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Color Thirty-seven riders on 29 bikes set out from Winkler Saturday as part of Children’s Camps International’s fi rst Manitoba Ride for Kids. See Pg. 3 for the full story.
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By Ashleigh Viveiros
Nearly 40 riders on 29 motorcycles set out from Winkler Saturday for Children’s Camps International’s fi rst Ride for Kids in Manitoba. It was a great way to kick off what the Christian ministry hopes will be- come an annual event, said organizer Marv Letkeman. “It was a really good day,” he said on Monday. “We raised $2,237, which translates into being able to send 1,492 kids to camp overseas.” Letkeman had hoped to see perhaps PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE 50 motorcyclists take part in the drive Twenty-nine motorcycles took part in Children’s Camps International’s fi rst Ride for Kids event in Manito- through the Pembina Valley this fi rst ba last weekend. Their route took them all over the Pembina Valley before returning to Winkler for sup- year, but confl icting rides elsewhere per. The day raised over $2,000 to help send kids to Christian day camps overseas. in the province kept many out-of- town bikers away. He’s confi dent the event will grow in future years. time. They were just so excited about HARVEST DEALS!!!!!!!! Doorcrasher “We were shooting for a few more the run and they were going to pro- riders,” he said, noting the original mote it to other people, and so we’ll June 8 date had to be pushed back be bigger and better next year, defi - to September due to the pandemic. nitely.” “We had a lot of plans for the ride this Ride for Kids offered participants year but because of the restrictions we three routes of various lengths to couldn’t do a lot of the stuff. tackle, but nearly all of the riders opt- “But everyone I talked to had a great ed for the longest route at 400 km. Austin Casual Wp “We thought it would be a good idea, having three different routes for the $99.99 different experience levels, but all but one couple, who did the middle [275 SCHOOL km] route, did the longest run. And no BACKPACKS “WE’LL BE BIGGER AND one did the short [175 km] run.” 60% off with With that in mind, Letkeman said Footwear Purchase BETTER NEXT YEAR, they’ll likely offer just the one, longer DEFINITELY.” route next year with a few fun option- WorkbootsW al offshoots and pit stops. < 25% off
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By Ashleigh Viveiros keeper, takes over from longtime volunteer cu- now,” Bergen says, stressing that she’s grateful for all the rator Dora Hildebrand, who stepped down ear- work Hildebrand put into the museum over the years. Joanne Bergen has stepped into the curator/ lier this summer. Now, though, if someone comes in with an artifact they manager role at the Winkler Heritage Museum. The change gives Bergen more immediate want to donate, Bergen, who is there nearly every day of the Bergen, who has worked at the Southland Mall control over the goings-on at the museum. week, no longer has to act as a go-between. museum for the past seven years as its shop- “It’s neat that I sort of have fi nal say on things “It’s basically streamlines the day-to-day running of the museum,” she says. “It’s nice to have the person who is here all the time making the decisions.” Thanks to Hildebrand securing the museum some extra storage space in the mall before her departure, Bergen and some volunteers were able to put their stamp on the museum this summer with a rearrangement of its various exhibits, trying to make for a less cluttered experience for visitors. Continued on page 7 Celebrating Mennonite Heritage Week In honour of Mennonite Heritage Week Sept. 6-12, the Winkler Heritage Museum put up a display of quintessential Mennonite artifacts and photos in its PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE windows for passersby to enjoy. Joanne Bergen is the new curator/manager at the Winkler Heritage Museum, which “I tried to pick out photos that to me just say Men- recently received these wooden post boxes as a donation. Local history buffs fi gure the nonite,” curator Joanne Bergen says. “Pictures that de- boxes were in a village store at some point in time, but they’re not sure where. If you pict everyday life for the Mennonite families that were here.” have an idea where they may have originated, contact the museum. The display windows also include a few pieces of Mennonite clothing and, of course, a Crokinole board. Public Notice Coming up next month, the museum plans to shine a spotlight on the Jewish families that called Winkler Proposed Valley Fiber Radio Communications Project home in its earliest days. Bergen is looking for artifacts to help paint a picture Telecommunications Tower of the impact the Jewish culture had on the fl edging community. Valley Fiber Limited is a locally owned and operated technology firm based our of WInkler, MB. The “Please, somebody bring me a dreidel, a menorah,” ever-growing need for fast and reliable telecommunications has spurred innovation. To continue this she says. “It’s part of our story.” innovation, Valley Fiber is proposing to construct a 58m tower with communication equipment and all —Ashleigh Viveiros Transport Canada required lighting. The tower will require a small 3.6mx4.2m ancillary building at the base of the tower. Based on a review by Valley Fiber, there were no available existing location or facilities that would suit the project requirements. Valley Fiber is inviting the public to comment on the proposed tower location prior to October 19th, 2020. This tower is going to be constructed and operated to be fully compliant with Industry Canada guidelines found in the client procedures circular (CPC-2-0-03, including Safety code 6 and CEAA 2012). For more information on Industry Canada’s requirements lease see (www.ic.gc.ca/towers). Project Details: Location: Miami Manitoba Legal: 307 Broadway Street Coordinates: 49.375107, -98.239687 Valley Fiber Contact: Tim Peters 800 Monticello Way Winkler MB R6W 0N3 tim.peters@valleyfiber.ca RM of Thompson Contact: Dallas Braun 530 Norton Ave Miami, MB R0G1H0 204-435-2114 Industry Canada Contact: WINKLER HERITAGE MUSEUM PHOTO 400 St. mary Ave, 4th floor Summer staffer Gabi Peters in front of the Winnipeg, MB R3C4K5 Winkler Heritage Museum’s display in honour of [email protected] Mennonite Heritage Week. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 5 Kidney Walk supporters step out in person, online
A dedicated group headed out from Morden Park Sunday afternoon for the annual Pembina Valley Kidney Walk. With many more people also participating virtually, organizers were confi dent the annual fun- draiser for the Kidney Foundation of Canada Manitoba branch would meet and perhaps surpass their goal of $10,000 in donations.
PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate at 1.4 per cent
By Ashleigh Viveiros At press time, Southern Health-San- “At this time, the school exposures Roussin said. té Sud had a total of 25 active cases. were in people who were asymptom- That includes staying home if you Manitoba’s fi ve-day COVID-19 test There were no active cases in Mor- atic at the time that they were in the are sick, washing/sanitizing your positivity rate was at 1.4 per cent den, Winkler, or Carman as of Mon- schools,” explained Dr. Brent Roussin, hands, covering your cough, physi- Monday as public health offi cials an- day afternoon, though the three com- Manitoba’s chief public health offi cer cally distancing when you are with nounced 21 new cases of the virus, the munities had 17 recoveries between at Monday’s press briefi ng. people outside your household, and bulk of them in Winnipeg. them. Roussin noted that in all these cases wearing a mask in situations where Those cases, added to the 35 an- Meanwhile, Stanley was showing public health advice was being fol- you cannot physically distance. nounced over the weekend, bring one active case and one recovery, lowed, including physical distancing “We know that our actions today Manitoba’s total number of cases to Lorne/Louise/Pembina had three ac- and mask use, and so the risk to oth- could have effects up to two weeks 1,449. tive cases and 15 recoveries, Roland/ ers is considered to be low. from now,” Roussin stressed, “so we There were 257 active cases on Mon- Thompson had one active and 13 re- Still, the increasing case numbers need to stay up to date on those fun- day and 1,176 total recoveries. Twelve covered cases, and Morris had eight across the province is a reminder that damentals, protecting ourselves and people were in hospital at the start of recoveries. “we are seeing this virus circulating protecting the people around us.” the week, three in intensive care. Six- The fi rst week of school ended with and it’s necessary to always practise Learning to live with COVID-19 goes teen Manitobans have died of COV- reports of potential exposures at fi ve those fundamentals and all the pro- ID-19 since the pandemic began. schools in Winnipeg and Brandon. tocols that have been put in place,” Continued on page 6 Wage subsidy program extended
Voice staff Program, and Green Team Program. The province also confi rmed new start-up companies are The Manitoba government has ex- eligible for the program, providing they have a business panded its Back to Work in Manitoba number. Wage Subsidy program to the end of “Extending the program through the calendar year will the year. support seasonal winter businesses and allow existing Through the Back to Work initiative, employers to use the program for a greater length of time private-sector and non-profi t em- into the holiday season,” noted Economic Development ployers can receive up to $100,000 to and Training Minister Ralph Eichler. “Youth employment subsidize 20 employees (up to $5,000 remains a focus of our government, and we want to give per employee) hired since July 16. employers the fl exibility to rehire summer students, which On Monday, Premier Brian Pallister increases job creation and benefi ts post-secondary stu- 20094TM0 announced the program will be ex- dents and businesses alike.” tended by two months until Dec. 31. “The Back to Work wage subsidy Continued on page 6 is benefi ting hundreds of Manitoba businesses that are bringing back employees who were laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, and hiring more staff to boost their operations and provide valued services to Mani- tobans,” he said. Pallister also announced that em- ployers are now able to rehire stu- dents previously hired through the Manitoba Summer Student Recovery Jobs Program, Canada Summer Job 6 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 TheVVoiceoiceWinkler Morden gettEDITORIALheard > VIEWPOINTS > LETTERS The season of nuts drive slower or faster or simply live nuts all over our property looking PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATION lease remove your Rick Reimer Lana Meier with the mind-numbing rattle. for places to stash them. Usually you nuts from my air Fast forward to a few days ago. It was fi nd small hordes of them at the junc- fi lter.” oil change time. There was some con- ture of branches, in small holes in the versation about how maybe, because ground, under the cushions of patio If I could communicate we were