in the community,
creating jobs,
paying taxes and
telling customers
that this is a good
place to live
Ken Jenner
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O
ver the course of last year, Heritage Co-op was able
to generate a new record in local savings.
In recent weeks, the local Co-op board held its annu-
al general meeting, boasting a sales growth of 12 percent
that reached just over $13 million.
We have no doubt that our facilities are in very good
shape and we are reinvesting in a timely and sustainable
way, reported chairman of the board, Ken Jenner.
In 2013, the company marked its total sales volume
at $121 million and set a new record in net earnings at
$7.9 million.
Whilst growing steady on the fnancial end of things,
Co-op continues to place great importance on supporting
the local community. In 2013, the company donated one
percent of its saving, $79,000.00 towards various eforts
and service groups in the community.
When we build facilities we are doing more than
putting up four walls. We are
investing in the community,
creating jobs, paying taxes
and telling the consumer
that this is a good place to
live, added Jenner.
Along with the one per-
cent donation, Co-op also
gives back to the commun-
ity through its commun-
ity development fund. Last
year saw the fund donate
$10,000.00 to the Ashley
Neufeld Softball complex
in Brandon, $2,500.00 to
Minnedosas Rivers Edge
Park project and committed
$100,000.00 over a four-year
period to the Minnedosa
Regional Events Centre (MREC) fund.
For the community development fund, Co-op sets
aside 0.5 percent of the companys net earnings. Te fund
was established in 2009.
In 2013, the company accepted 1,389 new members.
Last July, Co-op celebrated the distribution of $3 mil-
lion in equity cheques to all of its owner-members with
a community barbeque. Co-op reports that the company
will be holding this event once again and will be paying
out $3 million in July.
Troughout the year there were eleven regular board
meetings held and various board members took part in
13 days of training on various fronts.
Moving forward, Co-op plans to continue with the
investment into agro through the purchase of new dry
fertilizer foater and an anhydrous delivery unit.
Heritage Co-op Sets
Record Highs in 2013
Sales surpass $13 million
On Sunday, June 1st
Minnedosa Beach
became a furry of
action while Stream
n Wood, an outdoor
adventure company
from Brandon, held
its frst demo of the
year. Troughout the
day the public had the
opportunity to try out
a number of kayak
models and stand
up paddle boards.
Paddle Mania
Photos by Jennifer Paige
2 Te Minnedosa Tribune Friday, J une 6, 2014
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L
ocal bowler, Brandon
Mansell has recently
returned home after an
exciting weekend at the
Canadian Open 5-pin
Bowling Championships.
We had a great time!
Te team came away with
seventh; I averaged 272
in 18 games and was the
frst tournament all-star. I
also walked away with the
high game of the tourna-
ment415, exclaimed
Mansell.
Mansell made a num-
ber of leader boards over
the four-day tournament
earning the individual
high-fve game with 1,487,
the individual high-eigh-
teen game with 4,868 and
won 15 individual match-
es.
James Boxshall, who
bowls in Minnedosa Mon-
day and Friday nights, was
on the Manitoba mixed
team and they won gold.
Garry Hamm of Bran-
don also deserves honor-
able mention after putting
on an impressive perfor-
mance, bringing home
gold in the Mens single
and claiming another all-
star spot.
All Manitoba repre-
sentatives had a strong
showing at the Champi-
onships, which was held
in Calgary, AB.
Manitoba earned f rst
place in the aggregate
standings with 33 points,
followed in second by Al-
berta with 30.5 and New-
foundland in third with 28
points.
By DARRYL HOLYK
A
special meeting of Town Council was held prior to its
regular Committee of the Whole meeting on Tues-
day, May 27th. Mayor Orr presided with all councillors in
attendance.
Wes Barrett of the Skate the Lake organizing com-
mittee appeared before council to share some ideas
and suggestions for possible upgrades to the pavilion at
Minnedosa Lake. Skate the Lake uses the pavilion each
February during its pond hockey tournament which has
donated over $50,000 back to the community since 2007.
