PVRA Newsletter July 2015 by Paradise Village Newsletter

July 2015 Words from the Editor, Debbie Kokil There was a statement made at the General Meeting about the lease not being a valid lease. As per the (RTB) Residential Tenancy Branch @ http://www.gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/download.html The Standard Residential Tenancy Agreement (Mobile Homes and Sites) Form 2 (Updated – effective August 1, 2014) - Landlords must use this form, or a form of their own that contains all of the prescribed information, at the beginning of a tenancy. I encourage all residents to become familiar with this website and know your rights as a tenant. The recent letter and rent increase form from Paradise Management is within their rights to use and ask for. They have applied for this increase and have provided information to the RTB showing reasons why the increase is necessary. They are yet to be approved. They have given us 90 days notice and we have 60 days to appeal this rent increase by sending in a written request. Paradise Management has informed our new President, Brian Vanderbeek, that they want to hear from us regarding any issue we may have, before going to the RTB. It is a good idea to follow the chain of command, so to speak, and let Justin and Jill know how you feel about issues such as rent increase, roads, hours of operation regarding the Rec Center, tree cutting, water breaks, etc. You may do this in person or by mail. Always document any conversation or communication. Let’s stop gossiping, accusing, and insinuating. Let’s be positive, respectful, and professional. Let’s move forward. You get more bees with honey than vinegar!

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Mahjong - June 4th continues in the newly renovated and re-opened Paradise village recreation center Mahjong (Mahjongg, Mah Jong) solitaire is a free puzzle game based on a classic Chinese game for four persons. The goal is to remove all 144 tiles from the board. You may remove only paired free tiles. The tile is free when there are no tiles either to the left or to the right from it. 3

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The Paradise Village Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association General Meeting in the newly renovated and re-opened Recreation Center took place on June 22, 2015. Brian Vanderbeek was voted in for the position of President and Joanne Kehler, by acclamation, becomes the new Secretary. We welcome them on board and thank Linda Phillips for her support.

Two motions were passed and added to the constitution: 1) A second vice-president will be added to the positions and one will be voted in at the next general meeting in August. Please see Ila Cooper or |Joy Morrison for nomination papers. 2) Elected positions will now be for a two-year term. It was a great turnout!

2015 PVRA MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE Dues are charged at the rate of $25.00 household of two (2) or $12.50 household of one (1)

Payable at: 14 Paradise Drive Olga Baschak Membership Committee 204-422-5251

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Ongoing search for The Paradise Recreation Center Sound System Components

How often are you on your phone or ipad or tablet?

Residents are asked to search their garages or homes for microphones and stands, audio cables, two loudspeakers, sound mixer, amplifier, CD player or audiotape players that were removed from the Rec Center and voluntarily stored when it closed two years ago. Paradise management are wanting to assemble and set-up this equipment as soon as possible in the auditorium. Call Brian Cooper at 204-422-5220 or Justin at 204-422-8662 if you know where this equipment is hiding. Thank you to all who phoned, sent cards, and gave me hugs during a difficult time of losing my mother. Elvina & Ron Gordon

July 2015

Randy Eros Ward 6 Councillor

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Phone: 422-5985

From the Tab Manâ&#x20AC;Ś..Frank Leys Please separate the tabs from the cans as they are .10c more per lb. We still collect all Campbell's food labels from soup and vegetables. They must be Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products. Drop them off along with your tabs & cans. We only recycle aluminum drink cans (pop and beer) and beer bottles. Please place your tabs and cans and labels into a bin provided at the back of 7 Nature Drive 204-422-8273

Fax: 422-5325

Riddle for seniors....Here is the situation: You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On your right side is a sharp drop-off. On your left side is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you. Directly in front of you is a galloping kangaroo and your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion running at the same speed as you and the kangaroo. What must you do to get out of this highly dangerous situation ?

Get your drunken arse off the merry-go-round and go home! 7

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JULY 8, 2015 11:00 AM Recreation Centre Called by Rose McDonald

Mondays - All U Can Eat Ribs! (4 - 8 pm) Only $19.95 + Taxes Tuesdays - Kids (12 & Under) Eat for a Toonie! (4 - 8 pm) Wednesdays - Seniors Night! (3 - 7 pm) Only $9.95 + Taxes We Cater ALL Sized Functions from 10-400 people ● Parties ● Weddings ● Funerals ● Meetings Breakfast, Lunch or Supper

