PVRA Newsletter September 2017

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PARADISE VILLAGE NEWS

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Giant Joanna Trachenberg, 81 and Horst Krischat, 78 Senior Citizens Reenact Classic Movie Scenes For Nursing Home Calendar Continued...

Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, directed by George Stevens from a screenplay adapted by Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat from Edna Ferber’s 1952 novel. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean. Giant was the last of James Dean’s three films as a leading actor, and earned him his second and last Academy Award nomination – he was killed in a car accident before the film was released.

See Page 18 for Please 20 Things You Didn’t Know About the movie “Giant” ! submit emails to pvra20@yahoo.ca

SEPTEMBER 2017 IN THIS ISSUE: PVRA News.................................................................. 4 President’s Message ................................................... 5 Words from the Editor ................................................. 6 Corn/Pork Roast Event ............................................... 7 Brunch and Happy Hour Events ................................. 8 Paradise Village Campers .......................................... 9 Poems by M.C. Fair... ................................................. 10 Birthdays & Occasions................................................ 11 Word Search .............................................................. 12 Julian’s Joke of the Month .......................................... 13 Health Pages ....................................................... 14 & 15 Paradise Singles ........................................................ 16 Social Committee ....................................................... 17 Movie Trivia - Giant .................................................... 18 Item for sale / Volunteer Drivers / Professionals ...

20 Adult Coloring Page ................................................... 21 Grand Opening Centre of Canada Park ..................... 23 Paradise Squares Startup Dance ............................... 25 Card Results ............................................................... 27 Crossword Puzzle ..................................................... 29 Sudoku ....................................................................... 30 From the Tab Man ...................................................... 31 Walk Away the Pounds / Chili Fest ............................. 32 Welcome to New Residents .................................34 & 35 Paradise Squares / Puzzle Answers ........................... 36 More Uses for Nature’s Bounty ................................... 37 PV Christian Fellowship Church ................................. 38 Newsletter Team ........................................................ 39 Calendar ..................................................................... 40

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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!

2016-2018 Executive Members President: Ludwik Jarco 1st Vice-President: Barry Davenport 2nd Vice-President: Gord Macpherson Secretary: Joanne Kehler (Interim) Membership: Joanne Kehler Editorial: Debbie Kokil Kitchen: Linda Fulmore (2017-19) Treasurer: Cheryl Porte Social: Linda Fulmore House: Jack Steinhoff (2017-19)

2017 PVRA Phonebook Additions, Changes & Corrections 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!

Changes to Phone Numbers:

I am in need of your support Paradise Village Members. 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 in advance, Joanne Kehler, PVRA Membership Committee Chair

Jacob & Kelly Hes 40 Village Drive 204-999-3723 Mike & Faye Lozinski 56 Village Drive 204-272-9343

New Residents: Tom & Joyce Fleming 25 Nature Drive Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1H5 PH: 807-937-5738

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President’s Message I would like to start by saying it was the decision of your PVRA Executive to remove the water cooler from the Rec Centre. Reasons being; Management and owners of the Village have decided that your PVRA is no longer in charge of social events within “their Village”; funds for the water cooler and bottles of water came from this avenue of income; secondly, Management and the owners of the Village have restricted your PVRA Kitchen coordinator access to “their kitchen”, so it was becoming very awkward to store and obtain access to the water bottles. I Hope this clears up any questions you may have concerning this matter.

A special “Thank You” goes out to Ilene Goschke and Carmel Maynard for organizing the Line Dancers Brunch that took place in August. In spite of the obstacles that they were faced with, it was an outstanding success. Again, the residents of Paradise Village Thank You both, as well as the many volunteers that helped.

Now that Paradise Drive is finally opened, a reminder to all that the speed limit on all our streets is 20KM per hour, especially on Nature Drive as we approach the back gates. Try to be considerate towards your fellow residents.

What more can be said about the annual Corn Roast that was hosted by your PVRA Kitchen/Social Chair, Linda Fulmore and her crew of volunteers. Again, many obstacles were overcome putting on this event.

Manitoba Pork did an outstanding job and everyone had a wonderful time. My understanding is that 182 residents bought tickets and 160+ showed up to support this event. “Wow” what a turnout!! The PVRA is proud of its members and those Residents that are not PVRA members who showed up to support our Annual Corn Roast.

A Special “Thank You” to John and Elizabeth Sluis for hosting the Happy Hour on the 25th of August.

The turnout, as usual, was exceptional.

Also, please keep in mind that any of the “Happy Hours” that occur within Paradise Village are not organized by your PVRA. These events are the doings of the individuals/home owners, that have invited their friends and neighbours to join them in enjoying a few hours of “Happy” at their residence. From what I understand, ALL RESIDENTS are welcome.

Most importantly of all, check your Mail Boxes Bulletin Boards for our upcoming “General Meeting” in October. Date to be approved by Management.

