Melita New Era May 29 2015

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Fire destroys Taylor Auction Mart A fire of unknown origin destroyed the main building at Taylor Auction Mart, just outside Melita, Satu rday, May 23. Fire crews were quickly called to the scene around 6:00 p.m. and were at the fire until the early morning hours of Sunday, May 24. Although the building could not be saved, the fire crews did a great job of containing it so that nothing surrounding the Auction Mart caught on fire. Fortunately there were no cattle or people in the building at the time of the fire. PHOTO/ COURTESY DALE DOBBYN

by Terri Eger Fire may have destroyed much of the building at Taylor Auction Mart last week but it will not be the end of the business. While many things

still remained uncertain when The New Era spoke with owner, Brock Taylor, on Tuesday evening, one th ing was certain. “We are rebuilding,” he said of the business that he owns in partnership with his wife, Kelly, and parents, Ross and Pat Taylor. The smoke may have still be hanging in the air when Taylor was making calls to construction companie s and getting plans in place. “I guess I called on a few favours I didn’t even know I had out there,” he said with a chuckle but then turned serious again. “If things go

according to plan we are hoping to be up and running by mid to late August.” Melita Fire Department was called to the business north of Melita on Highway #83 at approximately 6: 00 p.m. Saturday night. With addi -

tional assistance from Pierson Fire Department, the crews were able to contain the blaze but fire de stroyed the main building of the Auction Mart that has stood in the community since 1971.

“The building and barn is gone,” said Taylor. “The feed and water pens are all still good.” He and his father had loaded the last truck with cattle Saturday morning leaving the building vacant of animals and people when the fire

started. “There was no one hurt,” said Taylor, emphasizing the bottom line. “There were no injuries and no cattle were on site. Everything we lost is

replaceable.” The business is now moving into a slower time of year as farmers head to the fields to tend to seedi ng, which will mean less disruption in

services and make the cleanup and reconstruction easier. Continued on page 2

Plans to rebuild after fire destroys Taylor Auction Mart in Melita

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Continued from page 1 “This is kind of our

slow down time of year,” said Taylor. “If it was six weeks ago it would have been a different story.”

Official cause of the fire was still being deter - mined at press time but the business owner said progress was being made with the investigation and with the insurance company and he felt things would go smoothly. The family is appreciative of the assis - tance they have received from the community.

“The community sup - port through this has been great,” said Taylor. “ You couldn’t ask for a better community to live in and do business in.”

Taylor Auction Mart buys and processes cattle from a large surrounding area, shipping the major - ity to the United States. Auction sales were sus - pended a few years ago as the focus of the busi - ness changed and during the busy season eight to ten loads of cattle will be shipped out each day. In addition to the four fam - ily members who own and operate the business, six to eight main staff are on the payroll with additional staff hired during peak periods.

Although the fire has changed their focus at the moment, the owner was already making plans for the reconstruc - tion of the building.

“We won’t have to look for work to do this summer,” Taylor said with a chuckle. “We know what we’ve got to do now”

Business with a long history

Jim Downey and his wife, Linda, built Melita Auction Mart in 1971.

“I was in the farm and feedlot business and every time I’d go to a market I’d see a lot of people hauling cattle,” said Downey, in an inter - view last week. “We thought it would be good to have the same service in our own community.”

A survey of south - western Manitoba and s o u t h e a s t e r n Saskatchewan proved something Downey had suspected, the local area had the largest concen - tration of cattle in Manitoba and a viable business could be built in Melita.

“It was a booming success right off the beat,” said Downey.

The October 21, 1971 edition of The New Era

newspaper reported, “The first sale of cattle at the new Melita Auction Mart drew a capacity crowd, Monday, October 18...with the sale of 688 head of cat - tle.”

The article goes on to read, “Mr. Powne had the honours of auction - ing the first butcher steer through the ring, from D. Bird’s stock farm at Elva, weighing 950 pounds and selling at a record price of 48 cents. This animal was sold to Melita Motors, Melita.”

“Two carloads of cat - tle were bought by High Jackson of Souris and Jack Renwick of Coulter. These were shipped by train to Ontario buyers. This is the first time cat - tle have been shipped by rail in some considerable time, from Melita, with the balance of the Ontario orders shipped by transfer. This is highly significant of the way Melita is ‘growing and going’ to beat ’71! Congratulations from all privileged to live in this area!”

Among the staff listed in the article is yard manager Ross Taylor, who would later pur - chase the business.

Downey said the busi - ness was a success thanks to the support of his family and the com - munity of Melita.

“We had lots of local support,” he said.

The Auction Mart attracted a lot of addi - tional business to the community and employed numerous

people throughout the years.

“It really was a com - munity affair,” said Downey. “The farmers and business people treated us very well. We developed some great friends through the busi - ness.”

When Downey was elected to the local seat in the Manitoba Legislature and was appointed Minister of Agriculture in the late 1970s, he felt a change in the business was needed. The Auction Mart was leased out for a few years before it was sold to a community entity and later pur - chased by the Taylor family about 12 years ago.

Jim and Linda were on their way home Saturday night when they saw the smoke from the fire. The couple arrived just as the Melita Fire Department was getting to the scene and watched the business they built go up in flames.

“A lot of hard work and effort went into that business and we had a bit of a nostalgia moment watching the fire,” said Downey.

When The New Era spoke with Downey he hadn’t heard the Taylor family’s plans for the future but will be pleased to learn that they intend to rebuild.

“I wish them well and am happy to know there was no people or ani - mals hurt in the fire,” he concluded.

Plans to rebuild after fire destroys Taylor Auction Mart in Melita


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Fire destroys Taylor

Auctions building

A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Taylor Auctions building just outside of Melita, Saturday, May 23. Fire crews were quickly called to the scene around 7:00 p.m. and were at the fire until the early morning hours of Sunday, May 24. Although the building could not be saved, the fire crews did a great job of containing it so that nothing surrounding the auction mart caught on fire. Pictured top and middle are pictures that Dale Dobbyn of Melita caught using his drone and right is a picture sub mitted by Charlotte Cameron.

Gainsborough by Pamela Brown

Visiting with Nilda, Jeannie and Laurie Cole over the long weekend were Lindsay and Trisha Adams, Rick, Amie, Ethan, and Carter Reiger of Winnipeg; Ashlea Street and children, Cole, Chase and Declan, of Moose Jaw; Scott and J.D. Cole of Regina; Clayton Cole of Lampman and Jeff, Tammy, Rykr, Rylan, and Alexxa Cole of Moosomin.

Also visiting with Laurie Cole and sons on Saturday evening were Garry, Tracy, Christopher and Abby Jones of Rapid City as well as Gene, Jan, Hailey, and Karlee Bird of Elkhorn; Ryan and Paige Farnsworth and sons of Lampman; Jim and Wendy Anderson of Tilston; Marc and Tobie Henrion and boys of Storthoaks; Blake and Susie Spencer of Saskatoon along with Penny Spencer of Pierson; Eric Wilmot, Ken and Myrna Baglole, Jean Wilmot, Linda, Mathew, Jennifer, and Shaelyn� Audette, all of Carnduff; Carey and Diana Murray of Lyleton; Ken and Deb Forsyth of Pierson; Bob Thompson and C.A. Shaw, Lynn Shaw and Darrel and Judi Enger, all of Gainsborough.

�Chris Mann and Harriet Slade attended a New Horizons Workshop in Maryfield recently.

�Alyssa Brown of Saskatoon spent the long weekend with her grandma, Pamela Brown, She also spent time with Brady Brown, Rebecca Scheerschmidt and Peyton Brown and with Sherman and Annette Brown of Carievale.

�Laurie Cole and Wendy Anderson attended the dance recital of Abigail Jones at the Westman Auditorium in Brandon on Wednesday, May 20. While in Brandon they stopped and had a great visit with their uncle, J. R. Murray, at River Heights Retirement Home.

Pamela Brown accompanied Annette Brown to Brandon on May 18 where they attended the dance recital of granddaughter, Kenzie Millette.

