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Not only does the service reunite Canadians with “It was quite a pivotal tool to helping me and my their lost keys, it also offers programs for amputees parents adapt, learning what options were available across the country. to me and providing counselling and those day-to- The program got its beginnings in 1946 so war am- day supports that I needed. It really became part of putees could work for competitive wages while also my life as an amputee from then on.” providing a service to Canadians that would gener- Now, at age 50, Van Massenhoven is committed to ate funds for the organization. helping others as the War Amps regional represen- Today, the key tag service continues to employ am- tative for Manitoba. putees and people with disabilities. “I am still involved with the program as a volun- Through the program, Canadians receive confi - teer. That program was a key part of me overcoming dentially coded key tags in the mail each year. These those obstacles that were put in my way as a result key tags are registered to individuals’ name and ad- of the disability. I went on to attend university and dresses. I went on to attend law school. I became a lawyer If you have a War Amps key tag attached to your and I’ve practised law for approximately 20 years,” key ring and you happen to lose your keys, the fi nd- he said. er can call the toll-free number on the back of the “I’ve been now named through the province as a tag or place them in any mailbox in Canada. Then provincial mediator through the Manitoba Labour The War Amps will return the keys free of charge. TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED Board. It really has been key in giving me that confi - They never sell, rent, trade or share their mailing War Amps regional representative John Van dence and the belief in myself that I could do what- list. Massenhoven is able to shoot a compound ever it is I wanted to do.” This key tag service is free, but anyone can choose bow using a special device that allows him to In addition to boosting his professional confi - to make a donation to the registered charity. Each release the arrow by moving his chin. dence, the program also brought benefi ts to the fall, The War Amps mails donors a thank-you gift of personal side of his life. peel-and-stick seasonal address labels, which pro- parents across the country. “Interestingly enough, it was through The War vides further employment for Canadian amputees For John Van Massenhoven, the CHAMPS pro- Amps program that I met my wife, who is also an and people with disabilities. gram impacted his life in more ways than he ever amputee and she was born without her limb. She The War Amps is also well known for its Child would have imagined. grew up in Winnipeg and we met while going to Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which offers services “I was 14 when I lost my arm in a farming accident. university. I moved to Manitoba approximately 23 to child amputees and their families. The philoso- At that time I lived in a very rural area in Ontario years ago,” Van Massenhoven said. phy is to encourage child amputees to accept their and no one else in the area had an amputation that “She’s very successful too with a career at a bank- amputations and develop a positive approach to I was aware of,” said Van Massenhoven, who now ing institution in Manitoba. We have teenagers, and challenges. The program launched in 1975 when lives near the border of Rosser and Headingley. in addition to our careers, we operate a hobby farm war amputees’ needs had been well served. “Thankfully, through the nurses in the hospital, I with about 500 acres in Headingley.” Through public support of the key tag program was going to the child amputee program, which is Van Massenhoven credits The War Amps with and the address label service, the CHAMPS pro- funded through the key tag service. That program providing the support that allowed him to thrive. gram provides fi nancial assistance towards the cost was a pivotal moment to my adaptation to life as an “I have been a staunch supporter of that program of artifi cial limbs and recreation devices. It also amputee.” ever since I became an adult. I have lived it, so I hosts annual seminars for child amputees and their The program allowed him to connect with other know what it can do. I know what transformation people in similar situations. At the same it provides to amputees and their families,” he said. time, it provided learning opportunities “It’s really allowed me to achieve whatever I want- through the annual seminars. ed to do. It’s set me on the path to success — there’s “Myself and my parents could learn about no doubt about it.” all the current prosthetics that were available For more information about The War Amps, or to to me, including options for enjoying leisure order key tags, visit www.waramps.ca or call 1-800- Interlake’s Automotive & Agricultural Glass Specialists and sporting activities. On the educational 250-3030. 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Amaya will be able to proceed a community of entrepreneurs has She launched the fundraiser May 1 with the procedure in July. stepped up to help. and sold more than 200 of these soaps “With all of Amaya’s medical Last February, Amaya Dawson was within 48 hours — and orders are still records that I have sent to Thai- injured in a head-on collision on going strong. land, she is so far approved to Highway 236 that left her paralyzed “It smells like a lemon poppyseed go. We are waiting for fi nal ap- from the mid-chest down. cake — so yummy! Pickup locations proval after sending CT scan re- Now her mom Alycia Dawson is are Stonewall and Balmoral or or- ports,” she said. raising funds to take Amaya to Thai- ders can be directly shipped to their “If we raise more than what land for a stem cell transplant that home for $7.95,” Peters said. “McLeod we need, it’s going to stay in might be able to rejuvenate some of Tea House in town has offered up a Amaya’s tax-free savings ac- her spinal cord. The procedure is still space to sell soaps as well as the Oasis count because when Amaya is pending fi nal approval. Juice Bar and Grill in Stony Mountain. 12 years old, she’s allowed to go “There’s been a lot of success at this There are now soaps for sale in both for a spinal simulation surgery, facility. It’s the same facility that the places.” which costs about $100,000. And TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED Humboldt Broncos hockey player The fundraiser will run until May 31 if the stem cell transplant actu- Erin Peters is donating $2 from every went to,” Dawson said. “I had called with the goal of raising $1,000 to give ally does work and she regains sale of 250-mL Lemon Drops and Muffi n some places in the States and nobody directly to Amaya. some of her feeling back, she can Tops hand soap in support of Amaya. there is taking international patients “This is not a Tiber River fundraiser, go back every two years.” from Canada or around the world be- just one that I am putting on solely cause of COVID. There is a sister facil- from my profi ts as a direct ambassa- ity from the Thailand one in Mexico, dor,” Peters added. 21052AR0 which would have been more conve- “Currently, we have sold over 250 nient. Unfortunately, the COVID cas- soaps so we are over halfway to our es in Mexico are so high that I don’t goal with lots of time left.” feel comfortable going there.” Anyone who would like to place an The cost of the plane tickets to Thai- order can contact Peters at 204-612- land plus the surgery, physiotherapy 3510, email [email protected] and accommodations for the mother or visit mytiber.com/parties/8691. and daughter will be close to $40,000. Similarly, Tiber River representative The family has a good start on cover- Toni deLaroque is donating all 30 per ing these costs, thanks to donations cent of her sales commissions for the that poured in through a GoFund- month of May to help Amaya get to Me page after the accident. Dawson Thailand for the treatment. She also saved these donated funds in a tax- donated products to create 28 mys- free savings account for Amaya, and tery bags that she sold for $50 each, now she’s trying to raise the rest. with all the money going directly to She has launched a Facebook group Amaya. All bags sold out in 24 hours. called “Amaya’s Magical Garden,” Overall, deLaroque’s goal is to do- which will raise money through the nate $5,000 to the cause. sale of plants. Anyone can join this To order through deLaroque, fi nd group and get involved. In addition, “Toni the Tiber” on Facebook, text 204- all the fundraisers hosted by other 513-1551 or order directly at mytiber. women’s home businesses are posted com/parties/8971. on this page, which will be revamped In another fundraiser, Avon rep Me- to include other opportunities in ad- gan Deprez is donating $2 per item dition to plants. purchased towards Amaya’s travel “All of the more common plants will and treatment. This offer will be on- have a set price. Then I also have some gong until the trip to Thailand. A new uncommon or rare plants, which will brochure will be available every two be more of an auction style because weeks. To order, visit www.avon.ca/ they’re a bit more expensive,” said boutique/megandeprez002 or send Dawson, adding that she and Amaya her a message through Facebook. both love plants. Amanda Ward has created a Magi- “Some of the plants are my own that cal Unicorn inspired bundle of Seint I’ve either propagated or I bought. makeup for $119, and photographer But I didn’t realize how much every- Carolyn Fox will be raffl ing off the body was going to donate towards it, bundle at the end of the month to a so there’s probably going to be about lucky winner. Tickets cost $5 each and 200 plants.” proceeds will go to Amaya’s trip to Adding to the efforts, local women Thailand. To buy a ticket, contact Fox have been showing their support at [email protected]. through business initiatives. Fox is also donating 100 per cent of Erin Peters sells Tiber River Natu- her commissions from Seint makeup rals in addition to working as a sec- sales generated through an online retary at Ecole Stonewall Centennial party event called “Magic for Amaya 4 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 Crescent Creek expanding to give Teulon housing options

