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By Patricia Barrett from a local business for its merchandise or a card Residents in Gimli and Arborg are intending to for goods from larger companies might suffi ce. shop locally this Christmas season to help busi- “Our grocery stores have a big selection of gift nesses in their communities survive provincial pub- cards, from restaurants and online stores and even lic health orders and keep their economies afl oat. a refi llable Mastercard or Visa. We can purchase all Restrictions under code red (critical) on the prov- that stuff here in Gimli,” said Isfeld. “If you run out ince’s pandemic response system have resulted in of options to buy for people, there’s no need to run the closure of non-essential businesses, including to Winnipeg; just get them a gift card or get a gift those that sell giftware and crafts, and in restric- card for merchandise from a local business.” tions on what “essential” businesses can sell until Purchasing a gift card also helps support the local Dec. 11 when the order is expected to expire. store selling them because they get a commission, Brittany Isfeld, who has multiple people on her she added. Christmas list, said she’s sworn off Amazon in or- Shopping locally can not only help business, but it der to help support local businesses in Gimli at this can also help individuals earn some extra income, critical time. said Isfeld, who in her spare time makes and sells “No Amazon for this lady,” said Isfeld last week. wood signs with quirky sayings and designs. “And it’s sometimes easier for people to run to a “Buying locally has a big spinoff for our economy big box store and get a bunch of things at once, but as a whole,” said Isfeld. “That’s why we have to keep that’s not personal when people get the same thing. people shopping in town.” There’s not as much thought put into that as there Signy McInnis lives in Arborg and is determined is shopping locally.” to fi nd all her gifts there or in Gimli, which has As to fi nding everything she needs in Gimli, Isfeld EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED more stores than Arborg. said it “absolutely” can be achieved given the diver- One of the personalized stuffed animals “I would much rather shop locally and support my sity of stores in town, which range from clothing available at Little Elska. community where I can,” said McInnis, who like Is- stores, specialty shops and bookstores to hardware feld has lots of people on her Christmas shopping stores, a general merchant and pharmacies that car- list. able in its showroom that people will be able to ry some merchandise. What’s been especially diffi cult at the moment, browse once provincial orders are lifted, she said. “If I go to a store and run out of options, I’ll go to though, is getting into local stores where she can Or people can reach out to artists on their personal a local artisan. We tend to forget them,” said Isfeld. browse and look for ideas, she said. websites or Facebook pages. “So I’m confi dent I’ll fi nd 100 per cent of what I’m “With store closures and the announcement that If you’ve got people on your list who are especially looking for.” non-essential items won’t be sold over the next cou- hard to buy for, Isfeld said purchasing a gift card The Gimli Art Club has a wide range of art avail- ple of weeks, it’s defi nitely making things a lot more What’s Christmas story? Continued on page 4

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By Evan Matthews in previous years, and given the lack While the Creative Cocoon in Ar- of available activities at the moment, borg has been affected like so many she anticipates much of the same for other non-profi ts, the organiza- this year’s take-home kit as well. tion has opted for The take-home kit Christmas rather includes all supplies than COVID. needed to complete The organiza- the wreath and was tion has been busy designed by Louise adapting to the “WE ALL Shactay, a certifi ed hor- “new normal,” and ticulturist. The kits are chair Jenna Stansell UNDERSTAND THE being sold for $50 per and co-chair Lisa IMPACT OF TAKING adult, and $30 per child. Klym have adjusted Klym said Shactay workshops for par- PART IN THE ARTS was born and raised in ticipants. In-person AND HOW IT CAN Arborg, and she loves EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED classes are not cur- to give back to the com- The Creative Cocoon is offering take-home kits this holiday season, rently allowed, so POSITIVELY AFFECT munity. rather than hosting workshops. classes are now be- “We truly enjoy team- ing offered in the HEALTH AND WELL- ing up with her,” said form of a take-home BEING.” Klym. “We all under- Going back to March, at the begin- rent, install the kiln, and run pottery kit. stand the impact of tak- ning of the pandemic, the Creative classes. “The Christmas ing part in the arts and Cocoon was forced to cancel in- Of course, these classes would take Tray Workshop on Nov. 13 sold out how it can positively affect health and person classes and postpone future place once restrictions ease, and/or fast, and we had very positive feed- well-being.” plans. With revenue no longer coming post-COVID, according to Stansell. back with the take-home class,” said in from in-person classes, the organi- Anyone interested in purchasing Klym. Trying times zation decided to delay the installa- a take-home kit or donating to The “The next take-home kit workshop For the fi rst time in the Creative Co- tion of a kiln, Stansell said. Creative Cocoon can fi nd the orga- we are working on will be a Christmas coon’s history, the arts and wellness The hope is with collaboration from nization on Facebook or email info@ wreath, which will have a pre-made centre opted to request funds from one or both of the Town of Arborg and thecreativecocoon.net. option as well,” she said. both the Town of Arborg and the RM the RM of Bifrost-Riverton, the Cre- Pick up takes place on Dec. 4. The wreath class has always sold out of Bifrost-Riverton. ative Cocoon could fi nd a space to

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       4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 26, 2020 Gimli, Arborg businesses innovate to serve local shoppers By Patricia Barrett to shop locally rather than running to Businesses in Gimli and Arborg a big box store. have come up with new ways to con- “This summer we decided we had tinue offering products and services to try to work on something else af- to local shoppers after the provincial ter we got closed the fi rst time [in government banned March] and in case in-store shopping in we got closed again,” retailers deemed non- said Kowalski. “So essential. we started making Hair salons, res- handmade body and taurants and jewelry “I’LL BE PRETTY beauty products and stores were among candles to get some the businesses forced MUCH LIVING IN revenue to pay the to close Nov. 12 when THE SHOP UNTIL rent and maybe even the entire province make some money.” was placed under CHRISTMAS BE- Like gourmet chefs, code red on the CO- CAUSE I’D LIKE they experimented VID-19 pandemic with recipes until response system. De- TO BE HERE NEXT they found some- spite the restrictions, CHRISTMAS.” thing they liked. They stores are allowed to were ready to sell the EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED sell products online or products a few days The Diamond Beach-Gimli Florist sells fi ne jewelry, giftware, clothing by telephone for pick- after the shutdown,” and Christmas fl oral arrangements. It’s offering curbside pickup, de- up or delivery. said Kowalski. livery and a cell-phone photo service for those who wish to browse a Shirley Isfeld and Korrie Kowalski, They created a wide variety of prod- particular item. who own the Head Over Heels Hair ucts people can order through the sa- and Esthetics salon in the Lakeview lon’s Facebook page or by telephone balms, bamboo-terry scrunchies, Isfeld said they received a lot of feed- Hotel in Gimli, were prepared for the (204-642-9983) for a pre-arranged, hand soaps, Viking-themed bath salts back on their new products, which possibility of another shutdown and COVID-safe pickup. They’re also of- and Icelandic-themed candles that they’re selling as gift sets. sprung into action earlier this year to fering delivery. contain a lucky stone or gem that can give people the option of continuing Products include foot soaks, lip be worn as pendant. Continued on page 7

> fi nd something that catches my eye a product but gets the sense that not SHOP LOCAL, FROM PG. 2 even if I’ve got an idea ahead of time,” all merchandise is posted online. If diffi cult,” said McInnis. “Christmas sential items may be off limits un- said McInnis. “Sometimes you see everything was posted, people may be gifts are often non-essential items. It’s der present public health orders, she something and think, ‘Oh that would more inclined to buy locally. causing a lot of thinking outside the said. And she and her mom wanted be perfect’ for whoever is on your list. “Little Elska [handmade craft items] box. To some extent, it changes what to browse at Tergesen’s (in Gimli) for And you lose that Christmassy feel- in town is offering curbside pickup, to buy.” gift ideas and books she can’t get any- ing when you can’t go in the store and but not all of her items are available Hardware stores, such as Arborg where else, but had to cancel the trip hear the music that helps you get into on her website yet. She’s working on Home Hardware, are an option for when the store shut down. the mood.” that now,” said McInnis. browsing for gift ideas, but non-es- “I like to go into a place and browse, Despite the temporary closures, Oftentimes people forget about local there are a number of stores in Ar- craft-makers and consultants selling borg that people may not necessarily particular items. Selkirk COVID-19 Tes ng Site think of when it comes to Christmas “I do watch the Facebook pages of gifts, she said. Arborg Livestock, for crafters who are posting things they has moved to the instance, carries Manitoba Mukluks, made that might catch my eye. Con- pet supplies and an assortment of sultants selling goods such as Tupper- former hospital, 100 Easton Dr. work wear “for the farmer in your life.” ware and so forth are also an option Off the top of her head, McInnis said to shopping locally. That will help TDM Sports and Red Apple are op- support stay-at-home moms trying to New appointment-based system tions for clothing, Arborg Nic Nacs & earn a little extra cash.” Flowers for gifts and fl owers, Home McInnis said she uses Amazon to get Walk-ins s ll welcome Hardware, the Arborg Pharmacy for gift ideas and it’s also handy for nar- additional gift items and the hotel rowing down a search to a specifi c age Our new COVID-19 tes ng site replaces the drive-thru tes ng site that was for dinner gift certifi cates. Specialty group. Once she has ideas, she scopes located at 622 Superior Ave. At the new site you will park your car and get tested stores such as the Watering Whole out local businesses that might have inside the facility, where all proper cleaning and distancing measures are in place. (beer and wine kits) and a nail salon the exact or similar item or may even Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should be tested. To book your that carries gift certifi cates are also be willing to order it in for her. appointment in Selkirk visit www.is.gd/MBtes ng or call 1-855-268-4318. options. You can get chocolate at Co- “If you fi nd something on Amazon, op. you can go to your local hardware Drive-thru tes ng (no appointment needed) is s ll available in Eriksdale And a 10-minute drive down the store or another store and ask them, (35 Railway Ave.) and Pine Falls (37 Maple Street). road from Arborg is the Hnausa Store, ‘Can you order this through your lo- which has cool T-shirts emblazoned cal supplier for me?’” said McInnis. with designs, she said. “It’s surprising how you don’t need to Frustrated by store closures, McIn- leave town. You shouldn’t need to go nis said she browses the websites of to Winnipeg to shop.” local businesses for ideas or to order The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 26, 2020 5 ESD deals with COVID-19 case; remote learning provisions in place By Patricia Barrett A student at Gimli High School at- tended class about three weeks ago while asymptomatic but infectious with COVID-19, and a number of close contacts were instructed to self- isolate. The high school was contacted about the positive case on Nov. 13. The di- vision posted a notice on its website on Nov. 20. Addressed to parents and caregivers, the notice dated the same day states that the quarantine and monitoring of those “connected” to the case have ended. “As you are likely aware, on Friday, EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT November 13th Gimli High School School buses (pictured here at an ESD facility in the Gimli Industrial was alerted that a student had tested Park) continue to operate in the Evergreen School Division. positive for COVID19. The student was not symptomatic while infectious students withdrawn for home school- “Our students have adjusted really and at school on Friday, November 6, ing well to the many new public health SUBMITTED PHOTO 2020,” wrote superintendent and CEO - Last week students and parents had rules,” said Gray. “So far, we have had Roza Gray. “A number of close con- GHS had its fi rst COVID case on meetings with teachers about scholas- only minor concerns about student tacts were identifi ed and told to self- Nov. 13. tic progress. The meetings were held behaviour, so it has not been neces- isolate at home until today, November remotely using video-conferencing sary to suspend any student from 20, 2020.” “Based on the information we have software or were held by telephone. school. In school, consequences and Gray said by email Monday that the collected from our families, we do not “Our families connected from the calls to parents have been successful student has returned to school, and foresee this [limited number of de- comfort of their homes and some of strategies to ensure compliance. We that the division was “silent” about vices] as a challenge for us,” she said. our teachers did, too. This provided a remain vigilant regarding compliance the case in order to protect the stu- - For students who have to study at wonderful way for teachers, students with public health orders.” dent from being identifi ed by his/her home but don’t have internet service, and parents to see one another and - Despite the province being under absence from school. the division is offering drive-up ac- view examples of learning,” said Gray. code red (critical) on the provincial The self-isolation period for all the cess at schools in Gimli, Arborg and “In some cases, this provided the fi rst pandemic response system, schools contacts has ended and they’re al- Riverton. time this school year that masks could continue to operate under code or- lowed to return to school. “To support internet access, we have be removed and students and teach- ange (restricted), and that means A provincial public alert — intended installed a Wi-Fi booster so that drive- ers were able to see one another’s school buses can still operate, said to inform the general public in a time- up access to the internet is available at faces,” said Gray. Gray. ly manner about the potential for ex- a school in each of our communities,” - The division sent a survey to fami- - Provincial public health has made posure to the deadly virus — regard- said Gray. “As required, we have pro- lies and staff to determine how many playground structures off limits to the ing the confi rmed case at Gimli High vided alternatives to digital remote are critical service workers and would public. Only students — during the School had not appeared on the pro- learning (resources, books, etc).” not be able make accommodations school day — will have access to play- vincial government’s “Possible public Teaching documents are posted on- to keep their children (kindergarten grounds, according to the division’s exposure to COVID-19” webpage for line in a platform called Edsby that to Grade 6) at home should a school Nov. 15 update. the Interlake-Eastern region. As of students can access. need to shut down because of COVID. - Despite concerns by the public re- noon Monday (Nov. 23), the site still - The division is encouraging fami- “These children will be welcomed at garding high school students roaming didn’t have a notifi cation regarding lies to send their children to school as school and will participate in learning around town in groups or gathering the positive case at Gimli High School. they tend to learn better in the com- with their peers who will connect to together to smoke, no measures will COVID cases at Fisher Branch Col- pany of their teachers and peers, said the classroom from home,” said Gray. be taken to prevent them from leav- legiate and Stonewall Collegiate have Gray. For students who can’t attend - A Nov. 15 update from the division ing school at lunchtime. been posted on the site. school for medical or other reasons, addressed errant behaviours in the They will, however, “be encouraged Other division news: the division helps problem-solve on a schools with regard to COVID safety to continue to practice public health The division is providing laptops or case-by-case basis. protocols around masks, physical dis- measures during this time,” states the iPads to students who are temporarily “Dr. Roussin has stated repeatedly tancing, handwashing and other pub- update. unable to attend school and who need to the public that transmission of lic health rules to keep students, their access to a device for remote learn- COVID-19 in schools is low and that peers and the community at large safe. ing. A limited number of devices are schools continue to be low risk,” said The division asked parents to empha- available and reserved for those most Gray. size to their child(ren) the importance in need, said Gray by email last week. This year the division had about 60 of adhering to safety measures. 3

