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VICTORY in Europe Day

On May 8, 1945, the war was still raging in South East Asia. I was in the Royal Canadian Air Force. I was stationed at 357 Squadron at Jessore, India. 357 Squadron was a special dut-ies squadron, we were involved with the task of dropping men and supplies

behind the Japanese lines. At that time, it was mainly in the hill country of eastern Burma. These troops were under the command of Major General Wingate. Wingate’s troops played an important role in the victory that was finally accomplished in Burma.

Victory comes with a cost, I lost several of my buddies before it ended.

Seventy years has now passed. My memory will not let me forget.

– Alfred Newton, Neepawa, Man.

At 17 and a half, Joe Fraser volunteered with the Canadian Army. After basic training and advanced training at Shilo, they were granted leave and in early 1945, they headed to the coast en route to Britain. Fraser arrived in Holland in February of 1945, where he served as a Bren gunner with the Lake Superior Regiment, 4th Division.

In early May of 1945, Fraser and his unit were in Germany, having come through Holland. Their next objective was Wil-helmshaven, Germany. As they were moving toward their next meeting point, Fraser’s carrier had a faulty wheel and they stopped to repair it. It was raining and Fraser said they found a big old grainary that offered some shelter.

He was in the radio carrier and the radio operator was there. After they had a meal, Fraser explained, “Somebody said, ‘Turn that damn radio on, the war may be over’. It came blaring out that peace was going to be declared at eight the next morning.”

Because of the damaged wheel, they couldn’t get out until the next morning.

When they heard the news, Fraser said, “Everybody has their own thoughts. We were, everybody, was happy it was over, [that] you got though and were still living.”

Despite their advances against the Germans forces, Fraser said, “We were still in [battle], we still weren’t just rolling along, doing what we wanted to do.” Being on the front lines, Fraser said there were rumours about the end of the

war, but when a treaty would be signed, they didn’t know. “We heard, just like in the coffee shop, every day there was rumours flying around [about the end of the war].”

While Fraser and his unit made it home, the war’s end didn’t come soon enough for others. “I have a good friend in Minnedosa, McLean, his brother was killed in the last day, just before we had our stop. He wasn’t supposed to go out but the carrier went out and he went and son of a gun, he got killed.”

With the war in Europe over, Fraser and some others volunteered for the war in the Pacific. “Some [forces] would have to stay in the army of occupation and none of us wanted to stay for that, so we volunteered for the far east,” he said.

They came back from Germany to Farnborough in Southern England and were kept busy driving trucks and hauling back troops from the coast. They were waiting on a ship to take them back to Canada for their posting in the Pacific. “We’d been called off [leave] a couple of times, but no ship was available so they sent us back on leave just to get rid of us. The last time we were all set to come [to Canada], the ship was there and being loaded in a couple of days, and then they dropped that bomb and the war ended.”

The final end of World War II didn’t mean Fraser was headed home though, “They said, ‘You aren’t going home, you have to stay here and haul troops’.”

Roy Snaith, 93, was a Trooper in the 12 Manitoba Dragoons, an armoured regi-ment of the Canadian Army. He joined up in 1942 at 20 years of age. Snaith grew up in McGregor and explained his reason for signing up, saying, “There was not much to do at home, everyone was going away.”

The 12 Manitoba Drag-oons took part in the Nor-mandy landing and Snaith landed at St. Croix Sur Mer on July 7 to 8, 1944.

In May 1945, when peace was declared, Snaith was in the Netherlands near the German border. He drove a scout car with an officer and at that time he said, “We were probably out in the scout cars looking, scouting around.”

When he heard the news

that the war in Europe was over, he said, “I thought it would be nice to get home.” His son was three years old at the time and he had been born after Snaith had gone overseas. Letters only ar-rived about once a month.

After May 8, Snaith spent a week transferring prisoners, and then they delivered a bunch of vehicles to Czecho-slovakia.

Snaith’s return home was delayed by a stay in an English hospital, where he was treated for tonsillitis. He made it home just after Christmas, in the early days of 1946.

Snaith moved to Austin, where he began farming in the spring of 1946. He now lives in Portage la Prairie and remains a member of the Gladstone Legion #110.

Stories collected by Ken Waddell and Kate Jackman-Atkinson

‘Turn that damn radio on, the war may be over’

‘The war was still raging in South East Asia’

‘I thought it would be nice to get home’

On May 8, 1945, the Allies officially accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany’s armed forces, ending World War II in Europe.To mark the 70th Anniversary of V-E day, we talked to those who were alive at the time

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British Prime Minister Winston Churchill waves to crowds in Whitehall on the day he broadcast to the nation that the war with Germany had been won, 8 May 1945

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The Town of Neepawa has approved its new budget. On Tuesday, May. 5, Council gave second and third reading to the document, which allo-cates $6,718,130.27 to the general operating fund and $3,078,319.65 to the utility operating fund. Residential and commer-cial property owners in Neepawa will experience the lowest property tax increase in the past five years, as the mill rate will rise by 0.87 per cent. For a home with an assessed value of $200,000, rate-payers will pay an addi-tional $18.90 in taxes on average for the year, while for a commercial prop-erty that has a value of $500,000, the increase will be and average of $68.25. Those figures could be higher or lower to rate pay-ers depending on several outlying factors.

Neepawa Council approves new budget

Mayor Adrian de Groot said Town Council is happy with what it was able to accomplish throughout the budget deliberations,

“[Town Council] wanted to make sure that it was comfortable with the deci-sions that were made. The debate throughout the process on spending was healthy and informative. It’s a responsible budget. Council and administration have had a lot of input into it.” said de Groot.

Before the budget was formally approved, a pair of presentations were made to requesting funding chan-ges to be considered. The first presentation featured Neepawa Natives president Dave McIntosh asking council to reconsider its decision to decrease its annual grant contribution to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League club. In previous years, $10,000 was set aside to assist the team, but this year, that number was allocated at

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Neepawa Natives team president Dave McIntosh (in black) speaks to the Neepawa Town Council$5,000. McIntosh provided an in-depth examination of the residual financial impact of the Natives to the community and asked that the amount be revisited.

The other funding re-quest came from Troy Mutch, the president of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce, who asked for grant money that was previously set aside for a new summer festival be redistributed to the Neepawa Fair. The proposed festival was cancelled in April and had originally been devised that as a replacement for the defunct Lily Festival.

Mayor de Groot said both presentations had merit and Town Council can give each request consideration, without impacting the mill rate.

“Council will have an op-portunity to discuss it and then collectively decide on what should be done,” said de Groot. “We have room within our budget to shift things, whether it’s for grants for other things as well. As administration indicated, as long as we don’t change the mill rate. If their were huge increases under consideration, then it has to be done all again. These requests are well within our ability to move things around and not have it impact the property tax rates to commercial and residential property owners in any way.”

De Groot said council will sit down and consider the requests in the near future and either say ‘“no change” or adjust those commitments.

Neepawa Mayor Adrian de Groot was hoping to see a few more highlights for rural Manitoba in the provincial government’s new budget.

The governing NDP tabled a $15-billion budget on Thursday, Apr. 30, which featured a billion dollars in infrastructure money that’s focused primarily around areas near Winnipeg, Brandon and northern Manitoba. It also included modest spending increases in health care and education. No significant spending allocations for Neepawa and the surrounding area were mentioned.

After taking some time to review the numbers, De Groot said that this appeared to be a budget that does not provide much direct assistance to our portion of the province. He also lamented that one item many municipal leaders have been calling for, which wasn’t present, was a commitment to ensure a portion of the provincial sales tax is dedicated to municipal infrastructure. De Groot noted that lack of commitment is disappointing.

“I didn’t see anything that really addressed some of the concerns that municipalities have, not only in Neepawa but other municipalities. One of the biggest items, obviously is infrastructure. Municipalities have been lobbying the provincial government to take a share of the provincial sales tax and commit that,” said de Groot. “Whether it starts with one per cent or two per cent of the sales tax redirected to the municipalities for basically towards projects like infrastructure.”


P r o v i n c i a l budget garners reaction from Mayor de Groot

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Today, May 8, we mark 70 years since the formal surrender of Germany's armed forces and the end of World War II in Europe. After almost six years of war, German leader Adolf Hitler had committed suicide on April 30, 1945 and the Al-lies had pushed the Germans out of Holland, which had been declared “liberated” on May 5.

While the war in Europe had been won, the war in the Pacific raged on through the summer. The Japanese announced their intent to surrender on August 15, 1945 and the formal surrender of Japan tool place on Sept 2, in Tokyo Bay. The deployment of two atomic bombs in early August had changed the nature of the conflict.

To mark the anniversary, we talked to those who remember the dying days of World War II in Europe. We talked to those who served in the armed forces, both at home and abroad. We talked to those who remembered the war from a child's perspective. We talked to those with family serving. We talked to them about where they were when they heard the news and how they reacted.

One thing is clear, the passage of time hasn’t diminished the memories of this important time.

One of the things that sticks out to me is the all-encompassing nature of the war. Even at home, on a farm in rural Manitoba without power, families were focused on the war. Everyone listened to the radio each night to hear updates from overseas. They saved the precious power in their radio's batteries to catch that one broadcast. They waited a month for letters to reach their loved ones.

At school, children knitted afghan squares to be combined into blankets and sent overseas for Canadian soldiers. Most families had someone involved in the war effort. All commun-ities were touched by it. Despite our world being smaller and more connected than ever before, I can't think of one single event that has united us the same way in a shared experience.

On May 8, 1945, when the war dead were tallied, over 43,000 Canadians died serving in the army, air force, navy and merchant navy. The Canadian wounded numbered at 54,000. Across the world, about 61 million people had died, both military and civilian.

How do you even imagine 43,000 casualties, let alone 61 mil-lion? How do you understand the impact? It's something you can only understand at the personal level– The local boy who was killed in the waning days of the war, his mother receiving the news as she celebrated VE Day– and then extrapolate the heartbreak 61 million times. This is why the personal stories are so important.

The events of World War II helped shape the world and our young country. Men and women, Canadians, from a country less than 100 years old played a crucial role on the beaches of Normandy and in the streets of Holland. We participated in the Italian Campaign and in the Pacific. In total, about 9 per cent of Canada’s prewar population served in uniform during the war. It set us on our course as defenders of democracy and protectors of the weak.

