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Planting a flower for Mom

Three students concentrate hard on getting the right amount of soil into their special cups before placing their plants inside. Students from Souris School Grade 1 and 2 classes enjoyed a field trip to Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse. As a special treat, the students planted a lovely flower for their Mother’s Day gift to mom. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Rural residents expected to pay more in Oakland-Wawanesa By Glen Kirby The new budget for Oakland-Wawanesa Municipality means, on average, lower taxes for many village residents but increases for rural ratepayers. Council presented the 2016 Financial Plan to the public on Tuesday night at the Nesbitt Community Hall, explaining that the average increase on 20 rural properties reviewed will be $68.66/year while taxes in Wawanesa will drop by an average of $32.76 based on nine properties examined within the former village. The municipal mill rate is being set at 8.485 for urban and 4.771 for rural. Individual property owners will receive assessment and taxation notices in the mail later this year, with payment due October 31. To find out sooner, contact the Municipal office at 204-824-2666. For more than an hour at the Nesbitt meeting, councillors fielded questions on where the money is going, including increases for roads, the Wawanesa Arena and legal fees. The new Financial Plan earmarks $145,000 for road maintenance, a giant increase over 2015 where only $18,000 was budgeted and nearly $170,000 spent. Councillors admitted that area has been chronically underfunded in the past. $10,000 has been budgeted for legal fees in 2016,

a five-fold increase from the previous year, in light of continuing hostilities involving several council members and senior administrators. Lawyers have been retained by three individuals or groups in a toxic workplace saga that started almost immediately with the new amalgamated council in January, 2015, and has been festering publicly since councillor Dennis Rome was censured last fall. Residents expressed skepticism at the $550 reportedly spent in 2015 on legal fees, reflected in the Financial Plan. Councillors admitted the numbers presented could still change and did not yet represent an audited account of last year’s spending. The crowd also challenged the politicians on a sizeable bump from rural ratepayers towards the Wawanesa Recreation Centre, a hockey and curling facility built in 1975. The 2016 Financial Plan calls for doubling the rural contribution to $11,000 while Wawanesa residents will fund $20,000. Council responded that survey data indicates an almost equal number of rural and urban residents are using the Centre so funding should be more equitable. Councillor Rome did not support the 2016 Financial Plan during second reading at the community meeting, citing the rural contribution to the Recreation Centre as “unusual and excessive given

the number of rural people using it.” Rome also questioned why taxes in Wawanesa will drop, on average, while rural ratepayers will see an increase. “I don’t see the cost of operating the village declining in the coming year,” he noted.

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Dunbar inducted into Curling Hall of Fame

submitted by Souris Curling Club Karen Dunbar was inducted into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame at the 29th Annual Induction Dinner held in Winnipeg, Sunday, May 1. Dunbar began her curling career in Souris, MB, in 1972. Since that time, as well as developing a successful curling career, she has assisted the Souris Curling Club in many ways. She has held various positions including Secretary -Treasurer, District Eepresentative, Club President, Junior Curling Cocoordinator, organizer of After School Programs as

well as being bonspiel chairperson several times. She has returned countless volunteer hours to her sport. Dunbar’s impressive curling record includes 24 appearances in Manitoba Women’s, Senior Women’s, Masters’ Women’s and Mixed Championships. At Canadian Championships, she has appeared eight times. In the 1975 and 1976 seasons, her curling career successfully started when she curled with the Joan Mogk team from Souris. This team of Joan Mogk,

At the 29th Annual Induction Dinner held in Winnipeg Sunday, May 1, Karen Dunbar was inducted into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame in the Curler category. As well as curling competitively, Karen has spent countless volunteer hours with the Souris Curling Club with the Junior and After School Programs as well as holding various positions on the Souris Curling Club executive. PHOTOS/SOURIS CURLING CLUB

