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Clearing all the streets to make room for more

Members of the Department of Highways were out in full force doing their best to clear the main thoroughfares in Souris last week. They are responsible for Highway 22, Highway 250, and Highway 2 while municipal crews bear the responsibility of cleaning up in Souris and the rest of the municipality. While three storms, one on top of the other, are a challenge for both departments, they have done a good job of keeping things moving. Pictured: Highways Department crews clear snow piles from Highway 2. The new challenge now is to find a place to pile all that snow! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Souris Glenwood pleads for patience by Darci Semeschuk It’s no secret that Souris residents are frustrated with the neverending piles of snow that have accumulated over the past month. Sidewalks are covered under several feet of snow and streets are congested and narrowed due to the pushed piles. The challenge, according to Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer, Char-

lotte Parham, is where to put the snow when the crews do get around to moving it from residential areas. “We are trying to get the snow moved as quickly as possible, but we are running out of places to put it,” stated Parham. “The Cemetery already has about as much as it can hold so we’re looking for additional spots.”

On the Facebook page, still titled “Town of Souris,” the page administrator posted the following information: “Public Works crews are continuing with opening sidewalks, removing snow and widening streets. As the widening of the streets commences, driveways may see a ridge of snow left by the grader. A wheel loader will be

following the grader and clearing those driveways affected. Your patience during this time is much appreciated”. This is, in fact, the largest amount of accumulated snow in several years and it has been difﬁcult for crews to keep the main arteries clear, but they have done so to the best of their ability. One long-time resident,

Eugene Kowalchuk, believes that this winter rivals the blizzard of 1959 when he ﬁrst started working at then Diehl’s Funeral Home. “I will never forget that storm,” he remarked. “I think this is just as much snow only we have better equipment now to deal with it so it doesn’t seem as bad.” Back in 1959, Kowal-

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chuk says that there might have been one, maybe two graders, to try and clear out the snow when now we have tremendous equipment. Whether or not we see much more snow this winter, you can be sure that the Souris Glenwood Public Works Department is up to the challenge. It’s only two and one-half months until spring!

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by Darci Semeschuk The Souris and Glenwood Chamber of Commerce wrapped up 2016 with the Christmas Promotion. Headed up by volunteer Lon Turner, the month-long events were hampered somewhat by the storms that impacted so much of the province over the holidays. In all though, according to Turner, the different events went off well. “We were hampered by the snow and cold forcing cancellations for the several events,” stated Turner. “Some of them were rearranged and I think all in all, it was a good season.” The Schools band concert and the Cubs and Scouts sleigh rides were cancelled and organizers weren’t able to get them going again. The evening Christmas

caroling was also cancelled but it was reorganized for December 23. Santa’s Workshop is a kick-off to the Chamber Christmas and it was very successful. The Chamber Red Card Campaign was well received as it has been in the past. “Shoppers really like the Red Card Campaign,” stated Turner. “If there was going to be any changes to that, I think it would be to start earlier and back it up about a week.” The winners of the four draws, $1,000 - promotion, is as follows: $100 - Virginia Bridal; $150 - Clare Somersall; $250 - Donna Mason; $500 - Ashley Kempthorne. In an effort to keep people shopping at home this year, the Chamber offered Souris Bucks for sale with a 10% bo-

nus. In total $7,500 was sold giving local Chamber businesses and extra $8,250 that was spent locally which otherwise may not have stayed in town. “The Chamber is happy to absorb the $750 loss if it means that some of our member businesses benefit from it,” stated Chamber vice-president Bonnie Radcliffe. The Chamber executive has decided to bring an end to placing a Christmas tree on the “island” on Main Street. “Every year we go to some effort to find and place a tree on that spot,” explained Sande Denbow. “We have good volunteers who put it up for us and who decorate it but every year it’s a challenge. This year it was the wind. It’s just that last straw.”

