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Ribbon cutting ceremony held at Souris Skatepark Kris Doull is joined by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries ambassador, Olympian Janine Stephens as she cuts the ribbon at the Souris Skatepark grand opening held Friday, July 31. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCUK
Souris Skatepark Committee holds grand opening by Darci Semeschuk The sun shone on the newly constructed Souris Skatepark as youth and guests celebrated at the grand opening and ribbon cutting held on Friday, July 31. On hand to cut the ribbon was Janine Stephens, silver medalist in rowing at the 2012 Olympics. Upon retiring from competitive rowing in 2012, Janine returned home to Winnipeg and became the coordinator and an ambassador for the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries IMPACT Team, where she speaks at schools, festivals, and events about her experience as an athlete and the work Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries does in communities across the province. Proud to represent Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, the platinum sponsor of the Skatepark, Stephens cut the ribbon to officially open the park. Skatepark Committee chairman Kris Doull opened the day with a welcome speech and introduction of the dignitaries and sponsors. “I am extremely pleased to welcome everyone to the official grand opening of the skatepark,” stated Doull. “I will start by thanking the
Edge Skatepark guys who travelled from Winnipeg to host a session with our young skaters. These volunteers host year round skatecamps and were pleased to come to Souris to be part of this. Additionally, SK8, another skatepark group from Winnipeg joined us to perform during the ceremonies and we are thrilled to have them.” Doull also acknowledged the past history of the Skatepark and what lead up to completion this year. “As I am sure you know projects like this don’t happen overnight. This group, in just over nine months raised $130,000” he explained. “This will ensure that the youth of this community have a safe place to skateboard, bike and scoot. Very impressive.” In Doull’s words, he explained that the story of the skatepark would not be complete without a brief history. The idea started in 2004 when a group of skateboarders and parents got together to discuss the dream of constructing a skatepark. With guidance from Brenda McKinny and Chris Couling, the Souris Freestyle Riders was (Continued on Page 2)
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Maguire announces Federal funding to renovate the Souris-Glenwood Swimming Pool Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon Souris, announced support of $20,500 for the Souris-Glenwood Swimming Pool under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Program. Pictured right (LR:) Souris Glenwood CAO Charlotte Parham, MP Larry Maguire, Rec Director Carol Williams, Souris Glenwood Councillor Bill Tanguay. Below: Maguire with this year’s pool staff.
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Improvements include upgrading the shower and washroom facilities and replacing the diving board July 29, 2015 - Souris, MB - Western Economic Diversification Canada Today, Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon - Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $20,500 for the SourisGlenwood Swimming Pool under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. In Economic Action Plan 2015, the Government of Canada announced further support for communities with the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Thanks to a commitment of $150 million, communities from coast to coast to coast will see support for improvements to local infrastructure, creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will help fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure that provides community and cultural benefits for the public. The Program represents one of several infrastructure-related initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken to generate well-being and prosperity across Canada. Quick Facts • Renovations to the Souris-Glenwood Swimming Pool include upgrading the shower and washroom facilities, replacing the diving board, building an addition for the equipment storage, and painting the interior and exterior of the facility. • Through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, WD has invested in projects in western Canada that aim to rehabilitate or improve cultural and community infrastructure, helping communities to realize long-term growth and vibrancy for years to come. Quotes “A healthy and thriving community requires the necessary sporting facilities and outdoor spaces to ensure that the community is able to stay fit and active. By supporting renovations to the SourisGlenwood Swimming Pool we are fostering a healthy community while helping residents celebrate the
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Souris Skatepark Committee holds grand opening (Continued from Page 1) formed, led by president Dan Brown. After a strong push, funds were raised but obstacles got in the way. The idea lay dormant until 2012 when Couling again took charge and got the project moved to the finish line. Phase one began with the completion of the boards on the outdoor rink but again the project faltered. So, last May a meeting was called by then Economic Development Officer Vern May who wanted to move forward. A third committee was formed and once again Chris Couling got involved. He was joined by Kris Doull, Darci Semeschuk, Linda Ryckman, Shelley Nepinak, Roxanne Scraba, Karen Palsen, and Mandy Landers. The Committee then held a fundraier and donation drive. After grants from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, The Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce, Wrap it Up Committee, Community Places Program, Richardson Pioneer and many more businesses and personal donation the project was a go. Following speeches from Mayor Darryl Jackson, Dan Brown and Janine Stephens the ribbon was cut. Guests then enjoyed a wonderful demonstration from the SK8 group and a delicious barbecue beef on a bun supplied and donated by Marc Bellon of Prairie Rose Meats. The Park is up and running thanks to the generosity of many!
