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Lagoon and fire hall big ticket items in budget Neepawa Town Council - Tuesday, May 16, 2017

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Improvements to the lagoon are among the capital expenditures that are being pursued in the Town of Neepawa’s new budget. Another item of note is the new fire hall. Expanded details are on page 6. By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Press

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Neepawa’s new budget for the upcoming year has received final approval. Town council unanimously passed the financial document after second and third reading on Tuesday, May 16. The general operating fund for the year is over $8.3 million. Last year’s operating budget was a little over $7.6 million, though the Town only needed to spend around $6.5 million of that during the fiscal year. The largest year-over-year increase is

seen in the utility operating fund, which is budgeted at $12.7 million. The 2016 utility budget was around $5.04 million, but only a little under $3.7 million was spent. The majority of the additional money needed for this year’s utility fund is going towards a required lagoon pilot program and upgrade ($10.26 million). Almost all that will be covered through the Town’s reserve fund, which has been accumulating for several years. A pilot program examining the requirements of the proposal are still being finalized, so the final design and therefore, the final

cost, is not yet known. Mayor Adrian de Groot said the primary reason for the investment into the lagoon is to ensure the Town is within required regulatory compliance. De Groot noted that they don’t expect the upgrades to cost as much as they’ve set aside; they’re simply ensuring the money is available just in case. He concluded that the Town’s administration is actively looking into possible partner funding to cover a portion of those costs and that they’re confident offsetting revenues will be acquired. Continued on page six

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40 years ago: Driver of this car, Shirley Boychuk, is in serious condition following the two car collision.

Week of May 22, 2017 By Cecil Pittman The Neepawa Press 80 years ago Tuesday, May 18, 1937 For the first time in its history, the Grand Orange Lodge of Manitoba is to meet in Neepawa next week for a three-day session beginning May 24. The Grand Lodge of the Black Chapter of Manitoba will hold its session Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday the Grand Orange Lodge and the Grand L.O.B.A will convene. The men are to meet in the Masonic temple and the ladies in the Orange hall. On Tuesday morning at 11:30 the delegates will parade, headed by the Legion band, to the cenotaph and a wreath will be placed on the monument. 70 years ago Thursday, May 22, 1947 John L. Jackson, 100 – year – old resident of the Kelwood district, died at home Tuesday. Mr. Jackson came to Canada 53 years ago from his native village of Staindrop, Durham, England, to Alexander, Manitoba, moving to Estevan. In 1896 he settled at Glenshith, as Kelwood was the called, and resided on his farm until his retirement Mrs. Jackson died in 1915. 50 years ago Friday, May 19, 1967 To open in June, construction is under way of a new three bay self – serve car wash business for Neepawa, located on #4

highway, adjacent to the Agassiz drive-in. Carman Poole, operator or the Agassiz drive-in, announced the new business this week. He also announced that Don McGillivray is now associated with him in both operations. Known as a Thrift-T car and truck wash, the building will house two closed bays and one open bay for car washing, as well as a sales room at the front, and gas pumps. The business is scheduled to open June 15. It features Livingstone equipment, which provides hot, softened water with 600 pounds of pressure. 40 years ago Thursday, May 26, 1977 Abram Unrau, 43, of Arden died approximately 7 P.M. Friday at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, following a two-car collision east of Neepawa on Thursday evening, May 19. Driver of the second vehicle, Shirley Boychuk, 24, of Winnipeg, is still in serious condition in hospital. The two passengers, one in each vehicle, sustained minor cuts. The accident occurred approximately 7 P.M. Thursday near the Husky service station east of Neepawa. Mr. Unrau was driving an east bound 1972 Datsun and Ms. Boychuk a westbound

1976 Mustang, when the two vehicles came into collision. 30 years ago Thursday, May 28, 1987 The Neepawa Ministerial association is objecting to the safe grad program taking place in Neepawa this year, saying they “oppose a safe grad that includes liquor being served to people under 18.” According to the ministerial secretary, Richard Kunzelman, this is really the only objection the association has to the concept of a safe grad. “we have a few qualms that liquor will be served at all, or will be available at it.” “Our concern is that we feel as though students can have a good time without having a drink.” 20 years ago Monday, May 26, 1997 The federal all-candidates debate went ahead in Neepawa last Wednesday with one notable exception – Liberal incumbent Marlene Cowling was a no show. After agreeing to the debate earlier in the month, Cowling bowed out at the last minute, her organizers got in touch with the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce to say she wasn’t coming at 6 P.M. The debate began at

