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Maintaining a Tradition Gordon’s Crematorium recently opened in Souris and owners Rick Jr. and Spike Gordon say they are maintaining a family tradition. The Gordon name has been synonymous with the funeral and cemetery industry in the region since 1966 when Rick Gordon Sr. purchased Rosewood Memorial Gardens and Rosewood Memorial Chapel in Brandon. Their vision is to maintain the Gordon name and provide a service with dignity and respect to families and their loved ones. Pictured: The ribbon cutting at the grand opening on August 21 (L-R): Linda Gordon, Spike Gordon, Rick Gordon Jr., Souris-Glenwood Mayor Darryl Jackson, Priscilla Gordon. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Renovations still on target despite rain damage A $2.7 million dollar refurbishment at Souris School is scheduled to wrapup by November. Five temporary classroom trailers and a portable washroom have been located on the north side of the School parking lot to accommodate Middle Years students while restoration work continues following a July 23 storm which caused “significant water damage”. Rainwater seeped through a temporary roof, damaging ceilings and lighting in numerous Middle Years classrooms.
Pictured above: The Early Year's end at Souris School is undergoing exterior masonry work among other renovations. Pictured below: Five temporary classrooms and a washroom are now located in the School parking lot to accommodate students after flood damage.
Pictured above: Work continues on Souris School and the disruptions will continue until November when work is scheduled to be completed. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER
Maintaining a Tradition, motto for Gordon’s Crematorium by Darci Semeschuk The Gordon family is putting a tradition to work for them in their new venture, Gordon’s Crematorium, which recently opened in Souris. According to Rick Gordon Jr., the Gordon name has been in the funeral and cemetery industry since 1966 when Rick Gordon Sr. purchased Rosewood Memorial Gardens and Rosewood Memorial Chapel in Brandon. In 1984 there was a crematorium built on site at the cemetery. Rick Gordon Jr. was involved and became assistant manager of cemetery operations in 1996 which included the operations of both cremation units until the business was sold to a Brandon funeral home in 2008. Gordon’s Crematorium, which will service the funeral homes of southwestern Manitoba, held their grand opening on August 21 with approximately 63 people in attendance checking out the new facility which will operate at the Souris Cemetery. Everyone who attended was given a tour of the office area and view room and then shown the fully automated, state of the art cremation unit that was purchased from Matthews Cremation Equipment in Orlando, Florida. A discussion period followed the tour. “We addressed any concerns the public may have had due mainly to the unknown or telling us “well so and so said this or we heard this” and that was the sole purpose of opening our doors to the public, to inform them with the correct and proper information,” explained Rick Gordon Jr. The road to the grand opening began in December 2013 when Rick Sr. and Rick Jr. along with Rick’s son, Spike Gordon, decided on opening their business in Souris. “Spike and I, along with my father, began a number of years ago but with regards to the Souris site we started in December 2013,” explained Rick Jr. Once they had selected the site, there was the process of dealing with the bureaucrats. “There were no real delays other than the time it took the government departments to process all of our applications and licensing,” Rick Jr. said. “Manitoba Environment, The Office of the Fire Commissioner, The Funeral Board of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, and Natural Gas, all had to meet code along with the building code. Each of these require an initial inspection, then another inspection to certify operations, then a final inspection.” “There was a problem with Manitoba Hydro with the supply of natural gas due to the fact we had to deal with five different people within Hydro and that we had to obtain a special permit from Ottawa to run the natural gas lines under the creek by Murray Arnold’s place,” said Gordon. “Larry Maguire became involved when the process was just starting to take over five months.” Now that the business is up and running, Spike and Rick Jr. will be the only staff members for now. They may look at adding a part-time assistant at a later date. The hours of operation, depending on the need from the funeral homes, will be 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday, and available after hours and on weekends The Gordon’s are pleased that they have finally reached their goal and are in operation but there is a sad note. Rick Sr. passed away before he could see the opening and now his son and grandson will continue the tradition for generations to come to be a family owned and operated cremation provider. “Dad was involved in the start up planning of Gordon’s Crematorium and our vision was and is to maintain the Gordon name and provide a service with dignity and respect to families and their loved ones,” Rick Jr. said in a final note.
Temporary disruptions when Souris School re-opens by Glen Kirby Portable trailers and rented space in a nearby church will serve as classrooms for a number of students in Souris when school resumes September 9 because of both planned construction and an unexpected mishap. A $2.7 million dollar refurbishment of Souris School which began earlier this year is scheduled to wrap-up by November. Exterior walls are being modernized on the Early and Middle Years sections and the roof has been replaced on the Middle Years wing. Temporary walls built inside early years classrooms are expected to remain until the end of September or early October. A press release issued by the Southwest Horizon School Division suggests exterior masonry work will be completed by early November. Five temporary classroom trailers and a portable washroom have been located on the north side of the school parking lot to accommodate Middle Years students while restoration work continues following a July 23 storm which caused “significant water damage” to a portion of the School. Rainwater seeped through a temporary roof, damaging ceilings and lighting in numerous Middle Years classrooms. The School Division says the trailers are similar in size actual classrooms, measuring 12’ x 60’, and equipped with heat and air conditioning. Additional classes will also be held in the nearby Faith Community Baptist Church Hall at 11 Lansdowne St. N, where the School Division is renting space. (Continued on Page 3)
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Temporary disruptions when Souris School re-opens (Continued from Page 2) To reduce congestion and safety issues in the School parking lot, bus students will be dismissed at 3:10 p.m. until construction is finished. Students, parents, and residents are being asked to limit their vehicular use of Lansdowne and Willow Avenue East during school hours. Town students will continue to be dismissed at 3:20 p.m. Souris School administration plans to send parents and students further details regarding the first day of school through the Synervoice system, a technology which enables direct communication via phone calls, text messages, and emails.
