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100 years of Scouting in Souris

by Darci Semeschuk The Souris Cubs and Scouts, lead by long-time Souris Scout Leader Albert Swaenepoel, celebrated the 100th year of Scouting with their annual Lord Baden-Powell banquet on Wednesday, February 22. Scouting in Canada crosses generations, with sons and daughters of past and present Scouters and Scout Leaders continuing in the tradition of legendary adventurer, Lt. Gen. Robert Baden-Powell, who set off with a group of youth to an island camp in the UK in 1907 and later founded the organization (then known as Wolf Cubbing) in December, 1916. Over 100,000 members nationwide participate in local Scouts groups, representing every faith and culture, in more than 19 languages that reﬂect Canada’s multicultural landscape and communities, and as of 2016, we’re recognized as our country’s leading organization that offers challenging programs where youth between the ages of 5 and 26 can discover the best in themselves and others.

Souris Cubs and Scouts celebrated the 100th anniversary of Scouting at their annual banquet February 22. Pictured back row (LR): Scouter Albert Swaenepoel, Scout Angela Kohut, Scout Keerin Moreau, Beaver Leader Alondra Gamino. Middle row: Cubs Sam Poncsak, Josh Ducharme, April Lachapelle, Bella Aussant, John Rice, Dustin Lachapelle, Nash Wrightson, Riley Willman. Front row: Beavers Chase Carritt, Riley Frost, Hayden Kodak, Ellie Poncsak, Riley Swaenepoel-Robertson, Weston Willman, Danika Kohut. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Flood risk remains major for Souris Province of Manitoba Levels of spring flooding will be dependent on future weather conditions as the first 2017 Flood Outlook suggests the risk of moderate to major flooding persists in many areas of the province, Infrastructure Minister Blaine Pedersen announced. “At this time, we encourage communities to continue with preparatory measures such as ensuring emergency protocols are in place,” Pedersen said. “The province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre will continue to closely monitor precipitation, spring melt and inflows from the northern United States in the Red River Basin and the Souris River basin in the west. As the

flood outlook becomes clearer, we want to ensure the safety of our communities and all Manitobans.” At this time, the forecast models suggest: the Red, Souris, Pembina, Roseau and Lower Assiniboine Rivers and the Whiteshell Lakes areas are at major risk of flooding; the overland flooding risk is moderate in the Interlake Region, along the upper Assiniboine River and the northern portion of the province including the Saskatchewan River; and major lakes remain a concern and current river flows and other lake levels are normal to above normal for this time of year. The minister said the province contin-

ues to assess data as it immediately begins work on the second and final flood outlook scheduled for release in late March. The mid-February early melt that occurred in the southern portion of the Red River Basin has diminished most of the snowpack south of Grand Forks, ND. This has slightly reduced the potential for flood flows on the Red River in Manitoba but it has also left the soil saturated and prone to high run-off volumes from future precipitation. Future precipitation, the timing and how fast snow melts and the timing of runoff in Manitoba, the US, Saskatchewan and Ontario are still key factors. Conditions in

the Souris River Basin, will affect the lower Assiniboine River in western Manitoba. The Manitoba government and municipalities are continuing to prepare for spring flooding. The province’s practice is to plan and prepare for unfavourable weather conditions and the scenario of highest flood risk. This includes working with Municipal Emergency Management teams to review existing emergency response plans and sharing information through conference calls and flood information seminars in Morris, Brandon and Selkirk, the minister added. More information is available at www. gov.mb.ca/flooding.

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by Darci Semeschuk For decades now, anyone wishing to address an issue regarding a pothole, a blocked pipe, a broken sign or any other issue with the municipality, you called the Town office and they put you through to Brent Fallis. Any problem that Council couldn’t deal with regarding buildings or public works, they called Brent Fallis. That’s all about to change. Longtime Souris Glenwood employee, Brent Fallis called it a day on February 28. After 38 years of reporting for duty every morning, Brent has decided to begin the next stage of his life, retirement. A celebration and honouring Brent’s many years of service was held at the Municipal office on February 28, his last day of work, or should I say, paid work? No less than three mayors, many councillors, family and friends surrounded Brent, all on hand to wish him well. Mayor Darryl Jackson remarked on just how big of a role filling Brent Fallis’s shoe will be. “He’s the guy we call whenever we have an issue within the municipality, whether it’s a bridge, a road or anything else, Brent is the guy with the years of experience and

Friends, family, councillors and mayors, past and present, were on hand to help celebrate Brent Fallis’s retirement from the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. Pictured (L-R): Doug Blanco, Brent Fallis, Darryl Jackson and Clare Somersall. PHOTO/DARCI SEMESCHUK

knowledge that comes with a long career.” A long career indeed, Brent was only 20-yearsold when he was hired as a Public Works employee for the then Town of Souris. Over the years he married and raised a fam-

ily, volunteered on many committees, including being a firefighter with the Souris Volunteer Fire Department, all the while working his way up to Public Works Foreman. Eventually, his years of experience and on-thejob training qualified him for the position of Building Inspector and that has been his role since the post-amalgamation council for Souris Glenwood hired Andrew Hamilton to take over as Public Works Foreman. A role,