By Jennifer McFee number of unforeseen delays, an additional 23 lots Teulon’s Crescent Creek Estates is expanding with will be developed this spring and hoping to have nearly two dozen lots in development and more to lots ready by the fall.” come. One of the biggest hurdles has been further water In the 1990s, a Winnipeg-based property develop- purifi cation requirements for the private well ser- ment company launched the development, which vice inside the park, Weiss said. was called Meadowlark at the time. To start, they “All residents inside the park are on a private well developed a few lots and built a recreation centre in system, which requires daily water testing by main- the middle of the property, along with a pond and tenance personnel. To add more lots to this system walking trails. meant upgrading and changing the water treat- “The project is superbly located on the south edge ment purifi cation system,” he explained. of the beautiful Green Acres Park maintained by “This meant hiring of specialized engineers to de- the Town of Teulon and offers a quiet, serene setting sign a new system that meets today’s drinking wa- on the south side of the town borders,” explained ter codes and an addition onto the existing recre- Rem Weiss, a former Teulon resident. ation centre to house the new equipment.” “Meadowlark struggled to gain much traction for Pending permits, the work is ready to begin soon. a number of years and the Winnipeg property de- “As soon as we have all the building permits in veloper basically decided it was not worth his time place, we will start construction on the addition this or money to develop any further lots and turned summer, hoping to hook up the new lots to the new it over to the Town of Teulon for a nominal fee in water treatment system by fall. This also means all around 1999 or 2000.” the existing residents will now be hooked up to the The town made sure this project went forward new water treatment system as well,” Weiss said. since it offered an inexpensive housing option for “The complete west end of the park is geared retired or semi-retired people, Weiss added. strictly for 50-plus residents, including the 23 lots “It was classifi ed as a 50-plus development and that will be ready by fall 2021. An additional 54 lots half the land still is,” he said. are in the concept stage on the east end of the park “The town then developed as many lots as had and, at this point, are open to any age category.” sewer, water, hydro already in place over the years. Weiss is confi dent the expansion will prove to be But then I believe they decided to sell the park af- popular due to the affordability, the great small- ter calculating out what further development would town lifestyle and amazing community amenities. cost in order to add sewer, water and hydro to more “We have an exclusive contract with Shelter lots.” Homes to supply only new homes and will have In 2017, the Town of Teulon sold the park, which some minimum standards that we will adhere to to PHOTO SUBMITTED they rebranded as Crescent Creek Estates, to two make sure the park continues to look vibrant and The development’s concept plan shows the 23 people who run a private wealth management busi- attractive,” he said. lots in development in the 50-plus section and ness in Winnipeg. “The concept is to have all homes in the park with the future 54 lots in the family section. “One is a local resident Darrell Gebhardt and the some ‘front street appeal’ like a front porch with a other is a Winnipeg resident, Cedric Paquin. Darrell deck, plus all will have a garage and side deck as “We have a show home on site that we would be is a passionate promoter of Teulon and has taken well. We are offering a custom-designed upscale more than happy to show anyone who is interest- a personal keen interest in making sure this park home no less than 20 feet wide by 60 feet long in ed,” he said. realizes its fullest potential,” said Weiss, who is the which we will go through all options in fi nishing the “We also are in the process of developing a web- current property manager of Teulon Crescent Creek home and will custom-build a garage, deck and fi n- site, which should be available by summer at www. Estates. ish landscaping all with local contractors.” crescentcreekestates.ca.” “When the town sold the park, they added a num- Weiss noted that they could provide a turnkey no- Anyone who would like more information about ber of clauses to the sale agreement, which keeps hassle home custom-built for around $200,000 to Teulon Crescent Creek Estates can email Weiss at a portion of the park as 50-plus as it is now. After a $250,000. [email protected]. Manitoba launches new fi nancial support for paid sick leave related to COVID-19 Submitted by Manitoba government and the variants of concern, and it is Leave program will provide employers with up to $600 per The Manitoba government is launching a new Manitoba crucial to stay home when sick to help employee for up to fi ve full days of COVID-19 related sick Pandemic Sick Leave program to provide direct fi nancial limit the spread of this deadly virus,” leave, which do not have to be taken consecutively. Eligi- assistance to help fi ll gaps between federal programming said Pallister. “Many Manitobans are ble sick leave related to COVID-19 includes testing, vac- and current provincial employment standards for paid living paycheque to paycheque, and cinations and side effects, self-isolation due to COVID-19 sick leave, Premier Brian Pallister announced Friday. they need to feel confi dent that if they symptoms, or care for a loved one in any of the previously “We are at a critical point in our fi ght against COVID-19 are sick, they can stay home without mentioned circumstances. any fi nancial repercussions or fear of Private-sector, non-profi t and charitable employers with lost wages.” eligible employees are able to qualify to receive the assis- The new Manitoba Pandemic Sick tance. Employers who currently provide paid sick leave to We are here to make a their employees would not be eligible including federal, provincial and local governments. 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The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 5 Balmoral 4-H members earn communications awards By Jennifer McFee “The Balmoral members used the members actively learn how to com- During the pandemic, many Manito- Local competitors earned accolades correct voice, body language and ap- municate ideas and information with ba 4-H clubs adapted by using online late last month when 4-H Manitoba pearance necessary to help deliver confi dence,” McRae-Walker said. technology. hosted its fi rst ever virtual provincial their message clearly,” she said. “Skill and comfort levels will vary “They were able to conduct their communications extravaganza. “Each member can choose a topic among different individuals, but meetings and project sessions over On Saturday, April 24, 60 4-H mem- of their choice. Kardyn spoke about with guidance and practice, members Zoom. Manitoba 4-H Council offered bers competed in the Zoom event af- her love of softball/baseball. Kristen should progress in abilities and com- several online sessions: Food Series, ter rising to the top through a series spoke on the events of 2020. Rebecca fort throughout their time with 4-H.” Equine, Babysitting, Beef and Clover- of club-level and area-level competi- demonstrated how to make no-bake The international youth and volun- bud/Junior. These sessions were of- tions across the province. The well- Oreo truffl es.” teer organization provides members fered through Zoom once a week for attended virtual event included more Both the fi rst-place and second- with the resources and activities to six to eight weeks,” she said. than 100 families gathering virtually place winners receive a trophy com- build self-confi dence, communication “Our communications events were to enjoy the speeches and presenta- memorating the event. and leadership skills while learning also held over Zoom this year. This tions, followed by awards. Although 4-H Canada doesn’t have about a topic of their choice, she ex- was challenging but very rewarding Members of the Balmoral 4-H Club a national competition, 4-H Manitoba plained. in the end. It was wonderful to pro- earned high rankings at the event. offers to send two members, aged 11 “Each member picks a project and vide our members one of the most In the Cloverbud Speech category, to 24, to the Canadian Young Speakers works with a volunteer leader to de- important aspects of 4-H this year — Kardyn Reimer earned fi rst place for in Agriculture (CYSA) competition at velop their skills related to the proj- communications.” a speech entitled “Diamonds are a the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. ect of choice. In Manitoba, there are As the program co-ordinator, Girl’s Best Friend.” “First-place winners in this age over 80 interesting hands-on projects McRae-Walker extends her praise In the Intermediate Speech category, range are eligible to choose one of the like beef, photography, outdoor living, and gratitude for everyone involved. Kristen Greigson earned fi rst place CYSA speech topics, video themselves machines, crafts and more,” McRae- “I would just like to mention how for a speech entitled “A Year to Re- presenting the speech and send to us Walker said. proud I am of all our members who member.” for marking,” McRae-Walker said. “Beyond projects, there are also stepped out of their comfort zones And in the Junior One Person Visual “Our judges will choose two mem- club activities, provincial events and and took on the new challenge of Presentation, Rebecca Sarb earned bers to represent Manitoba at the travel opportunities where members communications online,” she said. second place for her presentation en- competition.” can meet new people, build friend- “Also, a huge thank you to our vol- titled “I Love to Bake.” For those who participate in these ships and have fun. Today, 4-H clubs unteers. Without them, this would not Program co-ordinator Linda McRae- types of events, the benefi ts are clear in Manitoba are driven by thousands have been possible.” Walker explained the reasons why the to see. of 4-H members and volunteers, plus For more information about 4-H talented local competitors stood out “Through participating in public a strong partnership with Manitoba Manitoba, visit www.4h.mb.ca or call as winners at the event. speaking and visual presentations, Agriculture.” 204-726-6136. Volunteer Manitoba opens nominations for annual awards By Sydney Lockhart this year due to the pandemic and will “We really just want to show people or things have shut down so they Volunteer Manitoba is looking for be broadcast on their Facebook page that through everything it has been don’t need help,” said Bourbonnais. community members to nominate lo- in September. a tough year for all of us, but there’s She added that they hope the nom- cal volunteers for their annual prov- Currently Volunteer Manitoba is really positive examples out there of inations and awards will inspire ince-wide volunteer awards. looking for nominations, both groups folks who stepped up and met that younger generations to volunteer The awards celebrate the contri- and individuals can be nominated at challenge and gave back to their com- more. butions and time that volunteers in www.volunteermanitoba.ca/awards munity and we really were looking for “As a volunteer centre, we’re look- Manitoba have put in to helping oth- “It is to highlight the incredible those nominations we want to hear ing at data that was just released by ers over the past year. work volunteers have been doing in those stories,” she said. Statistics Canada and the overall “Our role in the community is to this past year, especially during COV- Bourbonnais said they have heard percentage of volunteerism has gone promote and encourage volunteerism ID We know that volunteers were still stories of people doing delivery ser- down over time,” she said. and highlight the good work that vol- going to work, even though we faced vices and tax services for seniors Bourbonnais said they usually get unteers are doing right across our a lot of shutdowns and restrictions, needing to stay home to stay safe anywhere from 300 to 400 nomina- province,” said communications man- people were still giving back to their from COVID-19 and that even the tions and that they would hope to see ager of Volunteer Manitoba Dawn communities in different ways,” said seemingly small helping hands make more than that this year despite the Bourbonnais. “We also work with Bourbonnais. a large difference. challenges of the pandemic. the non-profi t sector just to support Nominations can be for multiple “Showing people that volunteerism “Let’s spread the good news. Let’s charities and non-profi ts in their pro- awards such the Lieutenant Gover- is still alive and well is really impor- thank all these people,” she said. fessional development and in getting nor’s Make a Difference Community tant because a lot of people this past The deadline to submit nominations their messages out.” Award or the Premier’s Volunteer Ser- year, I think have made the assump- is May 24. The awards ceremony will be virtual vice Award. tion that we can’t volunteer right now,

