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God was always tugging at my heartstrings, calling me, leading me Reston and Pipestone United Churches are saddened to announce that Reverend Dwight Rutherford has taken a position in Winnipeg and will be leaving Reston. Reverend Rutherfordʼs last service will be Sunday, June 21. A barbecue luncheon will be held in Dwightʼs honour on Monday, June 15, at Reston United Church. Proceeds from the luncheon will be forwarded to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. PHOTO /DOLORES CALDWELL

Reston/Pipestone United Church bids farewell to well respected minister by Dolores Caldwell

Reverend Dwight Rutherford arrived in Reston during the summer of 2008 with new ideas and a strong faith in God.

Reverend Rutherford grew up in Winnipeg and worked 15 years for the Federal Government before becoming an ordained minister in June 1999. Dwight served� Binscarth/ Foxwarren United Church for nine years prior to Reston. His first service at Pipestone/Reston was August 10.

�“God was always tugging at my heartstrings, calling me, leading me ,” said Rutherford. “ I realized that there wasn’t any - thing else for me besides being a minister.”

Reverend Dwight has accepted calls to Gordon King Memorial United Church (in Elmwood, off Henderson Highway) and� Kirkfield Park United Church (Westwood area), both in Winnipeg.

“ These two churches were willing to share a minister. It’s an experiment and� is quite exciting,” said Rutherford.

Reverend Peter Douglas,� minister of Kirkfield Park United Church in the late 1980s, was Dwight’s mentor. Dwight grew up in the United Church along with his mother’s Ukrainian Catholic influence.

“Being the new minister of Kirkfield Park in a way, is like going home, as I grew up in that congregation and Gordon King Memorial Church was built by my father’s company ,” explained Rutherford. “We are a very active church family, with five members of my family who are ministers, (four ordained and one diaconal).”

Dwight is Ordained to the Ministry of the Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care. Being an ordained minister requires a 4- year Bachelor’s degree and a 4-year Master of Divinity degree. Dwight’s M. Div is from the University of Toronto. He also holds a Masters of Sacred Theology� (STM) from the University of Winnipeg.

“The difference between an ordained and diaconal minister is the academic training, ” said Rutherford.

A diaconal minister is a 4-year co-operative program result - ing in a diploma. As well a diaconal minister is commissioned to education, service and pastoral care. A Designated Lay Minister is 3 - 4 summer schools while working in a church.

�“If anyone is considering a career in ministry,� I would advise them to think carefully. You have to have more faith than the Apostle Paul. Expecting the church to be a 40-year career is not realistic today, ” said Rutherford.

Dwight agreed that one� of the biggest problems churches face today is dwindling congregations.

“ I think we have to appeal to the baby boomers who, as they retire, are looking for meaning in life, and what better place to find this than in the church.� If we are really lucky the boomers will bring their grandchildren to church with them ,” stated Rutherford. “ We lose the middle generation. The boom - ers have memories of Sunday School from the 60’s - a base.”

“Canada has become a secular country. The faith com - munity playing less and less of a role ,” said Rutherford. “We are no longer the ‘go to’ place. We have lost the younger gen - eration with fewer church weddings and baptisms and the older generations are opting for private funeral services,� if at all� - removing the church completely .”

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Vocal and piano recital On June 7, the vocal and piano students of Kari Hurton held an outdoor recital for their friends and family. Kari has instructed Tylan Chalmers (L) in piano and Izabella Watt in vocal for two years. PHOTO/ SUBMITTED

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“In a global way, we must offer a radical inclusive community; a place to share the good news and th e joy of the gospel which will lead to transformation. The church needs to follow the work of� Jesus which includes love and inclusion.”

One of the biggest hardships or faults of being a small town minister is finding your place in the c ommunity. “ When you’re not from the community, it is hard to find a place outside the church. It’s like being i n a fish bowl.” “Having a choir in both churches was very rewarding. We have some very committed folk in both congre gations. In Reston

the installation of the Allen organ was a big accomplishment plus encouraging� the church to be more outward thinking with the Coffeehouse and noon luncheons.”

