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Another successful year for Rotary Auction

By Ron Nordstrom Submitted T h e 2 018 R o t a r y Auction is complete and the generosity of the community is evident once again. It is estimated that over $20,000 has been raised.

The Rotary Club of Neepawa would like to thank all those businesses a nd i nd iv idu a l s who donated items, services or cash. Thank you also to all those people who placed bids and took home some fantastic items. The generosity of the people of the Neepawa area is greatly appreciated.

A big thank you to the NACTV staff, Jeremy and Rebecca, for the long hours they put in to prepare for and broadcast the auction. Their dedication and expertise i s a p pr e c i a t e d . O u r community is extremely fortunate to have NACTV. Rotary also wants to thank the artists from Art & Soul Artist’s Loft for allowing us to disrupt their business and use their space again this year.

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Neepawa’s Rotary Club members put on their TV faces at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 for their annual Rotary Auction. Pictured are a few of the Rotarians in front of the camera, who read out descriptions of the auction items. 240 bids that night were received by text.

W heel a nd from t he community were present to volunteer. They helped to sell items on television, answer the phones, run bids, collect money, move items to the seller’s tables, provide coffee and snacks, and do all necessary jobs to make the event run smoothly.

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W hen you watch the Rotary Auction on television, you see volunteers sitting at a table with items for sale. What you don’t see is how the items got there, how they leave when they are sold, how bids arrive at the tables, how many people are working

the phones, or any of the organized chaos behind the camera. For some insights of what really goes on, you can find pictures and video of “behind the scenes action” on the Rotary Club of Neepawa’s Facebook page. You can find it at htt ps://w w w.facebook. com/rotaryclubneepawa.

Some of the proceeds collected will go towards equipping the new Budz ’N Bloom Daycare with furniture or playground equipment. Other funds will be used to support local organizations and projects, Rotary student exchange and for international Rotary projects.

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“Giving the gift of hope” Neepawa Salvation Army starting up Christmas projects

By Kira Paterson

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Every year, we hear those familiar bells, ringing beside the classic red kettles, collecting donations for the local Salvation Army. Pretty soon, the bells will be ringing once again, getting everyone into that “jingle bells” kind of mood.

“Our Christmas Kettle season will be starting off on [Nov.] 24, the kettle will be at the Glorious Christmas Wish sale [at the Yellowhead centre] and then after that, it will be out and about all over town until just before Christmas,” Neepawa Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale said. She noted that the kettles will be seen at the regular spots around town, such as outside Harris Pharmacy, the Liquor Mart and the post office. “We’re trying to get some indoor kettles happening as well, so we’re just trying to firm up those locations,” Naughton-Gale added. “We’re finding it harder and harder every year, especially in Manitoba winters. We have a lot of outdoor kettles, we’re not blessed with a mall or anything like that.”

Naughton - G a le explained that in addition to trying to set up kettles inside some businesses, they are also hoping to be able to set up at some indoor events during the season. “So if you or your organization is hosting an event or holding an event and think that it would be a great location for the kettle to be at... let us know and we can see what we can do to arrange for it to be there and arrange to have volunteers there so we can man it.”

For those wanting to volunteer their time, a spot in their place of business or wanting to have a kettle set up at an event, they can call the Neepawa Salvation Army to be put in touch with Joy Jeffries, this year’s kettle coordinator. “We really do need kettle ringers for sure,” Naughton-Gale stressed. “[Finding enough volunteers] is always a situation.”

Funding the hampers The kettle program isn’t the only thing going on during the Christmas season, they’re just the means of providing for the other big project of the season. “The kettles are really what pays for doing the Christmas Hampers for our area,”

Naughton-Gale noted. “So the more money we can raise, the better it looks for Christmas for everyone in the area.”

The Christmas Hampers are packages of food and gifts that are given to families who might not be able to afford a nice Christmas dinner or presents under the tree otherwise. Last year, the Neepawa branch ended up giving 111 hampers to families in and around town. Naughton-Gale said they’re expecting at least that number, if not more who will be registering to receive a hamper. “I’ve seen a lot of new faces come in with applications and so we’re feeling that we might be stretched a little bit further this year,” she noted. To be eligible to receive a hamper, families must register at the thrift store. “Christmas hamper applications are being accepted now until Nov. 30, so if there are families in need, they need to come down in person and apply.

They should bring identification and proof of address,” Naughton-Gale explained.

To be able to make the hampers, the Salvation Army relies on donations to fill them up. People can donate a variety of different things to give some Christmas cheer to a family in need.

“Money is one of the best things to donate, because we can get exactly what we need. However, if people are looking to donate food items, things like stove top stuffing, cranberries, cereal, cookies, coffee... Anything that you would utilize in your household during the Christmas season. Even small things like Christmas candy to throw into everybody’s hamper is a great thing to just give them a little treat,” Naughton-Gale said. “Non food items as well, so if you want to donate toys - new, unwrapped toys - for kids from infants up to 13 [years old], we definitely are going to need toys this year.” She noted that Red Apple will be hosting a toy drive to collect gifts for the hampers this year on Dec. 8, so people can donate there or directly to the thrift store. Sometimes the parents, seniors or single people who receive the hampers get forgotten too, so they are always happy to get some gifts for adults as well. “[Gifts] like bath and body stuff or socks or gloves, or things like that for adults.

We forget that moms and dads sometimes don’t get anything under the tree at

this time of year,” NaughtonGale added. “The little bits that we stuff into the hamper may be the only things that they get as a gift, so if people want to donate those types of things, they’re more than welcome to do that as well.

And there’s lots of drop-off boxes that’ll be set up around town at Home Hardware, Giant Tiger, Red Apple, Safeway, Shop Easy and the Co-op grocery store as well.”

Guidelines for giving Naughton-Gale had a few guidelines and ideas for gifts to go in hampers. She stressed that toys have to be new and unwrapped as well as not too violent. But a good rule of thumb is to go with something that the kids in your life would be excited to find under the tree. She added that some things they get less of are baby toys and items for the 10 to 13 year age group, so don’t forget about those. “Also, if people want to just donate board games, or things that bring families together, those would always be well received as well; we love to throw in a family gift in with all the toys as well, whether it’s a board game, puzzle, those sorts of things,” she added. “And puzzles are a great gift for some of our seniors as well, so if people are looking at doing those sorts of things, that’s some guidelines.”

If people are looking for a more involved way to contribute to the Christmas Hamper program, there is also the option of adopting a family. “Individuals, families, organizations, businesses can give me a call and they can adopt a family,” Naughton-Gale explained.

“So our families who apply for hampers, what we do is we match them with an organization or a family who says they would like to adopt a family. To adopt a family, basically you just have to say ‘yeah, we will take care of building the hamper and buying the toys and gifts for the family’... So those folks can basically say ‘we would

like to support a medium family, a mum and three kids,’ or something like that, so I try my best to match them up and say ‘here you go’ and they don’t get the particulars of who the family is, but they’ll get the make-up of that family... so then they can go out and purchase gifts for that family and they also get a list of what would normally go into a hamper if we were building it here at the Salvation Army.”

Once the hamper is made, the adopting business or individuals can drop off the hamper at the Salvation Army for the adopted family to pick up or volunteers to deliver. “The adopting family can actually deliver it to their adopted families if they so choose,” Naughton-Gale added. But she stressed that the privacy and confidentiality of the adopted families are always kept.

Wrapping it up The deadline for adopted hampers and donations to the hampers in general will be on Dec. 15 this year. “We will be packing hampers the week of the 19th. So Dec. 17, we will actually be packing toys, on Dec. 18, we will be packing food and then Dec. 19 is pick up and delivery of hampers,” said NaughtonGale. “So if people want to come and volunteer those days, if they want to drop off their donations prior to that, that makes organizing everything way easier.” The packing of the hampers this year will take place at the former Salvation Army location, on Davidson Street.

“If anybody is interested in volunteering, just give a call to the [Salvation Army] store, whether that’s volunteering for hampers or volunteering for kettles,” Naughton-Gale reiterated.

With so many different ways to contribute to the programs, from donating money or gifts to donating time to volunteer, there are opportunities for anyone to “give a gift of hope this holiday season,” as NaughtonGale put it.

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Local doctor receives Resident Leadership Award

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

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Fresh from the weekend ceremonies in Toronto, Dr. Jordan Cram of the Neepawa Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic returned to work bright eyed and bushy tailed on Nov. 20, ready to aid the day’s patients. Dr. Cram was nominated for, and received, the 2018 College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Resident Leadership Award through the University of Manitoba’s Parkland Family Residency Unit.

“It was very exciting and humbling, it was kind of a surprise,” he expressed, referring to the award. “It’s a testament to the program in Dauphin. It’s a very good place to train and I’m proud to be a graduate from that.”

Previously from Souris, Dr. Cram shared some of his history and how he decided to make himself at home in Neepawa.

“My dad’s a doctor there [in Souris] and he’s actually from Neepawa. So I have that connection, and I have very fond memories visiting Grandma and Grandpa here as a kid,” Dr. Cram started. “During my training in Dauphin, you have the chance to go off and do outside electives [spend time elsewhere in other clinics]. I knew Neepawa was looking for doctors, so I took a month elective here and sort of tested the waters to see if I wanted to work here and if they wanted me here.”

