RCMP locate missing womanBy Tara Seel Media Relations

Just before 7 p.m. on May 5 Spruce Plains RCMP were alerted to a missing person from Rapid City. Nicole Marie Jones, 42, was last seen on May 4; police were concerned for her well-being. On May 9 at approximately 8 p.m. Spruce Plains RCMP located Jones. She was found deceased and no foul play is suspected.

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Twenty-fi ve years ago Daly-Saskatchewan Recreation Dis-trict offered dance lessons and those were so popular that a par-ent committee was formed and thus, Razzamatazz Dance Club was established. The instructor for the fi rst fi ve years was Jacqui Lepp; Charlene Hiscock has taught the dancers for the past 20 years. She has been a fan-tastic instructor all these years and the parent committee really appreciates her continued dedi-cation to and love for the club.

Each year starts in September and this year the club offered hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet, pointe ballet and lyrical, as well as boys-only classes. Dance was held three nights a week at their studio in Rivers Civic Cen-tre (the basement of Riverdale Municipality office building); Razzamatazz really appreci-ates the opportunity to use this facility.

The dance season culmin-ates with a recital; for this sil-ver celebration, the show was held in Brandon’s Westman Centennial Auditorium on Sun-day, May 3. It was the largest group of children on record, and a surprise dance from some alumni made for a program that was three hours long. Despite that, many positive comments were heard from the 425 view-ers: “Best show I have seen,”

Photo by Samantha MachutFollowing their annual recital, all 82 members of Razzamatazz Dance Club and teacher Charlene Hiscock (back row left) gathered on stage in Brandon for a club photo-graph.

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“Great quality of dancing!” “Professional show with fan-tastic lighting.” With comfort-able amphitheatre seating, it was heard multiple times that supporters would rather travel to Brandon and pay admission (admission was abolished 10 years ago when the club asked for donations at the door) so no matter the row, one could see the stage and fancy footwork. Recitals were originally held in Rivers Theatre and Cultural Centre (amphitheatre seating) but once it was condemned, shows were moved to Rivers Collegiate gymnasium. The school seats approximately 300 people so the move to Brandon also resulted in a larger crowd and more space for dancers on and offstage.

For the club’s 10th anniver-sary, 60 girls danced. The 20th show had 59 male and female dancers and included a new discipline, hip hop. This year’s membership was 82 dancers, including 10 males, the lar-gest contingent ever, and 18 preschoolers. It’s no wonder then, that Charlene thanked all her junior helpers by pre-senting them a potted plant and a card: helpers were Rachel and Camryn Veitch, Megan and Haile Hubbard, Emily Chen, Jordan McLeod, Tia Lee and Trista Morgan, Hannah Toews

and Laura Pepper. Emily was also presented a graduation gift; she’s been dancing with Razzamatazz/Charlene since age three.

There were 47 different dances from 31 different groups/soloists, plus the alumni dance performed by Sheri-Lyn Green, Kelsey Kroeger, Dana and Brit-tany MacDonald, Molly Jay, Katie Crouch, Helen Chen and Jill Beever. Laura Pepper danced her Rolling River Festi-val of the Arts jazz winning rou-tine; Makenna Scott performed her festival-winnineg hip hop dance. Many Razzamatazz groups participated in Brandon Festival but the entire club was represented at Rolling River; congratulations to all dancers for their great performances at these festivals.

Charlene presented three scholarships to her students: Emma Roulette was awarded the Al Gilbert Memorial Exam Scholarship (Laura Pepper and Madison Vandal also took dance exams); Aiden Pompana won

the combo dancer scholarship and Chanelle Dupuis, the non-combo scholarship.

The Honey House Bakery and Cafe made and decorated a slab cake as well as 250 mini cup-cakes. The cake was completely consumed and approximately 200 of the cupcakes at the after show party when people perused photo albums from the past 25 years.

Razzamatazz raised $392 in the 50/50 draw, which was won by Catherine Murphy of Bran-don. Shelly Brown of Rivers won the raffl e (which raised an additional $430) of zero gravity lawn chairs, beach balls, towels,

etc. Dance Images (a Brandon studio) dancers were asked to help behind the scenes and to sell roses in the lobby on recital day; for their volunteer efforts this group was presented a do-nation from the proceeds of the sale of tickets.

