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Yellowhead Bowhunters targeted by late night theft Thieves steal bows, arrows and trophies

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As a result of a recent break and enter, Neepawa’s local bowhunting club is now being forced to literally hunt for bows.

On Tuesday, Nov. 20, the Yellowhead Bowhunters club discovered that their storage facility in Neepawa had been broken into and robbed. Adam Lukin, the president of the Yellowhead Bowhunters, explained that essentially all of their archery equipment, except the targets, has been taken.

Three years of collections, gone The missing equipment includes five Barnett Vortex youth compound bows, four Scorpion youth recurve bows, as well as all the adult bows that had been donated over the years. “Probably at least a dozen or more donated

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bows, recurves, compound bows, left-handed bows and then all of our arrows, we probably had over 100 arrows,” Luk in listed.

“And all the tools needed to tune bows, some hand tools we had there just for around the range; and they got into a big bin and stole it. That had all our trophies and information and posters and medallions we have for all the kids’ stuff.”

Lukin said that much of their collection will be difficult to replace. “It’s just the youth stuff that really hurts. The adult stuff can be replaced, but the youth stuff is hard to find,” he expressed. “And we’ve been building it up for over three years now so we did have a good selection of equipment for any kids right from four years old right up to the adult stages.”

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All of the Yellowhead Bowhunters equipment, except for the targets, were stolen from their storage facility. The club’s biggest concern is the youth bows, as they had a range of sizes and styles to fit any age and that assortment isn’t easy to compile.

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Continued from page 1 The incident itself has been reported to the police, but Lukin noted that the possibility of recovering the equipment is not optimistic. “The RCMP were out there already and did do investigations,” Lukin explained. “They d id n’t rea l ly f ind too much. So like I said, it’s a break and enter and it’s stolen goods. So really, we might not see them again, but that’s up to the RCMP and their investigation.”

To add to the bad news, the club has just recently discovered that they aren’t insured for incidences of theft, so they won’t be able to make any insurance claims to help replace the equipment.

It’s unfortunate to have a break-in at any time of the year, however, Lukin explained that the timing is especially poor now as the club was just about to start their indoor winter season at the Neepawa Rif le Range. “So right now, we’re just tr ying to figure out what we’re going to do for our youth prog ram here mov ing forward. But we’re hoping to have enough equipment wrangled together here to get our program up and running again,” he noted.

Overwhelming support If there’s one bright side to this incident, it’s that the community now has the opportunity to show its support for the Yellowhead Bowhunters.

“We have posted it on social media. So if anybody sees it on there, they can share it and just try and get the word out, because it’s actually been pretty effective as of yet,” Lukin said. The post on the Yellowhead Bowhunters Facebook page has already been shared almost 600

times since it was posted on Thursday, Nov. 22 and the news has spread far and wide. “We’ve had a lot of overwhelming response from people on Facebook wanting to donate equipment and stuff. So it’s been really good,” Lukin noted.

“If [people] want to help or donate, they can contact myself, either through the phone at my phone number [204] 841-1902 or through our Facebook page, t he Yel lowhead Bowhunters. And you can just message us through there and we can get in contact that way,” Lukin noted.

Grant Lukin, the club’s secretary-treasurer, is also a good person to speak to for making cash donations. He can be contacted via text at 204-841-0888.

Grant Lukin explained to the Banner & Press that the best way for the local community to help the club is through cash donations, as the youth equipment is very specific and with cash, the club can purchase exactly what they need. The estimated cost of getting the club up

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The Yellowhead Bowhunters’ winter season in the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club building was about to start, but now they have to try to find enough equipment for all the club members to use before the season kicks off.

and running again is about $2,500.

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people coming in and asking about what happened and they wanted to do something for our club.

So the brand new Hoyt archery bows just came out so they’re going to raff le one off... and all the proceeds will go to our club.

And those bows range from anywhere from $500

to $4,000; [BT Archery] said the raff le is probably going to be about $2,000 so that’s quite significant,” Adam Lukin explained.

“It’s pretty overwhelming having someone call you out of the blue wanting to donate something like that, especially that far away.”

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Neepawa Library getting into the Christmas spirit Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press It’s nearly December, so it’s time for Christmas Storytime at the Library for children aged two to five and their caregivers. We have loads of Christmas and winter books to read together and the crafting possibilities are endless! Christmas Storytime starts Friday, Nov. 30 at 11:00 a.m. and it will run for four weeks, until Dec. 21. It’s fun and it’s free!

The library is planning a book reading and signing

by Winnipeg author Betty Dzioba on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Her book, Not Ready to Go, Yet! is a compilation of stories from families who are looking at the lighter side of deciding when an older parent may need to make the move to a care home. This is not an easy discussion for any family and Betty believes that it’s easier to manage if we can treat it with a bit of humour. Light refreshments will be served.

In the spirit of spreading cheer, we’re helping NACI’s HOPE group in collecting items for a new initiative: Handbags of HOPE. Handbags, backpacks and totes as well as small personal items, such as shampoo, soap, makeup and jewelry will be distributed in Southeastern Manitoba this December.

Their deadline is Dec. 7.

And once again the library is collecting mittens, scarves and hats for the Salvation Army Christmas Hampers to be distributed in our community. Items can be donated to our mitten tree at the library; the deadline for donations is Thursday, Dec. 13.

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“Full steam ahead”

Minnedosa to hold ninth annual Christmas Dinner

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Christmas is coming fast, and Minnedosa is more than ready. The Banner & Press spoke to Ray “The D i n ner Guy ” Ba lou n recently, who stated that the community’s Christmas Dinner committee had their planning meeting on Nov. 17 and things are “full steam ahead” for their ninth year.

The Christmas Dinner initiative all started with a conversation between Garry MacDowall, a well known volunteer in the community, and Anita Holdaway, who is known to cook for banquet events, that got the ball rolling.

Since then, it has taken off and continued to make the holiday season less lonely for those in Minnedosa and area.

“We don’t want anybody to be alone that day,” said Baloun. “My first phone call every year [since I’ve taken over] is to Anita to say ‘Anita, are we going to do the dinner this year?’ and every year so far of the nine years she’s said ‘of course’!”

Santa has g iven his word that he will be in attendance this year with an opportunity to take pictures, but that isn’t all!

Goodie bags will be given

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by Barb Hanishewsk i, ambulance driver and “bundle of energy and smiles”; and Woodman, Minnedosa’s ver y own English butler, will be acting as the MC. “Woodman looks kinda goofy,” Baloun, who acts as Woodman, relayed with an audible smile. “He has an English accent and glasses down on the tip of his nose so he looks rather pretentious.”

Free to attend, the event is open to people of all ages and will be held at noon on Dec. 25 in the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre(MCCC).A donation box will be present for those who wish to give, but Baloun emphasizes that it is not necessary. Thanks to the Town of Minnedosa giving them the MCCC building free that day, as well as donations through the year from organizations and individuals, the committee member stated that “costs have always been more than covered.” Take-away can also be done if needed, though it is encouraged that folks stay to enjoy the entertainment and atmosphere.

Those wishing to attend, or volunteer, are asked to call ahead to Susan Hyde at 867-3425.

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he federal Liberal government has been studying newspapers for several years. A couple of years ago, I was invited to fly to Ottawa to testify before the parliamentary Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. At that time, I made the case that we need reliable local newspapers to cover local news, sports and political issues.

The whole fake news idea was gaining steam at that time and has since become a full-blown epidemic. There are now many “news” outlets that spread falsehoods with pride and others that do it by way of sloppy reporting.

The Committee chair, Liberal MP Hedy Fry, quoted me in the proceedings and in the committee report. My suggestion was that governments could help newspapers by simply not sending so much of their ad dollars to Facebook and Google. Instead, they could buy ads to inform citizens about government programs and policies by way of ads in the newspapers.

Instead, the committee suggested spending $50 million on a support program which was shot down by Prime Minister Trudeau.

He and his buddies have now come up with an almost $600 million program over five years. There are three phases to the program.

Access to Charitable Tax Incentives-the government will introduce a new category of qualified donee for non-profit journalism organizations that produce a wide variety of news and information of interest to Canadians. As qualified donees, eligible non-profit journalism organizations would be able to issue official donations receipts and organizations would also be neepawa

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Refundable Tax Credit to Support News Organizations-the government will introduce a new refundable tax credit for qualifying news organizations. The new measure will aim to support Canadian news organizations that produce a wide variety of news and information of interest to Canadians.

Non-Refundable Tax Credit for Subscriptions-to support Canadian digital news media organizations in achieving a more financially sustainable business model, the government intends to introduce a new temporary, non-refundable 15 per cent tax credit for qualifying subscribers of eligible digital news media.

Not sure what all this means yet and we will certainly be watching for more details.

The chairman of News Media Canada is Bob Cox, who is also publisher of the Winnipeg Free Press. He has worked hard to get this program approved, but I am skeptical on a number of fronts.