De-covenanting Services will be held for Reverend Dwight Rutherford on Sunday, June 14, and his last service for Reston and Pipestone United Churches will be Sunday, June 21. The community is invited to a barbecue lunche on on Monday, June 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. A presentation will take place at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Would Tiger Woods “Make the Cut” in portfolio management? submitted by Jim Eng, BSc, CIM, FCSI | Wealth AdvisorScotiaMcLeod | A Division of Scotia Capital Inc.

My success with clients over the past quarter century managing their financial assets comes down to one thing...my disciplined invest - ment process. I am “rules based” advisor which keeps me and clients “out of trou - ble”.

If you have been reading my past articles you know I like to use analogies to explain a complicated the - ory. Today I will compare one of the “Greats in the Golf World” with portfolio management.

When Tiger first started playing golf, he was going to break all the records. The projections on this guy, based on what he had done at such an early age, were that we would eventually be asking, “Jack who?”.

Now, I don’t pretend to know a lot about golf - but I do know a little about man - aging assets. When I am

assessing a Portfolio Manager, I use one of the world’s largest pension/insti - tutional consultants to help me pick only from the top 15% in the world. This com - pany is independent and has no biases in hiring specific managers or firms. They only provide research and monitoring for me.

In my opinion if Tiger were a PM (Portfolio Manager) for a pension, institution or high net worth family; he would have been let go long before now.�Here are four reasons:

1. Staff change. My consultant meets

with money management firms to identify two or three individuals whom they believe are key to the suc - cess of the investment proc - ess. These individuals are clearly identified on the company’s profile. When Tiger Woods’ father passed away, one of the individuals that was key to Tiger’s suc - cess was no longer part of the team...FIRED!

2. Process Change�� Tiger seems to constantly

change his swing. All I hear is “Tiger’s got a new swing, Tiger’s got a new swing”. My consultants are encour - aged when they ask man - agers why they do some - thing in their process a cer - tain way and they tell us

they have learned through experience. Wholesale changes like a value man - ager buying growth stocks, can lead to a manager being FIRED!

3. Compliance/ Operations

I won’t dwell on this but the sense of discipline that Tiger possessed before his father passed away seemed to be lacking when he was suddenly a tabloid favourite...FIRED!

4. Performance I don’t follow the stats on

this but I believe he has missed more cuts in recent years. Performance, I believe, is a derivative of philosophy, process and peo - ple. I do not usually fire a PM based solely on per - formance.��But performance is important and for the 3 reasons listed above...FIRED !

Do you remember Kyle Thompson? That’s okay, neither do I.

In 2012, in 561 putting attempts under five feet, Kyle Thompson made 94% of them. Not bad!! Where did that rank him on the PGA tour? Dead last, 191st place.

My success managing financial assets comes down to one thing...my disciplined investment process.

I have a well-defined

investment process and an independent (unbiased) world class consultant that has a process to find the top 15% of the universe of port - folio managers in the world.

Do you have a well- defined investment process? Will you “make the cut”? Is it time for a second opinion?

To read previous articles, g o t o www.jimengwinnipeg.word - press.com/

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Track & Field On Wednesday, May 27, Reston School Grades 5 to 8 students participated in Track & Field eliminations (above and left). On Wednesday, June 3, Grade 5 to 8 Fort La Bosse Divisional Track & Field Meet was held at Elkhorn (below). Fifty students from Reston School participated. PHOTOS/ SUBMITTED

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Broomhill Women’s Institute submitted by Sylvia Halls, Sec.

The June meeting of Broomhill Women’s Institute was held on June 3, at 7:30 p.m., in the Community Centre.

The meeting opened with the Creed repeated in unison.

Motto: Don’t walk this year, in last year’s rut.

Roll Call: Bring half dozen pieces of homemade fudge, and the recipe to exchange. Five members and one visitor were present. Thought for the Day - Jean Dickson, “To plant a garden, is to believe in tomorrow ” and “ Happiness is a product of attitude and thought. It comes ‘from’ you, not to you.”

