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to winter fest!
Young dancers pose playfully before their performance at the popular Honduran pavilion during
the 2014 Lieutenant-Governor's Winter Festival. That was the first year for a full-out pavilion for
Brandon's Honduran community, but they’ll be back again this year. (Colin Corneau/Brandon Sun)
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Guiding your child’s behaviour
Shawna Munro
PARENTING
POINTS
Shawna Munro works at the Elspeth
Reid Family Resource Centre, a facility of Child and Family Services of
Western Manitoba that offers parenting information and support.
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Young children are constantly
learning new things about themselves
and their world. In order to do this, they
sometimes need to test limits and push
boundaries, which can in turn lead to
some unwanted behaviours.
When it comes to guiding your
child’s behaviour, prevention is easier
and more effective than correction.
Instead of trying to change your child,
think about how you can create a home
environment and provide experiences
that will help her learn self-control as
she makes new discoveries.
Provide a safe area for your child to
play and explore. Store cleaning
supplies, sharp objects and breakable
items out of reach. A small child learns
about things by touching or putting
them in his mouth, and he does not yet
understand what is safe and what is not.
As your child gets older, the need for
child-proofing your home becomes less.
Your child learns and expresses
herself through play, so give her
opportunities to play in a variety of
ways. Spend lots of time outdoors.
Provide sensory play experiences with
water, sand or playdough. Stock an art
box with paper, crayons, paint, glue,
scissors and recyclables that would
otherwise be thrown away: envelopes,
flyers, cereal boxes, and so on. Play with
your child every day, following her lead.
Keep a predictable routine. Knowing
that the same things happen at the same
time or in the same way every day is
comforting to children. Regular
bedtimes and mealtimes ensure that
your child is well-rested and well-fed.
Following a specific bedtime ritual,
which may include a bath, a story or
two and some quiet time, helps make
the transition from day to night easier.
Rituals are helpful in other transitions
as well. You might have a special game
or song when getting dressed, cleaning
up toys, or preparing to leave the house.
Understand
your
child’s
developmental level. Take a parenting
course, read books about child
development, talk with other parents.
Remember that each child develops at
his own pace, and get to know your
child’s abilities. Adjust your
expectations as your child grows.
Acknowledge your child’s efforts and
improvements. Instead of general
comments of praise, like “You are such
a good girl!”, give specific feedback.
“Thank you for sharing your toys with
your friend. That made her very
happy.”
Set aside one-on-one time for just the
two of you. Let him know that he is
very important to you.
Realize that mistakes are a part of
learning and growing. When your child
has the freedom to explore within safe
and reasonable limits, you are giving
her the opportunity to develop
confidence and self-discipline.
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THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
Corn plant? Dragon tree? Whichever name, it’s nifty
It’s a little early in the year to
Albert Parsons
be planting corn, but if you
have a specimen of Dracaena
fragrans “Massangeana” in
your houseplant collection, you
are already growing a corn
plant, the common name of
this attractive foliage plant.
You may also choose to call
it by its other, more exotic, GONE
common name — dragon tree.
GARDENIN’
Perhaps it is the farmer in
me, but I usually call it corn Albert Parsons lives, writes, and
plant. But whichever name you gardens in Minnedosa.
» communitynews@brandonsun.com
use for this plant, you will
appreciate the tropical touch it
adds to your indoor landscape.
A tall, narrow plant, this
member of the dracaena family
does not take up much space in
width; it can, however, reach a
height of several metres.
This is a perfect plant for those homeowners whose houses
have vaulted ceilings and who want tall plants that are in scale
with their interior spaces. For the average home with the usual
eight-foot ceilings, the plant can be kept to an appropriate size.
The corn plant’s long narrow leaves usually have interesting
striping of various shades of green and yellow. The leaves are not
erect; they tend to hang down from the stems, much like the leaves
do on corn plants in our vegetable gardens — thus its common
name.
Sometimes the leaves are slightly wavy or undulating, again
similar to the way regular corn plant leaves often appear, which
makes the foliage even more interesting.
A corn plant usually begins its existence as a 1-2-3 plant, which
means that the potted plant you purchased probably would have
started off as three stems planted into the pot. One stem would
have been one foot tall (30 centimetres), the next two feet (60 cm)
tall and the next three feet (100 cm) tall.
When these bare stems arrived as cuttings at the greenhouse
where they are grown, the stems would have been planted into a
pot, and in about a month, taps or heads would have emerged
from near the tops of the woody stems. Two or three taps might
have developed on each stem.
As these shoots grew, they turned upright and became the
growing stems above the woody stem cuttings that were originally
put into the pot. The bottoms of the stalks remain bare without
foliage.
Since these are tropical plants, they like even moisture and high
humidity. Lacking either, the leaf tips will turn brown and brown
markings might even appear on the leaf surfaces themselves.
It is important to keep the planting medium evenly moist and
not allow it to dry out. The plant will appreciate being misted,
but at the very least, sit the pot on a large pebble tray and have
other plants nearby to add moisture to the surrounding air.
As a corn plant ages, it will gradually accumulate more and
more brown-tipped leaves. You can cut these brown tips off with
sharp scissors, following the line of the leaf margin to make the
cuts less noticeable.
In time, the plant may become so unattractive that you will
want to cut it back. You can cut back any stalk to just above a
leaf axil and you can cut the stalk back as far down as just above
the first leaf axil above the original woody stem. Cut the plant
back so that the stems are at different heights conforming to the
1-2-3 form.
New taps or heads will emerge from the leaf axils to form new
stems. If you wish to start new plants and dispose of the old
parent plants, take some cuttings — these will be terminal shoots
at the tops of the stalks — and place them in dampened soilless
mix.
The newly planted taps will root and form new plants. You
This specimen on the left has a wide dark green band running down the centre of each leaf separated from the lime green leaf margin by
a fine white line. While the shiny leaves of this corn plant on the right are dark green with a narrow lime green margin. (All photos by
Albert Parsons/For the Sun)
may want to follow the 1-2-3 rule and plant three stems that are
of differing heights to get a nice full pot.
Corn plants like heat — they are originally from tropical Africa
— and they become almost dormant when subjected to
temperatures much below 20 C. A corn plant should not be
located near a cold window during the winter or near a doorway
where it will have drafts of cold air waft past it.
Water a corn plant with pure water as corn plants are sensitive
to fluoride and chlorine — you will have less tip browning if
you use pure water. They also are sensitive to salt buildup in
the soil, so flush the soil periodically and use fertilizer cautiously
at low doses.
A corn plant — or dragon tree, if you prefer its more
sophisticated name — is an interesting architectural plant to
incorporate into an interior landscape.
Often seen in offices and other public spaces because of its
tolerance for low light levels, this plant will add height and an
exotic touch to your indoor landscape.
Some corn plants have almost totally gold foliage.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN
COMMUNITY NEWS • 3
BOWLING RESULTS
Here are how things shaped
up around the zone this week,
MONDAY NIGHT MIXED
MEN’S HIGH TRIPLE & SINGLE
Mark Thomas
609 (219)
Dave Stone
485 (194)
Grant Olynik
476 (184)
Jack Wyspinski
133
HIGH POA
Mark Thomas
+96
LADIES HIGH TRIPLE & SINGLE
Brianne Fulmore
678 (317)
Bev Powell
508 (224)
Kim Rey
501 (188)
Linda Willms
144
Michelle Gregory
135
HIGH POA
Brianne Fulmore
+144
TUESDAY NIGHT THUNDERBIRD LADIES
Glenys Stanley
231 (628)
Angie Smith
196 (538)
Joan Walwyn
191 (538)
WEDNESDAY GOLDEN AGE
MEN
Cliff Langan
402 (242)
The BTBA Westoba Credit
Union Brandon men’s and
women’s city singles event, to
be hosted by Thunderbird
Bowl, has been rescheduled to
this Sunday, Jan. 25. Watch for
the results.
You can check out the full
league standings by going on
line to thunderbirdbowl.ca and
clicking on the Standings box.
Visit Thunderbird Bowl at
2140 Currie Boulevard, or call
204-727-2695.
