Melita New Era March 27, 2015

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Battle of the Blades On Sunday, March 22, the Melita Skating Club brought Battle of the Blades to the Melita & Area Arena. The goal of the event was not only to raise money for the Arena but to bridge the gap between figure skating and hockey. Each skater was paired up with a hockey player and each team presented a planned routine on the ice. There was also a skills competition during the Battle where each of the pairs were required to perform both hockey skills and figure skating skills. Some of these skills included stick handling, cross cuts, skating backwards, a jump, a spiral into a drag and more. The event was well attended and raised a lot of money for the Arena. Skaters and hockey players who participated in the event included: Piper Reid and Cole Cocquyt, Paris Fallis and Jace Brown, Vienna Fallis and Dylan Brown, Page Murray and Seoul Tilokani, Makayla Duthie and Lucas Fletcher, Elizabeth Greig and Andrew Greig, Haven Morrison and Nathan Downey, Rienna Skelton and Chase Tilbury, Logan Tilbury and Jack Kirkup (pictured top), Hillary Bennie and Carter McKinney and Keesha McCutcheon and Elisha Bambridge (pictured right). PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER

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Haven Morrison and Nathan Downey Logan Tilbury and Jack Kirkup Page Murray and Seoul Tilokani

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Battle of the Blades PHOTOS /BRITTANY WALKER


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Melita Skating Club 2014-2015

Front row (L-R): Olivia Currie-McMaster, Cole Walker, Lemmy Garrett, Talen Morrison. Middle row: Seoul Tilokani, Vienna Fallis, Willow Brown, Piper Reid, Page Murray, Penny Sigurdson, Cain Garrett, Cheyenne VanSteelandt. Back row: Logan Tilbury, Bryce Bodin, Elizabeth Greig, Rienna Skelton, Haven Morrison, Paris Fallis, Makayla Duthie, Lily Wray, Mikayla Shepherd, Regan Reddaway, Rebecca Kirby, Keesha McCutcheon. Missing: Rory Slack, Renee Bodin, Hudson Barsness. PHOTO /BRITTANY WALKER


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At the Strand: This weekend at the Strand Theatre is a double fea-ture. The fi rst movie that will be playing is The Boy Next Door starring Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman and Kristing Chenoweth. A newly divorced woman falls for a younger man who has recently moved in across the street from her, but their affair soon take a dangerous turn. The second movie that is playing at the theatre this weekend is Dumber & Dumber To starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. Lloyd and Harry go on a roadtrip to fi nd a child Harry never knew he had and the responsi-bility neither should ever, ever be given. Canadian Hot 100:1. Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars2. Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran3. FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney4. Sugar by Maroon 55. Love Me Like You Do by Ellie GouldingA Catchy Single:The single that I recommend this week is Heartbeat Song by American singer Kelly Clarkson from her sev-enth studio album Piece by Piece. The song was written by Mitch Allan, Audra Mae, Kara DioGuardi and Jason Evigan and produced by Greg Kurstin. It was released on January 15, 2015 as the albums lead single.On the charts, Heartbeat song reached No. 8 in Austria, No. 7 in Belgium, No. 6 in Canada, No. 3 in Nether-lands, No. 3 in Scotland, No. 6 in South Africa, No. 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 on US Adult Comtemporary.At the Library:1. Punishment by Linden MacIntyre: Forced to retire early from his job as a corrections offi cer in Kingston Penitentiary, Tony Breau has limped back to the village

where he grew up to lick his wounds, only to fi nd that Dwayne Strickland, a young con he’d had dealings with in prison is back there too–and once again in trouble. Strickland has just been arrested following the suspi-cious death of a teenage girl, the granddaughter of Cad-dy Stewart, Tony’s fi rst love. Tony is soon caught in a fi erce emotional struggle be-tween the outcast Strickland and the still alluring Caddy. And then another fi gure from Tony’s past, the forceful Neil Archie MacDonald–just retired in murky circum-stances from the Boston police force–stokes the com-munity’s anger and suspicion and an irresistible demand for punishment. As Tony struggles to resist the vortex of vigilante action, Punishment builds into a total page-turner that blindsides you with twists and betrayals.2. The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks: Ira Levinson is in trouble. At ninety-one years old, in poor health and alone in the world, he fi nds himself stranded on an iso-lated embankment after a car crash. Suffering multiple injuries, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes and comes into focus beside him: his beloved wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together – how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can’t possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defi ned their marriage. A few miles away, at a local rodeo, a Wake Forest College senior’s life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward -- even life and death – loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia fi nds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans -- a future that Luke has the power to rewrite . . . if the secret he’s keeping

doesn’t destroy it fi rst. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common, and who are separated by years and experience. Yet their lives will converge with unex-pected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most diffi cult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: be-yond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart.3. Just Deserts by Eric Walters: Ethan can barely be-lieve it. Until now, his biggest problems have been try-ing to stay in one school without getting expelled and fi nding his next drink. But after Ethan’s drunken imita-tion of the school’s headmaster goes up on YouTube, his father steps in with a shockingly drastic measure. Now Ethan is sprawled in the sand... in the Sahara Desert. Alone. According to his father’s letter, Ethan must trek 200 kilometres across the desert to the city of Tunis, with the help of a guide and three other young people. Confused, hungover, and- if he his truthful,- more than a little scared, Ethan has no choice. He will face sandstorms, vipers and agonizingly painful blisters...but most pain-ful of all, he will confront his inner demons and come to a true realization of who he really is.4. Alabama Moon by Walt Key: For as long as ten-year-old Moon can remember, he has lived out in the forest in a shelter with his father. They keep to themselves, their only contact with other human beings an occasional trip to the nearest general store. When Moon’s father dies, Moon follows his father’s last instructions: to travel to Alaska to fi nd others like themselves. But Moon is soon caught and entangled in a world he doesn’t know or un-derstand, apparent property of the government he has been avoiding all his life. As the spirited and resourceful Moon encounters constables, jails, institutions, lawyers, true friends, and true enemies, he adapts his wilderness survival skills and learns to survive in the outside world, and even, perhaps, make his home there. In this compelling, action-packed book, Watt Key gives us the thrilling coming-of-age story of the unique and extremely appealing Moon.

ST DY BREAKby Brittany Walker

High school rodeo celebrating 20 years courtesy of Darrell Nesbitt, Crossroads This Week

Even though the sport of high school rodeo is not affiliated with the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association, the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) has taken bold steps in creating a playing field for youth who crave to pr eserve the western heritage over the past 20 years.

An Onanole father and grandfather have been involved since that February day in 1995, when a large g roup of youth and adults met at Carberry, to lay the beginning of the MHSRA. Present day MHSRA National director, Art Cochrane, full y backed by wife Marilyn has served in various capacities, provincially and nationally, including serving as the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) president in 2012.

Prior to the start of the MHSRA, his daughter Rachelle Boyes (nee Cochrane) and her sister-in-law Sh eena Dunham (nee Boyes), both of Souris, were among the youth to cross the border into Saskatchewan to compete in a sport they cheris hed. High school rodeo for both was a building block to elusive semi and professional rodeo careers.

Looking back, Cochrane did see the MHSRA celebrating its 20th anniversary, as he felt it was a good program for the kids that wanted to rodeo on their own level.

“Numbers of participants have remained true over the years,” said Cochrane. “The numbers started at 25 to 30 and built up over the years to between 65 and 75, including 30 to 40 members in the Junior High Division initiated by the NHSRA in the fall of 2004.”

The NHSRA Junior High Division was established to bring the excitement of the sport to sixth, sevent h, and eighth graders and to serve as a feeder system into the high school ranks of the Association. The NHSRA is one of the fastest growing youth organizations, with an annual mem - bership of approximately 12,500 students from 42 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. The Association sanctions over 1,800 rodeos each year and produces two elite youth rodeo events in the world - the National Junior High Finals R odeo (NJHFR) and the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR). Boys and girls compete together in team roping, but are separate in all other events.

