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VOLUME 1 THURSDAY, EDITION 17 STANDARD SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 SERVING ELM CREEK, ROSEISLE, HOMEWOOD, GRAYSVILLE, MIAMI, ROLAND, STEPHENFIELD, NOTRE DAME, SPERLING Tying the knot

 

  

                                       

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When it’s make meals depending on whose Lepp’s turn, she spares no food group. fi eld the guys were farming on. Oc- “I call it my little travelling road casionally, she’d get last minute notice show,” she said. that they’d switched to one of their She packs up the full spread into fi elds and she had to whip up a meal. cooler bags, wraps the pots in towels, Lepp’s meals have never been “easy” loads up her folding tables, and drives to whip up, either. Her mother-in-law, half an hour to the farm. When she she said, was a good cook and liked to gets there, Lepp sets up the folding bake, so after seeing her hot meals out table and starts setting out the meal. STANDARD PHOTOS SUBMITTED on the fi eld, Lepp continued that. The fi rst meal she brought to the Barb Lepp said after sitting in the combine all day, most of the guys “And it wasn’t just one meal,” she fi eld this year was chicken, potatoes, choose to stand for supper. said. “It was lunch and tea and supper gravy, stuffi ng, salad, dessert, and and coffee.” fresh homemade buns. After Lepp had sent out lunch for “I often ask my sons what they’d like the guys on the fi eld, she’d go inside, me to bring,” she said. “It’s nice to see clean up, and start on what they called what they like that I cook.” afternoon tea — a mid-afternoon Though she usually feeds seven snack. Then, before she had cleaned people, Lepp said she always brings up supper, Lepp was bringing out extra food and plates because no one a late night coffee to the fi eld. These whose helping will go hungry around days, though, her meals come once a her. Meals on the fi eld is the time of day. As Lepp was a teacher, she wasn’t day when the family can all see each always around for harvest. So, as time other, she said. It’s an uplifting part to went on, they decided four meals or what might be an otherwise stressful snacks a day was too much work. day. Lepp fed six men on the fi eld last Saturday. Elm Creek parent driving daughter to Building Permits school during COVID By Becca Myskiw Though the government has since The 2020-2021 school year looks dif- created guidelines for students rid- Thinking of a fall building project? ferent this year and so does the jour- ing the bus this year, Boyachek said Remember to call the Carman-Dufferin ney there. her family decided early on that their With education comes transport. In daughter would not be taking the bus Planning District Offi ce to obtain a permit rural communities, majority of stu- this year. dents take the school bus to get to and A few of the guidelines are: BEFORE you begin. We can advise you from school each day. Buses can be • All passengers are to wear a packed and dirty — with COVID-19 mask on whether you need a permit for your in the mix, some parents are seeking • When possible, there other options for their children’s jour- should be one student per seat (stu- building project. Call 204-745-2443 or ney to school. dents of the same household can sit 204-745-2301 and ask for Kim or send an Heidi Boyachek and her family live together) half an hour out of Elm Creek where • Students must hand sanitize email to [email protected] her six-year-old daughter goes to when boarding and getting off the bus school. Normally, her daughter would • When weather permits, win- get on the bus early each morning and dows and roof vents on the bus should take it back home that evening, sitting be open for increased ventilation with two other children in her seat. • Students should maintain physical distancing when getting off CARMAN the bus Her daughter also has Type 1 Dia- betes, something that went into Boy- Last Market Fri., Sept. 11 achek’s decision, she said. The lack of 4 – 6:30 p.m. social distancing on a school bus also Thanks to our customers concerned her, so this year, Boyachek for their continued support is driving her daughter to and from Home Grown Home Baked school every day. She said as they’re Home Made farmers, her work schedule is fl exible. Contact Joyce 204- 626-3310 carmanmanitoba.ca Continued on page 5 or Edith 204-745-3077 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 3 Stephenfi eld man wins gas for a year from Co-op By Becca Myskiw “I guess I’d best describe it as a pres- Frank Smith from Stephenfi eld won ent,” said Smith. “You kind of work free fuel for a year at Carman’s Co-op with what you have and try to help gas bar last week. people out, so when you see money The win comes from a contest called coming back again, it’s good.” “Win Your Fill For a Year” and it was Smith’s prize is $2,000 in Co-op gift Co-op’s fi rst year doing it. Between cards. He said that’s probably exactly July 13 and Aug. 23, Co-op asked cus- what he would spend on gas in a year, tomers who made a minimum of 30 so winning is a big deal for him and litres purchase at a gas bar to take a his family. Being picked to get free photo of their receipt. Then, they up- gas for a year, however, was not some- loaded the receipt photo to the con- thing Smith said he expected. His wife test website. Customers also had the emailed eight of his gas receipts in, chance to earn extra entries with con- thinking they’d try for the prize, but venience store purchases. Homestead the pair never thought they’d actually STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED Consumers Co-op marketing and win it. Smith said he has yet to receive Frank S: Smith from Stephenfi eld said he didn’t expect to win gas for member relations coordinator Shan- the actual prize and he’s unsure what a year. non Vaughan said the business gave form it will come in. All he knows, he out a total of 200 prizes across the said, is that in four to six weeks he’ll Good Day is coming up on Sept. 15. tion. The money will go to TLC Child board thanks to this contest — Smith be getting something in the mail. Five cents from every litre sold at all Care Centre in Carman and Prairie happened to be one of them. Co-op’s next good deed is Fuel Homestead Consumers Co-op Gas Fusion Arts & Entertainment in Por- Bars that day will go to a shared dona- tage la Prairie. Seeding season extended for fall rye and winter wheat By Becca Myskiw on avoiding winter kill with the crops lem is by seeding later, producers will usual crop insurance window The seeding season for fall rye and and seeding earlier stopped that. get lower yields as they would with a • Seeding date is only one fac- winter wheat has been extended this But, 15 years ago, producers who spring crop. tor that affects the crop yield. Accord- year. were core growers of the crops said “It wasn’t a risk of catastrophic fail- ing to MASC, when crops were seed- Manitoba Agricultural Services Cor- farming isn’t by the calendar and ure,” said Gross. “It’s just the later you ed between Aug. 22 to 26, they had a poration (MASC) approved the exten- started pushing the window, seeding seeded the more of a yield penalty yield of 100 per cent. When seeded sion of this year’s seeding window for into the fi rst week of October. you took.” between Sept. 23 to 27, they had an 80 the crops. Producers who seed their The problem, Gross found, is a lot Following what the producers found, per cent yield. Crops had a 70 per cent winter wheat or fall rye from Aug. of producers are still harvesting their Dr. Navneet Brar and Dr. Yvonne Law- yield when seeded from Oct. 2 to 6. 