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A tradition two decades strong has continued on this year, as about a group of covered wagons and outriders recently did an 80 mile trek through the countryside near Carberry. The annual wagon train usually makes its f inal stop in Austin for the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede. The cancellation of that event this year, however, due to COVID-19, put a temporary end to the group’s planned pilgrimage. Despite the setback this year, organizers decided to still go forward with the ride, instead, doing a six days and five nights journey. It started from the Carberry Fairgrounds and travelled through back roads and pastures in North Cypress-Langford and North Norfolk. Additional photos on Page 19
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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Su s a n Koh i n s k i , a physiotherapist who has been practicing in Neepawa for a decade, has decided it’s time to go out on her own. Kohinski is opening her own business, Stonehouse Physiotherapy, located on the yetto-be-finished Stonehouse Street in Neepawa, as of Aug. 5. “I’ve been at Yellowhead Physiotherapy for the last 10 years and it’s been a really good experience,” Kohinski stated. While she enjoyed her time at Yellowhead, she noted that she felt she needed more space and wanted more of a say in how the business was run, which prompted her to branch out on her own. “I had a vision of what I wanted [ Yellowhead Physiotherapy] to be, but I didn’t have the control to make it that because I didn’t own the business,” she explained. While there are challenges with starting from scratch, Kohinski
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week. Kohinski noted that she’s been surprised by the quick uptake, especially since some of the bookings are from people who weren’t regulars with her before. While Kohinski works a lot with sports injuries and women’s health, she stated that there is a wide variety of cases she sees, from work injuries, to arthritis, even just sore joints. “Anybody can come see us there,” she expressed. Once COV ID-19 restrictions subside, she added that there will also be pilates and yoga classes at Stonehouse Physiotherapy. One of the things she wanted to do more of with her own business is support community initiatives, with things like sponsorships and donations. “I’m super excited about being able to put more back into the town,” she expressed. That’s something she’s already started on, by getting involved in Neepawa’s junior “A” hockey club. Kohinski hopes people won’t have trouble finding
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Roxy remains closed for public showings, private rentals now available They received enough money to finish the marquee portion of the project with three grants, from the Town of Neepawa’s Storefront Improvement Program, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and Build 150 fund, as well as the provincial government’s Heritage Resource Conservation grant. Recently, NTC also received a Spruce Up Your Story grant from Red River Mutual, which will help with the repainting of the front of the building, the second phase of the renewal project. The exact amount they will be receiving from Red River Mutual is yet to be announced officially.
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press While Phase 4 of reopening in Manitoba has allowed for movie theatres to open at 30 per cent capacity, the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa will continue to abstain from public showings for the time being. The main reason behind the Neepawa Theatre Centre (NTC) board’s decision to keep the doors closed is the safety of their volunteers. “We put a lot of consideration into the decision, but the board feels that, being volunteer run, it’s too early to open the theatre for public shows,” explained Kate Jackman-Atkinson, NTC board chair. “Our operation relies on our volunteers and we were worried both about potentially putting them at risk, as well as asking them to perform all the added health and safety duties, which are a lot to ask of volunteers.” Because the theatre can’t run without volunteers, Jackman-Atkinson explained that the board didn’t want to risk alienating the volunteers they have by asking them to do something they’re not comfortable with. “Even if they were okay with it, I was still worried about putting them at risk,” she expressed. Jackman-Atkinson added that with the 30 per cent capacity limit, it would be really hard to make enough money to cover the cost of all that’s involved in showing a movie publicly. “We really need those movies where we pack it in, but right now we can’t pack the theatre,” she said. She noted that they’ll be re-evaluating their plans regularly, waiting to see how schools reopen and when more restrictions will be lifted. “At this point, a lot would have to change for us to open,” she added. For those who just can’t wait to see something on the big screen, the Roxy is offering private rentals for families or small groups that can accommodate physical distancing. “We thought that was a really good way to make the theatre available to the public,” Jackman-Atkinson stated. “Though all public health guidelines will still be in effect.” She added that a couple of families have already shown interest in booking private rentals. “The good thing about private rentals is we know we’re making money,” Jackman-Atkinson added. Another way NTC will be looking at bringing in some revenue is through a few different fundraisers. They held
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a couple concession sales in June, which went very well, so that is one of the ideas they’re looking at for more fundraisers while the theatre remains closed. Renovations going ahead While the doors remain closed to the public, NTC is still keeping busy with other projects. Their Facade Renewal Project is still going ahead, with plans to start the work in early August. The project is being paid for with grants from several organizations.
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Coping with COVID-19 and China A
ccording to figures from the province of Manitoba, there were 18 flu-related deaths reported during the 201819 flu season, but the number varies considerably year to year. The variance is shown in these stats: 2013-14 (9), 2014-15 (48), 2015-16 (22), 2016-17 (12), 2017-18 (46), 2018-19 (18). So far in Manitoba, we have had eight deaths from COVID-19 over about five months, so over 12 months, assuming that C-19 keeps rolling at the current rates, there would be about 18 deaths. For about three weeks now, I have been pressuring the government to become a bit more realistic about care home visitation rules. And not only I, but many other people, have been bringing pressure to bear so care home residents can have more visits from loved ones. It looks like the pressure has helped Manitoba Health to conclude that it’s time to ease restrictions. If C-19 does break out in a care home, then by all means, isolate the room, the ward or even the whole residence, if need be. And yes, there are risks, but examine the stats above. Ordinary f lu caused anywhere from nine to 48 deaths per year between 2013 and 2019 and they weren’t all in care homes, by any means. C-19 has caused one death in a care home so far. I realize all hell could break loose with COVID-19, but we also have the distinct impression that a lot more people have died of loneliness and despair than from C-19 in care homes. As I have stated before, it doesn’t take a lot of imagination to believe that more than one person has died neepawa
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Ken Waddell because of C-19 measures than have died from COVID directly in care homes. The problems we have with COVID-19 are real and must be dealt with seriously. The government wisely kept a 14 day isolation in place for travel into Manitoba from eastern and southern Ontario. It remains a puzzle why we still have international travel right now, except for real human urgency, such as re-uniting parents and children, spouses and some other limited circumstances. On the international scene, China is a problem, as it has been for years. C-19 apparently came from China. Their human rights policies are atrocious. Their economic bullying is suspect at best. Our Canadian government should work harder to get Canadian political prisoners out of China. We should tell the Americans to paint or get off the ladder concerning the Huawei executive currently held in BC. Perhaps there are other issues that need to be cleaned up first, but either China gets into the 21st century on trade and human rights or Canada should distance itself from China. The Canadian pork and canola industries depend a lot on the
Chinese markets. Even so, do we as a country want to be dependent on the markets and world view of the Chinese Communist Party? Declaring at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library that “the old paradigm of blind engagement with China has failed,” United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday announced a new approach toward the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): “Distrust and verify.” The CCP has betrayed the free world and their own people on so many fronts and we can not continue the charade of pretending the CCP cares about us. Pompeo was clear, and we must be clear, that our dispute is with the CCP policies, not the Chinese people, be they in China or within Canada. Our own prime minister has said he admires China’s policies. He needs to wake up and so do all Canadians. The CCP intends to destroy us and we must stop them. Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer chair of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.