Top scores Jan. 4 - 10
MONDAY MEN’S MERCANTILE
MEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Jeff Holder
266
Trevor Peters
256
Corey Van De Mosselae 244
Jeff Mann
244
MEN’S HIGH SERIES
Jeff Holder
719
Trevor Peters
717
Ken Nicholls
675
HIGH TEAM SERIES
Roland Wier Appraisal 2517
HIGH TEAM SER - HDCP
Century 21 Westman 2853
HIGH POA SERIES
Jeff Mann
+136
SWINGING SENIORS
MEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Dave Bell
210
Don Couling
189
Barry Reilly
180
Dick Pow
180
WOMEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Gail Pryke
179
Marge McAllister
172
Marsha Rice
163
MEN’S HIGH SERIES
Dave Bell
554
Don Couling
514
Barry Reilly
493
WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES
Gail Pryke
474
Marge McAllister
455
Maureen Mansell
443
MEN’S POA SERIES
Duncan Kellie
+70
WOMEN’S POA SERIES
Gail Pryke
+57
LUCKY SEVEN LADIES
HIGH SINGLE
Vivian Hamilton
Arlene Elves
Francine Kennedy
Gail Pryke
Nadean Donald
HIGH SERIES
Vivian Hamilton
Arlene Elves
Nadean Donald
165
165
163
163
162
436
421
415
Michelle Brown
5-PIN
BOWLING
Wayne Brown
Harold Jonasson
Bob Isleifson
Elwood Myers
Cliff Langan
LADIES
Pat Farrant
Doreen Isleifson
Merle Darling
Norma Vandusen
Irene Helgason
Norma Vandusen
Merle Darling
322 (173)
319 (181)
188
176
+52
312 (188)
287 (162)
259 (130)
259 (130)
140
+17
+17
MONDAY NIGHT PROVINCIAL MIXED
LADIES HIGH SINGLE & TRIPLE
Laura Tycoles
237 (649)
Christine Riddell
221 (635)
Michelle Brown
261 (626)
CoraLee Baker
232 (626)
LADIES HIGH POA
Fern Plant
+70 (227)
Lynn White
+38 (213)
Debbie Mackie
+27 (201)
MEN’S HIGH SINGLE & TRIPLE
Jerry Sayer
283 (721)
Jason Mackie
281 (694)
Bob Botham
246 (693)
MEN’S HIGH POA
Ed Kopacz
+59 (268)
Ian Mackie
+56 (260)
Mel Baker
+44 (220)
BOISSEVAIN
Monday Dec. 15 Evening
Pins Over Average
Men Bobby Maningas +161
Ladies Judy Swanson +124
Over 200 Game
Garrick Harper
218
Glenn Kentner
242
Cliff McCallum
216
Ray Wabick
200, 223 & 206
Judy Swanson
282
Bobby Maningas
294
John Reimer
223, 223 & 201
Helen Nantais
246
Mike Nantais
205
Barry Nelson
225
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Ray Wabick
629
John Reimer
647
Helen Nantais
614
Glenn Kentner
611
Tuesday Dec. 16 Evening
Pins Over Average
Men Keith Marshall +100
Ladies Chris Arthur +67
Over 200 Game
Don Voodre
238
Doug Harper
217
Keith Marshall
203
Buzz McNamee
211
Chris Arthur
230
Ethel Black
208
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
George Garland
649
Glenn Kentner
637
Wednesday Dec. 17 Evening
Pins Over Average
Men Henry Timmer +107
Ladies Alma Reimer +17
Over 200 Game
Jim Ball
215 & 261
Gail Pryke
10-PIN
BOWLING
HIGH POA SERIES
Francine Kennedy +98
Alma Reimer
200
George Garland
213
Doug Harper
223 & 206
Gary Zieler
218
Henry Timmer
288 & 240
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Jim Ball
645
Doug Harper
623
Henry Timmer
695
Thursday Dec. 18 Afternoon
Pins Over Average
Men Alfred Hart
+148
Ladies Neen Patterson +56
Barb Hart
+56
Over 200 Game
Rae Patterson
213
Jim Hart
218
Thursday Dec. 18 Evening
Pins Over Average
Men Henry Timmer +69
Ladies Hennie Timmer +74
Over 200 Game
Ken Dixon
224
Ray Wabick
239
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Laura Cuvelier
621
John Reimer
625
Henry Timmer
651
Subway Bowler of the Week
Men Bobby Maningas +161
Ladies Hennie Timmer +74
Monday Jan. 5 Evening
Pins Over Average
Men Barry Nelson +100
Ladies Helen Nantais +91
Over 200 Game
Ray Wabick
201
Cliff McCallum
250 & 231
John Reimer
248 & 201
Helen Nantais
202 & 239
Barry Nelson
235 & 221
Carrol Walker
226
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Cliff McCallum
653
John Reimer
613
Helen Nantais
634
Barry Nelson
634
Tuesday Jan. 6 Afternoon
Pins Over Average
Men Gene McCausland +107
Ladies Kerri Lamb +34
Over 200 Game
Gene McCausland 220
Peter Dyck
227
Kerri Lamb
226
Betty Challner
221
Bill Challner
225
Donald Raine
238
Tuesday Jan. 6 Evening
Pins Over Average
Men Henry Timmer +161
Ladies Chris Arthur +35
Over 200 Game
Myrna VanDamme 207
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Buzz McNamee
666
Barry Nelson
618
Henry Timmer
731
Wednesday Jan. 7 Afternoon
Pins Over Average
Ladies Myrna VanDamme +125
Over 200 Game
Myrna VanDamme 279
Arlene McKnight
237
Kay Neufeld
201
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Myrna VanDamme 611
Wednesday Jan. 7 Evening
Rudy Von Hertzberg 257
Barry Chernos
247
HIGH SERIES
Rudy Von Hertzberg 717
Barry Chernos
673
Wally Matskiw
652
HIGH TEAM SERIES
Union Shoes
2328
HIGH TEAM SER – HDCP
Lyons Transmission 2778
HIGH POA SERIES
Dan Karashowsky +154
T-BIRD MIX & MATCH
MEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Rudy Von Hertzberg 205
Martin Kusela
205
Bob Freeman
192
Dave Walwyn
191
WOMEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Tammy Carleton
187
Debbie Burkart
167
Jeanette Duke
156
MEN’S HIGH SERIES
Rudy Von Hertzberg 583
Dave Walwyn
565
Martin Kusela
515
WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES
Tammy Carleton
498
Debbie Burkart
452
Jeanette Duke
433
MEN’S POA SERIES
Dave Walwyn
+82
WOMEN’S POA SERIES
Brittany Malfait
+69
MASTERS BOWLING CLUB
HIGH SINGLE
Roger Fortier
160
Steve Morrison
146
Don McRae
138
HIGH SERIES
Roger Fortier
293
Steve Morrison
273
Don McRae
259
HIGH POA SERIES
Don McRae
+55
SPO THUNDERBIRDS
MEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Dave Walwyn
222
Jason Norminton
186
Art Haggstrom
160
WOMEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Loris Desmarais
145
Darla Cunningham 140
Rhonda Hartlan
133
MEN’S HIGH SERIES
Dave Walwyn
383
Art Haggstrom
307
Jason Norminton
299
WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES
Loris Desmarais
252
Ruth Cochrane
249
Darla Cunningham 242
MEN’S POA SERIES
Dave Walwyn
+61
WOMEN’S POA SERIES
Rhonda Hartlan
+73
ENERGIZER BUNNIES
HIGH SINGLE
Marge McAllister
181
Marsha Rice
160
Jan Harness
156
HIGH SERIES
Marge McAllister
481
Nadean Donald
442
Darlene Stanger
426
HIGH POA SERIES
Marge McAllister
+70
WHEAT CITY MIXED
MEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Wally Matskiw
248
Rudy Von Hertzberg 238
Murray Karlicki
214
WOMEN’S HIGH SINGLE
Melanie Wallace
210
Sandy Vanderhulst 192
Kim Karlicki
181
MEN’S HIGH SERIES
Wally Matskiw
688
Rudy Von Hertzberg 621
Brent Demers
565
WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES
Melanie Wallace
585
Kim Karlicki
499
Sandy Vanderhulst 480
HIGH TEAM SERIES
Kim’s Stud Muffin 2172
HIGH TEAM SERIES – HDCP
4 Guys, 12 Balls
2585
MEN’S POA SERIES
Wes Labaron
+97
WOMEN’S POA SERIES
Sandy Vanderhulst +96
VINCENT MASSEY
BOY’S HIGH SINGLE
Dave Bebbington
142
Sanwal Hayat
127
Nate Kolesar
69
GIRL’S HIGH SINGLE
Amber Donnelly
158
Fiona Wang
146
SongQi Shi
137
BOY’S HIGH SERIES
Dave Bebbington
272
Sanwal Hayat
211
Nate Kolesar
137
GIRL’S HIGH SERIES
Amber Donnelly
298
Fiona Wang
274
SongQi Shi
242
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN’S
MONDAY 8 FOR 8 YBC
HIGH SINGLE
Kevin Hingey
BANTAM
258
Pins Over Average
Men Jim Ball
+36
Ladies Alma Reimer +39
Over 200 Game
Alma Reimer
203 & 235
Dave Unrau
204
Jim Ball
226
Henry Timmer
258
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Jim Ball
600
Thursday Jan. 8 Afternoon
Pins Over Average
Men Eldon Stobbe +59
Ladies Helen Hole +50
Over 200 Game
Eldon Stobbe
221
Jake Neufeld
237
Thursday Jan. 8 Evening
Pins Over Average
Men Ray Wabick
+213
Ladies Helen Nantais +64
Over 200 Game
George Garland
208
Karen Wear
214
Alma Reimer
224
Dave Reimer
252
Bill Challner
203
Helen Nantais
249
Over 600 (3 Game Total Points)
Ray Wabick
742
John Reimer
628
Henry Timmer
605
Tuesdays 6 p.m. Mixed
High Scratch Game/Series
Men
Doug Bailey
304
Keith Letts
566
Ladies
Dawna Buhler
244
Linda Letts
575
High Handicap Games/Series
Men
Maurice Fry
284
Kevin Forsyth
710
Ladies
Marie Welsh
267
Myrna Wolf
705
Special Mention: Keith Letts +62
Linda Letts
+77 POA
Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. Men’s
High Scratch Game/Series
Gord Dearsley
276
Wayne Milliken
671
High Handicap Games/Series
Blaine Williamson 294
Cole Sylvester
756
Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. Ladies
High Scratch Game/Series
Linda Chatham
243
Janice Opperman
597
High Handicap Games/Series
Linda Johnson
297
Pat Gibson
772
Special Mention:
Debbie Jones
+99 POA
Wednesdays 6 p.m. Mixed
High Scratch Game/Series
Men
Blair Foote
287
Ray Green
669
Ladies
Linda Enns
256
Judy Foote
594
High Handicap Games/Series
Men
Don Duerksen
292
Tim Lawson
765
Ladies
Brenda Duerksen
257
Pat LePoudre
690
Special Mention: Tim Lawson +105
Linda Enns
+56 POA
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Men Ray Green 255
Ryan Schofield
608
Ladies
Linda Enns
211
Yvonne Sparrow
561
High Handicap Game/Series
Men
Ron VanMol
279
Wes Foote
666
Ladies
Ruth Bylo
261
Margaret Chatham 615
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Ruth Bylo
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High Scratch Game/Series
Leanne Chapman
273
Judy Cornish
553
High Handicap Games/Series
Cheryl Nichol
314
Jennifer Forsyth
772
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Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. Seniors
High Scratch Game/Series
Men
Bruce Bekkema
233
Ryan Schofield
605
Ladies
Elsie Thomson
261
Tena Welsh
596
High Handicap Games/Series
Men
Henry Rempel
261
Ralph Lundy
687
Ladies
Doris Hiscock
315
Ruth Bylo
681
Special Mention: Henry Rempel +78
Tena Welsh
+98 POA
BOY’S HIGH SINGLE
Robert Ferguson
80
Benjamin Rees
77
GIRL’S HIGH SINGLE
Reese Burke
104
Mason Kolesar
77
JUNIOR
BOY’S HIGH SINGLE
Trent Hagman
177
GIRL’S HIGH SINGLE
Madison Moroz
156
Katie Wade
98
BOY’S HIGH SERIES
Trent Hagman
455
GIRL’S HIGH SERIES
Madison Moroz
431
Katie Wade
277
SATURDAY 8 FOR 8 YBC
BANTAM
BOY’S HIGH SINGLE
Israel Potter
172
Brett Mawer
137
Bryce Hyrsak
112
GIRL’S HIGH SINGLE
Melanie Gloor
163
Kelsey Gloor
108
BOY’S HIGH SERIES
Israel Potter
478
Brett Mawer
338
Bryce Hyrsak
273
GIRL’S HIGH SERIES
Melanie Gloor
419
Kelsey Gloor
248
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Well, the bowlers did all they
could and the scores have been
tallied from the 220
Tournament held this past
weekend in Carberry.