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Call Patricia Barrett Call Evan Matthews 1-204-407-6099 1-204-990-9871 Always consider kindness and compassion [email protected] [email protected] By Evan Matthews leaders, our community groups, etc. We are all entitled to a differing PUBLISHER SALES A reader requested a topic for this At the end of the day, we’re all human. opinion, but we are all entitled to our Lana Meier Brett Mitchell week’s editorial. We all have our respective thoughts, health, as well. The topic: kindness and compassion, feelings and emotions. No matter what you believe, if you and not forgetting to exercise these When engaging in debate or dis- come from a place of kindness and qualities amidst all the turmoil in our course on any subject, we shouldn’t compassion, you quickly realize so- current realities. forget the human aspect. cial distancing and mask wearing are We understand now, more than ever, Why does someone think what they small asks. in daily situations we sometimes need do? How did they arrive at that con- If we can all accept that these make empathy to get us through. Under- clusion? What outside infl uences has people feel safer, more comfortable, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SALES AND MARKETING standing where people are coming this person dealt with? and feel better protected, regardless Jasmin Wolf Jennifer McFee from isn’t always an innate skill, but it We know there is a spectrum of belief of what you believe, making another can be learned. in regards to COVID-19 and how peo- person feel safe and more comfort- Life is hard at the best of times, and ple choose to interact with our rapidly able should also make us feel good. with compounding restrictions and changing society. But regardless of Everyone understands, by now, al- hardship at seemingly every turn, it where you fall on that spectrum, one most anything can be debated. doesn’t seem to be getting easier for thing should remain: respect for oth- But on almost any subject, if we for- most people. ers regardless of their beliefs. get about being “right” and shift the Putting ourselves in one another’s So often we hear this conversation in focus to being kind and compassion- SPORTS EDITOR REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Brian Bowman Patricia Barrett shoes, realizing there is more going regards to religion or faith. But right ate, debate becomes less important. on in people’s lives than what we see, now, we’re talking about social dis- Being right becomes less important. is so critical in maintaining the hu- tancing and mask wearing; respecting Again, things are hard enough at the man aspect of this pandemic. others no matter what you believe. best of times, so let’s choose to help We need to remember the human Most people believe at this point make it easier on one another as op- aspect to community engagement: mask wearing is a good thing with all posed to making things more diffi cult. our local politicians, our community that’s going on in our society.

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER letter to the editor Letters to the Editor: [email protected] Evan Matthews Sydney Lockhart Have faith in Jesus Christ nancial hardship, loneliness and dis- have tribulation, but be of good cheer; appointments. I have overcome the world” (John We have all heard the term “unprec- In all this, we as a community must 16:33). In this passage, Jesus is advis- edented” over the last eight months. fi nd our way from fear to courage. If ing His followers that on this earth Just a short year ago, none of us could we look through the annals of history, there will be diffi culties, but He is have imagined the challenges COV- we see those who came before us also greater than all this. I want to remind ID-19 would cause for our world, our weathered much hardship, and so our us of this truth as we are experiencing REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER ADMINISTRATION nation, our province and our commu- generation is no different. We, too, these unprecedented times. Jesus has Becca Myskiw Jo-Anne Procter nity. In light of these times, I want to must meet this moment with strength been from eternity past, will be into share some encouragement from a and courage. It is critical that we see eternity future, and presently has all young pastor’s heart. the humanity of those around us and things in His capable hands. As mere The adversities each of us have never give in to our worst instincts as mortals, we do well when we recog- faced due to COVID-19 vary. Some we collectively look for a way forward. nize this reality. When we place our of us have been directly impacted by It is unlikely we will all see the path faith in Jesus Christ and make Him the virus. For those who have experi- forward in the same way; still, we must the Lord of our life, we are promised enced illness or the loss of a loved one, respect one another. Together we can eternal life with Him in Heaven. Hav- PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION my heart goes out to you. May you ex- emerge from this season stronger. ing this faith ultimately allows us to Debbie Strauss Christy Brown perience care from those around you. As we consider our challenges, I am move from fear to courage. All of us have felt the impact of the reminded of the words of Jesus Christ Pastor Steven Bartsch preventative measures, which are far- when He says “…in the world ye shall Anchor of Hope Church, Mennville reaching as well; this may include fi -

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The sites have additional deaths due to COVID-19 health region; recovered, 2 deaths; Gimli 6 active cas- been moved to critical (red) on the have been reported Monday includ- • 27 cases in the Northern health re- es, 2 recovered; Northern Remote 30 #RestartMB Pandemic Response Sys- ing: gion; active cases, 45 recovered and 1 death; tem. • a female in her 90s from the Win- • 12 cases in the Prairie Mountain Pinawa/Lac du Bonnet 20 active cases, The testing location in Selkirk is nipeg health region, linked to the Ma- Health region; 9 recovered; Powerview/Pine Falls moving to the old hospital site at 100 ples Long-Term Care Home outbreak; • 118 cases in the Southern Health– 6 active case and 12 recovered; Sel- Easton Dr. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. • a female in her 70s from the Winni- Santé Sud health region; and kirk 20 active cases and 7 recovered; The site will provide walk-in services, peg health region, linked to the Holy • 368 cases in the Winnipeg health Springfi eld 44 active cases and 42 re- and will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Personal Care Home outbreak; region. covered; St. Clements 22 active cases Monday to Saturday. Appointments • a male in his 80s from the South- The data also shows: and 17 recovered; St. Laurent 2 active can be made by phone or online. ern Health–Santé Sud health region, • 8,498 active cases and 5,353 indi- cases and 7 recovered; Stonewall/Teu- The chief provincial public health linked to the Menno Home outbreak; viduals who have recovered from CO- lon 45 active cases, 49 recovered and offi cer urges Manitobans to only • a female in her 80s from the Win- VID-19; 2 deaths; Unknown District 44 active leave their homes for essential pur- nipeg health region; • there are 296 people in hospital cases and 19 recovered; Whiteshell 7 poses. When leaving the house to ob- • a male in his 60s from the Winni- with 52 people in intensive care; and active cases, 1 recovered and Winni- tain essentials, be sure to physically peg health region; • the number of deaths due to CO- peg Beach/St. Andrews 46 active cases distance, wear a mask in indoor pub- • a female in her 80s from the Win- VID-19 is 236. and 31 recovered and 1 death. lic places and avoid crowded spaces. nipeg health region; and The Interlake-Eastern total case Laboratory testing numbers show Do not leave the home if you are sick, • a male in his 70s from the Southern breakdown by district as of Monday, 2,798 tests were completed Sunday, or when any member of your family Health–Santé Sud health region. is as follows: A total of 969 cases, up bringing the total number of lab tests is sick. Further, do not socialize with The current fi ve-day COVID-19 test by 301 from last Monday: 521 active completed since early February to anyone from outside your household. positivity rate is 14 per cent provin- cases, 437 recovered, 24 currently in 333,694. Case investigations continue Public health offi cials are also advis- cially and 13.8 per cent in Winnipeg, the hospital with eight of those in ICU and if a public health risk is identifi ed, ing that anyone who is symptomatic, and 546 new cases of the virus have and 11 deaths. the public will be notifi ed. or has a household member who is been identifi ed as of 9:30 a.m. This Arborg/Riverton 12 active cases, 24 Public health offi cials have advised symptomatic, the entire household brings the total number of lab-con- recovered; Beausejour 15 active cases, that outbreaks have been declared at needs to self-isolate pending COV- fi rmed cases in Manitoba to 14,087. 19 recovered; Eriksdale/Ashern 79 ac- the Flin Flon Personal Care Home in ID-19 test results.