It's vitally important we remember the human stories of World War II and each year, we lose those who carry with them these memories. We lose those who know first hand what it's like to face life and death each day, those who saw the horrors of war and what man is capable of, both good and bad. It's an era to which we don't want to return and the best way to be reminded of that is through first hand accounts.

Over the past few weeks, it was truly a privilege to talk to those who had a front row seat to the events that shaped our country and world, who played a role in freeing those living as prisoners in their own countries and who came home to built communities and lives in Canada.

While attending the Mani-toba Community News-paper Association an-

nual meeting in Winnipeg last weekend, I was reminded of a truism. In real estate they say there’s three things that matter, location, location, location. In newspapers, the three things are local, local, local. The reason they call it a newspaper is because it’s supposed to contain news. It can be news about upcoming or com-pleted events, it can be news by way of advertising about goods and services that are available. It can be news about local issues or wider issues that have a local relevance or connection. Local, local, local; news, news, news.

I have often said that a news-paper is like a three-legged stool with one leg being news, another advertising and the third being opinion. It’s still true and if you take away one leg of the stool, it becomes somewhat unstable.

So what about newspapers? Do they still have to be printed on paper? No, they don’t as we have seen in a number of larger centres where newspapers have gone “digital”. While there have been several attempts, few have made enough money to survive. This publication certainly has several digital components including a web site, Facebook presence and an emailed news-letter. However, the dollar value attained from the electronic endeavours is very small, very welcome, but very small. At the convention, it was confirmed that “very small income” is the case for most electronic newspaper endeavours.

It was also confirmed that in many cases, local community newspapers are doing fairly well, much better than the big dailies.

Another thing that we already knew was confirmed and that is that the larger corporately owned community papers aren’t doing as well and a newspaper’s performance usually drops off in direct proportion to how far away the paper is from the headquarters.

Considering newspapers as a source of news and information, they still rank number one in peoples’ minds and with good reason. When a news item ap-pears in a newspaper, it usually has a reporter or author’s name attached to it. If you have any doubt about the truth of the story, the reporter or the editor is usually readily accessible and you can check out the source. Lo-cal reporters, editors or publish-ers obtain a deserved reputation for being reliable in most cases. When a mistake or error occurs, it can be corrected.

While the local paper is ap-propriately limited in its range or scope, such is not the case with the internet and internet news sites. They can throw any old thing they want on the internet and it can be tough to determine whether it’s true or false. There is in fact a lot of false informa-tion out there, assembling and

recirculating itself as news on the “net”. The world has way too many repeaters and not enough reporters.

It all comes down to three other things: scope, reliability and capacity. A newspaper has to determine its natural market area. It might be a geographic community or group of commun-ities. Some newspapers serve a membership community rather than a geographic community. Such is the case with various ethnic papers. They deal with a community of like-minded or similar background people even if they don’t serve a specific geo-graphic community. Newspapers have to consider their scope or how big their market area is. They have to be as reliable as possible in the information that is put on the pages. They have to determine their capacity so that circulation doesn’t outstrip the financial resources. Income has to exceed expenses or the paper fails.

The Banner does its best every week to meet the above criteria and we hope to do so for many years to come.

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ways caused me to shud-der. Not that I stick my finger in sockets, just the idea of the invisible power of electrical current. New puppy chewed the cord off the vacuum cleaner, fortunately right near the plug in end. Replacing that should be do-able. And so I googled “repairing an elec-trical cord”. Assembled the recommended tools. I suc-cessfully stripped the outer and inner layers. Examining the replacement head, it appeared that should be a path for the bare ends to follow. The little pictures on the screen did not guide me to a solution. So there I was, parts laid neatly on

the table, instructions on the screen and stumped. My son wandered in from the shop, noted my dilemma, and assisted in the final stages of the repair. I had done everything correctly but needed hands on help for the final step. He was wise enough to simply dir-ect my action and hold the tiny parts. He sensed my deep desire to, as a toddler would say – do it myself! I have not yet activated the vacuum but am assured that it will work!

My angle grinder, side grinder, whatever, fried. I knew what I wanted for a replacement and so, when the desired make and model

In Episode 7, Van Horn speaks of the importance of “living in the moment.” He urges his listeners to give their full and undivided attention to every task on which they are working or to every person with whom they are speaking.

He shares the story of the time he and his youngest son went out for dinner. Before they left the car to go into the restaurant, Van Horn turned off his cell phone and put it under the driver’s seat. His son looked at him and asked: “Dad, what are you doing?”

“Son,” he replied, “These next two hours are the most important hours that we will spend together this week. We are here to enjoy each other’s company. I am here to listen to you. You can talk to me about anything. Business calls

and text messages can wait. This time is for you and me—by ourselves—with no interruptions.” His son was very impressed and the din-ner and conversation they had was one of the best they had ever experienced.

Van Horn does not be-lieve in multi-tasking. He argues that none of us can manage multiple tasks or projects at once. If we try, he argues, we will fail. Tasks will take longer to complete. People with whom we are speaking will get the impression that we don’t really care about them or their needs. Every-one, he argues, loses when we try to work on more than one thing at once.

But Van Horn would be the first to admit that this principle didn’t originate with him.

It goes back almost 2000

In recent weeks, I have become an avid sub-scriber to podcasts.

Podcasts are audio or video programs that cover a wide variety of topics. They are not intended for radio or TV audiences. Some are rebroadcasts of radio or TV shows; but most are prepared and uploaded to the internet and can be downloaded to an MP3 player, tablet or home com-puter. Podcast subscribers receive new episodes as they become available and can listen to them at their convenience.

Being a fan of history, I have subscribed to several historical podcasts. But I recently found a motiva-tional series by Bruce Van Horn which I have found to be very helpful.

Van Horn makes his living as a life coach and motivational speaker. In his spare time he trains for and runs marathons (26.2 mile races). He applies the principles of training for marathons to life—so his podcast is called “Life is a Marathon; Let’s Train Together.”

Minor household repairs have never been my forte. My

beloved was exceptional in the maintenance depart-ment. Creative and ingen-ious, he crafted solutions to any problem. And some of those projects cannot be sustained without his caring. But I am learning to do what I can, call for help when needed and some-times replace instead of repair. When Ed purchased this property over 17 years ago, and yes, he bought it. He called me at work and the joy in his voice as he announced his decision still resonates in my heart. The plan then was to stay 10 years, and then five more, and then, I really don’t want to leave. And so he (we) didn’t. Some of the projects have outlasted their 10 year goal and now, some need to be addressed.

So I am starting small. Electrical things have al-

years to the example set by Jesus Christ himself. Every person who came to Jesus seeking his help was treated as though he or she was the only other person on earth. Jesus healed dozens of people each day; but he healed them one at a time. He cared enough to give each one his undivided attention. Did it make him less effective? No. It did just the opposite. He ac-complished more in one day than most of us will accomplish in a week.

Just for today, try living in the moment. Give each task you undertake your undivided attention. Make the dinner table a “phone free zone—no texting or phone calls allowed.” When you talk to someone, elim-inate distractions—turn off the radio or TV, put your computer to sleep, turn away from your desk and face the person you’re talking with. You will be amazed at how much you will achieve, how quickly you will do it and how satisfying the experience will be.

was on sale, I purchased it. Once again, I laid out the assembly instructions. How difficult that it be? Carefully following every printed word, but using a thinner grinder disc than the one that was included in the purchase, I could not sta-bilise the disc. It wobbled. And although the proposed project does not require cutting through thick metal, I knew there could be no wiggle or wobble. With utmost care, and regret, I placed my unfinished pro-ject on the kitchen counter. My signal to the household that I give up. Again, I was rescued by a gentleman. He was at my home helping shift furniture, but took the time to carefully reverse the holding washer, snugging the thinner disc.

There is a time to do it myself, and a time to ask for help! How wonderful that my world is filled with helpers.

Today I am suffering the consequences of what I did yesterday. My confidence was overriding my physical ability. I was determined to clean

a cupboard in my office. This meant climbing up my double step stool, taking heavy boxes off the shelves, clean out and rearrange. Since I am short of stature and the cupboard reaches up to the ceiling, it was quite an

undertaking. I feel good about what I did, but I also realize that “to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

We all know that more limitations appear with age, but it also happens that the Lord will supply our need for every season in our life. We just need to accept our limitations in life, no matter if we are young or old. God created us and He has a purpose for each one of us during our lifetime.

Let the Lord have His way in our life every day.

After the Federal budget was released, Amanda Lang asked Finance Minister Joe Oliver the fu-ture cost of his budget. He said, “Not to worry, Stephen Harper’s granddaughter will fix it”.

There were many issues not addressed by the budget, ie: infrastructure, climate change, First Nation agreements, employment for young people. If we don’t start dealing with some of these issues now, our grandchildren will suffer in the future.

Now is the time that the Federal Government should be working with the Provinces. Manitoba is the hub for all land traffic going east and west in Canada. Our north and south highways connect us with our biggest trading partner, the United States. The future, we have been told, is in the north. How will Canada benefit from the wealth of the north if we do not have a transport system to bring materials south? Highways #10, #16 and #83 should be up-graded now for our future use. Our railway lines should also be double tracked and upgraded to meet the movement of Canada’s present and future needs. Infrastructure of our country is a very important issue not addressed by Mr. Harper’s budget. He seems to forget that Canada is a group of provinces and territories and that he must consult and work with them for progress.

It is easier to fix a situation before it is beyond repair and that is why climate change must be addressed by our government. The Harper government has gone out of its way to eliminate scientists and environmental projects. They are the professionals who should be listened to as they have the necessary knowledge. It makes you wonder whose head is stuck in the sand!

There are many First Nation communities that do not have clean drinking water. The Chief at Pine Creek stated that the water system is failing to meet the needs of his community. The water system needs to be updated so that it does not rely only on adding chlorine to provide drink-able water.

We know that small business is the largest employer and the work engine of growth. Num-erous small business owners are beginning to suffer as a result of the slowdown in the oil and gas industry. When there are no jobs available there is no employment, a situation that hits small rural areas hard. Our government has not addressed this situation in its budget.

Leave the legacy of a healthy country for your grandchildren.

When voting in the next election I encourage you to remember issues that Stephen Harper’s government has not addressed in the last 10 years. Thomas DowsettMinnedosa, MB

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Where were you When you heard the news? “We got word at school, some-body called in [the news]... It was quite a thing. While I didn’t have a brother or sister in the forces, other kids did. It was more than a pretty joyous occasion… They were almost dancing in the streets. There was a lot of happiness.”