Thank you one and all, Ludwik Jarco “Proudly” President of the PVRA

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Words from the Editor The month of August was so much fun. It was great to see the togetherness and cooperation that took place between the many residents of our community here in Paradise Village. There were 4 events that showed how much we enjoy each other’s company; it doesn’t take a Recreation Centre to make it happen either. Residents stepped up and provided their ideas, their hospitality, and their homes.

Let’s begin with the Brunch put on by the Line Dancers. Rain did not dampen the spirits of the residents who attended.

The food was wonderful and the line dancing presentation had many thinking “what a great way to get some exercise and enjoy great music at the same time.” It didn’t matter if you were good at it or not. It was just fun and fun to watch. Great job you guys.

The first of two Happy Hours saw over 50 residents come out and brave the warm sun. Karaoke, refreshments, food, and conversation made the event go over so well that a decision to have another the following week occurred with even more turning out for that day. I believe this will be an ongoing occurrence. This is a wonderful and informal way to meet; I know that through these Happy

Hours, I have met some really great residents that I have only known about through address lists.

Then there was the Corn Roast/Pork on a Bun (Provided by MB Pork) event.

What an awesome time it was. There were over 160 residents in attendance!

The sky remained cloudy with a chance of rain but no rain fell on us that afternoon; which had me feeling, this day was meant to be! People were all smiles and cheerful, happy to get together with each other.

There was only laughter and camaraderie. Golf carts were used to transport people who needed a ride, the food was lovingly prepared, the decorations and table setup was well done and the dessert was definitely homemade and out of this world. Thank you to Linda Fulmore and your Social Committee Team who helped plan and prepare this event.

Thank you to MB Pork for the great BBQ. I trust that the residents of Paradise Village will continue to support the PVRA and its social functions when they can. I look forward to more good times with you all at the next events and I will see you for sure for Chili Fest on September 20th.

Debbie Kokil

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Corn Roast/Pork on a Bun Event WOW WOW WOW PARADISERS YOU DID IT AGAIN!

Our community of seniors coming together. Linda Fulmore thanks for pulling this together. Many volunteers.

Manitoba Pork did a fantastic job as did Carmelle Maynard for making that fantastic bread pudding and cream sauce. Wow. Thanks to all the people who volunteered picking people up and taking them home.

For the use of their golf carts to make sure people got home safely. To the set up crews the fantastic decorations and music. If I’ve missed anyone please let me know.

Lin Roberts Pelletier

AND GREAT ALSO THAT WE COULD HAVE A DOUBLE BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR FRANK LEYS AND CARMELLE MAYNARD - Hope you enjoyed your cup cakes!!!!

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Brunch put on by the Line Dancers ‘JUST SENIORS HAVING FUN’ THAT’S what it’s about and THAT’S why we are here!

Not One But TWO Happy Hour Events

How many villagers does it take to put up an umbrella?

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Paradise Village Campers (Of yesteryear)

Paradise Village Campers got together on Tuesday, August 22nd to reminisce about the “good old days” of camping.

Twenty-five former campers gathered around Nature Pond to remember our camping adventures from years past. Included was our trip to Thief River Falls, MN on 9/11 when we all went through the border crossing and the border was closed shortly thereafter.

On the agenda were two former residents and campers who recently passed on, Bob Coulson and Ted Barnes.

Plaques with their names were added to the Memorial Bench on Nature Pond which includes Gerry Deurbrouck.

Many memories were shared during the late afternoon and early evening. It was a great get -together.

Many thanks go to Lynda Gagnon and Vivian Deurbrouck for organizing this event.

Larry Trush

Memorial & Reunion We both wish to thank all those who were able to come out to the Paradise Village Campers` Reunion and Dedication Service on August 22nd. We had a wonderful time visiting with our camper friends and appreciate those who made the trip from Winnipeg to support this event. Special thanks to Vivian, Lynda and Larry for hosting this memorial in memory of Ted Barnes and Bob Coulson.

Gerry`s bench with the now 3 memorial plaques will always be a reminder of our great times camping with all of you. We think of so many great happy hours, pot luck suppers, picnic lunches at St. Malo, those musical campfires and best of all the lasting friendships. These are the “good times” memories we have to share because of you all.

Thank you for keeping these memories alive ... and thoughts of Gerry, Bob & Ted close in our hearts.

Sincerely, Jean Barnes & Diana Coulson

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Poems by M.C. Fair I thought I would give poetry a try since summer is over and school is about to begin. I wonder if Ms. Fair would have liked it.

Summer is over, fall is here.

Harvest is happening and school start is near.

Parents and kids, teachers and friends, Let’s get together and celebrate because fun never ends.

I am back to work preparing the books for the student body I look forward to a great year filled with new and exciting camaraderie.