Jean Moffat, Betty Devins and Karen earned consecutive Lassie Provincial titles, finishing fourth and fifth at the subsequent national events. Besides her success as a skip, Karen has curled on teams skipped by Deb Collyer, Donna Quinn, Gwen Wooley and Joyce McDougall. She has represented Souris, Killarney and Brandon area clubs. Many of her successes have resulted from her association with the Joyce McDougall team. They have won three Senior Women’s Manitoba titles and three Masters’ Women’s Manitoba titles. In 2011, they won the Canadian Masters Women’s Championship. The team consisted of Joyce McDougall (skip), Linda Van Daele (third), Cheryl Orr (second), and Karen at lead position. Dunbar has appeared at two Provincial Mixed Competitions with the Bill Scott team (1980) and Colin Dunbar team (1988); both representing Souris. As well, she has coached the Rob Van Kommer team from Carberry at the 2012 Safeway Championship. Karen Dunbar is an avid and successful curler who has been dedicated to her sport as a volunteer as well as a curler. The Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame welcomed her as a member in the Curler category in 2016.

Park bridge out of commission

The bridge that connects the east side of Victoria Park to the west side is currently under construction after ice took out the decking last year. The $1.5 million project will be complete in early July. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: May 6 - Brace yourselves, this is gonna be a shocker! Two reports of the Canada Revenue Agency Scam were received by Souris RCMP. Scammers are now telling people not to call the police. That is your first clue to call the police! The word is getting out = no money lost! May 7 and 8 Three separate files for breach of conditions, resulted in charges on all three. Fraud Alert: Part 11 Charity Scams Charity scams takes advantage of people’s generosity and kindness by asking for donations to a fake charity or by impersonating a real charity. Scammers can approach you in many ways - on the street, at home, over the phone or internet. Emails and collection boxes may even be marked with the logos of genuine charities. Protect yourself: • If you have any doubts at all about the person asking for money, do not give them any cash, credit card or bank-

ing doubts. Listen to your gut, not their words! • Never give out your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source. • If in doubt, approach an aid organization directly to make a donation or offer of support. • Search the Canada Revenue Agency database to check that the charity that has approached you is genuine. • Ask yourself: How can I confirm that this is a genuine charity? Given the recent disaster with the Fort McMurray wildfires and subsequent reports of charity scams for this tragedy, this report is timely. There have already been scams relating to the Fort McMurray wildfire, where scammers are pretending to be from the Red Cross and using the Red Cross logo. If you wish to donate, please contact them directly at redcross.ca or 1-800418-1111. Speeding: 4 Other Traffic: 5 Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854

Page 3, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, May 13, 2016 SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., phone 204-483-3106.

Seniors Organized Services is here to help you with daily chores so you can remain in your own home or apartment longer with just a bit of help. Give us a call and we will do our very best to get someone to make things easier for you. If you would like a home or hospital visit, you just need to let us know. S.O.S. will hook up the Victoria Lifeline Service which will get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with just the push of a button. Save these dates: • The S.O.S. Spring Tea, Monday, June 6 at Victoria Park Lodge. • Walk for Alzheimer’s, June 7 (used to be called The Memory Walk). To pick up pledge forms or to donate, please come to the office or give us a call. We would love to have you join us for the walk too. ERIK - Emergency Response Information Kits: please drop by the office and pick one up or we will deliver one to you. These are important information papers you can fill out and keep on your fridge. It contains your medical information, your medications list; you can name your proxy, in the event you need one to help with your decisions when you are unable to do so, and much more. Cancer Care Drivers are also available to get you to and from your cancer treatments. Call the office and we will do the rest for you; booking your rides, as long as you give us the dates and times of the appointments, our drivers are confidential and reliable. We hope you never need this service, but it is available through S.O.S. Congregate Meals are served five days a week at Crescent Manor at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal and good company, call 204-483-3990 and book yourself in. You’ll be glad you did, and you can purchase some take-home meals. It’s a great time to visit and eat with others, and enjoy the visiting too. Things To Do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo Friday - 1:30 p.m. - Fun Games; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Cory entertaining on the piano and singa-longs too. At Crescent Manor Thursday at 10:00 a.m., join us for Chair Exercises. Come join in the fun! The Handi-Van will get you to and from your in-or out-of-town appointments. If the Van is booked we will do our best to get you one of our