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40 years ago: Abram Unrau, of Arden, was fatally injured in this car. 7:30 P.M. “It was her loss,” said former Neepawa and district Chamber of Commerce president Kerry Maxwell. “But still, I’m disappointed, I just don’t know what to make of this situation.” 10 years ago Monday, May 26, 2007 The Conservatives maintain their stronghold

on the Ste. Rose riding as first-time candidate, Stu Briese, romped to an easy win on Tuesday’s provincial election, besting his nearest competitor by over 1,500 votes. Once considered a swing riding, held at various times by the Liberals, NDP, and Conservatives, Ste. Rose has been Tory blue since Glen Cummings won it from the NDP back in

1986. He was returned in every election since then, before stepping down when the writ was dropped. Even with that solid track record behind him, Briese said he is taking nothing for granted going into Tuesdays election. “victories are never handed to you,” Briese said.

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The good folks of Lennox Valley A new feature, debuting in next week’s Neepawa Press, is a weekly serial named The Good Folks of Lennox Valley, by Kevin Slimp. Kevin began writing the column in 2015 and it has appeared in hundreds of newspapers. We will begin running the column from scratch next week and we would love to hear what our readers think of it. Kevin visits hundreds of small towns each year in his role as “News Guru” in the publishing world and in his travels for “Ken and Kevin’s Road Trip,” a blog (kenandkevinroadtrip.com) that follows the travels of Kevin and his friend, Ken, through the back roads of North America. For 20 years, his syndicated columns related to publishing have been found in journals and industry publications on four continents. He has garnered the nickname, “Guru,” from his

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View from Parliament Hill – Investing in Riding Mountain National Park Some of Riding Mountain National Park’s historical landmarks will be getting spruced up with almost $6 million in federal infrastructure funding announced on May 16. In my role as your MP, I have been a steadfast advocate for Riding Mountain National Park to ensure that it receives the funding we deserve. I am very excited to see continued funding to improve infrastructure and continue to provide a great destination for families and travellers. The Visitor’s Centre, also known as the museum, is a must stop location for all new visitor’s to Riding Mountain. Over $3 million is being allocated to make the building more accessible with an improved layout, updated and new exhibits about the park’s natural and cultural history,

and new technologies for the multipurpose theatre. In addition, at least a dozen iconic heritage buildings throughout the park will be restored using the other $2.7 million. The East Gate National Historic Site on Highway 19 near McCreary is one of the locations that will benefit from the new funding. It is the last of the traditional entrance gates that were built in the 1930s at many of Canada’s national parks. Also on the list for a portion of this restoration funding is the Band Stand near the Main Beach and Grey Owl’s cabin on one of the popular year-round trails. A number of significant investments have been made in Riding Mountain over the last four years, including the $40 million for road

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and drainage improvements on Highway 10 and the recent upgrades to the Wasagaming campground. Additionally on Canada Day 2015, I was pleased to announce $8.8 million in funding from the federal government that is being used for ongoing and upcoming projects including: protecting the ecological integrity of Clear Lake; the recovery and discovery of the Aspen Parkland; upgrading the Wasagaming Stormwater System; rehabilitating several buildings used by the Operations Centre staff; and improving paving, landscaping and lighting at several locations around the Wasagaming town site. We are fortunate to live in such close proximity to such a beautiful and unique national park. 2017 is shaping up to be filled with a

number of new and unique events to celebrate our 150th anniversary of Confederation, and will entertain visitors that take advantage of the free entry to the park. Once again, I encourage each of you to take a drive and explore the nature and history that Riding Mountain National Park has to offer. I also want to say a big thank you in advance to the wonderful park’s staff and the Clear Lake Country businesses for all their hard work in making Canada 150 a year to remember in Riding Mountain National Park! Robert Sopuck, MP, Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa

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In the “good old” days Neepaw were the big attractions. By Cecil Pittman Looking back 80 years ago Tuesday September 3, 1935 When the babbitt he was pouring sprayed and blew into his face, Arthur G. Curtis suffered a painful accident Sunday which may have serious consequences. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFULwas PLAINS burnt MUSEUM One eyeball and if inItammation sets Early settlers know a thing or two about teamwork. This photo, part of the Beautiful Plains Museum’s collection, shows an old fashioned work bee. is more than he may sight a normal plowing bee, although there are eight or nine teams pulling plows. They are being closely followed by at least three teams pullinginseed drillslose andthe then eyelid followed by what appears to be four teams pulling harrows. The plowing was immediately followed up by seeding and harrowing so as to of getit. theThe seedother into the andJean his (Mrs. forehead were freshly ploughed ground as quickly as possible before the soil dried out.. In the centre are Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Denoon with children Ethel and Nels Bay). badly burnt also. He is conned to his home.