Troughout these years, the volunteer organizers and us-
ers have compiled a list of upgrades which would ben-
eft not only their group, but also all who use the pavilion
throughout the year. Te suggested upgrades include in-
stalling a heat source, new lighting and ceiling fans and
repairs to the exterior stairs and railings to ensure bet-
ter safety. Council established a committee of Council-
lors Saler, Skatch and Wedgewood to tour the pavilion
and then report back to council with possible options for
work needed on the aging facility.
Brian Skatch, Development Of cer for the Tanners
Crossing Planning District was in attendance to present
information on a request to amend the Towns Zoning
Bylaw and change the designation of a piece of land be-
hind RBC, near the old Armoury from Residential Single
(RS) to Residential Multi Family (RM) to allow for the de-
velopment of a proposed four-plex housing unit by Lyle
Popien, Dallas Kreller and Kent Dillabough. As there
were no objections or concerns with the request, Council
approved the amendment.
In order for organizers to host the f fth annual Street
Market, Music Jam and Kiddies Carnival during the Sat-
urday of Fun Fest, Council approved the request to close
a portion of 1st Ave. S.E. (by the cenotaph) and allow the
group to use the area and Tanners Park to host its festival
events.
Also in regards to Fun
Fest, Council passed a res-
olution asking the Mani-
toba Liquor Control Com-
mission to approve the
Fun Fest Committees ap-
plication for a Community
Event Permit for this years
Fun Fest.
An outstanding utility
bill of $89.92 was added to
the respective tax roll.
Mansell Awarded Tournament All-Star
Mens tournament all stars Manitoba: Garry Hamm, Brandon Mansell.
Saskatchewan: Todd Vance, Brad Moens. Ontario: Wade Tompson.
Quebec: Maxime Lafreniere
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to win a Gift Certifcate from the Corner Stone Grill
By JENNIFER PAIGE
M
innedosa and Dis-
trict Foundation is
gearing up to celebrate its
40th anniversary and is in-
viting all residents to take
part.
We are holding an
event on June 15th to rec-
ognize our 40 year mile-
stone. Over the years this
initiative has granted a
lot of funds back into the
community and we would
like to take some time to
look back on all that this
foundation has done, said
Bruce McNabb, chairman
of the Minnedosa and Dis-
trict Foundation board.
Te Minnedosa and
District Foundation annu-
ally dispenses grant mon-
ey to various Minnedosa
groups with the goal of
supporting and sustaining
the community. Te Foun-
dations funds are built on
citizen donations and are
managed by a board of
trustees.
Our foundation is un-
like some as we are not into
fundraising activities but
rely on outright donations.
Funds are distributed ev-
ery October through an
application and grant pro-
cess, explained McNabb.
We cover a wide gambit
of organizations including
those focused on seniors,
children, sports, culture,
heritage, and arts.
Te Foundation was
established in 1974 and
was originally formed to
receive the estate of the
late Adam Crossley, former
publisher of Te Minnedo-
sa Tribune.
Walter Weir was the
executor of the Adam
Crossley Estate and was
instrumental in the forma-
tion of the Minnedosa and
District Foundation.
Town solicitor, Allan
James, prepared the Bill
and presented it to the Leg-
islature. Te Minnedosa
Foundation account was
assented to in June of 74.
Te Foundation account
was originally opened with
CIBC.
Te f rst advisory
board was appointed by
Town Council in Sep-
tember of that year and
included James Chip-
perfeld- former Mayor of
Minnedosa as chairman,
Ed Taylor- former Mayor
as advisory member and
Hazel Vellam- frst lady to
serve as Town councilor as
secretary treasurer.
T e Foundation re-
ceived its frst donation on
December 18th, $100.00 in
memory of Maxine Stew-
ard, wife of Craig Stewart.
Te Adam Crossley Es-
tate cheque in the sum of
$15,604.26 was presented
by Weir to the Foundation
in March of 1975.
Te donations were
invested with the Montreal
Trust Co., the interest of
which serves Minnedosa
and District in perpetuity.
In 1986, the Founda-
tions account was trans-
ferred to the Royal Bank
of Canada until 2005 when
it was transferred to the
Minnedosa Credit Union
where it continues to grow
today.
Tis foundation of-
fers people the ability to
give to a group and know
that the money they give
stays in our community,
explained McNabb, who
has held the position of
chairman for the past
three years. When leaving
a donation you can specify
where you would like your
funds to be allocated. Our
donors give for the beneft
of the community and to
leave a legacy for the fu-
ture.