•On principle. Governments should not be subsidizing newspapers; we are supposed to be free a press, not a government puppet. That said, the government has pumped over a billion a year forever, it seems, into the CBC.

•On costs and bureaucracy.

We can be fairly certain that a lot of the money will get wasted on bureaucracy.

•On the methodology of who gets paid. The panel that decides that will be suspect for sure.

•On how little will get to local business and how much will drift off to pay off Post Media and Glacier’s shareholders.

Like I say, I am skeptical, but I also have to be careful and make sure we allow for other opinions here. I am currently president of MCNA and there are member papers who may well support this program. That is why at the end of most of my columns, there is the declaration about this being my opinion and mine alone. I just find it difficult to believe that anything good can come of this.

Everybody knows that newspapers live and die by advertising, so whether it be local groups and organizations, businesses or any level of government, just buy ads.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association.

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xperience, we all know it’s important, but are we valuing the right kind? I listened to a podcast last week that got me thinking about this topic. It was a conversation with Rick Rubin, one of the most influential music producers in America and in 2006, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

Rubin grew up in Long Island in the late 1970s and was into punk and hip hop. At the time, hip MY hop was a very PERSPECTIVE niche genre and he found the records being produced bore Kate l it t le resemblance to the Jackman-Atkinson music the artists were playing in the clubs. Rubin co-founded Def Jam Records in the early 1980s and began producing more authentic records, along with collaborations with and covers of more mainstream artists. Through this work, Def Jam is mostly credited with bringing hip hop to the mainstream.

Along with those early rap and hip hop artists, Rubin is credited with producing albums that brought many artists into the mainstream. His collaborations with Johnny Cash, beginning in 1994, brought the one-time hit musician out of dinner theatres and back on to the Billboard charts. He was the 2007 Grammy winner for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, for his work with the Dixie Chicks, Michael Kranz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Green Day and Johnny Cash. He won it again in 2009 for his work with Metallica, Neil Diamond, Ours, Jakob Dylan and Weezer. He was a producer on Adele’s Grammy winning album, 21. The musicians he has worked with reads like a veritable who’s-who of hits from the last quarter century, but it’s a group of musicians across genres who really don’t have much in common. That’s the magic.

Rubin explained that because of his broad musical interests, he was able to present hip hop in a way that was accessible to a broad swath of Americans whose lives were far from the urban hip hop or rap experience. He explained that as he gained success, people wanted him to recreate his past work, do it the same way as last time, but he knew that the success came from doing something different. He explained that if all you ever listen to is electronic dance music, you’ll only ever make mediocre electronic dance music; that’s the line that stuck with me.

This idea has broad implications and maybe we need to re-think how we view experience. Rubin’s success came, in many ways, from being an outsider. He wasn’t completely immersed in any one genre. Because of that, he saw similarities between Aerosmith’s “Walk this Way” and Run-D.M.C.’s rap, he saw what others were doing, what was working, what wasn’t and what could be made to work. The problem is that we often discount this type of experience. In a world that’s increasingly specialized, we favour those with deep experience at the expense of those whose experience is broad. While there are certainly times that very specialized skills are needed, more of the same – same background, same experience, same way of thinking – seldom solves a problem and almost never creates something new.

In every segment of the economy, we are becoming more specialized. There are almost no true mixed farms left, and it doesn’t matter were you look – business, sports or recreation – the story is the same. While economics and scale often require this, we have to remember what we are losing when our focus narrows.

We are becoming increasingly polarized, specialized and siloed.

We need a greater understanding of what outsiders bring to the table and recognize that experience comes in many forms. We need to remember that no revolutionary or world-changing ideas come from inside the box and maybe, now and again, we need to be just a little uncomfortable.

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started my Christmas shopping early this year. To those who know me well (like my family), that came as quite a shock. I was also shocked, but for a different reason; some of the items on my Christmas list cost considerably more this year than similar items cost two or three years ago. So my list may need to be revised.

Time will tell.

Since my early excursion into the world of Christmas commercialism, I’ve spent a few days compiling a different Christmas list.

This list contains gifts that money can’t buy, but that I pray every person reading this piece will enjoy for many years to come.

First, good physical and mental health.

I know one’s definition of good health can change over time. Age takes its toll on all of us. Unexpected illness can impair our mobility or weaken our ability to think clearly.

Yet despite these setbacks, we can learn to cope with these weaknesses and still

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein maintain a good quality of life. That ability to adapt, adjust and cope with whatever life sends us is what I wish for each of my readers.

Second, that you will see the true value of your work.

Regular readers of this column will know that I do not judge the value of one’s work by how much he or she gets paid to do it. Now don’t get me wrong here. I believe that, as the Scriptures clearly tell us, workers deserve their wages. But a worker’s value to a firm is measured by the service he or she provides to customers and co-workers and by how well he or she enables others to do their work effectively and efficiently.

The best workers, in my view, are those who are more concerned about the

service they provide than about the remuneration they receive. They strive for excellence in everything they do. By their positive attitude and willingness to do whatever is necessary to help others succeed, they make every day a happy one for themselves and their co-workers.

Third, the faith to trust God to meet your basic needs.

What are those basic need s? E nough food , clothing, drink and shelter for today. Life, as we know, gives us few guarantees.

None of us knows how long we have to live. All we know for sure is that we have this moment of this day. We can’t afford to spend so much time worrying about the future that we miss out on all of the good things

God has for us today. He has promised to supply our needs. He knows how many tomorrows lie ahead of us.

Let him worry about them.

Focus on this day. Make the most of it.

Fourth, caring people around you.

Most of us are surrounded by people. We interact with them every day. However, caring relationships with people who will stay with us through all of the ups and downs of life are rare. They take time to establish and they take even more time and effort to maintain. But in times of intense stress, when illness, accident or other calamities strike us, the presence of caring people can be a comfort and great source of encouragement.

Not only do I pray that you will have caring people in your life, I pray that you will be the caring person someone else may need. I know of no greater Christmas gift than this. It is a gift we all can give our families, friends, neighbours and community.

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t’s really not that I am a ‘bah humbug’ person, for I believe in Christmas, in gift giving and family gatherings. This holiday season, my heart is heavy for the hurting and the hurts of those around me, friends and family, acquaintances and strangers.

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Where are all those who are homeless from the California fires to celebrate Christmas? Where and how? The mass of refugee migrants, seeking safety and security, living on the move, what does the holiday season look like for them? The list goes on and on. Those are the cases that make the headlines.

The masses of invisible sufferers suffer though they are invisible. There are the hungry and the homeless among us. There are those who can provide food and shelter, and little else, that hear and feel the hype of giving.

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen I am not alone in my concer ns. Post ings on Facebook affirm that. I love the one that starts with ‘be present’ rather than ‘buy presents’. The post continues along that line, give of ourselves rather than giving beyond our means.

Another thought is to be honest about what Santa gives. Almost every child believes in Santa and I, too, would wonder if Santa didn’t love me as much as he loved others when I see disparity in his giving!

(My mind flitted to the fact that it is possible that more children believe in Santa than they do in God. My God loves all people equally.

Thinking about that, it could possibly later affect

my view of God.) Just think about it.

What about the families that are estranged? When we have the picture perfect holiday scene, all generations are gathered in loving and wholesome interaction.

Where does that leave those of us that struggle to maintain a positive attitude about our family? Those of us who have lost a loved one, a dream, a marriage, job or a pet, can’t feint one more smile and cheery greeting.

Be patient with us. I give my God thanks that this year is a great year. It hasn’t always been so and may not be so next year.

I love t he l ights of Christmas. They do dispel the winter’s darkness. (I

celebrate the lengthening day almost as much as I delight in the celebration of a Saviour!) I love the lights shining from the homes and in the yards. So much so that I am known to wander about long after sunset to enjoy the twinkling lights and decorations. Admittedly, the sight of a deflated Santa hanging from the eaves or slouching in a yard moves me to unmerited mirth.

Even the giant Grinch crumpled in a green heap makes me laugh.

No, I am not a ‘bah humbug’ person. I hurt for my loved ones and this world in disrepair and disarray. I understand that there are days when one wishes desperately that this season was over. This I do know, when I focus on doing some kind deed, not seeking recognition or praise, my attitude improves. There is no bad time to be generous with ‘the least of these’, and there is no better time than now.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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ince I moved away from the Valley, I am amazed about connections there are with people here in Alberta and Manitoba. Some people grew up with people I know, others knew people that I become friends with after they moved to Manitoba. When I visited a hairdresser the other day, I found out that she lived several years in the Valley when she grew up. I also heard that someone’s dad grew up in the Neepawa area and we talked about the Lily Festival. We will find connections wherever we go.

What about our connection to God? We find connections when we talk to people. We will also find a connection when we talk to God, no matter where we are, or what we are doing. He is always there. We can read in the Bible how closely He is connected to us. He helps us in our decision making and goes with us wherever we go. If we put our trust in the Lord we can say with David “He is my refuge and my fortress: my God, in Him will I trust” (Psalm 91:2).

