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Music marks a 25-year union

BY KACPER ANTOSZEWSKI KACPER@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Music Makers Productions has been a part of the Thompson entertainment scene for the better part of two decades, performing at Thompson’s various venues, DJ-ing socials and volunteering their time for various community events. So when proprietors Wendy and Tracey “Smitty” Smith reached their 25th wedding anniversary, they celebrated in the way they knew best: they threw a concert.

“Twenty-five years we’ve been giving to the community,” said Smitty, “and what better way to celebrate our 25th than to show up and crank out some tunes?”

The Smiths met in Saskatchewan early in life, and shortly after they had declared love for each other, they found they loved Thompson. “I had a cousin and best friend that I grew up with here, and he said, ‘Come up after the wedding, come check it out! I’m sure you’re going to love it!’ And he was right.

It’s the beauty of the north, the people, and my heritage: being part aboriginal, I’ve been so lucky to be involved in a lot of powwows, sit-ins, and sacred ceremonies.”

But despite finding their new home, Music Makers wasn’t born until one fateful night in Steinbach, when Smitty’s rock band struggled to entertain a country crowd amid a slew of sound problems. “She saved

our butt one time, filling in as a sound person and DJ,” said Smitty. “If she wasn’t there, I think we might have needed chicken wire, like the Blues Brothers. It’s what made us into what we are today: if that event hadn’t happened, Music Makers would have never been born” Smith looked back on his and Wendy’s 25 years in Thompson with fondness, whether he was hosting Juno Award-winning artists, arranging sound for Susan Aglukark’s Governor General’s Award acceptance, to his seven-year residency at the old River Cabaret. “There’s so much talent here in Thompson, and it’s been that way since I moved here 25 years ago and started doing the coffee houses in the Northern Inn, and getting involved with the Thompson Folk Festival. A lot of them have moved away, but I’m just carrying on a family tradition.”

Smitty and Wendy have also been a frequent presence at fundraisers for many of Thompson’s non-profit organizations: “We wear our hearts on our sleeves and think of Thompson first,” said Smitty. “If someone calls in with a sad story, I’m going to help.”

Smitty thanked Karl and Cindy Bennett and Tony and Jennifer Whalen “for putting this together and helping us out, and giving such great friendship. Because that’s what Thompson really needs: more friends.”

Nickel Belt News photos by Kacper Antoszewski Wendy and Tracey “Smitty” Smith of Music Makers Productions marked their silver wedding anniversary with a free concert at Thompson’s MacLean Park Aug. 3. See related photo on Page 12.

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News

Province will spend up to $9 million on marine observatory in Churchill Churchill got a little bit of sorely needed good news Aug. 10 when the provincial government announced that it would provide up to $9 million for the University of Manitoba to construct a marine observatory in the Hudson Bay town whose port workers had their last day on the job this week (see Page 5).

“This project is an important part of our vision for a strong, diversified northern economy,” said Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart in a press release. “The Churchill Marine Observatory will create up to 21 permanent jobs, boost tourism and transportation in the region and enhance Manitoba and

Canada’s reputation as a world leader in Arctic research. In the short term, it will benefi t the local economy by creating construction jobs.”

About 80 researchers and students from the University of Manitoba and other universities in Canada, the United States and Europe are expected to visit the facility once it’s

completed, and it will also be available for use by industrial partners or other international institutes for about three weeks a year. It will also offer periodic tours to enhance the ecotourism attractions in the destination for beluga whale and polar bear watchers.

“Manitoba’s north holds so much untapped poten-

tial,” said Wishart. “There is tremendous opportunity to grow tourism in the north and this facility will be an important part of the region for years to come.”

Wishart says the observatory is only one part of Premier Brian Pallister’s government’s plans for Northern Manitoba.

“Our government will soon introduce a strat-

egy that will focus on the north as a region with unique economic and social factors,” said Wishart.

“Through diversification and strengthening linkages between communities, we will work together to build a northern economy that is dynamic and resilient, like the people who call the region their home.”

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The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applicaƟons for revision on September 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the LGD oĸce, 20 Seal Road.

A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsecƟon 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay taxes on the property, or the assessor may make applicaƟon for the revision of the assessment roll on any of the following grounds: a. Liability to taxaƟon b. Amount of assessed value c. ClassiĮcaƟon of property, or d. Refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under secƟon 13(2) An applicaƟon for revision must be: a. in wriƟng; b. set out the roll number and legal descripƟon of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c. set out which of the maƩers referred to in subsecƟon 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those maƩers; and d. be Įled by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the LGD, P.O. Box 189, Thompson, MB R8N 1N1, by 4:30 PM on August 29th, 2016 Dated at the City of Thompson, this 04 day of Aug, 2016 Louise Hodder Resident Administrator

It was my pleasure, along with Ian Wishart, minister of education and training, to host meetings with organizations and interested individuals this week here in Thompson to discuss planning, co-ordinating and delivering education, skills, and training for Northern Manitobans.

