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Don’t forget Friday, July 2nd HAVE A COOKIE ON US Buy a LRG Coffee or Tea At From Farmhouse to Yours 50 Main St., Teulon And enjoy a cookie on us. 2 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 Félicitations to ISD’s fi rst French immersion grads By Jennifer McFee gram in 2007, 10 made it through A group of 2021 graduates is already to the end of Grade 12 — Brooklyn making history. Cherniak, Chloe Hunter, Skylar Ko- This year, the Interlake School Di- pec, Gage Lambert, Kylee Leathwood, vision celebrated its fi rst French im- Kaitlyn Luke, Stella McAuley, Chloe mersion students to graduate from Morrison, Teagan Sheppard and Bri- the program at Ecole anna Waldner. Stonewall Collegiate “I think this group led Institute. the way for other French During the virtual immersion students in graduation ceremony, the division. The program principal Jason Cas- “I LOVE BEING is growing a lot right sils expressed “félicita- now. The numbers you tions” to these gradu- ABLE TO SAY I see coming up are quite ates. AM A BILINGUAL large. This group is a very “Thirteen years ago, nice group of students. a group of students CANADIAN. IT They worked very hard from this graduating OPENS YOU UP and excelled academi- TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED class paved the way cally,” Cassils told the Tri- Left to right: Teagan Sheppard, Brooklyn Cherniak, Kylee Leathwood, for a large number of TO MANY MORE bune. Kaitlyn Luke, Chloé Morrison, Gage Lambert, Chloe Hunter, Stella French immersion stu- “I think the benefi ts of McAuley, Skylar Kopec and Brianna Waldner. dents in the Interlake OPPORTUNITIES having another language School Division,” he IN THE FUTURE.” will be massive as they fellow French immersion graduates “I love being able to say I am a bi- said. move forward, whether stuck with the program through ups lingual Canadian, especially because “This group has gone that’s in a career path or and downs. French is one of the offi cial languages through fi rsts for the past 13 years, travelling.” “I would say the biggest benefi ts of in Canada. It opens you up to many and once again they will be part of For graduate Teagan Sheppard, the French immersion are the close-knit more opportunities in the future and another fi rst — SCI’s Grade 12 French French immersion experience has family that you build and grow up helps you to appreciate the French immersion class will be the fi rst helped to shape her education and with and the French culture that it in- culture,” Teagan said. French immersion class to graduate career goals. troduces you to,” she said. “I’d like to thank the teachers who with a French immersion diploma in “As of right now, I will be using my “Throughout school, we went on have helped make this program a the Interlake School Division.” French in the future. My plan is to many fi eld trips to Festival du Voyager, success and inspired me to pursue a To receive a French immersion di- have a major in French and go on to including the English program. Being future as an educator.” ploma, students need to earn 14 cred- be a French immersion teacher in a bilingual student, I appreciate the On behalf of the staff at Stonewall its in French, made up of four credits our community,” said the 18-year-old experience being able to understand Collegiate Institute, Cassils expressed each year in Grade 9 and 10, followed grad. both English and French.” similar appreciation for the French by three credits each year in Grade “I will be going to University of Win- Teagan said it’s a personal choice to immersion graduates. “This group 11 and 12. The rest of their credits are nipeg into the faculty of education for pursue French immersion, and she of students have worked so hard for earned in the English program. early years teaching.” would defi nitely recommend the op- this major achievement,” he said, “and Of the 19 students who started the Teagan is proud that she and her portunity to others. we’re all so proud of them.” French immersion kindergarten pro- Stonewall RCMP respond to fatal collision Staff semi-trailer. His vehicle then entered the ditch Interlake’s Automotive & Agricultural Glass Specialists Stonewall RCMP received a report of a two- and rolled. The driver of the semi-trailer was vehicle collision on Highway 6, located approxi- able to pull his vehicle over to the side of the We make the claim mately fi ve kilometres from Highway 101 (Pe- Highway. 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> HAPPY 100TH, FROM PG. 3 potatoes and oranges in their stock- “Ruth is very proud to reach the everyone so much.” ings — and perhaps even a toy or an milestone of 100 years of age and re- For more information about the down to Texas, and they enjoyed that item knitted by their mom. For din- ally hopes lots of her friends and fam- drive-by birthday celebration, contact life. They also aenjoyed dancing and ner, they always enjoyed a mouth-wa- ily can come and drive by on Saturday, Linda Tyerman at 204-467-5792. they travelled all over Manitoba to tering Christmas meal. July 3 for a quick hello as she misses dances.” She also remembers the hard work In addition to dancing and travel- of those early years and how her par- ling, Ruth has always enjoyed fi d- ents ensured they had enough food to dling, gardening, playing cards and feed the large family during the De- spending time with loved ones. pression, thanks to their farm animals “She still bakes,” Linda added. “She and vegetable garden. likes to make twirlies, bran muffi ns, “We made an ice house by putting loaves and Rice Krispie squares.” down a layer of ice, then a layer of Today, Ruth also continues her tradi- sawdust and repeating these layers tion of baking freshly picked Saska- until we had four sides that were fi ve toon berries into delicious pies. feet high. This was the fridge when we “As a child, she would go picking lived on the farm. Mom always made with her mom and sister Isabelle butter and we always had plenty of around the farm. As an adult, she and eggs from the hens, which dad and I her brother Jim would drive out to would sell in Stony Mountain in order their brother Bob’s farm in Balmoral to buy fl our and sugar. Butter was sold and pick on his farm, recruiting niec- for 10 cents per pound and eggs were es, great-nieces and great-great-niec- fi ve cents per dozen,” Ruth recalls. 21063gm1 es to help with the effort,” Linda said “We had our own chickens and our of her Auntie Ruth. own beef. My mom would make 12 “Although she hasn’t been able to loaves of bread every week.” pick the berries on her own the last While Ruth’s zest for life continues couple years, she is sure to let her into her next century, Linda expresses family and friends know that she ex- gratitude to homecare workers who pects an ice cream pail full when you help with basic needs so that her come to visit if you want fresh pie. much-loved aunt can continue to live However, brother Doug, the young- independently. est of the family, always gets a special “At 100 years old, Ruth still has big homemade raisin pie when he comes plans. She is looking forward to be- to visit.” ing able to once again visit with her Looking back on her life, Ruth re- friends and attend dances after re- members simpler times with fond- strictions lift. She plans on travelling ness, such as happy Christmas holi- to the cottage this summer hoping to days spent with her family. She and catch a fresh pickerel to eat,” Linda her siblings were pleased to receive said.
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PUBLISHER SALES/MARKETING Hydro responds to Consumers Coalition accusations Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Submitted by Bruce Owen the PUB to answer the question it cur- cesses and improved approaches that Financial information submitted by rently has before it – whether there’s we believe are necessary to prepare Manitoba Hydro to the Public Utili- been a substantial change in Manito- Manitoba Hydro to be able to effec- ties Board demonstrates there has not ba Hydro’s fi nances. And we’re con- tively respond to the changing energy been a substantial change in Mani- fi dent the information we provided landscape of the future and ensure toba Hydro’s fi nancial circumstances clearly demonstrates that there has we operate as effi ciently as possible, since the last General Rate Applica- not been a substantive change since both today and into the future.” Gre- tion in 2017-18. the last GRA.” wal added Manitoba Hydro routinely REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SALES AND MARKETING The utility today responded to com- Grewal said that going forward, the provides the PUB with information on Jennifer McFee Jasmin Wolf ments regarding the Crown corpora- Corporation’s long-term fi nancial its fi nancial state, including operating tion’s actual fi nancial results and bud- forecasts will be more informed and and administrative costs, capital proj- get fi led with the PUB. comprehensive, with a thorough in- ects, and other information to ensure “Our submissions to the PUB pro- tegration of long-term strategic and the regulatory body is always aware of vide a comprehensive picture of Man- operating plans. Those forecasts will state of the organization. itoba Hydro’s actual and budgeted underpin the utility’s fi rst fi ve-year Manitoba Hydro always operates in 2021-22 fi nancial position,” Manitoba GRA, which will be fi led with the PUB full compliance of all legislated and Hydro President and CEO Jay Grewal in the winter of 2022-23. regulatory requirements. PRINT SPORTS EDITOR Dan Anderson Brian Bowman said. “The coalition groups did not “We are in the midst of identifying, “I want to assure our customers that dispute the information we provided developing and assessing what is re- Manitoba Hydro and its employees that supports this fact. quired to successfully execute on our remain committed to providing them “It’s verging on offensive to suggest long-term strategic vision for Manito- with the affordable and reliable en- we are defying orders by not supply- ba Hydro, which puts our customers ergy they have come to rely on, today ing information we have already told at the forefront of everything we do,” and always,” Grewal said. the PUB does not exist,” she said. “To Grewal said. be clear, what we supplied will allow “We are implementing new pro- REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER DISTRIBUTION Patricia Barrett Christy Brown COVID-19 and international workers By Paul Gregory tors rely on international workers as a throughout Manitoba. Despite some reports, producers in signifi cant part of their workforce. No Doing everything we can to protect Manitoba are not blocking interna- matter the commodity, international these essential workers is the right tional workers from getting vacci- workers are vital. thing to do. That is the primary reason REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER nated. We value them and the contri- I have been troubled to hear reports for taking the steps necessary to en- Becca Myskiw Tyler Searle butions they make to our farms and that some producers are not doing all sure access to vaccines. It is also in a communities. they can to help international work- producer’s best economic interest. If It is an understatement to suggest ers get vaccinated for COVID-19. On an employee becomes sick, this can that keeping international workers my farm near Fisher Branch, interna- shut down a farm for weeks, resulting healthy and safe is critical to the suc- tional workers are quarantined upon in severe fi nancial impacts. cess of Manitoba’s agricultural indus- arrival and must test negative for CO- Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead for try. As a beekeeper, I rely on workers VID-19 three times before proceed- Manitoba’s Vaccine Implementation from Nicaragua and the Philippines ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ing. Then, we bring them to a pop-up Task Force, has been clear that it has Allana Sawatzky Jo-Anne Procter to manage bees and harvest honey. clinic to receive their fi rst dose of a been rare to fi nd incidents where They are like family, and the experi- COVID-19 vaccine. Some variation ence and skill they bring is irreplace- of this process is occurring on farms Continued on page 7 able. Similarly, producers across sec-