Maguire highlights proposed home renovation tax credit submitted A re-elected Conservative government will continue to lower taxes according to Conservative candidate, Larry Maguire, who visited Souris-Glenwood alongside local Mayor, Darryl Jackson, on Tuesday to meet with voters and visit small business owners in the community. Maguire has been busy on the campaign trail sharing his positive vision to keep taxes low and create good, highpaying jobs in Westman. During the afternoon, Maguire held a press conference outside the Pembina Co-op Building Centre to highlight important tax relief measures recently implemented and proposed during the campaign. Maguire focused on a major campaign commitment made by the Conservatives, promising to introduce a new, permanent Home If elected on October 19, Conservative candidate for Brandon-Souris, Larry Maguire says his party will Renovation Tax Credit that will help Canadians maintain bring back the Home Renovation Tax Credit. This measure will not only benefit families but also make a and increase the value of their biggest financial investdifference to contractors and businesses like Pembina Co-op pictured behind Mr. Maguire. Pictured: ment, their homes. This new permanent Home Renovation Maguire explains his party’s plan along side Souris Glenwood Mayor Darryl Jackson. Maguire finished Tax Credit will save Westman homeowners up to $600 on his day in Souris on August 26 with door knocking to elicit support for his reelection bid. their renovations, and Canadians roughly $1.5 billion a PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK year. Maguire also highlighted measures implemented in Budget 2015 by the Conservatives, namely the new Home Accessibility Tax Credit for seniors and persons with disabilities, to help with the costs of ensuring their homes remain safe, secure and accessible. Leslie Chudley “I think most rural residents in Westman are aware of our Conservative record on lowSales Associate ering taxes for seniors, families and small businesses,” said Maguire. “The people of SourisGlenwood know that both the Liberals and NDP want to create big new government proCell: 204-761-0421 grams, and raise taxes to fund them. Now is not the time for risky economic schemes. I believe we need to keep our taxes low, and help grow our local economies through measures leslie.chudley such as a permanent home renovation tax credit,” concluded Maguire. @century21.ca ESTMAN COM To get in touch with the Larry Maguire campaign, Westman residents can call Campaign HQ at 204-717-4001 or visit the office located at 2940 Victoria Avenue (previous CKX Building) in Brandon. Residents can also visit www.rehiremaguire.ca or email to LarryMaguire4MP@gmail.com
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Wyman, Liberal candidate, Brandon-Souris submitted by Jodi Wyman, Liberal candidate for Brandon-Souris Today I was contacted for comment by local media regarding another candidate’s attendance at a citizenship ceremony at Canadian Forces Base in Shilo, MB. I confirmed that I was not invited to attend the ceremony. Most organizations have been deliberately fair in inviting all candidates to events if they are suitable for election contestants to attend. Days after the this election was called I was contacted by the Public Affairs Officer, CFB Shilo who provided information regarding the laws governing political activities for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. I am proud to be a Canadian citizen and am disheartened by Bill C-24. These changes will create two classes of citizenship, and give a politician the right to revoke your citizenship, instead of a judge using due process. I stand proudly with Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party to protect citizenship rights. All citizens should have equal rights regardless if they are by birth or ceremony. “Canadian citizenship isn’t a gift to be granted or taken away at the whim of a politician. It’s one of the fundamental building blocks of Canada,” - Justin Trudeau, Leader, Liberal Party of Canada.
Souris & Glenwood Chamber of Commerce SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2015 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Name: Address: Phone No.: Items: (max 20 characters) Registration is $5.00 and includes a garage sale package and your address on the map. Registrations and money can be dropped off at Plaza Petals. Deadline to register is noon Monday, September 21.
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Breaktime by Darci Semeschuk by Vern May
Deb and Gary Noto are looking for people or organizations who might like to have a table at the Flea Market which they are organizing for Souris Scarecrow Days. They need to have a certain number confirmed in order for the Market to proceed, so if you are interested, please give them a call at 204-483-3517. The Flea Market will be held Sunday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Notos used to organize the entire Scarecrow weekend but have stepped back and are just taking on the Flea Market. They always did a great job with Scarecrow Days and I know that they’ll do a bang up job with the Flea Market as well. Please don’t hesitate to get your table booked. ********** Here are some of the tentative events that are being organized for that weekend, according to a Chamber of Commerce email: The annual Scarecrow weekend will be held Friday, September 25, Saturday September 26, and Sunday September 27. A few things that are lining up already for the weekend are: Friday Royal Bank BBQ Kick off at noon FREE - Public Skating at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Flyball Dogs in Curling Rink Town Wide Garage Sales Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There have been many suggestions to have these sales go longer as there are so many to get around to. Timeless Market, Farmer’s Market, Fireman’s BBQ - Murray Lot - noon FREE - Public Skating at 6:30 p.m. Supper and entertainment in the Park Legion Meat Draw - Beautification Committee Sunday The Flea Market is back on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m., $20 a table. Tables can be booked with Gary and Deb Noto. Any type of vendors are welcome, produce, antiques, collectables, etc. Flyball Dogs in Curling Rink, Car Show in Bowl, Kids Day - Movie/Bouncy Castle/ Face Painting, Fun Run/Walk/Bike.