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he cheerful voice answered with– Neepawa Town Office, and identified themselves by name. “Good morning”, I chirped, identifying myself and offering my street address, assuring the office that I am a legitimate member of this community. “I am wondering if the town by-law allows me to have less than 25 chickens, or less than 99.” There was a wee pause and my call was directed to the superior. I cheerfully reHOMEBODIES peated my question. “You can’t have any chickens,” was the answer. Not one to give up easily, Rita Friesen I explained that to my understanding, residents of Vancouver are allowed to have chickens, even caged on a balcony if they reside in an apartment. No roosters. Until recently, they were allowed less than 99 if they lived in a single dwelling and 10 if they lived in an apartment. (Must have been a surge in applications, for a by-law was passed in 2016 restricting the number of chickens to four, serious decrease.) Victoria had no maximum, but the number has to be consistent with personal consumption. And residents of Esquimalt are allowed the same– personal consumption– no selling of eggs, no roosters. All points do not allow for the slaughter of chickens within city limits. (And I wonder how and who checks that!) After sharing the now outdated stats, I was assured that I was not allowed to have chickens in my backyard in Neepawa. The supervisor went on to explain that only domesticated animals– dogs, cats, gerbils and rabbits, for example– are allowed. Sensing a loop hole, I asked if I had four hens, inside, and they all had names, could I have four inside chickens. No, no, no. And Rita, you can’t have a goat either! (They had receive that request a week prior.) So, did I, do I , really want chickens? No. But I wanted to know if I could! There is a wonderful resurgence of survival gardening and farming. I watch the willingness to work hard to produce their own food by friends and family. And I applaud them all. I have a long time acquaintance with survival farming, feeding the family, friends and further. When I was a child, my parents built a new home and were not able to complete all the rooms immediately. The first spring in the new house, the bathroom housed a hundred chicks until they were ready to move outdoors. And those were slaughtered on the property. In the rural area I called home, we still had chicken killing bees, the community members moving from one farm to another, every one had a task, and at day’s end, the finished product was ready for consumption or sale. I catch the chickens, hold the chickens while they were beheaded, pick the pin feathers and singe them, I could not gut them. My question to the town office was half serious, for the time may come when we rely more heavily on what we grow and produce. This may be one of my stories that you long remember, for it is strange what we retain. Better story than when all I made for supper was chocolate cake, because that was all I wanted?
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he patriation of Canada’s constitution and the enactment of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms introduced a new era in Canada’s law-making and enforcement history. For the first time in our history, we had a legal code that listed the rights and freedoms to which all Canadian citizens are entitled. It also included specific clauses that prevent law makers from acting arbitrarily to deprive any Canadian of his or her rights. The Charter has been a source of debate since it was first introduced. True, it does have some weaknesses. That should come as no surprise. In all of the universe, you will only find one perfect law— and that is the law God has placed in the Scriptures. All other laws are made by humans and as such, they will be imperfect, because those who make them are imperfect. That includes our Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, the good things
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Neil Strohschein about the Charter far outweigh its weaknesses. The rights and freedoms it protects allow Canadians to do one thing that is denied to people in other parts of the world. We have ultimate freedom of choice and unless, in using that freedom, we break the law or violate the rights of others, we can choose how, where and in what type of relationship we will live. The choices are ours. But while we have freedom of choice, we do not have freedom from the consequences of our choices. For example, if you go out on a Friday night and consume an excessive amount of your favourite alcoholic beverage, you will most likely have some real pain to deal with when you wake up on Saturday afternoon.
If you make the choice to drink too much, you must live with the pain that comes as a result of that choice. This is where the true value of every Bill or Charter of rights is revealed. By giving us the freedom to choose where, how and with whom we will live, the law expects us to consider the possible consequences of a choice before we make it. Jesus raised this topic in one of his sermons (see Luke 14:28ff). “If you plan to build a tower,” he said, “You first sit down and estimate the cost to see whether or not you have enough money to complete it.” There is nothing wrong with modifying, delaying or totally abandoning a course of action if, after careful consideration, you decide it’s too costly or that it is not
that it was just yellow and how she missed the majestic mountains. Years ago, we went to the west coast of B.C. and the smell of the sea filled my heart with memories. Someone beside me
thought it was just a stinky smell. Is it not amazing how the Lord provides us with scenes in nature to satisfy our taste and thought? When God created the heavens and the earth, He thought of each one of us. This time of year, vacation in Canada is on most of our minds and we look for a place where we can stop
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hen we were driving home, I was in awe when I saw the canola fields in full bloom. The bright yellow was reaching from horizon to horizon. Someone said
the right choice for you to make at this time of your life. Our freedom of choice is a precious gift, but it must be used responsibly. We are not free to do whatever we “want” to do. All freedom has its limitations. But we are free to do what we “need” to do to make life easier and better for ourselves, our families and our portion of God’s world. And as long as we are using our freedom responsibly and respecting the rights and freedoms of others, no one should question what we are doing. This freedom also gives us the privilege of asking for help when we need it. And when no human help is available or adequate, God offers us his help. “If you lack wisdom,” St. James wrote many years ago, “Ask of God… and it will be given you.” ( James 1:5) With God’s help and in partnership with our neighbours and friends, we can use our freedoms responsibly and help create a better world for all people to enjoy.
and inhale the goodness of the Lord. We can enjoy and rejoice with David as he tells us in Psalm 89:11, “The heavens are Yours and also the the earth; You founded the world and all that is in it.” This week, let us stop for a moment to admire and respect God’s creation and rejoice.
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Thumbs up to the Neepawa Rotary Club their decision to honour three citizens, Don Schmall, Carolyn Durston, and Wayne Jacobsen. Schmall has been prominent for several years in the Rotary Club. He was also a valuable secretary for Baseball Manitoba in the 1980s and is the current secretary of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. Carolyn Durston is the eldest daughter of Dr. Ben and Margaret Sutter’s five children. Dr. Sutter was a former mayor and founder of the Souris and Area Foundation. He was a prominent musician and a grower of orchids. Carolyn inherited her musical skills and interest genetically. Wayne Jacobsen will do well as the new Rotary Club president, as he has plenty of support from wife, Gwen. Gladwyn Scott Carberry, MB
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Letters Origin of the team name
I am not against change, change is good. I would like people and First Nations people to understand how the name Neepawa Natives came about in the early 1960s. The name Native came after a hockey game and players felt we needed a name for our team. A player’s wife suggested Neepawa Natives, because we had 12 team members who were born and raised in the Neepawa area, so we were all native to Neepawa. I have never left Neepawa in my life and had four sons play under the Neepawa Native team logo. I am very proud of that. The Indian Chief logo was taken at the time from the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL. Our team over the years ran First Nations hockey tournaments in both our arenas and I have refereed many of those games. I am looking forward to a new name and logo and I would like to see Neepawa Minor Hockey have some input– they will be carrying the torch. Lawrence Cathcart Neepawa, MB
Everybody seems to be walking on eggshells
After watching your “Story Behind the Stories” on NACTV and when it came to the topic of the Neepawa Natives, everybody seems to be walking on eggshells. The term “Natives” is not exclusive to the Aboriginal, First Nations nor the Indigenous. If a person was born and raised in Neepawa, he or she would be a Neepawa native. At the time, back in 1963, the Neepawa Intermediates were looking for a team name and one player’s wife came up with the name The Neepawa Natives. The thought was that considering the majority of the players were born and raised in Neepawa, the name fit like a glove. This had nothing, whatsoever, to do with anything except home town pride. The current Indigenous people have long since given up the term native and it has no longer any connection to them. This situation has nothing to do with the Washington Redskins or the Atlanta Braves, but here we go, giving in to political demands. Many of the ex-players who were on those Native teams are upset and can’t understand the situation. I totally agree that black lives matter, as do other minorities and races. I was born in Neepawa and spent 18 years growing up there. In that time, not once was there ever anything close to racism. In this age of “political correctness”, everyone seems over-sensitive to all issues. That profile that was chosen for the front of the sweaters was carefully chosen from many and because it was the closest to the Chicago Blackhawk’s profile, it was selected. It was thought of as a tribute to... at that time... the Indians. When I was likely about six or seven years old, we used to play cowboys and Indians. Sometimes I would be the cowboy and sometimes I would be the Indian. That is something that I nor any other kid growing up in the 1940s can change. I also watched many a movie at the Roxy as a kid with The Lone Ranger and Tonto as the characters and many more along that theme. Those types of movies are probably nixed these days. I believe that because of the explanation above, the name “Native” should remain intact. Obviously, the team will do what they think is best, but my goal with this letter is to show the innocence of how the name was chosen. Rick Sparling Winnipeg, MB