Clayton Cole of Lampman, Nilda Cole of Carnduff and Jeannie Cole, Laurie Cole and Lynn and Faye Shaw,� all of Gainsborough,� attended the graduation of Rykr�Cole from McNaughton High School in Moosomin on Saturday, May 23.

Attending the wedding of Neil Brown and Richelle Downie of Wawanesa on Saturday, May 23, was grandmother, Pamela Brown, and his brother Brady Brown and his family, Rebecca and Peyton.


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At the Strand: This weekend at the Strand Theatre is Home, an animated comedy movie. Home is about Oh, an alien on the run from his own people, who lands on earth and makes friends with the adventerous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. Home stars Jim Par-sons, Rihanna and Steve Martin.Canadian Hot 100:1. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth2. Cheerleader by OMI3. Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goudling4. Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon5. Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsA catchy single:The single that I recommend this week is Little Toy Guns, a song recorded by country artist Carrie Un-derwood for her first greatest hits ablum Greatest Hits: Decade #1. The song was released on Febru-ary 16, 2015 as the albums second single. Little Toy Guns was written by Underwood, Chris DeStefano and Hilary Lindsey and produced by Mark Bright. A video for the song premiered on January 30, 2015 and was directed by P.R. Brown, who also did her

Two Black Cadillacs music video. Positions on the charts for Little Toys Guns include: Canadian Hot 100 - No. 70; Canada Country (Billboad) - No. 7; US Billboard Hot 100 - No. 64; US Country Airplay (Billboard) - No. 7; US Country Songs (Billboard) - No. 10.At the Library:The Liar by Nora Roberts: Shelby Foxworth lost her husband. Then she lost her illusions … The man who took her from Tennessee to an ex-clusive Philadelphia suburb, left her in crippling debt. He was an adulterer and a liar, and when Shel-by tracks down his safe-deposit box, she finds mul-tiple IDs. The man she loved wasn’t just dead. He never really existed. Shelby takes her three-year-old daughter and heads south to seek comfort in her hometown, where she meets someone new: Griff Lott, a successful contractor. But her husband had secrets she has yet to discover. Even in this small town, surrounded by loved ones, danger is closer than she knows—and threatens Griff, as well. And an attempted murder is only the beginning.It’s A Long Story: My Life by Willie Nelson: This is the unvarnished, complete story of Willie Nel-son’s life, told in his distinct voice and leaving no moment or experience unturned, from Texas and Nashville to Hawaii and his legendary bus. Hav-

ing recently turned 80, Nelson is ready to shine on a light on all aspects of his life, including his drive to write music, the women in his life, his collabo-rations, and his biggest lows and highs - from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid.An Ameri-can icon who still tours the country and headlines music festivals, Willie Nelson and his music have found their way into the hearts and minds of fans the world over, winning 10 Grammys and receiving the Kennedy Center Honors. Now it’s time to hear the last word about his life - from the man himself.Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick: The Kern Sec-retarial Agency provides reliable professional ser-vices to its wealthy clientele, and Anne Clifton was one of the finest women in Ursula Kern’s employ. But Miss Clifton has met an untimely end—and Ur-sula is convinced it was not due to natural causes. Archaeologist and adventurer Slater Roxton thinks Mrs. Kern is off her head to meddle in such dan-gerous business. Nevertheless, he seems sensible enough to Ursula, though she does find herself un-nerved by his self-possession and unreadable green-gold eyes…If this mysterious widowed beauty in-sists on stirring the pot, Slater intends to remain close by as they venture into the dark side of polite society. Together they must reveal the identity of a killer - and to achieve their goal they may need to reveal their deepest secrets to each other as well…

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This week’s market closing values:

Level Change 1-week YTD 1-year 5-year

EQUITY INDICES CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD S&P/TSX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,200.76 +92.64 +0.61% +3.88% +3.39% +5.70% S&P 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,126.06 +3.33 +2.46% +9.40% +26.83% +17.77% DJIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,232.02 - 40.54 +2.08% +8.37% +24.43% +15.70% FTSE 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,031.72 +71.23 +1.53% +12.75% + 6.92% +11.55% CAC 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,142.89 +149.07 +1.71% +16.30% + 4.83% +8.85% DAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,815.01 +367.98 +1.93% +15.99% +10.94% +15.62% Nikkei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,264.41 +531.49 +3.24% +21.06% +33.66% +12.16% Hang Seng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,992.83 +170.55 +2.92% +25.67% +37.73% +10.63%

CURRENCY RETURNS CAD Change US$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2296 + 0.0282 +2.35% +5.81% +12.90% +3.02% Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3541 - 0.0216� - 1.57% - 3.70% - 8.96% +0.33% Yen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0101 + 0.0000 + 0.50% + 4.22% - 5.51% -2.98%

CANADIAN TREASURIES Yield Change COMMODITIES USD Change 3-month 0.63 - 0.02 Oil $59.93 + $0.24 5-year 1.05 + 0.05 Gold $1,205.82 - $18.24 10-year 1.77 + 0.06 Natural Gas $2.88 - $0.08

Market Report by Robert Cey

This week I want to explain one of the most least understood and under- utilized insurance products and should be a part of a comprehensive finan - cial plan.

First I want to explain what the majority of us already have and why you have it.

Everyone knows what life insurance is and most people will have it to cover debt obligations, create income for loved ones left behind or estate tax planning reasons.

Everyone knows what disability insurance is and that it is meant to replace monthly income in the case of injury that keeps you from working.

Everyone knows what commercial insurance is and that it protects us from loss such as fires, hail damage, vehicle accidents ect.

In 1983, there was a new kind of insurance started in South Africa by a Dr. Marius Barnard who recognized the financial hardship his patients and their families went through when they experienced such things as heart attacks, strokes and cancer, to name the three main things. He came up with a plan that is now used around the world. It is called critical illness protec - tion. Critical illness protection is designed to pay a lump sum should you ever have the misfortune of having one of 23 health problems. The lump sum is paid out if a person survives 31 days after being diagnosed with one of the 23 conditions. There is one thing that makes critical illness stand out and I think is VERY important. You can design this protection to have all the premiums paid back to you if you do not make a claim in the first 15 years. On the other hand if you make a claim you can do what you want with the lump sum such as

• Pay for the costs of the care and treatment; • Pay for recuperation aids; • Replace any lost income due to a decreasing ability to earn; or even • Fund for a change in lifestyle. This week’s market news Stock markets around the world were mostly higher this week. North

American markets advanced after trading in a relatively narrow range as investors digested US interest rate developments and economic data.

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 index continued to set fresh records and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit its first record close in more than two months. Canada’s S&P/TSX advanced in a holiday-shortened week, buoyed by gains in the energy and financials sectors. European markets outper - formed those in North America as a softening euro lifted hopes for export - ing companies. Asian stocks gained, led by a strong advance in China that was fuelled by hopes for government stimulus to help spur economic growth.

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Friday that the central bank remains ready to raise interest rates this year for the first time since 2006, and gradually thereafter. However, she indicated that a still-healing job market, disappointing economic growth and low inflation call for caution. Minutes of the Fed’s most recent meeting, released earlier in the week, indi - cated that an interest rate hike in June is highly unlikely. This contrasts to sentiment at the beginning of the year, when investors believed that a June increase was possible.

Purchasing managers indexes showed signs of sluggishness in the global economy. In Europe, the Markit Composite flash PMI fell slightly, although manufacturing and service sector activity continues to expand. China’s HSBC flash PMI indicated slight contraction in manufacturing. In the US, the Markit manufacturing PMI pointed to continued expansion, although at a slightly slower pace than the previous month.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said the country’s economy is likely to return to full capacity by the end of 2016, helped by the central bank’s interest rate cut in January.

In other news this week: • Canadian inflation fell to 0.8% y-o-y in April from 1.2% in March. It

was the lowest level since October 2013, pushed downward by falling oil prices. US inflation rose slightly in April over March, but fell 0.2% y-o-y. Core inflation rose more than expected.

• Retail sales in Canada rose by a more-than-expected 0.7% in March. • The Canadian dollar moved lower as the US dollar surged and com -

modity prices remained volatile. • Canada saw its first y-o-y increase in jobless claims in five years in

March as low oil prices took a toll on Alberta employment. • The US. housing market continues to send mixed economic signals.

