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Make Changers & Social Justice Fighters of Souris School want you to Bag Up This October, Souris School is collecting plastic bags in an effort to divert them from landfills. Please remember to start saving your bags. You may bring them to the School and they will then be counted, picked up at Souris School by the Gardewine Group and shipped by Safeway Canada to Trex for recycling. The more bags collected, the better our chances of receiving a Trex bench made from recycled bags. Spread the word to family and friends and let’s “Bag Up” for the environment. Pictured: Souris School “Make Change” and “Social Justice Fighters”. PHOTO/ SUBMITTED
What a difference 57 years makes! On October 8, 1959, southwestern Manitoba was hit by a blizzard of gargantuan proportions. Roy Douglas remembers the day the storm came in. He was working at the elevator and went home for lunch. Heading back to work one hour later, the road was blocked and he couldn’t make it back. The police asked him to stop all traffic coming up the hill as a car had become stuck and no one could get up or down the road. It took weeks for roads to be cleared and life to return to some semblance or order. Pictured: Looking west along Crescent Avenue on October 14. We are fortunate to be spared this in 2016 but temperatures are starting to dip below freezing in the evenings. PHOTO/PLAINDEALER FILES
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Page 2, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, October 14, 2016 Principal’s message: Fall has arrived but the weather is warm. The leaves on the trees have turned colours quite rapidly this past couple of weeks. Hopefully this string of dry days – after a weekend of soggy conditions - continues so that the farmers can complete the harvest. School sports are now in full swing. The football team is off to a great start with a 2-1 record. Their first home game had a very large crowd in attendance which is very exciting to see. All of our varsity, junior varsity and middle years volleyball teams have started their season already. I would like to wish Mrs. Ellen Legge all the best as she heads into retirement beginning on Monday, October 3. Mrs. Legge has spent 27 years working at Souris School, 25 years as a secretary and 2 years as an EA. Mrs. Legge’s sense of humour and positive demeanor will be missed. On that note, I would like to welcome Mrs. Belinda West as the new secretary at Souris School. Important reminders to students and parents: • Morning exercises begin at Souris School at 8:55 a.m. Students are expected to be in their first class prior to that time. • There is a warning bell at 8:50 a.m. Students should begin to move to their classrooms at that time. Presently we have a number of students who are walking in the doors while the national anthem is playing or while announcements are being read. That is not acceptable. Time management is one the the most important “soft skills” that a person
can develop. “Soft skills” is a term relating to a collection of personal, positive attributes and competencies that enhance your relationships, job performance, and value to the employment market. We thank you for your anticipated support and cooperation regarding this issue. • Food allergy update: At present, we are unaware of any new food allergies in the building. The only food that should not be sent to school is any nut product. • I would like to remind all parents to check the Student Portal for your son(s) and/or daughter(s) assessment and attendance information. The username and password for each student was changed this year and that information was mailed out with the back to school package at the beginning of the school year. Parent logins have not changed since last year. If you do not recall that information, please contact the school and we will provide it to you. The link to the portal is located on the Souris School website near the bottom of the left column. • Daily Bulletins: Mrs. West is now putting Souris School announcements on the portal. They can be located in the menu under “Announcements”. Superintendent’s message: Welcome to another exciting school year in Southwest Horizon School Division. Summer seems long gone, quickly replaced by busy school and extra curricular calendars! Southwest Horizon is in the final stages of setting priorities for 2016-2020 through a Strategic Direction Plan. The draft priorities stem from our three foundational beliefs: • We believe in high levels of success for all students.
