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Voice THE VILLAGE
VOLUME 8 NO. 1 • JULY 2020
GRAND OPENING OF MCC
100 YEARS EXHIBIT
2019 DONOR LISTING
Agreement #40033605
www.mhv.ca MAY 2013 1
PUBLISHED BY
Mennonite Heritage Village (Canada) Inc.
E X E C U T I V E E D I TO R
TO THE REOPENED!
Gary Dyck
E D I TO R
Yvonne Neufeld
B Y G A R Y DYC K , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C TO R
CO N T R I B U TO R S
Gary Dyck
Evelyn Friesen
Jo-Ann Friesen It takes centuries to build a museum like the Mennonite Heritage
Andrea Klassen Village (MHV). Here we tell the story of the Mennonites who fled
Robert Goertzen ‘dark ages’ oppression from Europe to Prussia, then from Prussia to
Russia and finally from Russia to Canada with numerable other trails
PRINTED BY and detours along the way.
Derksen Printers
Each century they left us objects and stories that we lovingly
DESIGNED BY
Chez Koop
picked up with soft white gloves. We cleaned these simple ob-
jects-turned-artefacts in order to see the finer details and preserve
CHARITY NUMBER them for the next generations. We built galleries to tell their story;
10363-393-RR0001 including a gallery that changes every year because of the many
AGREEMENT NUMBER stories our forefathers have to share with us.
40033605
Like them we built a village so we could remember community and
HOURS
May - September that we are never alone. Historic buildings were moved, auditoriums
and a windmill built, a pond created from a stream, sheds erected to Gary Dyck
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. protect larger artefacts and finally a Village Centre to help a growing
Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. staff to welcome more and more visitors. A lot has been accomplished in the last 50 years so we could
* October - April share what we have learned from the last 500.
Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Outdoor buildings are closed When we suddenly closed March 19th due to Covid-19, it felt incongruent to MHV staff. To open and
build up a museum is a complex, stimulating and life-affirming work. How could we pause the story?
A D M I S S I O N R AT E S Could we really put our revived village back into a comatose state? We did, because we care about our
Adults $12.00 community and the history it needs to fulfill. Eight weeks later we were able to reopen - one of the first
museums in Canada to reopen.
Seniors (65 & Older) $10.00
Students (ages 13-22) $10.00 Here’s to the beauty of the reopened!
Children (ages 6-12) $6.00 To the lid off of old precious keepsakes.
Children FREE
(ages 5 & under) Here’s to the ones getting out of bed, parting the curtains and greeting the sky.
To having many second chances.
MEMBERSHIP Here’s to overturning the thawed earth and smelling rich secrets.
To new growth in familiar places.
Annual Individual Membership** $30.00
(Season-long admission)
Here’s to the unlocked gate letting guests come in.
Annual Family* Membership** $50.00 To green pastures with far-flung fences.
Season-long admission)
Lifetime $500.00 Here’s to the beauty of the reopened!
To life’s unceasing mercies,
** Membership entitles you to vote at our annual indomitable stances,
general meeting, and gives you FREE or reduced and retold stories.
admission to other Signature Museums in Manitoba. For all the ‘we’ve-been-here-befores’
You are beautiful and you will not stay closed!
Manitoba Signature Museums:
MHV is now safely open for your enjoyment and renewal. We have physical distancing protocols in
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum place and a new cleaning regimen called “Clean it Right” . Welcome to the beauty that is reopening
Brandon, MB before you!
Le Musèe De Saint-Boniface Museum
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Austin, MB
New Iceland Heritage Museum
Gimli, MB
St. Boniface Museum
Winnipeg, MB
The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Morden, MB
Western Canada Aviation Museum
Winnipeg, MB
HOW TO REACH MHV
Telephone 204.326.9661
Email info@mhv.ca
www.mhv.ca
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AUXILIARY NEWS
B Y E V E LY N F R I E S E N , A U X I L I A R Y M E M B E R ( J U N E 2 0 2 0 )
No matter how deep the snow or how cold the temperatures, the MHV retrieved the apron and donned it on this occasion to remember Nellie and
Auxiliary has been no less busy during the winter months. We have met her many years of dedication to our organization.
regularly to review projects and make plans for new ones.