New book tells the story of homesteading Submitted Neepawa Public Library James and daughter Dianne Brydon recently published their family history The Stalwart Brydons: From Scotland to Galt to Portage la Prairie, A Family History of 100 Years in Canada. Dianne will speak about the book at the Neepawa Public Library on June 1 at 5:30 p.m. As well as giving a feel for what life was like at the time, the book tells the story of several generations of Brydons in Scotland, their emigration to Canada, their life in Galt from the 1820s to the 1870s and finally, their move to Manitoba and their life in Portage, Neepawa and the Portage Plains. “Seven of eight children migrated west in the early 1870s,” says Dianne Brydon. “We tried to tell the story of their struggles as well as their successes.” Born in Portage la Prairie, James (Jim) Brydon moved to Ottawa in 1950 and worked as a soil chemist. The family portrait that hung on the wall in

James Brydon and daughter Dianne. the homestead farmhouse inspired him to start the research on his family’s roots more than 30 years ago, before the web or digitization made documents more accessible. “Dad travelled across North America, hunting down documents in archives and libraries and meeting with relatives from all branches of the family tree to gather photos and information,” says Brydon. “He used his scientific skills to compile all the tidbits into a story.” When Dianne retired in 2013 from her job over-

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seeing public outreach on Parliament Hill, Jim asked Dianne to put her MA in Historical Geography to use and help him finish the book. As she delved into census info, church records and other historical records, Dianne found some startling documentary evidence that refuted many of the stories in family lore and fleshed out others that were unknown. “Dad and I discussed the new interpretations for hours. He sent me back several times to find additional documentation that

would verify the course of events. He wanted to make sure we got it right.” The book was self-published in late December through McNally Robinson in Winnipeg. “I think many people in Manitoba will find this story interesting,” says Brydon. “It describes the homesteading experience in the 1870s and lots of people share that history.” After a brief illness, Jim died unexpectedly on January 3. “The books arrived the day before he passed away. He very much wanted to share this story through a book tour in Manitoba.” After Neepawa, Brydon will speak to the Manitoba Genealogical Society branches in Brandon and Winnipeg, and at the McNally Robinson bookstore, before presenting at events in Ontario. Dianne will lay out the evidence compiled to piece together some of the stories in the book and relate some highlights of the Brydons’ life in Manitoba. Books may be ordered online at McNally Robinson.

Copies will also be available at the event. The Stalwart Brydons book tour dates in Manitoba: • Portage Regional Library, May 30, 6:30 p.m. • Brandon Public Library, May 31, 4:00 p.m. • Neepawa Public Library, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Cohosted by the Beautiful Plains Branch of the MGS, • Manitoba Genealogical Society (MGS), Winnipeg, June 5, 7:00 p.m. • McNally Robinson bookstore, Winnipeg, June 6, 7:00 p.m.

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NACI students run for it Submitted The Neepawa Press Over the past six weeks, around 30 students from NACI have been taking part in the Run For It program, which combines run training with mental health/wellness education. This is a special kind of running club, for all levels, that focuses not only the physical aspects of running, but all the benefits of exercise on our mood, stress levels and overall well-being. Running has been proven effective in helping individuals better manage stress, anxiety and even symptoms of depression. Before each run, students were given a short lesson (~10 minutes), either on run training or a related mental health/wellness topic. The running club had two scheduled 5km runs per week, Wednesdays after school and Fridays before school. There is a good chance you have seen some of our runners around town! This past Sunday (May 14th), around half the students from the NACI running club took part in the Shoppers LOVE. YOU. Run for Women in Winnipeg. We were invited to attend this event, sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart, as part of the Run For It program. All proceeds from the event went to the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, who support mental health programs and initiatives across the province. Many of our runners achieved personal bests and some even placed within the top 10 per cent (out of over 900 runners)! Overall, it was a great experience and everyone involved, adults included, had a blast!

