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NOVEMBER 2018 IN THIS ISSUE: Joke ............................................................................ PVRA News / Save the Date ....................................... President’s Message / Food Bank .............................. FYI from PVRA for all Residents.................................. Birthdays & Occasions................................................. Singles Potluck / Gift Card Winners ............................ Grey Cup Party ........................................................... Breakfast Out of the Village ........................................ Winter Wonderland ..................................................... Words from the Editor ................................................. Social Committee ............................................................... Darts Club ................................................................... Mixed Golf League Windup ........................................ Monthly Lunch Special ................................................ The Funny Bone / Professional Service Providers ..... August Card Scores / Volunteer Drivers........................ Word Search ............................................................... Crossword Puzzle ....................................................... Sudoku ........................................................................ Puzzle Answers ........................................................... Welcome New Residents ............................................ Poems by M.C. Fair .................................................... Veteran’s Day .............................................................. Note From Ste Anne Legion / Tab Man ....................... Prairie Sign Party ........................................................ Adult Coloring ............................................................. Newsletter Team ........................................................ Calendar .....................................................................
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How to show your employees you mean business!! A large corporation, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO. The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning against a wall. The room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business. He asked the guy, “How much money do you make a week?” A little surprised, the young man looked at him and said, “I make $400 a week. Why?” The CEO said, “Wait right here.” He walked back to his office, came back in two minutes, and handed the guy $1,600 in cash and said, “Here’s four weeks’ pay. Now GET OUT and don’t come back.” Feeling pretty good about himself, the CEO looked around the room and asked, “Does anyone want to tell me what that goof-ball did here?” From across the room a voice said, “Pizza delivery guy from Domino’s.”
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PVRA MEMBERSHIPS AND ANY CHANGES TO YOUR INFORMATION CAN BE COMPLETED BY CONTACTING: Joanne Kehler 32 Sunset Drive 204-422-6248 joken95@mymts.net Thanks so much!
2018-2020 Executive Members President: Ludwik Jarco 1st Vice-President: Barry Davenport 2nd Vice-President: Gord Macpherson Secretary: Edythe Pryor (2017-19) Membership: Joanne Kehler Editorial: Debbie Kokil Kitchen: Linda Fulmore (2017-19) Treasurer: Cheryl Porte Social: Linda Fulmore (2017-19) House: Jack Steinhoff (2017-19)
PVRA Phonebook Additions, Changes & Corrections
PVRA New Year’s
Please inform Joanne Kehler, Membership Committee Chair, when you make a change to your phone number or personal information so that records could be updated. Membership then contacts me, the editor, and I post it into the newsletter. Please transfer it to the lined part of your Phone List when you see one and keep yourselves updated too. Thank you! If any of you become aware of new neighbours or new residents to our Village could you please contact me either by telephone 204-422-6248 or email joken95@ mymts.net. Thank you! Joan Kehler, Membership Committee Chair
Eve Bash with
NEW PHONE NUMBERS:
Geoff and the Rockets
See Welcome New Residents page 26.
(PVRA Organized)
November 25: Grey Cup Party December 8:
PVRA Winter Wonderland Dinner & Dance
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President’s Message The signs of Winter are becoming obvious. The picnic tables are put away. The motor homes/trailers are disappearing daily from our compound. The twigs and leaves are piling up in the compound and hopefully, will get used as compost in the Spring to enhance the many beautiful gardens and flower beds within our village. We can now see all of our neighbours homes and yards because most of the leaves are gone. We are still awaiting information on the emergency procedures from the R.M. of Ste. Anne, and hopefully, it will be ready by early Spring. To do it now would not be efficient as too many of us have vacated the Village for the Winter. Our General Meeting was attended “not too badly”, considering the weather and a hockey game on T.V. We always encourage our residents to attend the meetings and hope the new people moving into the Village will attend, to meet their neighbours and obtain information as to the “goings on” within their Village. We are currently working with Management/Owners to create proper storage in the Recreation Centre for the PVRA’s decorations and supplies. Racks have been installed in the back room storage area which will make it more convenient for your social/kitchen personnel to access. At this time, we have requested a date in mid May for our Spring 2019 1st General Meeting (date to be confirmed). Hopefully, all of you will have sufficient time to think and plan for the 2019 Executive. Remember, that without an Executive, the PVRA cannot operate!! And, once again, a friendly reminder that the speed limit within the Village is 20 km and all bird feeders should be empty and down until the end of November. Please respect these rules. They are there for a reason; Your Safety! Enjoy your Winter, where ever you may be. Ludwik Jarco Proudly, Your PVRA President
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CELEBRATIONS!