We are well aware that there are labour market challenges unique to northern communities, and these consultations are a great opportunity to learn, share information, highlight successes and understand current and future challenges.

I wish to thank the minister for coming to the north

MLA Report kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca Kelly Bindle to host this important consultation on labour market training, and thank all the participants for taking the time to share and listen to past experiences, current situations and future vision from the many different stakeholders.

In addition to the labour market training consulta-

tion participants, we met with representatives from Mystery Lake School Division, Thompson Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre, University College of the North, the Northern Manitoba Sector Council, Vale and the Boys & Girls Club.

We all understand the

importance of information to decision-making for the government, employers, training providers and individuals, and we want to ensure we make the right investments in the right activities, and at the right times.

We have received a tremendous response and valuable feedback from these meetings, because training providers and organizations care deeply about their students and clients. They want to provide the best services possible and share the joy in seeing individuals succeed in the north and throughout our province.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON HERITAGE NORTH MUSEUM is now accepting donations for the annual yard sale. Call 204-677-2216.

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING are important first steps when making career or educational decisions. The YWCA Assessment Centre can help you begin. We offer an assortment of high quality assessments for adults interested in upgrading, making career choices or preparing for the GED exam. The YWCA Assessment Centre offers a full range of Career Development Services FREE of charge. For more information or to make an appointment call 204-778-1208.

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS at University College of the North. Registration is every Thursday, at 5:30 second floor room 213 at UCN. Talk to us about our classes.

PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information.

OPEN ADULT VOLUNTEER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every second Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive South. These sessions are free. For more info call 204-679-1660 or 204-679-6339.

SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba.

ARE YOU PREGNANT? STRUGGLING WITH USE OF EITHER ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? InSight Mentoring can help. This is a free service available to women that are pregnant or may have given birth in the past year. InSight Mentoring can help you identify your goals and help you achieve them. Please call 204-677-5372 or 204-778-1521 between 8:30-4:30 pm for more information.

IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information.

DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322.

BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:303:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204-6774431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson.

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Labour market agreement flexibility needed to address northern training requirements

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Manitoba’s education minister was in Thompson Aug. 8 for discussions with local employers and other interested parties on what they would like to see in new workforce development agreements between the federal government and the provinces and territories.

Organizations with representatives there to share their views included Vale, University College of the North and the Frontier School Division, among others.

“We’re talking about changes to the labour market agreement and people don’t really know what that is but it’s a joint federal provincial agreement,” said Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart. “It means a lot of dollars here in Manitoba. It’s about $76 million per year and that’s what we use to help in the area of training and retraining to meet the industry needs so it’s tied into the whole apprenticeship system.”

The federal-provincial agreements haven’t been updated since 1996 and Wishart said he heard a desire for more flexibility than the current versions.

“We heard a lot about flexibility in the program because they have been kind of proscribed,” he explained. “We also heard a lot today about gaps in the programs that are kind of specific to northern problems and we did expect to hear something different in the north. One of the reasons we came up here to hear exactly what was going on here. So things like you can’t get to the job, what do we do to get you to the job once you’re trained for one and identified for one but you’re not in a position where you can just pull up your roots and go, what assistance can be helped in

there, are there programs around that? Coming from a rural community myself I know that there are extra costs associated with going somewhere to be trained that aren’t really part of the whole education system and we don’t recognize them and we need to be there to try to and help make that side of things work as well. It’s especially a big issue when you come from Northern Manitoba.”

The need for regions like the province’s north to develop their own workforce that is trained for the types of jobs available is important, Wishart said, because it’s better to invest in training someone who’s going to be there for the long haul than someone who will relocate after a few years.

“Most northerners want to come back to the north” Wishart said. “It’s almost like it’s in your blood.

They’re very comfortable in the north where a lot of southerners come north and you know as well as I do, we get a year out of them and then they’re gone. That’s not really what we need in terms of having qualified individuals to do certain things in the north. You need to look at ways to kind of raise your own and train your own.”

Northern Manitoba organizations often have trouble filling open positions from within the region but at the same time there are also areas with very high unemployment and one of the goals of agreements like this is to match up the people from the area with the skills that they need and also to ensure that they understand what employers expect.

“There’s a lot of people that aren’t even getting into the workforce,” said Wishart. “They’re in remote locations, they don’t have all the education, they maybe don’t have the pre-

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle, left, and Education Minister Ian Wishart, right, heard from Northern Manitoba employers in Thompson Aug. 8 about the region’s training requirements during discussions about new federal-provincial labour development agreements. job skills, the concept of turning up every day all the time because that’s what the employer needs.

How do we help with that, how do we provide the skills and how do we get them associated with the employers?”

Also important is developing a mechanism that ensures training priorities are designed with the medium- and long-term in mind, said Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle, who also attended the meeting.