I’M GLAD I’m glad that when I was a child The days were bright and sunny, Soft breezes whispered through the trees, Where bees were gathering honey Amid the basswood’s tallest boughs, Where winged blossoms straying Went floating through the sun-lit air And grasses tall were swaying.

I’m glad that summer days were long And summer skies were blue, That grass and buds and leaves and flowers Each spring-time came anew, To greet us after winter days Had melted into spring, And little rills went hurrying by Where merry birds would sing.

I’m glad that I had eyes to see The beauty of each day, When nature at her very best Spread out in grand array The daisies and the buttercups Bright clover tips so gay, And these, I worshiped every year Through bright, glad summer days.

I’m glad that I had ears to hear The sounds throughout the glen, The blue-bird and the whippoorwill The robin and the wren, The cricket singing in the grass, The bass note of the frog, Way---down in misty hollows Where the moss grew on the bog.

I’m glad I had a mother And a father who were true To us their thoughtless children And who loved each other too.

There was no thought of envy, No friction in our home So memory indeed is sweet Of that, our Home Sweet Home.

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CELEBRATIONS!

September Birthdays 6 Gisela Harms 9 Phil Savoie 10 Jerry Ferguson 10 Marilyn Brooke 12 Kathy Betker 13 Carole Trush 13 Sandy Hebert 14 Brigitte Mueller 15 Barb Millman 16 Jean Mushrow 16 Jim Stone 16 Simon Trudeau 17 Dianna McInnes 18 Tedda Grimshaw

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Jean-Claude Poirier Terry Serediuk Debra Dault Cheryl Porte Myrna MacKenzie Richard Miller Sharon Dirr Marilyn Brick Lorie Beckett Ed Daw Ed Rempel Lorraine Knox Peter Manshanden Bob Grimshaw

As supplied by the Residential Tenancies Branch via a resident regarding the landlord’s behaviour: If there is a concern that a landlord’s actions were discriminatory, a claim can be filed with the Manitoba Human Rights Commission (204) 945-3007.

Any reports of harassment should be made to your local RCMP detachment (Steinbach) When there is suspected Elder Abuse, a report should be made by calling the Seniors Abuse Line at 1-888896-7183.

Hello Gail Harrower, I’m writing this letter today in hopes that this will settle an issue that has come between us.

On June 16, 2017, the date of a PVRA Social Committee Meeting, I did ask you if you were a PVRA Member. I apologize to your for that because any resident is ablte to attend a PVRA Social Committee Meeting. I did not ask you to leave though.

Linda Fulmore

September Milestone Birthdays 10 – Jerry Ferguson 16 – Jean Mushrow 26 – Ed Daw 27 – Ed Rempel

Thinking of you...

Jim L’Esperance Joyce Meilleur Bob Angell

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

WORD SEARCH

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Julian’s Joke of the month Something to smile about…10 times.

1. Only in Canada……can a pizza get to your house faster that an ambulance.

2. Only in Canada……are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink.

3. Only in Canada……do drug stores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

4. Only in Canada……do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.

5. Only in Canada……do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.

6. Only in Canada……do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.

7. Only in Canada……do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won’t miss a call from someone we didn’t want to talk to in the first place.

8. Only in Canada……do we buy hotdogs in packages of twelve and buns in packages of eight.

9. Only in Canada……do we use the word “politics” to describe the process so well: “POLI” in Latin meaning “many” and “TICS” meaning “blood sucking creatures”.

10. Only in Canada……do they have drive-up ATM machines and Braille lettering.

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Misconceptions About Flu Vaccines Now is the time of year to start planning to get vaccinated against the flu! It is recommended that we have annual flu shots for a very good reason, and sometimes people have wrong information about the flu shots or are afraid to get them because of misinformation. This article will give you some of the misconceptions about flu shots and then fill you in on the truth!

Can a flu shot give you the flu? No, a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. Flu vaccines given with a needle are currently made in two ways: the vaccine is made either with a) flu vaccine viruses that have been ‘inactivated’ and are therefore not infectious, or b) with no flu vaccine viruses at all (which is the case for recombinant influenza vaccine).

The most common side effects from the influenza shot are soreness, redness, tenderness or swelling where the shot was given. Low-grade fever, headache and muscle aches also may occur. In randomized, blinded studies, where some people get inactivated flu shots and others get salt-water shots, the only differences in symptoms was increased soreness in the arm and redness at the injection site among people who got the flu shot. There was no difference in terms of body aches, fever, cough, runny nose or sore throat.

Is it better to get the flu than the flu vaccine? No. Flu can be a serious disease, particu-

larly among young children, older adults, and people with certain chronic health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes. Any flu infection can carry a risk of serious complications, hospitalization or death, even among otherwise healthy children and adults. Therefore, getting vaccinated is a safer choice than risking illness to obtain immune protection.

Do I really need a flu vaccine every year? Yes. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for just about everyone 6 months and older, even when the viruses the vaccine protects against have not changed from the previous season. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal” or best protection against the flu.