Home building rose in April to the highest level since before the last reces - sion, but sales of previously owned homes fell.

What’s ahead next week: Canada • Bank of Canada monetary policy announcement. • GDP, March. US • Markets closed Monday for national holiday. • GDP first quarter, second estimate. • Durable goods orders. • Consumer confidence indexes. • House prices, sales.

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Nightlights are not toys

Many of the nightlights that are available on the market are designed to appeal to a child cartoon-like designs and toy- like appearances are common. As cute as these nightlights may seem, a child may mistake them as a toy. Be aware that when used incorrectly, nightlights pose several safety risks.

Make sure that children understand that nightlights aren’t toys. Never allow children to play with them, as this may cause electric shock and burns or fire.

Ensure that the plug blades are fully inserted into the outlet. Avoid twisting the nightlight or using pressure, which can cause damage, and expose wiring, risking electrical shock and burns to whoever touches the light next.

When buying nightlights, adults should check to be sure that the product has been certified by an independent safety testing lab. The proper wattage bulb should always be used.

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Turn off and unplug the lamp or appliance before removing the bulb. Replace the bulb with a correct size and never let a child replace the bulb. Dispose of the burned out or broken bulb carefully.


Melita Banana Days Committee hosts trivia night

The Melita Banana Days Committee hosted their second trivia night of the year are the Melita Legion Lounge on Friday, May 22. Eighty-one people come out to support the fundraiser. Proceeds are being used for Banana Days weekend. At the end of four rounds, there was a tie between two teams, so a tie breaker round was played and it was team No Clue! pictured bottom that came out on top. Pictured top is part of the crowd that gathered at the trivia night. Above: Camiel Serruys (Banana Days president) presents the $100 winning prize to Jason Holden, Evan Willcock, Alicia Holden, Lisa Bird and Bill Holden. The team has decided to donate their $100 prize to the Melita Swimming Pool. PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER

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In previous articles I have talked about many finance topics. The topics range from the “Bacon Cheeseburger Index and Inflation” to “Is Canada Ready to Retire?” Throughout these articles one main theme is repeated ...it is all about the process, process, process. Investing requires a well thought out and defined investment process to give you the best chance of long term success in your portfolio. Process allows one to take out the emotions from something that is very emotional... money.

The stock market often seems like a casino where, to the average player, the odds of success are ran - dom. However, the casino owner understands that the long-term odds are predictable. Clearly, you want to take the position of the casino and not the player. Casinos make profits by being right fractionally more often than they are wrong. They “have figured out the math” so that the odds are stacked in their favour. Over the long term, the casino comes out ahead of the player.

Institutional investors, like casinos, “have figured out the math” in order to benefit from long-term odds. They focus on factors that they can control and try to avoid making any bets on factors that they can - not control. They evaluate the long-term risks, poten - tial returns and the correlation between investments. These factors underlie their blueprint for creating an optimal portfolio.�

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A shortage of doctors and nurses is disrupting medical services in Melita. “ There is an ongoing shortage of physicians and nurses throughout the prov - ince,” reported Penny Gilson CEO for Prairie Mountain Health. Pictured top is the Melita Health Centre and above is the Melita Medical Clinic.

PHOTOS/ NICOLE JARVIE

Medical staff shortage in Melita by Terri Eger

A shortage of doctors and nurses is disrupting medical services in Melita. “There is an ongoing shortage of physicians and nurses throughout the

province,” reported Penny Gilson CEO for Prairie Mountain Health. ‘There is one remaining physician working in the clinic [Dr. Dizon] and provid -

ing on call service but obviously one person cannot provide 24 hour care,” she said. “There will be periods of disruption.”

While the Health Region is working to attract doctors to the area there is no time frame as to when additional doctors will be brought to the community.

In the meantime, the Health Region is also working to bring in physician assis - tants to the community who would provide care under the scope of the physician.

“Our goal is to have this position filled three days a week,” she said. The Health Unit continues to look at sponsorship for foreign physicians as well.

While certain criteria must be met and protocol followed, PMH is able to bring internationally trained doctors to local communities through this program.

“We look at all the vacancies and determine which is our top priority,” said Gilson.

In addition to the shortage of doctors in the community, there is also an ongoing shortage of nurses providing care. Vacancies have been advertised and no appli - cations have been put forward to fill the positions.

“We are trying to make sure every graduating nurse is aware of the positions available,” said Gilson, explaining that the positions are posted as per the Manitoba Nurses Union.

A grad mentorship program set up by PMH is an opportunity for recent gradu - ates to partner with an experienced nurse to help them learn on the job. The hope is that this program will attract attention and increase the number of nurses coming to rural areas for the learning opportunity.

The Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund has also been established by the Manitoba Government which consists of up to $5,000 in relocation assistance and is designed to encourage new grads to relocate to rural communities. Similarly, a $2,000 personal care home grant is designed to recruit nursing staff to positions in these facilities.

According to Gilson, the Health Unit is also working on a Nursing Optimization Initiative in an attempt to engage nurses and increase the recruitment potential.

“There are lots of nurses graduating but they aren’t coming to our communities, ” she said. “For some they want to live in a particular community and we are trying to attract them to our region.”

The shortage of doctors and nurses in rural areas is an ongoing problem in rural areas.

“There has been an increase in the number of medical students graduating but many of them don’t want to live in rural Manitoba,” she said.

Despite the negative attitude from graduates, Gilson said there is a great deal of support from the local community to attract physicians and nurses to the area.

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Appreciation extended to our volunteers A Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue and Potluck was held at the Pierson Lodge on Sunday, May 24. Many volunteers have helped to make the past year of activities at the Lodge a great success and we wanted to show our appreciation and have a chance to catch up. This yearʼs activities included slideshow presentations, music, information sessions, games, readings, visits from the Daycare and t he Grade 3-4 class, suet making, garden planting and monthly potlucks. Itʼs been a wonderful and divers e year thanks to all of our amazing volunteers. We truly appreciate all that you do. If anyone has a s kill, talent or idea they think would be a good activity, please contact Morag Schonken at 204-634-2562.

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Medical staff shortage in Melita Continued from page 8

“The communities are trying very hard to attract people and we are getting great support from them,” she said.

Although there is a shortage of physicians and nurses in the area, PMH is putting extra emphasis on Emergency Medical Staff positions and services in the region.

Gilson said that increased technology, training and additional staff makes it possible for EMS crews to pro - vide more care to patients.

“They are able to provide active treatment en-route in the back of an ambulance while being in contact with medical support,” added Gilson.

She reminds the public that if they are experiencing a true emergency their quickest treatment is always to call 911. Additional EMS staff in the local area will mean citizens have personnel at hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week. EMS crews dispatched to a call will transport the patient to the closest emergency room with a physician which could mean travelling to Deloraine, Boissevain or Virden from the Melita area.

“Ambulatory care is never a replacement (for care provided by a physician) but it is a high quality service, much higher than it was years ago,” concluded Gilson.

This week’s horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Career goals are front and center, Aries. Try to process any fears that may have held you back before now, and you will discover that those fears are unfounded.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 This week you discover a good mix of creativity and practicality that you can put to use at work and at home, Taurus. Make it last as long as possible to reap the rewards.

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Newly paved Main Street

Grand Opening Saturday, May 23

Pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony (L-R): Darren Stewart (Melita & Area Chamber), Doyle Piwniuk (MLA Arthur- Virden), Bill Holden (Mayor) and Dwight Murray. PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER

Part of the crowd enjoying free lunch

Kix, Danielle, Quinton, and Camiel Serruys are shown around the ambulance by EMS staff

Free beef on a bun was served for lunch A few of the kids that enjoyed the sidewalk chalk

Enjoying the free lunch

Jesse Menkema on one of D.B. Murrayʼs JD tractors


Main Street Grand Opening - a fun time for all! The Melita & Area Chamber of Commerce held a Grand Opening for the newly paved Main Street in Melita on Saturday, May 23. Vendors, businesses and organizations lined the streets with booths as w ell as there was a free beef on a bun lunch at noon provided by the Chamber. Pictured at the D.B. Murray booth is Ravi Tilokani, Jesse Menkema and Seoul Tilokani checking out the Gator XUV 550. The Chamber is hoping to have a Main Street party every year! PHOTO/ BRITTANY WALKER

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Living History by Terri Eger

History came to life when a group of high school students from the Southwest Horizon School Division toured through Europe from April 30 to May 10. Following the path of Canadian soldiers, the students had the chance to experience battle sites, historic landmarks, and participate in ceremonies marking Canada’s involvement in the World Wars.

