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Subdivision approved for East View property Neepawa Town Council - Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Looking Back - Page 2 Week of May 10

A Senior’s Story - Page 5 Alf Newton

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A resolution has been approved by Neepawa Town Council for a proposed subdivision along Ellen Street, near the location of the former East View Lodge. By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Press

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A new development plan has been approved for the former East View Lodge site. On Tuesday, May 2, Neepawa Town Council passed a resolution to subdivide the land into six lots for development as residential single family units. The potential housing would be on 1.65 acres, located at the southeast corner of Walker Avenue and Ellen Street. The dimensions of five of the lots would be 7,068 sq. ft each, while the sixth lot would be

7,297 sq. ft. The property is currently owned by the Town of Neepawa. After approval for the subdivision was granted, Mayor Adrian de Groot noted that he and council were pleased to be able to move ahead on this because of the significant need for housing within the community. “Understanding that with the growth [within the community] and the need for lots, people have been asking for lots and we don’t have any. There are some private lots of sale, but there’s no really town ready [lots for sale]. With the re-

quired services being on Ellen already, [the approval of the six lots] just made sense,” said de Groot. “But these are quick and dirty types. You know, six lots, they’re already on a paved street. There is already access to service. When we put the new service there, we actually did do the drops already. We didn’t know we were going to be there, but just in case and saying ‘You know, we need 60 foot lots or 70 foot lots. We’re here, let’s do that right now.’” Continued on page six

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1957: Scottie, the prized pig, comes to Neepawa Week of May 10, 2017 By Cecil Pittman The Neepawa Press

80 years ago Friday, May 7, 1937 Fire destroyed the barn and four horses on the farm of Jack Elliot in Osprey on Thursday. The horses belonged to Fred Strohman, who has the farm rented. He had brought the horses in at noon and when the fire was noticed, he was able to get only one out. All his harness and feed were also destroyed. It is not known how the fire started. 70 years ago Thursday, May 8, 1947 Caught by a camera as it fell, a moment before dissolving into a cloud of brick dust into a heap of shattered masonry, was the recently demolished smoke stack at the Neepawa Power Plant. Demolition of the 100-foot chimney was accomplished by replacing the brick at the foundation with wood, then setting fire to the base. It is understood the reclaimed brick will be used to build a modern fire station to house our new fire fighting equipment. 60 years ago Thursday, May 9, 1957 Scottie comes to Neepawa. A representative of Brandon’s Lions Club surprised the local Neepawa club in the midst of Charlie Carter’s address Monday evening. Scottie is none other than a real live red pig, whose squeal really entertained the members. The whole thing is a stunt to encourage visitations between the clubs. Now the local club must look after the prized hog until it disposes of it to some Manitoba club, the sooner the better, as expenses can mount up. 50 years ago Tuesday, May 9, 1967 An industrial accident at a Neepawa service station last Friday sent a local youth to hospital in Winnipeg with facial and head injuries. 18-yearold David Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cameron, was repairing a truck tire at the Ideal Service Station on Main St. The accident occurred at 3:30 pm, Friday. Cameron was rushed to Neepawa Hospital, then later transferred to Winnipeg General

Hospital for treatment. According to reports, David was putting pressure into the truck tire, when the retaining rim was blown off, striking him in the face. He was split down the forehead, nose and chin by the force of the blow. Reports from Winnipeg early this week indicated that his condition was satisfactory and that he was progressing fairly well.

40 years ago Thursday, May 12, 1977 More than 500 Boy Scouts and Cubs and at least 110 adult super visors/helpers from western Manitoba were in the field Saturday, May, 7, for the Trees for Tomorrow program. Boys from Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Neepawa, Gladstone, Carberry, Oak River, Rivers and Shilo planted approximately 70,000 pine trees. These trees were planted in the Whitemud Conservation District on a site near Mountain Road, on the eastern slopes of Riding Mountain.

proceeding with the fee. The proposed fee was announced at a council meeting at the end of April. The revised summer leases at Lake Irwin would include a $5,000 assignment fee for the prospective 10 new lot owners, effective January 1, 1988.

