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Pierson steps it up for Huntington Disease The weather was perfect for the 3rd annual Sprint Into Summer 2015 held Saturday, June 6, in Pierson . A total of 110 participated in the 5/10 k walk/run to raise money for Huntington Disease research and awareness. PHOTO/ JENNA HALLIDAY

Sprint Into Summer 2015 submitted by Terri Alphonso and Cindy Horrigan

On Saturday, June 6, we held our 3rd annual Sprint Into Summer, a 5/10k walk/run to raise money for Huntington Disease. �

Registration began at

5:00 p.m. while the kids busied themselves in the bouncy castles, skipping ropes and bubbles!� The atmosphere was excit - ing as all 110 partici - pants showed up, reg - istered and donned their matching HD T-shirts! �

At approximately 6:00 p.m., we gathered outside the Pierson Community Hall to set out.� The weather, like our event last year, was absolutely beautiful!� The sun was shining and the breeze was just enough to keep the heat down.�People walked, ran, pushed baby stroll - ers and wheel chairs, all

heading towards a cure for Huntington Disease, a genetic disease that has deeply touched our southwestern corner of Manitoba.�

As the participants returned, we were joined by more mem - bers of the community, and we feasted on ham - burgers and hot dogs, sponsored by Valleyview Co-op and barbecued by the Pierson Volunteer Fire D e p a r t m e n t . � Homemade salads and fruit trays, topped off with ice cream cones for dessert, were all donated by local people.

� At 8:00 p.m., we

gathered in the Hall for some thank yous and a few words spoken by Tania (Minshull) Kyle- Robinson, who explained the great strides that have been made in finding a cure for Huntington Disease thanks to fundraisers such as ours, and that out of all the walks across Canada last year, Pierson, Manitoba raised the most amount of money!�

We were also for - tunate enough to have Bert Blackbird come to our walk. He is an ultra

marathoner that has been raising money for our cause! He explained to the crowd that last year he ran from Winnipeg to Brandon in 24 hours, raising $16,000.00!! And this year he has plans to run from Regina to Brandon in 55 straight hours!

Mrs. Lisa Erixon also came with some mem - bers of the K-6 choir and performed a few concert numbers to entertain the crowd. We ended the evening with dancing, prizes, and lots of laughs and memories that included some of

the grad class alumni of 1990 celebrating their 25th high school reun - ion!

The band, Water & Wood, performed (all members of last year’s band, Hawg Wylde). They were amazing once again and they all commented how excited they were to come back and look forward to next year!

We are still bringing in donations at this time but our total seems to be around $12,000.00! We are once again blown away by people’s generosity, love and good spirits!

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Sprint Into Summer 2015 Huntington’s Disease Fundraiser

PHOTOS /JENNA HALLIDAY

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“Get Your Glow On” 5K run/walk fundraiser deadline approaching by Brittany Walker

Get your running shoes out because, on Friday, July 3, the Melita Banana Days Committee will be hosting a 5k fun run/walk fundraiser called “Get Your Glow On”. The run/walk is glow themed as it will start at 9:00 p.m. and all participants will be provided with glow sticks. The Committee hopes to light up the streets with glow sticks and other colourful and glowing items that the partici - pants are encouraged to wear. The money raised at this event will be used to help put on Banana Days 2015.

The run/walk will start at the Melita Legion Hall on Main Street, with registration at 8:00 p.m. To get the crowd ready for the run, Zumba instructor Lisa Bird will be giving a class to warm everyone up! Then at 9:00 p.m., the race will start. A pre-planned route will be marked out for participants to follow and each kilometre will have a rest stop with either water or a fun activity.

Melita Banana Days Committee president Camiel Serruys said that the race is “ a thrilling fun walk or run through the beautiful streets of Melita, all while getting fit and supporting your community. This fundraiser isn’t like most, with being held at night, we are throwing a curve ball to spice up your evening”.

Following the run, there will be a glow after- party at the Melita Legion Hall that anyone 18 and over can attend, whether they participated in the run or not. The party will start at 9:30 p.m. Of course, there will also be refreshments and snacks outside of the hall at the end of the run for all who participated.

To enter the race, you can visit the Melita Banana Days website at www.melitabananadays.com and print off the reg - istration form and waiver or email melitabanana - days@gmail.com and the Committee can get you all the information you need. The race fees are as follows 18 plus years - $40 (includes t-shirt, glow sticks and entry to the party); 12-17 years - $30 (includes t-shirt and glow sticks); 11 years & under - free.

When coming to the “Get Your Glow On” 5k run/walk, Serruys says, “Be creative, make a splash with it and don’t go unseen! Be bright and most of all HAVE FUN as that is what every Banana Days event is all about!”

The last day to register for the event is Monday, June 15.

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Oil Capitals draft Justin Lee Justin Lee was recently drafted in the MJHL by the Virden Oil Capitals. He has been fortunate enough to play on lots of great hockey teams through the years. He feel his strengths are being able to read the ice well, making a good first pass to get out of the zone, and his work ethic. In the off season Justin works out with Jonathon Filewich with Outperform. His greatest influence has been Don Deitrich “because over the years he has taught me almost everything I know about the game of hockey and helped me get to this point today.” In the future, he would like to play hockey at the highest level he is able to for as long as he can. Justin says his hockey highlights over the years have been winning Tournament of Champions, Provincials, and being selected to the Virden Oil Capitals this past draft. Congratulations Justin and best of luck in your future hockey endeavours.

PHOTO/ COURTESY CARLA LEE

New Health Committee formed to lobby government submitted

A meeting was held last week in the Chambers of the Two Borders Municipality which was called by the leadership in our area - Mayor of Melita Bill Holden, Head of Council of the Two Borders Municipality Debbie McMechan, and Head of Council of the RM of Pipestone Archie McPherson. This meeting included Council represen - tatives from these bodies as well as business people in our area and concerned citi - zens. As the meeting pro - gressed, it was evident that the concerns of the work of the Prairie Mountain RHA continue to be a worry - some both in regard to our emergency service and of our hospital’s future in gen - eral. We discussed the nurse and doctor shortage in our hospital in particular and looked at ways to improve hiring and reten - tion of both. The group has decided to form an official committee to lobby the government to ensure that our hospital stays open and that the government contin - ues to recruit health care

professionals for our area. It seems that going directly to the Minister of Health might be more worthwhile than trying to work solely with the RHA.

Some of our concerns include (but are not exclu - sive to): • The extra money being spent to have a con - tinual rotation of agency nurses that we are paying additional mileage and accommodations for.

• The fact that no com - munity members have been able to sit down with poten - tial doctors to have a dis - cussion personally with them regarding the support they are looking for from the community.

• The fact that although the RHA is offering more positions to our EMS, it remains a concern that chil - dren and the elderly don’t always need an ambulance but rather doctors to diag - nose and prescribe.

• The fact that having our emergency room closed for an entire month in the summer is not acceptable to our need for “basic health - care”.

The second half of the morning was spent with the Prairie Mountain RHA (Penny Gilson, spokesper - son), who spent the 45 min - utes that they had afforded us, reiterating the same information that was pub -

lished in the New Era last week by their reporter, Terri Eger. There never seems to be any changes in the situation. The Committee sensed that the eight people on the panel were defensive and looking for reasons why any sug - gestions would NOT work rather than trying to prob - lem solve ways that could be looked at to help our situation. The Committee came away from the RHA presentation knowing noth - ing more than when the meeting started.

