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Clinic and retreat, a unique opportunity for riders Dianna Fraser jumps up a bank aboard K-Lee as Tany Ewing coaches from the sidelines at the first ever Tany Ewing Clinic and Ladies Retreat, held at Fraser Farms of Souris, June 19 - 21. In addition to the excellent coaching the 20 riders received from the national level coach, the participants were treated to yoga and massage at retreat. PHOTO/KAITLYN FRASER

Horse clinic, a unique opportunity for women in Eventing

Grade 7 & 8 awards presented at Souris School

by Kaitlyn Fraser The first ever Tany Ewing Clinic and Ladies Retreat weekend was held at Fraser Farms of Souris, June 19 - 21. Hosted by Dianna Fraser and her family at their farm on the Souris River, the clinic brought new and old members of the Eventing sport, many of whom compete at Willville Horse Trials, also hosted by Dianna. Twenty riders from across the provinces brought their horses to Souris to learn and improve with the dignified coach, as well to participate in the weekend’s other activities. Clinician Tany Ewing is a level 3 Equine Canada coach from Quebec, and a part of the National Eventing selection team. She brought with her a copious amount of knowledge and helped the clinic’s participants improve their skills, which they can carry forward in competition. The participants enjoyed the many activities such as morning yoga class by Kim Harbicht-Sczesny and onsite massages by Roxanne Scraba. As well, there was a wine and cheese welcome on the first evening and a cooking class taught by Chef Tim Taylor. The Woodfire Deli’s own Buffy Dawson and head Chef Taylor, along with help from the exceptional Woodfire staff prepared an exquisite four-course meal to finish out the funfilled weekend. After plenty of positive feed back, the Frasers hope to carry forward a new tradition.

submitted Souris School Grades 7-8 awards were presented to deserving students on June 26. Master of Ceremonies, Leanne Rolfe presented the awards following the singing of “O Canada” by Ava Thexton, accompanied by Amee Butterfield, McKenna Page, Hayden Remillard, Zoe Fergusson, April Guintu, and Catherine Punay. The awards were presented as follows: Lionelles’ Character Awards - awarded to students who have demonstrated the six pillars of good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Grade 7 Character Awards: Amee Butterfield, Lacy Chambers, Paige Eissner, Antonia Medina. Grade 8 Character Awards: Caitlin Bossert, Sydney Fraser, Carson Gordon, Carina Punay, Megan Simon, Norma Valencia Imbachi, Christine Wasef. (Continued on Page 3)

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Grade 7 and 8 awards presented at Souris School The Grade 7 and 8 awards were presented to deserving students on June 26. Pictured: In a clockwise circle from top left. Superintendent始s Sheild presented by Carolyn Cory to Jasper Stone and Caitlin Bossert. Grade 8 Awards of Distinction (L-R): Christine Wasef, Caitlin Bossert, Jasper Stone, Tyler Thompson. Parent Advisory Council Award, presented by Jaycee Thexton, to Tony Conrad. Grade 7 Distinction (L-R): Landon Roberts, Antonia Medina, Amee Butterfield. Grade 8 Honours (L-R): Zack Thexton, Ethan Turner, Luke Heibert, Norma Valencia, Carina Punay, Brayden McGorman, Carson Gordon. Grade 7 Honours: Back row (L-R): Erica, Luptak, Auguste Campbell, Aisha Ross, Teri Coleman, Nolan Kreusch, Paige Eissner, Tyson Kozak. Front row (L-R): Natasha Mogk, McKenna Page, Zoe Fergusson, Catherine Punay. Rev. C.I. Rothery Award, presented by Gale Collinson, to Tristen Couling and Caitlin Bossert. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Grade 7 & 8 awards presented at Souris School (Continued from Page 1) Souris School Student Council Effort Awards presented to students who consistently work conscientiously in all of their areas of study. Grade 7 Effort Award: Nolan Kreusch, Antonia Medina, Natasha Mogk, McKenna Page, Landon Roberts. Grade 8 Effort Award: Caitlin Bossert, Carson Gordon, Luke Hiebert, Carina Punay, Megan Simon, Jasper Stone, Norma Valencia Imbachi, Christine Wasef. Academic Honour Certificates - given to students with standings of 80% or above in ALL subjects. Grade 7 Honours: Auguste Campbell, Teri Coleman, Paige Eissner, Zoe Fergusson, Tyson Kozak, Nolan Kreusch, Erica Luptak, Natasha Mogk, McKenna Page, Catherine Punay, Aisha Ross. Grade 8 Honours: Carson Gordon, Luke Hiebert, Brayden McGorman, Carina Punay, Zack Thexton, Ethan Turner, Norma Valencia Certificates of Distinction - given to students with standings of 90% or above in ALL subjects. Grade 7 Distinction: Amee Butterfield, Antonia Medina, Landon Roberts Grade 8 Distinction: Caitlin Bossert, Japser Stone, Tyler Thompson, Christine Wasef. PAC Award - Tony Conrad. Rev. C.I. Rothery Award - Souris Royal Canadian Legion, is given in memory of a minister