“If you look at it today and there’s a shortage, you can’t train people fast enough to get them trained up for today,” Bindle said.

“So we’ll look at the needs we have now but we’ll also look at what are the needs in the near future and also

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the far future so they can plan ahead and we can match the programs with what the future requirements look like and hopefully avoid shortages of workers and provide employment for people with the proper training at the right time.”

Another discussion in Portage la Prairie was scheduled for this week and a final one in Brandon early next week. A similar meeting was already held in Winnipeg. The federal government wants to hear from the provinces

by September and have a report ready for discussion

by October, which is why the discussions took place now.

“Summer consultations are maybe not the best idea

but the timelines are tight,” Wishart said. “I do appreciate the fact that people took time in the summer to come and talk to us and share their ideas.”

“People weren’t shy about bringing up their suggestions,” Bindle said.

“There were actually a lot of very good suggestions.”

There are four agreements which govern programs that are designed and delivered by provincial and territorial governments. They are the labour market development agreement, the Canada job fund agreement, the labour market agreement for persons with disabilities, and targeted initiatives for older workers. The labour market development agreement is designed to

help unemployed Canadians find work and to support the development of a skilled labour force that meets current and emerging labour market needs while the Canada job fund agreement supports programs and services focuses on training and supports for labour market participation. Supporting programs and services to improve the employment situation of Canadian with disabilities is the aim of the labour market agreement for persons with disabilities, while the initiatives for older workers help older people living in communities with populations of 250,000 or less obtain skills and training needed to improve their employment prospects.

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Books

Is society actually harmful to our mental health?

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

If you’ve ever heard the latest news about a mass shooting or suicide epidemic and thought to yourself, “What is wrong with society?” then Sebastian Junger’s latest book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging has a possible answer for you.

It may be actually be society itself.

Probably best-known as the writer of A Perfect Storm, a 1997 non-fiction book made into a movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, Junger has also reported from various war zones. That experience, particularly his own readjustment to normal life after spending time in conflict areas and his observation of the high rate of American veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars suffering from chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), prompted him to examine if there was something about modern American society – and other Northern European-rooted societies – that made it difficult to re-assimilate.

Examining historical eras ranging from the early settlement of the western United States to the

siege of Sarajevo, the bombing of Britain in the Second World War and the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in New York, Junger details some counterintuitive facts and explains them in terms of human evolution.

Modern Western civilization, he argues, is an aberration in the long chronology of human existence, most of which has been spent with humans living in small, tightly connected groups battling common enemies to survive. Only recently, in evolutionary terms, have people been placed in situations in which they are more likely to encounter strangers than members of their non-virtual social network and, as a result, they feel disconnected. This helps explain how Junger found himself better able to sleep while embedded with soldiers in dangerous territory in Afghanistan; being together and most often within arms’ reach of two or three other people 24 hours per day is a more natural state than spending time alone.

Tribe argues that the greater incidence of PTSD among veterans of more recent wars is explained by the all-volunteer nature of the modern U.S. army

Modern society itself may be behind post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health issues and phenomena like mass shooting, according to Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger. along with well-intentioned government support programs that encourage veterans to see themselves as victims. By contrast, Junger writes, in places like Israel, where wars are on the general population’s doorstep and

virtually all adults go through military training and service, the rate of PTSD is much lower. The book also explains how shared suffering and sacrifice, such as that experienced during the siege of Sarajevo and the Blitz can actually bring people together, allowing them to assume roles in which they feel useful and, paradoxically, reducing the incidence of depression and mental health issues and even suicide.

Part of the genesis of Junger’s book, which grew out of an article on the same topic he wrote for Vanity Fair, was the historical phenomenon of white U.S. settlers abandoning the society they’d grown up with to live as adopted members of American Indian tribes, some by choice and others as the result of abduction.

Conversely, it was noted at the time, the opposite almost never happened and Junger suggests this may have been because the culture that was presumed to be more primitive and less advanced was better at providing people with what they need to be really happy: feeling productive, authentic and connected to others in an egalitarian society in which defeats and successes are shared

by all.

A brief read at only 138 pages, not including notes on source materials, Tribe is nevertheless packed with information and examples that help explain why, in some of the richest and physically healthiest societies that have ever existed in human history, there are people like veterans – and war zone journalists – who find upon returning that they actually prefer the conditions of war. It doesn’t offer simple-minded solutions and, almost unspeakably in the currently polarized climate in which Americans and citizens of other Western countries are living, suggests that both conservatives and liberals are right about some things. The premise can change the way people view everything from economics to child-rearing by giving them a better understanding of how evolution has shaped human behaviour and maybe even inspire thoughtful policies and solutions to alleviate the ills society seems to be inflicting upon at least some of its members.

Tribe is published by Harper Collins Canada and available at the Thompson Public Library.