Celine Petit and Charles Tetrault 1309 Dawson Road Lorette, MB 204-878-9620 8

Welcome New Residents

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Ray & Rita McAdam - moved to our beautiful Paradise Village on May 4, 2015 from Gimli to their new home at 22 Sunset Drive. They revealed to me the reason they moved here was Paradise Village had all the facilities they were looking for like nowhere else in the entire Province of Manitoba. The community is designed for seniors who would like to enjoy a maintenance free lifestyle while not sacrificing their own private home, garden, yard and family pet. They also found it very friendly, enjoyed all the trees and birds and a good place to walk your dog. Ray was with the Scotia Bank for 32 years and Rita was an administrative assistant before retiring. Her interests include quilting, clogging, and cooking; while Ray loves golfing and music (guitar playing and singing). They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Discussed all the activities offered here which are quite similar to the ones offered to them in the winter. Ray and Rita, by choosing Paradise Village you will be taking advantage of the opportunity to fulfill your desire for an active, interesting and independent lifestyle in Manitoba's beautiful countryside. Hope to see you at our meetings, social functions, pot luck dinners and other activities offered here. It's a good time to meet some of the other residents living here and again we welcome you to Paradise Village and know you will enjoy your stay here. Cameron & Paulette Barley - took possession of their new home at 01 Sunset Drive on May 15, 2015. They are in the process of selling their home in Ste. Genevieve and are slowly moving to our beautiful and peaceful Paradise Village. Both Cameron and Paulette are very friendly and will fit into our community very nicely. They were impressed with the design of the park and happy to know that when they go away in the winter, their home will be well looked after. Paulette has been busy bringing her perennials from Ste. Genevieve and transplanting them in her flower gardens here. Had a great visit with them, outlining the different activities and events offered here and reminding them of the next event to take place - that being Canada Day celebrations. That's always a fun event and a good place to meet other residents. Paulette was in the banking business with CIBC and Cameron is a salesman, still working 2 or 3 days a week. They have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Paulette is a very talented person - she's an artist, does all sorts of crafts, carves, sews, and loves to fish and travel. Cameron would only say that he's a jack-of-all trades. Welcome to Paradise Village and hope to see you at some of the functions in the near future. Victor & Erna Krahn - 12 Nature Drive - moved from Minaki, Ontario to Paradise Village on May 26, 2015. Had a very pleasant conversation with them. They were originally from Manitoba and decided to move back to be just a little closer to family. Erna said their real estate agent suggested they move here and felt they would be very happy here. They have only been here a short time but find the atmosphere is great - very friendly, everyone waves at you whether they know you or not and it is very peaceful. Erna enjoys the swimming pool at the Rec Center. One of the beauties of living here is that you can be as active as you choose to be. There are a variety of activities and events offered here and I discussed all of this with them. Erna was an accountant with K-Tel before retirement and Victor was self-employed. Erna loves swimming and does a bit of walking and reading. Victor does some reading and of course fished when they lived at the lake. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren that also keeps them busy. Welcome to beautiful Paradise Village, Victor and Erna and hope to see you at the General Meeting on June 22nd where I'm sure you will meet lots of other residents. Donald Schan - 7 Sunset Drive - moved from Bird's Hill to Paradise Village on June 1, 2015. Don is still very busy sorting and arranging things in his garage. Had a very enjoyable visit with Don and during our conversation he told me he has been looking for a quiet retreat and has found it at Paradise Village. He finds it very peaceful and friendly. He enjoys all the trees and the many different types of birds. He uses the pool every evening and has met a lot of people there. Even though he's only been here a short time, you can tell he`s happy with the choice he has made. Don is still actively employed as an icemaker in the Oakbank area. Prior to this he was self employed for over 20 years in the janitorial business. We talked about all the activities and events offered here. Don's main interests are travelling, fishing and snowmobiling. Welcome to beautiful Paradise Village and hope to see you at some of the activities soon and also the General Meetings which are held every other month.

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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

Depot 204-422-5970 10

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Milestone June Birthdays Ted Parkes Anne Scharff 1 1 2 4 6 6 6 7 8 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 16 16 17 17

Helvi Savilaakso Ragnar Erlendsen Stephen Davidge Liz Sluis Doreen Kruger Linda Phillips Art Davis Craig Ross Garry Dirr Ken Watt Russ Prior Brian Prior Gaylene Coutts JoAnne Danielson Joyce Lindsay Karen Whitfield Sherran Ross Ernie Obirek Corinne Boivin Judy Burnell

1925 17 Rene Gautron 1938 18 Jerry MacNeil 19 Lea Main 1944 19 Jackie Herner 1941 20 Ila Cooper 1950 22 Barbara Ediger 1941 22 Lorne Clemis 1940 23 Flo Bergeron 1949 23 Cam Miron 1944 24 Pat Purdom 1944 25 Gail Baldwin 1937 26 Diane Hancocks 1956 27 Ken Hause 1936 28 Joe Droux 1956 29 June Moyle 1942 29 Carol Joyal 1941 31 John Gara 1948 31 Linda LaBerge 1948 31 Patricia Simister

1946 1939 1946 1951 1943 July 16 - Larry & Cindy Johnston - 25th

1941 1929 July 22 - Wayne & Antoinette Johnson - 25th 1948 Jul 23 - Simon & Loraine Trudeau - 25th 1940 July 26 - Jack & Judy Klaverkamp - 50th 1948 1944 1946 Lou Bergeron 1920 1950 1947 1948 1947 1950

If your name is missing off the birthday list please call: Doreen @ 204-422-8273 or Shirlee @ 204-422-9501

To the Family of Kay Lawes SITE HISTORIQUE

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

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

Yvonne Fontaine Godard President 204-422-9369 Box 216, Richer, Manitoba, R0E 1S0 enfantjesusheritage.ca/nfant.jesus@yahoo.com 11

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Pat Porter Active Living Centre

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

JULY POTLUCK: is on Thursday, July 9th. If you know that you would like to attend please call ahead and let us know what you would like to bring. Call 204-320-4600. As always needed are: salads, casseroles, desserts and buns. Cost is $6.00. We will be having farmer’s sausage.