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On May 8, 1945, the Allies officially accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany’s armed forces, thereby

ending World War II in Europe.To mark the 70th Anniversary of V-E day, we asked those who were alive at the time:

VICTORY in Europe Day

“I was in Vancouver and the place went absolutely nuts on VE Day... A friend of mine and I got on our bikes and peddled from Coquitlam to New Westminster and I don’t know how they did it but they had a band stand about 4 feet high right in the middle of the main intersection. The band was playing and the crowd was going crazy.”

Ivan Traill, of Neepawa, 13 years old when the war in

Europe ended

“I was in Halifax harbour waiting to go to Italy. But we never made it to Italy. Some of the tanks were there and we were on our way down when they said the war was over. They then put us in Bren Guns because everybody in Halifax was rushing to the liquor stores and they were all locked. The government deemed it a necessity that all liquor stores, beer stores, should be locked. So the guys were smashing the win-dows trying to get the alcohol. It was up to us in the Bren Guns to corral these guys for the police force. We got a few of them but a lot got away. We couldn’t get enough at a time.”

John McTighe, of Gladstone

“I had gone to Moncton, NB before VE Day and we weren’t finished being pro-cessed yet. I was in Moncton waiting to go to England, and I did go to England after that. After the announcement, we all went to the hangar. They got all the beer they had in the station and opened it up for free and that was it for that day. The next day we had the day off and there was a parade in Moncton so we spent most of the day there.”

Percy Rosamond, 92 years, of Rivers, member of Royal Canadian Air Force’s

ground crew.

“We were very happy, yes... very happy. A few friends got together for a party afterwards.”

Rivers’ Phyllis Eastcott, 93 years, “did office work” with Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) and was a book-

keeper for CWAC in Winnipeg, Fort Osborne and Portage la Prairie. She never served overseas and was in the

Portage office when the news came.

“When the war ended, the long, loud train whistles started the celebration.”

Joan McGillivray, Neepawa

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“I was working at Trenton in #6 hanger, that’s where I was when the war ended… I was working and didn’t know about it until a few hours later... Some of them had quite a celebration but I wasn’t in on it.”

James Lobban, of Gladstone

Rivers Banner wanted to interview 92-year-old Nick Kamula but Nick was in palliative care in Rivers and unable to communicate. Our con-dolences to Nick’s family; he passed away on April 30. His son Bill stated Nick was a com-munications specialist with Brockville Rifles; he was stationed in Jamaica when the war ended. “His job was watching for submarines attacking Panama Canal, so he sat in a tower and watched for periscopes in the ocean at night.” Bill speculated that Nick’s “sense of relief was likely not as heightened as in other parts of the country.”

“We arrived at Riverbend Park in Neepawa [for the VE Day celebra-tion] about 4:30 p.m. ..We stayed in Neepawa for a while but there wasn’t much going on where we were anyway, so the five of us headed to Minnedosa Armories where they had a monster night of fireworks and a dance. In those days, there was no bar. The guys in those days would hide their bottles outside or in cars, but not this night! The highlight of the night for me was when a lady asked me for a dance, my very first dance. I was still less than a month from my 13th birthday.”

Roy McGillivray, Neepawa

“I don’t know actually just where I was. I was home, they put me on reserve, that was in January. I’d [have been] home on the farm, working. We’d probably be out seeding that day... Like everybody else, I was sure glad to hear it was over. ”

Merv Drayson, of NeepawaA member of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

“We went downtown [in Winnipeg] and there were people on the streets celebrating, we went and celebrated too. We were happy because it meant that my husband would be discharged soon.”

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Gerd Behrendt spent VE Day in a U.S. Army prisoner of war camp. “They weren’t expecting us that soon or that many of us so all they had was a field with a barbed wire fence around it for a camp. It had been a carrot field the year before and so I survived by digging up the odd carrot that was left. We got a few slices of bread once a week”.

Gerd Behrendt, Riding Mountain

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Where were youWhen you heard the news?

VICTORY in Europe Day“I was in the air force so I flew out of Britain. We were stationed up in Yorkshire. That’s a long time ago, but we probably had a few drinks!”

Allan McDiarmid, Gladstone

“On that date, the war was still raging in South East Asia”

Alfred Newton, of Neepawa, member of RCAF stationed at 357 Squadron at Jessore, India

“We were just pulling into Ostend, Belgium when the war ended. We were on very tight security so there was no party. We had to wait in Belgium for a day to hitch a convoy.”

Timer Hyndman, 89 years, is the last veteran living in Rapid City. He lied about his age, joining at 17 years;

he was back home at age 20. Infantryman trooper reinforcement for Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders

“I was in Germany. We were in a farmer’s yard and, you know, I had a buddy and he said ‘I think the war is over’ as we were getting stuff over the radio and the declaration of peace hadn’t been signed yet but it was close, so he said to me, ‘Let’s go and see if we can find a farm that’s got some eggs and we’ll have a celebration’. So away we went. Down the road from where we were going was a big straw building and it was a dummy airport and they had, I don’t know how many men in there. We didn’t know what it was and this guy came running and we thought he had a gun and was going to shoot us but, no, he threw the gun down and before he was done he brought out 27 guys that we took back. They were starving!”

Earl Stewart, GladstoneGunner Sergeant, 5th Field,

28th Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery.

“Somebody said, ‘Turn that damn radio on, the war may be over’. It came blaring out that peace was going to be declared at eight the next morning... We were, everybody, was happy it was over, [that] you got though and were still living.”

Joe Fraser, Gladstone Bren Gunner with the Lake Superior Regiment,

4th Division.

“Everyone was excited the past couple of days, knowing the war was almost over. We had been going like crazy on the fourth chasing the Germans. We were told the night before to expect the final word by 0800 hours. We set up loud speakers with funnels on top of our tanks so we could all hear the official announcement on the morning of the fifth.”

Kenton’s John Roseveare, 93 years, serving with 83rd Battery, 23rd Field Regiment self-propelled 4th Armoured Brigade, Royal Canadian Artillery,

was seven kilometres from Wilhelmshaven, a U Boat port on the North Sea near Rastede,

Germany.

“We flew operations until the third of May and then the German’s capitulated on the 5th. VE Day was es-tablished May 8 but we quit flying after the 5th. I was just south of the coast of Denmark, in Germany. It was a nice reaction, [to hear the war ended] but two days later my three buddies took a jeep to Paris to have an engine changed; we celebrated in Paris for 10 days!”

Rivers’ Jim Wood, 93 years, a fighter pilot with 439 Squadron Typhoons,

“When it was declared that war was over, I was in Berlin, Germany.” Asked if he “broke open a box of chocolates or had a few pints at a pub,” he just laughed and claimed those were allocated every week and if not used, extra pay was added to the cheque.

Rivers’ Eric Williamson, 90 years, served with Royal Marines, British Navy.

“Basically, we were attached to anybody that needed reconnaissance. We were about 50 miles into Germany beyond the first town — we were always on the leading edge. [The definition of re-connaissance is a military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features so his troop was doing their job.] They were still firing at us when we were told not to fire back; our reaction to the news would’ve been more joyous if it wasn’t for those circumstances.”Kenton’s Jack Houston, 91 years, corp troops with

12th Manitoba Dragoons

“I was a signalman. We kept in touch with our units, headquarters, other platoons and so on, 24 hours a day and that didn’t change, but we knew it was happening [war’s end was near]. Three of us were on duty for D Company Royal Regiment of Canada. Two went to rest in a loft above our office and I said, ‘I’ll let you know when the war is over’. We were hoping it would come sometime before midnight and it did. We got it on our two-way radios so that we could tune to BBC as well, so the news came over that Germany had capitu-lated and the word got out among the riflemen, who were protecting the trenches outside where we were holed up, and they all starting shooting and it was a pretty fair barrage so I ran up to the loft where the other two boys were sleeping. I said, ‘Counter attack!’ As soon as I got the right effect out of them from hopping out of bed and throwing the bed rolls and ready to go, I said it was over, that [the rapid gunfire] was the boys in the trenches. That’s the effect it had on us at that moment. You might say I played a practical joke.”Rivers’ Ken Williamson, 91 years, was in northern

Germany.


VICTORY in Europe DayGerd Behrendt spent VE Day in a U.S. Army prisoner of

war camp. Behrendt turned 16 on April 20 but on April 19, he and four other boys who had been drafted into the Ger-man army (Hitler Youth) faced a major problem. They had been ordered to go back to Berlin to defend the city. Behind them was the Russian army and Russian tanks, about a mile and half away. They were on the banks of a river and across the river was the American army. Behrendt and his buddies were, as he described, “a bunch of scared 15 year old kids. We had no rifles, only a couple of hand grenades and that was it.” They took off their clothes and swam across the river and were immediately met by American soldiers. Behrendt put on his clothes and was taken to a camp. “They weren’t expecting us that soon or that many of us so all they had was a field with a barbed wire fence around it for a camp. It had been a carrot field the year before and so I survived by digging up the odd carrot that was left. We got a few slices of bread once a week”.

Some time later, Behrendt was present when the army staff were looking to see which of the prisoners knew how to work in the mines or on the railroad or on farms. “I stuck up my hand really high when they asked who could farm. I think it was a Major who asked me if I knew how to milk a cow and I said yes. He stuck out two fingers and asked me to show him, so I squeezed his fingers.” In that make shift prison camp, Behrendt was actually only about a 2 1/2 hour brisk march away from his home farm. The major said, “Here’s your release papers kid, go home and farm and I was released from the POW camp.”

Behrendt later moved to Langruth, Manitoba and was an innovator in hog production on his farm there. He currently resides in Riding Mountain, Manitoba,

Ivan Traill of Neepawa, was 13 years old when the war ended. “I was in Van-couver and the place went absolutely nuts on VE Day. My mom and dad and I were listening to (British prime minister Winston) Churchill on the radio and he said the war was over. That was May 7 and I was upset because if they waited one more day it would be on my birthday.

Then Churchill said it would officially be May 8 so that made me even happier. A friend of mine and I got on our bikes and peddled from Coquitlam to New Westmin-ster and I don’t know how they did it but they had a band stand about four feet high right in the middle of the main intersection. The band was playing and the crowd was going crazy.”

