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By Sheila Runions Banner Staff hat started as a project on April Fool’s Day, was no joke for customers and staff at Rivers ost ffice. To ensure hours of service were not disrupted, contractors began their evening and weekend work on Saturday, April . The following weekend pril 8 and 9), the lobby was locked so they could paint in the new corporate colours of white with red trim. The upgrade included construction of walls (and door) around the counter so as to create a secure space in the back of the office unseen b customers’ eyes. New countertops, a wheelchair-accessible pull-out writing desk, a slat wall to display products and some new ooring were installed. In the lobby, the bulletin boards were removed, as was a small shelf on which funeral cards were displayed; these features will not be replaced.

A panel of postal boxes were moved to a more accessible area in the lobby. Both indoor and outdoor mail slots were sealed off and a city-familiar red metal box now sits outside the building as a means for customers to mail letters. Yet to be installed is button-activated automatic door opening hardware; it is expected this work will be completed by month’s end. ostmaster Terr Nolin sa s The inconvenience of renovations is always worth it in the end. Staff are very happy with the results The slots were closed because there were no firewalls to ensure protection.”

Local area manager Steve Keown explains, “A certain budget is provided yearly to different areas so we do about two in our area, which is 155 different offices in western and northern Manitoba. We’re constantly trying to maintain and refresh our corporate image; this is part of a national project that has been going on for a few years. Rivers was identified as one that would welcome a refresh to better display our products, make the customers’ visit more welcoming and also provide a better environment for our employees.”

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or a time, staff at ivers ost ffice were forced to work from a small plastic table until the new walls and counter were completed.

The door that now fills the empty space at right opens both directions, providing easy use for staff who may be carrying large parcels and struggling to use a door knob.

HELP to host auction

By Heather Gray

HELP (Helping Each Local Project) tallied its most recent round of votes (February) and Rivers Palliative Care had the most votes so will be the recipients of our first fundraiser of . This fundraiser will be a m ster purse auction. What is that you ask?

Well, you write down your bid on the purse(s) you would like to have. If you win the bid, you win the purse. The m ster part is whatever prize is inside and no one will know what it is until the highest bidder reveals the contents.

The evening will consist of a penn raf e 50/50, games (with prizes), appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets are now available for purchase

but please buy before the deadline of May 1. If you would like to join us Friday, May 12 from 6:30-10 p.m., you can get a ticket from: me, 204-761-3301 or shoot me a message over Facebook; Dora Irvine, 204-328-7167; Pat Elliott, 204-761-3362; Sue Klassen, 204-573-5353; Naomi Russell, 204-724-5152; Hair Dynamics or uper Thrift .

We are very excited for this fundraiser as it’s something new and different. We are hoping for a successful turn out as we really would like to help out our palliative care. Looking forward to seeing you and make sure you have your game faces on. Oh boy, are we going to have fun!

Our apologies!

Rivers Banner erroneously reported in last week’s story that the Neil Diamond concert at Rivers Legion was Saturday, April 28. Please note the concert is Friday, April 28; we apologize for this mistake which was printed twice. All other information is correct: concert at 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets can be bought in advance (call the clubroom at 204-328-7930) or Friday night, April 28.

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Community calendar

April 23: Fish fry, Kenton Memorial Hall, 4:30-7 p.m.

April 23: Ham and meatball smorg, Rapid City United Church, 5 p.m.

April 25: Diabetic clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

April 26: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

April 27: Rivers 50 Plus Club meeting, Civic Centre, 2 p.m.

April 28: Diamond Forever: A Celebration of Neil Diamond, Rivers Legion, 8 p.m.

April 30: Razzamatazz Dance Club recital, Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, Brandon, 1:30 p.m.

May 1: Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary supper meeting, upper hall, 6 p.m.

May 6: Dessert tea/fashion show, Rivers Legion Hall, 2 p.m.

May 8: LUD of Rapid City meeting, RM of Oakview council chamber, Rapid City, 7:45 p.m.

May 9: Rivers Legion branch meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.

May 9: RM of Oakview budget meeting, 8 p.m.

May 10: Rivers & Area Game & Fish Association meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.

May 12: Purse mystery silent auction, Rivers Legion Hall, 6:30-10 p.m.

May 13: Spring tea, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Rivers, 2-3:30 p.m.

May 14: Mother’s Day supper, Harding Community Center, 4:30-7 p.m.

May 23: Diabetic clinic, Riverdale Health Centre, 8 a.m.

May 24: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meeting, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.

June 3: Town-wide yard sales, Rivers June 3 and 4: Drag racing, Rivers airbase runway, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 4: Cold plate supper, St. James’ Anglican Church, Rivers June 5: Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting, upper hall, 7 p.m.

June 9: Lieutenant-Governor day, Rivers June 13: Rivers Legion executive meeting, upper hall, 1 p.m.

June 14: Rivers & Area Game & Fish Association meeting, The Honey House Bakery and Cafe, 6:30 p.m.

Every Monday rib first and third ivers ivic entre p.m.

Every Tuesday Coffee/games, Rivers Civic Centre, 8:30 a.m.

Table shuf eboard ivic entre p.m.

Rivers Piecemakers, Rivers Collegiate, p.m. alternate weeks T Take ff ounds ensibl Second Avenue, Rivers, 7 p.m.

Every Wednesday Bingo, Rivers Legion Hall, 7:15 p.m.

Every Thursday Floor curling, Rivers Civic Centre, 2 p.m.

Crib, Rivers Legion Hall, 7 p.m.

Every Friday Sticks and Strings, St. James’Anglican Church, Rivers, 9:30-11 a.m., alternate weeks ard bingo second and fourth ivers Civic Centre, 2 p.m.

Meat draw, Rivers Legion clubroom, 6-7 p.m.

Every Saturday Mass, Catholic church, Rivers, 4 p.m.

Sunday - church service times Anglican, Rivers, 9 a.m.

United, Oak River, 9 a.m.

Evangel Worship Centre, Rapid City, 10 a.m.

Baptist, Rivers, 10:30 a.m.

CrossRoads Community Church, Kenton Memorial Hall, 10:30 a.m.

Pentecostal, Rivers, 10:30 a.m.

United, Cardale, 11 a.m.