Razzamatazz Dance Club accepts children aged three and over. If you are interested in learning more about the club or want to hear about some exciting new changes, a spring meeting is scheduled for Sun-day, June 7 at 7 p.m. It will be in the upstairs hall at Riverdale Community Centre in Rivers; everyone is welcome.

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Community calendar Attracting visitors hereBy Vern May Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation

If you’re looking out your window right now and you don’t see some-thing that would be in-teresting to a fi rst-timer, it might be time for us to have a conversation. Lei-sure travel is changing and our wide open spac-es could be the next big ticket.

Think back a gen-eration or two and the distances travelled for school fi eld trips and family vacations. Those school trips for us “farm kids” might have yielded a trip to Winnipeg and we were supposed to be excited about that. Now

our kids are fundraising for a whole year for a national or international excursion. Those fam-ily trips, once loaded up in confi ned quarters to drive miles and miles in the family station wagon to any destination only available by road, have been replaced with round trip airfare and a time share to escape the harsh Manitoba winter.

“How does this help us?” you might be ask-ing. If people are travel-ling farther away to more exotic foreign locales, shouldn’t that mean our chance of attracting at-

tention to a familiar small town setting would be less?

Only if you’re look-ing at neighbours in surrounding towns and hoping to get them ex-cited to experience Rapid City or Oak River.

Just as we are expand-ing our horizons and ex-ploring the world, so are travelers from other parts of the world. Europeans and Asians, in particular, are very curious about our Canadian way of life. The province, through Travel Manitoba, is invested in marketing Manitoba as a destination where visitors can get hands-on with Canadian culture. A lot of the day-to-day things we take for granted are truly interesting for folks who don’t get to experi-ence that where they live.

Agri-Tourism is be-coming increasingly popular, allowing visitors the opportunity to visit a working farm and learn fi rst-hand about the Cana-dian farming lifestyle. In western Manitoba, we

have a few operations like this that have opened the doors to visitors. Me-andher Creek Pumpkin Patch at Oak Lake, Fraser Family Farm at Boissev-ain and Westwood Ranch Garden Centre at Elkhorn are three examples of this emerging industry. Some farms allow visitors to perform chores to enrich their authentic experi-ence. Collecting eggs, milking cows and feeding livestock are all experi-ences that are unique to many, even “city slick-ers” in our own prov-ince. Look around at your own operation. Could you offer horseback rid-ing or include a bed and breakfast component to the experience?

Let’s continue the con-versation and explore the possibilities that ex-ist. Please email edo@minnedosa.com or phone at 204-867-3885 to talk. The best things around that I have ever seen, came from small towns and big dreams.

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$50 each to Ruby Gottfried and Debbie Mylrea, both of Rivers

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the Arts is slated to return to Rivers for 2015-2017.

We are in urgent need of a president, secretary, treasurer

and other positions.

If you are interested in serving on the committee, please call

Allison at 204-328-5304 ASAP.

Because I said so?By Rev. Glenna Beauchamp Rivers and Oak River United Churches

“But why?” my sister, brothers and I would ask when Mom told us we couldn’t do something we want-ed to do. She would try to explain her reasons but if we still kept on, her standard response became: “Be-cause I said so,” and we knew that was the end of the conversation.

Because I said so.I always thought this was God’s response, too, when

we questioned His laws and limits on us, but in the sixth chapter of Deuteronomy, God tells His people they should obey His commandments, “That it may go well with you.” God doesn’t just give us laws to prove He’s the boss of us, but so that “it may go well” with us.

As our creator, God knows what we need to do and avoid in order to have a good life. As our Father, that is what God wants for us. Jesus said He came that we might have life in all its fullness. Jesus re-affi rmed God’s intentions that we live a good life. That’s what God’s laws are about.