In recent years the
foundation has granted
funds to Communities
In Bloom, Minnedosa
Regional Archives, Minne-
dosa Drama Club, Minne-
dosa Horticultural Soci-
ety, Minnedosa Regional
Library, Minnedosa Mu-
seum and Heritage Village,
Minnedosa Minor Ball,
Minnedosa Youth Soccer,
Minnedosa Regional Event
Centre, Rivers Edge Park,
Rockin Te Fields, Rolling
River Festival of the Arts,
Strathclair Teatre Com-
mittee Chorus, Heart and
Stroke Foundation AED,
Minnedosa Palliative Care
Committee, STARS Ambu-
lance, Minnedosa Band
Association, Minnedosa
Performing Arts, as well
as a $10,000 contribution
over two years to Tanners
Crossing School for their
new play structure that
was opened in October of
last year.
We have the easy part
of the job in dispersing the
monies. It takes the hard
work of these dedicated
residents who are running
these groups and organi-
zations to take the grant
money and do the work
with it but it is certainly re-
warding to see our donors
funds being put to use in
the community in ways
that will better our future.
Everyone is encour-
aged to stop by Tanners
Crossing Park on June
15th to take in some mu-
sic and refreshments and
help the Minnedosa and
District Foundation cel-
ebrate 40 years of dedica-
tion to bettering the Town
of Minnedosa.
Minnedosa Foundation Celebrating 40 Years
1974 - Opened with a $100 donation
1975 - $15,604.26 from Adam Crossley Estate
1976 - Market Value of $18,000
1984 - Market Value of $26,341
1994 - Market Value of $44,489
2004 - Market Value of $177,315
By JENNIFER PAIGE
F
ifteen-year-old Minne-
dosa gymnast, Isabela
Onyshko had a successful
showing at the national
championships this past
week, an event that will in-
fuence her contention for
upcoming international
competitions.
Te Canadian Gym-
nastics Championships
were held in Ottawa from
May 29th to June 1st.
Tis was the f rst time
Onyshko has participated
in the Nationals in the sen-
ior age group but it cer-
tainly didnt seem to faze
her as she came home with
three medals.
On T ursday, May
29th she earned a silver
medal in the all-around
category and proceeded to
qualify for three fnals held
on Saturday.
In the f nals, she
scored 14.325 on beam
to claim the gold medal,
14.050 on bars for silver,
and f nished in fourth
place in the foor routine
with a score of 13.875.
Her successful show-
ing at this National event
has placed her in a good
spot for contention to par-
ticipate in the upcoming
Common Wealth Games,
which will be held July
23rd - August 3rd in Glas-
gow, Scotland.
Onyshko Adds to Medal Collection
4 Te Minnedosa Tribune Friday, J une 6, 2014
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By Darryl Holyk
This day in history
June 6th is the 157th day of the year and is most
commonly known this year as the 70th anniversary
of D-Day, the Normandy Landings. Many other note-
worthy events have happened on this day in history.
Going way back to 1833, this was the day that United
States President Andrew Jackson was the frst Presi-
dent to ride a train. In 1844, the YMCA was founded
in London, England. In 1933, the very frst drive-in
theatre opened in New Jersey. Te NBA (National
Basketball Association) was born this day in 1946. In
1968, US Senator Robert Kennedy passed away from
gunshot wounds he received during an assassination
attack on June 5th. More recently, today marks the
30th anniversary of the release of one of the bestsell-
ing video games, Tetris.
Right of way...
Just a reminder to all motorists and pedestrians
to stay out of the way of emergency vehicles when
lights and sirens are activated. When responding to
an emergency, our responders have the right-of way
so stay clear of them or move out of their way and let
them get to their destination as fast as they can. Tey
may be heading to a serious fre or accident in which
seconds count. I know they appreciate your co-oper-
ation with this as will the people who are in need of
their assistance during an emergency!
Fun Fest
Next month, Minnedosas summer celebration,
Fun Fest will return. Many new and exciting attrac-
tions have been added to this years Fun Fest schedule
and watch next weeks Tribune to learn all about these.
