uniform as well as the PPCLI Pipes and Drums. “It was really fantastic to watch,” she said.

Following the ceremony, the group returned to Ypres, where the Patricia’s were given the Freedom of the City at 6 pm. Following the presentation, members of the PPCLI marched through the streets of Ypres, in their full uniforms, bayonets affixed to their rifles.

The march ended at the Menin Gate. That day, the Menin Gate memorial service featured the PPCLI Pipes and Drums.

‘You put the flag in’ On Sunday May 10, the group travelled to the Vimy Ridge battlefield. At the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Murray had the unique experience of finding the headstone of a PPCLI soldier whose presence there hadn’t been recorded.

Murray explained that she was walking along the rows, looking for the maple leaves that mark the graves

For the Frezenberg service, the positions held by the Princess Patricias were marked out in a farmer’s field, where the battle took place 100 years ago. of Canadian soldiers. All of the graves of Princess Patricias had been marked with a flag as part of the regiment’s centennial but there was one that didn’t have a flag. Murray pointed out the missing flag to one of the organizers and carried on down the rows.

She was called back by her daughter and Murray explained, “When I went back, everybody was there, and they said, ‘Well you found him, you put the flag in’.

Apparently, he had never been recorded as having been in that cemetery.” It was a special moment for Murray to put the flag in the 23-year-old’s grave. “It was really touching,” she said.

The day continued with visits to German, British and Canadian cemeteries.

The day finished with a trip to the Vimy Ridge

monument for a special service to formally recognize the regiment’s sacrifices in France.

Beyond her involvement with the Princess Patricias, Murray has a deep appreciation for the work done by the armed forces. She grew up in London and Murray explains, “I was a child during the second world war and our home was bombed… We had to wait for the soldiers to come and dig us out. As a child, a soldier carried me down the street to the only house left standing.” She continued, adding that her brother was in the British forces for 30 years and his son is now in the British forces.

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Impressive win at Neepawa Senior Open

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A first time competitor at the Senior Open in Neepawa was able to conquer the course in dominant fashion. Brad Clement from Russell shot a one over 73 to claim top prize at the annual event, which was held on Monday, July 13 at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club. That total was four shots better than the nearest competition.

Clement noted that he had initially gotten off to a slow start, but found his rhythm as his round progressed.

He added that he was very happy with the end result.

“I ended up playing some pretty good golf. I started off three over [par], after the first two holes, but after that I just settled down and things just sort of took care of themselves,” said Clement. “This is the first [tournament] I’ve ever played in. The first senior one. It was a tremendous challenge. The course is in great shape.

The weather throughout the day was perfect. What else could be better?”

Club general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said he was very pleased with how the event played out and congratulated Clement on his well deserved victory.

“It was a good day. There was great support for the tournament. People from across the province travelled out here to take part. From Gilbert Plains to Portage.

Brandon, Winnipeg and even further east,” said Cameron.

“I think everyone enjoyed the course. It held up very well. Brad Clement was far and away, the best player out there today. He shot a 73 and won the event by four. A victory by that margin doesn’t happen that often. Brad is a very good player and quite deserving of the win.”

Finishing in second and third place respectively to Clement were Keith Fawcett and Rod Klassen, who both shot a five over 77 on the day. While that was four shots back of this year’s top prize, it was still two shots better than the winning round from last year’s event, which was 79. A total of 144 competitors from across the province participated in the 2015 edition of the Open.

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(L to R) Neepawa Golf and Country Club general manager Landon Cameron congratulates Brad Clement of Russell, the winner of the 2015 Neepawa Senior Open

2015 Neepawa Senior Open Flight Results Championships Flight: First - Brad Clement - 73 Second - Keith Fawcett - 77 Third - Rod Klassen - 77 Fourth - Larry Hayden - 79

First Flight: First - Mel Beatty - 85 Second - Al McMannus - 85 Third - Wayne Forsythe - 85 Fourth - Brad Carefoot - 85

Second Flight: First - Hubert Jessmer - 89 Second - Bill Moody - 89 Third - Terry Lumsden - 89 Fourth - Ken Newman - 89

Third Flight: First - Bob McCreath - 92 Second - Earl Baron - 92 Third - Keith Kyle - 92 Fourth - Harvey Strock - 92

Fourth Flight: First - Reg Klassen - 96 Second - Dave Patsack - 96 Third - Barry Sadler - 97 Fourth - Blair McLaughlin - 97

Note: A “flight” refers to the division of golfers within a golf tournament. Each “flight,” consists of golfers of roughly similar skills and is determined by handicaps.

Neepawa Natives announce date for AGM

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The date has been set for the Neepawa Natives annual general meeting. The Junior ‘A’ hockey club has confirmed the event will take place on Wednesday, July 22, at the Yellowhead Centre starting at 7:00 pm.

Neepawa Natives board member Trevor Lizotte said that the AGM will cover a wide range of topics, including the current financial outlook for the franchise, as well as the need for additional volunteers.

“There will be a financial review of the fiscal year for the team, along with an examination of some of the positive things that went on last year. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to get up to speed on what’s been happening with the club,” said Lizotte. “This is the community’s team, so this is also the public’s opportunity to ask questions, to voice their thoughts on the franchise and its direction. This is their avenue in which that communication can take place.”

The club has also announced that a barbecue has been put together for Friday, July 17 at the NeepawaGladstone Co-op grocery store from 11:00 am to 2:00

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pm, in order to promote the season ticket drive. Lizotte said it’s going to be a fun afternoon.

“Jointly with the Co-op, we’re doing a little fundraiser.

It’s a barbecue just to generate some extra visibility for the team and for the season ticket drive, which is currently underway. Many volunteers with the team will be out there, barbecuing up some hotdogs and smokies for the public for a nominal fee. The deadline for the early bird prices is the end of the month. If people want to, it’s a great way for them to step up and buy their season tickets for the upcoming season.”

As for the AGM, Lizotte hopes that people will take the time out to participate, noting that the team is only as strong as the community support it receives.