United, Rivers, 11 a.m.

United, Forrest, 11:15 a.m.

United, Kenton, 12 noon United, Rapid City, 1 p.m.

The chief who was always on duty

By Nick Pron

freshened up, checking on his family These days you hear so many negaand me to make sure his wide-eyed tive stories about the police I thought it 12-year-old nephew, who never did was time to share a positive one about get back to sleep, was okay. Then he an officer of the law m late uncle headed to the scene of the crime.

Walter Chernos, who was the chief of He found the broken beer bottle that police of Rivers for some 33 years. had been used to club the man on the I was born in Winnipeg, but I spent head. And then he tracked down sevmy pre-teen summer holidays groweral people who had been in the bar ing up in Rivers, staying with my that night. Within days he had two susgrandmother Nettie Chernos,and havpects under arrest for assault. It was ing sleepovers with my uncle and his good, solid police work. Not the kind family: his wife Billie, and their four of glamorous story that makes for front children, Diane, Beverly, Barry and page headlines, but law and order was Perry. They lived just down the road served. Rivers was his town. Nobody from my grandma in a modest, onegot away with beating up one of its storey bungalow. My “bedroom” in citizens while he was on duty. Or, in their house was the living room couch. this case, at home asleep.

On the table at the end of the couch Walter Chernos Over the years we kept in touch with was a police scanner. It was always on, 24-7, 365 days a year. As my uncle told me: “If phone calls and the occasional visit. We often talked something major happens, I want to know about it im- about doing a book about the life of a small town cop mediately and make sure we have it fully covered.” and all the characters he dealt with. Sadly, more my In other words, he was never off-duty. So every time fault, it never got written. And then one day I got a I had a sleepover, I would doze off listening to police tearful call from him.

All the years that I knew Uncle Walter I had never chatter, such as “burglary in progress,” “pedestrian struck on the Trans-Canada,” “domestic incident,” seen him cry, or even show any emotion. Hey, he was “suspicious vehicle outside the bank.” Listening to that a cop! Cops don’t cry. They’re there to protect us. We scanner was an insight into another world. Many years want tough guys or gals in uniform. We don’t want crylater when I was a summer student at Toronto Star, we babies. The love of his life, my auntie Billie, a woman cubs had to sit in the police radio room and listen to I thought of as my second mom, had died. I had been the scanner. For most of the rookies it was a foreign planning a visit to Rivers. But going there for her fulanguage. For me, that police chatter was so familiar, neral was the last thought on my mind.

The day after her funeral his four children and I music to my ears, like I was back at my uncle’s place. I gathered together at his house. I sat down on the couch got hired and later worked the police beat. that had been my bed so many years ago. At the end of But getting back to my story.

There was one night at his house that will forever the couch was my ol’ friend, the police scanner. It was stand out in my mind. It was on a Saturday, around on, of course, but the volume was turned down. I was midnight, when I was awakened by a pounding on the thinking about that eventful night so long ago when front door. Outside came the frantic screams of a man there came a knock at the front door.

It was not that frantic knock that I remembered. It in obvious distress. “Help me, chief. Help me. Please was a gentle tap. A neighbour had dropped by to offer help me!” he yelled.

I remember Uncle Walter running to the front door her condolences and to give my uncle a pre-cooked from his bedroom, wearing just his boxer shorts as he meal. In the days after my auntie died there were many, struggled with his night robe. He opened the door to a many “gentle taps” at the front door. The good people horrific sight that is still so vivid all these ears later. of Rivers kept coming by to give my uncle kind words Standing on his doorstep was a man covered in blood, of sympathy and homemade meals. For so many years dripping from a nasty gash wound across his forehead. my uncle had watched over them, and now the resiMy uncle didn’t know him but that didn’t matter. He dents of his town were watching over him at this terwas a man in distress and he had come to the town’s rible time in his life.

His fridge and freezer were packed with all those top cop for help. My uncle brought him into his house and sat him down on a chair at the foot of my bed. He homemade meals. This big city boy was overwhelmed went for his notebook and while Auntie Billie cleaned at these incredible acts of kindness. And so was my up the man’s wound, using two or three towels to wipe uncle. In what would be our last, precious time togethaway all the blood, my uncle took his statement while er we cried and hugged, and munched on one of those pre-cooked meals before saying our tearful goodbyes. it was still fresh in the victim’s mind. est in peace m dear chief. ou were a terrific unHe had been drinking at the downtown hotel bar, got into an argument with two men and then later, when cle who changed my life. You were a devoted husband he was leaving, they ambushed him and beat him up. and father. And you were one helluva great cop who It didn’t matter that it was nearly one o’clock in the was always on duty protecting his town. I just know morning. When you were in trouble who did you turn you are looking down from heaven, still on duty of to? Who else? The town’s chief of police who was al- course, and still checking in to make sure everyone is ways on duty, always there to make sure his people got safe. the help they needed.

Editor’s note: Walter Chernos was Rivers’ police After Uncle Walter took the man’s statement he drove him to the hospital in Brandon, and later drove chief from 1961-92, the longest serving chief in the him home. I remember him coming back home early 109-year history of the department. He passed away that Sunday morning, having something to eat, getting October 3, 2016 at the age of 89.

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65 years ago, April 24, 1952 The government has released the ninth census results, which shows Rivers outweighs surrounding municipalities in numbers of women vs. men. Rivers has 614 females living in it and 595 males; RM of Daly has 1,122 females and 1,702 males; RM of Blanshard has 652 females and 771 males; RM of Saskatchewan has 596 females and 697 males. Frances Colquhoun married Bernard Davis on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Higginson had a boy April 16; Sgt. and Mrs. T. Murphy had a boy April 16; Cpl. and Mrs. B Heward had a girl April 17; Mr. and Mrs. H. Isaak had a girl April 19; Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Harris had a girl April 21; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bellamy had

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a boy April 22.

55 years ago, April 19, 1962 To celebrate Barbershop Harmonizers Week April 7-14, Rivers Barbershop Singers hosted Melita Belle Aires, Salt City Four (Neepawa), Cleft-o-Maniacs (Winnipeg), Isaac Quartet (Rivers) and themselves at an April 13 concert. Proceeds were donated to Rivers United Church and the senior citizens housing unit fund. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Snowdon had a boy April 10. The Southcombe-Truss wedding was a Saturday event.