Publish or Perish by Vern May I was 15 years old when three major events occurred that would influence me both short and long term. I was assigned a writing project in which I had to forecast where I’d be in the next 10 years, a pro wrestling show was held in our school gym, and we watched Grease 2 during class time. For my writing assignment, I projected that I was working as a writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine, creating a scenario where I was breaking from filing an article to write about my journey to land this “dream job”. Not long after, when the wrestling show hit town featuring a roster of all Manitoba wrestlers, it opened my eyes to new possibilities. Grease 2? I’ll touch on that later. I grew up and got hooked on wrestling through the selection of newsstand magazines available at Whitfield Drugs. Written during an era when the secrets of the sport were more strictly guarded, I was drawn in by the colourful stories and interviews with the stars themselves. It was a natural progression what when I broke into the sport myself that I also dabbled in writing press releases as well as documenting the history of what we were doing in the ring. One of the benefits of having juggled time during my career with jobs in academic environments was being exposed to the concept of “publish or perish”. Academics firmly believe that their value is defined by the number of works they have published. Failure to get published reflects poorly on the individual’s professional standing. I never did get a job with Pro Wrestling Illustrated but I did secure my first by line in a New York-based magazine by the time I graduated high school. I kept writing wherever I could - newsletters, magazines, online media, two books of my own, credited research for others’ books. What I discovered was that writing did as much (if not more) for my visibility as my efforts between the ropes. Transferring out of wrestling, the challenges in my new environment is similar. You need to find ways to connect with your audience through multiple avenues and often with a limited budget. Writing again became an important tool in establishing visibility and engaging the community. There are not many that have an economic development topic to discuss but they’re sure reading the newspaper. But back to Grease 2, perhaps under the category of “now it can be told”. In a way, this movie sparked the beginning of my writing career. If you recall, in the movie Michael Carrington takes on writing assignments for the popular T-Birds gang to make some cash. A light bulb came on - this was brilliant! I took on a lot of work for the two years that followed with only one minor hitch. On a Grade 11 history assignment, I took on more clients than usual and trouble arose. I was called in to the principal’s office to identify which of six papers were my work. In truth it was all of them but I was more pleased to see that they’d completely missed nine others. I don’t know why we had watched Grease 2 during school time but it certainly wasn’t an answer that Mr. Zuk was agreeable to accept when I identified where this idea had come from. But, it was a great experience for numerous ghost writing projects I’d go on to do in my adult life. In fact, I even had a boss one time that was signing his name to all of my best work for about 18 months before I left to take the helm of my own department. I’m still writing every day but now every piece leaves my office with my own byline at the top. Publish or perish … just another lesson learned on the road, taught at the school of hard knocks.
Politics or Passion by Vern May “I loved it but it was just so political - I didn’t enjoy that part of it. I just wanted to do my thing.” This is something that I’ve heard a lot in various circles where I have worked and travelled and it’s always an explanation that mystified me. In many cases, I think that people have mislabeled individual passion as organizational politics. In the wrestling realm, a promoter has a vision for this organization. If they’re good at what they do, the first priority is to make money and the primary means to achieve that goal is by putting butts in seats. Through their individual promotion and marketing, they can push only so far - ultimately it comes down in large part to the talent. Are your characters compelling enough to inspire the curiosity of the public? Among that talent roster, you’ll have three types of guys: First, you’ve got the majority - a passive gang of colorful personalities that are just happy to be there. They follow orders dutifully and win, lose or draw they show up and do their job. From an employer’s perspective, these are a great resource, but the drawback is that you don’t really see a lot of initiative from this group. They may offer up some ideas from time to time, but none that they want to take ownership of themselves. The second group are those with the most ambition and passion for the project. Often called the politicians, these are the group that are often coming to the table with ideas focused on the primary goal (making money), but they’re also willing to take ownership to see that goal through. In wrestling, that might mean some additional sacrifice - more dates on the road, more time in a training ring to mentor an up and comer, agreeing to a riskier stipulation match. This often results in a higher profile for the person taking initiative which ruffles feathers, as most fail to recognize the sweat equity and unseen hours behind the scenes attached to that increased visibility. The third group are the self-serving interests on your team. Their goal is to be front and centre at all times, whether it serves the primary goal or not. Any scenario where their name isn’t atop the marquee is distasteful for them and the seeds of unrest are soon taking root in the heart of your organization. These folks lash out against the management and undermine your ambitious and passionate players. Years in the locker room for organizations where the operation was not overly complex helped me to readily identify these relationships. But, guess what? They’re not exclusive to the world of sport. I suspect you may know people that you have worked with or volunteered alongside who fall into these roles. Frustration and conflict within an organization is not uncommon, though if not curbed at the top level can create a toxic environment. But being able to navigate the sea of personalities in any setting is critical to one’s success. Managers need to know their team and direct them accordingly and also be sure to watch for any emerging conflict. But it’s also important for the whole team to remember the mission - you’re there to reach a goal, and anything that distracts from that objective among the team is stress that you don’t need. But it’s not politics - but instead passions boiling to the surface. This is just another lesson learned from the school of hard knocks.