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2020 is the year of being stupid on purpose UGG and women’s rights Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen
At the opening of the 20th century, prairie agriculture was growing at a remarkable rate. Many acres of new land were being broken and farmed. Grain handling facilities were in the hands of private companies and producers were being cheated out of fair prices. The farmers were not going to sit back and accept such injustices. They took action. The Territorial Grain Growers Association was formed in 1902, followed by the Manitoba Grain Growers Association in 1903. These organizations did much to improve conditions, but not completely alleviate it. So in 1906, led by E.A. Partridge of Sintaluta, SK, the farmers decided that a more efficient system was to form their own grain handling group. Thus, the Grain Growers’ Grain Company Limited came to be, the first farmer-owned and farmer-managed co-operative grain handling organization in western Canada. They wanted the farmers to unite and be informed, so in 1908, they began publishing the paper “The Grain Growers Guide”. The Guide provided the farmers with commentary on politics, information on crop farming, poultry farming, stock raising, dairy, gardening and the newest agricultural techniques. Readers were encouraged to write in and tell their stories. In the first year, the Guide began a women’s page. The United Grain Growers were receptive to the value of the hard farm work the women shared with their husbands. In 1912, women were admitted as associate members and in 1914, the constitution was changed to recognize women as full members. Women desired to be recognized for their value in the farm labour. They helped break the land, stook grain and could handle a team of horses. They milked the cows, turned the cream into butter and collected the eggs to sell or trade for salt, sugar, tea and other needed goods. At the end of the gardening season, there would be rows upon row of preserves on basement shelves and crocks of pickles and sauerkraut all put away to see their family through the winter months. The Manitoba Grain Growers Association took a position in favor of women’s suffrage in 1911. They had editorial comment on suffrage, equal rights and dower laws. Writers for many articles included noted figures, such as Irene Parlby, (women’s farm leader, activist and politician), Violet McNaughton (editor of the women’s section of the Western Producer and leader in farm co-operative movements) and Nellie McClung. Writer, reformer and journalist, Nellie McClung was a leader in the fight to get the women’s vote. On Jan. 27, 1914, McClung and a delegation of ladies met with the Conservative Premier Rodmond Roblin, who refused to give in to their demands. He made some rude comments about women. McClung memorized what Premier Roblin was saying and quickly wrote a satirical play called “The Women’s Parliament”. McClung played a premier speaking with a group of men who were wanting the right to vote. “Nice men don’t want the vote,” she explained to them, mimicking Premier Roblin from the day before. The play was a rousing success and played in many cities. In the 1915 elections, Roblin was defeated. Liberal premier Tobias Norris would allow the women to vote providing they got a petition signed by a number equivalent to 15 per cent of the vote cast at the polls during the preceding election. They needed 17,000 and they got 43,834. Jan. 29, 1916, Manitoba was the first province to give the vote to women. In Winnipeg, Amelia Burritt, aged 93, had a 4,250 signatures on her petition. She got to vote in 1920 and again in 1922, just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Sadly, it would be a long road before Indigenous women (and men) got the vote. In 1917, a women’s section was organized as the United Farm Women of Manitoba. In 1929, they produced a cookbook. Most the recipes have basic ingredient lists and very minimal instruction. I am including several of the salad recipes found in the book. Perhaps you will recognize the local names. Fruit salad
Apple salad 5 or 6 apples 5 or 6 stalks celery 1/2 cup peanuts Chop finely and add salad dressing. - Mrs. Clare Montgomery, Neepawa.
1 can pineapple marshmallows walnuts, chopped, 15 cents worth 10 cents worth 3 bananas 2 large apples 1 cup whipped juice of 1/2 of cream a lemon French salad Dice fruit and mallows. Pour lemon 1 pint canned peas 1 pint celery juice over mixture. Add whipped cream 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup orange to the fruit. Chop celery, walnuts and orange finely. - Mrs. Robert Burns Neepawa. Add to peas and serve with salad dressing. - Mrs. J.S. Batters, Neepawa. Celery salad Spring salad dressing 1 head celery 1/4 lb. cheese 2 eggs mayonnaise For lettuce, dandelion and other greens: Cress tomatoes Put enough rhubarb through the meat chopper to get 1 cup of juice. Add 3 eggs, Cut celery and cheese into small squares. beaten. 1 cup of sugar, pinch of salt, 2 tsp. of Use enough sauce (mayonnaise) to cover. flour, 1/2 cup cream. Cook till it thickens. Garnish with cress, slices of hard boiled Thin, when wanted, with cream. eggs and tomatoes. -Annie I. Grover, Birnie. - Mrs. R.P. Connell, Neepawa.
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here is an old saying that suggests, “You can’t fix stupid.” Well, apparently you can’t make it put on a tiny cloth mask either. Recently, several events took place across Canada in protest of mandatory mask wearing policies being implemented due to COVID-19. According to the organizers, the movement, known as Hugs over Masks is fighting for the restoration of their liberties and way of life. The group via its social media platforms says that it is dedicated to removing lockdown measures its members believe are “unnecessarily harming Canadians.”…Oh sweet baby Jeebus, where do I even begin with these clowns!?
Column like i see ‘em
Eoin Devereux conditions upon their face. As well, people with mental health conditions, such as severe claustrophobia or PTSD, might have psychological reasons for not wearing a mask. So, for the most part, if you are well enough to be out in public, you are well enough to mask up...And sorry, but stupidity is not yet a diagnosed medical condition.
liked from that one movie we can’t remember the name of right now, tweeted out their expertise, and it happens to correspond with the individuals’ opinion. These are people who prefer to trust Twitter and Facebook for their medical advice. We need to be in this together As of Wednesday, July 29, the world has passed the milestone of just over 17 million COVID-19 cases and we’re still arguing with doctors and other health experts about masks. It’s just two ear loops and a little bit of fabric. You’re not wearing it 24 hours a day, just when you’re going out and about for that 15 minutes at the store or the coffee shop. That’s it. We all know it won’t completely end COVID-19, but if we all do this together, we can mitigate the risk. Fewer transmissions, fewer positive tests and a shot at, maybe, just maybe, some version of normal. Ignorance is not knowing the information. Stupidity, meanwhile, is an unwillingness or outright hostility towards learning the information. It’s 2020 and we need to fix that, stupid. Disclaimer: Column like I see ‘em is a monthly opinion column for the Neepawa Banner & Press. The views expressed are the writer’s and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press.
You’re not A PhD in me, the boss of me! me, ME! “Wearing a mask infringes I’m genuinely trying to on my personal freedoms.” And understand their perspec- there it is! The actual reason tive here, believe me, I am. most of these individuals are People don’t just get up out up in arms over the creation of their homes to protest of mask wearing policies. without some ironclad They genuinely believe that reason, right? Because, this is a gateway to fascism. otherwise, they’d just be Well darn-it, they’ve idiots with too much spare cracked the code and caught time on their hands. So us. Obviously, many of the okay, let’s take a look at the world’s governments, in arguments on the obviously partnership with thousands controversial subject of of doctors, nurses and scithin layers of cloth. entists, have conspired with “Why should I have to put the “liberal media,” who on a mask that potentially im- are paid off, of course, by pedes my breathing?” A fair the illuminati, to make you point if you are wearing a believe you must wear fabric plastic bag over your en- on your face. tire head, but I would not Or perhaps it’s something suggest that as your first else. Maybe it’s just a case of mask option. Fortunately, our society having a group the majority of masks of people who always think available seem to be made they’re the smartest one of other, more breathable in the room. And why? materials. Those masks are Because they think they’ve not air tight, as oxygen and watched all the relevant T.V. carbon dioxide molecules and surfed all the relevant are small enough to easily internet. Because that one pass through the covering. actor or actress that they If masks made it hard to breathe, surgeons, nurses and any and all varieties of lab techs and scientists Dr. Perkins Greg Perkins Dr. Greg would all be dead. Dr. Derek Papegnies “Medical conditions prevent Dr. Derek Papegnies many people from wearing a Optometrists Optometrists mask in public.” Most up-todate research indicates that there are no known med& District Wellness Centre) Beautiful Plains Community Medical Inc. & District Wellness Centre) Beautiful(Neepawa Plains Community Medical Clinic Inc.Clinic ical conditions, including (Neepawa asthma, that would prevent a person from wearing For appointment please For appointment please call: call: these types of masks. The only ones who could truly claim a medical defence are those with severe skin
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Enns new Carberry Collegiate staff member By Gladwyn Scott
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MP Dan Mazier and his staff visited Manitoba Starch during his local business tour.