When it was all said and
done, Westman is going to be
sending four teams to
Provincials in Winnipeg and
here are the players.
For the ladies, it will be
Karla Voth (Carberry), Gloria
Mott (Carberry), Lisa Steen
(Carberry),
Fern
Plant
(Brandon), Linda Yablonski
(Carberry), Angie Smith
(Brandon)
and
Donna
Garland (Boissevain); for the
men:
Alvin
Howarth
(Killarney), Des Murray
(Carberry), Mitchell Mott
(Carberry), Lucas Clark
(Carberry), Victor Lavich
(Carberry), Ken Dixon
(Boissevain) and Irv Loewen
(Carberry).
It’s nice to see a good mix of
talent coming from all the
bowling centres in Westman
and the teams are sure to do
well at Provincials on
Saturday, Feb. 21 at St. James
Lanes in Winnipeg.
Please keep in mind that if
you are interested in coaching
one of the teams for the 220,
we are still in need and contact
a member of the executive for
further information. In order
to coach you must have
completed your Community
Coaching (Level 1) and
Respect In Sport.
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THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
Chaining dog will cause, not
solve, behavioural problems
Some people keep dogs as
inside pets, some keep dogs as
outside pets — and some
people keep their dogs on
chains.
A chained dog is much like
a lawn ornament, although the
dog isn’t usually placed in the
frontyard where those passing
by can see.
Dogs that live on chains
spend most of their lives with
very limited contact with
people and other animals.
They are isolated, with a
limited area of movement. The
chain yanks and pulls on their
neck, creating tension each
time they attempt to interact
with anything or anyone
outside of their space.
Unfortunately, dogs that live
within these limitations are
prone to a number of
problems.
First, the isolated lifestyle
leads to underdeveloped social
skills. These dogs often
become anxious and uncertain
about interactions with anyone
that enters their space.
A chained dog does not have
the option of escaping a
situation that makes them feel
threatened, frightened or
uncomfortable — the only
choice they have is to stay and
protect themselves.
The Centre for Disease
Control found that chained
dogs were 2.8 times more
likely to bite, with the highest
risk being chained intact males.
According to a study
conducted by Karen Delise,
author of “Fatal Dog Attacks,”
25 per cent of dogs involved in
fatal dog attacks involved dogs
that were chained.
There are a number of
reasons why people use chains
or tethers. In some cases,
people make the choice to
keep their dog chained.
In many cases, pet owners
that have outdoor dogs make
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the decision to chain them due
to problematic behaviors that
occurred when their dog was
allowed to roam free. Whether
the dog was wandering off the
property,
bothering
neighbouring animals, digging
up the garden or getting into
some other type of trouble, in
most cases the reason was to
keep their dog out of trouble.
Unfortunately, chaining a
dog up does not work as a
long-term solution. Chains,
tethers and tie-outs can be used
to allow a dog outside for a
short potty break, or to secure
a dog while camping.
But a dog shouldn’t be left
tied out for an extended period
of time, and no dog should
ever live on a chain.
If you are having problems
confining your dog, here are a
few things to consider:
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— Jan. 12
• Intact animals are much
1. Gary Brawn and Maurice Koschinsky 67.03 per cent
more likely to jump fences,
2. Rhea Chudy and Ian Hamberg
65.73 per cent
escape yards and to roam from
3. Ed Cuthill and Ed McKenzie
63.54 per cent
their property due to “urges”
4. Judy Crawford and Sylvia Fawcett
66.44 per cent
associated with their intact
status. Spayed and neutered
— Jan. 9
animals are much less likely to
1. Aude Pingard and Ken Drake
57.14 per cent
roam than intact dogs.
2. Ashish Banerji and Kathy McCourt 54.76 per cent
• Dogs lacking exercise are
T-3. Gary Brawn and Don Fjeldsted
54.17 per cent
more likely to roam and to run
T-3. Ian Hamberg and Rhea Chudy
54.17 per cent
off and chase things. These
dogs simply have a lot of
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excess energy they want to
burn, and exercise is a simple
— Jan. 9
and effective solution. Every
1. Rhea Chudy
6060 points
dog is different and some
2. Cam Macpherson
5030 points
simply need more exercise
3. Terry Gibson
4320 points
than others.
• Dogs lacking mental
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cure to boredom — and those
dogs get into all kinds of
— Jan. 8
mischief. The simple solution
1. Marion Lacquemont
4020 points
is to spend some time with
T-2. Lorna Reilly
3850 points
your dog and give him
T-2. Clifford Glenn
3850 points
something to do. Play with
your pet, take him for walks
— Jan. 14
and give him the opportunity
1. Ernie Kempthorne
5990 points
to interact with others.
2. Bill Boorman
5940 points
• A little training goes a long
3. Marlene Little
5620 points
way. Aside from providing
some structure for your dog,
you are also satisfying his need
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— Jan. 13
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your scores and digital
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problems. Dogs are social
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happiest when they can live
and interact with others.
Ponytail Canasta – Jan. 3
Aces:
Dawn Battams
Anne Melnyk
Kings: Betty Wilson
Irene Clermont
Queens: Gladys Tiller
Delores Dechka
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7. Gladys Tiller
Siblings bond
over books
Research shows that reading
to your children is hugely
impactful in their development,
especially in the early years.
Parents are often a child’s first
teacher, but if you get an older
sibling involved in reading to
younger ones, the result can be
profound — for everyone
involved. And, as parent, you get
to enjoy watching your kids
bond over books.
There are many great benefits
to sibling reading time.
For the older sibling:
• Provides a chance to be a
positive role model
• Builds self-confidence
• Can be an opportunity for
added responsibility
• Extra practice reading
• Builds vocabulary
For the younger sibling:
• More time connecting with
books
• Bonds with the older sibling
and sees them in a leadership
role
• Reading helps develop young
brains
• See that reading is always
important (no matter what
your age)
It really is a win-win-win for
everyone. Not sure how to get
started? As a parent, you can
help kick start siblings reading
together by:
• Establishing a routine or time
for them to read together
• Helping with book selection
• Encouraging talk about the
story, the pictures and the
characters
• Suggesting the older sibling
trying reading using different
voices for different characters
• Modeling good read aloud
practices by reading aloud
yourself
Literacy doesn’t stop at
reading. Family Literacy Day is
Tuesday, Jan. 27, and ABC Life
Literacy Canada offers many
great ideas on ways to engage in
literacy activities as a family. Visit
www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca for
ideas and resources.
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COMMUNITY NEWS • 5
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN
12TH ANNUAL
Drew Caldwell
MLA for Brandon East
204-727-8734
DrewCaldwell.ca
A warm welcome to everyone attending the
2015 Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival!
Members of the Brandon Troyanda School of Ukrainian Dance dance between performances at the Ukrainian Pavilion during the opening
night of the 2014 Lieutenant Governor's Winter Festival. (File)
Lt.-Gov.’s Winter Festival
reflects the city’s diversity
For the first time in its
history, the Lieutenant
Governor’s Winter Festival
will be led by the British
invasion.
The English Pavilion will
serve as host for the 12th
annual festival, which runs
from Jan. 29-31.
“It’s the first time we’re
hosting so it’s a real honour,”
said Mo Karrouze, who
helps organize the pavilion.
Karrouze promises plenty
of bangers and mash with
onion gravy, cornish pasties
and steak and kidney pies on
the menu. Last year, the
pavilion added a chicken
currie pie that was a hit and
it will also be back.
“It’s big in England right
now,” Karrouze said. “You
go into any pub and you can
have a good steak and kidney
pie, or a chicken currie pie
and a good pint of beer.”
The 007 martini bar will
also be in full swing, along
with Somerset cider and
good English ale.
Those used to being
policed by an English bobby
while standing in line at the
Army Navy and Air Force
building in Brandon might be
a little surprised to learn that
the pavilion is changing
addresses.
With the German Pavilion
pulling out of the LGWF this
year, Karrouze said a move
to the Victoria Inn will allow
for 150 more people.
“The ANAF has been great
to us, but we’re looking
forward to moving because
we’ll have a bit more room.”
Entertainment includes a
walk down memory lane
with classic wartime tunes on
Saturday afternoon, while
Maypole dancers will also
take centre stage.
Maypole dancing involves
children dancing around a
large wooden pole using
ribbons to form intricate
patterns as they go.
And when the lights go
down, The Beetles will once
again rock the pavilion into
the wee hours.
The larger venue means the
group is still looking for more
hands to pitch in where
necessary.
“The more volunteers we
have the less shifts everyone
has to work and the more we
can have fun,” Karrouze said
with a laugh.
