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Portage La Prairie Central Plains Herald Leader (Newspaper) - November 8, 2008, Portage La Prairie, ManitobaIn our recent Little trip to see the wind turbines Over the Tiger Hills and far away we came Home the Long Way and found ourselves in Glenboro. It has been a Long time since i visited that pretty Little town. A couple things have changed since i visited there at the wee age of six. Firstly the Banks of the Assiniboine River to the North of town Are not nearly As precipitous Steep and tall As they were Back then. And there is the War memorial right in the Middle of main Street that once had a captured German machine gun on display quite a Marvel for Young eyes. The gun seems to have gone now one wonders when and to where. More souvenirs of course Here in Portage la Prairie we used to have two old German cannons sitting on the City Square one on each Side of the bandstand right behind the Lundy memorial Fountain and the Cenotaph. They were brought Home from the 1914 18 War and taken away for scrap Metal during the 1939 45 conflict. The Cenotaph talking of our precious Stone Soldier who was crafted in Italy he was mounted on a locally built and inscribed base in 1926 after a successful financial Campaign by the Independent order of the daughters of the Empire and the whole Community. The total Cost was $ 2,250, a hefty sum in that Era. It used to sit on the Grassy City Square until it was moved when the site was sold to our Post office in the 1950s. Despite some suggestions it should be moved again elsewhere it now seems firmly located Between the Post office and the Bank of Montreal on Saskatchewan Avenue. The names it is quite a sentimental journey to go in and take a peek at the names on the Cenotaph. There Are a lot of old Portage family names there and most certainly some of the big boys who preceded me in school. Personally thankfully dad and Uncle Wilson came Home from the War to end All wars one with just a shrapnel wound in the leg and the other with Gas scarred lungs. Big brother a two year pow of the second world War brought Home a lot closer the awfulness but i guess the necessity of wars. Momus old scrapbook now is the time to get out this tattered old volume mom so lovingly kept that tells the Story of How her son and other mothers sons went overseas got wounded went missing or died in action. Or daughters maybe. Also there Are accounts of the War Bond drives and who can forget f for Freddie the Mosquito bomber that flew so Low Down our Saskatchewan Avenue and finally crashed while buzzing the Tower at Calgary men and women in uniform talking of the Home front we in Portage la Prairie were right in there with air Force bases at Southport and Macdonald november 8, 2008 Central Plains Herald Leader 5 sunday nov. 9 Bible Baptist Church sunday school 10 a. M., morning service interpreted for the deaf 11 a. M., evening 7 p. Crescent Heights Chapel 9 30 a. Lords supper 11 a. Family Bible hour. Christ Church Cowboy Church at 10 15 a. On the first sunday of each month. Regular morning services 10 15 a. Christians of evangelical Faith of Portage 58 fifth St. N. W. Service 10 30 a. First Baptist Church worship service 10 30 a. First presbyterian Church service 10 30 a. Golden Plains Baptist Church service 10 30 a. And 6 p. 1201 Tupper St. N. Good Shepherd Catholic Church service at 10 a. At 1125 Saskatchewan ave. E. Highway Tabernacle morning service 10 30 a. M., wednesday service at 7 p. Mckenzie United worship and sunday school 10 30 a. Portage Alliance Church worship service 11 a. Portage evangelical Church sunday school 9 30 a. M., worship service 10 30 a. Portage mennonite Church worship service 10 30 a. Theme the things that make for peace. Prairie Community Church Portage la Prairie mall service 10 30 a. Prairie Vineyard new location 107 Duke ave., service 10 30 a. For info Call 857 3839. Redeemer lutheran Church sunday school 9 45 a. Family worship 11 a. Salvation army worship service 10 30 a. St. Maryus anglican 10 a. Solid Rock ministries service 10 a. M., 125 fourth ave. N. E. Trinity United Church worship service 10 30 a. The gathering place services 10 a. And 6 p. Ukrainian orthodox Church Liturgy 10 a. Bilingual 2nd& 4th sunday sunday school for children 10 30 a. Ukrainian Catholic Church of Assumption divine Liturgy 10 a. Monday nov. 10 a meeting non smoking7 30 p. 450 fifth ave. W. Diaper gym play group at St. Maryus Hall monday wednesday and Friday from 9 30 11 30 a. Call 239 5832 or 239 7076 for details. Herman prior 55 plus Centre Beltane and Hastings hearing clinic 9 30 a. 4 p. M., line dancing 9 45 a. M., cribbage 1 p. M., Aquasie 1 30 p. M., clogging 6 p. Tops take off pounds sensibly Portage mall beside warehouse one6 30 p. Call Mary 857 6963. Ukrainian Catholic Church monday to Friday mass 9 a. Portage toastmasters club meetings resume on sept. 8, in the science lab in pc is Prince Charles building. Call Wayde at 239 7001. 