Why do some people not feel well after getting the seasonal flu vaccine? Some people report having mild reactions to flu vaccination. The most common reaction to the flu shot in adults has been soreness, redness or swelling at the spot where the shot was given.

This usually lasts less than two days. This initial soreness is most likely the result of the body’s early immune response reacting to a foreign substance entering the body. Other reactions following the flu shot are usually mild and can include a low grade fever and aches.

If these reactions occur, they

usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days. The most common reactions people have to flu vaccine are much less severe than the symptoms caused by actual flu illness.

What about serious reactions to flu vaccine? Serious allergic reactions to flu vaccines are very rare. If they do occur, it is usually within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination. While these reactions can be life-threatening, effective treatments are available.

What about people who get a seasonal flu vaccine and still get sick with flu symptoms?

There are several reasons why someone might get a flu symptoms, even after they have been vaccinated against flu. One reason is that some people can become ill from other respiratory viruses besides flu such as rhinoviruses, which are associated with the common cold, cause symptoms similar to flu, and also spread and cause illness during the flu season.

The flu vaccine only protects against influenza, not other illnesses. Another explanation is that it is possible to be exposed to influenza viruses, which cause the flu, shortly before getting vaccinated or during the two-week period after vaccination that it takes the body to develop immune protection. This exposure may result in a person becoming ill with flu before protection from the vaccine takes effect. A third reason why some people may

experience flu like symptoms despite getting vaccinated is that they may have been exposed to a flu virus that is very different from the viruses the vaccine is designed to protect against. The ability of a flu vaccine to protect a person depends largely on the similarity or “match” between the viruses selected to make the vaccine and those spreading and causing illness. There are many different flu viruses that spread and cause illness among people. The final explanation for experiencing flu symptoms after vaccination is that the flu vaccine is not 100% protection and some people who get vaccinated may still get sick.

The flu vaccines should be ready to administer early fall, so be sure to find out where to get yours done! Your local public health centre will have flu clinics, your doctors office will offer flu shots, or you can have them -done in the comfort of your own home (or office) by calling the private NP on Wheels service! The NP on Wheels service can add the flu shot (and the pneumonia shot) to any other home visit service for no extra fee!

Call 1-877-510-1729 or email dispatch@nponwheels.com GET THE SHOT, NOT THE FLU!!

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Paradise Village Singles Summer BBQ

On a perfect summer evening our annual BBQ was greatly enjoyed by 26 folks. Hats off to Les Hooper for the evening. He provided a Karaoke machine and it attracted some songster wannabes to try out their talents. A trio of Myrna, Darlene N and Toni entertained the group with some swinging songs. Also Margaret R wowed us with a solo.

Guest chef Marv Zubrin along with Ron Gunn handled the BBQ producing great burgers and giant wieners. Pat Zubrin organized the kitchen crew, setting out all the rest of the delicious food.

Cake and yummy strawberry dessert followed to honour our birthday boy and gal, Barry and Darlene.

Did someone count the candles??

Les’s sunroom provided an excellent venue and allowed Vic Loewen to “scoot” up to the back for a visit. Great to see you Vic! Our next Singles Pot Luck will be held at the home of BARRY KNOX, 5 Nature Drive on September 4th commencing at 5 pm. Please call Barry @ 204 422 6815 if you plan to attend Submitted by Joy Morrison

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“Save these Dates” More information to follow with Posters and Tickets ready soon.

October 14th is the Paradise Village Annual “Thanksgiving Dinner”

The food is provided by Nor-East Catering from Manigotagan. It will be at the Richer Young at Hearts Club Hall as we were denied the Recreation Centre for that date and we wanted to keep that caterer.

October 28th is a Halloween Bash in Ste Anne, MB at the Club Jovial Social Committee Meeting Sept 6th at 1pm at Carmelle Maynard’s, 51 Harmony Lane. Paradise Village Members and Non-members welcomed. See you there.

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20 Things You Didn’t Know About the Movie “Giant” 1) Elizabeth Taylor and husband Michael Wilding invited Rock Hudson and his future wife to their house for get-to-know-you drinks one night at the very start of the production.

Hudson described it as a “liquid evening” - they all got exceedingly drunk, finishing the evening at 3:00am. Taylor’s call-time was 5:30am and Hudson’s wasn’t long after. Fortunately the scene being shot that morning was a wedding scene with no dialog, so instead of talking, all they had to do was look lovingly at each other. The two actors were concentrating so hard on not being sick that they were quite surprised when some of the people on-set started to cry, so convinced were they of their supposed looks of adoration at each other.

2) Carroll Baker, who plays Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter, was actually older than Taylor. In the 1940s and 1950s the usual policy for films where characters would start young and get older was to cast older actors and de-age them to show them as their younger selves. “Giant” took the then largely radical step of doing the opposite - casting younger actors and using make-up to make them appear older.

