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Council met in a regular meeting on June $7,850.00 with $8,050.00; 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the New Horizons To receive correspondence from James Building, Wawanesa, . Council Dube Spraggs Adjusters Ltd; members present were: N. Bok, P. Gullett, To research purchase costs for 2 per- B. McDonald, D. Rome and I. Paradis, manent radar boards; Mayor D. Kreklewich presided. To investigate complete costs, suitabil- Published by Wawanesa & Area Lioness Club The following motions were approved: ity and availability of ready to move To accept the agenda for the June 19, Medical Center for sale; Historical Plaque Unveiled at Wawanesa 2018 meeting with additions; To authorize the CAO to attend the To approve the minutes of the meeting Drug & Alcohol Policy Development The village life as a child living on a homestead farm of May 15, 2018; Workshop June 26, 2018; of Wawanesa was in the latter part of the nineteenth cen- To approve the general accounts pay- To provide a letter of support to Com- invited to a recent tury. Her family having only recently able as of June 13, 2018 in the amount munity Senior Housing in Wawanesa; unveiling of a his- moved from Ontario to the Wawanesa of $119,576.61; To adjourn to meet again on July 17, torical plaque, area. To approve the Direct Deposit 0043 in 2018 at 1:00 pm at the New Horizons commemorating As the children in attendance re- the amount of $12,512.05; Building; the marriage of covered from a foot race challenge by To approve Direct deposit no. 0044 in General Business Nellie Mooney to Nellie, Ali Hore entertained the visitors the amount of $54.49; See website for full video and minutes at Wesley McClung. Continued on page 6…... To approve Direct deposit no. 0045 in oakland-wawanesa.ca The unveiling the amount of $12,201.06; Correspondence: - Read and filed. took place in To approve Utility accounts payable in The complete texts of the minutes are on Wawanesa on the amount of $7,850.84; file and can be viewed by anyone during May 10, 2018, at To receive the Statement of Revenue regular office hours. the corner of and Expenditure Report to May 31, Sixth and Cliff 2018; streets outside the old Wawanesa United Church To receive presentation by Corporal building, which is now home to the Dolomont Boychuk of the RCMP; family. To receive presentation by L. Schroe- Precisely at 1:30 p.m. Margaret Brown der of Enbridge Pipelines; welcomed the many visitors to the dedication. To receive presentation by M. Sitko; Then the grade 2 and 3 students in Mrs. Cory To receive written communications; and Mrs. Thomson's class performed O Canada. To receive verbal and written commit- Smile! We even had an appearance from our very own tee reports; Life is like a jar of jala- Nellie (played by Danita Borton) who gave an To give no further readings to By-Law peno peppers. What you do informative and entertaining talk about Nellie’s No. 03-2018; today may be a burning issue To reconsider Motion No. 141-18; tomorrow. Deadline for issue July 31, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. Next To amend motion no 141-18 to replace Please drop all articles and ads at Lucy’s Flowers & Gifts Send a subscription to someone - only $40 per year

3 4 Playing at the Gaiety Theatre Build Your Own Basket! July 2018 204-827-2624 Select your gift basket. 508 Railway Ave., Glenboro Arrange the contents. 204-827-2624 www.glenboro.com We will wrap it and Please phone or check the website as the movie sched- put a nice ule is not always confirmed at time of printing. bow on it July 6, 7, 8 & 9 for you! 204-824-2369 Book Club

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Historical Plaque Unveiling ... continued from Page 1 Glenboro Pharmacy U19 Win Silver with a musical solo, accompanying herself on Congratulations to the Ph: 827-2841 the guitar. Wawanesa South West Girls Softball Fax: 827-2081 The commemorative plaque was League U19 team who walked home with erected at the site of the Mooney/McClung silver medals at the league tournament in [email protected] wedding, which occurred on August 25, Deloraine on Sunday, June 17th. These 1896, at the former Presbyterian Church. The 12 girls, from three communities Pharmacy Dispensary Hours plaque was unveiled by Marguerite Cory (a (Wawanesa, Hartney & Souris) improved Monday – Friday member of the Sipiweski Museum) and by so much from the start to the finish of their Dorothy Haithwaite (a member of the United year. Many thanks to our amazing coaches, Wawanesa Agricultural Society Bursary: 9:00 am-5:30pm Church). Hayley Dommett and Jalynn Cullen, who The Wawanesa Agricultural Society creates Attending dignitaries included the following: guided these girls through their sea- an annual bursary for a graduating student of Dave Kreklewich (Wawanesa-Oakland son. Way to go, ladies! Wawanesa High School who enrolls in and Municipality) successfully completes first year of an agri- Bruce Gullett (Wawanesa Foundation) cultural related certification. The Wawanesa FREE Delivery to your Abby Smith (Wawanesa Mutual) Ag Society Bursary will be placed with the Dave Mooney (great-nephew of Nellie Wawanesa Community Foundation. (Ross home in Wawanesa! McClung) Chambers presents cheque to Bruce Gullett). Funding for the project was provided by the following: Manitoba Heritage Grants Program Wawanesa Medical Clinic July 2018 Wawanesa Foundation Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. 8:30 am to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wawanesa CDC 4:30 pm Wawanesa United Church The Sipiweski Museum Front Row: Erica Luptak (Souris), Keagan Dr. Lee The Mooney Family Shearer, Jensen Shearer, Ryley Martin, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Vicki Wenger The afternoon program concluded with Janessa Teetaert (Hartney) Nurse Practitioner the singing of God Save the Queen, the serv- Back Row: Hayley Dommett (Coach), Julia ing of refreshments, and much socializing. Phillips (Hartney), Nicole Kaastra, Kayla 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Please call for Nellie McClung is a famous Manitoban Wilton, Ashton Cullen, Casey Bertholet appointment author and suffragette. She was a passionate (Hartney), Jalynn Cullen (Coach). (204) advocate for women's rights and is known for Missing, but very much part of our 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 her wit, wisdom, and oratorical skills. She is team: Raya Turner, Kylie Matiowsky 824-2993 recognized as a Canadian hero and the (Souris) Wawanesa commu- Lab Direct Line: nity is proud to