Nine other pavilions will
join the English, including
the Chinese, Honduran,
Brazilian, Scottish, Irish,
First Nations, Ukrainian and
Métis Pavilion, while the
Philippines and Mauritius
will be in the Global Village.
Richard Bruce, chair of the
LGWF executive committee,
said the festival attracts
people from across the
province and has become one
of the most important events
on Brandon’s calendar.
“It’s an incredible three
days that comes from humble
beginnings and has grown
into a polished event,” Bruce
said. “The city is much more
diverse now and this is great
way to see what our new
neighbours look like.”
City buses will once again
shuttle festivalgoers to and
from pavilions.
Last year, during one of the
coldest winters on record, the
weather hammered the event
with attendance down to
about 40,000 visits.
The biggest-ever was 2011,
when a record-setting 59,503
visits were recorded.
Bruce hopes the weather
co-operates this year, but is
always amazed at the
determination of some
festivalgoers.
“People have lined up in 40 C weather and not gone
away until they get in,” Bruce
said.
After more than a decade
at the helm of the festival, the
City of Brandon continues to
distance itself from the event.
Bruce said it’s time for the Capoeira dancers, including members of Brandon's Uma Filosofia
event to evolve, but still De Vida Capoeira, perform at the Brazilian pavilion. (File)
always sees the city as a
“strategic partner.” He
believes
there
are
opportunities to grow the
festival, to attract more
sponsors and said it isn’t
appropriate for city staff to
be soliciting advertisers.
“There is a volunteer group
on one side that works with
the pavilions and the Winter
Festival and on the other side
you have the City of Brandon
and its staff that do part of
it,” Bruce said.
Lt. Gov. Philip Lee is
expected to attend the event,
along with a host of other
political
dignitaries,
according to Bruce.
For a full list of pavilions
and locations, visit lgwf.ca or
check out the Brandon Sun’s
interactive map on our
website.
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THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
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UPPER LEFT: Janet Johnston sells English sweets to
patrons of the English pavilion
ABOVE: Drummers at the stage show at the Brazilian
pavilion.
LEFT: Dancers with the Philippines pavilion cross their
hearts during the Philippines and Canadian anthems at
the Global Village pavilion at St. Matthew’s Cathedral.
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COMMUNITY NEWS • 9
WHAT’S ON?
FRIDAY, JAN. 23
Come and enjoy afternoon
dancing, music and fellowship
at Central Community Centre.
Dancing takes place every
Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30
p.m. with a live band. Lunch
provided. Admission is $5.
Everyone welcome. For further
info, call Marjorie at 204-7273680 or Alda at 204-728-8790.
• • •
Brandon Farmers’ Market is
open from 9:30 a.m. until 4
p.m. inside the Town Centre
concourse featuring local
products including baking,
canning, jewelry, crafts and
more.
• • •
82 Brandon Royal Canadian
Air Cadet Squadron meets
every Friday evening from 6:309:30 p.m. at the Brandon
Armoury from September to
June. Youth ages 12-18 are
invited to join at any time
throughout the year. There are
no fees to join and uniforms are
provided.
For
more
information, call 204-725-4703
or visit 82air.ca.
• • •
The Royal Regiment of
Canadian Artillery (RCA
Museum) at CFB Shilo —
Come and see our First World
War exhibit commemorating
the 100th anniversary of the
First World War as well as the
100th anniversary of Princess
Patricia’s Canadian Light
Infantry. Our Gun Park is open
year-round with 28 guns and
vehicles on display with
interpretive panels. Dress for
the weather as it is an outdoor
display located outside our
building. Winter hours:
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Admission is charged at
the door. Call 204-765-3000 for
more information or to book a
group tour or individuals may
self-guide during hours of
operation.
• • •
Daly House Museum - The
museum will be open for
regular winter hours 10 a.m.
to noon and 1-5 p.m. The next
exhibit, Gowen’s Brandon:
Then and Now, will open on
Jan. 21 with a reception at 7
p.m. This exhibit will run until
April
30.
For
more
information, call the museum
at 204-727-1722.
• • •
The Brandon General
Museum and Archives On the
ground floor of the old
Manitoba Telephone building
at 19 Ninth St. Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m.- 4
p.m. On display is a new
exhibit showcasing Manitoba
Telecom Services’ history.
• • •
The Commonwealth Air
Training Plan Museum Hours are 1 p.m.-4 p.m, seven
days a week. The museum is
Canada’s only air museum
solely dedicated to the
preservation of the history of
those who trained and fought
for the British Commonwealth
during the Second World War.
Check out the RCAF Second
World War Memorial, a black
granite wall about 300 feet in
length containing the names
of more than 19,000 fatalities,
with a larger-than-life bronze
statue representing the fallen.
• • •
Brandon
Community
Builders “The Store,” is open
Friday and Saturday from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rolling
Spokes building (former
Radics). Use the back door.
Something for everyone:
furniture, dishes, toys, new and
used doors, appliances etc. For
more info, call 204-717-9900.
• • •
Seniors for Seniors offers
exercise group at 9:30 a.m.
with leader Lorraine Rozak
with walking and light
strengthening. Members $3.50;
non-members $4.50. Rowdy
Bunch at 1:30 p.m. Cards and
shuffleboard keep this bunch
coming each week. Members
$3.50; non-members $4.50.
Call 204-571-2050 for more
info.
• • •
Narcotics
Anonymous
group meets Fridays at St.
Mary’s Church, 9:30 p.m.
• • •
Weekly meat draws are held
at the Royal Canadian Legion
No. 3 in the lounge every
Friday and Saturday from 4:306 p.m. for members and guests.
• • •
Prairie Oasis offers exercise
at 10 a.m. Cost is $3; Scrabble
at 1 p.m. Cost is $3; contract
bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. For
more info, call 204-727-6641.
• • •
Weekly meat draws are held
at the Army, Navy and Airforce
Club No. 10 in the lounge every
Friday at 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday at 5 p.m. All welcome
for members and guests.
SATURDAY, JAN. 24
Westman
Immigration
Services is offering a series of
World Cooking Lessons at
Knox United Church at 11
a.m. Cost is $15 per session.
Today: Ethiopia; Feb. 7:
Ukraine; Feb. 21, Columbia.
To register call 204-727-6031
ext.
2239
or
email
jaimec@westmanimmigration
services.ca
or
visit
westmanimmigrantservices.ca.
• • •
The Global Market has
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moved inside for the winter!
We are now open year round.
The Global Market is open
every Saturday at 23 12th
Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• • •
FLK Taoist Tai Chi
Beginner class: Open Practice
- takes place from 10-11 a.m.;
Continuing class - Open
Practice from 11 a.m. to noon
at St. Matthew’s Church. For
more info, call 204-571-0684.
•••
Overeaters Anonymous
meet Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
in the John Howard
boardroom at 153 8th Street.
For more info, call 204-7617504 or visit oa.org.
•••
Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi
is practised at the Brandon
School of Dance (126 10 Street)
at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome
anytime. For more info, call
Sally 204-726-8220; Roger 204726-5293.
•••
The Brandon Hills Model
Railway is located at 19 Ninth
Street. We have two layouts, ‘N’
and ‘H.O’ scales. We will offer
advice on your layout and
construction and check out your
model trains. We are open from
10 a.m. until noon every
Saturday. For more info, call
Bob at 204-727-5114.
•••
Brandon Community
Orchestra meets Saturdays at
the Brandon University’s
Kinsmen Rehearsal Hall from
9:30 a.m. until noon. For more
info, call Jeff 204-726-8294.
•••
Divorced, widowed, single?
Come join us. Prairie Social
Singles, a group of people who
like to play pool, dance, have
coffee and make new friends.
Contact Elvin 204-729-9001.
up. For more info, call Justin at
204-720-9948.
• • •
Why eat alone? Club 77
members enjoy getting
together for Sunday brunch
each week at 11:45 a.m. at the
Clay Pot Cafe. Good food!
Great hospitality! New to
Brandon? Call 204-728-0627
or 204-726-8240 or email
club77singles@outlook.com.
Fun and Friendship since
1977!
• • •
The Wawanesa Lions Club
Art Mart is a small gift shop
with handcrafted items from
Lions and local artisans. It is
located in the Lions Clubhouse
at 132 Fifth Street, (behind the
Fire Hall). It is open Sundays
from 1-5 p.m., occasional
Saturdays and by appointment.
Call 204-824-2722 or 204-8242457 for information or
appointments.
MONDAY, JAN. 26
Healthy Brandon’s Mental
Well-being Committee is
addressing the winter blues on
Blue Monday with Beat the
Blues Away at the Evans
Theatre from 6:45 p.m to 9
p.m. They will feature
drumming with the spiritual,
healing beats of the Sweet
Medicine Singers, the high
energy rhythms of the Drum
Café, the infectious Drums
Alive and the healing qualities
of Spirit Drums. Space is
limited so call to reserve your
spot at 204-578-2193 or email
nlevesque@pmh-mb.ca.
• • •
The Brandon Public Library
will have a session on eBooks
and eReaders for beginners
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please bring your device.
Everyone welcome!
• • •
The post partum difficulties
support group meets at 7 p.m.
at the BRHC, Nurses’
Residence, West Lounge. We
have occasional guest speakers.
For more info, call 204-7253010. Child care may be
available if contacted four days
in advance.
• • •
Peace by Piece Quilt Group
meets at Crocus Plains High
School at 7 p.m. New
members and beginner quilters
are always welcome. Call
Doreen 204-728-9944 for more
info.
• • •
The
Benevolent
and
Protective Order of Elks (Elk
Lodge) meets at 7:30 p.m. at
the Ukrainian Reading Hall.
• • •
Heritage Arts Centre
Gallery in Hamiota is open on
Monday, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 1-4 p.m. or call
204-764-2400 to make out-ofhours appointments. Gallery
exhibition for month of
December: A beautiful display
of quilts from Hamiota’s “Quilt
‘Til You Wilt” club.