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• We believe that learning is our core purpose. • We believe in strong connections. As we work to reset our Strategic Plan based on these foundational beliefs we ask ourselves, if we truly believe in these statements, what will our schools look like? What will our schools feel like? What will we hear? “The mission of a school…is not revealed by what people say but rather by what they do”. (DuFour) It is our intent to educate students who will create change for the world and make a difference. This is an enormous task that cannot be done in isolation. “Changing the world takes more than everything any one person knows but not more than we know together”. (Simon Sinek). Senior Administration, the Board of Trustees, Division and School staff, students, parents and community members working together will bring us closer to this goal for our students. Please join us in this very important strategic planning process. We will share a draft of our Strategic Plan at a public session to be held on November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Hartney School. If you are unable to attend but wish to share your thoughts, please email me at CarolynCory@shmb.ca. I look forward to working together on behalf of our students. Southwest Horizon School Division is now accepting applications for school bus drivers to provide safe and efficient transportation for students in Deloraine, Hartney, Melita, Pierson, Souris, Wawanesa and Waskada. Training is provided and paid for (approx. $800) to upgrade your license to Class 2 and for your school bus endorsement. Our average route is approximately 4 hours per day. The average rate of pay is $90/day plus vacation pay, pension plan, health and life insurance benefits. Excursion trips are paid hourly at $17.86/hr. So basically get paid for what most parents do for free, drive children to school. As long as kids get summers, weekends and all school holidays off, so will you. If you enjoy driving and working with children, this could be the perfect, part-time job for you. If you are interested in getting your school bus endorsement, please submit a letter of application. For further information in regards to becoming a spare bus driver, please contact: Glynn Warnica, Operations Supervisor, Box 820, Souris, MB R0K 2C0. K-8 News Fire Chief for a Day Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15, 2016. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait-Check The Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 years”. Grade 4 Souris students took home a Fire Safety checklist to complete and brought the forms back in to put in a draw. Congratulations to Amber Remillard and Cole Klassen who were the lucky winners. They will receive a free lunch at McDonald’s, prizes and spend the rest of the day touring the Brandon Fire & Emergency Services #1 Fire Hall and the Emergency Services College. Fire Chief for the Day is cosponsored by McDonald’s. Brandon University Open House: October 27 and 28, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II Music Building. This event provides high school students the opportunity to observe first-hand the programs, classes, ensembles, lessons and life that make up a university music education. See Mr. Cwir for more info.
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Page 3, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, October 14, 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 204-4833106. What a lovely weekend we just had for Thanksgiving. I’m sure most of you got to enjoy it with family and friends. Little kids were outside playing in the fallen leaves, finding ladybugs and other things as they did. The laughter in the air made for even more happiness going around. We all have so many things to be thankful for we often overlook them. Always remember, even the smallest joys and accomplishments can brighten yours or someone else’s day! Spread happiness, and it will come back to you. Start with a smile and a warm hello to those you meet, you just might make them feel special that way. The Flu Clinic will be held Tuesday, November 1 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall. We don’t have the number to book for appointments
yet, so watch for posters and it will be on there. Things To Do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday at 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 sing-a-longs, too. At Crescent Manor Thursday at 10:00 a.m., come join us for chair exercises. 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 and gives you and your family and friends peace of mind knowing that help is just the push of a button away at anytime day or night. Call us for more information on this wonderful service. ERIK KITS (Emergency Response Information Kit): 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 will contain 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. if you do 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. As well, you can purchase some take home meals. It’s a great time to visit and eat with others. 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. I’m thinking ahead here a little bit, but wonderful gifts anytime of the year for seniors are a Handi-Van pass card and Congregate Meals supper card. I’m sure both or either of these would make someone very happy! That’s all for this week. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon.
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Described as one of the best concerts to hit Souris, Darrel & Saskia of The Great Plains brought the songs of the Prairies to the Fellowship Club. Combining Canadian music with Folk Celtic, Blue Grass Country and Old Tyme Flavours, the couple had concert-goers tapping their toes to the tunes. The concert was held on October 6 and reports are that everyone in attendance had a great time. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Correction In the article, “Organizers happy with support� that appeared in the October 7 Plaindealer; we inadvertently named Erin Eissner as an organizer for the event when in fact it was Erin Groves. We apologize for this confusion. Additionally, in the caption that went with the picture, we had named Darryl Moreau as manning the food table where, in fact, it was Ken Kempthorne. Again, we apologize for the errors.
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do better than the rest by making her second holler on the Little House and getting the pot of $25. Our Clubroom was very busy during our meat draw on Friday, October 7. Lady Luck was playing no favourites this evening and no one was able to take home more than one package of meat. The 50-50 draw amounted to $102.50 and the lucky number was held by Ardelle Woods. Nancy Birks had the opportunity to take home $900.50 by finding the Ace of Spades. Unfortunately for Nancy, the Ace would not appear and someone will have a chance again next week. The evening supper was turkey, stuffing, potatoes, veggies and dessert. We have just received Volume 7 of the Military Recognition Books. If you wish a copy, please come to the Clubroom. There is no charge for this very interesting publication. Our 2017 membership cards are now available. The cost is $45.