Entries are being accepted for the Saturday morning
parade and the Senator Ken Harris and his lovely
wife Ava have been chosen as this years Honourary
Parade Marshals. Te Harris are most f tting for this
honour as both Ken and Ava have been outstanding
volunteers and respected citizens of our community
for decades!
By DARRYL HOLYK
Y
ou may have heard the saying Common Sense Is
Not Common Anymore. I remember a scene from
the old 80s sitcom Te Golden Girls in which Rose
tells a story of how she learned to come in out of the
rain after standing out in the rain getting drenched,
someone fnally told her to come inside. Back then,
the scene was just for laughs but sadly, today such a
scenario actually rings true. From what I see, there is
an insurgence of people in our society who seem to be
extremely unknowledgeable when it comes to proper
decision making. No longer can we fgure out what is
right or wrong but we need to be told either verbally
or with a printed sign or warning label. Some of them
have gone way too far and are absolutely absurd, ri-
diculous and in many cases degrading to the intelli-
gence of our society. Ten again, I suppose most of
these warning labels stem from an incident in which
somebody somewhere actually tried something they
shouldnt have, were injured and used the old I didnt
know tactic to fle a lawsuit.
I have always been amused and entertained by
some of the warnings that are featured on product
packaging and instructional manuals. What follows
are ten things I have learned from ridiculous warning
labels around my home and of ce. By the way, I really
didnt need to have any of them pointed out to me as
my common sense just knows better!
1. Contents in my disposable cof ee cup or pizza
box may be hot.
2. I shouldnt use an electric mixer in the shower
or bathtub nor should I use a hairdryer or electric ra-
zor while sleeping.
3. I shouldnt spray household cleaner in my eyes.
4. I should not place any aerosol can in a pot of hot
water on the stove.
5. A candy bar clearly containing nuts, may con-
tain traces of nuts.
6. T e contents in a package of nails may be
sharp.
7. One should not consume concrete foor leveler.
8. Objects should not be placed in the path of
spinning fan blades.
9. I should not attempt to climb on my f at screen
television.
10. Cords wrapped around a persons neck can
cause strangulation.
If anyone out there actually learned something
they honestly did not know from one of these warn-
ing labels, my apologies but I must quote one of my fa-
vourite comedians, Bill Engvall by saying Heres your
sign!
It astonishes me that there must actually be peo-
ple out there gullible enough to need such warning la-
bels. Do we no longer have minds of our own to make
our own decisions when it comes to what is right and
what is wrong? What has happened to common sense?
It seems we have become a society of mindless beings
who needs to be told what we should and should not
do every step of the way. Its really rather sad.
If you havent done so, start taking notice of some
of the warnings on items you purchase. I am sure you
will be amused and astounded at some of the ridicu-
lous, common sense phrases that are actually printed
for those individuals who apparently have lost all abil-
ity to just know better.
I recently read an article in which the writer made
a great recommendation there should be warning la-
bels for people who have no common sense. It could
read something along the lines of I have no mind of
my own so dont assume I know anything. Advise me
of the use or misuse of everything I come in contact
with. I agree whole heartedly!
Common Sense a Lost Trait
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Letters to the Editor
1994 Te Province has awarded the Historic Walk-
ing Tour project a grant in the amount of $16,500. Te
project, spearheaded by the Minnedosa District Heritage
Foundation, has also received in excess of $20,000 in do-
nations.
1984 An Open House was held at Gateway Motel to
celebrate its recent expansion. Te facility now includes
22 fully modern units with a hospitality suite and confer-
ence room. Te Steak and Egg Shop is expected to open
soon at Te Gateway.
1974 Frank Taylor has been drafted by the Minnesota
North Stars of the NHL. Frank began his hockey career
with Minnedosa Minor and his Junior year with the Por-
tage Terriers before playing two seasons with the Bran-
don Wheat Kings.
1964 After 50 years of waiting, Joseph Pendyk of Po-
land has fulflled a childhood promise to his sister, Mrs.
Rose Maluk of Sandy Lake he has come to visit. After
two years of paper work, Joseph was recently granted
permission to come to Canada to visit for three months.
1944 Town Council is reviewing a bylaw to improve
the appearance of the cemetery. Te bylaw will regulate
the planting of trees and placement of fences around
plots. Te Greek Catholic Church has applied to the
Town for a separate cemetery.