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Edward Jones If you’re a university or college student, you’re probably getting ready to head back to campus. This year, in addition to all the courses you may be taking, how about trying to master some financial lessons, too? Of course, many students already have at least one foot in the “real world” because they’re not just taking classes, they are also working many hours a week to help pay for school, rent, and living expenses. But even if you’re a full-time student, living on campus, and paying for school through a combination of grants, loans, savings, and help from your parents, you can learn some financial basics that can help you throughout your adult life. Here are a few suggestions you might want to consider: • Don’t overuse credit
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cards. Credit card marketers aggressively target students, so you’ll need to be vigilant about all the offers that will bombard you. While it might not be a bad idea to carry a single credit card for use in emergencies, it’s very easy to overuse the “plastic” and rack up big debts. You’ll need to discipline yourself to save for the things you want, rather than charging them. • Shop around for financial services. You might find companies willing to give you a Tshirt or a frying pan for opening an account with them. But they may not be offering you the best deal on chequing or savings accounts or loans, so it pays to shop around. • Keep track of your student loans. Make sure you understand all the terms of your student loans: how much you’re
• Estimate your future income. You may not know exactly what you want to do when you graduate, but if you have a career path in mind, try to learn what sort of salary you can expect during your first few years after your days as a student end. Once you have a realistic idea of how much you’re going to earn, you may have the motivation you need to avoid bad financial practices, such as accumulating big debts. Life after high school should be a learning experience - in many ways. And if some of the knowledge you obtain during your post-secondary years can help you develop sound financial habits, so much the better. Edward Jones, Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund
When it comes to investing, single parents face unique challenges. While they have many of the same goals as two-parent families-such as providing for their children’s education and their own retirement-the financial lives of single parents can be more difficult. In many cases, single-parent families have lower incomes than families with two working parents. However, that doesn’t mean single parents don’t have suitable options for meeting financial goals. The right financial and investment strategies can help ensure a brighter future. It all begins with an investment plan. Setting goals and putting into place a strategy for reaching them will give a single parent a good chance of meeting current and future financial needs. Saving and investing even a moderate amount at regular intervals can make a big difference. For a single parent, time and discipline are valuable investment assets. The best time to start investing is now. Don’t be intimidated by how little you might have to invest because any amount is better than nothing. Make a plan to invest regularly, and stick to it. Take the example of a 35-year-old single mother with a six-year-old son. The mother hopes her son will begin university or college at age 18 and she wants to make a substantial contribution to his education. If she invests just $100 a month and her portfolio earns an average annual return of 7%, those investments will be worth more than $21,000 by the time her son enters a post-secondary institution. That won’t cover all his expenses but it will be a big help. This doesn’t mean she should ignore her own financial future. In fact, one of the biggest mistakes made by single parents is putting their children’s future before their own. Many single parents delay investing for retirement, waiting for “the perfect time” to invest. This is usually a landmark event, such as paying off the mortgage or when the children leave home. If the 35-year-old mother in our example waits until her son enters college to begin investing $100 a month in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) earning 7% annually, she’ll accumulate almost $41,000 by the time she turns 65. If she starts investing $100 a month at age 35, she’ll accumulate over $113,000. Plus, she’ll have more years of RRSP tax deductions and potential income tax savings. This single mother would be better off putting money toward her son’s education and her own financial future at the same time. Her son can always supplement education savings by working during his school years or by taking out a student loan. On the other hand, the mother’s options will be limited by the time she reaches retirement. If you’re a single parent and you’re not sure where to start with your investment plan, seek help from an investment professional. With professional assistance you can set realistic objectives, explore how much risk you can afford to take when investing and get started on a strategy that will help you reach your goals.
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Library Corner By Alexis MacLean
I have been reading more “old” books. This actually began earlier this summer when I heard that All The Light We Cannot See won the Pulitzer Prize for this year. I generally am not a fan of literary “contests” but I have enjoyed many of the previous Pulitzer winners and so decided to take a look back at some of the others. I began with The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson. This proved to be a somewhat schizophrenic book, written in two parts. Both center on Juan Do as he tries to navigate the political minefield that is North Korea. We first meet Do as the rather harshly treated son of the head of an orphanage. After leaving, he becomes a government assassin and spy, eventually runs afoul of his own handlers, and becomes a hunted man. Ultimately he kills his main pursuer and assumes his identity. The second half of the book revolves around his life in this disguise, and, frankly, is rather unbelievable. It is an overly long book in which the propaganda is applied with a trowel. A love story runs through it but so does a great deal of torture, suffering, and privation. Tinkers, by Paul Harding, although a small book, proved to be a challenging read. It is the story
of two men, a father and son, told primarily through flashbacks experienced as the son, now an old man, is dying. Both character and time switch back and forth without warning, making it difficult to keep track of which story is which. The author also segues seamlessly between actual events and hallucinations, providing the potential for yet more confusion. All that having been said, I finished the book having liked the story. It demonstrated with extreme clarity how we each have our own “reality” that the family life understood by the child can differ radically from that experienced by the parent. Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout, is a collection of short stories revolving around a rather acerbic lady whom her neighbours either love or hate. Many of the stories involve Olive only tangentially, focusing instead on her neighbours. Others involve her complicated relationship with her husband and son. As seems always to be the case, advancing years change Olive’s views on several things, her relationship with her son foremost among them. The stories are good, moving at times, with touches of humour. The last book I read, The Known World, by Edward P. Jones, was perhaps the best of this lot. It is difficult to say “it is the story of so-and-so” because there are a mul-
That's one nice ride... Two young ladies check out the shiny classic automobiles at the Souris Show and Shine on August 20. This well restored vehicle was just one of the long line of beauties that lined Crescent Avenue. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
titude of characters and each occasionally takes centre stage. It does generally revolve around the early-mid 1800s farm of Henry Townsend, a black former slave who now is free and has slaves of his own. Henry dies fairly early on in the book and much of the tale relates the consequences of that for those whose lives touched his. A bit on the long side, but good. Definitely not your typical “slave” story. Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday, Closed; Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Facebook page keeps school parents connected by Glen Kirby The Souris School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is using social media to better connect with other parents. A Facebook page was set-up earlier this month by PAC member Loretta Turner about events, successes, and challenges at the School. “This is just another avenue to get the information out,” says Turner. “A lot of parents already use Facebook quite a bit so it’s a good way to reach them.” Earlier this week, the fledgling page already had 100 ‘likes,” which represents a hundred people expressing interest in subscribing to updates published by PAC. Turner, who joined PAC in October, 2014, and serves as the Early Years representative, says the idea has been in discussion for much of the last year but she was motivated to establish the page because of one incident in particular. “Last year, the School issued allergy alerts for nuts, strawberries, eggs and fish,” says Turner. Students were not allowed to bring those foods onto school property, making it difficult for parents to prepare lunches for their kids. “I knew that the alerts were reduced afterwards to just nuts. But a lot of parents didn’t know because they can’t always attend PAC meetings or read the school newsletter, ” added Turner. Turner, with three children in Early Years classes, believes the PAC Facebook page will be invaluable in not only informing but soliciting ideas and opinions. “We intend to talk about things,” she says, adding that PAC also plans to hold roundtable discussions every second month in lieu of its regular agenda-led meetings. “School spirit is one topic that we do a lot of brainstorming on. How can we increase school spirit? How can we get more people involved?” Turner says PAC will continue to host spirit events this year, starting with a back to school barbecue from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on September 9, open to all parents, school children, and community members. “It’s an informal meet and greet,” says Turner. “And a great way to get to know other parents and School staff. We have a lot of new teachers this year.” PAC meets monthly and all parents and guardians of children attending Souris School have voting status at those meetings. Turner says meetings are also open to members of the public. The PAC Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/ SourisSchoolPAC
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story with everyone you know! If you have been a victim of the CRA scam by giving them money, please contact Souris RCMP on the admin line. An attempted break & enter to a residence was reported to Police. This is a second report from the same residence in as many months. This remains unsolved. A wallet was turned into Police and returned to its rightful owner, who reported that noth ing was missing. A report of a sus picious vehicle/persons in front of a local shop came in to Souris Detachment late in the evening. Police attended, to find two people fixing the inside of the vehicle under the bright lights of the busi ness. No further action was required. Speeding: 2; Other HTA Charges: 3; Assist Provincial Agency: 1; False Alarms: 2. Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1; Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123; Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854.