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RICE: Many thanks to my SEAFOOT: I would like to The shingles are ordered, the workers are “Wawanesa United Church Fam- thank my family and friends for ready to Raise the Roof at St. Paul’s. Thank you St. Paul’s Anglican Church ily” for the memorable day I was all their help and support during to the community of Wawanesa and friends of St. given, June 10th. It was one I will cherish my recent stay in the Brandon Regional Sunday July 1 at 11:30 am St. Paul’s for your donations towards the project. We Mary’s Brandon forever. The gift is beautiful and very special. Hospital and Assiniboine Centre. It was were overwhelmed at the support we have re- Thank you so much. God bless you all. very much appreciated. A special thank you (no service at St. Paul’s) ceived for the projects with donations coming Service of Baptism for Rev Chris Noreen Rice to my daughter in-law Brenda and my niece from as far away as BC. We have met our goal Lana for their medical expertise and assis- son, William Evetts and look forward to completing the project. Stop Bishop Bill officiating tance which contributed so much to my re- CHAMBERS: Ross Chambers, Diane, Perry by and see the progress on the restoration efforts. and family would like to express their sin- covery. A new sign has been installed over the door and it Sunday July 8 at 11:00 am cere thank you to everyone for their support Thank you to all who sent flowers, cards, really makes the church look fresh and new again. Joint Service at Wawanesa United after Mavis’s passing. Thank you to the EMS get well wishes, prayers and to everyone The congregation is looking forward to participat- Church who answered the call and worked tirelessly who visited; you brightened my days. ing in the joint service at the United in their efforts, to Moray and Dayna Jamieson The doctors and nurses in the ER, ICU, 400 church on the Pound Paddle ’n Pail Sunday July 15 at 2:00pm Service of Communion Coffee and & Staff for the professionalism and guidance and A2, you provided excellent care and I weekend. Thank you Rev Harvey during the last wee, to Reverend Harvey for am grateful for all they did for me. Fellowship to Follow for your invite. Stay tuned to the Li- All are Welcome! the lovely service, to Shirley for the beautiful Sincerely, Doreen Seafoot oness for upcoming events. Have a flowers, and to the UCW Ladies for provid- Great summer! ing the lunch and tea. We are so grateful to be a part of such a caring and supportive com- munity. Thank you for the messages, cards, visits, food and flowers. The all mean more than you know. Ross, Diane & Family JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER

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9 10 Project Pride On Sunday, June 10th, Wawanesa Rev. Harvey will be on vacation from United Church July 15 – August 15 so there will be no ser- hunt! We know those are easy to honoured Noreen vices at that time. Services will resume on find in our community! Rice for her years August 19th at 11:15 a.m. Thank you so much to the of service in shar- Wawanesa Lions Club for fostering ing her gift of mu- a strong relationship with the youth sic. In the absence in our community. Along with the of our regular mu- Project Pride event, Lions members sician, Tannis Wawanesa United Church regularly visit the Grade One (Mrs. Nostedt, Noreen Regular services: 11:15 a.m. Kaastra's) and Grade Two/Three had agreed to pro- 1st Sunday of the month: 9:30 a.m. (Mrs. McDougall's) classrooms to Coffee & fellowship follow early service. vide music for the support lifelong literacy by reading Everyone welcome! church service so it was the perfect opportu- with our students. The relation- nity to surprise her and show appreciation Rev. Harvey Hurren ships nurtured through this activity Cell: (204) 724-8701 for her many talents over the years. reach beyond our classroom walls Home Phone: (204) 726-0625 and into our community at Noreen’s family and many friends Email: [email protected] were in attendance and the choir, of which large. For this, we are grateful. Noreen has been an integral part, prepared a Wawanesa School's Grade One special selection for the service. Dorothy class had the chance to learn more about Haithwaite presented Noreen with a gift Donations: Canada, and how very fortunate we all Please join us for a are to live here, through the opportunity from the congregation, emphasizing that it Elgin Rogers Bridal Shower! hosted by the Wawanesa Lions Club was not a “goodbye” gift, as she is welcome Noreen Rice called Project Pride. We were made to In honor of the bride-to-be to join us at anytime, weather permitting! Betty Henderson feel very welcome at the Li- The service was followed with a delicious lunch provided by the UCW, and visiting ons' Clubhouse where we learned more Kaylin Rice with Noreen & her family. about our fabulous flag, how to care for a Saturday, August 4, 2018 Everyone is invited to a Community faded or torn flag, and how our flag is a Church Service on Sunday, July 8th at symbol for the rights and freedoms that 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. at Wawanesa United Church we enjoy as Canadians. New Horizons Centre, as part of the Pound, Pail & Paddle cele- The Lions awarded each Grade One Wawanesa bration. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Trees- student with a certificate, Canadian pin, bank Community Church and Bethel Chris- flag and tattoo which were accepted with tian Assembly will be joining the United smiles and handshakes! Church in the service. A potluck lunch will This year, the Grade One class had follow the service with beverages supplied Your generous donations help to keep this a gift to return to our Lions by presenting by the United Church. Please plan to take volunteer newspaper viable. a reader's theatre performance of We're this opportunity to join together in worship- We appreciate your support. Going On A Bear Hunt. Perhaps we ping God. should have changed it to a "Lions"