Cardinals defeat Jays at home The Souris Cardinals are only 2-6 on the season, 5.5 games back of league leading Hartney Hoppers after they downed the Reston Jays in Souris, June 16, by a score of 8-4. The Cardinals have one more home games before winding up regular season action, July 5 versus Hartney at 6:00 p.m. Pictured: 2015 Souris Cardinals. Back row (L-R): Mike Butler, Troy Toughton, Jordan Seafoot, Kevin McNeill, Evan Brereton, Kyle Gosnold, Andrew Hamilton, Ken Kempthorne, Dexter Kowalchuk (manager). Front row: Mic Croker, Landon White, Jeremy Timmins, Cole Kirkup, Brett Arbuckle, Ben Croker. Missing from photo: Brock Anderson, Andrew Janz, Darwin Moman, Bryan Swaenepoel. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER who served in the Souris area many years ago. Reverend Rothery was always interested in youth and liked to promote both fitness through swimming and music. He, himself, taught children to swim in the Souris River. When he passed away, his family left a generous gift of money to the local Souris Legion to be awarded to students who put forth a good effort in all areas of their education, and who also have special interests in physical education and/ or music. The 2015 recipients are: Tristen Couling and Caitlin Bossert. Female Athlete of 2014-2015 - Caitlin

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Page 4, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, Friday, July 3, 2015 the northwest mounted police, establishing the boundary trail. Perhaps they’ve come to explore the prairie for artifacts which pre-date European settlement of the western plains. For some, their voyage of discovery might be a more personal sojourn into their own ancestry. Most of us pass right by these significant sites, unaware of their importance. For instance, some one standing at the entrance to the Souris golf course gazing southwest would find themselves within 200 yards of the very home where the first by Vern May blueprint for the modern helicopter was drafted. That wasn’t the only invention to be patented by William Hull while he lived in Souris either. Yet, little of our documented history celebrates Mr. Hull, who is interred at our local cemetery. It is important that we don’t lose our history as a dry, dusty timeline, peppered with the banality of During my career, I was always thrilled to visit events and incidents that seem almost abstract to us the arenas which were the site of wrestling’s his - now. We need to put a face on history and rec tory - hosting famous matches or serving as an ognize the people whose lives have forever influ important landmark on the industry’s landscape. It enced ours and whose contributions still hold great was a particular thrill for me to launch my own significance. research into the history of the sport at the If you consider how many television shows and Manitoba Provincial Archives, a building which major motion pictures are set against the backdrop was first erected as the Winnipeg Civic Auditorium of a period of history, you can recognize that there - another long time mecca of pro wrestling. is a lucrative market in promoting our past effec Our prairie history is important. Socially, cul - tively. Just as I marveled at the spot where I stood turally, emotionally. In Manitoba, we are home to in Regina, realizing that history happened here in so many significant sites which speak to our local Souris, on the routes that I’d walk every day is and national identity and the events that shaped every bit as awe-inspiring. who we are today. Without doubt, there are visitors Our legacy and our contributions matter, which passionate about our past who have visited is another lesson that I’ve taken away from the here. Maybe they’ve come to retrace the route of school of hard knocks.

Walking in their footsteps by Vern May The screaming throng of people before my eyes felt like the walls had come to life. From floor to ceiling and in every corner was an angry mob on the tipping point of a full out riot. Standing back to back with my only ally in this volatile crown, only one word came to mind … AWESOME! There was so much history in Regina’s Exhibition Auditorium, a weekly stop for Stampede Wrestling for some 30 years that I couldn’t help but get caught up in the nostalgia. Standing in the mid dle of the ring, I was overcome with the knowledge that some of the greatest legends in the sport had stood in this very spot. Andre the Giant, Harley Race, Bret Hart, and hundreds more had built their legacies in this very building.

Carcass Competition Results Results of the Carcass Competition held at the Souris Valley Processors on June 11, at 6:30 p.m. between the Grande Clariere and Tilston Beef Clubs. Pictured left: 1st donated by Souris Valley Processors went to Kasidee Dunn, Grande Clariere Beef Club.; 2nd donated by the Don Bell family went to Ethan Jasper, Grande Clariere Beef Club. PHOTOS/SUBMITTED

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Beautification news submitted When you read this, plant boxes will all be planted, flower beds resplendent with fresh flowers, and the baskets hung. There are some new planters this summer. Check out both ends of the swinging bridge. We are so grateful to all the volunteers who planted planters and flower beds. Please feel free to pull any weeds you see in the planters around town as you walk by. We appreciate so much the people from the school and others who showed up to help put the heavy baskets up on the poles. That is such a big job but many hands did the task quickly. Ken Sparrow is the flower watering man this summer. Please say hello when you see him in the streets with the water truck. Check out the new peacock benches. They were purchased from the proceeds of the Souris Flood book put together by some thoughtful young women in our community. One bench is located on the island, the other is on Crescent Avenue beside the Fellowship Beautifying the Town, one flower a time! Club. On Friday, June 19, Grade 7 and 8 students from Mrs. Sobryʼs Make Change class at Souris School There is another new feature this summer. The old assisted the Town Beautification Committee by planting flowers in the boxes on Murrayʼs lot. Pictured swinging bridge float has been repaired and painted, (L-R): Dominic Denbow, Tanner Kempthorne, Jordan Chudley, Isabelle Ludlam, McKenna Page, Lacy and is situated on the lot on the east side of First Chamber, Zoe Fergusson, Amee Butterfield, and Michelle Perez. PHOTO/SUBMITTED Street. Some of the wooden flower boxes have been placed around the bridge float. The area looks quite nice. Please help us keep our town beautiful by caring for your yard and place of business. Many hands make short work.

