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Neepawa Canada Day deemed a success

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The lawn games at the kids’ carnival in the afternoon were a popular attraction.

By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner

After what many felt was a less-than-exciting Canada Day in Neepawa last year, the town had a very successful day of activities on July 1, 2016. “We had a really great Canada Day,” said Neepawa Leisure Services manager Amanda Novak, adding that she’s heard no complaints so far and many compliments on the day’s festivities.

She estimated that there were about 1,000 people in total that came down to Riverbend Park for the celebrations throughout the day.

“I’m very pleased with the participation of the community and the people that came out of the woodwork to volunteer,” she said. Novak estimated that there were between 75 and 100 volunteers out in total, including security and activity organizers. There were a lot more volunteers than the town has had in past years and some community organizations took on the bigger events.

“TNR Cats Rescue did an excellent job [with the pancake breakfast]. All the pancake mix was donated by Farmery and the pork was donated by Trail Meats,” Novak said.

She estimated that there were about 150 to 200 people at the breakfast and they ran right out of food.

“The [kids’] carnival that went on from 1 to 5 was a huge hit,” she added. The carnival activities, organized

by Leslie Dyke and the United Church pastoral, offered a range of activities, including face paint, an animal farm, lawn games, a bouncy castle and a duck race.

Novak continued, “The train from the Polonia [Little Valley] Jamboree was a huge success... the band [the Prairie Outlaws] was well received by everyone.”

The fireworks display was also enjoyed by many, despite having a tighter budget than usual due to inflation. “Even though it was 26 per cent [less than previous years], we heard people say they thought it was the best [fireworks show] ever,” Novak noted.

With next year being Canada’s 150th birthday, Novak said the plans will be bigger than this year. “Everybody’s looking forward to Canada 150,” she said. “I can guarantee that Canada 150 will be even better.”

The Lily Nook visits Holland

By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner Nigel Strohman of the Lily Nook and his family had a whirlwind adventure in the Netherlands from June 6 to 13, visiting 10 different lily companies for Dutch Lily Days.

It was the sixth annual Dutch Lily Days, but the first time Strohman, of Neepawa, has attended it.

He said one of the main reasons for going was to touch base with some of the Lily Nook’s suppliers and breeders and to meet some new ones from other Dutch companies.

There were also quite a few new varieties of lilies they got to see at the different locations, many of which he said he plans on trying to order for next year’s catalogue.

A good thing about meeting people from the other companies is that it makes it easier to get in contact with those companies and order more varieties of lilies.

Many of the lilies Strohman said he will order were ones with unique colours and patterns. He said that there were some double Asiatics, which are a type of lily with two or more layers of petals, that each bloom one at a time, that he was interested in.

There were also some new breeds, crosses between different types of lilies, that he hadn’t seen before.

The Lily Days lasted from June 7 to 10, so as soon as they landed in Amsterdam after a 10 hour flight, they were off to the first supplier on their agenda. GAV Lilies was their first stop. They got to know the head breeder there, who took them around the greenhouse and showed them some of GAV’s new hybrids.

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Nigel Strohman (right) met with Jan-Willem Mantel of DeJong Lilies, one of the Lily Nook’s current suppliers.

The first stop really set the tone for what was to come and got the Strohmans excited for the rest of their journey. They visited three to four companies around Amsterdam each day, taking pictures of their favourite flowers and posting them on Facebook for their customers to see.

Other companies that they visited were Van den Bos Flowerbulbs, BOT Flowerbulbs, DeJong Lelies Holland (which is a current supplier of theirs), Lily Company BV, Vletter & Den Haan, World Breeding, Mak Breeding, Zabo Plant and VWS Flowerbulbs.

Some of these companies, Strohman said, are moving more towards cut flowers than garden and pot flowers, but there are some suppliers who still have a good variety of garden and pot, which are the Lily Nook’s main focus.

Overall, he said it was a good experience. After Dutch Lily Days, they had a couple of days before flying home, so they were also able to take in the Am-

This lily, named Zeba, is an interdivisional hybrid from Lily Company BV. sterdam sights. They got to cruise down the canals and see the city before heading home to more business.

Now, in the midst of running the Lily Nook and doing some more landscaping there, Strohman also has to go to Chicago for the North American Lily Society Convention and show. The society chose him as the head classifier because he is familiar with many of the different types

of lilies. His job there will be to make sure that the flowers are in the right categories before being judged.

Then, from June 18 to 24, the Lily Nook will be hosting their annual Lily Daze, where there will be different activities open to the public. Some of the fun includes musical entertainment, a treasure hunt for the kids, free hybridizing courses and more.

The Neepawa Banner is pleased to welcome Tony Eu to our team.

Tony is a Neepawa area resident and a recent NACI graduate, Tony will be joining our news and production departments.

He can be reached by email at newsroom@neepawapress.com or by contacting our office.

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Canary Warf is a double Asiatic lily from DeJong. Strohman was interested in ordering double Asiatics like this one.

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Barbecue to benefit the care home Submitted Country Meadows PCH On Friday, July 8 these young ladies are holding a barbecue at Shop Easy Foods parking lot from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The girls are putting on the barbecue and donating the proceeds to the residents of Country Meadows Personal Care Home. The proceeds will be used to help cover expenses of the residents’ Handy-Van

trips. The residents participate in different trips/ outings yearly from April to October. Since HandyVan rentals for outings are a non-insured item through Manitoba Health, that means the cost of trips would have to come out of the residents’ pockets.

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The girls have jumped on board to help out for this fundraiser. The staff and residents are very appreciated of the girls and their families in organizing this event for our trips. Hope to see lots of people out for the barbecue.

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his quiet summer morning it’s difficult to write a column as an old saying is hanging over our heads.

The saying goes something like this, “We can handle adversity, it’s uncertainty that drives us crazy.”

We are pretty spoiled, and I speak personally here, as we live in the best country in the world. We live in a great area in a good province. We have it pretty good. We were all reminded of that by the Citizenship Judge McCauley on Canada Day at Riding Mountain National Park.

In his remarks prior to swearing in 93 new citizens he made very similar comments and added that millions of people worldwide would jump at the chance to become Canadian citizens.

Within that context and knowing that violence is erupting all over the world today, often in the name of ISIL extremism, our problems, whatever they may be, are very minor.

So here’s our biggest problem today. We need a decision on paper distribution.

By the time you read this in The Banner, you will know what decision we have taken. Canada Post Corporation has rejected the Canadian Union of Postal Workers proposal in their 201516 version of the labour dispute.

As of Tuesday morning, CP may lock out the CUPW workers by Thursday midnight. As many of you know, that does not in any way affect the distribution of the Neepawa Banner and the Neepawa Press within the Town of Neepawa. However, it does affect distribution of the Rivers Banner totally and the Neepawa Banner and Neepawa Press outside of Neepawa.

What to do, what to do?

Well we can’t just sit back and hope for the best. We have to make a decision. It looks as

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Ken Waddell if all the post offices that aren’t run by CUPW workers will stay open. However, the Neepawa Post Office is operated (and I might say quite well) by CUPW workers. The others are not run

by CUPW workers and they too are run quite well. I have had few things to find objectionable about the post office workers and we have been a customer for 27 years. The Banner group

regular as clockwork. They hold the unique position of being a major supplier to community newspapers and our major competitor. Canada Post does all it can to take flyer delivery business and advertising away from the newspapers. They set the rates and the rules and that sometimes makes it difficult to compete.

One of the reasons that the rates keep climbing is that Canada Post Corporation has a huge upper management cost as is often rightly pointed out by the union. They also insist on offering the very obsolete and expensive door-to-door delivery to about 40 per cent of the country. Why it still is done seems ridiculous as everybody pays the same rate but only 40 per cent of the country get the special treatment. Canada Post could save a lot of money by setting up community mail boxes where they currently do door-to-door delivery.

So, all that being said, we have to make a decision not only this week but in the coming weeks.

Because of the uncertainty, we haven’t been able to make concrete plans, but rather have had to consider a number of alternative delivery systems.

We will do our best to keep our readers informed, but be assured the papers will go through to as many readers as possible.

We need a decision on paper distribution.

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So, as of Wednesday morning, it looks like we will have to drive our papers to the post offices as Neepawa and the Brandon distribution centre may well shut down due to a lock-out.

