New owners at Wasagaming business

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Published on Thursday, July 28, 2016

Submitted Photo. From left: Barry Cooper (Petroleum Division, Heritage Co-op), Rey Toews, Arlene Toews, Amara Mistal (front), Sherry Mistal (behind), Ron Mistal, Kyra Mistal and Lorne Zacharias (Heritage Co-op General Manager).

By John Drinkwater

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On Saturday, July 16, a celebration and “passing of the torch” took place at Clear Lake Gas & Bike Rentals. The occasion was to formally recognize the change of ownership from Rey and Arlene Toews to Ron, Sherry, Amara and Kyra Mistal. The Mistal family operated Mano's Pizza and Upper Cup for several years in rented accommodation across the street. These are now incorporated in their new business.

Photos by John Drinkwater. The Mistal family ran Mano’s Pizza (above left) and Upper Cup (above right) before taking over ownership of Clear Lake Gas & Bike Rentals. Now, they have incorporated their two previous businesses in with their new one.

The transition was celebrated with hot dogs, drinks and cake. Rey and Arlene and Ron and Sherry wished to thank Brad and Leanne (Clear Lake Trading Post) for donating the hot dog buns, Lorne Zacharias (Heritage Co-op) for drinks and cake, Pratts & Winnipeg Old Sausage for hot dogs. Barry Cooper, petroleum division manager, Heritage Co-op operated the barbecue.

Proceeds from this ($510) and remaining supplies were donated to Helping Hands soup kitchen in Brandon.

Arlene and Rey said that they viewed their years not as work, but as a gathering place of families and strengthening those relationships, “We were privileged to meet people from countries worldwide. We thank our many friends and loyal customers who faithfully supported us and look forward to continuing those friendships as we begin the next chapter of our life.”