The Chamber will work with the Beautification Committee next fall to decided how to replace the tree. In other Chamber news, membership renewals will be sent out in the next few weeks. If members have already renewed they will receive a sticker for 2017. If not, they can fill out the form and return it, along with their membership fee. The annual meeting will be held early March and, as always, new executive members are welcome. If you are interested in sitting on the Chamber executive, please email sourischamber@gmail.com The 66 member strong Chamber meets the first Thursday of each month and the Chamber executive meets the third Thursday of each month. Please consider attending a meeting.

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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. A very important tip to all is please have your driveways and sidewalks all cleared off from snow as soon as you can. As well, be sure to clear both front and back entrances, too! If an ambulance or firemen ever had to come, they need to be able to get to you quickly, and walking through deep snow is not quick or easy. 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, 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. 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. 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 204-4833990 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. 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. We have many things going on from the S.O.S 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

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by Seth Godin Godin is the author of 17 books: Tribes and Linchpin are his two bestselling books, while Free Prize Inside was a Forbes Business Book of the Year in 2004. Purple Cow sold over 150,000 copies in more than 23 print runs in its first two years. The Dip was a Business Week and New York Times bestseller. In the early 1990s, he curated a 10-book series for children titled Worlds of Power. Each of the book’s plots is based on a video game. In June 2012, Godin launched a Kickstarter campaign to finance his next book. In the first week, he raised more than $250,000 from readers, which in turn secured him a book contract with his publisher. In April 2016, Godin’s book, All Marketers Are Liars, was selected by Carine Alexis

at Forbes as one of six essential books every marketer should have on their shelf. The bestselling novel of 1961 was Allen Drury’s Advise and Consent. Millions of people read this 690-page political novel. In 2016, the big sellers were coloring books. Fifteen years ago, cable channels like TLC (the “L” stood for Learning), Bravo and the History Channel (the “History” stood for History) promised to add texture and information to the blighted TV landscape. Now these networks run shows about marrying people based on how well they kiss. And of course, newspapers won Pulitzer prizes for telling us things we didn’t want to hear. We’ve responded by not buying newspapers any more. The decline of thought-

ful media has been discussed for a century. This is not new. What is new: A fundamental shift not just in the profit-seeking gatekeepers, but in the culture as a whole. “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”* [*Ironically, this isn’t what Einstein actually said. It was this, “It can scarcely be denied that the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible without having to surrender the adequate representation of a single datum of experience.” Alas, I’ve been seduced into believing that the shorter one now works better.] Is it possible we’ve made things simpler than they ought to be, and established non-curiosity as the new standard? We are certainly guilty of being active participants in a media landscape that

Manitoba Public Insurance is issuing a renewed call to road safety action for all road users in 2017, after recording the deadliest year on Manitoba highways in a decade. Based on preliminary data, in 2016 there were 101 fatal collisions on public roadways in Manitoba which resulted in the deaths of 112 people. These numbers contrast with 69 collisions and 78 fatalities in 2015. “2016 was a tragic year for road fatalities in Manitoba,” said Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler. “Not since 2006 have we lost as many people in motor vehicle collisions and our sincere condolences go out to the families and friends of the 112 Manitobans who lost their lives in roadway crashes.” “These terrible outcomes must serve as a reminder to all Manitobans to drive safely in 2017,” said Schuler. According to Manitoba Public Insurance data, another 19 Manitobans lost their lives in snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle collisions in 2016. Although the full analysis of motor vehicle fatalities is not yet complete, preliminary data shows an alarming increase in impaired driving, distracted driving, speed, and not wearing seatbelts as contributing factors in the fatal collisions recorded. “To stay safe on our roads and not put other road users at risk, all drivers need to think about road safety every time they get behind the wheel,” said Ward Keith, vice-president, Business Development and Commu-

nications, Manitoba Public Insurance. “Buckling up all the time, driving to road and weather conditions, not driving when impaired by alcohol or drugs, or while distracted these are all simple reminders that can help to prevent being involved in a collision. They can also literally make the difference between life and death,” said Keith. In issuing the call to action for road safety in 2017, Manitoba Public Insurance encourages all drivers to model safe and responsible

driving behaviours by following these simple safety tips: Safety Tips Which Could Save a Life 1. Have a plan before you head out for an evening of partying. Take a cab home or have a designated driver selected beforehand. 2. If you must text or answer the phone, pull your vehicle over to a safe area. Texting while driving takes your eyes off the road and significantly increases the chance of being involved in a collision.