The MHSRA’s mission is to promote the positive image of rodeo, preserve the western heritage and mai ntain the highest regard for the live - stock. It is dedicated to educating youth and instilling the value of good sportsmanship. MHSRA’S history

Under the direction of President – Albert Outhwaite of Swan River, Minnedosa hosted the very first M HSRA rodeo on Aug. 7, 1995 with 31 registered student members. At the time no one knew what would happen but the association has never looked back. In that first year much more was accomplished than was expected. After earning official membership the association held successfu l rodeos at Minnedosa, Ashern, Oak Lake and Shilo with the provincial finals going back to Minnedosa.

While at one time, high school rodeos were featured more in the west, today the MHSRA has five weeke nds of rodeo in the east and eight in the west. With the largest population being in the east, the MHSRA is striving to move some of its r odeos in that direction.

“Presently we rodeo as one unit although we have been discussing having two regions,” shared Cochran e. “If we do divide into regions it will make travelling easier and cost less for parents, which would likely help increase our membership.”

The membership is not solely made up of Manitoba students, as due to travelling distances the MHSRA boasts five members from Ontario, nine members from Saskatchewan and three members from North Dakota competing in the 2014-15 season. Continued on page 5


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Prairie Vision Arts Council Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 7:30 p.m. • Melita Strand Theatre

Melita Good Friday Service Friday, April 3

2:00 p.m. • Christ Church Anglican

Christ Church Anglican Easter Tea & Bake Sale

Saturday, April 11 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. • Parish Hall

Annual Golf Meeting Thursday, April 16

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Melita School PAC Meeting Monday, April 20

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High school rodeo celebrating 20 years Continued on page 5

As MHSRA National Director, Cochrane couldn’t be more happier in seeing alumni competing at the professional level and doing well, backed by a college or university education.

And as a Manitoba sports entity, rough stock riders have almost gone by the way - side compared to the numbers in the early 2000s, despite the MHSRA standing behind the “Build a Cowboy” program, which aids in gaining riders in bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. In saying that membership numbers remain strong thanks to female athletes.

“I think girls are more into horses than the boys are, thus more girls than boys pres - ently competing,” said Cochrane. “I think a lot of the boys come from rodeo families whether they rope or ride rough stock. Girls love to ride and it is much easier to start with poles, barrels, and goals.” Future of the Rodeo

With high school rodeo going since 1948, Cochrane feels positive that it will con - tinue down the road, as the MHSRA has a better award program and a real good schol - arship program. Several contestants go to colleges and universities on rodeo schol - arship programs every year.

For what sets rodeo apart from other high school sports, Cochrane had this to say. “I think the members getting together and making new friends throughout the prov -

ince is a lot different than other high school sports. These members compete against each other and then spend the evenings together having fun. Then at the end of the year, a number become a Manitoba team member and travel to the NHSRA Finals, the Junior High Finals, and the Canadian Finals.”

And that future begins at the Manitoba community of Pierson on Sunday, April 19, with the provincial finals returning to Selkirk three months later.

Third generation carries on family’s devotion to rodeo Jenel Boyes riding since two, barrel racing since four years of age courtesy of Darrell Nesbitt, Crossroads This Week

Passed down through generations, rodeo has been in two Manitoba families – Cochrane and Boyes for quite sometime - with parents and grandparents knowing full well that what lies behind us, and what lies before us, are small matters compared to what lies within us.

Presently competing as a high school rookie within the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA), a cowgirl who is also gaining values as a Hartney School student, has been in the saddle since she was two and barrel racing by herself since the age of four. However, Jenel Boyes feels it wasn’t a big part of her life until she started competing in the junior barrel racing in the MRCA and MBRA when she was nine, qualifying for the MRCA Finals three years in a row and winning the MBRA Youth 1D Finals twice over the years of 2009 to 2011.

Following in the footsteps of her parents, Rachelle and Terry Boyes of Deleau, the grade nine student’s competitive edge within the MHSRA has been put forth for four years, beginning back in the fall of 2011.

“One of the reasons I joined the MHSRA was because my mom competed in Saskatchewan and my grandpa and grandma, Art and Marilyn Cochrane of Onanole, enjoyed it so much that they helped start up high school rodeo in Manitoba,” stated Boyes. “My grandpa is still volunteering his time to the MHSRA 20 years later, serv - ing as president and the national director.”

Boyes chalks up team roping as her favourite event because it’s fun but challeng - ing. She added the best part is being able to work with one of her closest friends in terms of a roping partner.

“Friendship plays an important role in the sport of rodeo, as does comradeship, grit, determination and patience,” said Boyes. “The western lifestyle keeps me on my toes and ready for my next challenge including keeping my grades up.”

With her younger sister Jacey on the road as well, Boyes finds the MHSRA to be a lot of fun with all the people involved being so nice! But if she had to choose in what makes the MHSRA a great non-profit organization (other than competing of course) would be the dances and after-rodeo activities. Second would be Nationals and Canadians, they have to be the best experiences for someone who wants to become a member of pro rodeo. I was also the Cowgirl Rookie of the Year in my first year, which was an honour. Continued on page 6

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Hartney School student Jenel Boyes cherishes the event of team roping, from a head or heel perspecti ve. P HOTO/ COURTESY DARRELL NESBITT

Laramie Lockie of Waskada, a junior high competitor in goat tying last year, is just one of the many youths that competes through the MHSRA. PHOTO/ COURTESY DARRELL NESBITT

Third generation carries on family’s devotion to rodeo

Continued on page 6 “The MHSRA is like the beginning of a long, long

road that’s filled with valuable, fun and serious lessons. There aren’t enough words to describe how the MHSRA will help you get where you want to go and have a great time getting there,” stated the 14-year-old. “I’ve competed at Canadians every year, the first year in just pole bending and barrel racing at Virden, MB. The second in poles, barrels, breakaway and ribbon roping and last year I competed in all six junior events at Nanton, AB. I’ve qualified for Nationals every year, but I have only represented Manitoba once in the 2013/ 14 season. I qualified and competed in all six junior girls events at Des Moines, IA, and I hope to qualify again this year and be a part of Team Manitoba.”

Boyes added that her key mentors are her parents and Grandpa Art, both her parents competed at the semi pro level and her mom even went pro for a couple years, making it to the Canadian Finals Rodeo aboard her pride and joy, Chico – a one in a million horse – that at the age of 24 will still attend a number of rodeos with Jacey on his back.

“My parents have helped me train and be a better competitor, but my grandpa and his devotion to rodeo and helping others has been my biggest inspiration. I want to make people proud and prove the doubters wrong, I’ll stop at nothing less,” said Boyes. “Being involved in rodeo has helped me a lot, it has improved my balance, hand-eye coordination, and carrying all those oat pails, square bales and water buckets has made moving what used to be too heavy things a lot easier. I’m also a considerably better person than I used to be, I have a better understanding of the butterfly effect and what can happen due to mine and other peo - ples’ actions.”

While the Hartney area doesn’t have much knowl - edge when it comes to the sport, through participation of the Boyes’ girls, and Stran Dunham, they have inspired other families to check it out and that’s what makes them so proud to be a part of the rodeo family.

Looking at herself, as an average kid by winter, super rodeo crazy by summer, she shares family life near the town of Deleau, and attends the K to 12 school in Hartney, noted as also a good place to play hockey and baseball when not riding or roping.

Cherishing the western lifestyle presented to her, Boyes is aiming to take Equine Sciences or a Farrier’s course upon graduating in 2018. She is also hoping to continue her rodeo journey, maybe college rodeo and then professional. Should those goals not be reached, Boyes would be okay with helping others to reach their rodeo dreams and working with horses, as it ain’t the clothes that make a cowgirl, it’s the attitude and heart.

Virden RCMP respond to fatal single-vehicle collision

�On March 22, 2015, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Virden RCMP responded to a fatal collision on Harrison Bridge Road in the RM of Sifton, Manitoba. A passerby reported a vehicle partly submerged in the river. The local fire department was able to extract the driver from the vehicle. She was transported to local hospital.