11 12 SIX LITTLE STORIES Carl Leslie Graham {1} Once all the villagers decided to Passed away at the pray for rain. On the day of prayer all Recreational Floorball Glenboro Health the people gathered, but only one boy Starting July 3, 2018 Centre on Sunday came with an umbrella. That's FAITH. On Tuesday nights at the Wawanesa May 20, 2018 at the {2} When you throw babies in the air, School Gym age of 70 years, Carl they laugh because they know you will Ages 7 to 10 start at 6:00 p.m. Leslie Graham, of catch them. That's TRUST. Ages 11 to 14+ start at 7:00 p.m. Hilton, MB. {3} Every night we go to bed without (groupings may change based on partici- Carl leaves to mourn Lioness Express any assurance of being alive the next pants) his passing, his three children Melissa *Price List* morning, but still we set the alarms to Cost: $3/night drop-in fee OR $20/summer Graham of Brandon, Sean (Hee Jeong) *Please prepay personal ads. wake up. That's HOPE. Dates include: July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Graham of Melbourne Australia, Adam - If invoiced, a $2.00 fee {4} We plan big things for tomorrow in 31st. (Kristen) Graham of Reston; five grand- will be charged* (Mail: Box 341) spite of zero knowledge of the future. August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and Septem- children Jena, Logan, Damien, Anastasia Full Page $50 That's CONFIDENCE. ber 4th. & Isabel; brother Dave Graham of Can- 1/2 page $30 {5} We see the world suffering, but still Equipment recommended: mouth-guard more AB, sister-in-law Tina Graham of 1/4 page $20 we get married and have children. and eye goggles/glasses. Portage la Prairie & by nieces & nephews 1/8 page $15 That's LOVE. Greeting & photo (Max. 1/4 pg.) $20 Sticks will be available but you are wel- Jennifer (Barney), Peter, Tracy (Robert), {6} On an old man's shirt was written a Memoriams (Max. 1/4 pg) $20 come to bring your own. Monica (Galen) & great niece Zoe. Carl sentence 'I am not 80 years old; I am Obituary (1/2 pg.) $30 To register, email: [email protected] was predeceased by his father Arnold sweet 16 with 64 years of ex- Back page ad $75 Or call 204-215-0106. (2008) & mother Jean (2017), sister Beth perience.' That's ATTITUDE. Community news (1/2 pg max.) FREE Thielen (1967), brother Gordon (2013) Have a happy day and live your Thank You (4 lines) $5 and by brother-in-law Garry Thielen Classified (4 lines max) $5 life like the six stories. (2017). A Celebration & reception of Carl's life If submission exceeds the maximum was held on Saturday June 9, 2018 at 3:00 length, you will be charged accordingly. pm in the Wawanesa Centennial Hall. Subscription Rates: A private family interment took place Watch the next Online: Free paper for details about prior to reception, in the Hilton Cemetery. https://lionessexpressnews.wordpress.com Friends that so desire, memorial donations Hunter Education and PAL. can be made in Carl's memory to the Ca- Follow our blog and you’ll be notified Interac ~ Visa ~ Souris River Rec- nadian Cancer Society, 415-1st St. Bran- when each new issue comes out. Mastercard ~ reation Commission don MB R7A 2W8 or to a charity of NEW: Mailed Paper Subscription Rates: Apple Pay would like to thank the choice. Canada $40 Lions Club for donat- Online condolences can be made by visit- U.S. $50 Now available ing two sun shades for ing www.willmorchapel.com. Jamieson's Other $80 the Waterpark. They Funeral Services of Glenboro in care of Send us an email: are greatly appreciated! Open 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Daily arrangements. [email protected]