It didn’t take him too long to make the big decision, however. He stated with enthusiasm that, “Within a couple days I said to myself ‘This is a place I can see myself living and working’, the rest is history.”

Regarding the future, Dr. Cram simply said he tries to “take it day by day.”

“It’s certainly been busy starting a brand new practice just out of training,” Dr. Cram enthused.

“But I love it here, it’s a beautiful community.”

The honoured doctor also added with a hearty smile that he is excited to test out the golf course when summer comes back around.

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Christmas comes early to Country Meadows

Deja Vu a big hit

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Following a roast beef supper, local band “Lunch Money”, formed by Ron Nordstrom, Jim Danino, Hughie McLaughlan, and Greg Fleck performed an array of 60’s and 70’s hits at the Roxy Theatre, including a popular “Manitoba social” song, entitled “Sweet Caroline”.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Ever get that feeling of deja vu? On Nov. 17, it was more than just a feeling for those in Neepawa and the area. Folks packed into the Neepawa Legion Hall and the Roxy Theatre to enjoy a fun-f illed evening of “Deja Vu Entertainment”, organized by the Neepawa Legion Branch and Ladies Auxiliary. Complete with a 5 p.m. “happy hour” and 6 p.m. roast beef supper at the hall, followed by 60’s and 70’s musical blasts from the past at the theatre, the event received an overwhelming response.

Funds raised from the event will be put towards establishing a more permanent way of honouring veterans’ graves in the Neepawa cemetery.

“The response from the public was so rewarding,” stated the Fundraising Committee. “It’s clear that the veterans’ graves are near and dear to their hearts. It was a very positive evening, you could tell everyone was enjoying themselves.”

With such a positive response, it is clear that the countless man hours of the committee, Legion members and volunteers paid off. The final number

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

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of funds raised have yet to be determined.

The Neepawa Legion’s Fundraising Committee extended their thanks to everyone who made the evening a success.

Folks in Neepawa and area were welcomed to an early Christmas shopping spree at Country Meadows on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The annual event is used as a fundraiser for their Resident Family Council committee, which family members and residents attend to voice concerns or get information on changes. More specifically, the money will be used to purchase equipment that improves the resident experience. The shopping event offered quite a variety of items. From crafts and baking to silent auction items, there was something for everybody. In total, the sale raised $900. President Cathy Chute expressed thanks on behalf of Country Meadows, stating they are “ver y grateful to those who donated and Mon. Nov. 26 2:00 ......... Aboriginal Church Service purchased items.”

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very week, and sometimes several times a week, we get an email from some company out of New York, Toronto or somewhere else far away, wanting to help us with doing our job at our newspaper. Typically, they offer written content for our paper.

It isn’t free of course, it comes at a price. Having a cost attached to it isn’t the worst part. The worst part is the assumption that what someone writes 2,000 miles away would be of specific interest to local people. We are a local paper and our success, or at least the key to our survival, is that we provide stories you won’t find anywhere else.

Ok, I know that occasionally, there are stories and news items an individual might not see as high priority, but as much as is physically possible, we gather and write information that is of local interest.

If we subscribed to one of dozens of news services and used that source, there would be a lot of items in the paper that have no local interest.

Large newspaper chains that own a bunch of newspapers started on a trend a number of years ago.

They cut, and are still cutting staff today. Stories may be written a long way from the source. Page layout is done far away, in a central location.

The ads may be built in India or at least in another city. Many papers have simply ceased to exist due to excessive staff cutting.

A newspaper is like a threelegged stool. It has to have news (by definition), it has to have ads and it has to have opinion columns to generate discussion. Take away any one of those legs and the stool falls over. Anyone who ever sat on a stool to milk a cow knows what happens when the stool falls over.

You end up in one of two bad places, either under the cow or in the manure gutter. Neither place is a good prospect for success.

There are those who say “print is dead”. That is utter nonsense. neepawa

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RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

Ken Waddell Print will never die. If it is print on paper, you can read it. If it is print on your computer screen, you can read it. Print is having a comeback versus video and audio. Print will survive and thrive for as long as mankind exists.

What kills off newspapers is greedy companies trying to squeeze out the last penny without investing locally. You can’t reduce the number of people who produce the paper to the point there is no local news and ads.

Large companies think that a local newspaper can carry international, national and provincial stories. They can to some extent, but what they fail to realize is that all those international, national and provincial news stories were on the internet and air waves hours or even days before the paper came out.

Local papers are simply behind the curve on that. It’s not our strength.

It’s not our mandate either. Just like in real estate, where it is location, location, location, in news, it’s local, local, local. I know there are some smart people guiding the big corporations, but most don’t understand the importance of local.

As I write this column, it is 2 a.m.

I couldn’t get back to sleep so I got up to work and write. I am 70 years old, so why do I (and we, my wife and I) do what we do? It is because we believe in the Rivers area and the Neepawa area. The areas are more than just the named town. The Neepawa Banner & Press distributes 8,000 plus papers to an area popu-

lation of about 20,000 people. The Rivers Banner distributes 2,000 papers to an area population of about 5,000 people.

We invested (that means borrowed some money) three years ago to buy the Neepawa Press. We got a building, along with 120 years of archives and a small package of business. We could have just let it die, but we didn’t. Last year, we invested (that means borrowed some money) to do the first major upgrade on the Rivers Banner building in many years. We got a better building, we expanded the circulation to Kenton and we got a young man started in the newspaper business; our grandson Micah has taken over the Rivers Banner. He has a fairly nice place to live, he likes Rivers and the people and he’s learning the paper business.

So there you have it folks. The oldest publisher in the province (that would be me) and the youngest publisher in the province (that would be Micah), both working hard to provide local news in a package that is attractive to readers and advertisers. We welcome your readership and your business. Read local, shop local, advertise local and everyone is a winner.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.

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his fall, Manitoba Public Insurance launched a new awareness campaign. Called “Save the 100”, the campaign aims to put a face and a story to the approximately 100 Manitobans who die annually as a result of traffic accidents. The initiative is part of the 2017-20 “Road to Zero”, a partnership between MPI and the Province of Manitoba, which aims to make Manitoba’s roads the safest in Canada.

This is set a g a i n s t t h e MY ba c kd r op of PERSPECTIVE collision statistics. According to MPI’s 2017 Traff ic Colli- Kate sion Statistics Report, 65 of Jackman-Atkinson the 51,844 collisions reported in Manitoba resulted in a fatality and 73 people died as a result of traffic accidents. The five-year trend is seeing a rise in the number of accidents, but a decrease in the number of fatalities. While 86 per cent of accidents that resulted in injury or death occurred in urban areas, rural crashes accounted for a disproportionate number of serious injuries— 69 per cent of people killed and 43 per cent of people seriously injured.

Last year, distracted driving was considered a contributing factor in 40 per cent of accidents that resulted in death or serious injury. This was followed by impaired driving (32 per cent), losing control or driving off the road (close to 19 per cent) and failing to yield right of way (15 per cent).

Distracted driving may have been a factor in almost half of all fatal collisions, but it’s a catch all term, including both incidents of careless driving and cases where drivers were distracted or inattentive. So while it includes people texting and driving, it also includes drivers doing things that are distracting, but not illegal, like talking to passengers or trying to decipher road signs.

Breaking down the accidents where fatalities were recorded, of the 26 attributed to “distracted driving” in 2017, 18 were related to careless driving and nine were related to distracted or inattentive drivers. For comparison’s sake, that same year, 21 fatalities were related to impairment, 12 were attributed to loss of control, 12 were attributed to speeding and 10 were related to a failure to yield right of way.

Traffic fatalities have an unequivocal cost. MPI and the provincial government peg the social cost, which includes loss of life, medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost productivity and property damage, at $6.4 million per fatality. That’s before the immeasurable impact a loss of life has on the victim’s family and friends.

With that in mind, I would like to see MPI actually push for other improvements in road safety, beyond just cracking down on people using hand-held electronic devices at stop lights. I don’t see a huge push to cut down on speeding and I certainly don’t see MPI lobbying the provincial government to actually maintain and repair roads, especially in rural areas. I live near a secondary provincial highway and this year, like every year, it will spend the winter covered in ice— it’s never cleared quickly enough after the first snowfall. I don’t see MPI partnering with CAA to push for repairs to the province’s worst roads. I don’t see an abundance of crash barriers and I don’t see initiatives aimed at improving lighting or road markings, since MPI’s statistics show that most accidents happen in the darkest months. I don’t see much being done to address the physical road conditions that are likely to cause drivers to lose control or be uncertain about a right of way, both of which resulted in more fatal accidents than distracted driving.

This isn’t to make light of the tragedy experienced by the family and friends of those lost to distracted driving, but focusing singlehandedly on it does a disservice to all the families who have lost loved ones due to causes that aren’t nearly so fashionable, or profitable, to enforce.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

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Do some good every day Observation

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s I write these words, I am still feeling the frustration, anger and despair I felt when I first heard of the 11 innocent people who were shot to death while attending Sabbath services on Oct. 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

They have intensified in the days since, as news of additional shootings, stabbings and other acts of violence have come to light. How do we explain such acts? How can we stop them?