• • •
Brookdale Belles and Beaus
Square Dance Club dance
Monday nights at the
Brookdale Community Hall at
7:30 p.m. New dancers are
welcome and the first three
nights are free for new dancers
so come try it! For more info,
call Carole at 204-354-2338 or
Karen at 204-354-2281.
• • •
Seniors for Seniors offers
computer lessons with our
interns. Basic computer skills,
Facebook, Skype, email,
Smartphones, Internet safety
and more. Contact 204-5712050 to set up an appointment.
Mondays to Fridays from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
• • •
Adult
Children
of
Alcoholics meet every Monday
evening at St. Matthew’s
Cathedral at 7 p.m. For more
info, call Kathy at 204-730-0369
or Larry at 204-570-2020.
• • •
#60 Royal Canadian Sea
Cadet Corp Swiftsure is
enrolling youth ages 12-18.
Learn
marksmanship,
seamanship, sailing, leadership
and citizenship. Parades are at
the Brandon Armoury Monday
nights from September to June.
For more information, call the
ship’s office at 204-728-3168
(leave message) or contact
debbie.mcarthur@cadets.gc.ca.
New cadets are welcome to sign
up for this rewarding youth
program.
• • •
St. John Ambulance invites
you to become a volunteer.
Meetings are held every
Monday except holidays from
September through June, at the
St. John Ambulance Training
and Community Services
Centre in the Shoppers Mall
Business Centre at 7 p.m. This
is your opportunity to learn first
aid, become an advanced
medical first responder and
serve your community. For
more info, call 204-727-4092 or
email info.brandon@mb.sja.ca.
• • •
Ki Rin ITF Taekwon-Do
Club classes for ages 7 and
above are Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 6
p.m. at 126 10th St. Parent and
child classes. Call 204-724-5933
for info.
• • •
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SUNDAY, JAN. 25
Westman Jams invites
country,
old-time
and
bluegrass musicians, singers
and music lovers of all ages
and abilities to join us for
friendship, music and fun at
the Sprucewoods Community
Club (near Shilo) from 2-5
p.m. the last Sunday of the
month. Entertainment is free,
everyone welcome.
• • •
Westman
Self-Defence
Club holds classes at the
Ukrainian National Home
from 2-4 p.m. 16-years-olds and
Providing relevant news,
sports and entertainment
coverage daily to
our First Nations
neighbours.
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WHAT’S ON?
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• • •
Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi
is practised at the Brandon
School of Dance (126 10th
Street) at 9 a.m. Beginners are
welcome anytime. For more
info, call Sally 204-726-8220;
Roger 204-726-5293.
• • •
FLK Taoist Tai Chi
Beginner and Continuing
classes are held from 9:30 to 11
a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church.
For more info call 204-5710684.
• • •
Brandon ANAF Steeltip
Darts League meets Monday
nights at the Army and Navy on
14th Street. Come join us in the
fun and games. New members
always welcome. For more info,
call Mike 204-720-0388.
• • •
Meal on Wheels deliver a
hot, nutritious meal by noon
Monday to Friday to people
living in their homes at a cost of
$8 per meal. Meals for the
weekend are available as cold
meals and they are sent out on
Fridays. Meals are available to
anyone in Brandon by calling
Prairie Oasis at 204-727-6641
• • •
East End Sunshine Club
meets Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at
the East End Community
Centre for cards and lunch.
New members welcome. For
more info, call Ann at 204-7271198.
• • •
Weekly meat draws are held
at the ANAF Brandon Unit
#10 Mondays at 5 p.m.- Fridays
5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 5 p.m.
Members and guests.
• • •
The Nearly New Shop, 601
Ninth Street, is open Monday
to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. All profits to the BRHC.
Donations gratefully accepted.
For further info, call 204-7287137.
• • •
The Congregate Meal is
served at Prairie Oasis Monday
and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday at noon at a cost of $8
per meal. We also serve supper
Monday evening starting at 4:30
p.m. in conjunction with
Monday night Bingo.
• • •
Keystone Dancers evening
clogging 6-9 p.m. and line
dancing 1-3:30 p.m. are every
Monday at Royal Canadian
Legion No. 3. Call Jean 204725-2095 or Sally 204-727-8783.
• • •
Brandon
Community
Playgroups are open from 1011:30 a.m. Monday at the West
End Community Centre and
Thursday at South End
Community Centre. Cost is $2
per family, bring snack. Call
Stacey 204-724-2573 for info.
• • •
Seniors for Seniors stitch and
chat takes place every Monday
at 1:30 p.m. Get together for
crafts and companionship. No
charge. Proceeds from any items
sold go to Seniors for Seniors.
Call 204-571-2050 for more
info.
• • •
Prairie
Oasis
holds
fundraising bingo at 1:15 and
6 p.m.; duplicate bridge at 1
p.m. Cost is $3. For more info,
call 204-727-6641.
• • •
The SW Branch of
Manitoba
Genealogical
Society Library is located at
Knox United Church and is
open Mondays (except on stat
holidays) from 2-4 p.m. or by
appointment by calling 204-7253095. For more info about the
society
visit
swmanitobagenealogy.ca.
• • •
Sprucewoods Community
Club (hall near Shilo) holds
cribbage on Mondays at 7 p.m.
Cost $2. Bring a partner.
• • •
Prairie Oasis Senior Centre
offers hot, full course, homecooked meals at 11:30 a.m.
today and Thursday and noon
on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday. Cost is $8. Call 204-7276641.
• • •
Wanted: women who like to
sing. Come join in singing fourpart harmony a cappella-style
any Monday evening. We
rehearse at Trinity Church from
7-9 p.m. Call Audrey at 204727-0163 or Naomi at 204-7268569 for more information.
• • •
Assiniboine Kiwanis Club
meets at 7 a.m. at the Canad
Inn. Call Bob 204-726-5448 or
Ralph 204-726-1314.
• • •
UCT TRAVO bingo is held
at the Brandon Friendship
Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Early-bird games at 6:45 p.m.
Regular games at 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, JAN. 27
Are you a parent or
grandparent alienated from
your
children
and/or
grandchildren? This is a
support group to assist you in
coping with your sense of loss,
grief, despair. The group meets
at 7 p.m. For more info, call
204-728-7208 or 204-725-4683
or 1-800-282-8069.
• • •
Diabetes and Heart Health
Promotion located at A5-800
Rosser Ave., offers the
opportunity to drop in and
have your blood pressure taken.
Call
204-578-2370
for
information.
• • •
Welcome Here, a program
for parents and children five
and under who are new to
Canada, meet every Tuesday
and Thursday afternoons at
Central United Church from 13:15 p.m. Practice English with
your children and learn fun
activities that will help them be
prepared
for
school.
Transportation is available if
you live too far to walk. Take
an English class while children
are care for in child care. To
register, contact Westman
Immigrant Services at 1001
Pacific Avenue or call 204-7276031. and press 2.
• • •
Eating Disorder Support
Group, held by Westwind
Counselling. Groups will be
held on Tuesday afternoons.
This is a closed group and preregistration is required. Please
call 204-728-2499 or email
info@westwind.mb.ca
to
register.
• • •
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Douglas TOPS 4560 meets
on Tuesdays at Sprucewood
Hall. Weigh in at 5 p.m. with
meeting at 5:30 p.m. For more
info, call Barb at 204-763-4768
• • •
Tuesday Al-Anon Family
Group (for families and friends
of alcoholics) meets every
Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
at St. Augustine Church (use the
northeast basement entrance).
For more info, call 204-5713684.
• • •
The Brandon Board Game
League meets every Tuesday.
Brought to you by Playtime
Entertainment and I Want
That Stuff. Call 204-724-7295
to register.
• • •
Overeaters Anonymous
meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in
the John Howard boardroom
at 153 8th Street. For more
info, call 204-761-7504 or visit
oa.org.
• • •
Shilo Military Family
Resource Centre Thrift Shop,
located in the Community
Centre, is open to the general
public. Hours: Tuesdays 1:303 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. as well
as Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. and
6:30-8 p.m. For more info, call
204-765-3000 ext. 4553.
• • •
Come visit 26 Fd Regt RCA
- XII MB Dragoons Museum
at 1116 Victoria Ave. and see a
vast collection of historical
military items. We are open
Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free admission. For other times,
please call 204-717-4579 to book
a tour. Check our website at
12mbdragoonsmuseum.com
and Facebook page 26 Fd Regt
RCA - XII MB Dragoons
Museum.
• • •
Cribbage played at ANAF at
7 p.m. Bring your partner.
• • •
Cribbage is played at Branch
#3 Royal Canadian Legion at
7:30 p.m. All welcome. For info,
contact Joan at 204-728-7081.
• • •
Ninja Tots classes are held
Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Sunday
at 10 a.m. for 45 minutes at 126
10th St. Children must be
between the ages of 4-6 years.
Fun, bully proofing and fitness.
For more info, call 204-7245933.
• • •
FLK Taoist Tai Chi
Beginner and Continuing
classes are held from 5:30-7
p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church.
For more info call 204-5710684.
• • •
Separated/Divorced
Support
Group
meets
Tuesdays at St. Augustine’s
Church (downstairs) from 7-9
p.m. (use North East stairwell
entry). Call Allison or Pat 204727-2955 or David 204-7276674 for more info.
• • •
Prairie Oasis Cribbage is
played at 1:30 p.m. Everyone
welcome. Don’t need a partner.
Call Gerry at 204-726-8358.
• • •
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN
COMMUNITY NEWS • 11
WHAT’S ON?
« Continued from Page 10
• • •
Tuesday Tops MB #3778
meet at St. Matthew’s Cathedral
with weigh-in at 6 p.m. and
meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more
info, call Ellen 204-724-2537.
Use 13th Street entrance.
• • •
Bipolar Support Group
meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 7th
Street Health Access. For more
info, call Nora 204-578-4823 or
Marilyn 204-725-0607.