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says Mayor Jackson that was designed to overlap with Brent’s retirement in order to make the transition smooth. He was the “key” person, the guy in charge of every special project that was being undertaken. “When we hired Andrew, we did it knowing he would have that year long experience working with Brent,” Mayor Jackson explained. “We wanted it to be an easy transition and it was.” According to Mayor

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Jackson, Fallis has been ready to retire for some time. “We knew he wanted to retire but we just weren’t ready to let him go! Eventually we knew we had no choice and while we will miss his expertise, we wish him well.” As far as Brent, he says he will have no trouble

filling his time. “I don’t think I’ll have to set an alarm clock but I haven’t for a while,” he stated. “I’m not worried about finding things to do. There’re lots of organizations out there that could use some help.” Best wishes to Brent and his family on his retirement.

by Karen Maryniuk Cribbage was played on Wednesday, February 22, with enough players for 4½ tables. First place went to Deb Robinson and Evelyn Harlton, second to Lorna Binions and Joan Dufily, and third to Amelia Morden and Cindy Janz. Amelia was also lucky enough to win the 50/50. The meat draw held on Friday, February 24, was very well attended. There was one person who won twice and that

was Karen Maryniuk. The $149 50/50 was won by Linda Ryckman. The Railroad Museum simulator ticket was won by Bill Strath. The snow has been cleared to the Museum so ticket holders can contact Ferg Devins for an appointment. Chase the Ace was worth $3,288 and Darrell Kempthorne was chosen to try his luck. However, he missed the Ace this time. Just a reminder to register for the Fun Bonspiel being held on March 18.

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The Westman Falcons won the bronze medal at Female Banam A Provincials held in Reston, February 25 and 26. Back row (L-R): Troy Gould (coach) (Brandon), Belle Hobbs (Deloraine), Jeana Barr (Glenboro), Maddy Buckle (Glenboro), Shaylee Scraba (Souris), Brynn Jarvis (Glenboro), Alicia Simpson (Wawanesa), Kira McIntyre (Killarney), Rylee Kohut (Souris), Jade Smith (Belmont), Calista Green (Brandon), Erica Martin (coach) (Wawanesa), Mike Simpson (coach) (Wawanesa). Front row: Zara Dickson (Carberry), Kyra McGregor (Deloraine), Jensen Shearer (Wawanesa), Riley Martin (Wawanesa), Kristin Rink (Melita), Keagan Shearer (Wawanesa), Natalie Williamson (Brandon).

Westman Falcons win bronze submitted The Westman Falcon Bantam girls hockey team spent February 25 and 26 in Reston competing in the Female Bantam A Provincials. Their first game was at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. It ended in a 6-0 win over the

Neepawa team. Shaylee Scraba scored a hat trick. Their second game was against Carman at 5:00 p.m. Both teams scored in the first period but Jade Smith scored early in the third for a Falcon 2-1 win. Two wins put the team at

first place in their pool. They played Foxwarren at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday to see who would be playing for gold and who would play for bronze later. Foxwarren and Westman had split their games all season. Foxwarren had accurate

passes and a goaltender on fire which helped them take a 4-0 win over Westman. This meant the Falcons would play the Neepawa Natives at 3:00 p.m. for bronze. Neepawa came

out strong and determined to make up for Saturday’s loss. It was a 1-1 tie until 17 seconds left in the third when a scramble in front of the net ended with a Neepawa player using her

hand to push the puck under the goalie’s pad. Westman was awarded a penalty shot which Shaylee Scraba took and scored. The Falcons won the bronze with the 2-1 win.

Senior’s Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle 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. Well, we seem to be going back to the colder days of winter this past week, -17 this morning, but, oh yes, it could be much worse yet. If March comes in like a lion, it won’t be too good, but then as the saying says, it goes out like a lamb, well that would be okay for sure. Whatever the day try to get outside even just for a few minutes in your doorway to the outside and breathe in some fresh air. Opening a window for awhile each day, is a good way to get the stale air out, and you will feel better with some fresh air, 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 sing-a-longs from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. At Crescent Manor on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., come join us for chair exercises. SOS 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. 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 SOS if you do. We are also in need of more cancer care drivers. Please call us if you can

assist. 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 204483-3990 and book yourself in, you’ll be glad you did. You can purchase some take home meals, as well. It’s a great time to visit and eat with others, and enjoy the visiting, too. 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. The Handi-Van goes to Brandon every third Wednesday, so to get away for a few hours those days, just give us a call and we’ll get you booked on the next trip will be March 15. Save this date April 7 - Dale and Brenda Lyons will be back to play some more great country music for you to enjoy. TIPS: Always carry a bag of kitty litter or sand in your vehicle to help you if you get stuck. If you throw some around the tires. it really helps. Also save old milk cartons and fill with sand to carry in your car in case you get stuck in the snow. As well, fill old milk cartons with old melted candles and/or parawax, insert a wick and keep in the trunk of your car in case of a winter emergency (matches too!) We have many things going on from the SOS office, so give us a call, and we will fill you in. We love to hear from you and if you have any ideas of things you would like us to try and do, by all means, let us know! We have many services but if there are others that you think could be of help, please let us know! That’s all for this week. Take care and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Souris Atom “A” League Champs