The two minute presenta - tions from the Education Committee convenors, were

cause for some discussion. The business portion

showed we had a nice profit from of “ Scottish Tea ” on May 30. The members would like to acknowledge those who attended and supported our project, and thank them.

Cheques have been issued to the 4-H Clubs we support. Pat Dickson attended Tilston Beef Achievement on May 30. Pipestone Beef Achievement is on July 4.

The Cemetery project will be discussed by community members at the annual picnic and hopefully a date can be set then.

We plan to houseclean the Community Centre on Tuesday, June 9, at 9:00 a.m.

The date for the annual

Broomhill picnic was set for Sunday, June 14, with supper at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion for a Fun Fair fundraiser was tabled until the September meeting.

Sylvia Halls will present our bursary at Reston Grad on June 25.

Discussion about a sum - mer tour, we had info about the Mid-West Arts Council at Hamiota. Tentative plans were discussed about going in August.

Sylvia Halls’ birthday auc - tion was won by Nancy Elliott.

Agriculture Committee convenor, Pat Dickson, intro - duced Nancy Elliott, who was invited to speak on gardening. She tries to grow something

new every year. This year, she’s trying sweet potatoes, she purchased plants at an organic greenhouse in Winnipeg. She has many fruit trees, and tries to plant what is suitable for our zone, which is Zone 3. There are always challenges in gardening - dan - delions, quackgrass, and this year - cut worms. Members discussed their own gardening problems, and shared solu - tions.

Pat Dickson presented Nancy with a potted begonia.

Lunch was supplied and served by Jean Dickson. Nelda Wilkinson gave a Lodge report during lunch.

The roll call fudge was exchanged and we will now recess until September.

Southwest Cougars announce new coaching staff by Grant Moffatt

The Southwest Cougars of the Manitoba AAA Midget league have added Glenboro product Cale Jefferies to the coaching staff for the 2015/2016 season. He joins head coach Dennis McNish and assistants Derek Moar and Dan Averill.

Cale, who played with the Cougars before moving on to the WHL and the Brandon Wheat Kings for three seasons. Cale followed his Junior carrier with five years at the University of Guelph.

The Cougars begin training camp the first weekend in September and will play host to a AAA Midget preseason tour - nament from September 17 - 20 at the Murray Arena in Souris.

For more information on the Cougar program please feel free to contact me at 204-724-2390.

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New addition for the Reston Memorial Theatre

Using funds from the silver collection received at the Community Christmas Concert, matched by a donation from the Reston and Area Foundation, the concert organizers, Judy Lochhead, Joann Sauvé and Michelle Hamel purchased an electric piano to be used at the Theatre. It is our hope that the additions of a piano to our newly renovated Theatre will make the it even more attractive to all groups and performers. We are fortunate to have this venue in our community available for all to use. Pictured (L-R): Joann Sauvé, Judy Lochhead, Joanna Watt (board member), and Michelle Hamel. PHOTO /DOLORES CALDWELL

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The Jotbook Locally

• Cromer Stick Horse Rodeo - Saturday, June 13. Free breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the Cromer Community Rink by the Cromer Valley Store. Organized games for the kids. Come try your hand at milking cows, branding, roping, and balloon gun relay.

• Community Farewell Barbecue Luncheon for Reverend Dwight Rutherford - Monday, June 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Proceed forwarded to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund.

• Sinclair Lions Soapbox Derby and Fireworks, Friday, June 19.

• Sinclair Redneck Days, Saturday, June 20. Oldest Kitty Cat

Tiffany Two, the holder of the world’s oldest cat living record, recently died at the age of 27 years, two months and nine days, according to Guinness World Records. The cat, who was 125 years in human years, was crowned oldest living cat by Guinness Book of World Records in October 2014. However, Tiffany Two wasn’t the oldest cat ever - Cream Puff, an Austin, Texas, feline born in 1967, died just three days after turning 38.

Flags Flying Half Mast Officers approaching a suburban Edmonton home

on Monday night to serve a criminal harassment warrant met a barrage of sudden and intense gunfire, leaving one officer dead, another injured, and several others pinned in place by gunfire for at least 10 min - utes.