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Recovery – Set yourself up for success by Bobbi Schram, BSCPT, NSCA-CSCS More is better, right? According to research and advise from many experienced high caliber athletes, more is NOT always better. Many aspiring athletes believe that pushing a little harder, or getting in a few extra practices will give them the edge to achieve their goals. However, if our bodies do not recover adequately between bouts of training and competition, performance will steadily decline as the risk of injury rapidly increases. This can be especially true during the in season of your sport, and is one of the main reasons that we reduce the amount of strength and conditioning that we recommend for the in season compared to the off season. Recovery includes a number of elements, and we strongly recommend that you address each and every one of them. 1. Hydration (water) and electrolyte replenishment (the salt and minerals that are present in sweat) is critical; dehydration is the number one cause of poor athletic performance. There have been some significant shifts in what is recommended for consumption during exercise, and the recommendations do vary slightly depending on the intensity/duration of the activity, as well as other factors such as the amount of sweating that is occurring, temperature of the exercise environment, and the amount of muscle damage that is likely occurring during the activity. For during competition & strength/ conditioning sessions, we most commonly recommend biosteel to our athletes because it contains the proper electrolytes required to replenish what has been lost in sweat; it contains branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) and vitamins which have been shown to assist in repair of damaged muscle tissue, contains no sugar, artificial dyes or flavors, and has undergone a significant amount of testing to gain the certifications required to be used in sport (there are no banned substances). In fact, we believe in this product so much that we always have it in stock for you to purchase at Outperforme! If you have questions about your specific situation, please feel free to contact your strength and conditioning coach. We always like to mention that although biosteel is something that we do recommend, we also acknowledge that it is possible to achieve proper hydration and electrolyte balance by being very particular about nutrient intake and timing surrounding exercise (for example trail mix that includes bananas and raisons is a way to acquire some of the electrolytes, vitamins and amino acids required by your body to recover from exercise, but takes specific planning and research to know that you are getting the right combination and amount of each nutrient). 2. Post training / competition recovery is an important step in properly looking after your body. It is strongly recommended by research that all athletes take anywhere from 5-15min to “flush” out lactic acid following exercise; this could include a light jog, brisk walk, light skate, bike or row – basically something that includes aerobic exercise at a very light intensity (you should be able to talk normally). Research is also supportive of ice baths or contrast baths (alternating between heat and cold) as soon as possible following exercise and the “flush” period. An ice bath would typically be for up to a maximum of 10minutes (and a cold shower can be substituted if this is a more practical option); a contrast bath suggestion would be to switch
between hot and cold every 2 minutes for a total of 10min. Please note – the removal of lactic acid has long been improperly addressed by well meaning individuals over the years – the honest truth is that you cannot stretch or massage it away and you cannot take a supplement to help with its removal. (Massage and foam rolling have other benefits including maintaining mobility.) For those of you who are interested in the science behind this comment, lactic acid accumulates through anaerobic metabolism and the body can only eliminate it through a complicated process that converts the lactic acid to CO2 which we exhale (thus the need for low intensity aerobic exercise). For those of you who aren’t interested in learning about the Kreb’s cycle, just trust us! Proper training (which includes strength and conditioning) can increase muscular tolerance of lactic acid and this coupled with proper recovery practices will create an ideal situation for your muscular system. 3. Nutrition is another key element to recovery. Nutrition can be thought of in two different aspects. The first is a well balanced diet throughout the day; aiming for adequate intake of fruits and vegetables (notice AND, not OR), high quality protein, healthy carbohydrates, and avoiding processed/refined/high sugar foods. The second aspect of nutrition related to recovery is what is consumed during and after exercise. Many sports do not require nutrient intake during the event (for example baseball/ volleyball), while others that are more intense may (for example an endurance athlete or in some cases a hockey player who is logging a high number of minutes). The one thing that is true for ALL sports is that research has repeatedly shown that nutrients must be consumed within a 30 minute window following exercise. Eating at 45min is too late, period. All athletes must have a snack in their bag or in the locker room, and should consider eating that snack even before taking all of their equipment off. The recommendation for this snack is to be high in carbohydrates and moderate in protein. One misconception is that the most important postexercise nutrient is protein, but in fact carbohydrates are at least as important as the protein. Think of it as needing both the building blocks (the protein) and the energy (carbohydrates) to repair the damaged muscle and replenish intramuscular energy stores. For convenience, many athletes use shakes for this meal – but once again beware that your shake includes carbohydrates, not just protein. Once again, biosteel has created a product that has the proper balance of carbohydrates and proteins for recovery. If you prefer the idea of using whole foods, things such as a sandwich with quality protein (PB or lean chicken breast) would work, as would chocolate milk, banana and PB, home made healthy muffins that have high protein content, energy bites etc. 4. Sleep may be one of the most under-rated recovery techniques! Sleep is when our body repairs itself both physically and mentally, and is also when we grow. A lack of sleep has been linked to many medical and mental health disorders, and even to increased risk of injury and increased length of time to heal from injury. Most teenagers should be aiming for a minimum of 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Another interesting fact about sleep is that the light emitted from electronics actually impairs our