breaks Einstein’s simplicity law every day. And having gotten away with it so far, we’re now considering removing the law from our memory. The economics seem to be that the only way to make a living is to reach a lot of people and the only way to reach a lot of people is to race to the bottom, seek out quick clicks, make it easy to swallow, reinforce existing beliefs, keep it short, make it sort of fun, or prurient, or urgent, and most of all, dumb it down. And that’s the true danger of anti-intellectualism. While it’s foolish to choose to be stupid, it’s cultural suicide to decide that insights, theories and truth don’t actually matter. If we don’t care to learn more, we won’t spend time or resources on knowledge. We can survive if we eat candy for an entire day but if we put the green-

markets out of business along the way, all that’s left is candy. Give your kid a tablet, a game, and some chicken fingers for dinner. It’s easier than talking to him. Read the short articles, the ones with pictures, it’s simpler than digging deep. Clickbait works for a reason. Because people click on it. The thing about clickbait, though, is that it exists to catch prey, not to inform them. It’s bait, after all. The good news: We don’t need many people to demand more from the media before the media responds. The Beverly Hillbillies was a popular show but that didn’t stop Star Trek from having a shot at improving the culture. The media has always bounced between pandering to make a buck and upping the intellectual ante of what they present. Now that this balance has been ceded to an algo-

rithm, we’re on the edge of a breakneck race to the bottom, with no brakes and no break in sight. Vote with your clicks, with your sponsorship, with your bookstore dollars. Vote with your conversations, with your letters to the editor, by changing the channel... Even if only a few people use precise words, employ thoughtful reasoning and ask difficult questions, it still forces those around them to catch up. It’s easy to imagine a slippery slope down, but there’s also the cultural ratchet, a positive function in which people race to learn more and understand more so they can keep up with those around them. Turn the ratchet. We can lead our way back to curiosity, inquiry and discovery if we (just a few for now) measure the right things and refuse the easy option in favor of insisting on better.

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Fraud comes in all shapes and forms, from deliberately staged accidents to bogus auto theft claims. Manitoba Public Insurance relies on various methods to catch these fraudsters, ranging from good old-fashioned investigative skills to acting on tips from the general public. Fraudulent and suspicious claims are handled by Manitoba Public Insurance’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU). The efforts of this special unit resulted in fraud savings last year of $8.2 million for Manitoban auto insurance rate payers. The SIU closed 2,100 investigations last year. Anyone knowing someone who is involved in auto insurance fraud is encouraged to call the Manitoba Public Insurance TIPS Line: 204-9858477 or toll-free 1-877985-8477. All calls are anonymous. No. 1: “Smile! You’re on Camera” Thanks to the keen investigative skills of an SIU investigator, a fraudulent bodily injury claim was discovered, saving Manitoba Public Insurance and its ratepayers more than $15,000. The pedestrian said he was hit by a car and injured - unable to work. The driver adamantly insisted there was no incident. With the two conflicting statements, the SIU investigator went to

the scene and observed that several businesses had security cameras mounted on their buildings. After viewing footage from one of the cameras, the investigator was able to see the pedestrian approaching the parking lot. Clearly, there had been no collision between the vehicle and pedestrian. A seasoned collision re-constructionist, who examined the footage and location, also confirmed there could not have been any contact between pedestrian and vehicle. The claim was subsequently denied. No. 2: “Luxury Porsche Actually a Lemon” Thanks to the cooperative relationship between the RCMP and Manitoba Public Insurance, a fraudulent auto theft claim of more than $20,000 was denied. The owner of a Porsche told his adjuster that the vehicle had been stolen from his apartment block parking lot in Winnipeg. A theft claim was opened. The story quickly unravelled after the RCMP notified Manitoba Public Insurance that a badly damaged/vandalized Porsche had been located in a rural area - a full day before the owner claimed his car had been stolen. During examination of the Porsche, it was discovered that the vehicle was in need of major mechanical repairs, which would have cost the owner several thousand dollars.

