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Historic pond hockey on Clear Lake By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner The Winter Adventure Weekend, held in Wasagaming Feb. 10-12 and hosted by Riding Mountain National Park, Friends of RMNP and Clear Lake Country, was an outstanding success. There were numerous events to attract people of all ages. A unique hockey event, recreating a 1933 game between the Riding Mountain Relief Camp All Stars and the Young Guns (a Dauphin team was not available), took place on Clear Lake. Park staff suited up for the All Stars team and younger park workers, family and friends played for the Young Guns. The game resulted in a 4-4 tie. Elsewhere, on Amphitheatre Hill, 80 kids registered for a Toboggan Party and Friends of RMNP were kept busy renting out snowshoes and fat bikes. One would think looking at the number of vehicles in the community, that the attendance was similar to that seen during summer.

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Local school divisions coping with cutbacks to funding By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner Faced with cutbacks to provincial funding, local school divisions have some tough decisions to make as they prepare their budgets. On Feb. 1, the provincial government made their funding announcement for the 2017-2018 school year. While overall, education funding is increasing by $13.1 million, only one division within the Banner’s coverage area will see an increase in funding over last year. In the past, the funding formula guaranteed divisions the same level of funding as the previous year, however, the new formula only guarantees 98 per cent of the previous year’s amount. Cuts to staffing and supplies This year, Rolling River School Division (RRSD), Pine Creek School Division (PCSD) and Turtle River School Division (TRSD) will all receive less from the provincial government. RRSD will see their funding fall by $203,448 (2 per cent decrease), PCSD will see their funding fall by $128,110 (1.7 per cent decrease) and TRSD will see their funding fall by $109,000 (1.5 per cent decrease). Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD) is the only area division that will be receiving more from the provincial government, their funding will rise by approximately $100,000 (1 per cent). With divisions expecting to receive at least the same as last year, the funding announcement has created some challenges as school boards put the final touches on their budgets. In RRSD, the 2 per cent decrease in provincial funding will result in a number of changes over 2016. Staffing will be cut

by 1.4 full time equivalent (FTE) positions and see the elimination of the assistant superintendent and contingency positions. There will also be a decrease in education assistant supports by 6.6 hours per day. Programs will also see some changes: the pre-kindergarten program at Douglas Elementary School will be eliminated and there will be decreases to the outdoor education program supplies, Rivers Collegiate hockey academy supplies and professional development budget. The division will be maintaining band, home economics, industrial arts and power mechanics programs. They will also continue to upgrade computer equipment, as well as maintain device to student ratios. After a decade of declining enrolment, the division is seeing the numbers move the other way. They started the 2016 school year with 1,729 students, 28 more than the year before, and are forecasting the addition of 22 students at the start of the 2017 school year. Overall, the RRSD’s proposed budget will be increasing by 1.9 per cent. The increase will be funded by local property taxes. The proposed budget will see the mill rate rise by 5.9 per cent, meaning that for a property valued at $100,000, with no changes to assessment, property owners will pay $30.20 more for their residential, $17.45 more for their farmland and $43.65 more for their commercial properties compared to 2016. The RRSD’s pre budget consultation meeting will take place Feb. 22, at the division office in Minnedosa.

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PCSD not planning to cut human resources The PCSD board is still deliberating how they will make up the $130,000 cut in provincial funding. Secretary-treasurer Robyn Winters explains that the trustees have spoken about whether or not some initiatives, such as capital projects, may or may not continue or move forward in the division as originally planned. She added that the board has agreed that maintaining employment levels in all departments is a priority and are not looking at cuts to its human resources. While they are facing a cut in provincial funding, Winters said they are projecting an increase in enrolment for the 2017 school year. Without making any changes, Winters said the Board is looking at an increase they were not expecting to have to face. “Pine Creek has substantially less than the 4 per cent allowable surplus level that the government has mandated and therefore does not have the ability to draw down levy amounts by applying surplus – these funds have been depleted since the 2014/15 fiscal year,” she said. While local property owners are likely to see an increase, Winter explained that the increase isn’t likely to be as large as that experienced for the 2016 school year, which was required to catch up on previous years. The budget consultation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 28 at WMCI in Gladstone.

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– Shannon Desjardins, secretary-treasurer, TRSD Always challenges Much like PCSD, TRSD is facing some challenges from a funding cutback of $109,000 or 1.5 per cent. Shannon Desjardins, secretary-treasurer, explained, “I was expecting and hoping for the same funding as last year.” Last year, the division triggered the formula guarantee, promising them the same level of funding as the year before. The new guarantee promises at least 98 per cent of the previous year. Desjardins explains that they are still in the early stages of the budget process and can’t say much about how the cutback will impact the budget, however, “Receiving less funding will always have its

challenges,” she explained. Property owners are likely to face an increase, but at this time, the amount is unknown. Their public meeting will be held on March 7. Rising funding, but not as much as previous years The BPSD is the only division in the area to see its funding increase, but not as much as in the past year. This year, BPSD will see its provincial funding rise by 1 per cent, though secretary-treasurer Shannon Bayes said that in previous years, an increase of approximately 5 per cent was received. The funding formula is based primarily on enrolment, which is one of the reasons the BPSD is seeing an increase in funding. For the 2016 school year, the division added 70 full-time equivalent students compared to September 2015.

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Fun event to showcase Canada’s top winter activities By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Neepawa Cross Country Ski Club has organized an event combining three of the country’s favourite winter sports. The first ever Snowathlon will take place Feb. 26 and feature sledding (tobogganing), snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Ski club member Heather Douglas explains that they were looking for a unique way to celebrate Canada’s milestone birthday and came up with this triathlon-like event. She explains that the goal of the event is to give people some experience and chance to get outside and be active with their friends and families. Participants can take part as individuals, families or as part of a team. Douglas said they are hoping they will even get some corporate teams participating. The

events can be done by all participants, or different team members can do each leg. While there will be stop watches available for competitive participants, she added that those who just want to come out for some fun don’t have to be timed. Participants will go up and down the toboggan hill four times, snowshoe either the 0.6 km or 1.3 km trail and ski either the 2 km or 4 km trail. Snowshoes will be available for rent, but participants need to bring their own skis and toboggan. Douglas added that there are some new snowshoe loops that have been cut and this will give people a chance to try these different trails. “It should be a lot of fun and a good experience,” she said, adding “It’s a chance to enjoy winter in a beautiful facility.”. The event will also allow the club to showcase their facility, the Langford-Neepawa Winterpark, located east of Neepawa on Highway 16. Douglas explained that volunteer Muriel Gamey works hard to keep the trails

groomed, as well as the bush trimmed and maintained to keep the trails in good condition. Registration will run from 12:30 to 1:30 pm and the activities will last until about 4 p.m. Participants are being asked to pre-register by email at neepawaski@gmail.com. There will be some hot chocolate and snacks provided. The cost is $5 for individuals and $10 for families. In its third year, the Neepawa Cross Country Ski Club has kids from 5 to 13 years old and meets for an hour on Sunday afternoons. Douglas explains that they teach the members techniques, including both cross country and skate skiing. The membership fees provides instruction for both parents and their children, as well as the use of a pair of skis for the season. “Lots of parents come with their children,” said Douglas. For more information about the ski club, people can contact Douglas at 841-0711, Muriel Gamey at 476-2402 or Paul Koshel at pkoshel@pinecreeksd.mb.ca.