�The 16-year-old female driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, from rural Saskatchewan, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

�It is believed that poor weather and icy road con - ditions were contributing factors to this collision. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The deceased was wearing a seatbelt.

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Pamela Brown attended the social for her grandson Neil Brown and his bride-to-be Richelle Downie of Wawanesa� which was held in Wawanesa on the weekend. Family members attending were Brady Brown and Rebecca Scheerschmidt.

Sympathy is expressed to the family of the late Maxine (Ryckman) Amos of Oxbow who passed away March 23 at the age of 90 years. She is the last member of� the George Sr. and Sarah Ryckman family.

Happy to see Laurie Cole home after a two week holiday with family and friends in Arizona.


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Melita Skating

Club solos

Elizabeth Greig Haven Morrison Rienna Skelton

Logan Tilbury Bryce Bodin Keesha McCutcheon PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER

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Wade & Loretta Fewings are pleased to announce the wedding engagement of their son

daughter of Greg & Karen Morris of Red Deer County, AB. Wedding to take place outside of Olds, AB on

Saturday, October 24, 2015.Come celebrate with the happy couple at their

Pre-wedding Social taking place at the Tilston Hall on Easter weekend, Saturday, April 4, 2015 in Tilston, MB.

Melita Lodge by Ruth Townsend

Beth Elliot enjoyed a visit with Florence Brigden at her home last Wednesday afternoon.

Bob and Nicole visited Burt and Beth here last Thursday afternoon and Andrea Elliot of Brandon University and Zach Anderson of Estevan were welcome Sunday callers too.

Art and Gwen Tucker and Jean Sterling went to Heather and Bill Kennedy’s on Tuesday for cake and goodies celebrating Heather’s birthday.

Sunday night Jean, Art, Gwen, Heather and Bill called at Barbara Lee’s home for more cake and coffee to celebrate both Jean and Barb’s birthdays.

Aileen Tucker has called in throughout the week bringing in some things from the farm for her folks and visiting for some time. Paul and Beth called in for a good visit and helped with some furniture while they were in Melita to see their dad Ken Lee.

Last Thursday afternoon Wanda Wray and Mabel went and had a coffee visit with Laura Bourdeau and also went to the figure skat - ing show at night.

On Sunday, Brett and Spencer Skeoch of Killarney came for a visit and they took in Bunty Allen’ 80th birthday party.

Cec Greig has had both of his daughters here to spend time with him which he enjoys very much.....Barb on Sunday and Marilyn last Tuesday.

Jocelyn Mossett came in for a great visit with her grandma Lily Mee on Monday afternoon.

Residents extend hearty good wishes to Bunty Allen who celebrated his 80th birthday with a tea here in the Common Room on Sunday afternoon. Friends

and family joined the party from Steinback, Winnipeg, Brookdale, Oak Lake, Brandon, Regina, Virden, Moose Jaw, Shoal Lake, Pelican Lake and many more local folks from Tilston and Pierson areas. Bunty thanks everyone for helping him celebrate his day. He enjoyed supper with his immediate and extended family at the Happy Chopsticks following the tea when 24 members gathered there. 120 some friends

signed the guest book at the tea.

Joy and Allysa Lorette were here from their home at Steinbach, MB and had their folks, Tom and Kay Herbert home from the Health Center while they were able to be with them.

Ruth Townsend enjoyed visits from Lois Bugg, Sherry Line and Diane were here with her Mom briefly on their return from an appointment in Brandon on Monday.

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Sewing group receives funding Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, was in Melita on Thursday, March 19, to announce that Creating From the Heart, a sewing group in Melita, will receive $17,000 in Federal fun ds through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. The Club will use the money to purchase tables, chairs , pressing equipment, sewing machines and sergers. Elsie Cheyne said that so far the group has worked together to make mastectomy pillows, receiving blankets, compassionate bags for Womenʼs Shelters, walker bags and pillows for children. Pictured (L-R): Connie Mallo (Municipality of Two Borders), Danielle Stone-Lamontagne (Municipality of Two Borders), Larry Maguire, Nicole Simpson (Antler River Recreation representative), Elise Cheyne (Sewing Club representative). PHOTO/ BRITTANY WALKER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Petroleum Driver/Sales Rep Valleyview

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This week’s market closing values:

Level Change 1-week YTD 1-year 5-year

EQUITY INDICES CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD S&P/TSX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,942.41 +210.91 +1.43% +2.12% +4.04% +4.57% S&P 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,108.06 + 54.66 +0.83% +10.70% +25.80% +17.58% DJIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,127.65 +378.34 +0.31% + 9.97% +24.01% +15.85% FTSE 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,022.51 +281.93 +4.03% +11.11% + 8.82% +8.89% CAC 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,087.49 + 77.03 +3.10% +15.40% +3.39% +5.12% DAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,039.37 +137.76 +2.72% +18.56% +13.91% +14.79% Nikkei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,560.22 +305.97 +0.87% +20.80% +31.24% +10.97% Hang Seng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,375.24 +552.03 +0.67% +11.62% +28.70% +7.13%

CURRENCY RETURNS CAD Change US$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2574 - 0.0209 - 1.63% + 8.20% +11.83% + 4.33% Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3601 +0.0184� + 1.37% - 3.27% - 12.21% - 0.24% Yen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0105 - 0.0000 - 0.47% + 7.93% - 4.55% - 1.39%

CANADIAN TREASURIES Yield Change COMMODITIES USD Change 3-month 0.53 - 0.02 Oil $45.72 + $0.88 5-year 0.72 - 0.14 Gold $1,183.21 + $24.76 10-year 1.30 - 0.18 Natural Gas $2.82 + $0.13

Melita, MB – Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon- Souris, announced that the Antler River Recreation District in Melita will receive $17,000 in Federal funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to purchase tables, chairs, pressing equipment, sewing machines and sergers to facilitate a new sewing program for local seniors.

“I am pleased to announce federal funding that will benefit the Antler River Recreation District,” said Maguire. “I want to thank all the volunteers and members whose hard work and dedication has made this project happen. By working together we are continuing to get results for Melita. I also want to thank all the sen - iors who continue to be very active in their com - munity.”

The New Horizons for Seniors Program supports projects up to $25,000 in grant funding. Funding can be provided to eligible organizations for com - munity-based projects that are led or inspired by sen - iors. Since 2006, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has funded more than 13,000 projects in hundreds of communities

across Canada. Since elected, Maguire

has worked closely with seniors in Westman, vis - ited Melita numerous times and has announced Federal funding for sev - eral projects across the region including the dike that will flood protection and Federal funding for Melita Lodge. Maguire has also supported the C o n s e r v a t i v e Government’s plan to lower taxes for seniors that will improve their quality of life. Since 2006, the Conservative Government has provided over $2.8 bil - lion in annual tax relief to seniors and introduced the largest top-up to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for the lowest income seniors in a quarter century.

Maguire has stated on numerous occasions that he will continue to work with colleagues in Ottawa to improve the programs available for Canadian seniors. He is honoured to be part of a team in Ottawa that is providing tax relief and that Canada’s low-income rate for seniors has fallen from 21.4% in 1980 to 5.2% in 2011; one of the lowest rates in the industrial world. In 2014, a single senior can now earn at

least $20,054 and a couple can earn at least $40,108 before paying federal income tax. As a result of the actions taken by the Harper Government, approximately 380,000 seniors have been removed from the tax rolls completely.

“I will continue to stand up and be a strong voice for Westman,” Maguire concluded. “I am proud to work with organi - zations like the Antler River Recreation District that play such a pivotal role in our community.”

Maguire announces funding for Antler River Recreation District

Market Report by Robert Cey

This week I want to explain the difference between (two birds), a dove and a hawk and why a dove made you money this week as you can see by the one week chart of the market returns.

Both of these feathered flyers are used to describe when and how aggressively interest rates will rise. If interest rates are going to remain low and rise slowly when they do start to rise, that is called dovish. If interest rates are expected to start to rise in the near future and at an aggressive pace that is called hawkish.