Following an obvious epiphany on top of Haleakala—a 10,000 ft. Volcano
in Hawaii—Linda Schroeder is poised to lead the MHV Auxiliary for another
term! Linda’s ambitions inspire all of us to renew our own individual com-
mitments. Needless to say, we were very happy to hear of her illuminating
moment on a recent vacation.
We invite you, our readers, to join our company and enjoy a friendly, pur-
poseful experience with the MHV Auxiliary.
To keep up with the demand for Bib Aprons in the Village Gift Shop, this
group of women met for a special workday. They are pictured bending
over yards and yards of colourful fabric and patterns to be cut for the ev-
er-popular Mennonite Girls Can Cook Aprons. Selected pattern pieces were
later packaged to be sewn on their home sewing machines.
Others of our members continued to cook and bake and serve for regularly
scheduled business luncheons and a host of Village events. The February
Winterfest was such an occasion where tables in the Multi Purpose Room
were filled with visitors who enjoyed the Soup Luncheon we served.
We are never short of reasons to continue our fundraising efforts. Over the
winter months, the halls of the Village Centre received a fresh coat of paint
that was funded by the Auxiliary. Among countless small projects, we have,
once again, supported the School Education Program, we have allocated
monies for past and upcoming exhibits in our Museum Galleries and have
paid for expenses incurred by the Garden Club while they keep our Village
grounds looking beautiful. UPCOMING!
Though restricted by the current Covid-19 protocols, a large group of Despite having to change some of our plans, we are determined to carry
volunteers met recently for a pulling/cutting/bagging Rhubarb event. Tina, on as best we can throughout the coming summer season. So, look for us
Annette, Margaret, Mary Anne, Diane, Sandi and Evelyn are pictured cutting in the Quilting Room, the Summer Kitchen, the gardens, the Waffle Booth
the mounds of washed rhubarb stems—freezer-ready for the Restaurant’s and at countless other events—advertised on the MHV Website. We will be
feature dessert. helping to commemorate the work of Mennonite Central Committee’s past
The white apron you see (with a rip on the bib) was once worn faithfully by 100 years, and at a later time, we expect to participate in Manitoba’s 150th
our friend, the late Nellie Ginter—a long time member of our Auxiliary. We celebrations.
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MCC 100 YEARS
B Y A N D R E A K L A S S E N , S E N I O R C U R AT O R
The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is turning 100 in 2020 and Men- shipments of used clothing in 1972. The women decided to sell these goods
nonite Heritage Village (MHV), together with MCC, is celebrating by looking locally to generate income for MCC’s work around the world. By the end of
back at the last century. The exhibit “MCC 100 Years” will open June 24, 2020 1978, the idea had taken off and 30 MCC thrift stores had opened in Canada,
at MHV’s Virtual Spring Gala Fundraiser. with a further 26 in the United States. Although not exclusively operated by
The exhibit begins all the way back at the beginning in 1920, when MCC was women, women led the movement, organizing thrift shop leadership, pur-
formed in response to the crisis experienced by Mennonites in the Soviet chasing or renting facilities, managing the shops, and providing hundreds
Union (today Ukraine), who were straining under the burden of revolution, of volunteer hours staffing them. Last year alone, revenues from thrift shops
drought, epidemics, waves of anarchist raids and arrests, and famine. Menno- contributed $19 million to MCC’s work.
nites in North America combined their efforts in order to help and MCC was
born. It sent relief in the form of $13.5 million to assist through relief kitch-
ens, material aid, food parcels, and medicine. It also sent 50 Fordson tractors
to provide the means for Mennonites in Ukraine to become self-sufficient
again. In 1925 the worst of the crisis had passed and MCC ended its first relief
and development project.
After World War Two, MCC again provided aid to Mennonites fleeing the ter-
rors of war in Stalinist Russia. MCC helped to house, clothe, and feed Menno-
nite refugees, ran feeding kitchens for Mennonites and non-Mennonites alike,
helped to fight Mennonite repatriation to the Soviet Union, and assisted Men-
nonites with finding new homes overseas. Perhaps its biggest legacy from
this massive refugee assistance project is negotiating the migration of over
10,000 Mennonites to safety in North and South America. Their assistance in
World War Two was given “in the name of Christ,” a slogan that continues to
be used by MCC today.
