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Vol. 11 Issue 5

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October 2020

Local Family Granted Little Free Library to Provide Books to Local and RM Children The Little Free Library (LFL) nonprofit organization has granted 100 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes to sites that serve children in an effort to improve book access for kids across the country. Recipients include schools, literacy groups, reservations, health centers, homeless shelters, and more.

Their “100-library giveaway” is in celebration of LFL reaching 100,000 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes worldwide. The 100,000th Little Free Library was granted to the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans in Houston, Texas, on March 11.

“We are happy to recognize the hard work of our stewards who made 100,000 Little Free Library installations possible by granting 100 of our libraries and book packages where they are needed most,” said LFL Executive Director Greig Metzger.

“While our Impact Library Program makes grants to all types of underserved communities, this special initiative prioritizes organizations that

serve children.”

“There is no more critical time for our children,” Metzger continued.

“With most schools being closed since mid-March, access to books - a foundation for developing lifelong literacy skills is critical. We are honored to do our small part to fill the gap in honor of our stewards ev-

erywhere.”

Each grantee will receive a Little Free Library book-sharing box, a mounting post, and a selection of children’s books generously provided by learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Among the Grantees Announced in July was a local family - Rhonda

Funk of Ste. Anne.

“We are a bilingual (French and English) small rural community of low-income families. Our community is between two towns: Ste. Anne, which has 4 schools (French K-12, French immersion K-8, English K-8, and English HS 9-12) and 2 daycares. The nearest town to us Richer, which has one English school K-8 and 1 daycare. Richer has no direct access to free books or library. Our location is right on the highway a mile from Richer, this location would even give access to many who travel to cottage/camping country; we have 3 campgrounds a mile away, 1 popular camping resort 7 miles down road, and a retirement village.

Our service road alone has 14 kids/ youth and 11 adults. I would place the LFL near my garden where I routinely offer free overstock produce to the community. Our location would give access to all ages by foot or driven. I believe having a LFL in our rural community will bring families together and outside.” continued on page 2

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Funk said, “It came with a box of books so I’m pre-stocked but I am looking for gently used and new books for kids, toddlers and youth.”

Funk can’t wait for readers to come by and check out the new local Little Free Library “Im beyond excited, I’m a book worm and I love giving to community. This has been a life long dream of mine to get one of these.”

The address is 42139 on the north side of Highway 1 east between Ste. Anne and Richer. You can find it on the LFL map at littlefreelibrary.org the charter number is #100068.

Changes for the Intersection

of Highway 12 and PR 210

MLA Bob Lagasse and Minister of Infrastructure Ron Schuler, announced changes for the intersection of Highway 12 and Provincial Road 210 on Sept 24.

In addition to the safety enhancements, an In-Service Road Safety Review of the area will study collision data and motorist interaction with the intersection this fall.

The In-Service Road Safety Review is expected to be completed by Fall 2021 and the findings will be posted on engageMB.ca where the public will be invited to share feedback.

Immediate improvements will include: -Red flashing lights on the stop signs for PR 210.

-Rumble strips along PR 210, as it approaches both sides onto PTH 12.

-Reduced speed signs to 70 Km/h for the eastbound direction on PR 210.

-Stop ahead signs for the westbound direction on PR 210.

-Refreshed and enhanced stop lines

~ The first Thanksgiving feast in the U.S. was held in 1621 when the Pilgrims celebrated their harvest. However, the Americans did not invent Thanksgiving. English navigator Martin Frobisher held a celebration of thanks in 1578 in what is now Newfoundland as he had survived the long journey over the seas. ~ Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday in Canada, except in PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. ~ There are 80 cranberry farms in B.C. with many destined for the Thanksgiving table, and while it is doubtful cranberries were served at the first Thanksgiving meals, the indigenous people used them for cooking and dyeing and introduced them to the pilgrims. ~ Canadians consumed 145.5 million kg of turkey in 2010, with 3.1 million whole turkeys purchased last year for Thanksgiving. This was about 30 per cent of all whole turkeys sold during the year according to the Turkey Farmers of Canada. ~ While pumpkins are a staple of many Canadian Thanksgiving meals as well, they also originated with indigenous people and it is not known if they were present at the first Thanksgiving meals. However, there are recipes for pumpkin pie that date back to the 1650s.

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Kids Say the Funniest Things!!!

~ I told my kids that we are not using the words shut up because it’s mean and you can hurt people’s feelings. So my kids are getting creative with their words. My nine year old was talking and talking away, once my 6 year old couldn’t take it anymore he belted out, “SILENCE YOU PEASANT!” ~ My 3 year old daughter: “Boys can wear dresses, right?”

Dad: “um yes, they can – most boys don’t, but if they wanted to, they could.”

Daughter: “Daddy, you wouldn’t look good in a dress – it’s not your style.” ~ My son walks up to me with his hands dangling under his chin, fingers spread out and wiggling around. Son: “mommy, like my beard of testicles?!” me: “…what?

Beard of… what?” Son: my beard of testicles… I’m an octopus!” Me: “Tentacles honey they’re called tentacles.” Son “yeah, that’s what I mean.” ~ Soccer coach: “when you are trying to score a goal, kick the ball with your laces of your shoes.” My 4 year old ”umm, mister we are in preschool. Dere’s only belcro (Velcro) walking around here.”