Still under strong consideration for the future is the possibility of moving away from Canada Post. Canada Post does a pretty good job actually. But, and there’s always a but, it’s hard to be held periodically hostage to postal disruptions. Canada Post’s rates go up every January just as

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here’s a farmer in New Jersey who posts videos to YouTube.

A hay producer, his videos usually include reviews and demos of equipment and clips of him farming or fixing things. His channel, onelonelyfarmer, has over 57,000 subscribers and over 34 million views.

This March, he bought a new baler. It was a demo unit and cost about $200,000. It also arrived at his farm with a rotten bale still in the chamber.

Onelonelyfarmer MY posted a video of PERSPECTIVE him pulling the bale and it generated over 37,000 views and 276 ate comments, most of them not kind ackman tkinson towards Messicks, the dealer through which the baler had been purchased.

Less than a week later, there was a new video posted, this one called “Messicks Makes Good”. Representatives from the dealership came out, cleaned his equipment and even put a sticker with his logo on the side of the baler. This video had over 45,000 views and 540 comments, most of which praised Messicks’ efforts to correct the mistake.

The farmer is a large producer, but Messicks has five locations, is a dealer for over 250 brands, including 18 major lines of equipment, and has more than 180 employees.

Now, more than ever, average citizens are finding that they have the power to hold companies, even large multinationals, to account over poor products, disappointing customer service or detrimental business practices.

The media has always been able to generate consumer awareness and affect changes in business practices, but the kind of consumer power we are seeing now is different. Today, we are in an environment where average people can also lead change.

Consumers can use social media to call out businesses in ways that weren’t possible 10 years ago.

It’s a revival of sorts. One hundred years ago, most businesses were owned by local entrepreneurs. If they did a bad job, people told their neighbours, who told their friends and ultimately, the business either took action to rectify the situation, or closed down.

Then the businesses got bigger and local owners were replaced with local managers. Competition also decreased and consumers found themselves at the mercy of these larger businesses. These large companies didn’t really have a reason to care what local consumers thought– a handful of irate customers, of thousands, in one store, of hundreds, has no significant effect on a company’s bottom line.

From Yelp reviews to Ebay ratings, the average citizen has many opportunities to provide feedback on their transactions. Not only that, but there are many high profile social media users who have the power to throw their weight behind injustices experienced by individual citizens.

This shift has been slowly gaining momentum for over a decade.

In 2005, the Economist had a 14 page special issue outlining how the internet has given power to consumers. The piece noted that over 90 per cent of people between 18 and 54 years of age said that they would turn to the internet first for product information.

Each year, the international consulting firm Deloitte publishes the Consumer Review. According to Deloitte’s research, even the most passive of consumers search beyond a company itself for information. They found that 81 per cent of consumers read reviews and check ratings. Nigel Wixcey, Deloitte’s lead partner, consumer business, said in the report, “Empowered by social networks and digital devices, consumers are increasingly dictating when, where and how they engage with brands.”

Today, consumers are better informed and any customer has the potential to create a lot of buzz about a company, positive or negative. In order for businesses to adapt to this new reality, the Deloitte report recommends reinforcing an age old business practice, “staff at each level of the organization [should] understand the role they play in serving consumers and empower them to make the right decision on the appropriate way to respond to dissatisfied consumers.”

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Opinion

JULY 8, 2016

It takes a little sanctified blindness

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n the mid 19th century, philosophers like John Stuart Mill introduced the world to the concept of a just society. A just society, they argued, was a society of which three things are true.

First, people are free to live their lives as they please as long as they don’t infringe on the rights of others. Second, wealth and resources are shared by all, with those most deserving receiving their share first. Third, decision makers attend to the common good, while all other citizens work collectively to build communities and programs that contribute to the good of others.

In the years since, social scientists, political activists and even preachers have “picked up the torch,” so to speak and called on those in government to help make Mill’s dream become reality.

In Canada, Pierre Elliot Trudeau answered the call.

In a political career that spanned almost 20 years (first as an MP, then Justice Minister and finally Prime Minister), Trudeau intro-

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein duced a number of radical reforms that culminated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which was passed by Parliament and signed into law by Queen Elizabeth in 1982.

The charter lists the basic rights and freedoms to which all Canadians are entitled. And it clearly states that governments can only act to deprive a person of his or her rights when doing so is necessary for the common good— that is to preserve the safety and security of all Canadians.

Whether or not we agree with some of the clauses in the charter (and many do not), we must admit that it does something no other piece of legislation can do. It declares, in no uncertain terms, that Canada is a country built on the principles of

acceptance and inclusion.

We welcome all Canadians to use their skills, abilities and talents to help build a strong nation and we reward them for their efforts by enabling them to share in the benefits that are given to all Canadians.

In doing so, we choose to look past the things that can (and often do) divide us. We do not allow things like age, gender, country of origin, religious beliefs, economic status or lifestyle choices to keep us from treating everyone we meet with respect and serving each person with dignity and a commitment to excellence. We refuse to treat people differently because of characteristics over which they have no control or choices they have made with which we do not agree.

As people of faith, we

are called to recognize every person as a unique creation of God. We are encouraged to welcome others into our lives just as God has welcomed us into his. He accepted us just as we are—no strings attached and He asks us to extend the same courtesy to others.

We are called to serve everyone with the same degree of dignity and respect, just as Jesus did during his time on earth.

If we see someone in need, we do what we can to help them meet that need. If we encounter someone who is hurting, we do what we can to help them heal. We meet people where they are, we help them where we can and in the process, we do more to build healthy caring communities than any set of laws or government programs can ever do.

All it takes is a little sanctified blindness—closing our eyes to the things that divide us, accepting people as people and treating them accordingly.

Next week—how God taught me to be an accepting person.

A reminder of the world

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ummer is off to a great start. Spent a week in Winnipeg with my sister from Australia and her grandson, a fine young man of 16. Side trips out to Steinbach Mennonite Museum, the Pembina Hills and Lower Fort Gary. (Special event there- I presided at the wedding of my oldest niece and her beloved, am now an accredited marriage commissioner, just in case I have too much free time!) Once again toured the Museum of Human Rights, the Forks and bookstores. All in all, it was a well rounded holiday.

Time in the Museum of Human Rights caused me to reflect on one afternoon in Amsterdam. Marie and I had disembarked from the Elodie, the lovely barge that had been our home for a week. We had a free afternoon and went walking. In the heart of the city, New

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen Church Square was alive with activity and people of all ages. The fair was set up, including a ninety-meterhigh swinging chair ride, a Ferris wheel, an awful bungie contraption that bounced a circle of brave or insane folks back and forth and up and down, games of chance and food booths. The air was filled with loud screams of terror and laughter. Life and laughter, gaiety and jocularity. And then we stepped through the doors of the New Church. On display was “World Press 16. The Nieuwe Kerk invites you to take a journey with World Press 16. The exhibition

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chool is out! It is strange not to hear the children playing on the school’s playground. The parking lot at the high school is empty. Graduations have taken place.

I had the privilege to go to the high school graduation. Even my husband, who relies on the handi-van to travel, was able to attend our grandson’s ceremony and banquet. The gymnasium was packed and it was so im-

presents the best visual journalism from the previous year, with 154 photographs in eight categories.”

The photos covered everything from the shrinking ice caps, the Chernobyl fallout, the aftereffects of the Ebola outbreak and the Syrian refugee crisis- Hope for a New Life by Warren Richardson captured the image of a father passing his young child through a barbed wire fence and won first prize. Second prize in the People Category, entitled Digging the Future

by Matjaz Krivic, depicts a tired and blackened miner taking a smoke break.

Moving pictures that made

one pause. A section of the display was dedicated to a pictorial account of women in the military and their stories of rape and discrimination.

For me, that day, the juxtaposition of the life and laughter in the open square and the horrors in everyday living for so many citizens of this world set me back. I acknowledge life is just that, the light and the dark, the joy and the sorrow. Seeing it in living colour made the moment all the more memorable.

That is what time spent in the Museum of Human Rights does for me as well.

I go about the routine of my life, safe, secure and mostly content. I need reminders that I have it good. No, I have it great. Seeing and hearing the stories of the injustices in my world stir me to action. And thus it must be. Always.

pressive to see the young people march. Many received awards, bursaries and scholarships. It is wonderful to see individuals and organizations in our valley support the students and encourage them. The theme for the 2016 graduation was “Soaring Free.” The birds on the picture were flying free and high.

