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STANDARD PHOTO BY DENNIS YOUNG Carman Minor Ball 13U team completed their season with two wins and seven losses in league play. The boys had a        great season with a fun group of parents and athletes. Pictured back row, left to right: Hunter MacLean and Lucas         Giesbrecht. On the bench, Ashton Somers, Elliot Van Den Bussche, Brody Benner and Grant Friesen.

Carman Physiotherapy welcomes Justin Willsie MPT! Located inside the Justin, his wife and 3 children have recently moved to Carman to be CCHC close to their family after spending Open 4 days the past 3 years in PEI. Justin looks forward to building a strong rapport a week! with his patients and integrating into 204-745-7246 part of this great community! www.carmanphysiotherapy.ca 2 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 King Korn Maze adds driving range to outdoor activities By Becca Myskiw Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes’s King Korn Maze is adding a driving range to their services offered this year. Justin Grenier co-owns the maze with his two younger sisters. They of- fi cially opened for the season on Aug. 6 and are open every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 5. Then, they’ll be open on weekends only during the same times. King Korn Maze currently has four corn mazes, an 18-hole mini golf, a bale pyramid and slide, human hamster balls, and a tire playground. It’s located one mile south of Notre- Dame-de-Lourdes on Hwy 244 and a quarter mile west of GDT Transport King Korn Maze is adding a driving STANDARD PHOTOS SUBMITTED on Road 35N. range this year. King Korn Maze is adding a driving range this year. The mini golf is a course full of the typical obstacles and putting patches were looking for more ways to do that hasn’t been much maintenance need- range to shoot some balls. constructed from farm materials. The — a driving range seemed the perfect ed, but they’ve cut it and watered it Grenier said this part of the business bale pyramid can also be used as a answer. when necessary. is new to them so they’re open to any lookout tower or a castle and is made “There wasn’t any in the area that Along with getting the green ready, and all suggestions on how to make of square bales with a sileage-like we could think of,” he said. “We’ve they’ve added lifted tee boxes and tee the driving range experience better. tarp for the large slide. The human got a lot of golfers in the area, and we mats. “If anyone wants tweaks or has seen hamster balls are circular feeders wanted to bring something to bring There isn’t an offi cial opening date anything different, we’re totally open with a lining inside to walk on and the them out.” for the driving range yet, but using to positive and negative criticism,” he tire playground is made of machinery So, the three siblings seeded 250 it is as simple as entering the maze. said. tires. yards of grass in the yard and have Those wanting to practice their drives To watch for an opening date on the Grenier said they want their maze to been maintaining it all summer. Gre- just have to go to the main shack, pay range, go to @kingkornmaze2018 on attract everyone and anyone, so they nier said with the little rain, there for a pail of balls, and head out to the Facebook. Animal Control HUGE FALL SALE COME CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY RM of Dufferin RENOVATED GARDEN CENTRE! Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm: 204-745-2301 Emergency After Hours: Contact Your Councillor 25% OFF Town of Carman TREES, SHRUBS & PERENNIALS Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm: 204-745-6994 STARTING AUG 30 SALE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE WARRANTY. Emergency After Hours: 204-745-8266

(204) 745-6703 1 (866) 745-6703 1 & 1/2 miles east of Carman on Hwy #3 just 45 minutes carmanmanitoba.ca west of Winnipeg. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 3 Valley Fiber celebrates major investment in Manitoba network By Lorne Stelmach and 53 municipalities that are cur- Valley Fiber celebrated last week as rently underserved, and customers a major investment was fi nalized that will have access to Valley Fiber’s full will bring its high speed internet ser- product offerings which include in- vice to more communities across the ternet, television, and phone services. province. The work will reach into many re- Its partnership with the gions of the prov- Canada Infrastructure ince including the Bank (CIB) and DIF Capi- west Interlake, east tal Partners (DIF) will in- Interlake, central vest $328 million, and Val- Manitoba, eastern ley Fiber CEO Hank Wall “WHO WOULD Manitoba, and the called it a major milestone HAVE THOUGHT Winnipeg River re- and a signifi cant achieve- gion. Construction ment at a ceremony at the THAT A SMALL has already begun company’s Winkler head- and will continue to quarters Aug. 18. COMPANY BORN expand to reach the “Many years ago ... peo- OUT OF WINKLER full coverage area ple chuckled at the vision in 2024. of how do we create a Sili- ... WOULD BE Valley Fiber says it con Valley of the north ... HERE WHERE WE will connect dedi- STANDARD PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH you have to build the in- cated fi ber lines to Valley Fiber CEO Hank Wall leading a tour of their data centre. frastructure fi rst and then ARE AT TODAY?” every home and they will come,” said Wall. business and com- “They all say without the bine that with an critical infrastructure ... active ethernet it’s like having gravel roads or having structure which guarantees speeds no water, no sewer. It is not a luxury, it for every customer, providing hun- is a necessity.” dreds or even thousands of Mbps The Manitoba Fibre Project will see round the clock. over 2,600 km of dedicated high speed fi ber brought to over 49,000 homes Continued on page 14 BE SAFE THIS HARVEST SEASON!

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Though By carrying on his vision, Lodder January after executive director Fred On the CAF board, there are 10 di- the role is elected by the other direc- means being a large presence in the Colvin retired in December of 2020. rectors, with three of the positions tors on the board, current vice chair Carman community, encouraging She said granting out over $100,000 being elected — treasurer, vice chair, Janine Lodder is hoping to take his more people to support the founda- to the Carman community from her and board chair. Each person on the place. tion, and get hers and CAF’s name out home was the most rewarding thing board can stay on for three three-year “This is a succession plan,” said Gos- there. she’s ever done. terms, for a total of nine years. nell. “It’s not a plan to say who should Another change within the board is As she’s away for the next year, Currently, the board chair is Bar- be the next chair — it’s a plan for the departure of Jennifer Ching-Faux, Crampton will be able to do just that ry Gosnell. He’s been on the board somebody who’s interested in becom- who’s going on a year of maternity — and more — and she’s more than since 2013 and became chair seven ing chair, so we want to prepare them leave. She left CAF on Aug. 20 and has excited to get started. years ago. One of the fi rst things he for that.” spent the past two months training “There’s a real specialness with Car- did with CAF was make the nine-year Lodder said after being a part of CAF Caddie Crampton in her role. man,” she said. “I’m from here, and rule. Board members were allowed and growing with the group, she’s Ching-Faux is an employee of En- now I’m somewhat following in my to serve two three-year terms previ- grown to want to be board chair. She’s dow Manitoba and CAF pays for their dad Fred’s footsteps.” ously, but he said that was too short. watched Gosnell’s hard work over the services, which come in the form of Taking the opportunity was a no- By the time directors had fi gured out years and she’s hoping to, if elected, her in the community foundation brainer for Crampton. Giving back to their role and made meaningful con- pick up right where he left off. coordinator position. Essentially, she the community is something that’s al- nections, it was time for them to go — “All the things he’s done have en- (and now Crampton) work with CAF, ways been really important to her, so so the terms were changed from six lightened me,” she said. “It would be the Miami and Area Foundation, and to do it as a career is an honour, she years to nine years. good if we could just carry on his vi- the Pembina-Manitou Area Founda- said. Now, it’s nearing Gosnell’s full nine End of an era: Homewood elevator comes down By Becca Myskiw 1. Grain truck drives onto scale The last of the Homewood elevators 2. Grain is dumped into pit is coming down. 3. The leg carries the grain and Once upon a time, there were three dumps it into the distributor elevators standing in little Home- 4. The grain runs into the back wood, but the last one there has met put, is re-elevated, and deposited into the end of its lifespan. Curtis Hiebert an overhead bin. Then, it’s weighed and his father, Ron, own the current in the hopper scale, lowered into the grain elevators in Homewood and back pit, and dropped into the car Lowe Farm. spout for transport. They bought them in 2004 to use Overtime, the supply and demand for their farm. Over the years, they for grain has grown and the elements cleaned grain in the elevators, scaled have taken their toll on the wooden it, moved it, and stored it. elevators, so newer, bigger concrete “It was a very structures are modern facility needed. for its time,” said This has caused Hiebert. “Every the once prairie year we pretty “IT WAS A VERY MODERN staple to start much had it right rapidly disap- full. It could hold FACILITY FOR ITS TIME,” pearing. around 200,000 For the Home- bushels.” wood elevator, it The Lowe Farm wasn’t a lack of elevator could hold 140,000 bushels. need that caused it to be torn