On Wednesday, March 18, at noon the Federal Reserve Chair (Janet Yellen) released the minutes from two days of Monetary Policy meetings. Money managers watch this report about as close as a hockey fan would watch game seven of the Stanley Cup final. The minutes of the meeting sent a dovish message and as expected the markets reacted by marching higher. That news, along with the European plan to stimulate growth with a huge bond purchase program, means we are still in the expan - sion part of the business cycle and most likely will continue for the foreseeable future. What that means is the Europeans printing over 1.16 Trillion new dollars. That is fine but in order for all of this to work you need one more thing to happen and we can all relate to it (confidence). Without business or consumer confidence there is no new investment by business or spending by consumers and that is why there was a dovish tone to Janet Yellen’s message and that is why the Europeans flooded their economies with all that cash. They did this to create confidence and spur growth.

We have all heard of the saying, you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. In this case Janet and the Europeans have led business and consumers to the water trough, now we just wait to see if businesses invest and consumers spend or to use the horse analogy, take a drink.

Central banks moves boost share prices Stock markets advanced this week, driven by positive news from central banks and

reasonable economic data from the US, which came in only slightly below expec - tations.

The US Federal Reserve indicated that it is in no hurry to raise interest rates, a move welcomed by investors. Although in a statement the Fed dropped its previous assurance that it would remain “patient” before acting on rates. Chair Janet Yellen suggested that the Central Bank intends to continue to move cautiously. The commit - tee lowered the projected year-end Fed fund rates to 0.625% from 1.125%, implying that, while a rate increase this summer remains a possibility, any rate increases will be slow and gradual. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank’s massive economic stimu - lus began this week with the purchase of government bonds. The quantitative easing program is intended to boost the economy and ward off deflation.

Continued on page 9


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Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite advanced on the positive news from central banks. Although US crude oil prices fell to a six-year low before recovering, the beleaguered energy sector took the latest volatility in stride, gaining slightly over the week. In the US, Wall Street’s S&P 500 headed upward on the Fed announcement, while the Nasdaq Composite index hit its highest level in nearly 15 years, nearing its all-time record set in

2000. European stock markets also closed higher, led by the United Kingdom, as London’s FTSE 100 index ended the week above the 7,000 level for the first time in its history.

Japanese stocks set fresh 15-year highs as the country’s Central Bank stayed the course on monetary policy and maintained its own asset-purchase pro - gram. China’s Shanghai Composite Index raced to its high - est level since 2008 on hopes for government economic stimulus measures to aid slow -

ing growth. Emerging markets around the world benefitted from more constructive cen - tral bank sentiment, with some posting considerable gains.

In other news this week:

• Canadian inflation remained steady at 1% y-o-y in February. The Canadian dollar rose against its US counter - part on the news after falling earlier in the week.

• Canadian retail sales fell by a more than expected 1.7% in January, largely the result of less spending on gasoline as prices

dropped over the period.

• The Organization for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD) reduced its growth out - look for the Canadian economy to 2.2% this year and 2.1% in 2016.

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s manu - facturing index stood at five in March, slightly below expec - tations. Shipments, orders and capital expenditure were down slightly. US industrial production rose by 0.1% in February over the previous month. However, industrial capacity utilization fell to 78.9%, pointing to a softening economy.

• US housing starts fell 14.9% y-o-y in February, the most in four years, severely affected by harsh win - ter weather.

What’s ahead next week:

Canada • No major eco -

nomic releases. US • GDP, fourth quar -

ter, final estimate. • Consumer price

index. • Durable goods

orders. • House sales,

prices. • Consumer sen -

timent. • Markit Flash

Manufacturing PMI.

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Melita Legion hosted a St. Patrick’s �Dart Tournament on March 15.�Eighteen teams came from B o i s s e v a i n , G a i n s b o r o u g h , Hartney, Brandon and Melita.� First place on the A side went to Jim Kobs, Leaha Stovin and John Kobs, second went to Rob Bodin, Nelson Barnesky and Kristen Pearson.� First in the B-side went to Bob and Jocelyn Raynor and Rose Bugg, second went to Brad and Colette Tweed and Gary Brown.� A great job done by Wendy Shannon and Cathy Pirie as draw masters.� The Legion staff did a wonderful job.�

Hope everyone had a good time.� Hope to see you all next year.


Frozen on Ice The Melita Skating Club held their year end Ice Show at the Melita & Area Arena on Thursday, March 19, to the theme Frozen on Ice. Pictured are some of the Skating Club members. PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER

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Antler River Dance Group 2014-2015 Pictured above is the 2014-2015 Antler River Dance Group at their year-end recital Monday, March 23. The Dance Group included 46 students this year. They were: Ryan Allard, Elena Ardon, Hayden Clark, Ava Snyder, Madison James, Aurora Custance, Dara Capiak, Kaseigh Henderson, Leah Williams, Keightley Stewart, Cheyenne VanSteelandt, Page Murray, Willow Brown, Autumn Renwick, Brooke Jones, L ili Lanski, Jada Judd, Kamdyn Graham, Lily Jones, Chloe Caldwell, Elexia Stovin, Tehya Custance, Maddy Wawaruk, Keirran Shannon, Lexie Downey, Tessa Lanski, Rori Jacobson, Sophie Phillips, Danika Lamb, Kaitlyn Lee, Joy Mayes, Paige Pettinger, Kierra Bugg, Julia Schoonbaert, Ashtyn Elliott , Kiersten Elliott, Emily Jones, Brooklyn Skelton, Kyra VanGheluwe, Rylee Fletcher, Mackenzie Lee, Delaney Elliott, Logan Tilbury, Rachel Fraser, Veola Copi thorne and Makayla Murray. PHOTO/ BRITTANY WALKER

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Group held their yearend recital on Monday, March 23 at the Strand Theatre in Melita. Forty-six dancers, split up into six groups, par - ticipated in the recital, which was themed “Dancing the Night Away” . Each group danced to two songs.

Group 1 included dancers Ryan Allard, Elena Ardon, Hayden Clark, Ava Snyder, Madison Jones, Aurora Custance, Dara Capiak, Kaseigh Henderson, Leah Williams, Keightley Stewart and Cheyenne VanSteelandt. This group danced their tap number to “Walking on Sunshine” and their ballet number to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”.

Group 2 included dancers Page Murray, Willow Brown, Autumn Renwick, Brooke Jones, Lili Lanski, Jada Judd, Kamdyn Graham, Lily Jones,

Chloe Caldwell, Elexia Stovin, Tehya Custance, Maddy Wawaruk, Keirran Shannon and Lexie Downey. These girls danced their tap number to “It’s a Jungle Out Here” and their ballet number to “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride”.

The third group to per - formed a jazz routine to “Dynamite” and a tap routine to “Witch Doctor”. This group included Tessa Lanski, Rori Jacobson, Sophie Phillips, Danika Lamb and Kaitlyn Lee.

Group 3 this year has only four dancers - Joy Mayes, Paige Pettinger, Kierra Bugg and Julia Schoonbaert. The four girls danced their jazz routine to “Dusturbia” and their tap routine to “Somethin’ Bad”.

Group 5 included Ashtyn Elliott, Kiersten Elliott, Emily Jones, Brooklyn Skelton, Kyra VanGheluwe

and Rylee Fletcher. The girls danced their tap routine to “Word Crimes” and their jazz routine to “Neon Lights”.

The oldest group of girls in the recital included Mackenzie Lee, Delaney Elliott, Logan Tilbury, Rachel Fraser, Veola Copithorne and Makayla Murray. The jazz number Group 6 performed was to “Fame” and their tap routine was to “Stompa”.

Members of Group 6 also entertained with solos and duets. Mackenzie Lee had a jazz solo to “Dollhouse” and Logan Tilbury and Delaney Elliott danced their jazz duet to “Heroes” .