No words that anyone can speak will ever justify such acts. No punishment, however severe, will bring the victims back to life. No apologies, however sincere, will erase the memories of those who were present when these horrible acts took place, but who were fortunate to survive. And no steps to increase security at houses of worship will ever fully ease the fear that at some time, somewhere, something similar may happen again.

In the wake of these events, one question must be answered. What steps must we take to break down the barriers of mistrust, ani-

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein mosity and hate and build strong bridges of love, acceptance and forgiveness?

And whose responsibility should this be?

Past exper ience has shown that government initiatives aren’t always the answer. While the law can define criminal acts and specify punishments for crimes committed, it has no power to change a person’s feelings or attitudes. People won’t change their views on issues or their feelings toward other people just because the law says they should.

Breaking barriers and building bridges is best done by ordinary people like you and me. St. Paul gives us the formula to follow: “Overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21) Doing this will take discipline and courage, but the results will be worth it.

Just ask Terri Roberts of

Nickle Mines, Pennsylvania. Her son shot 10 female students in that community’s Amish school, killing five, before turning the gun on himself. In the days that followed, the Amish community reached out to Roberts and her family.

They attended her son’s funeral, offered condolences and embraced them as friends. That friendship remained strong until her death in 2017.

It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The same is true of breaking barriers and building bridges. It starts with a choice that we all can make – a choice to do at least one thing each day that will help make someone’s life better.

You might decide to mow a neighbor’s lawn, rake their leaves, shovel snow from their sidewalk and driveway, get their mail,

drive them to a doctor’s appointment or just share a coffee, snack and conversation over the back fence. It doesn’t have to be costly or extravagant, just something that shows them you care.

I wonder how many homes might be happier, how many communities a little safer, how many local attractions beautified instead of vandalized and how many smiles would replace frowns if each of us would try to do something good each day.

We may have to wait a while to see the positive change our deeds will produce. But the love we show, the care we give and the bonds of friendship that we build will endure hardships and crises and will build caring communities, a stronger country and ultimately, by God’s grace and with his help, a better and more peaceful world.

By working together to “overcome evil with good,” we can help build a better world.

I can’t think of a better way to spend the days leading up to Christmas.

Can you?

Books from my forever friend

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t isn’t often that there is a piece of friendly mail for me. Really, very little mail at all; I get most notices electronically.

There are those moments though, when tucked in the cubicle is the most welcome ‘parcel’ ticket. Oh, yes!

I pretty much guess that the object awaiting me is a book. My forever friend is an avid reader and when she finds a treasure, she shares a copy with me.

To be honest, there is one collection from her that has not yet been read in its entirety. A series of three “Women of Christianity”

by Mary T. Malone - The First Thousand Years, From 1,000 to the Reformation, and From the Reformation to the 21st Century. I have read bits and parts but not cover to cover. Unlike “The Pastrix” by Nadia Bolz Weber, “The Enneagram, A Christian Perspective” by Richard Rohr and Andreas Ebert. Now reading that prepared me for a section covered years later in a

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen university course I took.

Made that easier! The most recent books that have arrived are “The Invitation”

by Oriah - “A declaration of intent, a map into the longing of the soul, the desire to live passionately, face to face with ourselves and skin to skin with the world around us.” This is the type of book that reading a paragraph or two gives me enough to think about for several days. I dwelt long on the chapter – The Sorrow. “Every life has pain and sorrow in it. It’s part of being human”. Walking deliberately through her encouragements and instruction, I believe I came out stronger. Again - a prelude in learning before the course I took three years

ago on clinical pastoral care where my wise instructors challenged me to look at my deep grief. The book helped, the shared wisdom helped. A bedside book for all seasons.

The gift this week is a glossy picture and words book. Richard Wagamese’s “Embers, One Ojibway’s Meditations”. Now, I have always marvelled at the book that arrives. It often deals with an issue that I am learning about, like ‘The Indigo Children”, or preparing me for what I need next. Within the last few months, I resolved to learn more of the Indigenous teachings. A goal to broaden my perspective and prepare me for who knows what! The scenes of nature,

glowing embers, soaring eagles, towering trees, are all coupled with teaching and insights. “ Me: Sometimes when things are hardest, it feels like Creator’s not listening. Old Woman: Creator can do whatever Creator chooses. When we are in doubt or confusion or fear, she could send us thunderbolts or lightening or a huge pile of unexpected cash. But most of the time, she sends people. People are the miracles that emerge from the ripped and worn pattern of your life and help you stitch it back together.

You learn to see the pattern better then.”

Wisdom, peace, come in many ways. For some it is the wonderful outdoors, for some music, art, dance or words. It matters not how the muse, the Creator, finds us, it only matters that we are found.

Note: Part two of the column written by Beulah (Bea) Toews, featured in Homebodies in the Nov. 16 edition of the Banner & Press, can be found on page 12.

By Addy Oberlin nly a few more boxes are waiting to be unpacked and put away. They are the ones that say “odds and ends.” They really belong nowhere or anywhere.

They have not much material value, but are precious to me because of their sentimental value. Others around me might not see the value of my little treasures, but I have collected quite a few over the years and they have special meaning to me, each one of them.

It makes me think how we all have special thoughts in our mind and never forgotten memories in our heart.

Some of them only we know about and treasure. However, God knows about all our “odds and ends.” What we think, each moment of the day, He knows about. In Psalm 139, David describes that God “knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off.”

And all we can say is “I will praise Thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

Winter is here. Be blessed.

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Lyle and Judy Watson On behalf of all who attended Thumbs up to the artists at Art & Soul Artisan’s Loft for converting their business into a comfortable space that was used by Neepawa Rotary for their annual auction. Thumbs up also to Jeremy and Rebecca at NACTV for the long hours they put into the auction.

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Twentieth birthday celebration for immigration program

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) started 20 years ago and has attracted more than 130,000 Immigrants to Manitoba since 1998.

Through the MPNP, over 800 people have come to work i n Neepawa according to company spokesman Jeremy Janzen.

Janzen added that the MPN Program allows people to work with Manitoba companies as they move towa rd s Per ma nent Residency and then to Canadian Citizenship.

“This is a good news story as it shows our alignment with the province and federal government and our shared commitment to Canada-building and a pathway to permanency for all newcomers.”

Neepawa Settlement Services manager Don Walmsley said, “We know of 225 who have become Canadian citizens. When workers come here and get their Provincial Nominee status or their Permanent Residency status, they can bring their families. Many want to become Canadian citizens.”

According to the most recent Census Canada survey, Neepawa has a population of 4,609 people.

O ver a l l, t he aver age population is growing at an average of 12.08 per

cent per year. In the last two censuses, Neepawa’s population grew by 980 people. Local observers feel the population is actually larger and school enrolment numbers are increasing.

Neepawa’s high school, NACI had a 2017-18 enrolment of 607 but this year has climbed to 621 while HMK elementary school’s enrolment was 455 last year and is 474 this season. A new school and daycare are under construction at NACI and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2019.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) celebrated its 20th anniversary on Nov. 15 with a ceremony attended

by Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen, for mer prem ier Ga r y Filmon, past nominees, the business community and other stakeholders.

Manitoba’s most effective tool “The provincial nominee program has proven to be Manitoba’s most effective tool to attract economic imm ig rants to t he province,” said Goertzen.

“Recruiting and settling skilled immigrants grows our economy and adds to our diversity. We are proud of the pioneers who developed this program, and the team effort of all the agencies and organizations to ensure the long-term

success of nominees and communities.”

T he M PN P is a n economic immigration prog r a m desig ned to attract job-ready skilled workers and act ive investors to Manitoba and nominate them for permanent residence. It has recruited more than 130,000 nominees to the province through streams for skilled workers overseas and in Manitoba, business investors and international students.

“The Manitoba Prov incia l Nominee Program has been one of the most successful public policy decisions in decades,” said Filmon. “It has enriched our province’s diversity while strengthening our economy.”

The program began with small pilot projects in the mid-1990s under the Filmon government to address labour market needs through immigration.

M a n itoba sig ned t he Canada Manitoba Immigration Agreement on June 29, 1998, for shared responsibility and co-operation between the federal and provincial governments, which made Manitoba the first province to create a prov incial nominee program and created a model later used by other jurisdictions.

M PN P rema ins t he pr i ma r y pat hway for newcomers to Manitoba,

with more than 65 per cent of immigrants coming through the program, Goertzen noted. Over the past decade, more than 38,000 nominees have arrived from the Philippines, more than 21,000 from India, more than 10,000 from China and hundreds of others from Germany, Israel, Korea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Ukraine and other countries.

More than 28,000 settled Goertzen noted that more than 90 per cent of past nominees found jobs within their f irst year and approximately the same amount chose to stay in Manitoba. More than 28,000 nominees have settled in at least 130 rural communities and the program is credited for the growth of cities such as Morden, Neepawa, Steinbach and Winkler.

In 2016, the government i mpr ove d it s s er v ic e standards to eliminate of a backlog of 5,100 applications and process complete appl icat ions within six months. It announced changes to improve MPNP outcomes that include partnerships w i t h p o s t- s e c o n d a r y institutions and industry, a nd r e i nve s t ment of application fee revenues into newcomer training and settlement services.