3) When Rock Hudson was cast, director George Stevens asked him whom he preferred as his leading lady, Grace Kelly or Elizabeth Taylor.

Hudson picked Taylor, who was cast and ended up becoming lifelong friends with Hudson.

4) During this production shoot James Dean appeared in an informal black & white TV commercial in which he responded to questions posed by actor Gig Young. Ironically, Dean was promoting safe driving and informed viewers, “People say racing is dangerous, but I’d rather take my chances on the track any day than on the highway.” Before he left the studio he added one piece of advice: “Drive safely, because the life you save may be mine.” Dean was wearing the very hat and clothing he wore for this movie throughout the commercial. He died a few

weeks later in a car crash.

5) Rock Hudson and James Dean did not get along. Although later rumors would suggest that Dean had rejected a pass from the actor, most sources reported that each had little respect for the other’s approach to acting, and Hudson resented what he considered Dean’s unprofessional behavior.

6) The lead character, Jett Rink, was based upon the life of Texas oilman Glenn H. McCarthy (190788), an Irish immigrant who would later be associated with a symbol of opulence in Houston, Texas: the Shamrock Hotel, which opened on St. Patrick’s Day, 1949. Author Edna Ferber met McCarthy when she was a guest at his Shamrock Hotel (known as the Shamrock Hilton after 1955), which served as the basis for the fictional Emperador Hotel in both the book and the film.

7) Location filming took place for two months outside the tiny Texas town of Marfa. Director George Stevens did not have a closed set but actively encouraged the townspeople to come by, either to watch the shooting, visit with the cast and crew or take part as extras, dialect coaches, bit players and stagehands.

8) James Dean refused to undergo a lengthy make-up process for his later scenes, claiming “a man of 45 shows his age in thoughts and actions, not in wrinkles.” He only allowed them to gray his temples and put a few lines on his forehead.

9) Gary Cooper happened to be at Warner Bros. the day Mercedes McCambridge was doing hair and makeup tests. When he got a look at the brand new Stetson she was supposed to wear in the film, he said, “You mean to sit there and tell me that a Texan woman who spends most of her waking hours in the middle of hundreds of head of cattle would be caught dead in that stupid store hat?” He called a wardrobe man he had worked with, and gave McCambridge an old hat he had worn in other films. It even had his name in the band. When Mc-

Cambridge noticed the water stains, she asked if it had been rained on.

“Nope,” he replied. “Peed on a lot!

That’s what makes it such a fine Texas hat. No self-respecting rancher wears a hat that his horse hasn’t peed on!” She wrote in her memoirs that James Dean tried to steal it.

10) James Dean was so completely immersed in his character that he hardly ever changed out of his costume.

11) Elizabeth Taylor forged a close bond with James Dean. Some nights they would sit up late as he vented his frustrations with his life as an actor, the restrictions of Hollywood life and past traumas. Unlike Rock Hudson, however, he rarely acknowledged their closeness on set, often ignoring her completely after a night of baring his soul to her.

12) It was the highest grossing film in Warner Bros. history until the release of The Exorcist (1973).

13) James Dean refused to show up for one Saturday call because he had planned to move that day.

A week later he arrived late on a day when Mercedes McCambridge had shown up on time, even though the night before she was sent to the hospital for stitches after a bad fall. George Stevens dressed him down in front of the entire cast and crew, then walked off the set and left an assistant to direct the actor’s scenes.

14) Originally budgeted just shy of $2 million, the film ended up costing over $5 million. Despite the worries of studio head Jack L. Warner, it went on to become Warner Bros.’ biggest hit up to that time.

15) Shooting in Texas during the summer was far from comfortable, with temperatures rising as high as 120 degrees in the shade. Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor bolstered each other’s spirits as much as possible, often staying up late drinking together.

16) During location shooting, Warner Bros. gave the principal cast members battered old Chevies to drive around. James Dean was so

frustrated with the film he drove his out of town and shot out the windows with a BB gun. That was the last straw for Warner’s. After previous complaints about the actor’s speeding, the studio took his car away from him. When he got Mercedes McCambridge to drive through the country slowly as he sat on the hood of her car shooting rabbits, Warner’s took her car away, too.

17) Rock Hudson, in a later interview, claimed that when he viewed the film for the first time with an audience, he was booed throughout, but when the audience cheered him in the diner scene he realized the reaction was to his character and not to his abilities as an actor.

18) Orsen Wells was inspired by the film to make The Other Side of the Wind (2018), one of his many unfinished opuses. It tells of an old director trying to complete an epic movie and being taunted by his young male lead who keeps calling him “Fatso”. The director encourages his star to buy a sports car. In what exists of the film, the director is played by lean, lanky John Huston. “Fatso”, however, was James Dean’s nickname for George Stevens during the making of “Giant”.