30 years ago Thursday, May 14, 1987 Plans to create a new assignment fee for the transfer of lot leases at Lake Irwin have temporarily been put on hold to give the Town, the Rural Municipality of Langford and the Lake Irwin Committee time to decide the best course of action for

20 years ago Monday, May 12, 1997 Bringing down the house. The long-running renovation at Hazel M. Kellington continued last week with the demolition of the school’s gymnasium. The way for construction of the new gymnasium will be cleared once the site is prepared.

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10 years ago Monday, May 14, 2007 Cathy Hopfner, of Ste. Rose, is one of 13 registered nurses to receive an Excellence in Professional Nursing award. Four other awards Outstanding achievement, Lifetime achievement, Interdisciplinary Team and Community Car ing - were also presented at a banquet in Winnipeg last Wednesday. The awards are presented during Nursing Week, which is held to coincide with nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale’s May 12 birthday.

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Manitoba farmers need to speak up

The Liberals announced a proposal in Budget 2017 to eliminate the provision that allows farmers to defer cash ticket purchases of listed grains to the subsequent tax year. Now, as part of their so-called consultations, the government is giving farmers only until May 24 to submit feedback. As Member of Parliament for a constituency driven by agriculture, I know this proposal will have serious negative implications and I want to encourage all Manitoba farmers to submit their views before it is too late. The current cash purchase ticket system helps farmers to stabilize income from year to year to ensure the long term sustainability of their operation.

A farmer could have a bumper crop one year and a drought or flood the next, but the system allows for some flexibility in dealing with these fluctuations. Farmers can be prepared for things outside of their control and file taxes accordingly. The proposed changes would limit producers’ ability to sell their product on their own time frame and to cash manage their income and operating expenses. These can be serious financial risks for farmers, while dealing with conditions outside of your control, such as the weather, market prices or rail system delays. This Liberal proposal will not only impact the owners of farm operation either. Without

the flexibility to cash-manage their operations, producers will have to make tough decisions on whether to hire or lay off any seasonal workers they may employ. The effects of this ill thought out proposal will have a real impact on our farming communities. Manitoba farmers deserve to have their voices heard. If you farm or deal with farmers, I would highly encourage you to make your views known on this important issue. I understand that this is a busy time as you are starting to seed or preparing your machinery and anxiously waiting to get into the fields. Your email does not have to be too lengthy or detailed, but your voice does need to be heard.

If farmers do not step up, the Liberals will undoubtedly eliminate this provision and hurt farmers that are already working with thin margins, and harm the rural communities they support. All feedback for the government on this proposal needs to be sent to Consultation_ Tax_2017@canada.ca before May 24, 2017. If you have any questions or concerns about how to submit feedback on this proposal, please contact my constituency offices at: 204-848-7000 or 1-877-405-8946 or by email at info@robertsopuck.ca. Robert Sopuck, MP Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa

Letters to the Editor

Joining forces to keep export markets open The Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada and Pulse Canada are working together to help growers “Keep It Clean”. There’s growing interest in local food and farm-to-table living. But it’s important to remember that Canadian growers are putting food on tables around the world. After all, the grain elevator is not the end customer. Growers play a crucial role in making sure both Canadian exports and domestic sales meet the requirements of our customers and their governments around the world. Keep it Clean is a program that shows Canada’s commitment to delivering consistently superior agricultural products to markets around the world. It’s an established program started by the Canola Council of Canada and expanded with Cereals Canada to share best practices required for export-quality cereals and canola. Cereals Canada is coordinating with the Prairie Oat Growers Association and the Barley Council of Canada to extend reach to oat and barley growers. Now Pulse Canada is joining the program and all three organizations will be collaborating to better communicate with growers. We’re working together to do the best job possible of shar-