Thank you from the Souris District Donor’s Choice to the faithful and dedicated volunteers who canvassed during our 2015 campaign. To Kirkup Agencies Ltd., Souris and Glenwood Library, Souris Medical Associates, Town of Souris Office and Souris Legion for accepting donations on our behalf.
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strength and conditioning. During this phase, the athletes work to prepare themselves for the upcoming inseason by making gains in strength, power, agility, balance and flexibility. Goals are established based on each athlete, the sport they compete in, and the position they play within that sport. The strength and conditioning coach takes the lead in athletic development during this time of year. The training is based upon developing physical characteristics that can be transferred directly into athletic
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CARD OF THANKS Deleau - Many thanks to all of our friends for the many acts of kindness during our difficult time with the passing of Ab. For the food, beautiful flowers, kind words said to us and written in cards. Thank you to Dr. Cram and Dr. Stone, and the wonderful staff at the Souris Personal Care Home, you just walked into his room and a smile would appear on Ab’s face. You always knew there would be some teasing involved with your visits. Thank you to everyone who came out to the park in Deleau to help us celebrate Ab’s life, it was a perfect day spent sharing memories. Claris and family
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OBITUARY
WILLIAMS
Phyllis Dorothe Williams (nee Janz) Phyllis Williams, a long-time resident of the Souris area, died August 7, 2015 with her family at her side. Phyllis was born July 2, 1928 at Minitonas, MB to Archie and Bea Janz. She was the youngest of their five children. She told us stories about helping her father on their farm and of the many childhood pranks she pulled with her sisters and brother. Tragedy struck her family when her brother, Henry, was killed in a farm accident at the age of seven. Mum left home at age 14 to accompany her sister Jean on her first teaching job at Rosa School, near Pine River, MB. Both Jean and Mum told great stories about their life together at the rural school. Mum moved to Souris, to help her sister, Isabel Janz with her sons, Murray and Dennis. They have a strong bond with Auntie Phil as a result. In Souris, she worked as a seamstress and hospital aide. Here she met her husband and best friend, Ross Williams. They married November 13, 1948 and produced a brood of eight children Lynne (Paul Merkeley), Cranbrook, BC; Gerry (Carole Campbell), Souris, MB; Ginny (Ron Zdan), Saskatoon, SK; Brenda (Gerald Puhach), Elphinstone, MB; Holly (Ken White), Brandon, MB; Kathy Hainsworth, Souris, MB; Byron (Margaret McGowan), Winnipeg, MB; and Guy (Rhonda Zimmerman), Souris, MB. There are 27 grandchildren Hayley (Graeme Howland), Carley and Kelsey Merkeley; Amanda, Laura, Sarah, Ben, Gina and Johnny Williams; Jason, Ashley and Nikki Zdan; Zane and Chantel Puhach; Caitlin, Ryan and Courtney White; Scott, Cassie, Chase and Luc Hainsworth; Josh and Sam Williams, Wes Poneira; Matthew, Brianna and Tori Williams. She was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Eli Puhach and Ryder Hainsworth. Phyllis and Ross worked their mixed farm near Menteith until their retirement in 1985. She was known for her hard work and beautiful vegetable and flower gardens. She was a skilled seamstress, using her talents to craft a diverse range of clothing from wedding dresses to uniforms. She was very active in the community teaching 4-H sewing, cooking, home design, and public speaking, being honoured with a 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award. She belonged to the Toastmistress Club, the CWL, the Whitefield-Breezelawn Guild, and the Souris Drop-In Center. Phyllis and Ross were both staunch, life-long supporters of the NDP. They were influential in raising funds to build the Souris Arena and the Souris Community Hall. Furthermore, they were passionate about the development of education, sports and music in their children. Both graciously welcomed and shared their home with others, always making room for that extra someone at their dinner table. Upon retirement Phyllis and Ross moved to Souris, where they spent many happy years together. After Ross’s death in 1996, Phyllis continued to support her family, church and community, residing in their Souris home until 2011, spending her remaining three years in the Souris Personal Care Home. Mum is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, Jean (Rocky) Forest of BC and sister-in-law Shirley (Carl) Mitton of AB, numerous nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ross, and two sisters Isabel (Doug) Janz and Dornie (Gerry) Bouchard, and her brother Henry Janz, Chas (Mae) Williams, Jack (Helen) Williams, Jean (Wally) Guy, Ken (Ruth) Williams, Ruth (Stan) Berry and Harvey Williams. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Souris on August 12, 2015 with a private interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Phyllis, donations may be made to the Souris Hospital Palliative Care Fund c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 10 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0.