a little delinquent on the furniture, etc., but this is the fi rst time with squirrels this is what change (by about 2,000 km), that this we have found them in our car. I would say to one of our neighbours. may have something to do with it. If there is anything a squirrel loves PAlas, Google Translate does not in- My wife brought the car in for the more than their nuts I am not famil- clude the animal languages yet. oil change and referenced the rattle, iar with it. I have seen the noisy little Let me back up. EDITOR REPORTER which led to a promise to check it out beasts hauling their nuts all over the Ashleigh Viveiros Lorne Stelmach For several weeks now our car has (shout out to the folks at Ed’s OK in place from tree to tree frantically try- had a worrying rattle. It was the Winkler who have always been amaz- ing to fi nd a place where other squir- kind of rattle that ing with service for us). rels will not fi nd them. had my wife and When she went back to retrieve the Generally squirrels are not creatures I thinking about vehicle one of the guys asked my wife to go around blatantly fl aunting their whether there was to take a look at something on his nuts for all to see as this would betray an issue in the en- phone. He presented her with a photo the need for secrecy. gine. It was defi - of an air fi lter completely covered in Comedian and national treasure nitely coming from acorns. Sarah Silverman has a particularly SALES DISTRIBUTION somewhere under Gwen Keller Christy Brown “It looks like you’ve had an intrud- funny bit about how squirrels are re- the hood. er.” ported to actually forget where they An inspection by By Peter Somehow a squirrel had managed hide more than 80 per cent of their my wife revealed Cantelon to climb into the engine and place nuts. “And that’s how trees get plant- nothing. Open his nuts all over our air fi lter. Perhaps ed!” the hood and things appeared to be he wanted to toast them, we mused. I have no doubt that the squirrel that fi ne. Still, when the engine reached Thankfully there was no evidence a was storing his nuts in our engine a certain RPM that rattling began. If squirrel actually ended up getting would not have found them again it passed this RPM it would vanish. bound up in the engine. in the spring, but I am certain that PRODUCTION PRODUCTION Sadly, the magical level was roughly Tara Gionet Nicole Kapusta Squirrels. he has crammed his nuts in enough where we needed to be to drive the Every year around this time the little weird places that he will do just fi ne The Winkler Morden Voice is published speed limit, so we had to choose to Thursdays and distributed as a free publica- brown, red or grey rodents drag their without them. tion through Canada Post to 15,350 homes by BigandColourful Printing and Publishing. All columns and letters published on our Get Heard pages are the personal opinions of the submitting writers. They are The newspaper is supported solely by ad- not objective news articles, nor are they necessarily the viewpoint of the Winkler Morden Voice. vertising dollars. 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I was really concerned about two weeks ago ... but we have Coming close to what the event usu- been blessed, so we are very thank- ally draws and raises was heralded as ful.” a welcome achievement by organizers Instead of leaving from Lake Min- of Head for the Hills last weekend. newasta and heading south to the The 18th annual cycling fundraiser border, this year the cyclists started in support of the Eden Foundation and fi nished south of Morden at the and local mental health programming Cripple Creek Music Festival site. had 147 pre-registered bikers (with a “One of the things that draws people few more showing up the morning of) is the location ... we’re on the Trans- and raised at least $80,000 on Satur- Canada Trail,” said Reimer. “And this day. is the fi rst time we have been grant- “It’s a little bit less than last year, but ed the privilege of using the Cripple this is exceedingly and abundantly Creek Music Festival site, and that is better than we had anticipated given as a result of a family estate granting PHOTOS BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE our current world circumstances,” us access to their private property. Over 150 bikers set out from Cripple Creek Saturday for the 18th an- said foundation director of develop- “I think the cause draws people; nual Eden Head for the Hills cycling event. ment Earl Reimer. the fact that this is for the purposes “It was a bit of a challenge to fi gure of bringing hope, healing, and com- connect with. all good experience of what it means out how do we do this safely and how munity to those who are on a mental “Hopefully we’re providing people to be community,” Reimer added. do we do this well,” he noted. “We’re health journey,” he said. “I think that’s with a pleasant riding experience and “This year probably is also indicative really quite delighted by what’s hap- an important component that people we’re providing people with an over- of the fact that people are looking for the opportunity to engage in commu- nity in some safe fashion.” For rider Yvonne Stoesz, who works for Eden Health Care Services and has been part of Head for the Hills since nearly the start, it’s about sup- porting something that is close to her heart. “It’s a great cause ... mental health and supporting people’s wellness,” she said. “And I love biking, and those two go together so well ... physical and mental health go together.” “It’s a great way for me to even en- courage people who I work with ... that they can not only receive services but participate in helping other peo- ple.” Heritage society has big dreams for museum Chief among them is fi nding a larger ger space,” she says, noting they’ve From Pg. 4 location to allow for more extensive been looking at a number of potential exhibits and perhaps the inclusion of locations in the community, including She envisions a series of rotating the Winkler Archives, which currently empty spaces in the mall itself, but displays featuring a slice of the thou- calls the Winkler Centennial Library nothing has been decided yet. “WE WANT TO EXPAND. sands of artifacts the museum has in home. A major barrier, of course, is mon- WE’RE GOING TO NEED its care. That way there’s something “I’ve always said why are we not to ey. The society relies on donations to new to explore on every visit. the West Reserve what the Mennonite keep the museum’s doors open each SOME HELP TO DO THAT.” “We’ve wanted rotating displays in Heritage Village in Steinbach is to the month. here for years, but we just didn’t have East Reserve?” Bergen says, referring “We want to expand,” Bergen says. the space to store so many artifacts to the blocks of land set aside by the “We’re going to need some help to do help with the processing of new do- elsewhere,” Bergen says. “Now we can government for the Russian Menno- that.” nations. actually do it.” nites who settled southern Manitoba New volunteers are also always wel- If you’d like to learn more, stop by Bergen and the Winkler Heritage in the 1800s. “They are this informa- come. the museum Tuesday-Friday from Society have big dreams for the mu- tion hub, they have this gorgeous mu- “Right now we need volunteers for noon to 4 p.m. or Saturdays from 10 seum, which has been operating out seum. We could have all that here. Saturdays from 2-4 p.m.,” Bergen says, a.m. to 4 p.m. of the mall since 2011. “What we need, fi rst of all, is a big- noting volunteers are also needed to 8 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 Buhler Active Living Centre exec. director stepping down
By Ashleigh Viveiros es and everyone who stops by regu- larly to use the services on the main The Buhler Active Living Centre is fl oor, including the pharmacy, hair sa- on the hunt for a new executive direc- lon, and senior centre. tor. “That’s certainly another accom- Mike Chute is stepping down from plishment is the senior centre and the role this fall to enjoy retirement how it’s melded so well into the with family in Alberta. building,” Chute says. “It’s seamless. Chute has headed up the non-profi t There’s so many activities going on.” 55+ community in Winkler for four Chute credits his staff and the facil- years now, coming on board a few ity’s board of directors with making months after the facility opened its the centre what it is today. doors in 2016. “I have a great team here. They’re “I’m going to be 70 years old next After four years in the role, very committed and dedicated to month and I just thought it was time,” BALC executive director helping and serving.” says Chute, who was the branch man- Mike Chute is retiring this The Buhler Active Living Centre ager of Winkler’s Scotiabank before fall. The hunt is on for his board is now accepting applications taking the job at the BALC. “We’ve ac- replacement. for the executive director position. complished a lot here and I think it’s PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH Chute plans to stay on until early appropriate to now pass the torch on VIVEIROS/VOICE November to help transition the new to someone else.” person into the role. The past four years have seen the His advice for whoever steps into his building become a real community in of the building includes affordable they’ve been fundraising steadily and shoes? the heart of downtown Winkler housing units, age-in-place supports successfully over the past year. “We’re “I think for me it was being a people “There’s been a lot of accomplish- such as food services, and the Winkler just waiting now for engineer draw- person,” Chute says. “Connecting with ments,” says Chute. “First of all, we Senior Centre on the ground fl oor. ings. The hope is we get the structure the tenants is very important. Spend- fi lled the building. Then we got The Chute’s departure means he won’t up there by winter and then in spring ing time with them, having a cup of Villages going on the second fl oor, get to see the facility’s latest project— we’ll be ready to go.” coffee with them, listening to them. I and it’s full now. And we then we got a rooftop terrace and garden complete For Chute, being part of the facility’s think that’s all really important here.” the our charitable status for The Vil- with gazebo—through to fruition, but fi rst few years of community-building It’s also what makes his decision to lages.” he’s confi dent it will be another great has been immensely gratifying. retire such a diffi cult one. The Villages was the last piece in addition when it opens. That community extends far beyond “The hardest part of leaving is going the BALC puzzle, offering support- “That’s a project we’re working the BALC, he notes, and includes the to be saying goodbye to all the staff, ive housing for older adults. The rest with The Villages on,” he says, adding surrounding 55+ apartment complex- the tenants,” Chute says. Laurie Dyck continuing as GVSD board chair