45 years ago, April 20, 1972 Oak River’s school gymnasium was packed with people on April 14 for the annual junior high

drama production; The Scavenger Hunt cast was from the Grade 8 class, The Girl That I Marry starred Grade 9 students, The Ghost From Punkin Holler had Grade 7 students. Gertrude Evans married Allan Duncan on March 18; Jeanette Grande married Rod Pearson on April 15.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Tingey had a boy April 11. Doug Gill of Pettapiece district is in Saskatoon for training to become the Smith-Roles Co. dealership in this area.

35 years ago, April 21, 1982 RM of Blanshard councillors and their wives were in Peoria, Ill. April 12 and 13 as guests of Caterpiller Tractor Company.

The Crawford-Morebutter wedding was an April 17

Rivers Baptist Church 447 Edward Street

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Worship service/Sunday school – 10:30 a.m.

879-3rd Avenue, Rivers

Warren Smallwood 204-328-7251 Sunday school/morning service at 10:30 a.m.

Youth (Gr. 5-12) — 204-328-7854 for details.

Professional counselling *Marriage *Family *Depression *Addictions *Grief *Abuse Phone 204-573-3362 for an appointment.

Pastor Wil Warkentin, MA in counselling

Come Dance with Us!

event. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Collins had a boy April 11.

25 years ago, April 22, 1992 Super Thrifty Drug Mart in Rivers was broken into on April 16; some $5,000 worth of cigarettes (approximately 100 cartons) were stolen. Easter weekend was not what some planned as weather cancelled events; freezing rain later turned to snow and those five inches were whipped into three-foot

drifts. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Airey celebrated their 25th anniversary on April 7; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Douglas celebrated their 40th anniversary on April 18.

15 years ago, April 20, 2002 On April 11 Rivers Collegiate reported to Rivers Police Department that a Sony playstation and an assortment of games were stolen from the school. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pynn had a girl April 8.

5 years ago, April 20, 2012 Jesse Kernaghan, a 2010 Rivers Collegiate graduate, won a gold medal for website development at the annual Skills Manitoba competition on April 12.

At the annual Crocus West Area Girl Guides appreciation and awards banquet in Brandon, Rivers leaders Donna Chacun and Kelly Kirton-Spurway were presented silver awards; Joni Pepper received bronze.

RIVERDALE MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

BYLAW NO. 2017-04 being a new municipal zoning bylaw for Riverdale Municipality HEARING LOCATION: Riverdale Municipality council chamber 670 - 2nd Avenue, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 DATE AND TIME:

May 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT OF BYLAW NO. 2017-14: The general intent of proposed Riverdale Municipality Bylaw No. 2017-04 is the portion of a municipal road described as follows is hereby closed: All that portion of the Government Road Allowance which lies between the Frac.

NE 33-10-20 WPM and SE quarter 3-11-20 WPM, now shown as Parcel A on a Plan of Survey prepared by Gary R. Pawluk, of the RM of Cornwallis, Manitoba Land Surveyor, sworn to by him on the 30th day of January, 2017 and on record in the Property Registry as Deposit 1891-2016.

2. Following the closing the land shall be conveyed, except all mines and minerals and other matters as set forth in The Crown Lands Act, to the owners of LOT 1 PLAN 59595 BLTO, EXC. ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER R25358 IN SE quarter 3-11-20 WPM and consolidated with their existing title.

Sunday, April 30, 1:30 p.m.

27th annual recital!!!

Westman Centennial Auditorium, Brandon Admission: $7/person. Tickets available in advance by calling Pam at 204-328-7978, or at the door. Doors open at 1 p.m., rush seating at 1 p.m. af e tickets.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Shoal Lake Regional Airport

Pre-show admissions available online

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Admission (a wristband) good for entry on BOTH days.

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FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Kat Bridgeman, CAO, Riverdale Municipality 670 – 2nd Avenue, Box 520, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 204-328-5300 A copy of Bylaw 2017-04 may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, (8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.) Monday to Friday. Copies may be made pon request. Any person may make a representation regarding Bylaw 2017-04, either in person or in writing at the public hearing.

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by Chad Carpenter

Boldness needed I

think the biggest missing link in Manitoba is boldness.

I don’t mean reckless actions, not at all, I mean bold, innovative action that will lift business and governments out of the miry clay. It seems that we have an abundance of caution and fear in Manitoba. It’s stifling.

Back in 2014, I wrote a column about municipal financing. I pointed out that the Town of Neepawa had been sitting on about $2 million in unused borrowing capacity. Had it been used 20 years ago, it could have purchased $2 million worth of infrastructure at 1994 prices and been paid off by 2004. Had it been done again, the town would have had another $2 million in improvements purchased at 2004 prices and paid off by 2014. It didn’t happen so we now have $4 million, at least, in infrastructure deficit that we have to contemplate paying for at 2017 prices. We, the people, the councils, the administrators missed the boat and missed it big time.

Just drive down our streets and ask yourself if we need to improve our infrastructure. Many times I have suggested that we stop sending out our work crews with their little sand box shovels and sand box pails to fill in holes in the street. You know what I mean, the little shovelfuls of cold mix dropped into a rough hole in the street and tamped down.

It lasts about three days but it’s cheap I guess. Why aren’t we encouraging businesses to have a paving plant here? Why doesn’t the town have a pavement grinder to square off the holes and patch the streets properly? They are available. Those machines have been here on demonstration. Why doesn’t the town use concrete to repair streets? Other places do.

God knows we have concrete producers here.

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RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

KEN WADDELL I chaired a meeting of the Neepawa Yellowhead Centre last week, subbing for our chairman.

The board considered (again) numerous improvements to the arena. Ironically, some of them were improvements that were approved in 1995 but never done. Why not? Not sure, but it would have been way cheaper then. Like the town, the YHC has a pre-approved $500,000 line of credit that they have never used.

It’s been there for 20 years. Yes, it has to be paid back but if you make improvements, hopefully the number of activities in a town or a facility will grow so you can have more income.

I come from a long line of improvers. My grandfather came to Canada to get a better job. He raised four sons. My dad bought an 80 acre farm in 1933. That was probably the worst time ever to buy a farm, but it was better than starving in the city. They struggled and grew their business. After he served in WWII, he bought another farm for $4,000.