Being a grandparent, this made me think of the beautiful hymn by Albert E. Brumley: “I’ll fly away, Oh glory, I’ll fly away… to a land where joys shall never end.”

Whatever the future holds and wherever you will go “Take the name of Jesus with you, It will joy and comfort give you” (Lydia Baxter).

Wishing all the graduates a bright future.

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Letters

Work stoppages need to end With unionized Canada Post workers on 72-hours notice for a lockout, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is encouraging the postal service to find a solution to their growing pension problem and urging a quick settlement before any mail disruption.

CFIB issued a letter to Canada Post president and CEO Deepak Chopra last week, calling for a settlement, but stressing that unfunded liabilities in Canada Post’s pension plan are not a trivial issue, with a $6.2 billion solvency deficit. Pension costs must to be lowered to ensure plans are sustainable and don’t force rate hikes or service cuts on customers.

“While Canada Post must take steps to address its pension liabilities, the threat of a prolonged work stoppage has many small business owners worried.” said CFIB president Dan Kelly. “There are a growing number of alternatives each year but many small firms continue to rely on Canada Post for package delivery, invoicing clients and paying suppliers.”

“Taxpayers and Canada Post customers can no longer afford to pay for gold-plated pensions that they themselves could only dream of,” Kelly added. “Rather than accepting the new, generous pension arrangement, it seems bizarre that the postal union would not accept a generous offer and instead choose to disrupt their customers, motivating even more to look at alternatives, likely never to return to Canada Post. We urge both parties to work quickly to reach a settlement with a focus on ensuring the ongoing sustainability of our postal service.”

More than nine in 10 small business owners say Canada Post’s delivery services are somewhat or very important to their business. During any work stoppage, CFIB is providing direct counselling to small business owners on other options, such as Interac E-transfer to pay or receive money. CFIB has also made arrangements through its ZoomShipR service to provide discount courier and package delivery services.

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By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Efforts to broker a deal on the historic Minnedosa train station have hit a minor stumbling block, as CP Rail has turned down a counter offer made by Minnedosa Heritage Inc. The heritage group, who has spent the past decade preserving the town’s train station, had asked for $110,000 in compensation. CP, which owns the building, had previously offered $75,000 to reimburse them for the work done to the structure. That original offer was turned down by the local group, during a meeting on Tuesday, June 14.

Heritage Inc. chair Brion Pollon said that while the inability to get this deal secured was disappointing, both sides are still willing to work out an agreement that works.

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“The rejection of the counter offer wasn’t what we were hoping for, but CP has indicated that it’s still willing to sit down and figure out a number that’s agreeable to both sides,” said Pollon. “There are still some positives to be gained from this. I think that [by mid-July], we could come to an agreement and be able to move on from this.”

As for other building options, Pollon added that two potential ideas have been brought to their attention. One involves the former Bethany station building being donated to the heritage group. That structure is currently located two miles north of Minnedosa, after being relocated nearly 50 years ago. The second

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option would be another relocated station building, this one from La Riviere.

Both structures would be donated, but do require significant work to bring them up to code. Pollon said both options are being considered, but no decision will be made until after the deal with CP Rail has been completed.

These negotiations are just another chapter in a saga that’s been ongoing since 2005. During the CP Rail’s Holiday Train in Minnedosa that year, railway representatives made an announcement where they offered the historic station to the community for the cost of $1.

After a basic verbal understanding on the

transfer was secured, committee members got to work making repairs to the exterior of the building. After years of negotiations, however, with no formal signed agreement, CP declared in January of this year, that they would instead start using the building itself once again. Heritage Inc. was offered access to the train station’s attic, but the group determined that the space would not work. CP Rail replied to that with the $75,000 payout offer.

The building was built in 1910 and was last used as a train station in 1960.

However, CP continued to use it as office space until 2000.

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By Alex Campbell Director, Manitoba Agricultural Museum Manitoba’s rapid growth at the turn of the century prompted the provincial government to support agricultural research and education. The Manitoba Agricultural College (MAC) was established in 1905, with the objective of educating students in modern farming practices. MAC was the first college of its kind in Western Canada, and only the third in all of Canada. MAC offered courses in horticulture, agricultural engineering, animal husbandry, farm management and home economics.

One of the agricultural engineering courses offered was a course training students in the operation of steam engines and the new fangled gasoline tractors. Given the rapid expansion in the number of steam engines and tractors on the Prairies and general unfamiliarity of the farm population with machinery, this sort of course was much needed at this time.

While MAC was designed to give men a solid educational background in agricultural sciences, MAC also included a division of Home Economics, which was intended to give young ladies from rural communities a scientific background in homemaking.

The women were to receive an education in health, nutrition, and home management. Courses were offered in subjects such as food safety, laundry chemistry, human physiology

and home based accounting. With such training, the hope was that the graduates would return to their home communities, become leaders and impart their knowledge to other ladies in the area.

MAC was built at a Winnipeg site in the Tuxedo neighborhood, close to Assiniboine Park, with construction starting in 1905.

By 1910, MAC had outgrown its Tuxedo campus and found that obtaining additional land in the immediate area of the campus was impossible. Seven years after the Tuxedo campus was opened, MAC moved to a new site in Fort Garry, which is now the location of the University of Manitoba. The Tuxedo campus became the Fort Osborne barracks used by the Canadian military from 1914 to 1968, when Kapyong Barracks were built. The site was then acquired by the Provincial Government who moved government offices into the buildings. After that, it was purchased from the Provincial Government and redeveloped into the Asper Jewish Community Campus.

One of the tractors used for training was a 30 horsepower Big Four. The Big Four tractor designs came from the Transit Thresher Company, which set out to design a thresher which could move around a harvested grain field to the stooks of grain, so eliminating the need to

bring the sheaves to the thresher. For this purpose, a belt pulley at the back of a gas tractor was very useful, as the tractor could then drive a threshing machine, which was towed behind the tractor. After design work had taken place, Transit realized the entire idea was not workable, as a drive belt was not compatible with turning a tractor towing a threshing machine. But Transit realized that the tractor they had designed was a decent design so they began to build and sell it as the 25 horsepower Big Four. The Big Four retained the rear mounted belt pulley, as moving it to a more conventional location would have involved a major re-design.

The Big Four tractor entered production in the US in 1906.

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Neepawa wins U-16 softball gold

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A spectacular weekend of flawless fielding and clutch hitting has earned the U-16 Neepawa Nitros the Softball Manitoba provincial championships. The team earned the accolade by winning the U16 B Girls tournament, held in Morden from July 1-3.

Coach Ryan McLaughlin, along with assistant coaches Kyle Gluska, Kevin Sandstrom and manager Andrea Wilson, helped guide the team to the victory. McLaughlin said the event featured 16 of the top teams from across the province.

“This year, we went into the weekend feeling as though we had a legitimate shot. The big thing for us was that these girls have played together since they were about eight-years-old.

Previously, they’d never made it past the qualifying game, but they were determined to make it past those games and get the chance to play for a medal. They came together great and improved dramatically,” stressed McLaughlin. “We have a couple of players from Minnedosa and a few from Gladstone. We have one who travels in from Angusville to come play with the team as well. So this is really a smaller group of players. We have only 11 members on the roster, but they’re committed to the game, so that’s all you can

ask for as a coach.”

Neepawa began the round robin portion of the weekend on Canada Day, against a team from Park City West, based out of Winnipeg. The Nitros were able to establish themselves early and cruise to a dominant 7-2 win. The player of the game for Neepawa was pitcher Christyn Blondeau.

In game two, Neepawa found itself dealing with a local favourite in the form of Altona. The matchup began as a tightly contested affair, but as the innings progressed, the Nitros started to assert their will and closed out the morning game with a 5-2 victory. Catcher Jordyne Andrews from Minnedosa was selected as the Nitros’ player of the game.

The third game of the round robin and second game of the day for Neepawa was versus Southdale Blue, another strong squad based out of Winnipeg.