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Garbage/Recycling Continued from by-law page one A revised rate for Along with the $10 milNEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new garbage and initiative recycling Nativ lion set aside for the lacollection has been goon upgrade, the budget from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club isap-the nex proved. The by-law also includes $2 million reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har-es-of Nee tablishes the families rates forfor Ho in funding for the convest for Hockey is a project where local farm residential and crop commerstruction of the new fire “Thi are being asked to donate a portion of their to properties throughWe’ve hall, $750,000 for trunk help support the operations of cial the club. to 2019. The proposal sewer and new water As part of the donation, all participating farmers andin-Neepaw volves a $7,500 increase connections, $270,000 their immediate families would be recognized on sig- commu industrial, a the $100plore o for road development, nage at the Yellowhead Arena,for as well as online on bump to personal caresaid Ti $170,000 towards the team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning homes and hospitals and cemetery and $104,500 a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team a three per cent increase for park and recreational 2016 MJHL regular season, where the club would import for all other properties improvements. recognize its contributors andnot extend a free gate ad- connec previously noted. Because of the use mission of up to six tickets to all of the participating “The The revised rate strucof the reserve funds, Harvest for Hockey farmers and farming families. Neepaw ture will assist in the the average tax impact recovery of costs associto residential property ated with annual town NEEPA owners will be a mill wide garbage pickup on R0011 rate incr ease of just vacant lands. 1.99 per cent. That A three bag residential means for the average limit remains in place. home with an assessed Residents requiring the value of $200,000, the pickup of more than tax rate will increase an three bags can purchase additional $40.23 for the FILE PHOTO a bag tag at a cost of year. On a commercial $2.00 per tag from the property with a value of $2 million has been set aside in the Town of Neepawa’s financial plan for the new fire hall (architectual Town of Neepawa admin$500,000, the increase exterior design shown). istration office. Pickups will be around $145.00. Additional details on the budget and links to the former CN property. A request for tenders were sent shall be completed as follows: Residential: One time financial document can be seen online with this out and quotes were received from three companies; per week; Small grocery and schools: Twice per week; story at mywestman.ca Aecom Canada LTD. for $10,500, Associated Engin- Hotels, restaurants, large grocery stores, gas bars: eering for $17,000 and Stantec for $20,000. The bid Three times per week. Traffic study from Aecom was accepted. The study will be a detailed Misc Council has approved moving ahead on a traffic analysis of the magnitude any proposed development Council is exploring granting an official heritage impact study for the subdivision planned for the will have on the surrounding transportation system. designation to Beautiful Plains Museum. It would allow Beautiful Plains more ability to pursue federal In the “good old” days Neepawa’s Canada Day baseballorevents attracted five to six thousand provincial heritage funding. Third people. reading14 onsenior this base were the big attractions. designation will occur on June 6. Four new municipal billboards are being pur chased. The signs will be situated at the edge of the 70 years ago and it is expected the Miss Mitchell is from Mr. Sn By CecilBorne Pittman major entranceways into town and are expected to Estimated by Borne by Thursday September course will be in opera- Grandview, where she statem be more modern looking and durable. The billboards Looking backFund total costs General Utility Fund 6, 1945 has by beenJuly teaching tion next July 1.to be in place are expected 1. The for totalshould Stu Forsman, Mur- cost for the four sign’s creation two years. Mrs. Sumner Office and computers $33,000.00 $33,000.00 and installation isaffecte 80 years ago ray’s Garage, has left estimated is from Mentmore, and the he 50 years ago $15,000. around Fire Equipment $26,500.00 $26,500.00 Tuesday September 3, for Flint, Michigan to athasHall taught for six years Friday September 3, The Franklin Memorial Committee sent ato give 1935 tend a two weeks course letter to 1965 at Glenburney School. Fire Hall $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Town Council, asking for support for theirof thei When the babbitt he sponsored by General Neepawa’s two The ele- committee is hoping to move renovation efforts. CN Development $20,000.00 $20,000.00 was pouring sprayed Motors for automotive mentary 3 40 years ago finishopened forward schools on several improvements, including Road Development $270,000.00 $270,000.00 and blew into his face, service managers. Thursday September their doors Wednesday ing basement walls, installing new wiring, upgrade Thur Arthur $85,000.00 G. Curtis suf1975 at the two for this fall withold concrete4,pads PW - bobcat & truck $85,000.00 lighting andterm, remove fered a painful accident The 60 years ago A statement byCouncil the about 635 students regentrances and installing new concrete pads. Cemetery $170,000.00 $170,000.00 Sunday which may have Thursday September Manitoba Pool elevators Neepa istering. took the request under advisement.