Letters

Trimming the fat In Mr. Waddell’s editorial on Government stupidity, Nov. 2, he makes quite a fuss about the damaged overpass at Portage la Prairie being closed rather than repaired. A press release this week from the Heavy Construction Association may shed some light on the reason for the closure. In 2015, the Highways Department Budget was $588 million. But then we elected a Conservative government who promised to “trim the fat” from government expenditures and balance the budget. The Highways Department Budget for 2018 was just $350 million. It would seem that the Portage overpass was part of the fat that got trimmed.

So, Mr. Waddell, you got exactly what you voted for. So kwitcherbellyachin already! Bear in mind, when we elect an intelligent government, they will have several years backlog of repairs to catch up on.

And five years from now, that overpass will cost at least $2 million more than it would now.

Leonard Paramor Arden, MB

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs up to the ArtsForward committee and the Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club, who volunteered to help the vendors bring their products in and out at the craft sale on Saturday, Nov. 24 Dora and Tracey Pelk Thumbs up to the Ste. Rose graduates and volunteers that are selling pizzas. It’s the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Excellent job, excellent pizza!

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Neepawa curling club hosts regional championships

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen Chicken chili with black beans

This chili is full of flavour. Add some crusty buns and you will have a delightful meal.

2 Tbsp. oil 4-5 chicken breasts, cut in cubes 1 medium onion, diced 1 large stalk celery 1 red pepper, diced 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 796-mL can diced tomatoes

2 cups chicken broth 2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 Tbsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. each salt andpepper 2 540-ml cans black beans, drained and rinsed

In a large heavy bottomed pot, add the oil and brown chicken. Add all remaining ingredients except the beans.

Bring to boil, stir, cover and reduce heat and simmer for one hour. Add the beans and simmer a half hour more. Serve.

PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

On Nov. 23 and 24, adult amateur curling teams from around the area came to the Neepawa Curling Club to compete in the regional Travelers Curling Club qualifying competition. The winners from the women’s and men’s teams will go on to curl in the Travelers Curling Club Provincials in Winnipeg this coming March.

The winners from Provincials will then go on to play in the Travelers Curling Club Championship in New Brunswick against teams from every province and territory.

The women’s team that qualified to go to Provincials is Team Hanke of Neepawa, with team members Darla Hanke, Michelle Brydon, Christine Pedersen and Mandy Johnston.

The men’s team advancing to Provincials is Team Richards of Minnedosa, with members Andrew Richards, Brent Little, James Nylen and Cory Parrott.

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Rural Outlook

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

End of Canada Post strike welcome news to small businesses Submitted CFIB Small businesses can breathe a sigh of relief at the announcement that the Canada Post strike has ended. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased the federal government has listened to small businesses by doing what was necessary to ensure postal service can resume ahead of the holiday season.

“Small business owners depend on Canada Post to send and receive payments and get customer orders out,” said CFIB president Dan Kelly. “The weeks leading to Christmas can represent a huge chunk of annual sales for retailers.

The strike was quickly becoming an emergency for many small firms and for Canadian consumers at this very important time of year.

The government made the right decision to introduce back to work legislation.”

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McCain Foods commits $75 million to Manitoba production Investments in Portage la Prairie and Carberry facilities

Submitted McCain Foods Canada McCain Foods (Canada) announced infrastructure investments totaling $75 million for its Portage la Prairie and Carberry, MB facilities. The investments further strengthen the company’s potato processing presence in Western Canada.

“Our investments at both the Portage la Prairie and Carberry facilities are testaments to McCain’s ongoing commitment to growers, employees and the communities in which we operate in Manitoba,” said Jeff DeLapp, President, North America, McCain Foods Limited.

“McCain is a proudly Canadian family-owned business that values the foundational relationships shared with Manitoba growers. Together we continue to strengthen and grow our businesses in both Manitoba and Western Canada.”

From 2016 to 2019, McCain has committed a $45 million investment in the Portage la Prairie facility, including the installation of new high efficiency potato sorting system, as well as cutting edge processing and packaging equipment. A new onsite waste water treatment, upgrades to the facility’s heating, freezing and refrigeration systems will help to improve the facility’s environmental footprint, and revamping the potato receiving area will allow multiple truck deliveries to unload efficiently at the same time.

Just over $30 million investment has been committed to the Carberry plant over the same time period, including the new installations of auto sampling equipment, a blanching system and improved heating and refrigeration systems for the entire facility as well as other upgrades.

“While we complete our investments in the Portage la Prairie facility, I am pleased to announce that Dale Collingridge, Production Manager at the Carberry facility and a 42-year McCain employee, has agreed, together with the support of the Portage la Prairie leadership team, to oversee the potato receiving area until the multi-million investments are completed,” added DeLapp.

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Today, more than 550 employees work at the two facilities in Manitoba and are part of theCanadian-based company with a global enterprise, including more than 21,000 employees operating out of 52 production facilities on six continents with sales in excess of $9.5 billion.

With few exceptions, McCain’s potato products are made from local potatoes grown on farms close to our facilities, which are spread across Canada in Manitoba, Alberta and New Brunswick. McCain works closely with these agriculture partners, both growers and schedulers, to ensure a commitment to long-term business partnerships.

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Looking Back

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

1958: AVRO 504-K chosen as model for contest

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, November 27, 1908 Wireless messages have been received in San Francisco from Japan, a distance of 5,000 miles.

Japanese arrivals in Canada from April to October this year numbered 434 as compared with 6,648 in the same months of 1907.

The last spike has been driven in the Grand Trunk Pacific branch from the main line to Fort William, a distance of 190 miles.

A resident of the district north was in town Tuesday to meet his wife who was coming from the Old Country nine years after her husband had arrived and established a home here. Although apart for all this time the parties had by no means forgotten one another.

Several weeks ago Neepawa added a clause to their by-laws prohibiting spitting on sidewalks. Lansdowne council should do the same for our [Arden’s] sidewalks and also prohibit the spilling of water. In the meanwhile it would be well for pedestrians to avoid these icy spots and save themselves some nasty bruises.

100 years ago, Friday, November 29, 1918 Allied Warships are now policing the Black Sea. Canada’s entire air force is to be disbanded within two months.

Toronto’s munition forces have already been reduced 25 per cent.

British minesweepers are clearing the way for warships to make a clean up of Kiel.

All conscripted soldiers in Canada are expected to be demobilized by the first of the new year.

Greek prisoners who were suspected of having the typhus microbe were cremated by the Bulgarians.

All level-headed men now agree that Belgium should have control of the mouth of the Scheldt river.

Germany has plenty of foodstuffs. All that is wanted to save the people from starvation is equitable distribution.

The Jews seem to be getting it in the neck from the Bolsheviks as well as the feudals of Russia and Austria. Cellars are filled with the dead bodies of the massacred.

Cardinal Mercier reports that 49 Belgian priests were

tortured and put to death by the Germans during the occupation and 12,000 people were taken from diocese to Germany and forced to work. Other crimes committed by the invaders were too long and terrible to relate briefly.

Austrians are feeding milk to hogs because it pays better than giving it to sick people.

And now there is suggestion that the surrendered German warships be sunk rather than divided amongst the entente of allies. Sinking is folly and division is unwarranted. Britain deserves the whole German navy.

90 years ago, Friday, November 30, 1928 Steel has been laid on the Hudson Bay railway to within 54 miles of Churchill.

Winnipeg immigration officials deny that their city is the “port of missing girls” as claimed by Easterners.

Manitoba government telephone reports show that 3,466 instruments have been added to the system in the past year.

80 years ago, Tuesday, November 29, 1938 Humuhumunukunukuapuaa is the name given by natives to Hawaii’s smallest fish; the creature is not as long as its name.

Enforced divorce between Aryans and Jews will be the next anti-Semitic measure.

More than 1,000 families in Manitoba will lose their homes because of tax sales alone this year.

The British fleet has been ordered to be demobilized, thus marking the official end of the war crisis.

Nazi pressure has reached Greece where news of antisemitic measures in Germany will be suppressed in the press.

Britain and France have come to an accord on national defence “for the preservation and consolidation of peace.”

Britain still stands by the plan for providing Jews a national home in Palestine, it was affirmed in the house of commons last week.

A new Spitfire pursuit plane is being built in England that will travel 360 miles an hour, carrying eight machine guns and needs only one pilot.

A new order in Germany banning further street action against Jews has been interpreted to indicate that foreign boycotts were having a telling effect on Germany’s

foreign trade.

The Nazi have opened a glorified pawn-brokerage business to help hard-pressed Jews to raise funds to pay the $400,000,000 fine imposed on them for the Jewish murder of a German embassy attache in Paris.

70 years ago, November, 1948 The employees of the Canadian Industries Neepawa Salt Plant were entertained by the company at a banquet and social evening to celebrate the winning of the group manager’s prize for the impressive safety record set by the employees of the local plant and to express the company’s appreciation for the safe operation of the plant by its employees.