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Words but no action on port shutdown with laid-off workers now off the job The shutdown of the Port of Churchill by its owner OmniTrax Canada, a subsidiary of Denver-based OmniTrax, continues to be the focus of a lot of talk but not much action more than two weeks after workers there received layoff notices.

“People in Churchill and the surrounding community are worried about their future, and the longer this drags on without a solution, the harder it is for them,” Flin Flon NDP MLA Tom Lindsey in an Aug. 10 news release, a couple of days after port workers finished their last shift.

“The provincial government can’t continue to sit back and do nothing. They have to assure the people of Churchill the province is actively working with the private sector, including the owner of the railway and port to see the grain elevator reopen this season.”

Lindsey said he has also asked the federal government to waive employment insurance eligibility requirements for port and rail line workers and is urging the federal and provincial governments to find a quick solution to the Hudson Bay

Railway, also owned by OmniTrax, reducing freight shipments by half from two to one shipments per week.

“It’s clear the Tories have no plan and don’t care enough about the north,” said Lindsey. “The Port of Churchill has long been a key contributor to the economy of Northern Manitoba and the world knows it as a unique tourism destination.

[Premier Brian] Pallister seems unwilling to do anything to preserve this jewel of the north and has yet to even pick up the phone and contact the company. This is not leadership.”

Provincial government and business representatives had planned a trip to Churchill Aug. 5 but weather forced a cancellation. Instead, they met in Winnipeg to discuss the situation.

The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC), one of the meeting participants, said in a newsletter on their website that one of the topics discussed was northern infrastructure, which has not been properly addressed in the last 20 years. The meeting attendees also heard how decisions affecting Northern

Nickel Belt News file photo The closure of the Port of Churchill continues to be the hot topic of discussion amongst politicians and business leaders but its state remains unchanged from two weeks ago except that laid-off workers have finished their last shifts.

Manitoba need to be made with input from the region’s residents. Concerns heard from Northern Manitobans included the effect rail line freight frequency reductions will have on the price of food and whether OmniTrax would continue to maintain the line in such a way that Via Rail’s passenger train service, a vital transportation link

for tourists, would operate smoothly.

The meeting also heard a presentation from Travel Manitoba which, said the MCC, made it clear that while tourism has a role to play in revitalizing Northern Manitoba’s economy it can not and should not be the focal point.

OmniTrax was also dragged into a discus-

sion regarding 2015 federal election campaign expenses, when ChurchillKeewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton’s campaign team filed a complaint with Elections Canada about Liberal candidate Rebecca Chartrand, who finished a close second, failing to pay for a flight to Churchill provided by OmniTrax during the campaign, a violation

of Canadian election law.

Members of Chartrand’s campaign team told the Winnipeg Free Press that an invoice for the flight had been misplaced and payment of $750 sent to the company. The Liberal candidate’s campaign then requested permission from Elections Canada to amend her election spending return.

Doctors say: Manitoba banning cosmetic pesticides is healthy public policy

BY KIM PERROTTA & DR. JOHN HOWARD Manitoba’s provincial government has reopened the public debate on cosmetic pesticides. The provincial regulations, which banned the use of chemical herbicides on lawns and public properties used by children, came into effect less than two years ago.

On July 20, the province launched a public consultation process on the ban with a Twitter post that posed the question “Pesticide free or weed free? ” It seems an unfortunate way to engage residents in an important discussion about a public policy that is directed towards the protection of public health.

Municipalities and provinces began banning the use of cosmetic pesticides two decades ago in response to concerns expressed by their citizens about the serious health impacts that appeared to be associated with them.

While companies do conduct laboratory tests on active ingredients in pesticide products in order to get them approved for sale, those tests are far from perfect. They do not always pick up on chronic health impacts associated with long-term exposures.

They do not pick up serious

health impacts that can result from subtle changes in the hormone or immune systems of humans. They are seldom conducted on the mixture of chemicals contained in each pesticide product. They do not reflect the cumulative exposures that humans experience from many different sources. For this reason, epidemiological studies, conducted on populations of humans, are used by health scientists to identify health impacts from exposures that people experience in real life.

Thousands of epidemiological studies have been directed at pesticides.

In 2002, Toronto Public Health conducted a systematic review of 300 scientific studies conducted on pesticides used on lawn and gardens. When the reviewers examined studies of occupationally exposed workers, they found that pesticides were associated with moderate increases in the risks for some cancers, some reproductive effects, and some neurological disorders. When they examined the long-term studies directed at children, they found that pre-conception, prenatal and post-natal exposure to pesticides were associated with moderate increases in the risks from

some cancers and some birth defects.

In 2012, the Ontario College of Family Physicians conducted a systematic review of pesticide studies published after 2003.

These reviewers closely examined 142 well-designed studies and found that pesticide exposures were associated with adverse reproductive effects (e.g. low birth weights in babies), measureable deficits in the neurodevelopment of children (e.g. deficits in their mental and/or motor development), and respiratory diseases (e.g. asthma). In many of these studies, the adverse effects observed in children were related to the exposure of their mothers during pregnancy or to exposures early in life.