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• GUEST COMMENTARY make up for the hundreds of millions in annual losses that will result from PUBLISHER SALES these property tax rebates. However, Lana Meier Brett Mitchell The future of our it is not as simple as just pointing out these blatant contradictions. There is students depends so much more that our fellow citizens must rise to achieve in the months ahead. on this generation My request of you is to become en- gaged in the matters outlined. Do Since the announcement of the pro- you get it? Are you concerned and vincial government’s long-awaited infuriated about this government’s REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SALES AND MARKETING response to the K-12 Review Com- assault on our public schools, com- Jennifer McFee Jasmin Wolf mission, through Bill 64 (The Educa- munities and democratic rights? Yes? tion Modernization Act) on March 15, Then share your concerns with your thousands of Manitobans from every friends and family. I’m asking you to corner of this province have risen have political, perhaps even challeng- up in opposition. Their opposition is ing, conversations with people who well-researched, well-presented and believe that they don’t have “skin in informed by the disastrous conse- the game” to care or make a differ- quences that will play out if the Mani- PRINT ence. You must help them understand SPORTS EDITOR toba government proceeds according Dan Anderson Brian Bowman why they should make time and fi nd to plan. We strongly encourage all Alan Campbell the energy because if they don’t, the Manitobans to consider what their damage to their local public schools fellow citizens have to say. the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and communities will be too great. The anti-democratic and illogical perhaps more than ever before, soci- The changes proposed will happen plans of this government to gut our ety as a whole has found itself turning all too quickly and this is exactly what public education system are heav- inward. Through public health direc- the government is counting on. Ad- ily wrapped inside over 300 pages of tives and often because, in the cur- ditionally, I’m asking you, your fam- sweeping legislation that the average REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER DISTRIBUTION rent context, where many have been ily and friends to register to present Manitoban has little time to digest. Becca Myskiw Christy Brown left jobless or without access to key to the legislative committee on Bill 64. What has been shared by government services, Manitobans are compelled Every generation has its calling. are a series of colourful sound bytes to focus on themselves and their own From the Great Depression to the and propaganda pieces that are spe- issues. Who has time to consider the Second World War, today’s stark chal- cifi cally designed to mislead. To put it larger interests of community and the lenge by our own government to elim- mildly, the provincial government is world around us? Some of govern- inate our vote and destroy our schools banking on the fact that Manitobans ment’s loudest misinformation on Bill in the midst of a global pandemic is will ignore the uncontestable fact that 64 (“No change for students and staff ours. The future of our students, fami- REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER their own vote and voices are about in schools,” and “property tax rebates lies and communities are depending Sydney Lockhart Tyler Searle to be silenced. Given what’s at stake mean more money on your kitchen on each one of us to do our part to here, Manitobans must ensure that table”) is fully dependent on this re- meet this challenge. this scheme is not successful. ality. In other words, “Nothing to see Visit www.localvoices.ca to learn Which brings me to the matter at here, keep walking. We know you’re more about why you should care hand: how do we succeed in prevent- busy and need more money so here is about Bill 64 and how you can meet ing this time-bomb from going off? a rebate cheque, written on the backs this challenge head-on. The degree to which we can succeed, of Manitoba’s children.” Alan Campbell is the president of the or even defi ne our success, depends ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION The idea that Bill 64 will not impact Manitoba School Boards Association and on the extent to which Manitobans Allana Sawatzky Jo-Anne Procter students and staff in schools is sim- chair of the board of Interlake School Divi- understand the stakes and add their ply ludicrous. The government has no sion. voices in opposition of these plans for other option but to levy more taxes to education in the coming months. Since

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It was November 1785 when the Scots farmer Robbie Burns ploughed through a mouse’s nest and thus was prompted in a poem on how we all live at the mercy of chance. It’s a delightful poem, full of the thick Scots dialect and creaturely camaraderie. “I’m truly sorry,” says Burns to his Mousie, empathizing with the rodent’s per- spective…

Thou saw the fi elds laid bare an’ waste, An’ weary Winter comin fast, An’ cozie here, beneath the blast, Thou thought to dwell, Till crash! the cruel coulter past Out thro’ thy cell.

That said, he reminds the mouse that it isn’t alone in proving fore- sight may be vain, since “the best- laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men gang aft a-gley.” How about you? Have any of your plans gone a-gley over the past number of months? Are there things you had hoped for, things you had planned for, which have TRIBUNE PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL now been ruined the plough of Bison forage on specifi c grasses, forbs and trees. They create wallows and trails throughout the area. They chance? If yes, then there’s a better add nutrients to the soil and they help propagate seeds, therefore contributing to the cycle of life and the word for you than Burns’s poem… health of the prairie. This herd of bisons can be seen on west side of Highway 6 just north of St. Laurent. Help the Tribune record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends or families enjoying the Aren’t two sparrows sold for a outdoors. Email: [email protected] penny? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s consent. But even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So don’t Province provides over $75 million for businesses be afraid therefore; you are worth more than many sparrows. impacted by new public health orders —Matthew 10:29-31 What is Jesus saying here? That Submitted by Manitoba government busy Mother’s Day weekend. Our the deposit via email. nothing — neither sparrows nor The Manitoba government is in- government remains committed to “CFIB is pleased the government of yourself — is subject to blind creasing its budget for the Manitoba delivering the right programs at the Manitoba is extending the Manitoba chance. While all of us will indeed Bridge Grant and will be making a right times to help individual Mani- Bridge Grant automatically to busi- go through “grief an’ pain” in this fourth round of up to $5,000 payments tobans and businesses through these nesses that previously received it and life, we don’t have to go it alone. for eligible businesses and organiza- challenging times.” providing additional support to res- We have a heavenly Father who tions to help protect them through the Through a fourth round of pay- taurants to help cover additional costs cherishes us. For me, that’s what third wave of the COVID-19 pandem- ments, the province will provide up related to food spoilage,” said Jona- really matters: Not some guaran- ic, Premier Brian Pallister announced to $71 million in immediate fi nancial than Alward, director, Prairie region, tee of a plough-proof existence, but today. support to eligible small and medi- the Canadian Federation of Indepen- the personal presence of God in the “We delayed the third wave coming um-sized businesses, not-for-profi ts dent Business. “Just one-third of Man- midst of the blast. into Manitoba and now we have to and charities impacted by the #Re- itoba’s small businesses are making shorten the time it is here. That is why startMB Pandemic Response System. normal revenues for this time of year, Pastor Daren Redekopp on Friday we introduced new, strict This brings the total program invest- so CFIB and other business organiza- New Life Church public health measures to curb the ment to $286 million, which is $86 tions have called for this program to [email protected] spread of the variants and reduce the million above the province’s original be extended as it has been an effective To hear more devotional thoughts strain on our health-care system,” said commitment of $200 million. tool to provide fi nancial relief to thou- in a daily audio format, subscribe to Pallister. “We recognize this quick clo- Eligible businesses that received sands of businesses across the prov- Pastor Daren’s free podcast, Crack sure for many businesses will have a prior bridge grant payments will au- ince quickly and with minimum red the Good Book, available at newlife- signifi cant impact on their operations, tomatically receive a fourth payment tape.”The province also announced stonewall.com and most podcasting particularly the restaurant industry of up to $5,000 beginning as early as Continued on page 8 platforms. who we know were preparing for a Friday, May 14 and will be notifi ed of 8 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 Ventura offers $500 reward for information about break-in Staff Do you recognize these individuals? They were caught on a high-resolution security cam- era around midnight on April 28 breaking into the ga- rage at The Renaissance in Stonewall. Ventura Developments is now offering a $500 reward for information leading to their capture. “The Renaissance is a luxury building that already had enhanced security measures in place. We are committed to resident safety and have added addi- tional security protocols, features, monitoring and im- provements in order to further protect residents,” said Ventura vice-president Tim Comack. “It is our hope that the high-resolution images our state-of-the-art security system captured enable the RCMP to apprehend these culprits, while sending a clear message that we take the safety of our residents very serious. A $500 reward is being offered for in- formation that leads directly to the capture of these criminals.” Comack asks anyone who might recognize these in- TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED dividuals to send information to their private email These individuals were caught on security camera during a break-in at The Renaissance. account [email protected]. ISD staff navigate through third wave of pandemic