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•Carberry Sandhills Golf & Country Club hosted its 2020 senior men’s tournament with 62 golfers Monday, July 20. Championship f light winners were Brian Miller (78), Barry Toms and Murray Whiddefield with 79. First flight – Rob Buchanan and Wayne Sagin (both 86) and Ron Cruikshank (87). Second flight – Jim Marnoch, Orville Cairns and Spence Anderson (all 95). Third flight – Larry Penner (98), Rene Aubrey and Dave Paluch (both 99). Fourth flight – Leon Martens (104), Craig Beckel (105) and James Parmour (106). The popular annual Desert Classic was hosted by the Sandhills Golf Club July 25 and 26. The weekly men’s night is each Thursday. •The Westman Mag ic under-14 ladies fastball team (15-1), featuring catcher, Lexi Unrau, defeated Smitty’s (11-8) twice at Headingly July 22. The Magic won the
opener 14-7 and the second game 2-1 as starting pitcher, Sally Leask, stole home in the second inning with the winning run. The Westman Magic under-19 team, featuring five area players, had a tough week, as they lost twice in Portage to Central Energy and a pair to Winnipeg Angels and split a double-header with Winnipeg Thunder. •Professional sports teams are attempting a comeback after pandemic shut downs in mid-March. Twenty-four National Hockey League teams are going to finish the 2020 season in two cities, Edmonton and Toronto. The Winnipeg Jets will play the Calgary Flames in a best-of-five series starting 9:30 pm Saturday, Aug. 1 at Edmonton. No fans are allowed at the games. Players will be paid and the owners will receive their television revenues. The Canadian Football League hopes to start its 2020 season in September in Winnipeg, who won the host site bid over Calgary
and Regina. Again, no fans, but all nine teams will be isolated. In Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays will play their home games in Buf falo, New York, their AAA affiliate home stadium. Winnipeg Goldeyes are playing their home games in Fargo, North Dakota, until such time as the Canada-US border is open. Currently, it is closed until at least Aug. 21. •In her book, “Too Much and Not Enough,” Mary Trump stated that her uncle, Donald Trump, is “deeply damaged” psychologically and needs to resign. Another of her gems was “some people are well-educated, but not well-informed.” •The Carberry postal staff receives 1,300 Neepawa Banner & Press copies every Friday. •Recent visitors to Manitoba Starch in Carberry were local MP Dan Mazier and a couple of his staff members.
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Chebri Enns is the new Grade 8 teacher at Carberry Collegiate. She is a W.C. Miller grad from Altona and she then obtained two degrees from the University of Regina in kinesiology and education. An adventuresome young lady, Ms. Enns taught in Beijing, China for two years, before returning to Canada and teaching in Pilot Mound last year. Her parents now live in
Estevan, SK and her father accompanied her to China on her first trip. She comes from an athletic family and enjoys the outdoors. Chebri played five years of hockey with the AAA Pembina Valley Hawks and looks forward to coaching various sports. “Coaching is an excellent way to interact with your students,” Ms. Enns stated. Her aunt is Kerri Hayhurst, who was a wellknown and popular teacher in Neepawa and who now lives in Nebraska.
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Chebri Enns, of Altona, is the new Grade 8 teacher at Carberry Collegiate.
Carberry Royals split with Austin A’s and Plumas Pirates
By Gladwyn Scott
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Royals split a pair of Santa Clara League games this week at their home diamond. They complete their 10 game schedule at Portage Aug. 5. Spa rked by Daylon Creasy’s first inning grand slam home run, the Carberry Royals defeated the visiting Austin A’s 9-4 Wednesday, July 22. Dustin Fisher singled, walked twice and crossed home plate three times. Torey Scott and Josh McMillan hit doubles, while singles were added by Russell Adriaansen, Eric Kuharski and Warren Birch. Carberry’s mound duties were shared by Bret Heselwood, Eric Truscott and southpaw, Ethan Bjarnason, who combined to strike out a dozen.
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L eft y Just in Wa l ker tossed a complete game, with sound defensive support, as the Plumas Pirates downed the host Royals 7-3 Friday, July 24. He scattered six hits, walked a pair and struck out four. Kevin McNeill whiffed nine in five innings and Keean McLaren struck out two in the final two innings. P lu ma s scored fou r times in the third inning on two hits, two walks and a pair of Carberry errors.
Torey Scott and McNeill had two hits apiece for the Royals, who had singles from Scott Murray and Josh McMillan. Erik Sigurdson led Plumas with two hits and three RBI’s. Defensive gems were turned in by Plumas shortstop Paycen Warkentin, who nabbed Torey Scott’s line drive, and Josh McMillan dove for a Pirates f ly in short left field and doubled the runner off third base.
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1970: Neepawa Collegiate set for winter finish
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Friday, July 29, 1910 A n editor asked for admission to heaven. “Can’t let you in,” said St. Peter. “The record of your good deeds never came to our exchange table.” “But,” said the editor, “the postal authorities are to blame if you didn’t receive my paper.” “Then you’ll have to go to the other place and fight it out,” said St. Peter. “The postal authorities are all down there.” –St. Louis Star The devil and saloonkeepers are said to have a cinch on sport and a determined effort at rescue is to be made right here in Neepawa. The Press wants to join in this scrap. We are prepared to swat the devil every day, but we will leave the saloon-keepers to the preachers. 100 years ago, Friday, July 30, 1920 The C.N.R. have had the station house [in Glencairn] overhauled and fixed up in good shape. They put on new siding and new shingles and the inside has been plastered, which makes a vast improvement. Now if we had an agent we would be O.K. 90 years ago, Tuesday, July 29, 1930 Constantinople has gone the way of St. Petersburg and Christiania. It has ceased to be, under its old name. The new legal name of the city once called Byzantium, and later named after the emperor Constantine, is Istanbul, and that is the name by
which it will henceforth be known.
Centennial Park at Big Valley on Aug. 2.
90 years ago, Tuesday, July 30, 1940 All Jews in Slovakia between 18 and 50 have been ordered to report for labor services by the German government. The United States has been informed that it must trade with Germany on Germany’s terms. We hope the Nazis keep up this dictatorial tone in their communications with the Americans. There is nothing like the “lording it over” attitude to arouse a free people to action.
40 years ago, Thursday, July 31, 1980 Duane Collison, 71, of Neepawa, jigged his way to a second place finish in the championship class step dancing at the Central Canada Fiddlers Festival at Austin on July 26… Collison lost out to a 20-year-old professional dancer from L ondon, Ont., and placed ahead of a 50-year-old greatgrandmother from B.C. He has been dancing the Red River Jig all his life– all 52 steps of the dance– and hopes to jig at Neepawa’s Centennial in 1983.