down. The prairie icons started dotting Hiebert said a large windstorm in Canada’s landscape in the 1930s. Ac- 2018 caused major damage to the top cording to the Canadian Encyclope- of it, making it unusable. dia, there were 5,758 in 1933. He got a quote to fi x it, but the cost They were built to solve one problem was so great it just didn’t make sense. above all: getting grain onto railcars. So, he has to get it demolished be- Farmers used to shovel their grain cause it’s deemed unsafe. into sacks then transport that to a “To me, it’s amazing cause there loading platform and emptied the would’ve been 10 or more guys haul- STANDARD PHOTOS SUBMITTED sacks into boxcars. That was “back- ing into the same elevator,” he said. Manitoba Pool grain elevator at Homewood taken in July of 1992. The breaking” and “time-consuming.” “It’s interesting how one farm can elevator has been deemed unsafe and is being taken down in stages. Soon enough, a vertical belt with now do what 15 farms did.” scoops to pick up grain, the leg, was Hiebert said he’s sad to see the ma- created, and grain elevators got their jor landmark go. it is,” he said. “You naturally look at it on the landscape for sure. It’s a name and shape. They work like this: “You don’t realize how much of one it, it’s there, and you’re going to miss shame.” The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 5 It’s In the mail! Carman’s Canada Post service By Dennis Young with fi les from Marg 1884 by Mr. Gratton. Then the wood Riddell and Leader archives framed building was moved to Vil- During the Boyne Settlement years liard Avenue S (now Knockabouts). mail arrived here somewhat unreli- William Badger would handle the ably, carted from Headingley by pony mail there for a year before James and buckboard. The unoffi cial Post Bruce operated the service from his Offi ce was one and a half miles west store (location unknown) until 1897. of the present-day 3 &13 corner. A But Carman’s fi rst offi cially appoint- long trek to get your letters. ed Postmaster was Johnston Watson By late 1878 the population here war- from 1897 to 1910. ranted a more convenient location. Postmasters were responsible for Paul Adrien Gratton, who operated supplying their own buildings back a general store on that 3 & 13 corner then so Johnston had his brother Ed- (Doyle’s Funeral Home) added the mund Watson erect an offi ce building mail service into his establishment in on Villiard Ave S. That building, the 1881 thus becoming the Town’s unoffi - Gardiner Block, is still in use today cial 1st Postmaster. The railway made (now PKF Lawyers). its way to Barnsley the next year so Carman’s third Post Offi ce was then mail, picked up and delivered completed in 1915 on Maple Street S by stagecoach, arrived twice a week (Boyne Regional Library) boasting a 2 STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED in Carman and its own building was storey red brick and stone structure. 1970s post offi ce staff Georgina Swark, John Maddison , Alice Walker needed. Its unique clock tower distinguished The fi rst offi cially recognized Post it from the surrounding commercial ters upstairs primarily intended for wind and open prairie...frozen faces Offi ce was built across the street in bldgs. There were even living quar- staff use. and heart failure will be inevitable.” Thomas Cleave acted as Postmaster “Recently we had visitors from out there until 1941 when John Maddi- of the province who at one time lived son Sr succeeded. Upon retirement in our town of Carman and they spent Dufferin Feed Mill fl ashback in 1953, John Jr, took over. For the past a night in our local motel. They saw 60 years, Carman had received mail so many people go in and out of that by rail but the end of that era came in place all morning and thought it was 1958, when trucks took over all mail the Liquor Store.” delivery. It took until 1999 for a pedestrian More changes came in the early corridor including lights to be in- 70s as the expanding volume of mail stalled to prevent accidents and give dictated a new facility. The course of citizens a proper access to do their Boyne River had been altered so now mailing. Hwy #13 ran straight through town Following his father in the position, opening newly available real estate John Maddison Jr. served as postmas- there. It appeared to offer an ideal lo- ter to 1985. The Maddison family pa- cation for a new Post Offi ce. triachs looked after Carman’s mail for In 1972, it relocated into the current a total of 43 years. Following in their building built by and on land owned footsteps were Richard Clark 1985- by Eric Lansky. The Town of Carman 2000, Gail Maxwell 2001-03, Evelene and the R.M. of Dufferin had antici- Hamilton 2003-08 and Debbie Con pated the move and began the paper 2009-present. Today there are 2360 work in 1969 for grants to renovate available mailboxes in the Post Offi ce the old P.O. for use as a Library. How- which employs 5 people. STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED ever not everyone was happy with the As some residents of Carman will Dufferin Feed Mill was run by Norm Loeppky from 1951-53 or 55 then change as evident from these Letters recall, the local Post Offi ce in the day was bought by Ross and Earl Laycock. They owned it until 1959. Blake to the Editor: was more than just a place to pick up Atkins took over and changed the name to Dufferin Feed Service “Getting to this new post offi ce will your mail or post letters. It served as a before turning it over to Brian Cramer in 1978. Brian had it for three be good training for Arctic explorers. meeting place to exchange news and years when Unifeed came to Carman. For 10 years various managers One of the abominable features of this say hello to friends and neighbors. As would operate the mill before it was sold to Agricore who shut the post offi ce building is that it compels such, even with today’s technology, it operation down in 2007. It remained empty until Sea Hawk renovated pedestrians to walk from the bridge was and still is an important part of our everyday life. to their needs in 2013. to the post offi ce, facing into the north Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H club CARMAN Open Every Friday until Sept 10th Submitted by Aloyse Good, Club Our club had our achievement day to send a huge thank-you to Martine 4 – 6:30 p.m. reporter August 8th. All members did a verbal Davis for keeping up to date on all the Dufferin Agricultural Building at the fairgrounds This has been a crazy and unpre- presentation and demonstrated their covid rules and for keeping us safe! Physical distancing rules will be in place dictable year. We were not able to riding abilities in the morning. In the We would also like to thank our proj- have any in person meetings so all afternoon we had fun running barrels, ect leaders Heather Davies, Megan Home Grown Home Baked Home Made Local Producers our meetings were virtual on zoom. pole bending and other fun games Hall, and Jodie Davis for making our Once restrictions were lifted we were using our horses. It was great to see zoom meetings interesting and for Contact Joyce 204-626-3310 able to have in person ride nights. everyone again! Our club would like guiding us through ride nights. or Edith 204-745-3077 6 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 > The Carman-Dufferin Got news? Call Becca Myskiw STHETHTHEE TANDARD at 204-461-2602 [email protected] gettEDITORIALheard > VIEWPOINTS > LETTERS

Letters to the Editor: letter to the editor [email protected] PUBLISHER SALES & MARKETING Lana Meier Brett Mitchell irrigation season, spill way fl ow has The history of the Boyne River for ended. Manitoba Conservation and Climate, Agriculture Resource De- irrigation velopment and Manitoba Infrastruc- ture are now controlling the release This letter is in response to the con- where the portion of lake water al- of fl ow from the lake. Thanks to their cerns expressed in last week’s paper located for irrigation use was fully frequent monitoring, lake levels ob- SALES & MARKETING REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER over irrigation operating during the allocated. At this point potato grow- served were dropping much quicker Gwen Keller Dennis Young current drought. ers started constructing large reten- than projected, and on July 24th the Stephenfi eld Lake was construct- tion ponds on their land to capture decision was made to reduce the rate ed in the 1960’s to provide a steady spring run off from the Boyne River of release from the lake and cut off source of water for the town of Car- and store until summer. Today there irrigation. man, agriculture, domestic use and a are over 10 ponds in the region with a Most irrigators only received about variety of recreational pursuits. combined holding capacity equal to half their allocated amount this sea- For all these users to successfully Stephenfi eld Lake. son. Now with the river pumps shut share this resource it needs to be Potato growers are allowed to start down for the season, weeks earlier monitored. Manitoba Climate and fi lling their ponds only when the lake than expected, the only irrigating REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Conservation continuously check has reached full capacity and is spill- Becca Myskiw Jennifer McFee growers can do is with that water lake and river levels at various sta- ing over the dam. With the minimal they have stored in their reservoirs. tions along the Boyne, including the snow fall last winter, spring runoff As most irrigators rely on a combina- Carman Golf Course dam. looked unlikely to occur. But thanks tion of river water and pond water to To pump irrigation water from the to exceptional research 70 years ago, satisfy a potato crops needs, yields Boyne River a license is required Stephenfi eld Lake was constructed will likely be impacted by the short- from Manitoba drainage and wa- in the ideal location. The Boyne River, fall. ter licensing branch. These licenses Pumpkin