PVRA Newsletter August 2014 by Paradise Village Newsletter

August 2014

Words from the Editor, Debbie Kokil Hello to all residents of Paradise Village and contributing Advertisers, I am your new editor. I am no stranger to the community of Ste. Anne and have lived and worked here since 1990. It was always my goal to retire here (although I still work full-time, for now) and it has been one year since I moved to 5 Parkview Drive. I have looked for a way to become involved with the Village and becoming your newsletter editor will hopefully prove to be a good choice for you and me. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the current advertisers for your support and hope that we can continue to maintain a good business relationship. I also look forward to getting to know all the residents of Paradise Village. Any and all submissions, suggestions, and help, to make this newsletter informative, fun and interesting, is very welcomed. Please provide any and all articles before the 20th of each month. Thank you for this opportunity.

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2014-2015 PVRA EXECUTIVE President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Irene Cunningham 20 Sunset Drive R5H 1H5 204-422-6645

Brian Fulmore 9 Harmony Lane R5H 0A2 204-422-9190

Linda Phillips 26 Nature Drive R5H 1H5 204-422-8458

Pat Zubran 11 Harmony Lane R5H 0A2 204-422-8238

Kitchen

Welcoming

Social

House

Editor

Sherran Ross 59 Nature Drive R5H 1J7 204-422-5674

Olga Baschuk 14 Paradise Drive R5H 1H2 204-422-5251

Rose McDonald 61 Village Drive R5H 1J6 204-422-8990

Leo Langlois 33 Paradise Drive R5H 1H3 204-422-9496

Debbie Kokil 5 Parkview Drive R5H 1J6 204-422-8714

August 2014

Paradise Village Singles - June/July JUNE POT LUCK: The get together was held at Irene Cunningham’s home on June 2nd, and 19 people attended. Normally we would have had our Summer Barbecue; however, since we expected the rainy season to continue (and it did) we elected to have an Italian Night instead. Vida Bowyer and Irene made pizzas and others brought foods that had an Italian flavour. Many thanks to Irene’s neighbour, Heather Burnell who cooked some pizza’s for us. Joy Morrison and Olga Baschak celebrated birthdays – Vida Bowyer provided a rocket style candle for the cake – it went off like a rocket too – I had a momentary concern for my drapery.

Good food, good wine, and good friends; what better way to spend a rainy evening.

JULY POT LUCK: The Summer Barbecue was held at Les Hooper’s home on July 4th , and 18 people attended. Again the rain came down – just a wee shower; however, it managed to hit as Mike Humphreys, our official barbecue person, was in the midst of doing his duty. Did anyone run out and hold an umbrella over his head – NOPE!

We all sat safe and sound in the sunroom while poor Mike got drenched and eaten by mosquitoes. For a while there we were afraid he’d try to smack a biting mosquito with the umbrella rather than with his free hand! Steve Davidge celebrated his birthday. PS: Anyone got silverware that doesn’t belong to them – it may be Les’ – he is missing 3 pieces. The August Pot Luck will be held on August 4th at Larry Menec’s – 18 Village Drive. Submitted by Irene Cunningham 4

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Call NOW for your FREE home evaluation!

August 2014

Phone: 422-5985

Fax: 422-5325

Attention Paradise Residentsâ&#x20AC;Ś.. When the Rec. Center closed last fall many of the PVRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets had to be thrown away due to mold contamination. The balance of the assets that were saved were taken by many residents for storage. The PVRA Executive would like your help to track down these assets. If you are currently storing any items could you please contact PVRA Executive Secretary Linda Phillips at 204-422-8458 with a list. We cannot take those assets yet as the Rec. Centre is still under construction so we ask that you be patient a bit longer until the Rec. Centre is completed, which the management is saying could be early fall. We thank you for your support and attention to this. Your PVRA Executive Irene Cunningham, President

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Additions or Changes to PVRA telephone and address book… Betker, Al & Kathy Davis, Art & Stella Desaulniers, Larry & Sue Gautron, Rene & Marie Kehler, Abe & Elisabeth Porte, Gene & Cheryl Stanger, Pat & Val St. Vincent, G. & Simister, P.

1 Parkview Drive 3 Harmony Lane 38 Sunset Drive 32 Village Drive 5 Lakeview Drive 35 Nature Drive 3 Harmony Lane 58 Village Drive

R5H 1J6 R5H 0A2 R5H 1H6 R5H 1H4 R5H 1J7 R5H 1H5 R5H 0A2 R5H 1J6

422-6036 422-5750 809-9247 422-5905 422-8843 422-9810 422-8571 422-8521

Moved in May 15, 2014 Moved in June 27, 2014 Moved in May 13, 2014 Moved in May 27, 2014 Moved in May 1, 2014 Moved in July 1, 2014 Moved in July 1, 2014 Moved in June 27, 2014

If there are any additions or changes that you wish to have published please either email to pvra20@yahoo.ca or phone Debbie at 204-422-8714

“Tab Man Needs to be Replaced” Is there anyone in Paradise Village who would be interested in taking over this useful and rewarding project?

August 2014

The PVRA would like to thank management staff, Justin and Jill, for the recent information provided to us, via The Villager, about the Recreation Center and its ongoing renovations. We look forward to its completion and re-opening. fall. Ste. Anne Library 16 rue de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Eglise

204-422-9958

Hours: Monday

Closed

Tuesday

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursday

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Free membership for the residents of Ste. Anne and Paradise Village. More than 22,000 books in English and French.

