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Improvements are on the way for sections of Main Street in Neepawa. Earlier this month, Mayor Adrian de Groot, as well as members of council and town ad-ministration, met with representatives from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the portion of Provincial Highway 16 (PTH 16) which runs through Neepawa.

MIT indicated to town representatives that two highway reconstruction projects in town would be undertaken this year, in order to take advantage of con-struction projects already planned for PTH 16 between Gladstone and Neepawa. The projects will include the micro-surfacing of the west junction of PTH 5 to Moun-tain Avenue and the milling and filling of the surface from Mountain Avenue to the bridge, just past the east junction of PTH 5.

Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot said the Town is pleased to hear that these improvements are on the way.

“The street is deteriorating and some patching has been done over the past few years but it hasn’t really fixed the problem,” said de Groot. “So, the intermedi-ate plans is to do some work in conjunction with the major improvements scheduled for Highway 16 between Gladstone and Neepawa is welcome.”

A long-term plan for the Functional Design work along PTH 16 was also explored during the meeting. De Groot said that the next steps that Council and administration will be working on are updating and developing their budget estimates for a phased approach.

“As for the longer term preparations, we’re working on a time table. Hopefully, by the fall we’ll have com-munication as to the timing of some additional work that’s being planned as part of that functional design,” said de Groot.

The mayor noted that another integral part of this design is the effort that is currently underway regarding the main trunk sewer line, planned for moving liquid waste from the west side of Neepawa to the lagoons. This work will alleviate issues currently experienced with the town’s westerly located sewer mains. Once firmer estimates, designs and timing are known, Council will start an information campaign to inform the general public as well as those directly affected by the road network design and eventual construction.

As for the short term upgrades to PTH 16, de Groot said there was no specific schedule for it to begin but did stress that it will be fit into this construction season.

“A lot of [the schedule] will be dependant on how con-tractor mobilization goes, as well as the weather. Those factors make it difficult for them to say ‘We’ll start it at the 15th of July,’ for example,” said de Groot. “What we do know though, is that it will happen in this con-struction year and we very much look forward to that.”

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Without any discussion and by unanimous vote, the council of the Town of Neepawa voted to approve a new media relations policy. The new policy applies to all forms of mass communication, including television, radio, newspapers and the Internet.

The purpose of the new policy is to “maximize the effectiveness of communications to the public or media by identifying spokespersons to deliver consistent, accur-ate and timely information; and establishing protocols and methods for managing communications to ensure relevant and approved comments and to enhance the public image for the Town of Neepawa.”

The policy names the mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) as council’s official spokespersons on all matters. They will respond to all media enquiries on behalf of council, although the policy notes that issues that may be controversial, legal or ethical in nature shall require the approval of Council.

The new policy also includes a record keeping compon-ent. The CAO is to document media enquiries/responses and media releases. The information is to be placed on file for verification purposes. All published information relating to Council activities is now to be communicated to Council for information purposes.

The policy says that the CAO may nominate other staff to act as spokesperson for the municipality when necessary to provide accurate and factual informa-tion. The policy notes, “It is essential that authorized spokespersons employ best practices to ensure that the

Long-time area resident and Neepawa Banner co-owner Christine Waddell says that the democratic process and a love for the community prompted her to run in next month’s byelection. Waddell is one of three candidates vying for the empty seat at the Neepawa council table.

Waddell was the first candidate to officially enter the race and she explains her decision to run, saying, “I care, I care about the community.” She added, “The opening was there, the opportunity, and I believe in the democratic process.”

Waddell has a few areas she believes are priorities, most notably, a new fire hall. “I know there is a need for a new fire hall that meets the standards that we have today and probably a new location that is better for the kind of calls our firefighters make,” she said. Waddell added that this is also an area of concern among the ratepayers she has talked to.

Waddell also sees tour-ism and encouraging busi-nesses as important initia-tives for the Town.

One thing she would like to see changed is increased visibility in the community

As the Town of Neepawa enters a period of change, council candidate Darryl Gerrard is looking for a seat at the council table in order to help shape that fu-ture. A business owner and farm machinery salesman, Gerrard is also hoping to bring a business owner’s perspective to Neepawa council.

This is an important time for the town and Gerrard said, “The biggest reason I wanted to get involved is [to have a role in] shaping the Neepawa that’s about to start to happen.” He explains that Neepawa is at a stage of renaissance, “We’ve seen a rapid change in the people in the community. Most of our town assets are 50 to 60 years old. I want to be a part of shaping Neepawa going forward, to try to put a long term vision to it.”

Gerrard would like to see a community that is able to meet the needs of its residents, many of whom are asking for more in terms of activities and services. “I would like to see a community that’s growing, going forward, that’s attractive to young people to either move to or stay,” he explained.

Gerrard sees a couple of priority areas for the town going forward. One

from councillors. Saying, “I hope as a councillor to be visible, to be out and about to hear what people are saying. Not just now before I’m elected.” She added that visibility and accountability are very important, “We’re here to serve the community.”

Talking to area resi-dents, Waddell said that a new hospital is a top of mind issue. “The hospital is very high up there,” she said. Many residents have wanted to talk about the new proposed regional hospital and its out-of-town location. She said, “I know we [the Town of Neepawa] have a memo-randum of understanding in place for a site. What are site criteria? It was only location and only for regional. In effect, our hospital is already a regional hospital. [Since the project was first an-nounced] many things have changed.” Waddell added, “I applaud our doc-tors and our staff for what they are accomplishing. I want to see this facility maintain its licensing, its credentials for what we are able to do.”

Among ratepayers, an-other area of concern is the condition of many of the town’s roads. She wants to see increased support for town staff about the best way to get projects done economically and quickly.

organization speaks with one voice and presents clear and concise information.”

With the mayor named as the official spokesperson, the ability of councillors to voice their opinions has been curtailed. The policy notes, “Municipal Council-lors may, in certain instances, be spokespersons on matters or events within the scope of authority given under the Committee Structure of the Organizational and Procedural By-Law.” However, it goes on to say, “Once a decision has been made, or a direction has been given by the majority of Council, albeit by verbal recognition, resolution or by a memo of understanding, no individual member of council may speak to the press or the public, in contradiction of, or in opposition to a decision or direction of council.”

This policy goes a step further that the Neepawa Council Members Code of Conduct, which states, “Every member of Council is expected to respect the decision-making processes of the municipality. While

members may hold different views on any given matter, once Council has made its decision, all members must uphold the decision.”

By including verbal recognition and memoranda of understanding, it even goes a step further than the Manitoba Municipal Act, which states, “A council may act only by resolution or by-law… A resolution of a council is not valid unless it is passed at a council meeting.”

By including the “public”, the new policy in effect even limits councillors from talking to their neighbours about policies with which they disagree or articulating their position on certain issues come election time.

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Concern for community prompts Waddell to run

Waddel l has been involved in numerous groups, activities and events since moving to the area in 1971. After being involved in numer-ous elections at all three levels of government, this is Waddell’s first time running as a candidate in a municipal election. “I want to prove to myself and others that what I have been encouraging others to do is possible. It [sitting on council] isn’t a full time job, [though] it does take commitment,” she said.

The election is slated for June 17, with the advance poll taking place June 1. Mail-in ballots are also available for those who can’t make the two polling dates. “I hope people get out and vote… We didn’t have an opportunity to vote for council last time,” said Waddell.

is to see additional em-ployment through either another major industry, or the establishment of new businesses in town. “To me, that’s an important one,” he said.

He would also like to see the Town work with community groups that are hoping to develop projects within the town, to better take advantage of funding opportunities. “If we could get some of these groups organized to the point to have shovel ready projects, we could participate in say, the Canada 150 Programs and things like that. Until we can get the groups organized to do that, we are going to continue to miss those opportunities.” Having a plan ready to go is extremely important, said Gerrard, “If you start working on it when they announce the program, it’s too late.”

As for what ratepayers see as important issues, Gerrard said that the new hospital and firehall are the hot button issues. He said, “It appears more and more that we’re going to see a regional health care facility and I want to make sure we are there to talk about what happens in the vacuum.” He added that he would like to know what kind of facility they

should expect should a new regional hospital be built at Franklin. “If the province wants us to move to a regional hospital, is it going to just be the same thing [as we have now] out there? Or are we going to see it grow into a centre of excellence?” he asked.

As for the fire hall, he said that with many resi-dents concerned about the state of the current fire hall, “We need to get it happening and we may have to look at creative ways of funding it.”

With economic develop-ment so vital to the town’s future, Gerrard feels that it’s important that the business community have a stronger role on council. “I think it’s important to have one of the business owners involved in coun-cil,” he said.

Council approves new media relations policyBy Kate Jackman-AtkinsonThe Neepawa BaNNer

Gerrard hopes to help shape town’s future

By Kate Jackman-AtkinsonThe Neepawa BaNNer

Christine WaddellDarryl Gerrard

See next week’s Banner for an interview with candidate Don Walmsley

By John DrinkwaterThe Neepawa BaNNer

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The 12th annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala took place on Wednesday, May 27 at Tundra Oil & Gas Place in Virden, MB. Awards were given out in six categories: aspir-ing youth, event of the year, marketing excel-lence, partnership, service excellence and volunteer of the year.

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On Tuesday, June 9, Knox Presbyterian Church will be ringing with the sweet singing voices of the NACI Chorale. The choir is once again presenting its annual “Songs and Sweets” concert, an opportunity to showcase the work of this 42 voice ensemble composed of local students from Grades 9-12.

The group has participated in both local and provincial festivals this year as well as performing at a variety of community events. Over the next month, the choir will perform at the personal care home, at a Feed the Chil-dren fundraiser and at the NACI graduation ceremony. This concert gives them an opportunity to perform a wide variety of repertoire that they have learned over the year from gospel to jazz, folk to pop, old to new.

The evening will also feature NACI and Brandon University graduate, Nicholas Urquhart. During his time at NACI, Nick sang with the Chorale, starred in

the production of Crazy for You and was a member of the Five Neat Guys.