Southdale has always been a difficult opponent for the Nitros over the years, and this time was no exception to that rule, as Neepawa was knocked out of the realm of the unbeaten, falling 14-1. Pitcher Rylee Gluska was chosen as the player of the game for the Nitros. With that defeat, Neepawa closed out the round robin with a 2-1 record and a second place finish in pool A. That would assure them a tough challenge in the playoffs,

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The Neepawa Nitros receive their championship plaque from a Softball Manitoba representative. Back row (L to R): Coaches Ryan McLaughlin, Kyle Gluska and Kevin Sandstrom. Middle Row: Hayley Lindsay, Baillie Sandstrom, Jordyne Andrews, Hailey Rubeniuk, Rylee Gluska and Kylie Birch. Front Row: Caleigh McLaughlin, Alanna Crabbe, Ashley Emerson, Christyn Blondeau, Julianna Davis. (Missing from picture: manager Andrea Wilson.) as they faced off against Boissevain, who finished in first place in Pool D. McLaughlin said going into the playoff portion of the weekend, it was important for the players to shake off the loss to Southdale quickly and refocus on the task at hand. “[The coaching staff] told the players ‘We are beatable if we don’t show up. But if we show up, play hard and focus on the fundamentals, we have a very good chance against anyone.’ That put things in perspective for them. That now, it was do or die. We were playing one of the best

teams in all of the tournament in Boissevain, who had yet to lose. They were a dominant team at the plate and had a flawless defence.

So essentially, we were into the quarter-finals and honestly, it was one of the

best games they have ever played,” said McLaughlin.

“We were up to bat in the top of the first. Ashley Emerson from Gladstone was able to drive the ball into left centre field for a double. Calleigh McLaugh-

lin laid out a sacrifice bunt to move Ashley to third.

After that, Kylie Birch came in and hit a single to drive (Emerson) in, and that was the only run of the game.” noted McLaughlin.

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Minnedosa Fun Fest July 8 — 10, 2016

Friday July 8th

10:00 am • Kids Bike Decorating west of the Personal Care Home (3rd Ave SW) 11:00 am • Kids Bike Parade - Starts at Care Home & ends at Tanner’s Park 11:00 am - 1:00 pm • Minnedosa Recreation Commission BBQ - Tanner’s Park 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm • Kid’s activities in Tanner’s Park - Bouncy Houses, popsicles & more 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm • Farmer’s Market - Covenant Church Parking Lot 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Rotary Supper in the Arena 6:30 pm • Dr Von Houligan’s Carnival of Calamities - All Ages Show - Fair Grounds - Advanced tickets for both shows available at Minnedosa Recreation Commission Office 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm • Free Glow Bowling at Bowling Alley (16 & under) Sponsored by Minnedosa Credit Union 9:00 pm • Dr Von Houligan’s Carnival of Calamities - 16+ show - Fair Grounds 9:30 pm - 2:00 am • Friday Night Dance ft. Misty Street - Arena - $10 No Minors ID Required

Saturday July 9th

Neepawa JOINS CELEBRATED NHL ALUMNUS THEO FLEURY IN NATIONAL VICTOR WALK MOVEMENT Local Victor Walk rallies residents to raise awareness and speak out against childhood trauma.

With 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys experiencing an unwanted traumatic event before they are 18 years of age , it has become clear that Canadians must rally together to take a stand against childhood trauma.

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to support and create awareness on how childhood trauma has affected and impacted their lives. Members of the community will walk (approximately 40 minutes) from (175 Mountain) Yellowhead Centre, around Park Lake and back to the Yellowhead Centre, in hopes of raising awareness. Join us for a lunch from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. Come out and meet Theoren, have lunch and be entertained by local youth.

Those unable to attend Neepawa’s Victor Walk who still wish to support the movement are asked to visit www.victorwalk.com. Here, Canadians can learn more about the Victor Walk and how they can become involved.

7:30 am - 10:00 am • Lions Pancake Breakfast in the Arena 10:00 am - 2:00 pm • Minnedosa Maverick’s BBQ at the Street Market - 1st Ave SE 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • Street Market - 1st Ave SE 11:00 am • Fun Fest Parade 11:30 am - 1:30 pm • Covenant Church BBQ & Fresh Pie Lunch - Church Parking Lot - Proceeds to a local benefit 11:30 am - 1:00 pm • United Church Luncheon in the United Church Hall 12:00 pm • Legion Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Valley Cruizers Car Show - 1st Street SE 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm • Fun Fest Family Zone 1st Ave SE (Street Market) 12:00 - 3:00 • Bouncy Castles, Mini Golf, face painting & more 12:00 - 2:00 • EMS Teddy Bear Checkups 12:00 & 2:30 • HOJA 1:00 • Jeffery Straker 2:00 • Duck Drop 2:00 pm • MCCCC Packed Playhouse Draw - Street Market 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Beer Gardens in the Arena - Giant Jenga, Box Hockey, kids activities 2:00 - 8:00 pm • Little Europe Food Truck 4:00 pm • We’re Going to Shoot the Mayor!!

7:00 pm • 50/50 Draw 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm • Minnedosa Library 40th Anniversary Celebration - Library Parking Lot 2:00 pm • Rugby - Barbarians vs Assassins - Rugby Pitch by Fair Grounds - Beer Tent Women’s Game 2:00 pm - Men’s Game 4:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm • Legion Bingo 8:00 pm - 1:30 am • Class of ‘75 & ‘76 Reunion - Ukrainian Hall - Dance, Bar & Lunch - $5 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Fun Fest Social ft. ‘Better Than’ - Arena - $15 No Minors ID Required

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10:30 am - 11:30 am • Yoga in The Park - Gentle Flow - Tanner’s Park 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Softball Tournament - Minor Ball Diamonds at the Fair Grounds 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm • Yoga in The Park - Fast Flow - Tanner’s Park 4:00 pm • Minnedosa Sharks Rugby registration & free trial - Rugby Pitch at Fair Grounds

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U-12 Nitros earn silver

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner

A talented crop of players hoping to be part of the Neepawa Natives roster,hit the ice in Brandon this week, for the club’s annual young prospects camp. Fifty-eight players, including the MJHL team’s 2016 bantam draft picks, participated in the event on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5. Day one of the camp was held at Enns Arena, inside the Keystone Centre, while day two was hosted at the Canada Games Sportsplex. The two days, which were sponsored by Peak Performance and Athletics Centre of Brandon, were an opportunity for coaches, scouts and management to evaluate players from the team’s protected list and decide which ones warrant a closer look at the team’s training camp, scheduled for late August.

Neepawa Natives head coach Dustin Howden said he liked the effort and skill that was displayed by the hopefuls out on the ice.

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Neepawa Natives head coach Dustin Howden speaks with some of the players during day one of the prospects camps in Brandon. display has simply been great. Overall [coaching, scouting staff and management] is quite pleased with the results,” said Howden.

General manager Myles Cathcart concurred with Howden’s assessment and added that he noticed improvement in several players, who were a part of the club’s previous camps.

He said it was good to see the youngsters take the advice given to them to

heart and use it to improve their skill set.

Cathcart added that the level of participation from players who were a part of the 2015-2016 roster was also a real positive, as they were able to give some guidance to the hopefuls.

“To have the veterans out there on the ice as well, serving in a way, as coaches to the prospects, was really nice to see,” Cathcart said. “Leading by example like that is very

important and it shows that they’re just as committed to the success of the team as [management and coaching staff] are.”

Many of these players will continue to work through the summer in preparation for the fall camp, which will occur at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. Pre-season for the MJHL will begin on Sept. 5, while the beginning of the regular season has been scheduled for

U-16 Nitros top Brandon to win provincials Continued from page 12 “For the remainder of the game, both teams just played a remarkable game.

Both teams were hitting the ball, but they were also playing flawless defence.

It was simply incredible.

Christyn Blondeau was pitching again and had a superb game. She was helped with some fantastic defence behind her. It was one of the best games I’ve ever had a chance to be involved with.”

That type of confidence building game helped to invigorate Neepawa, as they headed into the semifinal against Grunthal. The Nitros simply found that next gear and took the matchup by a 5-2 margin.

That victory secured them a guaranteed medal and the chance to play for gold.

In the final, Neepawa was challenged by the undefeated Brandon Heat, a team which was essentially

an all-star squad selected from the multiple teams that come from the city.

McLaughlin noted however, that by this point of the tournament, Neepawa had found it stride and was playing with a confidence that would make them an extremely difficult opponent for anyone. That proved to be the case, as after surrendering two runs to Brandon in the top of the first, the Nitros replied with eight runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. A big play from that early onslaught was from Bailey Sandstrom, who notched a bases loaded double.

The final would end early as it was called after just six innings, with Neepawa earning the championship with a dominant 12-2 win.

Christyn Blondeau would once again be named the player of the game for Neepawa.

Reflecting back upon the team’s monumental achievement, McLaughlin attributes it to the fact that all the players continued to improve throughout the weekend and build upon their early success.