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This past winter came off an exceptionally brutal winter – the coldest in 116 years. The winter was also one of the snowiest since 1898. Then it began to rain and…... June - Rain, rain, rain, guess what? More rain! Most of June saw a lot of rain but the last weekend in June was the most. July - States of local emergency were in effect in 33 municipalities in Manitoba, and 37 communities in southeastern Saskatchewan.

June 14, 2014 - It’s bear season in Paradise again...last Sunday Department of Natural Resources hauled in a trap down the back lane from us...it took 5 days before this Black Bear (Cinnamon Phase) wandered into it. There are a few more wandering about. Submitted by Larry Trush

Some areas got more than 200 millimetres of rain over the July long, and overland flooding had forced the closure of several roads in both provinces.

Flooded field near Steinbach July 4th, 2014 Sunday’s (July 13, 2014) day-time high was 15.7 C, making it tied for the coldest day-time high on a July 13 ever. The last time the day-time high was 15.7 C was on July 13, 1884.

……..and let’s not forget all of those mosquitoes….slap! 9

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Recipe Corner Easy Baked Beans - Favorite Recipe Submitted by Irene Cunningham

1/2 lb. cubed bacon or ham ( a bit more if you want) 1 tin (28 oz) Libby’s Pork and Beans 1 tin (8 oz) Libby’s Kidney Beans 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional) 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped (optional) Mix together:

1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup cooking molasses 1 tsp. dry mustard

Chop and fry the bacon and add to beans. Add brown sugar mixture. Stir well. Bake in oven at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Note: Libby’s beans work the best but other brands may be used.

200 Highway 12 North Steinbach, MB, R5G 1T6 Phone: (204) 326-3451

Fax: (204) 326-6486

Toll Free: 1-800-876-6155

Located Next to Clearspring Mall 10

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2014 PVRA MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE Dues will be charged at the rate of $25.00 per household of two (2) or $12.50 per household of one (1)

Olga Baschuk Membership Committee Payable at:

14 Paradise Drive 204-422-5251

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JIM or TIM HARMS Steinbach, MB. R5G 0H4 Call for a FREE ESTIMATE

204-346-0325 Email: angharms@shaw.ca

August 2014

Pat Porter Active Living Centre

10 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB R5G 2E6 Ph: 204-320-4600 Fax: 204-320-9098 Email: programs@patporteralc.com

Pat Porter Active Living Centre offers programs, activities, services and volunteer opportunities, striving to promote healthy and active living for older adults of the southeast region. We invite you to come and pay us a visit and consider participating in some of our programs. For more information call the Centre at 204-320-4600.

UP COMING EVENTS AUGUST POTLUCK: Thursday August 14th at 6:00 pm. Cost is $5.00 per person, plus we ask you to bring a dish large enough to share. We require salad, casserole or a dessert. Please call ahead to let us know you are coming, how many people and what you will be bringing. Call the centre at 204-320-4600 to register. PICKLEBALL: We have started Pickleball at the centre. Pickleball you ask? It's OVERSIZED ping pong! Played on a badminton sized court with a tennis sized net. Just use a paddle to keep a plastic ball going back and forth over a net until somebody messes up. Simple right? Seniors love the social aspects and the ability to stay active and fit in towns and retirement villages in every state. Tennis, racquetball, squash and ping pong players love the competitive nature of it in competitions and tournaments all over the country. It's a paddle sport for all ages and all athletic ability levels. It has very simple rules and is easy to learn and play. Monday’s

from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Tuesday’s

from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday’s from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm All ages welcome. Equipment supplied. Please wear comfortable clothing and lace up, rubber soled shoes. Call 204-320-4600 for more information. URBAN POLING: We are offering Urban Poling both inside and out for our summer sessions. Not sure what Urban Poling is? It is like cross country skiing, without the skis. Want to try it out? Come to one of the dates listed below for free for the first time to see if you will like it. Cost is $2.00 per person per day. Poles are available to purchase at the centre. Sessions:

Monday’s

from 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Wednesday’s from 8:30 am – 9:30 am at A. D. Penner Park (weather permitting) Thursday’s from 9:30 am – 10:30 am with our P.A.C.E. program P.A.C.E. PROGRAM: We are offering the P.A.C.E. fitness program with our Urban Poling class on Thursday mornings. We will be doing a half hour of the P.A.C.E. program and a half hour of poling. Classes start at 9:30am and the cost is $2.00. For more information call 204-320-4600. 12

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MONTHLY PROGRAMS Foot Care – The first Tuesday and Wednesday and third Tuesday of the month from 9:00- 2:00 pm. Run by a Professional Foot Care Nurse. Cost $30.00. Call us book an appointment. Computer Lab – Need help with your computer skills? Call the centre and make an appointment. Labs are 1 hour long and available every Wednesday morning from 9:00 am – Noon. Please call the centre at: 204-320-4600. Beltone Hearing – is the third Friday of each month – call 1-800-661-2653 for an appointment.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS Monday