The reviewers concluded that steps should be taken by individuals and communities to minimize pesticide exposures for all members of society, and for pregnant women and children in particular. They also noted that previous bans directed at pesticides that had heavy health burdens were effective in reducing both, the health risks in children, and the frequency with which pesticides were detected in samples

collected from children and the environment.

When health professionals look at these results, we weigh the health risks against the health benefits associated with their use.

We recognize that there may be times when the health benefits associated with the use of a pesticide may outweigh the health risks associated with them (although even in those cases, we would ask our-

selves if there were safer alternative). However, in the case of cosmetic pesticides, where the purpose is to guarantee a beautiful lawn or garden, we feel that the health risks to our children must take precedence. This is the thinking behind municipal and provincial bans of cosmetic pesticides. It is to apply the precautionary principle; to decide to act for the protection of our

children in the face of scientific uncertainty.

Kim Perrotta, Executive Director for the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), is a public health advocate who has worked on environmental health issues for over 30 years.

Dr. John Howard, chair of CAPE Board is a pediatric gastroenterologist who practised medicine in London, Ontario for 31 years.

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Mud bogs and sun dogs

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson An older model GMC truck taking its run through Chell’s mud bog.

Chris Chell’s third-annual mud bog once again went off with barely a hitch. As promised last year, Chell in-

corporated trucks into the 2016 event. They navigated 210 feet of slop on Saturday July 30 and the ATVs

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(quads) and UTVs (sideby-sides) gave it a go on a slightly smaller course the following day.

Last year Chell ran a truck bog several weeks after the ATV/UTV bog.

Due to its popularity, and in order to cut down on prep work, he decided to run them both on the same weekend in 2016. The idea worked well for the trucks, with twice as many showing up for the event; however, that wasn’t the case with the ATV/UTVs. It is suspected that two family reunions, a wedding and Southend’s Pioneer Days may have kept a few regulars away. Nonetheless, the weather couldn’t have been better, with some gorgeous sunshine evenly dispersed amongst light cloud cover.

In a short conversation prior to Saturday’s event getting underway, Chell advised that some 50 hours of prep work went into readying the course for the two-day bog. He stated that he had some help with the work and that it was mightily appreciated.

Saturday’s truck bog got underway a little later than advertised, but didn’t disappoint, as exhausts were belching and mud was fly-

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My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com ing shortly before 1 p.m. and the competition carried on for several hours before wrapping up with the crew readying the course for the following day. Category winners were: PowderPuff – first Cherie Murie (1992 GMC), second Brittany Holmgren, third Terri Joy (2003 Chevy); Stock – first Chris Chell (1992 Toyota), second Terri Joy (1987 Toyota), third Hunter Smale (1978 Ford); Super Stock 4-6 cylinder – first Rockie Joy (2003 Chevy), second Chris Chell (1994 Toyota), third Terri Joy (1987 Toyota), Hunter Smale also won a prize for the shortest distance on this run, travelling one foot on the course. He received a

LarsWorks plaque for his effort; Super Stock 8 cylinder – first Rockie Joy (2003 Chevy), second Rollie Becker (1985 Chevy), third Dewayne Ellingson (1984 Dodge); Modified 4-6 cylinder – first Rockie Joy (1987 Toyota), second Chris Chell (1994 Toyota); and Modified 8 cylinder – first Kelly Kopeechuk (1992 GMC), second Richard Sterzuk (1998 Dodge), and third Aaron Thompson (2011 Dodge).

Sunday’s event also held off a bit from the scheduled start time, with hope that a few more late stragglers might show. However, near 1 p.m., the decision was made to go with what they had and a good day of rivalry resulted regardless. Winners in the ATV Class were: 700 Stock first Scott Leighton (Nelson House); second Al (AJ) Johnson (Snow Lake); third Shelby Stoupe (Snow Lake); 700 Modified – first Shelby Stoupe, second Scott Leighton, third Al (AJ) Johnson; 800 Stock - first Dennis Brule (Snow Lake); second Al (AJ) Johnson; third Scott Leighton.

Winners of the UTV Event were: 1000 Stock – first Tyler Samborski (Snow

Lake); second Matt McBratney (Flin Flon); third Kevin Anderson (Snow Lake); 1000 Modified UTV – first Kevin Anderson (Snow Lake); second Tyler Samborski, third Matt McBratney; PowderPuff - first Brittney Holmgren (Flin Flon), second Jenny Oleksuk (Snow Lake). Cherie Murie won a magnificent LarsWorks chair with the best time of the day … 13.1 second! Chell donated this and all cash prizes in the event.