The Committee wants to let the community know that they will do their level best to lobby the govern - ment on your behalf. They have a few ideas in this regard and are always look - ing for more ideas. In the meantime, the nurses and doctors that we do have must be frustrated with the RHA and need our support as ratepayers in the RMs and the towns. This issue affects everyone! If you have any suggestions, please forward to either Bill, Debbie or Archie.

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At the Strand: This weekend at the Strand Theatre is Pitch Perfect 2. In this sequel to Pitch Perfect, the collegiate a capella group called the Barden Bellas enter into an international compe-tition but they are told it will be impossible to win because they are from the US. The girls refuse to give up and vow to be the fi rst Americans to take home the top prize. Pitch Perfect 2 stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld, and Skylar Astin.Canadian Hot 100:1. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth2. Bad Blood by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar3. Cheerleader by OMI4. Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon5. Love Me Like You Do by Ellie GouldingA catchy single:The single that I recommend this week is Budapest by British recording artist, George Ezra, from his debut studio album, Wanted On Voyage. It was released as the albums lead single on December 13, 2013 in Italy, and June 13, 2014 in the United Kingdom. Budapest was written by Ezra with Joel Pott and produced by Cam Blackwood. A music video for the song was released to YouTube on April

21, 2014.Some of the positions on the charts included: Australia - No.5; Austria - No. 1; Canada - No. 24; Czech Republic - No. 1; New Zealand - No.1; UK Singles - No.3; Scotland - No. 3; US Billboard Hot 100 - No. 32; US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) - No. 2; US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) - No. 6. The songs also went 3x Platinum in Australia and Italy, 2x Platinum in New Zealand, Platinum in Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and Gold in Austria, Belgium, and the United States.At the Library:Academy Street by Mary Costello: Academy Street is the heart-breaking and evocative story of one woman’s life spanning six decades. Tess’s childhood in 1940s rural Ire-land is defi ned by the sudden death of her mother. Later, in New York, she encounters the ferocious power and calam-ity of love and the effects of catastrophic fate. The novel resonates with the rhythms of memory and home as well as those of America’s greatest city.The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler: Impressionable and idealistic, Esme Garland is a young British woman who fi nds herself studying art history in New York. She loves her apartment and is passionate about the city and her boyfriend; her future couldn’t look brighter. Until she fi nds out that she’s pregnant. Esme’s boyfriend, Mitchell van Leuven, is old-money rich, handsome, successful, and irretrievably damaged. When he dumps Esme - just before she tries to tell him about the baby - she resolves to manage

alone. She will keep the child and her scholarship, while fi nding a part-time job to make ends meet. But that is easier said than done, especially on a student visa. The Owl is a shabby, second-hand bookstore on the Upper West Side, an all-day, all-night haven for a colourful crew of characters: handsome and taciturn guitar player Luke; Chester, who hyperventilates at the mention of Lolita; George, the own-er, who lives on protein shakes and idealism; and a motley company of the timeless, the tactless, and the homeless. The Owl becomes a nexus of good in a diffi cult world for Esme but will it be enough to sustain her? Even when Mitchell, repentant and charming, comes back on the scene?Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen: Peyton, Sydney’s char-ismatic older brother, has always been the star of the fam-ily, receiving the lion’s share of their parents’ attention and, lately, concern. When Peyton’s increasingly reckless be-haviour culminates in an accident, a drunk driving convic-tion, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident? Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play Blue-grass on weekends, and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences un-questioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac - gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, re-ally seen, for the fi rst time.Check out the new rotation books now at the Library!

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by Ruth Townsend Bob and Andrea

Elliott were welcome lunch time guests with Burt and Beth on Wednesday.

Tom and Kay Herbert had their granddaughter, Anna Donahoe, visit with them for a while one day last week when she was in the area for work with Manitoba Agriculture. Their daughter Susan Nicoll from Fraserwood, MB also spent the weekend with them.

Edythe Barber accompanied Irene Kobs and Hilda Hall to Brandon one day last week.

Lil Mee attended the bridal shower for her great- niece, Kaitlin Kurtz, on Saturday at the Drop In Centre.

Betty Critchlow and Randi Yeomans went to Brandon on Saturday where they were pleased to attend a bridal shower in honour of Rosalind Ripley, a former friend and neighbour. It was held at the Colonial Inn.

Betty was also pleased to have her sis - ter, Helen Henderson, of Gainsborough and her daughter, Debbie and Harvey Stevenson, of Carnduff here for a good

visit with her on Sunday afternoon.

Florence Slessor accompanied Harvey and Sharon Moir to Tilston on Sunday where they attended the funeral service for the late Phyllis Isfeld.

Barb Freidland came from Rolla, ND, on Sunday to spend the afternoon and enjoy supper with her dad, Cec Greig. He has also enjoyed phone calls from many other family members, too.

Charlene and Ardythe Wilson were here for a lunch time visit with Elsie Ruttan at the Golf Clubhouse and then went on to check in with Norma Rawlinson at Souris PCH while they were here on Monday from Wilkie, SK.

Jean Sterling went to Tilston on Sunday with Patricia to attend the funeral service for Phyllis (Grierson) Isfeld. Edna Roblin was another visitor with Jean during the past week, too.

We were well enter - tained one evening recently by Dale and Brenda Lyons from Boissevain who enjoy visiting Personal Care Homes and senior’s resi - dences. This couple have spent many years

together as a team and are very enjoyable to tap your toes to. The guitar - ist has a fabulous mem - ory having spent many years in Nashville and sings many well known western and favourite oldies. His wife is also well trained on the key - board and sings solos and accompanies all the numbers. We will look forward to a return visit.

Bunty Allen is away with one of his sons and a group who are hoping to catch the BIG one at Clearwater Lake so we will await the “stories” when he returns. In the meantime Charlotte was here for supper with her Mom on Tuesday.

Aileen Tucker drops in several times a week to check to see if her folks are needing any - thing. Both she and John were in Sunday evening for a visit and this week Heather’s visits were on the phone.

Fred Berry has been to Reston on business visits and also checks things at the farm, too.

Diane Campbell was here to do some more errands for her Mom last week again and that seems to be a pretty steady job. Lucky Mom. And when it is really necessary, she

brings Harvey, too! And then there is always Bob and Marlene.

Boyd and Vicki Henuset were here from Pipestone on Monday and planted a shrub for Ruth Townsend, a wel - come belated birthday gift. Ruth was also pleased on Sunday to spend time in the com - pany of Winnie and Denise Holden as they had a former hometown friend, Wayne Coates, visiting them from his home in Kelowna, BC. A great drive that took in the Goodlands area, on to Lake Metigoshe and the Mystic Horizons Vista, Dunseith, Belcourt, Peace Garden, flags in Deloraine and home before dark.

Gainsborough

by Pamela Brown Harriet Slade,

accompanied by Pamela Brown, attended the memorial service in Estevan for the late Ross Irvine, formerly of Oxbow, on June 1.

Sympathy of the community is expressed to Ken and Elaine Morgan on the passing of Elaine’s mother, Kay Mudford, on May 21.

The Great Basement Reveal of the G a i n s b o r o u g h Community Hall was a

huge success with approximately 120 plus people attending. The beef on a bun was deli - cious with sides of sal - ads and fabulous des - serts.