“The clear message to the community from the AGM will be that, although the club took great strides forward from a financial perspective last year, there still is a great need for volunteers and support,” stressed Lizotte. “For people who are passionate towards the team, there will be clear direction on the different committees available that they could put their name forward for if they feel there is a skill set they could provide. Hopefully the night will motivate them to step up and volunteer some of their time to keep the club viable.”

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League regular season will begin for the Neepawa Natives on Friday, September 25.

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MSBL playoffs set, all-star game cancelled

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Oak River Dodgers have taken top spot in the Manitoba Senior Baseball League standings. Oak River’s regular season ended on Sunday, July 12, with the Dodgers blanking the Brandon Marlins 9-0. Pitcher Bryce Collins threw a complete game, to help Oak River to finish out the regular season with a league-best 12-7 record.

As for the Neepawa Farmers, on Sunday, they were able to hold on to a 5-4 win over the Brandon Cloverleafs. This was the completion of a June 19 game that was originally forfeited by the Cloverleafs. The league office overturned the forfeiture and mandated that the game be completed. After that matchup ended, the regularly scheduled contest between the two clubs had to be suspended after five innings due to rain. On Tuesday, July 14, the league announced that the matchup would be replayed in its entirely on Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 pm at Andrews Field

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A n d r e w s F i e l d i n B r a n d o n w a s e m p t y o n S a t u r d a y, J u l y 11 , a f t e r t h e l a s t minute cancellation of the all-star game between the MSBL and WSBL in Brandon. The results of this contest were not official until after the publication deadline for the Neepawa Banner.

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uled all-star game on Saturday, July 11 between the Manitoba Senior Baseball League and the Winnipeg Senior Baseball League was abruptly cancelled. The

Baseball provincials coming to Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Some of the best young baseball players from across the province are in Neepawa this weekend for the 18 and under “AA” Baseball Manitoba Championship. A dozen teams, including the host squad, will compete on the local ball diamonds starting on Friday, July 17 and concluding on Sunday, July 19. The first game is scheduled for 8:30 am on Friday, while Neepawa will hit the field for its first game at 11:00 am.

Neepawa Minor Ball president Toni Kuharski said the organization is in charge of putting together the midget tournament.

She noted that assembling an event of this size is a huge endeavour.

“We have 12 teams coming from across all over Manitoba. The age of the participants ranges from 15 to 18 years old, so it is a big tournament,” said Kuharski. “To put something like this together,

it’s a big group effort. All the parents from Neepawa Minor Ball are volunteering a bit of their time towards the event. The Neepawa Cubs and the Farmers are also lending a hand. The Cubs are looking after the grounds for us and the Farmers are looking after some of the gate and score keeping. We’re really appreciative of everyone coming together on this big group effort.”

The competition will consist of the 12 baseball clubs being split into three pools of four teams each.

Teams will play against the three other squads within their pool, with the top two teams from

each pool advancing to the playoff round. The first and second ranked clubs will receive an automatic bye into the semi-finals.

Neepawa has been placed in Pool C along with teams from Winnipeg, Pembina Hills and the Carillon regions.

Kuharski says they’re hoping people from across the community will come out to the games and show their support.

“It’s going to be some great baseball to watch.

Some of the best players from across the province will hit the local diamonds.

It should be a very entertaining weekend for fans of the game,” said Kuharski.

WSBL contacted MSBL officials just four hours before the scheduled first pitch to inform them that the Winnipeg all-star squad would not be in Brandon for the

evening’s matchup.

Because of the short notice provided to the MSBL by the Winnipeg league, a large number of fans arrived at Andrews Field in

Brandon, only to discover locked gates and a sign stating that the game was cancelled and apologizing for the inconvenience. Derrick Jackson of Brandon has been a fan of the MSBL for three decades and was looking forward to seeing how our league’s top players stacked up against the best in Winnipeg. He said what the WSBL had done was very disrespectful.

“As a fan, I’m disappointed. It feels very disrespectful to bow out, at the last minute like this. I think in a stronger era of baseball in the province, Winnipeg would be sanctioned or fined for these actions. I don’t see why Winnipeg should be allowed to get away with this,” said Jackson. Representatives with the WSBL and MSBL could not be reached for comment.

As for the MSBL playoffs, both best of seven semifinal match ups will start on Monday, July 20. The Farmers and Marlins will begin at 6:30 pm in Neepawa, while the Dodgers and Cloverleafs will also hit the field that evening at 6:30 pm in Oak River.

Brandon University Wall of Fame includes a Neepawa connection Submitted The Neepawa Banner Brandon University Athletics has announced its 2015 Wall of Fame inductees. Among the nine honourees is BU alumni and former Neepawa Press owner Jack Gibson.

Gibson graduated from high school in MacGregor in 1969-1970. He was a multi-sport star playing volleyball, baseball, nine-man football, badminton and track, but basketball was his true sports

love. That led to him being recruited by the Bobcats, where he played two seasons with the men’s basketball team in 1970-71 and 1972-73.

Gibson graduated from Brandon University in 1973 with a history major and psychology minor and his playing days with the Bobcats put the wheels in motion for him to be hired at the Brandon Sun in the same year that he graduated.

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Obituary SNEESBY

Elizabeth Susan Sneesby (nee Vatcher) passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Neepawa Hospital.

Elizabeth was born September 10, 1930 at Plumas, Manitoba, the younger daughter of James William and Elizabeth Myrtle Vatcher (nee McKay). With her parents, sister Edythe, and brothers Howard and Les, she moved to Woodside in 1932. She attended Woodside schools for grades 1-10, taking grades 9 and 10 by correspondence. She continued her education at Canadian Union College in Alberta, and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute and Manitoba Normal School in Winnipeg.