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Our commitment to you, the reader – we connect people through 74 Patterson Drive, Stonewall Industrial Park stories to build stronger communities. The Winkler Morden > EMAIL US Voice Box 39, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Advertising Deadline: Monday 4:00 pm Print: [email protected] prior to Thursday Publication The Carman-Dufferin TANDARD Letters to the Editor: [email protected] S Classifi ed: classifi [email protected] View the Stonewall Teulon Tribune online at PRODUCTION The Nicole Kapusta Selkirk ecord News: [email protected] www.stonewallteulontribune.ca The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 7 worship with us > FAITH NEWS > VIEWS > STONEWALL > TEULON > WARREN > SURROUNDING AREAS gettinformed A Time for Sabbath It is hard to believe that sum- mer is here. With summer comes a time of rest and relaxation for many. A time of rest and relax- ation is known as a time of Sab- bath. I recently read the following quote by Tony Vincent which spoke deeply to me. “The Sabbath was created for humans; humans weren’t creat- ed for the Sabbath.” There should be a “fi re” emoji after that line from Jesus! That was a serious mic-drop moment. The legalistic roots of our faith tradition are not designed to restrict us into some- one else’s understanding of what a life of faith looks like. Instead, we are to experience the grace of TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY KEITH WALDNER God through Jesus Christ even Wildfl owers are a plenty when walking or travelling alongside the ditches and trails throughout the Interlake more fully through our attempts Help the Tribune record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends or families enjoying the at faithful living. So, when the outdoors. Emai: [email protected]. rules of a faith community be- come more important than the love of God, things are clearly out Province reopens biz bridge grant program of whack, according to Jesus. This seems pretty clear, but in prac- Staff has provided more than $291 million endar year revenues. tice things get tougher! Here’s a The provincial government is re- to over 15,000 private enterprises, not- Nearly 1,000 businesses may be eli- good check for us all when strug- opening a bridge grant program de- for-profi t organizations, and regis- gible, estimated Fielding. gling with the right thing to do signed to help ease the burden on tered charities affected by pandemic The province is also extending the regarding Sabbath: ask yourself, pandemic-stricken Manitoba busi- restrictions since last November. $2,000 food waste top-up to both new “Will following this path bring nesses. The program offered four rounds of and previous bridge grant applicants me closer to being the person Finance Minister Scott Fielding last grants up to $5,000, with many eligible that offer prepared food services but God has created me to be, or will week announced the province will businesses receiving up to $20,000 to- did not receive the May 15 deposit, as it further separate me from love, provide an estimated $5 million in tal. In May, the province provided a it was only provided to restaurants. It community, and God?” support for seasonal businesses, new $2,000 top-up to nearly 1,800 restau- is now open to other businesses that The Bible defi nes Sabbath as applicants, and others affected by rants to compensate for food wast- offer food services, including hotels, a “day of rest and worship.” As public health restrictions age connected to the closure of din- bars, and lounges. we head into summer my hope “Throughout the pandemic, our ing rooms just ahead of Mother’s Day “Manitoba’s businesses have made is that we all fi nd our own ways government has been working with weekend. great sacrifi ces to follow necessary Manitoba’s business community to Now, the bridge grant intake is open public health restrictions and keep of rest and worship that feed provide support throughout this chal- to businesses that did not previously all Manitobans safe,” said Fielding. our Spirits and restore our souls. lenging time,” he said. “We want to apply, such as new and seasonal busi- “Our focus now is to vaccinate Mani- When we ask ourselves the ques- ensure this program includes new nesses that were not operating as of tobans so we can loosen restrictions tion, “will following this path businesses or seasonal operations the original Nov. 10 program dead- and safely reopen businesses and our bring me closer to being the per- who could not apply for previous line. economy this summer.” son God has created me to be” it rounds of the Manitoba Bridge Grant Eligible storefront businesses will Businesses can learn more about the is important to remind ourselves so they have an opportunity to receive receive $5,000 and home-based busi- grant program at www.gov.mb.ca/co- that we can worship in many dif- provincial government support.” nesses will receive up to $5,000 based vid19/programs/bridge-grant.html. ferent ways. For me personally, The Manitoba Bridge Grant program on 10 per cent of their most recent cal- Deadline to apply is July 16. one of my favourite ways to wor- ship is to head out into creation turn home this fall. with my camera, which is often > WORKERS, FROM PG. 6 Producers do not take international when I feel closest to God. employers were not taking the steps working with the provincial govern- workers for granted. They are not just As we head into this time of rest necessary to make vaccines available ment, providing COVID-19 and vac- employees; in many cases, they are and relaxation, may your Sab- to employees. Nevertheless, one case cine-related information in primary friends and like family. We also un- bath be all that you need it to be, is too many. The agriculture indus- languages like German, Spanish and derstand their importance to the fi - and may the God of all creation try must ensure that all international Tagalog. This will help break down nancial viability of every part of Man- restore and refresh you in the workers know that they have a right to the language barriers that may exist. itoba’s agricultural industry. days ahead. get a COVID-19 vaccine and how they On-farm pop-up clinics are another Paul Gregory is from Fisher Branch and Peace and Blessings can access the distribution process. way to ensure that every international is a director of District 10, Keystone Agri- Rev. Tammy Bleue Keystone Agricultural Producers is worker is vaccinated before they re- cultural Producers Stonewall United Church 8 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 Vaccination targets met, restrictions ease a week early
By Ashleigh Viveiros other fully immunized friends and to gyms, hair salons and retail stores to normalcy a “ray of hope” after The fi rst full weekend of summer family from outside their household. in every region of the province, with months of missed celebrations. started on a high note as Manitoba Large-scale, outdoor professional some restrictions (full details below). “When people get vaccinated the was able to get a head start on its “4- sports or performing arts events may The orders are in effect until Mon- community transmission is reduced,” 3-2 One Great Summer” reopening also allow fully immunized Manito- day, Aug. 2, which is the date of the Roussin stressed. “It protects the indi- plan. bans to attend, subject to approval by province’s next hoped-for vaccination vidual, it protects the people around Manitobans managed to meet the Manitoba Public Health. milestone. If Manitoba hits that goal them, the people they love, the people government’s July 1 vaccination goals Meanwhile, all Manitobans, vacci- of 75 per cent fi rst-dose vaccinations they care about. It helps us get back to a week early, which meant an easing nated or not, are now able to gather in and 50 per cent second dose before days like this where we start loosen- of some COVID-19 restrictions ahead larger numbers (10 people outside on Aug. 2, more restrictions could be ing these restrictions. of schedule. private property, 25 people on pub- eased earlier. “We can protect all Manitobans by “This is a good news day for Manito- lic property), dine out in restaurants “So book your vaccination appoint- each of us getting fully vaccinated.” bans,” Premier Brian Pallister said at a (with members of the same house- ment,” urged Dr. Brent Roussin, Mani- press conference announcing the new hold if not vaccinated) and on patios, toba’s chief public health offi cer, who public health orders going into effect attend faith-based services, and go called this fi rst step towards a return last Saturday. “After nearly a year and a half of fi ghting COVID-19, it’s time for Manitobans to start to get some of their freedoms back and enjoy this beautiful summer ... Manitobans have earned that right.” New public health orders in effect The province had set a goal of hav- ing 70 per cent of eligible people at • Outdoor gathering sizes on pri- Patrons who are fully immunized persons. least partially immunized (one dose) vate property double to 10 persons and from different households may • Indoor dance, music, theatre and 25 per cent fully immunized (two and now allow outdoor visitors to dine together. For outdoor dining, and other organized sports and doses) by Canada Day. briefl y access homes for essential tables are limited to a maximum recreation activities may reopen Last week, Manitoba surpassed that activities (e.g. to use a washroom). of eight patrons and can be from at 25 per cent capacity to a limit of with 71 per cent of eligible Manito- • Public outdoor gathering sizes different households regardless of fi ve persons, with no tournaments bans having received their fi rst shot increase to 25 persons. immunization status. allowed. and 27 per cent their second. By press • Retail businesses can now open • Indoor faith-based services and • Outdoor dance, music and the- time this week those numbers had with 25 per cent capacity to a limit organized community gatherings atre classes and other organized risen to 72.9 and 39 per cent. of 250 people, with no restrictions (pow wows, sun dance ceremonies) recreation activities may reopen As a result, restrictions have relaxed on the number of household mem- can resume at 25 per cent capacity for groups up to 25 people, with no somewhat on several fronts. bers permitted to shop together. to a limit of 25 persons. Masks must tournaments allowed;. Manitobans who are fully immu- • Personal service businesses be worn at all times. • Swimming and wading pools, nized (two weeks past their second (hair and nail salons, estheticians, • Outdoor faith-based and orga- both indoor and outdoor, may re- dose) are now allowed to visit fully barbers, etc.) may reopen at 50 per nized community gatherings can open at 25 per cent capacity. immunized loved ones in personal cent capacity, on an appointment resume for up to 50 persons, pro- • Gyms and fi tness facilities may care homes or hospitals, participate basis only. vided distance can be maintained reopen for individual and group in social or communal activities if • Restaurants and bars can re- between households. Drive-in ser- fi tness classes at 25 per cent ca- they are a resident of a personal care open at 25 per cent capacity for in- vices continue to be permitted. pacity with three metres distance home or congregate living facility, doors and 50 per cent for outdoor • Outdoor weddings and funerals maintained between patrons. travel domestically for essential and dining. For indoor dining, patrons may take place with up to 25 partic- • Summer day camps may reopen non-essential purposes outside of seated together must be from the ipants, in addition to photographer to a maximum of 20 participants in Manitoba without the requirement to same household unless all patrons and offi ciants. 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204-467-2525 RESTRICTIONS Book your workspace now. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 9 Survey says: Family Feud is looking for contestants By Ashleigh Viveiros Family Feud Canada returns for its third season this fall and your family could be part of the fun. The Canadian version of the long running American game show has put out a casting call for its upcoming season. “Part of what makes this show so unique and so special and what re- ally resonates with the audience is the variety of families that we see on the show,” says supervising casting pro- ducer Donia Aly. “There’s so many re- gions of this country, and along with regional representation there’s cul- tural representation as well. “So it’s really nice to see families from all walks of life come together on this show in the spirit of fun for the chance to win $30,000. That’s what the show is all about.” The show is open to any and all applications from families of fi ve people—that could include immedi- reunion or family game night. That’s tion process, producers will contact “We like to tell families who apply ate, extended, or even chosen family what we want to see.” you to book a virtual audition (phone for this season that if you don’t hear members. Energy and enthusiasm are a big or Zoom), which will include a few from us you’re still in the running for The fi rst step is to head to cbc.ca/ part of being selected, Aly notes. Fam- questions and a mock game of Fam- future seasons,” Aly says. familyfeud for full eligibility criteria ily Feud Canada receives thousands ily Feud. This means that even fami- You have nothing to lose from throw- and details on submitting an applica- of applications every year and it’s lies whose members are spread out ing your hat in the ring, she adds. tion video. the ones who really make themselves across the country can still audition “Sometimes when you think about Aly advises you to keep it real in stand out who are selected to be one together easily. Pandemic restrictions applying to be on a game show or on your submission, which should be 3-5 of the few hundred families who allowing, Family Feud Canada is plan- television it can kind of seem intimat- minutes in length. make it to a taping. ning to begin fi lming season three in ing or maybe out of arm’s reach, but “Just be your true, authentic self Due to pandemic restrictions, there Toronto this fall. Selected families will we want families to know ... we’re and show us how fun you can be,” she won’t be any in-person auditions this be fl own out to take part. If you don’t looking for real families, real people, says. “Think about how your family year. If your family is chosen to move make the cut this season, there’s still a and as long as you like to have fun, we would conduct themselves at a family on to the next round of the applica- chance you might in the future. want you on the show.” Two mechanics retire after nearly nine decades of collective experience Both men have serviced tractors in the Interlake and beyond for generations By Tyler Searle my children, and the children after Leo’s Sales & Service bid farewell that. It will not be replicated.” to two employees with a collective 87 The two men have witnessed Leo’s years of experience this month. transform from a small shop in Argyle Harry Voth is retiring after 42 years into a much larger operation off Win- and Sandy Jack after 45. Both men are nipeg’s Perimeter Highway. mechanics and have been with the Grandmont said that while the busi- business for more than half their lives. ness has evolved, the family values The staff celebrated the retirements that govern its success have remained with a staff BBQ and speeches a cou- the same. ple of weeks ago, said Jena Grand- Voth’s respect for the Grandmont mont. family and the endless supply of work Grandmont is Leo Grandmont’s kept him around the shop for all these granddaughter and a third-genera- years, he said. tion co-owner of Leo’s Sales & Ser- Voth plans to continue tinkering vice. with old tractors in his retirement, Finding employees who are as loyal and if he ever needs to borrow a tool, as Jack and Voth is like hitting the lot- he will stop by Leo’s, he said. tery, and replacing them is nearly im- The Grandmont family extends their possible, she said. humble gratitude to Jack and Voth for SUBMITTED PHOTO “There’s no way I’m going to get a their service. Grandmont said they Harry Voth and Sandy Jack are retiring from Leo’s Sales & Service after kid, two weeks out of high school, who have become a part of the family over 87 years of collective experience. The Grandmont family gifted them comes here and works with me, and the years and will be dearly missed. custom crib boards in thanks. 10 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 Local author publishes Polish refugee family memoir By Sydney Lockhart by the Western Development Museum where they The story of a Polish family migrating to Manitoba helped her start to write her fi rst book. after the Second World War has been published by “The next thing I thought of was that I ended up a Selkirk born author Mary Shumilak in her book with a pile of stories and so then I thought I should Soul’s Journey. give myself a deadline so that this doesn’t drag on,” “My parents were Polish prisoners of war, and said Shumilak. they immigrated to Canada. Following the war, they She joked that if she hadn’t put a deadline in place met each other because my dad was in a hard la- for herself, she would still be changing her book. To bour camp, and my mum was also in a hard labour keep herself on track, she decided to write the book camp but a different one,” said Shumilak. as a present for her sister’s 50th wedding anniver- She said she wanted to write the memoir book to sary. help preserve the history of refugees from eastern At this time Shumilak thought she was writing her Europe coming to the Interlake area. The book not fi rst book for just her family to have and read, she only tells her family’s story and history but also did not plan on publishing it. shares short history lessons and nonfi ction short Shumilak submitted it to Friesen Press to get it stories. printed for her family, and got a response back en- “Because they had three little children, they said couraging her to publish it. She agreed to publish you would be better off going somewhere else be- the book out of fear that the history of immigrants cause the country is starving. So, they ended up and refugees to the Interlake after the Second coming to Canada,” she said. World War was being lost as places such as Selkirk Shumilak said many of these people, including grew to the size of cities. her own father were working labour jobs when Since learning about the refugees after the Second they fi rst entered the country, and many literally World War Shumilak said she was inspired to try built the streets of what originally was the Town of and help current refugees who are struggling in to- Selkirk. day’s society. TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED “My parents were technically refugees, not just “The Syrian refugee crisis of 2015, I found that cri- Mary Shumilak with her newly published book immigrants because it wasn’t safe for them to go sis really disturbing and then, as a result, my hus- Soul’s Journey. back to Poland, so in fact, they were people without band and I decided that at our age because when a country,” she said. we’re in our 60s, we really don’t need anything for Shumilaks’s book Soul’s Journey is now avail- Shumilak who now lives in Saskatoon signed up Christmas. So, we stopped buying Christmas gifts able for purchase for more information go to www. for a memoir writing class and showed up with a and, instead, adopted a family for Christmas to be maryshumilak.com. binder of her family history. The class was offered able to buy them gifts,” she said.
Bell MTS launching innovative Wireless Home Internet service in rural Manitoba ning to roll out to eligible homes in CEO of the Manitoba Chambers of Fast Internet experience with 50/10 data the following Manitoba communities: Commerce. “The current health cri- Dauphin, Gimli, Grand Beach, Lac du sis has highlighted the importance access speeds and no overage fees Bonnet, Libau, Peguis First Nation, of equipping Manitoba with this Shilo, Sidney, Victoria Beach, White- type of connectivity. Access to high- Staff key infrastructure, Bell is investing up mouth, Winkler and Woodlands. Bell speed broadband networks will be a Bell MTS announced the offi cial to an additional $1.7 billion in capital MTS has WHI coverage planned for driver of Canada’s recovery from the launch of Wireless Home Internet over the next two years to accelerate approximately 40,000 locations in ru- COVID-19 pandemic and of future (WHI) service in Manitoba, bringing the rollouts of its next- generation ral Manitoba by the end of 2021, part economic and social prosperity. The enhanced broadband access to eli- WHI, fi bre and 5G networks. This is in of Bell’s broader plan to eventually of- expansion of Bell’s Wireless Home gible homes in 12 communities, with addition to the approximately $4 bil- fer WHI service to one million rural Internet service to Manitoba is wel- approximately 40,000 rural and re- lion in capital that Bell has typically households across Manitoba, Ontario, comed and will help bridge the con- mote locations planned by the end of invested in broadband networks over Québec, Newfoundland and Labra- nectivity gap.” 2021. WHI is 5G-capable technology the last decade. dor, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Added to the signifi cant investments delivered over Bell’s wireless network “Wireless Home Internet has proven Prince Edward Island. in wireless broadband technology, using 3500 MHz spectrum, enabling extremely popular in rural locations “The COVID-19 pandemic has un- Bell MTS has been expanding its all- access speeds of up to 50/10 (50 Mega- in other parts of Canada, and Bell derscored the need for better broad- fi bre network to meet the connectiv- bits per second download/10 Mbps MTS is proud to take our network in- band access so all Manitobans have ity challenges of today and the future upload) with no overage fees. vestment to the next level by bringing access to high-quality internet,” said technology needs of tomorrow. Bell Fully funded by Bell and designed this innovative service to Manitoba,” Denys Volkov, Executive Director of MTS is now bringing pure fi bre In- to connect more rural and remote lo- said Ryan Klassen, Vice Chair of Bell the Association of Manitoba Munici- ternet service to Churchill, Flin Flon, cations with next- generation broad- MTS & Western Canada. “By lever- palities (AMM). “The AMM welcomes Morden and La Salle, which join more band Internet connectivity, the Wire- aging the scale and quality of Bell’s this expanded service offering as reli- than 30 smaller communities in Mani- less Home Internet program is part of high-performance, fi bre-connected able broadband, particularly in rural toba that are connected to the world’s Bell’s accelerated network investment wireless networks, we’re delivering Manitoba, is key to future economic fastest Internet technology. plan to support Canada’s recovery fast, reliable broadband access to resi- development and growth.” To learn more about Bell MTS Wire- from the COVID crisis and ongoing dents in smaller communities and ru- “In the 21st century, high-speed In- less Home Internet service and to see leadership in broadband communi- ral regions throughout the province.” ternet is critical infrastructure for our if your home is now eligible, please cations. With a positive investment entrepreneurs, farmers and families,” visit BellMTS.ca/FastInternet. climate refl ecting federal support for Faster Internet for rural Manitobans said Chuck Davidson, President and the development and expansion of Wireless Home Internet is begin- The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 11 Anderson’s Hitch N’ Post Ranch closes after 37 years By Iris Dyck nounce it live, together with every- Anderson’s Hitch N’ Post Ranch has body,” Louise said. always been a place of In a tearful Facebook connection. Live video on June 23, For the past 37 years, Kyle and Louise an- the venue just outside nounced Anderson’s of Grosse Isle has host- Hitch ‘N Post Ranch ed countless weddings, “SOMETIMES YOU would close its doors conferences and events. at the end of the 2021 Owners Kyle and Louise HAVE TO LOOK season. Extended Anderson ran the busi- AT YOUR HEALTH COVID-19 lockdowns ness with a commitment and restrictions made to give each client a pos- AND YOUR WELL- continuing unfea- itive and memorable ex- BEING AND sible. perience. “Unfortunately, our So when they had news TAKE THAT INTO ride has come to an to share, they knew they ACCOUNT.” end,” Kyle said in the TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED wanted to do it in an video. Louise and Kyle Anderson shared that Anderson’s Hitch ‘N Post Ranch honest way where they Kyle’s father Ed An- would be closing at the end of the season through Facebook Live. could connect with their derson and his part- “It felt like a family member died,” community of clients, guests and in- ner Arlene Kaiser started the venue in when she came to the Hitch ‘N Post Beaudry said. “It always felt really dustry members they’d become close 1984. Kyle grew up helping the family Ranch as a performer. nice. Everyone knew each other. Ev- with over the years. business until he took over operations “I was playing music out here one eryone were friends.” “It just felt right that we should an- in 2002. That same year, he met Louise night for an event, and I never left,” Louise said. Anderson’s Hitch ‘N Post Ranch was Anderson’s Hitch ‘N Post Ranch’s gearing up for a busy 2020 wedding network extends beyond its business season when COVID-19 hit the prov- contacts and clients. The Andersons ince. That summer, indoor venues like employed youth from the area, giving the Hitch ‘N Post were capped at 50 many of them their fi rst jobs. Taylor people, with strict physical distancing Beaudry, Louise’s nephew and for- rules in place. Outdoor gatherings, mer employee, felt “terrible” when he heard the venue was closing for good. Continued on page 17 TOUR 150