AGM and Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ: was held on Thursday, June 11th. We handed out our long time service awards to the following people. 10 Year Awards: Ruth Chopyk – Ruth has given many hours to us over the past 10 years. Almost every dance, potluck and afternoon jam you are sure to find Ruth selling tickets and taking in money at each event. Marilynne Funk- Marilynne has been a staple at the centre for the last 10 years, helping with the Perogy bee, decorating and setting up tables for our many events we host. Barry Prentice- Ellenor Prentice – Eli has also been on the board for many years. She has volunteered with rental supervision, works at our reception desk, and helps out with our potlucks, banquets and almost all of our special events. She was also recently recognized and received an award at the MASC (Manitoba Association of Senior Centres) for all of her volunteer efforts. Harv Klassen – Harv has served on the board, volunteered with rental supervision and at special events over the years. 15 Year Awards: Irene Remple – Irene has been a staple figure at our fundraising banquet and Christmas banquet for many years, as well as some of our other special events and dances. Elbert Toews – Elbert had started out as a rep from city council and continued on as a board member for many years. He was also a dedicated member of our choir and has entertained us and our members on multiple occasions. 20 Year Awards: Margaret Goertzen – Margaret has been a very dedicated volunteer at the centre for the past 20 years. She has helped out with our Perogy bee, decorated and set tables for events and enterWEEKLY PROGRAMS taining us as part of the choir for many years.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Monday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Pickleball 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Drop in Pool 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Model Trains 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Pickleball 1:00 pm – Canasta 7:00 pm – Tai Chi

Tuesday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Pickleball 9:30 am – 3:00 pm – Circle of friends 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Drop in Pool 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Floor Shuffle 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Family Search

Wednesday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Computer classes – call to register please 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Tai Chi 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Drop in Pool 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Cribbage 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Old Time Band Practice

Thursday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Pickleball 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Drop in Pool 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Whist 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Pickleball

Friday

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Pickleball 9:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Circle of friends 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Pickleball 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Drop in Pool

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 please call 1-800-661-2653 for an appointment.

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$5 ROUND TRIP SHUTTLE AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS

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

July 2015

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Lawyers should never ask a Georgia grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know me?' She responded, 'Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I've known you since you were a boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you'll never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.' The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, 'Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?' She again replied, 'Why yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone, and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.' The defense attorney nearly died. The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench and, in a very quiet voice, said, 'If either of you idiots asks her if she knows me, I'll send you both to the electric chair.

July 2015

…a few photos of a Canada Goose Family in our own Nature Pond.

Pet Sitting Services Call Marilyn 204-422-6290

At least 11 subspecies of Canada Goose have been recognized, although only a couple are distinctive. In general, the geese get smaller as you move northward, and darker as you go westward. Photos by Larry Trush

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Space is available in this newsletter for the Residents of Paradise Village who wish to advertiseâ&#x20AC;Ś Something to Buy or Sell or could include: Arts & Crafts, News, Announcements, Information, Help Needed, etc.

Rose McDonald Social Committee Representative is collecting recipes for the Paradise Village Cookbook

Contact Joanne Kehler Please contact her with your submissions through her e-mail rosemcd@mymts.net or by phone 204-422-8990 to deliver

This is a great fundraiser for your PVRA

204-422-6248 or E-mail joken@simplyconnected.ca to order home and office supplies Please place your order before the 20th of each month (just like newsletter submissions)

www.staplespreferred.ca

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PARADISE SQUARES Paradise Squares were well represented at Beausejour Swinging Squares annual Jamboree on May 3rd. After an afternoon of square and round dancing we enjoyed a delicious buffet supper with all the trimmings. Our windup dance on May 5th was well attended and was a great way to end our dancing season. Three couples from Paradise Squares attended the Wasagaming Summer Squares weekend dance in Onanole, MB on June 12th & 13th. Dancers were from Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. This popular June weekend dance will celebrate its 25th consecutive year in 2016. It was a great weekend! Ernie & Shirley Hollender, our caller couple, will host their annual summer dance and BBQ on the afternoon of July 26th. Paradise Squares startup will be September 15th at the Rec. Hall. Looking down the road, the 19th Canadian National Square and Round Dancing Convention will be held in Regina on July 28th, 29th & 30th 2016. Submitted by Larry Trush 18

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Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining 47 letters spell a secret message.

