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Reno’d 2 BR w/contemporary KOMARNO $389,900SOLD – TWO HOUSES TWO TITLES 311 Acres of Bush & Pasture you put in.” L&B [email protected] features; Condo Fee $287.10/mth! 79.5 AC Embrace the Spirit of Country Living ALL FENCED!!! 204-886-2393 Toll Free 888-629-6700 www.ljbaron.com 2 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, November 26, 2020 Quiet Christmas in Teulon By Evan Matthews There is defi nitely regret and empa- The usual hustle and bustle of the thy in regards to the kids, Kozyra said. Main Street Santa Claus Parade, Teu- She acknowledged how much they all lon Winterfest and frantic shoppers in love to see Santa, but the risk of hav- Teulon may be a bit more hush-hush ing Teulon become a COVID epicen- this year, as altering the 2020 Christ- tre outweighed the positives associ- mas season is COVID’s latest caper. ated with any seasonal celebration. Debbie Kozyra, organizer of the Teu- Plans for next year are uncertain, lon Santa Claus Parade for the past 13 Kozyra said, as nobody knows how years, said assuming the risk of gath- long COVID will last. erings and potential COVID-19 expo- sure was too much. Surely, shop local “It was a really tough decision this Planning for the holiday season year. … We talked about it, and we from a business perspective has been TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED just can’t put everyone at risk. We challenging, to say the least, accord- The Teulon and District Chamber of Commerce are encouraging Teulon made the decision even prior to the ing to Jan Lambourne, president of residents to get in the spirit of Christmas and take part in the holiday most recent lockdown,” she said. the Teulon and District Chamber of lights contest. Kozyra has owned and operated Commerce. Kozy’s Production, the Santa Claus The Teulon chamber has altered hol- live online. There are three categories: COVID do it either.” Parade sponsor, for nearly 38 years. iday plans three times already, since Traditional, Wonderland and All Out. “We’ve had people suggest ideas as Lambourne said the restrictions are Prizes will be purchased from local Manitoba gov pushes local, too to how we could still go forward with updated weekly. But it’s not to say the chamber businesses.” The Manitoba government is also it, which is nice, but the people who chamber doesn’t have plans. The one continual message from the pushing local, since on Nov. 20, it an- have to organize fl oats are putting “We tried to get creative with an chamber, and local businesses across nounced its digital campaign to en- themselves at risk, too, many of whom event that encourages a stay-at-home the regional Interlake community, courage safe and local shopping, us- are also business people. We can’t project to do with your immediate is to shop local. This message is true ing the hashtag #ShopLocalMB. control the crowds or the people,” she family, while also trying to get into the now more than ever, she said. The new #ShopLocalMB campaign said. “Thinking about public health, Christmas spirit, so we came up with Lambourne noted that due to the has enlisted a local design company and factoring in money is already a holiday lights contest,” said Lam- heavy restrictions, many physical lo- to tell the stories of Manitoba busi- tight enough around the community, bourne. cations are closed. However, shoppers nesses, entrepreneurs, makers and we need to follow the provincial man- “Decorations must be up by Dec. 12, can double check for local items on- creators. dates to distance, wear masks, etc.” with winners announced on Dec. 19 line, by telephone or by delivery and The messages will reinforce remind- or contactless pickup. ers of how to shop safely, which in- Kozyra agreed but said COVID-19 cludes using delivery, in-store pickup will have to throw a little more at her or drive-thru options whenever pos- before she throws in the towel. She sible, and following public health did appeal to Interlake residents, fundamentals if in-person shopping though. is required. “Please, shop local. There are still a “Businesses are vital to our provin- lot of businesses open selling essen- cial economy and our government is tials. … We need all the support of our listening to the feedback and input community,” said Kozyra. “But nothing else has managed to Continued on page 3 take us down yet. I’m not going to let Virt ual Evening of Sunday, DecemberRemembr 6 at 7:00 p.m. ance Please join us remotely using Zoom to remember loved ones as the holiday season approaches. Presented by South West District Palliative Care Please RSVP by December 5 Call 204-322-5639 To register for Zoom email: [email protected] The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, November 26, 2020 3 WCI student organizes Gift of Warmth Drive By Jennifer McFee stand that under the circumstances, it can be hard A local teen hopes to share the gift of warmth this for organizations to get the donations they need. holiday season. Winter is one of the hardest seasons for people in Amber Archer, a Grade 12 student at Warren Col- need and they still require donations to keep them legiate Institute, has launched the Gift of Warmth warm this winter,” she said. initiative to collect warm items to donate to Main “I am also a part of the Global Issues class in my Street Project in Winnipeg. school and we are asked to create an action proj- “The Gift of Warmth Drive is a clothing drive that I ect to help a cause that we are passionate about. I have started within my community as a school proj- felt this was a perfect opportunity for me to help ect to collect winter clothes for those in need. I am out those in need this winter and help those in my collecting hats, mitts, socks and blankets but have community get their donations in without the fear also received other donations such as scarves and of going into the city themselves.” jackets,” she said. The deadline for donations to the Gift of Warmth “Due to the pandemic and safety precautions, clothing drive is Friday, Dec. 18. Donations can be there is one donation bin located outside of the left in the dropoff box labelled “Gift of Warmth front doors of Warren Collegiate to make the sani- Drive” by the front doors of Warren Collegiate In- tation process easier and safer.” stitute. Although Archer has participated in a few small projects at her school, the Gift of Warmth Drive is PHOTO SUBMITTED the fi rst community-based project that she has or- Amber Archer, a Grade 12 WCI student, is ganized herself. collecting warm winter items to donate to “I decided to launch this project because I under- Main Street Project in Winnipeg.