The Souris Atom A team defeated Virden on Saturday, February 25, by a score of 8-3. The win made them the South West Region Atom C Champions. Pictured: Back row (L-R): Micha Riffel, Jackson Kohut, Noah Edmunds, Graysen Humphries. Middle row: Lain Skeoch, Hudson Rome, Nathan McGean, Regan Anderson, Jordan Dougall, Jared Ross. Front: Issak Klassen. Coaches: Brock Anderson, Greg Humphries, Jamie Kohut. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Here & There

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The Western Canadian Valentine’s Theatres CandleWick Players presented “I’ll Get My Man” Valentine’s Dinner Theatre at the Manitou Opera House Feb. 17-19. • • • The Gazette Daryle Manning wins big on Sportsnet A lot of football fans in Canada enjoy the American game played by the National Football League. One of these fans is Daryle Manning of Belmont who decided that he was going to give the Fantasy Football Draft a shot this past year. This free online football contest closed January 1, 2017 with first prize a Ford Truck Package that would be awarded to the person with the longest winning streak. The winners had their choice of a three-year lease on a 2016 F-150 Super Crew 4x4 XLT or the win of $23,632 could be used towards the purchase of the truck. Daryle was lucky enough to have a 21 game winning streak but wasn’t the only one and had to go through a tie-breaker of picking the winner in the last five games in a row. He chose Metcalfe’s Ford dealership in

Treherne and decided on a 3-year lease program with a buy out option at the end of the lease. • • • The Gazette Soybean processing facility could be coming to Western Manitoba There is a big move in Manitoba, specifically Western Manitoba, to try and establish a world calls soybean-processing facility in the area. The Westman Opportunities Leadership Group (WOLG) has been working tirelessly trying to attract this type of facility to the area. Formed late in 2016, the volunteer group is made up of regional farm, business and civic leaders. They have received funding support of $25,000 from the City of Brandon. The expansion of soybean acres in Manitoba and SE Saskatchewan, combined with anticipated expansion of hog production, positions Manitoba as a good location for such a processing plant. Manitoba Pulse expects total soybean acreage to grow from 900,000 acres in 2013 to an expected 2,000,000 acres by 2017. • • • Southern Manitoba Review Chase the Ace: Round 10

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Chase the Ace at the Cartwright Hotel was in its 10th round in support of Cartwright Community Independent School. The jackpot was $2,773 and Don Kinley won the chance to pick the right card. He did not and he donated his $50 consolation prize back to the school. The total raised for CCIS is now up to $1,975, which will be added to after the 11th Round of Chase the Ace. • • • Southern Manitoba Review Pilot Mound Hockey Academy to expand Pilot Mound Hockey Academy (PMHA) has received approval from Hockey Manitoba to expand their Hockey Academy to include a Female Midget team for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Both Midget teams have been formally accepted into the CSSHL for next season. PMHA has been in operation for two years with a Male Midget team. This season the team is in the Canadian Sports School Hockey League (CSSHL) Male Midget Varsity Division. As of last week, PMHA was leading in the standings of the CSSHL, coming after a 16game winning streak. PMHA partners with Pilot Mound Collegiate where all

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Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day is the day immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), and is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. In others, especially those where it is called Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the last day of “fat eating” or “gorging” before the fasting period of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is observed by many Christians who “make a special point of selfexamination, of considering what wrongs they need to repent, and what amendments of life or areas of spiritual growth they especially need to ask God’s help in dealing with.” We aren’t sure but it looks like Henry Maryniuk (L) is self-examining exactly how many pancakes he can eat while Arnold Harris and Max Webber cook up a batch of the delicious treat at St. Paul’s United Church, February 28. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

World Kidney Day World Kidney Day is March 9, 2017. On World Kidney Day, we want people to know how important kidneys are and that there are ways to help to keep our kidneys healthy. The theme of World Kidney Day this year is obesity and kidney disease. Obesity is excessive fat that may impair health. Obese individuals have an 83% increased risk of kidney disease, compared to individuals with a healthy weight. By losing weight, an obese person can improve their health and decrease his or her risk of kidney disease. Kidneys are important organs. Our kidneys do the following jobs:

• Filter blood to remove extra fluid and wastes from the body • Help control blood pressure • Help make red blood cells and maintain healthy bones Kidney disease, or damage to the kidneys, is often a long-term complication of either high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes. If this damage worsens over the years, it can progress to kidney failure. If a person has kidney failure, he or she will need a kidney transplant or dialysis to stay alive. Per patient, per year, hemodialysis costs over $85,000. In the Prairie Mountain Health Region, there are four hemodialysis units. They are located in Bran-

don, Dauphin, Russell, and Swan River. Each hemodialysis treatment lasts about four hours. Patients need three treatments each week. In Manitoba, there are over 1,200 patients on in-hospital hemodialysis. There are also 350 people doing dialysis treatments in their homes. Being obese may hurt your health. Obese people are more likely to have high blood pressure and are also more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. 80% of cases of Type 2 diabetes occur in people that are obese. In 2014, worldwide over 600 million adults were obese. The last community health assessment (2015) found that in our health