Love of reading is in the air in Neepawa By MIranda Leybourne The Neepawa Banner “I Love to Read” month is back in Manitoba, and Hazel M. Kellington (HMK) School and the Neepawa Public Library are both excited about the chance to share and encourage a love of literacy for all. Patrons who stop in at the library will notice that many books have been

wrapped in festive red paper as part of a “Blind Date with a Book” campaign. The idea is for readers to choose a wrapped book at random and take it home – a nice surprise that could lead to expanding their literary horizons. The library is also hosting story time, for children ages two years to schoolage, every Friday this month from 11 a.m. to

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12 p.m., continuing until Mar. 3. Children and their caregivers get to enjoy a story or two, read by local volunteers, a game of eyespy and a themed craft. Over at HMK, reading is being celebrated in a big way, as well. Principal Allen Hanke says a committee of staff worked hard to plan “I Love to Read” month and make it fun for children and teachers alike,

with special activities and themes. “The theme...is ‘Reading is Snow Much Fun’,” says Hanke. “We had a kickoff assembly on Fri., Feb. 3 and the whole school got together…[they] spent about 10 minutes just reading in the gym together. It was pretty neat. We had all the kids in there and the big buddies and the little buddies were together and

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they were reading.” Hanke says fostering a love of reading in all students is something the Beautiful Plains School District (BPSD) takes very seriously, noting that right from the very start, Kindergarten teachers spend a lot of time reading stories and talking about reading with the children. “All that kind of stuff, all those pre-reading ac-

tivities, really...get highlighted pretty heavily in Kindergarten,” Hanke attests. “It’s pretty amazing to see [the kids] acquire that ability to read.” Kindergarten classes have also been having guest readers come in, including parents, grandparents and special guests, to share a beloved and special story with students.

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anitoba’s unions are in a bit of a state of shock these days. One must understand the NDP organizational mechanism allows for, no insists, the party has a strange double dipping approach to their party. Like all other political parties, there are members and the members elect delegates to the policy and leadership conventions. But, the NDP also have a large percentage of delegates over and above the constituency delegates that attend the conventions who are appointed by the unions. And it has been the union delegates that have a had a huge sway on the convention outcomes. The most recent occasion was the last leadership convention, where it was the union leaders that not only rounded up their members and herded them to support the eventual winner, they also heavily influenced the delegates at large as well. The state of shock comes now as the PC Manitoba party holds 40 of the 57 seats and the PC party has little or no loyalty to the unions. The PCs are not beholden to the single-minded ways of the union leadership. The union aims are very narrow, more money, less work. With that in mind, the union leaders seem a little taken aback that the PC government isn’t planning to kowtow to the union theme. The PCs may in fact actually cut back on government jobs, look at freezing wages and may actually open wage agreements to bring about wage reductions. The future looks grim for the government unions. The reality is that the province must bring the $1 billion annual deficit under control. The province has a huge problem. The

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Ken Waddell unions, and especially their leaders, actually contributed heavily to the problem. The NDP bowed to the union leadership wishes and kept on raising wages in the face of ever increasing deficits. The government has asked Manitoba Hydro to get their debt load in order and about 900 jobs are being cut. The talk on the street and even from Hydro workers and the public in general is that the cuts were long overdue. That’s the problem with a monopoly. And we have monopolies in Hydro, in health care and education. We can be very thankful that the majority of workers in all three are very conscientious. The same goes for civil servants, most are very conscientious. But there is one very simple difference between the monopoly and private enterprise. Hydro workers get paid whether consumption is high or low. Teachers get paid whether there are 10, 20 or 30 students. Health care workers get paid when they are run off their feet or when there might be a lull in patients in a particular facility. The best accountability is conscientious workers but in private enterprise, the goodwill of the workers is enhanced by the need to actually balance the budget. There is no real incentive to balance the budget in Hydro, education or health care. They can always go

back to the ratepayer or taxpayer for more money. What is being finally forced on us all is that the endless deficits, adding each year relentlessly to the provincial debt, is affecting our bond rates. Credit ratings are being down graded and that means higher interest rates on the provincial debt. Both past accumulations and present debt is affected as bonds are rotated constantly. With rates creeping upward, the effect is magnified. Nearly everyone I talk to, from educators, to health care workers, to Hydro workers, to business people say the province has a major problem. So what are the solutions? One can cut costs but increasing income is a good thing too. It’s time to cut the garbage out of public policy. It is possible to build hog barns, and lots of them, safely and without negative impact on the lakes and environment. Mining can be a good thing, so can oil and coal production. Pipelines are a good thing. Weaning ourselves off oil from democratically and morally challenged countries should be an immediate goal. There are many great ideas for economic expansion but those ideas will never come to fully benefit our economy as long as the union leadership holds to their single-minded ways of running the country.

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ook down any Main Street in rural Manitoba and you’re guaranteed to see one thing— lots of small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy, but no where is this more evident than in rural communities. In Manitoba, Statistics Canada reported that in 2015, 97.6 per cent of the province’s businesses were small. Small business owners who want to sell their business face a myriad of challenges, the hardest of which is to find a buyer. You don’t have to look far to find a number of small businesses that sit for sale for a while, wait- MY ing for the right PERSPECTIVE buyer. Many small businesses are a family affair, with chilate dren growing up in the stock ackman tkinson rooms, dining rooms and at the tills. These children are ideally positioned to take over the business once their parents want to step back, they have years of experience and know the business inside-out. Additionally, passing a business down to their children is the dream of many entrepreneurs when they first open their doors. The problem is that the Income Tax Act makes this an expensive dream. When a person sells their small business, family farm or fishing corporation to an unrelated third party, the difference between the sale price and price paid to originally purchase the business is considered a capital gain. A certain portion of the proceeds from the sale are also tax free through a capital gains exemption, the rest of the proceeds are taxed at the capital gains tax rate. However, if that person were to sell the business to a family member, which not considered an arm’s length sale, they lose this more favourable tax treatment and all of the profit is classed as dividends, which are taxed at a higher rate than capital gains. When given two possible motivations for an action, Revenue Canada assumes that Canadians are always motivated by tax avoidance, which leads to this unequal treatment. When a parent sells their business to a family member, Revenue Canada assumes that parent is only doing it on paper as a way to take money out of the corporation without paying the associated taxes, yet retain control. While I’m sure this has happened, the end result is that for all of the small business owners looking to legitimately retire and pass their business on to a child, there is a significantly higher cost than if they were to sell it to a third party. That’s not good news for the rural communities that rely on the products and services offered by our small businesses. Last summer, federal NDP MP Guy Caron put forward a Private Member’s Bill that would change this unequal treatment. A similar bill was introduced by Liberal MP Emmanuel Dubourg in a previous session. The bill went to vote on Feb 8, where it was defeated. Speaking on behalf of the government, MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, explained that while the bill was well-intentioned, the government was very concerned about unintended consequences and whether it would really work. They worry that the exemption would unfairly benefit wealthy individuals instead of members of the broader middle class. In all, she explained, the Minister of Finance believes that the proposed amendment would cost the federal government between $350 million and $1.2 billion a year. MP Caron countered the claims saying that he worked with tax experts to make sure the bill wouldn’t be too costly for the government and their estimate points to lost revenue between $75 million and $100 million, to level the playing field. Maybe this wasn’t the right proposal, but this is an important case of inequity that deserves a solution. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports that 66 per cent of small businesses will change hands in the coming decade. This is combined with the statistic that one third of small and mediumsized business owners would like to see to family members take over their business. We want to see businesses carry on with the best possible successor and if that’s an owner’s child, there shouldn’t be a penalty— our communities can’t afford it.