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Wildcats host Jamboree The Westman Wildcats hosted their annual Jamboree on Saturday, October 8. There were 52 participants for the “World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend”. PHOTO/COURTESY TERESA BELL
I have two books for you today that I enjoyed thoroughly: ‘The Last Days of Night’, by Graham Moore, and ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’, by Amor Towles. ‘The Last Days of Night’ is a book about real people and real events – specifically the coming of electricity, and the roles played by Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, with J.P. Morgan acting as a behind-the-scenes manipulator. It isn’t much of a spoiler to tell you that none of these gentleman were particular nice, and you may take that as an understatement. At the core of the story is the lawsuit brought by Edison against Westinghouse when the latter dared to introduce an improved version of Edison’s light bulb. Paul Cravath, a young lawyer fresh from law school, is given the unenviable task of defending Westinghouse’s claim, a task that
introduces him to the worlds of both high society and scientific invention. Edison is definitely the power broker here and a very dangerous opponent, especially with J.P. Morgan backing him. To defend Westinghouse, Cravath becomes involved with Nicola Tesla, the true genius behind alternating current and the one man who possesses the key to defeating Edison, as well as Alexander Graham Bell, a man Edison also relentlessly sued. The narrative is fast paced, the story fascinating, and the historical data and personal depictions true to a very great extent. Toss in a romantic interest for Paul and you have a book that should appeal to everyone. It is one of those rare books that both informs and entertains at the same time, a very enjoyable book. ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ tells the tale of Count Alexander Rostov, an aristocrat sentenced to lifelong house arrest by a Bolshevik tribunal in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. Spared the death sentence thanks to his reputation as a poet
somewhat sympathetic to the goals of the Revolution, he nonetheless is subjected to harassment and humiliation and told that he will be executed should he ever set foot outside the hotel. One might wonder how a novel with such a premise could possibly maintain interest through the telling of the next four decades of the Count’s life, but it does. Far from being restricted, the Count’s life expands as he (and we) comes to know all the various characters in his circumscribed world. We are also kept aware of events beyond the hotel’s doors, through the activities of the Count’s oldest friend who experiences, and tells the Count about, the famines, purges and other features of Stalin’s regime. The language is superb, the characters well drawn, and the combination of wit, philosophy and even intrigue all intelligently and enjoyably presented. Overall a lovely book relating one man’s journey from a privileged but shallow life to a life of purpose that, despite its physical limitations, he believes made him the “luckiest man in Moscow”.
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Southwest Cougars struggling The second weekend of AAA midget hockey saw the Cougars fall to 2 and 2 with a pair of losses. Friday night in Yellowhead the Chiefs eked out a 6-5 win over the Cougars and the Winnipeg Thrashers did the Thrashing on Saturday night when they skated to a 7-1 win over the Cougars. The Cougars play host to the Interlake Lightning, who are still looking for their first win of the season on Saturday night and then host the 4-1 Central Plains Capitals on Sunday afternoon. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Before giving the Southwest Cougars a thrashing on home ice, the Winnipeg Thrashers were out touring the community and enjoyed a jaunt across the Swinging Bridge. Pictured is the entire team as they venture out across the Souris River. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Southwest Cougars by Grant Moffatt The second weekend of AAA midget hockey saw the Cougars fall to 2 and 2 with a pair of losses. Friday night in Yellowhead the Chiefs eked out a 6-5 win over the Cougars on a late goal by MacKenzie Belinski. The Winnipeg Thrashers did the thrashing on Saturday night when they skated to a 7-1 win over the Cougars. In Shoal Lake the Chiefs outshot the Cougars 46 to 29 with Riley Wallace in the net. The Chiefs scored 20 seconds into the game only to have McCullough Park score a power play goal from Dylan Fontaine and Bryce Young to even the score midway through the first frame. The Chiefs took a 2-1 lead to the dressing room. Dylan Fontaine scored a couple in the second evening the score 4 minutes into the period. The Chiefs regained the lead a couple of minutes later only to have Fontaine knot the score from Michael Tilbury and Tanner Lawrence at the 9 minute mark. The Chiefs continued to find the net taking a 5-3 lead after the second. Dylan Fontaine scored his third of the night 47 seconds into the third from Jordan Chudley and Riley Wallace. Tanner Lawrence evened the score from Fontaine and Bryce Young six minutes into the period. The teams battled the rest of the way until the Belinski goal with just over 2 minutes left in the game. Saturday night in Souris the Thrashers took a first period lead. Bryce Young tied the game from Jay Webber 4 minutes into the second only to see the Thrashers regain the lead less than a minute later. The young Cougars saw the blades fall off as Winnipeg scored a pair of goals in the last minute of the period for a 4-1 lead. The Cougars Lightning, who are still looking for their first win of the season on Saturday night and then host the 4-1 Central Plains Capitals on Sunday afternoon.