Traill said, “The Chinese community was very excited as they knew that their war, the war against the Japanese in the Pacific, would get more help now and it would be over sooner. One restaurant owner wanted to go out and celebrate the victory but he had never had a lock on his door as his restaurant was open 24-7, so he had to buy a padlock so he could lock

the door.”But it wasn’t all happiness,

one lady that Traill heard about was celebrating the end of the war with everyone else when she got the tele-gram that her son had been killed just the day before. “That had to be the worst, the saddest thing,” he said, “as a 13 year old, that was the worst thing that I could imagine.”

Roy Anderson was about 12 years old when he heard that war in Europe was over. The Steel Bridge area resident was attending school in Woodside. “We got word at school, somebody called in [the news],” he said.

While far from the front, Anderson said that the war was always present. Almost everyone had a family member in the war. When they announced that the war was over, “It was more than a pretty joyous occasion… They were almost dancing in the streets. There was a lot of happiness,” he said.

With so many taking part in the war effort, deaths hit the community hard. “It was some-thing when it was a local boy who wouldn’t be coming back,” he said. Fortunately, all of

those from Steel Bridge who took part in the war came home. In neighbouring Woodside, most of the those who went came back. An-derson recalls that in one family, nine children took part in the war. All of them came back. In another family, an only son was a rear gun-ner, a position that guaranteed certain death should the plane be shot down. He flew 40 trips over Germany and came back.

“One family in Woodside lost a son just before the war ended. It was really, really sad,” he said.

Looking back, Anderson said, “I hope the likes of it never happen again...It’s something you’ll never forget.”

Olga Code, of Neepawa, was living in Win-nipeg and teaching at St. Charles School when she heard that the war in Europe was over. Her husband was in the Army, stationed at Fort Osborne in the Quartermasters stores.

When they heard the news of the German surrender, Code says that they went down-town and there were people on the streets

celebrating, they went and celebrated too.Upon hearing the news, Code says that

she and her husband were happy because it meant that he would be discharged soon. In the end, it took almost a year until he received his discharge as he had to be there to accept all of the items returned to the Quartermaster by those coming home from the war.

James Lobban joined the Air Force in May 1, 1941. The now 96 year old served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an air frame mechanic at CFB Trenton.

Working as an air frame mechanic, Lobban worked repairing planes, mostly Cessnas and some Harvards and Lock-heed bombers. The training planes were made of plywood and fabric and repairs, such as patching and brake work, kept him busy. “Even a bird would put a hole in those planes,” he said. One of his last jobs before his discharge was to repair and reshape a wing tip. “It was still flying when I left,” he said.

When peace in Europe was declared, Lobban said, “I was working at Trenton in #6 hanger, that’s where I was when the war ended… I was working and didn’t

know about it until a few hours later.” The surrender was expected, but that didn’t damper the celebrations. “Some of them had quite a celebration but I wasn’t in on it,” he said.

On hearing that the war in Europe was over, Lobban said he felt a sense a relief. “I stayed through summer, there were still planes to work on,” he said. He was at Trenton when many of the pilots returned. One man, a tail end gunner who Lobban remembers leaving from Trenton, came back after surviving nine crashes. “He was a nervous wreck when he came back,” said Lobban.

The end of the war meant a little bit of fun for the men who kept the planes flying. “Some of us decided to convert a four engine Lockheed bomber into

a passenger plane. We did that job, it was a nice job done on it. After the airframe mechanics did their work, the fabric workers came in and lined the whole plane with a red plush material. It looked nice,” recalled Lobban. He got to be a passenger in the plane’s August 1945 test flight.

When Lobban got discharged in August of 1945, he returned home to the family farm in the Goldenstream district, just south of Gladstone. He holds the post of Padre for Gladstone Legion Branch #110, a position he has held since 1979, as well as doing some lay work for the church and reading a little poetry.

Joan McGillivray was 7 when the war was declared and she remembers her dad listening to the declaration of war on the family’s battery operated radio. Joan didn’t

have any direct family involved in the war, although a young man who worked on the farm for her father enlisted at 17. “He was anxious to go,” she said. An uncle and some of her

dad’s cousins, both men and women, also enlisted.

When the war ended, she said, “The long, loud train whistles started the celebra-tion.”

In March of 1943, when he was 19 years old, Nee-pawa resident Merv Drayson signed up for the Royal Can-adian Air Force. His training to become a bomber pilot began on April 1, 1943 and on Oct. 18, 1944, Drayson graduated from flight school.

When the war in Europe was over, Drayson was at

home. He was to complete his final training, which fo-cused on survival, in Quebec in the summer of 1945. None of the pilots he trained with made it overseas.

“I don’t know actually just where I was. I was home, they put me on reserve, that was in January. I’d [have been] home on the farm, working.

We’d probably be out seed-ing that day.”

“Like everybody else, I was sure glad to hear it was over. I guess after all that training, you were hoping you’d get overseas, and all of a sudden, it was done. It was a good thing it was over though, that’s the main thing.”

Roy McGillivrary was just over seven years old on Sept. 1, 1939, when he heard on their battery operated radio that Germany had invaded Poland.

On May 8, 1945, Roy celebrated the end of the war in Europe. He said, “My cousin, who was 18 years old, came to our place and asked if I would like to go with him to the VE Day celebrations

in Neepawa. We arrived at Riverbed Park in Neepawa about 4:30 p.m. There, we met my cousin’s girl friend and two others. We stayed in Neepawa for a while but there wasn’t much going on where we were anyway, so the five of us headed to Minnedosa Armories where there was a monster night of fireworks and a dance. In those days, there was no bar.

The guys in those days would hide their bottles outside or in cars, but not this night! The highlight of the night for me was when a lady asked me for a dance, my very first dance. I was still less than a month from my 13th birthday.”

Following the war, the RCAF closed the Neepawa base and Roy’s dad bought an Anson aircraft that was then converted in to a trailer.

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: The reason The Pletts are selling off their bees and some of their equipment is because of work they are doing at a mission school down in Guatemala. Nelson and Susan are working as support staff for a school for underprivileged kids. Most of the kids have

no parents or only one of the parents and have no chance in life. They went down for the winter but seeing those poor kids, they felt they had to do something more to help so they are staying for a couple years. We wish them and the children they are helping all the best. Nelson ran a very

clean operation and has good equipment and bees to sell. A high percentage of his boxes are wax dipped, and many of the frames have been replaced over the past few seasons. Plan to attend this sale.

HIVES & SUPERS & EQUIPMENT: *700-900 LIVE HIVES (comprised of doubles, singles and 5 frame nucs) An exact break down of the numbers of each will be posted to our website in the spring once bees have come out of winter and been gone through. * Approx 2600 Supers w/ 9 Frames, most Supers have 7 Frames Drawn comb and 2 Frames of Foundation (Mostly Wooden Frames) * Homemade Wax Melter w/ (2) 220V 1PH Heating Elements * Homemade Frame Filler w/ Pump * 2500 Gal Poly Syrup Tank w/ 2” Banjo Valve * Approx 300 – 2 ½ Gal Feeding Pails * (75) Inland Wraps * (75) Inland Pillows * Approx 70 TopsTRUCKS & TRAILERS: * 2000 International 4700 S/A w/24’ Van Body, DT466E DSL Eng, 6 Spd Plus Std Trans, 22.5 Rubber, Del Lift Gates Power End Gate Lift (electric over hyd-folds underneath to give full access to rear door), Wooden Storage boxes on each side, Low Kms on rebuilt Eng. (Under 5000 Kms), 2 Rows of Tie-down railing on the sides and front inside van body, daylight panels on roof of van body, 469,556 Kms Showing, VIN: 1HTSCAAN1YH308696, SAFETIED * 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 WTR Ext, Cheyenne Edition, 4.8l V8 Gas Eng, Auto Trans, 4x4, Receiver Hitch, LT265/70R17 Rubber (60-70%), Air, Tilt, Cruise, Pwr Windows, Locks & Mirrors, Box Rails, 216,062 Kms Showing, VIN# 1GCEK19C39Z250862, SAFE-TIED * 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT, 4x4, 5.3l V8 Gas Eng, Auto Trans, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Pwr Windows, Locks & Mirrors, Leather Interior, Receiver Hitch, LT265/70R17 Rubber (75% - 85%), 315,937 Kms Showing, VIN: 3GKFK16T45G182515, SAFETIED * 48’ Fruehauf Van Trailer, T/A, 22.5 Rubber, VIN# 2FEV0482MS232234, Used as Storage – NO TODLEISURE, LAWN & GARDEN: * 2006 Honda 400 Rancher 4X4 Quad, TRX400FGA, Rear Rack, Hitch, 24x8-12 Front Rubber, 24x10 – 11 Rear Rubber, Electric Shift Trans, 6196 Miles Showing, * Swisher Zero Turn Mower w/ 50” Deck, 24HP Briggs & Stratton ES Eng, 8 Settings for Cutting Height Control, 215 Hrs Showing, s/n T108018036 * Troy-Bilt Rear Tine Garden Tiller w/10HP ES Eng, 22”, 8 Settings for Travel & Depth Control, Forward – Reverse Trans, s/n 1F066K80028SKID STEER: * 2001 New Holland skid steer LX 885 Turbo w/ 7’ Bucket, Aux Hyd Couplers, Side of cab & rear of cab has windows (NO DOOR), High & Low Range, New Tires Fall of 2013, High Flow Pump, s/n 903936 (hrs unknown, it had an electrical short and it blanked out the hours, but think it’s about 5000hrs)OTHER EQUIPMENT: * Cook & Beals 120 extractor & conveyor w/sump, new tub and reel, air ram (No uncapper) * Cook & Beals spin float * 30 frame Walter Kelly S/S radial extractor w/new 1/2hp motor, was used last season and is ready to go for this year, s/n429 ITEMS CONSIGNED BY MANITOBA HONEY CO-OP: (Equipment description provided by Honey Co-op) * Older S/S Sparkler for filtering * (2) S/S mixing tanks * S/S frame filler (they called it a water/juice filler) * (2) S/S storage tanks * S/S milk tank used for honey (flat top tub style)

FOR MORE INFORMATION NELSON CAN BE REACHED BY E-MAIL AT [email protected]

Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: Cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit.

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The Neepawa Banner had a successful night at this year’s Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition. The event showcases outstanding work by newspapers throughout the province. The Banner came home with recognition in six categories, receiving awards for: 1st best columnist (Kate Jackman-Atkinson), 2nd best arts and culture story (Eoin Devereux), 2nd best habitat conservation story (Kate), 2nd best editorial page circulation 3,600 to 9,999, 3rd best local editorial on a business topic (Kate) and 3rd best agricultural story (Kate). Banner owners and publishers Ken and Christine Waddell were also recognized with a Silver Quill award, marking 25 years in the industry. Thanks to our community for giving us such great stories to cover each week.