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t first glance, the project didn’t seem all that daunting. All I had to do was spend roughly one hour per day in personal Bible study. My goal was to read and reflect on three verses per day and record the things I observed and the lessons I learned. It all seemed so easy-then I did the math. There are 31,077 verses in the Bible. At three verses a day, that’s a commitment of at least one hour per day for 28.5 years. But it was something I knew I needed to do; so I got to work. As I write these words, the project will be completed in two weeks. It will be roughly 7,500 pages long and stored in 275 word processing files. It will be burned to disk and saved in my archives. But the gifts I received while on this journey will remain with me forever. I have learned things about God, his word, his world and myself that I could never have learned any other way. The most significant gift I received is a deeper appreciation for the book itself. I have

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ratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” Sarah Ban Breathnach, American author, a proponent of living simply and living with gratitude for all that we have. Inspirational speaker encouraging people to keep a journal of gratitude. Being thankful, grateful for life and living comes easily to me. Now. It was not always so. As a young single mother, learning to live without – without a job, without a partner, without security – taught me to look for what is good in life. A habit that serves me well even as my body ages. The many little things that are blessings add up and brighten the journey. As I awoke this

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein always had a deep love for the Scriptures and my ministerial training helped me understand how the Bible, as we have it today, came into existence. But nothing prepared me for what I would experience as I worked my way through every chapter and verse. In its preparation, its preservation and its power, the Bible is truly an amazing book. Every page testifies to its divine origin. Putting the book together was no easy task. Its original documents were written by over 40 different writers (men and women) over a period of roughly 2,000 years. Some wrote a lot; some wrote very little. Some were well educated; others were not. Some did their own writing; others dictated their words to a scribe. Some understood the truths they shared while

Gratitude… HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen morning, the features of the room were no longer hidden by darkness. The days are lengthening. As I headed outside, I did not require the toque or heavy jacket. The sky was softer, the air sweeter, a lone raven called its way across the sky. The dogs were eager to walk, Miss Daisy grabbing Henry Hoover’s portion of the lead and dragging him ever faster. I laughed aloud at the sure knowledge that spring is indeed coming. A salad for lunch. Marvel with me that in the middle of a prairie winter, fresh fruit and vegetables are readily available. Not the canned fruits of vegetables

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others (especially some of the prophets) didn’t. Yet, because their work was guided and supervised by God’s Holy Spirit, what we have is a unified record of the history of God’s work in this world– beginning with creation and ending when the new heaven and earth appear. Preserving the original writings was even more of a challenge. Copies were made by hand. One scribe would prepare a copy; another would check it for mistakes. Two mistakes on a page could be corrected. If three were found, the page was destroyed. Today, thanks to modern technology, we can reproduce documents much faster; but the same standards of accuracy apply. Copies must be perfect reproductions of the source documents. Mistakes are never

tolerated. The same standard applies to the translating of the Scriptures. Translations must be accurate (word for word); but due care and caution must be taken to ensure that the message contained in the original documents is clearly seen in the translation. Here again, the oversight of God’s Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. Without it, the message can easily get lost. Finally, I have gained a new appreciation for the power of this incredible book. The words of Scripture are words of life and death– they offer all who read them, believe them and obey them a relationship with God that will provide abundant peace and joy in this life and the assurance of an eternal home in heaven after we die. The Bible is truly an amazing book. If you haven’t read it from cover to cover, I’d suggest that you do so. It will change your life and strengthen your faith like nothing else can.

t is Valentine’s Day today. Have you gotten your loved one some flowers and a special treat? Maybe your best friend is waiting for this very special, very precious attention. There might not be a loved one around. Nowadays, people are only a phone call or text message away, anywhere in the world. Some are mourning the death of a loved one and

of my childhood. Processed saskatoons, apples, strawberries and raspberries are good, certainly better than none. We would not have envisioned eating zesty radishes, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from a store, summer fare from one’s garden. And so, as I cut and sliced, I was grateful. Conscientiously grateful. My home. Big enough for me and mine. Not fancy, not enormous. I walk in the door and I am filled with gratitude. Imagine, a home that is mine. I am not a refugee; I am not enslaved. These four walls and all that is within them, I

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Atheists believe... In reply to Linda Rioux, letter in the Feb 10 Banner. I am certain Linda believes there is only one God, the Christian God, and does not believe there are Hindu Gods or any other gods or fairies at the bottom of the garden. But from her own argument she can't say they don't exist. In truth, if you can't prove something doesn't exist, it doesn't mean it does exist. Nobody can prove fairies don't exist but no sane person believes they do. God is imaginary. There is no scientific evidence for the existence of God. Atheism is not a belief but a conclusion of an intelligent mind. People, including atheists, have a natural built in morality. You can be good without God. The percentage of all atheists in prison is much lower than the percentage of all Christians in prison. Where is their Christian morality? The Bible has been used to justify wars, to support slavery, to encourage colonization, to oppress women, to condemn gays and lesbians and to condone the killing of non-believers. The Bible is full of atrocities committed by God and in the name of God. Where is the morality? Atheists do have meaning in their lives and look forward to tomorrow, enjoying music, art, the beauty of nature and all the good things in life and have love and empathy for other human beings. Genetic entropy, which you mention, is countered by Natural Selection which removes deleterious mutations from the gene pool and all life continues to evolve today. Atheists believe in freedom of religion but also freedom from religion and are no less tolerant than religious people. They don't object to people believing in gods but wish for themselves to have a life without fairy tale religions and delusional thought, Bill Dean Neepawa, MB

We have the freedom am entitled to maintain and enjoy. I laugh with delight when the grader goes past, clearing the street, and when all I do is place my garbage at the curb and it is whisked away. How can one not be filled with gratitude? How can one be blind to the miracles of convenience? Sarah Ban Breathnach encourages us to actually record our moments of gratitude. Keep a journal. Mine would include the voice of an adult child calling to chat, an email from a friend far away, a Skype call with a cherished family member. It would include the smell of coffee, fresh baked bread, meatloaf and hot chocolate. The jottings would include those moments when I stop and see my world. Those moments of epiphanies that forever change how I see my world. Transcendent moments of awe will change us. For this, too, I offer gratitude.

Valentine’s Day seems to have disappeared with it. Let us not forget our parents or elderly grandparents. When I look around in the care home, I see many very lonely people there. Their spouses have passed on and children live far away. From the beginning to the end, the Bible talks about love. We know that John 3:16 tells us that because God loved us so much, that He send His Son to die on a cross for the punishment of our sins so we can be reconciled to God again. Let’s make this day special for someone we know or crosses our path.

This is in response to the letters written to Addy Oberlin. My mamma always told me that a lady should be shown respect, and I believe more should have been shown to Addy and her faith. I once heard a conversation, where someone who was not a pilot was trying to tell another person who had done all the studying and training to become a pilot, how to fly a plane. I know who I would be taking a plane ride with. Makes me wonder how much a person who made these statements, has studied God’s word? Very early in Proverbs, it tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge and only fools despise wisdom and instruction. One of the great things about this country is that we are faith based, having the freedom to believe as we do. Just look around the world and I’m pretty sure most folks would not want to live in a country that’s not faithbased. Because I’m a person of faith, I would hope that all would consider God’s word, for in Philippians it says that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. As far as climate change is concerned, this world has always experienced extreme weather. I have an uncle, who back in the 70s was involved with the Sierra Club. Back then they believed the ice age was coming, then in the 80s they did a complete flip and believed it was now Global Warming because more people were believing that it was going to warm up. When it didn’t warm up; yet another change and began to call it Climate Change, believing that should get it all covered. History proves that we have had severe changes in the weather right from the beginning of time. We know the story of Noah and the great flood, and Joseph’s interpretation of a dream revealing the seven years of plenty followed by seven years of drought and famine. There were many times of severe drought and famine that were a lot worse than what they now call climate change. It is believed that volcanos have had a major effect on the weather. In 1815, Mount Tambor, let go in Indonesia and in New England, USA, 1816 was referred to as the year without summer. The temperature was -40 in July resulting in many lost lives. Continued on page 6

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Beef club members present speeches Submitted Neepawa and Area 4H Beef Club The Neepawa and Area 4H Beef Club held their communication evening on Feb. 6. The judges were Lisa Pottinger, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Marilyn Crewe, Brent Sorenson, Darryl Gerrard and Dylan Oshanyk. The winners were: • Senior Speech: 1st Dylan Oshanyk- A Day I will Never forget • Intermediate Speech:

1st Madison TeichroebGlobal Language; 2nd Lauren Rosling- Gluten, is it a friend or a foe; 3rd Broddi Bjarnarson- The third house • Junior Speech: 1st Madisyn Robertson- Being an only child; 2nd Regan Teichroeb- Hot or cold; 3rd Blake Rosling- Top 10 ways to annoy your parents • Intermediate 1 person Visual: 1st Cora BakerEverything but the moo • Intermediate 2 person Visual: 1st Josie and Rebecca-Lynn Pedersen- Ra-

cing through the summer. •Junior 1 person Visual: 1st Carson Baker- Cow-pie cookie; 2nd Tristinn Bjarnarson- My greatest day • Cloverbud 1 person Visual: 1st Sveinna BjarnaronSTARS The top two members from each category can move onto zones, which is March 10 at Minnedosa High School. Good luck to those members! We would like to thank BMO for sponsoring the speech category.