He farmed for 40 years and sold it for good money for the day. He passed away and his three sons got a bit of money. We invested ours in an acreage, an auction business and a newspaper. It wasn’t much, a pittance by today’s standards, but we kept working and investing and expanding.

If a town, a business or a province sits back and waits for opportunity, they will miss a lot of opportunities. One has to

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keep looking for ways to improve things. Some towns are better at it than others. Right now, in Neepawa, all the growth is coming from private industry and that’s a very good thing. However, if our town council got their butts in gear we could grow more. The CN property was bought in 201213. A plan was adopted in late 2013. It’s now almost four years later and there it sits, growing weeds like it has always done.

No sales, no roads, no water, no sewer lines in it. All the while, we need commercial and residential building lots.

I am sure there is more to the story, but like any town, we have “some” councillors and “some staff” and some citizens who don’t see any need to change. In fact, some are opposed to any change. What they don’t realize is that with or without change, there are still two factors at work.

One is a rotting or downfall of infrastructure and services and the other is missed opportunities. Both hamper a community’s growth.

Yes, Neepawa, and all our communities are very nice places to live. But, we need progress and to get that, we need to make changes, seize opportunities and move forward. The rural Manitoba landscape is littered with the remnants of communities that didn’t change. For some communities, it is too late, but for most, the only thing holding us back is fear of change.

hanges are coming to local health care. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve interviewed representatives from two companies expanding their private home care services into the Neepawa area. Looking at trends, I suspect this is something we are going to see more and more.

The demand for private care is being driven by a number of factors, one of which is MY the more limPERSPECTIVE ited services provided by government funded home care. ProvATE incial home ACKMAN TKINSON care provides a range of services, including personal care assistance, such as help with bathing or transferring to a wheelchair; home support, such as help with meals and light housekeeping; health care, such as education or nursing care; in home respite, to provide short-term relief for a family caregiver; supplies and equipment; adult day programs; volunteer services and community housing with support options. Many Manitobans rely on these services, but for some people’s needs, they fall short. The tasks that can be done by home care workers are limited— they can reheat meals, but not prepare them, they can’t provide any transportation services and they don’t have time to just socialize with the clients. It’s understandable that a one size solution needs to be in place for such a large operation, one which requires home care staff to work independently, with little supervision when they are in clients’ homes and clients who need assistance for a wide variety of reasons. Taxpayers are funding the provision of health care, not transportation services or companionship, despite the fact that these are important to a person’s mental health. But one size doesn’t fit all.

Due to work, other commitments, or distance, many families are unable to meet their loved ones’ non-health care needs.

Additionally, some people needing care don’t have families upon which they can rely. Regardless of the reason, for many people, a family member or friend can’t always take them to doctor’s appointments, sit and chat or take them out shopping and while public funded home care can’t provide these services, private care companies can.

Home care is an extremely important part of the health care puzzle. It keeps those who need a little bit of care out of hospital emergency rooms and care homes, which are expensive ways of providing care. According to a Manitoba Auditor General report on home care, published in 2015, 24,514 Manitobans used home care services in 2012/2013.

This cost the province’s health authorities $326 million, or $13,298 per person for the year.

According to the WRHA the average hospital bed costs $800 per day and it’s $2,000 per day for intensive care. Per day costs at a personal care home are about $200 and it costs about $300,000 per bed to build a care home, so for communities with care homes that are full, or near capacity, keeping those who need some care at home, instead of having to build more care home beds, can represent a huge cost saving.

The need for health care, particularly services aimed at helping seniors age at home, is only going to increase. Between 2021 and 2036, the number of Manitobans over 75 years of age is expected to grow rapidly, as Baby Boomers reach 75 years of age. Statistics Canada predicts that in 2038, the proportion of seniors aged 65 years and over, in Manitoba, will vary between 19 per cent and 23 per cent of the province’s total population. According to Manitoba Health data, in 2016, just under 15 per cent of the province’s population was 65 years of age or older.

Providing necessary care for a growing population of Manitobans who need it is going to be one of the province’s largest challenges going forward. Creative solutions will be required and I expect we’ll see more of them, both inside and outside of provincially funded health care.

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Generational Blindness

e have a serious problem in our society. I call it Generational Blindness. It has been with us since the beginning of time. Symptoms of this problem can be seen in all genders, all age groups and all social and economic classes. No place on earth is immune from this problem.

What is Generational Blindness? King Solomon defined it this way: “The people of long ago are not remembered, nor will there be any remembrance of people yet to come by those who come after them.” (Ecclesiastes 1:11) That is another way of saying that we who currently live on this earth have deliberately chosen to ignore the lessons we could have learned from our history. As a result, we are making the same mistakes that our ancestors made, reaping the same consequences and adding our problems to the ones we inherited from them.

In support of this argument, I offer the following example. From 1914-1919,

FAITHFULLY YOURS NEIL STROHSCHEIN the nations of the world fought in one of the bloodiest wars in history. The Allies were on one side.

Germany, with its supporters, on the other. The Allies won the war—but at that point, things got way out of hand.

World War I ended with a “Cease Fire;” not with the absolute surrender. The understanding was that the two sides would get together later and, in good faith, negotiate the terms of a lasting peace. They got together in the Palace of Versailles in France. They sat on opposite sides of the table; but very little negotiating took place. The Allies presented the Germans with a document (the Treaty of Versailles) and told them to: “Sign—or else!!”

The “treaty” imposed severe restrictions on Germany’s armed forces and

demanded that the German government reimburse the Allies for the costs they incurred in fighting the war.

The Allies were determined to permanently end Germany’s ability to wage war.

This is a classic case of Generational Blindness.

Had they taken the time to read the stories of previous wars, the world’s leaders would have discovered that humiliating an enemy defeated in war is no way to achieve a lasting peace.

All it does is deepen the resolve of the defeated side to rebuild its armies and go to war again.

That’s what happened in Germany. A retired soldier named Adolf Hitler formed a new political party—the National Socialists—and vowed that if elected, he would rectify what he considered to be “the injustice of the Treaty of Versailles.”

Twenty years after Versailles, WWII began.

