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For more photos, see Page 4. news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know NEW YETI ALL NEW BALANCE DRINKWARE FOOTWEAR AND COOLERS NOW IN STOCK KEYSTONE SPORTING GOODS (1989) LTD. % 417 Main St, Selkirk 204-482-7552 15 OFFOFFFF SaleS l endsd MayM 16/1916/ 2 The Selkirk Record Thursday, May 2, 2019 Walter Whyte School celebrates 50th anniversary By Justin Luschinski A school in Grand Marais known for bringing community and surround- ing area members together recently “WHEN YOU’RE A PART celebrated its 50th anniversary. Past and current students and staff OF OUR SCHOOL, WE along with community members gathered to mark the special occasion TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY. at Walter Whyte School on April 17. YOU’RE ALWAYS A PART The current Walter Whyte School was formed in 1969, when the Lord OF OUR FAMILY.” Selkirk School Division (LSSD) con- solidated a bunch of smaller schools in the area. The schools that existed the East Beaches schools, before 1969, before 1969, referred to as the “East who found out about the celebration Beaches schools,” existed long before from a friend, and stopped by. the LSSD. The event featured a 50th anniversa- Gloria Juvonen, principal of Walter ry scavenger hunt, refreshments, and Whyte School, said it was exciting to a collection of old yearbooks and oth- see the history behind the school. er materials for the former residents “It was amazing. We had around 200 to look at and remember their history. people show up, I didn’t expect that. It During her opening presentation, Ju- was overwhelming how many people vonen had some former teachers and wanted to come back and share their students stand up, and be recognized stories,” Juvonen said. “When you’re by their peers. a part of our school, we treat you like Juvonen said everyone is connected family. in the beaches area. “You’re always a part of our family.” “People might leave for a while, but Juvonen said many residents and they always come back, whether that’s former teachers showed their appre- to raise a family out here or to retire. ciation for the school. She recalled a That’s one of the best parts of having woman, who attended the school un- a small school, you can really build til Grade 3, before moving away. That those connections,” Juvonen said. woman has now retired in Winnipeg “Thank you to everyone who attend- SUBMITTED PHOTOS Beach. There was one family with ed. It was a privilege and an honour New and former Walter Whyte School students gathered at the rural three generations of members who to speak to so many people who con- school to celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 17. The school was went to Walter Whyte. nected with our school.” formed in 1969, when the Lord Selkirk School Division consolidated a There were even some students from lot of the smaller schools in the area. SPOIL YOUR MOM ON Mother’s Day AT SAVE 53% SAVE 58% SAVE 70% CANVAS 9’ Glass Tropical Suncast Deckside Market Bird Bath Side Table Umbrella 97 97 97 24 29 69 Was 149.99 088-1806-0 Was 59.99 059-1643-6 Was 99.99 088-1900-4 SAVE 32% SAVE 42% Canvas SAVE 56% Chair Plant Canvas Adley Stripe Rio Floral Stand 24” Toss Cushion, Chaise Cushion Assorted 97 97 14 34 797 Was 21.99 059-4329-8 Was 59.99 088-1816-6 Was 17.99 088-1966-X *No rainchecks, in-store stock only, while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Open Monday to Friday 8am - 9pm, Saturday 8am - 8pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm CANADIAN TIRE SELKIRK 1041 MANITOBA AVE., SELKIRK, MB 204-482-8473 The Selkirk Record Thursday, May 2, 2019 3 The history behind Harry’s Foods BRAND NEW Submitted A long time ago, Stan Halbesma made a decision that would impact the rest of his life. The decision was to call the grocery store he and his family had just purchased ‘Harry’s 2020 Gulfstream Foods’. 28 bbs with power slide The year was 1985, and Stan was and power jack and bunk beds working at a Safeway store in Winni- peg. His father too, was working at a fully loaded fridge, stove Safeway store and was a store man- and A/C. ager. He’d been at a meeting where he learned the company was closing its store at Portage Avenue and Bur- nell Street in Winnipeg’s West End. Dad called and said to a young Stan, 15% Off “What are we going to do about this? SUBMITTED PHOTO Do you think we should buy it and A long time ago, Stan Halbesma, pictured above, made a decision that become independent grocers?” would impact the rest of his life. The decision was to call the grocery 2017 Mustang Having just bought a house, and store he and his family had just purchased ‘Harry’s Foods’. with a wedding coming up the fol- Local trade $26,887 lowing year, it was a busy and excit- Doreen began building their busi- rewarding.” Payments $99 ing time in Stan’s life. So he gave his ness on Portage Avenue. Harry retired in 1996 and Stan be- bi - weekly plus Taxes father’s very serious request an ap- Stan recalls that it was a great time. came the sole owner. propriate amount of time before re- They all worked hard and developed His brother Don and wife Monica sponding. a reputation as honest, community had moved to Carmen and owned “Not a word of a lie, I thought about minded people who cared about and operated their own store, D&M it for about fi ve seconds and said, their neighbourhood and their cus- Foods. His other brother Len and his ‘sure, why not? Let’s give it a go’.” tomers. wife Janet moved to Balcarres, Sask., When the dilemma of what to name Stan says back then he knew a lot and opened their grocery store, L&J’s the new store came up, Stan’s father about putting tin cans on a shelf and Foods. Both had successful careers suggested ‘Harry’s Foods’, after him- he could put a shine on the fl oor like and have sold their stores and moved self. nobody’s business, but that’s about on to other ventures. 2010 Chevrolet Though Stan knew his father was where his expertise ended. Stan’s sisters Pat and Cathy are far nearer to retirement than he was, “I had no clue on how to run a busi- managers at Harry’s Foods and Do- Silverado 4X4 and there was a very good chance ness. I learned that on the go,” he reen is the store’s bookkeeper. Her Lifted, fl ares with that Stan, or one of his siblings who says. “I was very fortunate from Day husband, Jan, works at the store as aftermarket rims were also part of the purchasing 1 that my father knew that he was not well. $15,980 partners, would have a longer career the future of the store, because he “The business was very much a with the new company, he agreed to was in his late 50s when we started family venture to start and it con- the name choice.