Library Corner By Alexis MacLean

I recently saw a quote, unattributed, which struck a chord in me, to whit, “The problem with new books is that they keep you from reading the old ones.” Too true. This week I have gone back a bit to read some books which, if not actually ‘old,’ are at least a bit older than those I normally review. The Pecan Man is a small work by Cassie Dandridge Selleck. It has been described as ‘a cross between To Kill a Mockingbird and The Help,’ and I can see why. The writing is certainly not on par with either of those books, but the basic themes reverberate. Set in the South, it centers on a widow, her maid of many years, and an elderly and homeless black man she hires to do her yardwork. The rape of a young black

girl and the murder of a young white boy set in motion actions and lies which, though designed to protect the innocent, have unforeseen and significant consequences for them all. The Cellist of Sarajevo, by Steven Galloway, is an older book, published in 2009, but it is definitely one worth reading if you have not already done so. It is loosely based on a real incident, and two real characters. During the long and vicious siege of Sarajevo, a bomb landed in a crowded marketplace and killed 22 people. The principal cellist of the Sarajevo Symphonic Orchestra, left without a job when the Opera Hall was bombed, saw this from his apartment window. Every day thereafter, for 22 days, the cellist carried his cello down into the bombed-out square and, heedless of all danger, played Albioni’s Adagio – one performance for each person killed. All of that is true. This forms the backdrop to the stories of three other people:

Arrow, the sniper charged with keeping the cellist safe from the gunman sent by the opposition to kill him; Kenan, who must brave the danger of snipers and bombs to obtain water for his family; and Dragan, who managed to get his family out of the city to safety, but who is left now to navigate the streets through the bombs and bullets, while remembering what the city once was, and wondering how it can ever be repaired. A good and thought provoking tale, this book led me to pick up Galloway’s newest novel, The Confabulist. Nothing at all like and not up to the quality of The Cellist, The Confabulist was still enjoyable. It follows the stories of two men - Harry Houdini and Martin Strauss, the man who killed him. As with all such books based on real people, there is a danger of accepting most of this story as true – but it is

not. It is fiction, after all, and, moreover, is told by Martin –a man who has been diagnosed with a degenerative neural condition which makes his memories unreliable. While the story switches time frames and subjects, this wasn’t as jarring as is all too often the case. Instead, the various strands are woven together fairly seamlessly and although it ultimately becomes rather unrealistic, it remains interesting to the end. It does seem to lose its way in the final chapters, but that turns out to be the whole point. Ultimately this story is not what it at first seems, and Houdini is not the only ‘confabulist.’ 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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4-H Challengers preparing for Souris Fair submitted The Souris 4-H Challengers Beef Project met this week to finish preparations for their show and sale to be held in conjunction with the Souris Fair on July 11. Project leader Tanya Perkin demonstrated clipping and each member had a chance to try clipping their steer. Members also worked on leading their steer and setting them up in show position. It has been several years since there was a beef show and sale at the Fair, but there was enough interest this year for the Beef Project to come back. Each member selected a steer in December and has been busy feeding, taming, halter breaking, and grooming their steer. The steers were weighed in December and will be weighed again prior to the sale. This allows the members to participate in classes such as Champion Home Grown steer and Rate of Gain Award. The members invite the public and local businesses to come out and watch Fuzzy (Ivy Perkin), Steve (Liam Perkin), Sid (Jackson Kohut), RJ (Riley Jackson), Sherman (Garrett Turner), and Doug (Ethan Turner) on July 11 at 3:00 p.m. After the show, there will be six After disappearing from the Souris Fair several years ago, the Beef Show is back and the Souris 4-H steers for sale. If you are interested in purchasing a steer Challengers are ready. In total, six steers will be up for auction. Pictured: Leader Tanya Perkin checks on Fair Day, even if you can’t be there, please contact the finish on Riley Kohutʟs Simmental/Angus steer, RJ. PHOTO/SUBMITTED Darryl Perkin at 204-534-8137 for more information.

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Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: Police received a call regarding attempted break and enter to cars at a local business. The complainant stated that the person was attempting to open doors and if locked, moved on. This is a great time to remind people to lock their vehicles! Souris RCMP received a call from a concerned local who advised a youth was walking along Highway 2 outside Souris. Patrols were made, but the youth was not located. Other HTA Charges: 4; Criminal Record Checks this month to date: 36; Souris RCMP-GRC; Emergency: 9-1-1; Nonemergent crime: 204-4832123; Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854.