15 to Sept. 25 in 2020 have full cover- spring crops when it comes time to ley did their own research on seeding Gross said it’s still early, but produc- age under AgriInsurance. They have seed winter wheat and fall rye. And the crops later. They found a few of ers seem to be happy with the change reduced coverage if they seed from by seeding later, these producers the following: as they now have the opportunity to Sept. 26 to 30. found it evens out their workload and • Winter wheat yields decline seed once harvest is done. Ken Gross with Ducks Unlimited has is better for disease management on the later the seeding date is “I think it’ll make more of a differ- been working with winter wheat for the plants. They still got a crop out of • It is possible to grow a winter ence in a year after they’ve harvested,” 30 years. He said they always focused it without winter kill — the only prob- wheat crop when seeding outside the he said. PV Humane Society Pitching for Paws September 19-20 By Lorne Stelmach some new interest,” said organizer that could also support the shelter remainder kept to cover tournament The Pembina Valley Humane Society Caitlin Par. “It’s an event unlike what during these tough times, we thought costs. There is space for 16 teams in- is reaching out to a different crowd we have done before ... we have our it would be a cool opportunity for the cluding eight recreational and eight with its latest fundraising venture. old faithfuls that do well and are a lot community to support it in a different competitive level teams. Each team Organizers hope the Pitching For of fun ... we thought of trying some way.” will be guaranteed three games. Paws co-ed slo-pitch tournament Sept. fresh this year. The tournament takes place at the All COVID rules as set out by the 19-20 will bring increased awareness “I play a lot of slo-pitch and I know Parkland diamonds in Winkler. Team City of Winkler will be followed. as well as much needed funds for the that it was something I was missing registration is $300, with all proceeds Game balls will be provided for each regional organization. terribly this year,” she added. “Be- going to the PVHS. There will be a team. Registration closes at midnight “We thought by throwing an event cause we want to give people the op- $150 refund should weather make on Sept. 11. Learn more online at like this out there that we could get portunity to be active again in a way the weekend unplayable, with the pvhsociety.ca. 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The Carman-Dufferin STHETHTHEE TANDARD gettEDITORIALheard > VIEWPOINTS > LETTERS Manitoba at 412 active COVID cases PUBLISHER SALES & MARKETING By Ashleigh Viverios A total of 910 people have recovered Outbreaks have also been declared Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Manitoba’s fi ve-day COVID-19 test from COVID-19 since the pandemic at several cares homes in Brandon positivity rate was at 1.3 per cent at began in spring. and in Winnipeg. the end of the long weekend. Thirteen people were in hospital The increase in the number of The province announced 15 new with the virus at the start of the week, deaths in recent days “comes as a cases of the virus on Monday, in- three in intensive care. real reminder that we have to stay on cluding one in the Interlake-Eastern Manitoba saw its 15th and 16th guard,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, Mani- health region, six in the Prairie Moun- deaths related to COVID-19 last toba’s chief public health offi cer. tain health region, one in Southern week. The two women, who were in He urged Manitobans to continue to Health-Santé Sud, and seven in Win- their 80s and 90s, were connected to stay home if showing even mild symp- SALES & MARKETING REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Gwen Keller Dennis Young nipeg. the outbreak at the Bethesda Place toms of illness, follow good hand hy- That brought the number of active personal care home in Steinbach. The giene, maintain physical distancing cases to 412. Preliminary case inves- care home last week had a total of 13 with people outside your household, tigations indicate that fi ve of the new cases, including seven staff members and wear a mask when distancing is cases are related to close contacts of and six residents. Four residents have not possible. previously identifi ed cases. died.

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(This feature will inform readers of a con- ther’s knee one day, and after looking Davison Implements; Mackenzie’s Division’ densed version of events that were in print at him intently for a while, she asked, “ Hardware; A. 1054 students enrolled at Carman in the Duff erin Leaders of 1920, 1945 and Grandpa were you on the ark?” McPherson—Painter, decorator; D.H. Schools as of September 8th. 1970). “Certainly not my dear”, answered Friesen—jeweller; Bowies Bakery; Mr. & Mrs Diedrick & Mary Thies- September 9, 1920 the astonished old man. Humphries Drugstore; Carman Phar- sen celebrated their 50th anniversary Work has commenced on the new “Then why weren’t you drowned?’ macy; Adams Bakery; W.R. Laycock— at their home on 2nd St. SW on au- concrete foundation to be built under September 12, 1945 John Deere Implements and Dodge & gust 8, 1970. They were married July the C.N.R. Depot F.C. Harris opened his newly built Desota Cars; plus many others that I 11, 1920 in Winkler, lived in Saskatch- Ad from A.F. Higgins Company Ltd.- store last Saturday which has re- may have missed. ewan for 1 year returning to Brandon, - Carman’s Big Store placed the former building that was September 10, 1970 then Winkler. until they moved to Women’s Fall & winter destroyed by fi re last April. Part of A hailstorm on Saturday night, Sep- Carman in 1943 where they farmed Coats--$30.-$62.50. All wool tweeds the new building will be occupied tember 6, damaged crops and build- until retirement in 1969 and then built and Frieze Cloth, well lined and by Miss M.E. Hardy with her Ladies’ ings in the Roland district over an the new home in Carman. warm. Colors: Green, Gray, Taupe, Style Shop. The modern glass front area 2 mile wide and 6 miles long in- E.M. (Milt) Sanders hosted his 4th Navy & Black. of the new building and the artistic cluding the town of Roland. Damage annual supper for his senior Car- New Serge, Silk & Poplin Dresses name signs, make it stand out in the ranged from minor to 100% man friends on Sept 1. In attendance $25.