The victim of the shooting was Const. Daniel Woodall, a 35-year-old officer with the hate crimes unit, and the father of two young boys.

The suspect in the shooting has been identified by police as Norman Walter Raddatz, 42. Raddatz is believed to have died inside the home, which burned to the ground after the shooting.

Grad Issue I hope you enjoyed our Grad Issue. It is always

exciting to see who is graduating and their future plans. Grad ceremonies in Reston start at 7:30 p.m. at the Reston School, on Thursday, June 25.

I don’t want to make anyone jealous but I can still wear the same earrings that I did in high school.

Our Education System “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by

its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. ” - Albert Einstein

Just for Laughs A customer of a local Italian restaurant was so

pleased with his meal that he asked to speak to the chef. The owner proudly led him into the kitchen and introduced him.

“Your veal parmigiana was superb, ” the cus - tomer beamed. “ I recently returned from spending a month in Italy - and yours is better than any I ever had over there.” “Naturally, ” the chef said. “Over there, they use domestic cheese, ours is imported.”

Alstone Notes Maxine Wray went to

Tilston to attend Phyllis Infeld’s funeral on Sunday, June 7. On Tuesday, her daughter Nancy visited.

Visitors with George and Donna Jago on the weekend were Clayton and Lori and Janet and Dean to attend Cecil Jago’s graveside serv - ice. George thanked eve - ryone who attended the serv - ice and for the caring thoughts.

Pat Cairns and Georgina Bright visited with George and Donna on Monday afternoon.

Muriel Mayberry went camping in Portage with Judy and son Laurie and family from Winkler. Nice to meet the Winkler family again. Had a great time with the enjoyable great grand - children.

Muriel attended the last pot luck supper at church as we have disbanded.

Nellie Morris had an eye appointment at Dr. Cochrane’s in Virden on Friday, June 5, after which she called in to see Mabel Dodds at the Sherwood. It was their afternoon snack time and Mabel had her cof - fee and cookie so Nellie was invited to join them. It was nice to see Gloria Harvey. Visited in Mabel’s room where her daughter Joyce Marsh called briefly. Visited Gwen Kendrick next door to Mabel, also

Sid and Dorothy Jago attended Cecil Jago’s grave - side service at Reston Cemetery on Saturday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. and lunch in the church basement. At 2:00 p.m., they attended the grave - side service for Mary Ludlam with lunch at the Drop In.

Saturday supper guest with Sid and Dorothy were Jim and Brenda Empey, Glenn and Leah Jago, all of Brandon, Garth, Barb and Corey Elliott of Pipestone, Jim and Isabella Ludlam of Souris, Heather Ludlam of Maryfield, SK, Louis and Christine Ludlam of Winnipeg, and Bryon and Jerry Ludlam of Reston.

Sid and Dorothy attended the funeral service for Phyllis Isfeld (Grierson) at Tilston Church on Sunday, June 7.

Buck and Betty Slessor went to the funeral for Phyllis Isfeld at Tilston on Sunday.

Monday, June 8, Betty got word of a new great-grand - son in Edmonton - number 5 now. Had Betty known how much fun they are, she would have had them first!

Tuesday evening was the combined Women’s League and Knights of Columbus, Virden spring supper with

members of other areas. We learned that the whole atten - dance was paid for by an anonymous donor. There were seven or eight door prizes and Nellie was the first name drawn and received a beautiful yellow, blue and white arrangement in a blue vase. At our table of eight, there were three door prizes and one lady winner had a birthday that day so we sang to her for her 85th. We had a gentleman with a powerful voice entertain us. The cold plate meal was delicious made by Virden catering service.

Our sympathy to Wilma Boulton on the passing of her mother, whose funeral is next Tuesday in Carlyle, SK.

Marion Mayert had a full day of good memories on her birthday, daughter Janice came and had noon lunch with her and son Rob brought her some freshly caught fish and Pat brought asparagus. What more could she ask for?

Marion’s oldest grandson, Corey Caldwell and youngest great-granddaughter, Alexis, called in with good wishes. Cody Caldwell called in the evening but I was out, sorry.