Since World War Two, MCC has grown and has projects at home and all over
the world. Their mandate is to provide relief, promote development and
self-sufficiency, and to further the cause of peace. In Canada, MCC began ini-
tiatives like the MCC Food Bank in 1974 to help with food security. The Food
Bank gave Canadian farmers the means to help alleviate hunger around the
world by sharing their harvests with people hit by drought, famine, or other
emergencies. The MCC Food Bank became the “Canadian Foodgrains Bank”
in 1983, when other Christian denominations joined MCC in the project.
In Canada, MCC’s work at home and abroad is supported in large measure by
the local MCC Thrift Shops. This initiative has local Manitoba roots as the first Caption: In 2007, founders of MCC’s network of thrift shops, Linie Friesen, Selma Loewen, Susan
thrift shop was established in March 1972 by four women in Altona, followed Giesbrecht, and Sara Stoesz gathered at a celebration in Winnipeg to recognize their contribu-
the next month by the shop in Steinbach. The thrift shop movement was tions to MCC.
begun by women who took action when MCC decided to reduce its overseas Credit: MCC, 32562
NEW ACQUISITIONS
B Y A N D R E A K L A S S E N , S E N I O R C U R AT O R
While most of the artefacts in the collection at September. gage the world in public ways than those of past
Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) are from past Wherever one falls on the spectrum of beliefs generations. This protest sign, and the critiques it
eras, there are a few that are from our contem- about climate change, the protest sign is unique received, places it in this centuries-long conversa-
porary history as Mennonites in Canada. One of in that it, and the conversations it engendered, re- tion of what Mennonites’ roles are in society, what
our newest acquisitions was one such artefact: a volved around what it means to be a Mennonite in their attitudes toward governing authorities ought
protest sign from the General Strike for Climate Manitoba in 2019. The protest sign uses a centu- to be, and whether they are to humbly submit as
Action, held in Winnipeg on September 27, 2019. ries-old etching to tell us something about politi- subjects or exercise their rights and responsibilities
The protest sign plays on the well-known im- cal life and current debates in Canada in 2019 and as citizens.
age of Mennonite martyr Dirk Willems saving his how Mennonites have engaged with that world. History is sometimes hard to see when it looks
pursuer from icy waters. In the version printed When I asked Penner if he had received any like the present. MHV’s mission involves collecting
on the sign, the famous etching from the Mar- criticism for the sign, he noted that some of the artefacts that shed light on what it means to be
tyrs Mirror has been digitally altered to show Dirk comments he received were less about the sign Mennonite. Sometimes it is easier to know what
Willems saving a polar bear that has fallen through and more about what it pointed to. Some detrac- those objects are when they are from the 18th
the ice and is flailing in the water. The message of tors, he commented, criticized how much Men- or 19th centuries, but our mandate also includes
the sign is clear: as the polar bear (signifying the nonites should be involved in political action. This collecting artefacts that speak to Mennonite life in
environment), bears the burden of climate change critique takes the Mennonite history of being “in Canada in the 21st century. Those contemporary
and suffers, Mennonites (embodied by Dirk Wil- the world and not of the world” and invokes it for artefacts are often harder to find as our debates
lems) are called to care and to help. The other side today. This history of being “the quiet in the land” about what it means to be Mennonite today often
of the sign is even more decisive, stating in bold, meant that many Mennonites in past saw their take a more subtle shape than they did in the past.
colourful letters, “Mennonites on Climate Strike.” role in society as “subjects,” meek and respect- We are grateful for donors like Kyle Penner who
The sign was created by Kyle Penner of Steinbach, ful of the governing authorities who they saw as donate objects, like this protest sign, that reflect an
Manitoba for the protest rally in Winnipeg, which ordained by God to rule over them. While they aspect of Mennonite life in Canada today.
saw 10,000-12,000 people participate. The march petitioned governments, they never demanded
was held in response to Greta Thunberg’s stu- action. In the minds of many Mennonites in the
dent-initiated movement call “Fridays for Future,” past, this belief prohibited them from participating
in which she and her fellow students in Sweden in politics or public life more generally. Conversely,
went on strike every Friday to call upon their gov- most Mennonites in Canada today see themselves
ernment to take action on climate change. The less as “subjects” and more as “citizens” who have
student-led initiative became a global movement rights and who exercise responsibilities in soci-
and the march in Winnipeg was held in conjunc- ety. Mennonites today are more likely to vote in
tion with a visit from Thunberg to Canada last elections, hold public office, and otherwise en-
Caption: Kyle Penner holds protest sign at the General Strike
for Climate Action, on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislature
on September 27, 2019.