--$40.00, colors, Navy, Brown, town’s business section. A Defensive Driving Course being were Charles Miller 98, Jack blank, Black, etc. Do you remember all the other busi- offered through the Dufferin Rec- 96, Frank Humphries 89, Leo Kenny Various style skirts—pleated or nesses that Carman had at that time? reation Commission for the second 75, Lorne Watson 80, Bill Gardner 82, plain, Colors, Navy, Copen, Black, Carman Dry Cleaners, Carman Ho- year will be held with three, weekly his brother Fred Sanders of Moose Tweeds and plaids. Price $8.-$30. tel, H. Sures & Co., dry goods, Doug courses of 2 hours duration each on Jaw, Sakatchewan, age 86 and himself, Men’s suits: Tweeds, Serges in Gray, Woods, Men’s Clothing ; J & H Bill- November 12, 19, and 26th. The in- E.M. Sanders age 90. The average age Brown, Navy and Black. ing—Carman Marble & Granite structor will be from Manitoba Safety of the 8 in attendance was 87 years. Cost $25.--$60. works , tombstones; Watson’s book Note: most colors are Grey, Navy or Store ; R.C.A. Store ; Thos. J. Watson— Black in 1920. building contractor; J.K. Loeppky— Superstitions and customs curiously farm implement dealer; Carman blended together in Marriage Cer- Hardware; Gus Dupas—shoe repair; emonies. Years ago a bride went to a A.S. Doyle & Son—funeral director; marriage ceremony with long hair L.B. Shilson Store; Carman Creamery; hanging over her face and it was from M. Dorfman store; Red & white Store; this custom that the wedding veil is Carman Motors--Plymouth & Chrys- supposed to have originated. ler automobiles; Jas. A. Huston—auc- The wedding ring is always worn on tioneer; Hugh Strong—service station; the third fi nger of the left hand, be- S.N. & H.R. Cochran—optometrists; cause, according to superstion, a cer- Golden Rule Store; Beaver Lumber; tain small artery proceeds straights Len Smallwood—Imperial Oil Agent; from the heart to the tip of this fi nger. Sanders Drug Store; Bill smith’s Bar- Why Indeed !!! ber shop; Hardy’s Garage; Rayel Youngsters have curious ideas about Electric; W.F. Garnett—life insur- age—rather surprising to their elders. ance agent; Kline Cochran—jeweller; Little Maie was sitting on her grandfa- D.S. McKay—Harness & Hardware, SCRL accepting donations for rescheduled annual book sale By Lorne Stelmach dren’s Hospital sale in Winnipeg. Bookworms who feel they missed “We are going to combine our re- out with the cancellation of the an- sources and do it together,” said book nual South Central Regional Library sale chairperson Elaine Ivey, who is book sale earlier this year will be glad part of the volunteer crew working on to hear the spring event is now hap- collecting and sorting donations. pening this fall. “We’re not sure exactly how many The sale will be held at the at the books the fi remen are still going to be Access Event Centre in Morden Oct. getting ... the Children’s Hospital in 28-31 in partnership with the Morden Winnipeg cancelled their sale,” Ivey Fire Department, which usually holds a sale of books left over from the Chil- Continued on page 6 6 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 Stay & Play golf tournament raises $18,000 for build project By Becca Myskiw Elm Creek Stay & Play Centre Inc. is well on their way to their fundraising goal, thanks to their recent golf tournament. The daycare and nursery school is fundraising for an expansion project to create more childcare spac- es. Board secretary Tyra McIntyre said they’ve set a goal of $500,000 (or more) to raise for the project and they’re about one fi fth of the way there. Their biggest donation yet came from Newman Hand Insurance Ltd. a few weeks ago in the form of $25,000. McIntyre said with that donation and the money from the golf tournament, fundraising is looking good. The tournament replaced the usual fall gala the centre has. McIntyre said they knew that wasn’t an option this year with COVID-19, so the avid golfers on the board suggested a golf tournament. “We were able to follow all the protocols and ev- STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED erything,” said McIntyre. “And we’re coming up on Daycare golf: The board is looking at making the Elm Creek Stay & Play Centre Inc. golf two weeks since the tournament now and no one’s tournament an annual thing. gotten sick.” The tournament hosted 115 golfers who each seemed to be having a good time.” it on. played nine holes on the 18-hole course in Elm First, the golfers were emailed their starting hole. Since the tournament, Elm Creek Stay & Play Creek. They used the whole course, she said, and When they got to the golf course, the keys were in Centre Inc. has received another $8,000 in dona- each hole was sponsored by a local business. There the golf carts so they could just get in and go. The tions from community members. McIntyre said were also additional sponsors for the event. supper later was outside with spaced out picnic they’re hoping more people learn about the project For the round of golf and steak supper afterwards, tables. and give what they can to it. each golfer paid $50. That fee, the sponsors, and The usual fall gala raises around $10,000, she said. “It’s something that needs to be done,” she said. fundraising efforts at the event (50/50, silent auc- The golf tournament raised more money and ended “And it will be very benefi cial for our community.” tion) raised close to $18,000. up being less time consuming for the board to put “It was very successful,” said McIntyre. “Everyone > RESCHEDULED BOOK SALE, FROM PG. 5 said. “We don’t know how many books “Everything we’re doing is unchart- Co-op’s Fuel Good Day we will be getting, so we could have a ed territory. We’re trying some things lot of work just before October.” for the fi rst time,” said Ivey, noting When the decision was made in pandemic restrictions required doing spring to cancel the 45th annual sale, a number of things differently. Ivey remained hopeful they would “Anything can change at any time on Sept. 15 this year still be able to hold it in some way this in terms of the number of people you year yet. can have in a space. In the hall right “We just have to get these books now, we would have 50 people. We’re out of here,” she said, pointing to the also planning to use the foyer and we dozens of boxes of books that were would be able to have 20 people in already set for the sale. “I’m sure that there,” she said. “We’re going to have people will be very happy to get their to have to keep track of how many hands on the books. people are coming in and leaving, so “I really missed our book sale this that’s a bit of a challenge. “People will spring and I’m sure there were a lot be required to wear masks. We’ll have of people who missed it,” Ivey added. masks available for sale at the door. “It’s the only fundraiser that the li- Gloves are not necessary, but if peo- brary does all year. All the funds go ple want to wear gloves, they are cer- toward new acquisitions for the li- tainly welcome to wear gloves. And braries.” we’ll have sanitizer available. There will be a few changes in how “We also won’t be able to have our they are doing the sale, including hav- coffee