1914 A number of petitions for the construction of
granolithic sidewalks have been received by Town Coun-
cil.
1904 Tenders are called to extend Main Street south
to the Correction Line and then east along the said line.
1894 Bush fres have been raging for some time near
Clanwilliam and a good deal of damage has already been
done.
1une 12th, 2014
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would like to thank: Rivers Baptist,
United and Zion churches and Riv-
ers Collegiate for use of their venues
for festival sessions and meetings;
all those who offer scholarships;
businesses and individuals for the
f nancial donations; Rivers Banner,
Minnedosa Tribune, the Dauphin
Hearld and South Mountain Press for
promoting RRFA; towns of Rivers and
Minnedosa for posting RRFA informa-
tion on their websites; Rivers Home
Hardware and Minnedosa Pharmacy
for selling programs; and the numer-
ous volunteers who are the heart and
soul of RRFA and without whom the
festival would not exist. You make it
happen and we truly appreciate your
contributions.
Special thanks to Rivers & Area Com-
munity Foundation for your grant.
The RRFA comm|ttee wou|d
||ke to thank a|| sponsors,
donors, vo|unteers,
part|c|pants, the Un|ted
6hurch of H|nnedosa,
R|vers home hardware, and
the H|nnedosa Pharmacy
for the|r support of the 2014
Fest|va|. w|thout you, |t
wou|dn't happen!
Dear Editor,
A
CNIB study showed
that more than a quar-
ter of Canadians dont
believe that regular eye
exams have a major im-
pact on reducing the risk
of vision loss. Te same
study reported that among
Canadians who hadnt had
an eye exam in the past
two years, more than half
said the reason was they
believed they have good
vision. But many serious
eye diseases that can cause
vision loss have no symp-
toms and can only be de-
tected through a compre-
hensive eye exam.
May is Vision Health
Month, and CNIB and
Doctors of Optometry
Canada are calling on Ca-
nadians to protect their
families vision by getting
an eye exam.
Vision loss can hap-
pen at any age, so how
can you protect the vision
health of your family? In-
fants and toddlers should
undergo their frst exami-
nation between the ages of
six and nine months. Chil-
dren should then undergo
at least one eye exam be-
tween the ages of two and
fve years old, followed by
annual exams for school-
age children. Adults
should visit their Doctor
of Optometry at least every
two years, and seniors over
65-years-old should book
annual appointments.
Besides a regular
exam, there is more you
can do to protect your
sight. Always wear sun-
glasses when youre out-
side, as UV damage can
cause cataracts, macular
degeneration, cornea sun-
burn, tissue growths on
the surface of the eye and
eyelid skin cancer. Nutri-
tion can also play a part
in vision health, so eat a
healthy diet and stay ac-
tive.
Dr. Keith Gordon,
Vice President of Research,
CNIB.
Dear Editor,
A
s an expatriate with old ties to Minnedosas mu-
nicipal government, Im pleased to see that mayor
and council have chosen to place the historical town re-
cords in archival care. Tese records form an invaluable
collection. Te fact that they are so complete was why
Gerald Friesen steered Barry Potyondi to Minnedosa
when Barry undertook his thesis, and other publica-
tions, about Minnedosas municipal history. I also spent
many, many hours researching in the town records dur-
ing my dads years as secretary-treasurer.
However, although Im pleased to see the records
housed in any institution, Im surprised and disap-
pointed to see them leave Minnedosa. I hope that may-
or and council will more fully explain their rationale in
not housing this unique collection in the Minnedosa
Archives
Bruce Wishart,
Prince Rupert, BC
Is your familys vision health at risk?
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By JENNIFER PAIGE
A
new seniors guide is now available and ofers
Manitoba seniors a wide range of information to
assist in making informed decisions about important
issues.
Te guide contains a comprehensive listing of
programs, contacts and services available, numerous
tips on various subjects including life-long learning,
health services and transportation. Tis year the guide
also ofers a new featuresafety and security tear-out
guides.
First printed some 30 years ago, the Seniors Guide
comes to the public as a result of the co-operation of
the Province of Manitoba, the Manitoba Council of
Aging and a number of other stakeholder organiza-
tions.