Not much has changed in the past 70 years. The world’s leaders still go to war, people still die in battle and, when all is said and done, little, if anything, is achieved. What lesson have we failed to learn?

In his last Remembrance Day service in Neepawa (he retired the following June), Rev. George Scott put it this way: “There can be no peace without justice.”

Unfortunately, justice isn’t always what warring parties are seeking. They say it is; but before long it becomes evident that what they really want is either revenge (don’t get back—get even) or regime change. So, a war is fought, people die, a winner is declared and a treaty is signed. But the issues that precipitated the war are never addressed. Justice is denied and within a few years, the peace treaty is broken and war breaks out again. This is one example of Generational Blindness.

Next week, I will offer another one.

Ahh, spring…

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he defeated snow banks, receding and retreating, bivouacked in the tree lines and fence lines, reluctantly give way to rivulets of tears, admitting the end of their dominance. The trees are showing signs of promises fulfilled, the buds now full second trimester round. It is good.

The evening walk witnesses the end of winter.

Overhead a vee of geese is low. I pause and marvel at these majestic, fine tuned creations. In the stillness I can hear the thrum and thrust of their flight, marking the way across the darkening sky.

I’m reminded of the year of the farm auction, late spring, beautiful weather, and as the geese crossed low overhead, one errant poop blessed the shoulder of my youngest, a smiling moment.

The stillness is broken by the persistent whine of

HOMEBODIES RITA FRIESEN a dirt bike. The rising and falling sound not unlike the sound of a mosquito in the tent, drawing close then wisely retreating. An insistent sound, and on this evening, a joyous sound. I am reminded of the yard filled with my children, dirt bike, mini bike, garden tractor, all buzzing and whining and zipping. Laughter and daring and growing and learning, repeated years later by a flock of grandchildren. Different yard, same joy, a smiling moment.

Once again the air is silent, pregnant with promise. And then, the croak of a frog from the lowland. The voice is rusty with a winter’s disuse, but strengthens with each successive boom.

I’m reminded of the frogs in the creek that swirled past the farm. Walk to the south, it was there, walk to the east and you met it again. The wonder of throwing stones, counting the bounces and the immediate silence of the chorus with the first splash. And the frogs in the lowland beside the home at the acreage, filling the spring evening with song.

Sitting on the front porch, cars humming past, sunset glowing and frogs offering a bass symphony. A smiling moment.

The robins begin their evening canticle. Giving thanks for the day, blessings for the night. Dancing, hopping, flitting, building a home, enjoying life. I am

reminded of bird houses I know. The one I scavenged from my aunt’s abandoned yard, still cherished. The one my sister and her husband created for me, now hanging on my garage wall.

The one they made for my son, a cherished heirloom – a garage with an attached restaurant, with all the names and aptitudes of the family included. A smiling moment.

As I turn ‘in at the gate’, through the back yard, silhouetted against the moon light, is the promise of my gardens. A raised bed, containers, all ready for production. I’m reminded of the gardens I knew and loved. The farm one, large enough to feed the troops.

The smaller one on the acreage, enough to enjoy and share. Fruit trees and flowers, red tomatoes and snap peas. Looking at this future, it, too, is a smiling moment.

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By Addy Oberlin

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he country I grew up in is known for their love of flowers. So once in a while, I splurge and buy myself some to brighten up the house. The Easter lily is one of my favorites and I bought one again this year. They bloom long after Easter is over, but to me it is a reminder that the white color of the flowers is so pure. It makes them stand out from any other flower,

there is a majesty to it. It reminds me that Jesus was without sin. He was humble and pure. We too can become pure in the eyes of God when we accept the fact that Jesus tells us in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” When we know Jesus in a personal way God sees us as pure because God looks through Jesus to us. The decision is ours.

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Letters Deficit procrastination comes at a price Sometimes procrastination pays off. There’s always a chance a bonus at work will come just in time to cover a credit card balance that’s been ignored. But putting off today’s problem usually leaves a bigger problem for tomorrow.

The Manitoba government is procrastinating on the province’s financial problems. It’s ignoring the fact that it’s spending too much and hoping higher revenues will balance the budget. Theoretically, that might work, but procrastination comes at a high price.

The government is planning to spend $840 million more than it brings in this year. That’s a little less than last year’s budged operational deficit of $911 million. But, in the context of a budget of $17 billion, that isn’t a real step forward – it’s barely a shuffle.

Billion-dollar denominations boggle the mind so let’s consider them in terms of a family budget.

Imagine the government is a family with an income of $75,000 per year. In that scenario, it would have spent more than it brought in by $344 every month last year. This year, that family would still be blowing its budget by $308 every month. Any financial advisor would give that family important advice: spend less money.

Unfortunately, provincial spending is going up by $520 million in this budget, when compared to the previous budget. The government is counting on revenues to go up by $626 million to achieve its almost imperceptible improvement. In fact, the province plans to keep increasing spending for the foreseeable future and while it counts on revenues to keep increasing to very gradually shrink the deficit.

The bond rating agency DBRS captured the essence of Manitoba’s plan in the headline for its analysis of the budget: “Aspiration without action.”

There’s risk in this inaction plan.

First, we all hope the future will bring more money, but sometimes that doesn’t happen. If the provincial economy has even the smallest hiccup, the deficit will go up when the new money the province is counting on doesn’t materialize.

Second, expenses have a nasty habit of coming in over budget. Even a routine flood could push the province further into red ink. Any unexpected bills will sink this budget.

Third, the interest charges on the provincial debt are getting bigger. The province will pay $991 million to cover the interest on the existing debt this year.

Rising interest costs are more than a risk, they’re a certainty.

“While we are living at a time of historically low rates, [Manitobans] know that rates will inevitably rise in the future, as they have in the past,” said Finance Minister Cameron Friesen, in his budget speech.

“And when rates do rise, even a modest one per cent increase will mean nearly $100 million in new costs to be borne by Manitobans.”

There is a political argument to be made for procrastination. Trimming the budget always comes with controversy. Political consultants always warn that moving too fast could have electoral consequences.

The federal Conservative government opted for this go-slow approach. After plunging the country into deficit, it tried to minimize controversy by getting back to balance as slowly as possible. The result? The Conservatives lost the next election anyway.