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CATHERINE RYZ (nee Marcynuk) It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Catherine Ryz on May 13th, 2017, at the age of 96, at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa, Manitoba. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Ernie (Barbara) Ryz, Surrey, B.C., and Marvin (Mary) Ryz, Pinawa, Manitoba; her seven grandchildren, Juanita (Jeff) Van Norman, Lisa (Brad) Kupiak, Bradley (Michelle) Ryz, Laurie Ryz (Pauvlo Matheos), Krista (Graeme) MacDonald, Bryan Ryz, and Sue-Ellen (Barry) Watson. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren, Payton, Tristen, Lucas, George, Devin, Halle, Katherine, Winston, Ava and Chloe. Also left to mourn her loss is her sister Martha (Stanley) Blahitka, Neepawa, MB., her brother Ernie Marcynuk, Regina, SK., sisters-in-law Sylvia Marcynuk, Olga Marcynuk and Margaret Ryz, Dauphin, Mb. and many nieces & nephews and their families. Catherine was predeceased by her husband Stanley in November 1987, after 48 years of marriage, her parents Samuel and Mary Marcynuk, brothers Nick Marcynuk and his wife Molly, John Marcynuk, Mike Marcynuk and his wife Iris and Wilfred Marcynuk. Mother was born in Dauphin MB on April 26, 1921. She was raised on a farm east of Dauphin, near Sifton, Manitoba, along with her six siblings. From Mom's account, her early years at home (after school) consisted of tending to the garden, farm chores and helping to look after her siblings (Mom being the second oldest of seven children). On October 29, 1939 she married Stanley Ryz and they took up farming together two miles north of Dauphin, where they began raising their sons. Mom enjoyed farm life, especially gardening and tending to the farm animals. In 1952, the family moved to Firdale, MB to start a new life on a larger farm. There, Mom continued her love of gardening and made many new friendships ,while joining the Edrans Ladies' Aid group. Mom was an excellent seamstress and also an exceptional cook. She also loved to crochet and made several handmade quilts, giving heirloom quilts to her grandchildren, which they all treasure. Soon after her husband Stanley passed away, she bought a little house in Neepawa and settled down to many happy years there, where she was closer to her church and some of her family and friends. She was an active member of St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church and Catholic Women's League. In 1995, Mom had the opportunity to travel on a group pilgrimage tour of the Holy Land, Rome and Egypt, which was a highlight of her senior years. In 2009, when Mom could no longer keep up with the responsibilities of owning her own home, she moved to an apartment in Kinsmen Kourt, where she was closer to many of her friends. The ills of dementia slowly began to overtake her and she made her final move to Country Meadows in March 2013. There, she received the quality care she required until her end. Many thanks to the caregivers and staff at Country Meadows for the excellent and compassionate care Mom received. Thanks as well for the prior care Mom received from Dr. Ong and Dr. White and many personal care workers in Neepawa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m., St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, 416 1st Ave., Neepawa, MB. A private family viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dominic’s. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. White’s Funeral Home Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements 204-476-2848. REST IN PEACE MOTHER

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On behalf of Donald and all the families. We would like to express our gratitude to all that could attend Gertrude's Funeral. For the phone calls, support, kind words, your prayers, flowers, and food delivered to the house. Thank you to Father Mark for the lovely service. To Patty, Glen, Lorne, Donna and the St. Dominic's Church choir for the lovely music. Thanks to the CWL ladies for serving and preparing the lunch. Thanks to all the Pallbearers. Thanks Shane for writing the eulogy and Willie for doing the readings. Thanks to Brian and staff at White's Funeral Home for their help and guidance. To all the nurses, Doctors, staff at Neepawa Hospital and all the home care workers for all the support and kindness given to her not only at the hospital but at home. Thank you all for always going the extra mile to make sure that Mom was looked after with care, understanding and love. Thanks to all our friends for their support and love. Your kindness is much appreciated. Donald Wahoski, Doreen, Maxine, Valerie, Shelly Robert and Families.