May 15: Spring tea and bake sale, Riverdale Personal Care Home, 1:30-3:30 p.m.May 19: Bottle drive, Rivers area, 6:30-8:30 p.m.May 23 and 24: Rapid City RodeoMay 26: Diabetic clinic, Rivers Medical Centre, 8-9 a.m.May 27: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Res-taurant, Rivers, 12-1 p.m.May 27: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meet-ing, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.May 28: Riverdale Municipality water plant public hearing, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers, 6:45 p.m.May 30: Town-wide yard sales, Kenton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.June 1: Rivers Legion Ladies meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.June 5: Veteran’s banquet, Rivers Legion HallJune 6: Town-wide yard sale, Rapid City, 9 a.m-12 p.m.June 6: Car wash, Rivers Elementary SchoolJune 7: Decoration Day, Rivers cenotaph park, 2 p.m.June 7: Cold plate supper, St. James’ Anglican Church, Rivers, 4:30-6:30 p.m.June 7: Razzamatazz Dance Club meeting, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers, 7 p.m.June 8: Rivers Legion meeting, upper hall, 7:30 p.m.June 9: Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 6:30 p.m.June 9: Band concert, Rivers CollegiateJune 10: Riverdale Harvest annual meeting, Prairie Crocus Regional Library, 7:30 p.m.June 12: Alzheimer walk, Riverdale Personal Care HomeJune 14: 100th anniversary of Cardale Church, 2 p.m.June 20: Golf tournament, Riverdale Golf Club, phone 204-328-7830June 20: Street dance, Oak RiverJune 23: Diabetic clinic, Rivers Medical Centre, 8-8:30 a.m.June 24: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Res-taurant, Rivers, 12-1 p.m.June 24: Riverdale District Health Auxiliary meet-ing, Kiwanis Courts, Rivers, 1:30 p.m.June 25: Rivers Ministerial Association meeting, Riverdale Personal Care Home, 10:30 a.m.June 28: Hike for Hospice, Aspen Trail, RiversJuly 1: Canada Day celebrations, Rapid CityJuly 7: Horse and 4-H shows, Rivers fairgroundsJuly 8: Rivers fairJuly 8: Beef supper, Riverdale Community Centre, Rivers, 4:30 p.m.July 14: Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 6:30 p.m.July 18: Fundraising auction and dance, Riverdale Community Centre, RiversJuly 29: Chamber of Commerce meeting, Lee’s Res-taurant, Rivers, 12-1 p.m.Aug. 3-7: Laxdal Hockey School, Riverdale Commu-nity Centre, RiversAug. 10-13: Corbin Hockey School, Riverdale Com-munity Centre, RiversAug. 11: Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association meeting, Lee’s Restaurant, Rivers, 6:30 p.m.Aug. 17-21: Daily vacation Bible camp, Rivers Unit-ed ChurchAug. 24: Rivers/Rapid City Senior Services meeting, Riverdale Municipality council chamber, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 19: Home and Craft Show, Riverdale Commu-nity Centre, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Sunday - church service times Anglican, Rivers, 9 a.m. United, Oak River, 9 a.m. Evangel Worship Centre, Rapid City, 10 a.m. Baptist, Rivers, 10:30 a.m. CrossRoads Community Church, Kenton Memorial Hall, 10:30 a.m. Pentecostal, Rivers, 10:30 a.m. United, Rivers, 11 a.m. United, Kenton, 12 noon United, Rapid City, 1 p.m.

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

Application for a variation order under the Rural Municipality of Daly Planning Scheme, 1961, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Council chamber at the municipal offi ce 670 - 2nd Avenue, Rivers, Manitoba

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

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65 years ago, May 18, 1950 Basil Bowman, a 14-year-old working on a farm south of Rivers, lost his right thumb on Wednes-day when a heavy piece of metal slipped and fell on it. J. Arnot of Bradwardine has several broken bones and severed tendons after a circular saw accident on Tuesday. Betty White married Gordon McClusky on May 6. Mr. and Mrs. El-wood Gieg had a girl May 7; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Borley had a boy May 9; Mr. and Mrs. A. Hjartarson had a girl May 12; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ross had a boy May 16; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pearce had a girl May 17.

55 years ago, May 12, 1960 Four new stop signs have been installed in Riv-ers and Const. Watts warns police will be issuing fi nes of $10-$50 to drivers who fail to obey. Mr. and Mrs. John McElroy had a girl April 29; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fortune had a boy May 2; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stanley had a boy May 3; Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Schenk had a boy May 3;

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wiens had a boy May 4.