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By Evan Matthews Two weeks is said to be a full Though not confi rmed, school COVID-19 incubation period and divisions across the province are would be a way of combatting the expecting the Department of Edu- virus after inevitable social gath- cation to extend the holiday break. erings over the holidays, regard- A source inside Lakeshore School less of public health’s advisement Division said the fi nal decision is against such gatherings. up to the Department of Educa- Other provinces across the coun- tion, and education employees are try have been debating extending EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF EVERGREEN SCHOOL DIVISION hopeful to hear of a decision early the break, too, according to media Gimli high school new band room. during the week of Nov. 23. By press reports, including B.C. and Que- time, the Department of Education bec. By Patricia Barrett ues. Gimli High School students are hadn’t been made its decision. At present, the Manitoba holi- COVID-19 may have put a damper passionate about band, which was The source also pointed out the day break is scheduled to begin on on the long-awaited debut of the new formerly held in a cramped room Department of Education hasn’t Dec. 18, with students returning to music room at Gimli High School and with heating, acoustic and accessibil- specifi ed whether those addition- school on Jan. 4. sharply diminished students’ rhap- ity problems. They staged a surprise al weeks would be considered a Dr. Roussin has said repeatedly in sodic joy of performing for a live au- head-to-head with Premier Brian Pal- “break” or whether it would be a his daily briefi ngs that he believes dience, but the ballroom-sized space lister at the legislature in 2018, pas- period of remote learning. educational settings to be rela- with sky-high windows has proven sionately fi ghting for permission to The week of Nov. 16, chief public tively safe, and many of the cases ideal for socially distanced learning. build the much-needed space. health offi cer Brent Roussin said at in schools have been contracted Under provincial health orders for While the room was under construc- one of his daily press conferences within the child’s community as schools, wind instruments and indoor tion earlier this year, students used that public health may extend the opposed to an educational envi- choir are banned, according to an Oct. the cafeteria (pre-COVID) to prac- school holiday break for two weeks. ronment. 30 update on the Evergreen School tise, a step up from practising in the Division’s website, but theory contin- school’s infamous closets.

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20114CH0 20114CH1 20123CH1 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 26, 2020 One province, two friends, fi ve years, 65 statues Petersfi eld residents take the ultimate Manitoba statue road trip By Nicole Buffi e The statues scattered across Mani- toba towns and cities may just be esthetically pleasing monuments to some, but for Sandra Pruden and her travel buddy, fellow Petersfi eld resi- dent Jackie Rimmer, they’re a way to explore our province and discover the beauty it has to offer. One day in 2015, Pruden, visited the mallard statue in her hometown of Petersfi eld. After posing for a selfi e in front of it, an idea came to them. “I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun to see all the statues in Manitoba?’ and we just started to do it.” After buying a provincial map, she and Rimmer hit the road and started to check the locations off their list. Five years and 65 statues later, they’ve checked off more monuments than they sought out. The Mallard Duck in Petersfi eld Pruden said while the idea began as remains Pruden’s favourite Mani- a way to see the statues that different toba monument. areas of the province have to offer, it turned into day and weekend trips that have infl uenced others to travel time excursions to take a drive and in Manitoba as well. snap a single photo, some are more EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED “I know people that have taken day fruitful. The Happy Rock in Gladstone was one of Rimmer and Pruden’s favourite trips to go to a statue that they might “When we went to Southwest Mani- monuments to visit. not have done had you not put the toba, there was a big belt where we suggestion in their heads,” she said saw 23 statutes in three days,” she Manitoba were announced at the be- River, Snow Lake and Flin Flon to about the reaction to the statue selfi es said. ginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, check more monuments off their list. she posts on Facebook. “So it’s about After checking off nearly every item Pruden and Rimmer didn’t know In the dozens of statues she’s seen, staying local and encouraging others on her list, there was but one statue when they would be able to take the Pruden has a few favourites: Tommy to do the same.” left that they really wanted to see this trip up there. the Turtle in Boissevain and the Hap- While some trips she and Rimmer year: the miner in Thompson. However, in the summer months py Rock in Gladstone. However, her take in this endeavour are mere day- After travel restrictions to Northern when case numbers were low and No. 1 remains the massive duck situ- travel restrictions ated in Peterfi eld’s Mallard Park. eased up, the two “I learned at a very young age about took the opportu- community and I like to give back to nity and packed my community,” she said. “I know the up their car to hit older people in the community and the road. how much they did for us, and I want “It was a three- to keep it going.” day trip for us,” As for their next adventure, Pruden she said about the and Rimmer aren’t sure where their adventure. In ad- road trips will take them. But, as long dition to Thomp- as it involves scenic drives and a few son, they made selfi es along the way, they’ll take on stops in Swan whatever falls in their lap.

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Six-week course to help with pandemic can provide this program to them.” this at this time can’t be understated The program itself also exceeds pan- or overstated,” she said. worries demic worries. Williams said if a par- Those looking to sign up for the By Nicole Buffi e ADAM, said the program aims to con- ticipant mentions having social anxi- programming delivered via Zoom or Rapid breathing. A tight feeling in nect individuals with support workers ety or a panic disorder, phone can email adam@ your chest. Nausea. Dizziness. Dry and other folks feeling similar anxiety workers can provide adam.mb.ca or call 204- mouth. surrounding the pandemic. support and program- 925-0600 to be sent a reg- These are all possible symptoms of “One of the complications right now ming for their specifi c istration form. For those anxiety, a feeling many Manitobans is that we’re being told to isolate, and needs as well. in the Interlake-Eastern have felt over the last eight months isolation is not a positive thing when As the province “ONE OF THE region, two outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. it comes to anxiety,” she said. “I don’t moves into new public COMPLICATIONS workers are available Due to the additional restrictions think it’s a positive thing for mental health orders, Williams for peer support: Sherry placed on residents as the entire health, period.” said the need for men- RIGHT NOW IS MacVicar in Winnipeg province moved to level red (critical) The no-cost virtual programming tal health program- Beach and Wendy Schei- on the pandemic response system, focuses on recognizing symptoms of ming is crucial. THAT WE’RE rich in Lac du Bonnet. health experts say the need for mental anxiety, where they stem from and “The fact that we keep BEING TOLD TO Williams said of the health help will grow. how to cope in a safe and healthy way. on experiencing new hundreds of participants The Anxiety Disorders Association The course also connects users with and unexpected devel- ISOLATE, AND to take part in the pro- of Manitoba (ADAM) wants those one-on-one support workers and opments creates a high ISOLATION IS gramming since the on- feeling the psychological effects of larger support groups to further dis- level of anxiety,” she set of COVID-19, many lockdowns and isolation to know they cussions in an open way. said. “And the fact that NOT A POSITIVE of them have found re- are not alone and there are options Williams said while ADAM’s sup- we’re moving into the lief knowing they’re not available for them. ports are usually delivered in-person, Christmas and holiday THING.” alone in feeling height- ADAM has been providing a six- having the course be strictly online is season doesn’t help.” ened anxiety and wor- week, online Anxiety & Worry Sup- a more accessible way to provide care She said with the new ry — a goal Williams port Program for anyone needing to those who need it. provincial restrictions limiting so- sought out when bringing the course assistance navigating feelings of un- “Thanks to technology, we can pro- cial interactions to only that of your to the association. certainty towards the novel coronavi- vide this service to people as long as household, the feeling of isolation “People need to know that it’s man- rus since the province went into lock- they have access to a computer or a and anxiety becomes magnifi ed, es- ageable and we can help them,” she down in March. telephone,” she said. “It doesn’t mat- pecially for those living alone. said. “It’s not all doom and gloom.” Mary Williams, executive director of ter where they are in the province; we “The importance of a program like

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Submitted by Cathy Coss Many Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members deployed abroad will not be home with their families this holiday season, and one offi cial CAF social media account has a simple request. The popular Canadian Forces in the US Twitter account put out a request for holiday greetings that can be sent to CAF members abroad. “Many of us will spend the holidays with our families. Many of us will not. It would mean a great deal to us if you sent them a greeting,” the message said. Canada Post is continuing with free Letters being sent to soldiers delivery of letters and parcels to de- must arrive by Dec. 9. ployed troops from their family and friends during the 2020 holiday sea- be mailed to the “any CAF member” son, but you can also send a greeting address. Packages containing any- card or letter to any CAF member if thing else will be returned to you at you wish, though you will require your expense, the government says. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED postage in that case. You can also specify a specifi c mis- The Canadian Forces are hoping that their troops posted over seas can Simply mail a stamped letter or card sion or region to send your letters or receive letters to brighten their spirits during the holidays. to: cards. Schools, groups, businesses and as- Any Canadian Armed Forces Mem- postage. the CAFinUS told CTV News. sociations may send cards and letters ber Christmas cards typically need to ar- “It really would mean a lot to them,” bulked in a parcel to “Any Canadian PO Box 5004 Stn Forces rive by Dec. 9 in order to be shipped the CAFinUS account added. You can Armed Forces Member.” The parcel Belleville, ON K8N 5W6 in time for Christmas, but they will fi nd more information about how and is not to contain any other item other These envelopes may only contain continue to be accepted and mailed where to send items to CAF members than correspondence and requires correspondence. No other items can afterwards too, and for other holidays, on the government’s website.