Based on the police information and pre-existing mechanical condition of the vehicle, the theft claim was denied. No. 3: “Wannabe Manitoban” All Manitoba residents are entitled to benefits under the Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIPP). Outside of the province, many insurance plans are structured differently and don’t always provide the robust coverage available under Manitoba’s no-fault injury compensation plan. Because of this, some individuals may try to claim they are Manitoba residents in order to receive PIPP benefits. A man was severely injured in the United States after being involved in a crash.

His family claimed he had been visiting the US and opened an injury claim with Manitoba Public Insurance. While processing the claim, the case manager received information from a number of agencies which confirmed the man had not lived in Manitoba for several years, making him ineligible for PIPP benefits. Presented with this information, the man’s family withdrew their claim. Savings were estimated to be in excess of $500,000. No. 4: “Case of a Guilty Conscience” After a number of unusual details came to surface, a father and son were asked to give a statement to an SIU investigator about the theft

of a pick-up truck. During the interview the son made a surprising offer: to write a promissory note to Manitoba Public Insurance for nearly $11,000 (damage costs). The son then declined to discuss his financial generosity. However, the facts spoke volumes: the father, who was the registered owner, stated the truck had been stolen from his residence. One day after the reported theft, the same truck rearended another vehicle and fled the scene with several people witnessing the crash. No. 5 “The Accident That Wasn’t” Two vehicles collide and are badly damaged. This happens every day in Manitoba. But, a number

of unusual details surfaced during the investigation of this specific collision. It was discovered these two individuals knew each other and their vehicles were both in poor running condition. A seasoned traffic re-constructionist testified that this crash was no accident, but a staged collision. One driver pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000. He received a two-year suspended sentence with supervised probation, 100 hours of community service work and a restitution order of $17,000 to repay Manitoba Public Insurance. The second driver, who was also charged with fraud over $5,000, did not appear in court. A warrant for his arrest has since been issued.

Dear editor, I have been subscribing to the Plaindealer for years now, which I read weekly and tell my family of all the happenings. Often they don’t listen but I still tell them. What I can never understand how some persons in Souris don’t appreciate what they have with living in Souris?

I moved back to Manitoba to be close to my parents and the highlight of moving was when I could visit them in Souris. My three girls loved going to Souris, no matter what the season. As for plowing the streets, my Dad did that for years and there were always complaints. You always hope 100%

of the population would appreciate the hard work the Town crew does but sadly some don’t. As for the drug store in Souris, I know the bottom line is money and for the store to be open on Saturday would involve a cage around the medications. Maybe the profit that has been obtained over the years from the building

could be put back into the building for Souris to have a store open on Saturday. The tourist season would appreciate it immensely. I always promote Souris to everyone I know. I tell them the park is excellent along with all the other amenities that the town offers. Sincerely, Darrin Hale

Dear editor Greetings, It was sad to read about the recent folding of the Souris Horticultural Society after 103 years of dedicated work to your

community. I have visited Souris several times over the past 25 years and have always been impressed with the floral displays that can be found around your town.