Creek and natural springs At the time of writing, the Ste- include a pumping rate and total from the hills all meet at the lake. phenfi eld Lake level was only four GRAPHIC DESIGNER GRAPHIC DESIGNER volume. In order for Climate and Collectively that infl ow was enough Nicole Kapusta Tara Gionet inches below Aug. 15 target levels. Conservation to monitor this, all ir- to recharge the lake to its full ca- The Boyne River irrigators look for- rigators are required to have a fl ow pacity and spill over the dam for 60 ward to hosting our free french fries meter at their river pump sites. In days. This excess water allowed all tent again at the Carman Fair in 2022, addition to fl ow meters, rotating suc- the irrigators to fi ll their reservoirs where we can continue to educate tion screens are also required to not while still maintaining adequate the public on water use and potato harm any aquatic life. fl ow through Carman to satisfy fi sh production in our area. By around the year 2000 potato pro- spawning and down stream users. - Derek McIntosh duction had expanded in the area Fast forward to July, in the middle of Boyne River Irrigators DISTRIBUTION CLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATOR Christy Brown Corrie Sargent The Carman-Dufferin Standard is published Thursdays and distributed as a free publication through Canada Post to 3,457 homes by BigandColourful Printing and Gordon named Manitoba’s health minister Publishing. The newspaper is supported solely by Staff Gordon is currently the minister of to accept this appointment and I look advertising dollars. If you enjoy the paper Audrey Gordon has been appointed mental health, wellness, and recov- forward to continuing to support their and would like to see it grow and prosper, as Manitoba’s minister of health and ery. She will continue to hold those visit any of the advertisers and businesses work through all the challenges we in our rural communities. 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The Winkler Morden Advertising Deadline: www.carmanstandard.ca Voice eThelkirk ecord Stonewall Teulon Monday 4:00 pm prior S Tribune to Thursday Publication > Get in touch with us News tips: 1-204-461-2602 Carman Dufferin Standard Head Offi ce: 1-204-467-5836 Classifi ed & Announcements: 1-204-467-5836 Box 39, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 7 Kids Biz Camp 2021 wraps up with farmer’s market sales By Becca Myskiw Community Futures Heartland’s Kids Biz Camp wrapped up last week at the Carman Farmer’s Market. The camp ran from Aug. 16 to 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Children aged nine to 13 years entered the Carman Arena’s Kinsmen room and spent the duration of the week learning all about owning their own business. “We get kids that are enthusiastic about the program,” said Ken Reimer, general manager of Community Fu- tures Heartland. He said the mornings of each camp day are all about the business basics: marketing, selling, pricing, what an entrepreneur is, the good and bad traits they have. He said a few of those good traits in- Owen participated in the Kids Biz Camp last week, playing his music at clude deep pockets and having their the Carman Farmer’s market to make some money. He went through a own fi nancing. Ernie the entrepre- repertoire of over seven songs for the customers. neur helps the children learn more traits — he has hands to do the work, eyes to see opportunity, feet to work all day, and dimples from smiling at Milcah sold her own paintings at his customers. the market. Then, in the afternoon, the campers took tours of local businesses where the owners (entrepreneurs) told them about their experiences. They went to Syl’s Drive Inn, Homestead Co-op and Carman Granite this year. During the tours, the campers get to learn about the best and worst parts of owning a business, why do it, and how to do it. Over the week, the children were getting ready to create, market, and sell their own products at the Car- man Farmer’s Market on Friday. They made signage, calculated their spend- STANDARD PHOTOS BY BECCA MYSKIW ing and profi ts, created their prod- Adam sold cups, bookmarks, and more at the farmer’s market. ucts, and then sold it. Milcah, 13, marketed and sold her Nevaeh sold plant hangers, so that they feel like you want them to case open for money. original paintings. She said she en- bookmarks, and earrings on buy your product.” Reimer said it was a really success- tered the camp as a way to make some Friday. Nevaeh sold earrings, bookmarks, ful week that went smoothly. He said money over the summer. Within the and plant hangers. Harper sold bath having young entrepreneurs is im- fi rst 40 minutes of the farmer’s market “We learned how to sell things and bombs, coasters, and bracelets. Adam portant and he’s happy to give them being open, she had sold four of her how to treat customers,’ she said. “You sold “cups n’more” and Owen played an opportunity to learn the ropes in seven paintings, each for around $6. want to treat them in a positive way his guitar and sang, leaving his guitar their hometown. Be cautious on the road this harvest season: MPI Staff ing off the fi elds and large agricul- taking. lamps and fl ashing amber warning With the harvest season in full ture machinery will be travelling on Producers need to do their part to lamps. swing, Manitoba Public Insurance is roadways. It’s important motorists be ensure equipment is properly signed Farm machinery has a maximum reminding drivers to keep an eye out aware and drive responsibly. with lights and refl ectors in use. Extra speed of 40 km/h so it’s easy for mo- for farming equipment on Manitoba On average, fi ve people are killed or caution is also required when enter- torists to misjudge their speed of ap- roadways. injured every year in crashes between ing roadways and making turns with proach, said Jatana, adding that mo- “Observance of road safety is key agricultural machinery and passen- this equipment. torists can do their part by keeping a to keeping our roadways safe during ger vehicles, Jatana noted. Farm equipment is required to have safe distance. harvest season,” said Satvir Jatana, Drivers all need to share the roads a slow-moving vehicle emblem clear- “Motorists should be patient when MPI’s chief customer offi cer. “While responsibly, he stressed. ly visible to traffi c approaching from they come upon farm equipment some areas of the province are expe- Farm equipment is large, may take behind, with red refl ectors on the and only pass when safe to do so,” he riencing severe drought, many other up more than one lane, and is slow back as close as possible to the left stressed. “Be particularly diligent dur- producers are on the roadways mov- moving so motorists need to use extra and right sides. At night, farm equip- ing dusk and dawn hours when it can ing their machinery. Crops are com- caution when approaching and over- ment must have headlights, red tail be diffi cult to see.” 8 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 Where are they now? Catching up with Joe Van Dasselaar By Dennis Young Q. What was your chosen career after school? cruises over the years. This feature will attempt to renew some acquaintances My passion was auto mechanics and I eventually Some were the Carib- with those who called Carman and area home at one time obtained my Red Seal. bean, Hawaii, Alaska or another. I have randomly selected people to answer Q. What activities did you participate in while and a country music questions of their past and present so the readers can be working in Fannystelle? one. Janice and I got to brought up to speed on their lives. Hockey and some golf kept what spare time I had see Disney World and Q. Firstly let’s get familiar with you again. When full. Yellowstone Park too. did you live in Carman? Q. Did you move around lots in career or life? Q. What do you listen I was born here in 1958 2 miles west and 1 mile After Fannystelle, we moved to Stonewall in 1989 to for music? What mu- north of 3 & 13 corner. where we are now. Reason being it was close to sician/band would you Q. Did you attend school here? Winnipeg for where I was working at Cam Clark like to see in person? I left school 2 days into grade 9 and never looked Ford and for our kids to attend school and sports Country music of back. Just never liked school from day 1 and knew activities course! We have been that working with my hands would get me farther Q. Did you meet your spouse here or where? to plenty of concerts in life than an offi ce job. Can honestly say I’ve never I met Janice Klassen in Elm Creek at a school but would like to see been unemployed or unemployable in my life! dance as Janice was in Grade 12 when we met. Ringo Starr soon. Q. What did you do for jobs as a student? Q. Did you raise any children here or where? Q. Any future plans? Joe Van Dasselaar I grew up on a farm feeding the animals, baling/ Names, where now and doing what? Do you have to do list? hauling hay. All the usual farm related duties we all We have a Daughter Jaclyn, born in 1982, who has Retirement would be nice our cottage which is go- enjoyed as kids! a BN in Nursing and is working in Selkirk Hospi- ing into its second year. My hobby is fi xing up my Q. What activities did you participate in as a stu- tal Emerge. Our son Tyler, born in 1984, has 4 Red 12 antique tractors (mostly John Deere of course) so dent? Seals in iron/steel, welding and ornamental weld- that would take some time for sure. Just in…Retired I played basketball in junior high before opting ing. He owns his own welding company in Calgary. August 2021. out. Q. What have you done work wise and do now? Q. Do you ever return to Carman? Q. Did your family live here? Who and what did I pulled wrenches in the auto industry until 2005 You bet as we visit family and friends as well as they do for a living? then I did diagnostic sales & training for Snap On drop by doing sales still. My parents (Klaas & Jane) were mixed farmers tools