Letters Continued from page 5 The winter of 188687 in the United States was known as the great die-off. Most of the cattle died due to its harsh temperatures and heavy snowfalls, only the sheep and horses survived. Then we have the dirty ‘30s with all the drought and wind. Can’t blame Henry Ford as the model Ts were few and far between. Yes, we are concerned for the futures of our grandchildren, but I think we need to focus on the debt that will be left to them, not the natural changes in the weather. Climate change is more about the money it generates than the concern for the environment. Let’s look at the former Vice-President, Al Gore (climate change king). When he was in office, he had a net worth

of $1.7 million, but now is worth more than $200 million since getting on the climate change bandwagon. Recently, he flew from California to New York to meet with Trump. The first thing Trump asked him, was if he flew commercially or in his private jet? Al Gore joked and said he would pay the carbon tax. Doesn’t sound like a guy who is really concerned about the effects of fossil fuels, does it? He also has $100 million in oils

shares. Al Gore’s platform has always been that oil (fossil fuels) and the environment don’t mix, but perhaps his money does. So, what are you going to believe? Before making any conclusion, I suggest we familiarize ourselves with history instead of just guessing about the future. And remember, nothing is new under the sun! Terry Baker Newdale, MB.

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On Feb 6, board members from the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation presented the Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club with a $4,200 grant to help with the purchase of equipment, including mats. The money was part of $41,200 in Community Fund grants announced during the 2016 Grants Luncheon.

‘We really do have an awesome community’ Continued from page 3 The role was slated for vacancy after the resignation of Vern May last month, who has been selected for the role of executive director for Portage Regional Economic Development in Portage la Prairie. He started his new position this week. The job posting saw active interest from applicants with 19 resumes submitted from across the country and beyond. The successful candidate, Parrott, is a graduate of the Recreation Management and Community Development program offered at the University of Manitoba and has spent time in the finance, education and tech development field over the past several years. Her passion for working with our existing business community to excel and flourish, as well as her focus on ensuring the attractiveness of Minnedosa and area as a destination for young families, offers a preview of what may be expected for the CDC portfolio over the years to come. Additionally, her history in the community has highlighted the potential for what may be missed opportunities for tourism development in the area. Coming into the role after a period when the economic development program has experienced heightened visibility, Parrott had this to say about being awarded the pos-

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Chantelle Parrott, M i n n e d o s a ’ s new Economic Development Officer. ition: “I’m very excited to have been selected as the EDO for Minnedosa and area and to work with the community to build on the momentum of our previous EDO. There are many opportunities to grow and improve ourselves and I

look forward to being a part of that progress.” The selection committee included representation from each of the CDC’s funding partners, as well as the outgoing EDO, Vern May. After the interviews and selection, May has had an opportunity to work directly with his successor. “I was glad to be invited to participate in the selection process alongside the board,” says May. “If the first few days are any indication of what Minnedosa can expect, the development portfolio is in great hands here. I predict that with Chantelle Parrott directing the program, you’ll forget about that last guy that was here in no time at all. I am very encouraged by what I have learned about her focus and am confident that she will secure board support to advance this vision,” Parrott has been back in

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This year Canada is celebrating 150 years since Confederation (the Sesquicentennial). I thought I would spend the next several months showcasing some old recipes in Canada’s honour. Early metal stoves, imported in large numbers from Europe, came in a variety of boxy designs. By the 1840s the first appearance of a true range stove — that is a flat topped heat stove with an oven, used for heating, baking and cooking were being manufactured in Canada. It was not until the 1850s that cookbooks were designed for cook stoves, and even then, no temperatures were given since the stoves of that time had no thermometers. Cooks didn’t rely on buzzers, timers or thermometers. Here are the instructions from an old cookbook helping you “guesstimated” your oven temperature. “While the cake is baking care should be taken that no cold air enters the oven, only when necessary to see that the cake is baking properly; the oven should be an even, moderate heat, not too cold or too hot; much depends on this for success. Cake is often spoiled by being looked at too often when first put into the oven. The heat should be tested before the cake is put in, which can be done by throwing on the floor of the oven a tablespoonful of new flour. If the flour takes fire, or assumes a dark brown color, the temperature is too high and the oven must be allowed to cool; if the flour remains white after the lapse of a few seconds, the temperature is too low. When the oven is of the proper temperature the flour will slightly brown and look slightly scorched.” Corn bread from the 1860 Virginia House Wife piece of butter the size of 2 eggs an egg new milk 1 pint of corn meal 1 spoonful of yeast Rub the butter into the corn meal; make it a batter with the eggs and some new milk; add the yeast, set it by the fire an hour to rise, butter little pans and bake it. Corn bread from Helen’s kitchen 1 1 3 1

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Above left: Onlookers snap pictures of the Relief All Stars just before their game at Clear Lake on Saturday, Feb. 11. Top: One of the All Stars doing his pre-game warm up. Below left: Members of both the Relief Camp All Stars and the Young Guns get their picture taken after the game, which ended in a 4-4 draw.

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Natives back in playoff conversation By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A pair of recent wins have pushed the Neepawa Natives back into playoff contention. These results are a reversal of fortune from this time last week, as the club was dealing with a disheartening 1-0 loss to the Swan Valley Stampeders on Wed, Feb. 8. After that disappointing defeat, it could have been very easy for the players to simply go through the motions for the remainder of the MJHL season. What they decided to do instead was put in two incredible on-ice efforts and pick up four huge points in the standings. First, they picked up a 5-3 win over a long time adversary, the Portage Terriers, on Friday, Feb. 10. Ashton Anderson helped to lead the way for the Natives in the Portage victory, as he registered a pair of goals and an assist. Nolan Richards, Josh Sielsky and Justin Metcalf also scored in regulation for the Natives in the game. Goaltender Tyler Gutenberg made 39 saves to pick up his eighth win of the season. The victory also improved Neepawa’s overall record to 13-31-5. After the Portage game, coach Dustin Howden said seeing the players refuse to give up on the playoffs is very positive. “These guys have pride and to see their character come through as it has recently is big,” noted Howden. “They want to win, not just for themselves, but also for the community. They know that Neepawa has opened up their arms for them. Supported them in so many ways and [the players] want to repay that. We believe we still have a chance at the playoffs and we’re not giving up on that.” The Natives hoped to keep that momentum going on Sunday, Feb. 12, when the Winnipeg Blues (25-23-7. 55 points) came to town. In this game, Natives’ forward Justin Metcalf lead the way on the stat sheet, with a three point night (two goals - one assist). Brad Marshall, Josh Blondeau and Nolan Richards all tallied singles

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Justin Metcalf (11) scored Neepawa’s first goal of the night against the Portage Terriers on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Yellowhead Centre. Ashton Anderson (in the background), had a pair of goals and an assist on the night. for the home side to come out on top. Evan Robert provided a solid 35-save performance for Neepawa. This second straight victory improved the Natives regular season record to 14-31-5. After the game, Metcalf stated that the entire locker room is starting to feel they’re finding their game at just the right time. “It’s not just one or two guys in there, who are feeling good about the results and what they’re contributing

to those results. Every one of the guys is stepping up, whether it’s that big goal or pass or blocked shot. We’re all going at it and making plays and it’s easy to feed off of that and support each other,” said Metcalf. Neepawa has an important weekend ahead as they travel to Swan River on Friday, Feb. 17 to face the Stampeders (18-31-3. 39 points). Then on Sunday, they’ll head to Winnipeg to play the Blues (25-23-5. 55 points).