19) Although they had enjoyed a congenial relationship making A Place in the Sun (1951), Elizabeth Taylor and George Stevens quarrelled a good deal during filming. Most of their fights stemmed from his practice of demanding multiple takes without explaining why or offering additional direction to the actors.

20) Rock Hudson claimed that he was chosen for the coveted role of Bick Benedict largely because he was the right age, 30. George Stevens felt he could be convincing as both a younger version of Bick in his early 20s and as a grandfather in his 60s. More established actors like Gary Cooper, Clark Gable and William Holden were suggested by the studio for the role, but Stevens rejected them as being too old to convincingly play Bick during his younger years.

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FOR SALE Love Seat & Sofa $625.00 Call 204-422-5766 or visit Rita & Bob Chenier at 14 Parkview Drive. If sold we would like to keep until the 3rd week of September.

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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 (Summer Only) Bob & Hazel Hicks 204-422-5790

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.

Jo-Ann Lee Provincial Marriage Commissioner 40 Harmony Lane 204-990-2624 Wayne Pierce Commissioner for Oaths Free to Paradise Residents 204-422-9116 Randy Eros, Ward 6 Councillor RM of Ste. Anne 204-371-2959

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Grand Opening of the Centre of Canada Site on Hwy #1

The Grand Opening was held on August 17th.

Under the tent

Our J.McNeil sang O Canada

Wecome by the Governor General of Manitoba, Janice Filmon.

Historical displays

Ribbon cutting by Governor General & Doug Eyolfson

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Crossword Puzzle

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Sudoku PET SITTING Services

No Overnights At My Home Call Marilyn 204-422-6290

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Fall is here...

Time to get back in shape!

“Walk Away the Pounds” will be starting up again on Monday September 11th at 9:00 am Come and Join Us * For more information call Bev Murray 204-422-8575 or Shirlee Christensen 204-422-9501

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Welcome New Residents to Paradise Village New Residents - Welcome to Paradise Village!

Mike & Faye Lozinski 56 Village Drive, R5H 1H6 204-272-9343 Mike & Faye moved to Paradise Village from Winnipeg, Mb. in October/2016. However shortly after, they left for their place in Mesa, AZ. They returned in December to celebrate Christmas and Ukrainian Christmas, then headed back in January to spend the rest of the winter months.

Employment: For over 37 years Mike was employed with CN – All Stream, working in telecommunications and as a cable splicer.

Faye worked at the Health Sciences Center as a slating clerk operator, and receptionist in the operating room for +18 years.

Hobbies: Mike loves his golf, and likes doing yard work.

He also sings in his Church’s choir. Faye loves being a snow bird in the winter, and going to their trailer at Broken Head River Park, for the summer. She also enjoys sewing.

Faye has come and helped decorate the hall for some of our events.

They have 8 children and 13 grandchildren. Welcome to Paradise Village Keith & Cheryle Richards 14 Nature Dr., R5H 1H2 204-422-5958 Keith & Cheryle took possession of their home on March 31/2017. They moved in from Dryden, On. However, prior to moving to Ontario they had lived in Landmark, MB , for about 30 years.

Employment: Keith was employed with the City of Winnipeg, for +32 years. Cheryle worked for Sylvia Personnel

Agency going to different companies working as a secretary and receptionist. She also was a foster mom for years in Kenora, ON. Hobbies: Both Keith and Cheryle love camping and boating. They usually go in Ontario & Manitoba around the White Shell, Moose Lake, and Roseau River areas. Keith also likes fishing.

Cheryle likes to sew, cooking, scrapbooking and swimming.

Between the two of them, they have 7 children, living in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, also 9 grandchildren.

Keith & Cheryle were the couple that won the “Newest Newlywed Couple in Paradise” at our Donkey Derby Fiesta night in April. Welcome to Paradise.

Larry & Olga Kroker 10 Paradise Drive, R5H 1H2 204-377-4447 I would like to welcome new residents Larry & Olga to Paradise Village. They moved here from Kleefeld, Mb. and took possession of their home on June 1st, 2017.

Employment: Larry was a self employed as a truck driver, and owned about 67 trucks. He also drove for Atomic, Roman Transport and Ruby Trucking. Larry retired in 2015. Olga took care of the house and yard, and also some secretarial duties.

In talking with Olga about her house and yard, I realized that I have been at their place in Kleefeld many times, with our big truck. It really is a small world that we live in.

Hobbies: Larry has a few different hobbies, but his most

noted is that he likes to crochet. He was on the show “On the Road Again” with Wayne Rostad, who named Larry the “Happy Hooker”.

Larry also enjoys woodworking and playing cards. Olga likes quilting, and baking, and bowling.

They have 2 sons, one living in Marchard, and one in Lorette, also 5 grandchildren, 4 girls and 1 boy.