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Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle

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you can get help for inside or outside your home. Call us and we will do our best to get the help you need as quickly as we can. We also hook up the Victoria Lifeline. This is a unit that can get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with just the push of a but ton, please call us for more information. We do our best to help with things that we can. If you have other ideas that we could work on, please let us know. We have a

few things on each week and you are most welcome to come and join in at Victoria Park Lodge Join us at VPL for these fun things to do: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at VPL - fun exercises; Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at VPL - fun Bingo; Friday 1:30 p.m. at VPL - fun games; Thursdays 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Manor fun exercises. Please feel free to come and join us, there is no cost for any of

these activities, we would love to see you there. Come and give it a try at VPL or CM and do only what you feel you can do, there is no pressure, the exercises are light and meant to fun and movement, just to loosen us up. Well, that’s all for this week. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon. Remember if you would like a home or hospital visit just give us a call and we would love to come and say hello.

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New Emergency Coordinator announced for the Westman Emergency Group submitted A new Emergency Coordinator has been appointed to head the Westman Emergency Group which consists of the RM of Sifton, RM of Wallace-Woodworth, and the Town of Virden. The new Emergency Coordinator is Mr. Scott Simpson of Virden. Scott takes over from the temporary Emergency Coordinator Kel Smith who has been at the helm for three years and five months. Mr. Scott Simpson will be working with a core group of 22 volunteers who in the event of a natural or manmade disaster operate the Emergency Operations Centre and the Evacuation Centre. He will have volunteer managers taking care of social services, trans portation, registration and inquiry, media, secu rity and investigations, chief scribe, communi cations, facebook and twitter, and personnel. The administrative office for the Westman Emergency Group is located at 2287 Wellington Street East in the Town of Virden.

Legion Ladies Auxiliary By Gerry Hansen We began our evening on June 15 with the most delicious potluck supper. What a great variety of food and desserts! Souris Legion Ladies Auxiliary president, Val Anderson presided over the meeting after supper. Minutes of the last meeting and treasurer’s report were read. Other committee reports were given and one funeral has been prepared for in the Legion. There were seven applications for the school bursary and one was chosen. There was only one application for the athletic camp at the Peace gardens. We will give her a donation to help with expenses. Drivers were designated for Meals on Wheels for one month. We will again prepare and serve Soup and sandwiches for three days in the Legion for Legion Week in September. A motion was passed that we take a break for the summer except for funerals. It was falsely reported that Elinor Birks received her Life Membership. She in fact received her past Secretary medal and bars. Pearl Marshall was present to receive her Life Membership. Janet Belbas and Ruth Martin received thirty year pins; thirty-five year pin was Phone 204-483-5200 given to Rae McBurney and; Helen Bettle Fax 204-483-5203 MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: received her forty year Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. pin. Four eightieth birthClosed noon - 1:00 p.m. day pins were given as NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 • 7 P.M. - 100-2ND STREET SOUTH well. Ten executive and seventeen regular memTRANSFER SITE SUMMER HOURS bers attended. Wednesday and Friday We adjourned after our 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. president read a funny Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. joke. Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and If you wish to join our containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site. PLEASE USE HANDI-TRANSIT auxiliary, please phone 24-hour recycling drop off is located at In-town trips: 20 Pine Ave E (west side door). E-Waste is accepted Leona Bradshaw at 204$5 one way • $10 round trip large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. 483-2347 or any member. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling. Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free) We always welcome new $ GARBAGE PICK-UP - Please put your garbage out by 7 a.m. 50 (no expiry date) members and hope to see To book your ride, call you at our September BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED 204-741-0202 meeting. Have a great for renovations, new construction, Monday - Friday summer! additions, fences and accessory buildings. Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required. Please contact the Municipal Office *Casual Handi-Transit drivers required* for information 204-483-5200 (Class 4 Driver’s Licence) Building Inspector available Tuesday, Please drop resume off at Municipal Office Wednesday and Thursday only

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

THE MUNICIPALITY OF GRASSLAND BY-LAW NO. 7-2015 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF HARTNEY ZONING BY-LAW NO. 899/02, as amended. HEARING LOCATION:

Municipality of Grassland Council Chambers 209 Airdrie Street , Box 339 Hartney, Manitoba ROM 0X0

DATE & TIME:

July 14, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 7-2015:

To re-zone an area of land in the Town of Hartney FROM: “UN” – Urban Non-Residential Zone TO: “UR” – Urban Residential Zone.

AREA AFFECTED BY BY-LAW NO. 7-2015: An area of land located south of Queen Street and west of Spencer Street more particularly described as being Pt. Parcel B, Plan 33849 B.L.T.O. located in Pt. Southwest Quarter Section 16, Township 6, Range 23 West of the Prime Meridian in the community of Hartney and shown outlined in a heavy solid line on the map attached hereto and marked as Schedule “A” of this By-law.

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Inside Out: Rated G • 94 min • Animation | Comedy | Drama Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust & Sadness conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house & school.

MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER The newly created Municipality of Souris-Glenwood is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Works Manager. The successful candidate will be a proven leader and key member of the senior management team. The successful candidate will require the following qualifications: High level of personal integrity Minimum 2 years supervisory experience 5 year experience with municipal public works or related field Grade 12 diploma Valid Class 3 with air Manitoba Drivers Licence Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience and/or understanding in the operation of heavy equipment Working knowledge of Workplace Safety Experience in water distribution and waste water collection Ability to learn and understand the municipal budgeting process Diploma in Municipal Engineering Technology or equivalent knowledge and experience would be an asset The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood will be offering a competitive salary compensation with experience and qualifications (Salary range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00) and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit the resume marked “Public Works Manager” no later than June 30, 2015. Resumes should be accompanied by a cover letter and 3 references. All applications will be accepted in confidence and submitted to: Municipality of Souris-Glenwood PO Box 518 Souris, MB R0K 2C0, or in person 100 2nd Street South, Souris, MB or email tnsouris@mymts.net. Inquiries can be directed to Charlotte Parham, CAO – Municipality of Souris-Glenwood 204-483-5218

CONSTRUCTION ZONES - Closed for Paving until July 17 Glenwood Street South • The Drive • Daphne Avenue East Thank you for your patience while construction is completed

For safety reasons, access to the south side of the dam area is being closed until the completion of the community flood protection system. Public Swimming Pool Hours for July Monday - Friday: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Contact Victoria Park Campground and/or Souris & Glenwood Pool @ 204-483-5212 for Campground information and Pool Lesson Schedule; or view website. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Brad Coe Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Grassland 209 Airdrie Street, Box 339 Hartney, Manitoba ROM 0X0

SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS Pre-registration is highly recommended for all camps! To register call 483-5214 or email souris.camprunamuck@gmail.com For more information visit: https://sites.google.com/site/souriscamprunamuck/summer-camps

WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com Ph: (204) 858-2590 A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

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Edward Jones This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Advisor. Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund Investment ideas for newlyweds Just over half of all Canadian weddings last year occurred between July and September, according to Weddingbells’ annual reader survey. If you’re planning a late summer wedding, you have a lot to think about right now. However, one of those top ics should be your investment strategy. It’s important that you and your future spouse decide to make investment decisions that will help you reach your long-term goals. Of course, the investment process can seem confusing to just one person, so you might think it will be twice as difficult for the two of you. But that’s not necessarily so. You can launch an investment strategy that can serve you well throughout your lives Westoba contributes to Peacock Fund together by following these few basic steps: Westoba Credit Union held their annual Chili Day luncheon, Wednesday, June 24. They served 54 • Identify your goals. When you start out, bowls of chili in total. With the bowls of chili sold and some very generous donations, they raised a you may have short-term goals, such as saving total of $510.90 for the “Peacock Fund”. Money raised was in support of the local peacock flock that enough for a down payment on a house. As was almost totally lost last year to a natural predator. A BIG thank you to Prairie Rose Meats and you move through the years, your goals will Souris Valley Foods for their generous donation of all the meat to make the chili. Pictured (L-R): become longer-term in nature. For example, if Joanne West, Wendy Denbow, Brenda Kempthorne, Wendy Roosen, Janice Wooley, Charlotte you have children, you might set a goal of Parham, Debra Robinson. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER paying for their post-secondary education. And you will need to establish a goal of sav ing for retirement. Your first step toward achieving all these goals is identifying them. • Commit to regular investing. When you begin your careers, you and your spouse may not have a lot of disposable income but you still need to commit yourselves to putting aside some money each month - even if it’s only a small amount - for investment purposes. • Reconcile your investment styles. You and your future spouse may have different orientations toward investing. By nature, you might be an aggressive investor, while your future spouse could Dr. Don Williamson | Dr. Barb Bourassa be more conservative, or vice versa. This divergence does not have to be a problem, but you Total Eye Care Dr. Greg Boguski | Dr. Len Rust Dr. Ian Beaumont | Dr. Trent Turner should communicate your preferences clearly to each other when choosing investments together. In The Town Centre If you and your future spouse each compromise a bit, you can come up with a joint portfolio that ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! 800 Rosser Avenue Brandon, MB works for both of you. Call Today To Book Your Eye Exam • Be co-managers. You probably know many married couples in which one spouse handles all 204.728.3318 New Hours Of Operation: the finances and investments. This isn’t necessarily a good model to follow. You and your future Toll Free: 1.800.870.8884 Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat 9:00am - 1:00pm www.fyidoctors.com/total-eyecare spouse will benefit if you both are familiar with your investment situation and capable of making decisions. Nobody knows what the future will hold, and if one spouse suddenly finds himself or herself in charge of the family finances, with no preparation, it can lead to troubles. By following these suggestions, you can make long-term investing a rewarding part of your marriage. And the sooner you get started, the greater those rewards can be. www.edwardjones.com

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ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION Classified Regular • 25 Words/$6.50 Each Additional Word/$0.15 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID Advertising copy deviating in any way from the regular classified style will be considered display and charged at the rate of $6.50/column inch.