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Western Division preliminary round Souris vs. Deloraine: (Souris wins series 3-0) Hartney vs Pilot Mound (Hartney wins 3-1) East Semi-Final Neepawa vs Cartwright Feb. 14: Neepawa 4-1 Cartwright Feb. 17: Neepawa at Cartwright (8:00 pm) Feb. 18: Cartwright at Neepawa (7:30 pm) Feb. 22: Neepawa at Cartwright (8:00 pm) *Feb. 25: Cartwright at Neepawa (7:30 pm) *Feb. 26: Neepawa at Cartwright (7:00 pm) *Feb. 28: Cartwright at Neepawa (8:00 pm) Neepawa leads series 1-0 - * If necessary. East Semi-Final Minnedosa vs Carberry Feb. 14: Minnedosa 7-4 Carberry Feb. 17: Minnedosa at Carberry (8:00 pm) Feb. 18: Carberry at Minnedosa (7:30 pm) Feb. 22: Minnedosa at Carberry 7:00 pm) *Feb. 25: Minnedosa at Carberry (8:00 pm) *Feb. 26: Carberry at Minnedosa (8:30 pm) *Feb. 28: Carberry at Minnedosa (8:30 pm) Minnedosa leads series 1-0 - * If necessary.

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West Semi-Final Killarney vs Souris 17: Souris at Killarney (8:30 18: Killarney at Souris (8:00 24: Killarney at Souris (8:00 25: Souris at Killarney (7:30 Feb. 26: Killarney at Souris Feb. 27: Souris at Killarney Feb. 28: Souris at Killarney * If necessary.

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By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A hat trick, a penalty shot, an altercation between a player and a fan and a police presence to close out the evening. Welcome to playoff hockey in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. While cooler heads ultimately prevailed, it’s still fair to say that if the entire best-of-seven series between the Neepawa Farmers and Cartwright Clippers is anything like game one, it’ll be one for the ages. The opening game would see Neepawa come out on top on the scoreboard by a 4-1 margin. Lance Nugent lead the way with a hat trick for the Farmers, while Ryan Menei closed out the night with a goal and an assist. But more importantly, this showdown may have set the tone for rest of the series, as it was a physical affair that has already created bad blood between the combatants. Perhaps getting a first round bye served more as a hindrance than a help to the Farmers, as they couldn’t get going in the first period. Cartwright, meanwhile, seemed a step ahead of their foe, as they had just completed a 3-1 series win over Gladstone

West Semi-Final Boissevain vs Hartney Feb. 15: Hartney at Boissevain (8:00 pm) Feb. 17: Boissevain at Hartney (8:00 pm) Feb. 18: Hartney at Boissevain (8:00 pm) Feb. 22: Boissevain at Hartney (8:00 pm) *Feb. 25: Hartney at Boissevain (8:00 pm) *Feb. 26: Boissevain at Hartney (4:00 pm) *Feb. 28: Hartney at Boissevain (8:00 pm) * If necessary.

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Neepawa’s Cam Tibbett and Cartwright’s Conner Drewry ended out the game with a fight, as players look on. That work paid off, as Lance Nugent scored at the mid-way point of the game to tie things up at 1-1. Late in the period, another power-play for the Farmers offered them a shot at the lead. But instead, it was the Clippers who nearly took advantage as they had a breakaway attempt with just seconds left in the period. The Cartwright player was taken down and the referee accessed a

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DeCorby joins Red Deer College Yellowhead Chiefs update Submitted The Neepawa Banner Yellowhead AAA Female Midget Chiefs assistant captain Sydnee DeCorby has committed to the Red Deer College Queens and will join the team in the Alberta College Athletics Conference, beginning in 2017-2018. DeCorby, who hails from Binscarth, is in her third year with the Chiefs and has been a steady defenceman in all three seasons. A solid committment to defence has been balanced with timely offence as DeCorby has played 180 games in a Chiefs jersey, scoring 12 goals and adding 41 assists for 53 points, while spending 82 minutes in the penalty box. Slated to graduate from Major Pratt School in Russell this spring, DeCorby will enter open studies in her first year with a goal of enrolling in an Education degree at RDC in the future. Chiefs drop final league game The Yellowhead AAA Female Chiefs’ final regular season game was another close game with the Westman Wildcats in Shoal Lake on Wednesday Feb. 8th. With the playoffs looming, both teams wanted to end the season on a high note. The Chiefs opened the scoring early in the first as Karli Frederick slipped a wrist shot into the Wildcats goal. Cass Lyttle and Morgan Ramsay assisted on the goal. Westman tied the game a few minutes later, as a puck popped loose in front of the net and was banged home over Tori Eilers. Less then a minute later, a two on one chance for the Wildcats ended up in the Chiefs goal and the first ended in a 2-1 lead for the visitors. Both teams would have offensive chances in the second and third but there would be no further scoring. The “puck luck” wasn’t with the Chiefs this night

Ashton Anderson wins Player of the Week MJHL Media Release Submitted A point-scoring outburst has earned Ashton Anderson of the Neepawa Natives this weeks’ Recycle Everywhere MJHL Player of the Week. Anderson recorded seven points (2-5) in leading the Natives to two wins in three games last week. He was selected a game star

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(1st and 2nd) in both the wins. The 19-year-old, who hails from Rivers, currently sits second in the Natives’ point’s race with 14 goals and 53 points in 49 games. The runners up are 19-year-old forward Coltyn Bates of the Winkler Flyers and 20-year-old forward Cole McCartan of the Selkirk Steelers.

as they would fail to tie the game and fell to a 2-1 loss. The Chiefs end the regular season with a record of 19-8, good for fourth place in the MFMHL. Yellowhead now faces the Eastman Selects in the first round of the playoffs. Game one was played on Wednesday Feb. 15 in Shoal Lake. Game three will also be at the Communiplex on Sunday Feb.19th at 4:30 pm. Midget Chiefs win pair The Yellowhead Chiefs are peaking at just the right time, as the team has picked up a pair of wins over the weekend. First, they collected a 5-2 victory over the Eastman Selects on Feb. 10, in Shoal Lake. Strathclair’s Noah Geekie earned a hat trick in the victory, while Cole Muir of Vista picked up a pair of goals and an assist. Mackenzie Belinski had a four assist night to aid Yellowhead on their way to the win. The following night, Yellowhead travelled to Virden to challenge the Southwest Cougars. That contest would see the Chiefs hold on for a 3-2 decision. Ryan Heino (Minnedosa), Ryder Richmond (Forrest) and Brian Mentuck (Waywayseecappo) all scored for the Chiefs on the evening. These wins helped to improved Yellowhead’s regular season record to 28-5-7-1 on the season, good enough for 64 points and second place in the standings. Bantam Chiefs double up Monarchs As the regular season draws to an end, the Bantam Chiefs continue to pile up points in the standings. The clubs latest triumph was a 4-2 decision over the Winnipeg Monarchs on Saturday, Feb. 11. Jake Poole (2), Brody Wilson and Reece Richmond scored for the Bantams. The Chiefs currently lead the western division with a 24-3-3 record and 51 points. That puts them five points ahead of the Brandon Bantam Wheat Kings.

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FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING Submitted The Neepawa Banner Club 55 - Feb. 10, 2017 Ladies’ High Single: Vivian Oswald 248. Ladies’ High Triple: Vivian Oswald & Barb Grumpelt 602. Men’s High Single & Triple: Frank Porada 233 & 621. Other scores to note: Bernice Evenson 151; Phyllis Mauthe 172; Marion Single 189; Norman Kendall 172, 167; Myrnie Kroeker 172, 168; Jim King 210, 195; Marge Fischer 152; Liz Lychak 181; Len Pritchard 199; Vivian Oswald 224; Walter Moscrip 195, 158; Bev Chapski 154, 150; Barb Grumpelt 200, 206, 196; Wilbert Kroeker 182, 191, 157; Don Denoon 164, 158, 193; Melvin Oswald 190; Janice Abstreiter 150; Gordon Levandoski 176, 152; Pauline Hailstone 191, 173; Frank Porada 182, 206; Ellen Grudeski 157, 186, 192; Lawrence Smith 215, 161, 215; Ed Oshust 197, 180.