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GENERAL STORE
B Y J O - A N N F R I E S E N , G I F T S H O P, R E C E P T I O N & O F F I C E M A N A G E R
The General Store, located on Main Street in the This season, there will be eleven local artisans
Amber Knit’s Co
Outdoor Village, opened a little later this year for providing quality handmade items for your every
A Switch In Time…
the season on May 13th, 2020. Vendors were very need, check out www.mhv.ca to find out more.
Embriodery Cards & Eggery
busy creating amazing designs throughout the off The variety of goods ready for purchase include
Sweet Designs by Evy 18” Doll Clothes
season. We are looking forward to the many new old fashioned candy, MHV’s own stone milled flour Through Glass Images
items to grace the store shelves this coming year. (made onsite in our Windmill), and horseshoe nail Hilda’s Closet - Crochet Doll Clothes
Travelers view the General Store as a highlight of rings made in the Blacksmith Shop. As Manito-
(For small dolls)
their museum visit. Artisans remark how pleased bans head out to rediscover their own province
Elli’s Treasures
they are to interact with guests from who share this summer, we are excited to welcome each
Tea at Grannys
their own “General Store” stories. The General guest. Do stop by this season and get that perfect
Store houses a great collection of artefacts that item for yourself or for your special someone.
Relax with Flax
reveal the ingenious ways how progressive our Night Owl Beading
pioneers were. Grampa Epp’s Ointment
ADMISSIONS, VILLAGE BOOKS & GIFTS
B Y J O - A N N F R I E S E N G I F T S H O P, R E C E P T I O N & O F F I C E M A N A G E R
Village Books & Gifts continues to be the place for Author reading events. Village Books & Gifts houses a unique array of merchandise that draws a
February 2020 was our largest event to date. In celebration of “I love to Read” variety of consumers looking for something historical, unique, and a little bit
month, MHV invited Steinbach’s Mayor, Earl Funk, to read a children’s story, of Steinbach. We continue to have an excellent selection of local novelists,
local renowned photographer Dennis Fast read from his book titled “Princess”, genealogists, historians, biographers, photography, cookbooks, giftware, and
a Grade 2 & 3 Choir presented a melodious feast as well as authors, Dr. Arden souvenirs. We receive new & interesting items on a regular basis. MHV has
Thiessen, and Mr. Ralph Friesen read from their latest publications. Our Main introduced our very own brand of historically driven gifts and toys includ-
Gallery & the temporary Gerhard Ens Gallery continue to be extremely popular ing wood pens, bonnets, magnet kits, quilting kits, peg doll kits and so much
destinations. MHV is the highlight of their Canadian tour. This season MHV is more. Our “Menno Cards” and “Menno Apparel” continue to be our hottest
presenting “MCCs’ Cenntennial”. Our Curator works very hard to bring each sellers. We strive to find a balance by carrying heritage driven merchandise,
story to life in a way you will not soon forget. A must see, the exhibit will be as well as travel friendly souvenirs. The mandate of the Gift Shop is to provide
on display June 24 - April 30, 2021. souvenirs and reading material that reflect the Russian Mennonite story.
MHV Receptionists offer a welcoming smile; a few kind gestures as well as As the Gift Shop, Reception, & Office Manager, I look forward to a new season
pertinent information which help travelers enjoy their visit to the museum. with knowledgeable, seasoned staff & volunteers sprinkled with a lot of fun.
On a regular basis this impeccable team takes on a role of concierge, guiding Experience the difference today. Interested in upcoming Village Books & Gifts
our guests to their next destination, whether onsite or elsewhere in Manitoba. events and in-store deals? Go to our website www.mhv.ca.
MHV is rated the number one tourist stop in Steinbach and Blue Planet’s #1
stop in Manitoba.