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HOME FOR SALE 3 bedroom trailer, 50ʼ x 100ʼ lot, new windows, laminate floors, new bathroom, double car garage built in 2010 and single car garage, 2 sheds, located across from Par-West in Souris. Asking $80,000. Phone 204-741-1325.

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COMING EVENTS Souris Al-Anon group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., St. Lukeʼs Anglican Church. ----------------------------------Farmer’s Market, Oak Lake Beach, Saturday mornings, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. starting July 11 - September 5. Interested vendors contact Roberta Jones 204-8552348 or 204-612-4022. ----------------------------------Come one, come all to the best breakfast in southwest Manitoba, Souris Airport, Sunday, July 12, 8:00 11:00 a.m. Plane rides available. Rain or shine, dine inside. ----------------------------------Come and Go Baby Shower for Riley M. Denbow, daughter of Mike and Jamie, on August 8, 2015, at the home of Lori Denbow, 41 Cedar Ave E., Souris, MB, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CARDS OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends and family for the cards, gifts and well wishes for my future, that I received on the event of my graduation from Souris School. The community support I received was really unbelievable and truly appreciated. A very special thank you to the teachers who went the extra mile to find me items for the memory display at the Arena that night. Thanks again, Grant Jackson -----------------------------------

ATTENTION This message is for local music lovers as well as community supporters. Four community organizations have joined together to bring you Canadian recording artist

“Beverley Mahood” and her band on Friday, July 10 The show will be opened by the Ryan Keown Band of Roblin, MB (which is of interest as Ryan has family connections to the Keown family who lived in the Carroll/Souris area for many years). This show will be the kick off to the Souris-Glenwood Rodeo weekend July 11 & 12. These four dedicated and committed organizations are in no particular order: Souris-Glenwood Agricultural Society, Souris-Glenwood Chamber of Commerce, Souris-Glenwood Memorial Complex Board, and the Souris-Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department. Please support these groups by buying your tickets and coming out and having a great time. Tickets are sold at Plaza Petals, Robbins Fine Foods, Pembina Co-op, and Souris Timeless Treasures.

We thank everyone who sent flowers, cards and food, visited and called at the time we lost Mom. Thank you to Dr. Stone and Souris Health Centre staff for the compassionate care Mom and the family received during Mildredʼs stay in the hospital. A special thanks to Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home and Rev. Barb Alston for the guidance during our dark time. Thank you to the choir for the beautiful music and the UCW for the wonderful lunch served after the service. We are very fortunate to live in this great community. Thank you so much. The Forbes family

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OBITUARY MAGUIRE Donald Archibald (Archie) of Calgary, AB, formerly of Elgin, MB, passed away peacefully at Wentworth Manor, Calgary on Monday, October 27, 2014 at the age of 88 years. His wife, Donna and his brother, George, predeceased Archie. He was the younger of the two sons born to Thomas and Anne Maguire (nee Devlin.) He is survived by his three daughters, Vicki (Bob) of Calgary and their children, Tymara and Shania; Michelle of Calgary; and Jacalyn and her son, Richard of Maple Ridge, BC. Dad was born on September 30, 1926 in the Elgin District, Manitoba. On June 27, 1958 Dad married the love of his life, Donna Marie Baldwin and in 1964 they moved to Calgary where they raised their three daughters. Dad was a devoted father and husband who dedicated his life to the happiness and well being of his family. Dad worked as a welder mechanic with heavy-duty machinery. He was a handyman with many talents and skills, and he could fix anything. He had a passion for cars and was also a licensed mechanic. Dad will always be remembered by his loved ones as a quiet, soft-spoken man with a heart of gold. Funeral services will be held at Kowalchukʼs Funeral Chapel, Souris on Monday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Murray officiating. A private graveside interment will be held at Elgin Cemetery. In memory of Archie, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association.