With the two days of mud and fun wrapped up, a pensive Chell says he will look at attendance, re-evaluate and perhaps restructure the event, so that it is worth the time and work that is put into preparation. He says one decision he has made already is that there will be a children’s bog over a shorter and shallower course next year. He says it is something that seems popular and is worth a shot. Judging by the number of young folk’s waist deep in the muck during this year’s bog … he just might be onto something there. Regardless, Chell put on a hell of a fi ne show!

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Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Sport Manitobar Norman’s basketball teams both won their final games at the 2016 Manitoba Summer Games to finish seventh overall.

Thompson track athletes in on four of Norman’s six medals in first two days of Manitoba Summer Games competition

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson’s Megan Szabo is doing more than her fair share when it comes to collecting medals for the Norman region at the Power Smart 2016 Manitoba Summer Games in Steinbach, having picked up a silver medal in the long jump and a bronze medal in the 80-metre race in the first

two days of competition.

Lance Bobesko of Thompson has also contributed to Norman’s total of six medals – three silver and three bronze – as of the end of competition Aug. 9, winning silver in the midget male high jump.

He was also a member of the bronze-medal winning 4x100-metre midget male relay team and of the

mixed 4x200-metre relay team, which finished ninth.

Bobesko was also ninth in the midget male 100-metre race.

Szabo also placed fifth in the bantam female 150-metre race and was a member of the fourthplace bantam female 4x100 metre relay team with Morgan Johnson, Emma Tomchuk and Carissa Kennedy

that also finished fourth.

Tomchuk was also fourth in the bantam female discus and sixth in the bantam female standing long jump. Kennedy was eighth in the bantam female high jump and Taylor Kristjanson was 10th in the midget female discus competition.

In the basketball competition, Norman’s male

and female teams both wrapped up their tournaments with consolation round wins, the boys beating Interlake 73-49 to finish seventh overall and the girls knocking off Parkland 37-29 for seventh place as well.

The boys opened the tournament with a 90-58 loss to Eastman Aug. 8, then beat Interlake 66-

40 later that day before falling 78-62 to Eastman in their first consolation round game.

The girls were 45-31 losers to Parkland in their opening game and then fell 73-51 to Eastman in their second roundrobin match and 60-40 to Westman in their first game of the consolation round.

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Talking to strangers

BY DANIEL MCSWEENEY

London’s busy Oxford Street seems to tremble from the crush of a Saturday afternoon shopping crowd. It is you see, the busiest shopping street in all of Europe and today the punters and wanderers like us are out in force. As far as the eye can see down past Selfridges and Debenham’s, heads bob and weave in a collective rhythm under a bright English sunshine that has finally chased away the damp and gloom.

In nearby Hyde Park, cyclists have resurrected their bicycles from the clutter of garden sheds, joggers have donned their running shoes and dog walkers with pooper-scooper bags tucked in their pockets are taking their beloved Fidos out for an airing.

It is a great day to be travelling through London. We’ve got some time to kill before heading to the Novella Theater to see Mamma Mia. Our flight bound for Canada doesn’t leave until early next morning so London is the ripe apple ready for picking.

And it is a delicious apple indeed. It is a city that is arguably the social and economic capital of the world. Even when the rain is drizzling down on your head, London begs you to become engaged with its rich tapestry of sights, sounds and people. In the words of Samuel Johnson, “Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” We have been here many times and it is hard to believe we will ever become bored with such a place.

Travelling in such a relaxed manner without commitments loosens us up when interacting with strangers. And sure enough, opportunities pop up to meet new people like London spring daffodils. This doesn’t mean rushing up to people on Oxford Street and introducing ourselves. That might not be all that well received.

But when opportunities arise in other sorts of public situations, it just might be a rewarding experience. And if it is not, we get to test our skills at managing difficult social interactions. And

sometimes, this is just as much fun as more positive experiences.

Wayne Mellinger, a sociology instructor at Antioch University in the United States, writes that the norm is to avoid social interaction with strangers. He notes that most people in close physical proximity just exchange eye contact – and then avert their gazes. He says it sends a signal that “we will not invade their territory,” a ritual described in sociological studies as “civil inattention.” It would seem, however, its practice varies from one society to another. A woman wrote telling him of an informal experiment she conducted that involved smiling at people in Boston and then in Salzburg, Austria.

In Boston, her smiling generated “tons of smiles back” — while in Salzburg, she discovered people were “confused” and seemed to be asking, “What do you want from me?”

I believe, though, that engaging with “strangers on the road” is part of the magic of travelling.

Many of us, though, ignore strangers, even those who might seem to be engaging and friendly. By doing so though, we can miss opportunities for valuable learning experiences. That happened this past weekend on the train ride from Solihull to London. The couple next to us – including a lady with a posh English accent – erected an invisible barrier that killed any chance of conversation. I was rather interested in chatting but I got the signal loud and clear without having even one word directed my way.

We may have been physically close, but we were a universe apart.

We believe though most conversations with strangers are social gifts that are more likely to improve the travelling experience.