70 years ago, Thursday, July 27, 1950 At nine months of age, little Eva Siegel, niece of Mrs. Charles Gordon of Brookdale, commanded a salary of $80 a week as a New York baby model. Now eighteen months, the youngster is still in demand for adver t isers’ posed pictures…[Five month old brother Charlie Siegel] started modelling when he was only two weeks old. 60 years ago, Friday, July 29, 1960 A lt hough bot h t he incidence and death rates of cancer are increasing each year, the death rate is increasing more slowly than the incidence rate, indicating that slow but steady progress is being made in the treatment of cancer. 50 years ago, Thursday, July 30, 1970 All residents of Rosedale over 75 years of age are to receive their pioneer pins at the opening of the
30 years ago, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 ConsumerandCorporate Affairs have enacted new safety regulations requiring the use of flame-retardant fabrics for all tents sold in Canada. The regulations affect all camping tents, children’s play tents, ice-f ishing tents and dining shelters. Previous regulations, in effect since 1988, required warning labels on tents. These labels indicated whether a tent was made w it h f l a me -ret a r d a nt fabric. 20 years ago, Monday, July 31, 2000 You have heard the old saying, you have bats in the belfry, but now the bats are more modern. They are coming down chimneys and into fireplaces. It’s a good job that it’s all glassed in. –Plumas.
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Above: Mrs. Jim Birnie Jr. operating a Minneapolis-Moline tractor and plow. Below: A barn raising in the Glendale area. The folks who gathered for the effort are pictured in front of the barn’s frame.
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McCreary
Back row, from left: Jessica Wither, Jenna Beaumont, Kaylyn Roe, Bryce Kwiatkowski, Cole Guilbert, Rylee Gluska, Kayley Down and Cameron Parrott. Front row, from left: Paige Chudley, Erica Bray, Kyla Wahoski, Sadie McIntosh, Abby Krzyzaniak, Brooklyn Perrett, Claire Beaumont, Avery Scott and Macy Wither.
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Back row, from left: Kayden Caumartin, Hallie Scott, Ashley Scott and Chris Szewczyk Front row, from left: MyKayla Kohlman, Desiree Glover and Kelsey Mutch.
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From left: Hunter Mangin (assistant guard), Brooklyn Perrett (lifeguard), Zoe Cupples (lifeguard), Chloe Boulet (lifeguard), Payton Dickson (lifeguard), Sonya Strocen (lifeguard), Weston Harder (admissions) Missing: Noah Gosselin (lifeguard), Camryn McMillan (lifeguard), Miranda Campbell (admissions), Mia Smith (admissions), Kendra Harris (admissions).
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From left: Cameron Parrott, Landon Roberts. Missing: Nolan Roberts.
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Motel & Cafe
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Minnedosa
From left: Brayden Knox, Aidan Town, Tynille Steen, Annika Duguay, Caitlin Meyers, Tyler Hood, Camryn McMillan, Quinn Thorn. Missing: Noah Gosselin, Zoe Cupples.
LOOKING ON THE SAFE SIDE ALWAYS
THANKS TO OUR LIFEGUARDS Eileen Clarke, MLA
Carberry
Always make an effort to play safe and keep the good times going.
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(Formerly Jarvis Meats)
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www.neepawa.ca WISHING YOU A SAFE FUN SUMMER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE CARBERRY PLAINS COMMUNITY CENTRE POOL
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July & August 8am until 11pm
Mini Donut Eating Contest
7:00 pm Sunday August 2 at Cody’s Concessions Foodtruck Person to eat the most mini donuts in 15 minutes wins! Prizes to be announced $20 entry fee - waiver must be signed To register text Cody at 204-333-1201 or codythompson@live.ca All profits from mini donut trailer go to CancerCare Manitoba and St. Amant Foundation.
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To celebrate the contributions the trucking industry makes to our region, we are publishing a special
National Trucking Week feature on September 4!
Lily Daze, an annual event sponsored by the Manitoba Lily Society, took place at the Lily Nook July 23 to 26. On Saturday, July 25, lily stems were submitted to be judged based on various categories. Hundreds of visitors were able to view the colourful displays amidst fresh air and sunshine. Be sure to check out a “unique theme,” during next year’s show in 2021. Above: Varieties of lilies are pictured at the Growing Fields during the Lily Nook’s Lily Daze held on Saturday. Right: Lily Nook owner, Nigel Strohman (right), pictured with his sister, Michelle (left ), and wife, Mimi, during Lily Daze.
This is a great opportunity to thank those in the industry, or promote products or services aimed at professional drivers or transport companies. The feature will run in both the Neepawa Banner & Press and Rivers Banner, reaching over 10,000 readers - more than any other rural weekly in Westman! Booking deadline, August 21, 2020 To find out more or to book your space, contact Ken at 204-476-3401 or kwaddell@neepawabanner.com
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Celebrating 125 years of The Neepawa Press
T
he Neepawa Press (now Neepawa Banner & Press) has been publishing since 1896. This edition is Volume 125 No. 1. We are featuring front pages from the past 125 years in this edition. The Neepawa Press, although the oldest continuing business in Neepawa today, was not the first newspaper published here. The first newspaper, edited and managed by a Mr. Brongeest, was started in 1885 and was known as The Neepawa Canadian. This Mr. Brongeest later severed connections with the Canadian and started his own newspaper, The Neepawa Star. Both papers were later amalgamated in The Neepawa Register. There were apparently several other short lived-papers, one of which was the Neepawa Herald, another The Neepawa News. In May 1896, The Neepawa Press was born, with the following pronouncement: “It is believed there is room in Neepawa for two live, local papers, and it is proposed to make The Press a clean and creditable journal, trusting to success in this respect to establish a profitable and permanent business”. Judging from the results, this apparently paid off, as The Neepawa Press thrived and marked the passing of The Register during the 1920s. The founder, J.A. Dunlop, died in 1930 and left the business to his son, Blake, who published The Press until September 1946. Another son, Wilfred Dunlop, also was associated with the paper during the 1940s. The current Neepawa Banner & Press building was constructed in 1932 by the Dunlop sons to honour J.A. Dunlop. S. James Dempsey took over in 1946 and he was succeeded by W.H. Vopni on July 1, 1948. Editors during the next 20 years included Vic O’Neill of Edmonton, William Portman of Portage la Prairie, A.F. “Dick” McKenzie of Neepawa, Jennifer Sladek of Gladstone, George Smellie of Russell and Bill Peters of Binscarth. On Nov. 1, 1968, The Press was purchased by Jack Huxley and John Oslund, who had been co-managers of the business since 1955. Methods of printing have changed greatly since 1986, when metal type was gathereded by hand and locked into steel forms and the paper printed on hand and footpowered presses. A Monoline typesetting machine (the first in Manitoba) was installed in 1902 and continued to serve until a Model 19 Linotype machine took its place in 1917. During the years The Press was owned by W.H. Vopni, most of the equipment was replaced with new typesetting machines and a new automatic flatbed rotary newspaper press was installed. In 1974, the new owners converted the printing process to the offset method, utilizing computer photo typesetters and a graphic camera to produce the newspaper. The Neepawa Press was purchased in November 1988, by Jack Gibson and Ewan Pow, former Brandon Sun employees. The paper was sold in 2010 to Glacier Media and operated that way until 2015, when it was purchased from Glacier Media by The Neepawa Banner owners, Ken and Christine Waddell. The Neepawa Banner & Press operated out of 243 Hamilton Street until the whole operation was moved to the Neepawa Press building at 423 Mountain Ave. mid-April of 2020. The combined papers are rich in history and look forward to serving the area for many years to come. Ken and Christine Waddell Owners and publishers Neepawa Banner & Press
1896 Volume 1, Number 1: Neepawa is named the most productive and prosperous district in Western Canada.
1921 Volume 25, Number 1: The Arlie Marks Company will perform at the Opera House in Neepawa on June 6 and 7.
1946 Volume 50, Number 1: The president of Neepawa’s Canadian Legion branch talked with members of the federal government about new housing in the community.