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15950-MB150-Tour150Ads[Rural-Quarter4.9x6.125]-June2021-2.indd 1 2021-06-25 3:31 PM 12 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 Summer day camps open registration amid easing restrictions
By Tyler Searle Summer fun abounds for children in the Interlake as provincial restrictions ease. On June 23, the province announced a series of loosened restrictions, in- cluding permission for children un- der 11 to return to child-care centres and attend summer day camps. As of last Saturday, day camps can now host cohorts of 20 children, while licensed child-care facilities remain at a 30-child capacity. The move came as a great relief for families and community centres, said Lana Knor, president of Green Acres Art Centre (GAAC) in Teulon. Under the new restrictions, GAAC can host its annual Sunova Summer Funtastics day camps. Kids can participate in various TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED camps with weekly themes like sew- GAAC camper Jonas crouches Callie shows off a t-shirt she Piper with her candy DNA she ing, sports, dancing, woodworking, beside a birdhouse he made designed during the sewing and reader’s theatre. during last year’s woodworking themed week at the GAAC day made at GAAC day camp last year. The restrictions do not yet permit camp. camp last year. GAAC to resume camps for kids gramming in the fall and winter, she aged 11 to 17, but Knor is optimistic New this year, parents who register “Drop off is 8:30 a.m. and pick up is added. that will change. She and her staff are their children registered for multiple 4:30 p.m. However, if anyone requires prepared to run their teen camps the weeks will pay a reduced cost of $100 a bit earlier or later times, we are will- Oak Hammock Marsh (OHM) will moment they get the provincial go- per week after the initial $150. ing to be fl exible,” Knor said. host day camps for children ages six ahead, she said. GAAC offers their day camps Mon- Staff are now accepting registrations to nine from July 6 to Aug. 26. Registration costs $30 per day or day to Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at www.greenacresartcentre.ca. Camps take place Tuesdays, Thurs- $150 a week. beginning July 5 and ending Aug. 13. days, and every second Wednesday The Rosser Woodlands Recreation from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Commission (RWRC) is also running Kids will engage in outdoor adven- its annual summer youth camps at the tures, games, crafts, and hikes and former Public Works Quonset across will get to explore the exhibits in the from the Warren Firehall. Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery This year, the RWRC is referring to Centre, OHM states on its website. the camps as Camp-Be-A-Kid. OHM camps for children ages 10 to “I renamed the camp to emphasize 14 will begin July 14—pending pro- that it is not just Warren’s Youth Drop- vincial health orders. Planning to Build a Deck this Summer? In, but for all communities in the Registration is available at www. Keep the South Interlake Planning District (SIPD) in mind if you are RM’s of Rosser and Woodlands and oakhammockmarsh.ca. deck surrounding communities in other planning to build a this summer. A Development and Building RM’s,” said Recreation Director Kelly Diversity Horsemanship is not of- Permit is required for a deck that: Kimball. fering day camps at this time. The themes for Camp-Be-A-Kid “I am now focusing on other areas of → Is two feet or higher from the ground; or include water, sport, and art weeks. the business, such as horse training, → Is attached to a building; or Kids will also participate in show and and upon re-opening will focus on a tell days, picnics, and team-building few other areas such as horse owner → Has walls or a roof; or games. education and rider fi tness,” said Camp runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 → Is intended to support a structure such Chelsea Kopachena, owner of Diver- a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 5 until Aug. sity Horsemanship. as a hot tub or pergola. 27. The cost $8 for a half-day, $15 per You do NOT need a permit for an unenclosed or detached deck less day, or $60 per week. RW Ridgeway Ranch Owner Jamie Registration forms are available on 2 Margetts is riding and training with a than two feet in height, or for an unenclosed attached deck of 50 ft www.rosserwoodlandsrec.com, and small group of girls who board their or less in floor area. the RWRC asks parents to book at horses on her property. least a week in advance. Her group still plans to do their an- Permits help ensure that buildings and structures meet the Manitoba nual Ride to the Kiln fundraiser. This Building Code, which in turn increases the level of safety for Stonewall’s Quarry Park will not be year they are raising money in sup- everyone. offering swimming lessons this year port of Magic for Amaya. and does not have anything planned Margetts may offer single-day If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit or not, or if for the summer. However, staff may camps later in the summer where kids you have any questions, please contact the SIPD office at 204-467- host impromptu pop-up events de- can learn about stable care, grooming, 5587 and we’d be happy to assist you! More information is also pending on public health orders, said and riding, she said. Park Manager Catherine Precourt. available on our website: www.sipd.ca She asks people to keep an eye on Park staff are hoping to have an end- her Facebook for further updates. of-summer event and offer some pro- The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 13 COVID restrictions inspire metalwork for local artist By Nicole Brownlee designs, Hill started getting requests A St. Andrews metal workshop has for custom designs for house signs, found success throughout the COV- monograms, pet portraits and more. ID-19 pandemic. “One day is never the same as the Kerry Hill started working with met- next,” said Hill. al at her husband’s metal workshop in For each order, Hill consults with a St. Andrews in 2019. At the time, Hill client and receives a photo, mock-up was working full time at a Salisbury or a rough idea about what they’d like. House in Winnipeg but enjoyed de- She then draws a design using a signing and creating metal artwork. computer program, which transfers to When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a plasma table and cuts the design. Hill’s hours at the restaurant became Depending on the intricacy and size more inconsistent, which gave her of the piece, cutting can take any- more time to experiment with metal- where between fi ve to 30 minutes, work. By September 2020, Hill started said Hill. The piece is then sanded, creating pieces for her friends from painted with a powder coat and baked TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED work. By October, orders picked up, in an outer coating oven for around an Kerry Hill started Iron Image Metal Art in 2020 after gaining popularity and Iron Image Metal Art launched. hour and a half. throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “I really started getting into it like Throughout the process Hill checks cut, painted and baked the sign ex- said Hill. “It really makes it worth- really heavy because I found that not in with the client to ensure the design, actly how the client wanted it. while.” only was it occupying my time be- product and colour choices fi t their “I fi nd it a lot of fun, and the custom- To learn more about Hill’s work, cause I used to work, you know, four expectations. er seems to really enjoy it, and I really search Iron Image Metal Art on Face- in the morning until three in the af- “You’ve got to, kind of, understand enjoy making the customer happy,” book. ternoon. I was bored out of my mind,” what the customer wants,” said Hill. said Hill. “But I found that it occupied “It’s all about the creativity of it.” Kim Kowalchuk my time, and I really enjoyed doing it.” One of Hill’s favourite pieces she’s (Foot Care Nurse) Jumbo’s Tree “At Christmas time it really took off,” worked on was a sign for the centre of Available July 7 & 14, said Hill. “I didn’t realize there was a house’s peak. The sign featured the August 11 & 30 such a big demand for stuff like this.” client’s name and was meant to be a at Warren Chiropractic & Wellness Centre Cutting Hill had added photos of signs she gift for the client’s husband. • Lower leg and foot assessments Safe and experienced made for her son’s garden onto Face- “It was so challenging to get that one • Toenail trimming tree cutting services book Marketplace to see if she could done because the sign was fi ve feet • Reduction of callous and corns and stump grinding. • Referrals • Diabetic teaching sell some of her work. high,” said Hill with a laugh. “It barely Chase Faulkner • Footwear assessments and recommendations “People were phoning me like crazy fi t in our oven.” Free estimates, guaranteed best price for these things,” said Hill. 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FIREWORKS FIREWORKS Town of Stonewall Warren Area Marquette Baseball Diamond Canada Day POSTPONED Thursday, July 1 Thursday, July 1 Due to restrictions Canada DaDayy 10 pm or dark 10 pm or dark events & fi reworks (Whichever comes fi rst!) (Whichever comes fi rst!) 1/2 mile west of town on road 77. Safely park on shoulder Will take place Safely park on the road of the road September 4-6, 2021 and stay at your vehcile. See Warren MB Community FB page
A. B.B Canada is made up of 10 provinces and three territories. CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE FLAG ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF THEM?
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11. Yukon: ____ L 1. 12. Nunavut: ____ ANSWERS: 13. Prince Edward Island: ____
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By Tyler Searle Donna Couvier remembers many nights spent shivering in her father’s arms. He would wrap her in a quilt and rock her back and forth, warming her feet with the heat radiating from an open wood-burning oven. She was four years old at the time and suffering from polio. Depending on the strain, polio Jackie Belbas, Couvier’s cousin, Couvier’s parents bought her symptoms range widely, sometimes contracted polio in 1949. The 12- a maroon, ermine fur coat as a presenting asymptomatically or with year old boy died within hours of coming home present when she mild fever and fatigue. In the most se- presenting symptoms. fi nished her polio treatments at vere instances, victims experience re- the Brandon hospital. twisted, withered limbs or confi ned spiratory problems and paralysis. TRIBUNE PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER to full-body ventilators known as Iron The contagion spread rampantly but after school, you went right into Donna Couvier contracted polio Lungs. in the early to mid-1900s, infecting your house. Nobody was allowed to when she was only four years old. It was a time of fear and uncertainty. be in their yards to play.” thousands of Canadians and earning Fortunately, she was not disabled Public spaces where kids would typi- Couvier contracted the virus in 1952. monikers like “Infantile Paralysis” and by the disease, but she still feels “The Crippler.” cally congregate were utterly barren, She does not remember feeling afraid the affects nearly 70 years later. Today, a Google search conjures up Couvier said. but knows her parents were fright- horrifying images of children with “The children still went to school, ened In 1949, Couvier’s cousin Jackie Bel- At the time, the Couvier family lived bas died within hours of presenting on a farm outside Souris. Couvier’s polio symptoms. symptoms were not severe enough “He came home at four o’clock from to warrant a stay at the hospital, so school, and at seven-thirty, on the way she travelled with her mom by bus to to rush him to the polio clinic, he died Brandon for treatments. in the doctor’s car,” Couvier said. The pair would live at Couvier’s Another cousin survived the virus aunt’s house during the week and re- but was permanently disabled. turn to Souris on weekends. Couvier’s symptoms included pur- Twice a day, Couvier received heat ple, red, and blue spots that covered her torso. She laboured to breathe and Continued on page 17 had diffi culty swallowing, she said.