“It was the trip of a life time,” said Ryan Downey, a Grade 11 student from Pierson School who took part in the trip.

Downey’s travel com - panions included Liam Horrigan (Grade 10) and Ross Brigden (Grade 11) from Pierson School and Katie Carr (Grade 11) from Melita School. The local students were part of a group of 22 students from Manitoba and 22 from Ontario who took the trip together.

The group spent a cou - ple of days in London, England touring famous landmarks and witnessing events they’ve only read about.

“We got to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace,” said Carr.

A ferry took the group to Holland where they spent two more days.

“We took part in a silent march and a cere - mony at Groesbeek War Cemetery to mark the anniversary of the libera - tion of Holland,” said Downey.

The local students were part of 800 Canadian students on hand for the ceremony that attracted a crowd of 2,500 people including the Canadian Veterans Affairs Minister. The ceremony pays tribute to those who lost their lives during WWII including 2,338 Canadian soldiers who died at the site in WWII.

“The people there were very generous to us,” said Downey. “They acknowl - edged us and what our ancestors did in liberating their country. It gave us great pride in our country to be part of this event.”

Downey said he has read about the historical events but being in Holland for the ceremony was something he’ll never forget.

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Living History Continued from page 11

“You know the evil of the Nazis in Germany but to meet the people that were there during the occupat ion and to be part of the ceremony was really moving,” he said. “They would take you in with open arms.”

Experiencing history first hand was a great experience for Carr as well. “Being part of the ceremony was very moving,” she said. “I’ve learned about history in school but being part of

this trip taught me so much more.” From Holland, the group headed to Amsterdam where they toured the Anne Frank House. “It was really sad. I didn’t like seeing how they had to hide,” Carr said of the Franks and another Jewish family

who were hidden for two years to keep them safe from the Nazis. “When we walked in everything was absolutely quiet,” said Downey. “It was very moving.” The group learned the Frank family’s story, what they had to go through during their time in hiding, in concen -

tration camps and following the war. When the war began 240,000 Jews lived in Germany but only 6,000 were sur - viving when the fighting stopped.

“It broadens your horizons,” said Downey. “To see the book case and the door to the hidden annex and to be there in person...”

“It makes you feel lucky about what we have,” said Carr. The story of the Jewish people in Germany was further explained at the Jewish Museum in Amsterdam an d a

visit to a Jewish Synagogue helped the students understand the Jewish religion. From Amsterdam the group went to France where they had the opportunity to tour the Eiffel Tower and other

landmarks. “We got pictures and went up the tower when it was still daylight and then stayed until it was dark and they

turned the lights on,” said Carr, saying seeing the famous landmark was a highlight of the trip for her. Tours a Vimy Ridge Memorial in France and battlefields at Ypres, Belgium further illuminated the war for the

students. “The trenches are still there. Our tour guide explained the importance of each trench, what it held and what it

was used for,” said Downey. “We could see the progress of the battle in the areas that remain undisturbed today.” Continued on page 14


Melita students attend Career Day

Grade 10 students from Melita School had the opportunity to participate in Career Day on May 27. Pictured are some of the Grade 10 students at the careers they chose. PHOTOS/ BRITTANY WALKER & NICOLE JARVIE

Kara Montgomery in Mrs. Pierceʼs Grade 1/2 class.

Nicole Jarvie at the Melita New Era

Steward Pulinny (L) with Mark Custance, SHSD Computer Technician

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Melita School Students participate in Career Day by Nicole Jarvie

Career Day is a day held for Grade 10 students to go out to a workplace. The place they go to is their choice. The workplace that the students chose could be within their community or outside of their community.

On Wednesday, May 27, Grade 10 students from Melita School had the opportunity to go out to workplaces.

They also had to get their parents to sign a permission form to be able to get out of school to learn about one job. The students could go to any workplace they wanted to.

“It is an important day,” said Mark Custance, computer tech for the Southwest Horizon School Division. “The students get to learn what happens in the jobs and if it’s like what they thought it would be or something completely different.”

“It’s great to see what people do and if you want to get into that job,” said Steward Pulinney, a student from Melita School Grade 10 class who went with Custance. He says “technology is important in the world that we live in.” Steward says that going into technology is an option for after he has graduated high school.

Kara Montgomery went with Georgina Pierce an elementary teacher at Melita School. “The idea of career day is a good idea. I would love to get into teaching when I graduate high school,” said Kara. Kara has been helping the students with their work.

“It’s a great idea for the students to be able to see what happens in a job,” said Georgina Pierce.

“It is a good day,” said Jayden Kobs, a Grade 10 student who went to TS&M. “It has been something new for me to try because I worked at jobs that you don’t do this kinds of stuff. We have been stacking rods and making bundles today.”


Lyleton Craft Club held their 39th annual Craft Display and Tea on Wednesday, May 6. As pictured below, members displayed a variety of projects they had completed throughout the year including cross-stitch pictures, wall hangings, greetings cards and so much more. This year the Club made and raffled a “Nine Patch and Hour Glass quilt (pictured left). The winner was Bernice Henderson from Gainsborough. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

TOWN OF MELITA

PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING THE 2015 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Melita intends to present its Financial Plan for the fiscal year 2015 at a public hearing in the Town of Melita Council Chambers on June 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. At that time Council will hear any person or persons who wish to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the financial plan will be available for review, after May 29, 2015 , and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours (9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) at the Town Office, in Melita.

Dated this 27th day of May, 2015.

Sandra Anderson Chief Administrative Officer Town of Melita

NOTICEMUNICIPALITY OF TWO BORDERS2015 BUDGET HEARING

JUNE 23, 2015 • 1:00 PMMELITA LEGION HALL

At this time, the council will present the proposed 2015 fi nancial plan for the municipality. The presentation

will provide an overview of the proposed fi nancial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any

interested person to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection.

The proposed fi nancial plan will be available for viewing, upon request, beginning June 15, 2015 at

either municipal offi ce during regular business hours.

Lisa Pierce, CMMAActing CAO, Municipality of Two Borders

Living History Continued from page 12

The group took part in the ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation during WWII in Wageningen, Netherlands, along with Prime Minister Harper, on May 5.

“During the service three boys in our group laid wreaths that marked the victory for the allies in E urope,” said Carr.

The trip meant walking in the footsteps of Downey’s ancestors who had fought in both the World Wars, some who never made it home. War stories and the feeling if gratitude for those who have fought for our f reedom is something that Downey has grown up with.

“Being part of the 100th anniversary of WWI and the 70th anniversary of WWII was quite a privilege,” said Downey. “It is something we have to honour and by being on this trip it will never leave our minds.”


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Melita • 87 Oak Street • 66 Campbell Street • 39 Boundary Street • 5 Walter Thomas Dr. • 118 Poplar Street • 32 Summit Street • 123 Main Street • 106 Maple Street - NEW PRICE • 21 Centre Street

Waskada • 209 2nd Street • 108 Spence Street • 306 3rd Street • 209 1st Street

George Lake • 4 South Still Dr.

3 + 2 bedroom bungalow located in Waskada, situated on 4 lots. Central air, central vac, air exchanger & 20 X 20 shed. Appliances included. $230,000

306 3rd St. Waskada

The Rural Municipality of Pipestone

Sealed tenders, marked as follows will be received by the undersigned at The

Rural Municipality of Pipestone,401 – 3rd Avenue, Box 99,

Reston Manitoba, R0M 1X0, no later than 11:00 a.m., prevailing

Reston time on:

June 23, 2015

for the following works:

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System Installation.

MARKEDReston Water Meter Tender

Tenders will be publicly opened at the location, time and date specifi ed above.