1971 Volume 75, Number 1: The Bank of Montreal was finalizing plans for a brand new building in Neepawa.
1996. Volume 100, Number 1: The Canadian Wheat Board moved quickly to close a grain exporting loophole used by a Gladstone farmer.
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MJHL returns to the rink
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) held its annual Prospect Development Camp from July 23 to 25 at Seven Oaks Sportsplex in Winnipeg. This was the first significant group gathering held by the league since the announcement of the Return to Play guidelines. In total, 72 players born in 2003 and 2004, composed of eight goaltenders, 24 defence and 40 forwards participated. Neepawa head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said that everyone involved with the camp was very happy about being back at the rink. “It was good. We had the chance to meet with all of our [prospects]. They were all excited about being back out there in the rink,” stated Pearson. “There were protocols in place to keep everyone safe and I think that the league did a good job with those protocols. Everyone involved understood the situation and worked together to make sure everyone was
there safely. The way the camp was run, I think Kevin [Saurette] and the group did a very good job. Everyone was happy with how it turned out.” For Neepawa, there were eight prospective players involved. Pearson noted that it was encouraging to see those handful of players out there, looking to make an impression. “It was a good recruiting weekend for us. Building the relationships between the hockey club and the players and parents. There was some excitement about being back. It’s been a long four months away from the game for everyone. It’s been an off-season like no other one before, so just being back in that setting was comforting for a lot of us.” The main goal of the MJHL development camp was to prepare the players on and off the ice for what it takes to be successful in the league and what it takes to get to the next level. Camp activities emphasized the elements these players need to focus on to transition successfully from minor hockey to an elite Junior “A” hockey.
Sports
JULY 31, 2020
Cubs beat Austin, fall to Portage Santa Clara Baseball League update
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A short bench was not a hinderance for the Neepawa Cubs on Friday, July 24, in their pursuit of their sixth win of the SCBL season. Despite being able to only dress 11 position players and pitchers, Neepawa still picked up a 10-4 win over the Austin A’s. The players that were able to hit the field combined for nine hits, including a 2-for-4 night at the plate by Kevin Levandosky and Jason Vinnell. Pitchers Cole Krutkewich, A ndrew R ichards and Garret Rempel combined to power Neepawa on to victory. Padres defeat Cubs A few late game errors and mental lapsesin the field, ended up costing the Neepawa Cubs a victory over the Portage Padres on Tuesday, July 28. Portage ended up scoring five runs in the top of the seventh inning, to beat the Cubs 6-3. The Cubs went into the final inning with a 3-1 lead. Unfortunately, a pair of throwing errors
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Neepawa’s Taylor Fletcher rounds third base, after hitting a home run on Tuesday, July 28, against the Portage Padres.
and a few fielder’s choice options didn’t go Neepawa’s way and the Padres took advantage, allowing them to secure the win. Padres pitcher Joey Moffatt threw a complete game three hitter, while striking out six to pick up the victory. Garrett Rempel, meanwhile, ended up with the loss, despite putting in a solid night’s effort on the mound. The Portage Padres are
Wyborn wins Neepawa Senior Open
now the lone undefeated team left in the Santa Clara Baseball League, with a 7-0-1 record.
Santa Clara Baseball League Team Name
G W L T Win % GB
Portage Padres
8 7
0 1
.938
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Neepawa Cubs
7 6
1 0
.857
1.0
Carberry Royals
7 4
3 0
.571
3.0
Plumas Pirates
7 3
3 1
.417
3.5
Ebb and Flow Lakers 8 1
7 0
.143
6.5
Austin A’s
8 0
.111
7.0
9 1
Despite challenging season, NGCC puts together tremendous event By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Even at the best of times, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication from management and staff the Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC) to ensure its annual Senior Open tournament is a success. This year, it’s fair to say, we’re not in the best of times, yet somehow the NGCC was still able to assemble a spectacular event. The golf course has dealt with several diff iculties over the past few months. First, it had a late start to the season, due to government mandated closures across the province due to COVID-19. That was followed up with some considerable water damage to a portion of its greens, due to the massive storms and
f looding that struck the region back in early July. Despite those setbacks, however, the full 18 holes were available for use in the tournament, which took place on Monday, July 27. NGCC general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron acknowledged that having everything ready to go was a challenge. “If you would have told me three and a half weeks ago we’d host our 2020 senior men’s tournament [on Monday, July 27] on the full course, I would’ve told you you were crazy,” stated Cameron. “Huge shout out and special thanks to Mark Kerkowich and the grounds team and all the staff, inside and out. Without them, this wasn’t possible. To Brad Wilson, Cam Tibbett and Ian Kerkowich for their volunteer man hours, giv-
ing up family or their own free time just to help. We still have a lot of work left to do, but to make this happen today was close to a miracle.” The results As for what happened out on the course, Clay Wyborn of Hamiota, shot a two-under-par round of 70, garnering him first place in the Championship Flight at the annual event. That 18-hole total was three shots better than his nearest competition, Merv Spence and Darren Durdle, who both shot 1-over for the day. In total, 102 golfers participated in this year’s event. Championship Flight: ClayWyborn-70; Merv Spence-73; Darren Durdle-73. First Flight: Gerald Plaisier- 81; Bob Wick-
man-81; Larry Denbow 81. Second Flight: Grant McKelvy-87; Mel Loewen -87; Shawn McCutcheon-88. Third Flight: Tom Kinley-91; Dean McConnell-91; Brad Carefoot-91. Fourth Flight: Dave Gill -94; Dave Patrick-95; Ron Curtis-96. Fifth Flight: Ernie Kuharski-101; Don Barilla -101; Don Palmer-103
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Neepawa, meanwhile, drops to 6-1-0 on the season and falls to second place in the Santa Clara standings.
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FARM FRESH EGGS FOR SALE AT A REASONABLE PRICE. Phone Plumas 204-386-2614, cell 204212-2684, Neepawa 204212-0713 after 3:30 p.m. 204-212-0721 anytime. _____________________ Moving sale. Treadmill, comet electric scooter (new battery) , dishes, pots & pans, sealers, kitchen stuff, veg shredder ph # (204) 867-3944. _____________________ Single Family Plot in Riverside Cemetery. Lot 13, Block 13, Range 28. Beautiful location on the West Side $1300 obo. Call 204-296-2226.
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Thank You The family of Lloyd Graham would like to thank friends, neighbours, and relatives for the many acts of kindness shown to us in the passing of husband, father and grandfather, on July 15, 2020. Thanks for all the hugs, food, flowers, cards and visits, for having us in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks to Brian of White’s Funeral Home for his care and help. To Rev Chad McCharles for a meaningful service.
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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.
Anniversary Happy 50th Anniversary
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Special thanks to Rev Chad McCharles and Brian James of White’s Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
Sloan Everly McPhee stole home on June 13th, 2020, weighing in at 7lbs. 4 ozs. and measuring 20.5 inches. Her brother, Chase, is very happy to have her on the team. Proud parents are Cody & Brittany (Sawatsky) of Virden. Excited grandparents are Allan and Carmen McPhee of Neepawa, Denise Mayo, and the late Peter Sawatsky of Virden, as well as great grandfather, Stuart Mayo of Kemnay.
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Lloyd Murray Graham was born on May 1, 1938 at the farm home of his parents Leslie and Jessie (Campbell) Graham, N 1/2 20-16-15 at Eden. Lloyd was the oldest of five children. He had three sisters and one brother.