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Armstrong Family Acres is a modern family grain farm at Gladstone Mb. We are seeking a general farm worker. Duties include operating and maintaining grain farm equipment as well as everyday farm tasks. Mechanical knowledge and a class 1 license are assets but not necessities. Valid class 5 is required. Wages will be based on experience. Please forward resumes to DavidArmstrong400@gmail. com or by mail David Armstrong, Box 752, Gladstone, Mb., R0J 0T0. _____________________ Riverside Community Residence Inc. in Gladstone, MB is accepting applications for support workers to work with adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential care facility. Must be willing to work shift work and weekends. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Qualifications include current First Aid/CPR; valid driver's license, clear criminal check, adult abuse registry check. Experience is an asset. Please send resume to rivrside@mymts.net or Box 36 Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Neepawa United Church basement, Thursdays, 8 p.m. _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa

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Obituary Helen Christoffersen 35 lines With great sadness, we announce the passing of Helen Christoffersen, dear wife, mother, grandmother sister, aunt and friend. On February 11th, 2017, Helen was called to her eternal rest at Third Crossing Manor, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The oldest of 13 children, Helen was born July 31st, 1940 in Steinbach, Manitoba, to Jacob and Anna Poetker and was baptized at the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church on July 24th, 1955. Helen was a much-loved elementary school teacher for 39 years. She will be dearly missed. Helen was predeceased by her first husband, Neil; her parents, Jacob and Anna; and two sisters, Mary and Eleanor. She is survived by her husband, Monty; brothers Art (Sadie) Poetker, Jake (Dorothy) Poetker, Peter Poetker, Ben (Darlene) Poetker, Philip (Heidi) Poetker; sisters Frieda (Dennis) Fast, Irene (Don) Rochon, Betty (Reg) Osborne, Edith (Kohler) Huskins, Irma (Brian) Esau; and by her daughter, Lenora (Howard) Buffi; foster daughter Susann (Martin) Derksen and family; grandchildren Trad, Taryn and Trent; and great-grandson Logan. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Third Crossing Manor for their kind care given to Helen while she was with them. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas with interment at the Plumas Cemetery. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances. Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 1 bedroom apartment, available immediately. Call 204841-1298 _____________________ House for rent: 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, main appliances include stove, fridge, washer, dryer and freezer. 71 Main St Neepawa. Available March 16/17. Call 204-212-2331

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Obituary Mary Lorraine Skanderbeg May 24, 1951-February 8, 2017 It is with broken hearts that we share the news of Mary’s peaceful passing Wednesday evening, February 8th. Mary leaves behind her husband, Neville, daughter Angela (Hugh), son Ken (Jamie), stepdaughter Lori (Darwin) and stepsons Larry (Darilyn) and Brian (Sarah). Mary’s grandchildren meant the world to her: Madden, Logan, Elise, Konur, Tyson, Tiana, Olivia and Eve. Mary is lovingly remembered by her sister Carol (Wayne), nieces and nephews and especially Myriam with family Gary, Danica and Hayley. She was predeceased by her mother, Margaret and father, Henry. Mary was born and raised in St. James, Winnipeg. She was a young woman filled with a sense of adventure and fairness. The friendships Mary made as a young person turned out to last a lifetime (Janet, Janice and Lynn). Mary’s first marriage gave her the gift of two beautiful children. She was a supermom who would do anything for her kids. She would not hesitate to drive Ken through snowstorms for hockey games and she was always front row centre for every show Angela performed in. Mary worked as a teaching assistant, bringing fairness and dignity to the education of special needs students. Mary applied these same values to her work as a returning officer for the federal and provincial election offices. She soon started at Elections Manitoba, moving her way up to Operations Manager and, at the time of her retirement, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer. Mary cherished her time at Elections Manitoba, regarded as a mentor to many. Never one to sit still, she continued working as a consultant across the country. After a chance encounter, Mary met Neville, the man with whom she would spend the rest of her days. From their trips to Mexico and France to quiet times in the country, Mary and Neville filled their time together with adventure and love. Mary loved to share and speak about her blended family. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost We would like to thank the people at Cancer Care, Mary’s homecare workers and Dr. Saper and all the staff at the Gimli Hospital. A celebration of Mary’s life is planned for Wednesday, February 15 at 2:00 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care MB Foundation 1160-675 McDermot Ave Wpg, MB R3E 0V9.

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Obituary JOHN DAVID KERR Peacefully, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Gladstone Health Centre John passed away at the age of 87. John Kerr was born November 6, 1929 in Gladstone, Manitoba. He attended school at Palestine SD No.17 and continued on to complete some high school in Gladstone. As a young man he was member of the A.O.T.S. group, a member of the united church, a leading actor in several plays with the Young Peoples group, as well as a hardball pitcher of the Palestine district ball team. John helped his father on the farm developing a deep love of the land. He married Florence Nicholson Sept 20, 1952 and they settled on the Family Farm near Gladstone SE 1614-11. In 1956 a flash flood caused John, Florence and family to move to Grandview where John then started as a brakeman for the CN railroad. In 1957 the family moved to Dauphin to live with Florence’s parents, Sidney and Margaret Nicholson. In 1958 with their 3 children they bought a house located at 102-7th ave NE in Dauphin, MB where in 1960 John began carpenter work with McMunn Brothers. Soon after in 1965 with their 4 children the Kerr Family returned to Gladstone where John accepted a contract with the Gladstone Co-op building RTM homes. He went on to farm his own land completing his first harvest with #1 wheat and malt barley as well as building homes in Plumas, Langruth, and Gladstone which kept him very busy. In 1970 John joined the Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department where 8 years later he was voted Fire Chief and was a member for 25 years. In 1971 John & Florence were blessed with their 5th child and had firmly planted their family roots in the town of Gladstone. He was very involved in the community, always there to lend a helping hand or give advise when asked, a truly strong, hard working and respected man by everyone who knew him. Over his many years in Gladstone he did numerous renovations, built many of the homes and some buildings in and around the area. In 1991 John produced his last wheat crop and sold the farm located SE of town. John was an original founding member at the Third Crossing Museum, a member of the Legion Branch 110 for over 35 years, he was part of the Gladstone Curling Club and an avid golfer & member of the Gladstone Golf Club. He had many accomplishments, all of which we are so proud and In 2010 he received the Community Service Award for years of dedicated service and enrichment of community life in Gladstone. John, with a twinkle in his eye, was a humble, honest man who loved to tease with a unique sense of humour. He loved to spend time outdoors and always made sure everything and everyone was taken care of. John was a dedicated husband of 64 years to the love of his life, a loving father to five children who are all proud to call him Dad and a highly respected and honoured man throughout his Life, A true Pillar of Steel. John Kerr lived by the values he believed in as a father with a firm loving hand that guided his family through the years with love, honour, respect, dedication and hard work. Predeceased by his parents: David Llewelyn and Mary Florentine (MacLean), brothers: Howard, Lorne (Irene), Ronald (Joyce), and sister: Grace Poersch (Edgar), Infant siblings: Neil, Mary, and Helen, nephews: Kelvin and Kenneth Kerr. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Florence of 64 years, Daughters: Sharon (Glen Hall), Daphne (Lloyd Hall), Colleen, and Geraldine, son: Kimberly (Kathy), grandchildren: Christine, John, Stephen, (Sabrina), Patricia (Leandro), Catherine, David, Andrew (Aletha), Leigh, and Michael. Great-Grandchildren: Liara, Sarah, Havana, Creole, Madison, Dominic, Gabriel, Donovan, Autumn, Jude, and Greyson. Cremation has taken place. A Private graveside service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of John Kerr to Gladstone United Church, Box 82, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0