Minor Ball tailgating again Friday for Bantam AAA game
Members of Souris Minor Ball were out in full force for a fundraising tailgate party before the Cougars game last week. They raised a few hundred dollars at the event and had lots of parents out to help. J & S Meats provided their food trailer and Darren Janz provided the music. The entire thing will happen again this Friday, October 14, when the AAA Bantams play their one and only game in Souris at 7:30. Join the party and barbecue from 5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Souris School Undergrad Awards Souris School handed out their 2015 -2016 Undergtad awards on October 12. Pictured at right: Principal Guy Williams presents the Grade 9 General Proficiency Award to Tyler Thompson. At left: Principal Williams presents the Grade 11 General Proficiency Award to Brett Van Damme.
Pictured at right: Sharon Brown presents the Drama Performance Award to (LR): Lisa Gohl and Jenna Farmer. Pictured below (L-R): Grade 11 Principalʼs recognition Award: Brett Van Damme, Emily Turner, Reagan Campbell, Carla Garcia Gutierrez, Braden Thompson.
Pictured at left: Tori Williams received the Grade 10 Principalʼs Recognition Award. Below (L-R): (L-R): Caitlin Bossert and Tyler Thompson received the Grade 9 Principalʼs recognition Award. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER
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Souris School Undergrad Awards 2015 - 2016 submitted Souris School Undergrad Awards ceremony for 2015/16 was held at the school October 12. The awards were presented as follows: Grade 9 Awards Highest Mark Subject Awards ELA: Caitlin Bossert – 98%; Semester Math: Tyler Thompson – 95%; Full Year Math: Luke Hiebert – 81%; Social Studies: Caitlin Bossert – 97%; Science: Tyler Thompson – 95%; Band: Caitlin Bossert – 99%; H.M. Carina Punay – 98%; H.M. Ty l e r Thompson – 97%; Art: Brayden McGorman – 95%; Wood Tech: Ethan Turner – 96%; French: Caitlin Bossert – 98%; P.E.: Federico Vargas – 95%; Tyler Thompson – 95%; Life/Work Exploration: Caitlin Bossert all 99% Randy Cooke, Brooky Klein, Tyler Thompson, Federico Vargas; Graph Tech: Randy Cooke all 100%, Caitlin Bossert, Tyler Thompson, Turner, H. M. Megan Simon – 99%, H. M. Zack Thexton – 99% Souris School Student Council Grade 9 Effort Awards Presented to students who have displayed continual effort in their Grade 9 year: Caitlin Bossert, Carina Punay, Ethan Turner, Deklan Klassen Honours/Distinction and Principal’s Recognition The following award averages are calculated using the marks from ELA, PE, Science, Social Studies and all math courses taken during the 2015/16 school year. Grade 9 Honours is presented to students whose average is between 70-79%: Taylor Banman, Dylan Bodin, Jordan Chudley, Will Fraser, Carli Gordon, Brooklynn Klein, Steven Nay, Daunte Tetrault, Colby Wrightson Grade 9 Distinction is presented to students whose average is between 80-89%: Randy Cooke, Sydney Fraser, Carson Gordon, Luke Hiebert, Deklan Klassen, Brayden McGorman, Carina Punay, Megan Simon, Zack Thexton, Ethan Turner, Federico Vargas, Storm Wesley Grade 9 Principal’s Recognition is presented to student’s whose average is over 90%: Cailtin Bossert, Tyler Thompson, Nor-
ma Valencia Grade 10 Awards Highest Mark Subject Awards ELA 20: Daphne Medina – 97%, Kylie Matiowsky – 97% Intro to App/Pre-calc 20: Kylie Matiowsky – 91% Essential Math 20: Tyler Thompson – 97% Science 20: Kylie Matiowsky – 91% Geography 20: Daniel Wurtz – 92%, Kylie Matiowsky Art 20: Daphne Medina – 97% Band 20: Taylor Deleau – 93%, Dakota Radcliffe – 93% Wood Tech 20: Daniel Wurtz – 97% Digital Photography 25: Lisa Gohl – 99%, H.M. Tori Williams – 98%, H.M. Daphne Medina – 98% French 20: Kylie Matiowsky – 97% P.E.: Lisa Gohl – 95% Web Design 35S all 100%: Lisa Gohl, William Goldrich McFaul, Sam West, Tori Williams, Prince Zapanta American History: Jenna Farmer – 92% Print Production Fundamentals: Prince Zapanta –100%, H.M. Lisa Gohl 99% Souris School Student Council Grade 10 Effort Awards Presented to students who have displayed continual effort in their Grade 10 year: Tori Williams, Daphne Medina, Lisa Gohl, Prince Zapanta Honours/Distinction and Principal’s Recognition The following award averages are calculated using the marks from ELA, PE, Science, Geography and all math courses taken during the 2015/16 school year. Grade 10 Honours is presented to students whose average is between 70-79%: Justin Carvey, Taylor Deleau, Natalie Dornian, Brett Downey, Hayley Hebert, Tristan Matiowsky, Mitchell Paterson, Rosebelle Perez, Andrew Ross, Esha Saini, Jayda Shepherd, Chaz Will Grade 10 Distinction is awarded to students whose average is between 8089%: Elodie Conrad, Lisa Gohl, William Goldrich McFaul, Daphne Medina, Mason Moore, Aidan Murphy, Dakota Radcliffe, Samuel West, Daniel Wurtz, Prince Za-