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region, Prairie Mountain Health, 24% of adults were obese. Strategies for weight loss also decrease your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and will reduce the chance of developing kidney disease. Be kind to you kidneys. Try to fit some of the suggestions below into your day. • Keep fit and active. Try 2030 minutes of activity daily • Manage your blood sugar levels • Monitor your blood pressure • Enjoy healthy eating and keep your weight in check • Maintain a healthy fluid intake

• Do not smoke • Get your kidneys checked if you have one or more of the high-risk factors. High-risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Before making major changes to the amount or type of exercises you do, please check with your doctor or nurse practitioner. For more information about World Kidney Day visit: www.worldkidneyday.org. If you would like help with weight loss, managing Type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure, please call the Prairie Mountain Health Chronic Disease Education program at 1-877-509-7852.

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I enjoy non-fiction and lately have read a fair bit of it. I present three of my latest reads below. By far the best was “The Earth Is Weeping”, by Peter Cozzens. The sub-title, ‘The Epic

Story of the Indian Wars for the American West’, pretty much summarizes its content. For those of you who might be thinking you know all about this period, or might be wearily expecting a tract promoting one ‘side’ or the other, I am happy to report that such is not the case. The book was extremely informative even for one who thought she knew almost all there was to know about the sub-

ject. Even better is the fact that it was vastly engaging as well. Cozzens writes in a way that pulls you in and keeps you interested. Even more rare, he presents the most even-handed treatment of this period that I have read, examining things from both perspectives. It is as much a tale of personalities as a history, and I learned much I did not know about people I thought knew well, in ad-

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Please submit a letter indicating which of the following positions you are applying for, and a resume with references to Victoria Park Board, Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, Box 518, Souris, MB, R0K 2C0 or email to sg.cao@mtsmail.ca or drop off at Municipal Ofﬁce 100 - 2nd St. South, Souris, MB. For more information contact 204-483-5214. 1. Victoria Park Maintenance Supervisor Full-Time April – October 2017: Successful candidate must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Must be energetic, organized, ability to work with minimal supervision. Duties will include but not limited to supervision of 3 staff members, carry out grounds keeping & maintenance within the park and campground as well as various public areas of town, and assist with town beautiﬁcation. Some weekends and evening will be required. 2. Victoria Park / Campground Maintenance Staff – May start and July starts To work with Maintenance Supervisor with outdoor maintenance. Duties including grass mowing, watering planters. Full-time positions will require some weekends and possibly some evenings. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017.

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S-G Cemetery – Summer Jobs: Applications for seasonal employment positions with Souris-Glenwood Cemetery are being accepted for 2017. Please submit a letter indicating which of the following position(s) you are applying for and a resume with references to Souris-Glenwood Cemetery Board, Re: Cemetery Employment via mail Box 518, Souris, MB, R0K 2C0 or email to sg.acao@mtsmail. ca or drop off at Municipal Ofﬁce 100 - 2nd St. South, Souris, MB. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. For more information contact 204-483-5220. 1. Cemetery Supervisor: May - September 2. Cemetery Assistant: June - August Duties will include grass cutting & trimming, maintenance of grave sites, leveling of headstones, equipment maintenance, etc. Individual must be able to work outdoors with minimum supervision.

dition to learning much about some fairly major players I did not know at all. And I saw a different side of many players that I had not been privy to before. In short, I recommend this book for any of you with any interest in the subject. If there is a criticism to be made, it’s that the story is so vast and the personalities so numerous that I feel I would need to re-read the book to truly retain all the information presented. On the positive side, I actually look forward to such a re-read. ‘Truvine’, by Beth Macy, was entirely different in almost every way. Ostensibly a story about two albino AfricanAmerican boys kidnapped into the circus, and their mother’s decades long search for them, it fails on several levels. To start with, the author is far from impartial as she obtained most of her information from the boys’ rel-

atives and obviously feels beholden to them. In the second, there is actually very little told about the boys and their lives. And finally, the very premise of the story is misleading, if not altogether false, as there is a fair bit of evidence suggesting that 1. the boys were not kidnapped, 2. they were not held against their wishes, and 3. their mother may have been a party to the supposed ‘kidnapping’ and actually benefitted financially from their time in the circus. The book does give a fair bit of detail about the history of circuses in general though and, indeed, is more a book about that than about the brothers. And on that level it succeeds. Still, I was disappointed in it. Perhaps if I had read it more as a ‘fictionalised non-fiction’ I would have enjoyed it more and perhaps that’s the best way for you to approach it as well. For-

get about the story, such as it is, of the brothers and read it simply as a history, albeit a superficial one, of the circus. ‘Imperial Plots’, by Sarah Carter, was the third of my books. The sub-title here is “Women, Land, and the Spadework of British Colonialism on the Canadian Prairies” and if you think that sounds dry, well, it was. I was very disappointed as this was supposed to be a history of women settlers on the Canadian Prairies and the struggles they faced. And it is, sort-of. Primarily, however, Carter commits the sin which makes most people avoid histories – she reduces what could have been a fascinating story into a tedious slog through names and dates and laws – losing in the process the story of the people which is what makes history fascinating. Sadly, this is perhaps a book best kept for reference purposes.