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WINTERFEST CARNIVAL 2020
BY ROBERT GOERTZEN, PROGRAM MANAGER
Manitoba winters are long and generations of Manitobans have found ways afternoon, there was a Faspa of cheese, pickles and Schnetje with home-
to embrace the snow, the ice and the indoor warmth. The 3rd annual Win- made rhubarb jam. There was something delicious for everyone!
terfest Carnival at MHV on Saturday, February 15, celebrated our community Indoors, the activities continued, with a crokinole tournament in the Audi-
coming together to share in these experiences. torium and a variety of puzzles, books and games for all ages. A highlight of
Downhill sledding, skating, tug of war games, snow sculpting, and a circle the afternoon was the performance of Tibert le Voyageur, a Metis storyteller
game area on the ice were some of the fun activities that families enjoyed who shared some of the wintertime experiences of the neighbours who lived
outside. People huddled around the bonfire to roast marshmallows or visited in the communities surrounding the early Mennonite settlers. The whole
the Semlin to warm up and hear the story of Sush, a pioneer girl living in a audience was singing, paddling and laughing with Tibert.
sod home with her family and some farm animals. Horse drawn sleigh rides; February 15 was a great day to come together with friends and family to en-
both open air and covered sleigh were filled to capacity most of the day. joy our Manitoba winter, and learn about life on the prairies in the 1800’s. We
The MHV Auxiliary served up a wonderful warmup lunch of homemade hosted over 500 visitors and are planning more wonderful winter activities
soup, hotdogs, Schnetje, hot chocolate, and puffed wheat cake. Later in the in the future.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BY ROBERT GOERTZEN, PROGRAM MANAGER
*Due to the COVID 19 pandemic health restrictions, all planned events are subject to being postponed or cancelled* (please check mhv.ca
for updates)
JUNE AUGUST oneer demonstrations. Restaurant closed for season.
June 24, 2020 – April 1, 2021 August 3 Sunday, September 20, 2020 Saturday, October 3, 2020
MCC 100 Years – Exhibit Auxiliary Quilt Raffle Open Farm Day Free Admission East Menn Committee: annual
lecture series
July 4 – August 29 August 10-14, 2020 Friday, September 25 – Sunday,
Demonstration Days Pioneer Day Camp for children September 27, 2020 NOVEMBER
ages 8-10 Culture Days: a celebration of cul-
July 4 – August 29 tural diversity in southeastern Man- Saturday, November 14, 2020
MHV Auxiliary Rollkuchen Fund- SEPTEMBER itoba Christmas at the Village: Christ-
raiser mas market, wagon rides, hot choc-
Sunday, September 6 OCTOBER olate
JULY Canada Day Celebration: tenta-
tively planned in conjunction with Thursday, October 1, 2020 DECEMBER
July 13 – 17 city of Steinbach Fire Works. Free Volunteer Appreciation: If you
Pioneer Day Camp for children Admission have volunteered at MHV this year, December 20, 2020 – January 4,
ages 5-7 you are invited to attend. No formal 2021
Monday, September 7, 2020 invitations will be mailed or emailed. Closed for Christmas/New Year
July 20 – 24 Fall on the Farm: Experience har-
Pioneer Day Camp for children vest work, hearty food, corn on the Thursday, October 1, 2020
ages 5-12 cob, music, hog butchering, and pi- Village grounds and Livery Barn
Klassen Financial
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2019 DONOR LISTING
Up to $500.00 Clay Pearson Gilbert Penner Kent Reimer
A.D. Gatton Colette Schultz Glenn Goertzen Kerry Fast
Aaron Unger Colin Giesbrecht Gordon Richards Kevin Penner
Abe Duff Cornie Goertzen Gordon Crossley Kevin Pankratz