45 years ago, May 14, 1970 an unoccupied home owned by Don Armishaw and located two miles east of Rivers, was destroyed by a grass fire which burned out of control on Friday. Riverdale Hospital Auxiliary held its annual Florence Nightingale Tea on May 9; $255 was raised. Bradwardine Ladies Curl-ing Club offi cially dis-banded on Monday night. Bradwardine Rink has been closed for the last three years (ladies then curled at CFB Rivers) and the nine members agreed to donate their funds to Bradwardine Community Hall ($200) and Bradwar-dine’s centennial project ($45). Valerie Argue mar-ried John Benson on May 9; Shirley Graham married Don George on May 9.

35 years ago, May 14, 1980 RM of Saskatch-ewan reeve Ed Menzies was killed in an accident on April 28; council will now be headed by deputy reeve Art Bayes. Jacob

Hofer of Deerboine Hut-terite Colony drove over a yield sign and collided with Douglas Bullee of Brandon on Thursday. The $1,000 accident was at Main Street and Third Avenue in Rivers; pas-senger Mrs. Bullee was was taken by ambulance to Riverdale Hospital for bruising but no other in-juries were reported. Riv-ers Kiwanis Club raised “well over” $2,000 at its spring frolic on Saturday; the event was attended by approximately 400 people. Although Edson Manufacturing’s division of Marr Leisure Products, located at Oo-Za-We-Kwun Centre, has laid off 55 workers, the company confi rmed last week it is not shutting down. With the economic downturn and a three-month sup-ply of campers and motor homes on hand, only 25-30 employees are needed at the plant. Marr intends to rehire those laid off in early June. A robin’s nest with four eggs was discov-ered intact after a 14-mile

journey from the Walter Sworyk farm to Rivers’ UGG elevator last week. It was built on the truck’s frame underneath the box. Geordie Bell discovered a mallard’s nest near Rapid City’s golf course; it con-tained eight eggs and one golf ball!

25 years ago, May 16, 1990 Rapid City Odd-fellows Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary on April 20; 51-year mem-ber John Fearnley cut the decorated cake which was then served to 112 guests as dessert for the smorg supper. Stephanie Blatz married Bob Harvey last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stew Johnstone celebrated their 45th anniversary on May 10. Bob Hopley of Oak River was awarded

honorary member status in the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Adam had a boy last week. Vern’s Confec-tionery in Rapid City is the location for Drs. Van Rooyen and Fitzpatrick of Riverdale Hospital, who will alternate mobile clinics there for fi ve hours in the afternoon one day a week; the fi rst date was May 9.

15 years ago, May 13, 2000 Brett Klassen of Riv-ers was chosen as guest ringmaster at Brandon’s Shrine Circus on May 6; he performed the opening ceremony. The nine-year-old was selected because of a month spent in Shriner’s Hospital in Montreal last summer. Rivers singers Betty Ann Desjarlis, Roger

Dufour, Ted Mayor, Shar-on McFarlane and Stan Runions were among the 30 different participants in Sing for Kids on May 6; it raised $4,300 for children’s health care in Brandon. Some 300 people fi lled Rivers Collegiate on May 7 for the Razzamatazz Dance Club recital. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lonsdale celebrated their 40th an-niversary on May 6.

5 years ago, May 14, 2010 Razzamatazz Dance Club held its recital on May 2. Tyler Best, Layne Anderson, Josh Tait and Jesse Kernaghan made guest appearances as male dancers in one song; the club has three boys (Amit Sahni, Skylar Turncliffe and Vincent Taylor-John) who dance with 56 girls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

would meet.I would never have im-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No one is saying hog factories are the only factor. But it now seems harder to deny that they are, indeed a significant one.

“Just the Facts,” also blames the media for call-ing the pandemic five years ago, “swine flu.” But that was actually the World Health Organization (WHO) (a branch of the United Nations) which said that, not the media. And the WHO still believes that outbreak originated with pigs. I really don’t think that remaining in a state of denial over this is all that helpful.

The letter also quibbles with John over hog numbers in Manitoba. When you consider each hog produces many times more waste than a human, (and human waste is treated while hog waste is not), does it really matter whether there are 3 million or 9 million? The very volume of this kind of waste has to be a problem. It is surely the equivalent of adding several more cities without sewage treatment plants to the ones we already have!

Eight or ten years ago, following exhaustive hearings into the sustainability of the industry, Manitoba’s Clean Environment Commission reached the conclusion that, yes, slurry does pose a problem for our water resources. And so did the provincial government when it imposed a moratorium on new hog barn construction.