November Birthdays 1 Maureen Heide 2 Adeline Pochino 3 Chris Coulson 3 Ralph Napady 6 Elisabeth Kehler 6 Fred Tulyk 7 Evelyn Fillion 7 Debbie Griffiths 8 Jean Kurtz 8 Ken Shaw 9 Vi Desrochers 10 John Bordynuik 11 Wayne Kroker 12 Erika Lupky 12 Bev Murray 13 Candy Holmes 13 Bernice Tulyk 14 Garry Corbett
14 Val Stanger 14 Al Wastle 16 Mike Lozinski 18 Dora Friesen 19 Bob Desrochers 19 Sandra MacBain 20 Doris Pelletier 21 Bob Burton 21 Wayne Pierce 21 Don Scharff 22 Harold Girard 22 Chris Poirier 23 Bernice DeGagne 23 Lucy Michaud 24 Lynda Loftus 26 Arlene Klowak 27 Ken Kehler 28 Pat Stanger
Get Well Soon Sandy Hebert
Please contact Doreen Leys 204-422-8273 or Shirlee Christensen 204-422-9501 to let us know about any birthday mistakes, anniversaries, illnesses or loss of a loved one. We apologize if you have been forgotten... it probably was because we were unaware. Sincerely Doreen and Shirlee
November Milestone Birthdays 10 – John Bordynuik 12 – Bev Murray 14 – Al Wastle 21 – Don Scharff 23 – Bernice DeGagne 23 – George & Gay Lemay
9 – Louis & Lynda Gagnon 30 – Jim & Linda L’Esperance
Joyce Spewak on the loss of her husband Nick Thank You Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, cards, and prayers in our time of need. Our daughter is now at peace. Jim & Linda L’Esperance
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Singles Potluck October 2018 It was an enthusiastic crowd that gathered at Margaret Rougeau’s home for our October feast. A feast it was indeed to celebrate the birthdays of Gerry and Carla. It was Gerry’s 70th so special congrats to him for reaching three score & ten! The food was exceptional since some of the best cooks in the village attend our group! Thank you Margaret for hosting. There is still some interest in attending the Oakbank Dinner Theatre in Jan or Feb. Joy is researching this event as the tickets go on sale soon and sell out quickly. If interested please call Joy at 204-422-8080 asap.
The next Singles Pot Luck will be held: November 5th 2018, at 5:00 pm At the home of Sylvia Steinhilber, 26 Nature Drive
Happy Birthday Gerry & Carla!
Contact Sylvia at 204-318-6701 if attending All Paradise Singles most welcome!!
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Breakfast out of the village will be at Jay’s Cafe #12 N in Steinbach
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 21st, 2018 at 9:30 am bacon or sausage, eggs, hash browns, toast and tea or coffee Tax included $9.10
Must sign up by Nov. 18/18 at the hall or call Doreen at 204-422-8273
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Words from the Editor Well, it is the last two months of 2018. Time is just flying by. I think it has been a great year with many fun things to do here in Paradise Village, the wonderfully hot and mosquito free summer we enjoyed, the good friends I have that love to go to concerts, travel, host pot lucks and live life to the fullest. I am also enjoying the PVRA Bingo nights where I have taken the place of Elsie Bordynuik, a reliable, confident, volunteer who has manned the collection of the card purchases each and every Thursday for many years. She deserves to come to Bingo now and relax or stay home with unexpected drop-in company for dinner. The PVRA and Linda Fulmore thank you for your dedication to Bingo nights and hopes you will continue to join us whenever you can. A big thank you from me goes out to Debbie Dault for helping Elsie and now is helping me with getting things ready like setting up the bingo cards and putting out the bingo sheets etc. It is appreciated very much. I want to briefly talk about the Thanksgiving dinner put on by the PVRA/Linda Fulmore and her team. As always walking into the Recreation Centre, seeing the numerous decorations and personal touches that make each event so special, is wonderful. The time and effort that the volunteers put into each event is to be commended. We can never thank you all enough for your dedication and attention