Abe Friesen Curtis Reimer Gordon & Becky Kornelson Kori Unger
Abe Martens Curtis Krahn Medical Corporation Grant & Wilma Greechen Kurt Enns
Abe & Lorna Penner D. Jim & Marlene Reimer Hans & Diana Werner Larry & Marilyn Friesen
Abe & Martha Friesen Dan Hungerford Harold Braun Larry R. & Eleanor Penner
Abram E. & Helena Ens Dan & Hilda Warkentin Harold & Cynthia Janzen Laura Dyck
Adina Kornelsen Dave & Eileen Krueger Harold & Jacqueline Machmer Laurie Wiebe
Adolf & Anna Ens Dave & Sarah Klassen Harold & Laura Thiessen Lawrence Klippenstein
Albert Giesbrecht David Driedger Harry Wiebe Len & Faye Barkman
Albert Falk David & Melissa Unger Harvey & Pearl Plett Leo & Linda Braun
Albert & Anne Friesen David & Sharlene Reimer Heinz & Justina Heese Leona Rempel
Alex Braun David & Veronica Klassen Helen Ens Leonard Penner
Alfred Blerot David L. Kroeker Helene Riesen Leonard Dueck
Alicia Reimer David or Elfrieda Hildebrandt Helga Froese Leonard Funk
Allen Koop David P. & Katie H. Giesbrecht Helmut & Gertrude Friesen Lily Regehr
Allen Reimer Delores Thiel Henry Rempel Lincoln & Maryann Kroeker
Alvin Klassen Denise Barbier Henry Klassen Linda Braun
Alvin Hildebrand Dennis Regala Henry Fast Linda Mae Earl
Alvin Toews Dennis Reimer Henry & Agnes Janzen Linden Reimer
Amanda Lahn Dennis & Catherine Penner Henry & Naomi Doerksen Lloyd Plett
Amy Plett Denver Reimer Henry & Rita Enns Lloyd & Jane Barkman
Andrej Fust Denver & Elvira Kroeker Homer K. & Margaret Janzen Lorne & Ingrid Peters
Andrew & Anne Wiebe Desiree Reimer Hugo & Carol Unruh Lorne & Lillian Loewen
Andy Plett Dianne Reimer Ian Styles Lorne & Lucille Reimer
Anita Falk Dick Unrau Ian McBain LorraineDueck
Ann Marie Fisher Don Doerksen Ingrid Enns Lothar & Ingrid Moehlmann
Anton Penner Don & Linda Esau Isaac F. Schellenberg Luke & Ang Enns
Anton & Elsie Rempel Donald & Emily Fast Isbrand & Martha Hiebert Lyle Deckert
Arlen Rosner Dorothy Schwab Jack & Irene Schellenberg Lynnette Van Bruggen
Arnold Peters Dylan Murray Jack V. & Joan E. Braun Manfred Koeze
Arnold Reimer E. Patricia Allen Jacob Peters Margaret Friesen
Arnold & Donna Reimer Ed Dobrzanski Jake Buhler Margaret Kroeker
Art & Elaine Rempel Ed Reimer Jake Hildebrandt Maria Evert
Arthur & Kathleen Driedger Ed & Sandi Schellenberg Jake Rempel Marie Rempel
Arthur (Art) Peters Edwin & Lillian Plett Jake & Tina Toews Mark Trickett
Audrey Guenther Elena Patenaude James Schellenberg Mark Loewen
Barrie Reimer Elizabeth Loewen James & Sharon Fast Mark & Kim Rempel
Ben Townsend Elizabeth Abrahams Jamie Rogalski Marlene Sobering
Ben & Ann Doerksen Elmer Hiebert Jason Hiebert Martin Friesen
Beth Kathler Eric Heese Jason Braun Martin & Ingrid Enns
Beth Zacharias Eric & Mary Rempel Jerry Kroeker Martin W. & Grace Penner
Betsy Klassen Erica Ens Jessy Unrau Mary Klassen
Betty Dyck Erich & Joan Enns Jim Peters Mary Martens
Betty Fehr Ernest Klassen JoAnn Friesen Mary Anne Hildebrand
Beverly Cole Ernest & Noreen Klassen Jo-Ann Theriault Matt Horne
Bill O’Neill Ernest & Noreen Klassen Joel Warkentin Matthew & Tabitha Hildebrandt
Bill Bergen Ernie & Charlotte Wiens Johan Schroeder Meagan Unger
Bill & Darlene Hiebert Ernie & Karen Klassen John Janzen Mel & Margaret Funk
Bob Louis Ethan Reimer John Nikkel Melvin & Sara Dueck
Bob Braun Eva Rempel John Dempster Menno Rempel
Bob & Mary Schmor Frank Klassen John Wiebe Menno & Linda Barkman
Brad Unger Frank Chan John & Doris Thiessen Menno & Lottie Reimer
Brian Friesen Frank Brandt John & Edna Broesky Michael Kroeker
Brock Peters Frank & Edith Derksen John & Ellie Dyck Michael Wiebe
Bruce Martin Fred Reimer John & Helen Banman Michael & Ruby Kehler
Bruce & Cindy Blatz Fred & Irene Wall John H. Braun Milton Reimer