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By Evan Matthews and optimistic about the future. knew the 2020 craft sale season would A woman in Eriksdale is getting cre- Elisa Hunt typically participates in be a bit different. I contacted organiz- ative with Christmas, innovative with the Eriksdale-Lundar Christmas Craft ers of local craft sales, who all told me entrepreneurship, while being open Sale, as she sells Epicure. Epicure is a they were cancelled,” said Hunt. B.C.-based company specializing in “I thought it would be terrible for affordable and effi cient kitchenware, the local economy and the local peo- Gimli Knights of Columbus inspired by founder Sylvie Rochette’s ple who generate additional income CLUB 300 WINNERS passion to share clean eating solu- this way. Sherpas, coffee mugs and coasters, tions she had created for her family. “I thought, ‘Why don’t we try to save shovels and windshield washer fl uid, PICK# VALUE TICKET # WINNER “With the way things were going, I the craft sale season by doing some- picture frames and Epicure products, 1 $100 38 Leanne Meek thing online?” she said. just as a few examples. 10 $25 270 Marcel Huys The process started on Oct. 19 by The Manitoba government is also 20 $50 275 Terrance Charrier R.M. of Grahamdale creating a Facebook page — eventual- and Ashern pushing local, as on Nov. 20, it an- 30 $25 262 Kevin Chudd ly opening it to the public — in which nounced its digital campaign to en- 40 $100 264 Ron Siatecki Christmas Hunt announced there would be a courage safe and local shopping, us- 50 $100 233 Lucy Nelson Cheer Board three-day “window-shopping” period ing the hashtag #ShopLocalMB. 60 $25 212 Annette Smith The R.M. of Grahamdale and Ashern Christmas starting on Nov. 18, with customers 70 $50 257 Emery Gil The new #ShopLocalMB campaign Cheer Board are again preparing for the Christmas contacting vendors about questions 80 $25 92 Sarah Leeson Klym season. Lakeshore Women’s Resource Centre has has enlisted a local design company and orders. 90 $25 25 Mike Panteluk volunteered to coordinate and distribute Christmas to tell the stories of Manitoba busi- Eighteen vendors registered, up- 100 $200 191 Ray Tymchyshyn Cheer Board hampers in the area. We are appealing nesses, entrepreneurs, makers and to the community for donations of non-perishable loaded photos and videos of their 110 $50 274 Frances Petrowski creators. food items, new toys, knit items, home-made baked product, and page members could 120 $50 284 Wayne Lambert The messages will reinforce remind- goods, vegetables or donations of any kind. If you scroll through items of interest. 130 $100 291 Bonnie Franz can help in any way or need more information ers of how to shop safely, which in- Vendors paid a $20 vendor fee, and 140 $50 70 Derek Hess please call Janice at (204) 768-3016. cludes using delivery, in-store pickup Hunt said she donated the funds 150 $100 9 Nathan Krulicki Please have all donations in by NOON on or drive-thru options whenever pos- raised to the Eriksdale Recreation 160 $25 23 Carol Andryo Wednesday, December 16th, 2020. sible, and following public health Centre to help pay its utilities. Vendors 170 $50 165 Daniel Stanicky Non-perishable food items and new toys are being fundamentals if in-person shopping 180 $25 204 Chris Mandela accepted at Moosehorn and Ashern Co-ops and Ashern also donated one silent auction prize. is required. 190 $50 20 Arnold Shymko Shop Easy. Cash donations can be made at the Noventis Hunt expressed thanks to Lundar and “Businesses are vital to our provin- 200 $150 1 Ken Brenda Krulicki Credit Union (Moosehorn and Ashern Branch). Eriksdale businesses and vendors for cial economy and our government is 210 $50 178 Amanda Dan Colburne To request a hamper please call Lakeshore all donations. Women’s Resource Centre at (204) 768-3016. listening to the feedback and input 220 $50 298 Corey Kowalski Once the window-shopping period NOTE: Lakeshore Women’s Resource Centre we’ve received from the business 230 $100 244 Randy Swanson concluded on Nov. 20, customers con- IS THE ONLY OFFICE RECEIVING REQUESTS. community on how to support them 240 $50 114 Kurt Rudney tacted vendors for purchase and ar- NOVEMBER 30TH TO DECEMBER 4TH WILL through the pandemic,” said Finance 250 $100 128 Albert Kehler BE THE ONLY DAYS TO CALL IN TO REQUEST A ranged pickup times on Nov. 21 and Minister Scott Fielding. 260 $50 277 Fr. Art Seaman HAMPER. 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However, the decision to direct play- The above are severe penalties for This review, released on Nov. 18, is The above Hockey Manitoba direc- ers and staff to travel outside of the an organization participating in a sin- in relation to the Winnipeg Blues and tive was communicated to all member Winnipeg Metro Region (provincial gle, non-sanctioned private training Winnipeg Freeze organizations par- organizations within the MJHL and response level: critical – red) to par- session. ticipating in a private training session publicly. ticipate in private hockey program- It is important to note that the above outside of the Winnipeg Metro Re- With this information, the owner- ming was in violation of the Hockey penalties are a result of the deci- gion in Warren on Nov. 9. ship and management group of the Manitoba directive announced and sion of the ownership and manage- Hockey Manitoba is a “Member Or- Winnipeg Blues and Winnipeg Freeze effective Nov. 2. ment group and not that of the play- ganization” under Hockey Canada made an independent decision to op- This decision, in the end, resulted ers and/or staff of each organization. and as such is the governing body of erate privately outside of the Hockey in conduct taking place that was det- Their participation does not merit any all amateur hockey within Manitoba, Manitoba restrictions, without the rimental to the MJHL and Hockey sanctions as a result of this unique, which includes the Manitoba Junior necessary approval, by directing play- Manitoba. The MJHL and Hockey unprecedented and diffi cult set of cir- Hockey League. ers and staff to travel outside of the Manitoba have the authority to imple- cumstances. Hockey Manitoba has been grant- Winnipeg Metro Region to partici- ment penalties as a result. It is also imperative that the Blues ed the autonomy to sanction on-ice pate in private unsanctioned hockey After review of the situation, involv- and Freeze organizations, including hockey activity which is to permit any programming. ing the Blues and Freeze, the follow- players, staff, families and supporters on-ice activity under its program. This This decision has been recognized ing penalties have been assessed: should not be further stigmatized due sanction does provide all the security by the ownership and management $5,000 fi ne to be paid immediately to this decision. These young athletes and protections afforded by Hockey group of the Blues and Freeze as and in full by the ownership group of have seen how unforgiving individu- Canada to its registered members and wrong, that it was made in poor judg- the Winnipeg Blues/Winnipeg Freeze als can be. participants. ment in relation to the diffi cult situ- to the MJHL. Fine payment will go to- Moving forward, the apology has On Nov. 2, 2020, Hockey Manitoba ation within the province and that a wards COVID-19 PPE relief for front- been accepted by the MJHL and Hock- publicized the directive below: regretful choice was made, albeit with line workers across the province. ey Manitoba with the expectation that “For the safety of all members, both good intentions during very diffi cult Each organization will forfeit their each organization has learned from hockey teams and individuals (play- and unprecedented times, in which fi rst-round draft pick in the upcoming this disappointing mistake and will ers, offi cials, and team staff) resid- they have publicly acknowledged and 2021 MJHL Draft. continue to be positive role models, ing in the Provincial Response Level: apologized for while fully co-operat- Each organization will be required ambassadors and leaders within their Critical (Red) are ineligible to partici- ing throughout the review process. to complete a community initiative communities, as has been shown re- pate in hockey programming begin- It should be noted in our review no this season as approved by the MJHL peatedly leading up to this situation. ning Nov. 2 and will be revisited on evidence was found that the teams and Hockey Manitoba. The MJHL board of governors and Nov. 15.” were in violation of the public health As a rule, disclosing internal disci- Hockey Manitoba, albeit disappoint- The above restrictions included re- Orders as written at that time. The plinary matters of this nature is not ed in this decision, continue to sup- stricting hockey teams and individu- group did seek guidance from Public made publicly as it would not be in port the Blues and Freeze organiza- als (players, offi cials, and team staff) health prior to the practice being held the public interest to do so. However, tions as valued and positive members. residing in the Winnipeg Metro Re- on the necessary protocols required, in this situation, it has become public This situation has been very diffi cult gion provincial response level: criti- specifi c for the Warren facility, to en- and both organizations involved have for all those that have been involved cal (red) from travelling outside of the able them to participate safely in the apologized and have taken ownership and should be considered as a strong region to participate in hockey pro- training session. for their decision publicly. lesson learned by everyone. Former Fishermen players make the transition to assistant coaches By Brian Bowman season game with the Manitoba Ma- more. It helps a lot.” back home and play with my friends Riley Bannerman led the Selkirk jor Junior Hockey League’s Stonewall This year, Bannerman has the luxury and then I came to Selkirk the year af- Fishermen to the Capital Region Ju- Jets back in 2015-16. of having three great goalies — Austin ter and played with some people that nior Hockey League fi nal last March “(Selkirk) was one of the best teams DeBoer, Brendon Hocaluk and Owen I knew from high school. The league in his fi nal season of junior hockey. that I’ve probably played on since I Derewianchuk — to work with. was good, they had the Peguis team Now, he has a different role on the have been a goalie. I really enjoyed “The three are really good,” Banner- that pretty much went undefeated ... team — as a goalie coach. playing there and I wish I could have man said, noting he has played with it was fun and competitive.” “(Chris Poponick) brought me in to played for more than fi ve years.” all three goalies during his Junior “B” His playing career ended in 2016 help with the goalies and get them fa- Bannerman had a tremendous ca- career in Selkirk. with a playoff loss to Peguis but he miliar with what’s goalie on in junior,” reer with the Fishermen, winning a Tyndall Fontaine, meanwhile, is an- was right back in Selkirk the follow- said Bannerman, who was a goalten- lot of hockey games while posting a other assistant coach with the Fish- ing year as an assistant coach. der for fi ve seasons with the Fisher- goals-against average of just over 2.00 ermen that enjoyed a lengthy — and So, why does he coach? And how men. “I’m more of a goalie coach than in four of his fi ve seasons. very successful — junior career in Sel- tough was it for him to go from a long- an assistant coach.” Bannerman, 22, is making the unique kirk. time junior player to coach Bannerman has some previous ex- adjustment of coaching guys who has Fontaine, a former defenceman, “It’s fun and I like to give back,” said perience as a goalie coach at the played with previously. played six seasons in the Keystone the 26-year-old. “It keeps me busy. I younger ages. He admits it’s a totally “(My age), for sure, helps,” Banner- Junior Hockey League. He started his was already coaching lacrosse back different experience coaching rather man said. “A lot of these guys I have career playing one season with the home. The one thing I don’t really like than playing. played with for at least a couple of Sagkeeng Hawks before suiting up for and the hardest thing is not being able “It’s quite different not playing,” years so I know the mentality of the fi ve more years with the Fishermen. to go out there (on the ice) and do it. said Bannerman, a Stony Mountain room and I kind of know how to talk “It was pretty long but I liked it,” Fon- “You have to tell someone else to do product who also played one regular- to the guys to get them to listen a little taine said. “My fi rst year, I got to play it.” 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 26, 2020 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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SHOP LOCAL The Express Weekly News Classifi ed booking deadline is www.interlakeco-op.crs Monday at 4 p.m. prior to Thursday’s publication Please Call 204-467-5836 18 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 26, 2020 OBITUARY Classifi eds classifi eds Thorsteinn (Steini) Magnusson classifi eds On November 14, 2020, after a brief illness, Steini Magnusson passed away in the Arborg Hospital. He was 88. Steini was born on January 5, 1932, in the Geysir district. Announcements He was predeceased by his parents, Grimur and Lara (Bergman) Magnusson, his sister, Thorun, Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] his brother-in-law Henry Ertl, and nephew, Lorne. Steini is survived by his brother John (Anne), nephew Craig, and cousins. CARD OF THANKS IN MEMORIAM Steini farmed in Geysir for most of his life. He held other jobs as well. Among his employers were North Star Creamery and Glenko-Buchko Enterprises. Our heartfelt thanks to our family and friends Steini was a very sociable man. He knew a lot of people in his area. Steini also had a good for your calls, texts, emails, cards, fl owers sense of humor. Among his interests were playing card games, hunting, fi shing, and travel. Steini and food sent since the passing of our loving was very interested in Icelandic culture and he was proud of his Icelandic heritage. husband, father, and grandfather Joseph We would like to thank the staff at the Mary Thorarinson Estates, as well as the staff at the Mazur. Thanks also to those who made a Arborg Hospital, who did their best for Steini in his fi nal days. donation to the Arborg Hospital Auxiliary in Cremation has taken place. Joe’s name. Your thoughts and prayers are so Donations in Steini’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice. greatly appreciated. -The family of Joseph Mazur 204-949-2200 Don’t forget to send Gimli 204-642-7124 neilbardalinc.com your special wishes to your friends OBITUARY Marie Neumann and family. Marie Neumann passed peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 98 years. Born June 27, 1922 in Sarata, Romania to Johann and Elizabeth Allmendinger. Marie, the youngest of three daughters grew up in a rural setting surrounded by cousins, aunts and uncles. She spoke fondly of family vacations at the Laura Ledochowski Black Sea and the excitement during the grape and fruit harvests. March 10, 1932 – November 23, 2019 Marie’s education and language skills lead her to a tutoring classifi [email protected] It’s been a long and tearful year position in Germany. She met her husband while standing in an Since we had to let you go. immigration line in December, 1950, and they were married in 204-467-5836 Our lives go on without you, June, 1953. They worked tirelessly together fi rst on their farm in But life is not the same. Frobisher, SK, then west of Moosehorn, MB until their retirement If we could visit heaven, even for a day, IN MEMORIAM in 1983. After their retirement both enjoyed travelling to visit Maybe for a moment, the pain would go away. with friends and relatives. Marie was an active member of the The day you left and gained your wings, Moosehorn Seniors Club. Marie loved nature and people. She Our hearts broke into two; enjoyed watching curling and hockey. She was a master gardener and gifted crafts woman. We wish you could have stayed, Marie will be remembered for her gentle nature, sharp wit and commitment to family, community But Heaven, and Roger, needed you. and church. Predeceased by husband Ewald, sisters Hilda and Lisa, granddaughter Megan. God broke our hearts to prove to us Lovingly remembered by her daughters Krista, Alexandra (Brian), grandson Benjamin (Romie) He only takes the best. and by her cousins, nieces and nephews both here in Canada and Germany. She will also be The best Mom and Grandma, missed by her long time close friends in Moosehorn. Blessing us with your everlasting love, A celebration of Marie’s life will take place when it is safe to gather. Your legacy will always be there To light the way for us. -Forever Loved and Dearly Missed, OBITUARY George Craig and Roxane, Alice Marie Wawruck (née Bale) Kristen (Kirk), Jennifer, Peacefully with family at her side, Alice passed away at Wesley (Brenna), Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall, Manitoba on November 14, 2020, Michelle (John) and Brayden at the age of 90 years. Mom was predeceased by her husband Walter; parents IN MEMORIAM Emmanuel and Ludivine Bale; her son Michael; son-in-law Paul Brant; and brothers Ernest, Raymond and Emmanuel. Mom will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Linda Brant, Beverly Meilleur (Réal), and Charlene Boes (Kelly); grandchildren Kim, Teri, Jenny, Ryan, Sarah, Corbin and Carter; and great-grandchildren Peyton, Taylor, Cole, Sarah, Emily, Jayden and Zander. She also leaves behind her sister Bernice Gunderson and numerous nieces and nephews. In Loving Memory of our parents Mom was born in Fisher Branch, Manitoba on March 18, 1930. Nick (April 18, 1991) and After growing up on the farm, Mom ventured to Winnipeg and Teenie Olyarnick (December 1, 2010) worked at Eaton’s in the accounting department. She soon returned to the Interlake where she As a family we are never apart, took a teaching position at the Hayek School, where she met Walter. They were married on Loving memories keep you alive in our hearts. December 31, 1955 (almost 50 years) and together, side by side they toiled on both his father’s -Love always, homestead and their own quarter section of land. Somehow between chores, raising their four Mary and family children and cooking up a feast at every meal they managed to fi nd time for a game of cards, Mike, Dolores and family laughs, giggles and spending quality time with family and friends. They moved to Arborg after Nancy, Ed and family retiring from the farm. When her health started to deteriorate, Mom moved to Sunrise Lodge in Linda and family Arborg for a while and then into a personal care home in Stonewall. Mom will forever be remembered for her legendary cooking, including her signature cinnamon Get up to buns, cabbage rolls, perogies and many other recipes that will live on with her children and $50,000 The Express grandchildren. Most of all, Mom was known for her unconditional love and the selfl ess support Weekly News she gave to her family. from the Government In accordance with Mom’s wishes, cremation has already taken place. A private family ceremony of Canada. Classifi ed will be held at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, we ask you to spend quality time with your loved ones, laugh and smile, and All ages & medical booking conditions qualify. create treasured memories. A donation can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba for deadline is those who wish. Have a child under 18 Bernice Greenberg We would like to thank the health care staff during her stay at the Sunrise Lodge in Arborg and instantly receive more Monday at March 1, 1952 – November 28, 2016 to Cindy Genik, who always had a special place in Mom’s heart. We also would like to thank money. Partings come and hearts are broken, 4 p.m. prior the staff of Rosewood Lodge for providing Mom with the wonderful care and compassion she Call Manitoba Benefits Loved ones go with words unspoken; deserved. 1-(800)-211-3550 to Thursday’s Deep in our hearts there’s a memory kept, Rest in Peace Mom. WE LOVE YOU. Always in our hearts, forever in our memories. or send a text message publication For a wife and mom we’ll never forget. with your name and -Lovingly remembered by mailing address to MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL 204-808-0035 Please Call Lynn; for your (204) 467-2525 • [email protected] free benefits package. 204-467-5836 Charlotte and family; Jackie and family The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 26, 2020 19 OBITUARY

