WINSTON - THE REPLICA

 

 

What do Winston and the Stanley Cup have in common? Each has authenticated and replica versions! Most people don't realize that there are actually three Stanley Cups, the original bowl that was made in 1893(it is in the vault at the Hockey Hall of Fame), the authenticated version that was made in 1963(this is the one that the Stanley Cup Champions carry around on the ice) and the replica that was made in 1993(this one is used as a stand-in at the Hockey Hall of Fame whenever the authentic Cup is not available for display). We had the opportunity to purchase a second Winston, and there was no way we were going to let that opportunity slip away. This way the winner can keep him longer and if anything were to happen to him we would still have a copy. And besides it is awesome to have a second Winston! The original Winston was purchased on December 16 2007 and the replica was purchased on June 22 2009.

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BTLN VINTAGE

 

 

 

Recently I received some old Brigade pictures from Iris Hooge. I finally scanned them, so I thought that I would share some of them with you. Enjoy!

Picture #1 This probably wasn't a Battalion event but the first three Sergeants of Battalion 3739 are in this picture.
l-r Brian Eschbach(Sarge #2), Tim Pauls, Garry Pepin(Sarge #1), Laird Salkeld, Bruce Jepsen(Sarge #3).(year of picture, 1980-82?)

Picture #2 Battalion Leaders at a fall camp out at the Pines.
l-r Jake Bekker, Rick Friesen, Ted Martens, Scott Bekker.(year of picture, 1984-86?)

Picture #3 What can I say? Nice beard!
l-r Tim Martens, Alan Martens(Sarge #4).(year of picture, 1978-79?)

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CREATION 2009

 

Creation is on July 22-25, that's right, it is less than a month away! This is year twelve for Creation Northwest and year six for Bent and me! That's right fifty percent! Just about time to start getting ready! This year Battalion 3445 will be joining us, one of Dan's guys finished the Memory Work! Here is this years roster. Can't wait!

Drew Brown
David Podovinikoff
Sammy Jepsen
Zac Gobbett
Maxwell Nicholson
Ben Jepsen
Ryley Heppner
Lance Martens
Dan Trithardt
Matt ?


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BTLN SWORD

 

 

 

John Launstein (The President of C.S.B.) was in town visiting this week, and he brought a gift for Btln 3739. John had a sword for us, it was hand made by a preacher, which gives it more meaning. Why a sword? Because it is part of the C.S.B. logo. We also have a torch on order, I guess all we need now is a shield!

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MAN DAY "Derrick Francis' Son Night"

so we have had 3 very successful man nights and now we are in for a great treat for the 4th man night! MAN DAY! thats right! haha so heres the deal! we here at the Jepsen house are building a new bathroom in the basement (which im sure many of you have been to and spent time in) and we are looking for anyone who can come and help us out! we are going to get together at 1 and work till 5 and my dad will put on a bbq for anyone who helps! (drinks are included) after that we will continue by checking out the btln room at the church playing some crib and whatever else we can think of! ALSO and the best part of this whole man day will be the appearance of Tyler Francis himself! yes the one and only legend FRANCIS! im stoked that alone should be enough reason for you to be there! so come on out we are on letter D (hence the title) and we will have a great time!

-bent ;)

ps june 15 is national man day so do something manly!

MAN NIGHT

 

Another successful "Man Night", this time at the skate park. Pop n Dogs (sounds like Haagen-Dazs) was a lot of fun, I figure that we gave away between 60 and 70 hot dogs and just as many pop. The Alumni showed up in good numbers tonight, Calvin, Justin, Tim, Joel, Cam, Ryley, Ben, Owen, Charlie, Jeremy, Aaron, Sammy and Ryan.(Is that everyone?) Definitely something that we should do again, I think that the guys at the skate park appreciated what we did for them. Anyways once we were done we adjourned to the pool. A few rounds of Marco Polo and the night was over, can't wait until next week!

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POPin' DOGS!!!

so if you were unaware we have been doing "man night" and it had been mostly alumni but once a week we get together to hang out and just be together in fellowship! so last weeks man night was held at the chursinoffs and someone (Lance? Ryley?) came up with the idea of having a bbq at the skate park and handing out free pop and hot dogs to kids at the skate park! i think its a sweet idea and we are actually going to do it!

so come out this thursday night 730ish for the 3rd man night at the skate park! it would help if you could bring a 12 pack of pop and some hot dogs and lance is bringing a bbq so we can cook em up and hand em out! o and buns ha ive been on the no carbs diet tooooo long! so ya bring what ya can so we can hand stuff out and have a good ol time! there may also be a pool party at abes after! if lance does not confirm this then assume that there will be no pool party after! so make sure to check the comments on this post lance will give the yes or no for pool party after! cant wait! :) seeya there all ages welcome!

-bent ;)

ps if anyone can print out a few papers advertising that we will be doing this and put them up at the skate park that would be sweet!

DREW BROWN REPESENTS!

 

 

 

Good job Drew! Not only did you do a great job of representing everyone at Battalion 3739, but you also did a great job of representing Christ! Remember the flag says "Bright and keen for Christ"! Drew is now the third Sergeant to carry the flag at grad, a tradition that was conceived by Blake. Jason and Devin can be proud of the tradition that they started! I am real proud of you Drew, and like I said before, we here at the blog salute you!

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BTLN BIRTHDAYS - JUNE

 

It is amazing to watch the Btln crew grow up, I can't believe that Parker is going into grade twelve already.
Every day (or year) that we are alive is a gift from God. We thank God for the year he has given you and pray that this year will be even better! Happy Birthday!

Joe Kraftchick - June 5
Parker Steadman - June 16
Nathan Klassen - June 21
Jordon Walsh - June 27

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