To end off the recital, Tori Mallo of Pierson, the instruc - tor for the Antler River Dance Group this year, enter - tained all of her students with a tap routine as this will be her last year teaching the dance group. Tori will be graduating this year and

heading to Winnipeg for post-secondary enducation. Good luck Tori! Delaney Elliott and Logan Tilbury

were Tori’s assistants for the younger groups this year. These girls, along with all of the dancers, put in a lot of

work throughout the year, and it was clear to everyone in attendance that they all had a great time up on the stage.


Waskada Skating Club presents “Fire & Ice”

CanSTAR group Hillary Bennie

CanSkate Group

Charlie Lee

CanSkate Group -

“Ring of Fire”

Waskada Skating Club 2014-2015

Emma Haberman

Jillia Meggison pictured above. Sarah Meggison pictured left

going through the hoop.


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2015 Mixed Curling Bonspiel On March 20, 21 and 22 a Mixed Curling Bonspiel was held at the Melita Curling Rink. Pictured below are the winners from the event.

First event winner was Brian Barkerʼs rink (L-R) Brian Barker, Dianne Barker, Ken Warsaba and Lorna Warsaba.

Second event winner was Bill Hallsʼ rink (L-R) Linda Schuddemat, Art Schuddemat, Allan Philip and Bill Halls.

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Third event winner was Bob Thompsonʼs rink (L-R) Grant Philip, Betty Minshull, Cheryl Ann Shaw and Bob Thompson. PHOTOS/ SUBMITTED

Melita Skating Club presents Frozen on Ice by Brittany Walker

The Melita Skating Club presented their annual Ice Show, Thursday, March 19 at the Melita Arena, with a Frozen theme. The show started with O Canada and was immediately followed by solos of the older girls, who are in the STARSkate program with the Melita Skating Club. The girls who presented solos included Logan Tilbury, Elizabeth Greig, Rienna Skelton, Bryce Bodin, Haven Morrison and Keesha McCutcheon.

After a short intermission, the Junior STARSkate members took to the ice. This group included Regan Reddaway, Rebecca Kirby, Mikayla Shepherd, Makayla Duthie, Piper Reid, Lily Wray and Paris Fallis. These girls skated to the extremely popular song “Let It Go”.

The next group on the ice was the Junior CanStars, which included Page Murray, Vienna Fallis, Willow Brown and Seoul Tilokani who skated to “Love Is An Open Door”.

The last skaters to perform were the CanSkate members who received a little help from the some of the program assistants who had helped throughout the year. The CanSkate group was split into two groups. The first group included Cain Garrett, Penny Sigurdson and Cheyenne VanSteelandt who skated to “Fixer Upper”. The sec - ond group included Lemmy Garrett, Olivia Currie-McMaster, Cole Walker and Talen Morrison, who skated to “In Summer”.

For the Finale, all the skaters gathered together for one final skate. All of the skat - ers did a great job during their routines and a lot of hard work went into the evening!

Waskada Skating Club presented “Fire & Ice” by Judy Wells

The Waskada Skating Rink was decked out in the “Fire & Ice” theme for its annual Ice Revue on Friday, March 20.

Following O’ Canada, several people were recognized for their contributions to the skating club and to making the Ice Revue a success.

The CanSTAR group skated to “Ice Ice Baby. ” This group were working on the CanSkate skills but are also interested in learning more about figure skating. The members included: Dayna Reid, Dylan Radcliffe, Townsly McMillan, Rory Kehler, Isabella Gustafson, Charlie Lee and Jillia Meggison.

Solos were presented by the following: • Hillary Bennie is the 16 year old daughter of Tom and Tannis Bennie. She is working on her

Gold Dances, Junior Silver Free Skate and Silver Interpretive. Hillary passed her Gold Skills recently which is a major accomplishment in the skating world. Hillary helps as a Program Assistant (PA) with CanSkate in Waskada and Deloraine and she is currently working on her coaching courses to become an official Skate Canada Professional coach. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor.

• Therese Haberman from Bottineau is a member of the Waskada Skating Club. She is 13 and the daughter of Mike and Susan Haberman. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor and skates in both Waskada and Deloraine. She recently took the Canadian figure skating tests.

• Emma Haberman is the 11 year old daughter of Mike and Susan Haberman. She is from Bottineau and is a member of the Waskada Skating Club. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor and skates in both Waskada and Deloraine. She also took the Canadian figure skating test recently.

• Eleven year old Charlie Lee is the daughter of Don and Carla Lee. She is coached by Sharlene McGregor and is working on her Junior Bronze Free Skate, Junior Bronze Skills and Senior Bronze Dances. Charlie participated in the STAR1 and STAR21 events at Deloraine’s Fun Skate “Snow Much Fun. Charlie was a PA for CanSkate. She skated her solo to the song “Firework.”

• Dayna Reid is 7 years old and the daughter of David Reid and Amber Flannery. She is finish - ing up Stage 6 of the CanSkate program and is taking private lessons where she’s learning some jumps and spins. She skated to “Let It Snow.”

• The final solo was skated by Jillia Meggison, 11 year daughter of Steve and Coral. She attended the StarSakte sessions and is also learning some jumps and spins. She skated to “Standing Outside the Fire.” Continued on page 14


Ramrod Cattle Co. of Medora, Manitoba was presented the Manitoba Angus Purebred Breeder of the Year 2014 award (The Van Daele Award). Pictured (L-R): Allan Nykoliation, president Manitoba Angus Association, Tyler Dekeyser, Lacey Dekeyser and Tony Dekeyser. PHOTO/ COURTESY MANITOBA ANGUS OUTLOOK

Great year for Ramrod Cattle Co . Pictured above: Ramrod Cattle Co. of Medora received the Grand Champion Bull at the Manitoba Livestock Expo 2014 with Ramrod No Fear 302A. Tony Dekeyser is pictured with the banner and daughter Brittny is holding No Fear. Pictured below: Ramrod Payback 409B. This bull was Grand Champion Bull Calf and Overall Reserve Champion Bull at the Angus Summer Gold Show in Virden. PHOTOS / COURTESY RAMROD CATTLE CO .

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Waskada Skating Club presented “Fire & Ice” Continued on page 14

The CanSkate portion of the program included three groups. The first group performed to the song “ Do You Want To Build a Snowman?” Most of this

group could hardly stand up on their own the first night and now they move forwards, backwards, make snow, turn around and jump. The group included: Cale Mosset, Keightley Stewart, Natalie Ward, Stetson Chartrand, Leah Williams, Jack Williams, Casey Therrien and Eli Griffith. The assistants were Katie Meggison, Melayna Lockie, Carter McKinney and Wes Meggison.

The second CanSkate group performed to “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” This group are perfect - ing their skating skills; learning how to do everything on both feet, forwards and backwards and with more speed, more turning, spinning, gliding and edges. The group included: Emily Griffith, Olivia Mosset, Townsly McMillan, Rory Kehler, Ainslee McGregor, Sara Meggison, Dylan Radcliffe, Ellyanna Christensen and Eve Griffith. Assistants were Hillary Bennie and Charlie Lee.

The third CanSkate group skated to “Ring of Fire.” This group of boys love speed and they also worked on perfecting their skating skills this year. The group included Saul Griffith, Easton Guenther, Ethan Wiebe, Noah Griffith, Jett Lockie and Joey Spence. Assistants were Lane Janz and Ethan Radcliffe.

All the skaters joined together at centre ice for the finale “Fire Burning on the Dance Floor.” Following group pictures, everyone enjoyed the traditional candy toss to conclude the eve -

ning.

by Judy Wells Ramrod Cattle Co. of

Medora is in its 32nd year of operation. The family business includes Tony and Jody Dekeyser and their children Tyler, Lacey and Brittny. As a family operation everyone takes part, depending on school and other commitments.

The purchase of four cows from the Dusty Daele Angus Dispersal in 1983 was the beginning of Ramrod Cattle Co. Through the years pur - chases have been made from reputable breeders such as Lenlook Angus, Shondril Angus, Youngdale Angus, Kenosee Park and others.