ing information on export and domestic sales requirements among the value chain, making the best use of the contributions provided by our funders. This collaborative approach will also help reinforce Canada’s reputation among our partners as a reliable supplier of safe, high quality grains and oilseeds. Over 22 million tonnes of cereals and over 90 per cent of pulses and canola produced in Canada are exported every year. With many farmers growing all three commodities, the new partnership will make it easier for growers to find the relevant information for all of the crops they grow. As headlines on pesticide residues, plant diseases and discontinued biotech varieties have shown, best practices have a ripple effect that travels around the world. Canada’s reputation, and the value of our crops, depends on consistently meeting customer requirements. For example, the best practices promoted through Keep it Clean to manage blackleg in canola continue to be very important to address Chinese concerns over blackleg transmission – as they were in 2016 when the Canola Council supported discussions on blackleg with Chinese gov-

ernment officials and exports resumed. Keep It Clean is crucial in helping farmers use best practices to consistently deliver quality exports. Because Canadian growers are following the Keep It Clean steps, we’re keeping the confidence of

our export partners and delivering more value to the farm gate and Canada’s economy overall. Visit keepingitclean.ca for information on producing quality canola, cereals and pulses. Brian Innes Canola Council of Canada

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My Neepawa One of the most beautiful gardens in Neepawa can be found at Knox Presbyterian Church, on First Ave. This year, the Neepawa landmark will be celebrating its 140th anniversary. PHOTO BY BILL FRASER

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A Seniors Story: Alf Newton, “Victory came at a tremendous cost”

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By Wayne Hildebrand The Neepawa Press In 1878, Thomas Newton was lured from Ontario to Manitoba by the promise of free land. He took the train to Winnipeg and made his way west on a prairie wagon trail. In the County of Beautiful Plains, he found his new homestead on the unbroken grasslands four miles east of Neepawa. At the Land Titles Office, he looked at the “free land for homesteaders” poster on the wall, with the promising picture of bounteous golden wheat blowing in the wind and the description of Manitoba’s climate as, “bracing and salubrious, undoubtedly the finest climate on earth for constitutionally healthy people.” Thomas’s son, Arthur Newton, was born on the farm in 1889. He received a grade four education from Union School. Arthur took over the family farm from his father. He married Ella Ford in Neepawa in 1917. Together, they had six children; Bob, Alfred (Alf), Ivadel, Betty, Russell, and Grace. The promise of bounteous wheat harvests turned out to be government deception. The Newtons struggled to make a living. The second son, Alf Newton, was born in 1920. There was only 18 months between Alf and his older

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brother Bob, so they were very close. Alf took grade one at Union School, but in 1928 Arthur and Ella Newton had to move to the Eden area and rent land due to financial problems. Unfortunately, life did not get easier. The Great Depression arrived in 1929. Alf recalls, “The Depression years were difficult. I saw my parents struggle with poverty and the 1930s experience definitely influenced my character. That said, my schooling at Eden Consolidated School from grades two to eight were happy days. We played a lot of baseball at school. If we didn’t have a bat, we went to the bush and got a stick. All our neighbors had large families and we had a lot of fun.” In 1938, Arthur and Ella moved their family to a new farm near Kelwood. Alf was 18 years old. Both he and his older brother Bob helped their dad with the farm. At this time, a major world event was unfolding in Europe. On September 10, 1939, Canada entered World War II. In 1942, Arthur Newton passed away, only 53 years old. Around this time, oldest son Bob was “called up” by the Canadian government to train for military service. Bob and Alf discussed how the family was going to continue operating the farm. They travelled together to Winnipeg and the Com-

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manding Officer agreed to allow Bob to maintain the home farm and Alf to volunteer for overseas service. In 1943 at 23 years of age, Alf Newton enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Alf took his training as an air gunner at the Bombing and Gunnery Training Centre in Macdonald, Manitoba. After training, he was posted at Jessore, India, about 60 miles east of Calcutta. With Squadron 357, Alf flew in Liberator Bombers and Dakota Transports to fight against the Japanese and drop men and supplies behind enemy lines. From India, they crossed the Bay of Bengal to Burma and Siam (now Thailand). Alf made 33 flights over enemy territory. I asked Alf why he volunteered and what he