until 2011. From 2012-2014 I owned my own Q. What are some of your fondest memories of and raised 11 children doing that. Snap On truck business and became very success- your Carman days? Q. Do you have family living here? ful with it. Someone wanted to purchase it so I sold. The three of my fondest have to be the Fair, the I have 5 brothers John (Wpg), Gus (Alberta), Theo Then 2014 until today I am an equipment sales Rep/ Tractor pulls and 1979-1988 playing goal for the (Carman ), Terry (Carman) and Peter (Alberta). Also Trainer for Snap on/Hofmann tools. Cargill Aces hockey team of which we competed 5 sisters Willy (Carman ,) Bep (Wpg), Jane (Car- Q. What passes your leisure time? Hobbies? against many local teams. I still do attend the man ), Alice (Alberta) and Teuntje (BC) . Theo, Sports? Roseisle tractor with some of my Antique tractors. Terry ,Willy, Jane plus nieces and nephews still call We enjoy our cottage at Lee River as much as pos- Q. Any last words you wish to send to our read- Carman home. sible with our children and two grand kids! The ers? Q. What got you to leave Carman and where? pontoon, seadoos and snowmobiles come in very It is working for us so all I can do is recommend Got married in 1978 to Janice Klassen and moved handy to keep them occupied lol. to enjoy life to the fullest! A Goal without a Plan is to Fannystelle. House rent was cheap but still work- Q. Have you travelled for leisure and where? just a Dream! ing in Carman at that the time. We have been fortunate to be able to enjoy six PVLIP thanks its many dedicated volunteers By Lorne Stelmach varied backgrounds is key. “It’s everything from the A regional immigration initiative took time last major stakeholders like municipal leaders, health week to salute its many volunteers. care, policing, and justice to education, settlement There are over 40 volunteers involved with the services ... even law fi rms are involved. Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership (PV- “We depend on the decision makers, the people LIP), and it is only through their time and input that who are in those positions, to engage with our con- the effort is paying off for the region, said co-ordi- versations,” she added. “So if policies or different nator Elaine Burton-Saindon. community levels need to be adjusted or looked at, “We have a great cross section of support from those are the people who have the knowledge for many different people,” Burton-Saindon said at the what we’re trying to accomplish.” Aug. 17 volunteer appreciation gathering where Burton-Saindon feels the initiative overall is mak- they also heard from speakers on the topic of rec- STANDARD PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH ing progress especially in getting the larger region onciliation. The Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partner- working together to better the lives of newcomers PVLIP launched in 2017 to bring together service ship last week brought together some of the here. providers and other stakeholders to assist in a suc- many volunteers who work tirelessly to make “It’s about being trying to be welcoming and in- cessful integration process for newcomers and pro- our communities more welcoming places to clusive in many ways but also just to be collabora- vide more welcoming and inclusive communities. newcomers. tive in nature and not just be working individually Since that time, it has developed a strategic plan ... and that’s just a fantastic show of support from on projects but to work together as a region,” she and an action plan, and the volunteers play a piv- the various communities, not just the main com- said. otal role with working groups throughout the Pem- munities in the region but also including places like “I’m excited to see it having actually tripled in the bina Valley to enact them. There are seven different Notre Dame de Lourdes, Carman and Dufferin and level of engagement since we started about three committees or councils that bring together people some of the smaller communities in the RMs. years ago, so that’s a huge success,” she suggested. from a wide cross section of sectors. “It has been such a delight and such a benefi t to “It’s also a testament of the people’s and the com- “It is all about community engagement and com- have that collaboration and the partnerships de- munities’ hearts in our region ... they do want to munity-based initiatives,” said Burton-Saindon. velop,” she said, noting that drawing people from make a difference and they do want to be involved “All of our committees are voluntary participants and they love participating.” The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 9 New Portage la Prairie hospital to enhance health services for south Submitted by Manitoba government tient beds; Southern Health–Santé Sud is the ity will further enhance patient care, A new hospital will offer more in- • increased day surgery capacity so fastest-growing health region in the confi dentiality and comfort for people patient beds, expanded medicine and more patients can have procedures province, with its population grow- in this region, and provide a better surgical capacity, and an improved performed without needing to travel ing by 14,000 in the past fi ve years to working environment,” shares Jane emergency department to serve Por- to Winnipeg, Brandon or elsewhere in approximately 212,000. Construction Curtis, CEO for Southern Health– tage la Prairie and many Southern the health region; of the new hospital is expected to be Santé Sud. “I would like to acknowl- Health–Santé Sud communities as • an expanded emergency depart- complete in 2025, the premier noted, edge the commitment and collab- part of Manitoba’s ongoing commit- ment designed to best practice stan- adding full details of the services to be orative spirit of the community and ment to improving health care servic- dards that include treatment and available in the new facility are being partnerships, including the Portage es, Premier Brian Pallister announced assessment rooms, a trauma room, fi nalized in consultation with clinical District General Hospital Foundation here Monday. stretcher bay and an ambulance bay; leaders and the health region. and the province.” “Our government is committed to and As fi rst announced in Budget 2021: The announcement of a new hospital building a stronger health-care system • enhanced space for a number of Protecting Manitobans, Advancing in Portage la Prairie follows a nearly that meets the needs of Manitobans programs including diagnostics, di- Manitoba, Manitoba is making a his- $70-million announcement commit- as close to home as possible, both now alysis, palliative care and various toric $812-million capital investment ting to the expansion and renovation and for generations to come,” said Pal- outpatient services which include lab in building, expanding and renovat- of the Brandon Regional Health Cen- lister. “This signifi cant investment for and rehabilitation. ing health-care facilities across the tre and Western Manitoba Cancer a new facility will not only replace the “The new Portage District General province in support of Manitoba’s Centre, which will establish Brandon existing hospital with a modern facili- Hospital will be bigger and better, Clinical and Preventive Services Plan. as a centralized location for many ty, it will also offer new and additional providing the community and the re- The plan, led by clinicians, establishes specialized health services across services for Manitobans who live and gion with a modern facility and access a geographic network of care that will western Manitoba, the premier noted. work in these growing communities, to many services that previously may improve access to care for all Manito- Today’s announcement also builds reducing the need for many patients, have required multiple trips to Win- bans and identifi es a new facility in on other major infrastructure invest- and their families, to travel for health nipeg or Brandon,” said Dale Lyle, Portage la Prairie – with an expanded ments at health facilities throughout care.” board chair, Portage Hospital Foun- clinical service profi le – as founda- the province in recent years, includ- The new $283-million, two-storey dation. “Today’s announcement will tional to efforts to support better care, ing construction of the Selkirk Re- hospital will be at least double the support the delivery of health-care sooner and as close to home as pos- gional Health Centre and new emer- size of the existing facility and is ex- services closer to home for patients sible. gency departments in Flin Flon and pected to include: in a rapidly growing area of our prov- “In addition to expanding clinical Dauphin and at Winnipeg’s Grace • a minimum of 90 acute care inpa- ince.” opportunities, this new modern facil- and St. Boniface hospitals. This week in review over the past….. 