This past year I visited and admired your new Swinging Bridge and the well-appointed gardens. So I wish the Society members all the best and maybe they just might re-

group in the future! Thank you. Sincerely, R. John Garside 27 Centre Street Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0

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The Carberry News-Express Changes coming to WCGtv Carberry WCGtv Carberry has reached a point where a single town’s subscriptions can’t support the technology needed to put out their work to new standards. So they are going to regional programming channels. Carberry’s output will be combined with that of Minnedosa and Rivers, and perhaps as things develop Neepawa, Erickson and Glenboro. Because we’ll now be able to afford higher quality components, the signal should be ‘way better’, and the range of community programming broader. Even more exciting than the quality is that our neighbours will see our programs and we’ll see theirs. Now subscribers in Carberry can see programs created in – for example – Killarney, Virden, Swan River and Ste. Rose. • • The Carberry News-Express Calvert helps Koreans prepare for Olympics Braden Calvert and his 2017 junior curling rink spent from December 14 - 21 in Korea playing their national curling teams to help prepare them for the next Winter Olympics. Skip Calvert, third Colton Lott, Jason Gunlagson in place of Kyle Doering at second, and lead Robbie Gordon curled twice a day against the Koreans who are coached by Bob Ursel, well-known Cana-

dian veteran curler. The Manitobans beat the host men seven times and the women once, much to the surprise of the Koreans. • • • The Gazette Klassen named new president and CEO of Sunrise Credit Union Sunrise Credit union had a new President and CEO as of Jan. 1, 2017. The announcement was made by Don Zeghers, Chair of the Board of Directors on Dec. 14 that Tim Klassen was unanimously chosen by the Board of Directors to take on the role as Harry Bowler retires after 30 years of outstanding service in the credit union system. Tim and his wife Rosanna reside in Cypress River and have two children. • • • Crossroads This Week Shoal Lake Splash Park receives gift The recent $25,000 grant from Richardson pioneer is a gift to the Shoal Lake Splash Park Committee (SLSPC). “It’s really good timing,” said Committee Chair Kelly Knight, explaining that the project is getting set to go to tender in the new year. “Our goal is to have our tenders out by the middle of January, with the successful applicant to begin work this coming spring as soon as the ground is workable.” If all goes as planned, the splash park will be up and running in time to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this summer.

4-H Canada and Canada 150 In 2017, 4-H will be a part of Canada’s big year as a Canada 150 Signature Project. Together, we will engage youth and connect communities, by bringing Canadians together from coast to coast, to participate in unifying events, share experiences and learn about why there is no greater time than now for 4-H in Canada. Get in on the celebration - Apply now at www.apply.4-hcanada.ca 4-H’ers, you can host a Canada 150 celebration in your community by applying for the 4-H Connecting Canadians Fund, offered to registered 4-H clubs, districts, regions and provinces across Canada. Over $200,000 is available for funding of up to 150 4-H youth-led community celebrations, from coast to coast, celebrating Canada’s rich agricultural history and connecting urban and rural communities. Applicants can apply to receive $500 to $2500 dollars to host a community celebration

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880 CKLQ expanding to FM Brandon MB, January 6, 2016 – AM Station 880 CKLQ has received approval from the Canadian Radio- television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to shift to FM while continuing to also broadcast in AM. “The FM band will allow listeners in and around Brandon to have better sound quality, while the AM band allows listeners from as far away as the Saskatchewan and US borders to continue listening to CKLQ, “ said Dave Baxter, President and CEO of Westman Communications Group. Westman owns and operates 880 CKLQ and 94.7 Star FM.

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know as we get closer,” continued Clark. About 880 CKLQ Radio stations 880 CKLQ and 94.7 STAR FM broadcast throughout western Manitoba and are owned and operated by Westman Communications Group. Westman Communications Group is the operating name for Westman Media Cooperative Ltd. Westman is a customer-owned cooperative, which also operates cable systems in 36 communities. Westman is a leader in communication services including cable TV, Internet and phone. Westman is proud of its strong commitment to its customers and the communities it serves.