9:30 am - 10:30 am 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1:00 pm 7:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am - 9:30 am 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 11:30 am 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1:30 pm Thursday 9:30 am - 10:30 am 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday 9:30 pm - 3:00 pm 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Urban Poling (Summer only) Drop in Pool Model Trains Pickleball Canasta Tai Chi Pickleball Circle of friends Drop in Pool Family Search Urban Poling (Summer only) at A. D. Penner Park Computer classes – call to register Tai Chi Drop in Pool Cribbage Floor Curling P.A.C.E. Program and Urban Poling Drop in Pool Whist Pickleball Family Search by appointment only Circle of friends Drop in Pool

Noon meals: available Monday through Friday cost $6.00 Call 320-4605 by 9:00 am to reserve your meal for that day. Purchase your meal ticket at the receptionist desk before noon. Monthly menus are available at the office, online, or in the newsletter. Bring a friend! Volunteer Opportunities include perogy making, decorating and setting tables, birthday party hosts, food preparation and serving, clean up, greeters, receptionists. Membership at Pat Porter Active Living Centre is only $25 per year. Memberships are due in January of each year. Membership is for those 55 years of age and older. Benefits include reduced program rates, a voice in business meetings, voting rights, and eligibility to serve on the board or committees. For more info on our programs, activities or volunteer opportunities, drop by the Centre Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm or call 204-320-4600 or www.patporteralc.com 13

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ITINERARY: for both Folklorama bus trips I will call you within a week or so of our trips to remind you. I look forward to seeing/meeting you all soon. BRING THIS SHEET WITH YOU FOR REFERENCE 1st WEEK Tuesday, August 5, 2014 a.m., returning home on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 p.m.

2nd WEEK Tuesday, August 12, 2014 a.m., returning home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 p.m.

- 8:30 a.m. - Casino bus pickup in Steinbach… followed by Ste Anne

- 9:00 a.m. - Casino bus pickup at Paradise Village (be there by 8:50)

- 10:00 a.m. - Arrive @ McPhillips Street Station

- 2:30 p.m. - Arrive at Club Regent and book in at the Canad Inn

- 5:15 p.m. - Start making your way to the Hotel Lobby for Pick up for our night on the town! We will leave no later than 5:40. Our very own Folklorama Host/Hostess will be travelling with us.

- 6:00 p.m. - Our 1st stop is CHILI where we will enjoy a Cultural Tour followed by an Appetizer, and Cultural Alcoholic Beverage. Their show will begin at 6:45 and we will depart at 7:30.

- 6:00 p.m. - Our 1st stop is PEARL OF THE ORIENT PHILIPPINE Pavilion where we will enjoy a Cultural Tour followed by an Appetizer, and Cultural Alcoholic Beverage. Their show will begin at 6:45 and we will depart at 7:30.

- 7:45 p.m. - Our 2nd stop is the CANADIANFRANCAIS Pavilion where we will be served our French Meal & Domestic Alcoholic Beverage. Showtime is 8:15 and departure is 9:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. - Our 3rd and final stop is IRELAND. (This is not the same Irish Pavilion we went to last year…they have two) Here we will enjoy Dessert & a non-Alcoholic Beverage. The Show begins at 9:45 and we will leave for the Canad Inn at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday - 11:00 a.m. - Check out. There is a locked room at front desk to store baggage until we depart - 1:45 p.m. - Board bus to go home.

Phone: 204-326-4939 or e-mail freebus@nlis.ca

- 7:45 p.m. - Our 2nd stop is the GERMAN Pavilion where we will be served our German Meal & Domestic Alcoholic Beverage. Showtime is 8:15 and departure is 9:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. - Our 3rd and final stop is SPIRIT OF UKRAINE Pavilion. Here we will enjoy Dessert & a non-Alcoholic Beverage. The Show begins at 9:45 and we will leave for the Canad Inn at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday - 11:00 a.m. - Check out. There is a locked room at front desk to store baggage until we depart - 1:45 p.m. - Board bus to go home.

Marilyn Peters, Hostess

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Space will be available to the Residents of Paradise Village who wish to advertiseâ&#x20AC;Ś

Wanted - To Buy or Sell This could include arts and crafts, services, or home business.

Home Painting Rose McDonald, your Social Committee Representative, is still collecting recipes for the Paradise Village Cookbook. Please contact her with your submissions through her e-mail rosemcd@mymts.net or by phone 204-422-8990 A great fundraiser for the PVRA

by Ila Cooper 11 Village Drive 422-5220 Home & Deck Painting Interior Walls Consultation & Free Estimates

Phone -204-422-8326 Cell - 204-791-8316 email- snoel@tpi.ca

August 2014 All submissions will be welcome.

PET CORNER

Hints on care of pets, travelling with pets, unusual pictures of Paradise pets or any of Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creaturesâ&#x20AC;Ś. these are only a few suggestions.

Continuous Eaves Troughs 16

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Paradise Village Fishing Derby Successful Under Sun and Fair Weather (Submitted by Jim, Ila, and George) Our annual catch and release fishing derby with a 6 hour time limit took place at the Selkirk Docks, June 26th, on the banks of the swiftly flowing Red River. Lockport was the site originally chosen for the derby, but high water levels, rapids, and unsafe fishing conditions after the locks were raised at the bridge necessitated we quickly change the venue to Selkirk. A complete absence of mosquitoes and shirt-sleeve weather on this breezy day made the outing ideal and congenial for the many avid fishers anxious to dip their lines into the water following the long, cold winter. Relatives and friends of Paradise resident’s were also permitted to join the group which enhanced the competitive nature of the event. At the end of the day winners were FRED ARCHAMBAULT, pulling in his 27” carp, the largest fish...LOU SMALL netted the largest sauger at 11 inches...RICK BORDYNIUK, grandson of resident’s Elsie and John hauled in the largest 21 inch catfish...and JIM ERICKSON, Ila Cooper’s son-in-law hooked his 21 inch silver bass. GEORGE COYLE, the perennial fisherman, caught the most fish as usual, but this time not the biggest fish. Better luck next year! Sincere thanks to the happy crew of organizers and fisher people for the fun time had by all.