As an older adult living in Manitoba, the Manitoba
Seniors Guide provides me with answers on a variety
of topics from housing to fnances. I am so pleased that
the Manitoba Council on Aging is able to work with the
province to produce and distribute the guide to thou-
sands of older Manitobans, said Dave Schellenberg,
chair of the Manitoba Council on Aging. I encourage
all seniors to ensure they have a copy right next to their
phone.
Anyone interested in acquiring a copy of the guide
can stop by Minnedosas Services for Seniors of ce.
New Guide for Seniors
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By JENNIFER PAIGE
T
he Minnedosa and Erickson High School Base-
ball team has wrapped up its season with a 3-3
record.
Te local team is made up of 14 players, fve
from Erickson Collegiate and nine from Minnedosa
Collegiate, ranging in age from 14 to 18. Tey com-
pete in Zone 7, which includes MacGregor, Neepa-
wa and Gladstone.
We won the consolation fnal against Mac-
Gregor. Gladstone won the championship game
after defeating Neepawa, said Scott Stephenson,
teacher-coach.
Te team wanted to make a special mention to
Harold Minty of Mintys Moving of Onanole, who
purchased the groups jerseys.
Te team is very grateful for the purchase of
these jerseys and we would like to recognize Mr.
Mintys generosity, noted Stephenson.
Te cost of the jerseys was fully covered by
Mintys Moving of Onanole, costing just over
$750.00.
Baseball Team Recognizes Local Generosity
Back (L-R) Kyle Mofat (coach), Paul Tarleton (coach), Scott Stephenson (coach), Travis Pearson
(MCI), Tyson Nichols (ECI), Alex Grif ths (ECI), Matt Branconnier (ECI), Jared Dornn (MCI),
Dayton Heino (MCI), Colton Spraggs (MCI), Braden Kreshewski (MCI), Jack Coulson (coach),
Brooke Bayes (coach). Front (L-R) Chance Flick (MCI), Carter Gaiser (MCI), Ryan McLenehan
(MCI), Ryan Heino (MCI), Chayce Hanson (ECI) and Nathan Stephenson (ECI).
Photo submitted
An impressive display
of vintage and special
interest vehicles flled the
feld at the Minnedosa
Beach on Sunday
afternoon. Residents came
out to peruse the display
during Minnedosa Valley
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By ZELDA FIRBY
D
eepest sympathy is extended to the family and rela-
tives of Ron Birch who passed away on May 26th at
the Minnedosa Care Home. Ron and his late wife Irene
farmed in the Basswood area for a number of years.
Tanners Crossing School and Minnedosa Collegiate
Institute Bands held their Spring Concerts on Tursday
evening. Congratulations to all the students and their
teacher Claire Powell on an enjoyable performance.
On Sunday, Stan and Zelda Firby attended the Christ
Lutheran Church service in Neepawa at which time
grandchildren Ryan and Jordan Firby were confrmed.
BASSWOOD NEWS
T
odays marketplace
is saturated with al-
most every type of bottled
or canned sauce imagin-
able. Homemade sauces,
in many households, have
taken a back-seat to the
readymade varieties that
seem to ft into our hectic
lifestyles. When we think
of making sauces from
scratch, many people con-
jure up the image of a thick
gelatinous mass from one
of our worst school cafete-
ria nightmares. However,
sauces from scratch dont
have to be dif cult, and can
easily be the best part of a
dish.
Traditionally, any
sauce is usually made up
from one of fve leading
sauces or mother sauces.
Tese leading sauce cat-
egories are Bchamel, Ve-
lout, Brown, Tomato, and
Hollandaise.
Dont let any fancy
French names scare you.
Bchamel is merely a white
sauce made from adding
milk to a white roux (a mix-
ture of fat and four that has
cooked just long enough
to eliminate any starchy
taste). Velout is made from
adding a white stock (such
as chicken, veal, or fsh) to
a white roux. Brown sauce
is made by adding a brown
stock (beef) to a brown
roux (fat/four mixture that
has cooked over low heat to
intensify colour and taste).
Tomato sauce is a mixture
of tomatoes, stock and
sometimes a roux, and Hol-
landaise is a mixture of but-
ter and egg yolks.