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

And “Just the Facts” actually scolds the Banner for printing John’s numerous “rants.” I’d like to do the opposite. I’d like to thank them, not just for that, but for also printing the much longer letter I’m now criticizing! After all, are Letters-to-the-Editor not the last bastion of unfiltered democracy, no matter what point of view they are expressing?

Thank you, Banner! And keep up the good work!Larry PowellNeepawa, MB

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Seeding and fertilizing schedule

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

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

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

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

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

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

contain extra phosphorous to stimulate root growth in the lawn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home additions: Up or out?SubmittedMetro News service

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

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

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

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

Dos and don’ts of kitchen remodels

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

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

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

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

Power tool safety tips

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

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

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

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

SubmittedMetro News service

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE MUNICIPAL ACTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF OAKVIEW BYLAW NO. 2015-10being a BYLAW TO CLOSE A PUBLIC LANE

HEARING LOCATION: Rural Municipality of Oakview Municipal Council Chamber 10 Cochrane Street, Box 179 Oak River, MB R0K 1T0

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 10 a.m.

GENERAL INTENT OF BYLAW NO. 2015-10: To close an unused public lane in the LUD of Rapid City. The closed public lane will be consolidated with adjacent properties.

AREA AFFECTED BY BYLAW NO. 2015-10: All that portion of the municipal road located between Lots 1-20 and 21-40, Block 31, Plan 28 NLTO in Pt. NW ¼ Sec. 21-13-19WPM) in the LUD of Rapid City located in the Rural Municipality of Oakview and shown in gray on the attached sketch map.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:Diane Kuculym, Chief Administrative Offi cer, Rural Municipality of Oakview10 Cochrane Street , Box 179, Oak River, MB R0K 1T0, 204-566-2146

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal offi ce hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

Elementary teachers focus on mathBy Jessie Bell

Students and their teach-ers at Rivers Elementary School drew closer to the end of their school year in April with an in-service day. Teachers gathered to talk about priorities for the 2015-16 year which include excellence in edu-cation with a focus on mathematics and student self-assessment, continu-ing with healthy living and community partnerships.

There are 27 students in kindergarten classes with Barb Carmichael and Carrie Ramsey as teachers. Adrienne Wiebe is fi lling in for Jennifer Andrychuk who is on maternity leave from Grades 1-2. Other Grades 1-2 teachers are Jennifer Pilling, Lindsay Carlisle and Farryn Davis. Allison Hamm teaches

Grade 3, Meagan Smith Grade 4, April Sprenger Grade 5 and Lorraine Hodgson Grade 6.

A common change throughout Rolling River School Division is a move to multi-level classes for Grades 3-6. Teachers are anticipating this shift and have started having con-versations with students in class. The multi-level information will also be forwarded to parents.

Meagan Smith also teaches, along with Bruce Helgeson, physical edu-cation. Richard Graham teaches music, Amanda Johnston runs resource and Crystal Coleman is the guidance counsellor. Long-time employees are school secretary Sheri McMurachy and custod-

ians Kevin Jay and Lois Cave. There are 10 sup-port staff workers who help wherever needed. Krista Reynolds is in her third year as principal; she will soon be on maternity leave to extend her family circle with a second child; her replacement is not yet known.

Students are practising for the May 14 track meet at Rivers Collegiate and Rolling River track in Brandon on May 21.

On April 10 students did a flash dance mob with Grade 6 students as leaders. Dances were Macarena, heel-toe polka and the Mexican hat dance. Students were taught in groups before performing in the gymnasium. All stu-dents and teachers joined

for a fun time.Grade 5 students did a

spring school-wide play-ground garbage clean-up, followed by a challenge to all staff and students to keep their school environ-ment clean. A litterless lunch meant the use of

reusable containers and a power down day meant turning off lights when not in use and taking a break from computer screens to enjoy the outdoors. All stu-dents and staff were asked to take their old batteries to school for Grade 5 students

to take to Super Thrifty Pharmacy in Rivers, where they will be taken to a suit-able disposable sits.

Parents are caring for plants at home for trans-planting on May 29 in the wooden boxes near the playground.