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October 24 is elec- land to the building reserve fund for a new tion day in the munici- shop/office in Nesbitt. We are now dealing Worship Services for the summer pality and will mark the with a balanced budget for us all. begin at 10:30 a.m. start of the second 4 This year’s tax increases are a major The Church will be closed July 8 for years of the amalgamated concern with the disproportionate taxation the Community Service. municipality of Oakland- on our farmers. This is a matter that must be Family Camp is July 28-29 at Spruce Wawanesa. I think it is dealt with by the provincial government Woods. Our church service will be at very important to understand the financial changing the assessment process. We have the campground this weekend. picture of the first term, which was budg- been and will continue to work with AMM Pastor Garnet Hodges eted with a differential mil rate. For the to get this corrected. For 2018, Wawanesa Cell # 871-5586 years of 2015, 2016 and 2017 Oakland ru- taxes will increase by $31,674 and Oakland Email: [email protected] ral had deficits totaling in excess of Rural will increase $53,200, which again is Everyone is Welcome $80,000 and Wawanesa had a surplus of detailed in the budget documents. Copies of $55,000, as detailed in the budget docu- these documents are available at the Mu- Treesbank Community Church has a ments. As we are dealing with our com- nicipal office. newly ordained pastor , Garnet Hodges. He bined account, the Wawanesa surplus I am very proud of the work our coun- and his wife Tracey look forward to meeting helped offset the deficits of Oakland. With cil has done considering the distractions, people and getting settled in Wawanesa. the diligence of the council working to- but there is much more to do. Some of our We had beautiful weather for the Fa- Hope Rebekah Lodge hosted the District gether our financial position was very sta- rural residents suffer with very poor water ther’s Day BBQ and Sunday School wind- #6 meeting and celebrated its 97th birthday ble. We have our reserve funds in order and or have to haul water for their cistern sys- up. Sunday school classes for adults and on June 20th. Pictured above are Sister Bon- a nominal surplus of $771,851.00, unfortu- children will begin again in September. tems. These ratepayers have been ignored nie Beyak Rebekah, Assembly President of nately due to the ongoing legal action the We will be hoping for good weather long enough and deserve to have a council Manitoba, with Sisters Lorna McKibbon partial settlement of $275,000 set us back for our Family Camping at Spruce Woods, that makes their lives better. We have made and Alma Wallis, long time faithful mem- and the final payout could still be quite sub- July 28-29. Looking forward to a fun time application to Water Services for a study bers of Hope # 28, Wawanesa. stantial. with our portion of the cost being $12,500; with friends and families, outdoors in God’s After taking the position of Mayor in this will give us accurate figures to make creation. 2016 we hired our new CAO and Joni further decisions on. The village also needs Come and join us for our summer se- Swidnicki has put together a solid, talented a new water source; that application has ries: Leadership Lessons Learned from Ne- hemiah. Nehemiah directed the rebuilding staff which I consider to be the best in been made and the results will require quick Manitoba. We have updated our computers of the walls of Jerusalem. He knew to build action. them on a solid foundation. The process of and software along with the telephone sys- Our Municipality requires cooperation the rebuilding is a reminder to be sure our tem to make our staff more efficient and and a safe respectful workplace as we move lives are built on the solid rock of Jesus effective in the Nesbitt office. These moves forward. We have accomplished so much in Christ. Nehemiah 1:11, “Lord, let your ear allowed us to drop our administration costs the past two years but there is more to be be attentive to the prayer of this your servant by $30,000 from 2016 levels. We have ini- done and for that reason I am announcing and to the prayer of your servants who de- tiated a comprehensive 10 year capital plan my intention to run for re-election as Mayor light in revering your name. Give your ser- with a highlight being the application of of the Municipality. vant success today by granting him favor in the gas tax from both Wawanesa and Oak- Dave Kreklewich the presence of this man.”

Kyle Bartel Hunter Clarkson Ashton Cullen Avery Cullen Dustin Hopcraft Ali Hore Braylee Kowalchuk Will Lehnert Rocky Mountain Equip. ACC Brandon University ACC Plans to pursue Carleton University ACC ACC Farm Equip. Mechanic Awaiting Police Studies Early Years Phys. Ed. Business Admin. Welding at ACC Bach. of Humanities Early Childhood Ed. Business Admin.

Dawson Cullen Jake Diaz Ryley Gullett Cassandra Hamilton Cole Lockhart Tyler Mayo Dawson Miller Phoebe Vidler ACC University of Manitoba Work at Heritage Coop Plans to pursue Red River College Join Workforce ACC Land & Water/Ag. Computer Science Awaiting Fire College Wildlife Management Carpentry Interest in CN Rail Awaiting Agriculture Join Workforce

17 18 Admission Come Soon & The 2018 Wawanesa School Convocation was held on Monday, June 25th Adults: $2.00 Come Often with family and friends honouring the grads. Mr. Hauser and Mrs. DeRuyck emceed the Children .50 program. Mrs. Carolyn Cory brought greetings from Southwest Horizon School Division. Tuesdays - Free New This Year! Mr. Larry Maguire brought greetings from the Parliament for Brandon-Souris. World of Wrenches! A musical number, “River and Roads,” was performed by choral students Raya Turner, Calendar of Events Catalogued and displayed Hours June Amber Sullivan, Caitlin Reid, Nicole Kaastra, Kaden Turner, and Zac Versteege. th st by Steve Cassidy. June 30 - August 31 29 Museum Opens Wrenches will be on dis- Athlete of the Year is awarded to an individual who has improved in their athletic Burgers & pie c/o Museum 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. play at July 6 Burger day. skill set, has shown team leadership qualities and encouragement to his/her team members, July Every Day 3 Free Tuesday c/o Craig & Shirley Do enter a draw for along with always showing sportsmanship. Mr. Reykdal presented the Male Athlete of the a prize donated by Year to Will Lehnert. Brett Lane & Julia Bell & Wawanesa Foods 6 Burgers & Pie c/o Treesbank Church Wrench Works Wawanesa School would like to thank all the sponsors for their generous contribu- Thorne will be (Wrenches on display at Burger Day) tions. As always, we are grateful for the community’s support and interest. Congratulations touring visitors and 10 Free Tuesday c/o Lioness & May 30th, 1:30 p.m. at 6th to the winners of the 2018 Scholarship and Awards. The recipients are as follows: caring for the museum Memories Chapel and Cliff Street, a plaque Stockton Royal’s Baseball – Dawson Miller this season! 14 Burgers & Pie c/o Museum commemorating the Wed- 17 Free Tuesday c/o Lions Club & Wawanesa Teachers’ Award For Music Excellence – Ali Hore Fridays - Burger & ding of Nellie Mooney to Glenboro Pharmacy Wesley McClung was Royal Bank Math-Science Scholarship - Jake Diaz Pie Lunch 20 Burgers & Pie c/o U.C.W. Wawanesa & Area Lioness Citizenship Award - Ali Hore 24 Free Tuesday c/o Guild Insurance & unveiled in our, then, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church. Heritage Co-op Award - Dawson Cullen Cheeseburger & coffee Meighen Haddad Guild Insurance Progress Award – Avery Cullen Hymn Sing, Routhwaite Church, 7:30 p.m. A must see… or lemonade $5.00 “Celebrating our Municipality of Glenboro South Cypress - Kyle Bartel 27 Burgers & Pie c/o Museum Pie $2.00 31 Free Tuesday c/o Hope Rebekah Heritage”. Wawanesa Lions Club – Ryley Gullett Lodge & Dave Mooney Shilo and Region Service Bursary – Will Lehnert August July 24th, Tuesday, Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa – Ashton Cullen Our front display “Blue 3 Burgers & Pie c/o Wee Care 7 Free Tuesday c/o Ellis Farms 7:30 p.m. Hampton Family Bursary (in trust with Wawanesa Foundation) – Ashton Cullen Monday”. See what a Rounthwaite Church Mazergroup Ag Excellence Scholarship - Dawson Cullen Wawanesa Backhoe performance wash day 10 Burgers & Pie c/o Museum Music, Music, Music Aline Sexton Memorial Scholarship (in trust with SHSD) - Ali Hore was in the past - with a 14 Free Tuesday c/o Bob Daymond & in this historic Wawanesa Mutual Social Sciences - Ali Hore wooden washing Wawanesa Mutual setting. Come - Wawanesa Mutual Highest Academic Average - Jake Diaz machine! 17 Burgers & Pie c/o Anglican Church sing or listen - enjoy! Southwest Horizon School Division General Proficiency Award - Ali Hore 21 Free Tuesday c/o Shur-Gro & RBC $5.00 - Refreshments. Governor-General's Bronze Medal - Jake Diaz 24 Burgers & Pie c/o Nesbitt U.C.W. Celebrate our 29 Free Tuesday c/o Heritage Co-op & Watch for event posters Wilmore chapel Ali Hore delivered the Valedictory address on behalf of the class of 2018. Awesome History. 31 Burgers & Pie c/o T.O.P.S. or call the museum The graduation diplomas were presented to each graduate by their Teacher Advisor, Criddle Books $20.00, Museum closes for the season. *204-824-2289* before the ceremony was brought to a close. Elise Book $25.00 - on Call 204-824-2548 or 204-824-2263 for The banquet was held at the hall. Many thanks to the Treesbank Church ladies for the sale at the Museum. after hours or after season tours. Thank you to the delicious supper and to the younger students who volunteered their time to help serve. businesses and Thanks for your ongoing support. Congratulations to the Graduates of 2018 and best wishes for success in all your fu- individuals who have sup- 1914 - 1918 “The Many thanks to our sponsors ported “Free Tuesdays” ture endeavours. for Free Admission on Tuesdays Great War” ended. and who have