60 years ago, Friday, November 28, 1958 An RCAF sponsored model aircraft building contest commemorating the RCAF’s 35th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of powered flight in Canada, offers prizes of jet flights to Europe and flights on RCAF aircraft to the 1959 Calgary Stampede. The AVRO 504K, one of the most famous primary trainers of the 191418 war has been chosen as the model for teenage boys in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

50 years ago, Tuesday, November 26, 1968 Dr. George Johnson, Minister of Health and Social Services, Monday officially opened a $400,000 addition to the Gladstone hospital.

40 years ago, Thursday, November 30, 1978 Sesame Street’s Ernie and Bert joined the Kinsmen entry in the [Santa Claus] parade and walked along in the sunshine and mild temperatures of the afternoon.

The Kinsmen were awarded top prize in the clubs and organizations category by parade judges Cecil Pittman and George Horn. In addition to these characters, there was Big Bird, the Cookie Monster and a unit of wagons carrying children and gifts.

30 years ago, Tuesday, November 29, 1988 An obviously elated Charlie Mayer watched the election results in the basement of the Vivian Hotel last Monday evening.

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This famous World War I trainer plane model (AVRO 504-K) was chosen as the subject for the airplane model contest in 1958.

By 9 p.m. it was clear Mayer would be elected Member of Parliament with a huge majority in the newly-formed riding of Lisgar-Marquette.

20 years ago, Monday, November 30, 1998 Town workers Don Martin and Chris Doble were stringing the Christmas tree

lights in front of Neepawa Pharmacy last week. Lights on the tree are being used to raise funds for the palliative care unit at the hospital.

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Handbags of Hope

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What’s in your purse? The NACI HOPE Group is collecting purses/handbags/backpacks and any new toiletries or gently used items that could be put into the bag. The bags will be packed and delivered to women’s shelters and clinics for women in need in the Winnipeg, Brandon and Neepawa area.

Some examples of needed items are: handbags, purses, backpacks, lip balm, snack items, candy, gum, socks, mittens or gloves, hats, a flashlight, deodorant, conditioner/shampoo, brush/comb, new makeup, notebooks/pens, Kleenex, gift cards in small denominations for fast food restaurants and gently used jewelry. Drop off boxes are located at the Neepawa Public Library and NACI main office.

The drop off deadline is Friday, Dec. 7.

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Good news turns the tide for Christmas Neepawa’s annual Christmas Dinner set to return

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Things are look ing hopeful for Neepaw a t h i s Ch r i st m a s season. After the shutting down of Chicken Delight, whether or not Neepawa would have a Christmas Dinner this year was a complete

unknown with seemingly dismal prospects. However, good news has been received from Karen B e au mont on Mond ay, Nov. 26, stating that this nearly two decade old tradition will carry on.

For t hose who don’t k now, this trad it ion was star ted up with the help of former Chicken

Delight manager Jean Blatt and Genie Barnaby of the HA ND organization to help make the holiday season a little less lonely for those in Neepawa and area.

St i l l in t he early stages of development, the full details were not available but are expected to be received shortly.

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Charity begins at home for Neepawa’s Inner Wheel

Neepawa receiving CAA Shield Award Neepawa Town Council - Nov. 20, 2018

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa has been recognized by the Manitoba Good Roads A s soc i at ion ( MGR A).

Town Council was recently informed that the community was the winner of the CAA Shield for Urban Beautification Competition - Population 2,001 - 7,500. The award will be presented at the

Manitoba Good Roads Association Banquet and Awards presentation in Winnipeg on Mar. 18, 2019.

Front entrance repairs The front entrances to the Town of Neepawa Municipal Office will be soon be replaced. Thomas Window & Glass will supply and install the new doors and sidelites for

both the east and west entrances. Installation includes labour, materials and mileage to frame in the door units, sheet exterior and install as listed. The total cost for all the materials, installation and applicable taxes to the east and west entrance door systems are $20,295.70.

No scheduled date for the work to begin was noted during the council meeting.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Left to right: Arnie Suski and John Nelson of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic/ NADCO, Mary Ellen Clark of Neepawa and Area Palliative Care, Neepawa’s Inner Wheel Club member Judy Watson, Dianne Nordstrom with Victoria’s Quilts Canada-Neepawa branch and Budz’n Bloom representatives Donna Todoruk and Marla Steen.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa’s Inner Wheel Club was in a very giving mood recently and four local groups were the fortunate beneficiaries of that generosity. On Thursday, Nov. 22, Inner Wheel member Judy Watson presented cheques of $250 to Budz’n Bloom Daycare Centre, the Neepawa branch of Victoria’s Quilts Canada, Neepawa and Area Palliative Care and the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic.

Representatives from all four organizations were on hand for the presentation at the Neepawa Health Centre.

After the cheques were distributed, Watson noted to the Banner & Press that Inner Wheel has always been committed to supporting a wide array of worthy causes.

“We are very supportive of any of the ongoings that occur in our community and wherever we can help, we will,” said Watson. “We’re really happy to be able to support these four groups, even in a small way such as this.”

Thankful for support Each of the four organizations which received support from Neepawa’s Inner Wheel were thankful for the contribution.

Dianne Nordstrom of Victoria’s Quilt said with the number of quilts they make and

distribute to cancer survivors on the rise, so they’re very much dependant on every bit of support they receive.

Arnie Suski was on hand representing the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic/ NADCO. He told the Banner & Press that the clinic is viewed as an ongoing project, so they appreciate any donations that they receive.

Neepawa and Area Palliative Care spokesperson Mary Ellen Clark noted that they are very grateful for the donation from Neepawa’s Inner Wheel, adding that it will go towards library books and kitchen supplies for the palliative care room located at the Health Centre. As for Budz’n Bloom, representatives Donna Todoruk and Marla Steen noted to the Banner & Press that the donation they received will go towards furnishing for the new day facility, currently being built next to the high school.

About Inner Wheel Inner Wheel is an international women’s organization founded in 1924 as a branch of Rotary International. Its objectives are to promote friendship, encourage the ideals of personal service and foster international understanding. There are clubs in over 100 countries around the world, with Neepawa’s being established in 1956.

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Neepawa Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights Annual parade ignites the Christmas spirit within community

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Parade of Lights was held in Neepawa on Saturday, Nov. 24. Organized by the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce, the event serves as the official start to the holiday season for the community. Above left: The Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants float featured the Grinch this year. Centre: Santa Claus took some time out from his busy holiday schedule to make an appearance. Above right: Home Hardware’s float featured the minions.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Above left:The Town of Neepawa’s float featured Mickey Mouse. Above right: Santa waves goodbye to some well wishers as he heads back to the North Pole.

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Home for Christmas puts Neepawa shops in holiday spirit

PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

On Thursday, Nov. 22, local businesses around Neepawa participated in the Home for Christmas shopping event. There were deals, door prizes, treats and many of the businesses stayed open late to give people a chance to do their Christmas shopping close to home this year. Pictured from left: ArtsForward had some Christmas crafts for kids; Home Hardware hosted a holiday ladies’ night; It’s Time Fashion & Gifts and 4U Home Decor had some great Christmas deals and displays.

The Mousetrap wows audience Drivers need to adjust to the arrival of winter weather

Submitted Manitoba Public Insurance A bad weather day in Manitoba, freezing rain, blowing and drifting snow, white-out conditions can result in more than 1,000 collisions over a 24-hour period, according to Manitoba Public Insurance. In comparison, on a normal winter day Manitoba’s public insurer will open about 500 collision claims.

With a weather disturbance tracking across southern Saskatchewan, heading into regions of Manitoba, drivers are strongly encouraged to drive to road conditions. Most regions of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, are expected to receive snowfall amounts of five to 10 centimeters over the next couple of days, according to Environment Canada. In addition, there is a risk of freezing rain in southern regions of the province.

Safety Tips · Before you head out on the highway, check for road and weather conditions by calling 511. · Be cautious in traveling on overpasses and bridges.

The surfaces on these structures can freeze quickly due to no ground insulation. · Don’t rush. Give yourself five or 10 extra minutes to get to your destination safely. · See where you’re going. At this time of year, keeping windshields clear is essential, so make sure windshield washer fluid is topped up and windows are clear of snow and ice. · Allow more time to stop. Traction is reduced when roads are slippery; it takes more time to come to a complete stop. If you don’t have winter tires, it’s not too late to get them. · Leave more space. Don’t tailgate at any time and remember that following distance should be increased when travelling at higher speeds or in poor visibility.

DANGER

Neepawa Wildlife would like to warn people who will be out on Lake Irwin.

We have the aeration on at the lake and the north end will have open water.

We pump air under the ice to keep the oxygen level higher so the fish will survive the winter.

Please use extreme caution when on the lake

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

An almost full house was enthralled by the Minnedosa Drama Club performing Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap“ on Wednesday, Nov. 21. This world famous, long running play was a delight to watch. The audience was asked not to reveal the killer in this murder mystery, however, we can reveal, the butler did not do it!