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It’s a concert you won’t want to miss! On Sunday Nov. 25, Reg (Downey) and Andreas (FlenstedJensen) will be back in Neepawa for their third concert in as many years.

What a great way to kick off the Christmas season along with the annual Grey Cup! Hailing from Denmark, Reg and Andreas have been entertaining aud iences t h roughout Europe and Canada for several years. Originally from Carberry/Neepawa, Reg ’s mu s ic a l c a reer

blossomed when he moved to Denmark and teamed up with Andreas. A master at the keyboard, Andreas complements Reg both as an accompanist and duet partner. Along with their charming banter, they will be heralding the Christmas season with plenty of familiar carols and seasonal songs. They will also be introducing some original material and no Christmas concert is complete without singalong.

As part of your Grey Cup weekend why not consider the “Reg and A ndreas Chr ist mas” before watching the big

game. This all happens on Sunday Nov. 25 at 2:30 pm in the Neepawa United Church. Advance tickets are available at the church, from choir members, or It’s Time. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $40 for families.

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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op and Farmery Brewery team up to help Sally Ann

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

If you like fine tasting beer and great cheese then mark Nov. 29 on your calendar. On that date, from 7-9 p.m. you will be able to treat your palette at a Beer and Cheese Charcuterie. The event will be hosted at Farmery Estate Brewery who will be supplying the beer and Co-op food store will be setting out their fine trays of food and other delicacies.

Darren Roe of the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op says the tickets are available at Eventbrite.ca for $25 each. The event is limited to 100 participants. All the proceeds will be going to the Neepawa Salvation Army Christmas fund. People are asked to bring a non-perishable food item.

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Looking Back

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

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1918: Argyle McMurchy wins military medal

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, November 24, 1908 Sa muel C a r s le y, a Montreal merchant prince, died last week.

Dr. Wilson, of Wood, Ont., died of glanders in a Chicago hospital last week.

J. L. Johnston, farmer, near Binscarth, died of suffocation in his stable last week.

Serbian and Austrian troops are reported to have come into conflict on the Bosnian frontier.

It is said that the Canadian Atlantic railway Depot Harbor to Ottawa has been sold by the Grand Trunk to the Canadian Northern.

E ccles L ennox, a Scotchman, who had worked on the G.T.P. at Portage la Prairie and was going home to bring out his wife and children, was robbed and murdered in the C.P.R. yards, Winnipeg, last week.

O ne of ou r lo c a l sportsmen appears to be getting into training. He was seen on Saturday afternoon sprinting in the vicinity of the hospital, his horse acting as pacemaker.

100 years ago, Tuesday, November 26, 1918 Word has been received that 875280 Corporal Argyle McMurchy has recently been awarded the military medal for conspicuous gallantry. He enlisted with the 184th battalion in March 1916, just as he attained his eighteenth birthday and went overseas the following October. He was transferred to the 27th battalion and has seen much hard service in the past two years. At the battle of Vimy Ridge he was recommended for the D.C.M. Prior to enlistment Corporal McMurchy had completed his second class normal. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. John McMurchy, of Arden, Manitoba.

Capt. J. S. Acheson, of the 78th Canadians, recently returned from France on sick leave, paid Arden a flying visit last week and was the guest of his sister, Mrs. E. G. Hipwell. Out of 30 months spent overseas, 26 of them was spent “In Active Service” in France.

After recovering from severe wounds received at the battle of Passchendaele Oct. 31, he

returned to France in time for the great German offensive in which he had both arms broken. Capt. Acheson was accompanied by his little daughter Kathleen and looks very well after his strenuous experience, but sorely regretted that his nervous condition forced him to be sent home when the end was in sight.

The peace conference is announced for January.

The civil section of the military police has been disbanded.

Ru s s i a n B ol s hev i k i w a r s h ip s b omba r de d Finland ports last week.

E. G. G. Hay, a Manitoba pioneer, and sometimes prominent politician, is dead.

Scotland has not yet consented to join the league of nations to suppress whiskey.

G er ma n subma r i ne operations inflicted a loss of 755 lives and 145 ships of United States nationality.

T he steamship Campania, once a queen of the seas, went on a reef and was sunk in the Firth of Forth last week.

A British squadron is going to Wilhelmshaven to gather in the remainder of the Kaiser’s fleet. Some nerve, eh? What?

German politicians have asked for a commission of inquiry into charges of violations of international law by the Kaiser’s war lords.

Nine dreadnaughts, five battlecruisers and 50 destroyers were surrendered

by Germany to the British on Nov. 21.

90 years ago, Friday, November 23, 1928 A 3,000 gallon whisky still was seized by federal police at Ile des Chenes this week.

The $150,000 steamer Thousand Islander is adrift on Lake Huron, having broken away from the moorings.

Eckner and Nansen propose a north pole flight in the Graf Zeppelin that recently crossed the Atlantic.

United States prohibitionists are now permitted to have liquor imported from Canada on physician’s prescriptions.

St at i st ic s of world production of Asbestos show that Canada’s share in 1926 was 47 per cent and in 1927 it was 51 per cent.

Germany tells the world that no concessions will be made on war reparations in

order to hasten evacuation of Rhine Valley.

British and Canadian governmentsarecontributing equally to paying $80 to $100 for railway and steamship transportation of British boys and girls to Canada.

80 years ago, Tuesday, November 23, 1938 Fifteen thousand Jews have been dropped from government and private jobs in Italy within the past week.

A haven for Jews has been offered by Cuba and another in Alaska has been suggested in the United States.

It is estimated that 200 Jews have been executed and between 35,000 and 40,000 arrested during the last antiSemitic wave in Germany.

The name of Jehovah and all Jewish prophets must be erased from Protestant c hu r c he s t h r ou g hout Germany or else they will be burned as were the synagogues.

Premier Chamberlain has been compelled for the time being to put his plans for a permanent appeasement pact with Hitler in cold storage as a result of the Jew ish persecution in Germany.

Germany has ordered the return of her ambassador to the United States to explain the “strange behavior” of President Roosevelt and the American Government toward recent German events.

Development of Saskatchewan’s clay and glass sand deposits looms as a possibility through employment of skilled Czechoslovakian workers, now d i s p o s s e s s e d of employment by the German occupation of Sudetenland.

The frozen, bullet-riddled body of J. A. Kaesar, a wealthy Moosomin farmer who disappeared last week, was found near Sintaluta, Sask. He liked company when motoring and it is thought he was shot in cold blood by hitchhikers.

70 years ago, November, 1948 Full production started again at the Neepawa Salt Plant of the Canadian Industries Ltd., Saturday, after the local work had been practically shut down since Sat. midnight Nov. 13 when the company was unable to get deliveries of coal from the strike-bound Estevan area.

60 years ago, Tuesday, November 25, 1958 Work on the construction of the new Safeway store in Neepawa is all but complete, and construction foreman H.P. Berg told The Press Monday that he hopes to turn the building over to Safeway later this week.

50 years ago, Tuesday, November 26, 1968 N e e p a w a’s n e w e s t women’s organization, The Cornucopia Toastmistress Club, received its charter Saturday night at an impressive ceremony in Knox Presbyterian Church Hall.

President of the new club, Ardyth Robinson, received the framed certificate from Thelma McLelland of Winnipeg, supervisor of the Land ‘o’ Lakes Region of the International Toastmistress Clubs Incorporated.

40 years ago, Thursday, November 23, 1978 Mervin Dagg of Neepawa delivered the first animal to be slaughtered at Traill Meats when owner Ivan Traill opened his new meat processing plant for business Monday morning. Merv stayed around to watch some of the process on the kill floor.

30 years ago, Tuesday, November 22, 1988 Beef producers will be dollars ahead if they can reduce shipping stress, which is a major factor in carcass shrink, says the Manitoba Beef Commission.

In extreme cases, says John Kruzenga, cattle may lose 10 per cent of their body weight due to stress from loading, shipping and unloading.

This shrinkage can also lead to a downgrading of the carcass, which costs producers money.

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Minnedosa welcomes new mayor

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Residents offer input on provincial budget

Series of public consultation meetings held across Manitoba

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Minnedosa’s new mayor, Pat Skatch spoke at the Nov. 8 Chamber of Commerce meeting.

By John Drinkwater Neepawa Banner & Press On Thursday, Nov. 8, Pat Skatch, Minnedosa’s new Mayor, was invited to speak at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, held at the Lorelei Restaurant.

She is the town’s 40th Mayor and the third female to hold this position in the community’s 135 year history. Pat, elected to council in 2006, was born in Minnedosa and raised on a family farm near Basswood. When asked her feelings on being the third female to hold office, she replied, “ I feel very honoured.”

In her presentation she said, “I am anxious to in-

crease the tax base in the community. We need to reduce the number of water main breaks, install new lines and improve the paving. As council, we need to improve the facilities, but council does not have a magic wand. I feel that people working together can produce tremendous results. The new clinic is a good example of that.

I’m looking forward to working with our councillors; they all have areas of expertise.” Mayor Skatch mentioned she planned to attend future Chamber meetings where possible.