AAA Oil Dome Pee Wees heading to Westerns submitted Avery Kirkup, Tyson Kozak, and Cory King are three Souris boys participating on this year’s AAA Oil Dome Peewee baseball team. On August 2, the team won the silver medal at the Provincials in Winnipeg. They got there by winning 5 straight games - game 1 19-15 over Bonivital, game 2 over Winnipeg South 14-8, game 3 over Pembina Hills 14-4, game 4 over St. James 15-11 and game 5 over Calidon 29-6. With the win over Calidon, it gave Oil Dome the right to play for gold. Oil Dome came up short with a score of 6-3 against St. James. Each province sends their top two teams to National Westerns in Coquitlam, BC. For the first time in the teams 23 year history the Oil Dome will play in the National Westerns from August 13 - 16. The AAA Oil Dome of 12-13 year olds are from south AAA Pee Wees to represent western Manitoba communities. National Manitoba Oil Dome league at Westerns consists of teams Westerns from BC, Alberta, AAA Oil Dome Pee Wee team are heading to Saskatchewan and Coquitlam, BC for Westerns, August 13 - 16. Manitoba. Oil Dome repPictured right are the three players from resenting Manitoba 2 will Souris who helped earn the right to represent face off Thursday, August Manitoba at the tournament (L-R): Avery 13, against Alberta 2. Kirkup, Tyson Kozak, and Cory King. Team Good luck Avery, Tyson, pictured below: Back row (L-R) Shawn Cory and the rest of the Oil Maddess (Coach/Deloraine), Cory King Dome team. (Souris), Jace Soder (Elkhorn), Zach Maddess (Deloraine), Jake Poole (Elkhorn), Conner Cory (Wawanesa), Brenden Hammond (Deloraine), Tyson Kozak (Souris) Legion and Shaun Cory (Coach/ Wawanesa). Front Happenings row: Drew Hilhorst (Killarney), Brady Frattinger (Elkhorn), Kyle Harmon by Gale Collinson (Boissevain), Trent Sambrook( Melita), and Avery Kirkup (Souris). Good luck! Our meat draw on PHOTOS/SUBMITTED Friday, July 31, did not attract many people but getting a meat package was still not an easy task. Some people apparently brought good luck charms. Bob Balbar took home three packages (one by drawing his own number) and Marge Edgerton received two packages in the same way. The 50-50 draw was worth $57.50 and the winning ticket belonged to Blair Woods. Eugene Kowalchuk tried his hand at putting $520 in his pocket. Unfortunately for Eugene, the Ace of Spades would not coop erate and so someone will have a try at it next week. By the time you read this, one week of August will be over. This means that September is not far off and the start of Bingo and Cribbage evenings. Watch Coming Events for our starting dates.
INVITATION FOR TENDERS 175-7TH Avenue West, Souris, Manitoba (Lots 5, 6, 7, 23 and 24 Block 33 Plan 17 BLTO, as shown on CT#1860410/2) 1983 –one story bungalow, 3 bedrooms, finished basement, attached double garage OPEN HOUSE FOR VIEWING: AUGUST 9, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL APPLY: Tenders shall close September 8, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., and shall be submitted to Laura McDougald-Williams, Meighen Haddad LLP, at the address noted below; All persons submitting a tender shall rely on their personal knowledge and inspection of the property; The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted; Each tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque representing ten (10%) percent of the tendered purchase price; All unsuccessful Bidders shall have their tender cheques returned following the closing of tenders; All tenders submitted shall be unconditional; Closing date for the sale to the successful Bidder shall be October 1, 2015; The successful Bidder shall be responsible for all costs associated with the registration of title into their name. Address for Tenders: Meighen Haddad LLP Box 1149 4 Crescent Ave., Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 Phone: 204-483-1556 or Fax: 204-483-2321 lwilliams@mhlaw.ca Attention: Laura J. McDougald-Williams
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Library Corner By Alexis MacLean
I have a trio of stories for you today - one so-so, the other two fairly good. With Nothing Like Love by Sabrina Rammanan, I finally finished reading the CanLit Books of 2015 (Fiction). Set in Trinidad, it tells of the star-crossed lovers, Vilma and Krishna. Vilma is her parents’ pride and joy, having finished her schooling with top marks and, in consequence, been offered a plum teaching position. This rosy future comes to an abrupt end, however, when she is seen un-chaperoned and (gasp!) holding hands with Krishna, the son of the local priest. The teaching position is withdrawn, Vilma is placed under ‘house arrest’ by her parents, her mother takes to her bed, and her father retires to the local rum shop. Krishna, meanwhile, is exiled to a neighbouring island, there to train for the priesthood, while his father makes plans to marry him off to a local girl - one who is both beautiful and, more importantly, rich. The rest of the book details the various schemes put in play by the two lovers to reunite. Overall not a bad book but I had a couple of difficulties with it. It is written in patois and I found that somewhat annoying. More importantly, I could never really understand Vilma’s attraction to Krishna, let alone the lengths to which she was willing to go to reunite with him. Still, it is a harmless story, and one with some humour in it. A Year of Marvellous Ways is a new book by Sarah Winman. It is the story of two people, Marvellous Ways - a 90year old woman living more or less in seclusion; and Drake, a young man who washes up on her shore. I enjoyed the book, once I got past the first 89 pages. Those tell of Drake’s past but it is not particularly compelling. He obviously suffers