School Division prepares for new academic year by Glen Kirby Students at several schools in the Southwest Horizon School Division will notice improvements when they return to classes on September 9 - part of nearly $3.5 million in major repairs and general maintenance outlined in the Division’s 2015-2016 budget. “We’ve made quite a few upgrades across the Division,” says Superintendent Carolyn Cory. At Souris School, a $2.7 million dollar refurbishment of the building envelope is nearing completion, including a new roof, new exterior stonework and larger windows in approximately 30 classrooms used by early and middle-yearsí students. “Once we complete this project, I’m guessing that the school will be using 70% less energy than it did when first built in 1961,” says Division Operations Supervisor Glynn Warnica. Despite rain water seeping into several classrooms when the roof was under construction in late July, Warnica says the project is essentially on-schedule, adding that water-damaged interior ceilings and lights are being replaced through insurance. “Work is planned to finish in November,” says Warnica. “There will be some interference with the day-to-day classes when the kids come back in September. The south wing will be 90% complete. The west wing will be farther behind but the project is going well.” Students at Pierson School will see a similar building envelope project start this fall, including roof repairs and updates to the exterior walls, funded through a $250,000 provincial grant program. The gymnasium has been equipped with new LED lighting, with assistance from Manitoba Hydro via the PowerSmart program. Currently, crews are re-doing the gymnasium change rooms, including new plumbing, tile and individual shower stalls. “We’re doing the same change room makeover at Wawanesa School,” says Warnica. “As part of a five-year plan, we are upgrading showers in several schools.” Waskada and Souris will see similar renovations. Waskada School got a fresh coat of interior paint this summer; the outside of Wawanesa School was painted; new lockers are being installed in the elementary wing at Souris School. Also in Souris, the former business education room is being (Continued on Page 10)
OBITUARY DELEAU - Albert With family by his side, Ab passed away on the morning of August 6, 2015 at his residence in the Souris Personal Care Home. Ab was born January 25, 1922, to Gaston and Valdemire Deleau, the youngest of 3 children. He was born and grew up on the family farm in Deleau, MB. He took all his schooling in Deleau where he met his wife Claris Jasper. They married October 30, 1944. They farmed and raised their family in the Deleau District until they retired to Souris in 1979. Over nearly 71 years of marriage came 4 children, Al (Brenda) Deleau, Linda (Gil) Van Daele, Bob (Darlene Cross) Deleau and Val (Dexter) Kowalchuk. Ab was so proud of his 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and he got to meet his first great-great-grandchild last year. Each one had a special spot in Grandpa’s heart, he always knew what all of them were up to and loved teasing them right till the end. Ab loved being around people, whatever their age, there never seemed to be a generation gap. He could always find a common ground, whether it was talking farming, playing cards, playing pool, curling or ball. He loved reuniting with old friends and making new ones. Ab had a great love for baseball, fastball, slow pitch, coaching and just watching, he loved it all. He played till he was 83. He won 5 World Series Slow Pitch Championships and gave each of his children one of his prized championship rings. He was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame twice, once as coach with the Souris Blues ladies fastball team, and once as a player with the Manitoba Coyotes. Ab never took the game lightly, he was a serious competitor on the field and was never afraid to let the umpire know what was on his mind, but once the game was over he could sit down and chat it up with his opponents and the odd ump. A private graveside service was held on August 16, 2015 at the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Harvey Hurren officiating. A celebration of life with many friends, family and fellow ball players was held that afternoon at the park in Deleau. In memory of Ab, donations may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home c/o Prairie Mountain Health, Box 10, Souris Manitoba R0K 2C0.
“In the last few days of his life when we knew he was too tired to go on, our dream was for Dad to round third base and steal home one last time. We knew he would be safe.”
Municipality focuses on restoring tourist numbers by Glen Kirby New money will be spent in an effort to restore sagging tourism rates in Souris to pre-2011 levels. The Souris & Glenwood Community Development Corporation (CDC) has been awarded a $2,600 provincial grant to create a “graphical folder” containing information about area attractions. CDC Economic Development Officer Shawn McKinney says attractions to be highlighted include the Hillcrest Museum, Railway Museum, The Plum, Rock Shop, and Agate Pit. “We have heard from stakeholders about the struggles they have been encountering and we have worked hard to try to help provide solutions to these challenges and will continue to work on improving the situation,” says McKinney. As reported previously in the Plaindealer, business operators reliant on the tourist trade have experienced declines as high as 90% in traffic and attendance since the historic flood in 2011. Many blame the temporary loss of the Swinging Bridge, rebuilt and re-opened in 2013, for flagging tourism. “Our partners and stakeholders have informed us that it has been difficult to obtain the same visitation numbers as pre-2011 level,” says McKinney. “This project aims to create a new way in which we market tours in our community. ” The new publication will be put together in time for the 2016 tourism season and sent directly to area schools and tour bus operators. “It’s a good idea,” says Harvey Veldhouse, the Hillcrest Museum representative on the CDC Tourism Committee. “School tours used to be a larger part of our visitors but they have definitely fallen off in recent years.” Veldhouse adds that local operators used to be more aggressive in contacting area schools to arrange tours but that practice has languished. He says Hillcrest Museum staff have renewed their efforts this year by asking chaperones from touring school groups to re-book for 2016. Funding for the new publication comes from the Manitoba government’s Tourism Development Fund, a program launched in May to support projects that help develop or enhance existing tourism products which “reflect the core of the Manitoba tourism experience.” Matching grants of up to $25,000 are available and McKinney says the Province will recognize local stakeholder efforts to research and produce the tourism guide as the community’s in-kind contribution. The new guide will become a companion to an existing tourism book aimed at the general public, prepared and printed annually by the CDC since 2014. The CDC Tourism Committee is also investigating whether to resurrect a Tourist Information Booth in Souris. In previous years, resources were dedicated to staffing and stocking a stand-alone hut, providing visitors with printed materials, maps and a friendly local face to answer questions. Former locations included the Swinging Bridge and various spots at the intersection of Highways 2 and 250. “The Committee will be discussing this idea in the fall, as we prepare for 2016,” says Veldhouse. “The important questions are location and who will pay for its operation.”