By Ashleigh Viveiros ley School Division’s board. while John Klassen steps into the hygiene supplies were in the budget The trustees held their annual reor- vice-chair position. for the school year. A new school year meant it was time ganization meeting last week. The education committee consists “Our new curve ball for sure is that for some shuffl ing of the Garden Val- Back as board chair is Laurie Dyck of Klassen, Garry Bueckert, and Barb we are incurring new expenses due Heide; the operations committee is to the COVID practices,” Dyck said, made up of Tash Olfert, Deana Wil- adding that while the government has son, and Tena Lane; and the policy announced some funding support for committee includes Jake Fehr, Dyck, these measures, school divisions are and Leah Klassen. still awaiting confi rmation on exactly “It’s a privilege to lead the board,” what that support is going to look like said Dyck, who is entering her sev- at the local level. “We’re hoping some enth year in the role. of those unforeseen expenses can be What with the uncertainty sur- covered, because they are defi nitely rounding the COVID-19 pandemic, not expenses we had planned for it might be one of GVSD’s most chal- when we passed our 2020-2021 bud- lenging years yet. get at the beginning of March.” “The year is going to look different As the pandemic’s impact continues simply when it comes to all the pro- to unfold this fall and winter, the divi- cedures we have in place for student sion intends to work hard to keep the and staff safety,” Dyck said. “Our se- lines of communication open. nior admin has done an excellent job “In the era we’re in with the pan- at coming up with a plan and working demic, defi nitely how can we better with our school leadership teams.” connect with our parents and our That said, fi nding a way to pay for it public?” Dyck said. “The board will be GVSD PHOTO all is going to be a challenge for the looking at that community connec- The Garden Valley School Division board of trustees held its reorgani- division. None of the extra expenses tions piece. We’d already done some zation meeting last week. Laurie Dyck (front row, second from right) that come with increased cleaning returns for her seventh year as board chair. measures, distancing tools, or hand Continued on page 11 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 9 arts&culture Winkler pastor releases pair of children’s books
By Ashleigh Viveiros “The Michael story was also about an adventurous little boy, but it con- Kevin Drudge has always consid- cluded with a surprising twist that in- ered himself a storyteller. vited the kids to think about a biblical “When I was a kid and I was home lesson. That’s where it began.” sick from school, my mom and I One story soon turned into dozens, would just spontaneously tell each two of which were recently published other stories, make up characters and as a pair of children’s books entitled tell a story to pass the time,” he recalls. Michael’s Ice Cream Surprise and Imag- He later shared that tradition with ine, Michael! his own children, coming up with Publication wasn’t on Drudge’s mind countless bedtime stories about a lit- when he fi rst put pen to paper for the tle boy named Johnny who went on all Michael stories, but his congregation sorts of adventures. was quick to voice their support and “For years I would tell my daughters encouragement. Johnny stories,” Drudge says, “and “They became well-loved by the kids they just adored them ... a Johnny sto- as well as the adults in the church,” PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE ry at bedtime could go on for 15 or 20 he says. “People started saying you Kevin Drudge has published two children’s books about an adventur- minutes because the kids didn’t want should try publishing them. At fi rst I ous little boy named Michael who learns biblical values in each story. them to end.” thought probably not. I had no idea Today Drudge, a pastor at Covenant how I would do that, so I sat on the thing so completely new as publish- format on Amazon, and locally at the Mennonite Church in Winkler, has idea for a couple of years. And then ing my stories,” he says. “It is also Bible Book Shop. found a new audience for his tales, somebody told me about World Alive humbling and very gratifying to have You can also contact him directly to and a new main character. Press in Winnipeg.” not only my congregation but also a purchase a book ($12 each) by call- “A few years ago I was preparing for The Christian publishing company publisher consider my stories to be ing 204-384-7484 or emailing him at a worship service here at church. We was a good fi t for Drudge, who has worthy of a wider readership. [email protected]. usually have a children’s feature of spent the past year editing and ap- “I hope many kids will love getting “We decided to publish two books to some kind and so I thought, well, I’ll proving illustrations for the books. He to know Michael and learn some valu- start, but I’m thinking I might publish write a story. So I wound up writing a received his very fi rst copies of the fi - able things along the way.” a series at some point,” Drudge says, story about a boy named Michael who nal product earlier this month. Drudge’s books are available noting he’ll wait and see how these was actually a lot like Johnny. “It feels very exciting to do some- through World Alive Press, in ebook fi rst Michael stories are received. CFGB Singin’ in the Grain concert to be livestreamed
By Lorne Stelmach very important ... the situation is get- ting worse rather than better.” In countries where food security was With that in mind, they are going on- already an issue, the COVID-19 pan- line for a virtual Singin’ in the Grain demic has made many people’s situa- concert on Friday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. The tion even more precarious. show will feature the Quonset Broth- With that further threat of hunger, ers from Winkler, sibling crooners organizers of a major annual fun- Kristel Peters and Korey Peters from draiser in support of the Canadian Steinbach, and Steve Bell from Win- Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) felt it was nipeg. Jim Cornelius, outgoing CFGB even more vital they fi nd a way to car- executive director, will also offer a ry on this year. short update on the organization’s “We know the food issue is becom- work around the world. ing greater rather than less because All proceeds will go towards the CO- of this, so we thought what can we VID-19 response programs of Men- do?” said Pearl Braun Dyck, who is in- nonite Central Committee through volved with the annual Singin’ in the CFGB. SUPPLIED PHOTOS Grain planning committee. “We’ve had very generous spon- Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Singin’ in the Grain concert is going “We had everything lined up for this sors who have always covered our ex- online this year. The show features performances from the Quonset year ... but we can’t do anything at penses, so all the funds raised at the Brothers, Steve Bell, and siblings Kristel Peters and Korey Peters. this point. We felt, though, it was very, Continued on page 10 10 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 Local author pens book of ‘Peculiar Lessons’
By Lorne Stelmach grew up in the same era ... who would which was shortlisted for the Gover- and just how much he was present ... be able to connect,” Braun said in a re- nor General’s Literary Award, and The suddenly, there was Dad. He was kind A local author’s latest effort is a cent interview. Penance Drummer, which received the of an observer, sometimes an insti- foray from fi ction, but one might not “It kept occurring to me as I was Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction. gator, sometimes a person who was be able to easily classify Peculiar Les- writing that the experiences I was Currently working as a freelance there to help and an inspiration. sons: How Nature and the Material World writing about would have been the editor and volunteer for local arts and “He was only 54 when he died and Shaped a Prairie Childhood. same for other people or similar, es- history committees and events, Braun I was 20. He died before I was aware Lois Braun sees her new book as part pecially people in southern Manitoba, took a different approach to her new- that he would have had such a history memoir and part social history about and that others might actually be in- est work. himself that I never tapped into.” growing up on a southern Manitoba terested in reading what I was writ- Each essay in the book is about a dif- Another thing she hopes will emerge farm in the mid-20th century. ing. So I began to hone it more into a ferent substance such as rock, water, from the book for readers is “how rich The Altona resident believes there’s piece of literature and to fl esh it out in plastics, textiles and paper. and beautiful this prairie region really a large demographic who would rec- a way that would make it interesting As well, each essay touches on three is ... I recognized that there certainly is ognize the 1950s-1960s world she ex- for others.” elements: her own childhood experi- a lot of coxmplexity and beauty to this plores. This isn’t Braun’s fi rst foray into ences and refl ections, research into region that we live in here in southern “My fi rst thought was that it might writing. The retired schoolteacher has the science and/or history behind Manitoba.” just be going to my family ... then I re- penned four other collections of short them, and a profi le of an artist or ac- She also hopes it inspires people to alized ... there are many people who fi ction including A Stone Watermelon, tivist she has come to know and who perhaps put pen to paper themselves. took experiences similar to hers and “I guess my message in all of this is I formed them into lifelong passions, really encourage people to start writ- careers, or hobbies. ing,” Braun said. “A lot of people say to “I started writing sort of my life story, me I can’t remember like you do ... I but it wasn’t for others, it was more for said you just start writing and you will myself. It was exploring really, I guess, be surprised how things just click into my roots,” Braun said. “As I was writ- place. The memories just come rolling ing about my childhood, it occurred in ... it suddenly pops into your con- to me that for all of the activities and sciousness. things that I was experiencing in my “Talk to your parents now because surroundings, I discovered that there you may regret not having asked them were objects or substances always about their own histories. Make sure connected to it.” that you record in some way their As the project progressed she found memories. I think that is very, very it a more appealing approach than important,” she added. just a straight-forward memoir style. “My message is for others to write, SUPPLIED PHOTOS “The response that I get from people either for themselves or their families is how they have had similar yet dif- ... to write and to just enjoy how the Altona author Lois Braun’s new ferent kinds of experiences with the memories and experiences will just book, Peculiar Lessons: How same kinds of objects and substanc- keep fl ooding back and help you to Nature and the Material World es,” said Braun. recognize who you were and how you Shaped a Prairie Childhood, “You will be surprised by how much became this person.” shares memories of growing you remember,” she added, noting Peculiar Lessons is available at a num- up in southern Manitoba in the how a few things emerged as she con- ber of retail outlets, including McNal- 1950s and ‘60s. tinued writing. “Especially my father ly Robinson.