On Wednesday, some of the residents watched the lit - tle “Sparks” plant our flower pots with the help of super - vision of Keri Vinck.

On Saturday, Marion

attended the pre-graduation family celebration for Cody Caldwell at Jan and Glenn Caldwell’s. Cody will gradu - ating from Grade 12 from the Carnduff, SK school on June 25. Congratulations great- grandson!

In one of Marion’s phone calls, she was informed that Keith Craig (born and raised at Sinclair) had passed away on May 31, at Ottawa. He was 95- years-old.

Get well wishes to Clara Jean Nash who is having health issues lately.

The Handivan took us to Souris on Monday where we toured the Sadler Greenhouse, walked the Swinging Bridge and had our ice cream kick before head - ing home on a very hot day.

Mother’s Day is past but mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before they smell the bacon frying. Father’s Day is near and as one from the “ old school” I believe that Pa with a paddle was about the best aid to edu - cation this country ever had. Don’t try it now as it is child abuse. Who has the upper hand?

Is your garden or planter in? To grow the biggest, juiciest tomatoes, sprinkle one teaspoon of Epsom salts into each planting hole. It’s the magnesium in the Epsom salts that works like magic.

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Battling Horse Group The Grade 5/6 class went to Virden on June 5 to watch the Battling

Horse Group in Victoria Park with M/C Howie Thompson of Carry the Kettle First Nation. There was a moccasin game demo and bannock for sale. The presentation was put on by Goulter School, Mary Montgomery School, Virden Junior High, Virden Collegiate Institute, and Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation. PHOTOS/ SUBMITTED

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We had an exciting day on Thursday June 4, at the Alstone Lodge when the 1st Reston Brownies came and made fairy pieces and created fairy gardens. Please come and check out the lovely gardens. Members of the 1st Reston Brownies are Maya Kraning, Savannah Bartel, Hanna Wray, and Shay Campbell. Thanks, girls.

Seniors Helping Hands by Kathy Reid

Elder abuse exists in many forms, including neglect and physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse. The perpetrators are more often than not family members, caregivers or friends.

Some of the warning signs of abuse include a sud - den change in behaviour or appearance such as deterio - ration in personal hygiene, untreated bedsores or a sud - den onset of physical injuries or repeated ‘accidents’ caus - ing injuries.� There could also be a change in banking activi - ties and legal documents such as powers of attorney or a lack of money to pay for rent, utility bills or food.

The impact of elder abuse can be significant, leading to long-term physical and psy - chological problems like depression, stress, anxiety and even high blood pressure and panic attacks. For those who’ve �gone through elder abuse, there are often feelings of shame or self-blame attached to the experience.

If you are concerned that you, or someone you know, is experiencing elder abuse, there are many resources available.� Please come see our display.

S eniors H elping H ands along with S unrise C redit U nion R eston B ranch are joining together to present a W orld E lder A buse A wareness D ay ����Come and Go on Monday, June 15, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Sunrise Credit Union Reston Branch.

Congregate Meals in Reston for the week are Monday, June 15 - tuna cas - serole; Tuesday, June 16 - sweet and sour meatballs; Wednesday, June 17 - chicken lasagna; Friday, June

19 - sausages. Thursday, June 18, in Pipestone - lasagna.�Please call Wilma in Reston at 204-877-3901 or Penny in� Pipestone at 204- 854-2901 to book your spot at the table or if you have any question or suggestions.

Senior Helping Hands activities will be Monday,

June 15 -� Elder Abuse Awareness Day and� Thursday, June 18 - exercises at 11:00 a.m. and Lyn’s Clothesline at Alstone Lodge from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For any questions about these activi - ties or suggestion for other ones, please call our office at 204-877-3920.

Tiger Talk by Meghan Caldwell

Things are quickly wrap - ping up here at Reston School. Classes end on June 15 for the high school and the elementary last day is June 29. Final exams run from June 16 - 19 for all Grade 7 - 12 stu - dents. 2015-2016 course selection forms are to be signed and back immediately for Grades 6 - 11 students. The grad class is busy with final preparations for their big day and the elementary classes are all excited about their upcoming field trips.