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School Division prepares for new academic year (Continued from Page 9) repurposed into an art room, expected to be ready for the start of classes in September. Each year, the Division budgets approximately $200,000 for upgrades and renovations in addition to accessing funding for larger projects through the provincial government. “It’s never enough,” says Warnica. “Most of the schools were built before man first walked on the moon, before computers.” Cory says enrollment numbers across the Division are holding steady, with approximately 1500 students expected when classes resume on the Wednesday after the September long weekend. Teachers will return to work the day before. “We have a new principal in Waskada,” says Cory. “The previous principal has moved over to Wawanesa School as vice-principal.” Cory says the Division will also continue emphasizing restitution in the upcoming academic year - a program that encourages students to practice self-discipline as an important part of controlling behaviour. “We are hoping to expand the program this year to offer courses on restitution for parents, through the Parent Advisory Groups,” says Cory. For more, please visit the Southwest Horizon School Division website at www.shmb.ca.
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, Our dog’s favourite place to sit was on our leather sofa, and now that she is gone we cannot seem to get the odour off of the leather. We have tried leather cleaners but to no avail. I had a professional here yesterday to clean it but he said pet odours cannot be removed. Can they? Please help! Debbie Dear Debbie, Begin by dampening the area and wiping it with white vinegar and baking soda. Wipe clean. Next purchase a container of saddle soap which is specifically made for leather. Wet a cloth and rub it with saddle soap to create a lather. Work the lather into the chair and rub for several minutes allowing the ingredients to penetrate the fabric so that you reach all areas of where the dog’s mess soaked through. Dry well. Dear Reena, I dripped some red candle wax on an old oak table and did not notice it for over an hour. As soon as I saw it, I scraped off the wax and rubbed the spots with furniture oil. Now I see that although all the wax is gone, there is still some red dye in the wood. I thought I might try some mineral spirits next but I decided to contact you to see if you have thoughts on this. I would like to avoid having the table refinished if at all possible. Thanks in advance. Shelby Dear Shelby, Have you tried rubbing the area with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? Depending on the finish of the wood, you may have great success with this. I have also received reports that some people add a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the Magic Eraser and say that the dye stain disappears (test on inconspicuous area first). Another option is to scrub the area with Head and Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo and rinse with water. Mineral spirits will likely remove the dye but also damage the finish of the wood. Next time (if there is a next time); cover the area with a brown paper bag or tea towel. Press the area with a warm iron (steam setting off). Move the paper around the area to soak up all of the wax. Dear Reena,
I live alone and love the taste of freshly made bread. So I make my own bread dough and have a hard time eating more than one loaf while it is still fresh tasting. Is it possible to freeze bread dough and bake it later? Jessy Dear Jessy, Sure, all you need to do is increase the yeast by one third when you
are making it for freezing. Allow the dough to rise as a loaf and then place the loaf into a lightly floured double sealable bag. Freeze. When the time comes to bake the loaf, remove it from the bag and place it inside of a lightly oiled loaf pan. Cover the pan with a plastic bag and thaw in the fridge. Once thawed, let rise and bake
as normal. Dear Reena, I bought the same honey that I always buy but for some reason the honey in this bucket is as hard as a rock. I have already bent two spoons trying to get the honey out of the honey pot. Should I throw it out? The bucket was $20 so I don’t want to get rid of it. Help.
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Nathan Dear Nathan, When I think about how hard those little honey bees’ work for every pound of honey, I cringe at the idea of even one teaspoon of honey being tossed into the trash. Especially since the solution is so simple; fill the kitchen sink with hot water. Put the sealed honey pot into the water, making sure that no water seeps inside the pot. Wait 20 minutes and the honey will be liquid and easy to pour. Did you know? The average worker bee produces between one and two teaspoons of honey in her entire lifetime. Fabulous Tips of the Week • I found that putting a few drops of real vanilla on my tooth, temporarily helped soothe my tooth-
ache. Submitted by Camea • I came up with a clever way to clean my knife block holder. First I turned the block upside down over my sink to shake out any crumbs and dust. Next I soaked a pipe cleaner in rubbing alcohol and inserted it into the knife block to clean inside the tight slots. Submitted by Morgan Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Need a Presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca
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The Whitewater solution The access road to the Public Bird Viewing Area, on the south side of Whitewater Lake located west of Boissevain, has eroded away from the high water levels. In the 1980s and 90s Ducks Unlimited Canada, in a partnership with Manitoba Conservation, The Turtle Mountain Conservation District, and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, had invested more than two million dollars on enhancing the site. This included eight miles of dikes and 11 water control structures, which was to protect nesting areas and nearby farmland from flooding and ensure the permanency of water during years of drought. Flooding has eroded away the infrastructure which is disappearing into the depths of the water. The road is closed to vehicles and will soon be completely washed away. Ducks Unlimited is currently holding to a “no draining of wet- lands” policy, and is not supporting any draining of the lake. Whitewater has been a concern off and on for years. The latest outbreak started in 2010-11 with wet conditions, which saw farmland disappear to an alarming rate. With thousands of acres underwater, the main concern at this point is to get some of it out of the way, and to keep this from happening in the future.
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Shoal Lake paging new physicians Shoal Lake and area will be left without doctors later this fall unless efforts by the RM of Yellowhead and Prairie Mountain health to recruit new physicians are successful. The community was left reeling after two doctors tendered their resignations effective November 15. The two doctors had been residents of the area for over twenty years and the 3200 resident catchment area enjoyed stable medical and emergency services. If efforts to find new doctors by November aren’t successful, the Shoal Lake-Strathclair Health Centre’s emergency room will be closed indefinitely.