from PTSD, and this is exacerbated by his involvement with a totally unsympathetic woman with whom he has shared a friendship/ love since childhood. This part of the story thankfully comes to an end after the aforementioned 89 pages as Drake, suffering memory loss following yet another trauma, appears on the shores of Marvellous’ creek. The remainder of the book tells of their developing friendship, with Marvellous’ history revealed bit by bit along the way. It would have been a better story had it restricted itself to that, and the ending is unnecessarily trite but overall it is a fairly decent read. The final book in this trio is My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises by Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove. It centers on, and is narrated by Elsa, a precocious 7 (almost 8) year old. She has effectively been reared by her grandmother, who has filled her life with stories and love. But her grandmother dies, leaving Elsa to undertake a ‘treasure hunt’ - finding and delivering a series of letters to people who have been important in her grandmother’s life and will be in Elsa’s. These characters are well drawn and quirky, and their stories i n t e r e s t i n g . Unfortunately, all of this is told through Elsa’s eyes and she interprets everything as the literal representation of her grandmother’s fairly tales. This fantasy world exists side-by-side with and, for Elsa, indistinguishable from the “real” world and, for me, got to be a bit much. It is a good enough book, with both humour and pathos, but one ought not go into it expecting another “Ove”. Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; 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.
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Metal toughness by Vern May Those who have had lengthy careers in professional wrestling will tell you that success requires as much mental toughness as physical resilience. It’s a tough business. A “flying without a net” environment which equals no play, no pay. You learn to work hurt, hiding injuries and illnesses that would land you on the sidelines while an eager replacement snaps up your spot. The veterans of the sport, as gatekeepers for the ring’s exclusive fraternity, assume the responsibility for testing ensuring the viability of those coming up through the ranks. Physically, they’ll push you to your limits and beyond in the ring and in the gym. Mentally, they’re testing you all the time. One of the greatest ways to measure someone’s character is to see how well they can take a joke. Playing practical jokes on the rising stars is a rich tradition in sport and one, in pro wrestling at least, is a required rite of passage. Myself, I always preferred the types of jokes that depended on the recipient’s reaction to being fooled that would leave a lasting impression. Would they be able to laugh at themselves? Would they have a tantrum and hold a grudge? Would they feel the need to retaliate in order to save face? I’ve seen all three take place. One of my favourites was one that tested how someone reacted to unexpected change. This one occurred many times but the best was with a newcomer named Mitch Lightning in Moose Jaw. Mitch was a former amateur wrestler with international success on that mat. He was just breaking into the pro ranks and his first match in his home town was going to pit him against myself, almost two decades his senior - wrestling about as long as he’d even been alive. On this night, there was little doubt that experience would be a factor in the win and I could see it on his face that he had resigned himself to the fact that on this night he was coming out on the losing end. Near the conclusion of the match - knowing his parents, grandmother and local friends and family were in the crowd, as the match reached its climax, Mitch jumped from the ropes and caught me in a pinning predicament. 1-2-3, I didn’t kick out. He was more stunned than the audience which erupted into cheers. But the joke had just been set up. When Mitch returned to the locker room, I was throwing chairs and cursing. “Who do you think you are?” I charged. “Two minutes in the wrestling business and you go out and kill someone’s career? Do you realize what you’ve just done to me? To my credibility? I just wrestled the world champion last month and now I’ve been beaten by some scrawny rookie. I should kick your ass right now.” Young Mitch was at a loss, looking for an escape, trying to apologize and anticipating a beating behind closed doors. Little did he know that the whole crew had filed in behind him to watch the confrontation unfold. I ranted a little longer, making him feel as though his big win moments earlier had just sealed his fate with his peers in the locker room for his whole career. “And another thing,” I started. “You realize that I’m joking with you right now?” It took him a minute to register what had just happened, as the whole room exploded into laughter. Young Mitch had bought it - hook, line and sinker. But he could appreciate that he’d just been had and was able to laugh at his circumstance. On this night, it was young Mitch Lightning that took home a lesson from the school of hard knocks. He wasn’t the first, nor the last to be tested.