Tender documents may be obtained by companies on or after June 1, 2015 at

401 – 3rd Avenue, Reston, MB. Contact us at 204-877-3327 to request the documents in

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Melita Lodge by Ruth Townsend

Edythe Barber enjoyed a recent visit from her niece, Judy Moore, when she came from Maryfield, SK. Edythe kept an optical appointment in Killarney on May 4t and also accompanied Irene Kobs to Brandon and Virden on Tuesday, too.

Company enjoyed by the Herbert’s during the

past week were Kay and Michael, who did some errands for them, too; Berne Minshull and her daughter-in- law, Mag, and their granddaughter, Anna Donahoe, who stopped in while working in the area with Department of Agriculture. Nieces Sandra Sterling and Jacquie Loucks also dropped in.

Carol MacGregor is always a welcome visi - tor with her mom, Lily.

Lily was also pleased to have her nephew Billie and Donna Mee of Red Deer, AB call in on Saturday, too.

Daniel Brick came from Virden on Saturday to do some chores for his Grandma Mabel. It was interest - ing watching him demolish a former flower bed and restore the area to it’s present immaculate shape. On Sunday, another grand - son, Tyler, arrived to remove the remnants and also assist his grandma in this regard. She knows she is a lucky lady!

Betty Critchlow accompanied Evelyn McJannet to Pierson Sunday evening for the smorg buffet at the Heritage Restaurant there.

Daniel Evans came from Boissevain last Wednesday to visit his grandparents, Burt and Beth Elliott.

Cecil Greig enjoyed having his daughter, Barb Freidland, from Rolla, ND, spend the day with him on Sunday. Noreen has also been in and out.

Bunty and Audrey Allen are enjoying spending the nice days at the farm. It seems that plot farming is on their agenda this year.

Jean Sterling had Brian and Shannon Lee of Pierson call in for a visit with her on Monday morning.

Aileen Tucker spent the day here with her dad, Art, on Monday while Gwen kept an appointment in Brandon.

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Phone (204)522-3491

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CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

Mini Dish - Canadaʼs best channel line up, local weather forecast, very easy to use. Call S M A R T R O N I C S (204)673-2521. ---------------------------------- Storage sheds (10ʼx10ʼ - 10ʼx12ʼ - 10ʼx16ʼ - 12ʼx16ʼ), 30 year warranty on steel, all coloured steel, wood framed, Fir plywood floor, on treated skids, ridge light, mouse proof, maintenance free. Call Edward at 204-776- 2324 or fax 204-776-2024. ---------------------------------- 1992 Jayco 5th wheel trailer with slide, Model 263 comes with table and chairs, chesterfield. Everything works. Asking $10,900. Also, 2007 3/4 ton GMC 4X4 truck, with 5th wheel hitch, 6 L motor, nice condition, 91,700 miles, asking $15,000. Phone 204-634-2547. ---------------------------------- Quantity of used oil well pipe and sucker rod. Small wooden granaries. Phone 204-522-8276.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

Shorthorn Bulls for sale. Yearling and 2-year-olds. Orville Renwick (204)522- 8686. ---------------------------------- Polled Hereford yearling bulls, guaranteed breeders, will deliver when needed. Phone 204-686- 2289. ---------------------------------- Simmental and Simmental/Red Angus crossbred bulls. Semen tested and ready to breed. Reasonably priced. Thiessen Stock Farm, Cromer, MB. Phone 204- 556-2680. ----------------------------------- Yearling polled hereford bulls for sale. View on line at roselawnfarms.com. Phone or text Wally (204)534-8204 or home (204)523-8713.

MACHINERY FOR SALE

914 IHC combine, bolt on 18.4x38 duals, 550 CCIL 21 ft swather, NH 16 ft haybine, augers, miscellaneous equipment. For details call 204-522- 8123.

FEED & SEED For sale - Millet seed, cleaned, 55 pound bags, 98% germination. Call Gary Gould (204)522- 5032. ----------------------------------- NuVision Commodities, St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats off grades grain. Phone 1(204)758- 3401.

WANTED Homemade go-cart (running or not). Phone 204-673-2541, leave a message. ----------------------------------- Looking for carpenter or anyone with carpenter skills to do work at Melita Town Hall. Call office at 204-522-3413 or Jocelyn 204-522-3909.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DANNY BLAKE MORRIS, late of the Town of Melita, in the Province of Manitoba, Retired, deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate duly verified by Statutory Declaration must be filed at the office of the undersigned at Melita, Manitoba on or before the 25th day of June, A.D., 2015. DATED at the Town of Melita, in the Province of Manitoba, this 21st day of May, A.D., 2015.

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NOTICE “It’s never too late to

donate” Melita Donor’s Choice 2015 Campaign pledge sheets are available on the Post Office board and at the Melita Sunrise Credit Union. -----------------------------------

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP

Has Depression affected your life? If you are feeling sad and alone please join us for a time of fellowship, caring and sharing. Meetings are held the First Monday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose room at the Deloraine Health Centre. For more information please call 204-522- 5942. There is Hope and there is Help!

HELP WANTED Melita Super Thrifty has a part-time position available. Please drop off your resume or email to [email protected].

COMING EVENTS

Melita Town Wide Yard Sales, Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register sale address and top 3 items with ARRD 204-522-8328. Cost $5.00. Deadline June 3. Maps available Friday on melitamb.ca and at Melita Bigway. ----------------------------------- Napinka Drop In Centre Spring Luncheon and Bake Sale , May 23, 2015, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch will consist of sandwiches, soup, dessert and tea/coffee $6.00. Come and support the Centre and check out the great lunch and enjoy a variety of baking. All proceeds go to the Centreʼs building renovations. Tickets will be sold on a grocery hamper. Door prizes. ----------------------------------

F lood Relief Fundraising Concert & Silent Auction presented by the the United Churches of Gainsborough and Carievale, Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m. at the G a i n s b o r o u g h Community Hall. Tickets $20.00. Call 306-685- 2001 or 306-685-4503. “Fabulous Canadian Music with Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass & Gospel Flavours.” ---------------------------------- Bridal shower in honour of Meagan Dixon, bride-elect of Mike Loucks, Saturday, May 30, 2015, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Melita Hall. ---------------------------------- 3rd Annual “Sprint Into Summer” 5k/10k Fun Run or Walk Event, Saturday, June 6, 2015, Pierson Community Hall. Registration 5:00 p.m. and run/walk 6:00 p.m., BBQ to follow, family dance (live band) 8:00 p.m. Register online www.huntingtonsociety.ki n t e r a . o r g / S p r i n t I n t o S u m m e r . Minimum personal donation $30/person, $60/family, 6 and under free. Contact Terri 204- 634-2300 or Cindy 306- 482-8151. Generously sponsored by SITE Energy Services and Valleyview Co-op. All proceeds go to Huntington Society of Canada, come help us raise money and find a cure. ---------------------------------- The Melita And Area Health Auxiliary will award a $600 scholarship to one student upon proof of acceptance for their SECOND YEAR of studies in some field of human care medicine. Example: Nurse, Physician, Optometrist, Dentist, X-Ray Tech, Therapist, Lab Tech, Medical Records, etc. Students must have attended school in Melita, Pierson or Waskada, or resided in the Melita Hospital District. Application forms are available at Melita School and Post Office. If you wish an email application please contact Faye McLoughlin. Applications must be received by June 8. ----------------------------------

Yard sale, 22 Walter Thomas Drive, June 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2 dishwashers, high chair, stroller, kidʼs table and chairs, misc. baby stuff, boys clothes size 3-4, girls clothes size 7-8, miscellaneous household items, accent chair. ---------------------------------- Melita Victoria United Church Blossom Dessert Tea and Bake Sale, Saturday, June 6, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We are celebrating the 90th birthday of the United Church of Canada. To get in on the fun, we encourage you to attend dressed in your “Sunday best” (ordinary street attire also welcome).

AUCTIONS Spring Auction Sale

Sunday, May 31, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Oak Lake Hall Small collectibles and miscellaneous antiques, antique china cabinet, double door bookcase, several tables of Elvis m e m o r a b i l i a , approximately 20 quality silver coins, Hexagon screen house, fish shack, boat with 115 Johnson motor/trolling motor/trailer with hitch, lots of tools, logging chains, new stainless steel barbecue, 14.5 hp Mastercraft riding mower, traps and snares. More consigned daily.