Ralph R. Eichler MLA for Lakeside
Constituency Offi ce: 319 Main St., Box 1845, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Tel: (204) 467-9482 www.ralpheichler.com The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 17 > Polio survivors can develop post-po- POLIO, FROM PG. 16 lio syndrome decades after overcom- treatments at the Brandon hospital. parents untold amounts of money. ing the disease. Doctors suspect the She would lie naked on a surgical ta- Back then, there was no health in- virus may lay dormant in the cells and ble for half an hour with a heat lamp surance, and twice her parents sold cause progressive issues, including above her. their cattle herds to pay the clinic in muscle pain and trouble swallowing. Before the polio vaccine, there were Brandon, she said. Couvier keeps a close eye on her few effective treatments. Heat therapy “Our local doctor in Souris, he got symptoms and said she has not no- relaxed the patient’s muscles and was a bag of potatoes, chickens, turkeys, ticed any changes over the years. thought to mitigate the chance of pa- garden produce—whatever. That was In 1955, the Salk vaccine—created ralysis. his payment.” by Dr. Jonas Salk—became publicly “I was never a child to cry and stuff The local pharmacist, Ross Grant, available. Couvier got her dose in the like that, so I don’t remember it both- also helped shoulder the fi nancial fi fth grade. ering me. I guess it was just part of my burden. The family made payments to Within a few decades, the vaccine life.” the pharmacy for nearly a decade. largely eradicated polio, and by 1994, Doctors also prescribed a daily regi- It was 1961 before Couvier’s mom health offi cials deemed Canada polio- men of green and brown iron pills settled the debt. free. Few cases exist globally today. and a specialized diet. Compared to other polio victims, Couvier draws some comparisons “There were certain foods I had to Couvier escaped relatively unscathed, between her experience with polio eat, and one of them was liver. I forced but she still suffers from polio-related and the COVID-19 pandemic, and she myself to eat the liver. I had some- issues, she said. hopes sharing her story may encour- thing like four ounces of liver a day,” Her legs have ached her entire life, age people who have vaccine hesitan- she said. and she struggles to swallow certain cy to go out and get a shot, she said. “I think I’ve eaten liver twice foods like carrots and orange pith. “I don’t mind telling somebody that (since)… and I’m seventy-two years “I have to turn my head to the ‘hey, I took a vaccine, and I had no idea of age.” right when I swallow. It’s almost like if I was going to react, or if there was PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DONNA COUVIER Couvier’s treatments lasted between I’m only swallowing with half of my going to be a reaction, and it didn’t Couvier did not allow her battle six and eight months and cost her throat,” she said. kill me, but polio possibly could have.” with polio to slow her down as a child.
ing them well and sharing memories of the Hitch ‘N Post > HITCH N’ POST RANCH CLOSES AFTER 37 YERS, FROM PG. 11 Ranch. The Andersons have been overwhelmed with calls and messages of similar sentiments, reminding them of like backyard weddings, allowed for the same,” said Kyle. the role they had in connecting their community over the 100 attendees. Wedding vendors and Nearly a year and a half after COVID-19 turned their years. venues were hit hard as many people livelihood on its head, the Andersons made the diffi cult “We walk away from a place of gratitude. This venue has chose to cancel or alter their wedding decision to close the Hitch N’ Post Ranch, not only for fi - given us so much to be thankful for,” said Louise. plans to allow for more guests. nancial reasons, but for their own health. “It takes a village, right?” said Kyle. “We’ve had a beauti- “We don’t blame any of the couples “Sometimes you have to look at your health and your ful village.” for wanting to do that, because your well-being and take that into account, and unfortunately, Anderson’s Hitch ‘N Post Ranch will follow through on wedding is supposed the be the most this is the end result,” said Kyle. all its event commitments for 2021 before closing at the important day of your life, and it’s As they told their story through their Facebook Live an- end of the year. supposed to be so special,” said Kyle. nouncement, clients and colleagues commented, wish- The Andersons spoke with their MLA, the Hon. Ralph Eichler, who ar- ranged a Zoom meeting for them with Dr. Jazz Atwal to discuss how the re- strictions were affecting their indus- THANK YOU! try. They worked with other venues in the province to create a 15-page docu- ment on how they could hold events The Interlake School Division safely. They sent it to the province and Town of Stonewall Board of Trustees wishes received no reply or acknowledge- ment. Canada Day to extend our most sincere “The thing is, this is a public health appreciation to our front-line issue, and we understand that there Announcement employees and school and needs to be regulations,” said Louise. We hope you cann waitwait a littlelittle longerllonger toto celebratecellebbratte divisional leaders, “It’s just that when the province puts our country and our wonderful community. these blanket, or umbrella restrictions for your incredible dedication and hard work on businesses…not every business is While restrictions have been eased, we are still during this challenging school year. unable to safely host the Canada Day events we had planned on July 1st. We must also acknowledge our students, It is important to us that everyone stays safe and their families and our school communities for Colony Market healthy and so we have decided to postpone your perseverance in the face of incredible Fresh Veggies, Jam, This year’s Canada Day events obstacles since March of 2020. and fi reworks until the weekend Our Public Schools are at the heart of our Pickles and much more! of September 4-6, 2021. communities and this has never been more Opens July 16 from 2pm to 6 pm true than during the COVID-19 pandemic. at Rock Lake Colony Enjoy a restful summer break! 2 km west of Grosse Isle off Hwy #6 18 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 Barn quilt trail expands across the Interlake
By Nicole Brownlee throughout the region. Colourful quilts embellish barns Barn quilts are painted designs across the Interlake region and offer a hung on buildings that could double new way to explore communities. as quilting patterns. Donna Sue Gro- The Interlake Tourism Association ver started the trend in Ohio in 2001, joined with the Interlake Barn Quilt which has since spread across the Trail Committee in 2015 to create a Continued on page 20 trail that leads tourists to barn quilts
TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUPPLIED BY ITA TRIBUNE PHOTO BY LANA MEIER This barn quilt, called the Harvest Sun, is hung in the Arborg and District Two 12’x12’ barn quilts are featured on “The Sentinel” elevator at the Multicultural Heritage Village in Arborg and was one of the fi rst quilts West Interlake Trading Company in Warren. added to the 2015 trail. get inspired > MEAL IDEASIDEAS RED FOOD RIVER STORE Apple to stock up on a variety of berries. Avocado How to spend a day at the berry farm Raspberries, blueberries, strawber- ries, blackberries and lesser-known Toast Are you planning to visit a nearby own fruit, be sure to protect yourself types like sea buckthorn berries and 2 eggs, water, 4 slices sourdough bread berry farm? If so, here’s how to make from the sun by wearing sunscreen black currants are perfect for snack- 1 ripe avocado, sliced, 1 Envy apple the most of your experience. and a hat. 1 teaspoon lime juice ing, making jam or topping yogurt, BEFORE YOU LEAVE Once you de- WHEN YOU GET THERE If you 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese pancakes and salads. cide which farm you want to visit, call want to pick your own berries, head 2 teaspoons chia seeds WHEN YOU GET HOME Berries or check their website or Facebook straight to the booth to pay and 1 tablespoon minced chives can be stored in the fridge or at room page to fi nd out when you can pick fi nd out how it works. An employee edible fl owers, for garnish temperature. You can also freeze them In pot, cover eggs with 1 inch cold wa- the fruit and whether it’s ready to be should be on hand to show you where to enjoy later in the year. If you plan ter. Boil 6-7 minutes then place in cool harvested. You should also determine to fi nd the ripest ones. Pick all the to cook with them, it’s best to use the water bath. what types of payment are accepted good fruit you see before trying an- berries while they’re still fresh. Peel eggs, halve lengthwise and set since some smaller producers only other spot. This way, you’ll fi ll your aside. accept cash. Write down the address container quickly and the next person Toast sourdough bread then mash avo- and double check the route so you can continue where you left off. At the cado across bread with fork. don’t get lost. If you plan to pick your vendor’s kiosk, take the opportunity Cut apple into thin slices and place on top of avocado along with egg halves. Top with lime juice, Parmesan cheese, chia seeds and chives. Fresh Saskatoons Garnish with edible fl owers. The Looking for Purple Berry Available Soon! Live life to its fullest with high quality Picked and Cleaned • Local Product Available in ORCHARD Saskatoon 5 lb Bucket & 10 lb box Pick-up in Warren Saskatoon Berries Berries For pick-up dates and hours: Find us at Facebook.com/manitobasaskatoons & Instagram (Interlake_Saskatoons) Nutritional Energy & Skin Care Supplements Weight Loss Nutrition for Skin Give us a call! WeWe area e openopopenn ini Grosse Isle for Upick