Souris ‘Dollar Store’ to close unless buyer found by Glen Kirby The owner of Loonie Twoons Discount Store in Souris plans to close the shop permanently on September 5 unless a new owner can be found. “If nobody buys by then, we’ll close and pull the merchandise back to Brandon,” says Thomas Ji, who also operates a Loonie Twoons and a window-coverings business in Brandon. “It’s just too much for me to run all three stores.” Ji currently has the Souris operation listed for sale with Royal LePage Realty for $50,000. The description reads, “Dollar Store with potential to expand/improve. Inventory included in price. Willing to train.” Without an immediate buyer, Loonie Twoons may become the lat-
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the Loonie Twoons in Brandon and Souris for $450,000 in 2013. Two part-time workers are employed at the Souris store although Ji admits the owner would benefit from pulling a regular shift and overseeing the day-to-day operations. “Someone could run it by themselves,” he says, “with a little bit of help. Then, you would see more of the profits.” He says sales in 2014, before taxes, were $85,000-$90,000. “There’s a good opportunity for someone,” he suggests, adding that several potential buyers have expressed interest in the store, including a current employee. Ji is also anxious to consolidate his operations because he is planning an extended visit to China after Christmas. The Souris Plaindealer does not guarantee publication of any articles or pictures submitted. Such submissions, if printed, will appear at the discretion of the editor and publisher and only when time and space permit. The Souris Plaindealer requires that all names be printed regarding Letters to the Editor. The Souris Plaindealer is published each Friday by Corner Pocket Publishing Ltd. at 53 Crescent Ave. W., Souris, MB.
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A celebration of cultures submitted This year, the SourisGlenwood Multicultural Associations was honoured to be nominated as Event of the Year during the 12th Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala held May 29 in Virden. This special evening recognized and celebrated the exceptional individuals, businesses, organizations and communities within the Westman region that have made significant contributions to tourism development and promotion over the past year. More so, the Multicultural float won first place during the Souris Fair Parade, held last June 11. Preparations for the 6th annual Multicultural Festival are being final-
ized and will take place on Sunday, August 16, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Festivities will take place in the Victoria Park Bowl. Cultural diversity has grown not only in Souris but also in surrounding communities. The Festival is an opportunity for long-time residents to experience the various cultures represented in Souris, at the same time is an opportunity for newcomers to know their community. The Festival has grown over the past years and we are hoping for another successful event this time. Entertainment from various cultural groups will be from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on the stage. Locally, we have the Filipino children’s dance
group. Other groups from the Brandon and WestMan area will keep the crowd entertained. Another favourite at the festival is the food, which will be available for sale from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. There will be popular dishes from the Philippines, Mexico, Ukraine, Scotland and England. Tickets are $1 each,and food prices vary. Make sure to sample the different delicious dishes. Activities for the kids will be available while parents listen to the music. There will be train rides, face painting, and kites for sale. There is limited parking in the Bowl and priority will be given to seniors and people with mobility issues. We