Sympathy of the community is expressed to Sharon and Willard Marr and families, Jim and Lorna Trimble and families, Phyllis Morrison and her fam - ily of Hartney, and the Shaw families on the passing of their mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great- great-grandmother, sis - ter and aunt, Kathleen Trimble.

Knox United Church held their Grade 12 Graduates Service on June 7 with Bev Ireland officiated. Graduates from Gainsborough are Cassidy Taylor, Madison Jedel and Victoria Shaw.

They were each given the book titled The Book of (Even More) Awesome. Congratulations girls.

The community expresses their sym - pathy to Rob and Susan Reed on the passing of Rob’s father, Lloyd Reed, of Camrose, AB, on June 5 at the age of 89.

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Belt grading in Melita Twenty-five students attended the annual belt grading hosted by the Melita Wado Kai Karate Club on Saturday, June 6, in the Melita School gym.  The students are judged on their performance of basic techniques, katas, two-step sparing, and kumite. Successful students move up a belt rank. Pictured left: Leila and Lantz Skidmore and Cindy Cassils achieved their brown belt rank which is the highest kyu belt rank. They can now try for their black belt rank next year. Picutred below are the club participants at the grading. PHOTOS/ COURTESY TRACY BUGG

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by Ruth Townsend Emile Holden has

returned home following� an interesting vacation with his brother, Aimee and Doreen of Redvers, SK, which took them on a Princess Line Cruise from Norway through several more of the European countries� and we look forward to hearing of it in more detail in the future weeks. He did say that “there is no place like home”.

Mary Lewis was pleased to attend the wed - ding of her grandson Tyson Lewis and Danielle Renwick last� Saturday. This event was held at the farm home of Wm. and Vickie and the weather cooperated and made for a beautiful setting which will be cherished for many years.

Helen Harmon visited Donna Freeman at her home here during the past week and they attended the United Church Blossom Tea on�Saturday, too.

Maxine Bell and Denise Holden enjoyed lunch together at the Chicken Chef to mark Maxine’s birthday on June 3.

Sherry Line was a visi - tor at Maxine’s on June 5 and Denise Holden on June 6.

Evelyn Andrews of Melita, Don and Sheila Bell and Graham and Maryanne Bell of Coultervale hosted a sup - per at the Chicken Chef on June 8 in honour of Maxine on the occasion of her 79th birthday which was on June 4. We add our congratulations at this time, too.

Patricia Downey took her mother, Jean Sterling, to Tilston on Sunday afternoon. Jean Fletcher has had her family mem - bers in and out as they all attended the funeral serv - ice for Debbie’s� mom, Phyllis Isfeld, on Sunday afternoon at Tilston. Members of Tom Isfeld’s family were also guests of Brian and Debbie and Wayne and Brenda Elliott� over the weekend. Sandy Higgins accompanied Rhonda Nestibo �to the service as the Isfelds and Dick Filteau were former great neighbours and friends.

Joy Iverson came from her home at Riverdale, ND to take her mom, Myrtle Pateman, home with her to attend the graduation of her grand - son, Levi Michael Wanner, which was held

at Dickinson, ND. Myrtle� enjoyed two days with family members and returned home on Sunday.

Ian and Carey Murray were in with Reta on Sunday to enjoy a visit with Willene Ferguson of� Carnduff, SK as her son Geordie was here from Vancouver and brought his Mom to spend time with them and catch up on family news again.

Evie Huys came to visit her cousin Laura Klassen on Sunday after - noon. It was a� good day to be out on her scooter. They both enjoyed the visit.

Loretta Breemersch spent last week at

Carman, MB at the Good Sam Rally� where approximately 150 camper friends met. Some old friends and some new ones all� enjoyed�a won - derful week.

We welcome any visi - tors who may come to see our Raised Garden which we were endowed with in 2014 �and this year has been further embellished with wrought iron sculp - ture - the work of Brent Allen, who is becoming well known for his art - istry.

Come and check out the lovely flowers any - time Y’ALL. Also� thank you to folks who share their garden produce, too.

Southwest Cougars announce new coaching staff by Grant Moffatt

The Southwest Cougars of the Manitoba AAA Midget league have added Glenboro product Cale Jefferies to the coaching staff for the 2015/2016 season. He joins head coach Dennis McNish and assistants Derek Moar and Dan Averill.

Cale, who played with the Cougars before moving on to the WHL and the Brandon Wheat Kings for three sea - sons. Cale followed his Junior carrier with five years at the University of Guelph.

The Cougars begin training camp the first weekend in September and will play host to a AAA Midget presea - son tournament from September 17 - 20 at the Murray Arena in Souris.

For more information on the Cougar program please feel free to contact me at 204-724-2390.

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Melita Early Learning Centre

to make improvements

The Melita Early Learning Centre, located in Melita School, is looking to make a few new improvements in the near future. These improvements will include new exterior doors, a fenced outdoor play area, a storage shed, and preschool appropriate play structures. Pictured top back row (L-R): The children at the Early Learning Centre on Tuesday, June 9, Candice Saltel (director), Frankie Raynor, Hayden Clark, Lemmy Garrett, Kirsten Ault (director). Front row: Lily Bernard, Grayson Rudneski, Spencer Anderson, Ravi Tilokani, Billie Raynor, Elliott Graham. Pictured above: Hayden Clark, Lily Bernard, and Spencer Anderson enjoying snack time. PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER

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2015 BUDGET HEARING

JUNE 23, 2015 7:00 PMPIERSON COMMUNITY HALL

At this time, the council will present the proposed 2015 Financial Plan for the Municipality. The

purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions,

or register an objection.

The proposed Financial Plan will be available for viewing, upon request, beginning June 15, 2015 at

either Municipal offi ce during regular business hours.

Lisa Pierce, CMMAActing CAO, Municipality of Two Borders

Changes for the better by Terri Eger

Melita Early Learning Centre is working on a num - ber of ways to improve things for the children attending. Changes to both the physical space and the programming offered are sure to enhance the environ - ment.

Blue prints for physical changes to the space have been drawn up and are cur - rently awaiting pricing esti - mates according to Board chair Tara Cameron- Tilokani.

“We are working on a new exterior entrance, a fenced outdoor play area, a fun storage shed, and more preschool appropriate play structures,” she said.

The improvements will mean a more accessible, user-friendly space for the children who are cared for at the Centre.

“It’s not going to be cheap,” said Cameron- Tilokani. “We are hoping for some donated labour for the project.”

The Centre is located in the elementary end of the local school and acts as a great transition as the chil - dren grow. Use of the school gym and library are also available, adding to the resources. The location makes for a convenient option for parents with chil - dren in the before and after school program.

“We are very excited about the changes and are working to provide an age appropriate, safe environ - ment for the children,” said Cameron-Tilokani.

The Centre is licenced to care for four infants and up to 16 preschoolers. In September the infant spots will be full and the remain - ing spots will be at 80 per

cent capacity. “They are all at different

ages and stages and it’s a great place for the children to go,” she said. “They are always rushing in to find their best friend at the Daycare.”

While changes to the physical space are underway, the board is also making changes to the programming offered. Volunteers from the community are being asked to help out in a number of different areas.

“We are always looking for people who want to come and play with the kids,” said Cameron-Tilokani. “Anyone who wants to come in and read to the children, do an activity with them, or assist on a field trip is welcome.”