reliable and friendly drivers. Every third Wednesday we plan a trip to Brandon, so you can get away for a few hours, meet friends, have lunch and shop for those things you cannot buy in town. Call our office to get booked on the next outing May 18, 2016. TIPS: • For light pancakes and waffles, replace the liquid in the batter with club soda. • Spray your barbecue grill with vegetable oil before use to make cleanup easier.

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Victoria Park Lodge by Carla Drysdale The residents at VPL have really appreciated the entertainment over the last few months. Cory Friesen is a weekly entertainer who always draws a crowd! We have also had the pleasure of being entertained by Ewen Mosby, Dale & Brenda Lyons and Alan Cowieson. Most recently, Hannah Tufts brought some of her Grade 8 students down to read some of the stories they have written for their Make Change class. The residents always welcome any kids to visit with and talk to. Now that the weather is cooperating, we are looking forward to planting flowers and vegetables in our gardens and sitting on the deck enjoying summer!!

• Put a few apples in with your potatoes. It keeps the potatoes from sprouting. • Add a pinch of salt to Jell-O to improve the flavour. • Put one tbsp. glycerin in the water for your houseplants. It will make the leaves shine. That’s all for this week, hope you can be outside to enjoy the sunshine before it gets too hot. Be sure to let us know if you would enjoy a home or hospital visit. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Bags in hand for annual clean up day

Volunteers for the Souris Beautification clean up were out in full force last week working hard to make Souris look good for spring! The group picked up trash left over form a long winter and the community appreciates their efforts. Let’s all do our part to help keep Souris beautiful! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

The Souris and District Horticultural Society held their annual Mother’s Day Tea on May 6. The event, which also featured a bake table, penny parade and plant table, was held at the Fellowship Club. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Elks honour players at yearend awards night

Kris Doull presents Mark Ryckman (right) with the Lynn Kettles Memorial Award. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER

Brett Arbuckle received the Mel Charles Award for All Round Player from Kris Doull.

Kris Doull presents Michael Butler (right) with Defenseman of the Year award.

MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GL - WEEKLY AD204-483-5200 Phone R0071183224 Fax 204-483-5203 MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: CP01

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SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION PROGRAMS Call 204-483-5214 or visit facebook.com/sourisrecreation HANDI-TRANSIT • To book your ride, call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday $ In-town trip: $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip •

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Elks goaltender, Kris Westblom (left) and forward, Jon Filewich accept the shared Most Valuable Player award from Elks president, Kris Doull. Westblom also received Rookie of the Year. by Darci Semeschuk The Souris Elks Senior Hockey team held their annual awards night April 29 at Murphy’s Irish Pub. Team president, Kris Doull, explained that the Elks were busy over the past season and went deep into payoffs. “We are pleased with how our year went and the commitment that our volunteers made to the organization,” stated Doull. “With more people doing the work, it’s easier to operate.” The team had many highlights on the season. Chris Couling, a newcomer to the organization, led the fundraising efforts. The Club had successful campaigns that included a golf tournament, a recreational hockey tournament, Hot Stoves, and a Winnipeg Jets ticket draw; and they raised over $13,000. They sold three scoreboards, led by Jamie Kohut and Murray Cameron, generating $4000; and another successful $25,000 ShootTo-Win, sponsored by Pembina Co-op and Kirkup Agencies, rounded out the fundraising efforts. The Elks made improvements to the dressing room and equipment that was a big boost for the team. Coach Ken Falloon and Equipment Manager Kevin Parham, continue to be dedicated to the team, and the addition of Dwayne Kirkup to the coaching staff will help the team as they prepare for an even better 2016–17 season. “We had asked our players to try and make an effort to make it to 75% of the games,” explained Doull. “Sixteen of them met that goal and that helped us with another good winning record of 14–8.” The Elks were 7–4 in the playoffs,