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19 20 In Loving Memory of BAR-B-QUE BEEF FRED HENDERSON SUPPER July 22, 2001 SATURDAY JULY 7th, 2018 Your local Lions Club has been 204-441-6437 or Lion Beth at 204-824- A special person, special face, 4:30 to 6:30 pm busy with youth in the community. June 1 2722.) someone we loved and can’t replace at was Project Pride. You can read about that Have a great summer!! Your presence we miss WAWANESA COMMUNITY HALL elsewhere in this paper. June 27 will be an WAWANESA LIONS Your memories we treasure afternoon at the Pool with the student's COMMUNITY SIGN Loving you always, forgetting you never who have been involved in the Reading The Community Electronic Sign is Price $15 Children 7-12 $7 6 and Action Program over the last 3 years. The available for publicizing social & sports Betty & family under Free student's will pick up some garbage as events, occasions, community and munici- they walk to the pool as part of environ- pal notices, greetings, etc. at no charge. The mental stewardship. programmers, Deb Chapman (204-824- Lions will also be present at the Gradua- 3414) & Margaret Martin (204-824-2457) tion Ceremony at the Wawanesa High try to include what they know about BUT School as they present the Scholarship for would appreciate notifications so important Sponsored by The Curling Clubs Of Community Involvement. things are not missed. Please feel free to Wawanesa Of course, the club needs to take in money call so that we can let the public know what so that they can do these projects. Chase is happening in our community and area. the Ace is ongoing all summer as are meat draws on July 20 and August 17. In con- Improve your home. junction with Pound, Pail and Paddle, the Improve your life. annual Duck Race will be taking place on THANK YOU & July 7. Tickets are available from Lions or on the day of the race. The most exciting news: The Lions are planning a free Country Fair for August GOODBYE 25 at the Wawanesa Recreation Complex. Remodelling It is designed for the children in the area. Foundation Parging To all of our friends that made Watch for more information about the Fair Roofing but put it on your calendar right now. It Stone Work will be fun! (In order for this to be an And More… our stay so great! event with no admission charge, Lions will be approaching some businesses for Are you needing

sponsorship for some of the entertainment. new cupboards? Enes Muheljic Doug, Karen & Justyne Jones If your business would like to be a part of Carpenter this gift to the community, or if you would For a free Wawanesa, MB like to volunteer to help with the event, estimate, Phone: (204) 720-3863 please get in touch with Lion Tonya at call Enes. [email protected]