Elizabeth’s teaching career included the rural schools of Mount Calm and Palestine before coming to teach at Neepawa. Elizabeth married Argyle Sneesby on August 24, 1955, in the Neepawa United Church. She taught at West Park School (later named Hazel M. Kellington School) for 32 years. During her teaching years she spent time working with the Curriculum Branch and the Canadian Red Cross. She cherished the years with her students and the Eager Beavers Junior Red Cross. In 1987, she received the Red Cross Distinguished Service Award. In 1990, Argyle persuaded Elizabeth to start their business, “Herbs for Health”, and they worked together, trying to help people and making friends from near and far. They enjoyed many business trips to various parts of North America. It became a very important part of Elizabeth’s life, especially after Argyle passed away in 2004. Elizabeth was predeceased by Argyle, her loving husband and best friend; parents James & Myrtle Vatcher; sister Edythe White; brothers Howard Vatcher and Les Vatcher; Uncle Leonard and Aunt Gean Vatcher in PEI; sister-in-law Norma Vatcher as well as other relatives and friends. She is survived by her “special family” Kerilyn & Kirk Pitaoulis of Terrace, BC, Janine & Kirt MacLean and Yvonne & John Bamlett of Calgary; brother-in-law William White of Abbottsford, BC; niece Bernice (Keith) Leavitt of Lacombe, AB; nephews Ray (Marilyn) Vatcher of Ladysmith, BC, Dayle (Linda) White of Victoria, BC and Ken (Ronda) White of Lillooet, BC and their families, extended family and many friends.

Elizabeth enjoyed her “memory” trips to the country and quiet times in nature. She loved animals, especially dogs. Most of all, she treasured her many trips to Prince Edward Island. On her first trip to her “Island Home” she thrilled at climbing to the top of her Grandpa Vatcher’s two lighthouses. She and Argyle spent many happy summers there enjoying family, friends and golfing on the beautiful P.E.I. golf courses. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa on Monday, July 6.

The Memorial Service followed at the Neepawa United Church with Lynne Sanderson, DLM officiating. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Elizabeth may be made to the Neepawa District Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 or to the Westman Dreams for Kids, 37 11th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4J2. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon 1-855-727-0330.

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3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances.

Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available immediately. Call 204-841-1298 _____________________ House for rent in Gladstone, contact vsa@mymts.net _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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For Sale: Countryside Estates Onanole, 140 Countryside Dr, 1,400 sq. ft. house, 15 years old, walking distance to Clear Lake. $284,900.

848-4696 _____________________ Open House Saturday, July 18. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. New Condos (corner of 1st and Brydon) Neepawa approx 1100 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk in closet, custom kitchen cabinets, pantry, 5 appliances, attached heated garage. Pre sale special $184,900 plus net GST. 204-570-1720

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Obituary Mary Free

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Mary Free, beloved wife of Tom Free.

Mary passed away on February 17th 2015 at the age of 81 at the Edith Cavell Care Centre in Lethbridge AB. Mary was born on April 20, 1933 at her parent’s home (Dave and Lena Woelke) near Arden. Throughout her life Mary was an outgoing, fun loving person. In her younger years she had jobs at the Bamboo restaurant and did housekeeping for others.

Like many farm wives she worked hard on the farm, raising her children, tending large vegetable gardens, making meals and keeping house.

Mary and Tom were married at the Anglican Church in Arden on November 10, 1950 and they spent most of their lives farming a few miles out of Arden, moving into a house Tom and his brother Harry built in Arden in 1976. As the years progressed and after Harry passed from cancer, Tom and Mary moved into Kinsmen Courts in 1995 where they lived until Tom’s heart failed and he passed away in 1999. Shortly after, Mary was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and moved to Coaldale, Alberta where she would have the loving support needed from her daughter Shirley Ann Geers and her family. Mary lived in a senior’s apartment and several care facilities in the area as her Alzheimer’s progressed and she needed more care. Mary fought bravely through the devastating stages of Alzheimer’s, keeping an amazingly strong attitude until the end.

Left in mourning are Mary’s 3 children, Dan (Loretta), Shirley Ann (John), Tim (Lisa) and 6 grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her brothers Roy (Fran) Woelke, Barry (Edna) Woelke, Larry (Eunice) Woelke, sister Diane, sister in law Elma Woelke, and predeceased by her husband Tom, parents Dave and Lena Woelke, brother Peter, sister Margaret Peters and her husband Henry, and brother in laws Harry Free and Henry Doerksen.

We invite all who knew Mary to join us as we celebrate her life. A brief graveside service will be held at the Arden Cemetery on July 25 2015 at 2pm followed by lunch and a chance to visit with family and friends at the Arden hall at 2:30. Family, friends and neighbours are welcome to attend either or both.

In honor of Mary’s memory and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society. Anyone not able to attend but wishing to send their wishes can do so by emailing danfree@outlook.com.

Telephone: 204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 Fax: 204-476-5073 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing

Thank You

Services Hip or Knee Replacement?

Problems with Mobility?

Thank you to Eden and Neepawa Fire Departments, Neepawa RCMP and emergency responders for their quick and compassionate response to our house fire on May 5th. We would also like to thank all the friends, family and neighbors who have given us support, assistance and encouragement following. It has made the these weeks afterwards much easier to manage.

Leanne Kiss, Randy Dowd and Gena

The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund

For Assistance Call: 204-453-5372

Notice

Feed & Seed

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

First Baptist 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.

Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Sat. 7 p.m. Sun 11:00 a.m.

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

Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.

Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.

Filipino Church 1:30 p.m.

Waldersee Lutheran 11:00 winter 10:00 summer

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306 477-4007 info@gng.ag www.gng.ag

Executive Director Island Lake First Nations Family Services Garden Hill Head Office Apply in writing and forward resume marked: Personal and Confidential Human Resource Manager ILFNFS Garden Hill First Nations Head Office - Manitoba fax 204 456 2641 email: kathy@ghilfnfs.ca To view this position go to: www. firstnationsjobsonline.com under management

Help Wanted

Gladstone Legion Senior Housing Inc.

is accepting applications for a Building Manager/Bookkeeper.

Computer skills are necessity.

Please send resumes to Gladstone Legion Senior Housing, Box 701, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Only those applicants that are considered for the position will be notified

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Austin Credit Union Limited is accepting applications for a

Part-time Member Services Representative

NEEPAWA DENTAL

Plumas Branch

Dr. Daniel J. Zettler, DMD.

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m Please submit resume to: Box 63, 100 Burrows Ave Plumas, Manitoba R0J 1P0 Koreen Braun, Branch Manager kbraun@austincu.mb.ca 204-385-6167

The successful applicant will provide prompt, efficient, accurate and courteous service and information to members for their immediate and future financial needs using a Members First approach.