Call Miller Auctions 204-725-8289 or 204-522-5683, Brandon, MB,

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PERSONALS DRINKING PROBLEM Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in order to solve their common problem. If you are interested phone: 522-3671, 686-2410, 1(306)685-2104. Closed meetings are held Tuesday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Golden Age Club. ----------------------------------

HANDIVAN SERVICE - Melita and Area Handi- van, 204-264-0447. Service open to the public. Reasonable rates. ---------------------------------- HYPOGLYCEMIA or LOW BLOOD SUGAR is being recognized as a significant problem to many people. A Hypoglycemia Support Group is available in this area. Call: 877-3823 or 858-2382. ---------------------------------- Are you having difficulty stretching your food dollars! Contact the Melita and Area Community Link Food Pantry at 522-3225. ---------------------------------- AL-ANON - If someone in your family has a drinking problem you can see what itʼs doing to them. But can you see what itʼs doing to you? For information and help, contact AL-ANON. Phone 204-686-2410 or 204- 522-8288. AL-ANON meetings are held every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Golden Age Club on Summit St., Melita.

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CARDS OF THANKS

I want to thank relatives and friends for flowers, cards, phone calls, gifts and hugs as I celebrated my 96th birthday. Everything was appreciated and made me feel special for a day. God bless you all.

Helen Anderson ----------------------------------- We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the kindness shown to us at the time of Nicoleʼs passing. For all the phone calls, cards, food brought to the house, flowers, donations and visits. Thanks to Camile and Judy for all your help. Thank you all for your support, it will never be forgotten.

Marie, Danielle, Dylan, Denise, Garry, Tracy,

Christopher and Abigail ---------------------------------- We would like to thank everyone for all the sincere inquiries, phone calls, cards, visits and plants we received at the time of our nieceʼs passing. Special thanks to everyone who attended her memorial service. Your many acts of kindness helped us through a very difficult time.

Camile and Judy Gofflot -----------------------------------

The family of Scott Howden would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all the acts of kindness and generousity that have been received during this difficult time. Thank you for all the phone calls, visits, cards, flowers and food that has been received by the family. The touching messages of sympathy received by the family have been comforting for us. Thank you to Dr. Brackenreed and Dr. Sharma and the nurses at the Deloraine Hospital for the excellent care and support that was provided to Scott and the family. Thank you to those who have made donations in memory of Scott. We are thankful to live in a loving and supporting community.

Liz, William, Erik and Helen

PROVINCIAL CLASSIFIEDS

E MPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer- trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855- 768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

AUCTIONS Meyers Auction Estate of Jim Bothwell, June 06, Makinak MB, JD 4020, Oliver Tractors, 8N Ford, Grain Bins, Trucks, Antiques, Household, Much More, 204-476- 6262, www.meyersauctions.c om

BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING AND SIDING SALE!! We stock metal for House and Cabin Roofs, Roofing and Siding for Barns & Sheds, Millends for Out Buildings Shelters. SIGʼ S STEEL 204-762-5030 www.sigssteel.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. HIGH CASH PRODUCERS. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. Can Earn $100,000.00 + per Year. Be First in Your Area. No Competition. Protected Territories. For FULL DETAILS CALL NOW 1-866- 6 6 8 - 6 6 2 9

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COMING EVENTS Join the fight against Prostate Cancer. The 7th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad happens Saturday May 30, 10:00 AM, Earlʼ s Polo Park Shopping Centre. You can register or make a pledge by visiting www.ridefordad.ca/ manitoba Proceeds stay in Manitoba for Prostate Cancer research and education.

FEED AND SEED Selling organic/conventional Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Smooth and Meadow Brome, Crestedwheat, Timothy, Sainfoin, Milk Vetch. Free Delivery on larger orders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. Star City, SK. Ph: 306-863- 2 9 0 0 . [email protected]

FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Associationʼs Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

---------------------------- BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca

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---------------------------- TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! Biggest Savings of the year on mattress sets on all sizes from Twin to King. Double or Queen pillow-top mattress sets starting at $389. Beautyrest Queen mattress set $649 in tight-top model, $699 in 3î pillow-top model. King mattress setsstarting at $695 in pillow- top model. Twin spring system mattresses starting at $169. All other mattress models will receive a 10% DISCOUNT on a minimum $500 pre-tax purchase. Ideal time to stock up on mattresses for Cottage Season! Sale runs Wed., May 6 until May 31, limited stock. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

MOBILE HOMES 6 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000, 1 New 16 x 68, 2 Bed, 1 Bath. Starting at $72,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800-582- 4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email [email protected]

REAL ESTATE 1908 Heritage Value Brick Home, recently renovated, town services. Established home based beauty business. 150ʼ x100ʼ ft. lot. Close to schools. $165,000. Dolores 204-242- 2261 Manitou, MB.

SWANSON - In loving memory of Joyce Swanson, who passed on June 3, 2010.

If Roses Grow In Heaven If roses grow in heaven

Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother’s arms

And tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her,

And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday

But there’s an ache within my heart That will never go away.

~ Love, Gordon, Carl and Diane.

Lucky Star Wash & Service is looking for an experienced mechanic in the Heavy Truck/

Transport field to take on a leadership role within our

well established shop.All applicants must have:

• Full set of tools• 4 years of employment

experience in this field• Strong communication

skills• Extensive mechanical

knowledge • Positive attitude• Desire and ability to

succeedInterested applicants

can apply via:Email - service@

luckystarservice.caFax – include “Mechanic” on cover sheet to 204.726.4910Drop off - Lucky Star Wash & Service Ltd, 2 miles south of Brandon on the east side

of the #10 hwy

GOULD - In loving memory of Catherine, June 25, 1975 and

Thomas May 31, 1976. It isn’t what we write or even what we say

It’s what we feel in our hearts, As we think of you both each day.

~ Forever missed by granddaughters Donna, Marlene, Catherine and families.

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JUNE COMMUNITY

EVENTS Spring Soccer

4 Mondays • Starting June 1st. Parent ‘n Tot 3-5 6:15-7 p.m. Learn to Play 6 & up 7-8 p.m.

Register with Antler River Recreation

Cottage Garden in a Planter June 2

at the Melita Library with Kim’s Greenhouse pre-register at the library before May

Blossom Tea Saturday, June 6

2:00 p.m. – to 4:00 p.m. Victoria United Church C.E. Hall

All are welcome

Melita T own Wide Sales Sat. June 6th 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact ARRD 522-8328 To get your name AND location on the

map Cost $5.00 MAPS AVAILABLE Friday afternoon @ BIG WAY & on Town of Melita

website: www.melitamb.ca

Service to Honour the Grad Class of 2015 of

Melita School Sunday, June 7

Pot Luck Lunch to follow the service. Everyone welcome to attend

Golf Lessons with Pro Garry Poole Melita • Tuesday, June 9

Red Cross First Aid CPR C June 14 for Emergency

June 14 & June 15 eve Standard Instructor Irv Skelton

Register with Antler River Recreation 204-522-8328

Golf Lessons with Pro Garry Poole

Waskada, Tuesday, June 16 Call ARRD 522-8328 to register

Book Club on June 18

5:30 p.m. at the Library

Deadline for entry for the Get Your Glow On

5 K Run (to be held on July 3) REGISTRATION DEADLINE June 15

Go to www.melitabananadays.com

Morning Exercises for Balance & Flexibility

in your daily “Active Living” Mon. Wed. & Fri. • 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Melita Golden Age Centre Call Gloria Jasper for more info

Healthy Ethnic Cooking SUSHI (no raw fish) - Wednesday, June 17

5:30 p.m. • Waskada Hall ARRD - 204-522-8328 • [email protected]

Karate Thursdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Melita School Gym Instructor Alby Morris - 204-522-3172

Active Living Morning Exercises

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 - 10 a.m. • Melita Drop Inn Centre

For information call Marg 204-522-8153

Family Golf Mondays • $10.00 for Jr.