No education or training is necessary and the Centre will assist with the required criminal record check and child abuse registry clear - ance. Anyone who loves to spend time with children, including grandparents, or anyone with a little extra time is asked to contact the centre staff to make arrange - ments for volunteer activi - ties.

In addition to time spent with the children, volunteers are also needed on the Board of Directors for the Centre.

“We are hoping to create a multi-generational Board,” said Cameron-Tilokani. “People of all ages and those who don’t have children in the Centre have a lot to offer and we’d love to have their input.”

For those who would like to support the Centre in other ways, there are a number of fundraisers that require assis - tance. The Centre will be providing lunch at the local Show and Shine this summer and the Ladies Night each fall is the major fundraiser for the organization. The community has shown a great deal of support for the Centre in the past and

Cameron-Tilokani said they are very appreciative of the items which have been donated.

Learning and fun for those being cared for at the Centre is not limited to the grounds. A number of field trips are being looked into for the summer months. Cameron-Tilokani explained that the group headed out into the community each Wednesday last summer and organizers hope to do the same this year. If you have a business or organization that

would be of interest to the young children at the Centre, please contact the staff to make arrangements for a visit.

“We want to get the kids out in the community. They are part of the community and we want them to be involved,” she said.

If you are interested in more information on the Early Learning Centre for your child or as a volunteer, please contact Tara Cameron-Tilokani at 204- 576-3400.

Broomhill Women’s Institute submitted by Sylvia Halls, Sec.

The June meeting of Broomhill Women’s Institute was held on June 3, at 7:30 p.m., in the Community C entre. The meeting opened with the Creed repeated in unison. Motto: Don’t walk this year, in last year’s rut. Roll Call: Bring half dozen pieces of homemade fudge, and the recipe to exchange. Five members and o ne visitor were present.

Thought for the Day - Jean Dickson, “To plant a garden, is to believe in tomorrow ” and “ Happiness is a product of attitude and thought. It comes ‘from’ you, not to you.”

The two minute presentations from the Education Committee convenors, were cause for some discussion. The business portion showed we had a nice profit from of “ Scottish Tea ” on May 30. The members would like to acknowledge

those who attended and supported our project, and thank them. Cheques have been issued to the 4-H Clubs we support. Pat Dickson attended Tilston Beef Achievement on May 30. Pipestone

Beef Achievement is on July 4. The Cemetery project will be discussed by community members at the annual picnic and hopefully a dat e can be set then. We plan to houseclean the Community Centre on Tuesday, June 9, at 9:00 a.m. The date for the annual Broomhill picnic was set for Sunday, June 14, with supper at 6:00 p.m. Discussion for a Fun Fair fundraiser was tabled until the September meeting. Sylvia Halls will present our bursary at Reston Grad on June 25. Discussion about a summer tour, we had info about the Mid-West Arts Council at Hamiota. Tentative pl ans were discussed

about going in August. Sylvia Halls’ birthday auction was won by Nancy Elliott. Agriculture Committee convenor, Pat Dickson, introduced Nancy Elliott, who was invited to speak on g ardening. She tries to

grow something new every year. This year, she’s trying sweet potatoes, she purchased plants at an or ganic greenhouse in Winnipeg. She has many fruit trees, and tries to plant what is suitable for our zone, which is Zone 3. There a re always challenges in gardening - dandelions, quackgrass, and this year - cut worms. Members discussed their own gardening problems, and shared solutions.

Pat Dickson presented Nancy with a potted begonia. Lunch was supplied and served by Jean Dickson. Nelda Wilkinson gave a Lodge report during lunch. The roll call fudge was exchanged and we will now recess until September.

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Melita School Bands Lunch N’ Listen Concert PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER

Melita School Band graduating students The Melita School Bands held their last concert of the school year, a Lunch Nʼ Listen Concert, at the Melita School gym on Wednesday, June 10. For the group pictured above, it was not only their last concert of the year but their last concert as high school band students as they will be graduating at the end of the month. Back row (L-R): Maureen Baird (band teacher), Brynn Kirkup, Cassandra Greenley, Brad Dalziel, Elisha Bambridge, Collin Armstrong, Kelly Harmon, Gregory Higgins, Mackenzie Loucks. Front row: Mikayla Long, Sydney Vanhove, Brei-Ann Jones, Amber Tilbury, Kelsey Schuddemat. PHOTO/ BRITTANY WALKER

Senior Services of Antler River by Darcie Herbert - Coordinator

Last week I attended a Lifeline meeting where we were shown new equipment being tested. The one big new item they are working on is a device so that Lifelines can be used without land lines. It was a good day of review and questions and answers.

Murray Smith from Keystone Hearing Aid Centre will be in our area on Wednesday June 24 - 10:30 a.m. at Melita Lodge, 1:00 p.m. at Pierson Lodge. Some topics which he will be covering include hearing and hearing loss, evaluating your hearing, when hearing instruments are a solu - tion plus a question and answer period. A free hearing evaluation is offered to those who attend (to be done at a later date). Everyone welcome!

ALCOA - Active Living coalition for Older Adults, has an on line paper called “Silver Times”. This paper has interesting topics related to healthy living and healthy aging. To read, go to www.silvertimes.ca/

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On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I am in Melita at 204-522-8466. On Tuesday and Thursday I am in Pierson at 204-634-2332. You can always leave a message and I will return your call.

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Western Coulter Trail Riders participated in the annual 4-H Rally in Boissevain, Friday, June 5. Pictured left (L- R): Reece Verplanche, Makayla Duthie, Megan Reynolds. Below: Elisha Lamoline, Veola Copithorne, Makayla Murray, Logan Tilbury, Sara Renwick. PHOTOS/ LAURIE RENWICK

Coulter Western Trail Riders attend Boissevain 4- H Rally submitted by Cathy Bambridge

All eight members from the Coulter Western Trail Riders 4- H Club attended Rally in Boissevain on Friday, June 5.

There were five Light Horse Clubs par - ticipating in Rally this year - Coulter, Boissevain, Archie, Glenboro, and Belmont. The weather cooperated and all classes were able to be

81st annual Boissevain & Area 4-H Rally by Judy Wells

Rally Day. You never know what the weatherman has in store. Friday, June 5 was the 81st annual Boissevain & Area 4-H Rally and it a pleasant day - a bit overcast at times but the rain stayed away until around 2:00.

Rally is a deep tradition in the area. The 81st annual rally had 13 clubs in attendance, including Goodlands Variety, Roseland South-Brandon, Pierson Pathfinders, Alexander 4-H Club, Souris Challengers, Dand Belles & Beaux, Deloraine Community 4-H’ers, Boissevain Home & Hobby, Boissevain Beef, Boissevain Boots N’ Bits, Belmont Pony Pals, Archie 4-H Light Horse & Pony Club (Virden) and Coulter Western Trail Riders.

The Beef Show had only 11 members showing their cattle. Two of those members hail from Deloraine - Kyle and Justin Breemersch.

The Horse Show was huge! It’s great to see that when interest wanes in one area, it picks up in another. The parade was great, too, with all the horse entries. The horses looked to take up half the parade.

The Home & Hobby portion of the Rally was held in the Curling Rink where the members displayed their projects on the ice surface. As well there were several fun stations set up for the members to enjoy and make creations. Some of the stations included Salsa making, picture painting, potting plants, soccer, hair style and make-up, tie-dying, marshmallow/stick catapults and more.

