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Local talent takes to the stageOn May 8 and 9 , the W h i t e m u d C o m e d y C o m p a n y p r e s e n t e d a product ion o f Stee l Magnolias. The play is set in the fictional northwestern L o u i s i a n a p a r i s h o f Chinquapin at Truvy’s in-home beauty parlour where a group of women regularly gather. The performances took place at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa.

Left: Shelby (Amanda Naughton-Gale), center, is comforted by Clairee (Jan Wi lson) , Truvy (Lisa Walsh) and M’Lynn ( C a t h y M c G r a t h ) .

Below lef t : M’Lynn ( C a t h y M c G r a t h ) presents gift to Shelby (Amanda Naughton-Gale) with Truvy (Lisa Walsh) looking on.

Below right: Clairee finds gun in M’Lynn’s purse.

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The field has officially been set for a by-election in Nee-pawa to fill a vacant council seat. Three candidates, Darryl Gerrard, Don Walmsley and Christine Waddell have for-mally filled their paperwork. The candidates are seeking the council chair vacated by Jodi Baker in April.

Darryl Gerrard has worked in the ag sector for 20 years and is also a business owner in Neepawa. Gerrard noted that the community is moving forward in a very progressive way and he wants to be part of that long-term vision.

Don Walmsley and his family have lived in the com-munity for 33 years. He’s been involved with a number of boards, committees and organizations throughout the years. Walmsley said he decided to run for council because this felt like the right time to give back to the com-munity in this manner.

“There are many challenges we’re facing as we continue to grow,” said Walmsley. “[The role of council] is a public service and as a public servant, I strongly believe that we can give responsible and account-able government. I think this is an exciting time to perform this kind of public role.”

Christine Waddell previous-ly announced her intentions to run last week and said she is looking forward to getting out into the community and speaking with the electorate throughout the next few weeks

The date for a municipal by-election in Neepawa has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th.

Field set for Neepawa by-election


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Ken and Christine Waddell are very pleased to welcome their first great-grandchild,

Sebastian Jax Kauenhofen (May 11, 2015 at Brandon

Regional Hospital). Proud parents are Tara (Waddell) and Daniel

Kauenhofen and grandparents are Mike and Naomi Waddell and Richard

and Valerie Kauenhofen. Great-grand parenting

duties are being shared by Edwin and Amanda Wiebe,

Olga and Abe Teichroeb and Agatha Kauenhofen. Great-great grandmother

is Tina Wiebe.

Sebastian JaxKauenhofen

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On Monday, April 27, pouring cement began for the new Parrish & Heimbecker elevator in Gladstone. 120 ft of cement was poured in total, and it was poured continuously at about one foot per hour. The pour lasted five days, ending Friday at 8 p.m. The plastic wrap was removed last week, showing the final results.

Rising from the prairie

The Rotary Club of Nee-pawa has donated $1,000 to the Neepawa Area Col-legiate Institute HOPE program. The money is to assist HOPE’s commitment to Free the Children, an international charity and youth movement founded in 1995 with the aim of em-powering young people to become socially engaged.

Rotary Club treasurer Don Schmall made the cheque presentation on Tuesday, May 12 to NACI students and HOPE pro-gram members Shelby Gil-lies and Brooke Anderson. Schmall said Rotary is very happy to be able to back worthwhile local initiatives like HOPE.

“We’ve very supportive of the students at the high school and as far as Rotary is concerned, we’re proud to participate in this manner and help the HOPE program in its efforts to assist international pro-jects,” said Schmall.

NACI Teacher Michelle Young said this recent support will go towards the HOPE program’s two

Neepawa Rotary Club supports HOPEyear commitment to aid in the construction of a new school in Kenya.

“We signed up for the Me to We program. In doing so, we made a commitment to assist both locally and globally. This is our global activity,” said Young. “We committed $10,000 last year. We submitted $5,000 a year ago and will submit the second instalment, the other $5,000 [on Tuesday, May. 12].”

For Gillies and Ander-son, who have been con-nected to the HOPE pro-gram for three and four years respectively, they said that they’re proud to be among the just under one hundred NACI stu-dents who are a part of the project.

“I like being able to help out others and be able to aid those, not just in our home town but around the world,” said Gillies. Ander-son concurred and added that, “It’s hard to see other parts of the world suffer, while we have so much here at home. Anything we can do to give back, to support those parts of the world, we feel very fortun-ate to be able to do.”

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H O P E m e m b e r s B r o o k e A n d e r s o n a n d S h e l b y G i l l i e s a c c e p t a d o n a t i o n f r o m Neepawa Rotary Club treasurer Don Schmall.

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The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with

wrong motives..Proverbs 21:27 (The Living Bible)

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Sun May 1710:00 ... Calvary Church, Minnedosa 10:30 ....... 90th Ann. of Franklin Hall1:15 ........ Turkey - Ruins of Ephesus1:30 ........Knox Presbyterian Church2:45 Lily Fest ‘14 - Southern Country 4:00 .. Women of the War Years - #15:30 ............... Travel to Denmark #27:00 ........Knox Presbyterian Church8:15 ....NACI Drama Club Production

Mon May 186:00 .....Community Announcements10:00 ........Victory Concert - VE Day12:00 Charlie Sage Fiddle Contest ‘142:30 ............ Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:45 .....................NFB - The Portrait4:30 Neepawa United Church Service5:45 ....... Stephen Lewis Foundation6:15 ..... CS 2014 - Chinese Acrobats 7:00 ...............................Coffee Chat8:00 ..Shevchenko Dance Ensemble9:15 Lily Festival 2005 - Swamp Gas10:15 War Amps - Lifetime of Service

Tues May 196:00 .....Community Announcements 10:00 ......England - Knutsford, Beck11:00 ..........LVJ 2013 - ‘Elvis’ & Kids NFB - Filler - The Bear and the Mouse12:00 .......Jazz Festival - Mar. 17/121:45 ...................Folklorama - Greek2:30 ... St. Dominic’s Church Service3:45 ...................... Tole Time - Lilies5:30 ..Shevchenko Dance Ensemble6:45 .........LVJ 2013 - Tammy Wruth...................................................Filler7:00 .............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE...................................................Filler8:00 War Amps - A Lifetime of Service 8:30 .......... Selkirk Aboriginal Centre

Wed May 206:00 .....Community Announcements 10:00 .......Gardeners’ Day - Sprouts 10:15 ....... Gardeners’ Day - Planters 10:45 Gardeners’ Day - 1 Square Foot11:45 ............Travel - Visiting Alberta 12:00 .............................Coffee Chat1:00 ......................Old Time Dance - 2:30 ....... Knox Presbyterian Church3:45 ..........Dr. T’s Nature Notes - #24:00 ...... Book - Holocaust Survivors5:00 .........Mennonite Acapella Choir 6:30 .................................Herb Dock7:00 ....................... News and Views8:00 Neepawa Town Council, May 199:30 ..........................Wrestling #12710:00 CS 2014 - Extreme Motorcycles

Thurs May 216:00 .....Community Announcements10:00 ....... NAC TV Reads the News11:00 ...... Fraud Update - April 17/1511:30 Lily Fest ‘13 - Sawchuk Sisters12:00 .............................Coffee Chat1:00 ..........Stomperfest ‘14 - Jigging 2:00 ..Selkirk Aboriginal Redemption 4:00 ..........Victory Concert - VE Day 6:00 ......... NAC TV Reads the News7:00 ...........................News & Views8:00 Neepawa Town Council, May 199:30 .........Gardeners’ Day - Sprouts 9:45 ........ Gardeners’ Day - Planters 10:15 Gardeners’ Day - 1 Square Foot

Fri May 226:00 .....Community Announcements10:00 Shevchenko Dance Ensemble11:15 ....Travel - Around Australia #212:00 ......Neepawa Council, May 191:30 .........Neepawa Calvary Chapel2:45 ............ Harry’s Classic Theatre4:15 .................Trio Bembe at RMNP5:00 ................ Sons of the Pioneers7:00 ...............................Coffee Chat8:00 .............. Chiller Thriller Theatre 9:30 ..........................Wrestling #12810:00 .....Big Valley Cairn dedication11:00 ............. Chiller Thriller Theatre

Sat May 2310:00 ....... NAC TV Reads the News 11:00 ...Arthritis Presentation - Part 1 12:00 ..Arthritis Presentation - Part 2 1:00 ...How Will We Feed Tomorrow2:00 ..Plumas Zion Lutheran Church3:15 .....LVJ - Adrienne Gaudry Band......War Amps - A Lifetime of Service 5:30 ......... NAC TV Reads the News 6:30 .................................Herb Dock7:00 ...........................News & Views8:00 Neepawa Town Council, May 199:30 ..........................Wrestling #12810:00 Lily Festival ‘14 - Filipino Talent

Sun May 2410:00 ... Calvary Church, Minnedosa10:30 Hello Dolly - NACI Presentation12:30 ....... Hobbies - Model Tractors .. Ad - Neepawa YH Roadrunners ‘151:30 ..... St. James Anglican Church2:45 .........Gardeners’ Day - Sprouts 3:00 ........ Gardeners’ Day - Planters3:30 Gardeners’ Day - 1 Square Foot 4:30 .....LF ‘12 - Dreams & Rumours5:45 .....British Columbia Boys Choir 7:00 ..... St. James Anglican Church8:15 ...........Victory Concert - VE Day

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H.A.N.D and the VCC invite youto an afternoon of entertainment and education

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Neepawa Legion presents colours.

Victory Day Concert a celebration

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day, a concert took place May 10 in Neepawa. Organ-ized by Remi Bouchard and the VCC, the music for “Victory Day” was

provided by the Winnipeg based Rocky Bogart New Casbah Band. For some of the musicians, this was their fourth visit to Nee-pawa, having previously being part of the Memory Lane Orchestra, which had performed at the VE Day

60th anniversary and the town Homecoming. Prior to the main concert the band “warmed up” by play-ing prelude music which highlighted their extensive repertoire including, pop, country, jazz and polka

Music and songs from the war years brought back memories to the apprecia-tive Roxy audience.

Peter Sarmatiuk, a.k.a. Ricky Bogart, has been involved in the music business for many years, including being involved

with Tredwell’s Music Centre of Winnipeg. He said, “We enjoyed coming back to Neepawa. We would welcome the opportunity to perform again at the

Roxy in the near future.”At the invitation of

Remi, Brookdale resident Riordan Dennis provided poignant historical details of both world wars.

We are so fortunate to have such kind and caring Handy Van drivers. Don Eisner, along with the other drivers, transports people to and from many places in our community. Dorothy O'Donnell attends the congregate meal program on a weekly basis thanks to a partnership between HAND and our local Handy Van. We are so fortunate to have such great supports and services in our community.

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I have visited the Brandon Regional Health Centre on several occasions this past

eight months. The first of many visits was to see a friend who has thankfully recovered. The most recent visit was this past week to visit the new great grandson.