By Jo-Anne Procter to sign on substitute teachers to the the whole household must isolate. their contact information. With COVID numbers soaring and end of the school year. staff away due to other personal con- The ISD is actively searching for sub- ISD contact tracing School closures fl icts including parental leave, long stitutes to fi ll day-to-day and short- There has been a shift in the way Schools in Winnipeg and Brandon term medical etc., the ISD is experi- term positions. Any interested parties that contact tracing is being done. have been offi cially moved to remote encing challenges in several areas re- can contact the division via email hr@ ISD administration is working closely learning. Other schools are to use garding vacancies. isd21.mb.ca with public health and once someone their discretion. ISD currently has In September the division was pro- is deemed a close contact staff jumps Woodlands Elementary on remote active and hired eight full time sup- Updated COVID-19 protocols into action regardless of what day of learning as of May 12 until May 21 ply teachers. As of last week a total of Indoor singing and wind instru- the week or time of day. Administra- due to COVID cases. 22 had been hired with four or fi ve of ments will be suspended until further tion staff lets families know on behalf ISD is cognisant on how diffi cult those being new university graduates notice. of public health. this is on families and appreciates the and university students who qualify Those using fi tness and weight Schools are prepared to contact patience and understanding of par- for limited teaching permits to help rooms require 3 m. of physical dis- trace quickly. Each school bus driver ents and caregivers as staff navigates get through May and June. tancing and teacher take attendance morn- through the third wave of the pan- The substitute teacher list has been The close contact defi nition is less ing and afternoon and each student demic. depleted as many have been hired for than 2 m. for 10 minutes or more (cu- has assigned seating making it easier Students of critical care workers that term and full time positions. Admin- mulative throughout the day) to trace contact. Any person entering cannot make childcare arrangements istration has made a dedicated effort When a close contact is identifi ed a school has to sign in and out with will be accommodated at school.

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an additional $2,000 top-up for res- The program was expanded to rant Relief Program, administered courage Manitobans to continue to taurants in addition to the $5,000 support home-based businesses in- by the Manitoba Chambers of Com- support our many small businesses,” Manitoba Bridge Grant payment to directly impacted by public health merce in partnership with the Mani- said Pallister. “The best thing we can help cover the costs of food waste, orders. Eligibility criteria was later toba Restaurant and Foodservices do for our local business community employee wages, maintenance or expanded to include hotels, resorts, Association, launched in January right now is to bend our COVID-19 insurance. Approximately 1,800 res- lodges and outfi tters, travel agen- 2021 to provide a rebate to dine-in curve down, so they can get back taurants will benefi t from this assis- cies, janitorial services companies restaurants that shifted to a delivery to doing what they do best, employ tance, totalling $3.6 million. and owner/operators of licensed model due to public health restric- Manitobans and offer services Man- The province created the Manitoba passenger transportation business- tions. The program helps offset costs itobans rely on.” Bridge Grant in November 2020 to es that saw demand for their servic- related to delivery services, whether More information about business provide upfront funding to busi- es impacted by public health orders. a restaurant provides its own deliv- supports in Manitoba are available nesses, not-for-profi ts and charities An additional $2 million will also ery service or uses a third-party de- at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/pro- directly affected by public health re- be provided to the Dine-In Restau- livery company. grams/. strictions and temporarily ordered rant Relief program to help restau- “While we urge Manitobans to stay to close their storefronts to the pub- rants shift their operations toward a home as much as possible over the lic. delivery model. The Dine-in Restau- next few weeks, we also want to en- The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 9 Barry Lamm’s journey is gaining momentum across the country The Lammer 6.0 Virtual Run is taking place May 23 through May 30