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Canada Day In Paradise Village At the June 17th General Meeting I asked those in attendance if they would like to have a July 1 st Canada Day Celebration as the weather was predicted to be +25 and sunny. The answer was an over whelming “yes”. Planning such an event couldn’t be that complicated right? I had a 4 day fishing trip in Thompson planned – wasn’t going to give that up! Rose McDonald is in charge of the Social Activities for the Park – she’ll handle it. Nope – Rose had other plans! Okay, I figured the Executive could just slap a committee together and away we’d go. First of all the weatherman lied! It was not only going to rain – it was going to pour buckets. Fine, when the going gets rough; the tough get going! The PVRA Executive held an emergency meeting - we decided that since residents had not had a social get together since Christmas of 2013 we were “going for it” no matter what. We ordered a 20’ x 40’ tent and His and Hers port-a-potties. We put Rose McDonald and Noreen Watt in charge of pop, hamburgers, smokies, buns and decorations; Carol Stoess would handle picking up the meat, getting more decorations, the wine from Rose’s house, and the making up of a door prize basket; Vida Bowyer would look after collecting the meal tickets and Olga Baschak would handle the 50/50 draw; Ida Schwab would ensure the Village Bakers would make-up desserts and last but not least, Leo Langlois would be in charge of setting up the picnic tables, getting people to barbecue, and getting firewood for the campfire. Me I was going fishing!!! Caught a 26” pickerel – by the way – right off of my friends dock! Too bad I had to put it back!! I digress. Got home the evening of June 26th . Everything was under control. All yours truly had to do was supervise the tent and port-a-potty installations, put toilet paper in the port-a-potties, make baked beans and purchase the potato salad. Piece of cake! Nothing to it! Firstly, if Joy Morrison had not called me on June 30th, there would have been no potato salad – I forgot all about it – she saved me – she ran to Sobey’s and picked it up. Secondly, even if the baked beans were cheater beans I had to call in the troops – Carol and Vida to help chop and dice peppers, onions and bacon. Not as easy as I first thought: When we were done we were too tired to even have a glass of wine – that’s bad! Thirdly, Canada Day! It was raining and so darned cold in the am that you could see your breath. Leo, myself, and Carol were trying to get things set up - in no time at all we were wet, we were cold. The ground was soggy, the picnic tables were soaked! Les Hooper had been commandeered to find sheets of plywood to lay over the grass so that it would be protected and people wouldn’t suffer chilblains. Marv Zubrin and John Perreault to the rescue – in they come with sheets and pieces of plywood. We installed heaters to dry out the picnic tables and I’m thinking – what a disaster – I’ll be lucky if 20 people show! 18

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EVERYTHING TURNED OUT: We had 102 people come out. Many thanks to the fellows who did the barbecuing; the guys who helped Leo set up and take down the tables and do the clean-up; the ladies who did the baking; and the group that helped remove the decorations and wipe down the tables. You were terrific – the Executive could not possibly have put the event to together without you. Leo Langlois won the 50/50 draw – he deserved it – he worked very hard to help ensure the event was a success. I must confess I can’t remember the name of the lady who won the Door Prize. I hope you do enjoy it though. AND yes I forgot to put the toilet paper in the port-a-potties! SORRY! Submitted by Irene Cunningham

Pictures Courtesy of Brian Cooper

NOTE: PARADISE RESIDENTS A FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT when you are in charge of a function it is your responsibility to ensure that all clean up is done after the function. This includes clean BBQ’S, TABLES, CHAIRS, ACCESSORIES, AND GROUNDS (ESPECIALLY CAMPFIRES OUT) THANK YOU IN ADVANCE 19

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FUNDING APPLICATIONS for the RECREATION CENTER Your PVRA Executive has submitted two funding applications under the “New Horizons for Seniors Program” for the purchase of: 1) 160 Vinyl, Heavy Duty Folding Chairs and Two, Tier Folding Chair Dollies for storage. These chairs come with 2.25” anti-microbial upholstered seats, 18 gauge, .875 tubular steel frame, and come fully assembled. 2) 120” - In-ceiling Motorized Projector Screen, a Portable 1080P Home Theatre Projector, a 500GB Dual Tuner HD PVR Receiver, and a WII U Gaming System.

Look for the approval to be made in February 2015

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lia sophia advisor Debbie Kokil 5 Parkview Drive Paradise Village 204-422-8714 www.liasophia.ca lia sophia jewellery is Lifetime Replacement Guaranteed Catalogues Available

doug.rempel@century21.ca

http://century21steinbach.ca/ 21

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Saturday, August 23, 2014 PVRA Corn Roast Supper Includes Pulled Pork & Side Dishes

Happy Hour 4:00 pm BYOB and Chairs Supper 5:00 pm

Cost $5.00/$6.00 Non-members Purchase tickets from: Sherran Ross

204-422-5674

Irene Cunningham

204-422-6645

Pat Zubran

204-422-8238

Everyone Welcome!!!!