There’s a lot of good things to be said about the Brandon facility. Never had a bad experi-ence there as a visitor and the level of health care seems to be very good.

From a visitor’s point of view, it’s painfully obvious that there are a huge number of adminis-trators compared to front line staff. How do I know that? Well, the parking lot is jammed to the edges Mondays to Fridays in the day time. In the evenings, or on the weekends, you can park pretty close to the door.

Hospitals, like many other in-stitutions, are run by administra-tors and it appears we have way more than are necessary. Now before anyone gets too upset, these jobs are all good in their own right but are they necessary? Let me illustrate. In a biography of Winkler’s famous Dr. Cornel-ius Wiebe, it’s pointed out that the hospital in that fair city took a turn for the worse when the administration was handed over to, well, administrators. The book argues that a hospital should be run by someone who has a long front line career, a doctor, a nurse or someone with front line training and experience. It’s not unlike what I have been com-plaining about in the newspaper business. A newspaper needs to be run by a publisher with some admin training.

Case in point is the extensive renovations that have and still are being made at Brandon Regional Health Centre. They make the place prettier but much of the huge investment of money there hasn’t added rooms, made rooms larger or enhanced patient care. There are lots of four person

wards in BRH that are extremely awkward to work in. When you have four very sick people in one room, it makes even the visitors want to curl up and die. In a nut-shell, BRH is extremely crowded and cramped.

That observation leads to a discussion of what should hap-pen with the Minnedosa-Neepawa proposed regional hospital. Nee-pawa Mayor Adrian de Groot is on the right track. He’s asking lots of questions and he’s a “pro-cess” guy. He wants to know the process to decide where, when and how to build a new regional hospital. Should it even be a regional hospital or should the $100 million (if the government ever finds the money) be spent on a hospital at Neepawa and an upgrade at Minnedosa. A lot of planning needs to be done so we don’t end up with the crammed in, bunched up situation we have at Brandon.

Neepawa and Minnedosa have a chance to guide their future, to achieve what the communities need and want. Unfortunately, more than 90 per cent of the money will come from the prov-ince and they will call the shots as to what is built, where it’s built and when, if ever, it’s built. In the intervening years, and it will be years, the communities of Neepawa and Minnedosa need to steadily upgrade their medical clinics. Test labs and a larger range of services at the clinics need be added now, not 10 years from now. Clinics need to be expanded. Doctors need to

be recruited. The local commun-ities have to get fully involved in improving what we have and expanding what we need.

There’s two advantages. One is the communities will get what they want and need. Second, it will actually get done. The prov-ince doesn’t have any money without going into more debt. The pattern is painfully obvious, the communities that have gotten off their ass and made recruit-ment and clinics happen are progressing. The communities that haven’t are crying to the gov-ernment for money and facilities.

It’s becoming painfully clear that Neepawa and Minnedosa may want a new facility, but it may never come. If it comes it will be five to 10 years away. Both communities, the people, the doctors, the development corporations (like NADCO), have to dig even deeper and expand what we have now. It will be a long wait but waiting without working is not an option.

I believe Neepawa needs to get behind Mayor de Groot and NADCO and make a bunch of things happen. The provincial saviours may or may not come riding over the horizon but whether they do or not, sitting and waiting isn’t an option.

We have all waited too long, sit-ting in the coffee shops, hoping the coffee doesn’t run out before we take our place in the cemetery plot. If we wait for governments, we may well wait until the coffee pot runs dry and there’s no one left to refill it.

In 1605, the first newspaper accessible to the general public was published. Since then, year after year, people report a high level of trust in newspapers. The public trusts the stor-

ies they read and the ads they see. The industry should have remembered that.

Starting about 10 years ago, there was much hand wringing in the newspaper industry about the future– “Print is dead” the headlines proc la imed. Online, free classified sites were starting to take an ever increasing bite out of news-paper ad rev-enue. Adver-tisers began looking at digital ways of reaching their customers. Digital was new and hot and all the kids were talking about it. There was also a general slowdown in the economy and all of these fac-tors combined and hit print media, with its high fixed costs and legacy structure, pretty hard.

Newspapers began reporting on the challenges facing the industry. Pretty soon it was hard to not see a story about fall-ing readership, sagging profits or cutbacks. Other media had jumped on the story too. The print media forgot that we are the public’s most trusted source of news– If they read it in the paper, it must be true. And if that was the case, readers and advertisers began to think that maybe they should migrate to another news or advertising platform, one that wasn’t dying.

Because we are so good at what we do, newspapers turned a market correction into a self-fulfilling prophesy. It was sheer insanity, you wouldn’t see any other industry advertising their challenges on the front page!

So here we are, a decade later, and the industry has undergone changes. We’ve seen consolidation, we’ve seen cutbacks, we will likely never see the classified pages of yesterday. But despite the predictions, newspapers are still here and still printing with ink on paper. Not only that, the industry has also seen growth.

A recent publishers’ survey conducted by publishing guru Kevin Slimp found that about one-third of weekly newspapers saw an increase in advertising revenue in 2014. Likely because research continues to show that newspapers are used to help make purchasing decisions and ads in newspapers continue to be seen as the most trusted form of advertising.

Readership numbers are also strong. The most recent research from the Canadian Community Newspaper Association shows that community newspapers are read by three quarters of Canadians in non-urban centres. With all the ways of getting news, people still turn to their papers for news, information and advertising.

People want to read the paper, even young people want to read the newspaper. According to a Newspapers Canada survey, 85 per cent of Canadian young adults read a newspaper in some format each week. At some universities, students have voted to increase their student fees in order to have access to free copies of local and national papers.

Far from being dead, in the Unites States, new papers are popping up all over. All of them filling a need and providing the quality local news readers want.

The printed newspaper is still how we mark our milestones– births, deaths and everything in between. I don’t go into people’s homes and see printed webpages stuck to fridges or walls nearly as often as I see pages torn from the newspaper. We are relevant.

I don’t disagree that print media got complacent and that it was time for a shake up. In a lot of ways, print media had much in common with the auto makers in the early 2000s, except that newspapers had an even longer history and entrenched way of doing things.

Ten years ago, people weren’t leaving print because of some tectonic shift, they were leaving because it no longer offered them what they wanted. It was easier to blame cultural changes than consider that the product just wasn’t as good as it could be.

Like almost every other industry, we have undergone some significant changes over the last decade, and there will no doubt be more to come in the future. But we are here and we are strong.

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adults were admonished to be very careful. And we were.

I don’t take as much time to play as I used to. I miss playing with little people. And so I climbed to the top of the hill, ran back down and watched my great grand learn how to roll down the hill. One structure involved seats and a steering wheel. I did not get to drive. I was carefully buckled in and began the ride of my life. The brakes failed, the road twisted and turned! There was a screeching of wheels, and a play by play of the scary ride. He is very articulate.

Witnessing our joy, an-other child joined us, and over the rattle of the still stationary ride, I learned of the miracles of the im-agination. Our new young friend was a super ninja! The power in his little finger was phenomenal, his feats of cunning and strength unbelievable, but then again, his dad is Mr. Power and everything is possible.

Our absence left an empty hole in the home. The dad and granddad sauntered down the path. As the adults sat and chat-ted the boys and I swung, slid and monkey barred. And then they spotted a

the conductor said; so we climbed aboard, turned to the right and joined the passengers in the second car. It was the first of many train rides I would take in my life—as the train be-came my preferred means of transportation.

As I was thinking about this event last week, I won-dered how I would have answered if someone had come to me the day I gradu-ated from high school and said: “Where to, Neil? Where to?”

At that time, my answer would have been: “Calgary, Alta. to attend college and prepare for the ministry.” I could never have imagined the path I would take after that—the towns and cities in which I would live, the churches I would serve or the incredible people I

would meet.I would never have im-

agined the times of heart-ache and heartbreak that lay ahead, the challenges I would face or the hurts and disappointments I would have to endure. Nor could I have thought of the ways in which I would learn to love, accept and forgive others as God has loved, accepted and forgiven me—a truth that now dominates my preaching.

If someone had come to me at the lowest point in my life and said: “Where to now, Neil? Where to,” I would never have spoken of the path of healing that lay ahead of me; and the way in which I would learn to accept God’s forgive-ness, forgive those who hurt me and move on with life. It was not a path I

I will never forget the first ride I took on a pas-senger train. I was 10 at

the time. My father decided to go to Edmonton to visit my aunt and uncle; and he invited me to come along.

They had just built a new home. Our place was getting too small and my parents were busy looking at plans, getting quotes and setting aside the funds to build a new house. Our trip to Edmonton was a “snoop-ing trip.” We were going to tour their new home, snoop around a bit and get some ideas which could later be incorporated into the plans for our new home.

We got up early on a Sun-day morning, finished our chores, had breakfast and headed for town. When the train (two Budd Dayliner cars coupled together) ar-rived, we got out of our car, locked it and prepared to get on board.

We were met by the train’s Conductor. He looked at my father and said: “Where to, sir?”

“Edmonton,” my dad re-plied. “To the right, please,”

A soft, sticky hand slid into mine. The little fingers en-

twined, as best as possible, with mine. “Great gran, will you come play in the sand playground with me?” The four year old had not been sent, nor coerced to ask me to come and play. He only sees me once or twice a year, but is always open and loving.

As we headed out the door, the crowd grew. Grandma took the hand of the younger brother and mentioned there was a bigger, interesting play-ground not far away, and so with the children’s mother joining, four generations of Friesens started for the freedom of playtime. Must of looked appeal-ing, two grandsons and a granddaughter joined us as well. As we crossed the bridge, stopping to watch the water gurgling and swirling far below us, we

would have chosen—but it is a path I do not regret having had to take.

Now, as I look to the future, I see another day (I hope it won’t come for at least another 30 years) when I will be asked the same question. On that day, I will stand on this side of the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and the great Conductor will say to me: “Where to now, Neil? Where to?”

The Scriptures assure us that those who believe in Jesus Christ have been given the gift of eter-nal life—and when death comes, they leave their bodies behind and go to be with Jesus.

So when the great Con-ductor says: “Where to, Neil,” I will say with con-fidence: “To the home my Savior (Jesus the Christ) has prepared for me in the house of his Heavenly Father. My belief in Christ is my ticket to heaven.”

I pray that when you face your hour of death, you will be able to speak those words as well.

heap of snow, unthawed under a cover of dried leaves and grass. And, yes, an inter-generational snowball fight ensued. This was one activity that great gran avoided, my aim just isn’t that good!

As we straggled home, the conversation turned to times past. The family trips, the sleep-overs, the cousins fun. We spoke of the wonder and beauty of multi-generations playing together, the strength that young child gain from be-ing a part of a loving family. We spoke of grandparents and one grandchild ex-pressed concern for kids when their grandparents couldn’t keep up with them. Another one looked at me, remembered some of the cousins antics and ploys and stated, “You never kept up with us, grandma, you led us!”. No higher praise.