Federal Conservative leadership candidates are making it clear it was a mistake to procrastinate on deficits. Ten out of 14 Conservative leadership candidates have pledged to balance the budget within two years if elected. Obviously, federal Conservatives have learned there a price to pay for delay.

Manitoba MLAs would do well to imagine what it will be like to knock on doors in the next election. Best case scenario, they’ll be explaining why they haven’t yet balanced the budget. But there’s a real risk MLAs will be making excuses for a deficit that’s as bad or worse than the one they were elected to clean up.

Todd MacKay Prairie Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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Rural policing prompts discussion

By Sheila Runions Banner Staff

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ollowing the Riverdale Municipality budget meeting on Tuesday, April 18, council invited rural residents — of which there werefewer than 15 — to provide input regarding their policing needs.

Mayor Todd Gill told the small crowd that council “is obligated by law that on Dec. 31, 2019 we have one police service. We haven’t considered any cost to rural residents or any formation of a bylaw; we want your input first. t is critical for the department to have direction and it’s important to engage the people first.

“We have no idea what it costs for RCMP service; we are not privy to that information though we have asked for it time and again. We have asked for a proposal of service and they won’t provide it, all we know is the RCMP get paid by the government. We have had conversation with Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Municipal Relations. We have met with her department and have had discussions with her in regards to police services. I spoke with her last week and we are trying to arrange a meeting in her innipeg office to further discuss the path forward for Riverdale in regards to police service and funding arrangement for those services.

Previous meetings had been held with Minister Drew Caldwell from the NDP government; we have also had discussions with the RCMP during municipal conventions of the past.”

Legislation also requires a local police board; Rivers’ is chaired by Debbie Phythian. She explained their role is to find out the needs of the communit so it is really important for rural people to stand up and tell us what they want.”

Several questions came forth from both rural and urban residents, such as if Rivers Police Service (RPS) patrolled the entire municipalit would more officers be needed. Gill thought the current staff of three full-time, three casual to cover staff holida s and five au iliar cadets (volunteers) would be adequate to absorb the

extra geography. “I think it would be a similar service you [rural] enjoy now, which is reactive instead of proactive.” Debbie said, “There needs to be conversation as to the number of staff needed to give service to the rural people.”

It was generally agreed RPS would have a quicker response time than RCMP but rural residents, who have never paid a police levy, were concerned about additional costs. As RM of Daly residents, they were not subject to a levy because the province gave the RM a $37 per capita grant, in essence to pay for RCMP services. Rivers receives a $137 per capita grant with the extra $100 used for all civic services within Rivers, such as the library. Gill believes, “If there was a rural contribution, maybe there would be a reduction in the levy. It started in 1999 at $214 and now it’s $532. We realize it would not be cost-effective to patrol the rural regularly, unless there was a problem area. We have enough urban areas to patrol, like Chimo, Paradise Valley, Wheatland and Bradwardine, rather than out on all the roads.”

RCMP regularly calls RPS to respond to non-urgent cases; costs of Rivers working outside their jurisdiction are all paid for by Rivers taxpayers. It was suggested by a rural person that ivers benefits from services so that exchange is a “trade-off.” Chief Bruce Klassen replied that regardless of whether or not any area in Manitoba has its own force, “RCMP shall provide Ident, canine, helicopter, etc., if it is emergent. If we have a major event occur, I have a chain of command I follow to get those resources allocated to our community, but the province has an agreement with the RCMP to provide those services to all communities in Manitoba, to rely on their e pertise for something significant.

Gill admitted council would like “to present two models, one with RPS and one with RCMP, but we have so many unknowns.”

A Rivers resident said, “We know what we’ve got in Rivers, and that’s excellent service. Why go with RCMP when they will not share facts [costs] with us?”

Gill agreed, “Urban have spoken loudly for RPS so if rural as a whole decided they don’t want RPS, then we’d have to go with RCMP for all of the municipality, town and rural. If this was the case, we may need a referendum. We’d need to know if there is merit in RPS for rural, and interest in those residents paying for it.

This would be new to them as they have never paid for policing before. Would rural pay less? We don’t know, but we’d need to tr to find common ground. e had hoped for more rural people to carry this conversation, but it has started and at every public meeting going forward, we will encourage more discussion. At our next public meeting, we may have a model with more teeth just to open discussion more.”

His comment was appreciated by a rural person who stated, “With more information, we can make a more informed decision.”

As part of the budget portion of the meting, it was noticed $10,000 was allocated for a police truck. It was questioned if the truck was ordered because of anticipated needs in the rural areas — a truck has never been part of ivers’ police eet before. ill responded that the truck has been bought and is currently in storage.

“It was such a great deal that we invested in this used police vehicle until such time as it is needed or we sell it; we bought it because of the great opportunity. If we use it, great; if not, we’ll sell it.”

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“Our Progressive Conservative government is proud to make these important investments in local infrastructure that ensures Manitobans have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services. We will continue to improve the municipal infrastructure funding process to make it simpler for municipalities to identify and fund the projects that are important to their communities.”

The province of Manitoba accepted applications through a single-window application intake for costshared infrastructure funding. This delivered on the government’s commitment to reduce red tape, allow more efficient access to funding and ensure all municipalities have a “fair say” on how infrastructure funds are invested in their communities. For more information about the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund and the new Single Window intake process, visit gov.mb.ca/imr/mr/ single_window_intake.html.

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By Sheila Runions Banner Staff

ewer than 20 residents of Riverdale Municipality attended a public meeting on Tuesday, April 18 to hear council present the financial plan. a or Todd Gill gave opening remarks which included a statement that, “It is without question that today, municipal governments are challenged with everincreasing expectations that in many cases not only exceed the limits of our financial and ph sical resources, but also our level of e pertise. The budget re ects the interests of council and staff. e continue to make investments in road maintenance; this is particularly challenging in certain parts of the rural. e continue a commitment to establishing an inventory of crushed gravel equivalent to one year’s supply… [and] to efficienc this ear purchasing a gravel reclaimer and packer. hould this prove to be cost-effective, we ma look at outfitting the other grader as well as reducing our gravelling program. n urban we continue to invest in some street repairs; we will be resurfacing the 400 block of Fourth Avenue this summer. e continue to modernize our waste management program. e understand that modernization comes with changes not wellreceived b ever one. The success of our recycling program is in the numbers.