ANTS AUGUST BARBECUE BASEBALL BEACH BEES BICYCLE BLUE SKY BOATING

BREEZE CAMPING FISHING FLIES FLOWERS GARDENING GOLF GREEN GRASS HAT

HIKING HOLIDAYS HOT ICE CREAM JULY JUNE MOSQUITOES NO SCHOOL PICNIC

ROLLER BLADES SANDALS SKATEBOARD SOCCER SOLSTICE SPRINKLERS SUNBURN SUNGLASSES SUNSCREEN

SUNSHINE SUNTAN SWEAT SWIMMING U V RAYS WASPS WATER FIGHTS WATERMELON

July 2015

The Free monthly bus trips will begin again in the Fall. Dates for the balance of 2015 are: Tuesday, September 15th Tuesday, October 13th Tuesday, November 10th Tuesday, December 8th

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

By the time you get this Newsletter many will have enjoyed their June 22/23rd getaway. The next South Beach trips are scheduled for September 28/29th and November 17/18th. Don’t be disappointed…book early.

UPDATE: for both Folklorama bus trips There are a few seats left, call & make arrangements right away if you are interested…. IMPORTANT: Please advise Marilyn ASAP if you require anything special in the way of Handicap accommodations for bus, Casino or hotel room. Also let me know of any food allergy info that needs to be noted. Arrangements for all these items have to be made ahead of time. *I have a lady who wants to go 1st week - needs a female partner...call me for info if interested.*

Note: Save the itinerary on the following page for your Folklorama trip(s). 20

PARADISE VILLAGE NEWS 1st WEEK - Tuesday, August 4, 2015 a.m., returning home on Wed., August 5, 2015 p.m.

2nd WEEK Tues., August 11, 2015 a.m., returning home on Wed., August 12, 2015 p.m.

Tuesday

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

- 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 Casino and the Canad Inn

- 5:40 p.m. - Pick up at Canad Inn for our night on the town! We will have our very own Folklorama Host/Hostess travelling with us. Note: this p/u time might change…could be a bit earlier

- 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.

- 6:00 p.m. - Our 1st stop is the JAPANESE 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 GERMAN Pavilion (this is different from last year, they have 2) where we will be served our German Meal & Domestic Alcoholic Beverage. Showtime is 8:15 and departure is 9:00 p.m.

- 7:45 p.m. - Our 2nd stop is the UKRAINE (KYIV) Pavilion (this is different from last year, they have 2) where we will be served our Ukrainian 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 SLOVENIJA. 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.

- 9:15 p.m. - Our 3rd and final stop is HungaryPannonia 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 to store baggage until we depart - 1:45 p.m. - Board bus to go home

Make sure your calendar is marked…I will call you within a week or so of our trips to remind you. Enjoy your summer and I look forward to seeing/meeting you all in August.

Save this itinerary for your trip(s).

Marilyn Peters - Hostess Free Monthly Casino Bus Trips Phone: 204-326-4939 E-mail: freebus@nlis.ca 21

Paradise Village Singles - June

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Singles June BBQ Bash - Submitted by Joy Morrison It was June 1st and the BBQ was heating up somewhat just like the crowd that had gathered. Yes, Lesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home over flowed with a record 32 people! We welcomed new attendees, Vivian Deurbrouck and Sandy Backus. Seems like another couple of great cooks just joined us! Burgers and smokies were cooked by Chef Ron, (with lots of supervisors.) Results were outstanding. Four folks were birthdayed with cakes and pizzazz. Olga Baschuk, Debbie Kokil, Vic Loewen, and Joy Morrison. Certainly a lot of years represented here!

Linda chatting to new member Vivian

Olga, Vic, Joy ,Debbie Birthdays in June

Noni, Ron the Chef & Carol

The next day of feasting will be held Monday, July 6th commencing at 5:00 pm at Vida Bowyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, 16 Nature Dr. 204-422- 9764 Please don't forget to call Vida if you plan to attend . Just bring a dish and some libation of your choice.

Vida retrieving her ball from a water pond.

On June 10th, six of us went on an outing for miniature golf at Geppettos, on Hwy 1 East of us. Scores as follows: Team winners: Vida, Olga, & Joy Runners up: Pat, Carol & Vivian Vida, Olga, Carol, & Vivian all shot a Hole in One, Joy had low score. We followed up with lunch at Sophies. It was a great fun day.

The whole gang sitting on the Big Bad Ass Chair 22

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The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a migratory songbird of the thrush family. It is named after the European robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though the two species are not closely related, with the European robin belonging to the Old World Flycatcher family. The American robin is widely distributed throughout North America, wintering from southern Canada to central Mexico and along the Pacific Coast The American robin is active mostly during the day and assembles in large flocks at night. Its diet consists of invertebrates (such as beetle grubs, earthworms, and caterpillars), fruits, and berries. It is one of the earliest bird species to lay eggs.

Sudoku - July 2015

It is among the first birds to sing at dawn, and its song consists of several discrete units that are repeated.