On June 22, the Grade 2/3 class will be going on their yearend trip to the Discovery Centre in Brandon where they will see two interpretive pro - grams, Reptiles and Amphibians and Eco Games, led by their staff. They will have lunch in Brandon and continue to Shilo for a tour of the Reptile Gardens.

The Kindergarten class and the Grade 1 /2 class will be having their yearend activ - ity on June 26. They will be

having a picnic in the Park and will continue their day at the Memorial Theatre watch - ing Paddington. The Kinders are busy watching their Scarlett Runner bean grow. They will take them home and hopefully continue to watch them grow.

On June 19, the Grades 4, 5, and 6 classes will be going on their yearend trip to Brandon. They will start the day off with a movie that comes out that day called Inside Out. After the movie they will head to Thunderbird Bowl for a pizza lunch and bowling.

The Grade 5/6 class went to Virden on June 5 to watch Battling Horse Group in Victoria Park with M/C Howie Thompson of Carry the Kettle First Nation. There was a moccasin game demo and bannock for sale. The presentation was put on by Goulter School, Mary Montgomery School, Virden Junior High, Virden Collegiate Institute and Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation.

While the Grade 5/6 class was at the demonstration the Grade 4/5 class travelled to Eternal Springs to learn about wetland conservation. The Land and Water students from Virden set up a presentation with the Wetland Centre of Excellence. Activities pre - sented were water quality sampling, soil analysis testing and critter dipping with the students.

Reston School Grades 5 to 8 students participated in a Track & Field Elimination Day on Wednesday, May 27.� All students were encouraged to compete in all jumps, throws and races, with the exception of the 800 and 1500 metre distance runs. Many students qualified to compete in Elkhorn the following week. The Grade 5 - 8 Fort La Bosse Divisional Track & Field Meet was held in Elkhorn on Wednesday, June 3. Fifty students from Reston School participated in the various events. Several stu - dents placed in their respec - tive category.

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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

Simmental and Simmental/Red Angus crossbred bulls. Semen tested and ready to breed. Reasonably priced. Thiessen Stock Farm, Cromer, MB. Phone 204-556-2680.

FEED & SEED For sale - Millet seed, cleaned, 55 pound bags, 98% germination. Call Gary Gould (204)522- 5032.

COMING EVENTS

Lyn’s Clothesline will be at the Alstone Lodge on Thursday, June 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. with Alia and Tanjay clothing. Visa/ M a s t e r C a r d / D e b i t available. ----------------------------------- Retired Teachers Day Trip (open to anyone) to Winnipeg to see the new Human Rights Museum and the Churchill Exhibit at the Zoo, Wednesday, June 17, leaving at 7:00 a.m. from the Legion in Virden. $115. Call Kel Smith ASAP 204-748-3321.

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.

CARD OF THANKS

We would like to thank our loving family for all the work they put into our 60th anniversary. A special thanks to the boys and their wives. It was a special day for us. Thanks for a lovely time with friends and family. Thanks to all for coming.

Al and Maxeen

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RESTON - PIPESTONE UNITED CHURCH

Pipestone - 10 a.m. Service

Reston - 11:30 a.m. Church Service

Reverend Dwight Rutherford 877-3702 (Church) 877-3844 (Manse)

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

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

A program is held at 7:30 p.m.

the first Sunday of each month.

Everyone is welcome to attend all the services.

ANGLICAN CHURCH

OF CANADA Rev. Mark Murray

Service & Sunday School

St. John’s, Reston Weeks 1, 3 & 5

Services at 10:00 a.m. Weeks 2 & 4

Services at 11:30 a.m. We Welcome You in

the Name of the Lord!

MELITA ELIM CHAPEL

Pentecostal Assemblied of Canada

Corner of Byers and Maple Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m. Adult Bible Study,

Sunday Morning - 9:30 a.m. Prayer time -

Wed. - 7:30 p.m. Call 522-8261.

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC

CHURCH 10th Ave. S. & Queen St. W.