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OBITUARY DENBOW Bertha Margery Denbow 1915 – 2015 On Monday, June 22, 2015, Bertha Margery (Duncan) Denbow passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Souris Personal Care Home, having lived a full and happy life for just short of a century. A pioneer of the Deleau/Bethel Church District she was born on July 30, 1915 on the Duncan family homestead. She was the fourth born of a family of ten. She was predeceased by her husband Reuben in 1967, daughter Dawn Howard in 2002, parents Andrew and Lillian Duncan, brothers Cecil, Melvin, Norris and Allan, sisters Winnifred MacDonald, Ruby Doyle, Alma McCarvill and Ivy Morris. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Gail Watson (Lyle), granddaughters Lori Watson; Jody Watson (Jonathan) and great-grandson Austin; by son-in-law Charles Howard (JoAnne), grandchildren Courtney Howard Scott (Darcy), great-granddaughters Elody and Viviana; Trevor Howard (Mari), great-granddaughter Charlie; granddaughter Kelsey; sister Joan Phillips and many nieces, nephews and their families. Bertha completed Grade 11 at Deleau Consolidated School and enjoyed playing tennis and basketball. She wanted to become a nurse but the financial means were not available to her. At the age of 19 she went to work at the Denbow family farm, one mile away from her own home to manage the household responsibilities. On March 19, 1936 she married the love of her life Reuben Denbow, and the Denbow farm became her home for the next 79 years. Reuben and Bertha took over responsibilities for the farm and together they milked cows, raised purebred Aberdeen Angus cattle, chickens, turkeys and grew cereal crops. Until the early 1950ʼs Bertha ran a household and worked as an equal partner outside on the farm without the benefits of electricity or running water. She had a wood stove, an icehouse and an outdoor toilet. In addition to helping with the cattle and poultry, she planted, cared for and harvested two large gardens to supply the food needs of the family and hired help. During threshing times she would feed between 15 to 20 people meals and lunches each day. Gardening was a pleasure and even in her later years she planted more than enough to share with her family, neighbours and Souris friends. Having plenty of flowers was valued and she took considerable pleasure in a good looking yard. When the Deleau Curling Rink opened she became an avid curler and enjoyed competing in local bonspiels. Later she curled with the Souris Ladies until her 92nd year, sometimes representing the club and region in competitions. Reuben and Bertha loved to dance and were known for winning all the Old Time Waltz competitions at the community dances throughout the area, plus were often part of the best square dance set as well. After Reubenʼs passing she took up golf and could be seen weekly on the Souris Golf Course with the Tuesday Ladies League, playing into her 94th year. Bertha was an active volunteer in the community and held leadership and executive roles. She belonged to the Bethel United Church Women, delivered Meals on Wheels and was a life member of both the Souris Legion Auxiliary and the Crescent Rebekah Lodge. She travelled with Reuben to Flin Flon to fish and to Yellowknife to visit with Dawn. Later Vancouver, Hawaii, Barbados and Palm Springs were also experienced. Bertha enjoyed a fun time, loved to laugh, was independent, determined, youthful in spirit, resourceful, practical, a hard worker, and an advisor to her family and friends. Bertha was a living Sifton Municipality encyclopedia with knowledge of names and dates going back beyond her 99 years and was called upon often to share her wisdom. Her family and neighbours were important to her and she often showed up at their door with a pan of biscuits, home-made buns or a pie when she knew it was busy on their farm. We are grateful to her neighbours who supported her being able to remain on the farm. She lived by herself for 48 years, but was never really alone. Special thanks to Dr. Stone and the members of the Souris Medical Associates, the staff of both the Souris Hospital and the Personal Care Home for their excellent care. Funeral services were held in St. Paulʼs United Church on Friday, June 26, 2015 and interment in the Souris & Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bertha may be made to the Souris Personal Care Home c/o Prairie Mountain Health, Box 10, Souris, MB R0K 2C0, or to a charity of your choice. Kowalchukʼs Funeral Home, Souris in charge of arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be made at www.kowalchuks.net.

Palliative Care Room makes a difference at the most difficult time Souris and District Palliative Care members (L-R) Lynne Janz, Christine Janz, and Eleanor Hayes, are seen here showing off one of two newly decorated Palliative Care and Family Rooms at the Souris Health Centre. Donations from the Memory Tree, Donor’s Choice, and private donors allowed for new paint jobs, sleeper and recliner chairs, tables, lamps, clocks, CD players, wall and window coverings, updating patient rooms. Family rooms have Keurig coffee machines and new microwaves for added comfort and convenience. The Palliative Care Committee thanks the public for the continued support. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Open Farm Day deadline extended Are you signed up to be a host farm on Open Farm Day? - Deadline Extended! Open Farm Day, now in its sixth year, is taking place on Sunday, September 20. Last year, over 8,000 people visited 47 host farms across the province to learn more about producers, their farms and their products. This is a great o pportunity for Manitobans to meet local farmers and learn more about Manitoba’s agricultural industry. It’s also a great opportunity f or farmers to connect with potential customers. Apply now to be a host farm at this year’s Open Farm Day. Open Farm Day is looking for host farms fo r this year’s event. By being a host farm, you’ll enjoy free promotion through Open Farm Day’s website and print materials, and lots of positive, word of mouth advertising. You’ll also have a chance to test the market for your products and services and p otentially increase your client base. The 2015 host farm application form is available on the Open Farm Day website at www.openfarmday.ca. The deadline for appli cations is July 10. There are a few requirements that host farms will need to meet. If you are interested in participati ng as a host farm visit the website, contact the Open Farm Day hotline at 204-821-5322, or email Karen.Walker-Tibble@gov.mb.ca .