Now a Winnipeg based baritone, Nick is currently study-ing at the University of Manitoba under the guidance of Mel Braun in the Post Baccalaureate program. He received his Bachelor of Music from Brandon University where he studied with David Playfair. It was in Brandon where he performed as Giuseppe Palmieri In The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan and also Bartolo in the Marriage of Figaro by Mozart. Upon moving to Winnipeg, Nicholas dove into the choral scene performing with both Win-nipeg Singers and Renaissance Voices. In August he will be playing the role of Pandolfe, the father of Cinderella, in the opera Cendrillon by Jules Massenet presented by Manitoba Underground Opera.

His accompanist, Lisa Rumpel, brings her sparkling personality to every note she plays. A passionate musi-cian, Lisa brings her spirit of discovery, zest for collab-oration and enthusiasm for education to every project she undertakes.

Mark this evening on your calendar and plan to join us for an evening of wonderful vocal music. Admission to this event is only $5. And don’t forget the “sweets” portion of the evening: refreshments will be served after the concert.

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Last week, Neepawa council effectively voted to muzzle them-selves. At the May 19 council meeting, they unanimously and without discussion passed a new media relations policy that could be politely described as “restrictive”.

I don’t have a problem with a media relations policy and much of the Town’s new policy reflects practices already in place. For example, under the new policy, the mayor and CAO are named as council’s official spokespersons on all matters, which reflects stan-dard practice. I can under-stand the need for the town office to de-liver a consist-ent and cor-rect message. Council as a whole makes a decision and it’s up to staff and council to follow the direction set by the majority of council.

In cases of emergency, for everyone’s benefit, information should be coming from one person who has access to biggest picture available of the situation at that time.

But then the policy gets to the role of councillors.The policy says, “As outlined in the [Neepawa] Council Members

Code of Conduct (COUN #002), members must have respect for the decision making process of Council and uphold any and all decisions of council, even if doing so is in opposition to personal views.” Understandable. We all know that council works based on majority rule and once a resolution has been made, it’s time to implement it and move on.

The new policy goes one step further though, saying, “Once a decision has been made, or a direction has been given by the majority of Council, albeit by verbal recognition, resolution or by a memo of understanding, no individual member of council may speak to the press or the public, in contradiction of, or in opposition to a decision or direction of council.”

The policy goes beyond the Municipal Act, which only recog-nizes resolutions and bylaws, passed at a council meeting, as the foundation for council action.

It also goes beyond the media, applying also the “public”. Ac-cording to the policy, a councillor approached by a rate payer angry about a decision made by council can’t even say, “Look, I agree, I voted against it, but we were outnumbered and council made a decision.” According to the policy, they have to toe the “party line”, despite the fact that there are no parties within our municipal system.

By the policy, media or ratepayers can’t go to a councillor after a meeting and ask them to clarify their contrary opinion.

By the policy, councillors can’t publicly express dissent towards any resolution ever passed by council. Should we expect more in camera meetings to discus updates or changes to bylaws and resolutions?

Does this effectively quash any debate about the new proposed hospital? After all, a memorandum of understanding regarding a Franklin location was passed by a previous council in 2010.

Ratepayers understand that the majority rules, but also expect our elected representatives to give a voice to our concerns– even if we are in the minority. Council candidates need to be able to point to their stands for or against certain issues come election time.

Most other media policies I found referenced the municipality’s code of conduct, which states that once a decision has been made by a majority of council, no individual councilor may speak to the press against the decision. However, most of them also say that councillors can be a spokesperson on events or issues of personal interest to them but that it is understood that comments from a councillor represent the views of that councillor alone.

Neepawa’s new policy is so restrictive, there’s no way it can be fully enforced. Having a policy that is only partially enforced opens the door to the uneven application of the policy and the targeting of only certain councillors for disciplinary action.

Much of the policy is a benefit to council, staff and the media, but I wish I could find out who thought stuffing a sock in coun-cillors’ mouths was such a good idea. Since the policy has been passed, good luck finding someone to speak against it.

If there’s a lesson coming out of Alberta’s election of an NDP government it is this. People

eventually get tired of govern-ments unless those governments can explain their actions to the voters. The 44 year-old PC gov-ernment in Alberta had gone long past their best before date and could no longer explain their actions to the voters. They had driven off into the political wil-derness somewhere and couldn’t understand why people didn’t still support them. Their wander-ing has been well documented.

In Manitoba, we are on a simi-lar path. The NDP government in Manitoba long ago wandered away from common sense. They built their strength on support from the unions and have lost sight of what is affordable and feasible in Manitoba. The unions got the NDP where they are and it’s the unions that have kept them there.

Here’s how it happened. The NDP, largely due to efforts by former premier Gary Doer and his close associates, learned early that you don’t have to win every vote to gain power. You only have to gain about 40 per cent of the votes that are cast. Half the people don’t vote so you only have to convince 40 per cent of the remaining half to vote for you and you win. Keep those voters on your side and you win every time. That means that you only have to get 20 per cent of the population out to the polls to vote for you and you form government. The NDP have one political machine and one machine only. That one machine runs the federal election, the provincial election, the school board elections and the municipal elections. Their

efforts are concentrated in the City of Winnipeg but that’s where the majority of the votes are. Three-quarters of the people of Manitoba live in Winnipeg and the rest of us basically have to follow.

The NDP know that lesson very well and they have at least one person on every block in the City of Winnipeg who heads up the election effort. They know who votes NDP and who votes for the other guys. They simply get their voters out.

The only way that govern-ment will change in Manitoba is if two things happen. One is, if the Conservatives provide an option that people can believe in and the other is, if the NDP sup-porters get disenchanted with the Selinger government. The PCs are providing an alternative and their policies will no doubt come out just before the 2016 provincial election.

The bigger question is will the NDP supporters will lose faith in their political masters? There are many reasons that they should. Hydro rates are going up by four

per cent each year for at least the next 10 years. The Bi-pole western route is wasting at least a billion dollars. Administration costs in health care and educa-tion are eroding front-line ser-vices drastically. The province is spending $1.5 million a day more than they take in in taxes, in spite of the increase in PST.

The United Food and Com-mercial Workers Union, UFCW, has 2,000 members at Maple Leaf in Brandon. UFCW is entirely cuddled up to the NDP who have in turn nixed any new hog barns. Maple Leaf could close due to a shortage of hogs so what does the UFCW say about that. Silence! The UFCW stands to lose 2,000 members and they say nothing about the ill-advised hog barn ban imposed by Gary Doer in 2008.

There’s lots of reasons to kick out the NDP government in Manitoba just as there were lots of reasons to kick out the PCs in Alberta. Time will tell if Manitobans are as smart as Albertans.

That means that you only have to get 20 per cent of the population

out to the polls to vote for you and you form government.

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settled on a well placed bench and reflected on the passing of the years, the changes, our changes. Sad stories, funny stories and quaint sayings. • Driving home at sunset, I was awed at the glowing red sun, trapped between layers of clouds. Already setting to the north, re-minding me of the coming of the summer solstice, its brilliance dazzled me. The longer daylight hours are a gift, bringing energy and comfort.• The garden tiller is old. I used it each of the 40 years I shared with Ed. He knew how to talk to it, coax it into one more year of service.

The reverse hasn’t worked for 35 years so tilling the garden is a full body work out. I dreaded hauling it out, feared the temper-amental recoil rope starter. It is a week past gardening time and so it was time to stop procrastinating and at least try. Filled the tank, moved it off the concrete floor. First pull, resistance and a sputter, second pull the same. Third and fourth came up empty, and I came close to socking myself in the eye! Fifth pull was the charm. Full resist-ance, smooth start and a breathed prayer of thanks-giving. By day’s end, the garden seeds were nestled

are we fighting for? What is our goal in the wars we ask our armed forces to fight?” One of the frequent replies to this question goes something like this: “We are fighting for free-dom;” to which I reply: “What is freedom? How do you define it?”

Many years ago, I read this definition of freedom: “Freedom does not give you the right to do what you want to do. Freedom releases you to do what you ought to do.”

Some people argue that a “free society” should al-low people to do whatever they want with (but more often to) whomever they may. This attitude does not produce a free society. It produces anarchy and chaos. This attitude has been the basis of count-less attempts at “cultural genocide;” the act of one race claiming the right

to dominate, enslave and ultimately exterminate another. It is also the root of acts of violence, criminal acts and other violations of another’s rights.

The free society de-scribed above is an illusion. It does not exist today. It will never exist because it can’t exist. Those who argue that they should be able to do what they want to do will be the first to complain when others, who believe the same thing, do what they want to do to them.

A free society is not a lawless society. But neither is it a “micro-managed” society. No society can thrive when governments stifle personal initiative and try to regulate every moment of every day for every citizen. Free soci-eties balance individual rights with the rule of law. Free societies set

As I write these words, our Amer-ican neighbors are

celebrating Memorial Day. It is one of two days each year on which they pause to recognize the heroism of their armed forces and to reflect on the bless-ings their sacrifices have brought to all Americans.

Like citizens around the world, Americans also observe November 11th. They call it Veteran’s Day. Veteran’s Day focuses on the sacrifices of those who fought in past wars and who, upon returning home, worked on farms, in businesses, in factories and in government to make their communities, states and country better places in which to live.

Memorial Day focuses on those who died in active service. Speeches are made, wreaths are laid, concerts are held and people pause to offer prayers for those currently on assignment (many of whom are family members).

But today more than ever, American citizens (and I would argue citizens of all countries) are asking the question: “What—what

A rather aggressive driver swept past me, certainly ex-

ceeding the speed limit. And then, just nicely ahead of me the driver slammed on his brakes. My thoughts were less than charitable! The car swerved to the left, dodging a mother duck hustling her little family across the busy highway. My thoughts were mixed, shame over my hasty reac-tion, and pleasure at the consideration shown by the driver of the other car. • My sister and I wandered through the Graysville cemeteries, one on the churchyard, the other down a country road. We paid our respects to our parents and the loving community members who influenced our early years. Old neigh-bours, fellow faith walkers, school chums, family. Both grounds were green, sur-rounded by stately trees and well maintained. We

boundaries within which their citizens are able to move about, interact with others, choose the occupa-tions they will pursue and the relationships they will enjoy. In a free society, the law only restricts those actions which would harm the economic, social or emotional well being of others.