Qualifications: • A grade twelve diploma and proficiency in computer skills • Demonstrated excellence in member service, communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills • Previous experience in assessing and meeting member needs in a service culture within a financial institution is a definite asset.

• The successful applicant must be willing to work full time to cover off holidays/sick days as may be required, from time to time.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dental team at our Neepawa and Carberry locations. Must have strong communication skills, be a people person, respectful and considerate to others. Position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a comfortable working environment with great patients.

Full time position with no evenings/weekends.

Call 204-476-2248 or 204-834-2810 for more information.

Email at neepawadental@gmail.com

Plett Construction Ltd Seeking full time Construction Workers Monday - Friday weekends off Call Jody Plett 204-841-3545 or Shannon Plett 204-476-0713

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COMING EVENTS

37th Annual Killarney Harvest Antique Auction, Saturday, August 1, 9:30 a.m.

Shamrock Centre, Killarney.

Features 1/4 cut oak furniture, sign, crocks, lovely china, money and more. Websites: www.mrankinauctions.com and rosstaylorauction.com.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Need A Loan? Own Property? Have Bad Credit?

We can help! Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

FOR SALE

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Auto, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man.

Trickle Creek Family Foods

601 Burrows Road, McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 204-835-2382 phone 204-835-2483 fax tricklecreek@mts.net Trickle Creek Family Foods in McCreary, Manitoba is looking to hire a hands on Meat Department Manager. We are an established locally owned business that has grown by marketing our full service grocery store around the success of our own naturally raised Black Angus Beef.

The right candidate will be prepared to; order fresh, packaged and frozen meat, daily cutting of fresh meat, merchandising fresh packaged and frozen meat, maintain inventory controls, follow sanitation program and work with the public.

Previous experience and/or post-secondary business education are an asset. Willing to train the right candidate. Having a positive, teamwork approach and achieving results is critical to success and reflected in remuneration. Profit sharing opportunities available once successfully established in position.

Starting wage, depending on qualifications, is $15-$25 per hour plus benefits.

McCreary is a safe, affordable, friendly community with excellent amenities and recreational activities.

Contact: LesLee Muir

Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w. b a t t e r y m a n . c a PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly.

Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@ mcna.com for details.

SPECIAL SUMMER WHOLESALE PRICING! Queen Pillow-Top Mattress Set $395! (King set $650) 6-piece Bedroom Suite including Pillow-Top Bed set $900. 12 Drawer Queen Storage Bed $625! 5 piece 40” round drop leaf set, 4 chairs $399. SOLID RUSTIC OAK Table Set 60” to 96” (No Veneer), 6 high back padded chairs $2,650 ($4,600 value)!

3 piece Durablend black Leather Power Reclining set including reclining Sofa, reclining Love Seat with centre console & reclining Chair $2295 ($3,950 value). Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971.

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

LAND FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE in Belmont, MB area. 850 acres.

Land is currently rented.

Phone 204-523-6366.

Mfg Homes

MANUFACTURED HOMES DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing.

Text or call (844-3342960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!

MOBILE HOMES

6 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000, 1 New 16 x 68, 2 Bed, 1 Bath. Starting at $72,000.

Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800582-4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email amhl@mymts.net

NOTICES

Experience shows that the day of rest (Sunday) is essential to mankind, that it is demanded by civilization as well as Christianity. Theodore Roosevelt RENTALS AVAILABLE ROME DISK RENTAL, 11 ft.

Wide, 32” Disks, Hyd Trans, 636LB/Disk, $500/Day or $4000/Month, Delivery and Pickup Available, www. hirdequipment.com, 204256-2098, Winnipeg, MB. Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the ad; Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such ads. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

TRAVEL

VACATION SC MANITOBA: Facebook Prairie Paradise Retreat Day Spa - B&B. Outdoor pool, fire pit and on site spa. Close to golf/lake/museums. 555paradise333@ gmail.com or 204-836-2024.

SERVICES GUIDE Personal

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K-9 Country Dog Retreat Phone 204-826-2849 or k-9countrydogretreat@hotmail.com

TAC

Ventures Inc. B - 116 Main St S Minnedosa (across from the main entrance to the Co-op Food Store)

867-3981

http://www.ajaxlaw.ca

Property Manager

Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information

PHONE Jim Beaumont

476-2483

Corral Cleaning BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER CLEANING!

Owner/Operator

Cellular 476-6591 Dennis 476-2766

Chester Wohlgemuth Cell: 204-476-0595 Home: 204-966-3481

23 Hour Service

Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon

Construction

Help Wanted Minnedosa Community Housing Association is proud to announce we are nearing the completion of our community housing project and we are now looking for a Qualified Property Manager.

Reporting directly to the board, the successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing management and administration of 15 single detached family units in the Minnedosa Area.

Duties and responsibilities will include, tenanting and tenant and community relations, management of the physical aspects of the project including grounds keeping and janitorial, administrative duties and responsibilities including reporting and in general the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the real estate development and the continued well-being of the tenants Salary will be determined by level of knowledge, skills and experience offered.

For further and more detailed description of the above mentioned position please visit: www.westviewestates.ca or email info@westviewestates.ca or call 204-867-5071.

Closing Date will be July 31, 2015 at 5:00pm.

Resumes can be mailed to: MCHAI Box 1691, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

RAINKIE’S SEWAGE SERVICE

Day care and boarding. Located on Hwy. 10 between Brandon and Minnedosa.

Call or e-mail for rates and information.

Brown’s ConstruCtion “When quality and experience matters” With over 8 years of experience in the industry

Specializing in roofing, soffit, fascia, continuous eavestroughing, all types of siding, Decks & much much more!

Travis Brown 204-648-6616 travissb@outlook.com www.facebook.com/travisbrownconstruction

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olling Acres eady Mix

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Utilities • Offices and more!

Kevin Friesen Birnie, MB Ph. 966-3538 Cell. 841-0012

www.kevinswoodworking.ca

• Excavations • Bale Hauling • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Laser Ditching • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing

Matt Rempel Birnie, MB

Cell: (204) 841-0988

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

matt@rempelbackhoe.ca

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD.