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submitted The Make Change class of Souris School recently volunteered their time at the Samaritan House in Brandon. The students learned that there is a real need for hygiene products (liquid or

bar soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant etc.) The Souris School “Make Change” class is asking for your help. Please bring your unused hygiene products to the Souris School collection

boxes by May 1. The products will then be donated to the Souris Food Bank and Brandon’s Samaritan House. The items will be put into hampers for those less fortunate than us. Thank you for your help!

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Arts Council presents Jason Farnham submitted The Souris District Arts Council presents Jason Farnham – An Evening of Piano, Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Piano with Jason Farnham delights audiences, again and again. Fans have affectionately dubbed him “Schroeder” from Peanuts because of his toy piano, his witty Victor Borgestyle piano comedy antics and the clever way he interacts with the audience. The variety includes contemporary romantic piano, jazz, bossa nova, blues, stride piano, and classical with a modern twist! Jason is always looking for

an interesting spin on the status quo, a way to take a classic and turn it on its ear, soooo... the newest addition to his piano show is Fur Elise with a techno-rock-dance beat: “Fur Crying Out Loud Elise, Let’s Dance!” And Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca has now become “Rondo Alla Techno”. He’s also re-envisioned Autumn Leaves into a fusion of bossa nova and samba styles. Playing the piano while lying upside down Amadeus-style? Check. And always included in the lineup are a handful of Jason’s signature original piano pieces that his fans adore, like his 2008 origi-

nal instrumental hit, Lisa’s Song (When). A highly acclaimed pianist, Jason Farnham has performed his popular show throughout North America for audiences of all ages since 2008. Always looking to introduce new musical ideas and original arrangements into his concerts, Jason provides audience members with a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a fresh perspective. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available at Plaza Petals in Souris or by calling Sharon at 204483-2001 or Kathy at 204483-2149.

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Souris District Arts Council is presenting An Evening of Piano with Jason Farnham. The concert will be held March 23 at 7:30 p.m. PHOTO/SOURIS DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL

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In a more and more technology-driven world, nothing can invoke feelings of nostalgia quite like a horse drawn sleigh ride. Riding behind a team of beautiful horses, hearing the crunch of the snow, and feeling the bite of winter at our cheeks, can spirit us back to a simpler time. Pictured: Murray Arnold guides his team through the peaceful Souris Cemetery while his granddaughter enjoys the ride. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I read your column on a regular basis and love your solutions. Now I need some help. I packed a wet bathing suit coming home from a Hawaiian vacation a couple of winters ago, and even though I unpacked it and washed it right away, it has a mildew smell. I rewashed it, hung it up to dry, tried special bathing suit soap and washed it in vinegar with no luck. Couldn’t part with it, so I

put it in a cupboard with my two other bathing suits. When I pulled them out recently – all three had a mildew smell. I rewashed, hung them outside, let them sit in water with vinegar, and rewashed them with vinegar and bathing suit soap – to no avail. I’ve worn two of them in a chlorine pool several times this winter and still the mildew odour remains. I always wash and hang dry right after use. Any chance at all I can remove the smell?

Workplace Safety & Health Officer Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for the position of a 0.5 FTE Workplace Safety and Health Officer (17.5 hours per week). The successful applicant will: • Promote a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, students, volunteers, visitors and contractors. • Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations. • Support employees in safety management best practices. • Assist with hazard identification. • Develop safe work procedures. • Identify, develop and deliver safety training programs. • Provide day-to-day guidance and advice. Qualified individuals should send their application (including a resume and three references) to: Michelle Blades, Executive Secretary Email michelleblades@shmb.ca Closing date March 9, 2017 Further details can be obtained by contacting Kevin Zabowski, Secretary-Treasurer on 204-483-6261 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.

What is the best thing to do? Thanks for your ideas! Louise Dear Louise, Before washing your bathing suits in the washing machine, soak them in hot water and Borax. Borax contains no phosphates and no bleach but is wonderful at zapping hard to handle odours. If you cannot locate Borax, use a generous amount of Oxy Clean or baking soda instead.