Frances Bochurka It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Frances Bochurka, on November 18, 2020 at the Announcements Gimli Community Health Centre at the age of 91 years. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Rose OBITUARY Zelenitsky, sister Agnes Bristol, husband Edward, son Barry, Alda Ingibjorg Narfason Mackenzie, R.N. brother Allan Zelenitsky and brother-in-law Jack Nichol. April 6, 1932 - November 15, 2020 Frances was born September 21, 1929 in Winnipeg Beach. Her A daughter of the Prairies and the Great Depression, Alda tread father was an ice man and her mother was a homemaker. Mom lightly on this earth but left a deep impression on all who knew her. was as a young girl, still living at home with her parents when she She was the fi fth child born to Gudrun (Runa) and Erlendur (Elli) decided to become a teacher with her fi rst placement in Zbruch, Narfason in the same log cabin that welcomed her father on the Manitoba. Frances married Edward in 1948. Mom and Dad had family’s farm outside of Gimli, MB. She was proud that a Registered many struggles together as they started out and one of them was Nurse delivered her which inspired her chosen profession. Dad contracting polio when Barry was just two. They persevered Alda personifi ed a humble spirit. Meek she wasn’t, which proved and worked hard getting through this. Dad recovered well and fortunate when she married James (Jim) Robertson Mackenzie didn’t stop with his vision so they were fortunate to continue sharing many years together in 1957. Jim predeceased her in 2009. They spent a loving and working in the family business and raising their three children in downtown Winnipeg Beach. They tumultuous 52 years together - they were the yin to each other’s started their legacy with a small garage which grew into the Coaster Garage and Laundromat yang. Alda was a great listener (good thing), and would politely contributing to the history of our beloved town. Life downtown included Mom running the gas smile at a joke, but when you got her to laugh – the joy was truly station, laundromat and doing the business books while having a kid hanging on her hip. She fed given to the beholder. It was a full belly laugh with tears streaming many an employee and packed great lunches for Dad and the boys when they went out to work. down her face. In 1980, life shifted when they moved to 1st Avenue and Hwy 9 where Mom worked in that offi ce Alda shared with Jim an adventurous spirit. She trained in nursing at Victoria Hospital in until after Dad passed. Coaster Garage had blossomed into Eddies Gravel as it stands today. Winnipeg, graduating in 1953, and left for Montreal in 1954 where the pay was supposed to Unfortunately Dad was gone when Mom had to suffer the tragic passing of their oldest son be much higher. Of course, rent was double and the pay was half. She met Jim when he was Barry in 2009. This event broke her heart as she longed for her eldest son always. run over by a car while hitchhiking back to medical school and ended up in her ward. He fl irted Mom was a beautiful lady who’s eyes and smile lit up the room. She was a good listener and outrageously with her while in traction, but, ever the professional, Alda remained aloof. She left best friend to many. Mom took pride in her church, Our Lady of the Lake, and was a dedicated for a nursing stint in Bermuda and Jim followed her there on “doctor’s orders.” Some magic Catholic to her religion which she instilled in her family. She took great pride in the Gateway occurred and Alda returned to Canada after only six months of a year-long contract. They lived Foundation catering business which was the fundraiser for what is now Isfeld Villa. She enjoyed a vagabond life for the fi rst 20 years, moving from Montreal to England, back to Montreal, then volunteering and serving the community. The camaraderie that she shared with the women while Vermont, Hamilton (Dundas), and fi nally Sarnia where they stayed for over 30 years. they worked making perogies and meatballs for community events was a happy time for her and Their love produced four children: Liz, Robin (Lisa), Edith (Pat), and Peggy (Jeff). Twelve wasn’t like work at all. grandchildren got the chance to witness the original “Odd Couple”: Terilyn, Cathleen, Nathan, Mom loved to cook – she was always just a call away if you needed last minute cooking advice Alex, Nicholas, Amelia, Olivia, Robert, Joey, Denise, Ian, and Julia. Seven great-grandchildren or input on a culinary creation. Going to a restaurant was always entertaining, watching her made her smile (a real one!): Tiana, Terriefe, Tyson, Taliyah, Darius, Jamie, and Emma. critique and identify the ingredients so she could recreate it for everyone at home. Predeceased by her sister, Emma; and brothers-in-law Jim, Joe, Paul, and Tom. Alda leaves She was defi nitely an adventurer, taking several international trips with her family and friends. behind siblings Gertha, Oli (Marj), Dilla, and Olan; sister-in-law Jill Edgett; honourary daughter She wrote poems about these trips telling stories of horseback riding in her 70’s and the giggles Maria Stanborough; and many cherished nieces and nephews. proved the fun they had. She took great pride telling stories of her day trips around the Interlake Alda was a proud Icelandic Canadian, and a loyal and life-long friend to many. She was generous to many small towns and lunching at their favorite local diners. We often teased her and Joanne with her time, compassionate and supportive, charitable, and canvassed for Sarnia Heart and for eating their way around Manitoba. Stroke and Red Cross. She also delivered for Meals on Wheels. Alda had a deep and quiet faith She spent many afternoons playing scrabble with her close friends Lilian or Joanne and these in which she grounded her life. She was an active member of several congregations, and for the events usually included a beer or some wine with many laughs. past 30 years, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Sarnia. Mom had a great vanity about her hair and always had any of us checking to make sure that it Alda died peacefully after living with Alzheimer’s for several years. The family is grateful to the was just right. She had to have some color too so if the cheeks were pale out came the lipstick wonderfully caring staff of Mt. Hope: St. Mary’s 5th fl oor. Special thanks to Gloria for her excellent with a little smudge here and there and that hair tousle which made everything good to go! This care and dining partners Patti, Jean, and Rosie for coaxing smiles from Alda. we teased her relentlessly with. A private online memorial service has already occurred, and interment will happen at a later She was an avid gardener who loved canning from the produce that she grew. We often gathered date. at the “pickle palace” for 60 quart events. Mom also enjoyed passing her time by crocheting In lieu of fl owers please consider donating to Huron House Boys Home (Sarnia), Canadian blankets for her family and over 100 throws which she donated to the Children’s Hospital. Red Cross - Sarnia-Lambton Branch, Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières, or a We would like to give a special thanks to the doctors, nursing staff, Home Care Coordinator charity of your choice. and Home Care staff of Gimli Community Health Centre for giving our mother their care and Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com compassion and helping her pass with dignity. Arrangements entrusted to the Mom is survived by her children, Kevin (Roberta), Janis (Perry), Kathy (Barry); grandchildren McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE Jason (Christine), Shawn (Brenda), Clint (Amy), Dustin (Christy), Jamie, Leanne (Todd), Harrison Sarnia, ON 519-344-3131 (Rebecca), Mikhael, Pam, Nicole (Jordan); and many great-grandchildren. Her family left to mourn her are sister Alice, brother Leonard (Linda), brother Myles (Cheryl), sister-in-law Elsie and many loving nephews and nieces. OBITUARY Family gatherings won’t be the same without her cooking, her homemade treats (especially Allan Michael Burak her bits n bites), her laugh, and the warmth she brought to every event. She always had a smile. September 11, 1954 – November 13, 2020 Her fi nal message to all of us was to do what makes you happy, live like there’s no tomorrow It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan on and go the extra mile for someone whenever you can. She will forever remain in our hearts. November 13, 2020. Bye for now, Mom and your hair is great! He will be greatly missed by his closest nephew Jason, his A private family Mass will be held on Friday, November 20 at the Our Lady of the Lake Church, family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Michael Winnipeg Beach, MB, with interment to follow in the Polish Pioneer Cemetery. and Stephania (Stella) Burak; his brother George; and his sisters To view the Mass or leave a condolence on her tribute wall go to www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Patricia Hicks (Ted), and Marie Stawychny (Terry). He is survived and the link will be on her obituary by November 22. by his only daughter Nicole Drake and stepson Kelly Clay; his In lieu of fl owers donations in her memory can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or to the Heart most precious and caring nephew Jason Strattin; his sisters Emily and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Strattin and Linda Cymbalisty (Donald); his brother John Burak (Nellie); sister-in-law Shirley and numerous nieces and nephews. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. Allan started his life in Sylvan, Manitoba. As a little boy of seven years of age, his father taught him how to weld. Welding was a trade that served him well through the years. Life took him to different jobs in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario. He was a talented, hardworking OBITUARY pipeline welder and diesel mechanic. Allan’s fi nal years were spent in Gunn, AB, Edson, AB and with his nephew Jason in Edmonton, AB. At times, life for Allan was trying, challenging and unfair. Jason diligently came to his aid. He loved his Uncle Allan unconditionally, and cared for him Katherine Abuda Shaw without measure. We as Allan’s family, thank Jason and Emily very much for their constant love, Peacefully, on Sunday, November 22, 2020, Kay Abuda support, care and presence for our little brother. Shaw passed away at the Arborg Personal Care Home. Cremation has taken place. Allan will return to Manitoba to be buried with his cherished father, Due to COVID restrictions, a private family funeral will be Michael, at a later date. held at a later date.