area this year. We just started ing certain hours set aside for specifi c doing that in the last couple of years, users as part of their plan to manage and it’s been quite popular,” Ivey add- Fuel Good Day is back for another year! Fill up your tank on Sept. 15, 2020, and limit the number of shoppers at ed. A lot of book donations had come at a participating Co-op Gas Bar in Western Canada, and Co-op will donate a any one time. in between the 2019 sale and May, but minimum of fi ve cents per litre of fuel purchased to a local registered charity “We will have times during the day organizers are still accepting more or non-profi t organization. All grades of gasoline and diesel fuel are eligible. just for seniors and families to come over the next few weeks. They can be Each year, proceeds from Fuel Good Day benefi t local schools, community and then other times when it’s open dropped off at the empty building centres, libraries, hospitals, food banks and more. to the general public,” explained Ivey. directly east of the Morden Library This year, local proceeds from the event will go to TLC Child Care Centre in Another difference will be that the Tuesday to Thursday from 1-4 p.m. or Carman and Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment in Portage la Prairie. books will be sold by the bag ($10) or at your local SCRL branch (you’re en- View the full list of organizations supported by participating Co-ops in the box ($15) all three days. couraged to call ahead fi rst). Western Canada. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 7 Tigers in town: When salamanders roam the streets By John Gavloski and hatch in 3 to 4 weeks. How long larvae live var- In late-August and early-September, interesting ies. Some larvae may grow large enough to become amphibious creatures start emerging from some adults by late-summer. In permanent ponds, lar- of the ponds in southern Manitoba, and wander- vae may continue to grow and develop for several ing through nearby towns. Such is the case for the years before becoming an adult. Some individuals barred tiger salamander. On a recent trip to St. will remain permanently in the larval form, yet be- Leon in early-September, we saw 12 tiger salaman- come sexually mature and breed. This is referred to ders in about an hour, including several that were as neoteny. Whether adults emerging from ponds on roads in the community. St. Leon is known for in late-summer are young from eggs in spring, or its late-summer salamander emergence. There are 4 the result of larvae that have lived for several years species of salamanders in Manitoba, but the barred is not known. tiger salamander is the species most likely to be en- STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED Salamanders are predators. Larvae hunt for tiny countered in our area. In this month’s Incredible Barred tiger salamanders can be spotted in aquatic animals as soon as they hatch, and progress Creatures we will explore the interesting biology Manitoba in late August and early September. to larger prey as they grow. Food may include fi sh, and some of the benefi cial ecological roles of tiger tadpoles, cricket nymphs, grasshoppers, moths, salamanders. mudpuppy. They are large (getting to about 50 cm) fl ies, beetles, earthworms. They may even occasion- Getting to know Manitoba’s Salamander and all stages live in water. They like lakes, rivers ally be cannibalistic. The barred tiger salamander, sometimes called and streams with rocky bottoms. When approached, they have some interesting the western tiger salamander, is a relatively large defensive behaviours. When we fi rst encountered salamander, about 33 cm in length. It is one of the Refusing to become an adult them they were always on the move. But when we largest terrestrial salamanders in North America, Salamanders belong to a class of animals called got close they would always stop moving. Occasion- although some species that spend their whole life amphibians. Frogs and toads are also amphibians. ally they would raise up on their hind legs, arch- in water get bigger. They are common west of the Amphibians start out as eggs, followed by a larval ing and waving the tail. Tiger salamanders have a Red River, especially in the Prairie Pothole region. stage, which become adults. The egg and larval poisonous tail gland, which produces a toxic milky Another species called the Eastern Tiger Salaman- stages occur in the water in salamanders, while secretion for self-defense. der is uncommon in Manitoba. They occur east of adults of some species, such as tiger salamanders, Observing salamander emergence from their the Red River to edge of the boreal forest. A small live on land. The lifespan of salamanders is not ponds in late summer is an interesting experience. salamander called the blue-spotted salamander well known, but most can probably live more than Given the levels of grasshoppers that have been de- (getting to about 13 cm in length) can be quite com- 10 years. Adult barred tiger salamanders move to veloping in Manitoba over the past few years, some mon in some areas of eastern Manitoba. The fourth ponds and mate early in spring, often by the end of of the ecological services of salamanders should species of salamander in Manitoba is the common April. 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“Engaged and Committed to Your Financial Future.”.” 10 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 Restored rail jigger on the tracks in Miami

By Ashleigh Viveiros on with working pieces of rail equip- With an ear-shattering bang and a ment. puff of smoke, the Miami Railway Sta- Ed has been tinkering with the jigger tion Museum’s “new” jigger roared to for the better part of the last year. life last week. “That engine is unique. I didn’t know The restored 1947 Fairmont Motorcar how it ran and nobody I ever talked to rumbled down the newly laid tracks knew how it ran,” he says. “So I had to at the museum on Thursday thanks take it all apart and fi gure out how it to the strong backs of runs and put everything several local men who back together again.” wrestled it into position When it was back in and then gave their arms one piece, Scott Mayer quite a workout cranking tackled the painting part it to a start. “IT WAS of the project, giving the It’s been a labour of love QUITE AN jigger a like-new look for Ed Driedger, hus- with a few coats of bright band to museum board ADVENTURE yellow and red paint. chair Joan Driedger. “It was quite an ad- “We got this one in a GETTING IT TO venture getting it to this sort of package with the THIS POINT.” point,” Ed says. caboose,” Ed explains, An adventure well referring to the 1914 worth taking, adds Joan, train car the museum as it’s a wonderful addi- is in the midst of restoring. Both ve- tion to the museum. hicles came to the museum from their “It’s adds so much to the museum,” former home in Archibald, MB. she says. “It’s going to be so much “So the caboose came and this 1947 more than we have already—and jigger, which was the one in best we’ve got more in the works.” shape of all of them,” he says, explain- Work on the other vehicles will likely ing they had two jiggers, a gang car, get underway this winter. Restoration and a crane car in storage awaiting of the caboose, meanwhile, is nearly restoration. complete on the outside and has be- The dream is to spruce them all up gun inside as well. The plan is to have and set them outside on the tracks so it ready for visitors next season. visitors can get up close and hands-