“We’re extremely excited that the CRTC understood our desire to offer the enhanced sound qualities of FM to listeners in Brandon, and have approved to move CKLQ to the FM band,” said Cam Clark, General Manager of 880 CKLQ. Clark added, “We are allowed to the keep the AM as a repeater, so you’ll be able to continue to hear CKLQ on 880 in all of southwest Manitoba. We would also like to thank all the listeners and community leaders who supported us in the application process.” “The exact timing of the turning up of the FM signal is still being determined but we will let you

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Due to his &experience Morris Rosenort. 32with Menʼ s, • 1947, TERRY BARBER – ----------------------------------explosives, he was assigned to the Royal Engineers Scottish Command-Bridging 32 womenʼ s teams from 7 I am so grateful for the November 5 countries. AlsoIn 1952, Jennifer and Bomb Disposal Unit, serving for two years until he was demobbed. many acts of kindness I • JESSE PETERS – Mike McEwen & Reid he was called forreceived. the Korean War but not required to deploy. have Thank youwasJones, December 10 up again to train C aand r Decorator r u t h ein rhiss . After leaving the forces Roy became a Journeyman Painter • The Hound of the to Dr. Ziada, the nurses, www.morriscurlingclub.org hometown of (MTC) Rotherham, at a dance he met love of his life, Betty. ambulance drivers and the all true-----------------------------------Baskervilles – where They were married in December of 1952. February 11 the staff at the Souris TRY SOMETHING NEW this 1980 they NOBLE moved to Canada residing in Red Deer, for a few years glass, and then • InSIERRA – Hospital for their care andAB winter. Stained fused moving25 to Elgin, MB to beconcern. closer toThe family where he realized his dream of February glass and mosaic weekend food,and flowers having his own painting business. sense ofinadventure and in our studio • JET STREAM – April 17 and anddecorating visits have helped Roy’s us classes Glass making passion tickets for travel the earlyI years his 58Winnipeg. year marriage to Betty. Season arebegan nowback so inmuch. feel ofvery supplies. They travelled the UK, weekends to available – get yours and spending blessed many by the care Icamping and continued Visit: www.prairiestudioglass. com see 5 shows for theonce price travel extensively in Canada. received both here and at or CALL 204-783-1117. ofRoy 4. 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by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I need a laundry stain remover solution using vinegar, water and baking soda. Thanks. Lynne Dear Lynne, Here is a spot remover that you can use to pre-treat stains as well as several other machine washable, colourfast fabrics. Into a spray bottle combine: Two third cups ammonia (or vinegar), two third cups Dawn dish soap, one quarter cup baking soda and 2 cups warm water. Spray fabric and wash with heavy-duty detergent. Or boil fabric in 10 cups water and one cup washing soda. Boil for 5 minutes and hang outside to dry (test on inconspicuous area first). Dear Reena, What is the best way to clean my iron? The bottom plate looks brown as if it has baked on residue on it. Helen Dear Helen, Take two tablespoons baking soda and add enough water to make a paste. Apply the paste to your iron and scrub it with an abrasive cloth. Rinse. Dear Reena, How does one get just beyond where the brush goes in cleaning the toilet where the bowl turns back? There is some blackness there I would love to boil out or whatever. Tina Dear Tina, The absolute best helper for the area where the toilet interior turns black is to purchase a small pumice stone. You can pick these up at places that sell health and beauty products. Ap-

ply dish soap to the pumice stone and gently scrub the toilet inside. Although pumice stones will scratch bathtubs they don’t normally scratch toilet bowls but always test on a small area first. Pumice is better than an abrasive cloth. Just as a side note; S.O.S pads will scratch toilet bowls, so avoid them. Feedback from Reader Re: Freezing perogies I read the article about freezing perogies and I have an even better solution which tastes better in the long run! My Baba used to get oil and cook onions in them until they were caramelized and then she would put that mixture in a quart jar and keep it in the fridge and it would be amber coloured and delicious oil with a thick settlement layer of caramelized onions. The day that she made perogies she would get a pot of boiling salted water ready and have a huge roaster ready to receive the perogies. What she would do is once they were pinched closed she would put them in the boiling hot salted water until half cooked. Then she would take them out and drain them. Then she would lay them out in the layer on the bottom of the roaster and take a little bit of that oil and onion mixture and spread it around and toss them until the perogies were done. This step kept them from sticking together and added delicious flavour. Then she would bag them in gallon freezer bags and place them in the freezer. When it was time to cook them she simply took the frozen perogies,