to every detail. The Thanksgiving dinner was no exception; from the ambience, the table settings, the beautiful paper flowers, the camaraderie of our fellow residents, the friendship, the food (AMAZING), and of course the entertainment. I sang so much that night that I lost my voice. I even danced a polka with one of our new residents who sat at our table. It was so much fun and my Mom enjoyed it too. It was a great turnout for the 2nd PVRA General Meeting. Please folks put heads together and be ready for the addition of a New Executive in May 2019. Think about it, talk about it, meet together, ask for suggestions, research what it takes, then apply yourselves to this cause because it is worthwhile. Without the PVRA and its Executive we would be at the mercy of management and their ideas of a good quality of life. We would lose touch with each other and be nothing more than neighbours in an urban community. It is important to stick together and keep the PVRA going. There is so much more we can do that can provide us, the residents of Paradise Village, with an amazing quality of life. See you in December. Debbie Kokil, Newsletter Editor
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Social Committee News Thanksgiving Dinner was a huge success with a great meal provided by Tracey McClintock and her girls. Thank you goes out to Carol Somerville and Gwen Simpson for their vision on decorations and to all the girls who helped make them. The gentlemen who came out and set up the tables and chairs, the ladies who set the tables, such a large group of volunteers that make everything go so much faster and felt like only minutes to accomplish. You are amazing! It was wonderful to be able to relax and enjoy the meal. Thank you to “Two for the Show” and the many songs they played and sang too. We danced and sang the night away and had a great time. Many new residents attended and made new friends. Residents of Paradise Village you are “AWESOME!” We the PVRA and Social Committee cannot do it without your support and attendance. I look forward to seeing you at the PVRA Winter Wonderland Christmas Dinner & Dance. Music provided by our very own DJ Ray Belisle and dinner catered by Olga from Pansy. Hosts and/or Hostesses are needed per table. See the poster for details. Tickets will be available November 5th. The next Social Committee Meeting is November 9th @ 11:00 am in the Recreation Centre. Posts are also put on the Paradise Village Ste Anne Facebook Page. All residents are welcomed. We are always looking for more volunteers to assist with our social functions. Please contact me Linda Fulmore @ 204-422-9190 and thank you in advance.
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Dart Club On Monday, October 1st the Dart Club met. The group took the time to express their appreciation to Ragner and Margaret Erlendson for the years that they assumed responsibility. They did a great job!
Ragner and Margaret Erlendson
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Paradise Village Mixed Golf League Windup Our 2018 wind-up tournament & dinner was held on September 27th, 2018 at the Oakwood Golf course. 27 of 39 members signed up for golf, but only 18 were our on the course due to damp & cool weather. There were 31 for a delicious dinner prepared by Karen Bennett and her staff. Thanks to Terry Pachal, Director of Golf, for an excellent assortment of golf prizes. Thanks to Heather Bauer & Bill for rounding up numerous donations from Canadian Tire, Ste Anne Chinese Restaurant, Uncle Jake’s Restaurant, Salisbury House, Dairy Queen, Smitty’s, Taco del Mar, Shell Car Wash, Phoenix Salon & Spa, Fresh Looks Hair Design, and Gold n’ Memories. Thanks to Linda Fulmore & John McEachern for their assistance throughout the golf season.I’ll be stepping down after this year & Kerry Fulford will be the 2019 convenor. Thanks for everything, Barry Knox. The main prize in the draw, a firepit, was won by Joy Morrison.Until next SPRING!!