this year! U-PICK & PRE-PICK purplefi t.cat.ca Al Sanche - 461-1223 For info call or text Madge Meakin - 467-9806 Between Rds 63 & 64 on Hwy 101 (West Perimeter) Bill & Shelley Kelly - 467-5372 [email protected] 204-461-2623 204-467-8672 Bruce & Bambi Rutherford - 467-2102 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 19 Activities for Seniors in Your Area June Calendar of Events! South Interlake Seniors Resource - Stonewall Activity Centre • 374 – 1st Street West For newsletters, visit www.si55plus.org 144 – 622 Centre Avenue – Lions Manor, Entrance 4. Happy Summer Everyone! While our doors remain closed, we will continue to offer virtual programming via Zoom. We love seeing your faces on our screens. For updated information on how programs are being delivered, visit our website, or email us at [email protected]. SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS Clip & Save • Driver/Escort Program • Equipment Lending Service July 2021: July 30: Quilter’s Corner 11:00am (Zoom) • Meals on Wheels • Lifeline • ERIK and ICE Programs July 1: Centre Closed Active Wellness Session July 6-August 13: • Handy Helper/Housekeeping Program July 2: Quilter’s Corner 11:00am (Zoom) Tuesdays 9:30am: Body Blast with Cheryl Kooning • Friendly Visiting and Telecheck (phone buddy) July 8: Virtual Chat 3:00pm (Zoom) July 15: Cabin Wednesdays 9:30am: Yoga with Gail Spencer-Lamm Fever Reliever 3:00pm (Zoom) Thursdays 9:30am: F.I.T. with Cheryl Kooning • Home Hair Care Service • Resource information/Form Assistance July 16: Quilter’s Corner 11:00am (Zoom) Fridays 9:30am: Yoga with Gail Spencer-Lamm Our offi ce is located in the Stonewall Lions Manor July 22: Virtual Chat 3:00pm (Zoom) at 622 Centre Avenue, Entrance 4. 204-467-2719 CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: THE GAME SHOW IS BACK! www.sisrc.ca Brush up on your trivia in a game show you can play from your home! Play our versions of Jeopardy and Family Feud, and get ready to laugh! Next game: July 15, 2021 at 3:00pm on Zoom The South Interlake Seniors Resource Council offers services for seniors To join the email list, give us a call at (204) 467-2582 or email [email protected] and those with disabilities to help them to remain independent and safe in their homes and communities. With the help of volunteers and our fee for STEPPIN’ UP VIRTUAL COFFEE AND A CHAT service workers, we provide these services to the town of Stonewall, the Monday-Saturday @ 9:00 am Join us on Zoom to connect with RM’s of Rosser, Woodlands and the southern portion of Rockwood. Join us for a peer-led hour of exercise members of the community as we fofocusingcu on cardio, strength, stretching,, check in on each other for an hour- anandd stability. This FREE course is run long chat. Offered every 2nd and 4th by volunteers to keep you connected Thursday at 3:00 pm COVID 19 and active even while at home! Next Chats: We are still operating fairly normally at this time. When coming into July 8, 2021 CallCall (204)(20 467-2582 for more information July 22, 2021 our offi ce, please adhere to the masking rules and only entering if you have not travelled and have no symptoms. For Transportation, HOP, DROP AND SHOP ACTIVE WELLNESS CLUB we are trying to keep it to essential rides only. Operated by Stonewall and Area Mobility Service Time to kick off summer with our July 6, 2021 - 10% Tuesday at Red River Coop (Stonewall) HOT SUMMER SPECIAL! • Stonewall pickups from: Lions Manor, Crocus Join us at 9:30 am Tuesday-Friday for fi tness Manor and Stonewood Place. Buses will operate classes with instructors you love! SISRC IS ACTIVELY LOOKING on 2 schedules: 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Members can get access to all 4 classes Price is $5.00 round trip. (Interac Tap is available) for the 6 week session for $96! FOR BOARD MEMBERS • Balmoral pickup location: Sprucewood Place @ All classes are offered by Zoom. We meet September to June once monthly. 10:30 AM Check out the selection in our Newsletter. Price is $10.00 round trip. (Interac Tap is available) Visit www.si55plus.org At this time it a Zoom meeting. Stops include Family Foods, Red River Coop, DropD in classes are also available. For more information, please call our offi ce at 204-467-2719. Center & Main (for banking) and Westside Plaza. FFor more information, or to sign up, Call (204) 467-9446 call (204) 467-2582 or email to reserve your seat! [email protected] For a copy of our AGM package please visit our offi ce. Become a Member of South Interlake 55 Plus today! Membership is Only $20.00 Annually! Memberships Can Now Be Completed On-line! Check out our Website at www.si55plus.org For more information call 204-467-2719 to fi ll out a Membership form for a New Membership or to Renew. • You do not have to be 55 + to become a member! Associate members enjoy all of the benefi ts of membership, with the exception of holding a position on the Board of Directors, and voting at the AGM. St. Laurent Seniors Resource Council Inc. • The South Interlake 55 Plus is now able to offer E-Transfer as an alternate payment method! Payment for memberships, programs and donations can now be cashless. “A HELPING HAND WHEN YOU NEED IT” For more information, call (204)-467-2582 55+ and people with disabilities For more information call 204-467-2582 Offering support services within the RM of St. Laurent and surrounding areas Teulon & District Seniors Resource Council Inc. St. Laurent Community Health Centre 51 Parish Lane, 204-646-2504 ext.4 Providing a Helping Hand Find us at 54 Main St, Seniors Resource Coordinator, Darlene McKay Teulon 204-886-2570 FREE • Footcare Clinic • Mobility Aids PROVIDING SERVICES TO SENIORS: • (E.R.I.K.) Emergency Response Information Kit • PHONE BUDDY • DRIVER ESCORT • Victoria Lifeline • INFORMATION/FORM ASSISTANCE • Volunteers for Different Services Such as Telecheck • COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER • Resource Information • Transportation INCOME TAX PROGRAM • Fundraising Activities Throughout the Year. • MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANS Inquire about our new bike club coming soon! REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: 8:30AM-4:30PM “Celebrating Seniors in Action” 20 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Uhl wins fi rst Women’s City & District Championship
Staff solid second day. Delaurier fi nished one stroke ahead Bantam Championship by 12 strokes Shilo Country Club’s Bobbi Uhl First-round leader, 15 year old Crys- of Brayden Boge of the Pine Ridge over Addison Kartusch of the St. won her fi rst Women’s City & Dis- tal Zamzow of the Swan River Golf & Golf Club (74-77) and two strokes Charles Country Club (90-85). trict Championship on Sunday at the Country Club, fi nished third after a ahead of another Golf Manitoba Pub- Payton Oakden, a Golf Manitoba Transcona Golf Club. fi nal round 85 to fi nish seven strokes lic player, Terence Rafferty (77-75). Public player, won the 13 & 14 age di- Uhl carded a six-over par 77 to fi n- behind Uhl. Rafferty won the 13 & 14 age division vision Championship (97-99). ish the two-day event at 156 for a two- Meanwhile, Jackson Delaurier, a championship. The 12 & under division champion stroke victory over Rhonda Orr of the Golf Manitoba Public player, shot Hunter Oakden of the Glendale Golf was Jewel Lafl eche of the Clear Lake Southwood Golf & Country Club (82- back-to-back 75’s to win the Men’s & Country Club was the 12 & under Golf Course (108-103). 77). Bantam Championship presented by champion (84-88). A birdie on each of the opening and the Alex & Peggy Colonello Founda- Jeri Lafl eche of the Clear Lake Golf second holes set the stage for Uhl’s tion. Course (85-78) captured the Women’s Baseball Manitoba 2021 Return to Play update
Staff Will begin July 5 Manitoba Public Health ORDER 16: tournaments take place at the facility. Due to the most recent announce- Groups of 25 (this does not include - Sports and Recreational Activities: 16(4) Spectators are permitted at an ment regarding public health orders, coaches, Health and Safety Coordina- 16(1) Outdoor sporting and recre- outdoor sporting facility. Spectators Baseball Manitoba’s sanctioned ac- tors, and umpires) ational facilities, including golf cours- are not to be included when calcu- tivities, under the Return to Play plan, Spectators are not included in the es, may open, subject to the require- lating the number of participants in began at 12:01 a.m. last Saturday. participant group numbers, and may ments of this section. a sporting activity. Spectators must Baseball Manitoba Return to Play attend competitions to a maximum of 16(2) Persons may engage in any maintain a separation of at least two Timeline: 25 spectators per game type of outdoor sporting or recre- metres from other spectators. Phase 1 - Training The delay to the start of competition ational activity but they must not en- 17(1/2) Indoor training is allowed at Began on June 26 is to give associations time to prepare gage in an activity as part of a group 25 per cent facility capacity to a limit Rally Cap and Grand Slam sessions for the newest Health Orders and Re- of more than 25 persons. of fi ve people. Baseball Manitoba said may proceed turn to Play plan. This will also allow 16(3) Organized practices, games it will continue to monitor the Public Groups of 25 (this does not include time for associations to re-form teams and competitions may take place at Health Orders and will be prepared coaches and Health and Safety Coor- and effectively create a plan to safely an outdoor sporting facility but the to revise its Return to Play Plan in dinators) begin competition within the 25 per- operator of an outdoor sporting facil- the event of any updates to the Public Phase 2 - Competition son limit as per the Health Orders. ity must ensure that no multi-team Health Orders.