Terrence Douglas Kolesar With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terrence Douglas Kolesar, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Terry passed away January 22, 2017 at the age of 63, surrounded by family. Terry was born in Neepawa to Bernard and Marguerite Kolesar on April 28th, 1953. He was raised on a farm in the Springhill area. He attended school both in Springhill and Neepawa. It was at Neepawa school where he met the one true love of his life, Norma Dudenhoffer. They began dating at age 17 and married on October 20th, 1972. They spent some time living in Gladstone before they built a new home in Neepawa. They moved in 1990 to a farm in the Brookdale area. Terry worked for over 36 years for Manitoba Hydro, becoming district manager out of Carberry. He also operated a small farm at this time. Terry continued to work part time until September of 2016 when his health would no longer allow him to. Terry and Norma had 4 daughters: Michelle (Jody), Charlene (Chris), Carrie (Sheldon) and Kristy (Paul). They also had 6 grandchildren: Taryn, Mason, Caelin, Kaydence, Makenzie and Jordan. Terry was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing and won many awards for these. Terry enjoyed golfing, quadding and snowmobiling with his friends. He loved to just have fun and a good time. The most important thing to Terry was his family. He enjoyed spending his free time with them and doing things such as watching hockey games, camping, having a family game night, boating and most recently sea-dooing. Terry made sure to always be the one to organize a family dinner or BBQ every Sunday. Terry was a loving husband, who took excellent care of his wife and family. He was the best father and grandfather and had special relationships with each and every family member. He was a kind person, who was always willing to help others. He was always thinking of other people first, even while he was ill, he was concerned about others wellbeing. Terry had a great sense of humor and was known for his silly pranks and mischievous grin. Terry was a hard worker. He would never quit working until a job was done and it was done perfectly. He was a very intelligent man, self taught, skilled and knowledgeable in many different areas, such as mechanics, farming, carpentry and finances just to name a few. Terry was wise and trustworthy. He always had the right advice. There are many more positive things to say about Terry, too many to list, but to those that knew him, this is no surprise. Terry was predeceased by his grand-daughter Kiara, brother Dale and his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of over 44 years Norma; his daughters and their families Michelle (Jody, Taryn), Charlene (Chris, Mason, Caelin, Jordan), Carrie (Sheldon, Kaydence, Makenzie) and Kristy (Paul). He is also survived by his siblings Kathy, Carolyn, Colleen, Russell and their family, as well as many other extended family and friends. We love and miss you so much. Thank you for everything and being perfect for us. Until we meet again. LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FAMILY God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you and He whispered, “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard - working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He chose to take the best. It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day. Life doesn't seem the same since you have gone away. When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper “Cheer Up and Carry On”. Each time we see your picture you seem to smile and say, “Don't cry, I'm in God's hands, we'll meet again someday!”

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Thank You The family of Terry Kolesar would like to send sincere thanks to all for the kindness we received over his loss. Thanks to all who sent food, flowers, donations, cards, visits and phone calls. We would also like to thank all those who helped make a beautiful service for Terry. We are truly grateful for all the support.

Birthday

Tender TENDER BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

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is seeking tenders for repairing and painting the top portion of the museum, the (non brick portion). Please submit tenders in writing to Box 1118, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Tenders must be received by March 10, 2017.

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Sincerely, Norma Kolesar and family

Thank-you The family of Shirley Ann Fehr extend a heartfelt thank-you to those who have expressed their condolences for the loss of our wife, mother and grandmother. The kind words, hospital visits, cards, flowers, food donations and attendance at her celebration of life were all very much appreciated.

R.M. of Rosedale PROPOSAL FOR GRAVEL ON MUNICIPAL ROADS Year 2017

With a bearded face and a sly grin You never know what he’s up to A crazy brother and wonderful dad always trying to stay out of trouble He is now a tad older and still a great son who on the 16th turns a whopping “41”

A proposal is requested for a one-year period (2017) for the loading, hauling and spreading of crushed gravel for municipal purposes within the Rural Municipality of Rosedale. - Approximately 38,000 cubic yards - Start date to be determined by Council, as road conditions will allow - Work to be completed by July 25th or a penalty of $100.00 per day will apply. However, extensions may be granted subject to prior Council approval - Each bidder must provide Worker’s Compensation and G.S.T. registration numbers

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The family of John Kerr would like to thank the many friends, neighbours and extended family for all the kind words of sympathy, thoughtful gifts, beautiful flowers, delicious food, generous donations, personal phone calls and visits in the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and other staff who helped to take care of him in the months leading up to his passing. A very special thank you to all John’s home care girls for their devoted care. Thank you also for the the many memories that were shared. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and appreciated. We really appreciate the guidance, help and expertise received by Bob Clarke of Clarke’s funeral home in Gladstone MB Sincerely Florence Kerr & Family

Notice Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone may conduct the following Pesticide Control Program during 2017: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Town of Gladstone. The projected dates of application will be from July 2017 to October 2017. The Herbicides that may be used include; • 2,4-D Amine • Banvel (Dicamba)

• Dyvel DS • Vantage Plus

2. To control rodents at the Waste Disposal Grounds at various times during the 2017 year using the following rodenticide;

- All proposals must be submitted on proposal form, or they will not be considered. Any additional information may be attached to the proposal form. Proposal forms may be obtained by contacting the municipal office at (204) 476-5414. Deadline for proposals: March 9th at 4:00 p.m. Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Submit Proposal to: Kara Sylvester, CAO R.M. of Rosedale – GRAVEL PROPOSAL 282 Hamilton Street, Box 100 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: rosedale@mts.net

February 17 So now you are 65, We’re surprised you’re still alive. Never afraid to take a dare, No wonder you have grey hair. You sure do whine … a lot, And always win meat or a pot. Friday friends greatest fan, You’re our “Token Old Man”. Happy Birthday & many more.

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The College of Licensed Practical Nurses is seeking public representatives to serve on various committees. An honorarium is paid for all committee meetings. Experience in education, law, or accounting is beneficial but not required. Please submit your resume to: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba 463 St. Anne’s Road Winnipeg, MB, R2M 3C9 Or via e-mail to: president@clpnm.ca

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based out of our Neepawa, MB location. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Receptionist at this location is tasked with greeting customers, answering and directing calls, general administrative support and assisting in the delivery of superior customer service as part of a very diverse fastpaced dealership environment. At this location, this role also plays a minor support role in the Service Department including some Service Writer activities. The successful candidate must be a team player, self-motivated and organized. Outgoing, with a dynamic personality is desirable. Excellent client service abilities in addition to computer and time management skills are required. Mazergroup offers a full benefits program and a great work environment!

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CARGILL PLUMAS

Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2017 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com.

Help Wanted Prairie Forest Products is now accepting applications for the following position:

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Applications available at the Production Office or fax resume. Prairie Forest Products #205 Highway 16 West Box 279 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-7700 Fax: 204-476-2212

SEASONAL & STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • PARKS • CEMETERY • PUBLIC WORKS The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for Seasonal and Summer Student Employment to work as labourers within Parks and Cemetery between the months of May and September. Hourly rates start at $12.61/hour. Application forms and job descriptions are available at the Town Office, 275 Hamilton St, or www.neepawa.ca under Residents, Notice Board. Applications should be marked: ” Summer Employment" and will be accepted at the Civic Administration Office until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017. For further information please contact: Denis Saquet, Manager of Operations Phone (204) 476‐7655 or email: ea@wcgwave.ca

We thank you for your interest in these positions; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Neepawa is an equal opportunity employer, however, all applicants must speak fluent English.

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Do you know someone who would like to spend their summer in Riding Mountain National Park? Anglican Memorial Camp is looking to hire the following paid positions for summer 2017: • Lifeguard (minimum bronze cross) • Assistant Cook • Head Cook (food safe required) • Handyman We are also looking for the following volunteer positions throughout the summer: • Counselor (age 14+) • Nurse (minimum active LPN or Paramedic) • Program Director • Chaplain (ordained or lay) Please send resume to: Anglican Memorial Camp, attention Cheryl Kukurudz, Cathedral Center, 403 13th Street, Brandon MB R7A 4P9 admin@brandon.anglican.ca 204-727-2380 Information regarding job descriptions, dates, wages and required certifications will be sent back to you. All positions will require criminal record check and child abuse registry.