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Time to “pony up” and “get in the race”. Over the past 40-plus years, I have encouraged and supported many, many individuals to

Crocus Festival a success!

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Organizers of this year’s Crocus Festival were very pleased with the attendance at this year’s festival, held May 2 in Arden. Organizer Joan Popkes said, “It was excellent, we had lots and lots of kids.” The festival offers a day of family activities, including free entertainment and meals for kids. Popkes said they are planning for a bigger and better festival next year.

Christine Waddell enters council racebecome involved with pol-itics. Today I am letting it be known that I, Christine Waddell (nee Lobel), will be letting my name stand for the position of councillor in the Town of Neepawa.

Having spoken to many

people who are very quali-fied for the position, but for their own reasons are not prepared to run at this time, I looked in the mir-ror and said, "What about you?”

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With the start of the Manitoba Senior Baseball League’s regular season only a few weeks away, the Neepawa Farmers are hoping to construct a roster that’s built for success.

This upcoming season, the league will consist of four clubs; the Farmers, the Oak River Dodgers, the Brandon Marlins and the defending league champions the Brandon Cloverleafs. During the off season, the Reston Rockets informed the MSBL that they would not be returning for 2015.

Neepawa Farmers manager Mike Levandosky said the club will look to improve on the 3-17 record they had in 2014. Levandosky said those results were disappointing but noted that preparations are well underway to field a much more competitive team.

“We definitely are looking to improve on our record,” said Levandosky. “From what we had last year, I think we may only have two or three players not returning this year. We have several veterans who are returning and with the disbanding of the Reston Rockets in the off season, we are looking at potentially bringing in a player from Reston, maybe two. We also have a line on a couple of import players. They’re actually from the Dominican Republic but are currently playing ball in the United States. The paper work needs to be in order before they’re allowed to enter the country, but it is something that’s being worked on.”

Levandosky said the team’s potential combination of new players and veterans should provide a solid core to build off of.

“Our off-season efforts and our core lineup of local players should make it a good roster for the upcoming season,” said Levandosky. “Going forward, a veteran presence is nice to have and we’ll get that with returnees like Bryan White, Cam Tibbett and Robby Wilson and so

Farmers optimistic about upcoming MSBL season

many others. This team has a solid nucleus.”Levandosky added that he hopes the community

will continue to provide great support for the club in the stands.

“We had a lot of younger fans coming out to see the games which was nice to see. It’s very important to reach out to the younger people in the community and get them interested in the team. I remember when I was

playing, you’d see a fair numbers of bodies in the stands, which was nice. Over the years, the numbers dwindled a bit, so it’s very important to engage with the younger people and keep the support for the Farmers and for the league strong,” said Levandosky.

The official schedule for 2015 will see the Farmers open up the year at home on Tuesday, May. 26 against Oak River.

PHOTO BY LANNY STEWART

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IMPORTANT DATES

May 11Compost Pickup

May 11 to May 25Hydrant Flushing

May 18Office Closed - VictoriaDay

May 199:00 a.m. SwimmingLesson Registration Sessions 1, 2 & 3www.neepawaleisure.com

May 209:00 a.m. SwimmingLesson Registration Sessions 4, 5, 6 & 7www.neepawaleisure.com

May 21Daycamp Registrationwww.neepawaleisure.com

--------------------------www.neepawa.caPh. 204-476-7600Fax 204-476-7624

SPRING/SUMMER 2015 NEWSHYDRANT FLUSHING

Annual water main hydrant flushing will commence May 11 and last approximately 2 weeks. Residents may notice short periods oflow pressure or water discolouration. Please runyour cold water tap for a few minutes to clearout your lines. The water safety will not be affected.

COMPOST PICKUP• Each Monday until May 11 picked up by Town

staff • Must be in clear/transparent bags• Branches must be neatly bundled and no larger than 1 meter• Compost site open on Hurrell Road for your convenience• Compost site is NOT a garbage dump. Violators will beprosecuted.

DOG & CAT LICENSES• ALL dogs & cats must be licensed with the Town yearly

• $20 for non spayed/neutered • $10 for spayed/neutered. • Dogs and cats are not allowed to run at large. • Fines for captured pets start at $50.

• Please be a responsible pet owner and pick up after your pet

RECYCLING NEWSRecycling blue boxes available for purchase$10 for small, $14 for large

REMEMBER: aluminum cooking trays, aluminum foil, styrofoam and plastic film, such as grocery bagsand plastic from wrapping and gift wrap are NOT recyclable.Please go to the Town’s website or drop by the office for moreinformation.

ECO-CENTER NEWS 2015Drop off your used oil filters, oil containers,

oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze & containers

Neepawa Eco-Centerlocated at Provost Signs on Airport Road

Monday - Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monthly prizes to be won - valued at $150 each!Tons of free give-aways!

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• TOWELS / PAPER TOWELS• DIAPER WIPES / SANITARY

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The Boxe Neepawa Com-bat Sports and Fitness Club recently showcased the artistry and skill of the sweet science. The club hosted an event on May. 2 at the Neepawa Curling Club, which featured box-ing demonstrations from some of its members, as well as a live feed from the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao championship pay-per-view in Las Vegas.

Derek Pearson, the founder of Boxe Nee-pawa, said the night was put together as an effort to bring in more finan-cial support to the club and also raise its profile throughout the commun-ity. Pearson said they were able to accomplish both of those goals.

“We sold all of the tick-ets that we had printed for the night. I believe

Boxe Neepawa happy with response to fundraiser

the capacity at the Nee-pawa Curling Club is 160 people and we ended up at capacity,” said Pearson. “Overall, the evening went really well. We were able to do some demonstra-tions of what the boxing club has to offer. There were four members of our youth program and our high school program who participated and put on a short demo before the main card, showing off what to expect and what Boxe Neepawa is all about.”

Pearson said after all the costs of the evening were paid for, they were still able to come away with a slight profit, which will be invested directly back into club improvements and the purchase of additional training equipment.

“After payment of the licensing fee to broadcast the pay-per-view is fac-tored in, we did make a little bit. Enough to help

the club get through the summer without issue,” said Pearson. “We’ll be getting some new equip-ment from what money we made. Our costs from the evening were a bit more than we’d hoped but we did recoup all our costs and made a little bit of money.”

Pearson noted that the most important part of the night was creating some new awareness throughout Neepawa for the boxing club.

“There were those in at-tendance at the fundraiser who really showed a lot of interest in learning more about the club. I’m opti-mistic that it will generate some new memberships,” said Pearson. “We have room in all our classes for more people to participate. Anyone who wants to learn more can contact me at (204) 841-4200 or drop in to the club at 287 Hamilton Street.”

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Thank you, Pearl and family, for organizing my 70th birth-day party. Thanks to all the friends for coming to celebrate with me. Sincerely Norm––––––––––

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Mother's Day Brunch, May 10th, 1 p.m. Polonia Com-munity Hall. Book your tickets: Joe or Darlene 966-3359, Amanda 865-2475. Adults $15, 6-12 yrs $10, under 6 free––––––––––

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In Memory of

Jim FlegerMay 31, 1927 – May 13, 2014

Today is full of memoriesOf a Brother laid to restAnd every single one of themIs filled with happiness.For you were someone specialAlways such a joy to knowAnd there was so much painWhen it was time to let you goThat’s why this special messageIs sent to heaven aboveFor the angels to take care of youAnd give you all my love.

Your Sister, Gwen.

In Memory of Jim FlegerMay 31, 1927 - May 13, 2014I’m holding back the tears todayRemembering anewThose wonderful & precious yearsSpent happily with youAll our special memoriesWill always bring a smileIf only I could have you backFor just a little whileI never ask for miraclesBut today just one would doTo see the front door open andSee my Dad walk throughThe fact you’re no longer hereThe emptiness will remainBut you’re forever in my heartUntil we meet again.I will always love you Dad,

Janice xoxo

Dennis Gagnonwho passed away May 10, 2008When someone you love dies...

You never quite get over it you just slowly learn how

to go on without them but always keeping them

tucked safely in your heart

Norma, MeganMike, Sharmaine, Eric, Katelyn

Jennifer, Jason, Haley, Riley & Paige

Jeff and Melinda Harder of Plumas thrilled to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Leighton Paige, a sister for Liam. She was born on Dec 21, 2014. Proud parents

are Kimberley & Andrew Doerksen from Winnipeg

Jeff & Melinda Harder of Plumas are

pleased to announce the engagement of our son,

David to Karen Hernandez of Winnipeg.

The Wedding will take place on

Dec. 5, 2015 at the Bridges Golf Course,

Starbuck, MB

Sami and Sage are pleased to announce the arrival of their baby sister

Julia Elaine,born January 4th, 2015, weighing 10 lbs 1.2 ozs

and 22 inches long. Proud parents Marsha

and Justin Pollock and grandparents,

Richard and Sandra Funk, Jim and Joanne Pollock.

Kinley/Walker Ken & Gail Kinley and

Morley & Brenda Walkerare pleased to announcethe engagement of their

children Jolene Kinley and

Shane Walker. The wedding will take

place this coming August at the Walker farm. The couple, along with their families, would like

to invite family and friends to attend a wedding shower on May 23, 2015 at 2 p.m. and a wedding social later that

day from 8pm until 1 a.m. Both events will be in the Gladstone District Community Centre.

Well well well, look what we have here,a couple of country kids together 40 years!!

So take a moment to smile and reflect,and then look ahead, the time is yours don’t forget!

Book another vacation and keep tiddling about, but keep the quad going on the unknown country route.

To sum it up in words, justice can't be done,We love you. Keep smiling,

and always have fun!