Weather Permitting

Sadly it rained on July 26th around 4:00 pm and never stopped. No BBQ. Hope to see everyone come out and enjoy this Corn Roast Supper. 22

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CLUES ACROSS

Nature & the natural world

1. Very dry, like a desert. 2. 03 _ It is disappearing from the upper atmosphere. 5. It sometimes falls as flakes in winter. 7. Large expanses of fresh water. 8. Whirlwinds, twisters. 9. Cinders, or a type of tree. 11. Rapidly rotating atmospheric systems. 13. Freshwater fish that is often eaten. 15. Animal or insect that causes damage. 17. Large animal associated with Father Christmas. 18. 0.405 of a hectare. 20. Scottish equivalent of 7 across. 21. Plant grown for human use or consumption

CLUES DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Area around the North Pole. Night birds, with large eyes. Large European hardwood tree. Direction from which the sun rises. There are four of these each year.

6. 10. 12. 14. 15. 16. 16.

Rough paths, routes followed by animals. Short period of rain. Small rocks. A root vegetable, usually white inside. A type of fruit; its tree has pink blossom. Band of sand beside the sea. Large animal, not too different from 16 across. Solution on page 36â&#x20AC;Ś..

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Paradise Squares Our Start-Up Dance will be Tuesday September 9th at 7:00 PM. We will be dancing at Ste. Anne Elementary School, 177 St. Alphonse Ave. (1 block north of the Church) in Ste. Anne. MB. Dancing will be in the cafeteria – entrance is a green door on the side of the building (square dancing will continue at this location until the Paradise Village Rec. Hall is open). This will be an open house dance and beginner dancers will be free, singles and couples welcome. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Modern square dancing is fun and a great social activity, plus good exercise; come out and see what it is all about. For more info see poster in this newsletter. Plans are in the works for Paradise Village Square Dancers 20th Anniversary, more details in the September Newsletter.

Paradise Squares 2014/15 Executive: President Co-Chairs…Laura Duncan & Henriette Hilhorst Past President…Wayne & Joanne Soder Vice President…Vacant Secretary…Joy Morrison Treasurer…Louise Champagne & Lea Main Association Reps…Del & Yvonne Marks Goodwill…Laura Duncan Historian…Horst & Brigitte Mueller Publicity…Larry Trush

Submitted by Larry Trush 24

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This summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weather has not been as good as we would like it, but it is not as bad as it could be. We have watched the sky and listened for updates of oncoming inclement weather. The storms have passed us by. Life is like the weather. Sunny days and stormy days. Sometimes we feel threatened by the storms of life. When this happens we turn to God. He will never leave us or give us more than we can handle. He is always by our side. He will calm our storms, all we have to do is turn them over to Him. Sunny days are ahead for the asking. Let us give thanks for both the storms and the sunny days. Please join us for our Christian Service at 10:00 am, Sundays, in the LUD Hall in Richer. Following the service we have coffee, dainties and fellowship. You are all welcome. Please call Edie Grier or Dennis Hall if you need directions, or are in need of a ride, or if you have any special Prayer requests. Submitted by Heather Burnell

HOW TO LIVE Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely. - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82)- Essayist and Philosopher, Leader of the American Transcendentalist School, Argued for spiritual independence, intuition and individualism.

HOW TO LIVE Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake. - Victor Hugo (1802-85) - Writer and French Poet, A leader of the French romantic movement, best known for his panoramic social novel, Les Miserables; also active in French politics. 26

Birthdays - July 1 2 4 6 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 14 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 20 21

Ragnar Erlendsen Stephen Davidge Liz Sluis Doreen Kruger Linda Phillips Art Davis Craig Ross Garry Dirr Garry Schlag Deb Robinson Ken Watt Al Robinson Arlene Pooley Russ Prior Gaylene Coutts JoAnne Danielson Joyce Lindsay Karen Whitfield June Wyville Sherran Ross Corinne Boivin Judy Burnell Rene Gautron Jerry MacNeil May Deschamps Lea Main Ila Cooper Elaine Wylie

22 22 23 23 23 24 25 27 27 28 29 29 31 31

Barbara Ediger Lorne Clemis Flo Bergeron Jeanne Kubinec Cam Miron George Mironuk Gail Baldwin Howard DeBolt Ken Hause Joe Droux June Moyle Carol Joyal John Gara Linda LaBerge

Birthdays - August 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 11

Robert Angell Marvin Zubran Sandra Backus Rosemarie Angell Joan Post John Perreault Raymond Funk Dolphus Nobiss Ilene Goschke Joan Hood Jack Klaverkamp Marilyn Verch Thea Hall Russell Bencharski Neil Martens Walter Ediger Lilly Lowing Elsie Clemis Gerry Steffens

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11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 23 23 26 26 28 28 28 29 29 30 31 31

Barry Davenport Jude Boulainne Pat Wylie Jim Lounsbury Craig Marchand Anna Praymayer Erna Martens Ed Goschke Garth Christensen Norm Cunningham Irene Cunningham Sylvia Winzinowich Raymond Couture Barb Prior Barbara Marchand Don Gauthier Barry Knox Elmer Mateychuk Frank Leys Garry Ronnmark Jim Graham Marilyn Davenport Joanne Kehler Doretta Grondin Carole Dern Edie Grier Janice Bettens Harold Burnell Laura Inch Linda Burfoot