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panta Grade 10 Principal’s Recognition is awarded to students whose average is over 90%: Kylie Matiowsky, Tori Williams Grade 11 Awards Highest Mark Subject Awards Applied Math: Braden Thompson – 96%, H.M. Brett Van Damme – 95% Pre-calculus Math: Braden Thompson – 95% Essentials Math – Mr Skelton: Madison Dodds – 91%; Mr. Dyck: Kylie Matiowsky – 97% Biology: Brett Van Damme – 99% Chemistry: Brett Van Damme – 97%, Reagan Campbell – 97% Physics: Brett Van Damme – 97% Interdisciplinary Science: Bryson McGorman – 91% ELA: all with 98% Emily Turner, Reagan Campbell, Brett Van Damme History: Braden Thompson – 97% Band: Kirby Wright – 95%, H.M. Zachary Armstrong – 94%, H.M., Jenna Farmer – 93% Art: Carla Garcia Gutierrez – 98% French: Madison Dodds – 92% Law: Madison Dodds – 95%, Parker Janz – 95% Interactive Digital Media : Jenna Farmer – 100%, H.M. Katie Goldrich McFaul – 99%, H.M. Rochelle Tetrault – 99% 2D Animation: Hayley Hebert – 97% 3D Modeling: Miranda Baker – 98%, Mitchell Paterson – 98% Wood Tech 30: Emily Manuliak – 95% Wood Tech 40: Bryson McGorman – 91% Construction Woods 40: Braden Thompson – 96% Souris School Student Council Grade 10 Effort Awards Presented to students who have displayed continual effort in their Grade 10 year: Cassidy Gordon, Regan Campbell,
Kendra Roberts, Carla Garcia Gutierrez Honours/Distinction and Principal’s Recognition The following award averages are calculated using the marks from ELA, PE, Science, History and all math and science courses taken during the 2015/16 school year. Grade 11 Honours is presented to students whose average is between 70-79%: Zachary Armstrong, Miranda Baker, Dane Fortin, Tanja Gohl, Caitlene Goldrich McFaul, Cassidy Gordon, Kyle Klein, Rochelle Tetrault, King Zapanta Grade 11 Distinction is awarded to students whose average is between 80-89%: Madison Dodds, Jenna Farmer, Parker Janz, Alysha Kowalchuk, Camille Punay, Kendra Roberts, Leah Stephens, Kirby Wright Grade 11 Principal’s Recognition is awarded to students whose average is over 90%: Reagan Campbell, Braden Thompson, Emily Turner, Brett Van Damme, Carla Garcia Gutierrez The PAC (Positive Action and Contribution) Award Staff were asked to nominate students that had made a contribution to a positive school environment last year. While the senior years winner was a graduating student we were asked to give an Honorable Mention to Bryson McGorman. Drama Perfomance Award: Lisa Gohl Student Who Best Exemplifies the Work Ethic of the Theatre: Jenna Farmer General Proficiency Awards This award is presented to the student in each grade that has the highest overall average based on marks in pre-determined courses received in the 2015/16 school year. Grade 9 – Tyler Thompson with 95% Grade 10 – Kylie Matiowsky with 93.67% Grade 11 – Brett Van Damme with 95.57%
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Canadian Children’s Programs 200-5 Donald St. Wpg. MB R3L 2T4 1-800-447-8374 glenccp@mts.net We do have a minimum of 10 books ordered at $995.00. Call us before Nov 30 for our promo offer 5 book minimum at $595. Card of Thanks 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 ENGLAND FURNITURE SALE! During the month of October, England Furniture (a La-Z-Boy Company) is featuring products in select fabrics at an extra 20% discount. All orders placed by October 31st are GUARANTEED before Christmas. A few hot specials are: $595 rocker recliner chair, $789 stationary sofa and $995 sleeper sofa in queen or double size. 2 piece sectional with chaise for $1495. Come to our store and speak to our staff to find out more specials. England Furniture has a 10 year warrantee on foam and lifetime warranty on frame. MonFri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna.com for details. To our friends, family and community - we are beyond words for the compassion and support you have shown us. No words can ever describe how much we appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you. From Clint, Amy, Abby & Ty.
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Please join us for an amazing concert by the Western Manitoba Youth Choir, Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, Souris. Adults $10.00 and students $5.00.