just a matter of people seeing them. The quilts add history and encour- > BARN QUILT, FROM PG. 18 People becoming interested in them. age people to explore their commu- United States and Canada. never ventured into painting. Then, our spreading the word just nity, said Van Soelen. Interlake residents Donna Kerns “Painting was not my forte,” said talking to people… and To access the tour, and Janice Skene fi rst discovered Kerns. “I had never painted anything it, kind of, grew from visit interlaketourism. barn quilts while touring the north- before in my life. I’ve never painted there.” com or use the Drifts- eastern seaboard down to the south- a fence… So this was, kind of, a new By the end of 2015, cape app to access the ern United States. experience.” there were 21 regis- “THE INTERLAKE map offl ine. “When I got back from this trip, I “It’s like quilting. It’s fairly specifi c tered barn quilts on For more informa- just wanted one,” said Kerns. “I want- work,” said Kerns. “It’s just satisfy- the Barn Quilt Trail. As IS AN IDEAL tion on registering of June this year, the your barn quilt to join ed to make one for myself.” ing when you get one area done, and SPOT FOR Kerns said it took a few years of it’s very colourful, and it looks really trail has expanded to the Barn Quilt Trail, trial and error to fi nd the right sup- good… By the time you fi nish, you’ve 53 quilts, with more on SOMETHING LIKE visit interlaketourism. plies to create a quilt that would last, got this great design.” the way. com or contact ITA at but once she hung her fi rst quilt, she Using signboards, outdoor exte- “People can submit THIS TO GROW.” admin@interlaketour- spotted a few more in the Winnipeg rior latex primers and paints, Kerns their barn quilt [to ITA] ism.com. To purchase Beach community. jumped into the project alongside whenever they get one a barn quilt, contact “The Interlake is an ideal spot for several community members to cre- or create one,” said Me- Karen Debraga at kar- something like this to grow,” said ate numerous quilts and start a tour lissa Van Soelen, ITA [email protected] or Wendy Kerns. across the Interlake. manager. “They can fi ll out a form Church at [email protected]. Before her fi rst barn quilt, Kerns “We started out with basically online and then just submit it to us, had recently started quilting but had friends,” said Kerns. “Then it was and we add it to our little trail.” The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 21 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Comeau signs with CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders By Brian Bowman have a good mixture and I think it will be a good Carter Comeau’s football dream has come true. experience to get knowledge from both ends of the The very talented offensive lineman from River- fold.” ton recently signed with the Canadian Football As big as Comeau is, there are plenty of huge League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. dudes on Saskatchewan’s roster. It’s going to be a “I’m really excited to go there,” said Comeau Mon- challenge competing against pro players for a job. day afternoon. “I had a really good interview with “This is the level where the boys become the men,” them during the interview process. Their staff really Comeau said. “It’ll be a lot of fun.” likes me and I think it’s going to be a perfect fi t.” In 2019, the Dinos won a Vanier Cup champion- Comeau headed out to Regina this week as the ship over the University Montreal Carabins. It was Roughriders will begin training camp on July 10. He Calgary’s fi rst national title since 1995. admits he’s both excited - and nervous - leading up Last year was wiped away due to COVID and then to his pro football camp. Comeau went unselected in the 2021 CFL Draft. “For me, I feel that I’m ready to take this on,” said But he was very impressive at the virtual CFL the 6-foot-6, 364 pounder. “Of course, there’s a little Combine, throwing up the most bench press reps bit of nervousness but I’m not a 21-year-old guy. at 32. I’m a 25-year-old guy now and I think there’s a dif- “I was happy with it,” he said. “I was training like ference maturity wise and I’m ready to take on that crazy before (the combine) but I never thought I next challenge.” would have hit that high. It was good to hit that and The Roughriders’ offensive line roster is currently I think one guy had 29 and then another (offensive) a mix of American and Canadian players with a few lineman from Calgary was next at 27.” coming right from Saskatchewan. If Comeau does not make Saskatchewan’s roster “They’ve had a few retirements this year and they this year, he still has one more year of university have a pretty good mixture of veteran guys and eligibility. TRIBUNE PHOTO DAVID MOLL/UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY young guys,” Comeau noted. “I would say that they Saskatchewan’s regular-season opener is Aug. 6 Riverton’s Carter Comeau recently signed are more of an older line than younger but they when it hosts the B.C. Lions in Regina. with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. Signing with the Blues Soccer players hit the pitch last Saturday Staff allowed because of the limited group size. Soccer players were able to get their kicks on MSA said one spectator per player is allowed the pitch last Saturday after the province an- to attend activities but they should maintain nounced its new public health orders. social distancing guidelines. The Manitoba Soccer Association announced “The MSA will continue to evaluate the prog- its updated “Return to Play” protocols on Fri- ress of the pandemic keeping in mind the safe- day. ty of the soccer community,” said MSA’s execu- Indoor practices and training sessions are al- tive director Hector Vergara in a media release. lowed but limited to a maximum of fi ve players “We are hopeful that an increase in outdoor per group. Outdoor team practices and train- group sizes will allow league play to begin in ing sessions are allowed as long as group sizes the next few weeks. “We continue to remind do not exceed 25 players at a soccer fi eld. our members to ensure the MSA RTP proto- Coaches, managers, and other team person- cols and the facility protocols are followed.” nel are not included in the 25-person limit. MSA’s full guidelines and recommendations Exhibition games, league play, and tourna- are available on their website. ment-style events between teams are still not Doerksen cards a 66 at men’s mid-amateur qualifi er Staff Ridge’s Noel Ngo, Elmhurst’s Jack Werhun, Delwyn Doerksen fi red a 5-under 66 to post and Elmhurst’s Scott Mazur. the lowest round at the Diamond Athletic Finishing in a tie for eighth overall at 1-over Men’s Mid-Amateur - Qualifi er at the Trans- 72 were Pine Ridge’s Ryan Terdik, Transcona’s cona Golf Club last Friday. Adam McPherson, Niakwa’s Cole Peters, and Doerksen, a Golf Manitoba Players Club Niakwa’s Garrett Neiles. TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED member, fi nished three strokes ahead of Pine The top 52 players made the cut. Tazio Cianfl one, a forward last season with the In- Ridge’s Tyler Hall and four strokes better than The Diamond Athletic Men’s Amateur will terlake Lightning U18 ‘AAA’ hockey team, has com- Glendale’s Justin Price and Niakwa’s Daniel take place July 9-11 at the Niakwa Country mitted to the MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues for the 2021-22 Munroe. Club. season. Tied for fi fth with even par 71s were Pine 22 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 Simard commits to Fraser Valley Huskers By Brian Bowman to have Simard lead his offensive line. For the second time in June, the In- “At the high school level, defensive terlake Thunder has had a former linemen do not want to line up against player commit to the Fraser Valley a guy like that,” Obach said. “He’s got Huskers in British Columbia. a little bit of nasty in him and the right The latest commitment is Gabe Si- amount of nasty which is sometimes mard, a talented offensive lineman tough to get out of (offensive) line- from Fisher Branch. men. He’s a big boy and a big boy that “It’ll be fun,” said Simard last Sat- can move.” urday afternoon. “I’ve been thinking Simard’s size - and athleticism - about it the last two years.” make him a very special player. Simard likes the Chilliwack area and “I’m sure (Fraser Valley) looked at he got great vibes from head coach some of his highlights from his Grade Bob Reist. He admits he does not 12 season and with a guy that big and know much about the Huskers’ of- he’s pulling around and he’s making fensive line situation. But Simard has blocks eight yards down fi eld, blow- been working hard, running about a ing up a linebacker or a defensive mile a day, in hopes of trimming down back - that can be pretty intimidating to 280 pounds when he leaves for B.C. for a defence,” Obach said. in late July. “He defi nitely has the potential to He currently stands 6-feet tall and play football at the junior level and weighs 300 pounds. hopefully succeed.” The last time Simard played football Obach and his Thunder staff take it was in the nine-man Rural Manitoba great pride when they see their for- Football League. Fraser Valley plays in mer players make the jump to junior a 12-man league but Simard doesn’t football. TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED feel it will be a problem switching “It’s the most exciting thing that can Former Interlake Thunder offensive lineman Gabe Simard has back from the nine-man game. happen for a coach when you see guys committed to play football for the Fraser Valley Huskers in B.C. this “I’ll be able to adapt again,” he said get that opportunity,” he said. “The season. confi dently. “In nine-man, you have to deLaroque boys going down to May- be really fast.” ville, that’s another example. Guys are ball. It’s not like hockey when they they were younger as nine and 10 year Simard dominated in the RMFL, going on to the next level and having start when they’re fi ve, so it’s really olds, to get the opportunity...to play winning the league’s top offensive pretty solid careers. With football, we cool to see some of these guys, who football as an adult.” lineman award in 2018. Thunder head can remember when a lot of them started in high school and some when coach Mitch Obach was very grateful played their fi rst game of tackle foot- Schneider heading south Garchinski wins Bill Addison Memorial Scholarship
Staff Former Interlake Lightning U18 “AAA” player Jorie Garchinksi was recently awarded the Bill Addison Memorial Scholarship. “Jorie embodies the characteris- tics of a student-athlete and dis- plays a high degree of personal responsibility and perseverance,” read a statement on Hockey Mani- toba’s website. “Jorie is a gifted student who has maintained an academic average of 93 per cent or higher during her four years at St. Mary’s Academy.” Despite a very busy schedule, Garchinski, a Winnipeg native, has found time to give back to the sport as a Level II offi cial. She has been accepted into the University of British Columbia where she plans PHOTO SUBMITTED on obtaining a Bachelor of Science Former Interlake Lightning Jorie degree. Garchinski has a strong Garchinski was recently awarded TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED interest in medicine and wants to the Bill Addison Memorial Stonewall’s Amber Schneider will be attending school and playing eventually pursue a career in that Scholarship. tennis for the Bemidji State Beavers in Minnesota this fall. fi eld. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 1, 2021 23 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]