Melita Golf Club info 522-3820

Galaxy Lanes Bowling Alley By appointment call Grace

Seniors Tuesdays info call Grace 204-522-3810

British Soccer Camp July 27-31 • Ages 3-16

Register ASAP for your free stuff 1 800 878 2167

info Antler River Recreation

Melita Donor’s Choice 2015 Campaign

It’s never too late to donate Pledge sheets are available on the post

office board and at the Melita Sunrise Credit Union

Gibson Auto Electronics 204-522-6308

Sunrise Credit Union Limited

204-522-3272

McPhail Travel Melita Your Full Service Specialist 204-634-2482 or 204-522-5361

Delmarʼs Rona Hardware 204-522-3937

Cameron Agencies Melita - Pierson

204-522-3285 or 204-634-2521

Melita Super Thrifty Pharmacy 204-522-3255

Circle M Furniture 204-522-8254

To list your event, please email ARRD • [email protected]

Check the Town of Melita website for coming events!

www.melitamb.ca

MELITA RECYCLING Residential - June 12 & 26


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Notice of Annual MeetingWednesday, June 10

Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 8 540 Eighth Avenue, Virden, MB

Supper 6:30 p.m. | Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Agenda Items to include:• Minutes from the last annual meeting• Audit/Financial Report• FCL Delegate Report• General Managers Report• Board Report• Appointment of Auditors for 2015

Supper Tickets:$10 each and are available at the:• Administration Office• Oak Lake Food Store• Pierson Agro Center• Melita C-Store & Gas Bar

Enter to win a Charbroil barbecue!

What is it? This item was brought into the New Era office this week by Faye McLoughlin. It was found by her husband Trevor McLoughlin, while digging up the garden. Do you have any idea what this item was used for? It is 15” x 9”.

by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, Some time ago, I

used your solution for laminate flooring. It did a wonderful job but I have misplaced the instructions. Hope to hear from you.

Leslie Dear Leslie, My favourite lami -

nate floor cleaner recipe is super because it requires no rinsing. In order to prevent water spots whether you are cleaning with a steam mop or the following recipe; be sure to dry the floors well after they are cleaned. In�a bucket combine: half tsp. dish soap,�two cups vinegar, two cups water and one tsp. lemon juice.�Dampen floors only, too much liquid�is not recommended. Before cleaning floors, check your manual, to avoid damage to your warranty because certain manufacturer’s only rec - ommend their own lami - nate floor cleaner.

Dear Reena, I bought a large con -

tainer of cream cheese and put one third in a smaller container. Should I freeze the rest or is it better kept in the fridge? It would take over a month to use the small container.

Shirley Dear Shirley, I am often amazed at

how long cream cheese actually lasts. Check the expiry date before tak - ing any further steps. If the expiration date allows you to keep the cheese in the fridge it should be fine. Foil wrapped cream cheese should last 3 - 4 weeks in the fridge. You can freeze cream cheese but only do so if you have no plans to use the cheese for baked goods such as cheesecake because the cheese con - sistency changes after freezing. If you use cream cheese for spread - ing on toast, then freez - ing the cheese is no problem.

Dear Reena, What is the best way

to remove numerous scuff marks from run - ning shoes off of an older kitchen floor (lino - leum - 20 years old)? I don’t want to risk ruin - ing what is left of the floor’s finish by using a Mr. Clean eraser, tennis ball or other abrasive. Would it be a good idea to try WD40?

Joanne Dear Joanne, Since the floor is less

than 50 years old there is a good chance that it is actually vinyl and not linoleum, (a word that people often use inter - changeably but they are actually quite different). The easiest way to remove scuff marks from flooring is with the use of a rubber or art gum eraser. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is my next choice (test on an incon - spicuous area first) it seems unlikely that the Magic Eraser will dam - age the floor. Please don’t use WD-40 for this challenge as it may strip the finish. My third choice: Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the scuff marks and wipe with a green scrubby pad. Clean with dish soap and water.

Organize Your Fridge

• I found a clever way to organize the con - diments in my fridge. I put a Lazy Susan on one of the shelves. This keeps the fridge clean and products simple to find.

Submit ted by Orville

Trivia: Trivia: Where did the name

“Lazy Susan” come from? The “Lazy Susan’’ made its first written appearance in a 1917 Vanity Fair adver - tisement for a “Revolving Server or Lazy Susan’’. These revolving serving trays have been around since the 1700s, where they were often tiered and called “dumbwaiters”. Dumbwaiters were so called because they qui - etly (hence “dumb’’ ) took the place of waiters in the dining room. The theory of how the name changed to “Lazy Susan” suggests that ser - vants were often named Susan, so that “Susan’’ came to be almost a synonym for “servant”, and the “Lazy Susan’’ was essentially function - ing as a servant who never had to go any - where (hence “lazy’’ ).

• I place fridge mats on every mat in my fridge. The mats hold to glass shelves and stay cleaner looking than clear glass.

Submit ted by Phyllis

• I bought a variety of coloured plastic baskets for fridge organizing. I label each basket, i.e., condiments, meat, snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza making, etc. My fridge is so organized and stays clean!

Submit ted by Michelle

Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage result - ing from the implemen - tation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an incon - spicuous area first.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY United Church of Canada

Rev. Allan Gairns, Minister Phone (204)522-8136 (office)

(Wheelchair Access) SERVICES

Tilston 1:30 a.m. (1st Sunday) Melita 11:15 a.m.

Deloraine 9:15 a.m --------

Cornerstone Pastoral Charge of the

United Church of Canada Serving

Lyleton United Church 1:30 p.m. Pierson United Church 9:30 a.m.

Waskada United Church 11:30 a.m. Rev. Heather Sandilands

Diaconal Minister Phone: 204-264-0933 (cell)

Home: 204-634-2276 --------

Associated Gospel Church of Canada

Pierson Bible Chapel Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m.

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Presbyterian Church Rev. Barbara Alston

Sunday Services - 11:00 a.m. Service at Personal Care Home -

3rd Sunday of month at 2:00 p.m.

Service at Melita Lodge last Sunday of the month

at 11:00 a.m. Melita, 522-3128 Souris 483-3350

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Christ Church Anglican, Melita

1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 10:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

2nd & 4th Sundays 9:30 - Holy Communion

Rev. Mark Murray ~ 483-3470 --------

Your Friends the Seventh Day Adventists

Invite you to view and listen to these programs: Faith For Today;

CKX, Sun., 10:00 a.m;. Voice of Prophecy;

CKJS 810, Sunday, 10:00; CKDM 730, Sunday 10:00; CKRY 720, Sunday, 10:30;

The Quiet Hour; CKRY 720, Sunday, 6 p.m.;

CKY 92.0 FM, Sunday, 9:00. Write for free Health or Bible Course to: Box 92, Brandon

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

86 Main St. Melita, Manitoba Liturgy Schedule

April - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays May - 11:30 a.m. Sundays

Fr. Paul Bisson --------

Elim Chapel Pentecostal Assemblies

of Canada Corner of Byers and Maple Sunday Morning Worship

11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study,

Sunday Morning - 9:30 a.m. Minister: Nathan Young

Call 522-8261 --------

Fellowship Community Church Goodlands Community Hall

Glen Whetter, Min. Ph. 747-2612

10:00 a.m.- Adult Bible Study and Sunday School.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service -------

Southwest Youth for Christ Marlin Peters, Virden

748-6674

Pierson School - Teacher Positions Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting

applications for two 1.0 FTE Term Teachers at Pierson School.

(1) Teaching Grade 7/8 ELA, Math & Science, and Grade 1-6 P.E.

Initially from September 8 to December 18, 2015 but this position is expected to run until June 30, 2016.

(2) Teaching Grade 3/4 ELA, Math, SS & Science, and Kindergarten P.E.

To commence September (exact date TBD) until June 30, 2016

To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact:

Debra McCallum, Principal, Pierson School Telephone 204-483-6266

Email [email protected]

Deadline for applications June 5, 2015

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants must provide current

criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

Forsyth Hauling 2010 Ltd. requires a Class 1 driver to meet the needs of our customers. Being locally owned and operated means we are able to maintain strong relationships with our customers offering service that is “Second to None”. Our goal is to recruit highly motivated and self starting individuals with a focus on safety and commitment.