In other words, a free society is a responsible society. In a free society, people look out for each other—not because some-one in power says they should; but because they love their neighbors as they love themselves and know that they are only truly free when they use the privileges granted by law to affirm and defend the rights of all people everywhere.

Past members of our armed forces have fought and died to give oppressed people around our world the opportunity to estab-lish and live in a free and responsible society. This is the only reason we should ever send them to war to-day; because it is the only cause that is worth fighting for and dying for.

all snug in their beds.•A fox has chosen to share our yard. She has two young ones and I sincerely appreciate the decrease in the mole population. She has been bold enough to watch us through the patio windows, quick to flee the shelter of the old granary when a car comes onto the yard, and agile in hunting. She and I watched each other, I wondering if she was losing her winter coat and looking ragged, or if she was overworked or ill. She, I’m sure, wondering why I didn’t go away. And so I did. • A friendly letter in the mail, news from away. Lunch with a friend. A hug from friend whom I had not seen for too long. An on-line chat with a sister, a call from a child or two. Tangible show of support, love and encouragement. Feels great to smile from the heart.

The sun is shining, the temperature is just right to plan some time to get away, maybe a weekend to the lake or even a further away holiday. Most of

the farmers are finished seeding and ready for a quick break. Sometimes our planning does not turn out the way we would like it and we need to accept that. We always need to seek the Lord and “call upon Him while

he is near” (Isaiah 55:6). “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8). Since I enjoy making plans (it is half the fun) I have often been reminded of these verses and it help me not to be disappointed when plans are changed or canceled. We know that the Lord is in control and as it says in verse 9 “so are My ways higher than your ways. And My thoughts than your thoughts”. Then “ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace” Isaiah 55:12.

May this be our aim for this summer.

Further to your question, “Where did all the money go?” (Ken Waddell, May 1, 2015)

A substantial increase in the provincial budget can be traced back to federal downloading nearly a quarter century ago. There was a program called the Crowsnest Pass Freight Assistance on prairie grain. Freight rates on grain were kept artificially low by a $750 million subsidy paid by the feds to the railways. Brian Mulroney and his Conservative cohorts cancelled the subsidy.

Farmers went into a state of shock when freight rates locally increased from 7 cents to $1.23 on a bushel of wheat that was only worth about $3.00. Local elevators closed in favor of sites that could load a trainload at one spot for a lower freight rate. The railways abandoned hundreds of miles of their less economic branch lines. Larger farms bought large tractor–trailer trucks to deliver their grain longer distances. In less than a decade a new industry was born as fleets of super-B configuration trailer trucks took over the movement of prairie grain and other heavy freight which the railways could no longer handle for the loss of branch lines. The effect on our highways has been devastating. Manitoba's highway budget in 2001 was just over $100 million. In 2014 it was $750 million. Part of the increase is due to inflation, but I would suggest that over half is due to the switch from rails to trucks.

Many truckers, indeed many motorists, believe that fuel taxes should be enough to maintain our highways. But the budget shows that fuel taxes only provide about 30 per cent of our highway maintenance. The inescapable fact is that railways maintain their own roadbeds, while the trucker's roadbeds are maintained by the taxpayers. The railways cannot compete with the taxpayers.

So Mulroney saved $750 million in the federal budget. The farmers paid the $750 million. And the three prairie provinces paid more than that in extra highway maintenance.

There is another factor to consider. Fuel efficiency. A fully loaded, 100 car grain train carries 10,000 tons using 8,600 horsepower (two locomotives of 4,300 h.p. each). The same payload would fill about 200 trucks with engines ranging from 400 horsepower and up. A total of over 80,000 horsepower. About 10 times as much. The Nebraska Tractor Tests show that, on average, a diesel engine will burn about 1 U.S. gallon of fuel per hour to produce 15 horsepower. Ten times as much power will use 10 times as much fuel.

Most Conservatives do not believe in man-made global warming. Surely however, we can agree that using 10 times as much fossil fuel to accomplish the same work cannot be good. Grain and other heavy freight should have stayed on rails, not trucks.

Leonard ParamorArden, Man.

We have great Town of Neepawa employees! After the recent storm, they quickly and cheer-fully helped our neighbours and us clear away all those branches. Thanks so much, you two!Berni and Bryan HarleyNeepawa, Man.

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Fulton, general manager of the Gladstone Auction Mart. Fulton, who became manager in Jan. 2014, outlined the history of the mart, from its humble beginnings in 1962. Seven farmers and business-men formed a committee, shares were sold and the original 50’ by 64’ building was constructed. The first sale was Sept. 13, 1962. Fulton noted that by 1969, wages were $1.50 per hour in contrast to $13 to $15 per hour today.

The mart draws cattle and horses from a large area extending from Mc-Creary and Alonsa to Hol-land and Elm Creek. They sell about 32,000 cattle and 350 horses per year. The first million dollar sale was held in 2013 and there were two $2 million sales in 2014.

The Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Florence Kerr who has served the community in many capacities from the Myrtle Rebekah Lodge to the Legion and the Glad-stone United Church. Kerr came to Gladstone and worked as a telephone operator with Manitoba Telephone System and married John Kerr.

Earl Clayton was pre-sented with the Commun-ity Builder Award because of his years of work in the community and especially with the Gladstone Sen-iors Drop-in Centre. His leadership has taken the membership up to about 190 people. It was noted

that there is a mix of ages at the centre as it’s not uncommon to see grand-children working with their grandparents at the drop-in centre’s computer centre.

Retired business owners Evelyn Foxon and Neil Goertzen were also hon-oured.

The Gladstone and Dis-trict Chamber operates a number of business friendly programs includ-ing a long-standing adver-tising promotion on CFRY radio station. The fall supper and the Christmas cash draw are major fund raisers for the chamber. They also operate a Happy Rock Bucks program and maintain the town’s iconic wayside statue Happy Rock, a spot where travel-lers can take a break. They also do town beautification programs and a town-wide garage sale along with other promotions. The chamber had a profit of $2,345 in 2014.

R e t i r e d b u s i n e s s o w n e r N e i l G o e r t z e n was recognized wi th a p laque, presented by Chamber p res iden t N i ck Beav ing ton .

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Florence Kerr was named Citizen of the Year, presented by Kristine Loomis of the Austin Credit Union.

Retired business owner Evelyn Foxon was recognized with a plaque presented by Chamber president Nick Beavington

Earl Clayton was presented with the Community Builder Award, presented by Chamber president Nick Beavington

Two Gladstone high school students took home first place scholarship

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upcoming MJHL season. On May 21, the team an-nounced it had come to terms with Jim Fuyarchuk to fill space behind the players during games.

Now you may have missed the announce-ment last week because the Toronto Maple Leafs blatantly stole our thun-der by unveiling their new coach the day before. Worse yet, I had it on good authority that we had the inside track to signing Mike Babcock ourselves. The two sides just couldn’t agree on salary, in that Babcock actually wanted one.

None the less, welcome to Neepawa coach. Here is a primer for what you can expect from the com-munity:

There are two news-papers in town. One of them bothers to go to the Neepawa Natives games.

Technically, there is also a radio station in Neepawa, though don’t be surprised if you never run into any of the on-air personalities at the local Co-op.

You’ll meet people throughout the community who have strong opinions on what the team is doing wrong, even though they haven’t attended a game in a decade.

case, but it simply is what it is. There are “have” and “have-not” teams in the MJHL. We’re one of the “have-nots”. In the school yard, the Neepawa Natives are the one that doesn’t have the name brand clothes or the fancy shoes, but makes do with the hand me downs. But within this

quiet, unassuming kid who is struggling to survive, there is a heart and deter-mination that you simply can not measure.

Success for this team has rarely been an easy goal, but a lot of people in the community still hold out hope that it’s an attain-able one. It’s an endeavour

that is not for the weak natured but for the strong willed. To be honest Jim, the journey you are about to tread upon is going to be extremely difficult, but hopefully, you are the person to guide us on that first step towards success, or in the very least a nice hot lunch.As for the MJHL in gen-

eral, while you do have experience in the league with your assistant coach-ing stint in Wayway, things have changed a little bit since then. Allow me to walk you through it. I’d say it’s best to compare the MJHL to recess in an elementary school. You have certain cliques and groups that are present throughout the school yard. For example:

You have the Dauphin Kings. Everyone hates the Dauphin Kings around here, though personally I don’t know why. I just

consider them the wannabe that spends more money than they have to keep up with the cool kids. Every-one laughs at them when they leave the room.

Then there’s the Portage Terriers. They’re the bullies who take our lunch money. We’re sick of not eating lunch Jim. Hopefully you’ll sock old Portage in the kisser and give us a shot at eating in the cafeteria.

As for what Neepawa is in this school yard allegory, I have to say that we’re the poor kid everyone else picks on just because they can. I wish that wasn’t the

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The May 22 Neepawa Banner article “Charlie Sage Memorial Contest discontinued” included a couple of errors. Charlie Sage was actually 75 years of age at the time of his death. Additionally, the class at the Manitoba Fiddlers Association annual championship in memory of Charlie will be sponsored by the local committee, the Sage family and the McGillivray family in memory of Charlie.

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After a get-together and barbecue with families at the school on Friday, our

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day resembled a fall day while Sunday brought with it winter’s fury of freez-ing rain, snow and wind. Spring arrived on Monday and we enjoyed glorious summer-like conditions for the rest of the week!

On Tuesday, the group traveled to Austin to visit the Manitoba Agricultural Museum where they ex-perienced life as it may have been in the 1800s. On Wednesday and Thurs-day, the group took part in activities in Winnipeg including a visit of the Hu-man Rights Museum, a tour of St. Boniface University, “Theater in the Cemetery” and a visit of the St. Boni-

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Gladstone tops Neepawa in Zone Seven Baseball Final

For the second straight year, the William Morton Warriors are the top school in the Zone Seven Baseball League. The team scored six runs in the third inning, on the way to an 8-4 victory over the NACI Tigers in the championship game on Thursday, May 21. With the win, William Morton, which is based out of Gladstone, advances to the provincial baseball championship. Warriors coach Tom Tonn said it was a great team effort . “Everyone in the lineup was contributing with hits. We were very solid defensively in the field and our pitch-ing was consistent and steady throughout the game,” said Tonn. “I think we were able to build confidence as the game progressed. We weren’t chasing pitches at the plate and that patience paid off.”