“We now have about 160 head with most of these being Black Angus, a few Red Angus and 20 commercial cows,” said Jody.

Through the 30+ years of raising Angus, Ramrod has seen trends come and go from one extreme to the other and admit to making their share of mis -

2014 was a stellar year for Ramrod Cattle Co. takes.

“However, we have found that by sticking to our goal of raising highly functional females, who wean as close to 50% of their body weight as pos - sible, and never concen - trating on single traits, that we strive to produce cattle that live up to the expec - tations of their ancestors from long ago. Most of our females are sold by private treaty but we con - sign regularly to the Keystone Klassic Sale and are one of the original members of that sale. Our bulls are sold annually at t he Cowboys Angus Bull Sale at Taylor Auction, Melita, MB. This year the sale was March 28,” said Jody.

The business has had its share of success through the years but 2014 was its banner year!

Ramrod took home many top awards from the Angus Gold Show in Virden last summer:

• Grand Champion Heifer Calf

• Grand & Reserve Bred Heifer

• Champion 2 year old and calf

• Champion bull calf • Champion yearling

bull • Overall Champion

yearling bull - Ramrod No Fear 302A

• Reserve Overall Champion bull calf

• Reserve Overall Champion female - Ramrod Face 330A.

“Our summers are spent hooked up to a fifth wheel trailer and travelling as much of the summer show circuit as possible. Last year we also showed at Manitoba Livestock Expo and Agribition.”

They were also awarded the Manitoba Angus Purebred Breeder of the Year 2014 and were featured in the Manitoba Angus Outlook magazine.

“We feel very honoured to have been presented with this award. It has spe - cial meaning being nomi - nated by our fellow Angus producers, who like our -

selves, have a love for good Angus cattle.”

Quote from a wise old cattleman, the late Dusty Van Daele (Grandpa): “Some of the smartest people I know are the ones that have made the most mistakes.”


Westman Wildcat bantams Rural AAA champs The Westman Wildcats AAA Bantam female hockey team downed the undefeated Central Plains Capitals i n the Provincial final 3-2 in overtime to become the 2014-2015 Rural AAA champions. Pictured above back row (L-R): Assistant Coach Brad White (Boisse vain), Assistant coach Ken Seekings (Brandon), Jessica Walker (Carberry), Brooky Klein (Souris), Kailey Thompson (Brandon), Britney Fletcher (Meli ta), Stephanie Lyons (Killarney), Ashley Seekings (Brandon), Kendall Hammond (Boissevain), Manager Jennifer Wickham (Waskada), Coach Wayne Clyne (Bois sevain). Front row (L-R): Josie Pugh (Ninga), Kaitlyn Slator (Brandon), Madde Billaney (Boissevain), Alisha O’hara (Brandon), Camryn Rinn (Virden) , Morgan Fayle (Pierson), Logan Wallace (Brandon), Camryn Clyne (Boissevain), Paige Hubbard (Brandon), Hayley Wickham (Waskada). PHOTO/ SUBMITTED

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Pulse Market Update by Alyssa Mistlebacher, Market Analyst

International lentil markets have been steady under relatively light trading conditions this past we ek.� Local bids remain highly variable between buyers and from one day to the next. Tightening stocks and slowed off erings by growers are discouraging some exporters from pursuing new business, while others still look to be co vering shorts.

Unseasonal rain and hail storms have been reported in some of India’s pulse growing region. This has the poten - tial to adversely impact quality, as the crop will be ready to harvest in a week or two. There have also been reports of frost and snowfall in some northern regions of India.

Lentil markets will remain sensitive to growing conditions around the world in the medium term, unti l the Canadian crop is safely in the bin. The next major piece of market-making news will be Saskatchewan lentil acres, with Stats Canada’s first estimates to be released April 23rd.

New-crop lentil bids are softening as most buyers are now covered for their fall shipping requiremen ts. International values are above the equivalent of interior bids for fall 2015, an indication of the s olid demand expected in the fall.

The yellow pea market has also grown quieter recently, with a couple of factors looking to keep the short-term outlook bearish.� Despite projections for a smaller rabi crop, India is currently sitting on a fair bit of inventory. Indian importers bought heavily earlier in the winter as they were concerned about their domestic ha rvest but now appear to be pulling back.� China is the other import market that has the potential to lead a rally in peas in the months ahead. However, they have been struggling lately, with Chinese buyers backing away from bulk shipments in recent weeks.��

New crop yellow pea prices have also plateaued and are starting to pull back in areas. Barring a thr eat to 2015 yellow pea yields, new-crop prices could grind lower between spring and harvest, now that old and ne w-crop prices are trading near even money.

The medium term outlook remains flat to higher, due to strong exports and very tight ending stocks f orecast for yellow peas through to the end of 2014/15. However, the upside to prices could be muted if spring we ather co-oper - ates and new-crop acres come in above current expectations.

The first Stats Canada acreage report will come out on April 23rd. By that time, we will have a much better idea as to the seeding window for 2015, as well as moisture conditions. The recent warm weather across th e Prairies has created a fresh bearish influence along with talk of early seeding and better yield and quality pote ntial.� However, this could change quickly in the face of any threat to yield or quality as ending stocks for both pe as and lentils are so tight.

Valleyview Place by Ruth Townsend

Laura Klassen had a nice surprise on Saturday evening when her granddaughter Sasha Klassen and a fri end from Swift Current came for a short visit and she also visited her Dad’s grave before returning home. La ura was very pleased to see her.

Reta Murray accompanied her son Carey to Brandon last week where she kept a medical appointment and while there, they called on John and Doris Hayden. Betty Mc Sorley was also in at the same time and they v isited Betty’s daughter who was a patient in the hospital.

Reta and Beth Anderson accompanied Melba Murray to Pierson for Sunday supper. Jean Fletcher has had Wayne and Kim in to visit and also Brian and Deb as they attended the skating event on the

weekend when grandson Lucas was performing. Linda Elliot was pleased to have her daughter Rosalind Brown here with her on the weekend. Barry and Roberta Edgar and their daughters Janie McNish and Lori Jones called on Donna Freeman whe n they

were here to attend Bunty Allen’s party on Sunday. Jeff and Rose Bugg took Audrey to Brandon last week one day where she kept an optical appointment. Fran Blelloch and helper Val Green served a very ample and delicious Easter meal to residents and se veral guests

on Tuesday at noon. Bunty Allen expressed appreciation on behalf of all those present and they were given a hearty vote of thanks. Must add that the assistance of several of the residents in the setting up and clear ing of chairs and tables is also appreciated as well.

Pat Lepense from High Level, AB called on Helen Anderson on Wednesday for a great visit. Larry Batem an from High Level also stopped in for a quick “Hello.”


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12 bags of 39-D-95 Corn Seed donated by Scott Sambrook of Pioneer Seeds, Medora. Tenders and proceeds to the Tilston 4-H Beef Club. The Tilston 4-H Beef Club would like to extend a thank you to Pioneer Seeds for this generous donation. This is an amazing opportunity for a producer like yourself to help support your local 4-H Beef Club. Approximate Value $2,700. Mail tenders to Tilston 4-H Beef Club Treasurer, Kelsey Schuddemat, Box 249, Melita, MB R0M 1L0. All tenders must be received by 8:00 p.m. April 18, 2015. The highest tender will be awarded the seed and will be contacted on April 20, 2015.

HELP WANTED Under new ownership, looking for full-time and part-time day staff. Drop off resume at Melita Subway or call 204-522- 8166. ----------------------------------- Gainsborough Swimming Pool is now accepting applications for the following positions: One full-time manager/ lifeguard/ instructor; and three part-time instructor/ lifeguards. Please state qualifications. Send applications by April 24, 2015 to: Gainsborough Swimming Pool, Box 306, Gainsborough, SK S0C 0Z0 ----------------------------------- Full or part-time employee needed for farm in the Melita and surrounding area. Experience operating equipment or Class 1 drivers license would be an asset. Wage negotiable with applicant. Phone 204-522-6305 Ryan or 204-522-5601 Scott.