Bruce & Elaine Peters Fred & Margaret Heese John H. & Connie Peters Nancy Peters
Bruce & Kim Penner Gail Legal John J. Enns Nettie Friesen
C. Neil Heinrichs Garry Austman John J. & Dorothy Friesen Nita Wiebe
Caleb Dueck Garry & Gwen Blatz John N. Janzen Noel Bremaud
Carla Chabot Garry & Diane Delaronde John W. Martens Norm Harrison
Carlee Friesen Garth & Carly Koop Justina Braun Olga Regehr
Carol Moar Gary Chornoboy Karen & Darren Friesen Pat Funk
Carol Peters Gary Reimer Katherine Kroeker Patti Unger
Carol & Larry Koop Gary Martens Katherine Martens Paul Warkentin
Caroline Brandt Gary & Andrea Dyck Keith Duncan Paul Galessiere
Cathy Saindon George Wiebe Kelly Friesen Paul & Arlene Kroeker
Cathy Barkman George H. & Martha Barkman Kelvin & Kim Goertzen Paul & Lillian Vanderwoude
Cathy Reimer Gerard Sparks Ken Wiebe Pearl Knutson
Chad Batley Gerard Zolus Ken Wilson Peter Harms
Charlene Freund Gerardus A. (Gary) Smit Ken Giesbrecht Peter Penner
Charles Wiebe Gerry Aubry Ken & Helen Penner Peter Wieler
Chris Penner Gerry & Donna Doerksen Ken & Pearl Neil Peter Thiessen
Chris Chetwynd Gerry & Georgia Sapinsky Kendale Penner Peter Reimer
Chris & Annalee Goertzen Gertrude Peters Kenneth & Rosalie Gascho Peter Dick
MHV IS GRATEFUL FOR OUR 2019 DONORS
Note: Some donor’s names may have been omitted at their
request.
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2019 DONOR LISTING
Peter & Esther Martens Wilbert Friesen Phyllis Neustaedter Clearview Consumers Coop Ltd
Peter & Helen Kehler William & Elizabeth Wiens Reg & Phyllis Toews Country Perogy Shop
Peter & Lenora Kehler Wilmer Penner Robert Smith Deloitte
Peter J. & Irene Priess 6217738 Manitoba Royden Loewen Diamond Construction & Gravel
Peter N. & Marie Reimer Anton R. Schellenberg Memorial Fund Tim & Janet Kroeker Fast Brothers Ltd.
Peter W. & Tina Wiebe Auto-City Garage William & Hilda Muir Friesen Drillers Ltd.
Ray Fast Border Chemical Company LTD Canadian Menninite University GLT Service Porfessionals
Ray Reimer Clearspring Animal Hospital Canadian Tire Associate Store 3203, Gold-N-Memories
Ray Plett Country Autoglass Steinbach Great Canadian Oil Change
Reg Froese Crossfit Steinbach Crystal Spring Colony Holiday RV Center
Rene Lapointe Elden Penner Holding Co. Days Inn HUB International
Richard Dueck Fire Guard Testing Services Elite Redi-Mix Kroeker Foundation Inc.
Robert Warkentin Fountain Tire Ltd. Enns Brothers Ltd. Landville Drywall
Robert Goertzen Frantz Motor Inn Farm Credit Canada Loewen
Robert & Deborah Martin-Koop Friesens Corporation Freezen Cooling & Heating Inc. Mark Duerksen Medical Corpora-
Robert & Melinda Heidebrecht Harvest Insurance Agency Home Wine & Brew tion
Robin Callis JDB Consulting Klassen Financial Services McMunn & Yates
Roger Loewen Kauenhowen Projects LTD Oak Leaf Promotions Natural Proteins Inc
Roger Wohlgemuth Lemazing Mechanical Oakdale Farms Ltd. Network Media
Roger & Joan Mills Leo’s Sales & Service Peace Exhibit Committee Penn-Co Construction
Roland Wiebe Lindenwood Villa Seine River Seed Farm Penner Farm Services
Roland & Aniko Sawatzky Loewen Hill Farms Springwood Homes Inc. Penner International Inc.
Ron Friesen Manitoba Mennonite Historical Steinbach Fire Protection Inc. Reimer Express Foundation Inc.
Ron Plett Society Unger Air Farms Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne
Ron Karney Mazer Group Winnipeg Building & Decorating Southeast Concrete Pumping
Ron Enns Niverville Credit Union Ltd. Steinbach Dental Clinic
Ron Dyck Pattyn Ventures Ltd Steinbach Feeds
Ron & Kami Unger PBX Truck Service Inc. $1,000.00 - $4,999.99 The Bill and Margaret Fast Family,
Ron & Noreen Janzen Pet Valu Anne I. Friesen Foundation Inc.