In 2016 we delivered in excess of 90 tons; this is a staggering comparison

to less than 20 tons under the previous program. e will eventually see the end of household waste in our landfill and we anticipate some reductions in operating costs. e have been fortunate to enjoy moderate growth with approximately $9 million in building permits in . have alwa s suggested growth is the key to maintaining services and we hope this continues as we put forward efforts to encourage growth in urban and rural.

“The new water treatment facility for Rivers is nearing completion. ith a couple of unanticipated delays in equipment deliveries, the new plant will not be commissioned until une. s much as that brings some disappointment, we are confident it will be well worth the wait. e anticipate that we will be adding the existing water plant demolition to the construction project [to] save approximately $125,000 and leave our new facility with a completel finished landscape and curb appeal.

Finance chairman Darren Bray then announced an overall mill rate reduction of - . per cent and he highlighted certain parts of the -page budget. ne such item was the cost for Rivers-Daly Fire Department; as reported by Chief Richard Brown in the April 7 issue, the department responded to 32 calls which was a cost of . .

Their budget was $44,000 and has been set as such again for 2017, through

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The regular monthly meeting of Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary was held April 3 in the upper hall;16 members attended. eports and minutes were read and adopted.

A donation was made to Riverdale Health Services istrict oundation.

The au iliar is helping the eals on heels program for the month of pril. lections will be held ever two ears the ne t election will be held in ecember .

The May meeting will be our annual potluck, which celebrates our anniversar month. onours and awards will also be given out at this time a . The meal begins at p.m. with the meeting to follow at p.m.

means of the annual fire levy which appears on ratepa ers ta es. ivers olice Service also exceeded its budget of $325,500 (actual cost was . and this year’s levy will collect . ne ma think the e tra $7,600 in urban street repair would be for the paving project Gill mentioned but that is considered a capital project; these e cess funds . in 2016 and $10,000 for will primaril be used on crack-filling. ulverts were expected to cost $2,500 but actually totalled . due to some carry over projects; that item has again been set for . uestions were asked of the gravel reclaimer which Gill explained other municipalities claim the cost (nearly of it covers the savings in gravel. t is “a hydraulic-driven rotor that attaches to the arm of the grader. t augers gravel from the ditch on the immediate edge of the roadway back on to the road and is then graded back to the centre of the road via a following pass of the grader.

Residents questioned the garbage section; collection is expected to increase from nearly $84,000 to more than $111,000 yet dump expenses should drop from . to . The increase on the collection side is the $42,000 spent on new recycling bins delivered to ivers himo and heatland in February, which also “recognizes a savings on the pick-up side said ill. The landfill is hase 2, which needs to happen. e are investigating 30-yard bins or larger for residents to dump their household. e hope at some time, there will be no residential household drop off it will all be pick up.

This will recognize savings in maintenance; we have to do a lot of covering of household. There is no talk of tipping fees at this point and time.

For many years council

has absorbed the deficit of the handi-transit, which they expected to be $12,500 last year; it was actuall . .

They have once again estimated $12,500 in expenses but are aware of a “path forward to replace the handi-van said ill. ur reserve for it is around $60,000 so maybe we would buy another one, if we get a grant, instead of repair.

Costs for urban weed control are expected to nearly triple from $2,320 to $6,000 because of “legislation changes which controls what kind of products can be used. nfortunatel these legislation changes require the use of more e pensive product. estruction of pests was two-and-a-half times over budget, costing $2,450 instead of the anticipated $1,000; council is hoping to see the $1,000 expense reali ed this ear.

Riverdale Communit entre costs were relatively accurate for wages, (set at onl e ceeding that line item b . . tilities were more than expected at . and operations were $60,000 over budget at . .

Bray explained a “few things went on. e spent a lot of money on the ice plant, which we recovered some from insurance and we have been told it is in better shape so we hope to be where we should be this year, which is $104,900 for operations. ill elaborated that RCC “operated at a deficit plus insurance in . e decided to include that to show the true expenses, which climbed due to equipment failures such as $75,000 for a new chiller and $10,000 for the roof air conditioner because it took a voltage hit. had a ver financiall challenging ear. e have reviewed the financials of identified the causes of the deficit and are in the process of implementing corrective action.

Laura Gillingham (RCC manager is awesome and pretty aggressive at meeting revenues; we have a lot of faith in her. e have also requested the RCC board take on an annual fundraiser for operations — we’ve had lots for capital, but not operations — whether it’s a play, a social, ou name it. undraising for operations is the only thing that will keep our user fee costs reasonable. ith solid management now in place and a better understanding of what makes the facility operate efficientl am confident management will follow through with the actions required to keep the facility a success story in our communit . e had e cessive costs overages, coupled with reduced revenues, which e uals large deficit.

Last year’s RCC cost was . it is e pected to cost . this ear. ome significant drops are $25,000 less in wages because $10,000 for Gillingham is now an economic development officer wage not wage and because another RCC employee is being moved to a seasonal public works position. There shouldn’t be $85,000 in chiller and

AC repairs and thus, hydro expenses will also drop as equipment is working at par.

The capital budget shows $4,850 for new office carpet and a computer work station, paid from the general fund.

The paving project of more than $55,000 will come from reserves. The reclaimer, packer and a zero-turn mower will cost some $125,000, all paid b reserves. backhoe lease of nearly $50,000 will be paid from the utility fund, as will $15,000 for a pressure washer system that will be used to clear culverts. The fire reserve will buy a new-to-them rescue vehicle hose, thermal imaging camera, radios and turnout gear, all at a cost of more than . ouncil plans to borrow $263,000 for Lake Road subdivision development of 15 twoacre lots. The will borrow another . million for the water treatment plant; the other $400,000 will be paid from reserves.

Despite these overages, the financial plan still had a surplus of approximately $126,000, all while absorbing those additional une pected costs.