Although there are
techniques and favour-
ings that also go along with
creating any of these base
sauces, they are basically
the foundations of many
corresponding sauces. For
example: a cheese sauce
is originated from adding
cheese to a bchamel, and
a hollandaise sauce with
shallots, white wine vin-
egar, and tarragon is a bar-
naise sauce.
Sauce making how-
ever, is not always confned
within the parameters of
these leading sauces. Tere
are many sauces that do not
fall into the gamut of these
fve main categories. Some
examples would be pan
gravies, reductions, com-
pound butters, and purees.
Pan gravies are just
sauces that are made from
the drippings from cooked
meat or poultry. Extra
stock/broth and a thicken-
er are added to extend the
favours and to coat the fn-
ished meat product. Meat
that is served au jus (pro-
nounced oh zhoo) means
that it is served with its
natural clear unthickened
juices, however extra stock/
broth is usually added to
ensure there is enough to
go around.
Reductions are simply
what their name indicates;
liquids that are naturally
thickened and intensifed
through the evaporation
of water to create a sauce.
Some of the best sauces re-
sult from letting naturally
occurring liquids in a pan
to just cook down. Simply
season with salt & pepper,
and serve.
Many people dont
consider compound but-
ters to be a sauce, but when
melted, it is a favourful
liquid that enhances a fn-
ished dish. Te most popu-
lar of all favoured butters
in the chef industry is mai-
tre dhotel butter (pro-
nounced may truh doh
tel). It is solid butter that
is traditionally mixed with
chopped parsley, lemon
juice, and white pepper. It is
then rolled into a cylindri-
cal shape and stored in the
refrigerator or freezer until
needed. Tis allows one to
cut of circles of the butter
to melt on top of a fnished
product, traditionally steak.
Endless creations of com-
pound butters can be made
however, for many other
dishes besides steaks.
Purees also, dont con-
form in the defnition of the
f ve leading sauces. Tey
acquire their thickness
from the maceration of a
vegetable, fruit, or an array
of ingredients, like pesto for
example.
Te Internet and li-
brary are both great re-
sources to get one started
on creating a repertoire of
sauces of your very own.
Dear Chef Dez,
I like making spaghetti
tomato sauce, but it always
seems to be lacking some-
thing and always too bland.
Ive tried just adding more
salt, but then it just tastes
salty. What are some ideas
that I can do? Robert
Dear Robert,
Good sauces require
depth of favour. Tere are
many things you can add to
create this, but for a tomato
pasta sauce I recommend
starting with a sauted sea-
soned mixture of extra vir-
gin olive oil, mire poix (cel-
ery, onions, and carrots),
and lots of fresh garlic. Add
the tomatoes with red wine
or stock and cook down
until the favours have in-
tensifed and the sauce has
thickened. Dried herbs can
be added at the beginning,
while fresh herbs should
only be added just prior to
f nishing. Also, since to-
matoes are acidic a couple
teaspoons of sugar will help
balance everything out.
Before serving, make sure
to taste and re-season (salt
and pepper).
By LEONA KUCHER
S
hannon Gunn and chil-
dren Jeremy and Pheo-
nix of Neepawa, spent a
few days with her Grand-
parents, Frank and Leona
Kucher. She also had a
brief visit with her Dad, Jim
Gunn, and brother, Brad
Gunn. Tey were joined on
Sunday by Sandra Gunn
and Randy Carson also of
Neepawa. Later on Sunday
evening, Amanda Kucher
of Brandon, stopped in
for a brief visit with her
Grandparents.
Glad to hear that Joyce
Minty is home again after
a long convalescence after
her fall.
Get well wishes to
Vicky Gunnarson, who
also fell, and is recuperat-
ing in hospital.
Sympathy is extended
to Ken Beattys family on
his passing on Saturday.
Crash Course on Sauce Making
Cooking With
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ympathy is extended to
Elvin and Linda Birch
and family and to Bev
LaChance and family
on the passing of father,
grandfather and great
grandfather Ronald Fran-
cis Birch. Several from
the area attended the
funeral service on Sat-
urday in Minnedosa.
Sympathy is also
extended to Butch and
Brenda Hales and son
William and other mem-
bers of the Hales fam-
ily on the recent passing
of Henry Hales of Rivers.