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PARADISE FISHING CLUB DERBY

JUNE 10, 2015 - SELKIRK DOCK A perfect sunny day of conversation and a steady stream of fish were caught at all times of the day. Present and former Paradise residents and relatives enjoyed the excitement of who’s catching the next “big one!” Derby Winners:  Brian Cooper………………Biggest Fish Carp…………….28.5”  Ila Cooper………………….Largest Pickeral……………...16.25”  Magie Zema………………..Largest Bass………………….17.25”  John Foster…………………Biggest Goldeye……………..11”  Rick Bordyniuk…………….Master Angler Bullhead……..13.5”

Thank you to Jim L’Esperance for organizing the event along with George Coyle. Submitted by Ila Cooper 24

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PHONE: 204.326.6400

FAX: 204.326.6420

helping our community live well

July 2015

Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church On a grand stage of a well lived life, material possessions should play a small role. We all need the basic necessities of life, but once we meet those needs the piling up of possessions creates more problems then it solves. We are never really rich until we are rich in spirit. It is time to begin storing up riches that will endure though-out eternity: the spiritual kind. A pretentious, showy life is an empty life: a plain and simple life is a full life. Proverbs 13:7

Come worship with us on Sundays at 10 A.M. at the Recreation Center in Paradise Village. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and Fellowship following the Service. If anyone has special prayer requests please call the Acting President, Dennis Hall.

MENS Breakfast Fellowship: 2nd Monday of each month (10 a.m. at various restaurants) rides can be arranged. For details give Dennis a call at 204-422-9870. LADIES Outing and Lunch Fellowship: takes place each month and all ladies are welcome to come for a time of great fellowship at various places...Rides can be arranged. Call either Erna Martens for details.

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Fresh Meats Produce In-Store Bakery

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Pharmacy Photo & Film Developing

Everybody Saves Everyday Store 204-326-1316 Pharmacy 204-326-1823 Clearspring Village, Steinbach

Everyone has a story. It may concern a career, a hobby, an achievement, an experience, etc., etc.! In the PVRA 2015 newsletters we would like to profile residents of Paradise Village. If you know of anyone you would like to see profiled call me and I will try to arrange for an interview. Larry Menec 204-422-5712 and the PVRA Newsletter 27

July 2015 Gil’s Rv Rentals Mailing Address: Box 4, Group 58, RR2 Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1R2

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An Eastern Bluebird has been added to the Birds of Paradise list. A beautiful coloured male was a visitor to our yard around the third week of June. Anyone seeing a bird or birds that are not on the list, contact me at 422-5424 and I will add to it. Larry Trush

BIRDS of PARADISE American Coot

Cooper's Hawk

Pileated Woodpecker

American Goldfinch

Cowbird

Pine Grosbeak

American Kestrel

Crow

Pine Siskin

American Redstart

Double-crested Cormorant

Purple Finch

American Robin

Downy Woodpecker

Purple Martin

American White Pelican

Eastern Bluebird Eastern Kingbird

Raven

American Woodcock

European Starling

Red-breasted Merganser

Bald Eagle

Evening Grosbeak

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Baltimore Oriole

Fox Sparrow

Red-eyed Vireo

Barn Swallow

Grackle

Red-winged Blackbird

Barred Owl

Gray Jay

Ring-necked Pheasant

Black & White Warbler

Great Blue Heron

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Belted Kingfisher

Great Grey Owl

Ross' Goose

Blue Jay

Hairy Woodpecker

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Blue-winged Teal

Harris' Sparrow

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Bohemian Waxwing

Hermit Thrush

Ruffed Grouse

Brewer's Blackbird

Hoary Redpoll

Sandhill Crane

Brown Creeper

Hooded Merganser

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Brown Thrasher

House Sparrow

Screech Owl

Bufflehead Duck

House Wren

Sharptail Grouse

Canada Goose

Indigo Bunting

Snowy Owl

Cape May Warbler

Junco

Song Sparrow

Catbird

Killdeer

Spotted Sandpiper

Cedar Waxwing

Lesser Scaup

Spruce Grouse

Chickadee

Loggerhead Shrike

Tree Swallow

Chipping Sparrow

Magpie

Trumpeter Swan

Clay-colored Sparrow

Mallard Duck

Whip-poor-will

Common Egret

Meadowlark

White-breasted Nuthatch

Common Flicker

Mourning Dove

White-throated Sparrow

Common Merganser

Northern Cardinal

Wilson's Phalarope

Common Nighthawk

Northern Hawk Owl

Wood Duck

Common Redpoll

Northern Waterthrush

Wood Thrush

Common Sandpiper

Oven Bird

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Common Snipe

Peregrine Falcon

Yellow Warbler

American Tree Sparrow

Common Yellowthroat Warbler Pied-billed Grebe

Ruffled Grouse

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Hermit Thrush

Catbird

Ovenbird

Tree Swallow 29

July 2015

Paradise Tuesdays 10% off all services (Except for therapeutic massage)

Call 204-320-1995

www.fountainviewspa.com

1. Massage Reduces Anxiety and Stress It’s said that the vast majority of diseases and their complications are brought on by anxiety and stress. Massage has been proven to lower cortisol levels in the body while increasing levels of serotonin and dopamine, thus helping to alleviate the stress we suffer from day to day, and promoting perspective and clarity. 2. Massage Addresses Low Back Pain Massage addresses a number of musculoskeletal issues, but let’s single out the leading cause of disability in the U.S. (according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010). A 2011 study found that regular massage to the lower back can help alleviate pain, and it didn’t even matter whether it was deep tissue or lighter Swedish massage – bodywork in general to the low back is helpful. 3. Massage Enhances Immunity