This past week we heard and read much about the freedom the Canadian soldiers obtained in my birth country Holland. This happened 70 years ago but

is still remembered. In my family my children, grand-children and great grandchildren will never remember this event, because it did not affected them personally.

When I read the Bible I cannot count the many genera-tions ago that Jesus walked this earth. It is still as vivid in my mind as it was for all the generations before me. I believe it is because Jesus is alive. He lives within me and guides me daily through His Holy Spirit. Jesus is “at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us “(Romans 8:34). We do not need to be afraid of anything (as we read further in Romans 8). Christ took the pen-alty for our sins to the cross to reconcile us with God.

If Jesus sets us free we will be free indeed (John 8:36).

A tip of the hatI would like to give the tip of the hat to the cast of

the NACI Major Production of “Shrek, the Musical”. The amount of work that goes into getting a live play from casting to the performance must be incredible, so kudos for the dedication for all involved.

I wish that the naysayers who run down the youth of today would have seen the preparations this group of great kids (and great adults helping out!) endured. I am familiar with most of the kids involved, through high school sports and encountering them in their after school jobs and they are top notch citizens. Hope you had a lot of fun putting this play together and congrats all on such a stellar performance.Hymie HurrellNeepawa, Man.

In Ken’ Waddell’s editorial of May 1/15, he asks the question “Where did all the money go?”

He then repeats the claim usually made by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation that Manitoba's provincial debt is about $33 billion. I realize that he probably believes this number.

Please be informed that provincial auditors re-ports indicate said debt is a little over $10 billion. An auditor has a mandate to examine bookkeeping for truth and accuracy. Fail to do so and he/she will be out of a job. The spin doctors who write press releases for the CTF are under no such restrictions. Their mandate is to make various governments ap-pear as terrible as possible. Doing so will increase memberships and donations to their organization.

It appears that they arrive at their figures by in-cluding several years of future commitments and expenditures as if that money was already spent, even if it will not be paid out for 20 or 30 years. They make no such allowance for future revenue.

So to answer your question. Much of the money didn't go anywhere. Because it never existed except in the fevered imagination of the CTF spin doctors.

Leonard ParamorArden, Man.

It never existed

I’d like to respond to the letter “Look at the Facts,” printed in the Banner on Apr. 24th.

It claims John Fefchak hates hog producers. I’ve known John for several years now. Sure, he gets pas-sionate about things. Those who put dollars ahead of clean air, water, soil, healthy people and a healthy planet upset him. But to me, that speaks more of caring, than hate.

And John just can’t grasp how hog factories, also called confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs), can possibly fit into his vision for that cleaner world.

After all, do they not cram thousands of live animals into cramped (confined) spaces, where pregnant sows can’t even turn around? Do they not produce large amounts of waste called “slurry,” which, in turn, feed the growth of toxic algae, robbing our waterways of oxygen?

Do these factories really bear much resemblance to family farms, where animals once nestled in straw, basked in the sun and grazed on the grass?

CAFO operators have been giving antibiotics to their herds for years now, not only to treat disease, but to fatten them up more quickly for market. This prac-tise has come to be recognized by many experts as a major contributor to the growth of “superbugs” in humans. As they grow more resistant, these bugs are becoming harder to treat with any of the antibiotics we have today. Experts now describe the human ill-ness to which this overuse contributes, as “one of the world's emergent health issues.” Others have labeled it “disastrous,” even “promiscuous.”

Figures in Canada are hard to come by. But, in the States, the Centers for Disease control estimate 80 per cent of antibiotic use there is in agriculture and fish-farming. In that country (which has CAFOs similar to our own) 2 million people get sick and 23,000 die each year of infections that are resistant to treatment by antibiotics.

A significant factor

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Muir’s presentation was called “All Aboard” and was about the Canadian passenger train, Via Rail.

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All aboard!!Hello judges, madam

chairperson, ladies and gentlemen, and fellow 4-H club members.

Today I will be talking about the Canadian pas-senger train, VIA RAIL. I will share with you my personal experiences and fascination with the train, a bit of history and facts on VIA RAIL, and the reasons why traveling by train is a smart choice.

My first ride was with my mom and little sister, to meet my dad at Broom-ball Nationals. We rode the train from Union Sta-tion, Winnipeg to Melville, Saskatchewan. Our final destination was Regina, but Melville is the closet arrival station. Union Sta-tion is very old and very cool. When you walk in you will see what they call the Rotunda, and here is the waiting room where my family and I waited to board the train, which sadly they have modern-ized to look more like an airport. There is also a gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs such as a hat, a whistle, a t-shirt, binoculars, a collector’s map of VIA RAIL routes, a blanket, a water bottle, an umbrella and a collector’s item kit that includes a spoon, magnet, and key chain.

I appreciated how friendly all of the attend-ants were aboard VIA RAIL. While on the train, I learned that people from all over the country board the VIA RAIL to get from coast to

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week, on 12,500 km of track, serving 450 com-munities. VIA RAIL carried nearly 4 million passen-gers in 2012. I found all these facts on the VIA RAIL website.

Now I would like to ex-plain why traveling by train is the sensible choice. Since VIA RAIL goes downtown in most major cities, it can get you to a bus stop or taxi close to your urban destination. This saves city traffic and naviga-tion issues, pollution and stress of driving. Even for the rural destinations, especially some remote northern ones, VIA RAIL can get you there in relax-ing comfort. VIA RAIL may be slower than air travel, but is more affordable. An example of this is when we took the train from Winni-peg to Melville. It cost us $60 for each seat, on sale, plus we could check in two bags per seat. If you were to fly the same route it would cost around $200 per seat and you would have to pay $25 plus tax for each bag you check in. If you were to drive, it would be the cost of fuel and mileage on your vehicle. Trains go no matter what the weather.

With more people aboard a train the pollu-tion per vehicle, per per-son, is greatly reduced. On board the passenger train, all means of comfort are at your disposal. There is space to get up and walk around which is not the same for flying, driving, or riding a bus. It’s a more human way to travel!

From research on VIA RAIL I have learned that passenger trains are im-portant and that VIA RAIL is a comfortable, depend-

able, economical, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. VIA RAIL is cool to learn about and anyone who has ridden the train has got to experience meeting people from all over the country and taking in nature and landscape from a different perspective.

Traveling by train is just about the best way

‘All Aboard’ wins provincial 4H awardcoast or even just to go small distances. On the train, they had dome cars in which you could see the beautiful landscape from up above in, canteen cars to purchase snacks from, dinner cars and conference room cars. For the passen-gers, VIA RAIL had regular seat and sleeper cars. We purchased seats for dinner and to our surprise it was amazing! It was cooked right there on the train by a gourmet chef!

VIA RAIL carried people of all ages for all purposes. We met a lot of passengers who all seemed relaxed and happy hanging out, like I am here. I had a great time and would love to go again! Our farm, by Glenella, happens to have the northbound rail cut through our property. The train tracks are directly south about 100 yards from our doorstep.

This past summer, I kept a log of all of the trains that passed through our yard for about a week. VIA RAIL trains usually consisted of five cars and two engines. The most I saw had eight cars and two engines. Not many passenger trains go north so there were about three to four every week.

If I’m outside when VIA RAIL comes by our farm, I run out to the tracks, wave to the passengers, and see if I can get the en-gineer to blow the whistle. And sometimes he does. I think it’s really neat that VIA RAIL does pick-ups and drop-offs right in the town of Glenella. One day I would love to hop on from there and go for a ride just for fun.

VIA Rail is a network of passenger trains that circuit through BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, PEI and NS. In 1977 VIA RAIL was given their certificate of incorporation. Over the years since 1981 VIA RAIL has suffered from multiple service cuts.

VIA RAIL’s fleet includes 396 passenger cars, 78 locomotives and 159 rail-way stations. Coast to coast and north to Hudson Bay, nearly 420 trains pass through Canada every

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On May 5, Rotarians and NACI HOPE students enjoyed a barbecue at Riverbend Park following a successful cleanup. A total of 80 NACI students were divided into three groups to work in Rotary Park, the fairgrounds and

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Above: Rotarian Dave Bennet presented a cheque to NACI grade 12 students, Morgan Graham and Brooke de Koning following the clean upLeft: HOPE students who participated in the clean up.

NACI Hope students partner with Rotary Club in cleanup

the compost site. One of the HOPE teacher

advisors, Michelle Young, said, “Winds proved chal-lenging at the fairgrounds whilst raking leaves. Stu-dents were busy sorting items into either compost or garbage.” Over the past four years, the HOPE group has increased. It started with 32 students in 2011

and has over 100 students in the 2014-2015 school year.

Michelle commented that eight youth were graduating this year and of these, many had pro-vided 100 to 140 volunteer hours since 2011. She explained, “We have been supporting a project in Kenya, the first year was

clean water, second being health care; and the past two years we concentrated on education. $10,000 was required for this and half was donated in 2014. We are grateful to partner with Neepawa Rotary Club. Today's $1000 contribu-tion will be a large part of our final $5000 donation. This is the final event of

the 2014/2015 school year. The HOPE group will

have a windup on May 25 and prepare for discus-sions in the fall, including some of the ideas provided by Winnipeg Harvest. I es-pecially want to recognize the other four NACI staff advisors who assisted in this year’s events. It's been a pleasure working with the

students.”NACI grade 12 stu-

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Each year, the Arden Crocus Festival holds a crocus photo contest. The Neepawa Banner i s p l eased t o be a sponsor of the contest. He re a re the you th winners from this year’s f es t i va l , wh ich took place Saturday, May 2.

The “Youth, Single Bloom” category was won by Aleah Hofer, of Carberry

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Kelwood Store owner Lavonne Munro has d e c i d e d t o r e t i r e . Therefore, the business officially closed its doors on Saturday, May 2. She purchased the store on July 2, 1996. Prior to that, Lavonne worked as a employee there under Terry Ursal (Moore), who had the business for three years. Over the years, customers have been able to purchase groceries, hardware, liquor and postal services. Lavonne will still work for Canada Post, collecting mail from McCreary and sorting it into boxes. However, services like parcel pick-up and stamps will be available from Riding Mountain store.

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End of an era

After 36 years, the Char-lie Sage Memorial Old Time Fiddlers Contest has come to an end. At a recent meeting of the organiz-ing committee, a decision was reached to retire the competition. Two main factors were considered for the basis of this decision; firstly, the demise of the Neepawa and Area Lily Fes-tival and secondly, the lack of volunteers to continue the work of the organizing committee.

Without the extensive advertising and promotion of the entertainment and individual events by the Lily Festival, it was felt it would be much more difficult to attract the number of par-ticipants, and of course the large number of out of town guests, that come to enjoy the festival, the old time dance and the Fiddlers con-test. As for volunteers for the organizing committee, it appears that the volunteer

base of our community is stretched to the limit.