I learned this from an old friend in Canada, a master at meeting strangers. He is a gifted conversationalist whom we jokingly claim “can talk the ear off a stump.” He’s filled with rambling stories, probing questions and often politically incorrect observations.

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Daniel McSweeney (I do my best to keep him out of trouble!) His comments can make you laugh, cry, blush. I have always been less inclined to interact with strangers – but as I get older, my social inhibitions are falling by the wayside. I do so because when we have travelled with our friend, we get to meet all kinds of folks – and it is usually fun that adds to the enjoyment of our journey.

Living in England, we have learned to be inquisitive, to listen to other people and to share life experiences. It is about reading people, making judgments about them in the blink of an eye. Most times, our assessments are right on the money.

Consider the waiter at Heathrow. His smile, body language and inquisitiveness sent a strong positive signal. We opened up to him and our exchange brightened up our day. We learned all about his life, his birthplace in the Philippines, his 20 years in Spain. We discovered he was well-informed about Canada and knew all about Justin Trudeau and his father Pierre. He even had views about the pas-

sions Canadians have for Tim Hortons.

While dining at an Italian restaurant in London’s west end, a little girl at the next table shyly gave us the once over.

And then she whispered something in her mom’s ear. “She is very curious about you,” said her mom. “She’s wondering where you are from.” The ice broken, we talked for the next 10 minutes. She told us how she she loved the energy of the urban landscape and, while not wanting to live in central London, being near the buzz of the city was important. We shared information about our country – and why we were living in England. We explained how we dwelled in a rural area, and while we loved visiting big, crowded London, it would not be our cup of tea to live there.

It was a great exchange of information that was a learning experience for all of us.

Her husband thought our English adventure was a great way to spend a couple of years. Pretty quickly we learned he was a world traveller who globe-trotted from Los Angeles to

Dubai. Taking a page from our friend’s book, I boldly asked him about his work.

He told us about his career with a company that rented executive jets. In fact, he was also a pilot who flew these airplanes all over the world. I was amazed at the extent of his travels and the ebb and flow of his jetsetting life. He, along with his family, were interesting people with whom we could have been polite but unwilling to share much of ourselves. And on top of this, I hoped we were good ambassadors for Canada, that at least one English family was left with a positive impression of Canadians from this interaction.

At the Novella Theater, we watched an older man dance in his seat to the music of Abba in the Mamma Mia musical.

Sandra tapped him on the shoulder telling him we enjoyed watching him enjoy the show. “I just love it; I am going to come back and see it again,” he said.

And then he pointed out his wife a few feet away.

“She makes me turn the music down in the car.”

And then with a wink he added, “But when she’s not with me, I turn it up as loud

as it can go.”

The people next to us told us of spotting a young boy on the train wearing a Charlie & The Chocolate Factory t-shirt. They asked him if he had been to the show. He admitted not having seen it. He did, however have connections with the musical. He was in fact the “Charlie” in the cast. We laughed when we heard that – and were glad to have chatted with these London theatregoers about this great little theatre story. I believe such simple exchanges with strangers add to the joys of travel.

They might not amount to much but they add to our collection of life experiences. And that’s what life is all about.

Dan McSweeney, a Halifax native, first worked as a reporter at the old Halifax Herald, then got a taste of public relations work at Canadian National Railway in Moncton, before coming to Thompson in 1980 to work for Inco.

He retired back home to Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s south shore in June 2007 after 27½ years with Inco here. He blogs at mcsweeneysdiversion. wordpress.com.

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Phone 204-677-4495 LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay Ph: 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday School 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the Missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service 3:00 pm Sunday School 7:00 pm Evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm Bible study followed by prayer time.

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ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is holding a multi-family community garage sale on Friday, August 19, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, August 20 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will also have hot dogs and refreshments for you and the family.

Find us at the corner of Thompson Drive and Greenway Crescent, right across from R.D. Parker Collegiate.

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Police talk down man from edge of Miles Hart Bridge Traffic was closed for an hour and 10 minutes on the Miles Hart Bridge over the Burntwood River Aug. 8 as RCMP talked down a man who

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Reporting to a Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/ directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, and networking with collateral resources/services.

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Written applications including qualifications, experience with at least three references should be submitted to: Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 Phone: 204-677-6150

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The RCMP thanks drivers who waited to cross the bridge for their patience.

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Job Specifications • Under the direction and supervision of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Executive Director assumes responsibility for the development, organization and implementation of the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Mini Muks Daycare Centre program; Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children in accordance with the Provincial Child Care Regulations and M.M.W.T.F.C. policies and procedures; Supervise staff members; Ensure that activities are age appropriate and consistent with meeting the physical, emotional, intellectual, educational, nutritional and social needs of the children in the Day Care Centre; Monitor and report cost of equipment, supplies and other expenses; Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential files; and Provide a safe, welcoming and secure environment for children (and families) to feel comfortable.