• • •
Central Happy Haven Club
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays,
2 p.m. at Central Community
Centre for cards (500) and are
joined by the Handbells at 1:30
p.m. on Thursdays. For cards,
call Doug 204-728-9430 and
bells, call Eileen 204-728-1300.
• • •
Seniors for Seniors offers
exercise group at 9:30 a.m.
with leader Lorraine Rozak
with walking and light
strengthening.
Members
$3.50;non-members $4.50.
Shuffleboard at 1:30 p.m. Cost
is $3.50 for members and $4.50
for non-members. Competition
and conversation. Yoga at 1:30
p.m. Relaxing and exercise all
in one with instructor Marissa
Cline. Members $3.50; nonmembers $4.50. Call 204-5712050 for more info.
• • •
Prairie Oasis offers choir at
10 a.m. every Tuesday. Cost is
$1.50 per person; floor
shuffleboard at 1 p.m. Cost is
$3; cribbage at 1:30 p.m. Cost
is $3. For more info, call 204727-6641.
• • •
20-20 Toastmasters meet
every Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. at
Prairie Oasis. Please contact
Bette at 204-726-4191, Patti at
204-727-2042 or Shirley at 204726-5344.
• • •
Carousels
and
Dolls
Museum is open Tuesdays
through Saturdays from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. View over 6,000 dolls,
Barbies, antique, composition
dolls and more. Volunteers are
always welcome. For more info,
call 204-728-1245.
• • •
The Virden Legion Cadet
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to place your ad
or for any inquiries.
GALA RAISES OVER $58K FOR
ʻROOM FOR RENEWALʼ
The Gala dinner began in
1991 and has become one of
the signature fundraisers for the
BRHC Foundation since that
time, raising more than
$630,000 since its inception.
Joining Burgess on the 2014
Gala
Committee
were
committee members Brett
Kennedy, Jodi Fawcett, Kerri
Lynn Gudz, Kelly Lumbard,
Sally Mott, Cheryl Nelson, Jill
Stewart, Peggy Turnbull, Barb
Webber, Terry Leech-Atkinson
and Kelby Treloar.
Planning has begun for the
foundation’s 25th Anniversary
Gala to be held Sept. 26 at the
Victoria Inn.
The Brandon Regional
Health Centre Foundation is
pleased to announce that its
annual Gala Dinner and
Dance fundraiser held in
September of 2014 has raised
$58,448.00 in support of the
foundation’s “Room for
Renewal” patient ward
renovation campaign.
A presentation was recently
made by Gala Committee
chair Brenda Burgess to board
chair Derrick Stewart.
The foundation’s “Room for
Renewal” campaign was
launched in September of 2014
with a goal to raise $600,000 in
support of the upcoming
creation, renovation and
rejuvenation of patient wards
2014 Gala chair Brenda Burgess presents the fundraiser’s proceeds of $58,448 to Derrick Stewart, at the Brandon Regional
Health Centre.
chair of the BRHC Foundation board of directors. (Submitted)
Corps invites youth between the
ages of 12 to 18 to come and
check out the Cadet Corps. The
Cadet Dragoons meet on
Tuesdays from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m.
at the Royal Canadian Legion
Complex at 540 8th Ave. There
are no registration fees, no
uniforms, no insurance fees or
activity fees, just a commitment
to attend on a regular basis. For
more info, call 204-748-3321.
• • •
Traditional Karate of
Brandon holds classes and
training for all belt levels
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7
p.m. for children and 7-8 p.m.
for adults. Locations are
Tuesdays,
West
End
Community Centre; Thursdays,
East End Community Centre.
Beginners welcome anytime.
For info, call 204-728-2612.
• • •
Hope Al-Anon Family
Group meets at 8 p.m. in the
basement at Knox United
Church, (use east door). Call
204-571-3684.
• • •
The Rotary Club of Brandon
weekly meeting and luncheon
at the Roadhouse, Canad Inns
at 11:45 a.m. Call Don 204-7270493
• • •
Kiwanis Club of Brandon
meets at noon at the Brandon
University small dining room.
Contact Peter at 204-729-8331.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28
Nifty Needlers would like to
welcome Isla Marsh and the
Canadian
Quilters
Association travelling quilt
show “It’s Time for Colour,”
to Brandon at Central
Community Centre at 1 p.m.
Admission is $3. Please accept
this as your invitation for
friends and quilters. For further
information call Barb at 204726-0102.
• • •
The Brandon Embroiders
Group meets at the Art Gallery
of South Western Manitoba
from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Those
interested in learning new
embroidery techniques are
invited to attend.
• • •
Brandon and Area Suicide
Bereavement Support Group
offers support to those who
have experienced the death by
RECEIVE
FOR AS
LITTLE AS
30
$
suicide by a family member or
friend. They meet at 7 p.m. All
are welcome. For more info,
call Kim 204-571-4183 or 1866-367-3276
or
email
kim@ruralsupport.ca.
• • •
Look Good, Feel Better
Program is a two hour free
workshop held to help women
manage the appearance related
side effects of cancer and or it’s
treatments. To register please
call Marg at 204-848-2163 or
Helena at 204-726-8315
• • •
Westman Cancer Support
Group invites everyone who is
experiencing a journey through
cancer (any type of cancer, any
stage of the journey) to attend
our peer support group at
Nurses Residence Main Floor,
(go to the BRHC information
desk and follow the signs) at 7
p.m. We are pleased that this
group began in 2012 to offer
you support and the support of
others who have travelled this
common
highway.
The
sessions are designed to suit the
attendees. Hope you will take
the first step in joining with
others who will share their
» Submitted
cancer journey experience. For
more info, call Bob 204-7268875 or Ron 204-728-9728.
• • •
All residents and former
residents of Kemnay are
invited to a monthly luncheon
at Huggy’s Restaurant.
• • •
Alzheimer Society of
Manitoba offers weekly support
group for people with Dementia
at the Westman Office Unit 4B
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more
info, call Grace 204-729-8320.
• • •
Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi
is practised at the Brandon
School of Dance (126 10th
Street) at 7:30 p.m. Beginners
are welcome anytime. For more
info, call Sally 204-726-8220;
Roger 204-726-5293.
• • •
Seniors Mixed Shuffleboard
Wednesdays at Royal Canadian
Legion Branch #3, 1 p.m. New
members welcome. For more
info, call Karen 204-728-0759
or Marion 726-3374.
• • •
Club ‘77 Singles meet at
McDonalds Restaurant on
Richmond Avenue for coffee
and conversation every
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Make
some new friends and discover
what we have to offer. New to
the Brandon area? Call us at
204-729-8982 or 204-726-8240
or
email
club77singles@outlook.com.
Fun and Friendship since 1977!
• • •
FLK Taoist Tai Chi
Beginner and Continuing
classes are held from 7-8:30
p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church.
For more info call 204-5710684.
• • •
Wednesday TOPS 5277
(new chapter) will meet at
Trinity United Church with
weigh in at 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
with meeting to follow. For
more info, call Marlene 204728-7590.
• • •
71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian
Army Cadets meet Wednesday
from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Brandon
Armoury. Army Cadets is open
to all youth, 12-18 years of age.
For more info, call 204-7287665.
• • •
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• • •
Ever thought of joining a
dart league? Brandon ANAF
Mixed Steeltip Dart League
meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
at the Army and Navy on 14th
Street. Come one, come all and
have some fun. No experience
needed All levels of players
wanted, from beginners to pro!.
League runs from September
to April. For more info, call
Susan 204-724-4282 or Dave
204-727-6983.
• • •
Prairie Social Singles meet
for pool each Wednesday at 7
p.m at the ANAF Hall,
followed by coffee at
McDonald’s on Richmond Ave.
For more info, call Elvin 204729-9001.
• • •
Keystone Dancers Clogging
beginners at 10 a.m., second
year 11 a.m. and intermediate
at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
Call Jean 204-725-2095 or Sally
204-727-8783.
• • •
Come play Scrabble every
Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
at the Army and Navy. Bring a
friend. For more info, call Carol
204-726-1117 or Amy 204-7283271.
• • •
Prairie Oasis offers paint
class at 9 a.m. Cost is $7;
exercise at 10 a.m. Cost is $3;
bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. For
info, call 204-727-6641.
• • •
Gamblers Anonymous meets
Wednesdays and Sundays.
Contact 204-571-3685 (24-hour
service).
• • •
Seniors for Seniors offers
Senior Songbirds Choir at 9:45
a.m. with leader Albert
Klippenstein. Members $1.50;
non-members
$2.50.
Afternoon games at 1:15 p.m.
Various board and card games.
Members $3.50; non-members
$4.50. Line Dancing at 2 p.m.
All levels whether a beginner
or intermediate - it is all fun
and fit! Members $3.50;nonmembers $4.50.
• • •
TOPS Mb 5075 meets weekly
at Grand Valley Community
Church, 18th St. North, with
weigh-in 5:45 p.m., meeting
6:15 p.m. For more info, call Jill
at 204-571-9359 or email Bella
at aus.butterfly@hotmail.com.
• • •
Wheat City Al-Anon Family
Group meets in the basement
of St. George’s Anglican
Church, side door, 8 p.m. Call
204-571-3684 for more info.
• • •
Canadian Blood Services
donor clinic at The Town
Centre is open Wednesdays and
Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. and 4 -7:30 p.m. Call
1-888-2-DONATE. Walk-ins
welcome.
• • •
Westman
Narcotics
Anonymous Group meets at
7:30 p.m. at the AFM Parkwood (rear entrance).
THURSDAY, JAN. 29
Weekly bingos are held at the
Royal Canadian Legion No. 3
banquet hall every Thursday.
Doors open at 5:30 pm.- early
bird at 7 p.m.; regular games
7:30 p.m. All welcome!
• • •
Navy League Cadet Corp
No. 4 Stan Hawitt is a youth
organization for boys and girls
aged 9-13. The program is based
on a naval theme filled with fun,
adventure, and friend making
while developing patriotism,
good citizenship, sense of duty,
self-discipline, self-respect for
others. We meet on Thursdays
from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Brandon
Armoury. For more info, call
204-728-3168
or
email
stanhawitt04@gmail.com.