Neepawa Tigers coach Scott Freeman said his team was just unable to get any-thing going in the early part of the game.

“We had one rough inning. There were

a few errors that we made that we haven’t made [in similar situations] all year. Things just did not come together for us at the right time,” said Freeman. “That’s the first loss of the season for us. The boys had a really good year. Today, they fell behind early but didn’t quit. It just wasn’t our night tonight. And of course, credit to the Warriors. They are a good team and they will represent our zone quite well at provincials.”

Neepawa still had an opportunity to secure its place in the provincial cham-pionship on Monday, May 25, as they were selected to compete in a play-in game against the Garden Valley Zodiacs. The Tiger were defeated in the wildcard matchup 10-6.

In the second play in game, the W.C. Miller Aces secured the final spot in the provincials by upending the Major Pratt Trojans 6-2.

The Provincial High School Baseball Championship are from May 28-30 in Baldur and Cartwright.

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A familiar name in a new uniform proved to be the undoing for the Neepawa Farmers in their Manitoba Senior Baseball League home opener against the Oak River Dodgers. For-mer Brandon Cloverleaf and 2014 league MVP Matt Gunning went 3-for-4 at the plate, with a home run and two doubles to help lead the Dodgers to a 7-6 win over Neepawa on Tuesday, May 26.

Pitcher Brody Smith earned the victory on the mound for Oak River with 2 2/3 innings of three-hit relief. Trent Nelson mean-while registered the loss for the Farmers.

At the plate, Garrett Rempel of Neepawa went 2-for-3 and drove in three

runs, while Matt Sneesby registered two hits and a pair of RBI.

The game would open up in the bottom of the fifth inning, when the Farmers

scored five runs to take a 6-2 lead. The Dodgers quickly countered however in the top of the sixth with five runs of their own for a 7-6 advantage. Oak River

was then able to cool off the Neepawa bats in the sev-enth and eighth innings to maintain its lead. The game was called at the end of the eighth due to darkness.

After the game, Farmers manager Mike Levandosky noted that it was a very close contest throughout, as both teams matched up very well on the field.

He said there were a few positives to take away from this outing.

“We really had only one bad inning. I felt that our players made some good plays in the outfield. We scored some runs when we needed them, but we also left a few on the bases, so that’s something to work on. We came up one run short, but all things considered, it’s not a bad start,” said Levandosky.

The other game on the MSBL schedule on Tues-day, saw the Brandon Marlins earn a 6-5 win over the defending Manitoba Senior Baseball League champions the Brandon Cloverleafs.

The next home game for the Neepawa Farmers is scheduled for Sunday, May. 31 against the Cloverleafs, starting at 6:00 pm.


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Neepawa Natives hire new head coach

The Neepawa Natives have found the man who they hope will lead them to some significant on-ice improvement during the 2015-2016 Manitoba Junior Hockey League season. The junior ‘A’ club announced on Wednesday, May. 21 that Jim Fuyarchuk has been hired as the new head coach.

Fuyarchuk brings a wide array of coaching experi-ence to the organization. He most recently coached the Miskolci Jegesmedvek under-18 hockey club in Hungary. Fuyarchuk’s background also includes five years in the British Ice Hockey Superleague and four years as the coach of the Australian National


under-18 team.Closer to home, Fuy-

archuk had a four year tenure from 2006-2010 as an assistant coach with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines of the MJHL and served as head coach of the Brandon University Bobcats in CIS.

Via news release, Na-tives general manager Myles Cathcart said they are pleased to welcome coach Fuyarchuk to the organization. “The team has made some very good strides in areas of drafting and development in the last couple years and add-ing a coach of this calibre is exciting for the organ-ization,” said Cathcart. “Jim brings experience, an excellent work ethic and a strong focus on skill development in order for

players to compete at the next level.”

The Neepawa Banner had an opportunity to speak with Fuyarchuk on Wednesday, May 27. He indicated that he’s ready to get the process started and believes that the Nee-pawa Natives organiza-tion is headed in the right direction.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to joining the Neepawa Natives Hock-ey Club. This is a young team, but a team with a lot of potential,” said Fuy-archuk. “Our intentions is to be the hardest working team in the league. That’s been a priority with every team that I’ve been with. My sense is that if you work hard, you’re going to get ahead a lot easier.”

Another important part

of Fuyarchuk’s background was coaching in the Hockey Canada Program of Excel-lence with the under 17 World Challenge. He noted that it’s very important to serve as a motivator and a teacher to the players.

“When you think about young players, they’re really students of the game. There is always a lot to teach. So I beleive my teaching experience through the years within Hockey Canada and inter-nationally will serve the team well,” said Fuyar-chuk.

The Neepawa Natives had been without a coach since March, when it was announced Dwayne Kirkup wouldn’t return for a third year with the club. Nee-pawa finished 2014-2015 with a 15-42-3 record.

NACTV to televise MJHL bantam draft

Fans of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League will be able to watch the 2015 Bantam Draft live on television and online on June 7 in Neepawa.

The MJHL has confirmed that all six rounds will be televised on NACTV, which is available in over 1.2 million homes across Canada through MTS and Bell TV services. For those without MTS or Bell, the draft will also be streamed live on www.nactv.ca.

Eoin Devereux, the sports reporter for the Nee-pawa Banner and MyWestman.ca and Cody Buhler, the voice of the Portage Terriers on 920 am CFRY and Portage Online.com will host the draft event.

In a written statement, MJHL Commisioner Kim Davis said that for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, partnering with NACTV and the Neepawa Natives to televise the draft live provides an excit-ing opportunity to involve all of its fans, players, potential draft picks and future draft picks in one of the league’s most important annual events.

“The draft is an exciting time for our league every season,” Davis said. “A lot of time is put into preparing, and scouting, for this event. Teams are making decisions that will provide the building blocks for years to come. We’re happy to give our players and fans the opportunity to take part in the draft process this year.”

“This is also an exciting announcement for young hockey players and their families. These athletes have dedicated much of their lives to their hockey career,” Davis added. “Our league and teams are committed to building communities and relation-ships and we’re proud of the potential this provides for families, friends and even entire minor hockey teams to watch the 2015 MJHL Draft together and celebrate their accomplishments.”

The live feed through NACTV will feature com-mentary from MJHL team personnel, interviews with all teams and the league commissioner. Viewers will also be provided with information on all draft picks throughout the morning and round recaps. A total of 66 bantam age players will be selected in the 2015 draft.


Zone Seven Track and Field Championships

Notable results from NACI students from the Tuesday, May 26 competition:

Girls 200 Metre Dash Junior Varsity Final: Second Place - Zoie Forgue 29.36 sec

Girls 800 Metre Run Junior Varsity Final: Third Place - Sydney McLauglin 3:04.00

Girls 4x100 Metre Relay Junior Varsity Final: Second Place - Taylor Allen, Kylie Birch, Zoie Forgue and Syndney McLaughlin 57.50 sec

Girls High Jump Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Dana Friesen 1.35m

Girls Long Jump Junior Varsity Final: Third Place - Dana Friesen 4.24m

Girls Triple Jump Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Dana Friesen 8.71m, Second Place - Vicky Elgert 8.21m

Girls Shot Put 4kg Junior Varsity Final: Third Place - Taryn McConechy 7.61m

Girls Javelin Throw 1kg Junior Varsity Final: Second Place - Marissa Crook 27.95m

Girls 100 Metre Dash Varsity Final: First Place - Amy To-doruk 13.21 sec, Second Place - Brooke deKoning 13.99 sec

Girls 200 Metre Dash Varsity Final: First Place - Amy Todoruk 28.68 sec, Second Place - Chelsea Plett 30.71 sec

Girls 400 Metre Dash Varsity Final: First Place - Chelsea Plett 1:09.00, Second Place - Robyn Birch 1;11.00

Girls 4x100 Metre Relay Varsity Final: First Place - Brooke deKoning, Chelsea Plett, Robyn Birch and Amy Todoruk 55.37 sec

Girls High Jump Varsity Final: Second Place - Emma Sal-mon 1.25m

Girls Long Jump Varsity Final: Second Place - Amy Todoruk 4.24m

Girls Shot Put 4kg Varsity Final: First Place - Holly Madsen 8.06m

Girls Javelin Throw 600g Varsity Final: Third Place - Holly Madsen 19.73m

Boys 100 Metre Dash Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Nick Kuharski 12.38 sec, Second Place - Thomas Boxall 12.39 sec

Boys 200 Metre Dash Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Nick Kuharski 25.14 sec, Second Place - Thomas Boxall 25.68 sec

Boys 400 Metre Dash Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Will Bernie 1:00.00

Boys 100 Metre Hurdles 0.914m Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Landon Young 15.56 sec, Second Place - Nick Kuharski 16.45, Daly Chartrand 16.76

Boys 4x100 Metre Relay Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Reese Jones, Will Rainka, Will Bernie and Nick Kuharski 50.46

Boys 4x400 Metre Relay Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Will Bernie, RTeese Jones, Landon Young and Will Rainka 4:34.00

Boys High Jump Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Thomas Boxall 1.65m

Boys Discus Throw 1.5kg Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Dillan Neufeld 30.66m, Reese Jones 29.89m

Boys Javelin Throw 700g Junior Varsity Final: First Place - Will Rainka 34.15m, Dylan Oshanyk 29.12m

Boys 100 Metre Dash Varsity Final: First Place - Jeff Franks 11.55 sec, Cole Tardiff 11.74 sec

Boys 200 Metre Dash Varsity Final: Second Place - Jeff Franks 25.05 sec

Boys 400 Metre Dash Varsity Final: Second Place - Logan Young 1:00.00

Boys 800 Metre Run Varsity Final: Third Place - Logan Russell 2:32.00

Boys 1500 Metre Run Varsity Final: Third Place - George Morfit 7:44.00

Boys 3000 Metre Run Varsity Final: First Place - Logan Young 10:03.00

Boys 4x100 Metre Relay Varsity Final: First Place - BJ Rossnagel, Cole Tardiff, Jeff Frank and Logan Russell 48.08 sec

Boys 4x400 Metre Relay Varsity Final: Second Place - BJ Rossnagel, Cody Pasowisty, Dillan Neufeld and Logan Young 4:20.00

Boys High Jump Varsity Final: First Place - Cole Tardiff 1.75 mBoys Long Jump Varsity Final: Second Place - Cole Tardiff

5.55mBoys Triple Jump Varsity Final: Third Place - Jeff Franks

10.65mBoys Javelin Throw 700g Varisty Final: Third Place - Cody

Pasowisty 35.08m

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In Memory

Notice

Coming Events

For Rent

Obituary

Birth

JEAN KERRAfter battling with Alzheimers

for several years, Jean passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 16th, 2015, at Third Crossing Manor in Glad-stone, at the age of ninety.