By Joshua Frey-Sam the whole family.” It’s been nearly two years since In September 2020, three weeks af- Barry Lamm, an eight-time marathon ter his prostatectomy, Lamm’s doctor runner, got a life-changing call from told him he was cancer-free. his doctor after running the Chicago As a former Boston Marathon com- Marathon. petitor, Lamm ran daily before he was His doctor told Lamm he found an diagnosed with prostate cancer and abnormal amount of prostate-specifi c pushed others to get out every day antigen (PSA) in Lamm’s blood — a too. strong sign of prostate cancer. So it began to concern those close to “The fi rst thing you him when he stopped run- think is ‘I’m going to ning altogether. TRIBUNE PHOTOS die,’ ” said Lamm, a “I could see it in his face. SUBMITTED caretaker at Warren He didn’t have the drive Lamm found out Collegiate Institute. “THE FIRST anymore,” said Fallon he was cancer- The PSA level in Campbell, Lamm’s col- free last Septem- Lamm’s blood was THING YOU league of fi ve years. ber after being an alarming 7.3 ng/ Campbell spearheaded diagnosed with ml — well above the THINK IS ‘I’M a fundraiser to help re- prostate cancer normal 0.6 ng/ml. ignite her friend’s fi re and in April 2020. “I was pretty taken GOING TO DIE.’” spread awareness for can- back by that news, cer. but I knew it had a lot “Running is who he is as all know someone to do with family his- a person,” said Campbell. who is directly af- Barry Lamm has run 10 full marathons, including the fected by cancer at tory.” “We needed to get him back to where Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Lamm’s dad died from prostate can- he was.” some point in our cer, and his older brother had the dis- Campbell, along with eight students life,” said Camp- pact. ease too. from her Grade 9 and 10 classes, cre- bell. “I’m the proof you can be in shape and still get cancer,” An invasive biopsy that included 12 ated the Lammer 6.0 Virtual Run to Lamm wants to said Lamm. samples of Lamm’s prostate in April raise money for CancerCare and cel- continue being a “Go to your doctor. Go get tested.” 2020 confi rmed he had developed ebrate Lamm on his 60th birthday. calming voice for Lamm is now back to running four times per week as he cancerous cells. The fundraiser will take place May others who expe- stays in shape for the next marathon he’ll be able to run. Lamm’s cancer was in the early stag- 23 through May 30. Participants can rience prostate The deadline to sign up for the Lammer 6.0 Virtual Run es and his oncologist recommended a run six kilometres or six miles at some cancer and an ad- is May 7, but late entrants and donations are welcomed. prostatectomy — the removal of the point during the week. vocate of its im- prostate. The event is remote, so runners can Lamm said he leaned on his wife, choose where they want to run. The and his older brother, who had suc- cost is $30 for adults and $15 for stu- Cargill gifts $400K for new STARS helicopters cessfully undergone the same major dents. operation, to help him make the deci- More than 150 people across Can- Staff ans for decades to come, and we’re ex- sion. ada have signed up for the event so STARS is $400,000 closer to replacing ceedingly thankful to Cargill for their “My wife has been my biggest far, raising over $3,500 for CancerCare its aging fl eet of helicopters thanks to fi nancial support and leadership.” supporter through this,” he said. “It Manitoba. a grant from Cargill. STARS has been fl ying missions in doesn’t just involve you alone; it takes “Whether you know Barry or not, we The global corporation’s gift will be the new H145 aircraft from two of its used by the non-profi t air ambulance bases since mid-2019. Thanks to gov- to help purchase nine new, medically- ernment, community, and corporate equipped Airbus H145 helicopters at support, they hope to see the remain- Rosser council news in brief a cost of $13 million each. der of the new fl eet delivered by 2022. The aircraft will deliver critical care Cargill is pleased to be able to lend By Jennifer McFee to, the burning of garbage, yard waste, to patients across Manitoba, Sas- them a hand in reaching that goal. • At the April 27 meeting, Ross- agricultural waste, yard sites, indus- katchewan, Alberta and parts of Brit- “At Cargill the safety of others is er council approved culvert applica- trial and construction waste, and ish Columbia for the next 30 or more guided by our values of putting people tions from National Truck and Train- straw and straw bales. years, STARS has said. fi rst and doing the right thing. Safety ing School and Matrix Transport, as • A public hearing provided “Our supporters ride along with us extends well beyond our employees to well as from Essex Freightway, Pluto highlights of the 2021 fi nancial plan, on every mission, and we’re so thank- our customers and the communities Transport and Whiteland Services. which has a proposed mill rate of 5.83. ful our allies are helping us renew our where we operate,” said Jeff Vassart, The applicants need to cover the cost Council voted in favour of adopting fl eet, particularly through these chal- president of Cargill Limited. “We are of supplies and installation. the 2021 fi nancial plan. lenging times, when community sup- proud to support STARS and the criti- • Council passed third reading • At a special meeting of coun- port is so critical to our operations,” cal emergency care they provide to of a bylaw focused on fi re prevention cil on May 4, council voted in favour said president and CEO Andrea rural and remote communities when and control of wildland fi res. In ad- accepting a bid to buy a tandem truck Robertson in announcing the Cargill it’s needed most.” dition, the RM designated a burning from Transolutions Truck Centres Ltd. funding. For more information about STARS’ ban in all zones and CentrePort lands at a cost of $85,838.89 plus tax. The “These new aircraft are a genera- fl eet renewal project, head to fi ghtin- effective April 28 until further notice. purchase will be paid from the ma- tional investment in our ability to fl ight.ca. This ban includes, but is not limited chinery replacement reserve. fi ght for the lives of Western Canadi- 10 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 Stricter public health orders now in effect By Ashleigh Viveiros pacity to a maximum of 100 people. Stricter public health orders went Malls can open to 10 per cent capacity. into effect Sunday in a bid to slow These orders will remain in place for down the third wave of the COVID-19 at least three weeks, to Sunday, May pandemic in Manitoba. 30. Chief provincial public health offi cer Dr. Roussin urged Manitobans to Dr. Brent Roussin unveiled the new not just heed these new restrictions restrictions Friday evening, citing the but to do whatever they can to limit skyrocketing number of cases in our their contacts in the weeks ahead. province as the cause of these more “These public health orders can’t be stringent measures. written to guide every aspect of our “Case numbers are certainly going lives,” he pointed out. “We know that in the wrong direction,” he said. “The we all need to make personal choices latter part of this week we’ve seen to reduce the amount of contacts that a dramatic rise in cases and that’s are outside our households, and we translating into a dramatic rise in ICU need to act now. numbers.” “I know that Manitobans have done The daily case count inched up from this before and I know we’ve been do- 279 at the start of last week to 529 this ing it now for 14 months, but we need past Sunday. to continue our efforts to keep these “These are some of the highest daily TRIBUNE PHOTO BY LANA MEIER numbers down.” numbers we’ve seen,” Roussin said. Pictured left to right: Monaco Gederon (back), Abigail Osborne, Grace The government has upped the cost “We have to take these strong actions Ward, Eva Learmond, Olivia Rivera and Edie Garton were all smiles at of fi nes for people found repeatedly now to protect our health-care sys- their practice last week. Unfortunately all games for outdoor sports violating public health orders. tem, to protect Manitobans.” and recreation activities have been cancelled effective this past Sunday. Individuals who have received two Under the new orders, outdoor or more tickets for failing to wear a Gyms, fi tness centres, casinos, mu- ligious gatherings are prohibited. So gatherings that include people from mask will now pay $486 for subse- seums, galleries, libraries, day camps, are indoor sports and recreation, in- multiple households are limited to a quent tickets instead of $298. dance/theatre/music schools and per- cluding after-school activities. maximum of fi ve people. Likewise, individuals who have re- sonal services such as estheticians, Outdoor sports and recreation ac- Restaurants, bars and patios are ceived two or more tickets for other barbers, salons and tanning salons all tivities now have a maximum of fi ve closed to in-person dining but can penalties under the orders will be must close. participants. Organized team games still offer take-out and delivery. fi ned $2,542 instead of $1,296. Indoor community, cultural and re- are not permitted. Also, the penalty for failing to pay a Self-help gatherings are limited to ticket in the required timeframe (de- 10 people. fault conviction) has been doubled Retail stores, markets and garden from $50 to $100. Fines for businesses centres may open at 10 per cent ca- had not changed as of press time. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Sandblasting STONEWALL BRANCH - 467-2261 in the Lic #418 Interlake • Metal resurfacing Schedule a Tour! 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" #"$  The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 11 Stay home, limit contacts, get vaccinated: Roussin By Ashleigh Viveiros said. “This time, though, as we’re im- Manitoba public health offi cials an- plementing these public health mea- nounced 502 new cases of COVID-19 sures we have increasing vaccination and four new deaths on Monday. occurring. The number of patients in hospital “With every passing day, more and hit 215, 60 of which require intensive more Manitobans are protected.” care. Eligibility widens A total of 42,453 lab-confi rmed cases Eligibility to be immunized at a su- of COVID-19 have been identifi ed in per site or pop-up clinic continued to Manitoba since the pandemic began. expand this past week. We started the work week with 3,771 At press time, anyone age 30 or older active cases, 37,683 recoveries and 997 and Indigenous people aged 18 and deaths. older are able to book an appoint- The current fi ve-day COVID-19 test ment. positivity rate is 11.6 per cent provin- Also eligible is any adult who is cially and 13.8 per cent in Winnipeg. pregnant, a client of Community Liv- Dr. Brent Roussin, chief public ing disABILITY Services, works in health offi cer, noted the spike in cases any health-care setting, works as a is tied to Manitobans having far to front-line police offi cer or fi refi ghter, much contact with people outside of or lives or works in selected priority BUILDING A LEGACY their own households. communities (parts of Winnipeg and “Since last Friday we’ve had more Brandon, Powerview-Pine Falls, and ACROSS MANITOBA! than 1,500 cases reported and that’s the entire Northern RHA, including why we had to take stronger public Churchill). health action, that’s why we had to Eligibility for the AstraZeneca/Co- $2.5 MILLION move Winnipeg and Brandon schools vishield vaccine being administered to remote learning,” Roussin said. at pharmacies and medical clinics Stricter public health orders went into includes individuals aged 40 or older effect Sunday. and people aged 30 to 39 with priority 240 PROJECTS “That’s why we’re asking Manito- health conditions. bans to stay home. The best way to “We really encourage all Manito- limit the amount of contacts outside bans to book your appointment to be MANITOBA 150 is delighted to announce more than 240 legacy of your household is to stay home,” vaccinated as soon as you become eli- Roussin stressed. “Really, go out for gible,” Roussin urged. “It really is our projects across the province made possible with $2.5 million in funding essential reasons, limit those contacts pathway out of these restrictions.” through BUILD 150. ... that’s the best way that we can end Head to protectmb.ca for the latest these transmission chains.” eligibility requirements or to book With support from James Richardson & Sons, Limited and Affiliated We’re all sick of these restrictions, your appointment. Roussin acknowledged, but adhering As of Monday, 565,219 doses of vac- Companies and Manitoba’s 55 community foundations, these projects to them is the only way to stem the cine have been administered in Mani- will enhance the lives of Manitobans long into the future with tide of COVID-19 infection and pre- toba. The province expects to begin vent the health-care system from be- booking second-dose appointments greater accessibility, opportunities for storytelling, and spaces ing overwhelmed. of the vaccine on May 22, starting with to come together. “We saw in February and March of people who are immuno-compro- this year that these measures work. mised or have other prioritized health From parks to playgrounds, we invite you to explore these And we need them to work again,” he conditions. projects online and enjoy them in your community when it Provincial music and arts festival moves online is safe to do so. Visit Manitoba150.com for a full listing of projects in your area! Staff their local festival. The Associated Manitoba Arts Festi- Entrants will have the chance, virtu- vals’ Provincial Music & Arts Festival ally, to view the videos of fellow class will be a virtual experience this year. performers and receive written and PRESENTED BY Participants are invited to send in verbal adjudications. videos of their performances in seven The deadline for entries is Thursday, solo disciplines: voice, piano, strings, May 20. Full participation details and classical guitar, woodwinds, brass and entry forms are available online at percussion. There are also classes in www.amaf.mb.ca. Canadian composers and Mozart, musical theatre and Gilbert & Sulli- Kim Kowalchuk van, chamber group and speech arts. 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Staff “It’s a story of my sister and I, and what life was In his recently released tell-all book, Grosse Isle like being raised in an environment like that; some resident Bill Massey describes having to scrape by of the issues we had to deal with and ways we con- from the very beginning. fronted those problems. Titled Of Pork and Potatoes, Massey’s memoir de- “It’s about how I tried to use those problems to scribes early life on the rural family farm near Rid- build work ethic and integrity rather than suc- ing Mountain National Park, fi ghting for everything cumb,” he said. he had, and how his scrappy instincts have helped In his adult life, Massey became a teacher and him in other well-publicized fi ghts throughout his eventually moved into an administration role. He life. was instrumental in developing child abuse pre- “We were a poverty-stricken family with lots of vention programs and crisis intervention, going on issues. The book is about how I survived and used to specialize in violent children. those experiences to gain knowledge and leader- He would eventually share his knowledge and ship skills, which I’ve then used in other battles,” teach at the University of Winnipeg. said Massey, recalling a six-week stretch as a child “There was a direct correlation between my child- in which he ate nothing but pork and potatoes, even hood experiences and my work,” said Massey. at school for lunch and then at home for dinner. The second part of Massey’s memoir is about how “My father was a World War II veteran. We can the life lessons Massey learned as a young man safely assume he suffered what is now known as translated into leading his community in a fi ght post-traumatic stress disorder. It wasn’t talked against the Province of Manitoba and the Rock Lake about so much then. He was a silent, bitter and an- Colony’s hog farm operation, a well-documented gry man. He would break out in violent and uncon- Interlake saga. trollable rages from time to time.” From Massey’s view — which is shared by about TRIBUNE PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Prior to the war, Massey’s father had been en- 25 other Grosse Isle residents — the provincial gov- Bill Massey holds Of Pork and Potatoes, his tell- gaged to a woman who had moved on from the re- ernment has interfered with local efforts to manage all book discussing struggle of rural life post- lationship upon his return. the Rock Lake Colony’s hog farm operation. This Second World War. Massey said his father married his mother on the fi ght is also documented in Of Pork and Potatoes. rebound, and the family developed from there. Of Pork and Potatoes is available via FriesenPress person on May. 7. He also said he is interested in “She was raised in a very dysfunctional family and Publishing, Chapters/Indigo, Amazon, and Barnes doing virtual book launches for interested groups. had many of her own issues, too,” said Massey. and Noble. Massey will have copies available in For more information, visit billmassey.ca. 16 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 Nurses answering the call across the Interlake By Patricia Barrett fection is, patients may be at the hos- With Manitoba having offi cially en- pital for a few hours, a few days or, in tered its third wave of COVID-19 in- the worst case scenario, transferred to fections and just starting out on an- Winnipeg. other major lockdown, it shouldn’t “It depends on the severity of the come as a surprise if nurses are too COVID case. Some COVID patients busy to notice that it’s National Nurs- we see here in emergency just need ing Week (May 10-16), an annual education and support and can go event that recognizes their dedication home. Other patients might stay two to patient care. or three days in hospital because they Since COVID emerged in late 2019 need IV fl uids or supplemental oxy- and travelled the globe, leaving a mas- gen to help them get over their symp- sive swathe of death in its wake, there toms,” she said. “Sadly, we also see pa- has never been a more apropos time tients that don’t do very well and we to salute the nurses and the health- end up having to intubate them and care aides who’ve been working fl at send them to Winnipeg to the ICU. out to save lives and stand in for fam- The sad thing is COVID is not specifi c ily who can’t be with loved ones dying to any one group; it doesn’t matter from the deadly virus. whether you’re rich or poor or young Yvonne Oxer, who has been a reg- or old.” TRIBUNE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IERHA istered nurse for 43 years and has 51 COVID and its more infectious vari- The founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale [1820-1910] said, years’ experience working in health ants have steadily crept higher in “I am of certain convinced that the greatest heroes are those who do care, said the old ways of doing things Manitoba over the past few months their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls have gone straight out the door since before really taking off last week. as a maddening dreidel [a four-sided spinning top].” Yvonne Oxer, clini- COVID popped up in Manitoba last On Monday, May 3, the province cal team manager of the Selkirk ER and special care unit, said Nightin- spring. reported 250 new infections (20 in gale exactly describes our present-day COVID pandemic where nurses “In all my years of nursing I don’t IERHA). By Sunday, May 9, those had are doing their duty and helping save lives. What the public does will think anything has impacted my job more than doubled to 529 (27 in IER- determine the trajectory of the virus. as much as COVID has since March of HA). On Monday of this week there 2020,” said Oxer by phone last Friday. were 498 new cases (25 in IERHA). ince nurses are mandated to work 16 ward to accommodate some beds, and Oxer is the clinical team manager for The virus has so far killed 997 Manito- hours. It occurs quite frequently.” patients can be moved to other facili- the emergency department and spe- bans (source: Manitoba government, Staff are forced to maintain a relent- ties to free up space for acute care. cial care unit at the now-named Sel- May 10). less vigilance against a virus nobody “We might be the ones people see kirk Regional Health Centre, where Oxer said she and her nursing staff can see, except under a microscope, on the news, but there’s a whole team she has worked her entire career. She have had to quickly adapt to a new and will experience emotional fallout behind us working very hard to en- manages nurses and health-care aides system of patient care and practise to after seeing the damage it can infl ict sure we have acute care beds available and works closely with physicians. the nth degree what Florence Night- on the human body. throughout the province,” she said. Unlike the disturbing and dramatic ingale, the founder of professional “We can follow our processes and “As much as frontline workers are images rolling out of India, currently nursing, preached with regard to in- do our daily routines but when we see seen as the heroes, there are a bunch the epicentre of the world’s worst CO- fection prevention and control. the emotions of family members that of heroes standing right behind us.” VID outbreak, Oxer said Manitobans Donning and doffi ng personal pro- can’t see their loved ones, it does take A nurse or health-care aide may be aren’t seeing people dropping dead tective equipment has increased their an emotional toll on every nurse. We the last person you see as you die in queues outside our local hospitals workload. Nurses have had to learn also see the devastation of COVID. We from COVID and it will be their hand or victims’ families pleading for sup- how different rooms in the hospital see people become extremely ill. We holding yours as family is kept out plies of oxygen or mass funeral pyres have been engineered to determine see patients deteriorate and we know of the infectious zone, said Oxer. The in the streets. how quickly air exchange occurs (they they’ll have to go to Winnipeg [to an best thing people can do to prevent But the common denominator be- have to close off rooms — before dis- ICU]. All these emotions do impact such a scenario from happening to hind closed doors in hospitals across infection staff can enter — for a half us,” said Oxer. them is to relieve the pressure on the the province, including those in the to a whole hour or more after treating “The most diffi cult aspect of COVID health-care system. Interlake, is people struggling to stay a COVID patient). They’ve also had is how our humanity has been chal- That means religiously practising alive. And nurses are their witnesses. to become design experts, carving lenged. We have to become the family the “fundamentals” we’ve all heard “The general public here says they up the ER and in-patient wards into members, the emotional care-givers ad nauseam and will continue to hear don’t really see anything happening zones for non-COVID, suspected CO- and the support-givers because of the because they actually work against at the Selkirk hospital or other facili- VID and confi rmed COVID cases. guidelines to prevent the spread of the spread of the virus and are our ties in the Interlake. From a nurse that Then there are the extra-long shifts COVID. So the nurses do spend extra only way out of infection and possible has been here day in and day out, I Oxer said she “tries not to” but some- time providing comfort and support death until the world is vaccinated. assure you nurses and other frontline times has to “mandate” depending on to patients.” “The best thing the public can do workers are seeing the devastating ef- the COVID load. She tries to mitigate After “diffi cult” cases, she said staff is wear a mask, social distance and fects of COVID,” said Oxer. “And we’re those exhausting shifts by ensuring will have a debrief “to make sure each don’t gather together in large groups. saying to the public to please help us staff are well cared for. one of us are OK” and to fi gure out if And the biggest thing they can do is by social distancing, wearing masks “The most important thing we can there was something they could have make an appointment and get a vac- and getting those vaccines. I know do for our nursing staff, health-care done differently, she said. cine. Help us defeat this. It’s a hor- there are some naysayers that don’t aides and other staff is try to have a Should COVID grow exponentially rible, horrible disease,” said Oxer. “I believe COVID really exists, but it full complement of staff on shift,” she across the region, Oxer said the IER- can’t express enough how important truly is a deadly disease.” said. “We try to make sure they get HA’s senior leadership team has a it is that everybody does that. Then Oxer said IERHA hospitals are see- their breaks; they need those time- contingency plan to expand bed ca- maybe one day we can return to a new ing COVID cases regularly even if ER outs. In our facility, we’re very fortu- pacity. At the Selkirk hospital, for ex- normal where it’s not my blue-gloved waiting rooms don’t seem to be bus- nate that I don’t have to mandate right ample, a lounge can be turned into a hand holding your loved one’s hand, tling. Depending on how bad the in- now, but in some facilities in the prov- but your hand holding theirs.” The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 17 MS Walk goes virtual for a second year on May 30 By Tyler Searle past. Still, Wasylik, Sigurdson and On May 30, thousands of Canadians their friend Kristin Swain are solicit- across the country will mobilize in ing donations via social media. support of the MS Society of Canada Since its inception, Karla’s Krew during the organization’s annual MS has raised a total of $58,162, and, with Walk. fundraising season in full swing, that The event is typically in-person, but number is growing. 2021 will mark the second consecutive Wasylik credits the substantial pa- year the fundraiser has continued in a tronage to her friends, family and virtual format. supporters who have dedicated their “Previously, our walk events would time and money to help her and other happen in communities across the Canadians living with the disease. country throughout the month of She is proud of what her community May,” said senior director of commu- has accomplished but said the num- TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED nity Jessica MacPherson. ber doesn’t matter. Left to right: Kristin Swain, Karla Wasylik and Lisa Sigurdson are walking This year, the MS Society asks peo- “Just knowing that we are doing with Karla’s Krew in this year’s MS virtual rally on May 30. The trio are ple to participate remotely by getting something for people living with this hoping to raise $4,000 this year. moving on their own — together. disease means everything.” agnosis, targeted disease prevention, there’s been so much progress in re- “One really powerful thing that has Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoim- and treatments. search in treatments and programs,” come out is the idea of Canadians mune disease that affects the body’s Fundraisers like the Walk facilitate she said. — tens of thousands of people — all central nervous system. Symptoms research and fund educational and Communities who come together walking on one day, and there is really include weakness, vision problems peer support programs for people liv- to support their family members or great power in that.” and cognitive impairment. The effects ing with MS. neighbours affl icted by the disease Karla Wasylik and her sister Lisa can be highly volatile — often varying “I think it’s important that people create the foundation that supports Sigurdson have participated in the in intensity at a moment’s notice. know that every time they do make the MS Society, MacPherson said. MS Walk nearly every year since 2007. The disease is most common among that $50 pledge or $25 pledge to an MS The MS Society is hosting a virtual Together with their husbands, family young adults aged 20 to 49, and Cana- participant, it does make a difference. rally on May 30 to coincide with World and friends, they form a group known da has one of the highest rates of MS It has great impact,” MacPherson said. MS Day. On that day, they encourage as Karla’s Krew. in the world. Data from the MS Soci- Wasylik has felt the impact fi rst- people to participate by going for a Wasylik is an avid supporter of the ety suggests an average of 11 Canadi- hand. walk in their community and posting MS Society and facilitator of the Sel- ans are diagnosed with MS daily. Living with MS can be diffi cult and on social media. kirk MS support group. She also lives Canada is also a global leader in MS debilitating, and Wasylik does not go People are welcome to stream in and with MS herself. treatment. Some of the most ground- untouched by the disease, she said. celebrate the fundraiser with MS sup- In the months leading up to the Walk, breaking and innovative MS research “I am lucky that in the times where I porters from across the country. The her crew typically bands together to happens at the University of Manito- was not able to put forth the effort, my virtual rally will also feature inspir- host fundraising events and collect ba, MacPherson said. family and friends were there in my ing stories from people who are living donations from the community. In December 2020, scientists from place, walking and fundraising and with MS, MacPherson said. Unfortunately, the pandemic is re- the university discovered a protein organizing, especially my sister.” People who want to join the rally, stricting them from organizing din- that declines in the early, pre-symp- Seeing the fruits of her crew’s labour donate to Karla’s Krew, or register for ner-and-a-movie nights or fundrais- tomatic stages of MS. This discovery keeps Wasylik motivated. the MS Walk, can do so at mswalks.ca. ing raffl es as they have done in the has the potential to aid in early di- “Since I was diagnosed until now, Remote learning due to COVID exposures Staff was a confi rmed COVID-19 case at On Thursday, May 6, parents at the school. The person who tested Woodlands School received a letter positive was last at school on Thurs- from the Interlake School Division day, April 29 and may have been in- indicating that a community member fectious. shared knowledge that there were two By 8 p.m. that evening, the superin- confi rmed COVID-19 cases at Wood- tendent’s department hadn’t yet been lands Childcare. Those who tested contacted by public health. Out of positive had last been at the childcare caution, they closed Warren Elemen- centre on Tuesday, May 4, when one of tary School to all staff and students them may have been infectious. for Friday, May 7. TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO That evening, the superintendent’s Then on Sunday, May 9, Woodlands Woodlands School and Woodlands Childcare Centre are both closed department hadn’t yet been contact- School families received a letter from from May 11 to 21 for remote learning after a number of students ed by public health. Out of an abun- the Interlake School Division indi- tested positive for COVID. dance of caution, they closed Wood- cating that they are remaining in lands School to all students and staff constant contact with public health Consultations will continue with to the information they provided to on Friday, May 7. offi cials. Parents learned that all pro- Manitoba Education and public the school division in November. The Also, on Thursday, May 6, parents at gramming at Woodlands School will health regarding programming for school will also accommodate chil- Warren Elementary School received shift to remote learning from May 11 Tuesday, May 25 and beyond. dren over age 12 if they have a disabil- a letter from the Interlake School Di- to 21 since there have been multiple Woodlands School staff is reaching ity that precludes them from being vision indicating that a community positive cases at Woodlands Child- out to parents and guardians who are able to stay home independently and member shared knowledge that there care and Woodlands School. critical services workers, according their parent is an essential worker. 18 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN McDonald moving to Manchester, England, for football