Irvin 204-476-6236

A DIVISION OF

EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORK LOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING CONCRETE WORK Contact Vic 204-476-0090 15073EE0

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Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Sand

Snow Clearing

Gravel

Custom Gravel Crushing Topsoil Crushed Aggregates

Concrete

204-476-5432 135 Boundary Street, Neepawa

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Real Estate

Cross Canada cyclists stop in Neepawa

Gill & Schmall Agencies Residential: NEW: 363 Hamilton St-2+2 bdrm, 2 bath, timber frame. $299,000.

5 Whiteman Drive-3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, sgl det. gar. $199,900.

352 First Ave- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 66’ lot. $129,000.

317 Elizabeth St- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, sgl att gar. $149,900.

294 Bourke St- 3+2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, dbl garage, 76’ lot. $185,000.

281 Mill St- Character family home, +/or office. $185,000.

267 Fifth Ave- 2+1 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. 76’ lot. $135,000.

452 Second Ave- 4 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage. $264,500.

4-2 acre lots- Strawberry Lane Estates-services. $67,500.

55 Bradley Blvd- 2+1 bath, 1 ½ bath, gar/cpt. $192,000.

267 Main St- duplex w/ 1 bdrm apts. $99,500.

NEW: 190 First Ave- For rent or sale. Apartment/Condo, 3 bdrm.

Commercial: 370 Mountain Ave- Dining Room Table, Restaurant, Turn-key. 3200 sf. $190,000.

396 Mountain Ave- 2 storey, 7200 sf, storefront. $149,000.

Liz Sumner John Nelson Jenifer Middleton Harvey Ebner Diane Martin 204-476-6362 204-476-6719 204-841-4075 204-476-6700 204-841-0932 Please check out our other listings! Residential, farms & acreages, commercial at

www.gillandschmall.com

Auction Sales

McSherry Auction Service Ltd. ANTIQUE/ACREAGE AUCTION SALE BETTY JUENKE (LATE RALPH) Saturday July 25 @ 10:00 am

Location: Beausejour, MB East 9 miles on Hwy #44 then North 3/4 Mile on Hwy 214 (Seddon’s Corner) Contact: (204) 268-2265

Tractor & Equipment 97 Chev Ext 1/2 Ton * Case 990 DB HL 3 PH Hyd 540 w Case FEL 3522 hrs * * 24’ Gas Firewood Conveyor * Gas Powered Saw Mandrel * Yard 8 x 16 Summer Cabin * JD LA 105 19.5 HP Hyd R Mower * J D Tilt Trailer * Roto Tiller * Lawn Sweep * Ornaments * Tools & Misc * Various Farm Items * Huge Collection of Antique Farm Equipment & Household Collectibles * Antiques JD Manure Speader * Grain Wagon * Cult * Disc * Plow * Saulky Plow * Corn Husker * Grader * Potato Digger * Potato Planter * Cutter Sleigh * Enclosed Sleigh Cabin * Saw * Steel Wheels * Cream Separator * Water Pump * Cream Cans * Oil Can * Snow Shoes * Planet J R Seeder * Rocking Chair * Wood Chairs * Radio * General Store Coffee Grinder * Toys *

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

On July 11, a group of nine cyclists passed through Neepawa on their way across the country. They spent the previous night camping in Minnedosa. The group, which included cyclists from Canada, the United States and Switzerland, left Vancouver on June 18. They cover between 100 km and 170 km a day, and cycle for six out of seven days. They plan to arrive in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on August 28. Alison Dugan, of Ottawa, said that it’s been great to see the country up close and noted the beauty of the prairies. Dean Malloy, a London resident who is raising money for the Canadian Mental Health Association, said that the trip has been great and that the prairies have been relaxing. All of the cyclists commented about how friendly people have been at their stops.

Auction Sales

www.meyersauctions.com 10 a.m. August 8, 2015

Carberry, MB

Horse Tack,Saddles, Wagons, Sleighs, Harness, etc

To consign call Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-368-2333 or 204-476-6262 sell

Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

McSherry Auction Service Ltd. AUCTION SALE ROB JOHNSTON

Sunday July 26 at 11:00 am Location: Libau, MB, Jct Hwy 59 & Rd 32, 4 1/2 Miles North West on 32 Then East 1/2 mile on Rd 90 (204) 297-7516

Construction Equip Ditch Witch R 65 4 Wheel Drive * WABCO 440 Grader * Int TD 6 w Dozer * A.C. H.D. 11 W Dozer - NR * 54” Skelito Bucket * 50” Bucket w Qtach * 9’ Truck Mt. Dozer * Trucks & Trailers 01 Freightliner Classic 1.8 m SFT - Subject to Owners Approval * 73 Ford .880 Gas 5 x 4 Tran. Tandem w 13’ Gravel B & H 145, 000 km SFT * 85 Ford Cab & Chasis Wet Kit * 79 Ford 9000 Cab & Chasis * Pintle Triaxle Flat Deck 18’ + Beaver * Tractors & Equip Vers. 160 Bi-Direct Frt 3 PH FEL * M.F. 1500 4 Wheel Drive * Case 440 Dsl * Ferguson TE 20 3PH * JD 6’ Trailer Rotary Mower * McKee 3PH 6’ Snowblower * 3 Wheel Swath Turner * Misc Steel Trusses & Uprights For 40’ x 150’ Building * Wet Kit * Farm & Misc * Yard Items * R Mowers * Welder * Metal Band Saw * Acetylene Torches * Power Tools * Shop Supply * Antiques Saulky Plow * Hse Sickle Mower * Steel Wheels * Coca Cola Cooler *

Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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FARM AUCTION FOR

AARON CIBULA Saturday August 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Minnedosa, Manitoba

DIRECTIONS: From Clanwilliam-- 4 miles north on Hwy #262, then 3 miles east on Rd #97N. Farm on north side of road. Watch for signs.