If your name is missing off the birthday list, please call: Doreen Leys @ 204-422-8273

Many thanks to so many people who have phoned to let me know if someone is sick at home or in the hospital so that I can get a card out to him or her. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be at a loss without your help - it is appreciated. Shirlee Christensen 204-422-9501 27

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We want to thank the residents of Paradise Village for their amazing generosity and support during Willi’s Cancer treatments. The love and support we have received has been truly amazing! Being sick is never easy but your assistance has relieved a lot of the stress and let him focus his energy on fighting this illness. You will forever be in our hearts!!! Shannon & Willi Hesse “I find that the more willing I am to be grateful for the small things in life, the bigger stuff just seems to show up from unexpected sources, and I am constantly looking forward to each day with all the surprises that keep coming my way!” Louise L. Hay

A special shout out to the gentleman who waters the flowers and trims all the grass close to the bush along the roads. You do a great job. We are sure that it is hard work especially on a hot day and with all of those mosquitoes. Thank you! Debbie Kokil

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Air Conditioning/Heating Repairs and Maintenance

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20 years of experience, reasonable rates Call Bruce at 204-232-0014 Ste. Anne, MB.

BEST BURGERS IN TOWN **Daily Lunch Buffet** Free Beverage to Paradise Residents With meal (present your Paradise Name Tag) Lorette 204-326-2051 Unit 104 320 Main St Steinbach MB

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Paradise Village News Village News Team: Editor

Advertising

Distribution (Summer)

Debbie Kokil 5 Parkview Drive Ste. Anne, MB. R5H 1J2 Phone 204-422-8714

Les Hooper 12 Harmony Lane Ste. Anne, MB. R5H 0A2 Phone 204-422-8583

Gail Tulloch 14 Sunset Drive Ste. Anne, MB. R5H 1H2 Phone 204-422-9981

You can contact us via e-mail:

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Drop off articles for the newsletter, pictures, etc. at 5 Parkview Drive

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New Residents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcomeâ&#x20AC;?

Abe & Elisabeth KEHLER - moved to our beautiful Paradise Village on May 1, 2014 from Niverville to their new home at 5 Lakeview Drive. A couple of years ago they drove to the park and again the following year and finally made their decision to move here. They are very happy to have made this choice and we know they will enjoy living here. Elisabeth commented that it was very peaceful here and everyone seemed so friendly. Abe was a long distance truck driver for over 20 years, travelling all across Canada and the United States. Once their family was grown up, Elisabeth accompanied Abe on many of those trips. They have been blessed with 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Their 2 daughters live in South America so Abe and Elisabeth have made trips down there to visit them. Elisabeth did a lot of sewing in the past but her true love is gardening, especially flowers. Abe has handcrafted many pieces of their furniture, they are all just beautiful. He is very interested in the woodworking shop and will no doubt spend a lot of his spare time there. Once again I would like to welcome you to Paradise Village. ************************************************************************************************************************************ Larry & Sue DESAULNIERS - 38 Sunset Drive - moved from Lorette, on May 13, 2014. They told me that they had lived in condos and apartments in the past and found that Paradise Village suited their lifestyle. You have your own space, it's very peaceful, friendly and conveniently located to Steinbach and Winnipeg. Also you can take advantage of the opportunity for an active, and independent lifestyle. Larry & Sue are busy as beavers renovating their home. They could put Mr. Fix-it to shame. When it's all done, it's going to be a real beauty. As I didn't want to interfere with their work projects, I quickly outlined the different activities offered in the park, and the functions that are scheduled for later on in the summer. Larry was an aircraft maintenance engineer for 40 years and Sue worked in the Bakery at Safeway. She does a lot of sewing and when she gets settled in plans on doing alterations here in the Park. Larry likes playing pool, doing exercises and carpentry. They have 7 children and 10 grandchildren which also keep them busy. Welcome to Paradise Village Larry and Sue. ************************************************************************************************************************************ Al & Kathy BETKER - 1 Parkview Drive - moved from Steinbach to Paradise Village on May 15, 2014. One of the things that lured them here was the Rec. Centre and particularly the pool as they both love swimming. Al also liked the idea that he wouldn't have to do anymore snow shovelling or grass cutting. I outlined to them all the activities that are offered here and the functions that are held periodically. I had a very interesting conversation with both of them and as usual my short visit turned into a 2 hour stay, but was assured that I had not over-stayed my welcome. That was good to hear. They have only been here a short time, but already love it. They like the peace and tranquility and the friendliness of the neighbors. Al & Kathy are now retired, but in his working days, Al was a long distance driver and Kathy was a business owner. Their interests are very similar. They both like reading, camping, and fishing but Al also likes to do woodworking. They have 5 children and 9 grandchildren which takes up a fair amount of their time. At this time I would again like to welcome you to our beautiful Paradise Village and hope you enjoy your stay here as much as we do. ************************************************************************************************************************************ Rene & Marie GAUTRON - 32 Village Drive - moved from La Coulee to Paradise Village on May 27, 2014. Rene & Marie hadn't been settled in their new home very long, when I made my visit. They are familiar with the Park, find it to be a very friendly community and have already made some good friends. Rene is busy doing some alterations and renovations and when he's finished will certainly make me envious. Went over all the activities that are offered here and one of their favorites is playing bridge. I really enjoy meeting the new residents moving in and as usual the visit becomes quite lengthy. In our conversation, Rene told me he loves restoring old cars and has a beauty parked in the garage . They enjoy camping during the summer and every opportunity they get, they're off to another campground. Marie is still employed and is an Office Administrator for Premier Horticulture in Richer. Rene is a retired industrial electrician. They were blessed with 1 son and 2 adorable grand-daughters. Welcome to beautiful Paradise Village and hope to see you at some of the functions that are planned for the future. 32