By Brian Bowman fi rmed, she contacted Manchester and For years, Isabelle McDonald has they welcomed her with open arms. played football here in Manitoba. The team has already been practicing But she will soon be making some for a couple of weeks. tackles in England. After her 10-day quarantine, Mc- McDonald will be heading to Man- Donald will be playing football in chester, England, later this month as England. She will also be working out she will be playing football for the there as her mom was born in Eng- Manchester Titans’ women’s team. land, meaning McDonald has dual- The Titans women’s team have been Canadian/England citizenship. at the forefront of the growth of the She has never been to England be- women’s game. Having played in the fore but McDonald, 19, is very excited Sapphire series since 2014, they were for the new experience. one of the founding members of the “I’m excited to take this new chal- women’s premier division in 2015 lenge and have been looking forward making the semifi nals in both 2017 to it the last couple of months,” she and 2018 to be ranked the fourth-best said. “I’ve been kind of keeping it un- team in Great Britain. der wraps just in case it didn’t hap- “I’m super excited,” said McDonald pen. I’m starting to tell people now last week. “I can’t wait. My plan to go and it’s starting to feel real. In about to England has been in the works for three weeks, I’ll be hopping on a the last couple of years but with CO- plane and it’s all sinking in.” TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED VID and shutting down my women’s Football-wise, it’s also going to be a Isabelle McDonald will be playing football for the Manchester Titans in season this year, I decided to pursue it different experience. The Titans play England this season. even more. It’s going to be amazing.” American football which has four McDonald, a linebacker and former downs. As well, there are seven play- that type of football,” she noted. “I’m “I know my parents are going to be Interlake Thunder player, wanted to ers on both offence and defence. pretty excited to get back to my roots.” constantly calling me and FaceTiming make sure that her Manitoba Fearless “I’m actually going back to my roots McDonald admits she will defi nitely me,” she said. “I’m not going to be women’s team was not going to have with the (Manitoba Girls Football As- be homesick as she leaves her friends missing their faces but I’ll defi nitely a season this year. Once that was con- sociation) which is six a side and I love and family back here in Manitoba. miss their hugs.” Canada West announces 2021-22 schedules

