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Spirit of Hope rescues sick, neglect- ed and abused dogs from across the province and, according to their web- site, work with over 30 Indigenous communities in Manitoba. The res- cue takes in pups, fosters them for at least two weeks to nurse them back to health, then offers the dogs for adop- Nawroski donated $10 from every tion. TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED handmade planter purchase to Donations help the rescue operate, Shelly Nawroski collected over 100 lbs of pop cans in 10 months to raise Spirit of Hope Rescue this spring. purchase supplies and pay for incom- money for Spirit of Hope Rescue, a Winnipeg non-profi t dog rescue. ing dogs’ veterinary bills. While collecting beverage contain- Nawroski, who lives in Woodlands, ers, Nawroski also helped to organize has volunteered with the Winnipeg several other initiatives like a Christ- shelter since February 2016. mas collection. “I just like doing it, like helping out For the fi fth Christmas in a row, and I like getting people involved… Nawroski and other volunteers from then word gets out more about the the shelter collected dog supplies like rescue, and people just want to help, beds, collars, and toys. especially in the small- “That was our biggest er communities,” said collection ever,” said Nawroski. “Every little Nawroski. bit helps.” Donations fi lled her liv- Taking note from “YOU ALWAYS ing room with a tower Winnipeggers who of puppy training pads, collected pop and KNOW THERE’S stacks of kibble bags and beer cans and bottles MORE OUT a rainbow of squeaky for Spirit of Hope to toys. While collecting raise money, Nawroski THERE THAT these donations, Nawros- started a collection in NEED HELP.” ki designed dog toy boxes The donations last Christmas for the shelter were the largest in fi ve Woodlands in August made from wood. years. 2020. This spring, Nawroski “It’s been really good. People have created personalized planters deco- been really supportive,” said Naw- rated with pawprints and cheeky Stonewall/Headingley and area roski. “We’ve taken in three loads al- phrases, like “All guests must be ap- ready.” proved by the dog.” Ten dollars from RCMP investigate theft over $5,000 Last week, Nawroski dropped off every planter purchase went towards 18 bags fi lled with beer cans, which Spirit of Hope, which amounted to Staff over $5,000 in assets. On May 31, amounted to $257. $720. 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She was re- Nawroski collected 112 lbs of cans in Spirit of Hope adoptions at home. of Rockwood. leased on an appearance notice for 10 months, which raised $58.25. “I’ve always loved animals,” said Investigation revealed that an em- July 19, 2021 at Stonewall court. “Plus, it helps the environment too,” Nawroski. “You always know there’s ployee at the business had stolen Police continue to investigate. said Nawroski. more out there that need help.” STAY COOL WITH AIR CONDITIONING From traditional to contemporary, we provide When you need relief from summer heat, Commercial Comfort offers reliable and services to match what you want. Just ask Ken. professional service, maintenance, installation and prompt repairs of air conditioning. Commercial Comfort can install the Air Conditioning unit that will keep you comfortable. We offer a number of quality name brands for Air Conditioning, Furnaces, HRV and Geothermal. 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He says can also save lives. taking a driver’s training test gives “In the biking world, there’s some- motorcyclists the basic knowledge thing that we think is very important, they need to ride safely. and that’s that loud bikes save lives. Once road ready, motorcyclists also Part of keeping a rider safe is the need to gear up properly. Black leath- sound, because if you didn’t see them er or durable synthetic materials keep in your blind spot, you hear them,” motorcyclists protected, and can pre- says Ens. vent road rash and other injuries in Wildlife can also be very dangerous case of an accident. to motorcyclists, especially deer. “Protective gear is super important. “You know how sometimes you’ll That’s why bikers look the way they try to pass someone in the middle of do, it’s not to portray a certain image, the doorway, and you go one way, and it’s to be protected,” said Ens. the person goes the same way? I’ve When on the road, Ens said driving had that happen to me with a deer,” defensively is key. Being aware of all he said. other motorists and predicting what The deer was right in his headlights TRIBUNE PHOTO BY GWEN KELLER they could do next helps keeps motor- and kept moving in the same direc- Gaslight Harley-Davidson Sales owner Rudy Ens reminds motorists of cyclists prepared for any danger that tion as him.