losing to the provincial champions in the last minutes of the game. The following awards were presented: Rookie of the Year - Kris Westblom. Kris was 8 and 4 in regular season with a .915 save percentage as well as an outstanding playoff, improving to .931. Elks Scoring Champion - Jonathon Filewich. This is the fourth scoring title for Jon in four years. Jon had 20 goals and t23 assists in 21 games and seven points in playoffs. Top Defenseman Award - Michael Butler. Michael led all defensemen with five goals and 11 assists in regular season and four assist in playoffs. Mel Charles Award for All Round Player - Brett Arbuckle. Brett has done whatever is asked of him and this year was no exception. With a number of injuries to Elks defensemen, Brett was moved back to the point and, without a complaint, had an outstanding year, scoring five goals and 10 assists. Brett is no stranger to this award, having won in four out of six years. Elks MVP - Jonathon Filewich and Kris Westblom. Lynn Kettles Memorial Awards - Mark Ryckman. This award is presented to a player or Elks supporter who exemplifies sportsmanship, ability, and dedication to the Elks. Mark does just that. He has headed up fundraising for the previous three years; took over general manager duties this season; spearheaded the improvements to the dressing rooms; donated two Jets tickets for the raffle; and, for the last four years, he has sponsored free entry to all students.

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Dispose used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre.

Wed. and Fri. 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Sun. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. : GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICK-UP put your garbage /recycling out by 7:00 a.m. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24-hour drop off at 20 Pine Ave E (west side). E-Waste is accepted, large items

may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.

2016 DOG LICENSES: MUNICIPAL BY-LAW No. 1780 states “The owner of every dog must register such dog”. License will be issued upon proof of rabies vaccination. Maximum of 2 dogs per household. The cost is now $20.00 per dog.

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The Huntsman: Winter’s War May 13-15 Rated: PG • 114 min • Action/Adventure/Drama Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna’s wicked intentions.

The Jungle Book May 20-22 Rated: PG • 106 min • Adventure, Drama, Family Stars: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don’t have his best interests at heart.

MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD is SEEKING the SERVICES of a QUALIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR for the MUNICIPAL OFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT Construction specifications and plans can be picked up at the Municipal Office located in the Civic Centre at 100-2nd Street South, Souris, MB during regular office hours. Service proposals need to be returned to the municipal office prior to noon on May 24, 2016.

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood is accepting applications for Handi Transit Drivers. Position suitable for semi-retired or retired persons or anyone interested. This could be a part-time or casual position depending on interested applicants. Position to start immediately. The current hours are weekday calls from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Requirements: Able to lift and assist persons in wheelchairs, and interact with the public. Possess a Class 4 Drivers License and provide a clear driving record.

Please forward resumes or inquiries to Charlotte Parham, CAO for the Mun. of SourisGlenwood, Box 518, Souris, MB R0K 2C0. Phone 483-5218 email tnsouris@mymts.net SOURIS-GLENWOOD CEMETERY BOARD is seeking experienced services and labour to prepare, pour & complete three (3) level Concrete strips. Construction specifications can be picked up at the Municipal Office located in the Civic Centre at 100-2nd Street South, Souris, MB during regular office hours. Service proposals need to be returned to the municipal office prior to 4:00 p.m. on May 31, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE: REGARDING MOWING OF ROAD ALLOWANCES Please be advised that the municipality will commence mowing of road allowances in June. Any person who intends to cut hay in municipal ditches must notify the Municipal Office in writing before June 3, as to the specific locations. All such hay must be cut and removed by July 17, after which time it will be mowed by the municipality. For further information, contact the Municipal Office. Residents are reminded to refrain from leaving hay, bales or other debris along the edges of roads, as this interferes with road grading activities. Any such material will be removed at the owner’s expense. SEASONAL TRACTOR MOWER OPERATOR REQUIRED to mow ditches, perform regular equipment maintenance, fixing signs, and other tasks for the Municipality. Qualifications: experience in operating heavy equipment; road maintenance experience; mechanically inclined; possess Class 5 driver’s license; however Class 1 driver’s license and heavy equipment training is considered an asset. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. Forward resume to: Charlotte Parham, C.A.O. Mun. of Souris-Glenwood by Email: tnsouris@mymts.net DUST CONTROL application & payment deadline is June 10. Rural residents of the Municipality wanting dust control product applied to the road adjacent to their yard site may do so by completing an application form at the Municipal Office along with payment prior to June 10. For further information please contact the Municipal Office at 204-483-5200