“The girls didn’t panic and they had momentum.

In the final three games, there were only three errors made by our team in total. They just found that focus,” noted McLaughlin.

“The 1-0 game against Boissevain was really a true test of belief. The parents, I think were more nervous than the players.

For the kids out in the field and at the plate though, everybody wanted the ball in their hand or to be at the plate.”

As for the Nitro’s program itself, McLaughlin added that it’s very gratifying to see all the years of dedication from the players being rewarded in

this manner.

“Some great players have developed out of the program over the years.

The players deserved this because they worked for it. It wasn’t anything I did, or the other coaches.

We simply gave them tips and guided them as they found their game.

Ultimately, it’s them who show those skills and put the knowledge to use and that’s what they did. It was so much fun to be a part of this.”

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The Neepawa Nitros under-12 softball team closed out its season with a spectacular effort at the provincial championship in Buhler. The team earned a silver medal at the event, which featured 26 clubs from across Manitoba. The Nitros went undefeated in the round robin portion of the weekend tournament and advanced all the way to the championship, before losing a close 5-3 decision to Glenboro.

Coach Jerry Chudley said the team put in an exceptional effort right from the opening pitch of their first game of the weekend.

“The round robin was good. Our opening game was against the Brandon Heat, which we knew was going to be tough. We won that one, so that was a real confidence builder for the kids,” said Chudley.

After the Brandon game, Neepawa picked up additional wins in the round robin over the Westdale Warriors, Oxford Heights and Killarney Stars.

Chudley noted that the confidence of the team grew with every game.

“We had some expectations going into the tournament. The team has played very well all season, but with 26 teams involved, anything can happen,” Chudley noted. “There is so much talent out on the field, realistically even just qualifying for the playoff portion of the weekend is something to be proud of.

Once we won our first two games, we realized that we were definitely in a good position to make it into the playoffs.”

Though the Nitros were unable to win their final game of the season, Chudley said the players should be extremely proud of the progress they’ve made throughout the year.

“I think they played really hard. Practiced hard throughout the year. They really developed an understanding of the game, listened to the coaches and picked up a lot of little things on how to play the game the right way. I think the big thing is the mental side of the game, as well. That’s improved a lot for them this year. It’s a good core of kids. They’ve grown up a lot through the course of the year,” he said

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ADA MARGARET ALLEN: It is with great sadness we announce that Miss Ada Allen age 102 passed away on July 1 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg. A private burial will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens followed by a public Celebration of Life reception at John Black United, Henderson Hwy on Aug. 12, 2016. For further information contact Dave or Myra Bennet (204) 476-5686.

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Shirley May Matthews With much sadness we announce the passing of Shirley May Matthews at Neepawa Hospital on June 11, 2016, after a short battle with cancer.

She survived her husband of 58 years, George, by only six months and it was their belief that they are now together again. Shirley was born at home in the R.M. Of Rosedale on June 26, 1936 to Jim and Florabelle Henderson. She grew up in the village of Riding Mountain and attended Tobamore School.

She worked in Winnipeg at Hudson Bay store after school and met George Matthews. They were married in 1958 and then raised three children; Cindy (Greg) Kuyp, Randy, and Theresa (Rick) Stanick. She was also proud grandmother to four boys; Ryan and Adam Kuyp and Bob and Cody Poncsak, and great grandmother to Abby and Kae-Lee Kuyp and Ayden and Josh Kuyp.

If Shirley loved anything it was gardening and everywhere she lived her yards were beautiful.

Mom spent her last few years in McCreary at Alpine Manor where she made many new, but loyal and loving friends. We thank you for the impact you made in mom's life. Also thank you to Henry and Anita VanderVoort for the steady friendship you gave mom. Special thank you also to Dr. Kelly and the team at Neepawa Palliative Care for the care and compassion they gave mom on this part of her journey.

If desired, donations of sympathy may be made to Neepawa Palliative Care.

“If there is a heaven, Mom, we wish it for you”

Lily Rainkie After a long and full life our mom, Lily Rainkie (Wabick), passed away on July 1, 2016. Mom is survived by her daughters Sylvia (John) Palano, Leona (Dennis) Beaumont, Linda Braun, her daughter-in-law Arlene (Nelson) Almey and her sister-in-law Kay Kipling. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren as well as her brother Raymond (Linda) Wabick and many nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her husband Tony, a son Garry, her sonin-law Ernie Braun, granddaughter Tammy Palano, her parents Joe and Anne Wabick and siblings Nelly, Irene, Violet, John and Steve.

Mom was born October 17, 1922 to Joe and Anne (Strelczik) Wabick and she attended school in Eden.

She met and married our Dad, Tony Rainkie, in 1944.

Together they raised four children. Mom and dad loved going to dances, playing cards and spending time with family. Mom held several jobs in Neepawa but the one she is most remembered for was as a waitress at the Bamboo Gardens for 30 years. She worked hard during this time taking care of us, looking after her parents during their declining years and took care of dad when he was sick. Once mom retired she enjoyed gardening, playing cards, cooking, going out for coffee with her friends and spending time with family and willing to give advice to any one of us.

Mom moved to Kinsmen Kourts in 2005 where she lived until her health declined. In November of 2015 she moved in with her daughter, Linda, until her passing.

The family would like to thank Dr. Tariq and the medical staff at the Neepawa Hospital for their wonderful care.

We would also like to thank Dr. Buttler and the staff at Cancer Care in Winnipeg for their wonderful care, also White’s Funeral Home for their care and compassion.

Funeral service was held at St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday July 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Father Mark Filips officiating. Pallbearers were her grandsons and great-grandsons. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa.

If you so wish donations in Mom’s memory may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, Neepawa and District Palliative Care, St. Dominic’s Catholic Church Raise the Roof Fund or a charity of your choice.

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Obituary Gloria Evelyn Thomas (nee Ward) At the age of 94 years, Gloria, loving wife of the late Jack Thomas, passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2016 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home.

Gloria was born in Franklin, MB on April 18, 1922, the youngest child of the late Spara and Bertha Ward. Gloria was born in the parlor of the large brick home on the Ward farm, 3 miles north of Franklin, MB. She was predeceased by her brother Elwood and sisters Jean, Victoria, Irene and Norma.

Their farm home was very near to Coldstream School.

Gloria told stories of being taken by horse and buggy to school and also into Neepawa on a Saturday for a special treat.

After completing Grade 11 in Franklin, Gloria boarded in Neepawa to attend Grade 12. After graduating from Neepawa High School, she taught on permit due to the teacher shortage. She later attended Brandon Normal School and graduated in 1942 in a class of 51 girls. The entire class was moved to Gimli Camp for the month of June 1942 as the public buildings in Brandon were occupied by WWII army and air force trainees. Gloria taught in the rural areas of Clarksville, Franklin High and Cameron High, and at Alexandra School in Brandon until her marriage on July 8, 1949 to Jack Thomas. They had their honeymoon in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Jack & Gloria celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July 1999 with a garden party at their home at 298 Ellen Street.

Gloria was predeceased by her husband Jack in April 2005. She is survived by her children Jean (and partner Louis de Wit) of Brandon, John (and wife Linda) of Winnipeg, and Susanne of Bangkok, Thailand; also granddaughters Leslie (and husband Bruno) Payette of Calgary, and Allison Myrah of Toronto, and greatgranddaughters Posie and Kit Payette. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Mary Rivers of Fonthill, Ontario and many nieces and nephews.

All of their lives, Jack and Gloria enjoyed visits to Clear Lake. They also attended auction sales to buy clocks for Jack’s collection and other antiques. Gloria was a charter member of the Neepawa Inner Wheel when it was organized in 1956, and she received a Paul Harris Fellowship award in recognition of her contributions to Inner Wheel and the community. Gloria was very artistic, was a President of the Neepawa Art Club, and also taught art at NACI for 6 years. She was an avid gardener and had a great appreciation for the beauty of flowers.

Gloria kept daily diaries after the children left home and she also started writing weekly letters to her children and later her grandchildren. The letters were filled with newspaper clippings and interesting tidbits about daily life in Neepawa. The letters were always eagerly opened and continued into her 90s. Gloria also loved doing crossword puzzles and believed they kept her mind sharp.