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets. To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $13.85/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. 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://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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mcna.com for details. FEBRUARY CLEARANCE SALE! February 10th to 19th! KDL Furniture’s once a year over stock sale in mattresses, bedroom suites, England (a Lay-z-boy Company) rocker recliner chairs, queen sleeper sofas, floor model power sofas and chairs, occasional table sets, Italian 100% leather and used bedroom display suites. Savings from 10-60% off! A few hot buys - $299 queen mattress set, $599 rocker recliner chairs, $549 Section five piece bedroom suite, twelve drawer queen storage Careers bed and headboard $849 and three pieceInternet occasional set $299. STOCK MUST GO! See store for more specials. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

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invites applications for a full time Educational Assistant at Hazel M. Kellington School This Educational Assistant position is full time (5.75 hours per day) and will commence on Monday, April 3, 2017. The successful candidate must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check. Previous applicants must submit an updated cover letter and resume. Any further inquiries regarding this position can be made to Rhonda Dickenson at 476-2388. Send application including references by NOON, Thursday, March 2, 2017 to: Rhonda Dickenson Coordinator of Student Services Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 TEL: (204) 476-2388 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted. Others are thanked for their interest now.

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Help Wanted YOU WANT TO BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK. WE PROVIDE A REASON. Cargill is a respected leader in world agriculture with a network of 32 Farm Service Groups across Canada. Cargill has openings for Seasonal Labourers at our Crop Input facility near Carberry, MB.

NOW HIRING: SEASONAL PLANT – FLOATER OPERATOR Seasonal Plant – Floater Operator duties include: Blending dry and liquid fertilizer, shipping and receiving products, inventory management, other customer service tasks assigned by the supervisor. There is also opportunity for learning floater operation as well if an interest/job fit.

For Our Bulk Petroleum Department In Neepawa, MB

Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, product knowledge, maintaining and finding new farm contacts, petroleum acquisition in the trading area, inventory control, merchandising, perform direct sales calls and general Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities. Qualifications: • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Highly motivated and ability to multi-task • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Must have a clean Driver’s Abstract • Class 3 Driver’s license with Air Endorsement required • Petroleum knowledge would be an asset but not required Reports to: Bulk Petroleum Manager Closing Date: Wednesday, March 1/17 Excellent compensation for a few months of work! If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Bulk Petroleum location or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich Human Resources Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MLS# 1624760

2 bed, 1 bath, nice location. Great project or starter home.

337 Ada Street, Neepawa. MLS# 1628498

Spacious family home in great neighbourhood.4 bed, 3 bath.

213 Burrows Ave, Plumas. MLS# 1620635

2 bed, 1 bath, many recent upgrades. Close to downtown. Make an offer!

Thinking about buying or selling? Contact any of our Realtors to arrange your free Market Evaluation!

Diane Martin 204-841-0932

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

John Nelson 204-476-6719

Harvey Ebner 204-476-6700

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Skills Required: Strong customer service and teamwork skills, be able to handle the physical labour requirements of the job, be able to work extended hours including some weekends.

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Computer skills and an Agriculture background are assets but not required as we will train the selected candidate. Class 5 Drivers License is required.

Antiques & Collectables March 4, Arden MB

Annual Spring Gun Auction

NOW HIRING: SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER Tender Truck Driver duties include: driving of our delivery trucks for purposes of local farm deliveries of granular fertilizer and crop protection products. Experience with ag products is an asset but not required, we will train the right candidate. Applicants must have a minimum of a class 3 w/air.

Cargill emphasizes integrity, safety and customer service in a team-based environment.

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Position begins on or around April 3, 2017 and ends on or near June 2, 2017.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

Gill & Schmall Agencies

Email or fax your application by February 28, 2017. Attention: Amy Higgins Fax: (204) 824-4486 Email: Amy_Higgins@cargill.com We thank all those who apply but will only contact those selected for interviews. Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about Cargill please visit www.cargill.ca

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REIT-SYD PRE-MOVING INVENTORY REIT-SYD PRE-MOVING PRE-MOVING INVENTORY AUCTION INVENTORY REIT-SYD AUCTION Friday February 24 - 11:00AM AUCTION Friday February February 24 -- 11:00AM 11:00AM 531 Buchanon Ave - Dauphin, Manitoba Friday 24 531 Buchanon Buchanon Ave Ave -- Dauphin, Dauphin, Manitoba Manitoba 531

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Guns & Ammo April 1, Arden MB

Stonewall, MB #12 Patterson Drive

Farm Estate April 22, Glenella, MB

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262

Saturday, March 25th, 9:30AM

Consign Your Guns & Hunting Related Items Now to Take Advantage of Our Coast to Coast Advertising! Go to Web!

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Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Estate & Moving Sale Featuring Railway Collectibles Sat, February 25, 10:00AM 12 Patterson Drive Stonewall, MB Yard * Recreation * Tools * Antiques * Household * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Hamilton Street emporium 423 Mountain Ave Monday - Friday • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Antiques, books, toys, collectibles, beautiful glassware and framed artwork. Power table saw for cutting metal, Heidelberg Printing press New stock includes:

Mission style, solid oak chesterfield and chair, refinished antique round oak dining table, 4 beautiful krug style solid oak arm chairs, 4 vintage kitchen chairs, 6 upholstered stacking chairs (very classy)

Free pick up on donated furniture and household items. 20% of donated item sales goes to the Neepawa Palliative Care unit.

Phone 204-841-0655 (Tom) or 204-476-6214 (Ken)

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Farmers/Clippers gets intense Four arrested Continued from page 10 It all began with the Neepawa Farmers coming out and putting consistent pressure on the Cartwright defensive unit. That quickly paid off, as Nugent scored his second of the night, just 1:17 into the period to give the Neepawa a 2-1 edge. Cartwright tried to counter, but couldn’t create the chances they needed for the equalizer. Neepawa, meanwhile, kept pushing the pace. That soon lead to another chance for Nugent, who made it count with his third goal of the game. After that, things out on the ice got a bit intense, as an altercation with 7:56 remaining resulted in players from both team heading to the penalty box. The Cartwright player would then find himself thrown out of the game entirely after trying to start a fight on the way to the sin bin. As he left for the dressing room, that’s when things got interesting, as there was allegedly an altercation between him and a fan. Eyewitnesses did confirm to the Banner that there was an intense verbal incident, but that did not escalate into anything physical. A pair of fans also had a ‘discussion’ shortly thereafter but fortunately, it never moved beyond that point. As for the action back on the ice, things broke down quickly, with each club getting into it and taking a few penalties. Then, with just over two minutes left, the first real fight of the night broke out, as Neepawa’s Cam Tibbett and Cartwright’s Conner Drewry decided to throw hands.

Manitoba RCMP Submitted

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Lance Nugent celebrates his third goal of the night, as the Neepawa Farmers picked up a 4-1 victory over Cartwright on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Both players earned game misconducts for that. The game finally closed out with Neepawa adding one more goal with 5.3 seconds left on the clock, to secure the 4-1 win and the first game in this best of seven series. As the fans gathered in the lobby of the Yellowhead Centre after the game,

a pair of RCMP officers arrived to simply ensure the post game activities remained civil. Fortunately, what happened on the ice, stayed on the ice. If this Valentine’s Day melee is any indication, there will be no love lost between these two clubs moving forward through the series.

On Feb. 8, Brandon RCMP announced that four males were arrested and charged, and one male is wanted, for their involvement in a crime ring that focussed primarily on shops and outbuildings on rural properties around Brandon. The suspects are responsible for the thefts of numerous trucks, snowmobiles, ATVs, firearms and a variety of tools. The thefts occurred across western Manitoba. Investigation determined the break-ins were all related to the same group of suspects. Two search warrants executed in Brandon and Carberry in January resulted in numerous stolen goods being recovered, including five firearms. Some of the stolen items have since been returned to their rightful owners, however many items still remain unclaimed and police are working to identify and return the items to the owners. Charged with theft and firearm offences are Curtis Sutherland, 23, of Ebb and Flow First Nation; Nicholas McKay, 23, of Brandon; Quinn Starr, 23, of Carberry; and Preston Whitford, 22, of the RM of Alonsa. An arrest warrant has been issued for the arrest of Richard Cole Ross, 23, of Brandon in relation to the thefts. Police would like to remind property owners to never to leave keys in their vehicles; lock them and keep valuables out of sight.

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P. BAKER BACKHOE SERVICE Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding

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