STANDARD PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS PRSD re-opening Terry Malmquist, Keiran McCarthy, Ed Driedger, Corey Wiebe, Mel Van- stone, and Dylan Friesen helped wrestle a restored 1947 Fairmont Mo- tocar onto the tracks beside the Miami Railway Station Museum last week. Left: Scott Mayer takes a turn at trying the crank to get the ve- plan updated hicle started. By Becca Myskiw ed periods of time with no ability to mask at school. Parents with children wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mask- After the release of their re-opening physical distance. younger than that can decide if they Guidance.pdf. Also in the updated plan, Prairie Rose School Division In the previous plan, this was only a want their child to wear a mask or not. plan is an updated staggered tart (PRSD) has released an update of requirement for students in Grades 4 If it is a Grade ¾ split classroom, all schedule. Kindergarten to Grade 12 their plan. and up. students should wear a mask when family units with surnames A to K will In the update, the division said pas- For students who don’t have a mask, physical distancing is not possible. go to school on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and sengers of all ages will be required to they will be provided. It also gives reasons for wearing a Thursday, Sept. 10. Kindergarten to wear a mask when riding the school The government’s Guidance for mask and how to properly wear one. Grade 12 family units with surnames bus. This is because they’ll be in close Mask Use in Schools says students Information on proper mask use can L to Z will go on Wednesday, Sept. 20 proximity of each other for extend- in Grades 4 and above are to wear a be found at http://www.prsdmb.ca/ and Friday, Sept. 11. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 11 Get your GROW funding applications in By Lorne Stelmach ducers to adopt a range of manage- of projects in this region. Clint Cavers is crisscrossing the re- ment practices to maintain wetlands, “The class one and two wetland gion examining acres and fi nding improve riparian zones, retain water project is more focused in the west farmers to make his pitch to for a new for livestock and the environment, end of the watershed district just be- conservation initiative. plant and maintain shelterbelts, keep cause of how it overlaps with the wa- And part of selling them on the natural landscapes on steep slopes, terfowl management plan in the area,” GROW (Growing Outcomes in Wa- and improve soil health. Cavers said. “There’s a lot of interest tersheds) program is about convinc- There is also funding for more water in the east in some of the water reten- ing them that adopting management retention structures in the district, but tion riparian area programs as well as practices for the sustainability of wa- overall the advantage of this program the shelterbelt. tersheds can also help a farm’s bot- is that it can involve projects large or “The riparian is probably the most tom line. small and is accessible to everybody accessible and the easiest for us to fi nd “We’re still getting resources from and “anybody who’s managing, owns, projects for,” he suggested. “The class the province on exactly how this is go- or basically controls agricultural one and two wetlands is a little more ing to roll out ... but we’re going to be land,” said Cavers. diffi cult just because of the drain- looking at doing a lot of promotion in “The watershed districts are going age aspect. We want to have farmers probably the next two to three weeks to be managing it themselves ... the not drain, which makes things a little to get the word out there while farm- funds are still coming from the prov- more diffi cult. ers are still in the fi eld,” Cavers said ince and delivered that way ... but with “If people are looking at water re- last week as the Pembina Valley Wa- the watershed plans, the priorities are tention projects, they’re probably go- tershed District began taking applica- set out in each area,”he noted. “So ing to be looking at often water for tions for GROW funding. The new in- anyone can apply, and I will help with livestock and that kind of thing.” STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED centive program is being delivered by the application, and then the program For more information or to dis- Clint Cavers heads up PVWD’s local watershed districts and funded will be delivered by the sub-district cuss project ideas, Cavers can be GROW program and is accepting through the Manitoba GROW Trust. chairs and the GROW committee.” reached at 204-245-0636 or by email to project applications now. Funding is available to assist pro- He sees a lot of potential for a variety [email protected]. Government announces new funding for childcare amid COVID-19 By Becca Myskiw On Aug. 26, the provincial govern- ity of childcare providers.” surprise to them, but Goerzen-Monk into the new Child Care Sustainabil- ment announced in a news release $22 The programs, it said, include $4 mil- said it’ll go to good use. They don’t ity Trust, set to launch in March 2021. million in funding for improved sta- lion for on-site childcare for employ- know yet how much money they’ll This is to support programming and bility and 1,400 new childcare spaces. ees at workplaces with an expecta- be getting, but she’s pretty sure it’ll infrastructure improvements along The news release stated $8.5 mil- tion of 800 new spaces being created. be used for the increased costs at the with staff learning opportunities at lion will go to new programs to “cre- It also includes $1.5 million in grants centre. In the province’s news release childcare facilities across the prov- ate childcare services for hundreds for home-based childcare providers on Aug. 26, they also said they’ll be ince. The province is also committing of children, meet the need of under- to enhance their spaces, with a maxi- following through on a Budget 2020 $4.7 million to expand the Child Care served families — particularly those mum of $50,000 per provider. commitment to allocate $9.5 million Centre Development Tax Credit. working non-standard hours — and There will be $2 million for licensed support the longer-term sustainabil- childcare providers to establish satel- lite locations, which the government said will “support their ongoing op- erations and physical distancing re- What’s story? quirements.” $750,000 will go to community or- We want to hear from you. Our gifted rock ganizations to develop more diverse childcare options and $250,000 will be The Carman-Dufferin Standard connects people to ensure childcare providers partici- through stories