Legion newsBranch No. 75By Warren Smallwood Publicity

The May 11 meeting was called to order by comrade Darryl Childerhose, our president, at 1930 hours; 10 members were present. During the usual moment of silence we noted the loss of another Second World War veteran; last month we remembered Bert Dunn, this time it was Nick Kamula.

Supplies for the second phase of the roof repair have been ordered. Work on the shingles will begin when the weather is warm enough to seal them properly. We are hoping to see it started around the end of May or begin-ning of June.

June is going to be a very busy month. The annual veterans’ banquet is on June 5. Saturday, June 6 crosses will be placed on the veterans’ graves at the cemetery. A Decoration Day service will be at the cenotaph at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. Our Legion golf tournament is scheduled for June 20; entry fee includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf, supper and prizes.

School and other yearly activities are wrapping up. The meeting authorized a scholarship for Rivers Collegiate and an award for Rivers 4-H Beef Club.

There was some discussion around the fact that veterans can apply to have a free plot and headstone in the cemetery in Ottawa. However, the family of the deceased would have to arrange to have the remains transported to Ottawa. A comment was then heard that if a certain member’s wife wants to go on holiday to Ottawa, that he shouldn’t go.

The usual business was effi ciently covered and the meeting adjourned at 2028 hours.

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Tues., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

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Hunt, Miller & Co. LLP

Jack Cram, Lawyer

Phone 204-727-8491 or 204-328-7540 (Thursdays,

2-5 p.m.) for appointments.

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View from the legislatureBy Leanne Rowat Riding Mountain MLA

Another provincial budget just means more debt and more NDP broken promises for Manitobans. On Thursday, April 30 fi nance minister Greg Dewar presented Budget 2015 that neglects to address the priorities that are important in Riding Mountain.

The doctor shortage that has been continu-ously closing our local emergency rooms is still being ignored by this government. This budget does not address the need to bring more doctors and nurses into our communities. It is disappointing to see the government not only breaking its promise to have a family doctor for every Manitoban by 2015, but failing to take responsibility for its inability to provide taxpayers with timely access to health care. During his speech the minister actually said, “Rural and northern Manitobans are also getting better care closer to home.” It is probably a safe guess that most people in our constituency would strongly disagree with that statement.

Similarly, personal care homes in our com-munities are not getting the attention they deserve in Budget 2015. No strategy has

been presented by this government to get additional staff or more places for those on wait lists. Instead, job postings for mental health resource nurses with Prairie Mountain Health have remained vacant for up to 13 months.

It is not just rural health care that this budget fails to mention. It’s also silent, yet again, on the rural airport maintenance pro-gram. This program was cut by NDP in 1999, even as it continues to use these airports for much-needed air ambulances. Our govern-ment should look at the increased funding in excess of $500,000 that Saskatchewan is investing in its rural airports.

Even as NDP neglects these important issues in Westman, it’s our constituents and the rest of Manitobans who continue to be nickel-and-dimed by this government. This budget projects a $420 million defi cit for 2015, up from $350 million last year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact my offi ce in Russell at 204-773-3618/1-888-548-7499 or email leanne.rowat@leg.gov.mb.ca.

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Join the fi ght against prostate cancer. The 7th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad happens Saturday May 30, 10 a.m., Earl’ s Polo Park Shopping Centre. You can register or make a pledge by visit-ing www.ridefordad.ca/manitoba Proceeds stay in Manitoba for prostate cancer research and education.

E.F. Moon Construction Ltd.

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Steve and Tammy Dyck are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter Saxon Lillian, to Ryder Nelson Burroughs on March 13, 2015 and the birth of their granddaughter on October 27, 2014. A come and go celebration will be held on June 6, 2015 at Rivers Legion Hall from 2 - 4 p.m. Please consider this your invitation to attend.

CANADA MALTING COMPANYElevator Operator, Norman SidingWho we are: Canada Malting is the largest malt company in Canada, producing approximately 450,000 metric tonnes of malt per year for brewers and distillers around the world - from the largest of multinational organizations to the smallest of craft brewers as well as for food processors.

POSITION SCOPE: Reporting to the elevator manager, the elevator operator is responsible for receiving and loadout of grain in a safe, effi cient, and traceable manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Bin grain varieties and trace• Loadout grain varieties and trace• Safe operations in all weather conditions• Elevator maintenance and housekeeping• Other routine duties as assigned

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COMPENSATION: A competitive compensation and benefi ts package will be provided.