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And don’t lose your benefi ts - we direct bill! mymeridian.ca 204.482.4464 208 Main Street, Selkirk 2 2020 Holiday Favourite Recipes Thursday, November 26, 2020 1ST ANNUAL 2020 HOLIDAY FAVOURITE Recipes Mushroom & Salads & Tomato Salad Appetizers 1 pkg 200 g fresh white mushrooms sliced 6-8 Roma tomatoes sliced Pickles Marinade: Devonshire Pasties Baked Mexican ½ cup crisco or olive oil 1lb ground beef ¼ cup white vinegar ¾ cup fi nely chopped onion Pinwheels 1 tsp sugar ¼ cup fi nely chopped celery 1 tub (250 g) cream cheese spread Carrot Salad 1 tsp curry 1 tbsp dry parsley 2 tbsp fl our 1 cup Tex Mex shredded cheese 5 cups carrots (sliced) 2 - 3 cloves minced garlic ½ tsp salt 1 cup chopped cooked chicken 1 green pepper salt and pepper to taste ¼ tsp pepper ½ cup salsa 1 large onion chopped green onion to garnish before ¼ tsp dry mustard 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 can tomato soup serving Pinch dried savory 2 green onions, fi nely chopped 1 cup white sugar 1 cup beef stock (I use Campbells Beef 6 large tortillas (any fl avour) ½ cup vinegar Put marinade ingredients in small jar Broth in the can) Mix cream cheese spread and shredded ½ cup cooking oil and shake. Pour over mushrooms and Pastry: cheese in medium mixing bowl until well 1 tsp worchestershire sauce tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap or lid and 4 cups fl our blended. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Spread 1 tsp dry mustard refrigerate for several hours or overnight. 1 tsp salt onto tortillas and roll up. Wrap individually in salt to taste Before serving sprinkle with chopped green onion. 2 cups shortening plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours. Heat oven Slice carrots, boil until tender crisp (half ½ cup (approx.) ice water to 375F. Unwrap roll-ups. Trim and discard done), drain. Cool well. Cut pepper into Dianne Medwid, Dauphin ends. Cut each roll-up into 10 diagonal Glaze: strips. Slice onion into rings or chunks. slices. Place on baking sheet sprayed with ¼ cup (approx.) milk or light cream Stir all remaining ingredients together and cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes, turning pour over prepared vegetables. Keeps well Christmas Pickles Filling: Cook meat in skillet over medium after 5 minutes. heat, stirring constantly, until beef is no in refrigerator. Best made a day before 9 lbs large cucumbers, peeled and seeds longer pink. Add onion and celery. Reduce Shirley Prins, East Selkirk serving. removed, cut into small pieces heat to medium; cook, stirring often, about 4 This recipe is everyone’s favourite at our 7 cups white sugar minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in Cheese Ball house and a “must” at our Christmas dinner. 2 cups vinegar fl our, salt, pepper, mustard, thyme, sage and 8 oz pkg cream cheese ½ tsp oil of cloves savory; cook for 2 minutes. Pour in stock; ¼ cup sour cream Sylvia Thorgilsson, Lundar ½ tsp oil of cinnamon bring to simmer and cook uncovered for 5 ¼ cup miracle whip 3 10oz jars maraschino cherries and juice, minutes or until thickened. Taste and adjust Dash tabasco sauce Mandarin and cut into quarters seasoning if necessary. Let cool. (Filling can Dash Worcestershire sauce Day 1: be made ahead and refrigerated). 3 chopped green onions Lettuce Salad Prepare cucumbers, put into enameled Pastry: In large bowl, stir together fl our and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or or stainless steel pot. Add water, cover salt. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in marble cheese 1 cup chopped celery and boil gently until barely tender, about shortening until mixture resembles coarse Use cream cheese at room temperature. ¼ head romaine lettuce 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and crumbs. Stirring briskly with fork, gradually Mix all ingredients with a beater and form ¼ head iceberg lettuce place cucs back in pot. add water 1 tablespoon at a time to make into a ball on a plate. Goes well with any 1 cup caulifl ower fl owerets (optional) In another pot combine sugar, vinegar, oil dough hold together. Press into ball. Divide kind of crackers 1 can mandarin oranges of cloves and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and 2 green onions, chopped pastry into quarters. (Pastry can be made Lauri Thomas, Lockport pour over cucs. Let stand covered over- ahead and frozen). ½ cup sliced almonds night at room temperature. Assemble: Roll out pastry, a quarter at a Swedish Nuts 3 tbsp sugar time, 1/8 inch thick. Cut out six 3-inch circles. Dressing: Day 2: Divide fi lling into quarters. Place 2 teaspoons 1 ½ cups almonds (blanched and skins removed) ½ tsp salt Drain off syrup into clean pot, bring syrup of fi lling in upper half of each pastry circle, 2 cups Walnut halves Dash of pepper to a boil and pour back over cucs. Let stand leaving 1/2-inch border. Brush border around 2 egg whites 2 tbsp sugar overnight covered. 1 cup granulated sugar fi lling with a little milk; fold bottom half over 2 tbsp vinegar ½ cup butter or margarine Day 3: fi lling. Press edges together with fi ngers, seal ¼ cup vegetable oil Bring cucs and syrup to boil. Add maraschi- with fork. Transfer pastry to baking sheet. Toast almonds and walnuts in slow oven 1 tbsp chopped parsley(optional) no cherries and juice and bring back to boil. Lightly brush top with milk and prick once. (325 F) until light brown. Beat egg whites Dash of Tabasco sauce Once boiling add to pint jars leaving ½ inch Repeat with remaining pastry and fi lling. and dash salt until soft mounds form; grad- In small pan, slowly heat sugar and of headroom. Bake in 400F degree F oven for 5 minutes. ually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks. almonds together until sugar is melted and Margaret Hyrciw, Selkirk Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake for 20 Fold nuts into meringue. Melt butter in 15 nuts are coated (watch carefully as it burns to 25 minutes longer until pastry is golden 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch pan. Spread nut mix- easily). Cool and store in airtight container. This Christmas Pickles recipe has been made brown. ture over butter. Bake at 325 F about 30 Mix salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar vegetable and shared by Margaret for many years. Transfer to rack if making ahead or serve minutes, stirring or turning gently every oil, chopped parsley and tabasco sauce People in the community look forward to her immediately. Makes about 24 pasties. 10 minutes (or more often) until nuts are together for dressing. Mix lettuce, celery pickles every year. Darwin at Super Thrifty Note: I use my regular pie pastry instead of coated with a brown covering and no butter and caulifl ower, add almonds and oranges. Pharmacy is one of the lucky recipients of the above recipe and it works fi ne. remains in pan. Cool. Makes 5 to 6 cups. Toss with dressing and serve. these tasty treats and loves to serve them with wild meat. June Letkemen, Plum Coulee Gilmour & Braul Law Offi ce, Winkler June Letkeman, Plum Coulee (See Super Thrifty ad on next page) Your truly local Red River Co-op grocery store has all your holiday needs! Selkirk Food Store - 335 Main Street Stonewall Food Store - 420 Main Street Gimli Food Store - 55 Centre Street 2020 Holiday Favourite Recipes Thursday, November 26, 2020 3 1ST ANNUAL 2020 HOLIDAY FAVOURITE Recipes Gingersnaps Empire Cookies 1 cup white sugar ¾ cup margarine Cookie: Hot Chocolate Cookies Baking & Desserts 1 egg ¼ cup ¾ cup Golden Crisco shortening Cookies: molasses 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ cup butter, unsalted 2 cups fl our ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 2 ¼ cups fl our 12 oz. Chocolate chips BestBtRl Rolledl d SCkiSugar Cookies 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 ½ cups fl our cloves 1 ½ cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar Filling & Frosting: ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp baking 1 ½ tsp salt 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla soda ½ cup raspberry jam 1 ½ cups icing extract sugar sifted 1 ½ cups brown sugar 5 cups fl our, sifted 2 tsp baking Cream margarine and sugar. Add egg, ¼ tsp almond extract 1 ½ tbsp hot 3 eggs 1 tsp salt powder molasses and dry ingredients, mix well. water 2 tsp chocolate or vanilla extract Form into 1-inch balls and roll in white Candied cherries to decorate 135 mini marshmallows Cream together butter and sugar, beat in sugar. Flatten slightly with a fork before Sprinkles eggs and vanilla, stir in fl our, baking powder baking. Bake at 350 F for 9 minutes Cookie Instructions: and salt. Cover and chill in fridge (about Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla For Glaze: 2 hours). Preheat oven to 350 degrees. These are Grandma Bodnarchuk’s famous in large bowl on medium speed of electric 4 tbsp melted butter Roll out dough ¼ to ½ inch thick. Cut into cookies and are the best gingersnaps ever! mixer until light and creamy. Combine fl our, ¼ cup cocoa powder shapes. Place on greased pan 1 inch apart. baking powder and salt. Add to creamed ¼ cup hot water The Gayleard Family, St. Andrews Bake 6-10 minutes. Cool, decorate. mixture, beating at low speed until well 2 cups powdered sugar blended. If desired, chill 1 hour for easy 1 tsp chocolate or vanilla extract I use parchment paper on my cookie sheets Gingerbread Men rolling. Roll out dough, a portion at a time, and when rolling and cutting, I lightly fl our In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then on lightly fl oured surface to 1/8” thickness. the surface. 1 cup molasses 1 cup butter or whisk in the chocolate chips. Whisk together margarine Cut into 2” rounds. Re-roll leftover pieces. until melted into a chocolate sauce. Set aside Margaret Hryciw, Selkirk 4 ¾ cups fl our Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake and let cool. In a large bowl sift together the 1 tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp salt at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly fl our, cocoa powder, baking powder and Cherry Chocolate ¾ tsp soda 2 ½ tsp browned around the edges. Cool completely. salt. In the bowl of stand mixer, combine the sugar, eggs and extract together. Mix cinnamon Filling & Frosting: Spread half the cookies on Chip Cookies 2 ½ tsp ginger 2 tsp nutmeg until well combined. Once the chocolate and the underside with jam. Top with remaining butter mixture is cooled, mix it into the sugar, 1 cup fi rmly packed brown sugar cookies. Combine icing sugar, extract, and 2 cups all purpose fl our 1 tsp baking 1 large egg (or two medium eggs) eggs and extract.Slowly whisk the fl our powder enough hot water to make a thin icing. Frost mixture into the chocolate mixture. ½ tsp salt 1 cup butter Heat molasses slowly in a saucepan big tops of cookies. Decorate with a piece of Mix until everything is combined. Cover in 1 ¼ cups brown sugar 1 egg enough for mixing cookies. Remove from cherry. Store in airtight container overnight, plastic wrap and place into the fridge for 1 1 tsp vanilla heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Cool. can also be frozen. hour. Remove dough from the fridge after 1 ¼ tsp almond extract 1 cup semi-sweet Sift together next 7 ingredients. Mix with hour and preheat oven to 325F. Line a baking chocolate chips brown sugar and stir into the mixture. Add Shirley Prins, East Selkirk sheet with parchment paper or a silicone ½ cup almonds, chopped ½ cup coconut egg. Chill until stiff enough to handle. Roll baking mat. Spoon out about a tablespoon ½ cup maraschino cherries, drained and 1/4 to 1/8-inch-thick on a lightly fl oured board. Monster Cookies of chilled dough and roll it into a ball. Lay it chopped Cut with gingerbread boy cookie cutter. 12 eggs 2 lbs brown sugar onto a prepared baking sheet. Press each Preheat oven to 350F. Combine fl our, Place on lightly greased cookie sheets and 4 cups white sugar 1 tbsp vanilla cookie down a little bit. Bake for 10 minutes. baking powder and salt, mix well and set bake at 350F for 12 to 15 minutes. Decorate. 1 tbsp syrup 8 tsp baking soda Remove from oven. Top each cookie with 3 aside. Cream butter and sugar until light Yield 48 boys 6 inches tall. 1 lbs butter or margarine mini marshmallows. Place back in oven for 3 lbs peanut butter 18 cups oatmeal 2-3 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and and fl uffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and almond *Tip - I don’t chill very long and I use my 1 lb chocolate chips place on a wire rack to cool. Repeat until all extract. Gradually add dry ingredients and hands to mix. It’s a very thick dough. Also, mix thoroughly. Stir in chocolate chips, 1 lb Smarties or M&M’S cookies are done. Let cookies cool and make I tend to make my boys a bit thicker and a glaze. almonds and coconut. Carefully mix in the usually get 24 - 36. I’m generous with the cherries. Drop from a teaspoon 2 inches Preheat oven to 350F. Mix in a bowl in the In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, spices and turn the cookies upside down order given. Drop by large tablespoon and cocoa powder, hot water and extract. Slowly apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake and decorate them as reindeer. for 12-16 minutes. fl atten, about 6 to a cookie sheet. Note: whisk in the powdered sugar until everything Brenda Johnson, Morden Recipe does not call for fl our. is combined. Lay a piece of parchment paper Sandra Pott, Lundar Lauri Thomas, Lockport under the cooling rack that is holding the cooled cookies (easy clean up). Drizzle each cookie with the chocolate glaze, covering the marshmallows. While the chocolate glaze Part of Your Community is wet, sprinkle each cookie with sprinkles (dries fast). Let cookies and glaze set for about 30 minutes before serving. Keep cookies in an airtight container. Jennifer Duggan