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New efforts to attract new businesses by Glen Kirby Facing a series of recent business closures in Souris, the community’s economic development office i s crafting a pair of initiatives to attract and support new commerce. “Souris is an entrepreneurial community,” says Shawn McKinney, Souris-Glenwood Economic Development Officer (EDO). “If we are adaptive and inno vative, we can move forward.” McKinney is proposing a new tax relief program to encourage business start-ups, which he hopes will be considered and approved by municipal council before the end of 2015. An economic assessment of the region is also planned this fall, in collaboration with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD), and could serve as a cornerstone for a more robust strategy to counter the growing number of vacant business properties. In June, long-time Souris businesses Robbin’s Fine Foods and women’s clothing store Corner Closet closed. Plum Creek Clothing shut down in May. Loonie Twoons Discount Store will close within a month unless a buyer can be found immediately (see story in this Plaindealer). “I think a key part of any community strategy would be collective pro gramming to reduce costs for new business owners,” says Kim Beilby, former owner of the Curves fitness franchise which operated in Souris for more than a decade before closing in February, 2014. Beilby says she tried unsuccessfully for 18 months to sell her business, despite serious interest from several potential buyers. The space on the Crescent was vacant for a year before re-opening this spring as an art gallery. “Souris is a bedroom community to Brandon and that means a variety of options are available for anyone thinking of setting up a business in the area,” says Beilby. “You really need the continuous support of the community to operate.” Low-interest business loans previously available to Souris and area entre preneurs through Community Works have been unavailable since the provin cial government withdrew its dollar-for-dollar matching funding in 2013. Municipal council is expected to review its involvement with the program as part of discussions on new initiatives to stimulate business growth. “Yes, we are facing challenges, like every community in western Canada,” says McKinney, hired as EDO earlier this spring. “But we have things in our favour. We are close to the second-largest city in the province; we have many great tourist attractions.” This fall’s economic assessment will help McKinney and the economic development board - a group of volunteers and elected officials from the Municipality - determine the so-called “competitive advantage” that SourisGlenwood should highlight in efforts to cultivate new business opportunities.
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SKATE PARK GRAND OPENING Top left: Marc Bellon shares a smile as he dishes out the delicious beef at the luncheon he provided free of charge to guests. Top centre: Corine Dornian, Laura Remillard, Jackie Kirkup and Dana Stam, the women responsible for the 2011 Flood Book and the group that donated to the Skatepark, stand before the new Wall of Recognition sign.Top right: A member of SK8 from Winnipeg does a jump during the demonstration. Above left: Richardson Pioneer donated $10,000 to the park. Pictured (L-R): Cody Doyle, Danny Brown, the first president of the Free Style Riders in 2004 and now an employee of Richardson Pioneer, Kim Warburton, manager at Richardon Pioneer, Kris Doull, Ryan Smith and Terry Doull. Kids include Shaine Murphy, Duncan Punay, Ty Legasse, Grayson Bennett. Above: Another great performance during SK8 demonstration. Left: The Wall of Recognition sign is unveiled at the grand opening. PHOTOS/DARCI SEMESCHUK
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RCMP News Compiled by Robin Blecker
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: On July 27, a vehicle was egged on First Ave. E. File remains unsolved. The owner of the Chicken Chef has reported two separate incidences to Police. Sometime through the night, after 11:00 p.m., on July 29, someone pulled all the flowers out of the flower boxes in the planters near the business. On August 3, also through the night, someone spray painted x’s on the front of the building. If there are witnesses to either of these crimes, please contact Souris Det. Admin line or Non-Emergent
Crime line. On July 31, a vehicle was egged on 5th Ave. W. File remains unsolved. On August 3, a vehicle was egged/mustard on 2nd Ave. W. File remains unsolved. On the same night, a vehicle parked at Crescent and First St. S. received several small cut marks by an unknown person. If you have witnessed or have information regarding any of these crimes, please contact Souris RCMP. Speeding: 1 False Alarm: 1 9-1-1 (nonemergency): 1 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123. Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854.