34069-B Borland Rd La Broquerie, MB R0A 0W0

Swedish and deep tissue massage promotes the movement of lymph, the body’s natural defense system. 4. Massage Reduces the Effects of Long Hours of Desk-Sitting and Driving The most common responses I get when I ask clients what causes them the most pain are these two things. The average worker sits 8-9 hour a day either at a computer or behind the wheel, causing shoulders to become pulled forward and rounded, upper and lower back muscles to become overstretched and weak, and that’s just what happens to the upper half of your body. Coupled with a regular exercise routine, massage can help alleviate pain, and keep those postural deviations in check. 30

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Whist

Cribbage

May 29, 2015

May 20, 2015

1st

Shirlee Christensen

154

1st

Jakob Harms

965

2nd

Jim L’Esperance

147

2nd

Lionel Meilleur

950

3rd

Barb Prior

144

3rd

Jim Stone

942

June 5, 2015

Texas Hold-Em (Two-Table Progressive)

May 27, 2015

1st

Julian DeGrave

148

1st

Ila Cooper

950

1st

Leo Langlois

148

2nd

Mel Holmes

942

3rd

Susan Vanderwerf

142

3rd

Carol Stoess

936

1st

Susan Vanderwerf

147

1st

Judy Burnell

940

1st

Claude Dutiaume

147

2nd

Wayne Johannesson

935

3rd

Leo Langlois

141

2nd

Anna DeGraves

935

3rd

Jim Hickey

927

June 12, 2015

June 3, 2015

June 19, 2015 1st

John Perreault

155

2nd

John Sluis

137

3rd

Jim L’Esperance

134

3rd

Barb Prior

134

June 26, 2015 1st

John Perreault

159

2nd

Barb Prior

150

3rd

Jim Stone

141

June 10, 2015 1st

John Perreault

952

2nd

Ken Hall

937

3rd

Jim L’Esperance

933

June 17, 2015 1st

Judy Burnell

963

1st

Les Hooper

963

May 31, 2015 1st 2nd 3rd

Leo Langlois Jim L’Esperance Russ Prior

1st 2nd 3rd

June 7, 2015 Leo Langlois Les Hooper Jim Stone

1st 2nd 3rd

June 14, 2015 Les Hooper Jim L’Esperance Russ Prior

1st 2nd 3rd

June 21, 2015 Les Hooper Ludwik Jarco John Perreault

………...in The Village is every Tuesday at 10 AM in the Paradise Village Recreation Center. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. We welcome beginner dancers.

July 2015

Pharmacie Seine Ste-Anne 204-422-8226 170-142 avenue Centrale A reminder that we offer free delivery of prescriptions and pharmacy supplies to Paradise Village.

Lyme Disease Lyme disease is an infection caused by a kind of bacterium (germ) called a spirochete (say: spy-ro-keet). The disease is carried by deer ticks (found in the northeastern and north-central United States) and western black-legged ticks (found mostly on the Pacific Coast). These ticks can spread the disease to animals and humans through tick bites. These ticks are typically about the size of a sesame seed. One sign of Lyme disease is a rash, which may appear 3 to 30 days after the tick bite. This rash usually starts at the site of the tick bite. It may begin as a small red spot and grow larger. The center may fade, creating a "bull's eye" or ring appearance, but this is not always the case. Some people with Lyme disease have many red spots. The rash may be tender or feel warm to the touch. Other symptoms of Lyme disease in its early stage include: Fever, Chills, Headache, Fatigue, Joint & Muscle aches. Rarely, early-stage Lyme disease can spread to the heart or the nervous system. If Lyme disease spreads to the heart, the person may feel an irregular or slow heartbeat. The spread of Lyme disease to the nervous system can cause the face to droop (a condition called Bell's palsy), numbness in your arms and legs or swelling of the membranes surrounding the brain (called meningitis). If Lyme disease isn't treated, it can spread to other parts of the body. The symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease include arthritis (painful, swollen joints) and nervous system problems. Lyme arthritis often affects only one of the large joints, such as the knee. Sometimes it may affect more than one joint. Although rare, the symptoms of the nervous system disorder caused by late-stage Lyme disease may include: Trouble concentrating, Changes in mood, Changes in sleep habits, Loss of memory, Muscle weakness. What do I do if I find a tick on my skin? Don't panic. Using a pair of fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick body as close to your skin as possible. Pull in a steady upward motion until the tick comes out. Be careful not to squeeze or twist the tick body. If any tick parts remain in the skin, you can leave them alone or carefully remove them the same way you would a splinter. Then apply an antiseptic to the bite area and wash your hands with soap and water. After the tick is removed, call your doctor and report the tick bite. Your doctor may have you bring the tick in so he/she can identify it and estimate how long it may have been attached to your skin. Watch the bite area and the rest of your skin over the few months. If you get a rash, see your doctor. Be sure to tell your doctor that you were bitten by a tick and when it happened.