Submitted by Canada West President Curtis Atkinson. “Today is a added. spective provinces. Canada West member institutions positive step forward in returning to “It’s important to also recognize and “Ultimately, I commend our mem- affi rmed their commitment to return Canada West competition in a feasi- thank my fellow board members and bership for showing their commit- to conference competition in 2021-22 ble, safe, and fi scally responsible way.” the COVID-19 Task Force for their de- ment to playing a Canada West sched- at the virtual Canada West AGM May The change to formats will be in ef- votion and leadership as they have ule, providing an opportunity for 4-5. fect for the 2021-22 season only, af- continued to navigate through the programs to compete at conference Conference members signalled their ter which formats will return to their diffi cult decisions that have needed to championships and ensuring that our intentions to return to regular sea- previous models. Alternative formats be made over the last year. While the student-athletes are able to appropri- son play with the formal approval of were adopted for one season in the work has been challenging, they have ately prepare to vie for national titles alternative sport formats for 2021-22. following sports: football, soccer, continued to work towards the end with the approval of these alternate The alternative formats, which have a hockey, basketball and volleyball. The goal of getting our student-athletes formats,” said Canada West managing greater focus on regional play where formats for championship sports re- back to competition.” director Rocky Olfert. possible, provide a viable option for main as currently scheduled. The alternate formats may require “We will continue to monitor the the conference to move forward in “The Schedule Format Commit- further adjustments which will be ad- decisions made by provincial govern- planning to stage a full Canada West tee has worked tirelessly for the past dressed as the permissions and ap- ments and health authorities across season that would begin this fall. number of months to propose various provals for return to competition are the four Western provinces, along “In addition to the health and safety formats, fi tting any number of criteria, known. In order to begin a 2021-22 with any further fi nancial impacts ex- concerns that we all have been fac- to get us to a place where today, we Canada West season, members will perienced by our members to ensure ing this past year, our members also feel as though we have a plan that will still need to receive permission to re- that we remain on a pathway to play a face a signifi cant amount of fi nancial allow our student-athletes, coaches turn to sport competition from their Canada West season.” uncertainty stemming from the CO- and all of our stakeholders to see the institutions and receive clearance Full Canada West schedules will be VID-19 pandemic,” said Canada West return of Canada West play,” Atkinson from the health authorities in their re- released at a later date. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 19 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Klimpke joins forces with Simmons for Olympic pre-trials