She concluded by saying, “ We need each otherfor all to succeed!”

People had the chance recently to chime in on how and where the province should be spending their money. A series of public budget consultations were held across Manitoba last week, including ones in the electoral district of Agassiz on Nov. 14-15. Just under 20 people participated in the consultation process in Neepawa on Nov. 14. Other meetings were also held in Plumas, McCreary and Gladstone on Nov. 15.

For the Neepawa meeting, Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke served as the host for the event. During her introduction, she noted how important it is to hear the priorities of citizens in this manner. She added it helps

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Varied priorities The meeting started with an overview of spending over the past few years and how the last two budgets have been structured to cut the deficit. Clarke noted the government has been making progress restoring fiscal discipline to the books.

After the preamble concluded, those in attendance had their say.

One of the topics of discussion focused on concerns over

infrastructure funding and a request for more clarity from the province on this matter moving ahead.

The next item brought up was the current situation with ambulance services. Concerns were raised regarding the reduction of expenses versus the level of service provided to rural areas. The response times for arrival were cited as a major issue. Clarke noted the current response time are not unrealistic and that paramedics are better trained today, compared to previous years.

Other concerns touched

upon issues such as farmland assessment and taxation to education property tax credits. One individual voiced anxiety over the level of taxation on farmland, stating there needs to be a complete overhaul.

MLA Eileen Clarke concluded the session by thanking those who attended and noting that the province continues to work towards drawing down the deficit, which sits at around $695 million. The new provincial budget is expected in March of 2019.

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Sports Perrett commits to UNB NOVEMBER 23, 2018

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Joining Varsity Reds track team

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

NACI and Prairie Storm Athletics club member Ben Perrett has signed a letter of intent to join the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) track and field team for the 2019 U Sports season. The 17-year-old was a much sought after collegiate prospect, as he was being pursued by five different university programs.

The other universities looking to sign Perrett included: The University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan, University of Calgary and the University of Alberta.

New opportunities and challenges Perrett said that he chose UNB because he sees it as a new and unique opportunity.

“My two main motivations for signing with UNB was the head coach Chris Belof, as well as the competitions I get to go to. The competition locations are all new, like New York and Boston for example. These meets are also some of the biggest competitions in the States, so I’m looking forward to racing there,” commented Perrett. “I have known [Belof ] for a while now. I ran with him while he was a coach at the University of Manitoba, so I’ve had a good relationship with him and have been in lots of talks about his plan with me and my impact to the team. He’s stated that I will have an immediate impact on the team. But he has also informed me that he will not use me to score points if it will compromise my performances.”

A top talent University of New Brunswick men’s track and field and cross country coach Chris Belof said that securing a top-tier talent like Perrett was something their program was very pleased with.

“I’m originally from Manitoba and had knowledge of what Ben and [Prairie Storm Athletics] were doing out there, but even without that, he’s still someone who we’d been interested in. No matter where you’re from, when you’re a nationally ranked track athlete like he is, you’re going to generate some attention. He’s been on our radar for a while and it’s our belief that he’ll be a top athlete for our program very quickly,” said Belof.

Belof was also quick to acknowledge the efforts of Bryce Koscielny and the Prairie Storm Athletics team. He said that Koscielny is an undervalued coach who deserves a lot of credit for getting Perrott and several others from Prairie Athletic ready for university. “He’s done an outstanding job developing athletes,” Belof noted.

Perrett helped the Neepawa Tigers to a provincial AAA team championship last year and was nominated for the Athletics Manitoba’s male youth athlete of the year. As for UNB, he has been accepted into their kinesiology program and has intentions of finishing school with a bachelor of science.

Pair of awards for Prairie Storm Athletics Friday, Nov. 16 was an amazing night for Prairie Storm Athletics at the Athletics Manitoba year-end awards banquet in Winnipeg. The Neepawa based club was

NACI headed to volleyball provincials High school sports update

By Eoin Devereux

club. The Provincials are scheduled from Nov. 22-24.

The NACI Tigers have earned a spot in the Provincial “AAA” junior varsity boys’ high school volleyball championship. The Tigers secured their place at the event by defeating the Neelin Spartans 3-gamesto-1 (22-25, 25-11, 25-17, 25-22) in the Inter-zone Championship game on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Although they lost, Neelin will still compete at the provincials as they are serving as the host

Tigers hold off Souris Surge A late game goal by Ben Rainka secured the NACI Tigers hockey team a 5-4 win over the Souris Sabres on Sunday, Nov. 18. NACI nearly squandered the game, though after jumping out to a 4-0 lead. Souris would score four straight, including the tying goal with just 2:04 left in regulation. Rainka’s goal with 1:17 left in the third would

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The win improved NACI’s regular season record to 2-3-0, while Souris fell to 1-5-0. The next action for the NACI Tigers is set for Wednesday, Nov. 28 when they will host the Glenboro/ Carberry/Baldur Wildcats.

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Ben Perrett signs his letter of intent to the University of New Brunswick (UNB).

nominated for six awards, winning two.

Lara Denbow was named the top jumps athlete in the province and was recognized by Sport Manitoba with the Order of Excellence. The Neepawa product was also nominated for midget female athlete of the year.

Meanwhile, Daxx Turner of Neepawa was named Manitoba’s most improved

male athlete. Other club athletes nominated for awards included: Ben Perrett (Youth male athlete of the year), Daniele Dyck (Youth female athlete of the year), Wil Miller-Harms (Midget Male Athlete of the year) and Jorja Hoad (Midget female athlete of the year).

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Sports

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Team

G W

23 22 24 23 24 24 24

1. Swan Valley Stampeders 2. Portage Terriers 3. Steinbach Pistons 4. Selkirk Steelers 5. Winkler Flyers 6. Dauphin Kings 7. Wayway Wolverines 8. Virden Oil Capitals 9. Winnipeg Blues 10. OCN Blizzard 11. Neepawa Natives

24 26 26 24

MJHL Player stats Leading scorers (MJHL)

1. Matthew Osadick (Swan) 2. Josh Tripp (Swan) 3. Connor Barley (Selk) 4. Brady Tatro (Stein)

G 15 14 18 15

A 20 20 15 17

Pts

35 34 33 32

5. Brendan Martin (Stein) 14 16 30 Leading scorers (Natives) G

1. Mackenzie Belinski 2. Scott Mickoski 3. Jesse Gibbons

Goaltenders W 1. M. Radomsky (Stein) 12

A Pts

13 17 30 9 13 22 7 14 21

L SV% GAA 7 0.921 2.14

2. I. Labelle (Wayw)

10 10 0.915 2.40

4. B. Kitchen (Daup)

10 8 0.922 2.69

5. J. Link (Wpg)

9

3. D. Dosch (Vdn)

8

8 0.912 2.64 9 0.918 2.71

Game results Friday, Nov. 16

OCN 5-1 Neepawa

First period 05:12 NEEP Hilhorst (10 ASST: Olstad (6), Skulmoski (4) 08:15 OCN Bartley (1) ASST: Barraso (4), Thomas (2) Second period 00:43 OCN Gisti (2) ASST: Dawson (8), Maxwell (7) 03:01 OCN Campbell (4) ASST: Mozdzen (4), Pashe (7) 03:51: OCN Dawson (5) ASST: Apetagon (11), Long (4) PP Third period 13:37 OCN Apetagon (13) ASST: Maxwell (8), Dawson (9) Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 11/14 saves (L), Thornton 20/22 saves OCN - Giesbrecht 39/40 saves (W) Attendance - 242 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

Saturday, Nov. 17

Neepawa 2-1 (OT) Selkirk

First period 17:03 SELK Dudek (4) ASST: Barley (7), Krywy (6) PP Second period No scoring Third period 03:39 NEEP Gibbons (7) Unassited PP Overtime 03:10 NEEP Heino (2) ASST: Olstad (7) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 41/42 saves (W).