Charlie Sage was an ar-dent fiddle player in Nee-pawa and area. As a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows lodge, he proposed his idea of an old time fiddlers contest for a local fundraiser. The first contest was held in March, 1978, but sadly, Charlie never enjoyed the success of the first contest as he passed away suddenly in February, 1978 at the age of 60. The IOOF continued on with the contest and it became known as the Char-lie Sage Memorial Old Time

Fiddlers Contest.The I.O.O.F. lodge mem-

bers and their families continued to support and sponsor the contest until the lodge closed. Some members continued to support the contest both as volunteers and sponsors right up to the last contest in July of 2014.

The Charlie Sage Me-morial will continue as a senior’s class at the Mani-toba Fiddlers Association annual championship. The class will continue to be sponsored by the local com-mittee and the Sage Family in memory of Charlie.

Charlie Sage Memorial Contest discontinued


Weather permitting, efforts to repair the park-ing lot at the Yellowhead Centre should move ahead within the next few weeks. Sections of the ground along the southwest end of the property have been cordoned off due to the development of several frost boils. Also known as a frost heave, the boils develop from the swelling of frost near the surface of the ground caused by the freezing of trapped moisture. It can cause the crumbling of concrete or softening of soil.

Yel lowhead Centre director of operations Ann Kuharski said that P. Baker Backhoe Service has already been contacted about fixing the affected areas and that the current plan for the repairs is to have them completed by June. She noted however


Repairs planned for Yellowhead Centre parking lotthat the weather over the next few weeks will be the deciding factor for when exactly that work could be done.

“Those spots tend to

show up in the spring with the frost coming up. The schedule for how quickly these repairs could be done are completely dependant on the weather over the

next little while. We just need the ground to dry up a bit before anything can move ahead,” said Kuharski.

“Pat Baker [of P. Baker Backhoe Service] is look-ing after it this year. He has already come out and surveyed the space, walked through it and is planning

on rebuilding it. Levelling it out.”

To fix a frost boil prob-lem, the impacted soil is usually removed down to frost depth and replaced.


The Minnedosa Fun Fest’s From Runway to Retail fash-ion show later this month will shine the spotlight on Minnedosa shops and services while also raising money for Fun Fest.

The first of what will be an annual event, the fashion show will feature fashion and accessories from local retailers. By keeping every-thing local, the organizing committee says they will show off the variety and quality that can be found right in Minnedosa and that shoppers don’t always have to go to a large city to find what they are looking for.

Along with retail, the fashion show will also be a night to show off local stylists, who will be using runway models to present their skills and services.

The evening will include refreshments and treats as well as door prizes and a small selection of vendors.

It’ll all happen indoors at the Minnedosa Commun-ity Conference Centre on Saturday, May 23. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the Fashion Show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment and dance to follow.

This event is open to those under 18 as well, teenagers are welcome to come and see what they can find for fashion locally.

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Four Yellowhead Chiefs selected in WHL draftSeveral members of the

Yellowhead Chiefs boys bantam hockey team are a step closer to playing in the Western Hockey League. The WHL conducted its annual draft on Thursday, May. 7, in Calgary and saw 231 players born in 2000 from eligible provinces and U.S. states selected. Among those new Western League hopefuls are four players from Yellowhead.

The first member of the Chiefs to be selected was defenceman Dawson Bateaux of Foxwarren, who was picked by the Regina Pats in the first round with the 14th selection. In round two, right winger Noah Geekie of Strathclair was taken by the Cal-gary Hitmen. The Hitmen would also take Yellow-head defenceman Layne Toder from Elkhorn, who was picked in the fourth round. Mackenzie Belin-ski of Vista, MB would be the fourth and final Chief selected when the Regina Pats called his name in the eighth round.

Yellowhead Chiefs coach Craig Geekie said these se-lections were a testament to the hard work and dedi-cation the players have put into improving their skill set throughout the year.

“It’s great to see them

reach this goal. To earn a chance at the West-ern Hockey League,” said Geekie. “I know that each of them will make the most of the opportunity to attend training camp. Going up against this higher level of play will push them

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Four members of the Yellowhead Chiefs bantam team will be heading to Western Hockey League training camps this fall.

to improve their skills. I think each of them will gain some new confidence by attending the camps, learn some new ideas and ultimately that should as-sist them to move on the next level.”

Winger Noah Geekie

noted he is already pre-paring for the Hitmen’s training camp, because he knows there will be some extremely skilled competi-tion out on the ice.

“When I first saw that it was Calgary [that selected me], I was really excited.

It’s one of the top organiza-tions in the WHL and it’s going to be really exciting,” Geekie said. “I’ve already started training sessions for the fall training camp. It’ll be a very different level of competition but one that it will make me a better

player in the long run.”Also travelling to Cal-

gary in the fall will be Layne Toder, who has already focused on a few specific improvements to his game.

“I’m working on getting a bit stronger and on ice I’m focused on getting a bit more speed, specific-ally with puck movement. The next few months will really be important. I hope to head into camp with a lot of improved skills,” said Toder.

“No matter what hap-pens, I know I’m going to take full advantage of the camp in Calgary. There’s a lot of smart coaching and trainers with the Hit-men and I definitely want to take advantage of that knowledge to improve my game.”

Dawson Barteaux said he’s very happy with his first round selection and is looking forward to pot-entially being a part of the Regina Pats organization.

“It’s amazing, especially to go to Regina. I just can’t wait to get there. It’s an honour to be selected by the Pats, it’s an honour to be even selected in the draft itself. This is an op-portunity I am so much looking forward to,” said Barteaux.

Mackenzie Belinski could not be reached for comment before the pub-lication deadline.

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Graduating players for the 2014-2015 Yellowhead Chiefs Female Midget Hockey Team. (L to R) Tashel Scantlebury, Jalin Adams, Hannah Street and Kirsten Brown

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(Top row- L to R) Jalyn Elmes, Sam Geekie, Hannah Fouillard and Tashel Scantlebury(Bottom row-L to R) Miranda Cook, Kirsten Brown and Hannah Street

Female Chiefs hand out year- end awards

The Yellowhead Chiefs female midget team recently handed out its year-end awards.

Sam Geekie received the top scorer award, accumulat-ing 37 points in 62 regular season, playoff, exhibition and tournament games.

Rookie of the Year was given to goaltender Miranda Cook, who played 12 regular season games. She also played 10 of 12 playoff games, winning seven and post-

ing a goals against average of 1.67.The Players Choice award was given to Tashel Scant-

lebury for her leadership both on and off the ice.The Top Playoff Performer was Hannah Fouillard, who

was singled out due to her contributions and perform-ance throughout the playoffs.

Hannah Street took home the Most Improved Player award. Street shifted from defence to forward this season and was able to contribute throughout the transition, scoring eight goals and adding 18 assists.

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Kirsten Brown received the Scholastic Player of the Year (Graduating Player). She compiled a 91.2 per cent average.

As for the Most Valuable Player Award, it was given to Jalyn Elmes. Elmes led the team in scoring in league games with 20 points. She was also a selection to Team Manitoba at the 2015 Canada Games, an MFMHL player of the week selection and a second team league all-star.



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Starting this week, local kids have the chance to learn that there’s more to the game of golf than the old adage ‘just grip it and rip it’. On Friday, May. 15, the Neepawa Golf and Country Club will begin its annual junior golf camp.

Club general manager and Canadian Professional Golfers Association pro Landon Cameron said the course is geared towards youth between the ages of six and 14 years old.

“This is the fifth or six year we’ve done this type of camp. The hope is just to get kids involved [with the game of golf],” said Cameron. “We try not to turn away any kids that show an interest in the

Junior golf camp returns to Neepawa

The Manitoba Senior Baseball League has finalized its 2015 regular season schedule.

The season will consist of a 19 game schedule for each of the four member clubs and will open on Tuesday May. 26, with two games.

In Brandon, it will be the defending league champion Cloverleafs hosting their cross town rivals, the Marlins, first pitch will occur at Andrews Field at 7:00 pm.

Meanwhile in Neepawa, the Farmers will play host to the Oak River Dodgers, game time is set for 7:00 pm in Neepawa as well.

The complete schedule for the Neepawa Farmers in-cludes six regular season games against the Oak River Dodgers, Brandon Marlins, the Brandon Cloverleafs and one game versus a Manitoba Youth baseball team.

The Farmers will play two games in May, twelve games in June and three in July. The complete schedule list-ing can be seen with this story at www.mywestman.ca.

MSBL unveils regular season schedule

Neepawa Cubs looking forward to SCBL seasonBy Eoin DevereuxThe Neepawa BaNNer

The Neepawa Cubs of the Santa Clara Baseball League are hoping to make some very significant improve-ments this season both on the field and in the standings. The senior AA club finished the 2014 SCBL season near the bottom of the standings and fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Carberry Royals.

Cubs manager Scott Newton said the disappointing end to last year has motivated the team for this season.

“Yeah, we are looking forward to getting the season underway. The core of the team is very similar,” said Newton. “We’ll probably have a lot of familiar names back again. Drew and Devon Tibbett are back in the fold and we’re working on a few more commitments, so we should have a good balance in the lineup from top to bottom.”

Newton acknowledged that the pri-ority for this season will be establish-

ing more consistency out on the field.“Last year, we had a great start

to the season, but then hit a rough patch. I think the issue was that we were just not consistent out on the field from game to game. We had some struggles and just couldn’t get through it. This season, we need to focus on our strengths. We had a solid defensive core and good pitching in the top of the rotation, so we have a club that can compete with anyone on any given day,” said Newton.

This season, the Santa Clara Base-ball League will feature seven clubs, as the Ebb and Flow Lakers return after a one year hiatus. Other teams around the circuit include the nine-time defending champion Minne-dosa Mavericks, the Carberry Royals, Plumas Pirates, Portage Padres, and Austin Athletics. The first home game of the season for the Cubs has tentatively been scheduled for May. 20, against Minnedosa. The official schedule should be unveiled within the next few days.

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Neepawa Curling Club League and A-Side Bonspiel Champions- Neepawa Chiropractic.Michelle Brydon, Chris Pedersen, Andrea Smith and Darla Hanke (missing from photo)

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game. If we have to open up another class, we will. It’s tough sometimes to find a day that works for every-one, because of soccer and baseball. We did this on Mondays and Tuesdays in the past and found that soccer and baseball are on those days and some who were interested in the camp were forced to choose. Now with the camp on Friday, it seems to work better for a lot of families. and the majority of kids could do it.”

Cameron noted that the program teaches the fundamentals of the golf swing, which is the founda-tion of the game.

“[The camp begins with] just starting off with the basics. How to grip a golf club. How to stand, the posture and things

like that. 90 per cent of a golfer’s issues are, whether you’re a beginner or not, come from the fundamen-tals. Improper posture or improper swings leads to mistakes in the golf swing, so this camp is just trying to get youth started off on the right foot,” stressed Cameron. “And really more than anything, just getting kids to realize that golf is fun. We have as much fun as we possibly can at the camp. Just do what we can to get kids involved and keep them involved. Any youth that are interested are more than welcome.”