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SWEHLA - In loving memory of my parents, Joseph, March 31, 1996 and Lillian, April 21, 2009.

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O BITUARY TWEED

Donald Tweed , August 13, 1938 - February 26, 2015 Donald Tweed died peacefully at Deloraine Hospital on February 26, 2015 with his wife Audrey and children Lisa and Greg at his bedside. He was 76 years old. Don is survived by his wife Audrey, daughter Lisa (Keith) Vanbeselaere and son Greg. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren Danielle (Greg) Schroeder, Grady and Cassie, Shaun Vanbeselaere and Janelle Rouillard, Aaron Vanbeselaere and Danielle Strong Lamontange and Avery, Jacob Tweed and Jessica Friesen and Will Tweed; sisters Eleanor (Maurice) Demeulemeester and Nancy (Willie) Cloet; as well as sisters-in-law Sandra Sumners and Joan Duncan and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Don and Audrey lived in the Lauder District for 52 years and raised their family on the farm. In 1992, Don went to work on road construction for a year. The next year he passed his Class 1 license and went to work hauling machinery for Tweed Farm Equipment for the next 13 years. The next few years were spent hauling gravel until he was diagnosed with cancer. In September 2014 he and Audrey moved to Deloraine. He fought hard for the next 2 plus years. One of his goals was to see his second great-grandchild born. She was 13 months old when he passed away. As all his friends and family know, Don loved to visit, socialize and tease. He liked to keep up with what his extended family and family were doing and spent hours on the phone doing just that. He cared about them. Don was predeceased by his parents Hazel and Thornton, in-laws Lena and Bill Duncan and brothers-in-law Donald Duncan, Roland Sumners and Ken Layne. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital for the care and consideration that Don and ourselves received while he was with you. Thank you is hardly enough for the cancer clinic girls. You made his 2 years of chemo as good as possible and he thought all of you were special. To the doctors, lab and hospital staff at Killarney, thank you. You became like family. Thanks also to our friends and family for the food brought to our houses, the cards, visits, phone calls, memorials and all the help I received from Ralph, Bill, Maurice and Nancy with transportation to Killarney every week for almost 2 years. You are all very special people. A family graveside service will be held in June at Medora. A celebration of Donʼs life will be held in the evening at Lauder Hall. Any one wishing to come is welcome. Date pending.

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BASE: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl beat margarine and icing sugar with electric mixer until fluffy. Add flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. Spread dough evenly in a 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool in pan. TOPPING: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice and lemon peel about 4 minutes, using electric mixer. Mix well until fluffy. Pour batter over baked base. Bake 25 minutes or until set. When cooled, sprinkle icing sugar on the top. Refrigerate until it is firm, then cut into triangles, or cut into squares. If the Topping is only a light yellow, I have added a little yellow food colouring to make it more lemony in appearance. Enjoy!

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Literacy Program Leaders $15 per hour x 32 hours per week

Southwest Horizon School Division requires four enthusiastic youth (ages 16-29) to work on an exciting summer program in our Division for an 8 week period from June 22 until August 14, 2015. Responsibilities will include: The development and administration of a preschool and a school age literacy recreation program in each community. Applicants should have experience with both age groups as well as a love of literacy. Interest/study in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Working in partners, leaders will deliver programming in each of the following Southwest Horizon School Division communities: Souris, Wawanesa, Hartney, Deloraine, Waskada, Pierson, Melita and the Colony Schools. A valid driver’s license and vehicle is required (mileage will be paid).

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Campbell wins silver medal Stephen Campbell of Brandon, son of Bruce and Laura Jean Campbell of Sinclair, was a silver medal winner at the 2015 Provincial Winter Games in Winnipeg for Floor Hockey. PHOTO /SUBMITTED

Campbell brings home silver at Special Olympics

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Special Olympic Winter Games were held in Winnipeg, February 27 and 28. Floor hockey, curling, cross country ski - ing, figure skating, speed skating and Alpine skiing were the seven featured sports.

Stephen Campbell of Brandon, playing with the Wheat City Wings Floor Hockey team, brought home silver medals in the A Division. Stephen is the son of Bruce and Laura Jean Campbell of Sinclair.

Friday was designated as the Divisioning Day and took place at Westwood Collegiate for floor hockey, snow shoe - ing and cross country ski - ing. For all of the sports, this sets up the Division each athlete should be in for the competition on Saturday. Floor hockey Division A: Winnipeg Blue Devils #1, Brandon Wheat City Wings, and Swan Valley Tiger Fire. Division B: Wise Guys, Blue Devils #2. The Athletes Village was located at the Victoria Inn.

Friday evening were the Opening Ceremonies. Our law enforcement is very instrumental in Special Olympics as they raise money with their Run for Special Olympics. Each region’s teams were led in by a member of the different branches of our

law enforcement/military. This year there was also a handful of Saskatchewan Special Olympians involved. The energy, joy and noise were evident as the athletes celebrated their teams and anticipated the competition the next day.

Competition started at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. St. John’s Ravencourt was the venue for floor hockey, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Wheat City Wings and Blue Devils #1 had an exciting back and forth game end - ing in a 3 - 2 victory for

the Blue Devils. The game against Swan Valley Tiger Fire ended with a 7 - 1 victory for the Wheat City Wings. The score not indi - cating that it too was a good game. Blue Devils #1 had beaten Swan River Tiger Fire as well, so Tiger Fire received the bronze medal in the A Division.

The first two periods of the gold medal game were very exciting. The score after the first period was 2 - 0 and after two periods of play, it was 2 - 1 for the Wheat City Wings. Although the Wings played well in the third, they were overpow - ered by the Blue Devils and the final score was 9 - 2.

After all the competi - tions were completed, the athletes returned to the Village. Friends and fam - ily were able to eat with the athletes at the celebra - tion supper. The games were officially closed and the evening ended with a dance. All of the athletes were in a festive mood, knowing they had given their all and were proud of their accomplishments.

Gold medal winners in all the A Divisions, in all of the sports, go to Newfoundland next year for the Special Olympic 2016 National Winter Games.

Stephen was in good company as one of his coaches and two of his fel - low athletes have family ties in southwest Manitoba: Coach Nicole Wang - Pierson and Wayne and Shannon Bauche - Hartney.


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Jaret Hoeppner B.A., J.D. Barrister, Solicitor & Notary

EMAIL [email protected]

Reston & Area Early Learning Centre is currently accepting applications

for all positions: ECE III – Director, ECE II, CCA, Substitutes,

P/T Cook. Substitutes require no Early Learning education,

but must love working with children.Pay for all positions is dependent on

courses taken and classifi cation status. ECE III, ECE II, and CCA’s are required

to have CPR/First Aid up to date.

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VILLAGE OF WASKADA

2013 Audited Financial Statement

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Waskada 2013 Audited Financial Report has been received. This report is available for inspection by any person at the Municipal Office, located at 33 Railway Ave. in Waskada, Manitoba, during regular office hours.

Diane Woodworth CAO

Municipality of Brenda-Waskada

by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, My son was sprayed by

a skunk and I would like to know what to use to remove the skunk smell from his clothes. Is there any combination besides laundry detergent that would remove the smell?

Bonnie Dear Bonnie, Here is the ‘Skunk

Spray Recovery Solution’ from my first book. Combine 4 cups hydrogen peroxide, one quarter cup baking soda and 1 tbsp. liq - uid dish soap. Fill a tub with the solution and enough HOT water to cover the fabrics. Mix, lather and rinse. A reader with this challenge recently shared the following tip. She soaked her clothes in dish soap and water (only) before washing and the

smell went away. Another option is to go to your local sporting goods store and purchase Get the Odor Out or a similar product that kill odours.

Dear Reena, Do you happen to know

how to clean blinds? There are sticky gummy deposits all over my metal horizon - tal mini blinds which unfortunately have not been cleaned for a long time. Thanks!

Deb Dear Deb, Fill an empty ice cream

bucket with water, one tea - spoon dish soap and half teaspoon cooking oil. Scrub the gummy areas with a green scrubby pad. Rinse with plain water and dry with a soft towel.