SELK - Mitchell 29/31 saves (L), Attendance - 308 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Neepawa 5-1 Winkler

First period 00:47 NEEP Marshall (8) ASST: Belinski (16), Mickoski (12) 04:44 WINK Friesen (6) ASST: Kheraj (11) Second period 02:59 NEEP Mickoski (9) ASST: Bremner (2), Belinski (17) 13:14 NEEP Belinski (13) ASST: Luke (6), Mickoski (13) Third period 10:47 NEEP Mariash (3) Unassisted 16:25 NEEP Olstad (6) ASST Luke (7), Heino (1) Goaltenders NEEP - Thornton 36/37 saves (W) WINK - Morgan 27/32 saves (L) Attendance - 625 at Morden Access Event Centre

17 17 15 12 12 12 11

L OT/SO PF

3 4 8 8 10 11 10

10 9 10 9 9 16 7 13

3 1 1 3 2 1 3

112 113 92 78 63 75 65

5 5 1 4

77 69 70 68

PA Pts

65 70 53 92 78 71 67

37 35 31 27 26 25 25

79 25 94 25 105 19 10818

Tiger Hills Hockey East 1. Neepawa 2. Pilot Mound 3. Minnedosa

G 6 4 6

W 5 2 1

L ETL Pts 1 0 10 1 1 5 2 3 5

5. MacGregor 5 6. Cartwright 5

2 1

3 3

4. Gladstone

West 1. Killarney 2. Boissevain 3. Hartney 4. Wawanesa 5. Souris 6. Deloraine 7. Melita

3

2

G W 6 6 5 5 5 3 5 3 6 2 5 1 5 0

1

0 0 1

4 4 3

L ETL Pts 0 0 12 0 0 10 2 0 6 2 0 6 4 0 4 4 0 2 4 1 1

ETL refers to extra time losses (Overtime and shootout losses)

THHL scoring G 1. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 10 2. J. Cardinal-Schultz (Kill) 5 3. Brayden Cuthbert (Kill) 6 4. Matt Saler (Minn) 3

A Pts 7 17 8 13 6 12 9 12

Leading scorers (Farmers) G

A Pts

1. Ward Szucki 2T. Reigan Buchanan 2T. Lance Nugent

3 4 5

Leading scorers (THHL)

5. Nick Cowan (Hart)

2T. Matt Lowry

5

6

7 5 4

1

8

11

10 9 9 9

AAA Hockey Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Nov. 17: Yellowhead 7-4 Wpg Bruins Nov. 18: Yellowhead 5-1 Norman Nov. 23: vs. Brandon 7:30 pm Nov. 24: vs Central Plains 7:30 pm

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Nov. 24: at Interlake 7:00 pm

Nov. 25: at Wpg Avros 1:15 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

Nov. 17: Eastman 5-1 Yellowhead Nov. 18: Yellowhead 2-1 Wpg Titans Nov. 24: at Fort Gary 8:00 pm Nov. 25: at Interlake 2:30 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Boys)

Nov. 17: Yellowhead 6-2 Brandon

Nov. 18: Yellowhead 7-1 Central Plains Nov. 22-25 Wpg Jets AAA Classic

Club 55 Friday League Nov. 16, 2018: Ladies’ High Single & Triple -- Doreen Smith 201 & 523. Men’s High Single & Triple -Norm Kendall 293 & 668. Other Scores to Note: Doreen Smith 173; Phyllis Mauthe 165; Gail McGregor 184, 176; Jim King 157, 153, 194; Ed Oshust 183; Liz Lychak 159, 160; Melvin Oswald 263, 190; Doug Pettigrew 152, 151; Don Denoon 174, 208; Bob Lychak 188, 196, 209; Gordon Levandoski 179, 188; Frank Porada 152, 244, 183; Barb Grumpelt 156, 199; Bev Chapski 186; Bernice Evenson 170; Ray Criddle 193, 234; Lawrence Smith 155; Janice Absteiter 154, 178; Darrell Gabler 215, 208; Pauline Hailstone 166; Norm Kendall 165, 210; Marge Fischer 164; Len Pritchard 168, 171.

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Solid season for Hayden Delaloye Top five finish at golf nationals

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Heading into the 2018 Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) season, Neepawa’s Hayden Delaloye had some very specific goals that he wanted to achieve.

Now that the tour season has officially ended, it’s fair to say that the 12-year-old not only reached those goals, but surpassed them.

Delaloye recently returned from MJT Boston Pizza National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, which featured the most elite youth golfers from all across the country. Hayden put in a solid performance and ended the weekend tourney with a three round score of 230 (77 in Rd 1, 76 in Rd 2 & 77 in Rd 3). That was good enough for fifth overall in the Peewee Boys category.

Speaking with the Banner & Press upon returning from Phoenix, Delaloye noted he went into the weekend optimistic about how he would place.

“I had a goal [in mind] to finish in the top five. There were a few holes where my putts weren’t dropping.

That cost me a couple strokes. It could have been better, but overall, it was [a good weekend],” noted Delaloye.

To go along with the result at Nationals, Delaloye has also had four other topfive finishes over the course of the summer, including a pair of wins. One was at

the MJT Manitoba Spring Series event in Winnipeg.

The other victory was at the MJT Junior Worlds event, which is a qualifier for both the IMG Academy Junior World Championship in San Diego, CA and the U.S Kids Teen World Championship in Pinehurst, NC. Hayden also won this qualifying tournament in 2017.

Top flight competition As for the result from the nationals, Hayden’s father, Reg Delaloye added that considering the level of talent that was out on the course, the fifth place result was something they were very encouraged about.

“It was a great way to end the season, because these kids were the best in the country. In fact, the kid who actually won it [Andre Zhu of Richmond Hill, ON] was named the Canadian Peewee player of the year. That’s a tough field to go up against, but that’s what makes [Hayden] better. He’s definitely moving in the right direction.

We’re all proud of what he accomplished.”

Goals in mind Reg noted that when they headed into the year, they had a few things they hoped to see improvement on as the year progressed. First was keeping the drives in the middle of the fairway, next was improving the short game and third was

Home Games 2018-2019 at the Yellowhead Centre

PHOTO COURTESY OF REG DELALOYE

Hayden Delaloye closed out the 2018 golf season with five top-5 finishes, including a pair of wins.

more consistency over time.

He said Hayden definitely achieved all those benchmarks as the year went on.

As for what’s next, Hayden said that he’ll be trading in the golf clubs for a hockey

stick over the course of the winter, but that he’s excited about seeing the spring thaw arrive and getting out there for his next round…and his next challenge.

PHOTO COURTESY OF REG DELALOYE

Hayden Delaloye hits off the tee during the MJT Boston Pizza National Championship in Phoenix, AZ.

NEXT HOME GAME

Friday, November 23, 2018 vs. Dauphin Kings - 7:30 pm

Friday, December 7, 2018 vs. Virden Oil Capitals - 7:30 pm

23 Friday, November 30th vs. Regina Sunday, December 9, 2018 30 Friday,vs.December 7th vs.- 6:30 Prince Winnipeg Blues pm Albert 7 Saturday, December 15th vs. Saskatoon 14 & 21 Sunday, December 30th vs. Moose Jaw 28 Friday, January 4th vs. Seattle 4 Friday, January 11th vs. Red Deer

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Choraliers present Christmas in Song 2018 at the Yellowhead Centre December 2 at 7:00. Voluntary contribution at the door, proceeds to local Christmas cheer. _____________________ Christmas at Noon. Knox Presbyterian Church. 396 1st St. Soup and Sandwiches.

November 29, 2018 and December 6, 2018 11:30 am - 1 pm.Entertainment. $10

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516.

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We are looking for 9 experienced (2-3yrs.), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 3 applicants from March 12 to October 15, 2019, 5 applicants from April 15 to Oct 15, 2019 & 1 applicant from April 15 to Nov 15, 2019. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc.

Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-17/hr for 40-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

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June 21, 1948 – November 12, 2018 On November 12, 2018, at the Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Lynne Law passed away peacefully at the age of 70.

Left to mourn Lynne's passing is her partner Bob Stefanick, her brother John Csversko (Venetta), niece Kerry Boak, nephew Kyle Csversko (Kylie), grand nieces and nephews, beloved cousins and close friends. She loved to travel and often had her subsequent trip planned before she had even left for her first one. Lynne enjoyed watching sports especially curling, staying active by walking and crocheting afghans which she donated to CancerCare Manitoba.

In keeping with her wishes, her final resting place will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Winnipeg, MB. A private family interment will be held at a later date.

Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, donations can be made in Lynne's memory to a charity of one's choice.

ALEX CHESTER WALLMAN

Dec. 20, 1925 - Nov. 9, 2018 Passed away at the Baldur Personal Care Home, Baldur MB, on Friday November 9, 2018 at the age of 92 years, Alex Chester Wallman, formerly of Neepawa MB & of Kelvington SK.

Alex leaves to mourn his two stepsons Wayne (Shirley) Cameron of Prince George BC & Alvin Cameron of Moose Jaw, SK; Wayne & Shirley's children Aaron (Laura) Cameron & children Wyatt & Brooke of Prince George, BC and Shawna (Fred) Booker of Mackenzie, BC. He is also survived by a brother Harvey Wallman of Regina, SK as well as numerous extended relatives & friends.

Alex was predeceased by his wife Ruth Wallman of Neepawa in 2000, parents Joseph & Margaret Wallman & by eight brothers & one sister.

Alex is Free to Ride Again!

Cremation has taken place & a family interment will take place at a later date in 2019 in the Kelvington Cemetery, Kelvington SK. Friends that so desire, memorial donations can be made in Alex's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Brandon MB R7A 2W8 or to the Saskatchewan address, Yorkton Branch Office, #29 Lower Level, Second Ave. N., Yorkton, SK S3N 1G1.

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A young farmer looking for my own grainland to rent in the Gladstone, Plumas, Arden and Langruth areas.

Call Lyndon Soper at (204) 871-0070.

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For Sale By Offers: The Kelwood United Church, Mountain Ave. Kelwood, MB. 125 ft and 1 lot (Lot 10, Block 1 , Plan 543) Highest offer not necessarily accepted.

Please mail offers to: Russ Newton 107-525 First Ave., Neepawa, MB. Phone for info 204-476-2165 or Pat Jensen, Box 165 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0. Phone for info 204-8352458 or David Winthrop, Box 97 Kelwood, MB. Phone for info 204-212-1249.

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1 bedroom basement apartment in Gladstone. $495 per month includes utilities.