The Neepawa Golf and Country Club’s Junior Golf Camp will run every Friday for four weeks. Anyone in-terested is asked to contact Landon at the pro shop at (204) 476-5711.

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Obituary Donald Roderick Nagle, born July 22, 1933, passed away April 26, 2015, battled with cancer. Don is predeceased by his parents Frank and Edna. He is survived by Kellie, brother Bill and sister Jean and her husband Ralph Jackson, nieces & nephews.––––––––––

Services Custom bush clearing. Call Vic Klassen 204-476-0090_____________________MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call 476-4077_____________________Odd jobs to be done? Paint-ing, siding, tinning. Call Leo 204-872-135

Marilyn Yvonne Taylor11 April 1945 - 5 May 2015

May 5, 2015, Marilyn “Lyn” Taylor passed away peacefully with family at her side in Health Sciences Centre. Lyn was predeceased by her parents, Molly and Martin Taylor. Internment will take place in Neepawa, with family only at her graveside service.Many thanks to the doctors and nurses on B3, who cared so well and kindly for her. Donations many be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or animal rescue of choice.

Whites Funeral Home, Neepawain care of arrangements 204-476-2848

Edwin WetherillEdwin Wetherill passed away

May 7, 2015 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home. Edwin

was born October 25, 1922 at Kelwood, Manitoba. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Alfred and Winifred Wetherill; brothers Arnold and Douglas; sisters Ann,

Leila, Freida and Muriel. He is survived by his brother, Ellis and

many nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 16 at Kelwood

Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Donations in Edwin's memory can be made to the Neepawa Palliative

Care or County Meadows Personal Care Home.

Margaret Suppes (nee Gaetz)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing

of our mother, grand-mother, great-grand-mother at the Emerson Personal Care Home on April 30, 2015 with her

family by her side.

Margaret was born in the Overstone District on October

14, 1917. She married Jacob Suppes on October 20, 1937 and they had two sons, Grant and Blaine. Grandma and grandpa moved around a lot, but finally retired from farming to settle in Emerson. Grandma enjoyed gardening, painting, quilting, baking, cards and Yahtzee.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Jacob of 52 years and her son Grant. She is survived by her son Blaine, daughter-in-law Joan. Grandchildren Tracy, Wes (Bree), Kevin (Jen), Connie (Clint), great-grandchildren Julie, Livia, Grant Jr., Mackenzie Lynn and Kyle. Also special nephew Gary (Rosema-rie). Numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Margaret's wishes cremation has taken place and a family graveside service was held on May 9, 2015.

Many thanks to the staff at Emerson Care Home for the care Margaret received. Wiebes Funeral Home of Altona in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Helene Chorneyko nee LeDouxIt is with great sadness that we

announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother at Country Mead-ows on March 25, 2015.Margaret was born at St.

Amile to Paul and Kate LeDoux October 16, 1924, the second

youngest of six. She grew up in McCreary first on the family farm

and then in town. She met Mervyn Chorneyko at a base-ball tournament in McCreary and married two years later in 1947. They moved to Eden to manage Mervyn’s dad’s hardware store which they later bought. Mom worked in the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op hardware department after they sold their business in Eden. She was a very knowledgeable and valuable employee.Margaret enjoyed curling, reading, crossword puzzles, fishing and nature, especially birds and flowers. Until her and dad started going south for the winters, there was also always a cat or two in the house. She was an avid fan of curling and baseball going to games near and far. In later years the television would satisfy her passion for these two sports.Mom enjoyed people. Our young friends spent lots of time at our house and mom never minded. She enjoyed entertaining at both their cabin at Manipogo and their house in Eden. Family and friends remember many great times.Margaret was predeceased by parents Paul and Kate, by her loving husband and best friend Mervyn, sisters Wilma Gallegher, Maxine Fletcher, brothers Louis, Leon-ard and Leon. Sadly missed by her daughter Barbara Lynn (Lloyd), sons Stewart (Sharon), Rick (Penny) and Doug (Cathy), nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.We would like to say a special thanks to everyone at Country Meadows. You were amazing with mom. Thanks to Whites Funeral Home. Also a big thank you to those who made donations, sent flowers, cards, food, and for the many phone calls. Your kindness shall never be forgotten.

Frank Henry Cook On May 5, 2015, ( Francis)

Frank Henry Cook passed away peacefully at the Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa at the age of 94.Frank was born in

Clanwilliam, Manitoba on September 21, 1920 to John

and Tilly ( Kaufman) Cook. He was the third of seven children; Andrew, Marjorie, Louis, Irene, Brenda and Christine. He attended Grey School in Clanwilliam and helped on the farm. He loved working with the horses and spending time with his siblings.Frank worked in Winnipeg for a short time with Weyburn Flour Mills. He also worked at Fort William and Port Arthur in the mill. In 1940 he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as a member of ground crew, but before being posted overseas he was called back to train as a navigator. In 1944 both his parents died and he received a discharge from the Air Force to return to the farm in Eden to farm and care for his younger siblings.In 1948 he married the love of his life, Dorothy Johnson of Scandinavia, Manitoba. They were married for 46 years and had 3 children; Bruce, John and Sheri. He continued to farm in Eden until 1990, when he and Dorothy moved to Neepawa.Frank contributed to many organizations in Eden in-cluding the curling club, the Eden Hall, the Eden United Church, as well as the school board as a trustee. He also sat on the Pool Elevator board for many years. He was a long standing member of the Neepawa Masonic Lodge (1959). He was a member of the Neepawa Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1951. Frank's true passion after his family was farming. He worked hard on the farm and built a successful opera-tion. He loved to play cards and enjoyed many games with neighbours and friends. He also liked reading, dancing, curling and cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays. He learned how to golf in his later years and enjoyed the camaraderie of the senior’s league in Neepawa. Frank and (especially) Dorothy loved to travel, and were fortu-nate to see parts of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and several US destinations on their excursions.Frank leaves to mourn his passing his son Bruce (Donna) and grandsons Jeff (Sheila), Neil (Michelle) and Ian (Laura), son John (Lynne) and grandchildren Erin (Willem) and Andrew (Amber), and daughter Sheri (Todd) and grandchildren Gillian, Easton and Travis. He also leaves four great grand children, his sister, Christine of Vancouver, and several nieces and nephews. Frank will be remembered fondly by many. His life was celebrated at his funeral on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Neepawa United Church. He was laid to rest beside Dorothy (1994) at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

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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––––––––––

Auctions Meyers Auctions & Apprais-als. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

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Nagle: Thank you to all the nurses and Dr. Poettcker that helped with Don's battle with cancer; and White's Funeral Home (Brian) for their services. Beth MacDonald for the lovely service, to the ladies who served lunch and to the pallbearers. Thank you to friends and neighbors who called, sent food and their support and cards. Donations made in memory of Don to Npwa Cancer Care Clinic. Kellie, Bill, Jean & Ralph_____________________We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to friends, neighbours and relatives for acts of kindness, cards, baking and treats we received after the death of our brother and uncle, Don Nagle. Also thank you to the Handi Van, Kerilyn and Glen for their help with transportation. Also thanks to Beth MacDonald for her lovely service and to White's Funeral Home for their help and support. It is all greatly appreciated. Bill Nagle, Jean and Ralph Jackson and family––––––––––

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

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Spring Dinner at Knox Pres-byterian Church, Sunday, May 24th, 4-6 p.m. Adult $13, 5-12 years $5. Delivery call Joan 204-476-2088––––––––––

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

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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_____________________The Wellwood Cemetery As-sociation has hired Bluebird Yard and Garden Care for their summer maintenance program. Any donations are gratefully accepted and used to pay for this service. Please make cheques payable to Wellwood Cemetery Associa-tion and mail them to: Blair Graham, Box 11, Wellwood, MB R0K 2H0_____________________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.––––––––––

Feed & Seed

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.

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Wanted 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]._____________________Brandon Sun is looking for a reliable early morning news-paper carrier in Neepawa. Mon - Sat only, no Sundays. This opportunity is open to adults and seniors. For more info contact Ashley Michiels, district manager, 204-571-7427 or [email protected]_____________________Jarvis Meats of Gladstone requires a full time meat cutter. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Duties to include packaging, customer service, clean up. Apply in person to Garth or Marj Jarvis with resume and references. For appointment call 204-385-2506_____________________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 dut-ies 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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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––––––––––

For Sale 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 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_____________________Room for rent near downtown Neepawa, preferably male, non smoker. Phone 1-204-210-2001_____________________Single occupancy suite in Carberry Plains Lodge. Rental subsidy, free utilities and laundry facilities avail-able. Call Fay 204-834-3240 for information_____________________TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989––––––––––

For Saleor Rent

Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-385-2997 Gladstone.

Michael and Patia O’Connorand

Don and Lorna Kinleyare pleased to announce the engagement of their

childrenTearney Page O’Connor

toStewart James Kinley

The wedding will take place on June 20, 2015

In Portales New MexicoThe happy couple will reside

in Stephenville, Texas

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.

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We would like to thank all who responded so quickly to our shop fire on Sunday evening, April 26. Thank you to the gen-tleman who drove by and alerted us of the fire. Thank you to the Carberry Fire Dept., Neepawa Fire Dept., and spe-cial thanks to Sprucewoods Colony who brought their water trucks. Thanks all who brought food to us and a very special thanks to our son-inlaw Stephen and family. Also thanks to our friends and neighbors; Todd/Barb Chambers, Paul/Kathy Gros, Brian/Jen Penner and their families, Rob/Cathy Smith, and Jason Hiebert, who came and helped clean out the shop, equipment, and tools. We are very grateful for your thoughtfulness and kindness to set aside your day to help us. Thanks also to our neighbors, the Jakubowski’s for their offer to use their shop and tools if needed. Thanks ever so much.God Bless You ALL!Stan & Shirley Glushek

Joe and Ruth Zuke, of Gladstone. Married May 15th, 1965.

Congratulations on the celebration of

your 50th Wedding Anniversary.

50 years of memories, since you said “I do!”

With love, your family,Carol, Rob, &

Rebecca; Ron and Karen

You are Invited to a "Come and Go Gathering"

May 21, 2015 2 - 4 p.m.

at the Neepawa United Church

Celebrating Amber Zalluski's

18 years of service to the Neepawa and Area United Church Pastoral Charge/

Congregations and to share best wishes on her

retirement.

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.

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 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

TENDERThe Neepawa Curling Club is accepting tenders for the lease of their concession.

The successful tender will have access to the full kitchen in the club to provide service of food and confectionary for league nights, bonspiels and special events put on by the club. The season runs from November - March.

The tender will also have first right of refusal of all club sponsored banquets.