• • •
Brandon
Community
Builders “The Store,” is open
from 2-8 p.m. in the Rolling
Spokes building (former
Radics). Use the back door.
Something for everyone:
furniture, dishes, toys, new and
used doors, appliances etc. For
more info, call 204-717-9900.
• • •
Seniors for Seniors offers
cribbage at 9:30 a.m. Members
$3.50;non-members $4.50. Out
to Lunch at noon. Homecooked food at its finest. Cost
is $8 and must pre-register by
Tuesday at noon. Painter’s
Circle is offered the second and
fourth Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
Cathy House leads a group of
painters to share methods and
ideas. Members $3.50; nonmembers $4.50. For more info
or to register, call 204-5712050.
• • •
FLK Taoist Tai Chi
Beginner and Continuing
classer are held at 1:30-3 p.m.
at St. Matthew’s Church. For
more info call 204-571-0684.
• • •
Summit
Toastmasters
Breakfast Club meet every
Thursday at 7 a.m. at Aaltos.
For information, call Paddy
204-726-6480.
• • •
Daytime TOPS (Take Off
Pounds Sensibly) meets
Thursdays at 20-7th Street
Health Access Centre with
weigh-in 1:15-1:45 p.m. and
meeting at 2 p.m. No gimmicks,
just sensible weight loss since
1948. For more info, call Janice
204-728-1296.
• • •
Peer-facilitated
eating
disorder support groups are
offered Thursdays at 7 p.m. at
Westwind Eating Disorder
Recovery Centre. For more info,
contact Lynne at 204-728-2499.
• • •
SKY-HY Toastmasters meet
at Prairie Oasis with the
meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
Call Gerald at 204-725-4028 or
204-761-0622 for more info.
• • •
Prairie
Oasis
offers
fundraising bingo at 1:15 p.m.;
Tai Chi at 10 a.m. Cost is $3;
contract bridge at 1 p.m. Cost
is $3; duplicate bridge at 7 p.m.
Cost is $3. For more
information, call 204-727-6641.
• • •
TOPS (Take Off Pounds 0ff
Sensibly) MB #2152 meets at
Knox United Church (17th St.
entrance). Weigh-in 5:50-6:45
p.m., meeting 7 p.m. For more
info, call Olive 204-728-2898 or
1-800-932-8677.
• • •
Rotary Club of Brandon
Sunset meets Thursdays at 5:45
p.m. at The Royal Oak Inn and
Suites. For further info, call 204571-0329 or 204-726-0922.
UPCOMING &
MISCELLANEOUS
Meals on Wheels will be
requiring volunteers to deliver
meals in January/February.
Meals are picked up at 11 a.m.
MB R7A 3X4. Include a brief
story on the impact this person
is having on the lives of others
by being a caregiver and also
supply your name and contact
info. In November 2015,
representatives from the
community will review and
select the “Caregiver of the
Year” to be announced at a
reception at city hall.
• • •
Expressions Coffee House
is hosting their fourth event on
Jan. 30 at First Baptist Church.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and
music begins at 7 p.m. This is
an interdenominational project
bringing together great local
Christian talent and fellowship
in
a
Christ-centered
environment. Admission is by
good-will offering. Coffee is
free and specialty food will be
provided for cash sale by Aida’s
Catering. All are welcome to
attend. For more information
visit expressionsbrandon.com.
• • •
at Prairie Oasis and delivered to
recipients. If you can drive once
or commit to one day a week
for a month it would be
appreciated. Without drivers,
this service is not possible.
Please call David at 204-7276641 if you can help out at all.
• • •
Do you know a caregiver
who comforts, is kind,
empathizes and is caring?
Brockie Donovan presents the
Brandon and Westman’s
Caregiver Award to help
honour and recognize the
caregivers in our community.
Each quarter we will honour a
caregiver based upon a review
of nominations received from
their peers, friends, patients,
families and others who feel a
particular person excels in
his/her role as a caregiver. To
nominate a person, send their
name, contact info and
employer’s name (if applicable)
by
email
to
info@brockiedonovan.com or
mail to 332-8th Street, Brandon,
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JANUARY IS WEIGHT AWARENESS MONTH
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percentage body fat and
ideal weight
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AFTER
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE BRANDON SUN
COMMUNITY NEWS • 13
Trucks For Sale
610
ALEXFRASERAUTOSALES.com
2004 Gr. Cherokee no gst.....$4,500
2006 GMC Caynon Crew Cab 4x4
A1 condition, 6 months warranty
SALE $8,995. 204-573-5730 #1539
BUY OR
SELL
YOUR
VEHICLE
Weddings
43
MARRIAGE COMMISSIONERS
FOR MANITOBA
19 years experience
Brandon weddings, $95
Mrs. Gladys Martine, English
Ceremony, Mr. Peter Martine,
French and English Ceremony.
Will do out of town weddings.
Phone 1-204-727-0233.
Personals
94
DOES your partner make you
feel crazy...and are you starting to
believe it?! Call YWCA Westman
Women’s Shelter 204-727-3644.
Skilled Help Wanted
105
NORTHERN MANITOBA
ECO-LODGE requires a
Biological Interpretation Guide
with experience & minimum of 3
years university with degree in
one science. Also an experienced
Heavy Duty or Diesel
Mechanic/Engineer
Ph. 204-353-2913, e-mail resume
to louise@lazybearlodge.com
or fax 1-204-353-2944
Business Opportunities
139
BELMONT HOTEL/
RESTAURANT for sale
6 rental rooms with washrooms,
bar with off-sales vendor and
owner’s suite. Most furnishings
are included.
Own for only $89,900.
FayMcEachern.com
(204) 724-4456 MLS #1500889
Keystone Realty
Houses For Sale
==
200
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PACKING SUPPLIES
Large selection of boxes,
bubble wrap, etc. 204-729-8989.
Building Lots
300
BUILDING LOTS For Sale at
Paradise Valley. Live in Harmony
with Nature, 9 miles north west of
Brandon. Acreage size lots, many
with spectacular River views.
Only 3 lots left in PHASE-1. Call
Peter Tines, 1-204-896-7652 or
Don Mitchell of Century 21
204-724-2743. Realtors protected.
BUILDING LOTS 4-SALE in
CHATER Historic Village charm
awaits, 4 miles east of Brandon.
Only 4 Lots Left In PHASE-1.
Call Peter Tines, 1-204-896-7652
or Don Mitchell at Century 21
204-724-2743. Realtors protected.
Miscellaneous Articles
400
☺
Chiropedic Queen Pillowtop bed
set, edgeguard, new, wrapped,
worth $800, sell $395. (King set
$595). Queen size 12-drawer
storage bed, espresso color,
$595. All products in stock.
KDL Furniture, Wholesale,
660 Highland Ave. (south side of
Trans Canada Hwy. in Brandon.
Call 571-1971.
Articles Wanted
Trucks For Sale
610
2011 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD,
4x4, extended cab, long box
$16,900. Ph. (204) 867-2463 or
868-5388. parklineauto.ca dl#4118
Vans
616
with the help of
2014 TOYOTA SIENNA LE,
7
passenger,
27,000
kms,
$25,900. (204) 867-2463 or (204)
868-5388. parklineauto.ca #4118
410
PEOPLE’S MARKET: Buy & sell
new & used furniture, coin/stamp
supplies. Estates a specialty.
32-13th St. Call 727-4708.
Guns Wanted
532
BATH & BASEMENT RENOVATIONS
CONTRACTORS
EAVESTROUGHING
LANDSCAPING
P.W. PENNER
CONTRACTING.
Bathroom and basement renovations. Book your renovation now!
21 years experience.
For estimates call Peter Penner,
owner/operator, 761-7999.
KAZIC KONTRACTING
Renovations, drywalling, tiling,
etc. Any job - Big or small.
28 years experience.
(204) 761-3958,
(204) 761-0247
kazickontracting@hotmail.com
LIVINGSTONE LANDSCAPING.
Get your landscape design
or quote started now.
Serving Brandon & area since
1992. Call 204-578-5291.
Visit our showroom,
370 Park Ave. East.
BRANDON AUTO SALES
CABINETRY & COUNTERTOPS
09 Dodge Journey 5 pass..$5,950
09 Chev Uplander 102K.....$6,950
09 Pontiac G6, auto.......... $7,950
08 Jeep Patriot, 4x4......... $7,950
08 Dodge Avenger loaded $4,950
07 Toyota Yaris, auto........$3,950
07 Ford F150 4x4 Xcab ....$5,950
07 Pontiac Montana SV6..$6,950
07 Grand Caravan Sto’Go.. $7,950
07 Jeep Commander 4x4. $8,950
06 Mazda 6, auto, loaded.. $3,950
06 Chev HHR auto ...........$5,950
06 Jeep Larado 4x4.......... $4,950
06 Mazda 6........................ $6,950
06 Chev X-cab LT 4x4...... $8,950
06 Expedition 4x4............ $6,950
06 Pontiac Torrent........... $4,950
06 Pontiac Pursuit 2-dr..$3,950
06 Chev Equinox AWD..$6,950
06 Chev Equinox AWD.... $4,950
05 Jimmy 2-dr, 4x4 ...........$5,950
05 Equinox, AWD............. $6,950
05 Chev Uplander Ext...... $3,950
05 Pontiac SV6..................$3,950
04 Jeep Larado, 4x4........ $2,950
04 Durango 4x4 Ltd. .......$7,950
03 Grand Caravan.............$2,950
03 Chev Avalanche 4x4....$6,950
03 Trailblazer LT 4x4 ........$3,950
03 Lincoln Towncar..........$3,950
03 Alero 2dr auto............. $3,750
02 Montana Thunder Ext. $2,950
01 Jeep Laredo, loaded ... $3,950
00 Dodge X-Cab 4x4 ........$3,950
00 Silverado ext cab 4x4...$3,950
Rob 761-5604 or Larry 727-1557
66th Street & Victoria Avenue
1 block south, 2nd house
Giesbrecht Cabinet Refacing
Book now for the New Year. Give
your kitchen a new look without
the hassle of removing your existing cabinets, saving money. Custom counter tops. Andy 727-6745
DONATIONS
BRANDON COMMUNITY
BUILDERS INC.