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thought about the war. “I felt a responsibility to serve Canada and I am proud that I served when my country needed me,” Alf said. “We were very happy when the Germans and Japanese surrendered, but we should always remember that victory came at a tremendous cost.” Alf returned to Kelwood after the war and starting farming at the home farm. He married Daisy McIntyre from Ochre River in 1952. They had one daughter, Katherine, who today is a medical doctor in Muskegon, Michigan. Alf’s wife Daisy passed away three years ago. Alf was active in his community. He was on the local school board and acted as President of the Kelwood Pool Elevators for 23 years. Today, at 97 years of age,

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Alf lives in his own home in Neepawa. “I live alone, but I am not lonely,” says Alf. “I enjoy watching the news and curling on TV, and I look forward to ‘meals on wheels’ every day.” At the end of our conversation, I asked Alf if he had any sage advice for younger folks. He reflected for a minute and said, “Not really. I have lived a good life, including the hard times that helped shape my character. I had a wonderful marriage and I am very proud of my daughter and family. I enjoyed being part of and contributing to my community and country. And my Christian faith has helped lead me through life.” Alf’s great nephew, Scott Newton, is early in his career as the fifth generation of the Newton family

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to farm near Neepawa (Thomas, Arthur, Bob, Murray, Scott). Scott’s grandfather, Bob Newton (Alf’s older brother), originally bought the farm west of Neepawa. Bob Newton’s sons, Weldon and Murray (Scott’s father) took over the farm, expanded it, and are transitioning it to Scott, who is also adding land. Scott Newton harvested his first crop as a full time farmer in 2013. It was an exceptional bumper crop of golden wheat. In fact, it looked just like the picture portrayed on the “free homesteaders land” poster that lured his great-great grandfather to the Beautiful Plains of Manitoba 140 years ago. Wayne Hildebrand is a Neepawa area resident documenting the stories of local seniors.

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Looking Back

Continued from page one The town has received an update from the province on potential improvements to the Dutch Elm Disease (DED) Management Program. The proposed changes include: - A new per tree reimbursement rate based on tree size. - Extending the tree removal deadline. - Releasing a large tree removal contract tender ys Neepawa’s Day baseball to coverCanada the province or ons. several regions.