For more information please contact: Brenda Loewen 841-0168, Jean-Ann Rempel 476-2124 or Wanda Rainka 476-3545

Tenders will be received until June 1, 2015 at the below address: The Secretary Box 1035 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 [email protected]

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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

TONN SEEDSPlumas, MB

FORAGE SEEDFOR SALE

• Hyland corn seed• Alfalfas• Clovers• Bromegrass• Fescues• Timothy• Ryegrasses• Orchard grass• Millets• Wheatgrasses• Native grasses• Lawn seed• Full line of foragesPhone Jim Pollock204-476-2526Cell 204-476-0772

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Featured Products:

• Clever – one pass cleaver control• Smoke – loaded glyphosate• Foax – green foxtail and wild oats• Diquash - desiccant

Dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome)

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Hip or Knee Replacement?

Problems with Mobility?

The Disability Tax Credit

$2,000 Yearly Tax Credit

$20,000 Lump Sum Refund

For Assistance Call:204-453-5372

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Join the fight against Prostate Cancer. The 7th annual Mani-toba Motorcycle Ride for Dad happens Saturday May 30, 10:00 AM, Earl’ s Polo Park Shopping Centre. You can register or make a pledge by

visiting www.ridefordad.ca/manitoba Proceeds stay in Manitoba for Prostate Cancer research and education.

FEED AND SEEDSelling organic/conventional Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Smooth and Meadow Brome, Crestedwheat, Tim-othy, Sainfoin, Milk Vetch. Free Delivery on larger or-ders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. Star City, SK. Ph: 306-863-2900. [email protected]

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THING. Auto, farm, con-struction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, com-puters etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equip-ment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w . b a t t e r y m a n . c a

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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.

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]

WANTEDBUYING OLDER FIRE-ARMS. Single pieces or collections. Also western relics or dug-ups. Con-tact Stan 204-426-5272 Cell 204-326-7038 Email: [email protected].

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Construction

E.F. Moon Construction Ltd.

is a well established heavy construction company based in

Portage la Prairie, Mb.

We are currently accepting applications

for employment for the 2015 Construction

Season for the following positions:

• Class 1 Truck Drivers• Heavy Equipment Operators• Labourers• Heavy Duty Mechanic/Apprentice• Traffic Control

We offer the following employment package:• Competitive Wages• Comprehensive Benefit Plan• Safety Training

Please apply in Person at

1200 Lorne Avenue East,Portage la Prairie,

online atwww.efmoon.ca

or fax to 1-204-857-3882

McCreary Alpine Manor Inc.

REQUIRESPart-time

ManagerA new Sponsor Managed Housing complex is looking for a person to administer the goals and objectives of the Board of Directors.Candidate must be a self-starter, have the ability to work alone and still have excellent communication skills with the tenants and public in general.The incumbent will be responsible for the accounting/bookkeeping, clerical and administrative functionsrelated to the management of housing units.Qualifications: - Knowledge of computers, programs of Windows, Office, Excel, Outlook and Quickbooks - Accounting/bookkeeping knowledge,either through formal education and/or minimum of one year work experience - Knowledge of the maintenance and upkeep of housing units - Ability to communicate orally and prepare written reports, documents - Knowledge of non-profit housing and rental procedures an assetForward Resume - ASAP

Marie Williment, ChairpersonP.O. Box 534

McCreary, MB R0J 1B0Fax: (204)835-2354

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Meat Cutter/Production PersonnelHyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets. To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline.

This position is based at the operations is in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further specific specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required

Current starting wage is $12.95/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/

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Legal experience an asset. Must be proficient with computer use. The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently in a demanding environment and to prioritize workloads as required. Position to commence June 1, 2015. Please apply in writing to Taylor Law Office, P.O. Box 309, Neepawa, MB ROJ lHO.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CLEANING!Chester WohlgemuthCell: 204-476-0595

Home: 204-966-3481

Corral Cleaning

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TACVentures Inc.

24/7 Service Custom Fabrication Steel or AluminumCall for Free Estimate Neepawa, Mb 204-365-6002

Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing

Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding

Contact Pat Baker at 204-476-0712

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P. BAKERBACKHOE SERVICE

Matt RempelBirnie, MBCell: (204) 841-0988 [email protected]

• Excavations • Bale Hauling • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale• Certifi ed Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields• Laser Ditching• Construction Site Prep• Dozer work • Brush Clearing

Certified Batch Plant and Cement TrucksConcrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales

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Brown’s ConstruCtion“When quality and experience matters”

Travis Brown204-648-6616

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Specializing in roofing, soffit and fasciaAll types of siding

Decks & much much more!

With over 8 years of experience in the industry

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Small Animal Auction

11 a.m. Sunday May 17

Arden, MB204-476-6262

SPECIAL COW & CALF SALEThursday May 28th - 1:00 p.m.

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MARK JACQUESEDDYSTONE, MB. (204) 448-221450 Redx heifers (young cows) w/Redx calves

Top pick of 70 pairs, calves will be from 3 - 8 weeks old at sale time, Fully vaccinated, and bull calves are ringed.

More consignments welcome, 100 pairs expected.

FARM AUCTION FOR KEN CAMERON & DEBBIE BRITTON

Saturday May 30, 2015 11AMMinnedosa, Manitoba

Directions From Minnedosa, north 5 miles on Hwy #262, east 1 mile on Rd #87N, north on Rd #101W, first yard on west side of road.

Yard marker #87114. Watch for signs.

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

EQUIPMENT JD 4010 tractor, std shift, triple hyd, pto, 6283 hrs, good tin, runs nice •JD 626 AMT Gator with tllt box, good shape • 1961 OLDS 98 with Starfire motor (runs and drives, good tin) showing 59597 miles • 1983 Ford F-350 1 ton, 351, 4 spd, box & hoist, 70,697 km showing, as is, not safetied • Exmark Lazer, commercial, zero turn lawn tractor with Ultra Vac bagger, 50” cut, 1231 orig hrs (premium unit) • Suzuki 160 Quad Runner, 2wd (runs good) • MTD walk behind tiller • Antiques table with 5 chairs & matching buffet • china cabinet • washing machine • hutch • dresser • jewellery boxes • dinnerware • cutlery • tools • Vintage Coke cooler, works great, cold drinks! • Hereford ornament • bed • black dog ornament • horse ornament • wooden covered wagon • pictures • mirror • Guns (2) double barrelled shotguns (Moore Arms Co & Pieper Arms) • 30 US or 30-40 Craig Winchester with lever action • CIL model 171 .22 • semi auto .22 • (2) Cooey .22 single shot • Tools & Misc • very large asst of tools • hand tools • drill press • 2 wheel trailer • heavy cable • barbells • sleigh • chimney pipe • truck topper • lumber • t-bar from ski lift • large selection of household • dishes • glassware • records • water tank • furniture • air compressor • rain barrels • engine hoist • scrap

Collins Bros. Collector Vehicle/ Acreage Equipment/Household

Forrest ManitobaNorth of Brandon on hwy 10, Watch for signs

Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 at 11:30 am

PARKS AUCTION SERVICEPH: (204) 727-2828 GENE PARKS

CELL: (204) 729-7118

VEHICLES/TRAILERS 2007 CHEV SILVERADO EXT CAB 4X4, V8 AUTOMATIC, TRAILER HITCH (30,043 KM) • 1953 GMC MODEL 9300 HALF TON RESTORED 118,000 ORIGINAL MILES • 1962 PONTIAC STRATHOCHIEF 130,000 MILES • 1995 RAINBOW FLAT-DECK TANDEM AXLE TRAILER W/RAMPS 9600 GVW • 1990 PAR CAR GAS GOLF CART • 27’ TOPAZ SE/TRIPLE E BUMPER HITCH, SINGLE SLIDE OUT TRAILER • **ALL VEHICLES SAFETIED IN EXC. COND.** • ACREAGE EQUIP. NEW HOLLAND TC 29 DA FWA ES-TATE TRACTOR W/FEL, 29HP, HYDRO, 3 PT., ONLY 146 HRS – EXC COND. • #720 FARM KING FINISHING MOWER, 72” • 60” FARM KING ROTOTILLER • 60” FARM KING SNOWBLOWER • JD # 310 HYDRO LAWN TRACTOR W/ 42” BELLY MOUNT MOWER AND 44” SNOWBLOWER – 63 HRS • **ALL ACREAGE EQUIP IS LIKE NEW COND.** • MISC. INVACARE PEGASUS MOBILITY SCOOTER – LIKE NEW • BRUNO VSL 6000 MOBILITY SCOOTER CHAIR LIFT 12 VOLT W/ REMOTE CONTROL • HONDA EU 3000 IS INVERTER - LIKE NEW • ASSORTED FIREARMS **PURCHASERS REQUIRE CURRENT PAL/FAC** • ASSORTED SHOP, HAND AND POWER TOOLS • **ALL FURNITURE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION**

FOR COMPLETE LISTING AND PICTURES VISIT WWW.GLOBALAUCTIONGUIDE.COM

FARM AUCTION FOR MURRAY AND LINDA MCCASKILL DEAD LAKE RANCH

AND RUTHERFORD RIDDELLSaturday June 6, 2015 10:00 A.M.

Gladstone, ManitobaOWNERS’ CONTACT: Home: 204-385-2764 Mobile: 204-856-6714DIRECTIONS: from Gladstone, 1 mile east on Hwy #16, 2 miles south (Rd. 64 west). Driveway marker #79155. Watch for signs.

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

FEATURED ITEMS: 2003 MF 6280 fwa, 3ph, Quickie Loader w/grapple, 8’ bucket, bale forks, 7,000 hrs, Rear tires 20.8-38, New front tires 16.9-R28, bought new, premium unit • Case 2294 3ph, powershift, duals, 6937 hrs • Husqvarna YTH 150 riding mower • Cat D-7 cable dozer, w/blade, good running order, good paint • 1978 GMC General semi,runs good • 1985 GMC half ton w/deck • 25’ tandem end dump • Titan 22’ tandem axle stock trailer, 2 dividers, rubber mat floor, great for horses or livestock, great shape • 1978 Linden 45’ equipment trailer w/flip up extensions & hydraulic ramp • 2009 New Idea 3743 tandem manure spreader, heavy axle, dual beater, good floor, bought new • 2009 Hesston 1372 12.5 ft Discbine, 1000 shaft, steel rollers, bought new • 2001 Hesston 4755 mid square baler approx 40,000 bales w/Valmar preservative applicator • AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!There is a large assortment of equipment, shop and misc., panels and posts, antiques, and household items up for offer as well as EXCELLENT quality riding horses!

Auctioneer's note: Join us for this fantastic auction including high quality farming equipment, an-tiques and riding horses. Murray & Linda McCaskill are experienced horse train-ers who have a variety of AQHA Quarter Horses up for auction. Some started under saddle with additional horse listings at http://www.deadlakeranch.com/

Don't miss this unique and enjoyable auction.