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SE 1/4 of Sec. 25-36-28 and SW 1/4 of Sec. 25-36-28. 320 acres of farmland in the Municipality of Swan Valley West. Land is fenced with 2 dugouts. Property is available immediately. Please contact seller for more information. 204-734-0964.

Brandon - 1 bedroom renovated house for sale, includes new shingles, siding, windows, flooring, bathroom and kitchen renovations. 427 Princess Avenue East. Asking $114,900. Phone (204)726-0909.

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TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! May 6th to June 5th. $389 double or queen pillow top mattress set. $599 Simmons Beauty rest queen set (tight top model). $699 Simmons Beauty rest 3 inch pillow top queen set. King pillow top mattress sets starting at $695. Twin 8 inch spring system mattresses starting at $169. All advertised specials in stock and ready for delivery or pickup. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

Livestock BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE. Semen tested, guaranteed, reasonably priced. Volume discounts and delivery available. Section 7 Ranch Rocanville SK. (306) 645-2019 (306) 435-7811

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Thank you to my caring family for all your support and to Dr. Cram, doctors and all you nurses. To my friends for all your caring ways. For the cards, flowers, treats and phone calls. “Caring Is Giving” ~ Sincerely thank you, Marge Edgerton Thank you to my family and friends who came to support me in Winnipeg. Also, to those who have congratulated me. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. Karen Dunbar Coming Events MANITOBA MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR DAD - Fighting Prostate Cancer. Saturday, May 28, 2016, 10:00 A.M. Official Start. Polo Park Shopping Centre. Register online: ridefordad.ca/Manitoba

Mark Humphries & His Orchestra, Sunday, June 5th. Dinner 5:00 p.m., $15, RES Complex, Concert 7:00 p.m. $25 Reston Memorial Theatre. Phone 204-877-3554 or 204-877-3546. Souris Personal Care Home Spring Tea and Art Show by Kathleen Legasse and students from Legasse’s Studio of Fine Arts, Friday, May 20, 2:00 4:00 p.m. Bake sale and silver collection at the door. Proceeds to be used towards the purchase of a new piano. Any donations of baking or door prizes would be greatly appreciated. Please drop off at Personal Care Home no later than noon, May 19. For questions please call Carla 204-483-6206. Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION, HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION, Medical Terminology online courses. Train with CanScribe, the accredited and top-rated online Canadian school. Work from home careers! 1-866-305-1165. www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

BULLS FOR SALE - Yearling polled Hereford bulls for sale. View on line at roselawnfarms.com. Phone or text Wally (204)534-8204 or home (204)5238713.

For Sale - Misc Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association?s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca

Simmental bulls, Reds, Blacks, and Traditionals, all A1 sires. Also, Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Prospect Simmentals, Jim Pringle 204-877-3855, 204877-3653 or 204-748-7018 (cell).

Brandon - 1 bedroom renovated house for sale, includes new shingles, siding, windows, flooring, bathroom and kitchen renovations. 427 Princess Avenue East. Asking $114,900. Phone (204)726-0909. SomerEstates One Unit Available! Affordable, quiet county living in Somerset, MB. Two bedroom 55+ Condo/Attached Garage/Appliances. $60,000-70,000 Life lease with $1100 monthly fees. Contact: Denis 204-7442805 denissavard@mymts.net Donna 204-744-2114 donhow64@gmail.com

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We currently have an immediate opening for a Receptionist at our Hartney, MB location.