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Maguire outlines key Conservative platform commitments submitted Conservative candidate Larry Maguire highlighted another successful week on the campaign trail. Maguire was excited to visit many communities, speak with voters, and hear positive feedback regarding Conservative campaign commitments made so far. Over the last week, lawn sign requests and offers to volunteer on the campaign have continued to pour in. “I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support our campaign has received. Running an election campaign is absolutely a team effort and day after day the growth of our team is fantastic. The positive response I am receiving about both our local campaign and national platform commitments has been overwhelming,” said Maguire. In the last week of the campaign, Prime Minister Harper announced that a reDoor knocking on the Prairies elected Conservative government would build on our record of supporting charitable Larry Maguire is seen here doing a Manitoba Prairie version of door giving and voluntarism by providing tax relief for service club memberships via the knocking. With harvest well underway, the only opportunity Maguire has to Charitable Donations Tax Credit. talk to area producers is on their own turf. PHOTO/SUBMITTED This new policy will help hundreds of thousands of service club members carry out important work in their communities. “Residents of Westman see everyday the work done by service clubs and the contributions made to our communities. I am proud of this commitment to provide tax relief for those who work so hard to give back and keep our communities strong,” said Maguire. The other major commitment made by the Conservatives during the past week was to reintroduce the important “Life Means Life” legislation if re-elected. This legislation would ensure that offenders who commit the most heinous crimes receive a life sentence with no chance for parole. “I am extremely proud of our Conservative record of cracking down on violent criminals and implementing important measures to ensure serious prison time for serious crimes,” said Maguire. “When speaking with the people of Westman, it is abundantly clear that people want to see the worst of the worst behind bars for good. The fact is that killers like Paul Bernardo and Clifford Olson should not get a chance to apply for parole and released after 25 years,” concluded Maguire. To get in touch with the Larry Maguire campaign, Westman residents can call Campaign HQ at 204-717-4001 or visit the office located at 2940 Victoria Avenue (previous CKX Building) in Brandon. Residents can also visit www.rehiremaguire.ca or email to LarryMaguire4MP@gmail.com
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Your farm’s immediate future think about it! by Greg Fedak, Sharon Ardron, Bob Gwyer, MAFRD Business Development Specialists As we head into harvest, many farmers will be out in the fields getting things done. While the final numbers on inventory won’t be in for a few weeks, it is worthwhile to start thinking about how your operation might look after harvest or round-up. On the cropping side, commodity prices are very volatile and expenses are trending upwards because of a weaker Canadian dollar. If you aren’t paying attention to your marketing plan or don’t have one, you may find yourself with a reduced margin. If severe weather has affected your farm this year, your yields may be negatively impacted and you may end up with a reduced margin. If there is a large crop and issues with delivery or shipping, you may find yourself with a reduced cash flow. If you end up in any of those situations, there are some things you can do to help yourself. Farm Finance Quick Test Start with your Current Ratio: your crop and input inventory (accurately valued) and cash divided by your accounts receivable, your operating loans, advances and your principal payments on debt coming due within the next year. If this ratio is 1.5 to one or greater, you probably can focus on other things for the short-term. If the ratio is under 1.5 to one, you should probably be concerned about how things will look for the winter. If the ratio is below one-to-one, you should be taking steps to make sure your farm survives to the next growing season. You may also want to look at your debt service requirement. This is the total of your principal and interest payments that are due in the coming year, expressed in cost of production per unit. As example: if you have a 2,000 acre farm with $600,000 of debt, with a debt service cost of $80,000 principal/year plus interest at five per cent, your debt service requirement per acre is $80,000 (principal) + $30,000 (interest) = $110,000, divided by 2000 (acres), equals $55 per acre. This number can be used to quickly gauge if your yield/price combination will be enough to pay the input costs and make your payments. Talk to Your Lenders Proactive, regular contact with your lenders is another important part of farming. Lenders consider themselves as partners in your operation and will usually work at maintaining a relationship with you. You should view things the same way. As a farm manager, keeping your lenders up to date with what is happening on your farm is very important, especially when things may be tightening up in cash flow or profitability. With proper lead time, most lenders will try to work with you to maintain a manageable cash flow and keep your farm moving forward. Other Sources of Financial Help and Information MAFRD Farm Enterprise Specialists are located throughout the province and have the expertise and tools to help you analyze your farm finances and put together a plan to move forward. Visit the website for the specialist closest to you. The Manitoba Farm Industry Board is in place to assist Manitoba farmers in financial difficulty. One of its mandates is to provide mediation as an alternative to legal action by creditors. The board has financial advisors who can work directly with farmers to resolve issues with their creditors. Call 204-945-0357 for more information. Farm Debt Mediation Services is a Canada-wide service for farmers. Its activity is governed by the Farm Debt Mediation Act, which protects farmers against foreclosure. This service has financial advisors who can work directly with farmers to resolve issues with their creditors. Visit agr.gc.ca for more information.
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Pixels Rated PG • 106 min • Action | Comedy | Sci-Fi Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
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Fantastic Four Rated PG • 100 min • Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Stars: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
SOURIS-GLENWOOD SWIMMING POOL HOURS OF OPERATION (weather permitting) PUBLIC SWIMMING ONLY: August 28 - 30............................................................................................................................OPEN from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. August 31 - September 3.............................................................................................................................................CLOSED September 4 - 6..........................................................................................................................OPEN from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Call 204-483-5212 Contact Victoria Park Campground and/or Souris & Glenwood for Campground information and Pool Lesson Schedule; or view website.
2015 Property Tax Statements 2015 Property Tax Discount of 1% for payments received prior to August 31. 2015 Property Tax Discount of 0.5% for payments received prior to September 30. Payments may be made in person, by mail, drop box outside Civic Centre or by online banking. Senior School Tax Rebate – forms are avalible at the Municipal Office