Dear Reena, I have laminate floors and when the felt floor protectors on chairs etc. fall off they leave a sticky residue on the floor. I have tried Goo Gone, dish soap with

a microfibre cloth, even scraping with the scraper I use on my ceramic top stove and nothing gets it off. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Barb

Dear Barb, Using a hair dryer, heat the area to loosen the glue. Next smear the area with smooth peanut butter and then lift the adhesive off the floor with the help of a plastic putty knife so that the floor does not become scratched. Fabulous Feedback from Readers • Just reading the question about removing dog blood stains from carpet. I

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have a messy cat and have used peroxide for years now. I keep a small soap dish bottle of straight 3% peroxide handy to pour on pet ‘stains’, and lots of cheap paper towels to blot and rub. Works great for me, there aren’t many spots on my beige carpet this hasn’t been used on. Although peroxide will bleach the cat’s hair, it has never bleached anything else I have tried this on but test on an inconspicuous area first. Hope this helps. Bonnie • A little cornstarch in your salt shakers will prevent salt from clumping. Ruth • Sew a strip of carpet webbing two inches wide, tightly on the underside of a rug, close to the edge, to prevent it from curling up. Ruth • Brighten silverware by rubbing it with oatmeal. Ruth • I read your column regularly and have found your suggestions helpful. In a recent column, a lady wrote asking about how much vinegar to use as a laundry additive. I started using vinegar as a laundry additive after I took a micro fiber cloth to do some

cleaning and found it had been rendered impervious to water as a result of going in the dryer with dryer sheets. My big problem was remembering to run down to the laundry room to put the vinegar in the rinse water. My solution was the purchase of a dryer ball which is sold to dispense liquid fabric softener to the rinse cycle. I fill the ball with vinegar and throw it in with the laundry, the vinegar is dispensed at the correct time and it seems to be a sufficient amount. I must tell you that my laundry has never been softer and vinegar is much more successful at removing long dog hair from dog towels and covers than anything else I have ever used, and it is considerably cheaper to use. Thank you so much. Liz Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. Reena Nerbas is a popular motivational presenter for large and small groups; check out her website: reena.ca. Ask a question or share a tip at reena.ca

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Souris Hillcrest Museum Auctions Halloween Tea, Thursday October 29, Auction 2015 from McSherry 2:00 p.m. to Stonewall, MB 4:00 p.m., Fellowship Club. #12 Patterson DriveRainbow Auction, bake table, feel & Moving Sale freeEstate to wear a costume! Featuring Tourist Proceeds from teaPedal will go Bikes the restoration of a towards Sat, March 4, 10:00 AM stained glass window. ----------------------------------Estate & Moving Sale Elgin and District Featuring Toys Museum willSat, have showing Marcha 11, 10:00 AMof the 3rd film in the Warpaths Stuart McSherry Series “Silver Crosses” on (204) 467-1858 or Tuesday, November 10, (204) 886-7027 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the www.mcsherryauction.com Elgin Community Hall. Admission is $5.00. McSherry Auction Everyone Stonewall,welcome. MB #12 Patterson Drive

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HUNT Robert Arthur (Bob), July 17, 1932 - October 5, 2015