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Paying the Piper A behind the scenes look at a legendary wrestling “bad guy” by Vern May Under the glare of the spotlights and TV cameras, there was no superstar in professional wrestling h is tory as engaging or as unpredictable as “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Upon news of his sudden passing last w eek, many friends and fans were active online and in the media to share their remembrances of Piper as a per former and his influence professionally. However, there’s a softer side to the Saskatoon-born professional wrestling Hall of Famer that few a re discussing. Behind his carefully cultivated tough guy image, complete with the leather jacket to com pli ment his red and white plaid kilt, many never knew how he kept what truly mattered close to his hear t. In the inside left breast zippered pocket of that jacket, Piper kept two items - one was his passport a nd the other was one that only a select few ever got to see. In a clear plastic shield was a well-creased photo of his family - Roddy all smiles at the center of his wife and four children. We were sitting across th e table from one another in Calgary in 2011 when he told me he wanted to show me something. He pulled out t he photo and placed it in front of him on the table. He paused for a moment, his finger tracing the cr eases on the weathered photo. There was a momentary flicker in his eyes that told me that this was a photo t hat he had looked upon often during his travels, probably in airports, backstage in cavernous arenas, and i n lonely hotel rooms - his motivation for the gruelling schedule and the never-ending pace that he set for hi mself as a performer. “See this,” he started, his tone getting serious. “When I go to work, I do it for my kids. I’d kill for them if I have to … I just choose not to.” Few fans realize the risk that Piper was taking at the height of his career from 1984 to 1986 when h e was the most notorious villain in the sport of professional wrestling. Antagonizing not only fan fav ourites in the ring but also some of the most visible and iconic pop culture figures of the day including Cy ndi Lauper and Mr. T, Piper was a hated man. His notoriety drew unwanted attention on his family, includ ing from over-zealous fans who could not differentiate between the on-camera antics and the man born Roderick George Toombs. At the height of his villainy, Piper called police one night to identify tha t he had an unwanted person on his property. When he explained who he was and why this presented a threat to his family, the authorities laughed it off - it was just a ‘phony’ wrestler and they weren’t dispatching an officer. Taking his life in his own hands, Piper ventured out onto his acreage to address the probl em directly. “Nobody died that night,” he told me. “But sometimes you need to break their spirit a little bit.” His motivation to drive forward as a professional wrestler and as an actor was driven by his will to pro vide for his children in the best manner that he knew how - in bodies of work where his potential wa s lim ited only by his own drive and ambition. He wasn’t constrained to a nine to five lifestyle - but ins tead driven to be the example for others to follow. During filming of reality series ‘World of Hurt’ he told his cast mates on the first day. “I only as k one thing of you - to work as hard as I do. Give me your heart, and you’re going to be successful here. ” In fairness, Piper was well known for cutting a pace that was hard to follow. Whether on the micro phone or in the ring, Roddy was out there to earn the biggest piece of the pie he could - talking pe ople into arenas, raising their ire on television to get them out to the arenas. In 1982, while wrestling in the Carolinas, Piper was hospitalized for exhaustion for a week, the result of his gruelling pace. Upon his release from hospital he worked even harder - credited by Jesse Ventura for working 91 days in a row on the road with the WWE without a day off at the peak of his career. It’s a pace that he has maintain ed even beyond his retirement - personal appearances, television interviews, film and movie projects. “I watched a lot of guys and when they’ve got a family as beautiful as yours, this is not a bad way to go,” he advised me as a mentor. “Get a good job, and then every summer tell mama and the kids, ‘I’m gonna go make the retirement money’. You know going and getting [the money], and then bringing it home, because [the wrestling business] it’s really hard on the family.” As a fan and student of the game, I will certainly remember the lasting images of “Rowdy” Roddy Pipe r the performer and share those with the next generation of upcoming wrestlers and fans. But on a per sonal level, I will never forget Roddy Piper’s heart and his passion for his family and all those who he m et in his travels that he came to watch over like extended members of his tightly knit flock.
Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle
by Mary Ann Carlisle Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at Victoria Park Lodge. Please feel free to call us or come to see us any time if you have ideas or questions. We would love to here from you. S.O.S. is here to help you, the seniors, with many things - house work, yard work, errands, arranging rides to appointments, etc. Give us a call or come and see us and we will help you the very best that we can. We also hook up the Victoria Lifeline Service, which, once installed, will get you help 24 hours a day, 7
days a week with just the push of a button. Drop in and pickup an ERIK Kit. This is a package that you can keep all your medical information and health issues in. It goes on your fridge in case of an emergency and will help the ambulance staff in the event that you are unable to tell them what medications you are on and more. If you can’t come here we will gladly bring one to you, just call and ask us. If you once enjoyed reading but are having trouble with your eye sight, we have someone who would love to come and read to you. We are planning an outing to Brandon on Friday, August 14, to Daly House Museum, then to the Shady Lane Tea house for lunch and to see their famous dolls.