100 years of memories (This feature will inform readers of a con- She was welcomed in to the Roseisle densed version of events that were in print district. GET OFF THE TRACK!! in the Duff erin Leader from 1921, 1946 Rod Ager has been engaged to act Travelling through Indiana one summer we discovered the Indianapolis Race- and 1971).Due to the Leader taking as secretary-treasurer for the Roseisle track Museum to be a reasonably priced family attraction. The museum is located holidays in August there has not been School Board. He will be fi lling the in the centre of the large circular track which includes spacious grounds and a golf any memories for two weeks. vacancy caused by the death of Angus course. To access the museum, you drive into a tunnel which dips under the Dennison. racetrack. As we came up out of the tunnel, I was blinded by the sun directly in my Aug 23, 1921 eyes. As I glanced to the right, I noticed a single lane road but did not notice the “Absolutely No Admittance” sign. I made the quick exit and as I travelled this short, Aug 26, 1971 Carman Cadets win Honors at Delta curved roadway it soon opened onto the most magnificent wide highway I had Camp. They had the highest points in Flax Straw is in demand for fi ne pa- even driven on. It was flawlessly smooth and perfectly sloped for the high-speed the sporting events. A meeting of the per. Kimberley Clark is purchasing corners and so by instinct I pressed down on the gas peddle of my 2007 Pontiac Cadets will be held in the School on fl ax straw in the area with a storage Montana. Within a few seconds my children all came to the same conclusion. “Dad, Thurday evening at 7 pm. yard east of Carman. Marcel Lahure we are on the racetrack” they shouted, as we accelerated past the bleachers and The new principal of the Carman and Gordon Anderson are area rep- heavy wire safety netting. This pleasure soon came to an end, with a large black School is to be Mr. W.E. jones former- resentatives in the Carman and Sper- security vehicle behind me and the public loudspeaker blaring “Turn around and ly principal of Transcona School. ling area. 12 men are employed in the get off the track immediately”. This story reminds me of the broad road in the Mr. & Mrs. W.C. Hemenway of Swift stacking operation at Carman. Other Bible where its travellers get the exact same warning, but this road leads to eternal Current, Saskatchewan had a son on storage yards are located at Manitou death and separation from God. The Bible tells us this road has many travellers; in August 13, 1921. and Hasket. Processing equipment fact, we are all born on this road, and we all must get off. WHERE ARE YOU HEADED? You might be pretty sure where you will be later today or tomorrow, but is currently at Manitou. Flax straw is can you say for sure where you will be next week or next year? The uncertainties of Aug 23, 1946 hauled to the nearest storage yard. life make it hard to know where we are headed; the farther away something is, the David Irwin, age 66, son of Mr. & Eddy’s Grocery of Elm Creek owned more unpredictable it becomes. Maybe this is why so many people are unsure of Mrs. Alex Irwin of Opawaka district and operated by Eddy and Clara where they will spend eternity—it can seem so far away. But is eternity really a died Aug. 7 in Morden Hospital. Fu- Walmsley marked its 25th year of op- mysterious unknown? CAN WE KNOW? Can we know that we are on the right neral service and burial was at Mi- eration on Aug 12, 1971. Fifteen years road, the one that will bring us safe and secure to Heaven? Yes, this precious ami Cemetery on Aug. 9. He leaves to ago, ten pounds of sugar was 99 cents, information is given to us in God’s “road map,” the Bible. It says that we can know, mourn his wife Nettie (nee Madden) 100 bag of fl our was $5.95. Price in- positively, where we are going to be throughout all eternity. According to the , six sons and three daughters. Two creases have been greatest in the last Bible, there are people who, right now, are saved from the wrath of God: “The daughters predeceased their father. three years. preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it The Orr W.A. met Wednesday at In 1940 when Eddy was operating is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). These people know that they have eternal life: “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; a store with Reg Milroy, they served Mrs. Robert Lawson’s for their August that ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). In John 10:9 Jesus said, “I meeting. The next meeting will be meals in their restaurant. T-Bone am the Door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved”. We come through HIM held at the home of Mrs. Chas. 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Paid Advertisement bride, arrived from overseas last week. 10 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 CHOICE fi eld nets 3,500 bushels of wheat for cause By Becca Myskiw • World Renew (Christian Re- The Conquering Hunger Overseas formed Church of North America). is Community Endeavor (CHOICE) Abe Elias and Ian Lepp co-chair the fi eld by Elm Creek was harvested last growing project with Carolyn Koster Wednesday, Aug. 18. as the volunteer secretary and trea- The 80-acre fi eld just northwest of surer. the town is donated every year by This year, eight local combines, Helen Rempel. It’s seeded in spring, three semis, and two grain carts came maintained and harvested by local out on Aug. 18 to beat the rain and volunteers. The worthy event brings harvest the wheat fi eld. It netted 44 the surrounding communities togeth- bushels per acre, with 3,500 bushels of er for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. wheat in total. The CHOICE fi eld started back in “We weren’t expecting over 40 The group of volunteers who harvested the crop. 2009 and has been growing strong acres,” said Koster. “We were just hop- ever since. All of the land, time, and ing to have a crop of any sorts this caretaking of the fi eld is donated —the year. It was a nice surprise, we’re very only thing the Canadian Foodgrains thankful.” Bank might have pay for is fertilizer Elias coordinated the harvest and ar- or chemical here and there. ranged for all the equipment. He said Upon harvest, the funds generated it turned out to be a beautiful day to from the fi eld each year go to the Ca- combine the CHOICE fi eld and they nadian Foodgrains Bank and are then had a great showing of support from distributed to six church and church- the community. based agencies. Those are: “I was quite happy with the end • Emergency Relief & Develop- yield considering the drier growing ment Overseas, Pentecostal Assem- conditions and I am also very grate- blies of Canada (ERDO) ful for all the support shown for the • Canadian Lutheran World project,” he said. Relief (CLWR) The total money raised from the • Mennonite Central Commit- fi eld this year is still unknown as har- tee Canada (MCCC) vest was just last week. Koster said • Primate’s World Relief & De- they usually rotate between planting STANDARD PHOTOS SUBMITTED velopment Fund — Anglican Church wheat and soybeans on the fi eld so (Left to right) Ian Lepp (growing project co-chair), Helen Rempel, Jim of Canada (PWRDF) it’s likely next year will be the latter • United Church of Canada but that will be decided for sure at the Cornelius (former executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (UCC) December meeting. and now Special Advisor to the Executive Director) We design, manufacture, Teeing up for deliver and install innovative windows and summer fun custom exterior doors with style and function across North America.

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Health offi cials announced 153 new Manitoba’s top doc said in a media increasing numbers of contacts per Roussin noted they’ve done a great cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, briefi ng Monday. case,”he said. “And in some of those deal of outreach across the province including 44 on Friday, 46 on Satur- While discussing areas where vac- circumstances where we have a large to try to get Manitobans vaccinated, day, and 36 Sunday. cine uptake is lagging behind the rest amount of contacts per case, we’re and they’ll continue to do so moving Manitoba at press time had 345 ac- of the province (including the RM of seeing that ... none of the contacts are forward. tive cases, 56,750 total recoveries, and Stanley, which has a provincial low vaccinated.” “We have a signifi cant amount of 1,188 deaths due to COVID-19. of 22 per cent of residents vaccinated Roussin stressed the province con- Manitobans protected, albeit not There were 63 people in hospital against COVID-19), Dr. Brent Roussin tinues to emphasize the need to pro- nearly enough,” he said. At press time, with the virus, including 16 in inten- was asked whether consideration is tect oneself and others by staying 81.4 per cent of eligible Manitobans sive care. being given to tailoring public health home when ill, washing one’s hands had received a fi rst dose of the vac- The fi ve-day COVID-19 test positiv- orders to specifi c regions. regularly, wearing masks when physi- cine and 75.5 per cent their second. ity rate was 2.3 per cent provincially “We don’t exclude any possibilities cal distancing isn’t possible, and “We’re going to see a fourth wave and 1.4 per cent in Winnipeg. if we need to protect the health of keeping contacts with those outside and we’re going to see a fourth wave There were 14 active cases being re- Manitobans,” he said. “We certainly one’s household down. dominated by cases in the unvaccinat- ported in the Pembina Valley on Mon- don’t exclude the possibility of re- Public Health will continue to re- ed,” Roussin said, pointing to what’s day: seven in the Altona area, three in gional approaches. We’ve seen that in view mandated restrictions and adapt happening in other parts of Canada Winkler, two in Morden, and one each other jurisdictions in Canada already them accordingly, he said, noting such already. “We want to do whatever we in Stanley and MacDonald. when they’re seeing a resurgence in restrictions are just one tool to battle can to decrease the pool of unvac- certain areas.” the spread of the virus. cinated Manitobans. We’re going to Roussin acknowledged they are see- “We know from other jurisdictions continue to work on that, try to get to A reunion like no other: long time best friends meet in hospital By Becca Myskiw some years,” said Allison. “Whatever far between from March 2019 until Davaduke died after suffering a heart They were best friends for years, she liked. I took to her. She just de- just recently. Allison found herself attack. Spending some of Davaduke’s separated during the pandemic, only cided that I was her daughter.” at Boundary Trails Health Centre for last moments with her makes Allison to reunite in the least likely of places: After seeing each other nearly ev- health issues and was soon trans- happy, but the loss of her best friend the Carman Memorial Hospital. ery day for 20 years, the pair of ladies ferred to Carman Memorial Hospital. is unexpected and heart wrenching. Anita Allison and Madeline Da- spent months at a time apart because Upon her arrival, her son noticed a fa- Before she passed, a while back, vaduke met at Carman Collegiate of COVID-19. Allison said Davaduke’s miliar face in the halls. Davaduke gave Allison a card with a where they worked the canteen. Alli- sons were ensuring she stayed safe “He said, ‘Madeline, Madeline, come photo of her, her husband, and her son manned the counter for 12 years and healthy at home, but Allison over here,’” said Allison. “I didn’t even sons on it. On the back was a photo of and Davaduke for four, creating a made sure she still got to see her best see her. I went over and I talked with Allison, saying ‘This is my daughter.’ bond that would never be broken. friend. her, and I hugged her, and she hugged Allison’s son also captured a photo Allison, 74, said Davaduke, 96, had “I would go right into the house, I me. I said how much I loved her…and of the best friends when they met in fi ve sons, and upon meeting Allison, said ‘I don’t care. I want to see your then she went into her room which the hospital, forever framing their last she treated her like the daughter she mom, she’s my best friend,’” said Al- was right next to me.” meeting together. never had. lison. They shared a few moments together “She’s been my best friend for 20 But the visits they had were few and that day, catching up. But the next day, Midland Nursery School AGM Sept. 9 By Becca Myskiw year-olds on Monday mornings and said Veldman. “And we really do feel that parent helpers were no longer al- Midland Nursery School is getting Wednesday afternoons. like we service the gap between chil- lowed. ready for its second year in its new The program runs from September dren who go to daycare full time and This year, they don’t know the de- home. to May and can have 20 children in stay home full time.” tails of what will be announced yet, The nursery school used to share each class. Right now, Veldman said Most of the children who go to Mid- but Veldman said they have a location, the Kindergarten classroom in Car- there are about 15 in each and regis- land Nursery School aren’t in day- and they’ll go over the year’s budget man Elementary School, but when tration is still open. care full time, so it’s a chance to get and any upcoming changes people COVID-19 restrictions came into ef- At Midland Nursery School, chil- social interaction with other children should be aware of. This year’s AGM fect last year, they were forced to fi nd dren do the usual arts and crafts, their age once or twice a week. It also will be Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Carman a new space. That new space became learning physical skills, but the staff allows parents to run errands or get Pentecostal Church. Anyone is wel- the Carman Pentecostal Church, and there work on preparing them for things done knowing their child is come to attend. director Heather Veldman said they school socially more than anything. safe and learning. For more information on the AGM love it there. “We’re all focused on just really the Before the 2021-22 school year starts, or to register your child with Midland Midland Nursery School takes care social development of kids to get them the nursery school will have its annu- Nursery School, email Veldman at of two age groups: three-year-olds prepared, not really school ready…we al general meeting (AGM). Last year [email protected]. and four-year-olds. Their three-year- do that of course, but it’s mostly the at the meeting, they announced the “We’re still here and we’re still hap- old children attend nursery school on social aspect of interacting with peo- new policy changes and the news on py and we’re still servicing our com- Wednesday afternoons and the four- ple, being away from mom and dad,” moving, along with the information munity,” she said. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 17 New Meadows Amusements fi nally opens its doors By Lorne Stelmach hoped to be maybe one year to set up It took longer than anticipated to get has turned into three or maybe more to opening day, but Meadows Amuse- years.” ments is now in business. After some time, Thiessen found The fi rst Friday of August saw the some healing in immersing his time gates open just north of Winkler on and energy into the venture. PR 428, and new owner Jake Thies- “It’s been a good project in a sense to sen was thankful for the people who keep me occupied,” he said. “It’s been helped him get to that day. a bit of an overwhelming job at times There were a few trials and tribula- too, but I’ve had good people in my tions along the way that put off start- life who have helped me along and ing up the business, which he took have been by my side ... my family and over from longtime former owner friends have been great. Abe Epp. “I’m a builder by trade, so I like that “Abe had talked to me about it nu- part of it. I focus a bit more on the de- merous times about, down the road, tails probably,” Thiessen continued. moving it to my yard. He thought I had “Planning it has been fun. I like plan- a good spot here for it,” said Thiessen, ning this kind of thing.” who had known Epp for some time “When we looked at what it would and even did some work for him. look like, it actually fi t quite well ABOVE PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE “I never gave it a thought until the [on the property],” he noted. “I think Meadows Amusements’ Vicky Reimer and Jake Thiessen at the facil- last time we talked about it, and, for there isn’t much room for expansion ity’s new site north of Winkler. Open for business right now are the some reason it piqued my interest the way we have it set up, if we ever go-karts, bumper boats (below), infl atables, and bungee trampoline. that day,” he recalled, noting it was wanted to do that, but there is a little Mini golf is still to come. Labour Day weekend in 2018 when he bit. We’ve utilized the space fairly ef- fi nally decided to go for it. fi ciently.” “Shortly after we bought the busi- The features at Meadows Amuse- “I have a plan in place for it, and now “There have been some companies ness, my wife [Elsie] then was di- ments so far include the go-kart track, we just need to get on it,” said Thies- that have booked with us already; agnosed with cancer, and so I lost bumper boats, infl atables, and a bun- sen. “We also have some work to do a few birthday parties have booked her seven, eight months later,” noted gee trampoline. where the concession stand will be in with us. We’re very busy on weekends Thiessen. “That made a big change in There are some age restrictions and the future.” already,” she noted. my life and also a big change in our guidelines for each feature, and a va- Working alongside him is Vicky Re- “I really love watching them walk plans for how we tackled the job. riety of group rates and birthday or imer, who said that the early response away with the big smiles on their fac- “And then fi ve months later, Abe special event packages are available. and feedback has been very positive es. The parents and the kids all come passed away as well, so that took Down the road there will also be a and encouraging for the facility. and play and they have such a good two big people out of my life in re- miniature golf course, but that feature “They come and tell me how nicely time here. The smiles are my reward.” gards to this project. So what he had is still being developed. everything is laid out and how every- You can fi nd out more online at thing looks so good,” said Reimer. www.meadowsamusements.com. La Riviere pickerel fi sh fry coming up Sunday, Sept. 19 By Lorne Stelmach quite happy.” An upcoming fundraiser will sup- Janzen noted that the centre is not port a facility that is a key hub of ac- supported by taxes like many other tivity in La Riviere. community centres, and of course The fi fth annual fi sh fry planned for other revenue has not been coming in Sept. 19 benefi ts the La Riviere and during the pandemic. Community Recreation Centre, and “Our building is used by the com- the support has always been vital but munity and surrounding area, and so especially so during the pandemic, we need this to keep the doors open,” noted organizers. she said. “It’s absolutely been our mainstay “Normally, we have eight or nine for many years,” said Evelyn Janzen, functions a year that are strictly run chairperson of the La Riviere and by the rec. centre ... so we’re not keep- Community Recreation Association. ing up quite as well as we would like “The last two years have been diffi cult ... but we’ve been very lucky to have with COVID, but last year we had a the bridge grants in the past year, so really good successful drive-thru, so those have certainly helped us, but it’s we’re going to do that again this year. not enough to keep our programs go- We feel like things just aren’t quite ing. We can pay our bills.” stable enough yet [for a sit-down The drive-thru fi sh fry takes place meal].” Sunday, Sept. 19 from 4-6:30 p.m.. It STANDARD PHOTO SUPPLIED The fi sh fry usually raises between features pickerel fi llets from Gimli Volunteers will be frying up fi sh in La Riviere Sept. 19 to raise funds $5,000 and $6,000 each year, although along with baked potatoes, baked for the local recreation centre. it was down a bit last year under the beans, and coleslaw served up with circumstances, said Janzen. a bun with butter, bottled water, and “Our profi ts will likely be down, so ice cream for dessert. or $10 for anyone under the age of 12. ation Centre is located at 504 Broad- if we make $2,000 or $2,500, we will be The cost is $20 for two pieces of fi sh The La Riviere & Community Recre- way Street in La Riviere. 