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I like the adds as appropriate ¾ cup half and half 1 cup butter ½ cup white sugar combo of chocolate and cherries. I used dark ¼ tsp salt chocolate chips for a deep chocolate fl avour. Melt chocolate (I microwave on low), then 1 tsp vanilla add sweetened condensed milk & stir (work 2 tbsp butter ½ cup crushed plain potato chips Cornstartch gives this shortbread a very 3 tbsp rum fi ne delicate texture, which is lovely but also fast) and any adds if you wish. Put it in a ½ cup chopped pecans parchment paper lined pan. Put in fridge to ¼ tsp salt 1 ¾ cup fl our means the cookies can be fragile. Handle Place sugar, corn syrup, cream and salt in and store with care. Recipe can be halved. fi nish setting. heavy saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook Mix all ingredients together. Roll into balls * Tips - great to put in freezer for a few over medium heat until sugar dissolves and and then roll in some extra white sugar. 2 cups (500mL) butter, softened hours, then can cut into small pieces & put mixture boils. Cook without stirring till your Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press 1 cup (250mL) icing sugar in freezer bags so they are ready to serve. candy thermometer reaches 244F. Mixture balls fl at with bottom of a glass. Bake in 2 tsp (10mL) vanilla - milk chocolate is a favorite with pecans comes to a medium boil. Add butter. 350F for 16 - 18 minutes. You can top each 3 cups (750mL) all purpose fl our - very pretty at Christmas or Valentines is Continue to cook until candy thermometer white chocolate with dried cranberries cookie with whole pecans if you wish. 1 cup (250mL) cornstarch reaches 262F or until hard boil. Remove from heat. Stir in rum. Pour into buttered Dianne Medwid, Dauphin 1 1/3 (325mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips Patsy Zdrill, Selkirk 1 cup (250mL) chopped red and green 8x8 inch pans. Cool, then chill. Break into Sugar Cookies candied cherries Filled Strawberries small pieces and enjoy. Preheat oven to 300F (150C) Deb Wolfe, Winkler 1 ½ cups powered sugar (icing sugar) 36 large strawberries In a large bowl, using electric mixer, medium 1 ¼ pkg cream cheese, softened 1 cup butter 1 egg speed, cream butter until light. Gradually add 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp almond extract ½ cup icing sugar Cranberry Pie icing sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy. ¼ tsp almond extract 2 ½ cups fl our, sifted 1 tsp baking soda Gradually add fl our and cornstarch, beating 4 cups cranberry juice 1 tsp cream of tarter grated milk chocolate until smooth. Stir in chips and cherries. Drop Remove stems and cut a deep X in top of 1 ¾ cups water Mix together powered sugar, butter egg, by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. each berry. Gently spread open. Beat cream 2 cups sugar vanilla and almond extract, stir in fl our, (for a more “professional” look, you can roll cheese, icing sugar and almond extract. ½ cup plus 2 heaping tbsp cornstarch them in balls and they will stay that way). baking soda, cream of tarter. Cover and Fill each berry with approx. 2 teaspoons of Cook until thick. Cool. Fill two baked pie refrigerate (at least 3 hours). Heat oven to Bake in center of oven for 25-30 minutes or fi lling. Sprinkle with grated chocolate. Keep until just set and starting to brown around shells. Top with a high pile of sweetened 375 degrees. Lightly grease cooking sheets chilled until serving. They are great. whipped cream (no substitutes!) (use parchment paper- lightly fl oured). edges. Divide dough into halves. Roll ¼ inch thick. Janice Thiessen, Selkirk Marion E. Hodgson, Roland Pick wild cranberries, cover with water and Cut into 2 - 2 ½ inch shapes. Sprinkle with cook for 20 minutes. Pour juice through a sugar, place on cookie sheet. Bake 7-8 Raspberry Bars pillowcase. This makes the best juice for minutes until edges are light brown. Makes Shortbread 1 cup sifted all-purpose fl our this pie! about 5 dozen. 3 cups fl our 2 tbsp butter ¼ tsp salt Margaret Hryciw, Selkirk 1 ½ cup icing sugar 1 cup granulated sugar Becky Plett, Arborg 1 cup corn starch 1 tsp baking powder1 egg well beaten 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup shortening Pinch of salt Betty’s Maple 1 lb butter (melted) 1 egg, well beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp milk Cream Fudge Mix dry ingredients, make a well and 2 cups shredded coconut Raspberry jam Over low heat the following: pour in melted butter, mix well, pat into 3 cups brown sugar cookie sheet, prick with fork, (optional Sift together fl our, salt & baking powder. Cut in shortening. Combine beaten egg 2 tsp corn syrup sprinkle coloured sugar) bake at 325F for 2/3 cup pacifi c evaporated milk (canned approximately 45 minutes, cut immediately and milk, work into fi rst mixture, press into Have a safe greased 8” square pan. Spread with thin milk) y into squares. Let cool in pan. Enjoy! 2 tbsp butter (no substitute) Cooks tip: You can switch amounts for icing layer of raspberry jam. Blend sugar and and ha sugar and corn starch for a less sweet butter, stir in well beaten egg, salt, vanilla Boil gently, without stirring to soft ball cookie. and coconut. Carefully spread over top of stage (236°F) Cool gradually while beating jam. Bake in moderate oven 350F about 30 mixture by hand to a creamy texture. holiday! Best shortbread, easy, fast and delicious! minutes. Cool, then cut into bars. Recipe I was an owner of Pollock Hardware in may be doubled but use a 9x13 pan. Add: Winnipeg and would make 8 to 10 batches 1 tsp vanilla Thank you for your to be served in the store for a week before This is from my late mother’s cookbook and ½ cup walnuts (optional) is a hit with my friends and family. continued support! Hanukah and Christmas. Stir and pour into well buttered 8 x 8” glass Rosemary Pugsley, Petersfi eld pan. Cool, cut into squares and enjoy. See you in May 2021 Lois Cash, Winnipeg Beach Joan & Karrie Burzuik, Selkirk Recipe for a Merry Christmas A dash of joy mixed with a of Peace. Add a pinch of Magictouch and stir with Hope. 2020 has been quite a year. We thank you for your Garnish with Love and have continued support, and for giving us the a Wonderful Holiday! opportunity to Serve You. 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Sprinkle generously 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese juicy. Add in casserole a layer of mushrooms, Filet of Beef with shredded cheese and next with salt, layer of olives, sprinkle with cheese and pepper, lemon pepper and garlic powder. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and fl our and dot with butter. Continue layers. 1 whole fi let of beef (4 - 5 lbs), trimmed Mix soup, milk and bouillon. Pour over remove the seeds. Place in a covered dish Top with buttered breadcrumbs. Bake at and tied chicken. Sprinkle prepared stuffi ng mix on with a ¼ inch of water and microwave for 350F for 30 minutes. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter at room top. Cover with foil and bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes. In a medium sized skillet temperature 1 hour. Serve over mashed potatoes. My over medium heat, add the butter, onions, Dianne Medwid, Dauphin 1 tbsp. kosher salt family loves this! red pepper, garlic salt, salt and pepper and 1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper cook until the onions are brown in color. Becky Plett, Arborg Using a fork, scrape the insides of the Sweet n’ Sour Meatballs Preheat the oven to 500F. Place the beef squash and transfer to a small bowl. Mix Meatballs: on a baking sheet and pat the outside the squash, onions, sour cream and half 5 lbs ground beef dry with a paper towel. Spread the butter the cheese together and mix well. Transfer 2 ½ cups rolled oats or dry breadcrumbs on with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with Stovetop Casserole the mixture to a buttered baking dish and 5 eggs, lightly beaten the salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for This only works in a heavy bottomed top with remaining cheese. Place into a pan 1 ¼ cups milk exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes frypan and bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes. Put on 4 tsp salt and pepper (you gage how you for medium rare. Remove the beef from the broil for the last minute until golden brown like it) oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil and 1/8 cup peanut oil on top. 1 large onion, chopped allow to rest at room temperature for 20 1 to 2 lbs hamburger, chicken pieces or minutes. Remove the strings and slice the pork chops Noreen Grenier, St. Leon Combine all ingredients and then make fi let thickly. Brown meat and stir in: meatballs and put onto a cookie sheet. 1 cup raw rice Bake in a 350F oven until gently browned June Letkeman, Plum Coulee I cup carrot slices Parsnip Fritters and grease has come out. 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Cook’s tip: serve cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or with salsa. bake in oven at 350F for 1 ½ hours. Christine Dann, Gimli Islay Jack, Teulon (from the Modern Deb Wolfe, Winkler - Family favorite recipe Encyclopedia of Cooking published in 1953)