5th Portage scouts beavers Ages 5 7 meet 6 30 p. 7 45 p. Scouts Ages 11 & up meet 7 p. 9 p. Mckenzie United Church. Contact Stan 267 2762. W hat s up around p Portage la p Rairie great service great deals fantastic automobiles great service great deals fantastic automobiles great service fantastic automobiles great deals fantastic automobiles Allen Watson Auto sales 1530 Saskatchewan ave. E. Phone 857 4711 dealer permit # 0608 2004 gunfire 2 door Auto air cruise tilt safeties Nice clean car. $ 7,995 now available Auto detailing Call for appointment warranty & financing at Bank rates available Mac. Wow. . Com 2005 Taurus be loaded 3.0l v6, 125,000 pm. $ 8,995 2003 grand am it 2 door loaded with Moon roof. $ 9,995 2003 escape Alt loaded 3.0 v6, Low Ems. $ 10,995 2000 f150 a c 4x4 Alt 4.6l, Auto air loaded 120,000 pm. $ 11,995 2000 Dodge Dakota set Quad cab 4x4 just traded. Sorry sold 1999 Taurus be 4 door loaded v6. $ 5,995 2000 Ford e150 12 passenger Van loaded. Sorry sold Mckenzie Community Calendar Owen Mckenzie Paula Mckenzie licenced funeral director november tuesday 11 Oakville fowl supper Oakville Community Hall. 4 30, 5 30 and 6 30 sittings. Tickets available at service on second Oakville or phone Greg Botterill 267 2086. Tuesday november 11 Macgregor United Church fall supper at Macgregor memorial Hall 4 7 pm. Wednesday 12 Portage University a omens club meeting in the Portage District Art Centre at 7 30 pm thursday 13 Community foundation Day. Join us for Coffee 11 am to noon at Herman prior Centre Grant presentations donor recognitions. 1 30 3 30 pm at Portage regional Library launch new website revisit imagine Canadas fund finding program. Check out the microfilm Reader scanner. Thursday 13 Portage after 5at 6 30 8 00 pm Crescent Heights Chapel 1745 Saskatchewan ave. W. Soup Sandwich cookies everyday or Christmas gift giving ideas Donna Lach is the speaker on the Road of life. Reservations or cancellations Call Winnie 239 6804 or Lynne 239 1240. Friday 14 Portage mennonite Church invites you to a fundraiser meal of homemade soups buns & pies. Herman prior Centre Crocus room open seating from 5 7 pm. Advance tickets available from Portage Home decorating 857 6055 or Portage mennonite Church 857 7610. 50% of proceeds to world missions. Ten thousand villages gift shop available on site 4 8 pm. Friday 14 West end citizens cooperative old tyme dance upstairs at Royal Canadian legion 275 Duke ave. 8 pm to Midnight. Lunch served. Music by Northern reflections. For info Call Jim 857 4088, Larry 857 7288, Agnes 857 3037. Friday 14 old time dance at Plumas Community Hall 8 12 pm. Highway 6 band. Lunch served. Tickets 386 2635 or 386 2757. Saturday 15 Trinity u. C. W. Fall lunch and bazaar11 30 am to 1 30 pm Trinity United Church auditorium 15 Tupper St. S. Craft and bake Sale. Sunday 16 Portage & area restaurants bakeries & caterers Trade show showcasing desserts. Herman prior Centre come and go 2 4 pm Sample a wide variety of items place orders pick up ideas find a new restaurant. Ticket sales go to Charity. Tickets available at front desk of do off the top or Call Anita at 857 2856. Monday 17 compassionate friends a gathering of people who have had a death of a child or a sibling. Gathering at 7 30 pm at Central Plains cancer care space at 318 Saskatchewan ave e. Wednesday 19 Mckenzie United Church beef dinner5 6 30 pm 85 11th St. New. Tickets at the door. Everyone Welcome. Saturday 22 Udac artists & artisans artwork sale1 5 pm at Portage arts Centre. Call 239 6029 saturday 22 Christmas Craft & bake Sale Portage Alliance Church 1 5 pm. Unique gifts delicious Home baking or come and enjoy Coffee and homemade cinnamon buns. All proceeds going to Bandung Indonesia for Safe drinking water projects. Monday 24 is self help group meets the 4th monday of each month from 7 8 pm at the is society office in Portage. Contact Nadine 239 1308 or 471 0402 or Nadine. Konyk a society. Ca sunday 23 Home party Charity Blitz hosted by Royal purple # 66 from 1 30 4 30 pm at the masonic Hall on 50 Tupper Street s. Tupperware Norlex Princess House pampered chef and party Lite. Just in time for gift giving. Refreshments served. Everyone Welcome thursday 27 Christmas food frenzy at 5pm at Knox United Church Oakville. Get a head Start on Christmas baking snack appetizers dainties Erogies and much More. Supper of Home made soup and sandwiches available. Friday 28 West end citizens cooperative old tyme dance upstairs at Royal Canadian legion 275 Duke ave. 8 pm to Midnight. Lunch served. Music by Les Mocas sins. For info Call Jim 857 4088, Larry 857 7288, Agnes 857 3037. Saturday 29 Oakville annual Christmas Craft sale10 am to 3 pm Oakville Community Hall with free draws and 35 tables of crafts. Wow. . Com to Register your event Call 857 4021 before wednesday 4 00 p. To have your event included in this Calendar e mail events Phera Loleader. Com thedarl graphic. Com remembering to honour their memory submitted photo the last flight of the famous Freddie in Calgary. Les Green East end report

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