Jean was born in Morden on May 2, 1925 to Margaret and

Emil Evenson. Her family lived on a farm there til they moved to Plumas in 1938. Jean re-ceived her education in the Wakeham School in Morden. She moved from Plumas to Gladstone in 1944 to work at the Gladstone Creamery, grading eggs, where she boarded at Mrs. Cooney’s in Gladstone. She met Ver-non Kerr while living in Gladstone in 1945, he was the son of Howard and Morna Kerr. They were married Oct. 24, 1947 and lived on the Kerr family farm southwest of Gladstone in the Livingstone District. They had five children, Daniel Matthew, 1950-2012; Melvin Vernon, 1952-1973; Baby Girl, born and deceased on Oct.26, 1954; Eileen Faye 1957 and Deanna Jean 1958. Jean’s mother Margaret moved in with them in 1964 upon the passing of Jean’s dad. She lived with them til she moved to Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone in 1979. When Vern’s dad passed away in 1971 they moved off the farm and lived in Gladstone for a few years. Town life was not for them however, so in 1979 Jean, Vern and their son Danny moved to an acreage in the Golden Stream District. Jean ran a lunch counter at the Gladstone Auction Mart from the late ‘60s til she retired in 1983. Jean moved from the acreage shortly after being diag-nosed with Alzheimers, to the Centennial Apartments in Gladstone, in 2003. After having increasing difficulty living by herself, she moved into Third Crossing Manor on Nov.18. 2005. Jean was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very compassionate person, but also a very strong woman, having faced several personal tragedies and still was always smiling and cheerful. Jean was a member of the Gladstone Order of the Royal Purple and also a member of the United Church Womens group. She will be sad-ly missed by her family. Jean was predeceased by her infant daughter, her son Melvin, her husband Vern and her other son Danny. Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Eileen (Kelvin) Smith, their children; Pam Gwilt (Darryl Litman), April (Chris) Nelson, Trevor (Kat) Smith, daughter Deanna (Lorne) Perrett, their children; Lisa (Rob) Filipchuk, Alicia (Derrick) Toniak, Jennifer Hunt, Brian Perrett (Janine Bjarnarson). Also to mourn are her great-grandchildren; Austin and Bryden Gwilt, Mya and Memphis Litman, Clay and Tyson Nelson, Jaelyn Filip-chuk, Cadence Perrett-Livingston, Anistyn Toniak, Cole, Dreighten and Evance Hunt. Funeral service was at the Gladstone United Church, May 21,2015 at 2:00 pm, with interment to follow at the Gladstone cemetery. Clarke’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. In lieu of flow-ers, donations can be made to Third Crossing Manor. Jean’s family would like to thank Clarke’s Funeral Home for their care and compassion at this difficult time. We would also like to say a big thank you to all the staff of Third Crossing Manor of Gladstone for their loving care of our mother through the years.Funeral Service was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Gladstone United Church with Lynne Sanderson of-ficiating. Interment followed at the Gladstone Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Perrett, Chris Nelson, Trevor Smith, Darryl Litman, Rob Filipchuk and Austin Gwilt.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregorwww.clarkesfuneralhome.com

––––––––––Thank You

I would like to thank everyone who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday. Thank you to my family who put on the tea, relatives and friends who came from near and far. Thank you for the cards, flowers, gift cards and warm wishes. It made my day a very happy one to remember. Raymond Smith––––––––––

Wanted Wanted: wood burning cook stove, wringer washing ma-chine. Isaac Bauman, Box 390 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0

“Smitty”Nov 7/27 - June 1/97

‘Til memory fadesand life departsYou live foreverin our hearts.Dorothy and family

We speak your namewith love and pride.We smile with tearswe can not hide.We thank you for the years we shared.The love you gave the way you cared.Time slips by and life goes onbut from our hearts you are never gone.Deeply missedYour wife Shirley,children, grand children and great grandchildren

In MemoryGordon F. Bennett

Jan. 29, 1931 - May 28, 2011

We welcome to the world our greatest joy! Clara Quinn Zadorozny

born Oct. 7, 2014 in Brandon, MB, 7 lbs 1 oz, and 21 1/4” long to proud parents Robyn and Ryan

Zadorozny ofCarberry, MB.

Loving grandparents are Dan Jardine of

Brookdale, Barbara Jardine of

Neepawa and Randy and Eleanor

Zadorozny ofAshville, MB

EngagementBarry & Norma Kerkowich of Neepawa are pleased to announce the wedding engagement of their daughter,

Nicole Kerkowich to Earl Fullerton. October 10, 2015 Thanksgiving weekend wedding is

being planned in Neepawa.

Social & ShowerA social evening is planned for Nicole and Earl on

Saturday, June 13 at the Legion Hall in Neepawa. Tickets available from family & friends. A Bridal Shower is also being hosted at 1:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall for Nicole.

Please consider this your invitation

––––––––––Coming Events

Expressive Dance with Crys-tal. Dance classes for 2 yrs and up (new Itsy Bitsy Yoga - infant up to toddler yoga/simple stretches). Adult and boys classes offered. Jazz/hiphop, tap, contempor-ary, highland, celtic tap, celtic Irish, theatrics, ballet, couples dance, stretch class, belly dance, jigging and the Charleston. Registration Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 at Crystal's studio in Minnedosa, 4 -8 pm. For registration info call Crystal 204-867-3561 or 204-867-2446.

––––––––––Coming Events

Remember the antique and collector's auction sale on Sunday, June 7, 9:30 a.m. in Rapid City Legion Hall. Featuring more than 40 toy tractors, match box toys, Coca Cola items, lamps, crocks, china cabinet and china, some power tools and lots more. A very good sale to attend. Phone Timer at 204-826-2092, Rapid City.––––––––––

Tender Village of Alonsa is seeking tenders on a minimum of 300 linear feet of sidewalk removal and replacement. Submit tenders by June 15, Stan Fashoway, Box 64, Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0

––––––––––Business

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––––––––––

Vehicles 2009 Chrysler 300. 87,00 km- mint cond. Safetied, detailed, new tires. Cream/blk int. $9,900. Please call 204-704-0214_____________________Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires. 726-8199, Brandon

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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_____________________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.––––––––––

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

––––––––––Help

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]._____________________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_____________________Parkside Children Centre is looking to hire a full time sum-mer student who is returning to post secondary school this fall. Prefer an 18 year old or older. Start date negotiable Please submit resume by June 5 to Dayna Ledoux by mail: Box 238, McCreary MB R0J 1B0 or email [email protected]

––––––––––Help

Wanted Part time help wanted. We need experienced class 1 A truck drivers, loader and ex-cavator operators. If you have some time available give us a call. Wages negotiable. Anderson Sand and Gravel 204-385-2685 Gladstone_____________________Westway Inn at 153 Main St W, P.O. Box 816, Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recuitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to [email protected]––––––––––

For Sale 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_____________________House for rent: 71 Main St. Npa, 3 Bdrm, 2-bathrm, fur-nished bdrm. Avail June 18, 204-212-2331 or 476-2331_____________________Osbourne Units in Neepawa: Bachlor suite for rent June 1st. $310/month, $10 park-ing/month, plus hydro. Please call 204-869-8777

––––––––––For Rent

TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989––––––––––

For Saleor Rent

For Sale or Rent: 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, condo in Neepawa. 5 appl, microwave and A/C. Some furniture available. Price negotiable. Would consider trading for land, fixer-upper, cottage etc. 204-570-2446 Jake Hamm_____________________Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-385-2997 Gladstone.––––––––––

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.––––––––––

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

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 204-872-1358––––––––––

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

Gladstone Community Wide

Garage SaleSaturday, May 30, 2015

At homes and yards around GladstoneMaps available at Local Businesses

Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants is temporarily relocating to

281 Mill Street Neepawa, MBEffective June 1st, 2015

Contact numbers remain the samePhone: 204-476-3941

Fax: 204-476-3793

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

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WHEAT:AC Brandon, AC Carberry

BARLEY:Austenson, Desperado

OATS:AC Summit, Big Brown

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CORN: Pickseed, Elite

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FOODS

Construction Project ManagerHyLife Foods, a division of the HyLife organization and leading primary pork processor for domestic and world markets is seek-ing an experienced Construction Project Manager. To sustain our position as a premier supplier of quality food products, we strive to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions:• Work with other members of the project team to develop the scope of construction projects• Develop detailed budgets for projects• Develop and manage schedules and timelines for internal and external contractors• Execution of approved projects within time, budget, and at a required level of quality• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control• Financial reporting, in conjunction with project team• Ensure health and safety procedures are being adhered to• Other tasks as assigned

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:• Minimum 3 years of Construction Project Management experience is required• Strong interpersonal and communication skills• Strong Organizational Skills• General Accounting knowledge• Basic understanding of AutoCAD• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) would be an asset, but not required• Ability to thrive and excel in a fast paced environment

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife is recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this chal-lenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or send you resume to:

Kevin Cookc/o HyLife FoodsPO Box 10000Neepawa, MBR0J 1H0

Applicants who are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position.