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Work gently just until dough forms. 1/3 cup whipping cream ½ tsp baking soda Place on fl oured surface and work into form ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp salt and roll top with rolling pin and prick with a 1 tsp almond fl avouring 1 cup currants Flourless German fork. Bake about 22 minutes at 450F. 1 tsp vanilla 1 ½ tsp baking powder 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup butter (hard) Fruitcake This was my mother Betty Burzuik Lee’s 2 eggs recipe. She passed away eight years ago. 4 cups fl our (+) Cut up the following: ¼ cup milk Filling: ½ lb glazed red cherries Sandra Kurbis, Selkirk Mix dry ingredients and currants together in ½ lb glazed green cherries 750 gram pitted prunes 1 cup sugar a large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry knife ½ lb dates until fi nely crumbled. Whisk together eggs ½ lb Brazil nuts 1 tsp vanilla Polish Khruchiki 1 tsp cinnamon and milk, then add to dry mixture. Form a 2 slices red pineapple dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness 2 slices green pineapple (Nothings) Recipe Boil prunes until tender about 20 min. Add on a fl oured surface. Cut into small round Mix above and add: rest while warm and mix. (I use mixer) Cool. shapes. A juice glass works well. Dry fry ½ lb fi ne shredded coconut 4 cups all purpose fl our Cream butter with sugar. Add eggs one at each cake at 350 degree setting for an Dash salt 1 teaspoon salt a time. Add fl avourings. Bake each dough/ electric frying pan. Use semi-high heat if 15oz can condensed sweetened milk 1 cup cold butter cookie layer until only light brown. 325F using a regular fry pan on the stove top. Combine and place in 8 x 8 x 2” pan lined 4 egg yolks oven for 5-6 min. A vinarterta should be No need to oil the pan because the cakes with parchment paper, greased. Bake for 1 cup evaporated milk 7 layers. 7 layers of cooked dough with 6 contain butter. Cakes will rise while cooking one hour at 350F. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract layers of the prune fi lling between each. and cook quickly. Fry each side until golden Submitted by Vera Loewen, Moosehorn Oil for deep fat frying brown. Enjoy! Confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar) * Tips - make small Vinarterta so they are easier to make, freeze and take I learned this recipe from my children’s Pönnukökur In a large bowl, combine fl our and salt. Cut - bake on parchment paper circles paternal grandmother who had this recipe in butter until mixture resembles coarse passed down to her. It is an instant favourite Bowl 1: Beat all frequently, with a mixer, - use a 5.5” pot lid as a cutter crumbs. In another bowl, beat egg yolks ‘cookie’ for everyone who tries these. until smooth. until foamy; add milk and vanilla. Stir into This recipe is from my father Laurence S.G. 2 eggs crumb mixture until dough is stiff enough Johnson. He was the Mr. Johnson who Erika Hanneson, Gimli 1 tsp vanilla to knead. taught at the high school in Selkirk. Also ¼ cup oil noted as Selkirk Citizen of the Year, he was ½ tsp baking soda that is dissolved in 1/3 Turn onto a lightly fl oured surface; knead a past president of the Selkirk Bruin Chapter cup hot water 8 to 10 times. Divide dough into four and of the Icelandic National League of North ½ cup high fat sour cream pieces. Roll each portion in a ¼ inch thick America. They have a Lifetime Achievement 2 and ½ cup milk & cold coffee (I do about rectangle; cut into 4 inch x 1 ½ inch strips. Award named after him. ½ of each) Cut a 2 inch lengthwise slit down the middle of each strip; pull one of the ends through Patsy Zdrill, Selkirk Bowl 2: Mix these together and slowly add the slit like a bow. into bowl 1 mixture- mixing well after each addition. In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer or pot. Ukrainian Christmas 1 ½ cups fl our Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry dough strips, ½ tsp salt a few at a time until golden brown on both Kutya 1 tsp baking powder sides. Drain on paper towels or brown 2 cups cleaned wheat berries ½ tsp cinnamon paper. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. 3-4 quarts water 1 cup cleaned poppy seed Filling: This recipe has been in our family for many 1/3 cup honey I use mix of approximately half brown years and goes back to our Great Great Baba 2/3 cup sugar & white sugar, sprinkle on cooked Maria (Noga) Konopacki Born May 20, 1873, 1/2 cup hot water Pönnukökur. Died November 26, 1946, Great Baba Pauline 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans Diabetic/Diet variation - use 1 packet of (Konopacki) Grzenda Born May 21, 1915, sugar substitute. Died December 27, 2000 and our Mumzy Wash wheat in cold water and soak over- Make the batter, then cook the rounds night in the 3 to 4 quarts of water. Petrease (Grzenda) Kowalski Born June 29, Come “Home” to Cross Roads for the Holidays… until golden or desired colour on medium 1938, Died April 13, 2006. They used to make The next day, bring the water to a boil then While staying in YOUR HOME! element. Thin ones are the best! It takes these Polish cookies called, “Khruchiki”. In simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasion- Join us on FaceBook: CrossRoads Church Selkirk Sunday Sermons and Weekly Bible Study a few minutes only to brown each side. English they are called, “Nothings”. This was ally to prevent sticking. Email: [email protected] Loosen the edges all around before you fl ip. a family tradition that was always made part The wheat is ready when the kernels burst Phone: 204-485-4822 I use a Pönnukökur pan that my parents of our Christmas and Easter dinners every open and the fl uid is thick and creamy. brought me from Iceland, but a 9-inch pan year or any other occasion in our families. Chop the poppy seed in a food processor is good. My dad used butter before cooking This recipe goes back to the early 1900’s and (or coffee grinder) (or you can buy ground Vinnies new tradition - Flavour of India each - I use non-stick spray oil. After I make we make them today. I submit this recipe in poppy seeds in some deli’s) and set aside. - Last Saturday of every month. all the Pönnukökur, I fi ll them & roll them. memory of these ladies in our family. Mix honey, sugar and hot water. Enjoy! Mix the honey mixture, poppy seeds, and November Flavour Fran Kowalski-Mickey, Beausejour chopped nuts and wheat. More honey can Patsy Zdrill, Selkirk be added to taste. Keep in refrigerator. Bengali Mahabhoj $16.99 Menu Includes: Tamatoer Khajur Chutney, Anarosher Chutney (Pine- apple Chutney), Bengali Tok Dal (Soupy Green Mango Dal), Mishti Doi, Luchi, Gondhoraj Lebu, Noon, Lonka (Salt chilly lemon), Papad, Bengali Veg Chop, Pulao, Kosho Monghso, Lau Chingri, Potato Bhaja, Don’t Fake it... 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