Lloyd is survived by his wife Lois of Neepawa and son Neil (Kathy) of Brandon. Grandchildren Kirk (Bobbi) of Brandon and Rebeca (Brock) See, and great granddaughter Porter of Glasgow, Montana. Three sisters, Laurine Wicker, Carol Reimer (Jake), Shirley Bay (Trevor) and one brother Jim (Diane). Two brother-in-laws Barry Mikkelsen (Marj), Glen Mikkelsen (Annette) and many nieces and nephews. He was deceased by his parents Leslie and Jessie and in-laws Mack and Hazel Mikkelsen and brother-in-law Stan Wicker.
We have a new Blue Jays fan in our family!
All medical records will be safely stored at PhysioFirst - 1129 19th Street in Brandon.
Lloyd passed away on July 15, 2020, at the Minnedosa Care Home with his wife Lois by his side, at the age of 82.
Lloyd and Lois had a cabin at Clear Lake and spent many summers there. He enjoyed tending to his garden and flowers in Eden; his favourite were the yellow roses. In his later years, he would spend many hours feeding and watching the birds. Lloyd spent numerous hours working with his scroll saw, making projects and enjoyed giving them as gifts to his friends. He liked dancing and he and Lois attended many of the dances in the area. His entire life he enjoyed going for coffee, where he made some lifelong friends.
Birth
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Lloyd Graham
Lloyd was one of the founding members of the Rosedale Fire Department, attending many fires, along with his son Neil. He was also a member of the Eden Hall Board and for a few years, a volunteer ice maker for the skating rink.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings postponed. Call 204841-0002 _____________________ _Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202 _____________________ Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher
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Obituary Bertram Stanley Bales July 9, 1957 - April 6, 2020
Bert fought many years of kidney failure. The last couple of years, his condition worsened until he was basically bedridden and suffering extreme pain from numerous falls, which included a broken hip. In Nanaimo, B.C. on April 6th with his friends at his bedside, his pain ended and he found eternal peace. As per his wishes, a private memorial service was held for him in Nanaimo. He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Eileen; and his brother Chris. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers Tom (Bernadette), Leonard (Kay) and Dennis (Mettie); numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends whose lives he touched. Bert was born in Gladstone and went to Preston School (a one room schoolhouse) until it closed in 1967. He then attended Gladstone Elementary and W.M.C.I. After leaving school, he worked as a carpenter assistant, building the annex on the United Church before moving to Vancouver Island for a life in the fishing industry. In later years, he went back to college and started his own successful carpentry business, which was short lived because of his illness. Bert always hated the cold Manitoba winters and when asked if he would ever move back to Gladstone, he said he would, as soon as global warming was no longer a rumor, but a success story. Bert was a happy go lucky person, whom we will always remember for his continuous laughter and contagious smile. I think his cousin described him best when she said, "He was the sweetest little guy I ever knew."
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Obituary
August 5, 1961 Lloyd married Lois Mikkelsen, of Oberon. They had one son, Neil Lloyd Graham, in May of 1962. Lloyd and Lois would have been married 59 years this August. For 80 years, he was a resident of the Eden area. He lived his early years on the farm and then at their home on Honeyman Ave. In December 2018, they moved to Neepawa, where Lloyd recently moved to the Personal Care Home in Minnedosa.
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Lois, Neil & Kathy, Kirk & Bobbi, Rebecca & Brock & Porter.
He received his schooling at Eden Conc. School. He left at an early age, as did not enjoy school, and helped his father on the farm. When he was old enough to obtain his driver’s license, he drove a gravel truck for Pete Bilkoski for two years. In 1959, he began working for the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op in the lumber department and then the fuel department, driving the fuel truck for 38 years. Lloyd then worked for the Beautiful Plains School Division as a custodian at J.M. Young School for 11 years.
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The building and land known as part of SW 31-24-12W, R.M. of Alonsa, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2712866/3 will be sold at auction on Friday, the 21st day of August, 2020, at 11:00 a.m./p.m. at the Alonsa Community Hall, 12 PTH 50, Alonsa, Manitoba.
Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting two separate tenders for: • The supply of bulk diesel fuel at Neepawa, Brookdale and Eden locations for the 2020/2021 school year. • The supply of diesel fuel for Carberry buses for the 2020/2021 school year. See Division website for more details at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.
Help Wanted
TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites applications for the following position:
Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants
The Vendor under Power of Sale is informed that there situate on the said land a one storey single family home of approximately 1,584 square feet, more or less on 2.07 acres. The Vendor under Power of Sale is also informed that the home contains 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a living room and a laundry room. The Vendor under Power of Sale is further advised that the home is heated by forced air. The Vendor under Power of Sale is further informed the home contains a double detached garage, front and rear wood verandas and a read wood patio deck. The Vendor under Power of Sale is further advised that the property contains a guest house.
For the 2020/2021 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required. Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume. Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd.ca
DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NEEPAWA: Head North on Provincial Truck Hwy 5 for 94 KM, head East down Provincial Truck HWY 68 for 125 KM and then North on Provincial Trust HWY 481 for 125 KM.
TOUCHWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION INC.
REALTY TAXES: The realty taxes with respect to the said land are paid in full to December 31, 2018 with the exception of any accruing outstanding water accounts as added or may be added to the tax roll. PRIOR CHARGES: Caveat No. 81-40336/3 TERMS: Twenty percent of the purchase price by way of bank draft or certified cheque and the balance according to auction sale conditions. The building and land are to be sold subject to a RESERVE BID to be announced prior to the sale. All persons wishing to attend the auction are required to pre-register with the mortgagee’s agent, noted below, at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled auction. For further information, a copy of the Auction Sale Conditions or to pre-register for the auction, please contact: TRAVIS WEBBER D’Arcy & Deacon LLP Barristers and Solicitors 2200 – One Lombard Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X7 Telephone No. 204-925-5392
A Non-Profit Organization with a Mandate to Provide Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Applications are currently being accepted for selfmotivated persons to join our team of
Direct Service Workers.
The successful candidates will be committed to the goals and objectives of the organization and supportive of its programs and services. Qualifications: - Grade 12 or equivalent - Valid Driver’s License with clean Driving Record - Experience working with adults with developmental/ physical disabilities an asset Employment is subject to a Criminal Records Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and valid First Aid/CPR certification. Successful candidates will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please submit your resume to: Human Resources Director Box 1149 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: jmiddleton@touchwoodpark.ca
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Help Wanted
Rolling River School Division Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a
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Current starting wage is $15.15/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! Wage scale extends to $22.10 per hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team. As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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Public Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of McCreary has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba, and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42(1) and 43(1) of The Municipal Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to the following matters: a) Liability to taxation; b) Amount of an assessed value; c) Classification of property; d) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) Be made in writing; b) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; c) Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and d) Be filed by: i) Delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or; ii) Serving it upon the secretary; at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications on September 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of McCreary. The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the address given below. DATED this 23rd day of July, 2020. Wendy L. Turko, Secretary Board of Revision – Municipality of McCreary P. O. Box 338 - 432 First Avenue McCREARY, MB R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309
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MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE
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Public notice is hereby given that the 2021 preliminary assessment roll for the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne will be delivered to the Municipal Office, in Glenella, MB, on or before August 4, 2020 and will then be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act. APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and d) be filed by: (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. The Board of Revision will sit on September 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is August 25, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Minnedosa by phoning 204-867-4766. Dated at Glenella, Manitoba, this 27th day of July, 2020. Wendy Wutzke, Secretary Board of Revision Box 10 Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0
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The Whitemud Watershed District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the full-time permanent position of District Manager.
The Whitemud Watershed District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a newly created full-time position of GROW Coordinator.