Pictured from left: Shanna Turnbull, James Shaw, Nicole McLenehan, Louise McInnes, Dylan Burrell, Rebecca Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce Porteous (Director),John Earle,Luke Palson and Dan Voth.

Accepting Nominations for:

Just in time for Christmas 2018 Woodwork show and Sale “Woodcrafted by Fred Quist”

December 4th-21st (Tues - Saturday) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at ArtsForward (across from Giant Tiger) Neepawa Hundreds of woodcraft gift items (lathe turning, intarsia, toys, trains, scrollsaw art, jewelry boxes, paintings, bandsaw boxes) lots of different wood gift products.

Once again, 100% of sales will go to: Compassion Canada Child Survival Program --Thank you for last years great support--

2018 Volunteer of the Year Award

Criteria for Nominations will be judged on the basis of: • Nominee’s contribution to the growth or strengthening of volunteerism in the community and area • Outstanding leadership skills • Volunteerism and personal involvement in the community and area • Impact and lasting contribution of the nominee’s efforts In order to assist the organizers assess the nominations, nominators are asked to provide supporting information in a letter of nomination. Please email or mail nominations to the Chamber office info@neepawachamber.com or Box 726 Neepawa MB R0J 1H0.

Deadline for nominations is Friday December 28, 2018.

Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the Neepawa & District Chamber of Commerce AGM Monday January 28, 2019, Cocktails 6 pm / Dinner 7 pm Neepawa Curling Club, Upper Level Tickets: $50.00/person Call the Chamber of Commerce office 204-476-5292 for AGM tickets

THANK YOU The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation would like the thank those who supported the Jail n’ Bail Fundraiser and the 24 Hour Giving Challenge.

Volunteer Jailbirds: Merv Bohn Scott Freeman Barrie Bohn Val Parayeski Denis Saquet Ron Jesson Tammy Wilson The Judge Ivan Traill Lunch Legion Ladies Auxiliary Arresting Officer Mark Morehouse Volunteers Ginny Collins and Jane Goudie

The time, effort and donations from the community helped the BPCF to raise over $47,000 during the 24 Hour Giving Challenge on Nov 17th. The Foundation also received $2,000 from The Winnipeg Foundation and $2,000 from the Province of Manitoba to take the total over $51,000.

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NACI compete at Volleyball Provincials

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers junior varsity boys’ volleyball team did not have the type of weekend they were hoping for at the Provincial ‘AAA’ Championship in Brandon. The Tigers, who came into the event as the ninth-ranked team in the province, put up a strong challenge in four matches against some of the top teams from across Manitoba but was unable to win any games.

The action started for NACI on Thursday, Nov. 22 against the top-ranked Westgate Wings. T he Tigers could not overcome the Eagles and were defeated 25-6, 25-3. Ivan Alday of NACI received the team’s Player of the Game (POG) award. In their late game, the Tigers would oppose the third-ranked Edward Schreyer Barons.

At the end of regulation, Ed Schreyer came out on top, by the score of 25-17, 25-15.

Angelito De Guzman was named the POG for the Tigers in this match-up.

On Friday, Nov. 23, Neepawa would play their

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two remaining round robin games. The early action saw the Tigers upended by the seventh-ranked John Taylor Pipers 25-16, 25-11. Chlark Wandag was recognized as NACI’s player of the game.

In NACI’s fourth and final game of the tournament, they challenged the fifthranked Calvin Christian Eagles. In this showdown, the Eagles would claim bragging rights with a 25-17, 25-21 win over Neepawa. POG honours went to Kyle Misenas.

After the round robin portion of the weekend and the majority of the playoff concluded, it was the Westgate Wings and Louis Riel Voyageurs who would face one another in the championship game, with the Wings coming out the victor 25-7, 27-20. The bronze medal game was won by Calvin Christian, who beat John Taylor 2518, 25-21.

Neepawa Farmers return to winning ways

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Farmers are starting to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the Tiger Hills Hockey League’s (THHL) Eastern Division.

The scary thing is that they still haven’t hit their peak.

Double up the Minnedosa Bombers

The Neepawa Farmers recently bounced back from their first loss of the regular season with a solid 6-3 win over the Minnedosa Bombers. Six different players scored for the Farmers, while goaltender Brad Nelson picked up his third win of the year.

With this recent victory, Neepawa improved its regular season record of 6-1-0.

Neepawa is now six points better than their nearest competition in the East. The Farmers now have a bit of an extended hiatus from the

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Neepawa’s Will Rainka (93) sniped a shot into the back of the net in the third period of the Farmers’ 6-3 win over Minnedosa on Saturday, Nov. 24.

rink, as their next game is Friday, Dec. 7 in Wawanesa against the Jets.

The next home game at the Yellowhead Centre is not until Sunday, Dec. 9, when the Farmers will face the Gladstone Lakers.

Gladstone splits weekend One of the teams chasing the Farmers in the Eastern

Division are the Gladstone Lakers (3-2-0), who played a pair of games over the weekend. The first game was a 4-2 win over the Pilot Mound Pilots on Friday, Nov. 23. Sean Kubas, Jesse Toth, Trey Evenson and Cory Yeroschak all scored for Gladstone.

The next night, the Lakers faced the Souris Elks.

On that night, it was Souris

who were able to close out the night with the 3-2 victory. Yeroschak and Josh Beaulieu scored for Gladstone. The next game for Gladstone is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30 versus the MacGregor Wild (3-3-0).

The next night, they’ll host the Deloraine Royals (1-40). Start time is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Nov. 28)

Team

G W

26 25 26 26 27 26 27

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

28 27 28 26

MJHL Player stats G 1. Josh Tripp (Swan) 18 2. Matthew Osadick (Swan) 17 3. Connor Barley (Selk) 19 4. Brady Tatro (Stein) 15 Leading scorers (MJHL)

A 23 23 15 18

Pts

41 40 34 33

5. Quintin Sudom (Swan) 10 23 33 Leading scorers (Natives) G

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

Goaltenders W 1. M. Radomsky (Stein) 13 2. I. Labelle (Wayw) 3. J. Link (Wpg)

A Pts

13 17 30 11 13 24 7 15 22

L SV% GAA 8 0.923 2.13

10 11 0.912 2.47 10 10 0.924 2.64

4. D. Dosch (Vdn)

8 10 0.911 2.73

5. M. Davis (Swan)

11

2 0.901 2.88

Game results Friday, Nov. 23

Dauphin 5-4 OT Neepawa

First period 10:02 NEEP Heino (3) ASST: Olstad (8), Luke (8) Second period 13:13 NEEP Mariash (4) ASST: Mowbray (3), Bremner (3) 13:58 DAUP Shamray (6) ASST: Miller (3), Buller (5) 15:32 NEEP Whitely (4) ASST: Hilhorst (1), Allison (1) PP Third period 03:05 NEEP Mickoski (10) Unassited 06:55 DAUP Smith (6) ASST: Tivers (4), Johannesson (10) 11:40 DAUP Greyeyes (4) ASST: Hobbs (3), Heeney (7) 18:52 DAUP Miller (5) ASST: Arnold (12), Shamray (13) PP Overtime 04:33 DAUP Heeney (2) ASST: Shamray (14), Hobbs (4) Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 38/43 saves (L), DAUP - Landsberger 39/43 saves (W) Attendance - 306 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

Saturday, Nov. 24

Dauphin 5-2 Neepawa

First period 01:43 NEEP Boutoussov (4) ASST: Gibbons (15) 06:29 DAUP Mouland (3) ASST: DeKononck (7), Liwiski (7) 10:02 DAUP Sawchuk (8) ASST: Smith (6), Tivers (5) Second period No scoring Third period 11:40 NEEP Mickoski (11) ASST: Carson (10), Heino (2) PP 12:34 DAUP Shamray (7) ASST: Evans (7) PP 18:47 DAUP Shamray (8) Unassited EN 19:58 DAUP Smelski (2) Unassited EN Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 31/34 saves (L).

DAUP - Landsberger 27/29 saves (W).