AndrĂŠ LafreniĂ¨re Wanda Turner Guylene McLean Pharmacists / Pharmaciens

170 - 142 avenue Centrale Ste-Anne, MB R5H 1C3 Ph:(204) 422-8226 Fax: (204) 422-6587 e-mail: pseine@shaw.ca

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Susan Vanderwerfâ&#x20AC;Ś... Throughout her life Susan Vanderwerf has experienced the occupation of her country by the German military during World War 2, the trauma of leaving her family and homeland at age 18, and adapting to a new life in Canada. Susan was born in Holland in the 1930s and, although very young during the war years, can remember food shortages so severe that some people were reduced to eating tulip bulbs. School was not an option as most of the schools were converted to living quarters for the German military and, being the oldest child, Susan was needed at home. Her father was forced into labour but escaped and hid in their home. As the war ended there was a special bond formed with the arriving Canadian soldiers, some of whom returned to Canada with a Dutch bride. Susan began work at a lingerie boutique at age 15. She recalls the best customers being the prostitutes. It was shortly after beginning work that she met Frank, her future husband. There were severe shortages in post-war Holland. You had to be married with 2 children to qualify for a house. Frank left Holland in 1953 and found employment as a baker in Yorkton, SK. Susan left for Canada a year later. She was 18 years old and found it very difficult to say goodbye to her parents and younger siblings. Never having seen an airplane she left Holland with "one suitcase, 45 dollars and lots of guts". After the flight to Montreal she eventually reached Yorkton by train and was reunited with Frank. The Canadian government required that she be married within one month after her arrival. They were married 30 days later. Their first child was born in 1956. They decided to move to Winnipeg the following year and settled in the Point Douglas area. Frank found employment as a baker. Susan and Frank were able to return to Holland for a visit in 1959. They found that there were many post-war restrictions and were happy to return to Canada. While in Holland Frank was called back into the Dutch army and had to show his airline ticket to prove that he was returning to Canada. As the family grew Susan and Frank decided to purchase their first home, on Seven Oaks Avenue. There were many highlights - trips to Holland, return visits by Dutch family, the birth of their children and the purchase of a cottage at Granite Lake. Frank retired from Safeway in 1993. They later moved to Paradise Village. The information in this article is based on an autobiographical book written by Susan and left as a wonderful legacy for her children. Submitted by Larry Menec

July 2015

Frank Leys

Debbie Kokil

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July 2015

PARADISE VILLAGE RECREATION HALL RE-OPENING June 4, 2015 Sounds Good...

This is exciting! What time is it?

Did you bring your key to try?

21st Century Key!!

Looks Good…… ……Looks Good

Cookies & Muffins!!!

Everything looks great! Good job!

I’ve missed you pool cue.

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For All Your Auto Body Repair Needs 724 Traverse Road Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1B2 Phone/Fax: (204)422-8840 Cell: 204-355-8476 Bob Saindon

Ste. Anne Library 16 rue de l’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.

 204-326-3917 Clearspring Centre - Steinbach, MB

July 2015

FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2015 School Tax Rebate for 2015 is $470

How to Apply and get a Rebate Where can I get an application? The application is available through the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office, Seniors’ School Tax Rebate Program: Online: www.manitoba.ca/seniorsrebate By calling 204-945-7555 or toll free at 1-855-893-8266 By e-mailing seniorsrebate@gov.mb.ca When can I apply? You can submit your application anytime after you receive your municipal property tax statement. Some municipalities send their tax statements as early as mid-May, while others send their statements over the summer or in the fall. The deadline for submitting an application is March 31 of the following year, so you have until March 31, 2016 to apply for the 2015 Rebate. How will I get the Rebate? Eligible seniors will receive the Rebate by cheque or by direct deposit. How do I know if I am eligible? To be eligible for the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate:

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You or your spouse/common-law partner must be 65 years of age or older by the end of the year ( December 31, 2015); You or your spouse or common-law partner must own your home, or are liable for paying the school taxes on the property. You and your spouse or common-law partner must live in your home; and You and your spouse or common-law partner must be a resident of Manitoba.

Do I need to report the Rebate I received on my personal income tax return? Yes. When completing the Manitoba Income Tax Form MB479 – Manitoba Credits, you will be required to reduce your school taxes paid by the value of the Rebate when applying for the School Tax Credit for Homeowners.

Go to www.manitoba.ca/seniorsrebate to apply online 38

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Do you have any interesting stories about travelling? I am sure there are many from you folks here, in Paradise Village! Please include pictures! Please forward to me, Editor Debbie Kokil, at pvra20@yahoo.ca or drop off at 5 Parkview Drive

July 2015 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 Emergency Number

204-371-7968

Office

204-422-8662

Office - Fax

204-422-9005

Rec Centre

204-422-6174

The Next PVRA General Meeting will be in August See you there!