> SINGIN’ IN THE GRAIN, FROM PG. 9 concerts went to areas where Cana- The concerts have featured a range port of over 200 growing projects Ground near Rosenfeld, Hands Har- dian Foodgrains Bank is involved and of different choirs over the years, with across Canada. These projects con- vest Hope in the Darlingford area, the where the need is really great,” Dyck the shows usually including one in tribute approximately half of the do- Pembina project near Manitou, and said. “We’ve always been very fortu- Winnipeg and one elsewhere in rural nations received, and each year the GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) in nate that musicians have been very Manitoba, often Winkler. Canadian government then provides the Miami region. willing to volunteer their time in do- “They’ve raised anywhere from matching fi nancial support. “We’re really thrilled with the sol- ing these concerts for us.” about $15,000 to $30,000 a year,” Dyck The south central region of the prov- id support and continuing support, The Singin’ in the Grain committee noted. “If we could surpass the $30,000 ince is a substantial contributor, noted especially during a year when CO- has organized annual benefi t concerts [this year], that would be a miracle.” regional rep. Gordon Janzen. VID-19 is causing an increase in the to support the Canadian Foodgrains The concert will be streamed live at Among the local growing projects number of hungry people around Bank since 2011. foodgrainsbank.ca and available for are Gardenland in the Winkler area the world,” said Janzen. “I haven’t It began in 2010 as the inspiration of viewing afterwards. Donations can and SHARE at Morden/Thornhill heard the words bumper crop being Harold Penner, then the Manitoba re- also be made online. “Both of those have multiple fi elds, used, but I think producers are really gional representative, whose thought so they’re groups of farmers with pleased with the yields. was “it’s not only farmers who really FEEDING THE HUNGRY several fi elds that they are manag- “The support of the Morden and should be working to help eradicate ing,” said Janzen, who noted SHARE Winkler area is really signifi cant and hunger,” said Dyck. “He came up with Founded in 1983, the foodgrains recently harvested 120 acres of oats makes a big difference to our pro- the idea [of] let’s involve other people. bank is a partnership of 15 church as well as some peas and canola and grams,” he added. “A lot of the sup- That is where this group started ... so and church-based agencies working have 360 acres of soybeans on the way. port in the Winkler-Morden area goes we brainstormed that fi rst year and together to end global hunger. Also contributing in the region are to the MCC account, and that’s a big our fi rst concert was held in 2011.” In 2019-20, it helped over 800,000 CHUM in Plum Coulee, Common one and an important partner.” people in 34 countries with the sup- The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 11 Teichroeb raises nearly $32K for STARS air ambulance
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He may not have reached his fundraising goal, but Bernhard Teichroeb is still feeling pretty good about the money he was able to raise for the STARS air ambulance last week. Teichroeb brought in $31,663 in donations during his participa- tion with the STARS Rescue on the Island Sept. 9. The event sent Teichroeb, a sales and project manager with Wiebe’s Steel Structures in Morden, Loew- en Windows and Doors president Al Babiuk, and RM of Ste. Anne councillor Sarah Normandeau to an island in the Whiteshell for the day armed with their cell phones so they could reach out to their Morden’s Bernhard contacts for donations to earn a Teichroeb spent last helicopter ride home. Teichroeb had hoped to raise Wednesday tackling STARS PHOTOS $50,000 for the air ambulance that medical and survival helped save the life of his daugh- challenges as a partici- being quizzed on their STARS know-how and tackling vari- ter when she needed emergency ous survival and medical challenges. pant in the STARS Res- transport a few years ago. cue on the Island. He Teichroeb won the challenge that had them use what they “I am a little disappointed I had on hand to mark a landing zone for a helicopter in an raised nearly $32,000 didn’t reach my goal,” he said emergency situation. for the air ambulance. back home last Thursday, “but “It was fun, for sure,” he said. “It was great to work with the we’re happy and defi nitely very volunteers and the STARS personnel. appreciative of all of the people “The challenges, they were defi nitely just that: they were who gave. challenging,” Teichroeb added, noting the medical scenario “Really, I measure it in missions especially highlighted how fast things can happen in emer- > GVSD, FROM PG. 8 to southern Manitoba,” he added, gency medical situations. “It was a real eye-opener for me as explaining the average cost of a to what’s all involved in a situation where somebody’s not work this spring with some videos we released and now STARS fl ight is $5,400. “So that’s we’re looking for other ways to make sure we’re staying breathing or something.” six life-saving missions.” In all, Rescue on the Island 2020 raised just over $223,000 for connected with everyone about what’s going on.” Fundraising aside, Rescue on the COVID-19 matters aside, the day-to-day operating of STARS. Island served as an eye-opening “I just want to say a big thank you to each and every donor,” a school system that includes facilities in Winkler, Plum experience for Teichroeb. In be- Coulee, Schanzenfeld, Blumenfeld, Hochfeld, and Rein- Teichroeb said. “Whether the gift was large or seemingly on tween donation calls, he and the the smaller dollar amount side, every dollar is put to use and land includes keeping on top of necessary maintenance other participants spent the day for those facilities. nothing is taken for granted.” Prior to summer break, the division submitted re- quests for project funding to the Public Schools Finance Board for a gym roof and exterior replacement at Win- Unit 8, 583 Main Street, Winkler kler Elementary School, a building envelope replace- (204) 331-1442 ment at Garden Valley Collegiate, and a replacement of the portable link hallway at J.R. Walkof School. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. They haven’t heard back yet on these projects, Dyck said, though work had previously been approved for other exterior improvements to the older section of the Winkler Elementary building. 309 Stephen Street, Morden “That work, the planning starts now,” she said. (204) 822-6588 Open Monday - Friday from204-822-6588 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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By Evan Matthews The most successful businesses bridge a gap, fi ll a need, provide a ser- vice, so it should be no surprise that this Interlake success story can be traced back to the farm. A group of 12 farmers started Inter- lake Packers — originally known as Interlake Custom Killing Plant — in 1972, as there was nowhere else near Some of the classic sausage and St. Laurent or the surrounding area to process livestock. Over the years, garlic rings made at Interlake Monica Schon’s father slowly bought Packers. out each one of the 12 to become the brothers, Rick (who works at the facil- sole owner. ity and is quality control and our main “My dad owned a beef farm, and sausage maker), Ed (the former-man- there was nowhere to slaughter in ager, now retired), and Willy (a silent our area. They built a small little fa- partner), since 1991. cility, and it just started to grow,” said “Now, our business focuses on pro- Schon, who is now the manager and VOICE PHOTOS BY EVAN MATTHEWS co-owner. Siblings Rick and Monica Schon operate the family-owned and operated Continued on page 17 Schon has co-owned with her three Interlake Packers business. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 17 Your
> FARMING ROOTS, FROM PG. 16 have dropped off slightly, Schon who bring in elk or moose. … We do said the company’s custom work has lots of different sausage for them.” cessing pork, we have a retail store, wasn’t sustainable. It got to a point picked up “tremendously.” Sales in the retail store have in- and we do wholesale,” she said. where we were losing money on beef “It was slow for a while when it fi rst creased quite a bit during COVID, The business has a truck on the production.” hit in March … but everybody is try- Schon said. There are more people at road fi ve days a week supplying large With so many beef producers in the ing to raise their own meat now. They home looking for local product and quantities of processed pork prod- area, there were quite a few produc- raise a pig, they bring it in here, and traditional recipes. ucts to other retailers as far north as ers saddened by the business’s deci- we butcher and package the meat as “We’ve actually hired a couple of Gypsumville, Fisher Branch, Peguis, sion, she added. requested,” said Schon. people over the pandemic,” said Inwood, Teulon, Arborg, Riverton and Schon said the company still brings “That’s more and more because peo- Schon. “It’s been sad. Some of the res- Gimli. in some beef for certain sausage ple like to know what they’re eating taurants we supply didn’t survive, so The retail store offers an array of recipes, but the beef comes in from nowadays, I think. We’ve also been we know we’re fortunate.” sausage and garlic rings, which are Beausejour and Carman after being doing a lot of wild game from hunters smoked on-site. The business recently processed. invested $300,000 into a new smoker, “Our sausage is probably the bread as the old one couldn’t keep up with and butter of our business, and they’re the demand the business had. gluten-free. They’re so well-known all Refl ecting the ever-increasingly dif- over the place. … People come from fi culties associated with the beef pro- B.C. and everywhere else to stock up,” 3!,%3 s 2%.4!,3 s duction industry, Schon said Interlake said Schon, adding the plant produc- Packers stopped slaughtering beef es 1,500 pounds of sausage daily. 42!$% ).3 s &,%8)",% roughly four years ago. “Our bacon is supposed to be the 052#(!3% 0,!.3 “It started with BSE (mad cow) best in the world, we have a few testi- when… Rothesay stopped rendering monials. … That’s probably why we’re ITS WHAT THE PROS USE! beef. They are still open but render still standing,” she said, chuckling. VitalOxide – One Product, pork,” said Schon, referring to what For the most part, COVID-19 has im- COMBATING VIRUSES was Manitoba’s only rendering com- pacted businesses in every industry, WITH MISTING PRECISION So Many Solutions pany at the time. Rendering is the and Interlake Packers is no exception. process of converting waste animal Fortunately, the bottom line has tissue into stable, usable materials. not been overly affected by COVID. “We tried to hang on until it just Whereas wholesale demand may