18 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 Harvest donation to keep STARS airborne By Mel Stefaniuk, Clipper Weekly on their way to help someone in need A St. Clements farming family is which gave the family an admiration making sure Manitoba’s STARS Air for what the team does. Ambulance continues to fl y high. Although 2021 has been a tough year On Aug. 14, Blair Matchizen of for farmers with how dry it has been, Matchizen Farms in Thalberg harvest- Blair said the 20 acres held up against ed 20 acres of wheat crop, which had tough weather. been planted especially for STARS “The crop looked excellent even Air Ambulance to help raise money considering the conditions this year,” for the life-saving service. Blair said. The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Ser- Blair is a fi fth generation farmer vices (STARS) is a Canadian non- and Matchizen Farms is an important profi t helicopter and air ambulance piece of land for the area having been organization funded by donors, ser- recognized as a Century Farm in 2006. vice groups and government contri- The farm has been in use since the butions. In 2011, STARS was asked by Matchizens emigrated to the land in the provincial government to main- 1906. tain a permanent base in Manitoba. Blair’s mother Betty Matchizen said The donation is being made in trib- she was proud of her son’s donation ute to Blair’s father, Ken Matchizen, and how it has inspired others. a lifelong farmer who sadly passed “People have been telling us that away during seeding last year. When they’ve donated money to STARS af- ambulances were unable to cross the ter seeing what we’ve done and that’s STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED wet fi elds to reach Ken where he had been lovely,” Betty said. Matchizen Farms harvested 20 acres of wheat planted for STARS Air been working, Blair had to transport STARS director of donor relations Ambulance. them using his own truck, a moment and development Colleen Mayer Blair, especially in such a challenging province,” Mayer added. which stuck with him and helped him thanked the Matchizen family for year,” Mayer said. The STARS service was used for 657 to realize the importance that the ac- their generosity. “Community support like Blair’s for missions in Manitoba last year. cessibility of the STARS Air Ambu- “The agriculture community has our day-to-day operations is greatly More information on the STARS ser- lance provides in times of need. stood by STARS through fl oods and appreciated as it helps us fi ght for the vice including ways to donate can be Blair added that they often see the droughts, and we are grateful for lives of Manitobans, no matter where found on their website at www.stars. STARS helicopter fl ying over the farm the generous support of farmers like they live, work, or play across the ca

&recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Male Hawks to focus on working on the process By Lorne Stelmach a lot of character, a lot of effort, a lot of our heads in that space just in case Otherwise, Victor said they look for- The emphasis will be less on the re- compete. we got that green light to play. It was ward to seeing what the players bring sults and more on how they get there “I really want to build that culture ... tough on them to stay engaged ... we on the tryout weekend, which offers as the U18 AAA male Pembina Valley and everything’s got to be positive ... barely just got off the starting line.” a limited opportunity to make an im- Hawks prepare for the coming season. and our successes have to be earned.” A plus for the team now as they pression. The level of effort will be the key The Hawks had a rough start to the prepare for what they hope will be a “It’s a clean slate for a lot of them,” thing that the coaching staff led by last season that was cut short by the full 2021-22 season is the potential to he suggested. “I expect there to be a Matt Victor will be watching starting pandemic, as they dropped all three have as many as 13 returning players. lot of effort and compete. I’m look- with the tryout weekend Sept. 3-5. games of their opening set with East- One signifi cant question mark will be ing for a lot of character. I think that “They want to win obviously ... the man before rebounding with a win in goal, as both goaltenders from last speaks volumes. There’s a lot of ways winning feels nice, but how do we get over Interlake. The Hawks had two season have moved on. to show character in a tryout. there,” said Victor, who moves up to of their three games with Interlake “We’ve reached out to all the return- “There are spots available. No one is the head coach role this season after postponed amidst uncertainty around ing players ... it’s actually looking re- guaranteed a spot, so I expect them to serving an assistant coach. increasing COVID-19 cases province- ally good. We’re excited about that,” compete,” he concluded. “I think the message when we talk wide, and play never resumed. said Victor. The Hawks are tentatively scheduled to everybody as a group on the Friday “It was a struggle ... it was tough on He suggested there is a recognition to kick off play with a doubleheader is going to be defi nitely the effort and us as coaches, but it was even tougher particularly among the potential re- weekend against Central Plains Sept. compete are going to be a pillars for on the kids,” said Victor. “It was tough turning players that there could be a 25 and 26. our team,” he said. “Winning is a for- just trying to stay engaged. We did a good team this season, so that could mula, not just skill. I really want to see lot of Zoom meetings ... trying to keep be a lure to get them back. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 19 Female Hawks hopefuls take to the ice this weekend By Lorne Stelmach Bell is particularly excited not only The arrival of tryout weekend for to be getting back in action but to the U18 AAA female Pembina Valley have possibly 14 girls returning from Hawks is especially exciting for every- last season. one this year. “We have a really good core return- Coming off a season that was halted ing, and I’m excited about that,” said last fall by the pandemic, the play- Bell. “We have a really good turnover ers and coaches alike are even more from last year. We only graduated four ready to get back on the ice, coach girls, so things look really good for us. Dana Bell suggested last week. He will be looking for the team to “I’ve talked to quite a few of the get off to a better start this time. The girls, and everybody is anxious to get Hawks last fall had dropped three of on the ice. We’re just excited that we their fi rst four games and were then at actually get to start, so we’re looking a 2-4 record in fi fth place out of eight forward to it.” teams before the Manitoba Female The tryouts begin Friday with eve- Hockey League made the decision to ning practice sessions that will have suspend all league play as a result of players split into two teams. Saturday COVID-19. will then have games in the morning “I think we had a really great team STANDARD FILE PHOTO and afternoon followed by one on one last year. We started off a little slow, Tryouts for the female Pembina Valley Hawks take place in Morden this meetings with the players. Sunday but things were starting to come to- weekend. will have a morning practice session gether then we got shutdown,” said right away.” mer. I’ve been running conditioning followed by more player meetings in Bell. As for the tryouts, they offer a brief skates, so I’ve had 25 girls out for that the afternoon. The tentative season “We want to come out of the gate window of opportunity for players to ... it gives them four weeks to get on schedule so far has the team’s fi rst ex- quick this year. We want to put the make an impression. Bell noted there the ice and get their nervousness out. hibition games set for Sept.. 4 against push on quickly. We want to be a top is an expectation that they will be “I think we’re just anxious now to Eastman and Sept. 12 against Pilot contending team this year,” he contin- coming into it in shape and ready to get going because we’ve had so much Mound Prep followed by a pair with ued. “We never know when it might go. time off. We’re ready to get going with the Rink Hockey Academy Sept. 18 get taken away from us again, so it’s “You just hope that they have all it.” and Sept. 19. important to get down to business been working hard through the sum- Carman wins Rural Division at Senior Men’s Interclub Championship Staff Carman won the Rural Division Bill North followed with a 75, Wayne Duncan made fi ve birdies on the day The Carman Golf & Curling Club championship with the best three- Giesbrecht 76 and Lionel Walz 88. shooting a two under par 70, Buhr and and Niakwa Country Club own brag- person combined score of 224, fi nish- The team of Lorne Duncan, Darryl Lavallee both had a 75 while Warwick ging rights for 2021 following the 18- ing 11 strokes better than the Clear Buhr, Doug Lavallee and Ken Warwick fi nished at 80. hole Senior Men’s Interclub Cham- Lake Golf Course. led Niakwa to a fi ve-stroke victory in Duncan was the only competitor in pionship at the Minnedosa Golf & Individually, leading the way was the City Division over the Southwood the 63 person fi eld to record a score Country Club on Aug. 17. Bruce North with a one-over par 73. Golf and Country Club. under par. Hockey Manitoba releases Version 7 of Return to Play Submitted funded sport in our Province, Hockey erly execute our RTP document. This Your commitment, guidance, and Based on the province’s Public Manitoba has a tremendous respon- is a signifi cant responsibility but one leadership are appreciated as we col- Health Orders that took effect on Aug, sibility to not only our own members that Hockey Manitoba respects and lectively work together in the safe re- 7, 2021, all indoor group activities, in- but to also serve as a leader for the en- treats seriously, however we will re- turn to hockey. cluding hockey, can take place with no tire sporting community. One of the quire the support, capacity limits on participants. This greatest strengths of our organization compliance, and includes