Gloria moved into Elks Manor in 2008. She enjoyed her time at Elks Manor until June 2015 when she went to Country Meadows Personal Care Home (Neepawa) after several months in hospital.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Wiebe and the wonderful staff at Country Meadows for the care and comfort provided to Gloria. They also wish to thank Carol Knight for her friendship and support especially during Gloria’s final days.

A graveside service was held June 3, 2016 at the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa. Donations in memory of Gloria may be made to Neepawa Personal Care Home, PO Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

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July 20, 1929 – July 1, 2016 Peacefully on July 1, with family beside her, Jean Stewart passed away at the Gladstone Health Centre, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Jean was born in Winnipeg on July 20, 1929. In her youth, she lived at Golden Stream, Bear Creek, and Mayfeld. She started school at Bear Creek, and later attended the Silver Stream school.

On March 3, 1947 she married Marland Stewart. They lived at Golden Stream until 1989 when they moved to Gladstone.

Jean leaves to mourn her passing son Doug (Kathy), their children Marlin and Valerie; daughter Gwen (Dirk) Spek, their children Rodney (Kirsten), Pamela (Maurice) Leduc, great granddaughters Sadie and Allie; daughter Debbie S. Bjarnarson, and her daughter Janine (Brian). She is also survived by cousins Bill (Betty-Lou) Scott, Helen (Alfred) Jacob, and Margaret Vanneste; in-laws Edna, Raymond, Stan (Elsie), Allan (Liz), Harvey Stewart, and Vivian McKinnon as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Marly; parents Albert & Irene Blanchard; brother Raymond Rusk; sisters Marion Willis and Margaret Loney and special uncle George Currie; also by in-laws Elwood & Bertha Stewart, Laurel Rusk, Foch Willis, Dennis Loney, Ruth, Lyle and Pat Stewart, and Norma Topham and nieces and nephews.

Jean was a loving wife, mother, and special aunt. She worked hard on the farm doing chores and gardening.

She was a correspondent for many years for the Gladstone Age Press and helped with the Golden Stream Flower Fund.

Over the years, Jean devoted herself to her family. She did beautiful embroidery work, and her family have many of these articles to cherish. Each of her grandchildren received a quilt with embroidery that she had lovingly stitched.

Besides her family, her other passion was flower gardening. She spent endless hours planting, pruning and weeding so she could reap the rewards of beautiful blooms. She took great pride in her home and enjoyed decorating it for all the special seasons in the year. She especially loved decorating for Christmas.

When in better health, she enjoyed old time dancing and attending Fiddle Festivals. She was a loyal friend and maintained many special friendships since childhood. She was kind and thoughtful, bringing cheer to others through phone calls, cards and letters for special occasions or just to let someone know they were being thought of.

Her children remember the warm hospitality she extended to new neighbours and to those who needed a place to stay or a hot meal – some who became part of the family.

Her grandchildren have fond memories of swimming at the creek, collecting beer bottles, playing cards and board games.

Jean was always grateful for the care she received from Dr. Eva Berman-Wong, and Dr. Karl Kassier at Brandon, and for the transportation services provided by Central Plains Cancer Care.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Jean has requested that memorial donations be made to Central Plains Cancer Care, Portage la Prairie.

“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.”

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Classifieds Obituary Robert Childs It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Alan Childs announces his passing on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the age of 58. Robert passed peacefully in the Neepawa Health Centre after battling pancreatic cancer.

Robert was born on May 21, 1958 to parents George and Joan Childs at the Dauphin General Hospital. He went to school in Dauphin until he quit in grade 11 and joined the Navy. He worked on a submarine and dreamed of being a marine biologist. He left the Navy after only 2 years as he decided to move back home to Dauphin to work as an orderly at the Dauphin General Hospital. In the spring of 1983 he met Terry Cripps and they moved to Winnipeg, MB in the fall, where he worked as an orderly at the Deer Lodge Hospital. Robert and Terry were married in December of 1984, and welcomed their first daughter Katie in November 1985. In November 1987 they welcomed their second daughter Meghan. Robert's girls were his whole world and loved to spoil them at any chance he got. In 1988 he pursued a career as a real-estate agent with Century 21. In the summer of 1991 Robert and Terry moved their girls home to Dauphin. Back in Dauphin Robert worked as a real-estate agent for Royal Lepage as well as volunteered on the Dauphin Fire Department.

In 2003 Robert moved to Neepawa, MB to work briefly as fire chief of the Neepawa Fire Department. In September 2005 Robert took a job at Hylife Foods, it was hard work but he loved it and talked regularly about his job and friends he met while working there. While in Neepawa Robert became a member of the Manitoba Team Penning Association where he acted as a judge for team penning competitions. Robert was always happy and laughing and was there if any of his friends or family needed anything.

One of Robert's proudest achievements was becoming a grandfather. He loved his three grand babies very much and was quick to tell anyone about them. Even in the last week of his life he was boasting to the nurses about his grandkids.

Robert is survived by his mother Joan Childs (nee Bremner), daughters Katie Durston and her husband Drew, and Meghan Langevin and her husband JeanPaul; grandchildren Carson and Haylee Durston and Wyatt Langevin; brothers Bruce and his wife Myra, Patrick and his wife Georgina; nephews Ryan, Darcy, Bode and niece Kiana Childs; and numerous extended family.

Robert is predeceased by his father George Childs, grandfather George Bremner, grandmother Florence Bremner (nee Mann), grandmother Mabel Bremner (nee Edie), grandfather Ed Childs, and grandmother Marjorie Childs (nee Greenslade).

Robert's family would like to thank the Neepawa Health Centre and the wonderful staff that showed Robert such great care and kept him comfortable in his last days.

They would also like to thank the many friends that have showed an overwhelming amount of care and support over this difficult time.

Charitable donations in memory of Robert Childs can be made to the Neepawa Health Centre or a charity of one's choice.

Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 2pm from Dauphin First United Church in Dauphin, MB with Ilene Dowd officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery in Dauphin, Manitoba.

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Help Wanted PARTS PERSON REQUIRED GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF A REMARKABLE TEAM! T.I.C. Parts & Service is accepting applications for a parts person to join their expanding company.

Responsibilities: Tuesdays to Saturdays Working collaboratively with Parts Manager Help manage parts inventory Assisting customers Additional duties as required Requirements: Computer skills Work well individually and as a team member Strong Customer Service focus Basic Agricultural parts knowledge We Offer:

Competitive wages Benefit Package Company RRSP Job related training and development

More Info:

Call Darrell @ 204-476-0716 Please drop off resume at: T.I.C. Parts & Service, 220 Hwy #5 North, Neepawa, MB or e-mail to: tic.admin@mymts.net

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for

FULL TIME YARD ATTENDANT For our Home and Farm Centre located in Neepawa, MB

Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, stocking and piling lumber, loading trucks, delivering product, and general cleaning duties. This position will require some heavy lifting and manual labour.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Highly motivated • Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills • Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement required • Ability to operate a forklift (training will be available) Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

Closing Date: Friday, July 15/16 If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 OR APPLY IN PERSON AT OUR HOME AND FARM CENTRE LOCATED AT 300 HWY #5 NORTH, NEEPAWA, MB www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following position

Glenella School Automotive Technology Instructor Half-Time Term September 6, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Applicants must possess a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Automotive Certificate.

Preference will be given to applicants with Vocational Teacher Certificate, or willingness to work towards certification.

All employees at the Division must provide a satisfactory criminal record and child abuse registry check Applications close on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

For more information Contact Bev Szymesko (204) 835-2067 Submit letter application and resume to: bevs@trsd32.mb.ca or Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone 204-835-2067, Fax 204-835-2426

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 • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required

Central Plains

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SPUD PLAINS FARMS LTD. Wellwood, MB

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Executive Director Central Plains Cancer Care Services Portage la Prairie, MB Central Plains Cancer Care Services (CPCCS) is a dynamic, nonprofit, community based organization working with cancer patients and their families in Central Manitoba. The areas of service include support, education and assistance to 72 communities in Central Manitoba. We are a nonprofit organization depending upon donations to fund our various programs. The position is based out of our office located in the City of Portage la Prairie with travel throughout the Central Plains area required. The Executive Director is accountable to the people receiving our services and reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications: - Post secondary education in business or social services discipline - Minimum of 5 years of experience in management - Or equivalent education and experience Abilities: - Superior communication and administration skills with nonprofit financial knowledge - Collaborative work style - Ability to problem solve in a creative and positive manner - Possess the competencies to supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate a team of program coordinators and volunteers - Working knowledge of MS Office and QuickBooks Requirements: - Valid Class 5 driver’s license and use of a vehicle (travel is required within the scope of the position) - Complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Closing Date: July 15, 2016 How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the required abilities and qualifications to Colin Wilcox, Chairman, Board of Directors.