Happy 40th Anniversary!!!Love Jennifer, Janet, and Shevon

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-665-0570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161––––––––––

Notice 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 An-onymous 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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Tom Anderson of Alonsa, MB intends to sell private lands: SE 33-22-11 W, NE 32-22-11 W, NE 21-22-11 W, NW 34-22-11 W to David and Robin Borne who intend to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 31-22-11 W, NW 31-22-11 W, NW 32-22-11 W, NW 35-22-11 W, SW 05-23-11 W, SE 06-23-11 W, SW 06-23-11 W, NE 28-23-11 W, NE 29-23-11 W, NW 29-23-11 W, SE 29-23-11 W, NE 35-22-12 W, SE 35-22-12 W, SW 35-22-12 W, NE 36-22-12 W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricul-tural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578.––––––––––

For Sale 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 story (1136 sq. ft.) country home to be sold and moved, with many upgrades. Windows 2003, vinyl siding 2000, shingles, 2005, kitchen 2009 with oak cupboards and new counter-tops with tiled back splash, under lighting on cabinets. Remodeled bathroom-utility room 2009. Electric base-boards. Appliances include: fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer. Ideal cottage or starter home. Contact Plumas 386-2223.

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Left hand Wilson golf clubs, extra driver and nine wood. Bag and size 8 leather white shoes. Ph: 204-476-5565_____________________ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. “Your Local Sawmill” 476-6798 or 476-6349––––––––––

For Rent 1 bedroom apartment down-town Neepawa. Call 204-476-3230_____________________3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances. Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz)._____________________Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available im-mediately. Call 204-841-1298_____________________Single occupancy suite in Carbery Plains Lodge. Rental subsidy, free utilities and laundry facilities available. Call Fay 204-834-3240 for information_____________________TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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Rent Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson’s 204-385-2685, 204-385-2997 Gladstone.––––––––––Real Estate

5 bedroom, 1.5 storey house for sale in Neepawa. New windows, shingles in 2009, currently being used as a revenue property $110,000. Call 204-868-5511––––––––––

Vehicles Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires. 726-8199, Brandon

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.––––––––––

Livestock For Sale: 2 year old and yearling polled red sem-mintal bulls. Bruce Firby, Minnedosa, 867-2203––––––––––

Services Custom bush clearing. Call Vic Klassen 204-476-0090_____________________Odd jobs to be done? Paint-ing, siding, tinning. Call Leo 204-872-1358

2015 Manitoba Electrical Expo

The Electrical expo is open to all electrical contractors,

designers, specifiers, electrical maintenance

personnel as well as buildingowners and managers.

The Expo features 2 days of displays and seminars

for the entire industry.

2015 Manitoba Electrical Expo

May 20 / 21Red River Exhibition Park

Winnipeg.Details and Registration

available online atwww.eamanitoba.ca

for Jessica Glasgow, bride elect of Lance Kohinki

is being held Saturday May 16 2015 at the Minnedosa 50+, 169 Main Street Minnedosa from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please accept

this as your invitation to join us.

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Opportunity Improve your health and your wealth get involved with an exciting company selling the Chi Machine. C+O=E~ Circu-lation + Oxygen=Energy. Call Chris Waddell 476-2846 for more information––––––––––

HelpWanted

Bay Hill Inn & Suites, 160 Main St W, P.O. Box 2250, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality ex-perience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitor-ing of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experi-ence. Job duties include recruitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to [email protected].

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Wanted Hiller Electric of Neepawa Manitoba is currently looking for a self motivated, experi-enced journeyman electrician to join our team. Must be experienced in residential and commercial. Please send resume by email: [email protected], by mail: PO Box 2364, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0, or by fax: 204-368-2367. Thank you._____________________Westway Inn at 153 Main St W, P.O. Box 816, Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recuitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to [email protected]

AgriculturalService Technicians

Rosetown, Sask.

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for full job description

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or fax 1 306 882 3389

Attn: Rome Molsberry

Help WantedPrairie Forest Products is now accepting applications for

the following position:

LabourersApplications available at the Production Office

or fax resume.Prairie Forest Products

#205 Highway 16 WestBox 279 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0Phone: 204-476-7700 Fax: 204-476-2212

to Friends of the Festival supporters:BCTF Special Events Alliance, A.R.Turner, Robert and

Carolyn Durston, Marlyne Hargreaves, Marie Angers, David and Judy Zeke, Howard and Kay McKay, Brian and Judy

Elgert, Susan Drayson, Kathleen Guillas, D.M.Smith-Harris, Cindy and Reg Kwiatkowski, Dennis and Helen Paterson,

Aaron and Ruth Dobson, Wendy Menzies, Gladys Anderson, Belinda Critchlow, Angie Tester, Rhonda Dickenson, Dr. Poettker Medical, Betty Ebner, Grant McDonald, Myra

Bennet, Greg Heschuk, Evelyn McConnell, Fran Fraser, Susan Phillips, Rich and Ruth Hanke, Emie and Pat

Gawaziuk, Anita Ong, Kim and Blair Chapman, Ann Nielsen, Cathy Smith, Donna Newton, Ken Rogers, Ed and Rita Friesen, Christine McCracken, John and Gerry Nelson,

Elizabeth Sumner, Murray and Glennis Black, Kim and Scot Smith, Valerie and Alex Jarema.

Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festivalwishes to say:

Pine CreekSchool Division

PINE CREEKSCHOOL DIVISION

Invites applications for the following position:

Divisional Safety OfficerPart-time, year round

For further information visitwww.pinecreeksd.mb.ca

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hours and corresponding

deadlines.

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Deadline Wed., May 13 at 4 p.m.

MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

AVAILABLE POSITIONSThe Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone invites

applications for the position of a permanent part-time Nuisance Ground operator for the

Westbourne Nuisance Ground and a full time Equipment Operator for the Municipality.

The permanent part-time nuisance ground operator position is 18 - 25 hours weekly

dependant on the season of operation and will commence as soon as possible. A detailed job

description can be viewed at the municipal office or at www.gladstone.ca

The full-time Equipment Operator position is 40 – 50 hours weekly dependant on the season

of operation and will commence as soon as possible. The successful applicant shall be required to perform duties in all areas of the

Public Works Department of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone. More details are available at the municipal office or at www.gladstone.ca.Interested applicants may submit a resume with two references no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday,

May 8, 2015 by mailing, faxing or emailing applications to:

Municipality of WestLake-GladstoneBox 150

Gladstone MB R0J 0T0Fax 204-385-2391

[email protected] thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will

be contacted.

Kidde Canada in conjunction with Health Canada has announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde black plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers.

ABC and BC-rated fire extinguishers manufactured between July 23, 2013 and October 15, 2014 could be affected.

If you believe you may have one of these fire extinguishers please contact Kidde Canada at 1-844-833-6394 (8am - 5pm) Mon-Fri or

moc.adanaceddik.www tisivand click “Safety Notice.”

PRODUCT RECALLNEEPAWA NURSERY SCHOOL

(NEEPAWA CO-OPERATIVE PLAY CENTRE)REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016

7:00 p.m. Monday, May 11th, 2015at the Nursery School

Criteria to Register: • Child must be 3 years old and fully toilet trained • Parents must be able to volunteer as Parent Helpers occasionally

For more information please call204-476-3067

Church Worship TimesPrepared by the Neepawa Ministerial

St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.First Baptist 11:00 a.m.Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.Roman Catholic Sat. 7 p.m. Sun 11:00 a.m.Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second SundayNeepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.Filipino Church 1:30 p.m.Waldersee Lutheran 11:00 winter 10:00 summer

MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

Box 150Gladstone MB R0J 0T0

204-385-2332

Road Dust Suppression Residents of the municipality who wish to have dust suppression chemical applied on municipal roads adjacent to their dwelling may now make ap-plication by completing a dust control request form and a prepayment for service at the municipal of-fice. The cost is $270.00 per 300 ft x 16 ft single pass or $380.00 for 500 ft x 16 ft single pass.Applications for the service must be received by May 15, 2015 at 4:30 pm.Eileen PetersChief Administrative Officer

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY2015 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to sub-section 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of McCreary will present its 2015 Financial Plan at a public hearing in its Council Chambers on the 26th day of May, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions or register an objection to its Financial Plan.

Copies of the 2015 Financial Plan will be available on or about May 22, 2015 for review by any person by visiting the Municipality of McCreary Office, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba during regular office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DATED this 4th day of May, A.D. 2015.

Wendy L. Turko, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY P. O. Box 338 - 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309

MUNICIPALITY OFWESTLAKE-GLADSTONE

Public NoticeREGARDING THE 2015

FINANCIAL PLANPublic Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsec-tion 162 (2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2015. A public hearing will be held in the Council Cham-bers of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone (14 Dennis St. E, Gladstone MB) on the 14th day of May 2015, at 4:30 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.Copies of the financial plan are available for re-view and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours of the municipal office at Gladstone, Manitoba.Eileen PetersChief Administrative OfficerMunicipality of WestLake-Gladstone

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT BY-LAW NO. 102 being an AMENDMENT to the NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 78, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION:Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MBDATE & TIME:May 20, 2015 at 7:45 p.m.GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW No. 102:A Map Amendment intended to change the designation to match the existing use in the Town of Neepawa.AREA AFFECTED:An area of land described as Lots 13, 14, 15, & 16, Block 82, Plan 256, more commonly known as 267A & 269A Main Street East in the town of Neepawa as shown on the map below.FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:Mr. Jeff Braun, Development Officer, Neepawa & Area Planning District Office275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, Phone: 1-204-476-3277

A copy of the above proposal and supported material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and

extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERNeepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for a

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be directly responsible for managing aspects of the Human Resources function of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op including, but not limited to; talent acquisition, employee engagement, succession planning, benefits administration, assisting payroll, training and development, performance management, marketing, member relations and involvement in long term strategic initiatives. Qualifications:• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills• Strong communication skills; verbal and written• Excellent organizational skills and be highly motivated• Human Resources experience and/or management experience an asset• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license

We offer a highly competitive compensation program, a full benefits package, company matched

pension, retail purchase rebate program, tuition assistance and excellent opportunities for develop-ment and career advancement within our organiza-

tion and the Co-operative Retailing SystemIf you would like to join our team, please send a detailed resume and cover letter to: Email: [email protected]: Brian Hedley, General Manager www.neepawagladstoneco-op.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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$2,000 Yearly Tax Credit

$20,000 Lump Sum Refund

For Assistance Call:204-453-5372

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FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDERThe following farmland is being put up for sale by tender:

Parcel 1: NW 1/4 27-16-17 WPM (approx 160 acres)

Parcel 2: NE 1/4 33-16-17 WPM (approx 160 acres)

Parcel 3: SW 1/4 34-16-17 WPM (approx 160 acres)Parcel 1 has a 3 bedroom bungalow with no plumbing approx. 1,100 sq foot, a well and 3 Westeel grain bins each approx. 1,350 bu on cement pads. Parcel 2 has 4 Westeel grain bins each approx. 1,650 bu on cement pads. Parcel 3 has no buildings or grain bins/storage. Real property taxes are paid to December 31, 2014. Interested bidders are to have their tenders submitted by Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 5 PM local time, in sealed envelopes to:Sims & CompanyBarristers & SolicitorsP.O. Box 46076 Main Street SouthMinnedosa, ManitobaR0J 1E0Att: Norm Sims, Q.C.Tel: 1-204-867-2717Fax: 1-204-867-2434E-mail: [email protected] bidders are to submit a certified cheque, payable to Sims & Company in Trust, for 20% of the bid price. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Bidders will be contacted after May 12, 2015.Interested bidders should rely on their own personal inspection of the subject property in submitting their bids.