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South-Vu Apartments has for rent - 2nd floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, kitchen appliances supplied, laundry room in building, carport parking with cold storage room. No children or pets, non-smoker. Contact Forbes Arbuckle 204-483-0100.
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Pipestone Fowl Supper, Sunday, October 16, 2016, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m., Pipestone Community Hall. Adults $13.00, ages 10 and under $6.00 and preschool free.
Pine Falls Golf Club - along the Winnipeg River. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - GENERAL MANAGER, 2017 Season. For information package contact: Vanessa Fontaine 204-797-6747 vfontaine@pfts.mb.ca.
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Snow Removal Southwest Horizon School Division invites tenders for snow clearing at all our facilities during the months of November 2016 through April 2017. Please see our website for more information at www.shmb.ca under the “employment” link.
submitted The Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood held its regular meeting Tuesday, September 27 with the following members present: Darryl Jackson, Councillors Sandra Denbow, Darcy Gerow, Mark Gillis, Joseph Goodwill, William Tanguay, and CAO Charlotte Parham Regrets: Gerald Williams. Correspondence was as follows: Correspondence AMM News Bulletin – September 22nd, 2016 – Council information Minister of Indigenous & Municipal Relations – The 2016 Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Grant Program interim operating grant was received in the amount of $12,594.49. RCMP – Meeting at AMM Convention Information was received from the RCMP “D” Division advising that there will be opportunity for Council members to meet with the RCMP at the annual AMM Convention in Winnipeg to discuss policing issues. Council agreed to request a meeting. MB Assessment Branch – 2016 Supplementary Assessment. Committee Reports Council members reported on various Boards and Committees which each represent as members of Council. Reports included the following: Community Development, Property Development Committee, Finance Committee, Beautification Committee, Tourism Committee, Association of Manitoba Museums Conference – Mayor Jackson attended, Heritage Committee – Plum Museum/Tourist Information. The following motions were approved: • that the agenda be adopted as presented. • that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 13th, 2016 be adopted as circulated. • to approve for payment of accounts to September 27, 2016 represented by Cheque Nos. 10002223 to 10002280 for a total of $ 398,080.37. • that the listing of Assessment decreases of Property for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood as supplied by the Provincial Municipal Assessment Officer be hereby deleted to the 2016
Assessment Roll; By-Laws a. By-Law 15-2016 – Establish a Cemetery Board – 2nd & 3rd readings Resolution No. 2016-198 Moved by Councillor M. Gillis: Seconded by Councillor S. Denbow BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law 152016, being a by-law to establish a Cemetery Board be given 1st reading. Resolution No. 2016-199 Moved by Councillor W. Tanguay: Seconded by Councillor D. Gerow BE IT RESOLVED that By-Law 152016, being a by-law to establish a Cemetery Board be given 3rd and final reading. Recorded Vote: S. Denbow – yes D. Gerow – yes M. Gillis – yes J. Goodwill – yes D. Jackson – yes W. Tanguay – yes • Whereas the public tendering process has been completed for the replacement of current leaking pipes located within the low pressure area of the RO System, at the Water Treatment Plant to Stainless steel pipes, valves and fittings; BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Souris accepts the tender of Tufts Machining to supply and install stainless steel pipe, valves, and fittings at the Water Treatment Plant for the amount of $24,986.00 plus applicable taxes. • that the Council for the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood supports Crown Lands (as listed below) be utilized for the purpose of grazing agricultural use: Desc NW 11 – 07 – 20 WPM – Roll No. 404900 Desc SE 11 – 07 – 20 WPM – Roll No. 405000 SW 11 – 07 – 20 WPM – Roll No. 405050 • to authorize the Mayor, Councillors and Chief Administrative Officer to attend the annual Conference of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities scheduled for November 20th to 23rd, 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba; expenses incurred be paid in accordance with Indemnity By-law No. 03-2015. Council adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
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Here & There
Compiled by Judy Wells
The Redvers Optimist Four fires in one night It was something that no one had ever seen before in the Town of Redvers. The members of the Redvers Fire Department didn’t get much sleep on September 19. In fact, for many, they headed to work the next day, at their regular jobs with no sleep at all as they were called out to four fires in one night. The fires have been deemed suspicious and have been reported to the Office of the Fire Commisioner and the RCMP who continue to investigate. The Western Canadian Woman reunited with late husband’s wedding ring on anniversary of his death Like so many other visitors, Brenda Shiels enjoyed her day at the Honey, Garlic and Maple Syrup Festival in Manitou. However, returning home she realized she was missing her late husband’s wedding band. Her husband passed away on September 27, 2012. Brenda posted a “lost” ad in the Western Canadian and a young man, Christian McKay of Manitou, found and her ring on the anniversary date of her husband’s death. Crossroads this Week 55-Plus condo in the works for Shoal Lake No matter what age you are, there’s no place like home. But the place you call home often changes as you age. With this in mind, MacGregor-based Kyros Homes is working to offer seniors more housing options in Shoal Lake. Designed for independent living, the proposed condo would feature units around 1,000 square feet in size, along with a common room for use by the tenants. Covered parking would also be available. The Gazette Local farmers develop new iPhone app to simplify on-farm grain moisture testing Farming techniques in the past decade have evolved to the point where if you are going to be successful at it you have to be open to change and advanced technology. Jeff and Sheila Elder of Wawanesa farm 2600 acres and have always been interested in trying to find ways to improve farming practices for themselves and for others. Their most recent interest comes in the form of developing an app to help determine grain moisture levels. Jeff was interested in an app that could replace all of the tables that he currently downloads and prints off to determine the moisture of the grain using his 919 moisture meter.