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Gabriel ST. VINCENT & Patricia SIMISTER - moved to our beautiful Paradise Village on June 27th, 2014 from Falcon Lake to their new home on 58 Village Drive. Had a very friendly visit with Gabriel and Pat and they are overwhelmed by the friendliness of their neighbors. Gabriel grew up in Ste. Anne and is very familiar with the area. They are both happy to be living here, they do not care for city living. Discussed all the activities offered and different functions that are held and they are looking forward to taking part in these things. Gabriel is still actively employed and is a conservation officer stationed in Falcon Lake. Pat worked as a registered nurse at St. Boniface hospital for many years and has now been retired for 9 years. To keep her busy she does cross stitching, loves to curl, bowl and play cards. Gabriel's interests are snowmobiling but most of all likes to tinker in his garage doing Mr. Fix-it jobs. They also have 5 children and 9 grandchildren which I'm sure keeps them busy. Welcome to Paradise Village and looking forward to seeing you at some of the planned functions. ************************************************************************************************************************************ Art & Stella DAVIS - 2 Harmony Lane - Art & Stella moved from Lockport into their new home on June 27th, 2014. They had been contemplating moving here for some time and from our conversation I gathered the decision was made when their daughter moved into the area. Had a very pleasant and lengthy visit over a cup of coffee. Art & Stella are wonderful people and it's great to have them in our Park. I outlined all the different activities offered here. Stella loves dancing, walking, cooking, curling and playing golf, She is a very happy, likeable person. Art also likes to curl and play golf, he plays the guitar and is now learning to play the accordion. If I hadn't already spent a couple of hours there, I would have asked him to play me a tune. Before retirement, Stella worked as a secretary and Art was a Transportation/Customer Services Supervisor. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Welcome to Paradise Village and hope to see more of you at the many functions offered here.

************************************************************************************************************************************ Gene & Cheryl PORTE - 35 Nature Drive - moved from Winnipeg to Paradise Village on July 1, 2014. From talking with them, you can see they are very pleased with their move. They are both getting ready to retire and plan on doing a bit of travelling and know that their place will be well looked after while they are away. They are quite familiar with our Park as Cheryl's parents have lived here for the past 21 years so they have spent a lot of time here visiting. To top things off Cheryl's brother and wife are moving here in the Fall. Had a great visit with Gene & Cheryl over a cup of coffee. I really enjoy meeting all the new people, talking with them, learning things about them and giving them a bit of background on myself. Cheryl is into accounting and counting the days until retirement. Gene is a pipefitter and is also looking forward to the day that he is finished working and able to take life a bit easier. Cheryl loves crafting and at present is into card making, and does cross-stitching. They both do a lot of walking and camping. Gene does woodworking, golfing, curling and reading. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren that they adore and keeps them busy in their spare time. Welcome to our beautiful Paradise Village, Gene & Cheryl, and we hope to see you at our meetings, some of the social functions, pot luck dinners and other activities offered here in the Park, it is a good time to meet some of the other residents living here. ************************************************************************************************************************************ Pat & Val STANGER - 3 Harmony Lane - moved from Kenora, Ontario to Paradise Village on July 1, 2014. When looking for a retirement place and not wanting to move to the city, they found Paradise Village the ideal place. I agree that they have made the right choice. They have a beautiful home and even though they had only been here for about a week you could tell they were very happy. In a short time they have met and made friends with their neighbors and also Pat has met some of his buddies that he worked with when he worked for CP Rail as an electrician. Val was an administrator in the hospital in Kenora. Told them about the different programs and activities that are available in the Park. Val is an artist, loves shopping, walking and doing yoga. Pat golfs, likes walking, reading and playing pool. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. At this time I would like to welcome you to Paradise Village and hope to see you at some of the social functions we talked about. That will be a good time to meet even more people. Thank you for the wonderful visit.

August 2014

9-1-1 EMERGENCY INFORMATION “Municipal Road 39E” “Civic Number 45084” Your street address (Example - “8 Paradise Drive”) IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS RCMP - Steinbach

204-326-1234

Ste. Anne Police

204-422-8209

Hours: Mon - Fri

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Weekends - Same number, but calls are referred to Winnipeg and re-directed to Steinbach. Emergency Fire or Ambulance

911

Health Links

1-888-315-9257

Ste. Anne Hospital

204-422-8837

Doctor on Call

204-422-5953

Seine Medical Centre

204-422-8811

Seine Pharmacy

204-422-8226

South Eastman Health

204-422-8817

Paradise Village Phone Numbers Office

204-422-8662

Office - Fax

204-422-9005

Emergency Number

204-371-7968

Rec Centre

204-422-6174

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PARADISE VILLAGE SQUARES START-UP DANCE Tuesday, September 9th @ 7:00 PM

Modern Square Dance Lessons Casual Dress Beginner Dancers Free Coffee & Doughnuts Dancing Tuesday Evenings Sept.- May, 7:00 - 9:30 PM. Ste. Anne Elementary School 177 St. Alphonse Ave., Ste. Anne, MB (until further notice) For more infoâ&#x20AC;Ś Laura @ 204-422-5873 or Henriette @ 204-422-6948

