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PHOTO BY RICK HIEBERT news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 2 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 16, 2017 Esso Cup sponsors leaving their mark Banners fl ying for April 23-29 midget hockey tournament By Lorne Stelmach Two major corporate sponsors were celebrated Monday just over a month before Morden hosts the national fe- male midget hockey championship. Meridian Manufacturing and Sawatzky’s Furniture as well as the City of Morden were thanked for their support of the 2017 Esso Cup tournament, which takes place here April 23-29. “Meridian and Sawatzky’s both came on early in our organizing,” noted Clare Agnew, chairperson of PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE the host committee. “It was just so Offi cials gathered Monday at the Access Event Centre to unveil sponsorship banners for the Esso Cup encouraging to know these main championship coming to Morden next month. On hand were Mayor Ken Wiebe, Meridian Manufacturing sponsors in our community were ex- reps Rob Reimer and Doug Eidse, Norma and Brad Collins of Sawatzky’s Furniture, and Clare Agnew, chair- cited about what we are doing and person of the Esso Cup host committee. supporting us. “Although our budget is small through sponsorship, and having our event.” natural fi t for Sawatzky’s to become a in comparison to some events, the these two platinum sponsors come on It was part of a sponsorship drive participant in the whole event.” money is still required to be raised was a great boost at the beginning of which brought some 30 organizations Agnew noted the City of Morden is on board at varying funding levels. playing a signifi cant role as well. Agnew said the support is vital be- “There is some responsibility on Great Travelers Have Great Stories to Tell cause the host committee is respon- their side to also support the event,” from Creation Moments Radio Program sible for such things as transportation she said. “I think they really just rec- Acts 11:19a during the week and many other ex- ognized the value of sport tourism, “Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution penses. and it’s something they would like to that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cy- “The awards breakfast see the city of Morden prus, and Antioch....” is something we pay for,” participate in.” she noted. “There’s some “We are going to get Those who widely travel usually have interest- parts of the event that national exposure from ing experiences to talk about. That is no less true are Hockey Canada’s re- this,” noted Mayor Ken of animals that migrate. A commonly known ex- ample is the monarch butterfly. In the fall, mon- sponsibilities ... then the “THESE GIRLS Wiebe. “This is a Ca- archs from all over North America head south to marketing and things like HAVE HAD A nadian championship the same small patch of jungle trees in Mexico. that are the host commit- ... and the girls from Even more astonishing is that each generation tee’s responsibilities. So GREAT YEAR this area won it in 2012. finds this exact traditional wintering spot but has the money that we get They have an opportu- never been there before. from sponsors will help IN HOCKEY ... nity once again to rep- Scientists have recently discovered that anoth- us with those costs.” THEY’RE IN IT resent all of Manitoba. er migrating creature has an even more interest- Representatives of the “We are going to two businesses welcomed TO WIN IT.” make the best of it. And ing story to tell. Bar-tailed godwits, shorebirds with a wingspan of about 30 inches, sum- the chance to be part of the great part is the mer in Alaska. But they winter in New Zealand, over 7,000 miles away. As you mentally the action. girls that are playing in picture their route, you would be right to notice that there are very few places to stop and “Morden and Winkler are defi nitely this are a contender. These girls have rest between Alaska and New Zealand. Researchers outfitted seven female godwits with both part of the Meridian local com- tracking devices to learn more about their migration. They found that the godwits traveled had a great year in hockey. They’re the distance nonstop, without rest or even food or water. That’s the equivalent of a nonstop munity ... we’ve got a lot of employ- going to be in it, and they’re in it to flight from London to Los Angeles, plus 1,000 miles more! ees in town,” noted branch manager win it.” Godwits glorify God as Creator with their amazing migratory paths. As the first Christians Doug Eidse. “It’s a big event, so we This is the fi rst time the Esso Cup scattered across the Roman Empire in fear of persecution and martyrdom, they spread the like to support local.” has been held in Manitoba, and the wonder of God’s love for us in the Gospel of salvation. “I think one of the big reasons that one time champion Pembina Valley we decided to come on board is we Hawks would love to become the fi rst Prayer: Father, I thank You for the glory of Your creation, but I rejoice in the wonder of Your have been involved in this before. host team to win the title. love and salvation. Amen. Our daughter played in the 2012 Esso The tournament brings together the Cup,” noted Brad Collins of Sawatz- best young female hockey players in For further info. contact Creation Science of Saskatchewan Inc., ky’s. “We could see how it impacted the country and will feature the host Box 26, Kenaston, SK. S0G 2N0 or call 204-325-5244. the community and how important Hawks and champions from the At- Copyright@2012 by Creation Moments, Inc. P.O. Box 839, it was to the community, and it was lantic, Ontario, Pacifi c, Quebec and Foley, MN. 56329 or www.creationmoments.com an exciting time. We just felt it was a Western regions. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 16, 2017 3 Tomm Penner on board as Penner has taken on the role of chairper- new WAC chair son of Winkler By Ashleigh Viveiros WAC and seeing what it’s doing in Arts and the community and there are funds to Culture. There’s a new face at the helm of do it, then we’re going to have a good He’s ea- Winkler Arts and Culture. organization. ger to get Tomm Penner stepped into the arts “Certainly there’s no shortage of to work agency’s chairperson role last week, creativity in the area ... it’s getting the on com- fi lling the shoes of long-time leader audience, letting people know about pleting Ray Derksen. the different things we do,” Penner the next “Tomm has been with the board for said, pointing out that the gallery phase of a few months now and has brought not only hosts monthly exhibitions the city’s with him a great energy and pas- but also art classes, music and poetry new art sion for WAC,” said secretary-trea- nights, and can even be booked for gallery. surer Deb Penner. “Tomm is an artist private events. himself and we are confi dent that, “Very simply, what we do is we con- SUB- combined with his strengths as a nect creatives,” he said. “My goal is to MITTED businessman, will help take the orga- help people realize this isn’t about PHOTO nization to another level.” just the stereotypical artist. This place That’s certainly his goal, Penner said isn’t just for a painter or someone who when asked about his plans for the draws—it’s a place where anyone can future of WAC. come to get plugged in. Anyone cre- “The main focus for me boils down ative. And everyone is creative. to two things: public relations, mak- “I really want this to be a place “THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF CREATIVITY IN THE AREA ... ing people aware of what WAC is,” he where people can connect on a broad- said. “And the second thing, of course, er level.” IT’S GETTING THE AUDIENCE, LETTING PEOPLE KNOW is fi nancial. If people are aware about Continued on page 5 ABOUT THE DIFFERENT THINGS WE DO.” $ OFF $ OFF WITH COUPON 10 15 WITH COUPON Any High Mileage Oil Change Service Any Synthetic Formulated for vehicles over 120,000 km Oil Change Service Must present coupon at time of write-up. Limit one coupon per customer per transaction per sale period. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. 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