The morning consisted of workshops and cattle/ horse shows. The noon show followed the parade.

Brett Skeoch, of MAFRI, was the emcee and she expressed appreciation to al the dignitaries and spon - sors in attendance. As well, a special thanks to the Turtle Mountain Ag Society and the Ag. Society ladies for their work on the grounds and the food booth.

“There’s a fair bit of prep work ahead of time for the noon show to happen - setting parade routes, getting permits and much more. The Rally Committee would like to thank Jaycee Crowe for her coordination and support with the noon show,” said Skeoch.

Riley Workman, past member of the Boissevain Beef Club was the guest speaker. He told of how 4-H has continued to help him in life even after no longer being an active club member. In fact, he said he just completed the most important interview of his life and was thrilled to have been accepted into med school. Riley said 4-H prepared him most importantly by the public speaking portion. As well, completing projects, taking offices, working together, and much more.

Some of the MAFRI staff in attendance were acknowledged, including Joanne Baker, Meghan Sprung, and Janelle Grieve. These ladies facilitated a workshop and lead some recreation and leadership activities for all Multi-Purpose 4-H’ers.

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completed. Judge for the day was Cheryl Joynt.

Results for the horse show classes for Coulter members were as follows:

I n t e r m e d i a t e Showmanship (12 - 14 years): 1st Sara Renwick, 5th Logan Tilbury.

I n t e r m e d i a t e Grooming: 1st Sara Renwick, 4th Veola Copithorne, 5th Makayla Murray.

Junior Showmanship (9 - 11 years): 4th Makayla Duthie, 5th Reese Verplanche.

Junior Grooming: 2nd Reese Verplanche.

1s t Year Showmanship: 5th Megan Reynolds.

1st Year Grooming:

1st Megan Reynolds. Intermediate (bare -

back): 1st Sara Renwick.

I n t e r m e d i a t e (English): 1st Veola Copithorne; 2nd Logan Tilbury.

Junior (English): 3rd Makayla Duthie.

1st Year (English): 1st Megan Reynolds.

Junior Walk/Trot: 3rd Reese Verplanche.

I n t e r m e d i a t e Horsemanship: 1st Sara Renwick, 2nd Logan Tilbury, 4th Makayla Murray, 5th Elisha Lamouline.

J u n i o r Horsemanship: 3rd Makayla Duthie.

1s t Year Horsemanship: 2nd Megan Reynolds.

Intermediate Barrels:

3rd Veola Copithorne, 5th Logan Tilbury.

Junior Barrels: 4th Makayla Duthie.

Intermediate Pools: 1st Sara Renwick, 3rd Veola Copithorne.

Junior Poles: 3rd Makayla Duthie.

I n t e r m e d i a t e Keyhole: 1st Sara Renwick, 5th Makayla Murray.

I n t e r m e d i a t e Judging: 3rd Makayla Murray.

For end of day awards, Sara Renwick won Champion Intermediate.

Throughout the day, everyone showed good sportsmanship.

Rally was a success - ful, enjoyable day. Congratulations to eve - ryone.

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81st Annual Boissevain &

Area 4-H Rally

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Janice Ginter celebrates 50th submitted by Dawn Minne

Anyone who knows Janice Ginter’s story is aware of her incredible courage and tenacity against huge challenges and adversity. Janice is a true inspiration to all. The following is a brief history of Janice’s life. Appreciation is extended to Dawn Minne for sharing this with our readers:

“My sister Janice turns 50 on Saturday, June 6. We are having a Fiesta 50 birthday party for her because after all the hurdles she has gone through in life she deserves a fun time.

“Janice was born three months premature in 1965 and spent 109 days in an incubator. Her small size resulted i n h e r n i c k n a m e � “ P e a n u t ” , which many people still call her today. As a result of being in the incubator so long, the oxygen burnt the retina endings leaving her blind in the right eye and only 10% vision in the left. That didn’t stop her from travelling and thinking that if you can do it, so can I.

“In 1999, she had the ependymoma tumor removed that left her as a vent dependent quad. She caused a rucus in the medicial com - munity when she was insistent that she was returning home to Waskada to live. She has been living at home since 2001. The tumor returned and in November 2013, it was removed and she was back home one week later.

“In this time Janice has remained active in raising her daughter Grace. Janice has such a memory and is quite the storyteller and is good at making people laugh.

So no tea and cake for Janice, it’s mar - gueritas and jalapeno poppers!

Happy birthday, Janice!

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81st annual Boissevain & Area 4-H Rally Continued from page 9

Nine 4-H members were interviewed for the Southwest Area 4-H Council Scholarship. Of these applicants, three are going into law, two into nursing and a couple into teaching.

“The winner this year is a dedicated member who has also taken on the role of leader for her

Club. She is currently president of the Area Council and is also a rep - resentative to the Manitoba 4-H Council. Congratulations to Jennifer Wright, of Hartney 4-H Club, this year’s winner of the $500 scholarship,” announced Skeoch.

There were two gold watch winners this year:

Madison Edwards, Deloraine Community 4- H’ers. This recipient has been a member for 10 year. Some of the skills she learned in those 10 years among many others, include leadership, public speaking, meeting man - agement, working with younger members, cook - ing, crafts, and much

more. In her Club, she continually makes an effort to help out the younger members with projects, skills, or what - ever else she can. Outside of 4-H Madison enjoys being active on school committees, painting, cooking, sports and vol - unteering for Christmas Cheer. When asked what she liked best about par - ticipating in 4-H some of her responses were: “the fact that it’s member based, meeting new peo - ple, travelling, rally, the fun events and all the pro - jects there are to choose from.” As a graduating 4- H member Madi’s plans for next year are to attend the University of Manitoba - Asper School

of Business, to obtain a Bachelor of Commerce.

The other member receiving a gold watch was Jacquie Crowe.

Jacquie Crowe has been a member for 10 years; as a senior member she has been very active in the 4-H program and within multiple clubs. In her Club she has held numerous offices, which she feels develops good skills for life, including administration, and finan - cial. She has gone to Zones multiple times for public speaking. Outside of 4-H, Jacquie works part- time, takes an active role in her schools student government and Social Justice Group, curls, plays volleyball and is a

member of the rifle club. When asked why she felt 4-H was important, her responses included, “Building skills for life, meeting people, broad - ening horizon s and it offers experiences.” As a graduating 4-H member her plans are to attend Brandon University to work towards a Bachelors of Arts.

A new and exciting addition to Rally this year were MNP bursaries. Nicole Hooper of MNP was on hand to present these bursaries to Ryan Kinley (Boissevain Boots N’ Bits); Jenna Paterson (Boissevain Beef), Shawna Weir (Boissevain Home & Hobby), Madison Edwards

(Deloraine Community 4- H’ers), Carlee Edwards (Deloraine Community 4- H’ers), Lara Teetaert (Deloraine Community 4- H’ers), Jacquie Crowe (Dand Belles & Beaux) and Katie Meggison (Goodlands Variety).

Following the noon show, Jake Weidenhamer, former Boissevain Rally gold watch winner, coor - dinated games for all the clubs to interact and enjoy some good 4-H team building. As a uni - versity student, Jake was co-founder of an organi - zation called: Physical Education & Activity Leadership PEDAL Inc., which promotes physical education and leadership.

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submitted On June 8, the two

summer students for the Museum began working. Tyler Bugg and Karley Kirkup are excited to begin working with the Antler River Historical Society Committee to get one of Melita’s most notable landmarks up and running.