Tractors & Combines: 1998 J.D. 7210 FWA Tractor w/740 JD loader, bucket & bale spear (3pt hitch bale fork); Int 444 diesel Tractor, 3pt hitch; (2) JD 2130 Tractors; JD 4230 Tractor; Cockshutt 1365 Tractor; 100-90 Hesston FWA, 3pt w/794 Allied loader (needs fuel tank); H-65 Huff loader w/2 yd bucket (runs good); Vehicles &Trailers: 1980 GMC 3 ton w/box & h, 8x15 box & roll tarp; 40ft hay trailer w/converter; 15ft utility trailer, dual axle; 48ft stepdeck trailer; 18ft Real Industries gooseneck cattle trailer; 2 horse trailer, bumper hitch; Int Harvester 2 or 3 ton Truck w/HIAB lift (running); 4 wheel trailer; Machinery & Equipment: New Holland BR780 baler; Buhler soft core baler (need pto shaft); J.D. 535 round baler; 9 wheel Vicon rake; (4) 9ft N.W. 456 hay mowers; Cattle Equipment & Miscellaneous: (5) 24ft steel panels w/gates; (20) 30 ft panels; (60) 10ft panels; (2) blue panels w/gate; (7) round bale feeders; Cattle rack for ½ ton; Portable loading chute; 30x30 steel pen w/gate; Big Valley squeeze chute; Reyden squeeze chute w/palpation cage; (3) Ritchie waterers; Variety of small steel gates; 150 gal poly water trough; 12 + spools of new barb wire; cattle syringes; Fishing Equipment & Misc Sporting: Approx 1954 Bombardier wide guage w/350 engine & 400 turbo trans; 18ft Lund aluminum boat w/Mercury 2 stroke motor (runs good); 8ft Fishing sleigh; Ice Auger; Nets – 16 & 12, some 20 mesh & 3 inch for perch; (2) Skidoos – Polaris Trail & Skidoo; Baja WD90 4 wheeler for youth (almost new); Miscellaneous & Tools: Slip tank; (2) Generators – Honda & Powermate; Air compressor; Power saws; Floor jacks; Tool boxes; Push lawnmowers; Dewalt chop saw; Trademaster chop saw; Princess Auto ¾ “ drive air tools; Flat & open end wrenches; socket sets; misc toolsAntiques: Bennett gas pump(gallons & dollars); Pull type grader; Potato digger; 5ft horse mower; Horse bells; Sleds; Traps; Cistern pump; Tools; Lamps; Snow shoes; Coca-cola cooler; Butter churn; Cream separator; Crocks; Washer; Cheese box; Tobacco tins; (4) old steel tractor wheels; Antique signs – 7-Up, Coca cola, Sportsman & Blackcat cigarettes, Texaco, Quaker State; (2) China cabinets; Sideboard, (2) chairs, other misc antiques

FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION for Leslie & Elsie Maytwayashing, Lake Manitoba First Nation

Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.Sale site: From Lake Manitoba Band Store on Hwy #68 – 13.3 km South

or from Eriksdale – 29 km West on PR #417 (Follow 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”

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-368-2333 or 204-476-6262 sellDetailed List & Pictures at meyersauctions.com

Meyers AuctionMOVING AUCTION FOR STEVE BODNAR

10 a.m. Saturday May 23, 2015

431 Lansdowne Ave, Arden, MB2000 International 9200 I Mid Rise, 2,505,000 kms, Aluminum Boat, Motor & Trailer • Life Vests • Mossberg Silver Reserve 12 ga Over & Under Shotgun, 2 ¾ & 3”, Turkish Walnut Stock • Savage Model II, .243 Win, Bolt Action, Synthetic Stock, Simmons 3-9 x 40 Scope • Sequoia Long Bow 68” / 50lb Draw • Archery Block • Stack On Gun Cabinet • Honeywell Ammo Lock Up • 38-55 Win, 243 & 12 ga Ammo • Clay Pigeon Thrower & Clays • hard & Soft Side Gun Cases • 80 cc Mini Bike • Raleigh Grand Prix Bicycle • Electric Smoke House • Stihl MS 291C & Jonsered CS 2238 Chain Saws • Campbell Hausfeld 115v Flux Core Welder; 30-85 amp output • Hobart Stickmate LX Welder 235/160 max amps • Welding Helmet • Ryobi 10” Chop Saw on Stand • Engine Stand • 2 Ton Shop Crane • Alumn Ladder • DeWalt Circ Saw • 50’ Truck Air Chuck • Sm Jig • DeWalt DW087 Laser ChalkLine • Ryobi 18v Impact Drill • MotoMaster Battery Booster Pack • Charge Express CXC 2205 fully auto battery charger • Propane Torch & Tank • Shop Vac • Kobalt 5.5 gal Air Comp • Champion 4000 Watt Generator • 5 ton Electric Log Splitter • Wood Piler • Alum Step Ladder • Wheel Barrow • 70’ 6/3 Welder Ext Cable 600v • Post Hole Digger & Garden Tools • Blue Clean 118 Pressure Washer • Murana Belt Disc Sander • Router Table & Skil Router • Router Bits • Samona 7” Tile Saw • Norton Model 21 B 15 Electric Furnace • Poulan Pro 21” Lawn Mower • Sledge Hammer & Splitting Axes • Chimney Brush • Live Animal Trap • Pet Cage • Skis • Lg Plant Pots • Gas Cans • Lawn Sprayer • Bolt Bins • Wood Clamps • Levels • Two Wheel Dolly • Ind Mop & Pail • Jack Stands • Metric & SAE Combo Wrenches • Moving Carts • Stanley 20v Combo set – Drill, Circ Saw & Recip Saw • Simer 1/3 hp Sump Pump • Delta Bench Grinder • Dremel Tool • Air Hammer Set • Assort Shop Hand Tools • Superior Tool Chest • Tool Shop 14” Metal Cutting Saw • Gast Supplied Air Painters’ Mask & Pump – $2000.00 retail value • 21pc & 16pc Metric ¾ Drive Socket Sets • Pipe Wrenches • Styro Insulation • Magnetic Sweep / Pickup • Broil Mate Stainless BBQ • Coleman Camp Stove • 12v Family Size Cooler / Warmer • Frigidaire Deep Freeze • Chest Drawers • Storage Cabinet • York 210 Weight Bench • Marcy SB 240 Workout Bench •Dehumidifier • Ottoman • Office Desk • Double Bed w/ Under Frame Storage • Polk Audio Subwoofer • Leather Style Sofa & Loveseat • Glass Top Coffee & End Tables • White Leather Sectional Sofa • Sunbeam .7 cu ft Micro • LG FF Fridge • Bar Stool • Older Cab Radio • B&D Toaster Oven • Cooler • Card Table & Chairs • Kitchen Aid Mixer • Cordless Kettle • Utensils • Blenders • 2 & 4 Slice Toasters • TV • RCA Personal Radio CD Player • New Wine Glasses • Nesco Food Dehydrator • John Deere

325 garden tractor w/rototiller • Anvil • Picnic tables MUCH MUCH MORE • FULL LIST ON WEB • LUNCH AVAILABLE

following exhaustive hear-ings into the sustainability of the industry, Manitoba’s Clean Environment Com-mission reached the con-clusion that, yes, slurry does pose a problem for our water resources. And so did the provincial gov-ernment when it imposed a moratorium on new hog barn construction.

I see that Michael Mc-Cain of Maple Leaf Foods,

our very own “Sultan of Swine,” is now calling for an increase in Manitoba’s hog production. Frankly, that matters not a whit to me. I don’t remember vot-ing for him. Do you? Let’s leave that decision up to those we did vote for!

And “Just the Facts” ac-tually scolds the Banner for printing John’s numerous “rants.” I’d like to do the opposite. I’d like to thank

Letters to the editor: last bastion of unfiltered democracy

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Continued from page 5No one is saying hog fac-

tories are the only factor. But it now seems harder to deny that they are, indeed a significant one.

The letter also quibbles with John over hog num-bers in Manitoba. When you consider each hog produces many times more waste than a human, (and

Auction Saleshuman waste is treated while hog waste is not), does it really matter wheth-er there are 3 million or 9 million? The very volume of this kind of waste has to be a problem. It is surely the equivalent of adding several more cities without sewage treatment plants to the ones we already have!

Eight or ten years ago,

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them, not just for that, but for also printing the much longer letter I’m now criticizing! After all, are Letters-to-the-Editor not the last bastion of unfiltered democracy, no matter what point of view they are expressing?

Thank you, Banner! And keep up the good work!

Larry PowellNeepawa, MB

SubmittedMetro News service


Betty’sGreenhouse

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

Closed on Sundays

204-476-3314

420 Tupper Ave. Neepawa

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NEEPAWAALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDSBEDDING PLANTS ` HERBS ` PERENNIALS

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GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICESERVING THE PARKLAND & SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992

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TERMS: Cash, VISA, Mastercard; All items sold as is where is. Auctioneer and owners not responsible for errors or omissions. Sale subject to additions and/or deletions. Auctioneer not responsible for accidents.

Ranch Retirement Auction for Ruth Huhtala

10:30AM - Sunday, May 24th, 20156 km N of Waterhen, MB on North Mallard Road (E side of bridge) to Huhtala Lane GPS 51°52'55.2"N 99°33'01.5"W