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Tuesday, May 9. 5:30 pm For the current tree cutting a swath 70 years ago rate, and it is expected the Miss Mitchell is from Mr. Sneath said that such chinery, size reimbursement NACI Tigers at Minnedosa Chancellors Thursday September course will be in opera- Grandview, where she statements of attitudes of damage south of communities receive a flat rate per 6,tree ($181.32) Gladstone 1945 has been teaching for should be made by all Neepawa to tion next July 1. Thursday, May 11. 5:30 pm removed plus additional Stu Forsman, Murtwo years. Mrs. Sumner affected parties before last Tuesday. Carberry Cougars at NACI Tigers funding for administraAfter the storm, which ray’s Garage, has left is from Mentmore, and the hearings commence 50 years ago PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX tionFlint, costsMichigan ($2,000) to and for athas taught for six years to give a clear indication dumped from one-andFriday September 3, Due to residents putting garbage and recycling in dumpsters they are not permitted preventative measures. one-half to two inches of their position. tend a two weeks course to use, the1965 at Glenburney School. Town of Neepawa has purchased several cameras to monitor the situation. A new formula would be of rain inZone half anSeven hour Fast Pitch sponsored by General Neepawa’s two elebased around tree diamThursday May 11. 5:00 pm. cleared, property owners 30 years ago Motors automotive 40 years ago mentary schools opened eters; thefor small elm reCarberry Cougars were left to survey the at NACI Tigers Thursday September service managers. Thursday September pigeons, theirDumpster doors Wednesday while vermin will be explored. cameras moval rate (under 30 cm) 5, 1985 beavers damage of the worst hail 4, 1975 forDue thisto issues fall term, with would include with resiwould be $190, medium Tuesday, May 16. 4:00 pm and dangerand to dents dropping residential elm (31 to 79ago cm) $380 storm in years. Thepose Roxy Theatre 60cm years A Nuisance statement Birds by the that about 635 students regpublic or to property. program garbage into dumpsters Manitoba and large elmSeptember (80 cm and NACI Tigers at Carberry Cougars Neepawa Drive-In TheThursday Pool elevators the istering. Council H. approved the they are schools not permitted larger) $570. 10 years ago atre are both up for sale, 8, 1955 B. Sneath, Both have president, discharge of weapons for to use (i.e. dumpsters In the past, many says owner Don Zaba, Monday September 5, Gladstone will again some new staff mem- has included the CNR assigned to specific busi- specific agents within communities have ex17052FF1 2005 have its own golf course bers, and both have new line between Russell and leaving the future of nesses), the Town has pur- Town property to take pressed concerns with Photo Cecil Pittman Archives A nine-member inpublic movie showings after a period of several Neepawa, and south to principals. Ted Witoski chased several all-season care of nuisance birds the reimbursement rates, In the costs “good of old”removal days Canada Day baseball attracted five to sixinthousand 14 senior baseball and the famous JJ Casey shows boardteams of directors Neepawapeople. hanging in terim years, to re-Neepawa’s theevents junction of theare main is principle of Kellingvermin that in cameras, which will be and as the according were the big attractions. was appointed Thursday the lurch, at least for a ports from that town. line as essential to mainton School, replacing placed in strategic loca- the area. Jake Birch, Jim can stretch into the evening to oversee Budz while. The propertyofcomprises taining a basic grain Miss Faryon, and and Cam Tibbett will tions. Ruth The cameras will King thousands dollars, be permitted to discharge be pointed at dumpsters Zaba, interviewed by of 55 acres,on three depending the miles cir shipping network in the Dennis Paterson is the Mr.Bloom Sneathdaycare, said that after such chinery, cutting a swath 70 years ago and it isthrough expected the Miss Mitchell is from N By Cecil Pittman firearms direcwhere garbage issues have cumstance. The Town of all but three members of of damage south of telephone from his Red south of the town and new principal at Vis- province. statements of attitudes Thursday September Grandview, where she course will be in operation and consultation with been prevalent in the past Neepawa has until Friprevious board Alberta home, said will makeback a course of count, replacing Looking The came Deer, Mrs. tion should be made by reall Neepawa to Gladstone 6, 1945 Should has been teaching for the nextstatement July 1. departthe local police and monitored. day, May 12 to respond signed. business at the drive-in approximately 3,500 Slezak. in response to the anMur- ment. Defined nuisance two years. 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was “slow for all six the years way dates for hearings before has taught Friday September 3, duringSchool. the past the Hall 1965 Commission, around” at Glenburney setNeepawa’s up to reviewtwo rail-line ele- year, although the drivebestago in 1984 abandonment proposals. mentary schools opened in did40itsyears his purchase of Thursday September their doors Wednesday since 4, 1975in 1975. for this fall term, with both properties 60 years ago A statement by the students I N L E YaboutH635 OM S O Nreg✦ Thursday✦September Manitoba Pool ago elevators 20 years istering. C HARTERED ACCOUNTANTS I NC . 8, 1955 H. B. Sneath, Both schools have president, Monday September 5, Gladstone will again some new staff mem- has included 1995 the CNR 17 Dennis St. W. P. O. Box 70 287-A Hamilton St. P. O. Box 267 have its own between Russell and bers, and both have new line Hail the size of golf Gladstone, MB golf course R0J 17052GMB 0T0 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 after a period (204) of several Neepawa, south to principals. Ted Telephone: 385-2570 Telephone: (204) Witoski 476-3941 balls andandgale-force Fax: (204) 385-2863 (204)Kelling476-3793 years, according to re- Fax: the junction the main is principle of winds beat ofdown on ports from email: that ithomson.ktica@mts.net town. ton School, replacing crops, line as buildings essential to mainand maThe property comprises Miss Ruth Faryon, and taining a basic grain of 55 acres, three miles Dennis Paterson is the shipping network in the south of the town and new principal at Vis- province. Plains Museum Neepawa will The make Beautiful a course of count, The statement came replacing Mrs. in th approximately 3,500 in response to the 7 anSlezak. will only be opened until Monday, September . yards with nine holes. New staff members nouncements of the Copies of Kellington Rick Sparlings book Work will begin shortly at for hearings before include dates Miss Dianne Mitchell, the Hall Commission, grade 1 and Mrs. Eliza- set up to review rail-line beth Sumner, grade 6. abandonment proposals. at Kellington include for Flint, Michigan to atMiss Mitchell, tend a Dianne two weeks course grade 1 andby Mrs.General Elizasponsored beth Sumner, grade 6. Motors for automotive service managers.