Over the summer, we will be updating the Museum for the people of the 21st Century. Displays that haven’t been overhauled since the Museum was opened in 1971 will be redes - igned and refurbished. The Museum’s collec - tion of artifacts and

objects are going to be digitally catalogued and photographed for the first time for future ref - erence.

Research is also one of the major goals for the summer students and the committee this year. However internet searches and history books can only get one so far. If you or anyone you know has donated or loaned artifacts to the Museum and wish to help with our goal to educate future genera - tions, we would be grateful if you can con - tact us to provide infor - mation and background on these objects.

If you wish to have a tour during the revamp - ing process to see what we have done (and how much more we have to do), Tyler and Karley will be glad to guide you through the Museum when avail - able.

If you wish to vol - unteer to help restore the Museum, please contact one of the Committee members and they will provide you with more infor - mation. Contact Connie at 204-522-3997 or Krista at 204-522-8210.

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Bridal shower in honour of Erin White, daughter of Wayne and Faye White, bride-to-be of Brett Malkoske, Saturday, June 20, 2015, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Melita Drop In Centre. Everyone welcome.

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CARDS OF THANKS

We would like to thank our loving family for all the work they put into our 60th anniversary. A special thanks to the boys and their wives. It was a special day for us. Thanks for a lovely time with friends and family. Thanks to all for coming.

Al and Maxeen ----------------------------------- Maurice and I would like to thank everyone for phone calls, cards, baking and the hugs since Don passed away. Thank you so much, we will miss him.

Sincerely, Maurice and Eleanor

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Many thanks to Dr. Dizon and Dr. Nell, nurses and staff at Melita and Boissevain Hospitals for the excellent care I received while there. Also, thanks to family, friends and neighbours for food, flowers, cards, visits, phone calls and treats. Great to be home.

Edythe Kirkup ---------------------------------- - We would like to thank our family for our 50th anniversary celebration. Thanks to the Tiger Hills Group and to the kitchen helpers. Special thanks to all those who were able to come. Thanks also for the cards, gifts and the MS donations totalling $100. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a special day for us. May God bless you all.

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JOLLY - In memory of John Thomas “Jack” Jolly, July 29, 1922 - June 9, 2010.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.

~ Love forever, Edna and family

MAYES - In loving memory of our beautiful and loving mom, grandma, great-grandma and sister Leona, who passed away June 9, 2012.

A special smile, A special face,

A special someone We cannot replace.

You were always thoughtful & loving, What more is there to say

Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

~ ALWAYS in our hearts, ALWAYS remembered and ALWAYS loved by her daughters Wendy & Ron White and families, Vicki & Carlon Wells and families, her brother Foster and all her extended family.

HARMON - In memory of Glen Harmon, who passed away June 12, 2014.

When God saw you getting tired.... He put His arms around you

And whispered “Come with Me” With tearful eyes we watched you

And saw you pass away And although we loved you dearly

We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating

Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best. ~ Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts Sheila,

Trent, Monica, Rienna and Courtney, Kevin, Jen, Alexa and Blake.

VANSTEELANDT - In loving memory of Germaine Van Steelandt.

In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered day by day. Life must go on and we know it’s true

But it’s never been the same since we lost you. ~ Love from Garry, Becky and family.

Manitoba

The Surveys Act

P UBLIC N OTICE In accordance with section 11 of the above act, notice is hereby given that the original Monuments at the following locations have been lost: 1 ⁄ 4 N and 1 ⁄ 4 E Section 22, Township 03, Range 27 WPM . New monuments to perpetuate the original locations have been planted by Ken Baley, Manitoba Land Surveyor on January 9, 2014

Any person wishing particulars about the re-establishment of these monuments are advised to contact the following:

Ken Baley or Examiner of Surveys Manitoba Land Surveyor Land Title Office 100-158 11th Street 276 Portage Ave. Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4J4 Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0B6 Phone 204-727-0651 Phone 204-945-2281

Any person having an objection to or having any evidence which he desires to give against confirmation of the re-establishment of these lost corners is to submit any such objection or evidence in writing verified by affidavit to the Registrar General within thirty days from the publication of this notice in the Melita New Era.

Where no objection to or evidence against the confirmation of the re-establishment of these lost corners is received by the Registrar General within thirty days after Publication of this notice, or where any such objection is subsequently withdrawn in writing, the Registrar General shall confirm the re-establishment of these lost corners.

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Reference: Altus File # 172431

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15062ww00 Would Tiger Woods “Make the Cut” in port - folio man - agement? submitted by Jim Eng, BSc, CIM, FCSI | W e a l t h AdvisorScotiaMcLeod | A Division of Scotia Capital Inc.

My success with cli - ents over the past quarter century managing their financial assets comes down to one thing...my disciplined investment process. I am “rules based” advisor which keeps me and clients “out of trouble”.

If you have been read - ing my past articles you know I like to use analo - gies to explain a compli - cated theory. Today I will compare one of the “Greats in the Golf World” with portfolio management.

When Tiger first started playing golf, he was going to break all the records. The projections on this guy, based on what he had done at such an early age, were that we would eventually be ask - ing, “Jack who?”.

Now, I don’t pretend to know a lot about golf - but I do know a little about managing assets. When I am assessing a Portfolio Manager, I use one of the world’s largest pension/institutional con - sultants to help me pick only from the top 15% in the world. This company is independent and has no biases in hiring specific managers or firms. They only provide research and monitoring for me.

In my opinion if Tiger were a PM (Portfolio Manager) for a pension, institution or high net worth family; he would have been let go long before now.�Here are four reasons:

1. Staff change. My consultant meets

with money management firms to identify two or three individuals whom they believe are key to the success of the investment process. These individuals are clearly identified on the company’s profile. When Tiger Woods’ father

passed away, one of the individuals that was key to Tiger’s success was no longer part of the team...FIRED!

2. Process Change�� Tiger seems to con -

stantly change his swing. All I hear is “Tiger’s got a new swing, Tiger’s got a new swing”. My consult - ants are encouraged when they ask managers why they do something in their process a certain way and they tell us they have learned through expe - rience. Wholesale changes like a value manager buy - ing growth stocks, can lead to a manager being FIRED!

3. Compliance/ Operations

I won’t dwell on this but the sense of discipline that Tiger possessed before his father passed away seemed to be lack - ing when he was suddenly a tabloid favourite...FIRED!

4. Performance

I don’t follow the stats on this but I believe he has missed more cuts in recent years. Performance, I believe, is a derivative of philoso - phy, process and people. I do not usually fire a PM based solely on perform - ance.��But performance is important and for the 3 reasons listed above...FIRED !

Do you remember Kyle Thompson? That’s okay, neither do I.

In 2012, in 561 putting attempts under five feet, Kyle Thompson made 94% of them. Not bad!! Where did that rank him on the PGA tour? Dead

last, 191st place. My success managing

financial assets comes down to one thing...my disciplined investment process.

I have a well-defined investment process and an independent (unbiased) world class consultant that has a process to find the top 15% of the uni - verse of portfolio man - agers in the world.

Do you have a well- defined investment proc - ess? Will you “make the cut”? Is it time for a sec - ond opinion?