21 22 The Top Ten Scams of 2017 Business Directory for 1. Online purchase scams Remembering 2. Wire Fraud (committed against companies/ NORMAN MELNYCHUK Wawanesa & Area businesses) November 9, 1936 - June 19, 2014 3. Online Dating scams The Wawanesa Lioness Express 4. Employment scams (there is no surcharge for is happy to announce that we have an processing your application) As ever. 5. Cryptocurrency (bitcoin etc.) online business directory. Bookmark 6. Income tax scam (CRA will not phone you) Diane it for easy access to phone numbers 7. Weight loss miracles (Best talk to your Health Christine, Terry, Tayler, Ryland care professional for advice) for local businesses: 8. Advance fee Loans (No credit check?) Tim, Vicki, Alaura, Sam https://lionessexpressnews.wordpress.com/ 9. Fly by night contractors business-directory/. 10.Fake invoices (check the addresses etc.) Congratulations Wawanesa If you would like to be included in our Password protection 1. Use at least 12 characters directory, just send us an email at 2. Use upper and lower case letters, # and sym- [email protected]. bols 3. Avoid words found in the diction- Class of 2018!!! ary 4. Avoid family names THE ANTI SCAM PLEDGE I PLEDGE Best of Luck NOT to give out personal or financial informa- tion to any unknown person. In your next NOT to sign up for free trial offers until I have WAWANESA PLUMBING read all terms and conditions. NOT to hire a company without having a written adventures!! & HEATING contract. -New construction & Renovations NOT to send money in order to win a sweep- -Hook ups to RTM homes stakes From all the Staff at -Electric furnace-repair/replace Bethel Christian NOT to allow any unknown door-to-door solici- tors into my home. -Sheet metal/duct work-HRVS Assembly - Wawanesa NOT sign any agreement without reading and Heritage Co-op -In-floor heating/boilers Coffee and fellowship 10:00 a.m. understanding it. -Pumps, pressure systems Service at 10:30 a.m. NOT send money to anyone I only know online. & water treatment NOT to send money in regards to a distress call Everyone is Welcome from relative unless I have verified that is real. -Air conditioning, central air & ductless split NOT pay admin fees to potential employer. -Hot water tanks Pastor Calvin Young NOT hire a company without doing a check of -4 in. Drain cleaner snake their business with the BBB, get references, for main drain cleaning Office Hours: check licensing, insurance and business informa- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday tion. Available for all your 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. I WILL let the BBB know about any scams hap- Plumbing & Heating needs. at the Municipal Office pening in my area. th MOST IMPORTANTLY – IF YOU DON’T Call: IVAN PARADIS 106 - 4 Street, Wawanesa FEEL COMFORTABLE OR SOMETHING 204-851-2041 Cell 204-824-2699 Res. 1-204-523-2754 IS “OFF” DON’T DO IT! Submitted by Joyce Macgreor, Wawanesa PCH

23 24 Wawanesa Wee Care Jr. Kindergarten Program Clarkson William Rogers, born October Someone you could go a long, long time Beginning in September of 2018, 11, 1953, son of Bub and Berna Rogers. without seeing and then it’s like you’d Wawanesa Wee Care will be offering Jr. Clark passed away at his home in never been apart. He made me laugh. He Kindergarten programming in our Frontier SK June 14, 2018. Age 64 years. made me think. And he made me won- Wawanesa School location. These spots He is survived by his sons Brent Rogers of der”. - Niece Cindy have come available following discussions Brandon and James Rogers of Winnipeg. with the Wawanesa Nursery School, regard- He is also survived by his sister Ethel Perry Celebration of Life for ing an option for ‘nursery school’ type pro- of Calgary, Sister Lynda Hardy of Winni- gramming. peg and brother Jim (Gerry) of Steinbach Clark Rogers Our Jr. K. program is for children ages 4 & and many nieces and nephews and great Saturday, July 14, 2018. 5 and the focus of our program is self-help nieces and nephews. Clark was very proud New Horizons in Wawanesa. and problem solving skills, in a play-based Wendy Cullen on behalf of the Lioness of his sons. learning environment. Our staff touches on Club of Wawanesa presents a cheque for Clark was born in the first Wawanesa Everyone welcome. the ‘animated literacy’ program used in the $2000 to Wawanesa and District Recreation Hospital when it was brand new. He grew Come for a visit, Wawanesa School Kindergarten class. Centre manager Brent Cullen. up in his loving family on the farm over- coffee, tea and treats. The following options will be available…. The funds will be used for capital projects looking the little town of Wawanesa. He 1. Full time care: Families can opt for care within the facility. loved skating in the winter and swimming Jim and Lynda M-F in our Jr. K program. in the summer and was very good at both. 2. Part time care: Part time care will be Heat Exhaustion After high school he worked in Bran- available for families looking for a Excessive heat can lead to sunburn, heat don as an Autobody mechanic for a number ‘nursery school’ type program. These cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If some- of years. Always independent and restless, days are scheduled on School Kindergar- one is experiencing heat cramps in the legs or ab- he headed out a number of years ago and ten days (every other day on the school domen, get them to a cooler place, have them rest, eventually found his way to the little town Thanks to all who continue to donate cycle). Part-time care* will mean every lightly stretch the affected muscle, and replenish of Frontier SK., where he became known as to the Food Bank. Your help is much appre- other day, either full day or half-day. Wee their fluids with a half a glass (about 4 ounces) of “Willy”. Here he found “his people” and ciated. Care will send out a Jr. K. day schedule. cool water every 15 minutes. was welcomed as a friend and co-worker. We appreciate large and small dona- For more information, or to register, If someone is exhibiting signs of heat ex- He worked at Honey Bee Manufacturing tions alike. We are thankful to those who please call Jenn at 204-824-2075. For infor- haustion (cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy for a few years, and talked fondly of every- bring a bag or box in occasionally, or a do- mation on our polices, daily schedule, phi- sweating, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness exhaustion), move them to a cooler place, remove one he met there. When his health became nation of cash, and designate it for the Food losophy and mission statement, please visit or loosen tight clothing and spray the person with too fragile to continue working, Clark Bank. We hope you realize how much you our website at water or apply cool, wet cloths or towels found going for coffee with friends and are appreciated. www.wawanesaweecare.weebly.com We continue to serve the Wawanesa to the skin. Fan the person. If they are watching nature programs on TV his fa- *Limited spaces available. Part time care conscious, give small amounts of cool vourite pastimes. This kept him informed area with your help! for 3 year olds may water to drink. Make sure the person about local and world affairs and fed his Contact info: Call Shirley at 204-824-2369. also be available. drinks slowly. Watch for changes in con- hunger for knowledge and sharpened his Please call to dition. If the person refuses water, vomits quick wit. check availability. or begins to lose consciousness, call 911 “Clever, quirky, and witty as hell. or the local emergency number.