Attendance - 498 at Credit Union Place

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19 19 16 14 14 12 11

L OT/SO PF

4 4 9 9 12 11 11

11 12 12 13 11 16 7 14

3 2 1 3 1 3 5

PA Pts

124 127 97 86 87 73 87

5 2 1 5

77 76 57 100 85 74 89

73 65 77 74

99 88 107 118

41 40 33 31 29 27 27

27 26 23 18

Tiger Hills Hockey East 1. Neepawa 2. Gladstone 3. MacGregor

G 7 5 6

W 6 3 3

L ETL Pts 1 0 12 2 0 6 3 0 6

5. Minnedosa 7 6. Cartwright 5

1 1

3 3

4. Pilot Mound 5

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

2

G W 7 7 7 6 6 4 8 3 7 3 5 1 5 0

2

1 3 1

5 5 3

L ETL Pts 0 0 14 0 1 13 2 0 8 5 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 2 4 1 1

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

THHL scoring G 1. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 12 2. Matt Varnes (Mac) 8 3. Brayden Cuthbert (Kill) 6 4. Matt Saler (Minn) 4

A 8 6 8 10

Leading scorers (Farmers) G

A Pts

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

4 5 7

Leading scorers (THHL)

5. Nick Cowan (Hart)

6

8 6 4

7

Pts

20 14 14 14 13

12 11 11

AAA Hockey Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Nov. 23: Brandon 2-1 Yellowhead Nov. 24: Yellowhead 5-3 Central Plains Nov. 30/Dec. 1: at Kenora 7:30 pm

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Dec. 1: vs. Eastman 2:30 pm

Dec. 2: at Wpg Avros 1:15 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

Nov. 24: Fort Gary 1-0 Yellowhead Nov. 25: Yellowhead 3-0 Interlake Dec. 1: vs. Fort Gary 3:30 pm Dec. 2: at Wpg Titans 6:45 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Boys)

Nov. 22: Yellowhead 8-3 Melville

Nov. 23: Warriors 5-2 Yellowhead

Nov. 23: Grand Forks 3-2 Yellowhead Nov. 24: Yellowhead 3-1 Wpg Sharks

Nov. 25: Yellowhead 3-2 Cdn Athletic Club

Club 55 Friday League Nov. 23, 2018: Ladies’ High Single & Triple -- Barb Grumpelt 259 & 622. Men’s High Single -- Don Denoon 237. Men’s High Triple -- Len Pritchard 594. Other Scores to Note: Marion Single 205, 183; Doreen Smith 154, 162; Phyllis Mauthe 151, 179; Gail McGregor 179, 151; Jim King 172, 180, 174; Josie Chemerika 166; Ed Oshust 171; Liz Lychak 156; Melvin Oswald 165, 177, 153; Doug Pettigrew 173, 177, 194; Ellen Grudeski 161, 187; Don Denoon 179, 169; Muriel Porada 153, 177; Bob Lychak 190, 171, 168; Gordon Levandoski 208, 162; Frank Porada 182, 236, 174; Barb Grumpelt 192, 171; Bev Chapski 160; Lawrence Smith 173, 210, 157; Darrell Gabler 158, 179; Pauline Hailstone 179, 154; Norm Kendall 175; Len Pritchard 229, 160, 205.

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS 15

Well that certainly could have gone better Neepawa drop a pair of games to Dauphin

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Natives had an opportunity to get back into the playoff race this past weekend with a pair of games against the Dauphin Kings. But instead of climbing back into contention, the club has fallen further back in the standings with a pair of heartbreaking defeats.

With these most recent results, Neepawa’s regular season record has fallen to 7-14-3-2 and remain in last place in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Mackenzie Belinski (10) charges the Dauphin net, looking to secure the loose puck from Kings’ goaltender Bryan Landsberger.

em 4-1. And then, for whatA feeling of ever reason we decided with deja vu?

The first game, which 15 minutes left, we didn’t was at the Yellowhead have to try anymore. And Centre on Friday, Nov. 23, guess what?! There are played out in a very familiar some good hockey players fashion. Stop me if you’ve [on the Dauphin Kings], heard this one before. In who kept working and you this showdown, Neepawa know what?… We lost,” said would have a three-goal Howden.

Riley Shamray scored lead with just under 13 minutes remaining in regu- the first goal of the night lation. The opposition, for Dauphin in the second however, powered back period. Then, Avery Smith, with three straight to send Nakodan Greyeyes and the game into overtime, Eamonn Miller all notched before winning it in OT. If goals in the third.

In overtime, the Natives that game recap sounded strangely familiar to you, would have a man advanit’s because the exact same tage early, due to a latething happened to Neepa- game penalty by Dauphin. wa just two weeks earlier in They were unable to take a game against the Portage advantage. Then late in the five minute OT session, Terriers.

Dayton Heino, Corbin Jaxon Heeney sent one into Mariash, Brady Whitely the back of the net giving and Scott Mickoski all the Kings the victory.

The final shots were 43scored for Neepawa, to give the club the 4-1 advantage. 43 for both clubs. Bryan But from there, an exasper- Landsberger picked up the ated Natives coach and win for Dauphin. general manager Dustin Howden would note to the 30th vs. Rematch 23 Friday, November Regina in Dauphin Banner & Press post game, Friday, December 7th vs.

Prince Albertsquare Both clubs would that30 it all went sideways.

7 Saturday, December 15th vs.

Saskatoon “We had em…We had off once again the next

night, this time at Credit Union Place in Dauphin.

Neepawa started strong, with Michael Boutoussov scoring just 1:43 into the first. The Kings replied, however, with a pair before the end of the first period.

There was no more scoring until just past the mid-way point of the third period, when Scott Mickoski tallied his 11th of the season, tying the game at 2-2. But just 54 seconds later, Dauphin would reclaim the lead with a power-play. The Kings would add a pair of empty net goals before the end of regulation, making the final score 5-2.

This victory improved

Dauphin’s record to 1412-1 on the season and moved them into a tie for fourth place in the MJHL standings with the Selkirk Steelers.

What’s next?

As for Neepawa, they next played the Portage Terriers on Wednesday, Nov. 28. The final result from that game was not available before the Banner & Press publication deadline. Following the Terriers game, Neepawa will play two more on the road, before returning home on Friday, Dec. 7 to take on the Virden Oil Capitals. The start time for that showdown is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

NEXT HOME GAME

14 & 21 Sunday, December 30th vs. Moose Jaw 28 Friday, January 4th vs. Seattle Home Games 4 Friday, January 11th vs. Red Deer

2018-2019

at the Yellowhead Centre 11 Friday, January 18th vs. Kootenay Friday, December 7, 2018 18 Saturday, January 19th vs. Kootenay vs. Virden Oil Capitals - 7:30 pm 25 Saturday, January 26th vs. Regina

Sunday, December 9, 2018 vs. Winnipeg Blues - 6:30 pm

Friday, December 14, 2018 vs. Winnipeg Blues - 7:30 pm

7:30 PM

FRI. DEC 7TH

16 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Classifieds –––––––––– Thank You

Thank you to all my family and grandchildren for the lovely supper and evening. Also to the relatives and friends for the memorable evening. I will always remember it. Thank you again. Bernice Nelson

–––––––––– Coming Events

Christmas at Noon. Knox Presbyterian Church. 396 1st St. Soup and Sandwiches.

December 6, 2018 11:30 am - 1 pm.Entertainment. $10 _____________________ Neepawa Christmas Dinner will be held Dec. 25th at 12:00 at the Legion Hall.

No one should be alone for Christmas. Pre-registration preferred. Contact Genie at HAND (476-2009) or Gladys Anderson (476-3027) to register or arrange a ride.

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

–––––––––– Help Wanted

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

Obituary Heather Louise Dunsmore Heather Louise Dunsmore, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Woodstock General Hospital in her 75th year.

Heather will be greatly missed by her beloved husband William (Bill) of 47 years, and their children Melanie, Robert (Kelsi) and Daniel (Shayla) and grandson Wyatt. She is survived by her brothers Tim (Jennifer), Randy (Joan), Dan (Tineke) and Kevin (Joyce) and sister-in-law Beverly and many nieces and nephews. Heather is predeceased by her parents John and Doris Woods (Osbourne), brother Terry, in-laws Ross and Edith Dunsmore (Larsen) and their children Barry and Trudy.

Heather was born in Hamilton, Ontario on July 6, 1944, and enjoyed a career as a registered nurse for more than 25 years. A passionate and talented soprano singer, Heather was a long-standing member of the Woodstock Choralaires and Tillsonburg’s St. Paul’s United Church Choir. Heather was known for her green thumb, her bountiful garden and her beautiful quilts. While she loved calling Tillsonburg home, she and Bill were delighted to be known as “Winter Texans.” She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, big heart and warm hugs.

Family was everything to Heather. A nurturer by heart, she was fondly known by her children’s friends as their “second Mum.” She always went above and beyond to care for others, giving of herself without expecting anything in return. She will be missed by many.

The family would like to send their sincerest thanks to Care Partners and the palliative care staff at Woodstock General Hospital. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life, Friday December 14, 2018 at 2 pm at St. Paul’s United Church, Tillsonburg. A private interment will be held at a later date. Donations in Heather’s memory may be made to the Woodstock Choralaires, Canadian Cancer Society, St. Paul’s United Church or the Woodstock Hospital Foundation through Wareing Cremation Services, 346 Simcoe Street, Tillsonburg N4G 2J8 (519-409-5575).

Messages of condolence may be shared at www.wareingcremation.ca or through the family’s social media accounts.

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–––––––––– Wanted

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.

–––––––––– For Sale

Berkshire butcher pigs. 250300 lbs. 80 cents per lb. Have been outside all summer.