that a country of refuge has been found for them. That country is Canada, which is accepting them as United Nations declared refugees and within that country, a town called Carberry, is prepared to help them adjust to their first year in this new land.
in damages after finding out in 2014 about the problems and paying for environmental investigation and repairs.
The Virden Empire Advance Town of Virden files lawsuit against Hazco The Town of Virden has filed a lawsuit against Hazco Environmental Services for putting the community’s soil and groundwater at risk. Hazco has been in a contract with Virden since 2006 – the town of Virden signed under the impression that the company would be involved in the ongoing development of the Municipal & Industrial Waste Facility. The town of Virden is asking for $140,000
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1.0 FTE Term Band/Music Teacher Southwest Horizon School Division invites applications for a 1.0 FTE Term Middle Years/Senior Years Band/Music Teacher for an indefinite period (up to 3 months) which is expected to commence in mid-November. The successful applicant will teach in two of our schools – Souris School (0.5) and Hartney School (0.5) working alternating full days in each school. The distance between these schools is 35 kms (a 20 minute drive). For further information or to submit a letter of application (including a resume and three references) contact: Guy Williams, Principal Souris School Telephone: 483-6230 Email: guywilliams@shmb.ca Deadline for applications is October 24, 2016. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants must provide current criminal record and child abuse registry checks
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The Carberry News Express Refugee family is arriving As I write this, halfway around the world on the continent of Africa, a family of four has been told
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Solutions & Substitutions
by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I am attempting to store a large quantity of clothing in a basement that is slightly damp. I am using two large plastic bags for each lot of clothing. Can you recommend anything to help keep the clothes dry and mold free? Thank you for your help. Bruce Dear Bruce, It is a good idea to avoid storing clothing in plastic bags; natural fibres expand and contract with changing temperatures, and if fabrics are trapped in plastic, they cannot breathe; cardboard
boxes can be used for temporary storage. Make sure that you use new clean boxes to avoid staining and insects. One of the best storage containers is an unused suitcase; line with acid free tissue paper. Canvas garment bags with cedar tops and bottoms provide great storage protection. These bags are available in a variety of sizes for both hanging and flat storage items. If your storage containers allow light inside, you will need to find a dark space since light fades fabric colors. The ideal space is approximately 23 degrees Celsius because heat encourages bacteria growth and
Souris Glenwood Foundation Now Accepting 2016 Grant Applications It is time to apply to the Souris Glenwood Foundation for our annual grants. Application forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Souris - Glenwood Municipal office. Every year the foundation supports local groups and projects in the form of grants. If your local organization has a project that is in need of funding please feel free to apply.
Application Deadline October 31, 2016
cold can damage natural fibers; however cold spaces are the best for storing furs. Also storing chalk or charcoal with clothing absorbs some of the moisture and reduces the chances of mildew growth. If you are worried about pests, use an aromatic cedar or lavender essential oil which gives off a scent that people and pets love, yet repels adult moths and carpet beetles. A general rule of thumb when considering how much cedar to use; if you can’t smell it, the pests can’t either. Dear Reena, My son dropped (and cracked) a bottle of red nail polish on my bathroom tile and it seeped into the grout. I tried using nail polish remover but to no avail. Please help! Jodi Dear Jodi, Whenever wet nail polish finds its way onto a smooth surface, immediately pour sugar onto the area. The nail polish will clump together making it easy to wipe. Spilling nail polish on grout becomes a little more challenging; pour acetone or paint thinner onto the grout and scrub with an abrasive green scrubby cloth. If the nail polish doesn’t budge gently sand the grout using sandpaper dampened with WD-40 (test every product on an inconspicuous area before applying onto a visible area). Cookie Monster Approved Tips • I like to reduce the amount
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