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Bob. He leaves to mourn his love and partner Sylvia Plawucki of over 25 years. Also left to mourn are Sylviaʼs children: son Wade (Jocelyn) Plawucki, daughter 20,000 PERSON Tara, son Darren (Dino) (Linda) Plawucki and their PRIMARY MARKET children Ryan and Jamie. Granddaughter Kelly Capp HIGH and her family. Bob treated Sylviaʼs children as if they INCOMES were his own. Also left to mourn is Bobʼs only sister Doreen (James) Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) Hunt Call or Text Perry at 306-980-7090 and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Aunt Alice Ardagh and Uncle for further information. George and Aunt Elva Hunt; and many nieces and nephews, and countless cousins, all of which Bob was Business Services so proud. byfamily Darciconnected Semeschuk offers an opporBobHip wasor a person who kept the no matter March how far2,away. knee “The Federal Revenue tunity for Bobreplacement? was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and lower by his income three Agency is stepping up people to have their taxes brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) and Brian. Other medical conditions of volunteers whoanddone for infree, providBobthatattended Forbes School scrutiny (Glenwood Municipality) one year Hartney. In lead to Restrictions help prepare byincome-tax ing they thehave critein Walking Dressing? 1953 to 1956orhe bused children to Hartney car when Forbes Schoolmeet did not returns after during a suspected ria.years Presented by Prairie The disability tax credit enough students enrolled to keep it open, those three he worked part allows for a: fraudster was spotted a Mountain Health, thefall protime at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment and theatHartney Post Office. In the $2,000 tax the clinic.” This according gram requirements are: of 1956 he started to work with Manitoba Hydro Commission as a timekeeper. Credit HeYearly spent Tax fourteen years in Boissevain as area then moved Winnipeg 1972 to a Global Newsclerk report Singlesto with an income working as a clerk. In 1975 from Bob moved to Jenpeg as a under camp clerk. In 1979 he January 2015, but $30,000, married $40,000 moved St. James, a caretaker then to couples Gillam in 1985. Afterunder 35 LumptoSum Refund Winnipeg it as motivated the and Canada with income andwith Rebates years Manitoba Hydro heRevenue retired inAgency 1991. to phase $40,000 plus $2,500 for BobForloved sports, and coached in Boissevain. When he one was adult no in newbaseball screeningwhile measures each dependent, Expertall Help longer able to watch the games in person or on television he continued to enjoy over the next two years, and one child with income 204-453-5372 listening to them on the radio.including a mandatory under $35,000. It cannot be Apartments/Condos for Rent He had a great love of horses, especially and was police recordsBelgians, check for usedthrilled for businesses, farmSmall bedroom suite, #3when 2one of his geldings made it to the Royal Fair in Toronto. the 2016 tax-filing season. ing, rental property, capital 115-2nd Street S, Souris, Funeral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre with MB. $750/month includes Volunteers must now reg- gains, investment income interment in the rental Hartney Riverside Cemetery. utilities. Contact manister through a new online over $1,000, if someone is ager 204-724-9960 text. I came to the “To Sylvia my love forever. end. The sun has set for me. Why cry for a soul 35 lines portal and declare that they bankrupt or deceased, or set free. MissApartments me, but go on with South-Vu haslife. Remember the love we shared. Remember have notI must beengo convicted other complex returns. for rent times - 2nd floor, oneOn this the good we had together. journey alone. Miss me but bedroom, air conditioned of tax fraud or any other Williams says that there let me go. Forever holding your hand. Love Bob.” apartment, kitchen applianc- criminal offence. In addi- are two volunteer tax preIn memory of Bob, donations may be made to the Polio es supplied, laundry room in eachRink volunteer must that will be available building, carport parkingor with Survivors Association to thetion, Hartney Fund c/o Townparers of cold storage room. Manitoba No chil- R0M get their Hartney, Hartney, 0X0. own EFILE (elec- in Souris. “People will use dren or pets, non-smoker. Page 9, Souris Plaindealer, Souris,ofMB, 6, 2015 tronicSouris, tax filing) myFriday, office toMarch drop off their Kowalchukʼs in certificate care Contact ForbesFuneral ArbuckleHome, 204-483-0100. – a process with built-in returns and we will call arrangements. Expression of sympathyscreening may –be rather madethanat the volunteer to have the Career Opportunities www.kowalchuks.net use the master certificate return processed,” stated FLIN FLON/CREIGHTON/ DENARE BEACH

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Grandview Credit Union and Sunrise Credit Union merger announcement (March 1, 2017) Grandview Credit Union held a meeting of the members on February 28, 2017, at the Grandview Kinsmen Community Centre where over 77% of members in attendance voted in favour of amalgamating with Sunrise Credit Union. Three hundred and thirty-three voters turned out to cast their ballots and the amalgamation is scheduled to officially take effect on May 1, 2017. As a combined, larger organization, it will be easier to withstand continued low interest rates and intense competition. It will also be easier to absorb the increasing cost of regulatory requirements, new technology, and the latest products and services.

The Executive Team from both organizations will be working closely together over the next several weeks to ensure a smooth transition for staff and members. Tim Klassen will continue as president of CEO of Sunrise Credit Union. Dale Scott will continue as the Interim General Manager in Grandview. Grandview contributes approximately $72 million of assets to the organization, bringing the amalgamated assets close to $1 billion serving approximately 24,000 members. All Grandview and Sunrise jobs will remain safe from cuts and an expanded range of development opportunities will be available to staff due to the larger organization.

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Arthur-Virden MLA, cabinet ministers tour westman municipalities

Meetings provided informative updates on local infrastructure, water stewardship issues: Piwniuk Roads, drainage and other infrastructure, conservation and water stewardship issues were front and centre as Doyle Piwniuk, MLA for the constituency of ArthurVirden, along with Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox and Infrastructure Minister Blaine Pedersen, toured rural areas of western Manitoba last week. “Our two-day tour through several rural municipalities, and our meetings with town and RM officials in three communities, provided opportunities for great discussions about local and regional issues affecting Manitobans in those areas,” said Piwniuk. “This was a chance for the two ministers, especially, to take a close look at successes in rural Westman, and to hear first-hand about potential solutions to concerns in this region.” The meetings on February 9 and 10 in Deloraine, Waskada and Melita also included conservation and water stewardship employees with Manitoba Sustainable Development and staff from Manitoba Infrastructure, as well as mayors, reeves and councillors from the three communities and from the RMs of Deloraine-Winchester, Brenda-Waskada, Grassland, Two Borders and Pipestone. The discussions involved a range of issues and concerns such as waterway maintenance, preparations for potential floods, control of illegal drainage, maintenance of highways, streets and curbs, bridge and lagoon projects and funding for community facilities. “We heard repeatedly from local residents and officials that they were pleased to be able to meet with provincial cabinet ministers in their home communities,” added Piwniuk. “They said that under the previous NDP government, they never saw members of cabinet visit their towns and rural municipalities for even photo opportunities, let alone for meaningful discussions.”