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Apartments for rent - One and two bedroom upgraded suites, washer/dryer hookup, water included. Phone manager 204-483-3123.

To apply, email resumes to: Careers@mazergroup.ca

The successful candidate must be a team player, self-motivated and organized. Outgoing, with a dynamic personality is desirable. Excellent client service abilities in addition to computer and time management skills are required.

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Reporting to the Parts Manager, the Receptionist is tasked with greeting customers, answering and directing calls, general administrative support and assisting in the delivery of superior customer service as part of a very diverse, fast-paced dealership environment.

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2 Showhomes Ready For Spring Delivery! 1584 & 1638 sqft RTMs. Pictures, floorplans available at wgiesbrechthomes.ca. Custom builds also available. For additional information 204-346-3231 or wilbert@wghomes.ca

Reporting to the Parts manager, this position is tasked to receive, pack, sort incoming materials, ship/deliver/pick up goods, process requisitions, and complete required documentation to support those activities. If you work well with tight deadlines, elevated physical demand, attention to detail and are capable of repeated bending and kneeling we would love to hear from you! Come join this very diverse, fast-paced dealership environment.

Seed oats and bagged millet seed for sale. Phone Gary Gould 204-522-5032.

Beautiful 12.6 acre lake property, private, fronts 360 feet, cabin, well, septic, power, private yet close to neighbours/town, landscaped without buildings. 1-204-247-0742, 1250-401-7345.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelter belts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Seasonal Parts Consultant at our Hartney, MB location.

NUVISION COMMODITIES. St. Jean MB. Buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, off grades grain. 204-758-3401 or 204-7464028

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Page 7, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, May 13, 2016

Andrew Dunn Walk raises over $8000 locally submitted The 2nd annual Andrew Dunn Westman walk was held on May 7 in Souris. About 125 people attended the event and enjoyed the 5 km walk on a beautiful sunny day. A total of $8,250.00 were raised. This money stays in the Westman area and in partnership with local agencies will be used to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and increase public awareness of available resources and effective treatment. The local committee wants to thank everyone for their support; the businesses that donated money, silent auction prizes, water, and food for the BBQ, all the volunteers that worked at the event and to everyone one who came to the event and supported our cause. Together we are making a difference!

The Souris “500 Ticket” fundraising challenge ubmitted Canadian Wrestling’s Elite has developed a rich history with the small rural town of Souris, Manitoba with multiple events over the last few years including some of the best wrestling matches ever produced for the company happening right in the Souris & Glenwood Memorial Hall. CWE returns to Souris for the first time in eight months on May 25 and is returning in a big way with not only a huge event but with a fundraising drive for a great cause in the community! Canadian Wrestling’s Elite has partnered with Souris Minor Ball for the “500 Ticket Challenge”! If 500 tickets are sold for the Wednesday, May 25, event at the Memorial Complex in Souris a part of The Back To The

Future Tour CWE will donate $1,500 to Souris Minor Ball! Souris Minor Ball represents 135 youth, ages 4-18, that are registered this year. The money raised will go towards diamond improvements and repairs to improve the quality and safety of play for the youth registered in Souris Minor Ball. Come out and enjoy some great wrestling and support a great community fundraising initiative! Event info is as follows: VIP Special Access 6:00 p.m., Doors open 6:30, Bell time 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $21, General Admission $16 in advance, $19 at the door. Advance tickets available at Souris Timeless Treasures (86 First St. South) CO-OP (237 First Ave W) Purchase tickets online at cwetickets.com