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Town Wide Yard Sales Residents in the Town of Melita held their annual Town Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, June 6. Pictured: Some shoppers at just one of the many sales held. PHOTO/ BRITTANY WALKER

Melita 4-H Interclub Beef Rally submitted by Sherry Schuddemat

The annual Melita 4-H Beef Interclub Rally was held Monday, June 1, at Melita Border Vet Clinic. Members from Tilston and Grande Clairiere Beef Clubs partici - pated in the days events.

The day long event started off with the Continuation Heifer Class where Hillary Bennie’s (GC) heifer received Grand Champion, trophy sponsored by Downey Farms. Reserve Champion went to Ethan Jasper’s (GC) heifer, donated by Forsyth Hauling 2010. Third presented to Connor Murray (T). Fourth presented to Aiden Jasper (GC).

First Year Member Competition: 1st Peyton Boulanger (GC), sponsored by Kristen and Velma Dunn; 2nd Gabriel Atchinson (T), sponsored by Wrangler Bull

Sale; 3rd Cambria Clarke (GC), sponsored by Stewart’s Lumber.

Beginning Beef, spon - sored by Waskada Neighbours Goodwill Club, 1st Peyton Boulanger (GC); 2nd Gabirel Atchinson (T).

Junior Showmanship: 1st Beverly Jean Downey (T), sponsored by Melita Legion #127; 2nd Garnet Spears (GC), cash award; 3rd Aiden Jasper (GC), cash award.

I n t e r m e d i a t e Showmanship: 1st Amber McNish (T), show cane cover sponsored by McDowell Stock Farms; 2nd Erica McNish (T), cash award; 3rd Dayton Lamouline (GC), cash award.

Senior Showmanship: 1st Ryan Downey (T), show hal - ter sponsored by Border Vet Services and annual trophy sponsored by Sunset Enterprises; 2nd Hillary

Bennie (GC), cash award; 3rd Brayden Murray, cash award. Overall Showman jacket donated by Pioneer Seeds - Ryan Downey (T); 2nd Amber McNish (T).

Group 1 Steer Weight Class (cash awards): 1st Garnet Spears; (GC) 2nd Kelsey Schuddemat (T); 3rd Brett Remillard (GC).

Group 2 Steer Weight Class (cash awards): 1st Brayden Murray (T); 2nd Dayton Lamouline (GC); 3rd Ethan Jasper (GC).

Group 3 Steer Weight Class (cash awards): 1st Kallie-Jo Marsh (T); 2nd Connor Murray (T); 3rd Hillary Bennie (GC).

Group 1 Heifer Weight Class (cash awards): 1st Kelsey Schuddemat (T); 2nd Connor Murray (T); 3rd Amber McNish (T).

Group 2 Heifer Weight Class (cash awards): 1st

Beverly-Jean Downey (T); 2nd Ryan Downey (T); 3rd Dayton Lamouline (GC).

Grand Champion Heifer: Beverly-Jean Downey (T), rose bowl sponsored by Melita Royal Bank. Reserved Grand Champion Heifer: Ryan Downey (T), trophy sponsored by Bigway Foods,

Melita. Grand Champion Female

Class: Hillary Bennie (GC), sponsored by DB Murray. Reserved Grand Champion Female Class: Beverly-Jean Downey (T), sponsored by Boundary Co-op Ltd.

Homegrown Heifer Class: Jacket donated by Killarney

Auction Mart - Kelsey Schuddemat (T); 2nd Connor Murray (T).

Peewee Judging Competition: 1st Jack Marsh (T) donated by Melita Lions Club; 2nd Alex Duthie (T); 3rd Cassidy Clarke (GC); 4th Cambria Clarke (GC)

Continued on page 16

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CHURCH DIRECTORY United Church of Canada

Rev. Allan Gairns, Minister Phone (204)522-8136 (office)

(Wheelchair Access) SERVICES

Tilston 1:30 a.m. (1st Sunday) Melita 11:15 a.m.

Deloraine 9:15 a.m --------

Cornerstone Pastoral Charge of the

United Church of Canada Serving

Lyleton United Church 1:30 p.m. Pierson United Church 9:30 a.m.

Waskada United Church 11:30 a.m. Rev. Heather Sandilands

Diaconal Minister Phone: 204-264-0933 (cell)

Home: 204-634-2276 --------

Associated Gospel Church of Canada

Pierson Bible Chapel Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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Presbyterian Church Rev. Barbara Alston

Sunday Services - 11:00 a.m. Service at Personal Care Home -

3rd Sunday of month at 2:00 p.m.

Service at Melita Lodge last Sunday of the month

at 11:00 a.m. Melita, 522-3128 Souris 483-3350

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Christ Church Anglican, Melita

1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 10:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

2nd & 4th Sundays 9:30 - Holy Communion

Rev. Mark Murray ~ 483-3470 --------

Your Friends the Seventh Day Adventists

Invite you to view and listen to these programs: Faith For Today;

CKX, Sun., 10:00 a.m;. Voice of Prophecy;

CKJS 810, Sunday, 10:00; CKDM 730, Sunday 10:00; CKRY 720, Sunday, 10:30;

The Quiet Hour; CKRY 720, Sunday, 6 p.m.;

CKY 92.0 FM, Sunday, 9:00. Write for free Health or Bible Course to: Box 92, Brandon

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

86 Main St. Melita, Manitoba Liturgy Schedule

June - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays July - 11:30 a.m. Sundays

Fr. Paul Bisson --------

Elim Chapel Pentecostal Assemblies

of Canada Corner of Byers and Maple Sunday Morning Worship

11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study,

Sunday Morning - 9:30 a.m. Minister: Nathan Young

Call 522-8261 --------

Fellowship Community Church Goodlands Community Hall

Glen Whetter, Min. Ph. 747-2612

10:00 a.m.- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service -------

Southwest Youth for Christ Marlin Peters, Virden

748-6674

Here & There Compiled by Dolores Caldwell

The Redvers Optimist Optimist celebrates 65 years of bringing Redvers

and surrounding area a voice Russell Manning, publisher of the Reston Recorder, founded and began printing The Redvers Optimist with the first printed copy released on Thursday, June 1, 1950. Offering subscriptions that first month for free, they would later increase to $2.

The World-Spectator $800,000 donation for Rocanville Hall

The ball that got rolling back in October for a new hall in Rocanville got a major kick forward last week with an $800,000 donation from PotashCorp, covering one third of the cost of the project.

Schwean, Toder picked up in draft Two local hockey players were picked up in the WHL Bantam Draft Thursday. Elkhorn’s Layne Toder was a fourth round draft pick for the Calgary Hitmen and Moosomin’s Jevon Schwean was a seventh round draft pick for the Spokane Chiefs.

The Western Canadian Final service at La Riviere United Church

The closing service at St. Andrew’s United Church, La Riviere, was held on Sunday, May 24.

Virden Empire-Advance Demolition Day

The former Petro-Canada station in Virden, con - structed in 1967, is being demolished to make room for a new car dealership on that location.

The Killarney Guide Football’s back after more than 20 years

After more than a 20-year hiatus from school foot - ball in Killarney, it’s back!

The Carlyle Observer Holocaust survivor encourages unconditional love Born in Hungary, Dr. Eva Olsson experienced some of the worst hate in the world, as Jewish per - son under the Nazi regime. Having lived through the Holocaust, Olsson now uses her harrowing experiences to talk about hate and bullying.