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BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR systems. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w. b a t t e r y m a n . c a PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna.com for details. Stock, cancelled, mis-measured and custom kitchens in Oak, Maple, MDF, Cherry Alder, Walnut, Melamine, Painted, Lacquered, Stained, Glazed custom finishes. We do them all!! Fehr’s Cabinet Warehouse 1-800-758-6924

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FOR SALE - Cabin & Lot, 39 - 2nd Street South - Old Campground, Clear Lake. New windows, doors and shingles. Fully furnished. 14x24 with side and back deck. Asking $73,500. Phone 204-582-2407. Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, Mb. 1-888-685-3127.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Dream job. Live in caregiver/housekeeper in Winnipeg and Florida! Needs a driver’s licence and be able to travel. (204) 997-4629 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-athome positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Take notice that on April 4, 2017, the Council of the Town of Neepawa gave first reading to By-Law No. 3172-17 to designate as a municipal heritage site under The Heritage Resources Act, the lands and premises commonly known as: Beautiful Plains Museum, 91 Hamilton Street, in the Town of Neepawa The land described in Certificate of Title No. 2736270/5 as follows: In the Town of Neepawa, Parcel B Plan 56303 NLTO in W 1/2 33-14-15 WPM. A copy of the proposed by-law can be inspected at the Town of Neepawa Civic Administration Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. A public hearing will be held at the Town of Neepawa Civic Administration Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba @ 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017. At that time, any person may submit an objection or other representation on the proposal. If there is no objection, council may resolve to adopt the proposed by-law, or not to proceed with it. Dated at Neepawa, Manitoba this 21st day of April, 2017.

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ANNUAL TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! Starts May 5th! WE HAVE STOCK! $389 pillow top mattress set double or queen size. $459 RB queen mattress (800 pocket coil pillow top). $599 Beautyrest queen set. $1499 queen adjustable bed, head and foot, wireless remote with queen Beautyrest mattress. King adjustable set and mattress $1899. WE HAVE STOCK EVEN IN ADJUSTABLE BEDS! Limited number of floor model specials still available. See staff or contact KDL for more information. Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

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REGARDING THE 2017 FINANCIAL PLAN Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the council of the Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne intends to present its proposed 2017 financial plan for the municipality. The public hearing will be held in the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Council Chambers located at 50 Main Street N in Glenella on the 12th day of May, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided. Copies of the proposed financial plan can be viewed online at www.glenella.ca or at either municipal office in Arden or Glenella during regular office hours. Questions and comments can also be directed to rmofglen@inetlink.ca. Dated this 19th day of April, A.D. 2017 Wendy Wutzke, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

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‘Beaufighters and Mosquitos - The Balkans, Malaya and The Sudan’ is now available at the Neepawa Public Library. By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Press If you get hold of a pretty little green hard cover book titled Beaufighters and Mosquitos, you will have access to unique details about the Canadian war effort in WWII. The subtitle is “The Balkans, Malaya and The Sudan” and it is written by Donald Jackson. Jackson is an Australian and in the book, he details the workings of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan and how it sent air force pilots all over the world. They changed the course of history. The book is of particular interest to the people of Neepawa, as there are several

pages outlining the activities at the Neepawa training base, which was called #35 EFTS, which stands for Elementary Flight Training School. And elementary it was, as the pilots spent a few week learning how to fly Tiger Moths, a biplane with limited capabilities but which was relatively easy to fly. Some of Jackson’s experiences proved that the mighty Moth was capable of a lot more than the training manuals said it was. There is a copy of the book at the Beautiful Plains Museum and Neepawa library. If you drop by you might be able to sneak a peak. Otherwise it is available in book stores and on-line.

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