Willie & Edythe Pryor 54 Village Drive, R5H 1H6 204-422-9992 Willie and Edythe took possession of their new home on November/16. They moved here from Victoria, BC. Willie was born in Georgia and moved to California in the 60’s. Willie is a cousin to the actor Richard Pryor. Edythe was born and raised in Ottawa.

Employment: Willie is a retired baker and cake decorator. During his career he has decorated many cakes for the LAPD, and received awards for his cake decorating from Hollywood Studio’s. Edythe retired after 50 years of nursing where she has worked as a nurse in Hawaii, California, and British Columbia.

Hobbies: Willie likes to do woodworking, and likes watching the TV news.

Edythe likes to do cross stitch, crocheting, puzzles, reading mysteries & police procedurals, bingo and playing cards. Edythe has also done Mission work in the Philippines. At one time they bred and raised Doberman’s.

They have one pet named Charlie.

Together they have 6 chil-

dren, living in BC, Georgia, Los Angeles, Ohio, and Ottawa. They have 5 grandchildren, 2 boys in Ohio, 2 girls in Georgia and 1 girl in Ottawa, and also 3 great grandchildren living in Georgia. We extend a warm welcome to Paradise Village.

Tom & Joyce Fleming 25 Nature Drive, R5H 1H5 Tom & Joyce moved here from Dryden, Ontario on July 14/2017. They moved to Paradise Village, because it was more central located and easier access to the airport, as their children all live in Alberta. They also liked the fact that this felt more like living at the cottage.

Employment: Tom was employed with Domtar Pulp Mill for 36 years. He also has his pipe fitters and Power engineer tickets. Joyce was a hairdresser for +32 years and was a Naturopathic for 5 years. They also owned an apartment building and laundromat for 16 years in Dryden.

Hobbies: Tom enjoys hockey and played on the Old Times league, and likes golfing, and walking. He is an expert carpenter and likes doing Reno’s. They also have built a few new houses. Joyce loves to swim and do laps, so she is happy we have a pool. She also likes walking and being active. They are snow birds and spend their winters in Yuma, at a 55+ park.

They have 3 children, a daughter Tara who is a Peace officer in Fort McMurray, and 2 sons, Miles is a power engineer at Sun Core in Fort McMurray, and Bryon lives

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Just want to say Welcome to Paradise Village.

Frank & Karen Guetre 15 Lakeview Drive, R5H 1J7 204-781-5696 Frank & Karen moved from Lorette to Paradise Village on April 19/2017. They are busy renovating and updating their new home. They also have done some work around the yard, fixing the sidewalk, trimming branches etc.

Employment: Frank had his own business - Eastman Moving and Storage for over 25 years. He then worked as a broker for United Van Lines. He now works parttime. Karen is in real estate and worked Powell Property

Group in Winnipeg for +28 years. She also only works part-time.

Hobbies: Golf, and more golf.

Frank & Karen both love golf, and when they find time they golf here. However they spend their winters down in Sebring Florida, where they also get to golf.

They have 2 daughters, one living in Lorette, and one living in Winnipeg. They have 4 granddaughters.

Frank’s sister Carmelle & Garry also lives in Paradise.

Welcome Frank & Karen.

Jean Pierre Gingras & Renate Rudolph 19 Village Drive, R5H 1H4 204-422-6386 Well first of all I want to say congratulations to this couple as they are getting married on August 26/ 2017, at their home here in Paradise Village. They met through their daughters and the rest is history. Jean Pierre and Renate

moved here on July/2016.

Jean Pierre moved from St Genevieve, Mb and Renate moved here from Winnipeg.

Employment: Jean Pierre was in the army for 22 years and stationed in Germany for 4 ½ years where he was an instructor on Tanks and weapons, he then joined the RCMP and was stationed at C- Division in Montreal. He was also a translator for the Mandarin language. He retired from the RCMP after 13 ½ of service. He also owned and operated his own aircraft.

Renate owned a hair salon, and was a hair stylist for 40 years. She also had her own restaurant.

Hobbies: Jean Pierre has many talents, singing being one of them, as some of you many remembered that he entertained us with a song on Canada Day. He is an artist and is creating a comic book that hopefully will be

published next year. Renate likes walking and baking, and loves being a snow bird.

They winter in Zephyrhills, FL. They are both nature and animal lovers. At one time Jean Pierre was feeding and raising birds from all over the world. They have a cat named Cou Cou. They each have one daughter. Renate’s daughter lives in Winnipeg, and is a Manager at Cambrian Credit Union, and Jean Pierre’s daughter lives in St Genevieve and is a Finance Officer for the town of in Ste Anne. They have 4 grandsons. Again Congratulations and Welcome to Paradise Village.

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PARADISE SQUARES Paradise Squares Dance Club will begin their new season on Sept. 12th @ 7:00 P.M. with a Start-Up Dance at the Paradise Village Rec. Hall.