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FOR SALEB AT T E R I E S F O R EVERYTHING. Auto, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-fi nd batter-ies. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Win-nipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca

TRUCKLOAD MAT-TRESS SALE! Biggest Savings of the year on mattress sets on all sizes from Twin to King. Double or Queen pillow-top mattress sets start-ing 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 mattress-es starting at $169. All other mattress models will receive a 10% DIS-COUNT on a minimum $500 pre-tax purchase. Ideal time to stock up on mattresses for Cottage Season! Sale runs Wed., May 6 until May 31, lim-ited 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 amhl@mymts.net

Clack Family Heritage Museum Foundation Inc.

invites applications for summer labourers Applicant should have good public relations skills, be interested in antiques, provide tours, do yard maintenance, paint and other duties as required.One position to start June 1 involves catalogu-ing and computer work. This position is open to a student who intends to return to secondary schooling in the fall.

Please submit applications by Monday, May 25, 2015 to:

Clack Family Heritage MuseumBox 151, Oak River, MB R0K 1T0

or email jbrown1@mymts.net.

For more information, please phone 204-566-2311.

NICK KAMULAIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Nicholas “Nick” Kamula. Nick passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 30, 2015 at Riverdale Health Centre. He was predeceased by his parents Kyrlo and Justina, older brother Steve, fi rst wife Ethel (nee Rollo) and daughter-in-law Sherry Kamula. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 42 years, Shirley, sons Bill (Jean), Bob (Pam) and Don, grandchildren Jamie (Dan), Petra, Roxanne (Sean), Nicholas, Michelle (Tom), great-grandsons Declan and Archer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Nick was born in Pajowka, Poland on Oc-tober 8, 1922. He came to Canada with his parents and older brother in May 1925. He answered the call of his new country and served with Brockville Rifl es which were stationed in the Caribbean during the Second World War. Upon his return to Rivers, Nick worked for CN for 40 years, retiring in 1981. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 75, of which he was a member for 65 years, became the main vehicle of his commun-ity service for the remainder of his life. Family was the most important constant in Nick’s life!A celebration of Nick’s life was held on May 5, 2015 at Rivers United Church with Rev. Glenna Beauchamp offi ciating. Dianne Kowalchuk was organist and Stan Runions was soloist. Eulogy was given by eldest son Bill; son Bob was urn bearer and nephew Brayden Johnston was medal bearer. A Legion service and honour guard was performed by Branch No. 75. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Nick may be made to Riverdale Community Centre, Box 365, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 or Rivers Train Station Restoration Project, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0. Memories Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

FEED AND SEEDSelling organic/conven-tional sweet and red clover, alfalfa, smooth and meadow brome, crestedwheat, Timothy, sainfoin, milk vetch. Free delivery on larger orders. Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. Star City, SK. 306-863-2900. ivanaud-rey@sasktel.net

WANTEDBUYING OLDER FIRE-ARMS. Single pieces or collections. Also west-ern relics or dug-ups. Contact Stan 204-426-5272 Cell 204-326-7038 Email: sbarta4440@gmail.com.

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Town-wide yard sale in Kenton, Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ph 204-838-2028 for info.

Zion Church

865-3rd Avenue, Rivers

Sunday school/morning service at 10:30 a.m.

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Rural Municipality of Oakview2015 Dust Control Program

RM of Oakview will accept requests for dust control applica-tion in front of residences and/or established sites within the municipality on a pre-payment basis. Payments are to be made to RM of Oakview by May 31, 2015. Applicants will be charged $200 for a 12’x300’ strip.

RM OF OAKVIEW, Box 179, Oak River, MB R0K 1T0

Ken and Christine Waddell are very pleased to

great-grandchild, Sebastian Jax Kauenhofen (May 11, 2015 at Brandon

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

Kauenhofen and grandparents are Mike and Naomi Waddell and Richard

and Valerie Kauenhofen. Great-grand parenting

duties are being shared by Edwin and Amanda Wiebe,

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

is Tina Wiebe.