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PHOTOS BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Above, left: Kerry Ward and Micaela Gray checking out the work of Mari- Studio tour showcases lyn Young in Morden at one of the stops on the Pembina Valley Studio Tour last weekend. Above, right: Woodworker Laverne Lovattt chatting with visitors at his home studio. local artists at work little galleries and spaces sprinkled Being part of the tour was also moti- around the city that you would never vation for her to get working, as she is have expected,” noted fellow tour par- preparing for an October exhibit with By Lorne Stelmach due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, ticipant Micaela Gray of Morden. fellow artist Tammy Hendrickx called but that didn’t deter people like Kerry “It’s good exposure for the local art- Land And Sky. There were many familiar faces but Ward from checking the tour’s other ists,” she suggested. “That’s something “There are a lot of paintings that also some newcomers taking part venues out for the fi rst time. that is really good with the art gallery I’ve done this year of the Pembina in the annual Pembina Valley Studio “It seemed to be something that we because they showcase a lot of local Valley and the escarpment,” Hildeb- Tour last weekend. could do this year with so many other artists ... and it’s cool to be able to visit rand said. “I had a lot of time to work The annual two-day showcase for the things being closed down,” noted the their homes and meet the people be- on my art this past winter, so I got a arts across the region returned for its Blumenfeld resident. hind the art you see in the galleries.” lot done. That was one thing with the 16th year with dozens of stops rang- She came away impressed with the Mordenite Lenore Laverty fi nds her- lockdown. I stayed home and did my ing from galleries to home studios. variety of art on display. self drawn to the self-guided tour ev- painting. A number of the planned 30 loca- “There is a lot of talent here,” Ward ery year. “There haven’t been a lot of other tions including the Manitou Opera said. “It’s interesting seeing different “Often I know the people, so you events happening, so this might have House, Miami Railway Station Muse- things, and it’s nice being able to see just want to support them and see been an good opportunity to do some- um, Pilot Mound United Community the local artists and what people are what they’ve been doing,” she ex- thing fun ... and it’s not in a big group Arts, and Darlingford School Museum doing in your own community.” plained. “It’s always exciting to see all at once.” ended up having to drop out mostly “It’s really cool to discover all the the creativity in the Pembina Valley For her, the ultimate reward may be and then some of the new people and when she sees her work really engage what they come up with ... it’s all just someone in some way. very interesting. “I had a little girl here earlier, and “I’ve never done the whole tour she was really fascinated with the lit- in one weekend, so you can move tle fairy houses,” Hildebrand shared. around each year,” Laverty added. “So she’s going to take my kids pot- “And the artists change a bit every tery class that I’m doing starting in a year, so there’s always new things to couple weeks, so she was getting ideas see. of what could happen in that class.” “I look forward to it, and I’m doing “It at least gets my shop cleaned up,” some of my Christmas shopping,” she joked fellow artist and tour stop host said, adding that “seeing what other Laverne Lovatt, who welcomed the people do might inspire you ... or even opportunity to show off and sell some maybe to try something new.” of his woodworking. Artist and tour organizing commit- “This year has been tough for art- tee member Margie Hildebrand wel- ists all over the world,” he said. “With comed visitors to her workspace in everything being closed, I went three her Morden home. months without any sales. I‘ve had “I think it’s lots of fun. It’s a bit of some sales since things reopened. work, but I enjoy seeing the people “It’s a good opportunity to meet come and enjoy looking at my art,” she people and talk to people about what said. “It’s good to interact with them I do. It’s nice to have some sales, but and see what people’s reactions are to it’s good to just talk to people about Artist and tour organizer Margie Hildebrand with some of her work. some of the things that I’ve done.” it.” 20 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 Art Academy starts new session next week By Lorne Stelmach children to wear masks in keeping with the guidelines being used in the One of the main youth programs schools. of the Pembina Hills Arts Council is As for the fi rst session, Dyck sees picking up where it left off. it as “defi nitely being more detailed, Art Academy is back with its fi rst defi nitely building on the skills from session for 2020-21 with pottery and week to week. sculpture classes beginning Sept. 22 “It also is really good for pottery to and continuing Tuesdays until Nov. have that amount of time because of 24. the drying and glazing and fi ring that “This is actually a session that we needs to happen,” she said, adding had to cancel due to the pandemic that instructor Margie Hildebrand “is closures in March,” noted Tricia Dyck, a very skilled, very experienced pot- programs and outreach co-ordinator ter. She will be able to teach from the for the arts council. beginner level with no knowledge to “We’re trying to focus now on hav- being able to build vessels and fi g- ing a really strong fall session after ures. having the challenges of spring and “I think it’s a great way to start,” summer ... and we want to continue she suggested. “Working with their with strength in our programs for the hands, in the clay, is a point of con- fall.” nection to the earth ... being able to The Art Academy program was ini- mold and touch the earth in that way tiated with the aim of not only being and being able to create something fun and educational but also going useful and beautiful out of it.” VOICE FILE PHOTO more in depth into various mediums. The session had just a few of its Pembina Hills Art Council’s Art Academy for kids picks back up again The sessions will continue to be a lit- dozen or so spots remaining as of last next week. tle more comprehensive and themati- week. It’s open for kids age 6-10 years cally focused as what started out as and runs every Tuesday from 4-5:15 an eight week program will now run ing the theme for the second session “What is different is that we have p.m. Registration is $135. over 10 weeks. will be revealed later in the year. moved it to the Access Event Centre. For more information, contact the “It just seemed to fi t better season- “We have added our new health pro- Our gallery spaces are very small, and Pembina Hills Gallery at 204-822- ally with the school year, ending at tocols, making sure that everybody is because of the social distancing re- 6026, e-mail info@pembinahillsarts. Christmastime and then having an- going to be safe ... that they can safely quirements we can’t have very many com, or go online to pembinahillsarts. other two sessions from January until still have fun learning about this me- people in our rooms,” said Dyck, add- com. approximately May,” said Dyck, not- dium,” she continued. ing as well that they will be asking Regional Connections hosting online job fair
By Lorne Stelmach It will include representatives of Ac- cess Credit Union, Grandeur Hous- Regional Connections is introducing ing, Gateway Resources, Meridian a new initiative to play matchmaker Industries, Berg Trailers, and Friesens. “WE FEEL THIS COULD BE A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR with employers and job seekers in the “The plan is to have representation region. from all communities within the Pem- EMPLOYERS AND JOB SEEKERS.” An upcoming job fair will be strictly bina Valley area, and also we selected virtual, given pandemic restrictions, employers who have multiple job event being suitable for newcomers subsequent events. but the organizers hope it could be openings,” said Dada. as well as the unemployed and under- “We feel this could be a good oppor- the start of an ongoing effort to con- The aim is simply “to create aware- employed in the area. tunity for employers and job seekers.” nect people with work opportunities. ness of employment opportunities in “We want to have such events regu- The job fair will be limited to 100 The pilot event has six employers the Pembina Valley area and also cre- larly,” he noted. “Because this is the participants, so people need to call who are looking to fi ll numerous posi- ate a platform for job seekers to meet fi rst of its kind, we decided to start up 204-325-4059 or e-mail info@regional- tions, said employment co-ordinator employers and potentially land jobs,” with a few employers and hope more connections.ca to register to take part Adeleke Dada. Dada explained, adding he sees the “We’re just building relationships at businesses will contact us regarding in advance. this point, and there are lots of busi- nesses in this community, so it’s going to take a while before we have really connected with all the businesses,” he said. “This is a fi rst event ... so we Manitoba extends state of emergency don’t want to make it so crowded ... Voice staff but we want to make it compact and The extension went into effect Sept. ment. see how it works.” 