Our offi ce and shop is based in Pierson, Manitoba and our customers are located throughout SE Sask and SW Manitoba. You will be operating professionally maintained equipment on a regular work rotation with scheduled days off.

If you are looking for a new career or looking for a regular shift and great earning opportunity, we offer:

• Industry leading wages• Defi ned work schedules• Benefi ts plan - Enrollment after probationary period

Applicants must have:• Valid class 1 license• Clean drivers abstract• Hold Current Safety Tickets - not mandatory but would be an asset • H2S Alive • First Aid/CPR• Essential Skills • Ability to follow instruction • Working with others (TEAMWORK)

Please apply with resume and drivers abstract to:

Attn: Human [email protected] Fax: 204-634-2208

S HARON Moore H AIL A GENT FOR • C O - OPERATIVE H AIL • F ARMERS H AIL • M C Q UEEN I NSURANCE • W RAY I NSURANCE

C ALL ANYTIME ( NO CALL TOO SMALL !)

204-522-3794 • 204-264-0338 OR EMAIL

[email protected]

COMPETITIVE RATES!

Ask me how to get your name in my $500 cash giveaway

1 Yr. -May 30, 2014 On Monday, May 26, around 9:00 p.m., a significant storm hit Melita fol -

lowing a drastic drop in temperature. The area was hit with around 28.6 mm of rain and large that piled up to 15 cm deep in places. Winds also gusted to 70 km/h...The Manitoba Youth Job Centre opened for business in Deloraine and serves the surrounding areas of Deloraine, Deleau, Elgin, Goodlands, Grande Clairiere, Hartney, Lauder, Melita, Medora, Waskada, Coulter, Pierson, Lyleton, and Napinka. 10 Yrs. - May 28, 2005 The Frank Warsaba Golf Tournament was held on Tuesday, May 24, at the Melita Golf Club. At the conclusion of the day, Butch Richardson was awarded 1st in First Flight...Sympathy to the Cook family and relatives on the passing of Ken Cook, in his 101st year...A slow moving weather system lambasted the region on Saturday and Sunday producing damaging winds and rain. 20 Yrs. - May 30, 1995

Tara Cameron, a Grade 12 student at Melita School, has once again been named Rural Athlete of the Week for her involvement in high school sports in Melita. The honour is in recognition of her track and field accomplish - ments...Sympathy to the Moir families of the Tilston area on the recent passing of Mrs. Ella Moir. 30 Yrs. - May 30, 1985

Happy birthday greetings go out to Mr. Alex Paton of Virden on the occasion of his 97th birthday...Very cool mornings are with us yet as the low temperatures persist in giving gardeners a real headache wondering if frost degrees are hovering...Pierson 10 and under ball team defeated Reston in the A-side final at Melita’s annual ball tournament held May 20. 40 Yrs. - May 29, 1975

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gould and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gould of Napinka attended the funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Branston in Brandon on Tuesday...Reg McRae, RPN, RN, formerly of Elva, has been appointed director of patient care services for Minnedosa District Hospital and Personal Care Home...Finlay A. McRae received his Bachelor of Science Degree at the May Convocation Ceremonies held at the Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Finlay attended school at Elva and Pierson. 50 Yrs. - May 27, 1965

Two fires of a slight nature, called the fire brigade on Sunday morning - one to the basement of the United Church, the other to a cottage where a space heater had overheated...Funeral services were held for Wesley Kilfoyle of Lyleton who passed away May 16...A halt has been made in seeding operations due to heavy rainfall over a period of days...The death of Delmar (Jake) Mark of Waskada occurred at Deloraine. 60 Yrs. - May 26, 1955

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Rusk were held from St. John’s Anglican Church in Pierson on May 18...Weather continues rainy and dull with fore - cast for still further precipitation. In spite of weather conditions, the crop is going in very well...Closing exercises were held for Melita High School stu - dents on May 20. Valedictorian was Harvey Loucks. 70 Yrs. - May 31, 1945

The 49th Red Cross Blood Clinic here on Friday had 42 donors, the sec - ond largest in the province...Work has commenced on the erection of a new manse at Pierson...Mrs. M.J. Tumbach, 36, daughter of Mrs. Mary Graham of Pierson, died in Maple Creek Hospital on May 22...The death of Mrs. George Jennings occurred on Sunday, May 27...Twenty-eight schools with 852 children attended Field Day here last Friday. 80 Yrs. - May 30, 1935

The weather continues to provide frequent heavy showers and excellent growing conditions...According to reports, very few hoppers are showing up in this area, though they are hatching extensively in eastern Saskatchewan...Mrs. Robert Murray, postmaster at Lyleton for the past 35 years, is the recipient of the Kings Silver Jubliee Medal. 90 Yrs. - May 28, 1925

Coultervale, Lyleton, Pierson, and Elva have formed a baseball league...The Union Bank of Canada has been purchased by the Royal Bank of Canada. It is expected that the bank branches in Melita will be consoli - dated in the Royal Bank building...Heavy rainfall over the weekend was a great aid to the growing of crops. 100 Yrs. - May 28, 1915

Not available. 110 Yrs. - June 1, 1905

Following the ratepayer’s meeting on Monday night, it was decided to issue debentures for $7,000, to double the size of Melita School (four rooms to be added)...Property next to the Registry Office on Souris Street has been purchased by the Melita-Arthur Telephone Co. for a central office building...A case of Scarlet Fever developed in the family of a recently arrived immigrant from the old country. The family has been isolated on the flats below the station...The village council has been grading and improving Front Street. Some ratepayers have objected, saying it was unnecessary and a waste of money.

Remember When Compiled by Karen Branston


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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas

Dear Reena, How do you remove foil

that is stuck to an oven bot - tom?

Priti Dear Priti, While the following isn’t

an instant solution; it is effec - tive at removing foil without damaging the porcelain fin - ish of your oven. In a cool oven, lay a hot, wet rag on the oven floor, leave for 20- 30 mins. Use a little liquid dish soap to lubricate the area and scrape the foil with a

plastic scrub pad, plastic scraper, or a credit card. The foil will eventually burn off over time.

Extra Tips: On the subject of using a credit card to help with messes; here are a few other solutions for old credit cards. Use them to smooth caulk or grout, makes a good straight edge for measuring or drawing lines, use it to scrape an aquarium without scratching the glass, good foot scratcher.

Dear Reena, Do you have any tips for

cleaning flocked vinyl table - cloths stained with coffee and other food stains?

Mary

Dear Mary, Begin by checking

whether the tablecloth is machine washable as many vinyl fabrics may be tossed into the washer and then air dried.

Other options for clean - ing: Scrub stains with non- bleach, non-gel toothpaste and a green scrubby pad or clean with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or make a paste of baking soda and water and scrub stains. Hand wash in the bathtub with heavy-duty laundry deter - gent.

Feedback from Caring Reader

Re: Water stain on dining

room table Dear Reena, While I won’t discount

the mayonnaise solution you offered (I have had no expe - rience with it), I’d like to suggest that one of the com - monest causes of this is a shellac finish, rather than a varnish or wax one, on the furniture. Shellac, while it provides a lustrous sheen, is water-permeable, hence the use of coasters on the fur - niture. Fortunately, the solu - tion here is both quick and easy; rub the area affected with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. This will lift the water out, and erase the ring like magic. Of course, if

that does not answer, then others, like the one you sug - gested, should be tried. The good side is; if it does not succeed, it does the finish no harm.

I grew up with a house full of Ontario walnut fur - niture, back in the fifties. A family with three boys in residence, we learned how to do a lot of fixing.

John Best Tips for Perfect Rice • Always rinse rice before

cooking to remove excess starch.

• Next put rice into a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 15 minutes

• Drain rice.

• Add rice to boiling water and add a few drops of lemon juice or cooking oil and a pinch of salt.

• Mix gently. Boil for 10 minutes. (may vary depend - ing on stove temperature). Strain and eat.

Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implemen - tation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.

I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Need a presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca

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