Crossroads – This Week A long way from China to Hamiota

How far are you willing to go and how hard are you willing to work to create the life you want? Yao Huang has travelled half way around the world, learned a new language, worked two jobs and endured several years of separation from his wife, Ting, all in an effort to end up where he is - running his own business, reunited with his family, and surrounded by a welcoming community. These days, Yao can be found in the kitchen of J&D Restaurant in Hamiota, which has been up and run - ning since mid-March. And he couldn’t be happier.

IN THE GOODLANDS/WASKADA AREA We have an assortment of hopper bins (15), flat bottom bins (18),

and bin skids (6) to be sold to the highest bidder. All bins are numbered, size and quality of the bin are up to the buyer’s

inspection. Serious buyers need to do personal inspection.

Offers considered up to June 27. 25% down paypent upon acceptance of offer, balance due upon removal. All reasonable offers will be considered.

Removal of the bins is buyers responsiblity and must be completed by July 25

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Remember When Compiled by Karen Branston

1 Yr. -June 13, 2014 Sprint Into Summer 2014,

held Saturday, May 31 in Pierson, raised over $20,000 for Huntington Disease...Hayley Schuddemat was awarded the gold watch at the 2014 Melita 4-H Interclub Beef Rally held at Taylor Auction Mart on Monday, June 2...The Arthur E.D. Ag Society purchased a tree and at lunch time on Rally Day, the Grande Clairiere and Tilston Beef Clubs went out to Mrs. Danyluk’s home and planted it in honour of Larry Danyluk who was a great supporter of the 4-H program. 10 Yrs. - June 11, 2005 Lynn Coleman of Winnipeg, formerly of the Melita area, celebrated his 25th year as emcee of the Melita 4-H Beef Rally...Garlen Maxwell, Regional Manage, Acute/ PCH Services for the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority, was awarded the 2005 Nursing Health Human Resources Achievement Award. She is the first Manitoba recipient of this award...Michelle Hammell and Anita Fewings, both of Pierson, were awarded the gold watches at the annual 4- H Rally held in Melita on Monday, June 6. 20 Yrs. - June 13, 1995

Antler River School Division has hired Mr. Bill Marsh, taking over Greg Giesbrecht’s job, as principal for Waskada School and Mr. Egbert Stang as principal at

Melita School...Jaime Wray of the Tilston 4-H Beef Club and Laurie Renwick of the Melita Home Ec. Club were awarded the gold watches at Rally held in Melita on Monday, June 5. 40 Yrs. - June 12, 1975

The Met Hotel Lounge will close its doors on June 14 after several years of opera - tion in Melita...The south - western area was blanketed by a “million dollar rain”, which began Saturday eve - ning and continued over Sunday and Monday...Funeral services were held for Mrs. Charlotte L. Branston of Brandon on May 24 at the Brockie Donovan Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Branston resided in Melita at one time when Mr. Branston was the Royal Bank manager...Judith Walker won the Championship Flight at the annual Melita Ladies Golf Tournament. 50 Yrs. - June 10, 1965

Construction is now underway for a sidewalk through Central Park that will circle the cenotaph...Mrs. Charlotte Pedden, wife of the late Thomas Russell, formerly of Elva, passed away in the Brandon Assiniboine on June 9 at the age of 76...The 1965 crop is estimated at being equal to the bumper year of 1963. 60 Yrs. - June 9, 1955

Lewis Wesley Davidson passed away June 5, in his 71st year, in Winnipeg General Hospital...The death of Cecil G. Bloomer occurred June 4 in Deer Lodge

Hospital, in his 60th year...It is expected that the water sys - tem installation will start in early July, with W.J. Adams, engineer, of Winnipeg in charge.

The tower has been re- located and is now on the west side of Main Street, near the Canada Packers plant. 70 Yrs. - June 14, 1945

I.P. Cheney, former Lyleton hardware merchant, died in Appleton, MN, on June 5...Sixty-nine donors attended the 53rd blood clinic on Friday...Twelve baseball teams took parts in the tour - nament in Pipestone last Thursday. 80 Yrs. - June 13, 1935

J.R. Pitt of Pierson has been nominated by Arthur Liberal-Progressives to con - test the forthcoming by-elec - tion in Arthur...Over an inch of rain fell here in the storm of early this morning...Chas. Menzies, formerly of Napinka, died in Regina this morning, in his 74th year...Melita won first prize in the baseball tournament at Napinka last Thursday. 90 Yrs. - June 11, 1925

A 24-hour rain featured weekend weather. Crops are showing splendid growth...Tent caterpillars on the tracks stalled a freight train between Lemberg and Neudorf, SK on Saturday afternoon...Special services in Victoria Methodist Church last Sunday commemorated the final Methodist services, before consummation of Church Union.

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Melita 4-H Interclub Beef Rally Continued from page 14 (brushes awarded to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from Shur-Gro.

Junior Judging Competition (11 years and under): Beverly-Jean Downey (T), trophy spon - sored by Ken and Judy Wray (Tilston); 2nd Makayla Duthie (T), cash award; 3rd Emily Spears (GC), cash award.

Intermediate Judging Competition (12 - 14 years): 1st Erica McNish (T), trophy

sponsored by Maple Lake Stock Farms; 2nd Connor Murray (T), cash award; 3rd Amber McNish (T), cash award.

Senior Judging Competition (15 years and up): 1st Haley Schuddemat (T), trophy sponsored by Delmar’s Hardware Ltd/ Rona; 2nd Brayden Murray (T), cash award; 3rd Carla Joseph (T), cash award.

Grand Champion Steer Competition: Kallie-Jo

Marsh (GC), banner spon - sored by Taylor Auctions. Reserved Grand Champion Steer Competition: Connor Murray (T), trophy spon - sored by Renwick Cleaning

Homegrown Steer Competition: Brayden Murray (T), jacket donated by Raynor Contracting

Beef Herdsman Award: Ryan Downey (T), spon - sored by Melita Town Tire & Auto.

Secretary Book Award:

Mikayla Murray (CWTR), sponsored by the Chicken Chef, Melita

Treasurer Book Award: Kelsey Schuddemat (T) sponsored by Melita Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

General Proficiency: Kelsey Schuddemat (T) sponsored by the John Dickinson family.

Gold Watch Award: Kelsey Schuddemat (T), sponsored by Cargill Grain.

Pee Wee Showmanship: 1st Alex Duthie (T), halter by Valleyview Co-op; 2nd Jack Marsh (T), medallion spon -

sored by Helen & Neil Jones; 3rd Cambria Clarke (GC), medallion sponsored by Helen & Neil Jones; 4th Cassidy Clarke (GC), medal - lion sponsored by Helen & Neil Jones.

Junior Pee Wee Grooming: Prizes to all from Griffith Agencies and Shur- Gro - Cambria Clarke, Cassidy Clarke, Alex Duthie, and Jack Marsh.

Pee Wee Grand Champion Heifer: Jack Marsh, trophy sponsored by Brenda and Harvey Mahy; Reserve Champion Heifer:

Cambria Clarke (GC), spon - sored by Valleyview Co-op; 3rd Cassidy Clarke (GC), sponsored by Ramrod Co.

Pee Wee Grand Champion Steer: Alex Duthie (T), trophy sponsored by Triple V Ranch.

Following the show, the two clubs enjoyed beef on a bun served the Melita Early Learning Centre.

The day concluded with auctioneer Brock Taylor sell - ing 20 steers with the aver - age weight being 1,236 with the average price $2.53 per lb.