Cribbage players used 5 tables on Wednesday, May 4. Marion Morris and Vonda Bodin achieved the best score. The second prize went to Marnie Heath and Pearl Marshall, while Joan Dufily and Lorna Binions took third spot. Lorna was twice lucky in that she held the lucky ticket on the 50-50 draw. Our clubroom was host to 18 people hoping to yell “BINGO” on Thursday, May 5. The most noise came from Allegra Howe who shouted three times. Allegra is a welcome visitor from Carlyle, SK. Making two hollers each were Toni Roblin, Roberta Dodd, Kathy Nylund and Viola Logan. The Little House amounted to $30 and Viola claimed it on her last yell. Our meat draw of Friday, May 6 was a fun evening with no big winners. Only the household of Janet & Bruce Clevett took home two packages of meat. The 50-50 draw was worth $71 and Joan Dufily was again the lucky winner. The pot for “Chase the Ace” totaled $271 and Carol Urbanowski tried her hand at finding the Ace. It eluded her and so we will offer it again next week. We enjoyed a turkey supper with all the trimmings after the draws were finished.

One hundred twenty-five people took part in the 2nd annual Andrew Dunn Westman Walk held on May 7 in Souris. In total, $8,250was raised at the event and the RBC, Souris Branch, donated $1,000 to the cause. Walk organizers, Dave and Cathy Williams, were on hand to receive the donation from RBC staff, Linda Swaenepoel and Cheryl Edwards. Pictured (L-R): Dave Williams, Cheryl Edwards, Cathy Williams, Linda Swaenepoel. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Page 8, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, May 13, 2016 Both The Fishermen, by Chigozie Obioma, and Vanishing Games, by Roger Hobbs, involve murder. The Fishermen, however, is more of a psychological study; Vanishing Games more thriller. The Fishermen is the story of four young brothers who defy their mother and spend their days fishing. Sounds harmless enough, but local folklore has it that this river is cursed; a point emphasized when the local madman finds them there and predicts that the eldest will be murdered by one of his brothers. This prophecy comes to haunt the eldest brother, who becomes increasingly suspicious of and violent toward his siblings. His descent into madness inevitably results in murder, and that in turn trig-

gers more violence as a vendetta is waged which ultimately tears the family apart. All of this is staged against the chaos that was Nigerian politics of the early 1990s. Although I found parts of this difficult to accept - especially the madness that grips the eldest son - the book was an interesting study in the ways in which traditional beliefs and superstitions can influence life to an extent far beyond what one might ever imagine. In contrast to The Fisherman, action, not psychology, is at the core of Vanishing Games. The first thing you should know about this story is that there are no ‘good guys’, just less evil ones. Basically it is a story about thieves stealing from thieves, and the very severe trouble that ensues. It begins as three pirates attack a yacht, itself operated by sapphire smugglers. And it turns out that sapphires aren’t the only things being smuggled on that ship. Greed overcomes one of the pirates when he discovers this second ‘cargo’, so after killing all the smugglers, he

also kills his two compatriots and flees with both the sapphires and the other, even more valuable, booty. This action severely annoys three groups of people: those who were expecting receipt of the sapphires, those who were expecting receipt of the other, more valuable cargo, and the pirate’s ‘handlers’ – who are not only cheated of their expected booty, but now find themselves on the run from both of the forementioned groups who believe they have it. The book is unevenly paced as much of it is taken up detailing the past relationship between Angela - the pirates’ handler, and Jack, her “Ghostman” or fixer. There are also rather needlessly long asides on ‘technique’: how to scuttle a boat, make a silencer from a pop bottle, destroy identifying features, enter locked hotel rooms with programmes downloaded from the internet, and so on. The action at the core of the book is decently rendered however, and sets us up for what apparently will be another book in this series.