SEED GRAINFOR SALE

Certified Carberry Wheat and Certified Summit OatsCertified Tradition Barley

WILL CUSTOM CLEAN CANOLAWilmot Milne204-385-2486

Gladstone, MBCell: 204-212-0531

WHEAT:AC Brandon, AC Carberry

BARLEY:Austenson, Desperado

OATS:AC Summit, Big Brown

CANOLA:Invigor, Brett Young, Nexera

CORN: Pickseed, Elite

FORAGES: Brett Young, Pickseed

OTHER: Radish, Turnip, Millet

Todd 204-386-2206Darren 204-386-2072

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TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! Biggest Savings of the year on mattress sets on all sizes from Twin to King. Double or Queen pillow-top

mattress sets starting at $389. Beautyrest Queen mattress set $649 in tight-top model, $699 in 3” pillow-top model. King mattress sets starting at $695 in pillow-top model. Twin spring system mattresses starting at $169. All other mattress models will receive a 10% DISCOUNT on a minimum $500 pre-tax purchase. Ideal time to stock up on mattresses for Cottage Season! Sale runs Wed., May 6 until May 31, limited stock. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

MANUFAC-TURED HOMES

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MOBILE HOMES6 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000, 1 New 16 x 68, 2 Bed, 1 Bath. Starting at $72,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-582-4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email [email protected]

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Following the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the first day of the week became a weekly reminder of His risen presence. Whereas the seventh day speaks of God’ s work in creation, the first day reminds us of His love in redemption. J.C. Ryle The Canadian Lord’s Day Association www.clda.ca

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Another issue de Groot felt deserved more attention from the provincial budget was the removal of the education tax from property taxes.

“That could have been a move that would put more money in the local econ-omy and have more deposable income, as far as ratepayers are concerned. At one point, there was an effort to go 90 per cent province and 10 per cent local. I think the Association of Manitoba Muni-cipalities have changed that to 80-20 per cent, but certainly, we could have looked

forward to something like that but that wasn’t even in there,” added de Groot.

Overall, de Groot felt this was budget that perhaps showed the province gov-ernment was running out of new ideas.

“I think municipalities in general were looking forward to perhaps some new things, new ideas. Some innovative things that can work together,” said de Groot. “I see this as a tired budget. I think it’s reflective of where the current govern-ment is. You know, they’ve done it so many times that it seems to be nothing new that they can come up with.”

Continued from page 2

De Groot not impressed with Manitoba’s ‘tired budget.’Continued from page 11

“Yes, you can do it,” was the answer I received.

Our business does not need me on a day-to-day basis. I am very close to our sons and grandchildren but they are not

part of my daily schedule. The time is right and I seek the support of the community and seek to serve my community.

Neepawa voters will head to the polls on June 17 to elect a new councillor.

Waddell: ‘The time is right’

SubmittedThe Neepawa BaNNer


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WHAT YOU CAN’T SEEIS PUTTING

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Sugar-loaded drinks like pop, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks and vitamin waters are the largest source of sugar in the diet and are putting your child at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes.

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Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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PLUMAS SALES & SERVICE

Oil MartLUBRICANTS, FILTERS & BATTERIES

Your local

Dealer!386-2155 OR

386-2107

YOUR COMPLETE FULL SERVICE REPAIR SHOP

SUPERIOR AUTO SERVICE1919 Brandon Avenue 204-726-1333

(one block west of the KEG) www.superiorautobrandon.com

Stone Chip Repairswith $300 deductible or less

AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS!REMOTE CAR STARTERS

Have your remote starter professionally installed by a licensed automotive technician. We solder all connections. Lifetime Warranty. Long range. Two remote Key Fobs.

“FREE” Windshield replacement Free courtesy cars Rear & sideglass replacements Free pick-up delivery Long crack repairs

(Recharges, Retrofits, Nitrogen pressure testing)

Dr. Greg PerkinsDr. Derek Papegnies

Optometrists499 Mountain Avenue

For Appointment ~ 476-2002

Meyers Auction Reminder

for Dave Stratton10 a.m. Saturday May 9, 2015

Franklin, MB

Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer204-476-6262

Full list & pictures www.meyersauctions.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES *YARD & GARDEN *

FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD *

GLADSTONE AUCTION MART LTD.

SUMMERSALE SCHEDULE

May 5th May 12thMay 26th

including Bred Cows& Cow/Calf

June 9thJune 23rd

July 7Visit our website

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Ph 204-385-2537License #1108

Tractors & Combines: J.D. 5010 w/cab, dual hyd, dual wheels; 1210 Case w/3pt hitch; J.D. 1010 (needs work); Minneapolis Moline Z gas Tractor Vehicles &Trailers: 1986 Chev ½ ton; 4 wheel Trailer; Boat trailer; 1976 F350 Flat Deck w/390 motor, 4 speed (consigned)Miscellaneous & Tools: Fairbanks Morse Z 2 hp stationary engine; 1000 watt Honda Generator; PTO pulley (Ford); Heavy duty vice; Elec. Hack saw; Heavy anvil; Jack-all; Saw blades; Tool boxes; Ladders; Table saw; Air compressor; Shop vac; Cement mixer; Building jacks; Valley Comfort wood stove; Traps; 42” Lawn file, 15 hp; Crusher; Horse sleigh (bob); Sockets sets; Open end wrenches; Pliers; Rakes; Axes; Many Tools – yard & garage; Casket sets; Refrigerator & StoveAntiques: 1876 Mod 71, 11mm Calvary Carbine Rifle; Iron chairs; 14 meal Fituralines; Parlor stove; Cast iron stove; Silverwood’s milk can; Bread boxes; ½ & 1 qt glass oil cans; (5) old Lamps; Milk jugs; Child’s sleigh

ESTATE AUCTIONFor the late Harry Openshaw, Ashern, MB

Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.Sale to be held at Kevin Gasper’s residence – 3.5 km North of Ashern on Hwy #6

(watch for signs)

Auctioneer’s Note: There are many items for everyone. Too many to list!

BERGNER AUCTION SERVICELorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0

Ph: 204-768-2669 / Fax: 204-768-3237www.bergnerauction.com email: [email protected]

www.globalauctionguide.comAll sales are final. We do not handle Interac/Credit Cards Terms: Cash/Cheque Neither the Owner nor Auctioneer is responsible for errors in description or condition. Sale listing is subject to

additions or deletions and any comments made the day of the sale with respect to sale items takes precedence over previously reported listing. We are not responsible for accidents Items are sold “AS IS - WHERE IS”

John Lamport: (204) 476-2067 • Tim Dowler: (204) 803-6915 See our website for full listing www.lamportanddowler.com

UPCOMING AUCTIONS RETIREMENT AUCTION

BRIAN & KATHY WILKINSONMay 23, 2015 at 10 AM

Dugald, Manitoba

FARM AUCTIONKEN CAMERON & DEBBIE BRITTON

May 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m Minnedosa, Manitoba

FARM AUCTIONMURRAY & LINDA MCCASKILL

DEAD LAKE RANCHWITH RUTHERFORD RIDDELL

June 6, 2015 at 10:0 a.m. Gladstone, Manitoba

FARM AUCTIONAARON CIBULA

August 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.Minnedosa, Manitoba

View our website www.lamportanddowler.com for PHOTOS and FULL LISTINGS!!!

Something for everyone! Plan to attend these great sales!!

Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 • Cell 204-325-6230www.billklassen.com

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR HANS AND MONIKA SCHNEEBERGER

PLUMAS MANITOBATHURSDAY JUNE 4, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M.

Location at the farm. From Plumas take the 265 west for 5 miles and 1 north on mile 75 and ½ east, From Neepawa North on # 5 till PR 265

then east aprox. 11 miles.1983 GMC 7000 Single axle truck, v8 5 & 2 trans 15 ft steel box and hoist

• 1996 Bob-co 30 ft cattle trailer tandem axle, 24 ft newer floor, goose neck hook up • 1985 Cougar Steiger CR1225, 4x4 tractor 3306 Cat

Engine, 12 speed standard, pto, 18.4 x 38 duals, outback ezee - steer, se-rial #cus5317804 showing 4369 hrs • Case 4890 four wheel drive, power shift, pto needs new clutches, engine and differential are sound, front axle steering only, 8892 hours •1990 IH 1680 Combine, pickup head,

chaff spreader, chopper, feeder house reverser, grain loss monitor, brand new Radiator, serial #488890 • Massey Ferguson 885 diesel swather with

25 ft Macdon header • Side drive over swather carrier • Hesston 565T Round baler, total bales 10,775 serial # 5657 • Renn 18 in Roller mill

pto drive on transport • KELLO model 210 heavy 12 ft Offset breaking disc • Hesston 2410 40 ft Disc • Laurier Packer Bar 40 ft • 1998 Summers 5 bar Tine Super Harrow 60 ft • CI model 279 field cultivator 32 ft with

Mulchers • Brandt 60 ft sprayer • Farm King 13’’ x 85 pto auger new gear box in hopper • Sakundiak 8’’ x 50’ pto grain auger • Shop built 18 round bale hauler trailer, with rear steering • New Holland model 80 manure

spreader tandem axle 10x20 tires, serial #496914 • Two Lewis cattle oilers with mineral feeders • Two 500 gal water tanks Galvanized • Parts drill IH 7200 Hoe Press, good 2x14 ft Grass seeders sell separate • Ranger 175,

Calf creep feeder with panels on trailer • Cattle loading chute • 20 ft Drag harrows • Boat 22 ft with inboard V8 engine, with canopy and trailer,

electric winch, etc • Arctic cat ATV 4X4 300 CC • Larger pile of Scrap Iron • To public, these people have sold their Farm and will sell the above machinery to the highest bidder, there will very little small selling,

remember WE START ON TIME. Owners 204 386 2849

Auction Sales

Auction Sales

GladstoneAuction Mart

Cattle Market ReportMay 5, 2015Steers

3-400 lbs. $3.10 - $3.454-500 lbs. $3.00 - $3.305-600 lbs. $ 3.00 - $3.2656-700 lbs. $2.80 - $3.0957-800 lbs. $2.50 - $2.7558-900 lbs. $2.05 - $2.11Bulls $0.40 - $1.655

Heifers4-500 lbs. $2.80 - $3.245-600 lbs. $2.70 - $2.9456-700 lbs. $2.50 - $2.767-800 lbs. $2.20 - $2.50Cows $1.05 - $1.40

204 head sold

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Home Assistance Nee-pawa and District and the Viscount Cultural Council are partnering to provide a free afternoon of informa-tion (with local Pharmacist, Kristin Tibbett), a short play by Whitemud Comedy Company, handouts, with

a light luncheon to follow. The event is made pos-sible by the Dr. John Wade Patient Safety Initiative, which provides funding to communities to hold events that will promote patient and medication safety. The grant is admin-istrated by the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety, an independent, non-profit organization whose role is to promote patient safety in Manitoba.