We will be leaving at 9:30 a.m. and hope to be back by 4:00 p.m. Please call the office for more information and the price of this outing. We need to know before August 10 if you are interested. Cancer Care drivers are also arranged through our office. We truly hope you never need this service but if you do, please call and register with us and we will do the rest. The drivers will take you to your appointments in Brandon or to Brandon to catch the shuttle to Winnipeg. Give our office a call if you have any questions. Things to do weekly, join us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for fun exercises; Tuesdays from 1:00 -
2:00 p.m., Cory Friesen comes to play the piano and sing for all those who come to listen and join in; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. - fun Bingo; Friday at 1:30 p.m. - fun games. On Thursday at 10:00 a.m., come to Crescent Manor for some fun exercises there, too. These wise words were written by J.M. Robertson: The pessimist is someone who is rather keen to bring, a strange philosophy that sees the gloom in everything. The optimist is someone who can visualize a way to make the future bright, and keep the pessimist at bay. That’s all for this week, and remember if you would like a home or hospital visit just let us know and we will be there as soon as we can.
Vance Nevada (L) with Roddy Piper in 2011, “I told him ‘I can’t wear your Hall of Fame ring, I didn’t earn it.’ He leaned in just before the picture was shot and said ‘That’s okay champ, you’ll get yours soon enough anyway.’ PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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COMING EVENTS Souris Heritage Club Beef on a Bun, August 20, 2015, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall. Everyone welcome. ---------------------------------Yard sale at 175 3rd Ave W, Souris, MB. Moving out, everything must go, everything FREE. Furniture, china, many lovely things just needing new homes. Friday, August 7 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. No early birds. Weather permitting. ---------------------------------Souris Al-Anon group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Anglican Church.
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“Rowdy” Roddy Piper dies at the age of 61 WWE Hall of Famer suffers cardiac arrest by Vern May “I’m a Canadian!,” Roddy Piper declared, whipping out his passport for the cast of the 2011 reality TV series World of Hurt. “I keep that on me at all times in case I need to get out of some place in a hurry!” The WWE Hall of Famer perished on Thursday night at his Hollywood home of an apparent cardiac arrest and was discovered on Friday. Launching his career in Winnipeg in 1973, at age 16, after training with local wrestler/promoter Tony Condello, wrestling his earliest matches in local community clubs. Before his 17th birthday, he had already secured a match with the Minneapolis-based AWA, opposing a young Ric Flair, at the Winnipeg Arena. The following year, he hit the road with stays in the Canadian Maritimes, Kansas, and Texas before landing his first big break in Los Angeles in 1976. In Los Angeles, cast as the antagonist for the first time in his career, Piper’s abilities on the microphone saw him rise to the top of the roster and led to his first invitation to appear for the WWWF (WWE) at Madison Square Garden in 1979. Piper continued his climb in Oregon, the Carolinas, and Georgia before signing with the WWE at the launch of its national expansion in 1983. His notoriety was so great that he was pitted against Hulk Hogan in the main event of the very first WrestleMania, now a headliner only six years after his debut in the famed mecca of professional wrestling. Born in Saskatoon as Roderick Toombs, Piper was among the first wrestlers to cross over from sport to the big screen, launching a movie and television career in 1987. One of his biggest hits was in a lead role in John Carpenter’s sci-fi cult classic “They Live” in 1988. Over the years, Piper has appeared in more than 50 movies and television programs including guest appearances on Cold Case, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and had four projects currently in post-production for upcoming release. “It was a thrill to be on set with him,” says fellow Manitoba wrestling alumni Vance Nevada. “You could see how well he could manipulate a situation even in front of camera without saying a word. He will forever be remembered as one of the best talkers and notorious villains in professional wrestling history.” Piper was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2007. He is survived by his wife Kitty and four children.
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Sometime overnight on Monday, August 3, vandalism on 2nd Ave., West, Souris. This is just one of a few places hit. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Here & There Compiled b Dolores Caldwell
Virden Empire-Advance New Co-op open for business General Manager David Wowk welcomed people, telling them about their new additions like the state of the art water system, E-tags at the butcher shop, and a wider selection of foods from raw fish to passion fruit at the new Co-op in Virden.
The Gazette Border West bring home the gold Twenty players from the Border West League traveled to Brandon last weekend to compete in the 2015 Senior AA All Stars Provincial Baseball Championship and came home with the gold.
The Redvers Optimist Redvers Health Centre ER to reopen With the addition of a third physician to the Redvers Health Centre medical team, ER and Acute Care services will re-open during the first week of August.
The World Spectator SE Sask Firefighters helping with northern fires Wildfires continue to burn across Northern Saskatchewan, threatening wildlife, cabins, and homes, and forcing thousands to evacuate to southern communities. Carlyle Fire Chief Trent Lee, Redvers Fire Chief Brad Hutton and Firefighters Eric Brown, Andrew Hamilton and Dwayne Henderson answered the call and spent six days helping battle back fires around the village of Weyakwin.