Letter to the editor Dear editor, On Sunday, June 5, I will once again be participating in Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Gutsy Walk. As you likely already know, this cause and these diseases have played a significant role in my life for the past 18 years. My journey with Ulcerative Colitis began in the spring of 1998. I was 11 years old at the time. In a matter of months, I went from a healthy Grade 6 student doing what any average Grade 6 kid would, to living what I could only describe as a real life nightmare. Struggling to understand what was happening to my body, struggling to maintain friendships, struggling to participate in sports, struggling to make it through a school day. Every day was exactly that, a struggle. I was angry, confused, sad and exhausted. Not only physically exhausted from fighting with my own body, but mentally exhausted from trying to put on a smile every day and to hide “the new me” from my friends and teammates. I

wanted “normal”, and my life on most days was the furthest thing from it. 18 years later, my life on most days is fairly “normal”, whatever normal means. I have an amazing friend network with which I can openly share the adventures of life with IBD and who endlessly support me through the good days and bad days. I have a fantastic group of co-workers who have embraced me and my story and continually support me. I have communities, entire communities; Westman, Winnipeg, my university community, who continue to support me no matter where I may currently reside. I have a partner who gets it, who understands my day to day struggles and who supports me and celebrates with me equally. And I have a family that is second to none. Who have stood by me, sometimes holding me up to ensure that I will make it through, and other times celebrating my good health. Ulcerative Colitis is currently a life

sentence. It is a diagnosis I will carry with me, live with and battle with for the rest of my life, unless we can find a CURE. Crohn’s and/or Colitis affects 1 in 150 Canadian lives. These diseases directly affect the lives of children, parents, neighbours, friends, the people we love. These diseases in turn directly affect us all. And that is why I am asking you to be GUTSY and make a donation. If you didn’t directly know someone affected by these diseases, now you do… me. I will continue to fight. I will fight for awareness, funds for research and for community services to help those struggling. I fight for myself, my sister who also lives with UC, for the countless friends I know who fight the same battle, and for my fellow Canadians, and others globally who share a similar story to my own. Ultimately, I will continue to fight for a day that my life sentence is revoked. The day that TOGETHER with you, my friends and family, we can celebrate that we have found the

CURE! Every dollar counts and every single donation is appreciated more than words could express. These muchneeded funds will support critical research and education to find cures for Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and to improve the lives of children and adults affected by these chronic diseases. If you currently cannot donate, I ask that you share this page and my story with your friends and family. Awareness is equally as important as raising funds. Expanding awareness will help to end the silent suffering and the stigma associated with these diseases. Together, with your help, we can MAKE IT STOP. FOR LIFE. Thank you for your continued support! Alicia Cowieson Editor’s note: To donate online please use the following link. www.gutsywalk.ca click on “donate” and search for Alicia’s name

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Leslie Chudley Sales Associate

Cell: 204-761-0421 leslie.chudley @century21.ca

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Souris - Beautiful acreage close to town of Souris. 2009 built 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large open kitchen & living area, wrap around deck, walk out basement.

1. Tenders must be received on or before 5 p.m. on May 20, 2016. 2. All persons submitting a tender shall rely on their personal knowledge and inspection of the property. This land is tendered on an “as is” basis. The Vendor makes no representation or warranty with regard to the condition, suitable use, size, or zoning for the land. 3. The tendering of these parcels is subject to the terms of a lease that is currently in effect. 4. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 5. Each tender must be accompanied by a $5,000.00 deposit cheque payable to Meighen Haddad LLP. All unsuccessful bidders shall have their tender cheques returned following the close of tenders. Terms and Conditions of Sale

Souris - Immaculate 2 + 1 bedroom home on large lot with garden and outdoor well for watering. Exterior all updated with central air, modern kitchen and attached garage. $219,900

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6. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale. 7. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the accepted tender is due and payable on the date of closing which shall be June 15, 2016, or evidence provided that the purchase funds will be available under conditions acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the accepted tender is not paid within the set time limit the deposit paid will be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 8. Possession is not authorized until acceptable arrangements for full payment are made following acceptance of tender. 9. All mines and minerals will be reserved from any transfer. 10. The Purchaser shall be responsible for the 2016 property taxes in their entirety. All other taxes including GST and Land Transfer Tax (if applicable) shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser. Each of the Vendor and Purchaser shall be responsible for their own legal fees to complete the sale. For further information, contact Ed Klassen at phone 204-855-2227.