August 2014

Pharmacie Seine Ste-Anne 204-422-8226 170-142 avenue Central Here is a reason why you should obtain your prescriptions and pharmacy supplies from us. We now offer free delivery to the residents of Paradise Village Please contact us for more information at 204-422-8226

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August 2014

Handy Persons to Call Wayne Pierce Commissioner For Oaths 204-42209116 Paradise Residents only Jo-Ann Lee Provincial Marriage Commissioner Wedding Ceremonies & Renewal of Vows 204-990-2624 or idoweddingwishes@gmail.com Penn-Lite Electrical & Mechanical 204-326-3233 Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Ste Marie Plumbing - Jim 204-422-5352 Cell 204-371-6897 Plumbing, Water Softener, Drains

Gerald Prairie 204-422-6301 Home levels, Skirting, Siding, Repairs Meadow Renovations - Don Meadows 204-392-5743 Home Renovations, Painting Ross Water Conditioners - Gil Ross 204-422-9326 Cell-204-371-6147 Sales, Service & Installation Jons Deck Aid - Jon Funk 204-371-1632 New & Refurbished Decks , Home Repair

Jock of all Trades - Les Whatford Cell - 204-381-1387 Home Maintenance & Repairs Total Package Moving - Jim Harms 204-346-0325 Water Doctor Plumbing Services Inc Call Les 24 hrs Cell 204-381-1387

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August 2014

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Access Mobility & Healthcare Supplies

Pet Sitting Services

Air Conditioning/Heating & Maintenance

Pet Vet

A.H. Glass Service Ltd.

Pharmacie Seine

All D’s Restaurant

Pic n’ Pay Shoes

Amber Auto Service

Pink Ivy Restaurant

Anni Markmann Financial Services

Pro Hardware

B. Vermette Back-Hoe Service Ltd.

Royal LePage Riverbend Realty - Paul Hiebert

Barkman Appliance Service

Richer Inn

Century 21 - Doug Rempel

Ross Water Conditioners

Classy Cut ‘N Curls

Sainte Anne Physiotherapy

Fiola Insurance Agency/Ste. Anne Sundries

Seine River Motors

Fresh Looks

Simply Connected

G.P. Mobile Home Services

Slimline Sun Rooms

Gold-N-Memories

Sobey’s

Harvest Insurance Agency

Ste. Anne Auto Body Ltd.

Home Painting by Ila Cooper

Ste. Anne Chiropractic Clinic

Jock of All Trades

Ste. Anne Co-op Oil Ltd.

Jon’s Deck Aid

Ste. Anne Library

Keating Mechanical Service

Ste. Marie Plumbing

Ledingham GM

Supreme Boats

Laurie Peters Residential Cleaners

Ti-Beauville Inn

Nutri-Lawn

Total Package Moving

Oakwood Golf Course

Travel Professionals International - Shirley

Uncle Jake’s Restaurant

35 25

Pat Porter Active Living Centre

12-13

Penn-Lite Electrical & Mechanical

Waldenway Canine & Kitty Camp Inc.

Penner Paint & Body Works

Water Doctor

Penner Performance Centre Ltd.

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Volunteer Drivers There are residents in Paradise Village who may need assistance to get to a medical appointment in Ste. Anne, Lorette, Steinbach or Winnipeg. Arrangements as to times and donations towards gas and/or parking are between the resident requiring assistance and the resident driver. If you require assistance, you may call a driver directly or call: Pat Shaffer

204-422-5051

Because drivers are not always available, we need to increase the number of volunteers. If you could help with this service, please call Pat. DRIVERS WHO PREFER TO USE THEIR OWN VEHICLE: Bob & Hazel Hicks 204-422-5790 (Summer Only) John Sluis 204-422-4111 Norm Cunningham 204-422-9177 Al Wastle

204-422-5275

DRIVERS WHO WILL USE EITHER THEIR OWN OR THE RESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VEHICLE: Ragner Erlendson 204-422-5844 Laurie Evans

204-422-9327

Doreen Leys

204-422-8273

Syd Henderson

204-422-6290

Victor Loewen

204-422-6573

Ursula Schlichter 204-422-4139 Leo Langlois

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10:00 am Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church Lud Hall Richer

Sun

Mon

8:30 am Coffee Woodworking Shop

Tue

7:00 pm Cribbage Woodworking Shop

Garbage Day

Garbage Day 7:00 pm Cribbage Woodworking Shop

7:00 pm Cribbage Woodworking Shop

13 Garbage Day 7:00 pm Cribbage Woodworking Shop

PVRA Exec. Meeting August 13, 2014 10:00 am Brian Fulmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 9 Harmony lane

Wed

1:00 pm Mahjong In homes until further notice

28 1:00 pm Mahjong In homes until further notice

21 1:00 pm Mahjong In homes until further notice

14 1:00 pm Mahjong In homes until further notice

Thu

Fri

8:30 am Coffee 7:00 pm Whist Both in Woodworking

August 2014 1:15 - 3:00 pm

Eastman Recycling At the mailboxes 39N & 45 E La Coulee

23 Corn Roast Supper 1:15 - 3:00 pm

Eastman Recycling At the mailboxes 39N & 45 E La Coulee

Sat