10 for a period of 30 days. It was fi rst declared on March 20 The Manitoba government has The online job fair for the Pembina A state of emergency allows the under the Emergency Measures Act once again extended the province- Valley region will take place Oct. 6 government to take quick action to and has been extended every month wide state of emergency in response from 4:30-6 p.m. through Zoom. support Manitobans when they need since. to the COVID-19 pandemic. it most, the province said in a state- The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 21 CFDC unveils new tectonic plate exhibit Voice staff crons—a number that increases by one digit every half hour or so. The Canadian Fossil Discovery Cen- It also includes a video showing the tre in Morden has unveiled a new movement of the continents and sev- exhibit showcasing the incremental eral informative panels explaining the movement of the tectonic plates be- science behind plate tectonics. neath the Earth’s crust. Funding for the exhibit came Our planet’s continents have been in through the province’s Signature Mu- continuous motion ever since separat- seum Program. ing from the supercontinent known as Thanks to COVID-19, the museum Pangaea 200 million years ago. is unable to host a public celebration CFDC’s new exhibit features a digi- for the exhibit, but it is open to visitors tal counter marking the distance be- effective immediately. tween America and Eurasia in mi- CFDC PHOTO Three times more insurance frauds this year: MPI
Voice staff insurance fraud is encouraged to call or business opportunities,” stressed or health care—costs Canadians more the Manitoba Public Insurance TIPS Wennberg. “Insurance fraud is not than $3 billion a year in premiums, Manitoba Public Insurance has seen Line toll-free at 1-877-985-8477. All a victimless crime and this criminal according to the Insurance Bureau of a huge jump in auto-insurance fraud calls are anonymous. activity affects honest Manitobans Canada. charges for 2020. “A criminal record can affect travel- through their premiums.” The agency last week announced ling across the border, employment Insurance fraud—automobile, home that the number of charges have near- ly tripled this year over last. As of the end of July, a total of 88 charges against 33 people have been laid, compared to 30 charges against Plum Coulee lift station upgrades receive $325K 10 people in 2019. “This increase is partially attributed Voice staff The RM of Rhineland received $325,000 for the Plum to MPI’s refocused effort in review- Coulee lift station project, which will improve water ing suspicious cases,” explained MPI The Plum Coulee lift station upgrade project is get- storage and pressure in the community. spokesman Curtis Wennberg. “In ad- ting a piece of the provincial government’s #RestartMB The funding got a big thumbs up from Borderland dition, MPI has adopted a business funding. MLA Josh Guenther. change to emphasize that insurance Central Services Minister Reg Helwer recently an- “As we see populations growing in rural Manitoba fraud is a crime and pursue both a nounced the Conservative government is committing towns, cities and municipalities, our infrastructure has denial of coverage and charges going $50 million to 42 new water and waste infrastructure to grow with them,” he said. “Our Progressive Conser- forward. projects across the province. vative government is proud to make these important “Following extensive investigations, “We want to help municipalities with immediate proj- investments in local infrastructure projects that ensure these fi les are forwarded to the pro- ects that improve quality of life,” said Helwer. “These Manitobans have access to modern, reliable water and vincial prosecution offi ce for review,” projects will not only help increase clean drinking water wastewater services.” he added. “These charges fall within and advance our clean sewer projects to help keep our Also in Borderland, the RM of Montcalm-Letellier re- either the Criminal Code, the MPIC rivers and lakes safe, but will help boost our provincial ceived $1 million for wastewater lagoon upgrades. Act or Highway Traffi c Act. A convic- economy too.” tion of any nature is a very serious consequence of auto insurance fraud.” Charges laid might include making Seeding deadline extended for winter wheat and fall rye a false statement, fraud over $5,000, or fraud under $5,000. Voice staff agency noted. Individuals found guilty in the courts This fall, producers can get full coverage if their winter could face a fi nancial fi ne, criminal Farmers have a few extra weeks to get their fall and wheat or fall rye crops are seeded from Aug. 15 to Sept. charges, or/and restitution orders to winter crops in the ground this year. 25, and reduced coverage if seeded from Sept. 26-30, pay back MPI. The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation opening the window by an additional 15 days. Suspicious claims are handled by (MASC) announced earlier this month that it has ap- The revised deadlines were approved by MASC’s MPI’s Special Investigation Unit proved the extension of the seeding window for winter Board of Directors and Agriculture and Agri-Food Can- (SIU). The unit closed more than 1,200 wheat and fall rye. ada in July. Seeding date changes will be in effect for investigations in 2019, resulting in The decision as made after consultation with Winter winter wheat and fall rye seeded in 2020 and harvest- more than $10 million in savings for Cereals Manitoba (now part of the newly-formed Mani- ed in 2021. Next year’s AgriInsurance Contract will be MPI rate payers. toba Crop Alliance) and Cereal Crop Specialists with amended accordingly. Anyone with information about auto Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, the Check out the Winkler Morden Voice online at www.winklermordenvoice.ca 22 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Challenger Baseball ensures every kid can play By Lorne Stelmach with Disabilities), had Hesom, who is one of her clients, submit his dream Local families hope to see a program of bringing Challenger Baseball to established here that would provide southern Manitoba to the agency’s opportunities for children, youth, and 70 Ways To Make Manitoba Possible adults with disabilities to play orga- Challenge. nized baseball. “This was one of his dreams ... when Challenger Baseball would not only I asked what would you dream about, enhance their lives but also help em- Evan, for your community, and this power those with dis- was it,” said Pauls. “My abilities through be- role was only to say, ing involved in sport well, let’s see how we and physical activity. can make this happen.” “All ages and lev- Pauls and a number els of ability would “I THINK THERE of other individuals be welcome and able and organizations then to play and just be a IS A NEED HERE, worked together with part of the team and AND I THINK IT the support of Chal- enjoy the sport,” said lenger Baseball, Mani- Connie Hesom, who COULD BE DONE.” toba Possible, the Jays is helping push to es- Care Foundation, and SUBMITTED PHOTO tablish a Challenger the City of Morden to Kids of all abilities came together Aug. 29 to play Challenger Baseball, a program here for her son Evan. hold their fi rst camp and ball game on modifi ed form of the sport designed to make it more accessible. Challenger Baseball adapts the game Aug. 29 in Morden Park. to make it more accessible to those Pauls is quick to credit Evan with be- The idea took shape as a result of “It’s become a really good outlet,” living with a physical or cognitive dis- ing such a go-getter to initiate it all. Evan playing sledge hockey. It was she said. “We play against kids who ability, addressing barriers such as “He is a dreamer, and he is a mover through that program that he met are in wheelchairs, and the adult who lack of programming and skills. and a shaker,” she said. “Even though a new family and fi rst heard about is behind them helps them bat and An estimated 290,000 Canadians he has some medical and physical Challenger Baseball. pushes them around the bases.” under the age of 19 live with such limits, you would never know from The idea of kids of all different ages Bringing the program to Morden did disabilities, putting them at a sig- his attitude. He’s just a very passion- and abilities being able to come to- require bringing in some specialized nifi cantly greater risk of developing ate little fella.” gether and play every Saturday was equipment from Winnipeg, Hesom preventable chronic illnesses, many “Evan loves his sports. When he puts immediately appealing. noted. of them due largely to inactivity. his mind to something, it usually ends “Evan tried minor ball in Morden “They use softer bats and softer balls Earlier this year, Jeannie Pauls, who up happening somehow,” agreed He- here for two years, but the older he ... the fi rst base actually squeaks when is a children’s service co-ordinator in som of her son. She added that the got the harder it was to play,” Hesom you jump on it, so if you’re visually Morden for Manitoba Possible (for- day of baseball turned out to be a explained. “The expectations aren’t impaired you know you’re on it,” she merly the Society for Manitobans great one. suited to someone who has a disabil- explained. ity or just can’t keep up. The hope now is to create a small “His running wasn’t the same as ev- Challenger Baseball league next sum- eryone else, and his refl exes weren’t mer so more kids can get in on the fun so good, so he kept getting hit with on a more regular basis. the ball,” she continued. “So we tried “Being outside of Winnipeg, it’s Challenger Baseball, and he just re- means constantly travelling,” Hesom ally enjoyed it. He meet some new said. “If it was something local and friends through it, and some sledge there was enough interest, you could hockey guys have gone over to Chal- absolutely do it. I think there is a need lenger Baseball too. here, and I think it could be done.” MB Marathon going online Voice staff Now, however, the event will be con- ducted as an online run from Oct. 11 The Manitoba Marathon, delayed until Nov. 11, organizers announced PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be a last week. Local Manitoba Possible children’s services coordinator Jeannie Pauls virtual event next month. For more race details and to register with Evan Hesom, who lobbied to bring Challenger Baseball to Morden Usually held on Father’s Day, the to take part, head to manitobamara- last month. The hope is to start a new league next season. Manitoba Marathon was rescheduled thon.mb.ca. for Oct. 11. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 23 Sport and Leisure Expo highlights local programs