The Killarney Guide Violent weekend storm destroyed section of Drive in Darren Struss ponders the damage to the Shamrock Drive-In after lightning struck one of the massive screen support poles and helped topple part of the structure. Insurance adjusters have since given the Struss family the go-ahead to repair or rebuild the screen. The show will go on.
Crossroads this Week Milk run lives on The milk run lived on for another year, with cattle and horse people rolling into six one-day fairs. The series of six fairs began at Oak River July 12 followed by Strathclair, Shoal Lake, Hamiota, Harding and Oak Lake. The term “milk run” came from when mixed farms had milk cows that produced all the dairy products the family farm required plus provided cash income from cream sales. These cows had to be milked and cared for twice a day - hence the fair exhibitors would get up early, do chores, head to the fair and go home for the evening milking and repeat this process every day for six days. The “milk run” it was and is.
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Don’t let her doe eyes fool you by Vern May At 23 years old, many of us are still discovering our path, trying on different hats until we find the one that best fits. It’s safe to say that few young adults are well established in their careers at that age which is what makes Samantha Hall’s story so intriguing. Hailing from Vancouver, Hall is headed for Manitoba this fall with an appearance in Souris as part of CWE Wrestling’s ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ professional wrestling tour. A second generation wrestler, Samantha debuted in 2011 at the age of 19 and hit the road within weeks of her first match. Her young career has included a CWE Wrestling’s “Girls, Girls, Girls”, featuring Samantha starring role on the reality TV series “World of Hurt” Hall, will be stopping in Souris on Thursday, October 1, alongside WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper (who as part of the professional wresting tour. PHOTOS/SUBMITTED dubbed her with the ring name “Bambi”), tours on Manitoba’s winter roads, and the Atlantic provinces, and even appearances in the United States. In 2012, she was selected as a finalist for the Rookie of the Year Award by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine and in 2013, she was ranked #46 in the world by the same publication. Women’s professional wrestling hasn’t always enjoyed the same spotlight as their male counterparts. Before the national syndication of wrestling in 1984, successful lady grapplers were booked as special attractions, spending a week or two at a time in each of about 30 wrestling territories across North America. Living out of a suitcase, they were never able to really set down roots anywhere, lest risk losing the appeal of their uniqueness and ability to draw the big crowds promoters expected when putting them on the marquee. While women’s wrestling has been popular with audiences across the continent, it’s interesting to note that Manitoba was the last province in the west to allow the ladies to compete. In 1948 a Calgary promoter proposed to bring the ladies matches to the city for the first time and was given permission to do so, with the condition imposed by the local fire chief that no seats would be permitted on the floor of the arena. While no such restriction had ever been in place for previous all male wrestling events or boxing shows, the media suggested that perhaps the restriction was to prevent close-up views of the performers, one of which was Helen Hild (mother of future WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase). Calgary finally opened work for the ladies in 1950. Manitoba didn’t change its stance until 1971. For Samantha Hall, her life was destined to be spent on canvas – and not just the wrestling mat. As a teen, she was an avid painter, even studying at the Emily Carr Art Institute, specializing in both oil and acrylic on canvas. Her worked was even featured commercially in downtown venues in Vancouver. However, recognizing the struggles for artists to secure a suitable living, she is creating art on canvas through a different avenue as one of the most sought after performers in the country. In four years, she has already logged more than 160 professional matches. It’s safe to say, her art career is on hold for the time being. There are eight ladies in all competing on this tour including talent from California, Oregon, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. In assembling this diverse array of talent, CWE promoter Danny Warren has selected only the cream of the crop. The tour stops in Souris on October 1. For more information, contact the tour promoter at www.danny@cwecanada.ca
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August 8 - 10, 2015
Minions Rated G • 91 min • Animation | Comedy | Family Stars: Pierre Coffin, Santra Bullock, Jon Hamm Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
August 14 - 16, 2015
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Rated PG (not recommended for young children, violence, language may offend) • 132 min • Action | Adventure | Thriller Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, commited to destroying the IMF.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL HOURS Saturday and Sunday – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Daily - 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Except Monday and Wednesday close 8:30 p.m. Aqua Sizes: Mondays and Wednesdays – 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Monday - Friday - noon - 1:00 p.m. Call 204-483-5212 for campground information and pool lesson schedule; or view website.
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