The above duties are not designed to be an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. A detailed job description is available at 4 Nelson Road.

Qualifications ECE II with three to five years experience in a licensed daycare facility; Other combinations of education and experience may be considered; Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to direct and supervise personnel; Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non profit organizations; Knowledge of the Manitoba Early Learning and Childcare Standards; Knowledge of the Aboriginal culture, values and traditions is an asset; Must possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License; Experience with Microsoft Office; Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary: Competitive wages dependent on qualifications and experience.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: Natasha Mintenko, Office Manager Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre Inc 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0B4 Tel: 677-0963 Fax: 677-0970

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

RESOURCE WORKER

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

Essential Skills Instructor Part Time Term Contract Position (32 hrs per week) Mid-August to October 28, 2016 Keeyask Generation Project Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) is seeking an Essential Skills Instructors with a demonstrated interest and ability to provide workplace Essential Skills development supports for individuals employed in a remote industrial work setting.

Position Description: The Essential Skills Instructor will be responsible for; facilitating Essential Skills Assessment, development of customized learning plans, delivery of Essential Skills training supports for individuals and small groups and reporting outcomes, as directed. Instruction is grounded in Essential Skills, using authentic workplace examples and experiences to address identified learning needs. Working with Apprentices is the priority activity.

Qualifications: Experience and qualifications in education, adult education, workplace training and/or the trades/industry is required.

Understanding of the nine Essential Skills as defined by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is also required.

The successful candidate must be highly skilled at communicating effectively and working as part of a team.

This is a contract term position, with potential for extension.

The hourly rate will be based on qualifications and experience.

Transportation from Thompson to the site and accommodations will be provided.

If you are a creative and energized individual who can spark learning and motivate adults to achieve their potential, then please forward your resume and cover letter, including a list of references, by email to Marlene Gogal, Northern Operations Manager at mgogal@wem.mb.ca Deadline for application is August 22, 2016.

Applications will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information about Workplace Education Manitoba and Essential Skills, please visit: www.wem.mb.ca

PERMANENT POSITION THOMPSON OFFICE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Resource Worker is responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, educating and licensing foster care resources for children in the care of the Agency.

Adheres to the Child and Family Services Act and regulations and ensures that provincial standards are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Resource Pool Development • Licensing • Support to Foster Care Providers • Training • Assist with placement QUALIFICATIONS • Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) • Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) • Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards • Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check • Cannot be active on a protection case • Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements • Varied amounts of travel required within this position • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license • Must be able to provide own vehicle for work • Other duties related to the position may be assigned Deadline: August 19, 2016 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130 Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply, and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please visit our website at www.creenation.ca

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA LOCATION: SHAMATTAWA UNIT 100-701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA CASE AIDE LOCATIONS: WINNIPEG (2)/THOMPSON (1)/SHAMATTAWA (2) SERVICE DELIVERY UNITS Position:

Case Aide Five (5) Full Time Permanent positions

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Case Aide is responsible for facilitating case-related activities (on behalf of their unit) when working with families and children in the field of child protection and must follow all guidelines related to clients’ safety and privacy. The duties would include, but not limited to assist with case management administration, provide administrative support to case workers/Unit, including developing strong relationships with clients, acting as a liaison for Agency and clients, preparing reports, check progress and reports about cases, conducting interviews, assisting with compiling case particulars for Court, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, assist with developing long/short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Combination of education and experience in related field • Previous experience in child welfare is preferred • Knowledge of CFS legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Knowledge of Child & Family Services information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent assessment skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset

Position:

Unit Supervisor One (1) Full-Time Permanent

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within a specific unit of the Shamattawa unit in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services.

This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, selfmanagement, critical thinking and problem solving.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree • 5+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS Legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Working Conditions: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must be willing to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Friday, August 19, 2016

Closing date: August 24, 2016

A covering letter indicating the position applying for, updated resume can be sent to:

A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to:

Human Resource Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Friday, August 12, 2016

News

Thirty-one bottles of Norway House-bound liquor seized

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of RCMP A man is facing charges after RCMP seized 31 bottles of liquor bound for Norway House during a routine traffic stop Aug. 3.

A 42-year-old Norway House man has been charged with transporting liquor into an area where it

can not be possessed or kept after being pulled over by RCMP Aug. 3.

RCMP discovered 31 bot-

tles of liquor in the man’s car during a routine traffic stop as part of their increased presence in the commun-

ity for Treaty and York Boat Festival Days.

“Our goal is to support the community,” said Insp. Ed

Moreland, officer in charge of Manitoba RCMP traffic services. “Impeding those whose actions compromise

the safety of the event cultivates an environment which safeguards the well-being of those in attendance.”

Silver anniversary

Nickel Belt News photos by Kacper Antoszewski Wendy and Tracey “Smitty” Smith of Music Makers Productions marked their silver wedding anniversary by putting on a free concert at Thompson’s MacLean Park Aug. 3.