Obituary Gertrude (nee Kasprick) Wahoski It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gertrude Wahoski, at Neepawa Memorial Hospital on May 3rd, 2017, with her beloved husband and family by her side. Gertrude was born to Joseph and Mary Kasprick on September 17th, 1926. She came from a family of 10. She was born and raised and lived most of her life in Polonia. On October 26th, 1955, she married Donald, also known as Pat. In 1959, they purchased a farm in Polonia and started their family of six children. Their fist child entered the gates of heaven when born. Gertrude was an amazing woman, her personality and character was a rare combination, to say the least. Her smile was her adorable trait, along with her cuteness. Almost everyone who met her just wanted to give her a hug. Gertie was a loving, strong, loyal, independent, and hardworking woman. She could always be seen doing many tasks that needed to be done on the farm, since many times, Donald was working away from home. Her home, on many occasions, was filled with friends and family enjoying each other’s company, to having a good old time meal, or playing an interesting game of 500 or seven beats all. Her symbol of her loyalty and love to Pat gifted them a marriage of 62 years. In 2000, she was diagnosed with cancer, but managed a full recovery. Later in life, she loved to go cruising the back roads with Pat, checking out natures beauty, reminiscing of old times or visiting family and friends. Being with her family and friends were her most cherished times and proudest moments in life. Her love for all her family was unconditional. On May 3rd, she lost her battle to cancer. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband Donald. Her children Doreen Burton, Maxine Nagorski, Valerie Calen, Shelly Isleifon and Robert Wahoski. Sisters Elizabeth Yakiwchuk and Mary Kulbacki. Grandchildren Shane, Devin, Myles Nagorski, Morgan, Brayden, Dustin Isleifson, Tiffany Chute, Kristjana Gowan and Joe Wahoski. Six great grandchildren, five sisters in law and many nieces, nephews and friends. Gertie will be greatly missed, forever loved and never forgotten. A celebration of Gertrude's life has taken place on May 9th, 2017 at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church in Neepawa, with Father Mark officiating. White's Funeral Home was in care of arrangements. Internment at a later date. Donations can be made to Neepawa Palliative Care or Cancer Care.

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REGARDING GENERAL BORROWING BYLAW 4/2017 TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRETRUCK The Council of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne at a special Meeting in the Council Chambers located at 50 Main Street N in Glenella on May 31, 2017 at 9:30 am will consider the following proposal to borrow $100,000.00 (borrowing bylaw no. 4/2017) to pay for: The purchase of a 2009 Spartan Furion/Rosenbauer Pumper Firetruck

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Horticultural Society passes on love of gardening to children By Miranda Leybourne The Neepawa Press Members of the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society (BPHS) were in front of their garden beside the Roxy Theatre on Thurs., May 18 for their annual spring plant sale. About 50 gardeners showed up to purchase plants and Mrs. McPhee’s Grade 1 class, from Hazel M. Kellington (HMK) school, was also on hand to help spruce up the society’s flower patch. Mrs. McPhee and her class are part of the Little Green Thumbs program by Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba, whose aim it is to teach students about agriculture. The children helped to deadhead the crocuses in the BPHS’ garden beside the local theatre. They had a lot of fun and went home with bouquets of their own. Marlene Vanhove, a member of the BPHS, says it’s nice to see children get involved with gardening at a young age. “Gardening is the thing, as far as I’m concerned, for the young people,” she

declares. “It gives them lots of knowledge about growing their own food... and they loved it!” Vanhove says she hopes that people of all ages will take more of an interest in gardening and that more people will elect to become members of the BPHS and join the society’s current 11 greenthumbs.

BPHS president Brent Hunter, who works as a florist at Beyond the Garden Gate, says he too hopes to see an increase in the society’s membership. “We just need some young blood, you know?” he says. “We want to do a lot of stuff. We used to look after several things. Now we do the planters

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Donna Todoruk was one of the gardeners who stopped to check out some of the plants available at the BPHS’s annual plant sale, held on May 18.

around town and we look after this garden [beside the Roxy]. We meet the second Monday of every month, usually at the library. In the wintertime we meet at 7 p.m. and in the summer at 7:30. Our summer meetings are usually held in members’ gardens, so we do a tour of the garden and then we have our meeting. We try to have speakers at meetings, too.” This year, the BPHS will be planting red and white flowers in the planters around town to celebrate Canada’s 150th year as a nation. This will also be a running theme at the society’s annual flower show, which is being held on Thurs., Aug. 10 at the local Royal Canadian Legion hall. “Members bring their best plants and they’re judged. We’ll have a prize list out that people can enter and anybody in town can also enter. There’s arrangements, there’s houseplants, there’s cut flowers, there’s vegetables. We have photography, too, for any photography buffs out there.” It costs $10 to be a member of the BPHS.

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Mrs. McPhee's Grade 1 class from HMK are part of the Little Green Thumbs initiative by Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba. They helped spruce up the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society's garden beside the Roxy Theatre on Thurs., May 18 during the society's annual plant sale.

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Plants weren’t the only thing for sale at the plant sale, as some members brought garden art.

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