Available Dec. 1. Call 204385-2977. _____________________ Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-3960988

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Bungalow on acreage for rent. 2 bed 1 bath. No smoking, no pets between Kelwood and Riding Mtn. $350 per month. 403-3917802

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Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

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Auctions Arden, MB 10am Sunday Dec 2 S. Gamble Estate, McCreary & 3 other Estates Snowblowers, Lawnmowers, Furniture, China, Lawn & Garden, Shop Tools, MUCH MUCH MORE

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Happy 60th Anniversary

Darrin Murray Inverarity Jan. 6, 1965 - Nov. 3, 2018

Darrin Murray Inverarity passed away peacefully at Brandon General Hospital on November 3, 2018.

Darrin had suffered with MS for many years. He has resided at Fairview Nursing Home in Brandon for the last eight years.

Funeral service was held on Nov. 12, 2018 at White’s Funeral Chapel with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery.

Darrin was predeceased by his step father Harry Harding.

Darrin is survived by his mother Leanne Harding, his father John Inverarity, Abbotsford, BC, son Adam (Naomi) of Cochrane, Alberta, son Andrew (Shawna) of Deloraine, MB, daughter Alanna Hermary (Justin) of Brandon. Grandchildren Lathaniel, Draiden, Aryan, Caden, Kayla. Brother Terry Inverarity, sister Christina Grant (Dave), step brother Dean Harding, step sister Kim Harding. Many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins. Darrin faced his battle with Grace and Courage.

No more suffering. Peaceful sleep and rest. We will love you forever.

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

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In Memory

Larry & Leona Therrien

Larry John Buchanan of Franklin, Manitoba. Born August 30, 1955 in Portage la Prairie. Passed away Nov 8, 2018 at Neepawa Health Center at the age of 63 years.

"Bucky" as he was affectionately known. A helpful hand, wonderful friend and neighbour. Quick to smile. Will be remembered for his love of music and the bands, events he was in. Dogs and horses he considered friends.

Motorcycles for his younger days and a blue pickup, the color of the Maple Leafs, for his gettin' on days. Whether you remember Larry in a cowboy hat, bandana or ball cap, that memory is a good one. A proud Manitoban.

Lover of nature and Neil Young, the world is a little darker and colder without him in it. He is predeceased

by Raymond John (father) and Doris Jelks (Mother).

Surviving are his son Craig Nash of Charlottetown, PEI. His daughters Melissa (Scott) Breau of Carstairs, Alberta and Brittany (Shawn) Yates of Thompson, Manitoba and eight grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Nov 18, 2018 at Franklin Community Centre. His remains were buried alongside his mother's in a family service at Birnie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, to honor Larry's memory, please donate to the Humane Society.

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

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Come and go party at Days Inn Conference centre (Hwy 14 Winkler, Manitoba) Thursday November 29 at 7:00 pm

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Reg and Andreas Christmas

Sincere thanks to everyone who attended Darrin’s service at White’s Funeral Chapel. Many thanks for the donations to the MS Society, and for the many cards, flowers and food. Special thanks to Daphne Hall, Ann Nielsen, Noreen Hollier for looking after the reception held at the Elk’s Dining room. Thank you to Brian James, White’s Funeral Home and Rita Friesen.

The family was so impressed with your warmness and professionalism.

Leanne Harding and family.

Rotary Thank you...

The Rotary Club of Neepawa thanks all businesses and individual donors who contributed cash or items for our Rotary TV Auction.

Thanks, as well, to all volunteers who helped make the TV Auction a success.

Featuring REG (vocalist) and ANDREAS (pianist and vocalist)

Thank you to all those people who placed bids and purchased auction items.

November 25 at 2:30 p.m.

Neepawa United Church

$20,000 raised!

Adults: $15 / Students $10 / Family rate: $40 Tickets available at the United Church Office, It’s Time and at the door

This is a great way to kick off the Christmas Season

Funds towards Furnishings for new Budz’ N Bloom Day Care, along with other community projects, exchange programs and international projects

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Farm Land for Sale

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NE 32-17-12W 160 ac fenced pasture with trees and water sources.

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FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

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Employment Opportunities The Yellowhead Centre is a fully modern arena and community hall complex located in Neepawa, Manitoba.

The YHC is a owned and operated the Neepawa and District Centennial Project Committee Inc. which is governed by a locally elected board The YHC has the following employment opportunities:

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Answering to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the YHC requires two part-time rink attendants. Must be able to operate a Zamboni or be willing to learn. A valid diver’s license is required. Duties include ice-making and maintenance, facility repairs, cleaning, painting and numerous other duties.

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Answering to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the YHC requires a cleaning person for approximately two days per week. Duties include cleaning hall and hall kitchen as well as washrooms and dressing rooms in the arena area.

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If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Administration Office or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Wives’ tales continued Submitted Beulah (Bea) Toews

This is a continuation of the article written by Beulah (Bea) Toews featured in the Homebodies section of last week’s edition of the Banner & Press.

Back to sure cures for a moment. For painful joints, apply equal parts of whiskey and vinegar (internally or externally??).

Arthritis – Break two eggs in a jar. Shake up, then add one cup vinegar and one cup turpentine, shake well. Set on kitchen cupboard. Shake bottle every time you pass by- very often for one week. Rub on joints that are aching.

Spring pick up – Place three lemons peeled thin and squeezed with six eggs shells and all - in a large jar. Mix well and set in a cool area for three days. Strain, sweeten to taste. Add six to eight ounces of good Navy Rum. Refrigerate. Take a small glass each morning as a tonic. (I don’t think so!)

Still under home remedies. Lice - put sheep dip in water and wash head well.

Okay, who all has sheep dip in the cupboards?! For piles – Mix two ounces of sulphur with half a pound of melted lard and stir until cold. This is the finest ointment made for piles, itch and skin disease.

(Tell it like it is!) Bad breath – take a pinch of Boric acid and stuff it up your nose.

This chapter concluded with pithy wisdom: The mind is like a TV set, when it goes blank, turn off the sound.

The kitchen has never been my favourite place to work. Helpful hints: Don’t throw stale cookies out. Crush them with a rolling pin and use them instead of graham cracker crumbs. (Can cookies last long enough to go stale? Not in my home!) In one hint, a stick of celery will eliminate odors. In another, the use of a whole walnut in the cooking cabbage will do the trick. Tell me, did the average home have celery or walnuts back then? Before baking potatoes, let them stand in boiling water for 15 minutes. This cuts the baking time in half and makes them beautifully mealy. Okay, this is worth a try. Sprinkle baking soda generously on burned food in a pan for faster, simpler cleaning. This one I know well- says something for my kitchen skills, sadly.

Home cleaning: If soot falls upon the carpet, cover it with dry salt and it may be swept up without leaving smears. I know soot and it should be nowhere near a carpet! To clean paint, put half a peck of bran into a wash boiler and fill with cold water, set over fire and boil for half an hour, then strain through a sieve a bucket one third full; put as much cold water as you have of the bran-water and use with a soft scrubbing brush, or if paint is not very much soiled, a soft flannel cloth, but no soap. It will make the paint look like new. Keep the remainder on the stove boiling hot to renew with. What the heck is half a peck?! Closing quote-Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races, one after another.

The booklet was written to illustrate the ingenuity of the average homemaker. And yes, some of these remedies still work. I simply don’t want to use them!

Neepawa Farmers split weekend Tiger Hills Hockey League update

By Eoin Devereux

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Mixed results for the Neepawa Farmers over the weekend in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL). The Farmers would win on Friday, Nov. 6 in MacGregor, but fall to Boissevain the next night.

Taming the Wild Ward Szucki scored a pair of goals for Neepawa, on the way to a 4-1 win over the MacGregor Wild. Garrett Rempel and Daylon Creasy also added goals for the Farmers in this game, which improved Neepawa record to 5-0-0.

Beatdown by Boissevain A dominant start by the Boissevain Border Kings powered

them to an 11-3 win over the Neepawa Farmers on Saturday, Nov. 17. Boissevain scored six goals in the first period, allowing them to cruise to the victory. Neepawa would reply early in the second with three goals, but the Border Kings would answer back with five more, including four in the third period. Ward Szucki, Kyle McDonald and Reigan Buchanan scored the goals for the Farmers, while 11 different players tallied goals for Boissevain. This would be Neepawa’s first loss of the regular season, while Boissevain remained perfect with a 5-0-0 record.

Minnedosa lose in OT again Disappointment in overtime has become routine for the Minnedosa Bombers, as the team lost

its third straight game in extra time. The most recent loss was to the Souris Elks on Saturday, Nov. 17, 5-4. Wes Lewis, Ryan Heino, Russ Huyghe and Colin Slobodian scored for the Bombers in this game. Minnedosa (1-2-3.

5 pts) had previously dropped OT games to both Neepawa and Pilot Mound.

Gladstone tops MacGregor A five-point night from Sean Kubas powered the Gladstone Lakers to a 5-4 win over the MacGregor Wild on Saturday, Nov. 17. Kubas had two goals and three assists. Teammate Jess Toth also scored a pair, while Trey Evenson added the other for the Lakers, who improved their record to 2-1-0 on the year.