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

FOODS

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

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions:• Set-up and run orientation for newly hired employees• Provide assistance for all Benefit Programs• Monthly locker inspections and locker database maintenance • Enter Union employees into employee Tracker• Sit on various committees to record minutes• Support HR Manager• Support Health and Safety team• Support Domestic Recruitment Specialist• Support Immigration Case Manager as required• Document filing

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:• Highly organized• Intermediate or better Excel and PowerPoint skills• Accurate and precise• Analytical and innovative thinking skills• Works well with teams• Good communication skills • Brings a level of maturity consistent with integrating into a fast paced and team based environment • Good decision making skills• High energy, welcomes challenges and change• Understands HR department strategy as it relates to the business • Formal education/training in HR preferred• Understanding of Manitoba and Canadian Labour Laws preferred• 1 year or more experience in Manufacturing industry preferred

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 www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.php or send your resume by mail to:

HyLife FoodsAttention: Domestic Immigration Specialist Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0Website: www.hylifefoods.com

Applicants that are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position.

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

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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Lucky Star Wash & Service is looking for an experienced mechanic in the Heavy Truck/

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well established shop.All applicants must have:

• Full set of tools• 4 years of employment

experience in this field• Strong communication

skills• Extensive mechanical

knowledge • Positive attitude• Desire and ability to

succeedInterested applicants

can apply via:Email - service@

luckystarservice.caFax – include “Mechanic” on cover sheet to 204.726.4910Drop off - Lucky Star Wash & Service Ltd, 2 miles south of Brandon on the east side

of the #10 hwy

TRICKLE CREEK CATTLE COMPANYFULL TIME RANCH HAND WANTED

Responsibilities include feeding and bedding cow herd and feedlot, haying, hay hauling, pasture checking, yard

and equipment maintenance.Competitive wages relative to experience, benefits,

paid vacation, mostly Monday to Friday.Submit resume to [email protected] or call Gord Muir 204-835-2605

Pine CreekSchool Division

PINE CREEKSCHOOL DIVISION

Invites applications for the following position:

Assistant Custodian, Permanent, Year Round

8 Hours per day At MacGregor Collegiate

For further information visitwww.pinecreeksd.mb.ca

Electrical & Instrumentation SupervisorIt’s All Good™ is our philosophy. As a food manufacturer, our business is driven by good people, making good food, from good ingredients – and the result is food that makes people feel good. But McCain It’s all good ™ is not just about the food we make, it’s about how we conduct ourselves in every aspect of our business. From farmer and customer relationships to sustainable agricultural processes – we strive to make every element of our business good. The McCain It’s all good ™ philosophy underpins everything we do.McCain Foods (Canada) has an immediate opening for an Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor in our Carberry, Manitoba Facility. Under the direction of the Manager-Maintenance & Engineering, the successful applicant will become part of a main-tenance team that provides support for a large potato processing operation. Requirements for this position include: 3+ years of leadership experience in maintenance/engineering, a degree, diploma, or license in an Electrical field, or a relevant combina-tion of qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to work on a variety of unrelated projects with a results-focused orientation, to think logically, and to have well developed problem-solving/troubleshooting skills. Sound working knowledge of Occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and codes, and Strong computer skills and familiarity with the use of a structured CMMS are essential.If your qualifications meet the above requirements and you wish to review the full job description and be considered for this

position please apply by resume to: [email protected]

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SERVICES GUIDE

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Roofing

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BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER

CLEANING!Chester WohlgemuthCell: 204-476-0595

Home: 204-966-3481

Corral Cleaning

GarbageBin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more

information

TACVentures Inc.

HEIGHTZ ROOFINGFree Estimates

Reasonable Prices Starting at $1.50/sqSpecializing in Roofing, Fascia, SoffitAshley Palmer 204-872-7200

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

[email protected]

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

Custom HaulingIrvin 204-476-6236

Rolling Acreseady MixRolling Acreseady Mix

• Rubber track for minimal surface damage• Trenching• Hole drilling• Jackhammer• Stump removal

Cellular: 204-841-4154Residence: 204-476-5688

RON STEWARTEXCAVATION

Brown’s ConstruCtion“When quality and experience matters”

Travis Brown204-648-6616

[email protected]/travisbrownconstruction

Specializing in roofing, soffit and fasciaAll types of siding

Decks & much much more!

With over 8 years of experience in the industry

K-9 Country Dog RetreatDay care and boarding. Located on Hwy. 10

between Brandon and Minnedosa. Call or e-mail for rates and information.

Phone 204-826-2849 [email protected]

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286 Ada StreetJune 7th 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

3 floors with over 1300 sq. ft. per floor, 5 bedrooms (or more), 3 bathrooms, Numerous Upgrades / Renovations

www.286ada.com

Open House

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AUCTIONSMeyers Auction Estate of Jim Bothwell, June 0, Makinak MB, JD 4020, Oliver Tractors, 8N Ford, Grain Bins, Trucks, Antiques, Household, Much More , 204 -476 -6262 , www.meyersauctions.com

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METAL ROOFING AND SIDING SALE!! We stock metal for House and Cabin Roofs, Roofing and Siding for Barns & Sheds, Millends for Out Buildings Shelters. SIG’ S STEEL 204-762-5030 www.sigssteel.com

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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]

FOR SALEAdvertisements and state-ments contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the ad; Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such ads. For greater information on adver-tising conditions, please con-sult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

BATTERIES FOR EVERY-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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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own band-mill - Cut lumber any dimen-sion. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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 May 6-31, 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]

REAL ESTATE1908 Heritage Value Brick Home, recently renovated, town services. Established home based beauty busi-ness. 150’ x100’ ft. lot. Close to schools. $165,000. Dolores 204-242-2261 Manitou, MB.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 30th. Noon - 2 p.m.

East of Brookdale on #353 REDUCED to $60,000

Mobile to be moved. 3 bdrm, 2 bath,1998, 16x80’.

NEW LISTINGREDUCED

REDUCED

Gill & Schmall Agencies

Strawberry Lane EstatesMLS: 1504619

Picturesque 2 acre lots, 1 ¼ Miles to Neepawa. Services to property line, new subdivision, new road.

www.gillandschmall.com

294 Bourke St. - MLS: 15095923+2 bdrms, country kit. Huge

deck overlooks garden. Dble garage & breezeway.

$188,000

452 Second AveMLS: 1506558

Renos & classic character. Lots of family living space. Lge. lot, 4 bdrms, 2 bath. Main floor LR &

Fam. room. Dbl det. garage.

339 Fifth Ave.2 bdrm, reno windows, kitchen, CA,flooring, bath. Gas FA. Great

starter, low tax. Lge lot.

Jennifer Middleton204-841-4075

Harvey Ebner204-476-6700

John Nelson204-476-6719

Liz Sumner204-476-6362

Diane Martin204-841-0932

Continued from page 2With the policy also apply-

ing to memoranda of under-standing, it’s unclear what impact this will have on discus-sions about the location of the new regional hospital. A MOU was signed in support of the Franklin location by Neepawa council in September 2010.

Is a councillor now unable to criticize any decision made by any council since 1883?

The policy not only ap-plies to council, but also to other organizations that work with the council on projects.

The policy notes, “Where a media release is prepared by another organization but related to a Council project or in which Council is involved, the Councillor involved shall ensure that a copy of the draft release is provided to the CAO to enable input by Neepawa Council.”

When the policy was pre-sented to council, there was no discussion. It was moved by Counillor Dean Dietrich and seconded by Councillor Jim Cockburn and passed unanimously.

New policy applies to MOU


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

Please plan to attend this great auction of farm and yard equipment, antiques, guns, tools and misc. items!!

AUCTION SALE WAYNE SPAKOWSKI Saturday June 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Location: Komarno, MB, North 4 Miles on Hwy #7 Then East 2 Miles on Rd 106 Then 1/4 NorthContact: (204) 643-5182 or (204) 206-0120

McSherry Auction Service Ltd.

Stuart McSherry204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027

www.mcsherryauction.com

Tractors: J.D. 4020 Dsl Cab 540/1000 Hyd w J.D. FEL 8051 Hrs * J.D. 3010 Dsl 3PH 540 Hyd w J.D. FEL 5104 Hrs * J.D. 301A Dsl H.L. 540 Hyd w Al-lied 580 FEL 4536 Hrs * Ford 8 N 3PH * J.D. 3010 Dsl NR- Parts * Equip: 2) N.H. 489 9’ Haybine * New Idea 486 RD Baler Elec. Auto Tie * J.D. 38 7’ Semi Mt. Mower * J.D. 37 9’ Trailer Mower * J.D. 11 9’ Trailer Mower * H.M. 28’ Dump Rake * M.F. 124 Square Baler * 3PH 3 Wheel Rake * 1000 gal Water Trailer * Farm King 7 Ton 4 Wheel Trailer * J.D. 16’ Tandem Disc * Int 645 18’ Cult * Case 7’ Breaking Disc * 15’ Crowfoot Packer * 3PH Rock Pull * MF 3PH 2B Plow * 3PH 7’ Cult * Coop 15’ Oneway Discer * Hang Up Harrows * Livestock Equip: 87 W.W. 16’ Stock Trailer * New Roller Mill * 25) 10’ Metal Corral Panels * 6) Metal RD Bale Feeders * 4) Metal Creep Feeders * 2) Calf Shelters * Vehicles* Recreation and Yard * Misc & Tools * Antiques * 22 Guns *

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

Meyers Auctionfor The Estate of Jim Bothwell

10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015Makinak, MB

Directions: 7 miles west of Laurier on PR 480 or 5 miles south of Makinak on PR 480