Sebastian JaxKauenhofen

Votes needed to win $25,000By Sheila Runions Banner Staff

Rivers Banner deadline is Tues-day at 5 p.m. but

late Wednesday morning, the offi ce was contacted by Riverdale Commun-ity Daycare board with some urgent news. They have just submitted their application to Together We Thrive, in hopes of winning a $25,000 grant.

Cargill is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year so the company will award $150,000 to six groups ($25,000 each) across Canada in the six Cargill regions: Ontario, Manitoba, North Saskatch-ewan, South Saskatch-ewan, Alberta and Peace Region. The promotion opened April 15 and to date (May 13) 71 groups have applied, including several in Manitoba.

This grant is awarded based on the quality of application and online voting; every email ad-dress you have is eligible to vote every day. The daycare really needs the support of voters so they can attempt to catch some

of the leading Manitoba towns like Dauphin (3,251 votes) or St. Jean Baptiste (3,256). With 150 votes already, they are not far behind Cartwright (223) or MacGregor (323). To vote, please visit togeth-erwethrive.ca/vote/details/riverdale-community-day-care.

Riverdale Community Daycare is comprised of parents, educators and community members who are working to providethe Rivers area with much-needed childcare. River-dale Municipality has a population of more than 2,000 people but there are less than 25 licensed childcare spots. Part of the daycare’s application reads, “With your support we could have the ability to comply with the licensing standards set by the prov-ince. We would be able to purchase toys, lockers, cribs, kitchen equipment, furniture and educational resources to outfit our daycare. Thank you Cargill for this opportunity!”

The contest closes June

30 so there is still plenty of time to vote. Cargill promotes itself on the voting website by stating they “help build vibrant and stable communities where we live and work by supporting programs that provide long-term solu-tions to community issues, engage our employees and leverage their expertise, and offer opportunities for collaboration. Together We Thrive will be awarded based on the quality of sub-mission, on the difference the project will make in the community, on how well it shares Cargill’s values and the number of people who vote for you. Our values are food security and nutrition, education and environ-mental stewardship.”

If you would like to learn more about River-dale Community Daycare you can phone 204-761-7059, email riverscom-munitydaycare@hotmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com. And don’t forget to vote... every day!

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would like to thank the following for their continued support in

making our 2014-15 dance year

a great success.Riverdale Municipality

Riverdale Community CentreWCG-TV Rivers Channel 12

Kevin and Barbi Jay Cherrill Hrabok

The Honey House Bakery and CafeRoyal Canadian Legion Branch No. 75

Krista ReynoldsDance Images

Special thanks to our Recital Committee, Tara Hub-bard and Tracy Paddock, for all your hard work organizing the fi nal show. And to April Toews for organizing a pizza lunch for us in between rehearsal and recital, and all her fundraising efforts throughout the year. We would also like to thank everyone in attendance for their generous support of our 50/50 draw and raffl e table.

Thank you to Crystal Bourdin for heading up the cos-tumes, and to all the moms and dads who helped out this year with groups. The dancers looked fabulous!

To our instructor, Miss Charlene, and to all of our young dancers: thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. Your performances were amazing! Well done!!

Worship service/Sunday school – 10:30 a.m.

Jr. youth (Gr. 5-8) — 204-328-7854 for details.

Professional counselling *Marriage *Family *Depression

*Addictions *Grief *Abuse Phone 204-573-3362 for an appointment.Pastor Wil Warkentin, MA in counselling

Rivers Baptist Church447 Edward Street Phone 204-328-7882

Silver servicePhoto submitted

In October 1989 Ken and Chris Waddell started The Neepawa Banner so at the annual newspaper convention, they were honoured for 25 years of work in the publishing industry. The husband and wife team were each given a Silver Quill certifi cate and lapel pin by Canadian Newspapers Association president Abbas Homayed

(at right). The presenta-tions were made at the May 2 awards banquet (for work in 2014) which was part of the annual Manitoba Community Newspapers Association convention.

In addition to The Nee-pawa Banner, Ken and Chris also own Rivers Banner, a newspaper they started in July 1993 after the former newspaper in this town (Rivers Gazette-

Reporter) declared bank-ruptcy.

During his acceptance speech, Ken thanked the industry for the recognition and said, “Lord willing, I will be up here in another 25 years to accept the Golden Quill award for 50 years of work.”

From this statement, readers can be assured of the longevity of their local newspaper.