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The Funny Bone A farmer had 5 female pigs. Times were hard, so he decided to take them to the county fair and sell them. At the fair, he met another farmer who owned 5 male pigs. After talking a bit, they decided to mate the pigs and split everything 50/50. The farmers lived 60 miles apart, so they decided to drive 30 miles each morning and find a field in which to let the pigs mate. The first morning, the farmer with the female pigs got up at 5 am , loaded the pigs into the family station wagon (which was the only vehicle he had) and drove the thirty miles. While the pigs were mating, he asked the other farmer, “How will I know if they are pregnant?” The other farmer replied, “If they’re lying in the grass tomorrow morning, they’ll be pregnant. If they’re lying in the mud, they’re not.” The next morning the pigs were rolling in the mud, so he hosed them off, loaded them into the family station wagon again and proceeded to try again. This continued each morning for more than a week and both farmers were worn out. The next morning, he was too tired to get out of bed. He called to his wife, “Honey, please look outside and tell me whether the pigs are in the mud or in the grass.” “Neither,” yelled his wife, “they’re in the station wagon and one of them is honking the horn!” ~~~ Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn’t find a parking place. Looking up to heaven he said, ‘Lord take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday for the rest of me life and give up me Irish whiskey!’ Miraculously, a parking place appeared. Paddy looked up again and said, ‘Never mind, I found one.’ RESIDENTS LIST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS Residents who wish to provide other residents with professional business support. Contact the newsletter email pvra20@yahoo.ca to pass along your information if you want to be on this list. Thank you. Wayne Pierce - Commissioner for Oaths Free to Paradise Residents | 204-422-9116
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October Playing Card Scores
Volunteer Drivers DRIVERS WHO WILL USE EITHER THEIR OWN OR THE RESIDENT’S VEHICLE: Ragnar Erlendson 204-422-5844 Syd Henderson 204-422-6290 Herb Inch 204-422-5849 Doreen Leys 204-422-8273 Leo Langlois 204-422-9496 DRIVERS WHO PREFER TO USE THEIR OWN VEHICLE: Al Wastle 204-422-5275 John Sluis 204-422-4111
Ward 6 Councillor, RM of Ste. Anne Randy Eros 204-371-2959
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No Overnights At My Home Call Marilyn 204-422-6290
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Welcome New Residents to Paradise Village
New Residents October 2018 Roger Grestoni & Adeline Pochinco 7 Village Drive PH: 204-247-1000 Roger and Adeline have moved to Paradise Village from Roblin, MB on August 15, 2018 as they wanted to be closer to family in Winnipeg. Employment: Roger has worked as a tile setter (ceramic tile) for over 50 years. He was selfemployed and worked in Winnipeg until he retired and they moved to Roblin. Adeline worked at Donwood Manor as an Admin Assistant. Previously to that she was an Admin Assistant at Advance Electronics. She retired in 2012. Hobbies & Interests: Roger likes hunting and
fishing, and playing poker. Both Roger and Adeline like to cook. Roger cooks Italian and Adeline cooks Ukrainian. I can imagine that there must be some wonderful aroma’s coming from their kitchen. Adeline also likes to bake, swim, bike, read, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also volunteered at the PCH. They like to travel and spend their winters in Yuma. They have 3 daughters, living in Melita, Roblin, and Fort McMurray, AB. They have 2 grandchildren. A granddaughter age 12 and a grandson age 9. We would like to welcome you to Paradise Village.
Ed & Ellie Lowen 42 Nature Drive PH: 204-346-4235 / 204-371-2620 Please make welcome Ed & Ellie Lowen. They moved to Paradise Village from St Malo, MB on August 15th, 2018. They have already attended some of our events that have taken place (Our Grand Old Opry Dinner Theatre and our Thanksgiving Dinner). Ed has a cousin (Vic) who also lives here. We hope you enjoy living in Paradise. John Williams 52 Village Drive PH: 204-422-8891 John took possession of his new home on August 1, 2018. He moved from Winnipeg, where he lived all of his life. Employment: John is presently working at GNR Camping World, in sales. He has been in the RV business for over 52 years. John worked for at his family business that was in operation for over 40 years until 1990. He then worked in various other RV dealerships. Hobbies & Interests: John is a baseball fan and
holds season tickets to the Goldeyes. He enjoys watching sports, and use to partake in curling and bowling. He also likes to play pool. John also attended our Thanksgiving Dinner. We would like to welcome you to Paradise Village. Linda Harder 4 Parkview Drive PH: 204-371-7585 I would like to welcome Linda to Paradise Village. She has moved here from Niverville, MB. Linda took possession of her new home on September 7, 2018 and for now is busy updating and doing some renovations. Linda has 2 children, one daughter and one son. She also has 6 grandchildren, 2 boys and 4 girls. Linda has joined us at coffee and is planning on coming to bingo and also becoming a dart player. Again we extend a warm welcome to you.
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2016-2018 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 (Win): Frank Leys 7 Nature Drive R5H 1H2 - 204-392-5876 You can contact us via e-mail: pvra20@yahoo.ca and drop off any submissions to 5 Parkview Drive by the 15th of each month for the following issue. We are always looking for advertisers in our monthly newsletter! Please contact Les Hooper at 204-422-8583 for prices and quotes
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