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DEPARTMENT: Mid-West Planning District is a progressive planning district that provides service to the Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie, Hamiota Municipality, Rural Municipality of Oakview and Prairie View Municipality. The main office is located in Miniota, Manitoba. The successful candidate will join a professional, high functioning planning district.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the supervisor, the Assistant Development Officer/Building Inspector will be required to interpret and administer codes and standards, building and zoning bylaws. This position requires interaction with the general public by providing building code and planning/zoning information to the general public, as well as performing duties such as examining drawings, issuing permits, performing inspections and maintaining reports on building inspections and violations. Training will be provided by Mid-West Planning District.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Together with excellent interpersonal skills, preference will be given to a candidate who has received Part 9 certification of the Manitoba Building Code, with minimum two years’ experience.

• Having a sound knowledge of the Manitoba construction codes and knowledge of the administration of bylaws would be a strong asset.

• Candidates with a Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or journeyman certification in carpentry/plumbing fields would be an asset and be considered.

• Candidates may be also be considered if they have a minimum of two years’ experience in the building trades or construction industry in carpentry or plumbing fields.

• Must have sufficient computer and keyboarding skills.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.

• Must have basic office skills.

• Experience in a planning district environment would be an asset.

• Experience as a municipal bylaw enforcement officer will be considered an asset.

• Experience as a fire inspector would be an asset.

• Valid driver’s licence along with a licensed vehicle is required.

• Must have a Grade 12, GED or Mature High School Diploma.

SALARY: Will be determined considering qualifications and experience.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and detailed resume, including three references, marked Assistant Development Officer Position, no later than 4 p.m. April 27, 2017.

Wayne J. Poppel, Secretary-Treasurer P.O. Box 96, Miniota, MB R0M 1M0 midwestp@mymts.com

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Positions are open to students who intend to return to secondary schooling in the fall.

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HELP WANTED Appl ications w il l be accepted by Riverdal e Municipality to fill the following positions 1 . One position for grou nds m aintenance/ pu bl ic w orks assistant from Ju ne 5 throu gh Ju l y 2 1 .

2 . Tw o positions for grou nds m aintenance from Ju ne 2 6 throu gh Au g. 1 8 .

Al l positions w il l be at a rate of $ 1 1 per hou r, 4 0 hou rs per w eek . El igibl e em pl oyees m u st be betw een 1 6 to 2 4 years of age and have a val id Cl ass 5 driver’ s l icence.

Fu l l r e s u m e i n c l u d i n g t h r e e ( 3 ) r e fe r e n c e s m u s t b e s u b m itte d b y 1 2 : 0 0 n o o n Ma y 1 2 , 2 0 1 7 .

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ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Rolling River School Division is located in southwestern Manitoba in close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon, Manitoba.

Transportation Supervisor Full Time - Permanent 12 months per year

Approximately 900 students are transported daily to schools on 29 school bus routes.

The school division has a central garage / shop with 2.5 FTE mechanics who maintain a fleet of 55 school buses and 15 fleet vehicles.

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible to lead, coordinate, direct and supervise the Transportation Department with responsibility for school bus and fleet vehicle repair and maintenance; supervision of mechanics, school bus drivers and garage/ shop operations; financial management and purchasing; administration, scheduling, inventory and human resource management; communication with the suppliers, public, parents, staff, senior administration and Manitoba Education; and professional development and training for staff.

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Management Positions.

The Division thanks all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Thank you to everyone w ho attended m y bridal show er on April 8 , 2 0 1 7 at Rivers United Chu rch.

Bryce and I w il l enj oy cook ing al l the different recipes everyone shared w ith m e at the show er. Thank you to those w ho w ere u nabl e to attend bu t sent a gift, al ong w ith those w ho donated to the com m u nity gift at Rivers H om e H ardw are. I am so gratefu l for m y three w onderfu l sisters — Sam antha Dyck, Roxa nne Dyck, and Chantal e Ju l iak — al ong w ith m y m om H eather Dyck and m other-in-l aw Natal ie Ju l iak, for organizi ng su ch a special day for m e and for the del iciou s l u nch they m ade. I w as bl essed to have fou r grandm others in attendance to share this exci ting tim e in m y l ife.Thank you to al l .

Sincerel y, Teresa Dyck

It is hard to find the right words to express our “sincere thanks” to our dear friends who initiated a fund to help cover the costs while we were away with our boys in Edmonton.

To all of you who donated, we feel truly blessed that you thought of us during our difficult time.

We live in a wonderful community.... Small town with big hearts. God bless you all.

MIKE, KARLA, HOLDEN AND NOLAN PERREAULT

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Y ou are invited to a bridal show er in honou r of Je nnifer van Dixh oorn. Satu rday, April 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 , 7 p.m . at Rivers United Chu rch. Y ou m ay m ake a donation for a com m u nity gift at Rivers H om e H ardw are.

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Just a friendly reminder: when donating items, please check the expiry dates. We are grateful for all donations.

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Around the house With T. Waite

There were 12 teams of women curlers at Rivers Curling Club this season and they were split equally — half of them curled Monday afternoon and the other half on Wednesday evening. However, they were not split equally in terms of skill, for in this game there must be losers and winners.

Following the seasonal windup, it was determined that Monday league winners were the Sharon Wolstenholme rink; Wednesday winners were the Lil van den Ham rink of Forrest. Yes! Although Forrest has its own rink, we had a group of ladies from that area who travelled here every week from the first week of November until the middle of March to compete in our league. On March 15 it was a battle of the best with the Monday winner facing the Wednesday winner; van den Ham’s foursome was crowned the ladies champion for the 2016-17 season.

Our four sheets of ice were then removed and the concrete surface used on Saturday, April 8 for a Spring Fever indoor vendor and yard sale. This was a successful fundraiser for Razzamatazz Dance Club and the assorted exhibitors who participated in their five-hour sale.

The final action in our club’s viewing lounge upstairs of Riverdale Community Centre was a three-act comedy on Saturday, April 15. This fundraiser for Rivers Jets senior men’s hockey team saw approximately 50 people watch four members of Rapid City Drama Club present an excellent show. Curling club members manned the bar and made some profit from their efforts.

The club is now in hibernation mode but just like those growly grizzly bears, we will be back and ready for action in another six months or so. It will be then that we hope to see you “around the house.”

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Top L/R: Curling club representative Crystal Stewart presents a plaque to the winning Monday rink of skip Sharon Wolstenholme, third Donna Treloar, second Dianne Sharp, lead Grace Stott.

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