By Ty Dilello the season. Déjà vu! In an almost mirror image By virtue of the Interlake team’s per- of four years ago, Saskatchewan-born formance over the past few seasons curler and two-time Brier champ Pat on the World Curling Tour, they have Simmons is coming out of retirement likely already qualifi ed for the Olym- to skip a Manitoba team and attempt pic pre-trials in early fall. From there, to make a run at the Olympic Pre-Tri- they will need a solid performance to als. advance to the main Olympic Trials. Just a few weeks after Winnipeg During the last cycle for this team Beach’s Colton Lott and East St. Paul’s at the 2017 Olympic pre-trials, things Kyle Doering were unceremoniously didn’t go smoothly for Simmons and dumped by their skip Tanner Hor- company as they fi nished last in their gan in favour of a new Ontario-based pool with a 2-4 record, failing to even team, they reached out to an old qualify for the playoffs. teammate to see if he would come out “Four years ago, our team was of retirement once again to chase the known as ‘Pat and the kids,’” said Kyle. Olympic dream. “We were very inexperienced. It was “It was defi nitely a surprise when our fi rst ever pre-trials, where this TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO Kyle reached out to me and pitched go-round, Colton and I have already Stonewall’s Emerson Klimpke releases a stone at the U21 provincials in the idea to return to competitive play played with Pat, we know what to ex- 2019. and skip their team at the Olympic pect, and we’re four years older.” pre-trials this October,” said Pat Sim- Although the COVID-19 pandemic mons. “With their team being in the cancelled most of this past 2020-21 same unique position as four years curling season, Colton Lott certainly ago and the familiarity I have with made the most of it in the Calgary Colton and Kyle, I thought it would be bubble. a great opportunity to give it another Lott won a silver medal at the Cana- shot.” dian Mixed Doubles Championship The 46-year-old Pat Simmons is a in March with fi ancée Kadriana Sa- chiropractor by trade but currently haidak and spared for John Epping’s works with CurlSask as its director team during two Grand Slam events of high performance. He is best re- last month. membered for winning back-to-back “His success in mixed doubles Tim Hortons Brier in 2014 and 2015, doesn’t surprise me, but obviously, it respectively. He also won a bronze adds more confi dence to the team,” medal at the 2015 World Champion- said Doering. “We already knew he ships. could make any shot. It’s nice to have “With Tanner Horgan leaving our such a world-class person at the third team and not much time left to pre- position, and then bringing on Pat pare for the Olympic pre-trials, we with his experience and resume will decided to look for a seasoned skip make this quite a unique and dynam- that would be used to the pressure in ic team, I think.” TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED the upcoming months,” said Colton The Canadian Olympic Curling Tri- Two-time Brier champ Pat Simmons is teaming up once again with Lott. “When Kyle suggested asking als will take place Nov. 20-28 in Sas- our previous skip Pat to return, I was katoon to determine Canada’s men’s Interlakers Colton Lott, Kyle Doering, Tanner Lott and Emerson Klimpke very excited at the possibility of curl- and women’s teams for the upcom- to make a run at this fall’s 2021 Olympic pre-trials. ing with a player of his stature.” ing 2022 Beijing Olympics. However, Colton’s older brother Tanner and Team Simmons will have to fi rst play going to be an exciting whatever sort special. We can’t wait to get things go- Stonewall’s Emerson Klimpke will in the pre-trials event scheduled for of season,” Doering said. “Just know- ing in the fall.” round out the new Simmons team and Oct. 26-31 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. ing Colton and we’ve already curled rotate at the lead position throughout “We have a lot to build on, and it’s with Tanner, it could be something

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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM OBITUARY

Gary Walsh May 12, 1946 - May 6, 2021 A kind and quiet man, whose greatest joy and source of pride was his family (his Kubota was pretty high on the list too...). Longer obituary will follow at a later date.

OBITUARY

Walter Holm With family by his side, Olaf Walter Emanuel Holm passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021, at Rosewood Lodge Personal Care Home in Stonewall, Manitoba. Those who knew him would say it was 94 years well spent. Dominik Krupnik George Griffi n Walter was kind, caring, calm, hard-working and generous. Born October 5, 1923 – May 12, 2016 November 9, 1926 – May 16, 2020 April 5, 1927 at home in the Scandinavia District near Erickson, Dad was the cornerstone of his family. Never His nature was loving and giving, Manitoba, Walter was the third child of six, born to Eugene and would he ever not allow any family member His heart was made of pure gold; Ruth Holm. He was proud of his roots. not to enter the family farm. Nor place money And to us who truly love him, From a young age, Walter worked on his family’s mink and fox or material things as an idol. Always treated His memory will never grow old. farm and attended Nedrob School. In 1944, his family moved to his family equal and good to everyone. -Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Winnipeg where he helped his Dad manage the National Mink and -Greatly missed, Jean, Lorne, Thelma Fox Ranch in Old Kildonan. Wanda Gossilin and and families In 1946, the family returned to the Erickson area and Walter son Ed Krupnik bought his fi rst piece of farmland on Otter Lake. Back then, he worked the farm with horses until he got his fi rst tractor, a 1941 model V Case – a special symbol IN MEMORIAM HIP/KNEE of progress and hard work. Replacement? Walter was lucky enough to marry his childhood sweetheart, Florence Viola Nylen, on October 25, 1947. They were blessed with three children, Brian Walter, Gerald Frederick and Marilyn Mae. Other medical conditions causing The whole family was involved with the Bethel Lutheran Church in the Danvers District. Walter Power Builder TROUBLE WALKING was the real (but humble) talent – he sang bass in both the church choir and the male chorus. Advertising or DRESSING? Besides farming land, the Holm family built up a herd of registered Holstein cattle. Walter was The Disability Tax even a school bus driver for some years, and from 1967 to 1971 he was the Farm Supply Manager WORKS! Credit allows for for the Erickson Co-op. Seriously, what couldn’t this man do. • GET SEEN by over $2,500 yearly tax Walter’s life changed drastically with the passing of his beloved Florence on December 29, 0,000 Manitoba credit and up to 1969, at Minnedosa Hospital. Homes! $30,000 Lump sum But he found love again. Walter and his family remained on the farm until April 24, 1971 – when • Use your LOGO! refund. he married Frances Isabelle Cathers and moved to Grosse Isle, Manitoba. It was a beautiful, • Create instant top of Apply NOW; quickest blended family – Walter with his three children and Frances with her two young boys, Wayne mind awareness refund Nationwide! and Ross. Family and community meant everything to them. If there was a family project or Providing assistance • Showcase your info,
community function, you could always count on Walter and Frances for help. business, product, during Covid. Soon after moving to Grosse Isle, Walter started working at Kodiak Parking Services in Winnipeg job, announcements Expert Help: as a lot attendant and later a Service Technician, repairing automatic gates, time clocks and or event 204-453-5372 • We format it, to ticket dispensers. He stayed with Kodiak until retiring in 1986, but his love for fi xing things never make it look great! dwindled. • Starting at $339.00 BATTERIES FOR Walter loved restoring antique machinery and vehicles. He also loved hunting, fi shing and (includes 45 lines of EVERYTHING! helping his growing families with their construction projects. He really was a “jack-of-all-trades” space) and his advice and help was always welcomed. • The ads blanket the 50, 000 BATTERIES Surprisingly, Walter was a “homebody” who somewhat reluctantly saw the world. We’re not province and run in IN STOCK even sure how many countries Frances got him to go to, but the highlights were Sweden, Africa, MCNA’s  Manitoba In Memory of China, Israel, Australia and New Zealand. This guy really went places. community *Auto *Farm *Marine Wayne Killbery But Walter was most comfy tinkering in his garage wearing his classic, navy coveralls, or inside newspapers *Construction *ATV 1935 – 2018 his house enjoying coffee time. There was never a shortage of sweets, buns or cheese on his • Very cost effective
*Motorcycle *Golf Carts means of getting *Rechargeables *Tools Somewhere there is no sunset, plate, and you better believe he was sucking on sugar cubes after dipping them in his coffee. your message out to *Phones *Computers Somewhere it is always dawn; Like we said earlier, his 94 years were well spent - and his quiet, yet friendly nature, made the widest possible *Solar Systems & design Somewhere no clouds obscure the blue, everyone who crossed his path fall in love with him. audience * Everything Else! Somewhere each shadow’s gone. It’s our turn to say, “You take care now”. We love you. THE BATTERY MAN Somewhere there is no parting, Walter was predeceased by his fi rst wife Florence Viola (Nylen) Holm; his second wife Frances Contact this newspaper Or sorrow, tears, or pain; Isabelle (Tarn, Cathers) Holm; his son-in-law, Larry Bruce Hudson and his daughter-in-law, NOW or MCNA at 1390 St. James St., And “there” your loved one waits the day, Wendy Irene (Bell) Holm. He is survived by his children: sons - Brian, Gerald (Jean), daughter: 204.947.1691 or email WPG classifi [email protected] 1-877-775-8271 When you will meet again. Marilyn (Terry); stepsons: Wayne (Cheryl) Cathers and Ross (Carissa) Cathers. Grandchildren: www.batteryman.ca Lost without you. Ryan (Wendy) and Shawna (Mike); Bradley (Frankie), Malorie (Andrew); Rebecca (Jules), Cory www.mcna.com -Love Anne (Rachel) and Jeff; Erin (Brady) and David; Hannah, Seth, Tess, Amy, Kieran and Kaleigh. Great- Grandchildren: Nicholas, Lily, and Axel; Hugo; Sunny, Starlynn, Selene and Percy; Larry, Charlie, Alex, and Hailey; Jacob, Jewel, Jemma, and James; Lillian and Hadassah. Don’t forget to send Many thanks to the doctors and nurses who cared for him and a special thank you to all the staff at Rosewood Lodge Personal Care Home for providing great care. your special words of If friends so wish, donations may be made to the Bethel Lutheran Society Inc., to the Rosewood remembrance for loved There is a link death Lodge Personal Care Home in Stonewall or to a charity of choice. Thank you to MacKenzie Funeral Home for making the arrangements. ones passed. cannot sever, A private family graveside service will follow at a later date. Stonewall Teulon Love and remembrance MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL Tribune last forever. (204) 467-2525 • [email protected] The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, May 13, 2021 23 Book Your Announcement or Announcements Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836

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