By Lorne Stelmach “We usually take a lot of registra- tions at the expo, but we do have on- An annual event that offers a one line registration available as well ... stop shop of sorts to fi nd out what all so we’ve had less people coming in is available for recreation in Morden person ... it is a good chance though to went ahead last week, although it was connect and ask questions about the on a smaller scale than usual. program.” The impact of the pandemic meant There are naturally lots of questions there were fewer organizations and and concerns about COVID-19. programs represented last Wednes- “At times, some people think we’re day as the City of Morden hosted its too strict about COVID or not strict annual Sport and Leisure Expo out- enough,” acknowledged Dueck. doors at the Access Event Centre. “On the whole, I would say people The expo offered community groups are still looking for opportunities to the opportunity to not only present participate in programs, to be active, information and answer questions to connect with the community ... the PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE about their programs but also poten- fact is we can’t run all the programs,” Local sport and recreation groups gathered for an outdoor version of tially take registrations. she said, noting that they normally Morden’s annual Sport and Leisure Expo last week, giving people the “Some aren’t running, and some use school facilities for some recre- chance to gather information and register for programs. have chosen just to do online regis- ation offerings, but those facilities are tration only,” noted Stephanie Dueck, not available this year. is allowing people to still be able to our heads around reorganizing our Morden’s recreation programmer. “I access it and get their questions an- programs to follow the COVID rec- still want to make sure people get the GETTING THE swered. ommendations. information that they need and know “I think programs are doing their “I think we’re going to be better off what’s going on in the community.” INFORMATION OUT best to create safety guidelines,” she now this fall,” Savage suggested. “Peo- The expo this year included Axent Regional Connections participates added. “As long as [people] are aware ple have had time to wrap their heads Guitar Studio, City of Morden Rec in the expo every year and, despite and educated then they make in- around it all ... and people are ready to Hockey, DanceWorks, Grass Roots the scaled-down format, still saw it as formed decisions.” venture out. And as long as you follow Movement Studio, Morden Achievers a good opportunity to connect with “It’s certainly worthwhile. Any time the protocols, it’s safe for families. You 4-H, Morden Parent & Child Resource people. you can be out in the public eye and do whatever you have to do to keep Centre, Pembina Valley Rhythmic “A lot of times our clients will come have face to face contact with people your programs running.” Gymnastics Club, Regional Connec- to a place like this and sometimes they to explain your programs, it gives you Information on the wide array of tions, and Supplement King. can be confused and overwhelmed as a better chance to connect with peo- sports and recreation activities in It makes sense that many organi- to what the options are, so being here ple ... and they can get a better idea of Morden is available online through zations are scaling back and doing allows us to help break that down and what you’re programs are all about,” the city website, noted Dueck, who things differently this fall, including help navigate them in the right way,” agreed Cathy Savage, director of the hopes they’ll be able to host a larger- focusing on just online registrations, said Alesha Hildebrand, volunteer Morden Parent and Child Resource scale expo again next fall. said Dueck, who was at the table for and integration co-ordinator. “I think Centre, who was manning a booth “I’m hoping that we will be able to the rec. hockey program. having this outside and in a safe place nearby. have a larger event with everyone “It’s so important for us to connect represented if we can ... it’s great es- with families because when every- pecially for people who are new to the thing closed down in March, it kind of community just to see all the options felt like people were really lost,” she that we have here.” said. “Now we’ve had time to wrap Storm take fi rst place
By Ashleigh Viveiros stering their record to 5-0-4 for 19 points—two points ahead of the Ha- The Winkler Storm made short work nover Kickers in second place and of the Bandits last week and then three up on Forza-WSP in third. doubled up on Scotia United Monday On Monday, Winkler earned three night. more points by defeating Scotia 2-1, The Sept. 8 game against Bandits cementing their number one ranking FC went Winkler’s way 2-0 thanks with 22 points. to goals from Roberto Kort and Jan Scoring for the Storm in the game Heide and a clean sheet from keeper were Nico Nickel and Peter Neufeld. Alwin Rode. Coming up, the Storm travel to play PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE The victory launched the Storm into Jedinstvo FC in Winnipeg next Mon- COVID-19 gathering restrictions meant the expo was a scaled-down the Manitoba Major Soccer League day and then also play at Granite version this year. 1st Division’s number one spot, bol- United Sept. 28. 24 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 Thanks for Giving Run going virtual this fall
By Lorne Stelmach petus to run,” Suderman said. He noted they really appreciate that The annual Winkler Thanks for Giv- the businesses that support them ing Run is going ahead this fall as a have remained fully committed to this virtual event in light of the pandemic. event—in fact, they have more spon- Organizers had originally hoped to sors than usual this year. be able to hold the actual run in Oc- “Generally, I think we raise over tober, but current conditions make it $10,000,” he said, estimating upwards unlikely. of 200 people, including kids, from all “It was becoming quite clear almost over come out to take part each fall. nobody was holding a race in person,” Moving the event online and giv- said director Dwight Suderman. ing people a few weeks to participate “After being snowed out last year, could widen the run’s reach signifi - we wanted to be visible this year and cantly, Suderman speculated. have a race of some sort, so this is the “Runners can run their chosen dis- best we could do with it,” he said. “We tance anywhere, really, and still run know we likely won’t get as many our race in a virtual sense. People in runners ... but I think it will shape up Winnipeg could run their distance to be all right. there if they want,” he said. “A lot of “This way, we’re still a little bit in VOICE FILE PHOTO the watches and phones have apps the public eye, and we’re still rais- The 2020 Thanks for Giving Run is moving online this year. Participants that can track the distance so it’s rea- ing funds for the Winkler Food Cup- can sign up to run their route anytime between Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. sonably close to the distance for this board.” virtual race.” The in-person running events had eRoster.com and run their distance which includes a free race T-shirt. For those who want to stick to the been scheduled for Oct. 3, but partici- anytime between Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Funds raised go to the Winkler and original route in Winkler, the race pants are now being encouraged to You can choose to tackle a 5k, 10k, District Food Cupboard. maps are available online at www. enter as a virtual participant at Rac- or half marathon. Registration is $40, “For a lot of people, that’s a great im- thanksforgivingrun.ca. MJHL makes major changes for 2020-2021 season