Pastor: Eric Zadji • 748-1371

Deacon: Wilfrid Barre • 854-2598

Sunday Liturgy Virden

Sat 5:00 p.m. • Sun 11:15 a.m. Sunday Catechism 9:45 a.m.

Grande Clairiere Sun. 9:00 a.m.

SOUTHWEST YOUTH FOR CHRIST

Marlin Peters, Virden • 748-6674

CROMER UNITED CHURCH

S PECIAL S ERVICES O NLY : April 12 - 11:00 a.m. May 10 - 11:00 a.m.

October 18 - 11:00 a.m. Christmas Eve - 7:30 p.m.

Church Directory

Here & There Compiled by Dolores Caldwell

The Redvers Optimist Optimist celebrates 65 years of bringing Redvers

and surrounding area a voice Russell Manning, publisher of the Reston Recorder, founded and began printing The Redvers Optimist with the first printed copy released on Thursday, June 1, 1950. Offering subscriptions that first month for free, they would later increase to $2.

The World-Spectator $800,000 donation for Rocanville Hall

The ball that got rolling back in October for a new hall in Rocanville got a major kick forward last week with an $800,000 donation from PotashCorp, covering one third of the cost of the project.

Schwean, Toder picked up in draft Two local hockey players were picked up in the WHL Bantam Draft Thursday. Elkhorn’s Layne Toder was a fourth round draft pick for the Calgary Hitmen and Moosomin’s Jevon Schwean was a seventh round draft pick for the Spokane Chiefs.

The Western Canadian Final service at La Riviere United Church

The closing service at St. Andrew’s United Church, La Riviere, was held on Sunday, May 24.

Virden Empire-Advance Demolition Day

The former Petro-Canada station in Virden, con - structed in 1967, is being demolished to make room for a new car dealership on that location.

The Killarney Guide Football’s back after more than 20 years

After more than a 20-year hiatus from school foot - ball in Killarney, it’s back!

The Carlyle Observer Holocaust survivor encourages unconditional love Born in Hungary, Dr. Eva Olsson experienced some of the worst hate in the world, as Jewish per - son under the Nazi regime. Having lived through the Holocaust, Olsson now uses her harrowing experiences to talk about hate and bullying.

Crossroads – This Week A long way from China to Hamiota

How far are you willing to go and how hard are you willing to work to create the life you want? Yao Huang has travelled half way around the world, learned a new language, worked two jobs and endured several years of separation from his wife, Ting, all in an effort to end up where he is - running his own business, reunited with his family, and surrounded by a welcoming community. These days, Yao can be found in the kitchen of J&D Restaurant in Hamiota, which has been up and run - ning since mid-March. And he couldn’t be happier.

Look who�s 40! Love your family,

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Appreciation luncheon held at Willow View PCH Reston Grade 5 and 6 students were invited for a noon luncheon on Thursday, June 4, in appreciation of all the activities they shared with the residents at Willow View PCH over the school year PHOTO /DOLORES CALDWELL

Days Gone By Compiled by Dolores Caldwell

1 Yr. - June 13, 2014 Reston School staff and students, past and present, wish Mr. Richard

Lochhead a happy retirement after teaching 33.6 years in Melita and Reston Schools...John Patmore of Pipestone was selected in the auto protects for MJHL draft for Virden Oil Caps...Nancy Schiltroth was nominated for Volunteer of the Year as Tourism Westman held its 11th annual Tribute to Tourism Gala. 10 Yrs. - June 11, 2005

Heavy rainfalls on June 4 left a trail of destruction as local creeks over - flowed washing out roads, filling basements and destroying fields...Jamie Caldwell is the son of Sandy and Val Caldwell of Brandon and grandson of Mary Caldwell and Theresa Ramsay of Reston. Jamie is a 1st degree black belt with the Ki-Rin Tae Kwon Do club in Brandon...Sinclair Rink Board hosted a Park Day in Sinclair Park with hamburgers, hot dogs and planned activities for the kids... 20 Yrs. - June 13, 1995

