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Their new pup, Jesse, is a rescue dog that they adopted from Hull's Haven in Winnipeg. He was born blind, so doesn't know anything different. Nevertheless, it has been a bit of a learning curve for the Wood household. Everyone must remember to push in their chairs, and there is no opening the refrigerator door while Jesse walks by. The pooch is good natured, hardly ever barks, and gets by amazingly well for having to deal with such a handicap. Just one of those (L): Mayor Clarence Fisher, HudBay's Chisel North Mine Superintendent Tony Scheres, and Flin Flon MLA Gerard Jennissen at announce- ment of $4.2 million in Provincial funding for Snow Lake's new Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). ~ photo by Marc Jackson dogs that you like as soon as you meet. Hull's Haven is a 'No Kill' animal stand in for him,” said Jennissen. shelter that normally only handles he province of Manitoba, Town of Snow Lake, and HudBay T Remarking that he was pleased to announce the $7 million Border Collies; however, Jesse must Minerals were scheduled to make an announcement on Snow infrastructure renewal project that deals with Snow Lake’s have tugged at their heartstrings as he Lake’s proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) at Sunset Waste Water Treatment Plant, Jennissen said that the provincial did with the Woods! Their rescue of Bay Beach on the morning of June 28th. However, with rain government will commit to $4.2 million in funding for the Jesse, and the Wood family's subse- threatening, the venue was hastily moved to the Lawrie Marsh project, HudBay Minerals will partner with another $2 million quent adoption, has assured that Jesse Hall. There, a small gathering that included Mayor Clarence and the Town of Snow Lake has dedicated $800,000 to the much will be well looked after and the Win- Fisher, Chisel North Mine Superintendent, Tony Scheres and needed plant. “This is in addition to the $150 - $200 million nipeg Wood family will in turn have a several other council and community members listened as MLA that this government has put into projects dealing with water wonderful new pet. Gerard Jennissen announced the province's portion of the funding issues over the past 12 years,” said the politician. In conclusion, for the community’s new $7 million WWTP. Jennissen thanked the council and HudBay for their support and • That during June 10th Association The event began with Jennissen assuming the podium. Prior noted that it was nice to know that this project was now moving of Manitoba Municipalities District to making his government’s announcement, the MLA noted forward. Being one of his last official events, the longstanding Meeting held in Leaf Rapids, Snow that it was good to be back in Snow Lake and that it was nice MLA stated, “I want to thank the people of Snow lake and the Lake Town Councilor Angela Enright to make one of the last announcements that he will make as region for supporting me these many years. It was an honour defeated Flin Flon City Councilor the area MLA, on a positive beat and in a community on the to serve you in the legislature - whether you voted for me or the MacKinnon by an 8-7 vote margin to rise. Jennissen apologized for Infrastructure and Transportation other guy - you were part of the democratic process. The turnout become the AMM's Northern Director. Minister, Steve Ashton, who he stated couldn’t be in Snow Lake here was always high, which shows that the citizens are engaged MacKinnon had been on the AMM because he was fighting the flood in southern Manitoba. “We and that is important... but again, I thank you on a personal level, board since 2008. MJ fight forest fires up here and they are fighting floods down for your support over the years.” there... it is another crisis, so he couldn`t be here and asked me to See WWTP on page 4... Franals Snow Lake Service Cornerview Enterprises Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Store hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri, Convenience, Fuel, Movies, Etc. 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday **Closed for all holidays** Friendly Korner Restaurant Groceries, Fresh Meat, Dry Goods, Hours - Open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Books, M.L.C.C.; we have a little bit of Where friends meet... lunch specials daily! everything! Page 2 THE Underground PRESS July 7, 2011 Grad 2011 Students take in their heritage On June 27th, Lynn Smith brought her class of 21 students to the Snow Lake Mining Museum for a tour of the past and a look at some of the reasons they live here. Museum Board Members Paul Hawman and Garry Zamzow escorted the tour, and students (R): Mary Hughes, April Webb, Tony Butt, Jessica Davies, Anna Roberts, Derek Booth, Richard Gartley, were given rock samples and posters to commemorate the event. Brandon Cook, Michael Warren, and Ashley McCartney. (missing Catlin Walker) ~ Information and picture courtesy of Dori Forsyth ~ photo by Marc Jackson Mary Hughes; Manitoba Métis Federation n the afternoon of Saturday, June 25th, O Bursary ($350), Derek Booth; BPO Elk’s eleven graduates of Snow Lake’s Joseph Lodge # 461 Bursary ($500), Derek Booth; H. Kerr School took their last walk as Snow Lake Health Auxiliary ($1000), Anna seniors down a tapered hall that ended in the Roberts; USWA Local # 7106 Bursary ROCK/MINERAL building’s airy and nicely appointed Gordon ($500), Anna Roberts; NORMAN RHA Doak Gymnasium. Bursary ($250), Anna Roberts; The Robert Introduced as they arrived; the flash of Simpson Memorial Bursary Scholarship cameras and cheers of friends and family filled ($1000), Anna Roberts; J.H. Kerr School DAY the gym. As this subsided, the graduates took Committee Scholarships, University ($1500), their places of prominence on the stage near Anna Roberts, and College ($1500) Toni the front of the room. Butt; HBM&S Scholarship for the highest DO YOU HAVE A PRETTY, NEAT OR Prior to the event getting underway, current average ($8000 over 4 years), Derek Booth. teacher and former student, Mrs. Robin UNUSUAL ROCK AND DO NOT KNOW Derek also received the Governor General’s Coulson sang O’ Canada. WHAT IT IS, GET IT ANALYZED BY Medal for outstanding effort, and the Chow Frontier’s Area Four Superintendant, Cathy Centennial Award was presented to Anna “THE ROCK DOC” Fidierchuk addressed the gathering on behalf Roberts. Honours went to April Webb, Anna of the division and following his Principal’s NEED A ROCK? WE CAN FIND YOU ONE. Roberts, Derek Booth, and Toni Butt and address, Mr. Dean Elliott presented the Class Jessica Davies was presented an award for of 2011 with their diplomas and turned their Most Improved. tassels. It was at this point that the afternoon’s Snow Lake Mining Museum Subsequent to the awards, Anna Roberts Emcee, Mr. Clarence Fisher began to call the and Derek Booth delivered the Valedictory presenters of bursaries and scholarships to the July 13th/11 2:00 pm—3:30 pm Address and Mr. Steve Deighton took on stage. Guest Speaker duties. Check out the SOUVENIRS Those awards and their recipients were: Following closing remarks, Grads, escorts, Rock Keychains, Rock Magnets, Sticky The Snow Lake Lions Memorial Bursary family and friends gathered in the Lawrie ($800), Derek Booth; Royal Canadian Rocks, Canadian Rocks, Dig-it-out, Marsh Hall for supper and speeches. Legion Bursary ($500), Derek Booth; Royal Gold Mine Gum and more Following supper, the Grand March took Canadian Legion Auxiliary Bursary ($500), place in the school yard. This was succeeded Ashley McCartney; J.H. Kerr Student Free Admission for Children 12 + under by the Family Social and the Safe Grad... Council Bursary ($500), Derek Booth; Local and there ended the 2011 J.H. Kerr School Manitoba Nurses Union Bursary ($300), COME FOR A ROCKING GOOD TIME Graduation. 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