Wayne Pierce Commissioner for Oaths Free to Paradise Residents Call: 204-422-9116 Jo-Ann Lee Provincial Marriage Commissioner Wedding Ceremonies & Renewal of Vows idoweddingwishes@gmail.com Call: 204-990-2624 Penn-Lite Electrical & Mechanical Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Call: 204-326-3233 Ste Marie Plumbing - Jim Ste. Marie Plumbing, Water Softener, Drains Call: 204-422-5352 Cell: 204-371-6897 GP Mobile - Gerald Prairie Home levels, Skirting, Siding, and Repairs Call: 204-422-6301 Dave`s Finishing Renovating, Flooring, and Decks Call: 204-380-3765 Randy Eros Ward 6 Councillor Call: 204-379-2959

2015-2017 PVRA EXECUTIVE President Brian Vanderbeek 8 Lakewood Drive R5H 1J7 204-422-6382

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

Secretary Joanne Kehler 32 Sunset Drive R5H 1J7 204-422-6248

Treasurer Pat Zubrin 11 Harmony Lane R5H 0A2 204-422-8238

Welcoming Kitchen Olga Baschak Sherran Ross 14 Paradise Drive 59 Nature Drive R5H 1H2 R5H 1J7 204-422-5251 204-422-5674

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

House Leo Langlois 33 Paradise Drive R5H 1H3 204-422-9496 40

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2014-2015 NEWSLETTER TEAM Editor Debbie Kokil 5 Parkview Drive R5H 1J6 204-422-8714

Advertising Les Hooper 12 Harmony Lane R5H 0A2 204-422-8583

Distribution (Sum) Brian Fulmore 9 Harmony Lane R5H 0A2 204-422-9190

Distribution (Winter) Frank Leys 7 Nature Drive R5H 1H2 204-422-8273

You can contact us via e-mail: pvra20@yahoo.ca and drop off any submissions to 5 Parkview Drive by the 20th of each month for the following issue

July 2015

Please Patronize Your Advertisers in the Paradise Village Residents’ Newsletter Advertisers Name

Page

Advertisers Name

Page

A.H. Glass Ltd.

Penner Paint & Body Works

Access Mobility & Healthcare Supplies

Penner Performance Centre Ltd.

Anni Markmann MGI Financial Services

Pet Sitting Services

B. Vermette Back-Hoe Service Ltd.

Pet Vet

Barkman Appliance Service

Pharmacie Seine

Century 21 - Doug Rempel

Pic n’ Pay Shoes

Chem-Dry Southeast

Pro Hardware/Sears

Chicken Chef

Royal LePage Riverbend Realty - Paul Hiebert

Classy Cut ‘N Curls

Richer Inn Motor Hotel

Dave’s Finishing

Sainte-Anne Chiropractic Clinic

Fiola Insurance Agency/Ste. Anne Sundries

Sainte-Anne Physiotherapy

Fountain View Day Spa and Salon

Seine River Motors Collision and Glass

Fresh Looks Hair Design

Simply Connected

G.P. Mobile Home Services

Site Historique Enfant - Jesus

Gil’s RV Rentals

Sobey’s

Greg’s Repair

Ste. Anne Auto Body Ltd.

Gold-N-Memories

Ste. Anne Co-op Oil Ltd.

Harvest Insurance Agency

Ste. Anne Library

Home Painting by Ila

Ste. Marie Plumbing

Inn Ti-Beauville

Steinbach Primary Care Pharmacy

Jock of All Trades

Total Package Moving

Keating Mechanical Service

Travel Professionals International - Shirley

Ledingham GM

Uncle Jake’s Restaurant

Paws Aux Spa

Waldenway Canine & Kitty Camp Inc.

Penn-Lite Electrical & Mechanical

Water Doctor

23 & 41

We are always looking for advertisers in our monthly newsletter! Please contact Les Hooper at 204-422-8583 for quotes on advertising costs! 42

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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 RESIDENT’S VEHICLE: Hey folks, look for a “What’s The Caption?” fun to begin in the month of August. I will place a few pictures in the newsletter and you can e-mail or call me with what is your thought on what is being said in each pictures I will then combine the responses and place them in the next issue where we can see everyone’s responses. Let’s have some fun. Idea and photos compliments of Wayne Pierce.

Ragnar Erlendson 204-422-5844 Doreen Leys

204-422-8273

Syd Henderson

204-422-6290

Victor Loewen

204-422-6573

Ursula Schlichter 204-422-4139 Leo Langlois

204-422-9496 43

Father’s Day

10:00 am Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church

Singles BBQ Potluck Vida Bowyer’s 5:00 pm

Paradise Squares startup will be September 15th at the Recreation Hall

All Cards, Church, Coffee, Dancing, and Meetings in the Recreation Center now!!!!

10:00 am Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church

Mon

Sun

10:00 am Line Dancing

8:30 am Coffee

10:00 am Line Dancing

8:30 am Coffee

10:00 am Line Dancing

8:30 am Coffee

10:00 am Line Dancing

8:30 am Coffee

Tue

7:00 pm Cribbage

Wed

1:00 pm Mahjong

Thu

8:30 am Coffee 7:00 pm Whist

Fri

1:15 - 3:00 pm

Garbage Day

Sat

1:15 - 3:00 pm

Garbage Day

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

July 2015