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The Grandview Municipality is located in the Parkland Region of Manitoba, nestled in a picturesque valley between Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Riding Mountain National Park. The community was named for the beautiful views of both the Duck Mountains to the north and the Riding Mountains to the south. About Sunrise Credit Union Sunrise Credit Union was formed in 2008 through the strategic merger of its five legacy Credit Unionsrespectively, Virden (est. 1940), Turtle Mountain (est. 1940), Hartney (est. 1942), Tiger Hills (est. 1943) and Cypress River (est. 1960) – to provide personalized competitive financial services to benefit its members and communities. For more information, please visit sunrisecu.mb.ca. About Grandview Credit Union Established in 1942, Grandview Credit Union strives to be a leader in the progression and growth of its communities with a purpose to improve members’ lives.

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Market Report

by Bob Cey North American markets set records again this week Wall Street’s S&P 500 Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the week at new historic highs, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite started the holiday-shortened week at fresh highs before taking a break from its recent record-setting pace. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed at new highs for 11 consecutive days, the longest record-setting streak since 1987, and the NASDAQ Composite, set fresh records. As has been the case since the November US presidential election, markets were influenced by expectations that Donald Trump’s presidency will be good for North American and global economies and that the Trump administration will create a more favorable environment for businesses. Investors expect tax cuts and fiscal stimulus to help corporate earnings and share prices. The administration indicated this week that a tax-code overhaul would

be rolled out by August and that it is aiming for annual economic growth of 3% or more, a level not seen for a decade. Canada’s benchmark equity index had risen by almost 40% since its January 2016 trough before falling back. The week began with new records for the S&P/TSX Composite. Lower commodity prices subsequently dragged down the energy and material sectors. The financials sector lost ground despite positive first-quarter earnings and dividend hikes by Canadian banks. Markets showed little concern after minutes of the Fed’s February policysetting meeting signalled that the central bank could raise rates “fairly soon” in response to proposed tax cuts and new government spending that could spark inflationary pressures. But commodity weakness and uncertainty about promised economic measures pressured stocks later in the week. The STOXX Europe 600 Index was little changed as European markets were mixed. Economic news sent markets to 14-month

highs before they fell on earnings disappointments, political uncertainty and concerns about U.S. economic policy. A survey of eurozone manufacturers and service providers, a key indicator of business activity, reached its highest level since April 2011. Asian stocks were mixed, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index reaching its highest level since August 2015 before dropping back. In other news this week: • Canadian inflation rose to 2.1% y-o-y in January, up from 1.5% in December and the highest level in more than two years. Rising gasoline prices were at the root of the increase. • Canadian retail sales fell 0.5% in December over the previous month, the first decrease in five months. • US home sales rose 3.3% in January from December, the fastest pace since 2007.

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What’s ahead next week: Canada • GDP, fourth quarter. • Bank of Canada monetary policy announcement. • Markit Manufacturing

PMI. US • GDP, fourth quarter, second estimate. • Federal Reserve Beige Book report.

This week’s market closing values: Level

Change

1-week

• Purchasing managers indexes. • House prices, sales. • Personal income and spending. • Durable goods orders. YTD

1-year

5-year

EQUITY INDICES CAD S&P/TSX.......................15,533.47 S&P 500..........................2,367.34 DJIA..............................20,821.76 FTSE 100........................7,243.70 CAC 40............................4,845.24 DAX..............................11,804.03 Nikkei............................19,283.54 Hang Seng.....................23,965.70

CAD - 305.16 +16.18 +197.71 - 56.26 - 22.34 + 47.01 + 4 8.92 - 68.04

CAD - 1.93% +0.60% +0.87% - 0.67% - 0.96% - 0.11% +0 .73% - 0.36%

CAD +1.61% + 2.99% + 2.62% - 0.26% - 2.74% + 0.35% +2 .14% + 6.00%

CAD CAD + 21.92% + 4.07% + 16.90% +17.86% + 20.36% +16.04% +5.32% +4.69% + 6.53% + 7.55% + 17.63% +12.11% +1 4.61% +13.57% + 19.12% + 7.97%

CURRENCY RETURNS CAD US$......................................1.3106 Euro......................................1.3838 Yen.......................................0.0117

Change + 0.0010 + 0.08% - 0 .0066 - 0 .48% + 0.0001 + 0.75%

- 2.49% -2 .09% + 1.77%

- 4.35% + 5.57% -8 .30% + 0.58% - 4.31% - 1.02%

CANADIAN TREASURIES Yield 3-month 0.47 5-year 109 10-year 1.61

Change - 0.01 - 0.07 - 0.10

COMMODITIES USD Change Oil $54.06 + $0.66 Gold $1,256.73 + $21.78 Natural Gas $2.48 - $0.26

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Doull named to All Conference Team Second year Business Administration student at Assiniboine Community College, Nathan Doull was named to the Manitoba Colleges Athletics All-Conference Team. Nathan is a member of the ACC Cougars volleyball team and had a personal best with 18 kills on 22 swings, no errors and 12 blocks, statistics seldom seen at this level of play. Nathan is the son of Chris and Holly Doull of Souris. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Fellowship News

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