to build stronger communities. of the week pating in these programs can fi nd and Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? retain families to fi ll available spaces. Executive director of TLC Child Care Will be recognized by a local organization for Centre Kimberley Goerzen-Monk volunteer service? A teacher that goes above and said funding is always needed for beyond? A hometown hero? A sports star? childcare. The centre she works at was A business celebrating a milestone or expansion? closed for a few months at the begin- A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? ning of COVID-19 and she said they took a hit because of that. A young entrepreneur starting out? “Funding is defi nitely always appre- Please share your story ideas with Dennis Young at ciated,” she said. [email protected] or Lana Meier at Some families have chosen not to [email protected] or call 204-467-5836. return to the centre, she said, but as they have a waitlist, TLC Child Care The Carman-Dufferin STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED Centre is at maximum capacity with Look for this rock on the 34 children in care. Their cleaning streets of Carman to share costs at the centre have also gone some weekly inspiration. up, she said, along with other things due to the pandemic. The grant was a STANDARD 12 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 Where are they now? Catching up with Danine “McCutcheon” Morisset By Dennis Young Carmanites. This feature will attempt to renew some acquain- Q. What got you to leave Carman? After gradu- tances with those who called Carman home at one ating from Carman Collegiate, I moved to Ottawa time or another. I have randomly selected people to to attend the University of Ottawa. I completed answer questions of their past and present so the a bachelor`s degree in criminology and women`s readers can be brought up to speed on their lives. studies. After fi nishing that degree, I moved to Hal- Q. Firstly let’s get familiar with you again. When ifax, Nova Scotia. I was enrolled in the American did you live in Carman? Sign Language/English Interpretation Program. I was born in 1984 in Morden and raised on the After almost two years on the east coast, I moved outskirts of Carman on my parents` grain farm. back to Ottawa to obtain my Bachelor of Education. Q. Did you attend school here? In amongst these moves, I met my husband and Yes, I attended Carman Elementary (1989-1996) we fi nally settled on the south shore of Montreal in and Carman Collegiate (1997-2002). My mom, Bon- early 2008. nie McCutcheon, was the librarian at the Carman Q. What do you do now? Elementary School for over 20 years. It was nice to I have been working at a private school in La Prai- have her at school with me when I was young. rie, Quebec (suburb of Montreal) since 2009. I have Q. What did you do for living here? been teaching grade 5 for many years; however, I Starting at 12 I was babysitting the Aubin fam- also have teaching experience at the high-school ily, which led to my fi rst real job as a weeder. That level. I recently completed my Master of Education. STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED taught me the importance of hard work. Other than My maternal and paternal grandmothers were Danine (McCutcheon) Morisset and Nic Moris- that I also was a receptionist for hairstylist Kim Boy- teachers. I knew from a very young age that I want- set with their children Brooks and Ella. chuk at the Co-op and worked summers at the Mu- ed to be a teacher. My university degrees would seum. share another story, but I simply took a long route Q. What did your family do for a living here? that led me back to my passion. the time apart during the `school year`. My great-grandparents on the McCutcheon and Q. What passes your leisure time now? Q. What are some of your fond memories of Car- Downs sides moved to the Carman and Homewood Brooks plays hockey and Ella is an avid horseback man days? areas at the turn of the 20th century. They worked rider. We love watching them but when I have a I loved growing up in Carman. My childhood was tirelessly to establish their respective farms. My moment it is a good book and a glass of wine. Dur- idyllic. I was free to roam and play on the farm. I brother Warren now runs McCutcheon Farms and ing the isolation it was gardening, Netfl ix and Jared grew up in close proximity to my grandparents, is the fourth generation to farm our family’s land. Revel’s Zoom workout classes that kept me sane lol! and I had a close group of friends. Summers were He follows in the footsteps of our great-grandpar- Q. Any future plans? for riding in tractors, eating treats at Syl`s, taking ents Robert McCutcheon and John Downs, our Our move to Quebec in 2008 was supposed to be a swimming lessons in the (freezing-cold) Kinsmen grandfather Sheldon McCutcheon and our father short term. Twelve years later we still fi nd ourselves Pool, and bonfi re parties by the diversion. Winters Shawn McCutcheon. Although our farm has grown in “la belle province”. I would love to be closer to meant time at the rink watching hockey and curling. exponentially in size and technological advance- my family back home…maybe Carman RCMP de- Curling on the high school team is one of my fond- ments, its roots were fi rmly planted a century ago. tachment needs a senior member in the future? est memories. I curled with a great group of girls, Q. What activities did you participate in? Q. Have you travelled and where? and we had a blast playing in various bonspiels Growing up, I dabbled in the various sports that I have been to every Canadian province except around the province. Carman had to offer: junior golf, baseball, swim- Newfoundland and Labrador. My Canadian buck- Q. Any last words wish to send to our readers? ming lessons and gymnastics. My dad was a com- et-list is incomplete until I travel to `The Rock`. I do I did not truly appreciate the meaning of commu- petitive curler so I started to play that game when I not have a great deal of experience travelling out- nity until I moved out of the province. When I grad- was 9 years old. side of the country. When I was in grade 12, our uated high school I wanted to spread my wings. I Q. Did you meet your spouse here? French class took a 10-day trip to France. We toured wanted to live in other provinces, and to experience Yes I did. In 2006, I was attending college in Hali- around Paris and Normandy. In hindsight it would the diversity of this great country. Now, as a moth- fax. For the summer break, I fl ew home to Carman. have been nice to have had the French knowledge er myself, I can see the benefi ts of raising a family in After only a few days back in town, I joined a beer- that I have now! My mom -our chaperone- would a small town. When we spend the summers in Car- league baseball team. The team was desperate for not have ordered des fruits de mer thinking it was a man, my children are always amazed at the warm players, which was quite obvious by my recruit- fruit plate! In our current lives, every spring break, welcome that they