1972 John Deere 4020 • 1958 Oliver 880 • 2) 1956 Oliver Super 88 • 1953 Oliver Standard 77 • 8 N Ford 3 PTH • John Deere 325 garden tractor w/ rotovator, 48” mower deck & 42” blower & custom front wagon • 2) Coop 16’ Discers - ganged togeather • John Deere 16’ Discer • GRAIN BINS 7) Behlen approx 3000 bu bins • 2) Metals Industries approx 2000 bu hopper bins on skids • several portable wood bins 12 x 16 • TRUCKS 1947 Fargo 2 ton • 1962 GMC 2 ton • Misc Items qty fence posts - ties - poles • greenhouse supplies • Troy Bilt rear tine tiller elec start • Honda water pump • press drill • anvil • Lincoln 225 welder – vices • Generac 40kw PTO generator • Karcher & Simonize Pressure Washers • approx 6000 ft Oak lumber, rough • lge qty used lumber - plywood-bricks • JD gas hedge trimmer • fanning mill •SCHOOL VAN CABOOSE W/STOVE • 2 BOTTOM 3PTH PLOW • old Cub 15 lawn mower • hopper grain box w/bottom dump on wagon • Artic Cat 399 Panther snow machine • 6 ft wood cadet 3 PTH mower • sleigh tongues • wagon seat • steel wheel wagon & bunk • rolls used barb wire • 2 x 500 & 1 x 300 fuel tanks W/Stands • soaker hose • tomato cages • pull type wick- wheel barrow • 12 ft box on 4 wheel wagon • pencil augers • ladders - saw horses -air tank • portable air compressor - asst tools • Trans Canada bolt selection in bins • potato scuffler - wagon box - insect zappers • POWDER RIVER OLD GUITAR - OX YOKE • snow shoes • antique radio • electric cream separator • gas lamps • barn lamps • stone fork • nail kegs • wood barrels • plastic pond • forge tongs • Radio Oil Gas Bowser - no globe • PAIR MARBLE CHINESE FOO DOGS • Collector Plates • Vintage Style Wall Phone w/ Clock • Singer Overlock Sewing Machine • Hand crafted occasional table – signed by Daniel Miller • Art Prints • Sofa & Love Seat • Crystal & Cut Glass • Airworks Dehumidifier • Coal Oil & Gas Lanterns • Stone Ware Crocks

• Snap On & Mac ToolsMUCH, MUCH, MORE – LUNCH AVAILABLE

Subject to Additions & Deletions

Tractors: White 6195 Workhorse, 195 hp, power shift, 2.8x42 radial tires, triple hyd, 4875 hrs, (ser #680015); N.H. 115TSA f.w.a. comes w/56LB NH Loader, dual hyd, power & shuttle shift, grapple, bale fork, 5201 hrs (new fuel & hyd pump); J.D. 6300, f.w.a. Tractor , 3pt hitch w/640 J. D. Loader, grapple & bale fork; Universal 530 f.w.a. Tractor , 2484 hrs (showing); M.F. 35 Deluxe gas tractor; Oliver 88 Diesel tractor (n/r); Ford F-6 w/hoist (n/r); M.H. 30 Gas tractorHaying & Grain: 1997 Case Int. 8820 16ft Hay header w/crimper, 20ft grain header, 2800 hrs (ser #CFH0105507); 2 wheel Swath turner; N.H. 12 wheel V-Rake, HT154 (ser #167411); Model TLR 5000 AX2 auto Bale wrapper (ser #09R129); N.H. BR7090 Baler, Xtra sweep, endless belts, 1000 pto; N.H. 456 9ft Mower; Highline 1400 14 bale picker; (2) Ajax cable movers; N.H. Side delivery rake; N.H. 352 Mix mill; Int 620 - (2) 10ft & (1) 12 ft Press drill w/carrier; 8 sections spring tooth harrows – hyd lift; (2) Int 12ft 620 Press drills; Lode-King grain tank; 210 Kello-Bilt 12ft Disc, newer blades (notched); Leon 585 Silver manure spreader (ser #5850705157); Set of hang-up harrows; Combine hopper for feeding with hyd motor; 7 x 16 Land roller, 1” steel (heavy); Farm-King 10”x60’ Auger w/swing; Coop Implement 12ft Tandem disc; 4700 Case Int. 32ft Vibra tiller; 5ft Degelman stone picker, ground driven Vehicles &Trailers: 1993 GMC 1 ton ext. cab, long box; 1950’s GMC Truck w/box & hoist (n/r); 1986 GMC Pick-up (n/r); 1975 GMC single axle 8x20 flat deck; 20ft Featherlite steel cattle trailer; 4 wheel Trailer; Grain tank & trailerCattle Equipment: (13) 23ft Steel panels; (10) 30ft Steel panels; (4) 25ft Steel panels; Livestock scale w/chute; (6) Wind break panels; (2) 3pt bale forks (heavy); (9) 29ft Steel panels; 3pt hitch Post pounder; (26) 10ft feed troughs; (2) bundles 3” & 4” fence posts; (50) 10 & 12 ft panels, some w/walk in gates; (2) Miami self-feeders (lge); Miami 90bu self-feeder; Cattle squeeze; Trimming chute; (14) round bale feeders; 16x28 Calf shelter; High-Qual w/8 tub, alley, squeeze, pile cage, sorting gate; Complete line of cattle supplies – pliers, tagger, needles; VFIA tag reader; Miscellaneous: 1978 Cheetach snow machine; 1976 Motto ski 44 (n/r); 2x6 Spruce rough lumber (8, 10, 12 & 14 ft lengths); D7Cat Dozer & canopy (n/r); Older manure spreader; JD 640 Loader for parts: Sweep; Hood for Hudson car; 2 ton Crane jack; Hyd hose crimper; New parts, bear-ings, roller chain for equipment; A-1 semen tank; Piano; McLaren antique woodstove for kitchen

FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION for Leonard & Joanne Kiesman Camper, Manitoba

Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.Sale site: 16 km South of Ashern on Hwy #6 or 25 km North of

Eriksdale on Hwy #6

Auctioneer’s Note: Leonard & Joanne have sold out so everything must go!

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”

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

PO Box 543 Dauphin, MB. R7N 2V3 Phone (204)629-2583 [email protected] Cell (204)648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

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 Julius “Duke” & Lynn Moar

10:30AM - Saturday, June 6th, 20151.5 mi N of Kinosota, MB

FARM EQUIPMENT: 784 IHC tractor, 3 pth, dual hyd, dual pto, 4647 hrs, 580 FEL • 1978 Ford F350 truck c/w deck • Ajax stack mover • Dia-mond hang up harrow bar • Bale feed • 486 New Idea baler • 8370 Case IH 14' haybine • 12' JD deep tiller c/w mounted harrows • 6 wh Vicon rake • Owatonna 2 wh swath turner • HD 4wh farm trailer • Pre Agro hay moisture tester • 560 Hesston baler - consigned BUILDINGS - TO BE MOVED: 26x60 stud frame shed, 6" truss rafters, high rib screwed tin • 24x52 stud frame shed, 6" truss rafters, high rib steel • 10x12 stor-age shed QUADS/BOAT/TRAPPING: 600 Grizzly Yamaha quad • Canaventuro fiberglass boat c/w 70 hp motor • Quad ramps • 2000lb quad winch • 110 connibear traps • 330 connibear trap • Rat stretchers • Cardboard duck decoys • Floating duck decoys • Ice saw • Fish nets LIVESTOCK/FARM ITEMS: 1990 Prairie 14' stock trailer • Squeeze chute • Lg qty 8' steel panels • 8x8 self standing hot box • Calf puller • Calf shelters • Steel water trough • Alley oiler • Used barbed wire - GC • Pig fencing • Poly calf sleigh • Bale fork • Page wire • 120v fencer • 18" wide conveyer belting • Fence tightener • Oiler wick • Leather bridle • Spools of nylon rope • Stock doctor • Vet supplies • Hot shot prod • Seed bags • Floating trough heater • 10 & 12" planks • 6x6 sq posts • Sisal twine • 300 gal split fuel tank & stand • 6" submersible pump c/w control SHOP/YARD/GARDEN: Gas air compressor • Craftsman LT1000 rid-ing lawn mower • Work benches • Implement tires • 750-16 IHC rim • 30' galvanized ariel tower • Wdn ramp 14' • 3" drill stem 8-10 lengths • 4" vice • Vicon rake teeth • HD 4 way • 1/2" & 3/4" drive socket sets • Work lights • Clevices • Ice chisel • Gooseneck • Circulating heaters • Antennae rotars • HD trolly jack • HD jack • Husqvarna chain sawn • Gas pressure washer • Gas trimmer • Bolt cutters • 18" crescent wrench • 24" pipe wrench • Husqvarna saw for parts • Draw pins • Misc galvanized plumb-ing supplies • Tiger torch • Makita side grinder • Hand meat saw • Skil saws • Detail sander • Sunflower heater • Ceramic heater • 1/2" elec im-pact • SS pipe • 30 gal drums • Cables • Bikes • Cistern pump • Cast iron wheel • Receiver hitch • Swede saw • Beam scale • Heavy load binder • Gas generator • Black antique Coleman iron CONSIGNED: Snowshoes (for display) • Vintage back pack • Fishing supplies • Coleman 200 lamp • Coleman stove • Lg propane heater • Floating mallard decoys • Tackle boxes • Field locker gun case • New gun safe • Portable propane heaters • Decoys • Life jackets • Hunting accessories • Eskimo jacket PELLET/BB GUNS: Crossman 766 pellet/bb repeater (rifled) • Crossman pump air pistol American Classic 1377 .177 model pistol • Marksman repeater BB cal .177 pistol • Crossman 338 auto .177 cal Coleman pistol • Daisy Power Line model 1200 co2 BB pistol • Gamo V3 BB cal 45 pistol - new FIREARMS: New Luigi Franchi DU semi automatic 12 ga shotgun 3", 28" barrel c/w 3 multi chokes, plugs • Universal Sporting Goods IJL8 12 ga shotgun, hinge/break open, 23/4", 28" • Remington Wingmaster mod 870 12 ga pump shotgun, 23/4", 30" • Remington Express mod 870 12 ga pump shotgun 23/4-3", 27", screw in choke, modified choke • New Har-rington & Richardson Greenwing Classic DU Topper Jr. 20 ga shotgun, hinge/break open, 3" modified, 22" barrel • Anschutz mod 1450 22 cal bolt action rifle, clip magazine • Winchester mod 94 30-30 lever action rifle,mfg 1963 • Winchester mod 270 22 pump rifle • FN Browning 22 pump rifle • Lee-Enfield mod III 303 bolt action rifle, c/w Bushnell scope