Farm Tractors • IH 766 w/cab, dual hyd, aftermarket 3ph ,7,791 hrs, runs great • DC Case runs good (nice tin) • Ford 3400 utility for parts Haying & Forage • Avco New Idea 514 haybine • Minion Industries Round Bale Mover • MF 1560 round baler • Vermeer round baler • Vermeer Rd baler for parts • Heavy built 4 wheel hay trailer • Versatile 400 swather (runs good) • IH hay rake • MF hay rake • NH 379 tub grinder Augers • Sakundiak HD-7 “ -41’ w/ B+S mtr • Versatile 7 “ - 30’ w/ mtr • Allied 6” -24’ w/ mtr • Mayrath (small) w/ mtr Tillage • JD 12’ cultivator • Cockshutt 7’ deep tiller • Cockshutt 240 cultivator • CCIL disker 15’ • MM disker 12’ • Bourgault cultivator 24’ • one way disc • 2 drills w/ steel wheels • 2 btm plow on steel wheels • 3ph 4 btm plow • horse drawn disc • horse drawn cultivator • diamond harrows and draw bar Combines • 1979 White 5542 w/ pickup (runs good) • IH 403 for parts Equipment & Misc • 2) 2 wheel trailers • IH 540 manure spreader • 2 farm sprayers with booms • large quantity of livestock panels • livestock Headgate,chute,tub and alley • livestock racks for 1/2 ton truck • livestock upright back scratcher • 3ph V type snowblower • Degelman ground driven rock picker • heavy duty hyd post pounder • poly water tank 250 gal • pop up tent trailer • saw mandrel • Kids playhouse & slide • swing set • tools • hand tools • 1963-1966 Ford F 100 grain truck, (good tin) • Royal Crown display rack • small sleigh • household • Great Captain power hacksaw • power tools • air compressor • large I beam drag • heavy duty blade • Echlin parts cabinet • bus shelter for calves

John Lamport: (204) 476-2067 • Tim Dowler: (204) 803-6915 See our website for full listing www.lamportanddowler.com

We believe everyone over the age of 60 should get a FREE baseline hearing test. You can join us by simply booking YOUR test today and encouraging your friends to join you. It only takes 60 minutes and there are more than 175 participating locations across Canada!

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In addition, we’re donating $2.00 for every test we perform in order to provide hearing aids for those who can’t afford them. Our goal is to raise over $100,000 for hearing aids this year – So book your test, bring your friends, and together, we can make a difference!

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Country Meadows Personal Care Home 500 Veterans Way Tuesday, July 21 & Friday, Aug 7, 2015 9:30am-3:30pm

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PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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Gibson added to B.U. Wall of Fame Continued from page A11 Gibson spent 14 years at the Brandon Sun and was appointed major roles including a seven-year run as sports editor and also spent time as the managing editor.

Gibson ‘hit it lucky’ when covering the Bobcats. He fondly remembers reporting from national championships when the men’s basketball team won three straight titles and recalls how remarkable it was to watch a small school like Brandon win a national championship.

He also provided topnotch coverage on the women’s basketball team as they contended for a conference championship, along with the men’s hockey team as they rose through the ranks.

Following his run at the Sun, Gibson bought the Neepawa Press in 1988 and owned it until 2008, officially retiring from media in 2009.

Gibson, along with the eight other BU inductees will be honoured on the Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame, located on the second level of BU’s Healthy Living Centre.

The display features team pictures, artifacts and uniforms from past teams and athletes of Brandon University and Brandon College.

Last year’s unveiling ceremony of the Wall of Fame honoured the 2014 induction class. The previous induction honoured the 2006 members - the first unified class of inductees covering all Brandon College and Brandon University athletes.

Tickets for the Wall of Fame brunch on Saturday, October 17th can be purchased from the Customer Service Centre at the Healthy Living Centre for $40 plus GST. Tables of eight can be reserved for $300.00, and those travelling from outside of Brandon can reserve individual tickets by calling (204) 727-7375 To learn more about the Brandon University Bobcats Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame please visit www. gobobcats.ca/alumni

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Gold at the end of the rainbow

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

After heavy rain on Tuesday evening, this rainbow was spotted over a canola field just south of Eden.

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Guide to summer fuN

Neepawa

• Runway Drags • JamFest • A Mid Summer’s Eve • Lily Daze • MLH Antique Sale

Plumas

• Plumas Summer Fun Day

Austin

• Threshermen’s Reunion

For the weekend of July 23-26

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Busy weekend offers something for everyone

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Te m p o r a r y s i g n a g e i s u p a n n o u n c i n g t h e conversion of Neepawa Tru Hardware to Neepawa Home Hardware Building Centre.

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PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

On Tuesday, Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation crews were busy patching and repairing a section of Mountain Ave. The upgrades will help Neepawa put its best foot forward for a busy weekend.

Neepawa Legion #23 MEAT DRAW

Chase The Ace...

Friday, July 24

SATURDAY BLOW-OUT SALE S PLU re Sto ls!

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July 25 12 noon - 4 pm

50% off everything in the store!

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE 309 Davidson Street Neepawa • 204-476-5869

A Mid Summer’s Eve in Neepawa

In Store Specials

Door Prizes

Saturday July 25

Ticket sales 3-6:30 p.m.

Jackie Guy

Draw 7:15

Country singer songwriter

Have a wonderful weekend at the Yellowhead Roadrunners Drag Races

The Lily Nook Lily Daze Open Gardens - July 20th-26th

NEW Triple Chocolate Brownie

Yumm y treats

Beyond the Garden Gate Brews Brothers Treasure Kerreen’s Hunt It’s Time Flowers Fashions Herbs for Health Food

July 26, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Neepawa Yellowhead Centre Adults $4.00 Under 12 Free Sponsored by the Margaret Laurence Home

Saturday July 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

Q2 – APRIL– 2015 – CANADA Bronze Sponsor

SHOP & DINE Thursday, July 23 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tickets on sale at 5:00 p.m.

Antique & Collectible Sale

Chicken Bacon BBQ Snack Melt

Over 200 varieties of potted lilies to choose from, as well as a large selection of daylilies.

Daily Specials!

Lily Show - July 25 & 26th

Located: 2.5 miles (4km) south of Neepawa on Hwy. 5 Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

Fun Join us for a fabulous shopping and dining event

Phone: 204-476-3225

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Helen Drysdale OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

New patio to be JamFest main stage

JamFest special: Bluebarb raspberry jelly This is a great jelly for those who dislike the berry seeds on their breakfast toast!