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

–––––––––– For Rent

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-3960988 _____________________ 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

–––––––––– Auctions

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

Randy Adamyk

Happy 60th Birthday, Walt Dec. 3, 2018 Love your family & friends xoxox

–––––––––– Vehicles

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

726-8199, Brandon

Help Wanted 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: 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.

Part-time Cleaning Staff

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.

For a more complete job description or to submit a resume, contact Mike Speiss by email at mikespeiss@msn.com or call The Yellowhead Centre at 204-476-5880.

In Memory We did not see you close your eyes We did not see you die, All we knew was that you were gone, Without a last goodbye It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget Only those that loved you Are the ones who will never forget.

The happy hours we once enjoyed How sweet the memories still, But death has left a vacant place This world can never fill.

We miss you everyday Rob, Love Always, Mom (Cherie) and Randy, brothers Michael, Patrick and Rachelle and their families.

William ‘Hank’ Goodridge (1935-2018) passed away on November 19 in the Evergreen Extended Care facility.

Born in Neepawa Manitoba, Hank was the youngest of five children. He soon learned that the Depression era prairies afforded little in the way of opportunity; leveraging his hockey ability, he played his way out of poverty. Playing his junior hockey in Brandon, Flin-Flon, and Melville, he attended training camp with the Detroit Red Wings twice, before settling permanently in Powell River, BC to play for the Luckies, and work for MacMillan Bloedel. In 1958, Hank married Mona Cross and the pattern was set for decades to come. If one can truly love a town, my dad sincerely loved Powell River. From playing, to his many years of coaching hockey, dad loved the intangibles of the community; the opportunities it afforded him, and, more importantly, the many opportunities he could provide for his only son – opportunities that he never had. The aesthetics of the coast moved him deeply, and his fondest days were those spent in a small gold boat plying the waters between Grief Point and Grants Reef for salmon; more often than not, leaving at dawn and making our way home in the dark. Those days were not so much about fish as they were about time between a boy and his dad.

Throughout the years, I never doubted his love; every time I left home to roam the world, I did so ensconced in his parting words, “never forget, this is your home - I’m only a phone call away.” I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of my dad’s former players, teammates & coworkers who dropped by Extended Care to visit, and reminisce; he enjoyed it immensely. Hank is survived by his wife, Mona; his son, Shane (Candice), and grandchildren, Finn & Ava. At my dad’s request, there will be no service.

–––––––––– For Sale or Rent

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

–––––––––– Feed & Seed

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.

–––––––––– Services

L & L Cleaning. Residential general housekeeping cleaning. Professional fast friendly service. Call for details or text 204-476-0147. Mileage charges apply outside Neepawa.

45 cents per km. _____________________ MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call or text 476-4077

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Classifieds

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

Help Wanted

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.

Winter Road Haul 2019 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont. (800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or e-mail: orderdesk@penneroil.ca

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!

Obituary William ‘Hank’ Goodridge

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

All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing

Facilities Maintenance Staff

Birthday

In Memory ROB KILBORN May 28, 1983 - Dec. 3, 2017

Telephone: Fax: Email:

DOROTHY PEARL DENOON OLMSTEAD May 6, 1920 – November 19, 2018

Peacefully at the Markham Stouffville Hospital, surrounded by her family. Dear mother of Donald (Diane) and James (Diane). Cherished grandmother of Scott, Matthew, Emily and Kevin.

Predeceased by her husband Gordon Olmstead, sisters Ethel Denoon and Jean Bay and parents William McGregor Denoon and Helena Blanche Scott.

Dorothy was born and grew up on the family farm near Birnie, Manitoba. She worked as a teacher, at CIL Defence Industries Limited during WWII and at the Winnipeg Airport Meteorological Division, where she meet her husband of 50 years, Gordon. They moved to Ottawa and built their house in Carleton Heights, a Veterans Land Act area.

Dorothy enjoyed genealogy, taking courses, travelling and her ¼ acre vegetable garden. Dorothy was involved in many community organizations and enjoyed helping others, whether driving seniors, helping at the church clothing depot or donating food from her garden to those in need. She also spent many years helping with the Canadian Merchant Navy Prisoner of War Association, founded by husband, Gordon.

Her final years were spent in Markham and Uxbridge, spending time with her family.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Carleton Memorial United Church, 740 Melfa Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to Carleton Memorial United Church or United Way Ottawa.

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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.

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

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

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Real Estate

Meyers Auction S. Gamble Estate,

McCreary & 3 other Estates

10am Sun. Dec 2 Meyers Auction Site,

Arden, MB

Snowblowers, Lawnmowers, Furniture, China, Lawn & Garden, Shop Tools, MUCH MUCH MORE Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-368-2333 or 204-476-6262 sell Detailed List & Pictures at meyersauctions.com

McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Consignment Sale

Sat Dec 8 10:00 AM

FOR SALE IN PLUMAS, MB

5 Bedroom Bungalow House, 2 Bathrooms, includes 7 appliances. Could be divided for a multi-family dwelling. Insulated detached 2 door garage. Spacious yard including flower beds & fruit trees. 9 Lots total.

Call for more information or to arrange viewing 204-768-3718 or 204-768-0169

Help Wanted Sims Law Corporation Carrying on Business as Sims & Company Law Office

Legal assistant for the Minnedosa office

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who has the following qualifications: Familiar with Manitoba Land Titles documents, Conveyancing, Wills and Probate practice Good computer skills including experience with real estate documentation and preparation software Able to work under deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail with minimal supervision Excellent at written and verbal communication and client service skills Team player Understand and maintain client confidentiality Salary to be determined based on experience Be willing to start as soon as possible Please forward your resume in confidence to: Sims & Company; Box 460; Minnedosa, MB; R0J 1E0 Attention: Norman H. Sims Q.C. nsims@simsco.mb.ca or drop off at 76 Main St. Minnedosa, MB

10 Snowmobiles – Modern & Vintage * 04 Artic Cat T660 * 90’s Ski Doo Alpine II * Cushman Utility * BH 14’ Flat Deck Trailer * Snowmobile Parts * Vintage Snowmobile Apparel * Large Amount of Tools * Pallet Shelving * Horse Buggy *

Estate & Moving

Sat Dec 15 10:00 AM (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

BRED HEIFER & COW SALE TUESDAY DEC 4, 2018 11:00am CLINTON CLEAVE OCHRE RIVER, MB. 77 Simxred heifers BRENT LEPLA STE ROSE DU LAC, MB. 40 Simx hfrs DUNCAN GEISLER ASHERN, MB. 35 Black heifers, bred black.

COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL FILLION RANCH EDDYSTONE, MB. 240 Charolais Cows, bred Char, due mid February.

For complete information Srauction.ca cattleconnect.ca 204-447-2266

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SALES – FINANCING – LEASING of Trucks, Truckbeds, Trailers, full repair, safeties & Autopac trailer repair. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer Inc., Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888-685-3127 www. kaldecktrailers.com EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Home Hotel, Boissevain MB. Requires a permanent full-time

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Marvin & Audrey Gray of Bagot 60 Gelbvieh-Angus cross cows, Full health program, bulls went out June 1.

And ACS Farms of Shoal Lake 70 Black & Red Angus influence cows, bulls went out June 20.

This Sale also includes 4 mature herd bulls.

For more information please contact Tara at 204-385-2537 or 204-870-9524 Tyler at 204-672-0450 Photos can also be viewed on the website www.gladstoneauctionmart.com License # 1108

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

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

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cook & waitress. Excellent working environment, fair wages, friendly low cost living. Contact 204-534-8207, thehomehotel333@gmail. com.

For all your residential and farm building needs

homes, cottages,

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Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca

Construction

Rough Lumber

CLOSED BRED COW SALE

Deadline for resumes January 2, 2019

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Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca FOR RENT SomerEstates 55+ Condo available in Somerset, Manitoba. Two bedroom/attached garage/appliances, approximately 1,400 sq. ft., $60,000 life lease w/$1,000 monthly fees plus hydro. Contact: Maurice Grenier 204-7442853 moegtools@mymts. net , Ian Budd 204-744-2468 iansbudd@hotmail.com

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TAC

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(Facing Main Street in the Co-Op Administration Building)

867-3981

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Garbage Bin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more information

Electrical

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Gill & Schmall heritage goes back nearly 80 years Submitted Neepawa Banner & Press Gill & Schmall Agencies of Neepawa is owned and operated by Don Schmall and Brad Walker, but Gill & Schmall has roots that date back to the last century.

Starting as a small agency owned by Mr. McKenzie and operated from his home, the business was acquired by Mr. Nelson Shoemaker after WWII.

He was then joined by Mr. Jack McGilvray in 1949 to become Shoemaker-McGilvray Agencies. Homer Gill joined the agency in 1970 when Jack McGilvray retired and for seven years, the firm operated as Shoemaker-Gill. Their office was located in the Hamilton Hotel annex on the east side of Mountain Avenue. Jim Schmall took over Nelson Shoemaker’s partnership in 1977 and

the agency became Gill & Schmall Agencies. The George Rey Building was purchased and the office moved across the street. A few years later, the Robinson Store building at 406 Mountain Avenue was purchased from Mrs. Leckie and the office was moved to much larger premises.