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Jamieson’s Funeral Service On May 31, 2018 Souris RCMP re- ceived a report of a break and enter at the Souris Willmor Chapel Library at 114 2nd Street, in the Town of Souris, 415 Broadway St. Manitoba. The break and entered occurred be- A Family Tradition of tween May 30 at 5:00 pm and May 31 at 12: pm. Police noted that the point of entry was the Personalized Service back door, which had been pried open. Approxi- Serving the Wawanesa District since 1949 mately $40.00 in change was stolen. Police are investigating and are asking for Traditional Burial & Cremation Services the public's help in identifying any suspects re- Funeral Planning lated to this theft. Anyone with information on www.willmorchapel.com this matter is urged to contact Blue Hills RCMP - Granite & Bronze Monuments Souris Detachment at (204) 483-2854. Inscriptions & Monument Renovations On June 7, 2018 at 5:29 p.m. Blue Hills Funeral Directors, RCMP received a report of a two vehicle collision R. Moray Jamieson at intersection of #2 and #5 near Glenboro, Mani- Dayna Jamieson toba. RCMP, Fire and Ambulance attended. In- Box 369, Glenboro, Man. vestigation revealed a 2009 White Chevrolet Bus. 827-2480 Fax. 827-2093 Equinox Sport Utility Vehicle driven by a 75 year email: [email protected] old male from Cypress River travelling south- bound on Highway #5 pulled out in front of a westbound (on Highway 2) 2013 Black GMC Si- GLENDALE erra Pickup truck driven by a 23 year old male ELECTRIC from Glenboro - South Cypress RM. The driver of Kevin Barkman the pickup was not injured. The 75 year old Equi- nox driver was taken by STARS to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg with undetermined 1-204-741-1105 injuries. He is currently in stable condition. The 77 year old passenger of the Equinox had no inju- Souris, Manitoba ries, but was held at Carberry hospital for precau- tionary measures. The matter is still under investi- Call for all your gation. If you wish to remain Anonymous call: electrical needs. Manitoba Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS) or SUBMIT: a secure tip online at Serving South www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or TEXT: Western Manitoba "TIPMAN" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your information leads to an arrest or and South Eastern charge you may be eligible for a cash award of up Saskatchewan to $2000.00 Cpl. Mike Boychuk Blue Hills RCMP - NCO i/c Brandon Detachment

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NEW LISTING- WAWANESA- Great view of the river and valley from this 1 1/2 storey home with two bed- ties. Lots of upgrades including: garden doors off dining room leading to deck overlooking private yard, shin- rooms up and master on main. Spacious living room with garden doors leading to deck and private yard with gles (15), eavestroughs (15), water softener (15), washer & dryer (14), furnace (12) and updated bathroom. great views. Also a large dining/living room off kitchen, single detached garage, new HWT, pressure system Cheaper than paying rent. Call for your private viewing today! hooked up to cistern for watering garden, etc. Great family home with lots of room for a growing family close to all amenities. Call for your private viewing. WAWANESA- Country living in the quiet community of Treesbank. Well cared for modular home, geo-

NEW LISTING- WAWANESA- Super family home with five bedrooms, 3 baths, single attached garage in the thermal heat, sunroom, double insulated garage (24x26'), with attached workshop (24'x18') on private double heart of town. Spacious living room, eat-in kitchen with garden doors leading to deck overlooking the perfect lot. Features include: three bedrooms, spacious kitchen & living room, central air & vac plus a built in fire- landscaped yard. Features include: large bedrooms, walk-in closet & ensuite in master, main floor laundry, huge place. Newer HWT (16), and pressure system (16). 200 amp service, complete built in cooler (6'x9'). Easy rec room, central air & new shingles. A must see to appreciate the space and design of this home. Easy commute commute to Shilo or Brandon. MLS # 1711766. to Shilo (15min) & Brandon (35min). Check it out, call for your private viewing Continued on page 25…. WAWANESA- Updated 1 1/2 storey, three bedroom, one bath home on pretty corner lot close to waterpark & NEW LISTING- WAWANESA- Spotless 1400 sq. ft. modular home with three bedrooms, two bath, double campground. Large private lot with fenced in garden area. Cheaper than paying rent. MLS # 1710656 detached garage (26'x24')/ Features include: central air, open concept kitchen/living area, large master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet, landscaped deck, two storage sheds, and insulated heated double garage. Recent WAWANESA- Ideally situated building lot with town water and sewer in place for easy hook up. Priced to updates include new shingles (17), front & back decks (17), and new compressor in central air unit (18). Ready sell, check it out. for a new family, call today to view.