Bluebarb raspberry jelly 3 cups blueberries 3 cups cut up rhubarb 3 cups raspberries

1 1/2 cups water 4 1/2 cups of sugar 1 39 g box of Certo light

In a Dutch oven combine the fruits and water. Cook gently for eight to 10 minutes. Allow to drip through a jelly bag for at least one hour or longer. Do not squeeze the jelly bag. You will need 4 cups of prepared juice.

Sterilize four pint jars. In a Dutch oven put the four cups of prepared juice. To 1/4 cup of the sugar add the Certo light crystals and add to juice. Stirring continually bring to a boil over high heat. Add the remaining sugar and boil hard for one minute continuing to stir.

Time this carefully for best results. Remove from heat and skim foam off if necessary. Pour quickly into warm sterilized jars and seal.

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

While still under construction, the Viscount Cultural Centre’s new patio will be the main stage for JamFest. The live entertainment on the main stage will start a 1 p.m. and the kids’ stage will start at 2 p.m. The event will also include an art show, farmers’ market and jam tasting competition, taking place on the north side of the VCC.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

JamFest

on the Viscount Cultural Centre Grounds 293 Mountain Ave., Neepawa Outdoor Art Exhibition Canteen and Coffee Bar Farmer’s Market Life Drawing Session Jam Tasting Competition

North Side South Side

noon-dusk 1-9 p.m. Outdoor Stage is Open noon-dusk 2-4 p.m. KidsStage! - Children’s noon-4 p.m. entertainment, sing-a-longs 3-5 p.m. and activities 5-6:30 p.m.

Official performer schedule will be posted at the stage, including plenty of opportunities for walk up and impromptu performances

Participate!

Jam Tasting!

Bring us your best and see how you measure up against the rest! Entries (of homemade jam or jelly) are open to everyone and must be received by 4:30 p.m. Entries will be voted on by the public between 5 and 6 p.m. and the winner will be announced at 6:30 p.m.

Life Drawing Session!

Come draw from a live model or come be an artist’s model for us - all you need to be able to do is pick up a pencil or hold a pose for a few minutes

Open Mic!

You don’t need to be on the schedule to have your 15 minutes of fame! Just check in the with stage crew when you arrive to see when you can take the stage.

Farmer’s Market!

We still have space for venders at the farmer’s market. Fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafts welcome! Contact us to reserve a table.

Outdoor Art Exposition!

Share your talents with the community!

We will accept entries to the outdoor art show right up until 11 a.m. Show will open at noon

No Sunshine? No problem! Activities will be moved indoors on site.

Contact the VCC for more details 204-476-3232 programsvcc@mymts.net

Welcome to Neepawa for a fun filled weekend NEEPAWA - GLADSTONE CO-OP LTD. Visit one of our Neepawa locations: Grocery Store 30 Main Street

Home and Farm Centre #300 - Highway #5 North

Gas Bar and Convenience Store 50 Main Street

Agro Centre

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High octane fun at Runway Drags

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Silver Sponsor

T A C Ventures Inc.

Waste Management & Contracting

Jack Falk (Owner) Box 208 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Bus: 204-476-5125

Last year’s runway drags saw all kinds of vehicles take to the race track, set up at the Neepawa Airport. This year’s event will again see everything from family sedans to purpose built race cars.

Jed’s Repair & Service

Jim Dilling - Certified Automotive Technician

Bronze Sponsor

Cell: 204-476-0002 Platinum Sponsor

Jake Reimer Cell: 204-476-6692 Home/fax: 204-386-2638 Email: carter9@mts.net

Concrete Construction Ltd.

For all your concrete needs call JMR!

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Best of luck to all participants!

Have a great Neepawa weekend!

For all your application needs!

EAGLE Agro Service

Harris Pharmacy

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Silver Sponsor

250 Hamilton St. Neepawa 204-476-3892

424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157

Good Luck Racers!

Silver Sponsor

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE 476-2336

Enjoy your weekend in Neepawa

Bronze Sponsor

Have a great weekend in Neepawa ROBERT SOPUCK,

Member of Parliament

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For all your Travel, Investment, Real Estate and Insurance needs.

General Insurance Hail Insurance

Gill & Schmall Agencies Neepawa 204-476-2345 • McCreary 204-835-2501

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Runway drags Cars of all types will take to the track during this year’s Yellowhead Roadrunners Runway Drags.

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Welcome to the Runway Drags!

If moving to the Neepawa Area give us a call!

Troy Mutch

Cell: 204-212-1010

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Cell: 204-841-0741

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Welcome to Neepawa!

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Performance Exhaust Neepawa 204-476-5826 & Brake Service

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NEEPAWA MOTEL

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Have a great day at the races!

Bronze Sponsor MPI Accredited Complete Autobody Repairs & Painting

204-476-3589 ~ Neepawa

Stuart Briese

M.L.A., Agassiz Constituency

Neepawa Office: 204-476-3736

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15th ANNUAL

RUNWAY DRAGS

Featuring Manitoba Muscle!

Registration is at 8:00 a.m. ($75 per car) Races start at 10:00 a.m. and will run until 5:00 p.m.

• No Eliminations • Bracket racing throughout the afternoon • Spectator admission is $10.00 for Adults and $3.00 for 12 & under On site concessions Rain Date July 26th 4 PM JULY 24 – CAR SHOW IN THE CO-OP PARKING LOT

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Hart Parr 30-60s: absolute faith in the tractor Manitoba Agricultural Museum Submitted The following letters from two Manitoba farmers appeared in the August 1913 edition of the Canadian Thresherman and Farmer. The two farmers both operated Hart Parr 30-60 tractors and got along quite well with the units.

Absolute faith in the Tractor Dear Sirs, In reply to your request as to the success of the past season’s operations by the use of the traction power which I have used, I am pleased to state that in spite of the unfavorable season which we experienced in the Red River Valley that my opinion has not been altered as to the feasibility and advisability of the use of traction power on a farm where acreage consists of a section or more.

Owing to the lateness of the season and the previous fall’s unfavorable conditions, we found that we required to do a large amount of spring plowing and without the traction power we would have been unable to do it.