A number attend-
ed the bridal shower
in honour of Leanne
Morgan on Sunday.
After a very wet spring,
some fortunate few can
report that they are fn-
ished seeding. Many oth-
ers still have miles to
go. Many also report that
their gardens are in. Let us
hope for a great summer
after this dismal spring.
T e Minnedosa Colle-
giate Rugby team played in
the Provincials in Brandon
this weekend. Matthew
Hudon, Jake Woychyshyn
and Brent Cardy of Bass-
wood were players on the
team.
Dear Reena,
I have two questions:
How can I stop weeds and
little plants from growing
in between river rock? I do
pullout as much as I can.
Secondly,moss grows on
the aggregate sidewalks
and I would like to use
something non-toxic to get
this clean. Adelon
Dear Adelon,
Without using toxic
chemicals, here are the best
defense methods against
weeds growing through ar-
eas covered by river rock.
Remove rocks and lay one
of the following; land-
scape fabric, a thick sheet
of plastic or newspaper
underneath rocks. Here is
a Wonderful Weed Killer
formula suitable for river
rock and cleaning sidewalk
areas. Pour boiling water
or acetic acid (pickling vin-
egar) onto weeds. Regular
white vinegar (the kind
we eat with French Fries
is not strong enough). Or
in a pot combine and stir
together 1 gallon pickling
vinegar, onepound salt and
one tablespoon dish soap.
Pour over weeds. Repeat as
needed. (Caution: Tese
methods will kill all treated
plants).
Did You Know?
Newspaper is biode-
gradable and when com-
posted it turns into min-
eral rich top-soil, packed
with nutrients.
Hi Reena,
I have a fabric shower
curtain that becomes pink
and discoloured along the
bottom, soon after I wash
it. I always pull it closed
after showering so it dries,
but is there anything I can
do to stop this from hap-
pening? Irmgard
Dear Irmgard,
Tis often occurs ei-
ther due to hard water
or when moisture sits on
shower curtains and accu-
mulates bacteria. Wipe the
curtain dry after use and
make sure that no drip-
ping faucets soak the cur-
tain. Leave the bathroom
exhaust fan on for a few
minutes to reduce humid-
ity in the bathroom. Wash
the curtain with color safe
bleach or purchase a cur-
tain liner or a curtain made
from another material.
Dear Reena,
I love the taste of res-
taurant Caesar Salad!
When I make it at home,
I never know how much
salad dressing to add to the
lettuce. If I add too much,
the croutons become sog-
gy. If I add too little, it lacks
f avour. Any suggestions?
Marcus
Dear Marcus,
While there is no set
standard measurement of
dressing to lettuce ratio.
Te general guideline is
one half cup dressing for
a single size head of Ro-
maine lettuce. Each leaf
should have some dressing
but too much dressing will
leave you with soggy crou-
tons and lots of fat. When
it comes to croutons,
make sure that you add
them, just prior to serv-
ing. Another Chefs trick is
to serve Caesar salad in a
wooden bowl. Remove the
skin from a clove of garlic
and rub the clove along
the inside of the bowl, this
adds favour to the salad.
Hi Reena,
I am wondering if you
have a special cleaning
solution for getting bird
droppings of of lawn fur-
niture. Ron
Dear Ron,
I have a budgie named
Garry, and the best de-
fense against bird drop-
ping stains is to scrub the
area with heavy duty de-
tergent, water and a stif
brush. Rinse and blot all
areas with water. If stains
are noticeable spray with
WD-40, blot and rinse with
dish soap and water (test
on inconspicuous area
frst).
Weird Uses for
Everyday Items:
Erase ballpoint pen
ink from hands by wiping
them with the inside of a
banana peel. Submitted
by Helene
Use duct tape to re-
move warts, cover the wart
with duct tape and leave
for one week. Doing this
has proven more success-
ful than freezing them of.
Submitted by Derek
I f nd that adding salt
to ice water actually cools
drinks in a hurry. Fill a four
gallon bucket three quar-
ter of the way with ice wa-
ter and one cup salt. Place
sealed bottles or cans into
the bucket, they cool in a
fash. Submitted by Lorisa
CADURCIS NEWS
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Substitutions
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