Ron & Violet Koop Skyline Harvest Corp Abe & Myrna Warkentin Travel Manitoba
Ronald & E. Anna Plett Southeast Implement Collectors Alvin & Adina Brandt Unger Feeds Ltd.
Rosabelle Wohlgemuth South-East Veterinary Clinic Andrea Dyck Unger Meats
Rosanne Klassen Space Age/Kal Tire Arthur R. & Wilma Kroeker Valleywest Landscaping Inc.
Roy Barkman Steinbach Memorials Bob & Debbie Giesbrecht Waldenway Canine & Kitty Camp
Roy & Carol Enns Steinbach Trailers Corneil Blatz
Royden & Mary Ann Loewen Triple P Farms Ltd. Darrel & Cari Penner
Rudy Schulz Woolwich Project Management Don & Marlene Hoeppner $5,000.00-$9,999.99
Rudy & Sylvia Warkentin Inc Doug & Elsie Kathler Al & Eleanor Hamm
Russ Penner Elizabeth Dawes Barry & Marty Dyck
Sara Ens $500.00 - $999.99 Elmer Hildebrand Vic & Louise Rempel
Scott Reimer Annita M. Bergen Erna Friesen Willie H. & Karen Peters
Shelley Perrick Allan & Gloria Kroeker Ernest & Doreen Braun Canadian Museums Association
Shirley & Martin Giesbrecht Allen & Bettie Toews Ernie S. Toews Penfor Holdings Ltd.
Sig J. Enns Arnold Reimer Greg & Dianne Penner Rural Municipality of Hanover
Stan Doerksen Barb Mestdagh Harold P. & Florence Barg Sunnydale Farms Ltd.
Stan & Nita Wiebe Ben Unger Helmut & Dolores Pankratz
Stephen Shore Dave & Nellie Ginter Henry & Katy Thiessen
Steve Hildebrand David & Pat Brandt Iris Reimer $10, 000.00-$24, 999.99
Susan Unrau Dennis & Judy Hiebert James L. & Bertha Friesen Barkman Concrete Foundation
Susan Klassen Dennis & Linda Schroeder Karl & Ashley Van De Velde Inc.
Susan Jane Ward Doris Penner Ken & Doreen Penner C.P. Loewen Family Foundation
Thelma Guenther Douglas Enns Peter C. Bergen Government of Canada
Tim Wiebe Edward & Jill Banman Randy & Beverley Dueck Hylife Foundation Inc.
Travis Reimer Garry & Dana Bergman Reg & Ingrid Penner Manitoba Hydro
Verna Hildebrandt Garry & Margaret Penner Ron & Ruth Penner MHV Auxiliary
Vic & Sylvia Peters George & Marion Penner Russel & Tina Penner R & M Penner Holdings Ltd.
Victor & Frieda Loewen Glen Friesen Scott & Shi Barkman Racka Roofing Inc.
W. Vern & Ruth Shier Glen & Betty Klassen Sidney & Gladys Reimer Steinbach Credit Union
Waldemar & Janet Ens Hanh Rempel Siegfried & Irma Peters The Winnipeg Foundation
Walter Hildebrand Harv Klassen Steve & Elizabeth Brandt Thomas Sill Foundation Inc.
Walter & Helen Hamm Henry & Erna Dueck Syd Reimer
Walter & Olga Plett Henry & Penny Van De Velde Ted & Irene Falk
Warren & Lorelei Biedler Irene Warkentin Victor & Debby Bergmann $25,000.00 and up
Warren & Mary Kroeker Jacob & M Rae Hiebert Wesley Reimer Golden West Broadcasting Ltd.
Wayne Kroeker John Goossen Wilma Kroeker Donald & Sandra Janzen
Wayne Toews Ken & Rosemarie Friesen Abundance Canada Joseph & Tina Semenick
Wayne Kroeker Korey Peters Alterra Corp. Milton Penner
Wayne & Moira Neufeld Maria Schroeder Bausch Health City of Steinbach
Werner & Elda Rempel Marvin & Josephine Penner Big Freight Systems Inc. Province of Manitoba
Wes & Mary Lou Manke Mel Letkeman Brio Insurance Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Wes & Sherril Reimer Otto & Lois Loeppky Central Canada Install LTD
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