Modern Square Dancing is fun and a great social activity.

Dancing is Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 P.M. We dance from September to May. The Start-Up Dance is free for beginners and new dancers.

Couples and singles are welcome. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

For further info call Larry 204-422-5424 or Joy 204-422-8080.

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More Uses for Mother Nature’s Bounty Submitted by Frank Leys Do you want to take your use of garden vegetables and fruit to a whole new level?

Then you must tries some of these!

1. Cucumber eyes. Cut two fat slices from a cold cucumber fresh from the refrigerator and lie back for a relaxing 10 to 15 minutes while they drain the puffiness from your eyes. They are rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and cafeic acid, both of which reduce swelling, soothe irritation and prevent water retention.

2. Strawberry toes. Take eight strawberries, two tablespoons of olive oil and one teaspoon of salt. Mash them together for a wonderful foot scrub. Rub a strawberry over your teeth to get a whiter smile. Strawberries contain alpha hydroxyl acids (like salicylic acid).

3. Potato hair. Potato juice is said to aid in retarding hair loss. Mix it with egg white and honey and leave on your hair for two hours,

shampoo and rinse. Potato juice will also help to darken greying hair. Potato juice can also relieve eczema itch and sunburn.

4. Rosemary cheeks. Rosemary, with a little witch hazel added, is good for increasing blood circulation in the face to give you a rosy glow.

Counter intuitively, olive oil is an excellent treatment for oily skin; it actually dissolves the oil, leaving skin soft and non-greasy. Use it to remove makeup.

5. Avocado hands. Mix mashed avocado with egg white, rolled oats and lemon juice. Apply to hands and leave for 20 minutes.

Rinse. Avocadoes help heal sun-damaged skin and age spots.

6. Vinegar head. A rinse of vinegar and water has all sorts of natural benefits for your skin and scalp. Because vinegar has the same pH as hair oil, it helps maintain the right acidity level on your scalp. It also rids scalp of bacteria and fungus as well as removing shampoo

and conditioning residue. It reduces frizz and split ends and changes hair porosity. It also provides hair with a diet of vitamins B, C and potassium. Use two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to one cup of water. Let sit for a minute or two; then rinse with fresh water.

7. Broccoli body. This cruciferous veggie is high in antioxidants, including vitamins C and E. The vitamin C in broccoli aids in collagen production and keeps your skin healthy and supple, while vitamin E protects your skin cell membranes and guards against UV radiation damage. Eat it!

8. Calendula deodorant.

Demurely hidden in the pretty calendula blossoms is a treasure trove of body soothing ingredients. It can be used in everything from deodorant to eyewash - even to treat pink eye. Calendula is also good for sunburns. It makes a soothing tea: take one tablespoon of dried petals or two of fresh in a cup of water. Bring to a boil and

steep for 10 minutes. Drink it or use it as a soothing wash.

9. Vinegar fungal killer.

Vinegar is the miracle product in the kitchen. In addition to all its other wonderful benefits, it is the best cure for toenail fungus. Mix one part apple cider vinegar to one part Epsom salts and six parts hot water. Soak feet twice a day. Back this up with a drink of two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of honey and eight ounces of warm water.

10. Tomato paste for cellulite. Got an excess crop of tomatoes? Render them down to tomato paste and rub the result on those unsightly cellulite-ridden arms and thighs. Eat three or four tablespoons a day as well.

The paste is full of lycopene which strengthens the skin and prevents the breakdown of collagen. Does it work?

I dunno, but I hear it also helps reduce sun-damage!

Dorothy Dobbie CopyrightŠ Pegasus Publications Inc.

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“LIVING IN VICTORY” Although this is a very turbulent world we live in, as Christians, we can live victorious over the constant trials, tribulations and calamities and the evil that, at times seems to surround us. Jesus calls on us to be “Lights” and “Salt” in the darkness of this challenging hour – an impossible task without His inner strength and abiding presence in our lives.

An old gospel song relates: “In times like these, we need a Saviour, in times like these we need an Anchor.” And then the song admonishes: “Be very sure, be very sure your anchor holds and grips the solid Rock.” And further it tells us: “This Rock is Jesus, yes.

He’s the One…this Rock is Jesus, the only One.”

The “only and ultimate security” today is not found in man’s feeble attempts but is found in the circle of God’s loving arms.

The Psalmist David knew it: conceding: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” For David recognized the Source of our deliverance: “For the angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear Him, and delivers them.”

(Psalm 37: 17,7)

The “key to victory” is “faith” in God Who does “hear and answer Prayer” .

And the wonderful truth is “Whosoever to the Lord may come!” (I John 5: 4,5) 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 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.

Please watch the bulletin Boards by the mail boxes for Paradise Village Church “Special Events.”

Of course, everyone is warmly welcome to attend these (and ALL) functions of your Village Church.

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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 - 204-422-8273 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.

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