By Mail or In Person: 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8

By Email: cpccs@shaw.ca

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during fall potato harvest.

Preseason training available for drivers.

We have a fleet of well maintained safe trucks.

We will be needing drivers for the grain season starting the beginning of August.

For the potato harvest the first week of September til approx. first week of October, unload hours from 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. six days per week.

Truck drivers need a VALID Class 5 or better drivers license.

Light suppers provided. Modern camping facilities available with shower and washroom facilities on site.

Bonus for full attendance at end of season.

Previous experience an asset.

Call Paul at 204-834-3866 or cell 204-729-7241

SPUD PLAINS FARMS LTD. in the Carberry Area

Potato and Grain Operation

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE

Is looking for a full time highly motivated individual for full time position immediately on a modern and diversified farm.

Successful applicant must have understanding of and the skills related to: Safe operation and servicing of large equipment Agricultural practices Repair, welding and fabrication Necessary Qualifications: Must have a valid driver’s licence Be willing to work seasonal hours.

Personal organization Ability to work independently and with others Wages negotiable depending on experience.

Benefit plan and overtime available.

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Please send resume to: Spud Plains Farms Ltd. c/o Paul Adriaansen Gen. Del. Wellwood, MB R0K 2H0 or cal Paul: 204-834-3866 Fax resume to: 204-834-3757 email: spudplain@goinet.ca

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Current starting wage is $13.55/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

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

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

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

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Employment Opportunities Elkhorn Resort Spa & Conference Centre is a great place to begin your career! We've got a fantastic team environment, offer great benefits, staff discounts and room to grow. Come and reach your potential with us!

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If you have a passion for hospitality, is organized, pays great attention to detail, can build rapport with guests, and can work with little to no supervision you will be highly successful in the following positions: Banquet Server Prep & Line Cooks Resort Houseman Aesthetician Massage Therapist Spa Coordinator

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Feathered friends

Carberry Fair barrel racing winners Submitted The Neepawa Banner

PHOTO BY TONY EU

Female peacocks standing together on top of the pheasant and chicken cage at the Rotary Park.

Saturday, July 2 •PeeWee: Taylor Terin, riding Copy with a time of 33.235.

• Youth: Coulter Nault, riding Gracy with a time of 26.865.

• Open 1D: Connie Mansfield, riding Sully with a time of 17.953.

•Open 2D: Jennifer Smart riding Fancy with a time of 18.357.

•Open 3D: Carol Brown, riding Jet, with a time of 19.541.

•Select: 1D: Connie Mansfield, Sully, 17.269.

2D: Dale Brown, Reid, 18.507.

3D: Carol Brown, Jet, 19.541 and Bonnie Nauly, Charlie, 19.591.

Sunday, July 3 •PeeWee: Taylor Terin, riding Copy, with a time of 28.138.

•Youth: Bailey Delbridge, riding Romeo, with a time of 20.669.

•Open 1D: Connie Mansfield, riding Sully, with a time of 16.163.

•Open 2D: Jennifer Smart, riding Fancy, with a time of 17.225.

•Open 3D: Rachel Trip, riding Tiny, with a time of 18.204.

•Select: 1D: Connie Mansfield, Sully, 16.163 and Dale Brown, Reid, 16.900.

3D: Carol Brown, Jet, 18.500 and Lorraine Hay, Socks, 19.424.

There were 34 entries on Saturday and 28 on Sunday.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Taylor Terin, of Arden, won the peewee barrel racing both Saturday and Sunday at this year’s Carberry Fair.

SERVICES GUIDE Custom Services

Custom Bale Moving

Hay & Straw ve Sa time ld quick get bales off the fie

Row in field & haul to yard 2015 - 126 HSP Tractor & 2015 - 2450 Farm King Mover

Phone Rick 204-672-0361

Custom Picking and Hauling • picking and stacking in the field • pick and haul to your yard • hay or straw bales • 17 bales per load

Contact: Josh Ginter

204-967-2724 or cell 204-212-2001

Hill View Haying Box 16, Riding Mountain, MB R0J 1T0

Custom hay cutting

Looking to serve you like you expect.

Willing to travel and serve a big area. $13/acre for cutting.

Call now to book for your hay cutting needs

Abram Wiebe 204-841-2040

Custom Ag Custom

Swathing Combining Seeding Heavy Harrowing Neepawa & General Area

Ken Lindsay: H: 204-476-5593 C: 204-476-0669

Duncalfe Transport Duncalfe Transport

204.476.0129 204.476.0129 Neepawa, MB Neepawa, MB

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Seeding Planting Spraying Combining

R & S Farms Ltd. Cell: 204-476-6024 204-368-2421 runger@inetlink.ca

Siding • Soffit • Fascia • Cladding • New & Renovations

Linden Lindgren Cell 204-740-0140 Office 204-365-2808 Strathclair, MB www.allwayssidingltd.ca

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

Specializing Grain Hauling Specializing in in Fertilizer Fertilizer &&Grain Hauling

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homes, cottages, Ph/Fax: huron PVC Windows 204-966-3207

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Redi-Built and Redi-Built andon onsite sitehomes, homes, Harold Klassen Huron PVC 204-966-3207 HuronMB PVCWindows Windows Birnie, Ph/Fax: Cell Ph/Fax:

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Corral Cleaning BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER CLEANING!

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

Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information

Construction

P. BAKER BACKHOE SERVICE

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD. “When quality and experience matters”

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SKID STEER FOR AS LOW AS

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$89/Hour

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Concrete Tools & Yard Equipment Skidsteer Loaders & Compact Track Loaders & Compact Excavators & Versahandlers Delivery or Pick Up

204-476-5432

135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB

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

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• 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

Rough Lumber

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

Irvin 204-476-6236

matt@rempelbackhoe.ca Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding

Contact Pat Baker at 204-476-0712 p.baker@wcgwave.ca

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

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Woodlot Management

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Cut and split firewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard

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

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Real Estate

Gill & Schmall Agencies

NEW LISTING

REDUCED 3-1st Ave, Riding Mountain. MLS# 1515258 Raised bungalow, lg. kitchen, lots of upgrades! $62,500.

4-1st St.S, Kelwood. MLS# 1615502 Cozy 3 bdrm home. Lg. eat-in kit, lg. lot.

Affordable!

Business Opportunities!

Glens Café, Glenella, MB. MLS# 1601634, $159,000.

Be your own boss! Established restaurant in active rural community.

Come check it out!

Diane Martin 204-841-0932

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

10-#5 Hwy, Riding Mountain, MB. MLS# 1607769, $179,000.

Great potential! Has been a motel/ restaurant business, but has endless possibilities for a new venture!

John Nelson 204-476-6719

Harvey Ebner 204-476-6700

World record harvest attempt planned for July 31 Continued from page 8 The tractor was the first tractor with a four cylinder engine, which explains why the tractor was known as Big Four. Transit changed its name to the Gas Traction Company in 1908, as this name better reflected what the company manufactured. The Big Four was a sales success with demand outstripping supply. In 1909, the Gas Traction Company of Winnipeg was organized and purchased the Canadian patent rights for the Big Four from the Gas Traction Company. Gas Traction of Winnipeg wasted no time erecting a factory in Elmwood, a suburb of Winnipeg, with the first tractor rolling out of the plant in March, 1910. In 1912, Emerson-Brantingham purchased the Gas Traction Companies and the Winnipeg plant was closed. Production of the Big Four continued until 1920, however Emerson-Brantingham was producing smaller and lighter tractors soon after purchasing

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HOMES FOR SALE 406 Mountain Ave, Neepawa

Westman.com Ltd

(204) 476-3331

500

, $54

Nice little 2 bedroom house that has been redone top to bottom.

Basement is open. New windows, doors, shingles, flooring, paint.

Beautiful yard with a single detached garage, a large deck. Just a block away from the local school. Very cozy house.

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4 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom house located close to downtown. New kitchen cabinets and flooring also features nice sized living room & dining area, home also has original hardwood floors.

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4 bedrooms with eat in kitchen, fire place, nice sized dining room, main floor laundry, large porch, new pergola poolside, outdoor living area with a brick floor. 2 pool buildings, orchard has plums, apples, grapes, large water fountain features deck and large umbrella, the yard and pasture is fenced.