Our engine is a Hart Parr 30-60 and we estimate that the amount of fuel oil used will be about 3 gallons per acre. The oil laid down at the station costs us about $0.15 per gallon and the oil has to be drawn a distance of from one to four miles, according to the place where the engine is working. I estimate the cost of plowing to be from 55 to 60 cents per acre including fuel oil and lubricating oil. We do not perform any seeding or discing with our engine, as, owing to the heaviness of the soil and in my opinion it is not conducive on the best conditions to run heavy engines over plowed ground for seeding purposes unless the ground is much drier than we usually find it at seeding time.

I have found the Traction Power very satisfactory for plowing and threshing purposes. This is the only power work I have performed.

Yours Truly, H.B. Robinson Carman, Manitoba Ideal for Fall Plowing Dear Sirs, I purchased a Hart Parr Gas Tractor 30-60 and a 32 by 52 Red River Special separator about the last of November, 1911 and owing to the facts that I had no experience, the lateness of the season and the cold and rough weather, we got along extremely well. In the spring of 1912, we did a little plowing using a light furrow 14 inch Cockshutt gang and broke 185 acres for ourselves at the cost of about $1.60 per acre and summer fallowed 100 acres in about 4 1/2 days using harrows behind at the cost of about 75 cents per acre. We use on an average of 60 gallons of gasoline and kerosene per day, and about 35 gallons of water. We have not used it for any seeding operations so far, and do not think it would be a profitable speculation to equip ourselves with the necessary machinery, as some years we would be unable to make use of it on account of wet seasons, for instance, 1912.

I do not consider it would be detrimental to land that might be in a condition to use an engine on.

In conclusion, I might just say that I consider the gas tractor an ideal outfit for fall plowing, summer fallowing and threshing, in consideration of the fact that we do not have to employ so many men.

Yours Truly, W.H. Steward Miniota, Man. Just what is meant by the line in Mr Steward’s letter “I do not consider it would be detrimental to land that might be in a condition to use an engine on” is not known. Perhaps the printer missed inserting the word “it” at the end of this sentence?

The Municipality of North Norfolk welcomes everyone to The Threshermen’s Reunion.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

One of the two 30-60s in the Museum’s collection. The tractor was donated by F.T. Venables and J.E. Kirk of Hamiota.

The Manitoba Agricultual Museum’s collection contains two Hart Parr 30-60s, both in operating condition. One tractor was donated by the Sims Brothers of Snowflake, Manitoba and the other 30-60 was donated by F.T. Venables and J.E. Kirk of Hamiota. Hart Parr began building 30-60s in 1907 and the design remained in production until 1918. While Hart Parr also built a 22-45 and 20-40 model during this time, the 30-60 was by far the most popular. Both 30-60s in the collection were built in 1912.

The 30-60 tractors featured a two-cylinder engine cooled by oil circulated by a centrifugal pump. The radiator was cooled by an induced draft from the engine exhaust, a very common feature on tractors until the late 1910s.

The engine had a “hit and miss” governor. The engine was started on gasoline and then switched over to kerosene when the engine was hot. Oil as a coolant was common in the early years of tractors, as oil did not freeze, and oil cooling resulted in the engine running hotter which was an advantage when running the tractor on kerosene. Water was injected into the carburator in order to prevent the kerosene from pre-igniting in the hot cylinders or knocking, which explains Mr Stewards comment about burning 35 gallons of water a day when the tractor was working.

Mr Steward also made a comment about plowing

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with a light furrow 14 inch Cockshutt gang, which was a Cockshutt engine gang plow equipped with 14 inch moldboards. Just what he meant by light furrow is not known at this time. As well, he does not say how many bottoms this plow possessed. The Cockshutt engine gang plow came in three basic sizes offering from six to 12 bottoms.

The Expo at the 2015 Threshermen’s Reunion features the Cockshutt family of companies. If you have equipment built by Cockshutt or Frost and Wood you should consider bringing it to the Cockshutt Expo. You can contact the Museum office at 204-637-2354 to make arrangements.

The Museum is open year round and operates a website at http://ag-museum.mb.ca.

61ST ANNUAL

THURSDAY, JULY 23rd TO SUNDAY, JULY 26th, 2015 at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum Austin, Manitoba 3kms south of Austin, MB

Pioneer Farm Machinery on Display and in Operation, Pioneer Buildings,Vehicles and Other Artifacts, Rodeo, Heavy Horses, Petting Zoo, Music, Food, Fireworks and More!

This Year featuring Cockshutt Machinery

Cliff Cullen Cliff Cullen MLA for Spruce Woods MLA for Spruce Woods

Constituency Office:

Congratulations from the Mayor and Council

Box 129, Glenboro, Constituency Office:MB. ROK OXO P: (204) | TollROK Free:OXO 1-866-702-1241 Box 129,827-3956 Glenboro, MB. E: | Website: www.cliffcullen.com P:ccullenmla@mts.net (204) 827-3956 | Toll Free: 1-866-702-1241

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For more information see Museum Website http://www.ag-museum or 204-637-2354

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Plumas Summer Fun Day Saturday, July 25, 2015 dens

Beer Gar

Parade to start the day at 9 a.m.

Parade entries phone Todd 204-476-0700

Pancake breakfast after the parade Friday, July 24, 2015 Perogie, sa Plumas Pirates ball game usage & salad su

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Welcome to the Plumas Summer Fun Day

Court SeedS & GreenhouSeS

Pat Antoniuk: 204-386-2556

204-386-2354

PLUMAS INSURANCE AGENCY Congratulations to the Plumas Summer Fun Day and best wishes for a great day!

Stuart Briese

M.L.A., Agassiz Constituency

Neepawa Office: 204-476-3736

k Skating rin concession open all day

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Welcome to the Plumas Summer Fun Day

TONN SEEDS Seed Sales and Processing

204-386-2206 204-386-2072

JMR

204-476-3401

Jake Reimer Cell: 204-476-6692 Home/fax: 204-386-2638 Email: carter9@mts.net

Concrete Construction Ltd.

For all your concrete needs call JMR!

Welcome to Plumas!

CALL OR TEXT JEFF

204-476-0631

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