Accepting donations of gently
used furniture, appliances,
renovation material for resale.
Open: Thursday 2 to 6,
Friday and Saturday 10 to 4
Suite #3-215-6th Street behind
Rolling Spokes. Proceeds
dedicated to
affordable housing.
204-717-9900
www.brandoncommunitybuilders.org
Complete exterior renovations,
continuous 5”&6”
eavestroughing,
seamless steel, vinyl siding,
cladding, windows, doors.
For guaranteed satisfaction,
Rainbow Eavestroughing &
Custom Exteriors 727-1639.
CASH FOR UNWANTED GUNS,
ammunition & gun cabinet. Call
Celest Payette at 204-747-4434.
WILL BUY UNWANTED GUNS
Call 204-834-2450, Carberry.
Autos For Sale
600
2005 CHEV IMPALA LS, 3.8L,
178,000 kms, sunroof, spoiler.
Clean local trade. $4,900. (204)
867-2463 or (204) 868-5388.
www.parklineauto.ca dlr#4118
2004 Chev Impala, 114,000 kms,
very clean local vehicle, $4,900.
(204) 867-2463, (204) 868-5388.
www.parklineauto.ca dlr#4118
CARPENTRY
RINNOVI RENOVATIONS Specializing in tile, hardwood,
finishing, doors, windows, decks,
garages, additions/sunrooms, drywall and painting. Fully insured.
Brian 204-724-6008.
CLEANING SERVICES
KAZIC Kleaning. Licensed and
insured residential cleaner.
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly,
1-time cleaning, move-in/move
-out cleaning. Call 204-721-2363
Email kazickleaning@hotmail.com
CONTRACTORS
TAKING LISTINGS NOW FOR 2015 SEASON
Houses, barns, shop packages, pole sheds, tin
work & siding - We do hip roofs up to 60’ high.
EAVESTROUGHING
ABLE EAVESTROUGHING
5”,6”,7” continuous steel trough;
Vinyl, cement board and seamless
steel siding; soffit, fascia, window
cladding.
Free estimates, 725-2294
Workmanship guaranteed.
SNOW REMOVAL
Residential &
Commercial
204-573-3339
AS LOW AS
PHONE 571-7400
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Residential or Commercial
dd FREE SNOW QUOTES dd
Snow clearing, hauling
& sanding/salting.
Serving Brandon & area
since 1992. (204) 578-5291
www.livingstoneltd.com
BUSY BEAVER SERVICES
Snow Removal
Also does tree removal
Free estimates. Insured.
204-761-9777.
FLOORING INSTALLATION
FLOORMART
Flooring installation and sales.
Carpet, linoleum, hardwood, laminate, tile. Experienced and
licensed installers. Work guaranteed and insured. Free estimates.
Kyle, 204-573-7961.
BRANDON EAVESTROUGHING
(2008)
Continuous eavestroughing,
siding, soffit, fascia, cladding,
HOT TUBS, POOLS, SPAS
windows, doors, repair work,
GOTTA HAVE KREVCO
cleaning. Serving Brandon and
Pool & Spa Sales & Service
surrounding areas.
Service to all makes of hot tubs
Financing now available.
and pools since 1985. 728-9507;
204-573-8868,
1-866-794-9224(toll-free).
office 204-726-5888.
Advertise Your Business
Here For
Livingstone Landscaping
Ltd.
ELECTRICIANS
$
2.85
EMAIL class@brandonsun.com
SANDING and SALTING,
Snow clearing & hauling away,
call Cumming and Dobbie
204-726-0790.
UPHOLSTERERS
FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS in auto,
furniture and marine upholstery.
We sell a complete line of vinyls,
fabrics and supplies for the
do-it-yourselfer. Free estimates.
Call Len’s RV, 204-728-4457.
www.lensrv.ca
PER DAY
based on 22 words
DEADLINE
Monday 11 am for Tuesday insertion
FAX 725-0976
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THE BRANDON SUN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
WHAT’S ON?
as other events. We are a
charitable organization and
issue tax receipts for
donations made to Prairie
Oasis. Give us a call at 204727-6641.
• • •
Do you work with or know
of someone who has suffered
a stroke or had a brain injury
or tumor? Are the words they
are trying to say mixed up
and don’t make sense? Have
they lost their ability to
speak, read and write? They
could be suffering from
aphasia a communication
disorder. People with aphasia
feel isolated and alone
because they can no longer
communicate.
Westman
Aphasia can help. If you are
interested in learning more
about Westman Aphasia Inc.
please visit our website
westmanaphasia.ca or email
westmanaphasia@mts.net or
call 204-571-0802 for more
program information or if
you are interested in joining
this
community-based
charitable organization and
being part of our board.
• • •
Subsidized rides for cancer
patients to the Western
Manitoba Cancer Centre in
Brandon or to Winnipeg are
available Monday to Friday.
For more info, call 204-5712805 or toll-free 1-888-8576658.
• • •
Breast Cancer Centre of
Hope offers a community
contact program with reading
and video materials available.
Call Helena at 204-726-8315.
• • •
YWCA
Westman
Women’s Shelter runs a
support group for women
who
have
experienced
domestic violence. Call 204727-3644
for
more
information.
• • •
Valleyview Care Centre is
looking for volunteers to
entertain, visit and assist with
church services, play cards or
read. If you have the time
please call Rosemarie at 204578-3412.
• • •
The Brandon Parent Child
Toy Lending Library,
located inside the Brandon
Library, is an organization
which encourages family play
by providing hundreds of
fun, educational toys and
games to its members. It is
run by volunteer members
and is open four days a week.
For more information, call
Sherry at 204-727-5302 or
Rochelle at 729-0428 or
toylibrary@mts.net.
• • •
Westman Hospice provides
an additional community
resource for persons living
with a life-altering illness.
Trained volunteers provide
this service to persons living
at home or in hospital.
Outreach service may be
requested by an individual,
caregiver, family member or
friend. To request service
and-or more information,
please call 204-727-1745.
• • •
The Women’s Resource
Centre is seeking Board of
Director member volunteers.
We provide resources for
women who have many
different needs, including
domestic
violence
counselling, children and
youth
counselling,
technology use, workshops,
group counselling, rental and
job postings, and much more.
For more info, Lisa 204-7268632
or
program.twc@wcgwave.ca
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• • •
Join Westman Wilderness
Club for an overnight winter
camp near Riding Mountain
National Park on Jan. 30-Feb.
1. Also a day snowshoe on
Jan. 31. Call Roger at 204726-5293.
• • •
Dance to the music of Plan
B at Park Avenue Activity
Centre on Jan. 31 from 8 p.m.
to midnight, sponsored by
Prairie Social Singles. Dry
bar. Snacks served. Nonmembers $15; members and
associates $12. For more
information, call Lorraine at
204-725-2389.
• • •
FLK Taoist Tai Chi New
Beginner
classes
registration: Feb. 2 at 9:30
a.m.; Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m.;
Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 5 at
1:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s
Cathedral. For more info, call
204-571-0684.
• • •
Brandon Public Library
will have an author reading
by Oriole A. Vane Veldhuis
for a reading of her book
“For Elise,” on Feb. 7 from
2-4 p.m. Everyone welcome.
• • •
Join Prairie Social Singles
for their Valentine Dance on
Feb. 28 with music by Slim
Jim Trio at Park Avenue
Activity Centre from 8 p.m.
to midnight. Wear red! Pay at
the door. Dry bar and snacks
provided. For more info, call
Lorraine at 204-725-2389.
• • •
A free bus trip to the
casinos of Winnipeg (Club
Regent and McPhillips) will
be held Feb. 28. Bus leaves
Prairie Oasis at 7:15 a.m. To
reserve your seat call 204727-6641 or drop down to
Prairie Oasis to sign up.
Everyone is welcome.
• • •
Make a difference in
someone’s life. Volunteer on
the Klinic Crisis Line in
Brandon. No previous
counselling experience is
needed. Full training and
supervision is provided. Next
training session is March 3 to
May 21. For more info, visit
ruralsupport.ca.
• • •
Prairie Oasis is hosting The
Great Plains featuring Darrel
and Saskia with fabulous
Canadian music, celtic, blue
grass, country and gospel on
March 20. Dinner at 5:30
p.m.; showtime 7 p.m. Cost
for the show is $15 per
person. Dinner tickets are
$10. Call 204-727-6641 to
reserve your tickets or drop
down to Prairie Oasis and
pick them up. Everyone
welcome.
• • •
Understanding
Mental
Health - Public Education
Opportunities. One in five
Canadians lives with a
mental illness each year.
Learn how to recognize the
signs of developing mental
health problems and learn
how to act, react and help.
The
following
public
education opportunities are
available in your area:
Mental Health First Aid is
the initial help provided to
someone experiencing a
mental health problem.
Learn how to spot the signs
and how to help.; SafeTALK
is a three-hour workshop that
prepares anyone over the age
of 15 to identify persons with
thoughts of suicide and
connect them to suicide first
aid
resources;
ASIST
(Applied Suicide Intervention
Skills Training) is a two-day,
highly interactive, practical
workshop for people who
want
to
feel
more
comfortable, confident and
competent in helping prevent
the immediate risk of suicide.
V
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prairiemountainhealth.ca for
more information or contact
Carla at 204-578-2400 to
register or for more info.
• • •
Prairie Oasis offers hall
rentals
for
birthdays,
anniversaries,
weddings,
socials and business parties
or meetings etc. We cater
meals to groups of all sizes
for all these occasions as well
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