We have qualified buyers looking for housing!

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the Gas Traction Companies. Emerson-Brantingham was sold to J. I. Case in 1928.

On Sunday, July 31, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Manitoba Agricultural Museum will host Harvesting Hope: a World Record to Help the Hungry. To help end global hunger, over 500 volunteers from 100 communities across Canada will operate 125 early 20th century threshing machines to harvest a 100 acre crop of wheat. When in operation, the equipment will require over four football fields of space. For more information on attending or how to participate, please visit http:// www.harvestinghope.ca/ or follow us on twitter @harvesthope2016.

The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is open year round and operates a website at http://ag-museum. mb.ca/ which can provide visitors with information on the museum, including location and hours of operation.

Brian and Sharon Kemash Acreage Moving Auction 10:30AM - Sunday, July 17th, 2016

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2 mi E of Dauphin, MB on Hwy #20 to Rd 107W then 1/4 mi S TRACTORS: JD 2130 c/w 145 FEL, cab included, new rear rubber 18.4x36, 3pt, 3900 original hrs • JD 710, 3 valve hyd, 3 pt • Model D JD - running, needs rear rim VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT: 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 c/w 5th wh hitch, new tires • Dodge Sportsman box van with 8x12 box • 20’ gooseneck flat deck trailer – 7000lb axels • Wide wheel flat deck trailer • 8' stone/manure fork for skid steer mounting • Hyd ski steer mount post auger, 10, 12 & 16" bits (selling Separately) • 36' reach crane with basket, outrigger c/w 353 GMC diesel • HD folding truck crane "Hi AB" boom • Log grabber - mounts on back of tractor • Tractor operated 4' stroke adjustable log splitter, 8x8 I beam construction • 2wh low trailer - needs deck • Tandem trailer from camper frame • 24" grader tires • 8' wide gravel screener, with mesh screen for finer materials • 8' garden disk BUILDINGS/STORAGE: 8x12 shed on skids c/w tin roof • 48' van body storage - lite & insulated • 26' single axle van body trailer for storage • 8x12 open front storage building, steel clad • Canvass car shed • Lean-to shed • 10x30 ATCO office trailer-TBC BUILDING SUPPLIES: Birch planks • Fiberboard siding • Salvage tin sheets • Commercial glass entry doors • Bale of R-12 insulation • Treated 2x4x16' • Ap 6 4x8 sheets of 5/8" glass YARD/GARDEN: Cub Cadet front tyne garden tiller • Stihl 5621 chainsaw • 6' x 30" culvert • 200 gal rd poly water tank • Fuel tanks 300/500 • Weeping tile • Steel rings for firepit • Section of tower for antennae • RR ties • Wdn outhouse • Sidewalk bricks • Vinyl siding • Distributor pipe for septic system • Water line • Deco steel wheels • Dog houses • Barbed wire RECREATIONAL: 1985 Triple E motorhome c/w new tires, 454 motor, 121000 km • SeaDoo My Way PWC jet ski • Par Car 4wh gas golf cart • Suzuki GS750E motorcycle for parts • '83 Honda trike frame • 26' Travel Mate trailer, 5th wh - parts or frame only • Tanaka gas ice auger TOOLS & SHOP: TWS steel lathe mod BL1237-S, 6' bed • Lg industrial steel lathe - ap 9' bed • 3 phase Meteor HD winch from Gantry frame • MCA computer analyzer engine • 4 cyl diesel Continental engine from welder unit • 2 post 8000lb self standing hoist • 2200lb weight • Gantry lift crane c/w A/C winch unit • Gantry crane • 12' grader blade • Industrial Air 60 gal upright air compressor • Table saw c/w stand • (4) Vending machine cabinets c/w key locks • Welding bench • Reddy Heater cannon heater • B&S 5hp engine c/w speed reducer • HD fuel slip tank • B&S 8hp engine • New hyd parts/components • 3 hp engine from Champion generator • Battery boxes • Strap bander • Block & tackle for garage door • Headlight aiming unit • Oil extractor • Stainless steel fuel tank • 1/2 of a 500 gal propane tank • 15" thickness planer • Radial arm saw • Cement forms 8 & 16' • 12v fuel transfer pump • HD rolling steel rack • Plastic tank in cage • Var racking & shelving • 1000 gal water tank • Forge blower • Chain winch • HD pullers • Elec & hyd valves • HD garage door opener • New trailer hub assemblies - bolt in • Rolling tool cabinet • Implement trailer jack • Lazer level unit • HD Canadian drill press • HD work bench c/w vice • MAC tool chest • Scrap lead • JD manure fork teeth • Pipe bender c/w dies • 250lb dial scale • Tires • Jack shaft & wheels from cultivator frame • Exhaust pipe • Implement rims • Rake wheels • Birch planks • Axel & railway wheel unit • Roll of stucco wire • Delta dust collector unit • Solar 480 battery chager/booster • Spools of house wiring • Rolling hardware cabinet • Sand blaster unit METAL: Pallets of pipe/steel/asst hardware • Plate steel pcs • Qty useable steel • Qty of scrap steel • Qty of 1" piping • Sq tubing • 8' alum channel iron • 12x12 I beam - 3' & 6' lengths • Pipeline pipe sections • Scrap iron • Roll of eves trough metal HOUSEHOLD: Gas furnace • Steel frame glass doors 48" wide • Marble table top • SS sink unit • Kenmore all fridge • Couch/chair • Deco tin stars • Electronic change sorters • File cabinets • Pool tables • Coke upright can machine FIREWOOD: Ap 3 cords firewood in 8' lengths FIREARMS: Remington mod 760 30-06 Springfield rifle c/w Bushnell slip over scope • Remington mod 572 Field Master 22 repeater • Dbl barrel decommissioned shotgun - dbl hammers & triggers • Var rifle shells TERMS: Cash, VISA, Mastercard; All items sold as is where is. Auctioneer and owners not responsible for errors or omissions. Sale subject to additions and/or deletions. Auctioneer not responsible for accidents.

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TORMASTER MFG AUCTION TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016 AT 10 A.M.

May run two rings for some time beginning at 11 am 3 miles, south of Plum Coulee Manitoba and 3 east on road 9

Please note due to the passing of Founder Vic Zacharias , Tormaster Manufacturing will be closing its doors and selling all equipment , tools and inventory etc. to the bare walls.

For full listing and pictures see:

www.billklassen.com Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 • Cell 204-325-6230

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Fun times at the Carberry Fair

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Carberry Fair, held over the Canada Day weekend, offered lots of fun for the whole family.

Above left: Jason Falk pilots his Falk Pharmacy parade entry.

Above right: Kids compete in a costume horse show.

Left: Families enjoy the Balloon Battle game.

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2005 PONTIAC MONTANA SV-6 EXTENDED VAN DVD PLAYER, FRESH SAFETY 185K’S

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE “ROOM FOR EVERYONE” 150K’S

2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT 4X4 “FULLY LOADED” SUNROOF AND LEATHER 215K’S

2010 DODGE JOURNEY R/T AWD SWEET!!! ONLY 69K’S

2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 “QUALITY” A TREAT TO DRIVE 69K’S

2015 FORD EDGE SEL AWD Heated Leather, Back up Camera 29K’S

2006 FORD F-150 XLT REG CAB 4X4 W/ REAR DOORS 159K’S “RARE FIND”

2009 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW 4X4 5.3L “RUNS AND LOOKS SUPER” 160k’s

2009 GMC SIERRA SLE EXT. CAB 2WD TOW PACKAGE, EXCELLENT CONDITION 115k’s

2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT CREW 4X4 EXTRA OPTIONS 104K’S

2011 FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4 5.0L V8 LOCAL TRADE “MINTY” 84K’S

2013 FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCREW 5.0L V8 LOCAL TRADE, ABSOLUTELY MINT!

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2LT REG. CAB 4X4 BACK UP CAM, REMOTE START 40K’S

2014 RAM 1500 SPORT CREW 4X4 “ALL THE GOODIES” 35K’S

2015 RAM 2500HD CREW CUMMINS DIESEL “ONE OF A KIND” 30K’S

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT 2500HD CREW DURAMAX DIESEL 29K’S

2015 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW Z-71 “JUST LIKE NEW” 40K’S

2011 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW 4X4 ‘FRESH TRADE” LADY DRIVEN 110K’S