By Brian Bowman Stampeders, and the Dauphin Kings. travels to play Neepawa that night and then Each team in the league will play a 40-game hosts Neepawa Oct. 10. The Manitoba Junior Hockey League will undergo some regular-season schedule compared to 60 last Teams will play each divisional rival eight times major changes for the 2020-21 season. season. Training camps will begin Sept. 18 while (four home, four away) and each of the league’s With the addition of a 12th MJHL franchise named the the regular season will start on Oct. 9. Winkler other eight teams twice (one home, one away). Winnipeg Freeze, which is owned by 50 Below Sports + Entertainment, the league will now be divided into three divisions this season. The change was made to limit travel and virus exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. MJBL award winners announced The Winkler Flyers will be in the central division along- side the Portage Terriers, Neepawa, and the Virden Oil Voice staff player. Elmwood fi rst baseman Riley Trager was Capitals. The eastern division will include the Selkirk recognized for sportsmanship and ability. Steelers, Winnipeg, Blues, Winnipeg Freeze, and the Stein- The Manitoba Junior Baseball League 2020 Carillon Sultans’ third baseman Zach Gies- bach Pistons while the western division will feature the award winners were announced by the league brecht was named the MJBL’s most valuable Waywayseecappo Wolverines, OCN Blizzard, Swan Valley last Thursday. player, hitting .571 with a home run and 11 RBI. The Elmwood Giants’ Brandon Racette (7-2 Pembina Valley Orioles’ outfi elder Tristan Pe- record, 2.64 earned-run average) was named ters was named the league’s top rookie. He bat- top pitcher while teammate Darnell Wyke, an ted .500 with two homers and 20 RBI. What’s story? outfi elder, was honoured as the top defensive We want to hear from you. The Winkler Morden Voice connects people Curling Canada cancels six more events through stories to build stronger communities. Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be Voice staff ciation championships. recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown Safety of participants and volunteers, travel re- hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or Curling Canada has cancelled six more events strictions, and costs were factors in the decisions expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. to cancel the events, said Curling Canada. A young entrepreneur starting out? The organization announced last Thursday that “We considered all options, but in the end we Please share your story ideas at it has cancelled the Continental Cup in Oakville, had to make the responsible decision—for the [email protected] Phone 204-332-3456 Ont., the Canadian under-18 championships in athletes, for the volunteers, and for the organi- Timmins, Ont., the New Holland Canadian ju- zation, to ensure the safety of those involved in The Winkler Morden nior championships in Fort McMurray, Alta., the the championships as well as the viability of the Canadian wheelchair championship in Moose sport in Canada,” Katherine Henderson, chief VVoiceoice Jaw, Sask., the Canadian Under 15 RockFest, and executive offi cer of Curling Canada, said in a the U Sports/Canadian Colleges Athletic Asso- statement. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 17, 2020 25
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Erv didn’t have fond memories of this home OBITUARY with not a tree in sight and snow on the blankets in the morning. At 18 Erv had had enough of the farm and went to work on the Rick Wiebe pipeline, an occupation he loved. While visiting his Uncle Hank and Zelma Fehr in Gretna, Erv became acquainted with Alvina (Zelma’s 1950 – 2020 sister), who was attending MCI. He solidifi ed the relationship while cruising the happening Richard Frank Wiebe was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on Sunday, streets of Gretna and they were married in 1959. Alvina joined him on the pipeline and they September 6, 2020, passing away peacefully in his home after a traveled between Ontario and Alberta, started a family, and stayed in their own “interesting” hard-fought battle with cancer. homes to create memories by. When their eldest, Cindy was to start school in 1967, they settled Rick was born on September 12, 1950 to Frank and Anne Wiebe in Morden where they stayed and fi nished adding to their family of seven. Erv worked for a time (nee Loewen), the fi rst of two children, followed by his sister, as a mechanic, then purchased Texaco, becoming business partners with Sig Pankratz, whom he Margo. He grew up on the family homestead in the Burwalde later bought the business from, and added Westpark, a successful motorcycle and snowmobile School District north of Morden and Winkler where horses were dealership. He sold Westpark in the mid 90’s and built a shop, creating his dream job as a custom the main focus of farm life. In 1966, Frank was one of the fi rst to metal fabricator, calling the business Erv’s Mobile Welding. Erv’s motto was, “If it’s too hard for get started in the PMU business in Manitoba, which Rick later took them, it’s just right for me.” He continued working until the fall of 2019 when he sold the shop to over. his son, Corrie. Rick married Wendy Wagner June 14, 1975 and they had two His wife, Alvina, passed away from a long battle with breast cancer in 2000. Erv later met Jo- children together: Tanya on June 9, 1978 and Dusty on January 6, Ann while out for coffee, a favourite pastime. They tied the knot in a hurricane on Grand Cayman 1986. Island where Erv’s daughter, Tammy resides. Starting in 2003, Erv suffered a heart condition Rick was looking for a better way to market the foals the PMU business was producing and in leading to a series of strokes which made his life much more diffi cult, but he continued to work 1986 he began what would become a 31-year career of the Rocking W Horse Sales. It started with and travel despite the setbacks. Besides his passion for work, Erv would immerse himself in a small production sale with consignments from other local breeders at the Miami Fairgrounds many hobbies including bow and arrow, fl ying, snowmobiles, motorcycles, golfi ng, and travel. and later grew to consign over 800 head in the best years, which required a move to Brandon, The family took trips to Florida, Fargo, and Detroit Lakes. He went on a motorcycle trip with fi rst at the Heartland Livestock Auction Mart, then in the last years, the Keystone Centre. Rick Alvina to the East Coast where they had a motorcycle accident. Erv also travelled on motorbike and Wendy went their separate ways in the ‘90s. Rick continued to raise horses and put on the by himself and Corrie has fond memories of motorcycle trips all over the U.S.A. Later, Erv and horse sales, always busy with the yearly farm lifecycle. Around this time, Rick made a change in Jo-Ann often visited Yuma Arizona and Mexico. A great deal of pizza, purchased with coupons, his life and began living for the Lord. He was baptized upon confession of his faith in 1998. This was consumed on those trips, interspersed with Denny’s and very, very many cream pies. In fall, was something that meant a lot to him to share with friends and anyone who wanted to hear. He Erv would attend the fall suppers and only eat pie, so if you didn’t get your slice, now you know always said you didn’t need to be perfect or have it all together; forgiveness and salvation were why. As a golf lover and person always in a hurry, Erv didn’t want to mess around wasting time, for everyone, no matter your past. so, while others were taking their shots, he would look for golf balls, saving money and time! On Rick met Barb Warkentin and they married October 24, 2004 and spent many wonderful, happy one golf trip there was a mishap with the golf cart which ended up rolling into the ditch, the golf years together. Rick liked to travel and preferred driving to fl ying but he broke out of his routine cart was easily retrieved but the balls had gone everywhere! Not wanting to miss tee time, the and fl ew to a destination holiday with Barb, one of the highlights was going to see the Mexican balls were left behind. On the way home all the balls were stacked up in a neat pyramid by the Charro Rodeo. The trips driving to Arizona, Texas and South Dakota these later years made for side of the road. Erv thanks you, whoever you are! Erv had a great shot as a golfer, which was lots of memories too. With horse sales being tougher to make viable, Rick held his last Rocking odd since he golfed with his arms crossed. Like his golfi ng, Erv was unconventional, but he got W Horse Sale in the fall of 2018, the 31st Annual. Still wanting to raise a few horses, Rick kept the job done better than most. a small band of mares and couple stallions and began selling privately off the ranch. The last of Erv was predeceased by his fi rst wife, Alvina Neufeld, his parents and brother, John Hiebert. He these Rocking W Horses will sell on September 12th. The resounding link all through his life was is survived by his wife, Debora Jo-Ann MacKay and his children: Cindy Hildebrand, Tammy Patino, that Dad loved his family, he loved people and he enjoyed horses. All of those were the links in his Tracy Collis (Dallas), Corrie Hiebert (Cheryl Plett) and Mandy Bennet (Jay); stepchildren: Corrin life that led to opportunities, friendship and experiences. Relationship with others was important Fraser (Roberto Bisighini), Erin Beaumont (Ian), Cheryl Fraser (Owen Thorne) and Devin Fraser; to him and he always looked for an opportunity to share his faith and testimony and the good grandchildren: Cole, Cali, Pavlova, Rayne, Riley, Quinn, Sawyer and Ella; step-grandchildren: news of salvation through Jesus Christ. That faith he held onto until he closed his eyes and was Jayden, MacKayla, Aiden, Kendra, Liam, Taylor, Avery and Owen, and great-grandchildren: welcomed in heaven. Jackson, Oliver and Remington as well as his siblings: Abe and Emily Hiebert, Anne and Mel Rick leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Barb and his daughters and sons-in-law, Tanya Hildebrand and sister-in-law, Anne Hiebert. and Bryan Gerbrandt and Dusty and Bert van der Steen; his mother, Anne Wiebe; his sister and A private memorial service will take place at a later date. brother-in-law, Margo and Larry Friesen; the Warkentin family; extended family and many, many Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden friends. In care of arrangements A private graveside service was held at Southside Cemetery in Morden followed by a come and wiebefuneralhomes.com go coffee at Rocking W Ranch. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Rick’s memory to either South Central Cancer Resource or to Bridges for Peace. 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