Pine Grove Handicrafts, Antiques and Collectibles had a grand opening of its new expansion, an ice cream parlour. Maureen Hagan is owner of the establishment...Dedicated employees recognized at the Fort La Bosse Recognition evening were Barb Watt (20 yrs.); Sinclair School principal - Rob Thome (10 yrs.); school bus driver Peggy Dickson (15 yrs.); school bus driver Christine Henderson (10 yrs). 30 Yrs. - June 6, 1985

Reston Collegiate received its first private scholarship, thanks to Mrs. John Pearson. 40 Yrs. - June 5, 1975

Mrs. Marion Bulloch of Reston Chapter #36 of O.E.S., was recently appointed repetitive of the Grand Chapter of Manitoba to the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts O.E.S. to promote fraternal relations. 50 Yrs. - June 10, 1965

Mrs. John Forsyth was elected president of the Reston Hospital Aid. The treasurer’s report stated that $2,500 had been given to the Board to help finance the air conditioning in the hospital. 60 Yrs. - June 9, 1955

Five bridges in the Pipestone valley and roads have been extensively damaged by flood waters. 70 Yrs. - June 14, 1945

Coultervale and Goodlands split the money at the Pipestone Sports on June 12. In the horse race, Mary Gwen Lawrence rode the winning entry with Joyce Lawrence, 2nd. 80 Yrs. - June 13, 1935

It was decided at the council meeting on June 7, that the RM of Pipestone would only supply such staples as oatmeal, flour, etc. to those who applied for relief in June...Dr. W.A. Haughton will be opening an office in Reston on July 2 for the practice of dentistry. 90 Yrs. - June 11, 1925

Many visitors of Reston have expressed appreciation of the splendid appearance of the Memorial Park, which is fast becoming a place of beauty. 100 Yrs. - June 17, 1915

Building operations are in full swing in the Sinclair district. W.D. Modsley and John Armstrong have built large barns...The brick work a the Presbyterian manse at Reston was completed early in the week and now the bricklayers are putting up the walls for the W.A. Brady store.

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(NC) Most kids can’t wait for the weeks of long, hot, carefree days spent in flip flops at camps, cot - tages and parks. But while the fresh air and unstructured play can be excellent for a child’s development, foot experts say that weeks of roaming in ill-fitting, unstructured flip flops can lead to foot, ankle and knee injuries.

“Basic, flimsy flip flops don’t provide the support that children need when they are running, jumping and playing,” says Anne Putnam, a Canadian certified pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada. “Proper fit - ting, supportive shoes are essential for the healthy growth and development of chil - dren’s feet, and although shoe rules can slacken a bit in the summer, they shouldn’t be completely forgot - ten.”

During the summer, pedorthists recommend that children wear foot - wear that balances ease with comfort and sup - port. As children are

Don’t let your children flip flop through summer

always on the go they like shoes they can quickly take on and off. Parents are advised to look for sandals with velcro straps as they are quick and easy to get into and secure the foot snuggly in the shoe as effectively as laces.

For daily play, a pair of lightweight, suppor - tive sandals with a flex-point at the ball of the foot is essential. Most importantly the sandals should fit per - fectly, as shoes that are too big or too small increase the risk of injury. Children can wear unsupportive flip flops at the beach and by the pool, but flip flops are not appropri - ate for active play or walking any distance.

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from Canadian certified pedorthists to help you find appropriate sum - mer footwear for your child:

• Look for shoes that have sturdy backs and soles that don’t bend easily if you twist them from side to side or from toe to heel. Shoes that don’t bend or twist will provide the sup - port your child needs.

• Make sure the base of the footwear matches the length and shape of your child’s feet. If his or her feet are too wide or his or her heel or toes hang over the edge, they are not right.

• Don’t buy shoes with “room to grow”.

Shoes that are too long or too wide may cause or aggravate underlying foot problems.

• Never pass shoes down from child to child as the wear pat - terns created by the first child will not properly support the next child’s unique foot shape and needs.

• If your child insists on flip flops for eve - ryday wear, look for features that provide more support, such as supportive footbeds, adjustable straps, thicker soles and deep heel cups.

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