BRANDON- 1431 sq. ft. modular home on owned land. Located on large pie shaped corner lot. Features in- clude three bedrooms, two baths, walk in closet in master with ensuite. Completely dry walled with 2"x6" walls. Double attached insulated garage (24'x20') in south end. Call today for your private viewing. LIONESS EXPRESS Olde

WAWANESA- Tastefully decorated, two bedroom,1150 sq. ft. condo with open concept living/kitchen area. Items, with payment, may be dropped off at: School Plumbing Updates include new bath (17), flooring throughout (17), completely painted with new trim, new electrical out- Lucy’s Flowers & Gifts lets and new light fixtures. Close to all amenities and easy commute to Shilo or Brandon. Call for your private & Renovations viewing. MLS # 1805442. Between 6:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Box 341 or [email protected] WAWANESA- Cozy two bedroom bungalow with many updates including new living room window, new dry- wall & insulation, HWT, furnace and ventilation system in roof. Close to all amenities including K-12 school, Fax: 824-2008 For information: John Tennent waterpark & campground, medical center, rec center and shopping. MLS # 1805010 [email protected] Plumber

WAWANESA- Welcome home to this well maintained 1040 sq. ft. bungalow, two bath, 2+2 bedroom with Deadline is 10:00 a.m. on the double insulated heated garage (24'x26') on corner lot. Open concept living/eat-in kitchen with garden doors last Tuesday of the month. 324 Victoria St. West leading to deck, great for entertaining. Features include: in-floor heat, new plumbing, cedar décor in basement, P.O. Box 95 ductless air, walk-in closet in master, newer shingles, HWT, and water softener. Check it out today. MLS # Ninette, MB R0K 1R0 1730173. Continued on page 29... Deadline for Next issue WAWANESA- Cozy 2+1 bungalow, one bath, single detached garage, in the heart of town, close to all ameni- Res: 204-528-2622 Whether you are BUYING or SELLING, call Bob for market updates and stats. July 31, 2018 Cell: 204-523-1832 Call today for a FREE, no obligation home evaluation. Customer Service Satisfaction is my #1 Priority. Email: [email protected] Please don’t delay in submitting your articles

and ads. The earlier the better! COMPILED AT Lucy’s Flowers & Gifts Phone (204) 824-2429 Cell: (204) 573-6688 Fax: (204) 571-5905 Email: [email protected]

29 30 Seniors Independent Services 55+ Newsline... Shirley McBurney, Coordinator 112-4th Street ~ Phone: 204-824-2369

The next date for the Handi-van trip to to watch out for the heat! Make Brandon is Tuesday, July 10. The cost of the sure you keep hydrated and pro- trip is only $15. You can’t beat it!!!The van tect yourself from direct sunlight begins pick up at 9:30 a.m. PLEASE LEAVE for the better part of the day. YOUR NAME WITH ME FOR THIS Think safety!!! BRANDON TRIP. 204-824-2369. It is our mandate to keep seniors and Due to the popularity of this trip to disabled persons independently in their own Brandon, we are adding a second Handi- homes for as long as possible. Autopac Accredited van! Now we need to fill it to keep it viable! If you would like to take a shopping trip, meet a friend for ICAR Goldclass Certified coffee or schedule an appoint- ment, you can book a seat for only $15 both ways! Call if you are interested. Collision Repairs Glass Replacement As much as we all enjoy summer, it is that time of year Downdraft Paint Booth Stonechip Repairs

Plastic Repairs Headlamp Aiming Free Pickup & Delivery Graduation Phone 824-2696 Advice "There are only two ways to Wawanesa live your life: one is as though nothing is a miracle; Lifetime Refinish Guarantee the other is as though every- thing is a miracle." (Albert Einstein)

31 NOTICES KEYS AA At Lucy’s Flowers & Gifts, we can If you drink, that's your business. If you want to now look after your key duplicating stop it’s our business. Alcoholics Anonymous needs. A great selection of blanks for meets every Monday night at the back door of home, cottage, shed, padlocks… the United Church at 7:30. 204-824-2094.

Wawanesa Belmont July Transfer Ltd. Karla L. Dane B.A., LL.B. June Box 1719, Killarney, Manitoba Partner 28 Admin. Day - No School

ROK 1GO Every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 29 Burger & Pie Days start at Sipiweske (pg 18) Call 1-800-442-0492 or (204) 523-8393 Guild Insurance, 115 – 4th Street, Wawanesa July 6-8 Pound, Pail Paddle Weekend Local and Long Distance Hauling Wawanesa: 204.824.2071 Baldur: 204.535.2205 7 BBQ Beef Supper (pg19 Grain, Fertilizer Brandon: 204.727.8461 www.mhlaw.ca 10 Next Hand-transit trip to Brandon (pg 27) 14 Celebration of Life, Clark Rogers (pg 23) Including Your Community in Your Will 20 Lions Meat Draw, 5 p.m. Oakland Inn It’s easy to leave a bequest to your Community through the Wawanesa Area Foundation. 24 Music at Rounthwaite Church 7:30 p.m. (pg 18) The bequest/donation will be tax deductible to your estate and you can leave as much August or as little as you want, after providing for your family. 4 Bridal Shower, Kaylin Rice 1:00 p.m. (pg 10) - No better way to remember your Community - 17 Lions Meat Draw, 5 p.m. Oakland Inn - No better way to be remembered by your Community. Next Oakland Wawanesa Council meeting The Wawanesa Area Foundation Inc. 25 Lions Country Fair (pg20) For further info: Bruce Gullett 824-2313, Glenn McGregor 824-2064, Leonard Plett 824-2475, Box 172 31 Deadline for the next Lioness Express

T. J. Matchett Trucking Lions Chase the Ace every Friday at 6:00 p.m. with draw at 7:00 p.m., Oakland Inn Livestock Hauling Service Troy Matchett Belmont, MB (204) 537-2695 (If no answer, please leave a message).