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Rural Municipality of Woodlands HIRING For more information and other employment opportunities, visit rrc.ca/hr Asphalt and EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY General Labourers Rural Municipality of Woodlands EQUIPMENT OPERATOR We offer: Competitive Wages, Training EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Rural Municipality of Woodlands invites applications for openings for an Equipment Operator, under the Operator 1 classification as Health Benefi ts HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR per the OEM 987 collective agreement. Direct Deposit Email: [email protected] The Operator 1 will be reporting to the Public Works Foreman and will The Rural Municipality of Woodlands invites applications for openings Phone:1-204-389-2023 for a Heavy Equipment Operator, under the Operator 2 or Operator be responsible for safe operation of a variety of equipment/vehicles 3 classification as per the OEM 987 collective agreement. and performing a variety of labour tasks in constructing, maintaining, and repairing municipal infrastructure. 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Donald Dennis Schwartz September 12, 1945 – June 16, 2021 With both profound sadness and peace, we announce that Donald passed away after a series of health challenges. He is now Alexandra Descotêaux June 30th, 2021 resting with his Lord and Saviour. Congratulations on graduating from Elaine Colley Donald is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Stephanie; Externat Sacre-Coeur High School in is retiring from being the his four sons, their wives and his grandchildren - Don (Susie), Rosemère, Quebec. We wish you much Head Cook at Rosewood Lodge PCH Shane (Tera; Cohen and Brooklynn), Brett (Nicole; Mia and Zach) success on pre-university studies at Elaine’s 20 plus years of dedication and Russell (Megan; Caius and Emlynn). He is survived by his Montmorency College in Accounting. and that notable laugh will be missed brothers Joe (Gail), Ervin (Maureen), Robert (Wendy) and Kenneth -Grandma and Grandpa by the residents and staff. (Marlene) as well as sister-in-law Gail Roulston and brother-in-law Ed and Adeline Helwer Have a healthy and happy retirement!! Robert Jensen. He also leaves behind his special and cherished Proud mom Bonnie Helwer Gotcha!!!! nieces and nephews – Dustin, Dana, David, Ryan, Cherie, Bryan, Happy 20th Birthday brother Nicolas Chris, Lichelle, Shantel, Lisa and Brad and their families. Donald was predeceased by parents Edward and Nellie Happy Retirement! Schwartz, sisters Erna (Garnet: Sharon), Lorna and brother Wesley. Donald’s strength, stability, integrity and devotion will be so deeply missed by our family. He OBITUARY wasn’t a good man but a great man. Donald was born in St. Boniface, one of eight children. He married Stephanie Sie on August 9, Peter Kroeker 1969 and after living in Winnipeg a short time, moved to the Stonewall/Balmoral area until moving Peter Kroeker of Grunthal, MB, passed unexpectedly at the age to Arnes in 2014. Donald worked for Manitoba Telephone Service for 33 years as well as running of 61, from COVID-19 complications on Friday, June 18, 2021, in a hobby farm in Balmoral with large herd of cattle as well as horses, wild boar, goats, chickens the ICU at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB. and turkeys. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathy, siblings, and many Donald loved all things outdoors: farming, camping, canoeing, boating, fi shing and golfi ng. He children and grandchildren. especially enjoyed sitting around a fi re with his family and friends. He was a hard-working jack- He was predeceased by his parents (Wally and Martha) and his of-all trades. If a house needed building, he built it. (He built two homes for his family!) When a car fi rst wife Gloria. needed fi xing, he fi xed it. If a problem needed solving, he solved it. Not only did he do all these Pete was born in Winnipeg on June 3, 1960. He was raised on things, he loved to teach his boys these skills as well. He enjoyed playing board games with a farm in Elm Creek where his love for farming began. Pete had his kids until the wee hours of the morning; watching Jets and Blue Bomber games. Oh how he many siblings including six sisters (Ruth, Margaret, Lisa, Joanne, adored his grandchildren and spent hours playing with them, and he especially loved their hugs. Lori, Irene) and one brother (Wally). His dad became a pastor and Donald also opened his home to help raise nine foster boys which was one of the most his entire family moved to various places following God’s call. Pete challenging and meaningful things he did. grew up knowing Jesus as his personal Saviour and his faith was In their early adulthood, Donald and Stephanie found their faith in God and became very active important in his life from an early age. He graduated high school in in that faith and in their church. Many friendships were formed in this community that are still 1978 at Mennonite Educational Institute in Abbotsford, BC. meaningful today. Donald served as both a board member and as the Board Chairman of New After graduating, he moved back to Winnipeg to pursue an agriculture degree at the University Life Church Stonewall, helping lead the way for the congregation with the Pastors and fellow of Manitoba. It was here that he met Gloria Kehler at Fort Garry MB Church. They married on July board members. 20, 1985 and had two children, Amanda and Lauren. They moved around Southern Manitoba God’s mercy gave us the most amazing miracle of Donald awakening after his stroke when an before settling in Stonewall in the year 2000. As a family they enjoyed sailing, canoe trips, music, MRI showed that was not to happen. Not only that but Donald was able to come home for 2 1/2 sports, vacations to Mexico, and being active in their church community. Pete was a man of months instead of dying alone in a hospital after being there for two months. Every day Stephanie many hobbies: hunting, kiteboarding, training horses, driving his Bronco, and cheering on his reminded him of their wonderful marriage for 51 years and that he made her the happiest wife. favourite sports teams. He had a diverse work experience including truck driving and working He was the joy of her life. What amazing peace it has given her to know he is with the Lord and on farms. can truly look back at all her blessings and be so thankful for being given such an abundant life Pete and Gloria celebrated the marriages of their son Lauren to Stephanie (2013) and their with Dad. daughter Amanda to Jordan (2014). His wife Gloria tragically passed in 2017. During the process With the current COVID-19 restrictions, an invite-only service will be planned for July. of grieving, his faith and trust in Jesus carried him through. He created a worship playlist and In lieu of fl owers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship took great comfort in how the Holy Spirit would speak to him through the songs. He developed Manitoba, Child Evangelism Fellowship Canada or Bethel Rays of Hope Orphanage in Kenya. an interest in the practice of Spiritual Direction and started taking courses. During this time, he (Contact New Life Church for info.) met and fell in love with Kathy Neufeld. Within a few months of meeting, they were engaged and Donald’s family would like to thank the medical staff at Gimli Hospital, Selkirk Hospital, Health despite the diffi cult restrictions of the pandemic, were joyously united in marriage surrounded by Sciences Centre and Seven Oaks Hospital for their care in the last months and years; the 50 family and close friends on June 13, 2020. community and friends of New Life Church in Stonewall as well as New Life Church Teulon for Pete moved to Grunthal, MB and gained many children, Rick (Heather), Kendall (April), Kevin the ongoing prayers and wonderful support, which have been especially poignant over the last (Breanne), Brendan, Sadie, Teanna, Harmony, and nine grandchildren. In the past year, Dad few diffi cult months; Pastor Henry Ozirney for his involvement in the upcoming memorial service enjoyed getting to know his new family, building RC planes, and working with his friend Tim as well as many years of friendship and support. A special thanks goes to Kel Goresky, Steve and Penner on the truck again. Carol Moroz for running errands, helping when needed in these past long months. Kel’s support On May 27, Pete tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized shortly after. He was still continues today in helping our family. Thank you also to Ken Loehmer Funeral Service for transferred to the St. Boniface ICU and after two weeks it was determined his lungs had suffered handling the arrangements in such a gracious manner. irreparable damage. He passed peacefully on June 18 with Kathy, Amanda, and Lauren by his Your life was a blessing, side. Your memory a treasure, The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at St. Boniface You are loved beyond words Hospital specifi cally those involved with Pete’s care including 6th fl oor and ICMS medical staff. And missed beyond measure. We also want to thank all of the people who prayed for Pete and the family over the past weeks. Now deservingly rest in the arms of the Lord. Pete was a gentle giant. He gave the best bear hugs and had a laugh that could be heard for Death is the last chapter in time, miles. He often intimidated people on their fi rst impression until they saw his genuine love for But the fi rst chapter in eternity. God and others and they realized he was actually just a big teddy bear. He was a father fi gure to many and invested deeply in the lives of his family and friends. He always wanted to make sure that his home was a safe place for all who entered. He will be missed by so many. We are comforted to know that he is now most fully alive with his friend and Saviour Jesus. A funeral service was streamed on Saturday, June 26th and is available for 30 days at the Birchwood Funeral Chapel website under Peter Kroeker’s name. An internment will be held at a Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts later date when gathering sizes increase. 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Brian Goodman Dorothy Louise Nemeth (Main) May 12, 1946 – June 22, 2021 Dorothy passed away at her residence, Room 44 Shura Lane, After a lengthy battle with cancer Brian passed away peacefully Rosewood Lodge Personal Care Home, Stonewall, MB. on with family by his side. Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Brian is predeceased by his father Arman and mother Elizabeth; She is survived by her daughter Louise Lathe, Chico, California, sisters Sandra, Darlene (Gary) and Beverly. her sister Margaret Tarrant, Fort Frances, ON., her sister Gladys Brian is survived by his wife Darline; daughter Pam; son Darren Hall, Phoenix, AZ., her brother Henry Main (Doug Moore) Stonewall, (Debbie); grandchildren Brittney, Danika, Dae-Lee, Darra, Grace, Mb., many cousins, nieces and nephews. Emma and great-grandchild Brylynn. She was predeceased by her parents Horace and Eleanor Main The family would like to thank the staff at Stonewall Hospital, (nee Clark), her husband John Nemeth, her son-in-law John Lathe as well as special thanks to Christine for all the ongoing support her brother-in-law Charles Tarrant, her brother-in-law Hillary Hall Brian received. and by many members of the Main and Nemeth family. As per Brian’s wishes no service will be held. Dorothy grew up on the family farm and attended school in In lieu of fl owers, if friends so desire memorial donations may be Balmoral. Following her marriage she lived in Balmoral, Stonewall made to the South West Palliative Care, Stonewall. and Winnipeg. Dorothy worked for a time as a sales clerk in Sears in Winnipeg. In the 1960’s the family relocated to California where John had been born and where he obtained work as a mechanic at United Airlines. Dorothy again worked at Sears in California. Following her husband’s death she lived in various homes in California. She returned home to Manitoba and lived with her brother Henry on his farm at Balmoral. She moved into her own home on 1st St. W in Stonewall. Here she was in walking distance of the Post Offi ce, Sig’s 204-886-0404 Grill and Chicken Chef which she patronized regularly. She worked as a volunteer driver for The Seniors Resource Council. She eventually moved into an apartment in Stonewood Place where CARD OF THANK IN MEMORIAM she resided until she could no longer live on her own. She entered Stonewall Hospital and was moved to Teulon Hospital. She was accepted for residence in Red River Place, Selkirk, until a Joe and Sylvia Adams would like to thank In Memory of room was available in Rosewood Lodge, Stonewall. everyone for the birthday and anniversary Inez Hartle Henry and Doug thank very much Michelle Loehmer and the Home Care staff and to the staff cards. You made Sylvia’s day! March 1, 1933 – July 2, 2020 of Stonewood Place for all their efforts on Dorothy’s behalf while she lived in her apartment. You’ve just walked on ahead of me, Thank you to Dr. Venter and Michelle for assistance in arranging for personal care placement. And I’ve got to understand; Thank you to the staffs of Stonewall and Teulon Hospitals and Red River Place. Special thank CARD OF THANKS I must release the ones I love, you to Dr. Graham and the entire staff at Rosewood Lodge for all their And let go of their hand. care, compassion and patience with Dorothy over the last year and a half. TEPAC would like to thank TES staff for their I try and cope the best I can, Thank you to Ken Loehmer for his assistance with arrangements. dedication in keeping our kids learning safely But I’m missing you so much; Cremation has taken place and her ashes have been interred in her this year - we see you and know it wasn’t easy. If I could only see you, parent’s plot in Victoria Cemetery, Balmoral. Thank you to our amazing kids for adjusting And once more feel your touch. 204-886-0404 to another tough year. And thank you to the Yes, you’ve walked on ahead of me, community for supporting fundraisers so we Don’t worry I’ll be fi ne; can work to add more positives to everyone’s For now and then I swear I feel, day. Enjoy the summer and we’re looking Your hand slip into mine. There is a link death cannot sever, forward to seeing everyone in the fall! -Love Kathy and Murray, Kendall and Shawn, Love and remembrance last forever. Shannon and Brett
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