games, practices, and tour- is our governance structure and the leadership of ev- naments. There are still capacity lim- tireless commitment of our entire vol- eryone associated What’s story? its for spectators (50 per cent). unteer base, which is essential in the with the manage- Hockey Manitoba is excited for a ongoing delivery and management of ment of the game We want to hear from you. safe return to play for the 2021 - 2022 our game. to be able to com- The Carman-Dufferin Standard connects people season, however our organization We have high expectations for all the fortably deliver. through stories to build stronger communities. remains extremely cautious and re- volunteers associated with the game Hockey will be Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? sponsible in managing our Return of hockey who have collectively wel- returning but A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown to Play (RTP) plan for the upcoming comed and embraced the tremendous please do not un- hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or season. We continue to work closely challenges that have accompanied derestimate the expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? with Hockey Canada, Sport Manitoba, COVID-19 and the impact it will have importance of A young entrepreneur starting out? and the Manitoba Provincial Health in the responsible reintroduction of compliance, ac- Please share your story ideas with Dennis Young at [email protected] or Lana Meier at Authorities to develop and maintain the game of hockey to our member- cepting the new [email protected] or call 204-467-5836. a RTP plan that will allow the best ship. normal, and the opportunity for our members to play Ownership is a key phrase and with- steps we will all be The Carman-Dufferin the game in a safe, healthy, and struc- out our entire membership accept- required to imple- tured environment. ing responsibility, accountability, and ment to apply ex- As the Provincial Sport Organiza- ownership of the RTP plan by buying tra layers of safety STANDARD tion (PSO) for the largest and highest in, it will be diffi cult to fully and prop- for our members. 20 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 When Life Hurts inspired won’t send. Let the emotion move get through you, and then think about > MEAL IDEASIDEAS your course of action, if action is re- quired. Often discussing your feel- Baked Stuffed ings with a trusted friend helps to release some of the power behind the strong emotion. And if the emo- Pasta Shells tion seems overwhelming, reach out structions. Drain then set aside. for support. Heat pot or cast-iron casserole dish By Gwen Randall-Young Some of the deepest healing oc- over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes curs when we realize that we are garlic, onion and mushrooms. Add pinch its a dull ache, and sometimes it cuts not alone in this world. We are only of sea salt and pepper as it cooks. Cook like a knife. No matter how much alone if we isolate ourselves. Often Recipe courtesy of chef Kevin Curry until onions turn brown and mushrooms positive thinking we do, no matter too, it is only in our deep pain that Servings: 6-8 shrink in size, about 3-5 minutes. Empty contents and set aside. how many affi rmations we say, no we truly experience our humanness 6 ounces jumbo pasta shells matter how “together” we are, some- and allow others to touch our soul. 2 tablespoons olive oil Place pot back over heat. Add shredded kale and water to create steam. Toss kale times things come along and the Souls want to be touched, and some- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic pain feels bigger than we are. times deep pain is the only way to 1 medium onion, diced in pot until it turns vibrant green; set 5 portobello mushroom caps, gills re- aside to cool. There is such an emphasis now on penetrate the shell of superfi ciality moved then diced In large bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the learning that comes in diffi cult that surrounds the deepest parts of 1 pinch sea salt, plus additional, to taste mushroom mixture, kale, pesto and spice times, that we often feel we should our being. 1 pinch pepper, plus additional, to taste blend. be able to “handle” whatever comes We must honor our pain, the same In casserole dish, spread about 1/2 cup 2 cups shredded kale our way. This means we should ‘be as we honor our joy, for both are ex- 3 tablespoons water marinara on bottom. Then one-by-one, stuff each pasta shell with approximately strong’, ‘keep a stiff upper lip’, ‘go pressions of who we are. Of course, 15 ounces skim milk ricotta cheese with the fl ow’ ‘keep it in perspective’, we want to get past it, and we do 4 tablespoons pesto 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture and add to casserole dish. Repeat with remaining and all the other cliches that urge us have to move on, or we’d emotion- 1 tablespoon The Fit Cook Land spice ally bleed to death. But the way past blend shells. to deny our feelings. But feelings 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat marinara, di- Cover shells with remaining marinara serve a purpose. pain is through it. If it becomes over- vided and mozzarella cheese. Cover casserole When the body suffers a cut, a little whelming however, you don’t have 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat mozzarella dish with foil and bake 20 minutes. Dur- bleeding is good because it cleans- to go through it alone. The pain just fresh herbs, for garnish ing fi nal 5 minutes, remove foil so moz- es the wound. When the emotional might be a signal that it is time to zarella can brown. Preheat oven to 420 F. body is wounded, feelings also serve connect more deeply with another Bring pot of salted water to boil. Cook Garnish with fresh herbs and salt and pepper, to taste. a cleansing function. Emotion that is human soul, whose arm may already pasta shells according to package in- stuffed down or suppressed creates be outstretched in anticipation of tension in the body, so it is healthier your reaching out. We need each Daddy’s Birthday Flan to release it. other. That’s why we’re all here. This does not mean venting it on Gwen Randall-Young is an author and brown, remove from heat and use silicone others, but simply allowing yourself award-winning psychologist. For permis- spatula or whisk to stir. While stirring, to feel the emotion. If you feel like sion to reprint this article, or to obtain quickly pour into prepared Bundt pan. crying, then have a good cry. If you books, CDs or MP3s, visit www.gwen. To make cake: In large bowl, sift fl our, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set are angry, go for a run, bang some ca. Follow Gwen on Facebook for daily aside. balls around the racquet court, or inspiration. Recipe courtesy of chef Ninamarie Bo- In another bowl, use hand mixer on even write a nasty letter that you jekian Mendoza medium speed to beat butter and sugar, Servings: 10-12 about 3 minutes, until fl uffy. Add eggs and Caramel Sauce: vanilla. Beat well. 1 cup granulated sugar On low speed, gradually beat in fl our Green Curry 1/4 cup water mixture and buttermilk until combined. Cake: Fold in rainbow sprinkles, if desired. Pour batter into pans over caramel sauce. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose fl our 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced 1 teaspoon baking powder To make fl an: In blender on high speed, 1/4 medium red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 teaspoon baking soda blend eggs, sweetened condensed milk, thin 1/4 teaspoon salt evaporated milk and vanilla until well 8-10 Thai basil leaves, plus addi- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room tem- combined. tional, for garnish, divided perature Gently pour through strainer and onto 2 cups cooked jasmine rice 3/4 cup granulated sugar prepared cake batter. In blender, blend spinach and water 2 large eggs Sprinkle cinnamon on top. until mixture turns green and no leaves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Place pan in water bath by putting it in are visible. 3/4 cup buttermilk larger baking dish, roasting pan, hotel pan In medium saucepan over medium- 3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (optional) or similar. Pour hot water halfway up sides Recipe courtesy of chef Nikky Phin- high heat, heat oil. Add green curry Flan: to create water bath. yawatana paste and stir to release fragrance, 4 large eggs Bake approximately 1 hour. Cake should Servings: 2 about 10 seconds. 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk be golden brown and jiggle when shaken 2 cups fresh spinach Add protein and cook 3-5 minutes. 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk when done. 1 cup water Add blended spinach water, purple 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Remove cake from water bath and cool 1 tablespoon vegetable oil eggplant, coconut milk, sugar and salt. ground cinnamon, to taste on rack 10 minutes. 2 tablespoons green curry paste Bring to boil. Add bamboo shoots and In saucepan, heat granulated sugar and Run knife or spatula carefully around 8 ounces skinless, boneless chick- red bell pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. water over medium-low heat until melted. edges to separate. Place plate on top of en, beef or pork, sliced thin Stir in basil leaves and turn off heat. Preheat oven to 350 F. cake and, while holding it, fl ip over care- 1 small Japanese purple eggplant Serve with jasmine rice and garnish Grease and fl our 9-inch Bundt pan. Set fully and quickly. 2 cups coconut milk with additional basil leaves. aside. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight 4 teaspoons granulated sugar Photo courtesy of Ink Phinyawatana When sugar liquifi es and turns golden before serving. 1/2 teaspoon salt (Green Curry) The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, August 26, 2021 21

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