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Natives continue to battle

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It was a busy week for the Neepawa Natives. It all began with a 9-3 loss to the Swan Valley Stampeders on Wednesday Nov. 14. A few nights later on Friday, Nov. 16, Neepawa returned to the ice to take on the OCN Blizzard. That night, OCN skated away with a 5-1 win. Neepawa would finally pick up a win on Saturday, Nov. 17, beating the Selkirk Steelers 2-1 in overtime.

Jesse Gibbons scored in regulation, while Dayton Heino picked up the game winner at the 3:10 mark of overtime. The final game of the week would see Neepawa travel to Morden for a game against the Winkler Flyers on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Neepawa came away from that contest with a dominant 5-1 win over Winkler. The Natives next home game is set for Friday Nov. 23 versus the Dauphin Kings.

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How to help your knee arthritis

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

According to the World Health Organization, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common arthritic disorder facing the westernized world and is the single most common cause of disability in older adults. Up to 10 per cent of people over age 55 suffer from osteoarthritis. Of that, the knee is one of the primary joints affected.

What exactly is osteoarthritis? This is a condition when the cartilage in a joint breaks down and the body starts to lay down extra bone and tissue in order to stabilize the joint. OA can be diagnosed by a good physical exam or by x-ray. However, the presence of osteoarthritis on a radiograph does not correlate directly to pain. It is possible to have extensive pain and very little degeneration observed on x-ray, but also possible to have very little pain but extensive x-ray findings. Knee OA can cause pain, stiffness and impaired movement. It accounts for more difficulty climbing stairs and walking than any other disease. Knee OA has a very large impact on quality of life as people age.

There are some preventable risk factors that can mitigate your chances of developing knee OA, or manage early OA, to have a better quality of life as you age:

Obesity People who are overweight have a high prevalence of knee OA. If there is any sort of misalignment in the knee, or imbalance in how the muscles are acting around the knee, then the increase in body mass, or obesity, will increase the progression of knee OA. (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/ abs/10.1002/art.20726).

Footwear Ensuring that you are wearing proper footwear, or even custom-made foot insoles, will help to support the forces going through the knee joint and minimize the impact that obesity plays on OA of the knee.

De-conditioning Lack of exercise, or maintaining a sedentary lifestyle, will predispose you to developing knee OA. This obviously correlates with being overweight, but also helps to prevent injury, decreases your chance of osteoporosis and

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Some risk factors pertaining to knee OA that are beyond your control are:

Gender Women are more likely to suffer from knee OA than men. This increase becomes apparent in older women, leading to thinking that estrogen deficiency may play a role in the disease.

Genetics When you have a family history of knee OA, you are more likely to suffer from it too.

Bone Density As bone density decreases, such as in osteoporosis, OA increases. This can be a genetic issue or, again, due to a sedentary lifestyle.

Injury When an injury is sustained in the knee, such as damage to the soft tissue structures, meniscus and ligaments, this will increase likelihood of developing OA in the joint.

How to help your knee arthritis If you have been diagnosed with OA of the knee, there are

a few things that you can do to help your prognosis: 1. Home-based exercise programs will decrease pain experienced by those diagnosed with knee OA. Both aerobic and resistance exercise improve measures of disability in older adults.

Many exercises can easily be performed at home, and even simply walking can help your pain. Exercise in the water is beneficial as the force of gravity is removed, and you are better able to go through the full range of motion.

Consult a healthcare provider for specific exercises to help determine the exercises that are best for you.

2. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can be helpful.

One study suggests the use of 1500mg of glucosamine sulfate daily for three years decreased the progression of degenerative changes of the joint cartilage. Consult your medical provider or pharmacist if this is something you are considering.

3. Lifestyle changes such as introducing exercise, decreasing weight and using proper footwear in the early stages of OA make a bigger impact than seeking out passive treatment from a health care provider. When the

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4. Modalities such as TENS (Trans Electrical Neural Stimulation), acupuncture, massage, ultrasound and heat therapy can help temporarily relieve symptoms. Consult a health care professional that specializes in muscles and joints to receive these kinds of treatments.

5. Bracing has also been shown to be beneficial in relieving OA pain in the knee.

A well-fitted brace can help combat the instability caused in OA due to cartilage break-

down. Custom fitted bracing is often successful in people with advanced knee OA. Sometimes OA can progress to a point that requires more invasive interventions, which would need to be managed by your medical provider. OA of the knee is the most common cause of total knee replacement.

By maintaining an active lifestyle and maintaining good muscle mass, good body biomechanics and good health habits, you can reduce your chances of developing knee OA and prevent knee OA from making a big impact on your quality of life.

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Vandalism an ongoing issue Jail N Bail an arresting success

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Last week, the Neepawa Banner & Press was contacted by the Town of Neepawa in regards to vandalism in the washroom facilities at the Flats. A much used part of Neepawa, the Flats is a field just south of NACI, used in the summer as soccer pitches and in the winter it contains an outdoor skating rink.

The washroom facilities opened in December of 2012 and have been afflicted with graffiti and property damage almost since the beginning.

A continual problem Allan Derhak, the foreman of Public Works and Parks for the Town of Neepawa spoke to the Banner & Press about the ongoing issue. “The majority of the public isn’t even aware that something goes on down there,” Derhak said. “Our custodian does a beautiful job down there, it gets cleaned every morning.

But they still manage to vandalize whenever they get a hold of stuff.” He noted that almost everything they have installed in these public washrooms have been damaged in some way at some point. The most recent damage occurring over the weekend and last week being a smashed door handle to the ladies’ washroom and one of the partitions of the stalls in the men’s washroom being knocked over completely. Derhak had ordered in new partitions a while ago, because this has happened before, but he said that he’s hesitant to install them now because he’s worried that they might be damaged again as soon as they get replaced.

Investigation is ongoing Derhak mentioned that the latest damage was reported to the police and they are looking into it.

Sergeant Mark Morehouse of the Neepawa RCMP confirmed that it is being investigated. He noted that they’ve been looking at the surveillance tapes from that time and have identified an individual and that the RCMP will speak to the individual. The investigation is still ongoing so more details are not available at this time.

More previous damage includes soap dispensers and coat hooks knocked off walls, sinks pulled loose, toilets clogged up, fires lit from paper towels, benches outside being smashed and

even the sign for the AED machine being knocked off the wall. “When the average person comes to use the facility and they wonder ‘why is this gone, why isn’t this replaced?’, well it gets to the point where we’ve had enough. So it’s just unfortunate, you build something that you’re proud of having there and here this [damage] is happening. It’s just not good,” Derhak noted, explaining that replacing all the damaged equipment just gets too costly when it’s all added up.

There’s also been lots of problems with the walls being defaced. “One thing that’s really bad is the nasty graffiti. And our summer students have repainted that at least four summers.

There’s so much graffiti on the walls that if we were to repaint it [every time], we’d probably be repainting it once a week.” He explained that most of the graffiti gets left alone until they repaint the whole thing in the summers, but the most offensive markings get dealt with as soon as they discover it.

“I know at lunch breaks, it’s a hangout for kids,” noted Derhak. He said that the custodian has also told him that some older teenagers hang around there when he goes to lock it up in the evenings, so they have a suspicion that the culprits are some local students who loiter in the area. “The RCMP have approached some parents [in the past], I believe. And they probably get slapped on the knuckles and that’s as far as it goes. Even if some of them that were caught, even if they had to pay for some of the damages, they’d think twice. Because nothing is cheap to repair, nothing.”

Trying to solve the problem There have been several

measures put in place in an effort to prevent the vandalism. To stop potential firebugs, the paper towel dispensers were replaced with air hand dryers. Reducing the amount of potential fire fuel has reduced the amount of fires lit in the washrooms. “We’ve installed cameras, thinking that might deter some of it.

It helps to a certain extent,” said Derhak, adding that even with the cameras, some people just cover their faces to keep getting away with their mischief. He noted that the opening hours of the washrooms have also been reduced, especially in the winter when it gets dark earlier. The Flats have lighting which is on a timer so that it can still be used after dusk for a while, and once the lights turn off for the night, the facility gets locked up. That has also reduced the frequency of the vandalism a bit, but it still hasn’t stopped it completely. “The RCMP has randomly shown up there at lunch hours,” Derhak added. “That seems to have curbed some vandalism down there.”

Derhak said that the Town has talked about a few other options to try and solve the problem. One option is trying to increase security.

“We’re actually throwing the idea around of installing more cameras,” Derhak said. “We’re not going to install them right in the washroom, but in the open area where they walk in. [If we] install more cameras, it might help.” He added that closing the washrooms down completely has also been discussed, but it’s not something they want to do.

“If we end up closing it, what did we even build the facility for?” he expressed. “We want the public to use it, that’s what it was built for.”

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On Thursday, Nov. 15, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) held their bi-annual Jail N Bail fundraiser at the Neepawa Legion. The money raised was put towards the Foundation’s 24 Hour Giving Challenge, which took place on Nov. 17.

The Giving Challenge raised a total of $51,000 this year to add to BPCF’s grant fund.

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for more information or to book your personal tour contact peggy today 6

1-866-859-8211 or Pburton@bridgeroad.ca

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New each suite features a Private four season sunroom

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