receive. They marvel at the fact ment. Nic Morisset, an RCMP offi cer from the Car- my husband, kids, and I fl y to Naples, Florida to that Nana and Papa know everyone. Plus the wail- man RCMP detachment, was on the team. The rest, visit my parents in their winter home. ing noon bell? Awesome! My favourite season is as they say, is history. We were married in my par- Q. Do you ever return to Carman? summer. Summer means family time. Summer ents` backyard in 2009. Yes, every summer my children and I spend the means being on the farm. Summer means freedom. Q. Do you have family now? summers in Carman. We have our summer rou- Summer means coming home. It does not matter We have two children. Our daughter Ella is start- tine of attending the Carman Country Fair, taking how many kilometers away my life has taken me, ing high school in the fall, and our son Brooks is swimming lessons (in a very warm outdoor pool) Carman will forever be home. going into grade 3. Our children are being raised and catching up with old friends. My two nieces If you wish to reach this former Carmanite please in Quebec; however, we spend the summers in Car- live in Carman and it is a joy to see them for a two- send me an email and I will forward it to them. man. My husband and I joke that our kids are 2/12 month period of time. Summers help make up for Guess who came to Carman: the year 1967

By Dennis Young with Dufferin Leader archives to see…..The Guess Who ….was their unanimous group. Since they were still a few years away from It was 1967 and local town promotors were looking choice after watching them perform as the house reaching worldwide fame with hits like American to bring something to Carman that interested the band on CBC’s Let’s Go TV show. Woman and These Eyes negotiations went smooth- young people. They decided to contact a few teens The driving force behind these promotors was Duf- ly. They were available, affordable and willing to to discuss the idea of perhaps bringing out a band ferin Leader publisher Howard Bennett who accepted play in a small market area like Carman. To further from Winnipeg. When asked who they would like the challenge of securing and personally hiring this heighten the Continued on page 15 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020 13 > GUESS WHO, FROM PG. 14 ey at the time” commented Bennett. it was hardly a fi nancial bonanza for get their take on the night in Carman. event Bennettalso made a deal with Money was no object to see The Guess Bennett and the other organizers. Af- It just happened at the time Burton radio host Bob Burns to emcee the Who apparently. ter all concert expenses were paid it was doing a radio show in Winnipeg evening. “I was helping out at the gate and actually ended up costing him $100. spinning records and tales to go along With band and emcee in place, the the kids all had $20 bills and I thought, He was never bitter and was one of with them. When my calls were not main challenge facing the organizers here I am trying to be a nice guy and his fondest memories. He stated “ I returned, I mailed the picture with was where to stage the concert. The keep the prices down and the kids are am still the only guy who can say that the story behind it to the station. It Carman Community Hall was not yet loaded” Bennett laughed. I had The Guess Who out here to en- was weeks later I was stopped on the built and the only other building large Chip Hand attended the concert and tertain and it only cost me $100!” street and was told that Burton Cum- enough was the arena. So the curl- recalled what it was like to see a fa- Years later this reporter ran across mings mentioned my name during ing ice (B side ice surface now) would mous group on the brink of stardom. this Guess Who black/white photo his show. He had thanked me for the be the venue. The Carman Kinsmen “Burton Cummings was a young guy (Chad Allen did not play in Carman picture which turned out was one that would run a refreshment booth as sitting behind his keyboard and play- as he left the band in 1966) in the Val- he did not have in his possession and well. ing some Beatle tunes. It was a Win- ley Leader basement fi ling cabinets. recalled the trip to the country as that It was estimated that about 600 nipeg group that could really do the Upon the discovery and subsequent was a rarity then. Very cool! showed up that night. “We charged Liverpool (early Beatles’ type) sound.” history attached to it, I decided to them $5 each which was a lot of mon- While the event drew a good crowd, seek out a band member to maybe &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN MJHL awards expansion franchise Submitted by the MJHL tinue with necessary preparations for schedule has been fi nalized and will As is the case for everyone through- The Manitoba Junior Hockey League the diffi cult season ahead as we are all be signifi cantly modifi ed from previ- out the province and beyond, these announced last Friday that an expan- committed to developing our players ous seasons to mitigate risk of spread past months during the COVID-19 sion franchise has been awarded to 50 in a safe, structured and responsible or potential contact between multiple pandemic have placed signifi cant fi - Below Sports + Entertainment for the environment.” teams while allowing for minimal dis- nancial stress on each MJHL team upcoming 2020-21 season. Adding a second team in Winni- ruption of the schedule in the event of and community. Additional stress will The new franchise will operate with- peg, led by a strong management and a positive COVID-19 case. Full sched- be felt as each organization prepares in the Winnipeg market. ownership team, provides further de- ule announcement will be made this for what will be required for the up- The 12th MJHL franchise will en- velopment opportunities for Manito- week. coming season to ensure we return hance the fl exibility needed to pro- ba hockey players to play elite Junior MJHL regular season to begin Oct. 9. to hockey in a safe, controlled and re- vide a schedule that reduces travel “A” hockey within the province. MJHL main camps will begin Sept. sponsible manner. and assists with divisional alignment; With the announcement, the MJHL 18 with no more than 34 players in Each organization is to be commend- both critical components to executing returns to a 12-team league for the attendance. Teams will play no more ed for their absolute commitment to the MJHL approved Phase II Return fi rst time since the 2002-03 season. than three exhibition games in ad- providing elite development oppor- to Play Plan, read a statement. Please stay tuned for further excit- vance of the MJHL regular season. tunities both on and off the ice in the “50 Below Sports + Entertainment, ing announcements from 50 Below Prospect camps are currently being face of these fi nancial challenges with along with all of our member clubs, Sports & Entertainment regarding the held by MJHL teams in advance of the health and safety of all involved have really stepped up and put the new Winnipeg MJHL Franchise in the Sept. 18 and are