Don Schmall joined the partnership in 1981 with Homer Gill’s retirement and Brad Walker took

over Jim Schmall’s partnership in 1992. During the last 25 plus years, the firm has expanded by purchasing other small agencies in the area when the brokers wanted to retire.

These included R.W. Jones’ Wawanesa Mutual Insurance business in Brookdale and a part of Keith Neill’s Portage Mutual Insurance business in Kelwood and a part of Les Mauthe’s business in Waldersee. In April

2002, the office amalgamated with Harvey Ebner and his Aggasiz insurance staff to operate under the Gill & Schmall name. In 2009, Gill & Schmall Agencies purchased the brokerage from Maurice Gingras in McCreary, which still operates under the Gill & Schmall Agencies name in McCreary. In 2011, Gill & Schmall purchased the Red River business from Murray Slawinski. Five

years ago, Gill & Schmall Agencies expanded to their current office at 371 Mountain Avenue and operate a fully licensed Insurance/ Autopac Brokerage, Real Estate Firm, Travel Agency and Investment Brokerage.

The agency relies on its capable and experienced staff of 20 to look after all its client’s needs and is confident that it can meet the challenges of the future.

GILL & SCHMALL AGENCIES

Thank You!!! For buying your Autopac from us. Gill & Schmall Agencies invites you to our

Customer Appreciation

on Friday, December 7th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Join us for coffee and treats as we celebrate 5 years in our new building and 70 years of continuing to serve our community.

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Home Improvement 2018 Expand living spaces with clever ideas

Submitted Metro Creative Connection

Homeowners looking to add more space to their homes do not necessarily need to make major renovations. They simply have to see the possibilities in outdoor living spaces.

Outdoor l iv ing spaces are coveted niches in a home. The A mer ican Home Furnishings Alliance says more than 70 per cent of North American households have outdoor living spaces, and nearly 70 percent of people use these spaces at least once per week inseason. Furthermore, homeowners are increasingly interested in enhancing these spaces to make them more usable and comfortable.

A recent survey from the online home design and remodeling resource Houzz found that more than 4,500 users were planning a landscape update. In addition, 56 per cent of homeowners surveyed

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were making updates to improve their yards for entertaining.

While the creation of outdoor living spaces can cost thousands of dol lars depend ing on t he renovation, homeowners have more budget-friendly options at their disposal as well. The following are some ways to create inviting spaces no matter how much square-footage is present.

Revamp a garage or shed Rather than turning a storage area into a catch-all for items time forgot, clean out the space and put it to better use. For instance, kids may appreciate their own clubhouse away from the main living area.

These spaces also can be handy bonus rooms for when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate and backyard guests need to seek shelter.

Wall art, curtains, a pendant light, and some comfortable outdoorcompatible furniture can quickly transform a space.

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Create a relaxing nook Whether there’s a ledge, overhang, small terrace or porch off the house, turn it into a relaxing area for reading a book or sipping a beverage.

Use a few outdoor pillows, pull up a small folding table and dress the area with hanging lights and potted plants for a quiet retreat.

Add privacy to a porch If it’s privacy you covet, install curtain rods and hang lightweight mesh or another translucent material that obscures neighbors’ views without blocking out natural light.

Invest in outdoor sofas and chaises to create an outdoor living room right on the porch. If your budget allows, consider closing in the porch as a true three-season room so it can be used throughout fall, spring and summer.

Outdoor liv ing spaces are booming and highly achieveable, and many such spaces need not be expensive.

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HMK School Patrol Mrs. T. Kerkowich / Mrs. C. Boyle’s Class Back Row (L-R): Josh Nemenzo, Hannah Bales, Roma Caliwag, Aowyn Greer, Zoey Loewen, Kairi Gerring, Ben Richard.

Middle Row: Uan Lecaros, Keegan Dyke, Layla Mousseau, Therese Damasco, Jordan Travers.

Front Row: Yuri Salta, Alyx Delaloye, Rihanna Cadelina, Ian Foster.

Missing: Martin Panglilingan, Lenin Tuquero.

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"Respect, Empathy, Honesty" Mr. T. Joye’s Class Back Row (L-R): Omer Battad, Marcus Cargo, Jeremy Gunn, Zackery Plett, Cael Jowett, Sophia Edubos, Shellwyn Urriza, Jonah Rose.

Front Row: Kirk Escobilla, Nicolrae, Liquigan, Kammi Smith, Ava Lukin, Bailee Podruski, Emma Pollock, Joshua Cunanan, Kaysden Meeches.

Missing: Myra Manzoor, Gage Bochek.

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HMK School Patrol Ms. L. Mabon’s Class Standing (L-R): Rhea Koshel, Lian Alvero, Shayden Jones, Jeremy Daniels, Paige Bergen, Brianna Bellego, Siri Warwaruk, Emmett Sandstrom, Zchyrile Lapid, Reuben Dyck.

Kneeling: Gauge Unger, Mary-Jane Gucilatar, Kane Lapointe, Kyle Curaming, Alexa McDonald, Andrea Mangabat, Chayanne Cox, Lauren Bremner, Roberto Sarmiento.

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Mrs. S. Tomoniko’s Class Back Row (L-R): Krystal Llagas, Ella De Castro, Dezarae Tacan, Brock Pasloski, Addison Atkey, Nolan Kozak, Phil Soltes, Tyler Foster-Magera, McGregor Pepino, Harley Smith-Bellisle, Leah Smith, Paige Kaspick.

Front Row: Ethan Bray, Daphne Fuentes, Taylor Tarin, Miguel Gaza, Dawson Kasprick, Brooklyn Boersma.

Remember to slow down in school zones!

Be sure to do your part by being attentive while driving.

Got somewhere to go?

Plan ahead, drive slow.

Especially on winter roads!

22 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 30, 2018

You and your health

advice for a healthier lifestyle

How to help carpal tunnel syndrome

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition where the median nerve gets compressed at the wrist, causing decreased nerve flow to the hand. Symptoms include numbness in the thumb and next two fingers, weakness in these fingers and decreased sensation. It is mainly caused by irritation at the wrist from jobs that require a lot of repetitive work with the hands, but can also be caused by pregnancy, t r a u m a o r s w e l l i n g.

Symptoms often occur during certain activities and subsides with rest. It is very common to have symptoms when sleeping, driving or typing.

Severe chronic carpal tunnel compression often requires surgery to decompress the nerve at the wrist and fix the problem.

However, there are many things you can try first to help eliminate this annoying problem:

Brace that wrist Short term use of carpal tunnel braces have been proven to help decrease symptoms and are effective for use at work and/or at night. Often at night, people flex their wrists, but carpal tunnel braces are designed to keep the wrist in a neutral position and therefore open the carpal tunnel. They help relieve the aggravation on the nerve and therefore help the condition overall.

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Carpal tunnel braces can be purchased at most pharmacies and medical stores.

Check your neck The nerve that travels through the carpal tunnel, the median nerve, originates from the nerve roots in the neck. Hand symptoms often occur when there is pressure on the nerve root due to arthritis, joint irritation, bone spurs or bulging discs and can sometimes mimic carpal tunnel syndrome.

Often if the hand symptoms are associated with arm pain or numbness as well as a more constant pain, the problem is originating in the neck. Another test is to see if you can reproduce the hand symptoms with changing the

position of your head. If you can do this, your symptoms are originating from the neck, not the wrist.

Your health care provider will perform various tests to see if the symptoms can be reproduced at the wrist or at the neck.

Change how you work There is an undisputed correlation with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and jobs that require repetitive use of the wrist and hands. Simple changes can be made to help take the stress off of your wrist. Try to do the job with your wrist/hand in a neutral position. An example is to purchase a keyboard pad to help elevate the wrist area to line up with the fingers.

You can move the product

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up or down, or closer to you to better achieve a neutral wrist position.

You can also look for ways to decrease vibration when using tools, lessen the weight of objects you must lift, find ways so you don’t have to

hang onto items and wear warm gloves/mitts that cover your wrist.

Editor’s note: part two of this article will appear in the Dec. 7 edition of the Banner & Press.

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“It’s a Wonderful Life” radio play almost Roxy ready

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMANDA NAUGHTON-GALE

The cast and crew of the Whitemud Comedy Group have been hard at work over the past few weeks, preparing for their radio play production of It’s a Wonderful Life. Performances will be on Dec. 7 and 8 at the Roxy Thetre in Neepawa. Above: (From left) John Malanik, Lisa Walsh, Eoin Devereux and Murray Martin practice a scene.

Top right: Dale Elgert and Selina Santos run through their lines. Bottom right: Jill Henderson and Preston Jarema create the old timey sound effects for the radio play.

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Plenty of choices for Christmas wishes

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

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