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

Tractors 2003 MF 6280 fwa, 3pt, 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 • Caterpillars Cat D-7 cable dozer, w/blade, good running order, good paint • Cat D-6 w/blade • Trucks & Car 1978 GMC General semi, runs good • 1985 GMC half ton w/deck • 2000 Pontiac Sunfire • Quarter ton truck topper • Trailers 25' tandem end dump • 5th wheel dump trailer • 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 • Tandem 5th wheel dolly • Equipment 2009 New Idea 3743 tandem manure spreader, heavy axle, dual beater, good floor, bought new • Bush Hog 10' rotary mower • IH 19.5 ft offset disc • Morris 29' cultivator • 3pt cultivator • Hyd box scraper 10' • 3pt sprayer • Sprayer tanks • Haying Equipment 2009 Hesston 1372 12.5 ft Discbine, 1000 shaft, steel rollers, bought new • 2001 Hesston 4755 mid square baler appox. 40,000 bales w/Valmar preservative applicator • 2002 Sovema WR V-14-H twin rake • Boss two square bale processor • Highline Bale Pro 7000 HD bale processor, left hand discharge • H & S Hay Machine • Shop & Misc Rubber Matting – 42 in. x 6 ft. x ½ in. thick • Pipe bender • Table saw • Belts • Batteries • Tools • Hand tools • Battery charger • Headache rack • Grill guard • (2) 50 gal pressure tanks • Compressor cooler for 1000 gal tank • Large assortment of scrap metal • Panels & Posts steel horse stalls w/ water bowls • 10' panels • Windbreak panels • Free standing 25' panels • Asst. treated posts various sizes • smaller calf chute • Horses CALABAR SUN DECK; AQHA 4 year old gelding. Catch your eye kind of horse. Rides real nice, good arena or trail prospect. • CODY ZEE; AQHA 4 year old bay gelding. Super quiet, willing, heavy boned, started under saddle. Ready to see some country. • WINDY BOS LUKE; AQHA 3 year old buckskin gelding. Super disposition, dark buckskin coloring, Rides nice, great future ahead of him. Eligible for NAERIC Ranch Horse Competition this fall. • IMA JACKS SPUR; AQHA 3 year old Palomino gelding. Broke and riding good. Very quiet and solid built. • MR SMOKEN JACK; AQHA 2 year old Palomino gelding. Started under saddle. Very quiet, Moves out nice. • CRIMSON BOS; AQHA 2 year old bay roan Gelding. Started under saddle. Should mature to 15 hh plus. Will make a good all around horse. • JACKSON BLUE BOY; AQHA 2 year old gelding. Blue roan with no markings. Solid horse with a great disposition. Started under saddle. • AVAILABLE JACK; AQHA 2 year old gelding. Started under saddle. Bred to work cows but willing to do it all. Going to be a great horse. • Saddles • Harness • Antiques Wash Board • Crocks • Medalta butter churn • Coal Pails • Gun case • Doctors bag • Dressers • Buffets • Harness • Bells • Sleigh bells • Spread rings • Bean pots • Wash stand • Pitchers and basin • Hand tools • Beds & headboards • Steamer trunks • Brass bed • Cast iron pots • Dishes • Pump Organ • Movie reel cases • Gerhard Heintzman Toronto, player piano with some rolls (needs repair) • Flour Bin • Kids baking toys • Mandolin • 1940's Cooey 22, bolt action, repeating rifle • Household Furni-ture • Housewares • Fridge • Stove • Newer Inglis washer & dryer • treadmill

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/

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Electric car 2.0 Today’s electric cars offer performance and economy

In the early 1900’s, when the automobile was first gaining popularity, electric cars were extremely popular. They didn’t have to be cranked to start, hand pumping fuel pressure and loud back fires weren’t an issue. These early electric cars were extremely refined compared to the first gasoline powered automobiles – cities like New York actually had charging infrastructure all over the city to accommodate the electric car. Even on their primitive batteries, they had a range of around 120 km.

They were limited to cities, however. On the wide open road, they weren’t able to be recharged as quickly and as often as required. The real nail in the coffin for the early electric car was when Charles F. Kettering invented the electric starter motor for the gasoline engine. That tamed the wild back firing, hand cranked gasoline engine. Gasoline was cheap and quick to refuel and the rest is history.

The electric car never really saw a come back until the late 1990s, when Californians became extremely fed up living under a miasmic cloud of cancer caus-ing tail pipe emissions called smog. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) mandated that by 2003, if a

company wanted to sell cars in California, at least 10 per cent of them had to be zero emissions. This brought several new and extremely well made electric cars to the game, most notable of which was the EV1 made by GM. This two seater marvel showed the strengths of what an electric car could be. It could out accelerate a Dodge Viper off the line and cost pennies to drive hundreds of KM – all while never requiring oil changes and all the headaches associated with servicing a gasoline engine.

The road has been rough for electric cars, opposition has been strong and often, it seems they are defeated by the gasoline engine, which has a century worth of momentum behind it.

There had to be a time when people like me sat down to write these articles for the paper and used a typewriter – a perfectly fine piece of equipment. Then one day, someone showed up with a laptop, this changed the game forever. Albeit it took 10 to 15 years for the laptop

to get good. The exact same thing is happening with electric cars. The cost for 1 kWh of battery capacity was $1,000 back in 2007, today it costs $300 and continues to fall. This will lead to more inexpensive cars with greater ranges. The charging infrastructure is also improving– Winnipeg recently opened up it’s first level 3 charging station, which can charge an electric vehicle in 30 mins.

We are now just at the point where the electric car is starting to get good, the best ones

coming at a cost premium. Silicon Valley’s self made billionaire

Elon Musk made his fortune by selling his company PayPal to Ebay. He used his fortune to create two companies – SpaceX and Tesla. Currently SpaceX has a contract with NASA to provide them with rockets. Tesla started in 2008 with the intention of changing

the way we think about electric cars.


PHOTO COURTESY OF TESLA

The Tesla Model S is a stunning, stylish sedan with up to 691 hp and 687 lb/ft torque, a zero to 100 km/h time of just 3.1 seconds and a driving range of 440 km.

The road has been rough for electric cars,

the gasoline engine has a century worth

of momentum behind it.

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Continued from page 18Tesla is a new company with no ties

to existing automakers, they are able to start with a blank slate and create some-thing completely different. It has made two models so far, a two seater sports car, simply called the Roadster, and a five seater (configurable to seven) luxury sport sedan dubbed the Model S. Elon’s vision is to show the power behind the electric vehicle – this is why the Model S is a stunning, stylish sedan with up to 691 hp and 687 lb/ft torque, a zero to 100 km/h time of just 3.1 seconds and a driving range of 440 km.

Since electric motors produce all their torque from 0 rpm, the Model S simply tears away from the line. Because there are no gears to change, it keeps on accelerat-ing at a truly insane rate until it reaches its top speed of 250 km/h.

Inside the Model S a 17” screen fills the centre stack and controls all the features of the car. Unlike most multi media sys-tems the Tesla screen is multi touch and perfectly responsive, so you use it just like an iPad.

Benefits from having an electric drive-train include ample room on the inside,

because there is no drive shaft tunnel to the rear. The AWD system on the Model S uses a motor in the front and a motor in the rear. There is also two trunks, front and rear.

There are many other electric vehicles available – every automaker has an elec-trified vehicle on the market. Each new model developed improves by leaps and bounds.

An electric motor is about 90 per cent efficient – the loss of the 10 per cent is due to some heat created in the motor and drag like bearings. A regular gas vehicle is 25 to 30 per cent efficient (unless you drive a Toyota Prius – they are about 35 per cent efficient). This is due to many things: there are about 400 moving parts in a gas engine, all of which create friction, and the explosions generate an enormous amount of heat, most of which is blown out of the exhausts and the rest has to be removed with the coolant and radiator.

That heat didn’t come for free! The gas burned to make that heat costs a lot of money and the internal combustion engine wastes about 70 to 75 per cent of its potential.


PHOTO COURTESY OF NISSAN

Today, almost every auto maker has an electrified car on the market. Nissan’s Leaf (above) is entirely electric, while Chevrolet’s Volt (above r ight) al lows dr ivers to switch to gasol ine power for longer t r ips.

PHOTO COURTESY OF GENERAL MOTORS

”“Electric cars may have some limitations currently, but they are getting better and cheaper year by year.

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Continued from page 19Really, this is like open-

ing your windows and doors three quarters of the time in the dead of winter and running the furnace – your fuel costs would be outrageous and also, it’s just a blatant waste.

The average driver puts on about 25,000 km per year and the average Manitoban’s vehicle uses 14 litres of fuel to travel 100 km. This works out to $3,670 in fuel annually at $1.049 per litre, the cur-rent price of regular 87 oc-tane gasoline in Neepawa at the time of writing.

Electric cars average at 22.5 kWh of electricity per 100 km. Manitoba Hydro’s rate per kWh is $0.07381, so travelling 25,000 km would cost $425.

The fuel savings are simply incredible. Not to mention, our electricity in Manitoba comes from hydro electric dams, so it’s essentially zero emis-sion fuel.

In 2011 Manitobans spent $2 to 3 billion on petroleum products – an overwhelming majority of this money leaves the province. With electric cars, the fuel cost is sig-nificantly lower, the small amount spent to charge the vehicle would go to Manitoba Hydro and the rest would be disposable income. It is estimated by the province of Manitoba that if even one per cent of Manitobans switched to electric cars, it would result in $10 million dol-lars staying here in our local economy.

Interestingly the 22.5 kWh of electricity required to drive 100 km in an EV is about the same amount of electricity required to produce the 14 litres of fuel to power a internal combustion engine to drive the same distance!

The simple facts are staggering when you take the time to compare them.

Electric cars may have some limitations cur-rently, but they are getting better and cheaper year by year. There will always re-main a great need for gaso-line and diesel powered vehicles for commercial vehicles and those who can’t wait to charge, but for those who can make the switch, the benefits are outstanding.

We could keep $10

million

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