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XCrossroads■ rfrjs wrikSaturday, August 25,2007 234-H exchange heldwith New BrunswickTen New Brunswick 4*H members accompanied by two chaperones arrived at Winnipeg airport on July 9 for a week-long homestay exchange. The participants were twinned with Manitoba 4-H members ranging in agefrom 14 to 18 years, from the communities of Rossbum, Olha and Silverton.Local members participating were Jeremy Kaskiw, Becky and Kayla Wray, Laci Dunn, Chelsea and Kevin Cottingham, Cindy Didych, Kelli Heinrich, Karli Maduke and Madisson Luhowy. Group chaperones were Shirley McFeetors and Val Cottingham.Their educational exchange visit included a tour of our Legislative Building and free time at The Forks. The Rossbum 4-H Handi-workers and their Head Leader, Tony White, hosted a reception with Mayor Shirley Kalyniuk welcoming the Maritime guests, followed by a potluck supper, and a jingle dance performed by Amber Tanner of Waywayseecappo. All shared fast friendships and a fun time playing games. The group also toured Miller’s Bison Farm, Vintage grain elevators at Inglis, Shoal Lake’s Pioneer Elevator and Veterinary Clinic, Pizzey’s Milling and Baking Company, Rossbum Museum, Marconi School, the Mass Grave, Buddas (replicas of the first A-frame shelters of the Ukrainian settlers), St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Olha, and Decker Hutterite Colony.Local hospitalityAll enjoyed a traditional Ukrainian meal served at Olha Hall. A free afternoon at Clear Lake offered shopping, horseback riding, bike rides, marsh boardwalk, and the Wildlife Museum. After picking saskatoons at Blue Moon Saskatoon, some enjoyed golfing at Rossman Lake, while others chose to get wet! An overnight camping stay at Seech Lake included barbe-qued bison burgers, swimming, boating, and tubing. Local beeswax candles or honey were available for purchase from Raven Creek Farms. The New Brunswick visitors specifically wanted to see a rodeo, so an afternoon was spent at the Selkirk Rodeo and Midway. Comfortable accommodation was found at the Canadian Mennonite University dorms.The Manitoba group's main fundraiser was recycling at the Rossburn Recycling Depot for six months. Lots of team spirit and support of parents helped to cover other costs.Off to the MaritimesThe New Brunswick host families were very generous in welcoming the enthusiastic Manitoba members and chaperones back into their homes. The trip down east began with a welcome pizza party. A day in Sussex included a tour of an industrial milk plant called Dairytown, an Agricultural Museum, Princess Louise Park Show Centre (that promotes agriculture), welcoming from the mayor at Town Hall, andshopping at the Farmer'sMarket. The Rossburn 4-Hers visited a host family’s dairy farm and enjoyed a pool party and corn boil. St. Martin’s offered many photo opportunities including a covered bridge, lighthouse, andlobster traps. The Fundy Trail is famous for its red cliffs, echo caves and bird watching activities. * The group had panoramic views of the Bay of Fundy, coastal cliffs and rolling forested hills. This is where the highest tides in the world sweep in and out. As the tide receded, the group walked on the ocean floor into the sea caves. The group used cable ladder stairs to see the beau% tiful Fuller Falls. It was spectacular from every view - theultimate ecoadventure.At the Interpretive Centre at Big Salmon River, we learned the history of the once vibrant fishing, logging and shipbuilding community. Some of the group enjoyed a meal of fresh seafood before travelling to a campground for overnight camping. After shopping for souvenirs at the City Market in Canada's oldest city, Saint John, the group stopped at the famous Reversing Falls, walked alongthe harbour viewing a cruise ship, saw. many historical buildings and a very large oil refinery.A highlight for many in the trip was the whale watching tour. They were thrilled to see a big, and graceful finback whale, also grey sealsand harbour seals that were resting on rocks, and an aquaculture site where salmon are raised. The group enjoyed learning about the marine life of Atlantic Canada at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews. A touch pool had many invertebrates (animals without backbones) you could handle, such as starfish and scallops. Hopewell Rocks are one of the most awe-inspiring attractions. Carved by the mighty tides, these natural sculptures are as tall as five-story buildings that rise from the shore of the Bay of Fundy. The next stop for the group was the Confederation Bridge, followed by New Brunswick's favorite swimming beach. Swimming in Parlee Beach was the ultimate beach experience, boasting some of the warmest saltwater north of Virginia.The group visited Shediac and had their picture taken with the largest lobster in the world! The group toured Mrs. Dunster’s doughnut production facility and then hiked up a large “bluff” that overlooked many farms in the Sussex area. Delegates and families joined for one final evening together. A send off barbeque and pool party kicked off a wonderful evening of memory sharing, laughs and good times.Time spent with both host families was a rewarding experience that the Rossbum participants will remember and value for years to come. All of the 4-Hers deemed the trip an overwhelming success.The Canadian 4-H Council sponsored the exchange, and travel was funded by Exchanges Canada of the Department of Canadian Heritage (Government of Canada).4-H members from Rossbum, Olha and Silverton were twinned with 10 4-Hers from New Brunswick this summer. The teenagers spent a week in each province.K-V’y-armI-w* -W:-•£lt;r-'-v'Flood Assistance ProgramIf you’re a producer who farms land along the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon, and you experienced crop loss in 2005 and 2006 due to flooding, you may be eligible for financial assistance. The Assiniboine Valley Producers . Flood Assistance Program is now available to producers who experienced crop loss or could not seed a crop.For more informationTo learn more about the flood assistance program or to apply, please contact your local Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation insurance office or Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO Centre.The deadline for applications is August 31, 2007-CnD CAI c1Put some cold hard cash in your jeans next summer. Plant certified winter wheat from SeCan for *15 per acre*Contact your SeCan seed retailer:
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Shoal Lake Crossroads
Shoal Lake, Manitoba, CA
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