NO CELL SERVICE ON SITETRACTORS/DOZER: 1988 JD 2955 FWA tractor c/w 265 self leveling bucket & grapple fork & joy stick, 8 spd trans, cab, 3 pt, good 18.4 x 38 rear rubber • JD 2120 tractor, 3 pt, 15.5 x 38 rubber • JD 1120 tractor, sin-gle hyd - nice shape • MF #35 diesel tractor, 3 pth, decent rubber, good tin • CAT D4-7U dozer crawler - ser#7U-23921, 5850 hrs showing on clock, 8' blade - good running order QUAD/6X6: 1987/88 Honda 350 quad, 4 wd • 2007 Polaris Sportsman 500 6x6, awd, brush guard, hot grips, thumb warmers, etc. EQUIPMENT: 17 bale hay trailer, HD frame, 5th wh plate steering, duals all around • Bush Hog 12' med duty tandem disc, duals on lift, nf/nr (worn) • 2 Vicon 1050 9 wh rakes • RAS 48 - 48" 3pth roto tiller • NH 495 12' haybine • JD 260 8' 3 pt disk mower • (2) JD 450 trailing mowers • NH 851 rd baler • Kirchner V ditcher • JD 115 8' 3pt blade • (2) 3 pt bale forks • MF 4 bottom 3 pt plow • 2 prong bale fork for 265 FEL • Bale spear for 265 • JD farm wagon • 3 pt post pounder • Farm King trailer frame • Leon 15' sweep, hyd push off LIVESTOCK RELATED: (5) 30'+ self standing steel pipe panels • Bridgeview MFG sq chute • (2) Canarm livestock water fountains • (11) Rd bale feeders • S/L headgate • Lg qty steel gates & panels • Walk thru gates • Mineral salt & salt blocks • Calf warming box • Qty mesh panels • 1/2 ton stock rack made into a calf pen • Homemade steel calf creep feeder • Quad trailer & calf rack • Calf handler chute • Hanging mineral feeder • Poly trough sections • Qty of 6, 7 & 8' treated posts new - 3" - 7" • Qty rubber belting for feed troughs • Elec fencer • Qty re-rolled barbed wire - VGC FARM ITEMS: Implement tires • Black silage wrap • Rd bale twine • Swather canvass • (2) 851 NH balers - for parts • 2-3 JD 450 trailing mowers for parts • Mower knives • 10-00 x 20 trailer tires • Selection of JD oil filters • Rake wheel teeth • Extra rake wheel for Vicon • Elec fence stakes • 18.4 x 38 tractor tire • Sm gas utility auger • Interlocking tin panels • Treated hydro poles • Cedar hydro poles BUILDINGS - TO BE MOVED: Cabin - needs some repair • 16x16 stud frame grainery/shed, tin roof, plywood walls TOOLS & SHOP: Fiberglass holding tank • HD ice breaker steel - ap 1/2" plate, 20 & 24' lengths • Salvage galvanized tin • Water pump - pto drive c/w 4" hose • HD wheel barrow • Barrels • Fire pit ring cinder blocks • Snowmobile sleigh • Fishing rods & tackle • Pet carrier • Snowshoes • Sifton pump • Tool chests/tools • 3/4" drive socket set • Threaded rod • HD floor jack • Vice on stand • Floor beam scale • Portable air compressor • Gear oil pump • Dbl acting slip tank pump • Elec chainsaw • Hyd cylinders • Table saw • Elec lawn mower • Oxy acetylene torch set • Pressure washer • Hyd hoses • License plates • Weld-ing cables • Hardware cabinet/bolt organizer • Snowmobile parts • Tiger torch • Old radiators • 1/2" drill • Jack stands • Gas pressure washer • Tow bar • 300 &500 gal fuel tanks/stands • Qty of fish nets 3-4" • LKS arc welder • Fiberglass water holding tank - ap 1000 gal • 20" Dayton rims • Lg assortment used tires • Asst usable steel • Sm gravel screen SCRAP IRON: Ford 700 C&C truck - trans shot • Water tank from fire truck • Service body from fire truck • Early 60's Dodge Longhorn car - parts • Large qty scrap iron • 450 JD mower parts • Asst scrap batteries • Farm-hand mixmill - parts/scrap • Chain stack mover - scrap • Old Versatile pt combine - scrap • Older Versatile pt swather - scrap

A & BDALRYMPLE’S

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Lots of Choices and New Varieties!We still grow lots of plants

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Weekly draws for a hanging basket

According to Remodeling magazine’s “2014 Cost vs. Value Report,” a major kitchen remodeling project should enable homeowners to recoup 74.2 per cent of their initial investments. Kitchen renovations have long been a safe way to improve the functionality and value of a home. But not every kitchen project is a guaranteed winner. Homeowners may inadvertently make changes that end up sticking out like a sore thumb rather than improving the space. Take a look at these kitchen remodeling dos and don’ts to guide your next undertaking.

• DO consider the way your kitchen will look with the rest of the home. Keep architectural integrity in mind when designing the space. A farmhouse sink and country cabinets can look out of place in an ultra-modern home.

• DON’T overlook the importance of a seasoned designer or architect. These pros will know the tricks to maximizing space and achieving the ideal layout of appliances and may be able to recommend local con-tractors and vendors.

• DO look beyond surface details to the structural integrity of the design. The kitchen should be functional, long-lasting and beautiful.

Dos and don’ts of kitchen remodels

Power tools can dramat-ically reduce the time it takes to complete home improvement projects. Professional contractors regularly rely on power tools for cutting and sanding and many do-it-yourself renovators follow suit and invest in power tools to help get the job done. But power tools, in spite of their usefulness, are not without risk. Ac-cording to the Work Safe Center, power tool injuries account for as many as 400,000 emergency room visits in the United States each year. Power nailers, chain saws and table saws account for the greatest number of injuries. Keep-ing safe is of the utmost priority when using power tools. Here's how:• Read all manufacturers' instructions and guide-lines before use.• Keep your tools clean and in proper operating condition.

• Use the right tool for the job.• Always wear eye protec-tion, such as safety glasses or goggles.• Wear standard cotton or leather work gloves to protect hands.• Consider the use of earplugs or earmuffs with loud power tools.• Don't use power tools in proximity to flammable vapors, dust or construc-tion materials.• Always check that wires are kept away from blades.• Maintain a tight grip on a tool.• Do not overreach when using tools. Maintain bal-ance.

• Pay attention when work-ing with any power tool.• Only use attachments specifically recommended for the power tools and ensure proper installation.• Unplug all power tools

during breaks and anytime when tools are not in use.• Routinely inspect tools for damage.• Keep tools stored in secure locations when not in use.

Power tool safety tips

• DON’T design just for today, but look to the future as well. Unless you are willing to spend $50,000 every five years, look for styles and materials that will last for the long haul. Older homeowners may want to make adjustments now that address potential mobility issues down the road.

• DO work with what you have. A complete demolition and renovation is not always necessary to achieve the desired results. Only invest in major changes if something is not working (such as having to walk across the entire kitchen to access the stove) or is unsafe. Otherwise, minor upgrades may do the trick.

• DON’T over-improve the space. A fully equipped commercial kitchen may be handy for a professional chef, but the average person may not need an industrial hood and indoor pizza oven. When you make excessive improvements, you may not be able to recoup as much of the money spent because your home will not be on par with the values of homes in the neighborhood.

• DO make sure you can afford the project. Plan for some unexpected purchases and plan out the renova-tion according to your budget. Skimping on materials or design because of lack of money may leave you feeling dissatisfied afterward.

SubmittedMetro News service


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*All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3600 rpm per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton

2300 Series Zero Turn Mower

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• 22 or 25-gross hp* Briggs & Stratton Professional Series™ engine

• 42", 48" or 52" Cutting Width Mower Decks Available

Home and Garden

Homeowners hoping to expand their homes are faced with a number of choices. One of the first they will have to make is which direction to take their expansion. Home-owners can choose to expand horizontally, increasing the footprint of their homes or vertically.

Professionals urge prospective remodelers to consider the pros and cons to each expansion option, including which direction to build.

One of the first considerations is land space. Build-ing horizontally will cut into yard space that you may have already earmarked for a pool, shed or another feature. Proximity to neighbors and the dimensions of your property will also help to determine if expanding horizontally is a good idea.

Building codes and neighborhood requirements also must be considered before making any renovations. Some municipalities may have rules in place that gov-ern renovations. Add-ons may not be allowed to exceed certain height limits, nor may structures be built within a certain number of feet of property lines.

Homeowners who choose to build upward will have to contend with work crews and other staff being in their homes. Raising the roof may require vacating the premises at a certain point. Also, extensive renovation work will be needed on the lower level of the home, whether it's to shore up the structure, clean up after the renovation or repair ceilings, drywall and other components where levels meet.

It may seem easier to expand outward, but this re-quires laying additional foundation for the new building structure. Bringing in digging equipment and masons can be costly. When you build vertically, such foundation work may not be necessary if your home is structurally sound and can bear the weight of the addition.

Building out typically involves the least disruption to your life and the existing space. Homeowners should keep in mind that any renovation will require permits

or variances. In addition, if the project increases the value of the home, home insurance costs and property taxes may rise. Only after all considerations have been weighed should a project begin.

Home additions: Up or out?SubmittedMetro News service


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Home and Garden

Seeding and fertilizing schedule

SubmittedMetro Creative

Restoring lawns and gardens back to their pre-winter glory is high on many a homeowner’s landscaping to-do list. In much of the country, the best times to tackle lawn projects are when temper-atures are moderate, like in spring and fall. These seasons also mark the best time to seed and fertilize.

Planting and fertilizing new grass seed should be done when frost is no longer a concern and before frost arrives if you are planting in autumn. According to Roger Cook, a landscape contractor and contributor to This Old House magazine, sowing lawn seed should be done when the soil is warm, the daytime temperatures are moderate and you can keep the new seeds quite moist at all times.

While grass seed can be applied in the summer, it is more challenging to get the seeds to take root and thrive at this time, as water is more likely to evaporate under the hot sun. Also, many weeds germinate in the heat of summer. As a result, the weeds can infiltrate areas of the lawn where you planted, compromising the look of your lawn.

The process of reseeding and fertilizing your lawn is relatively similar if you de-cide to do so in late spring or early fall.

• Rake the parts of the lawn you plan to seed and remove any debris or rocks.

• Apply fertilizer to the cleared planting area. Use a rake or tiller to break up the soil and distribute the fertilizer to a depth of roughly two to four inches. Speak with a landscaper about which type of fertilizer you will need depending on where you live. Many fertilizers

contain extra phosphorous to stimulate root growth in the lawn.

• Moisten the prepared area and let the soil settle. You want the soil damp but not so wet that it causes the newly applied fertilizer to run off.

• Begin to sow the grass seed according to the rate indicated on the seed bag for the type of grass you will be growing. Choose a grass seed that will thrive in your climate. Certain seeds are more tolerant of drought and sunlight, while other species are better for shady areas or damper climates. Again, if you have any questions, consult with a lawn and garden center.

• Spread the seed with a broadcast spreader. Some lawn experts recommend spreading the seed in parallel rows and then re-peating the process again in rows set at a right angle to the first series of rows for the best chances of seed coverage. The seeds

then can be raked into the soil, covered with a little more soil and patted down.

• Water to keep the seeds damp. This may require watering twice or more per day until the seeds begin to germinate. Covering the seeds with about 1⁄4 inch of straw also can help keep the seeds moist, deter seed scavengers and prevent soil erosion. Remove the straw once the grass begins to grow.

• Roughly four weeks af-ter the seeds have started to grow, apply another round of fertilizer to re-

plenish the top layer of soil with nutrients that may have washed away from the constant watering.

Homeowners can em-ploy a similar process to overseed a lawn in the hopes of producing a thicker, more attractive landscape. Any thatch and debris should be raked away, and the top layer of the lawn surface can be gently aerated. Top dress the lawn with a very thin layer of new soil and compost.

Broadcast the seed over the prepared lawn and lightly rake the new seeds to help them settle into the soil. Apply fertilizer and water the lawn frequently to keep the new seeds moist.

Once the seed has es-tablished itself, you can water the lawn for longer periods and less frequently to help develop strong roots. Wait for the lawn to reach a height of three to four inches before the first cut of the season.

Many homeowners like to take on the challenge of seeding and preparing their lawns. But some may find the task is best left to the professionals.

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