following the MJHL always being the No. 1 priority. Teams players fi rst to provide safe and com- coming days. Return to Play – Phase I Guidelines will need and deserve all the support petitive development conditions,” said MJHL set to release 2020-2021 sched- which have been in place since June they can be afforded during this dif- Kevin Saurette, MJHL commissioner. ule 26. Full contact is not permitted dur- fi cult time as we prepare to return to “These are trying times as teams con- The 2020-21 COVID-19 season ing these camps. the game we all love. Hockey Manitoba cancels Female U18 Program of excellence for 2020-21 Submitted by Hockey Manitoba As a result of this decision, Hockey portunity to represent Manitoba at website and any questions can be di- Hockey Canada announced the can- Manitoba has cancelled all program- the national level and compete for a rected to Dustin Stewart, U18 Director cellation of the 2020 U18 Women’s Na- ming related to the U18 Program of national championship. While this of Operations. The Female Program tional Championship last Thursday Excellence for the 2020-21 season. will be disappointing for these ath- of Excellence is designed to provide which was scheduled for this upcom- Hockey Manitoba will now move for- letes, Hockey Manitoba would like to high-performance female players ing November in Dawson Creek, B.C. ward with the scheduling of selection wish them success and good health with the opportunity to develop ad- The U18 Women’s National Champi- camps for the 2021 Program of Excel- as they move into their fi nal year of vanced skills as well as an introduc- onship acts as the fi nal phase of the lence leading to the 2021 U18 Wom- U18 high performance hockey and tion to the concepts needed to play at Provincial Program of Excellence en’s National Championship. the many opportunities that await an elite level. Players from the Pro- and sees the best U18 female athletes For the 2003-born female athletes, them in the future. More information gram of Excellence go on to play at the come together to compete at the pro- the cancellation of the 2020 Program on the U18 Program of Excellence can CIS, NCAA and international level. vincial level. of Excellence takes away a fi nal op- be found on the Hockey Manitoba 14 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, September 10, 2020

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OBITUARY George Gilbert Last November 8, 1932 – August 24, 2020 a break After 87 years of a life well-lived, Dad passed away peacefully take > GAME in his sleep at home in Grand Forks, BC due to a massive cardiac CLUES ACROSS event. 1. Aurochs Born in Carman, MB to Rose and Ernest Last, he worked on 5. Central Dravidian the family farm and eventually met his sweetheart, Bernice Alice language Mutcher. They married in 1953 while Dad worked in Winnipeg 10. Split pulses in Indian with Red River Co-op. Daughter Diane and son Ron quickly cooking came along, and we moved to southern Alberta in 1961. Dad was 14. Tropical starchy instrumental in introducing and growing the Southern Alberta tuberous root Cooperative Association to Vauxhall and Taber. His successes led 15. Well known us to Mission, BC where he was the General Manager, later Branch constellation Manager of Metro Co-op in Ruskin and Burnaby, BC. Although he 16. About aviation achieved sales awards and important industry recognition of his work, he was lured to Imperial 17. Bowfi n genus Oil as a Sales Manager, and eventually owned and operated a very busy Esso gas station in 18. Proper Langley, BC. 19. Expression of He left his working life to pursue more time doing what he loved most: being close to Mom and annoyance his family, golfi ng, curling, being surrounded by friends, and his woodworking shop. He had just 20. Cabbies fi nished building their beautiful dream-home in Deka Lake when Mom passed away from cancer 22. Bro or sis in 1998. His heart was truly broken. 23. Spiritual leader He eventually settled in Grand Forks, BC. His ever-active social life led him to meet Sophie 24. Where football Lowe, and they remained close, warm companions to the end. coaches work Surviving is Diane (Mark) Peters and Ron (Pearl) Last. Grandchildren Monique, Ernest (Maggie) 27. Old TV part and Grace (Donel); great-grandchildren: Elijah, Liberty, Tuelo and Adelyn. Also, sisters Roseanne 30. A way to color (Walter) Aleksiuk and Francis (Grant) Stambuski. Sister-in-law Gwen Last and from the Mutcher 31. Touch lightly side of the family: Freda, Ruth, Albert, Wilfred (Deanna) and Marilee. 32. Surround Dad was predeceased by his parents, Rose and Ernest Last, wife Bernice Alice (nee Mutcher), 35. Breached sister Bernice Baker and her husband Donald, brother Reginald. Also in-law family Raymond 37. Aristocratic young Mutcher, Stan Dunlop, Elwyn Collins, Donna Mutcher. woman 2. Hindu model of ideal man 33. Excessive fl uid Throughout his life, Dad was surrounded by a community of good friends and cherished family 38. Dry ravine 3. Type of acid accumulation in tissues members, too many to mention. You know who you are, and we are grateful to each of you for 39. Hebrew measurement units 4. Drenches 34. Bogged down bringing out the best of Dad. We are comforted to know that Dad has fi nally rejoined with Mom 40. Supporter 5. “The Raven” writer 36. Native American tribe in God’s perfect place. 41. Type of sword 6. Emerged 37. Unfashionable person Due to COVID restrictions, a small celebration of Dad’s life was held in Grand Forks on 42. Infl uential Irish playwright 7. Alpha Centauri: __ 38. Female grunts September 3rd. Interment of Dad’s ashes will take place in Carman, MB at a later date when we 43. Witch Kentaurus 40. Well known can gather, share our remembrances, and have a toast or two. If considering donations, please 44. Flower cluster 8. Democratic Presidential 41. Gurus think of a charity meaningful to you. 45. Mark Wahlberg’s animal friend candidate 43. Norse mythological site 46. Psychedelic amphetamine 9. Hostelry 44. Tell on 47. Actors’ group 10. Fathers 46. __ Farrow, actress Get up to McSherry Auction 48. Cool! 11. Any plant with leaves 47. Cotton fabric 12 Patterson Dr. used for fl avoring 49. 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Must have Hebrew calendar or send a text message Closes Wed Sept 30th @ 8 PM 68. A way to write 29. Landlocked African 59. Trigonometric function with your name and Consignments Welcome! 69. One point east of southeast country 61. Fashionable knowledge mailing address to CLUES DOWN 32. Process for producing (Slang) 204-808-0035 (204) 467-1858 or for your (204) 886-7027 1. American state ammonia 62. Insecticide Crossword Answer free benefits package. www.mcsherryauction.com Advertising that Get The Job Done! Electricians who design, install and repair Works! To place your electrical and solar power systems. - AGRICULTURE – COMMERCIAL Biz – INDUSTRIAL – RESIDENTIAL – COTTAGES BIZ CARD call 467-5836 Phone 204-281-3394 or email: [email protected] Cards www.liskebroselectric.com 2 Trucks Water & Septic

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