Dear Reena, My car had an oil leak

last year and my paving

stone driveway now has a nasty oil spill. I’d hoped that it would wash away in time but I use synthetic oil and it looks as bad as ever. What can I do to remove the stain?

Fran Dear Fran, Here is a method that

works well instead of using bleach or muriatic acid to

remove oil stains on cement driveways. Pour a small amount of paint thin - ner, Varsol, WD-40, etc. onto the oil stain and immediately cover the spot with Oil-Dry. Oil-Dry is an absorbent product similar in appearance to kitty litter; it can be purchased at auto parts stores.

The paint thinner dis - solves the oil and they are both absorbed by Oil-

Dry. For a fresh stain Oil- Dry alone can absorb oil. Sweep up Oil-Dry the next day and store in a closed metal container such as a cookie tin, it can be reused over and over again for a long time.

Dear Reena, How can I make red

velvet cupcakes with white

cake mix? Sam Dear Sam, Typically you would

use a different recipe if you were going to make red velvet cupcakes but in a pinch, add several drops of red food coloring to mimic the red velvet appearance.

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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 11:30 - 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

January - 11:30 a.m. Sundays February - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays

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

Melita Female Midget Bisons win bronze at Provincials The Melita Female Midget Bisons hockey team travelled to Dauphin, March 14 and 15, for the Provincia l Female Midget C/D Championships where they won bronze. Pictured back row (L-R): Susan Chapman (coach), Shelby Vanbesel aere, Brittany Fletcher, Jodi Phillips, Brynn Kirkup, Ally Beachamp, Hilary Renwick, Michelle Foote, Doug Beauchamp (coach). Middle row: Carla Joseph, Brittney Bridges, Miranda Brigden, Skye Chapman, Nicole Jarvis. Goalies Amber Tilbury and Kennedy Wanless. Congratulations, ladies! PHOTO /SUBMITTED

Remember When Compiled by Karen Branston

1 Yr. -Mar 28, 2014 The Antler River Dance

Group held their year end recital on Monday, March 24, at the Strand Theatre. Forty- seven dancers entertained family and friends to the theme “Every Step of the Way”...Waskada Skate Club held their annual Ice Show on March 21, with this year’s theme “Battle of the Blades”. Nine pairs of figure skaters and hockey players teamed up to present a very enjoy - able program. Other mem - bers of the Skate Club also performed for family and friends in attendance. 10 Yrs. - Mar 26, 2005 Grade 6 students at Melita School have graduated from the 10 week D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program...Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Gladys Bugg on her 75th birthday...First event winners at the annual Melita Mixed Bonspiel were Brian and Deb Barker and Ken and Lorna Warsaba. 20 Yrs. - Mar 28, 1995

Lyleton-native Marty Murray, captain of the Brandon Wheat Kings, was awarded “Top Player of the Year” at the WHL awards ceremony held in Calgary last week...Daylight Saving Time starts on April 2 at 2:00 a.m...One year GICs avail - able at C&C Agencies in Melita. 30 Yrs. - Mar 28, 1985

An early spring storm brought heavy snowfall to

parts of Manitoba on Friday, March 22. Gusting winds, with poor visibility were noted and Highway 83 was icy in patches. It felt like we had a return of winter after being treated to sunny days at the beginning of the week. 40 Yrs. - Mar 27, 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bird, who were on their way to Swift Current, SK, were injured in a vehicle accident when a tractor on the high - way went out of control hit - ting their vehicle. Both received several cuts and bruises and will remain in Regina Hospital for a few days...Melita curlers came home victorious from a chal - lenge match against curlers from Valour Road Club in Winnipeg, March 23, where the O’Grady Cup was up for grabs by the top notch curl - ers. Skips Don Loucks and Roy Ross were able to do this successfully, winning both games. Don was supported by brother Delmar, Tom Eng and Wayne Tilbury. Roy’s foursome included Larry Lampertz, Nick Kalyniuk and Terry Wilkinson. 50 Yrs. - Mar 25, 1965

The Melita Square Dancers are planning a social for their final dance on March 30 in the Legion Hall...Alvin Nield returned to Melita following an interest - ing and informative four days in Winnipeg...A team of bowlers from Melita attended the Winnipeg Five Pin

Bowling Association’s 38th annual tournament. Those in attendance were Lee Adams, Harvey Loucks, Brian Randall, Carlyle Snyder, Fred Miller and Harold Adams. 60 Yrs. - Mar 24, 1955

Funeral services for Thomas Earl Taylor were held from Victoria United Church on March 23...Mrs. J. Howard, pioneer resident of Melita, passed away in Winnipeg on Tuesday, March 22...Melita won the J. Art Ross trophy by defeating Deloraine and became the Southwestern Hockey League champs...The death of Ralph Edward Louttit occurred on March 12 in his 52nd year. 70 Yrs. - Mar 29, 1945

On Saturday night, hood - lums shattered about $300 worth of plate glass at the J.S. Cosgrove store at Tilston...Sixty-three degrees was the high point of the week’s weather. Six inches of snow has been received over Monday until Wednesday. The weather continues to be quite mild...L/Cpl. Kenneth Dundas has been reported wounded in action. 80 Yrs. - Mar 24, 1935

W.J. Halls of Tilston died on Friday at the age of 78 years...Mild, rainy weather this week has very nearly cleared winter’s snowfall...The funeral of Mrs. George Jones of Tilston took place in Winnipeg on Thursday.

90 Yrs. - Mar 26, 1925 Russell Harbottle of the

Purple Hill district has pur - chased a large Rumley trac - tor...Citizens awaking Sunday morning found warm spring winds fanning the prairies and banks of snow turning into murky pools...Local curling clubs are planning a dance to raise funds for curling rink build - ing repairs. 100 Yrs. - Mar 23, 1915

Not available. 110 Yrs. - Mar 23, 1905

Dave Cosgrove was in town last week with his Lipitan horse...A.C. Lenz of the Shillson district has pur - chased the Joe Gurrnon farm north of Melita...The past few weeks of spring-like weather is on surprise to old times. Some seeding has been done and many farmers have a large acreage harrowed for the new crop.

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bookings

Waskada and Area Annual Waskada and Area Annual Waskada and Area Annual

Community Supper Community Supper Community Supper

April 10, 2015 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Waskada Community Hall Entertainment provided by the

Internationally Recognized Magician and Entertainer Anders Boulanger

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Dear Reena, I’m pregnant and having a

baby in a few months so I want to get some shopping and baking finished now. My question - if I make almond bark now, can I freeze it?

Colleen Dear Colleen, Absolutely, in fact the

bark becomes smoother when frozen. Congratulations on the baby!

Dear Reena, Please tell me how to

whiten plastic that has yel -

lowed. Thanks. Marie Dear Marie, While there are plastic

whitening products on the market, you want to be care - ful and read the label to make sure that the cleaner is appro - priate for your particular item. Another option is to soak the area in bleach and scrub with an abrasive cloth. Rinse with water.

Extra Tip: If you have bleach smell on your fingers, soak them in lemon juice or vinegar to remove the odour. Wash hands as usual.

Reader offers advice for stinky sink drain

We also had a problem with a bad smell coming from our double kitchen sink how - ever, the odour was only evi - dent in one drain. After numerous commercial solu - tions and the vinegar and bak - ing soda trick which only pro - vided a short term solution, we noticed water on the out - side of the stack of the drain - pipe. Turns out the coupling nut between the drainpipe and sink had loosened and allowed food particles to accumulate and decay. Cleaned up the decay, tight - ened the nut and voila, no smell. Thanks for all your great solutions.

Fabulous Tips of the Week!

• Don’t throw out lipstick tubes. Save those old colours to label freezer bags. Food safe and cheap!

• If you find sealable bags difficult to open, cut a good size V on the top of the bag, being careful not to cut through the seal. This will make opening the bag a snap.

I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a speaker for an upcoming event? C

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