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Car racing returns to Souris by Glen Kirby The dirt is flying again this season at the car racing track to the east of Souris, with last weekend’s event drawing nine drivers and an estimated crowd of 100 spectators. “That’s a pretty good turnout,” says Matt Bootsman, a founding member of the Prairie Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (PASCAR), a Brandon-based group now operating the track built in the early 1990s on surplus land at the Souris Airport. PASCAR is planning eight race days in 2015 plus another four ‘test and tune’ events to give drivers an opportunity to try out the track. A grand reopening of the Souris Motor Speedway is scheduled for September 6. “The track itself is good,” says Bootsman “Our plan is to rebuild the bleachers, the fencing, and construct a concession stand.” Bootsman and PASCAR partner Chad Bicklmeier signed a five year lease with the Souris-Glenwood Airport Commission in 2012 with plans to reactivate the track which had been dormant for more than a decade. The Westman Stockcar Club originally built the Speedway and ran races until 2001. “At the peak, we would have 40 cars show up for a day of racing and a thousand people in the stands watching,” says Doug Wannop, a Brandon businessman and former president of the now-defunct Westman Stockcar Club. “We had cars and drivers from all over - Brandon, Souris, Killarney, Portage.” Despite a full season of racing in 2014, local participation seems stuck in neutral. Bootsman admits all the cars and drivers are currently from Brandon, and he’s been unable to attract any sponsorship from Souris businesses. “I am surprised by the lack of local participation,” he says. “Our goal is to have someone in Souris take over the operation but we haven’t seen any interest.” The race club currently runs in conjunction with the Brandon Kinsmen Club, and any proceeds are reinvested into the club or the local community. Bootsman, the owner of Westman Premier Homes Ltd. and Premier Commercial Builders, says he has invested approximately $8,000 since 2012 to upgrade the venue and pay for operating costs including liability insurance. “I can see great growth and opportunity in it,” says

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Bootsman. “We got it started. Now it’s up to the Town to do something with it.” The Souris Motor Speedway is one of a small handful of racing tracks in the province which includes Swan River Speedway, celebrating 30 years in operation; Red River Coop Speedway near Winnipeg; and ALH Motor Speedway at Morden. Wannop says his group built in Souris in the early 1990s after Brandon City Council voted down a proposal to locate the track in that city. “We needed a place to race and land was available at the Souris Airport,” he recalls. Bootsman says it’s relatively easy and inexpensive to put together a car for racing at the Speedway. “We are only run-

ning a four cylinder mini-stock class. You can take a $250 car from an MPI salvage auction and be racing the next weekend, after installing a roll cage.” Wannop believes the revitalized Speedway will do well but says local involvement will be key. “It’s tough to get people from Brandon to drive to Souris,” says Wannop. “But once you get 12 to 15 cars racing on a weekend, the crowds will come.” Bootsman says he became involved two years ago simply for the love of car racing and intends to remain as an organizer and driver. “Our motto is simple,” he laughs. “I have a race car. That answers everything!”

Grand reopening of Souris Speedway coming A car from Advance Autobody leads the pack at the Souris Speedway east of Souris during this past weekendʼs event. The weekend saw just nine drivers and an estimated crowd of 100 spectators. Despite a full season of racing in 2014, local participation seems stuck in neutral. Bootsman admits all the cars and drivers are currently from Brandon,and heʼs been unable to attract any sponsorship from Souris businesses. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY

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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Hi Reena, I am checking whether you know if there is a nontoxic way to deal with tent caterpillars, maybe something I can spray to kill them? Thanks. Abe Hi Abe, Tent caterpillars are notorious for stripping a tree in a short amount of time. They eat at incredible rates and most people don’t necessarily want to prune every infected branch. The best time to get rid of tent caterpillars is early in the morning while they are still in their nest. However, this non-toxic remedy may be used at any time. Fill a spray bottle with vegetable oil and spray each tent nest, and caterpillar. Since the adorable creatures breathe through their skin, the oil prevents them from the ability to take in air. Some people burn caterpillars, however, this is risky especially during dry seasons, as fires can quickly spread out of control. Hi Reena, Just wondering if you know how we can clean up grease/oil stains on a cement patio around the barbecue area? We would greatly appreciate any helpful hints you may have. Carol Dear Carol, Apply a solution of one cup washing soda and one quarter cup TSP (trisodium phosphate) per gallon of water. Scrub or pressure-wash stains. As a last resort, combat tough grease stains with muriatic acid. Apply the acid following the manufacturer’s directions, and let it soak for several seconds. Keep in mind that muriatic acid is a dangerous product. If you use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing, and never wash it down storm drains. Test all solutions on an inconspicuous area first. Dear Reena, Do you have a recipe similar to Oscar’s Deli dill pickles that use the more mature cucumbers? Joyce Dear Joyce, For crispy pickles, it is best to use fresh cucumbers but here is a recipe sent in by a contributor who had success using overripe cucumbers. Peel and seed seven pounds ripe cucumbers. Cut lengthwise and soak overnight in a large container with 2 gallons water and 1 cup salt. Drain and then soak cucumbers in clear water, drain. Stir together 4 1/2 pounds sugar, half gallon white

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Teen convinced politics is her future Sixteen-year-old Madison Dodds spent a day shadowing MLA Leanne Rowat. The program opportunity was set up by Bob Young who runs the apprentice program at Souris School. He was able to arrange for Madison to study an online Political Science course through the school. Madison, who says she is considering politics because she wants to help others and make a difference, is going into Grade 11 and is planning to major in Political Science once she enters university. Pictured above is Madison with the PC Caucus in Winnipeg. She is at centre alongside Leanne Rowat. Pictured left: Madison met Prime Minister Harper at a volleyball tournament in Calgary where she warned him she was after his job! PHOTOS/SUBMITTED

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