The free event will take place Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Viscount Cul-

tural Centre, 293 Mountain Ave in Neepawa, at 2 pm.

The play, Reunion, cele-brates family and pro-motes patient safety in the home. In it the youngest daughter of the family re-turns home to spend time with her mom, and the play will touch on issues such as home care, medication safety, caregiver issues and also explore family relationships.

We hope you will come out for an afternoon of in-formation, entertainment, and refreshments.

Event focuses on patient safety and celebrates family

Prepare your business to SOAR!

The Neepawa Banner1-888-436-4242

SubmittedMetro News service


!Garden • Patio • Beach • FashionWhere Gardening Meets Pleasure

204-848-3516 Open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daily

10 Victor Ave.Onanole, MB

OpeningSaturday May 30th

Betty’sGreenhouse

Good selection of plantsOpen: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

Closed on Sundays

204-476-3314

420 Tupper Ave. Neepawa

THE GREENHOUSE

NEEPAWAALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDSBEDDING PLANTS ` HERBS ` PERENNIALS

TREE & SHRUBS ` BASKETS ` HARDY ROSES CONCRETE STATUARIES

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Lots of Choicesand New Varieties

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OPEN HOUSETomorrow, May 9th

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Join us for Coffee, Donuts and See whats new for spring!

Home and Garden

Home improvement projects can turn a house into a home. Homeowners plan scores of renovations to transform living spaces into rooms that reflect their personal tastes and comforts.

Homeowners going it alone may find things do not always go as planned. In fact, a Harris Interactive study found that 85 per cent of homeowners say remodeling is a more stressful undertaking than buying a home. But home-owners about to embark on home improvement projects can make the process go more smoothly by avoiding these common pitfalls.

Failing to understand the scope of the project

Some homeowners don’t realize just how big a com-mitment they have made until they get their hands dirty. But understanding the scope of the project, including how much demo-lition and reconstruction is involved and how much time a project will take can help homeowners avoid some of the stress that comes with renovation projects. For example, a bathroom renovation may require the removal of drywall, reinforcement of flooring to accommodate a new bathtub or shower enclosure and the instal-lation of new plumbing and wiring behind walls. So such a renovation is far more detailed than simply replacing faucets.

Not establishing a budget

Homeowners must de-velop a project budget to ensure their projects do not drain their finances. If your budget is so inflex-ible that you can’t afford the materials you prefer, you may want to postpone the project and save more

Common mistakes made on home renovation projectsbut plan for a few hiccups along the way.

Overestimating DIY abilities

Overzealous home-owners may see a renova-tion project in a magazine or on television and im-mediately think they can do the work themselves. Unless you have the tools and the skills necessary to do the work, tackling too much can be problematic. In the long run, leaving the work to a professional may save you money.

Home improvements can be stressful, but home-owners can lessen that stress by avoiding com-mon renovation mistakes.

METRO NEWS SERVICE

If your ultimate goal is to sell your home, opt for renovations that will look beautiful through the ages and avoid bold choices that may only appeal to a select few buyers

People have many rea-sons for growing gardens, and some of the most popular gardens are plots designated for cultivat-ing herbs and vegetables. Fresh produce at the ready is a great benefit of having a home garden, which also allows homeowners to exercise full control over which products to use to grow robust, healthy vegetables.

Novice gardeners may not know where to begin when it comes to planting their first vegetable gar-dens, and such gardeners can benefit by starting small. You may want to begin by growing plants in containers so they are more manageable and can be moved as you dis-cover which areas of your property provide the best growing conditions.

Begin with one or two types of vegetables. To-matoes, cucumbers and certain squashes are popu-

lar starter plants, as they are relatively hardy. Select only a few plants so you are not overwhelmed with the level of care required to maintain your garden.

Some gardeners prefer to start plants from seeds, but this will require more time and a greater com-mitment with regard to maintenance and planting. When just starting out, ex-periment with small plants that are established and already have a good root system.

Consult with your lo-cal gardening center for

Gardening pointers for novices

more suggestions, such as which soil amendments to use. Plants may require a certain soil pH that can be adjusted for optimal plant growth.

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money so you can eventu-ally afford to do it right.

Without a budget in place, it is easy to over-spend, and that can put you in financial peril down the line. Worrying about coming up with money to pay for materials and labor also can induce stress. Avoid the anxiety by set-ting a firm budget.

Making trendy or over-personal improvements

Homeowners who plan to stay in their homes for the long run have more free reign when it comes to renovating their homes. Such homeowners can create a billiards room or paint a room hot pink if they so prefer. However, if the goal is to make improvements in order to sell a property, overly per-sonal touches may make a property less appealing to prospective buyers. Trends come and go, and improvements can be ex-pensive. If your ultimate goal is to sell your home, opt for renovations that will look beautiful through the ages and avoid bold choices that may only ap-peal to a select few buyers.

Forgetting to properly vet all workers

It is important to vet your contractor, but don’t forget to vet potential sub-contractors as well. Failing to do so can prove a costly mistake. Contractors often look to subcontractors to perform certain parts of a job, and it is the respon-sibility of homeowners to vet these workers.

Expecting everything to go as planned

Optimism is great, but you also should be a realist. Knowing what potentially could go wrong puts you in a better position to handle any problems should they arise. The project might go off without a hitch,

Tomatoes, cucumbers and certain squashes are popular starter plants due to their hardy nature.

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A well-organized shed can save homeowners time and energy, as it’s easy to abandon or delay a proj-ect if you can’t find that pair of work gloves you stashed. The first step to any organizing project is to take everything out of the shed and determine just what needs to go back in. Items that do not belong in the shed should be moved to their rightful locations or tossed in the trash if they’re no longer needed. Make a pile of anything that will be kept, a separate one for donations and a third for garbage. Take inven-tory of what you have so you know whether you’re missing any items or you have something and do not need to purchase another.

Now that the entire shed is empty, you can assess just how much room you have. Utilizing vertical and overhead space effectively can free up areas on the floor for larger equipment.

Shelving, racks, peg-boards and any other materials that enable you to hang or store items off the floor are good investments. Visit your nearby home improvement retailer to find items that can simplify your storage. You also may be able to put scrap wood to use to make your own storage shelves or a work bench. Extra kitchen cabinets can be installed in the shed to organize additional items.

In order to remember where items go, label or sort them accordingly. Some people like to take organization a step further by tracing the outline of tools hung on the wall so they can be placed back in the same spot after use.

This also serves as a visual reminder of which tools are missing and which ones need to be purchased.

Don’t forget to utilize shed doors as additional storage space. Hang fre-quently used tools, such as rakes and shovels, on the inside of the doors so they will always be easily accessible.

You also can repurpose storage solutions designed for other areas of the home. For example, mag-netic knife holders can be mounted to a shed wall to keep paintbrushes orga-nized. These holders also can be used to keep many small metal tools tidy. Metal funnels can hold twine and string. Thread through the narrow end of the funnel for a handy dispenser.

Keep dangerous sub-stances off the floor and out of reach. Gasoline, chemical fertilizers and other potentially danger-ous substances should be stored high up to keep pets and children safe.

Make sure the shed floor is sturdy and level. This makes it easier to neatly store larger items. Roll in the lawnmower, wheelbar-row and any other cum-bersome items. Now that more things are mounted vertically, you should find that you have more area to move around.

Taking the time to clean and organize a shed can help make anyone more productive.

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Make the most of your cottage garden

Adding a small garden and a little landscaping around the exterior of your cottage can help emphasize the natural beauty of the surroundings. However, when planting there you may face certain challenges that you don’t experience with your at-home gardens.

“Gardeners outside of the city have to tackle varied degrees of sunlight exposure, wildlife, temperature fluctuations and more,” says Peter Cantley, gardening expert for the President’s Choice brand. “Cottages are designed for downtime, so why not make your garden one that is easy to create and maintain?”

Here are a few of Peter’s top tips to help guide you to a beautiful yet manageable cottage garden:

Plant selection is everything – Focus on low-mainten-ance plants and flowers that are less reliant on your care. Perennials may go for weeks without being tended to, so try to work with plants that are easy to care for, hassle-free and tolerant of drought. For example, a pretty plant called the PC Hemerocallis Holiday Song is a great option with large, velvety blooms and loads of buds for high-voltage flower power. Plus its orange and scarlet colouring is a perfect complement to any summer sunset.

Make sure to mulch - Help preserve moisture and cut down on weeds by covering the soil in your flower beds with a thick layer of mulch (two to four inches). After all, who wants to spend time watering and weeding at the cottage when you could be relaxing?

Raised beds – Any issues with limited space or poor soil conditions can be solved with a raised bed garden. Raised beds allow you to take control and fill your bed with good, well-drained soils. Outline yours with wood or layered stone for an added design touch to match the exterior of your cottage.

Containers are your friends – Create a variety of styles, colours and sizes of different containers to decorate

your deck, entrances, or even your dock. Have fun with different textures and styles. Mix and match ceramic, fibreglass, clay and wood to create an outdoor space that reflects your own personal style. Play around and get creative. The possibilities are endless. Just makesure that the planters you choose have a large enough soil volume to keep plants hydrated between waterings.

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