Reporting to a local Board of Directors, the District Manager is responsible for: • Reporting and acting on behalf of the Board on all aspects of District programs • Overseeing day to day activities of the Board, including staff supervision • Maintaining liaison with local stakeholders, municipalities, provincial and federal governments • Providing technical information and advice on natural resource management issues • Formulating Board programs and policies for Board approval, and corresponding project delivery and administration • Promotion of overall Watershed District objectives • Providing front line communication with District ratepayers and stakeholders
Reporting directly to the District Manager and with assistance from the Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for: • Working with landowners to design & implement GROW Program activities, including water retention projects, erosion control projects, wetland restoration projects, etc. • Planning & managing project budgets, & program reports • Assisting with fundraising activities to bring additional external funding into the GROW Program • Promotion and advertising of WWD programs • Performing miscellaneous office duties & assorted other tasks as required
QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in environmental studies, natural resources management or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience related to ecosystem function and/or landscape ecology • Supervisory experience • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups • Strong verbal communication skills with experience giving presentations to a variety of audiences. • Strong written communication skills with experience writing technical reports and business correspondence. • Project management and budgeting experience • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work files, establish priorities, and manage time. • Strong problem solving, analytical and decision making skills. • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent software applications. • Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or tools. • Knowledge of the Whitemud Watershed District and the Manitoba Watershed Districts Program • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. • Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver`s License. • Must be willing and able to work overtime as required. • Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba, including overnight stays as required • Experience working with local boards and and/or municipalities is an asset • Experience applying for grants and external funding is an asset Your cover letter and/or resumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit your resume & salary expectations before 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 to: Gerond Davidson, WWD Chairman Email: whitemud@mts.net Office: 41 Main St. E Mail: Box 130, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary education or equivalent experience with specialization in environmental studies, natural resources management or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience working with rural landowners • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups. • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work files, establish priorities, manage time, and follow budgets • Strong problem solving, analytical and decision making skills. • Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent software applications • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. • Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver`s License. • Must be willing and able to work overtime as required. • Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba, including overnight stays as required • Experience with public relations and/or outreach across a range of media is an asset • Experience with GIS and RTK surveying is an asset Because the GROW Coordinator position is funded by external funding grants, this position is being offered as a 2-yr Term Position, with the potential for extension and/ or permanent status based on successful securement of additional external funding. Your cover letter and/or resumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit your resume & salary expectations before 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 to: Gerond Davidson, WWD Chairman Email: whitemud@mts.net Office: 41 Main St. E Mail: Box 130, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
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Melvin Oswald came by the Neepawa Banner & Press office this week and showed us a picture of himself alongside his raised garden bed (above). He built it in his basement, took it all apart to get it outside and then re-assembled it, as shown here. The bed is protected from cats (or maybe the odd deer) by a wire mesh and it even has a retractable roof to keep excess rain off the plants. Oswald and his wife, Vivian, will soon be enjoying fresh produce from their new garden.
How colours influence a person living with dementia By Gail Freeman-Campbell
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Many studies have been conducted on colour and light with many contrasting results. However, for the most part, the use of various colours, particularly in the environment for those living with dementia, can be helpful in providing quality of care. Colour preferences for individuals with dementia are red, blue and green. For instance, blue is a restful colour with a calming effect. Research shows that using blue in the physical environment can actually lower blood pressure, and that blue rooms are seemingly cooler than rooms painted in shades of red or orange. Blue also appears to increase the size of the room, and blue is a good choice for dinner plates and utensils as it produces a contrast of food. Red increases brain wave activity, seems to decrease the size of a room, and increases the perceived temperature of the room. If you want to get the attention of an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia, use red. It also is a good colour for dinner plates and uten-
sils, as it offers good contrast with food and stimulates the appetite. Green is symbolic of growth and life and is the most restful of colours. It reduces central nervous system activity, and helps individuals remain calm. Using green makes rooms appear larger. Particularly, lime green is effective with individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia for visual attention, i.e., visual cues for bathrooms, bedrooms, walkers, etc. For the affected individual who may have aggressive tendencies, try using pink in their personal space as it tends to ease aggression. The use of contrast is extremely important for marking edges of things, drawing attention to furniture or other tripping hazards and making it easier to locate food on the plate or find the toilet seat in a white-on-white bathroom. Contrast can be used to help define objects more clearly. Using a colour that contrasts with the background draws attention to key features. For example, use a contrasting wall colour so that it can be easier to locate switches and sockets, railings and hand-
rails. Doors of the bathroom can be painted a different colour than other rooms in the house for easier identification. Using a contrasting colour in the kitchen to highlight edges of cabinets helps affected individuals locate themselves within their surroundings and reduces accidental injuries from edges. In addition to the environment, look at other ways of using colour for the affected individual. Incorporate colour in the individual’s wardrobe, using his/her favourite colours. Reports show that individuals feel happier when wearing colours such as coral, peach and variations of orange. Bear in mind that due to natural thickening of the lens of the eye with age, older people may experience colours as “washed out” and find blues, greens and purples harder to differentiate. Additionally, colour preferences can change, and the person with dementia experiences increasing sensitivity to all things, so it is necessary to create a balance throughout the journey of the disease.
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Driving the wagons across the wild frontier
PHOTO BY GLORIA MOTT
The wagon train takes a little break on Road 83W south of Carberry.
PHOTOS BY LORI BROOKING AND ART GIBSON
Above centre: The view the pioneers had from their stage coaches as they travelled across the frontier. Above right: A half dozen wagons make their way down a hill in the rural area around Carberry.
Special Envoy for Military Affairs visits Neepawa & area Legions
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Manitoba’s special envoy for military affairs, Waverly MLA Jon Reyes (on left) meets with local members of Neepawa Royal Canadian Legion #23.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Royal Canadian Legion branches across the region recently hosted a very special guest. On Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21, Manitoba’s special envoy for military affairs, Waverly MLA Jon Reyes made stops at branches in several Westman communities, including Neepawa. The purpose of the trip was to speak with local Royal Canadian Legion members on the best ways to partner and assist branches in the future. Reyes said that it’s very important for his office to be doing this type of individual outreach. “Every legion operates just a little bit differently, and therefore has slightly different perspectives on the best way to operate and to serve the community,” said Reyes. “Legions are very important within their communities. They’re like a hub for many towns. This is where they hold their socials, bingos, meat draws. It’s part of the cultural life in these towns, so it’s very important for me to know
that they are operating well and just letting them know, any assistance they need, my office is open and listening.” During the 45 minute conversation with Legion members in Neepawa, Reyes asked about the issues that they’re facing, when it comes to maintaining operation of the facility. He noted that as the years pass, the drop in membership numbers continues to be a growing concern. “The challenge for Legions now is attracting members, both in terms of veterans and associate members. [Legions] are going to have to think outside the box, when it comes to addressing the situation. As special envoy, I want to assist them in any way I can,” stressed Reyes. Reyes was touring the region’s Legions and ANAVETS following the passing of Bill 200, The Municipal Assessment Act. That Bill exempts real property that is used primarily by the Royal Canadian Legion or The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada from municipal taxes, except for local improvements.
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40 Stonehouse St. Neepawa, MB
services Offered:
Acupuncture & Cupping • Dry Needling Concussion Management • Women’s Health • Pilates Pre & Post Op Rehab • Musculoskeletal Injuries abOut susan Susan Kohinski graduated from the University of Manitoba, school of Medical Rehabilitation with her bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy. She has been practicing physiotherapy for 10 years and has interests in sports injuries, concussion management, acupuncture and women’s health. She is excited to offer Pilates and yoga classes at her new office when restrictions lessen. She will also be looking into hiring a massage therapist. Susan grew up in Riding Mountain and went to high school in Neepawa. Growing up Susan loved soccer and running and found physiotherapy was the perfect way to integrate her passion for a healthy lifestyle with her desire to help others.
Hwy 5
Stonehouse Physiotherapy
Stonehouse Street
Chicken Delight
Subway / Farmery Store front
FCC / Westlake Employment Services
Chicken Corral
Hwy 16
Official Physiotherapist of the Neepawa Jr. “A” Hockey Team
Online bOOking is nOw available at stOnehOusephysiO.ca Or phOne 204-704-0182