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Earning a berth in the Viterra Men’s Curling Championships, the Steve Irwin rink of Brandon (L-R): Travis Saban, Travis Brooks, Travis Taylor, Steve Irwin. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

The Kelly Marnoch rink from Carberry defeated the Chudley rink from Neepawa to advance to the Viterra Men’s Provincial Championships. The Souris Curling Club hosted the qualifying bonspiel January 6 - 8. Pictured: Bart Witherspoon sweeps a rock into the rings in the 8-7 win to help his team earn a berth in the Provincial Championship to be held in Portage February 7 - 12. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Earning a berth in the Viterra Men’s Curling Championship, the Graham Freeman team from Virden (L-R): Duane Barkley, Cory Barkley, Kevin Barclay, Graham Freeman. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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WEBSITE INFORMATION: Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com

VISIT us at: www.sourismanitoba.com or facebook.com/townofsouris HANDI-TRANSIT: To book your ride call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday In-town trip: $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip • $50.00 Pre-paid pass (10 rides + 1 free) Group trips are also available upon request – advanced booking required

Donations to the Handi-Transit may be made through the Municipal Ofﬁce BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences, and accessory buildings. Contact the Municipal ofﬁce for information - 483-5200. Building Inspector available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.

TRANSFER SITE: Dispose used oil, ﬁlters, antifreeze & containers at the Eco-Centre. Wed. & Fri. 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. • Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sun. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICKUP: Put your garbage/recycling out by 7:00 a.m. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24 hour drop off at 20 Pine Ave E (west side). E-WASTE is accepted, large

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

Souris Valley Recreation Programs: Call: 204 483-5214 or Visit: facebook.com/sourisrecreation

AVALON THEATRE

FRIDAY – SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M. Phone 204-483-5215

Collateral Beauty January 13 - 15, 2017

Rated: PG-13 • 97 min • Drama Stars: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

SNOW REMOVAL ROUTE: NO OVERNIGHT PARKING is in effect for the Winter months for snow removal on: Crescent Avenue West From 1st Street South to 2nd Street South; 2nd Street South from Crescent Avenue West to 5th Avenue West; and 1st Street South (PTH 22) from 1st Avenue (Hwy #2) to Crescent Avenue West. PRIVATE SNOW CLEARING: The Snow Clearing policy is now in effect. When clearing snow you are required to pile the snow on your own property. For more information please contact the Municipal ofﬁce at 204-483-5200. Keeping your sidewalks free of ice and snow is greatly appreciated.

One of three teams to qualify for the 2017 Viterra Men’s Provincial Championships, the Marnoch rink of Carberry (L-R): Chris Cameron, Branden Jorgensen, Bart Witherspoon, Kelly Marnoch. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Viterra Westman Men’s Curling playoffs submitted Good crowds shoed up at the Souris Curling Club to watch as 12 teams from the Westman area played off this past weekend for three berth spots into the Viterra Men’s Provincial

Curling Championships. Teams representing Brandon were Shawn Taylor, Shane Macgranachan, Duane Long, and Steve Irwin. Carberry was represented by Tyler Waterhouse and Kelly Marnoch.

Souris Congregate Meals is pleased to be able to offer

FREEZER MEALS Our delicious freezer meals are for seniors (55+) and physically challenged people to enjoy.

They are healthy, lower sodium, thaw-heatand-serve meals. The meals will be frozen in a reusable container that must be returned to us. The cost of a meal is $6.00

Please call Souris Congregate Meals at

204-483-3990 for more information.

Neepawa representative was Jerry Chudley. Virden sent Cory Zdan and Graham Freeman. Wawanesa had Perry Fisher representing that community. Chris Wytinck represented Glenboro and Dale Brooks was in from Hamiota. In the “A” side final, Irwin’s Brandon rink defeated Freeman from Virden by a score of 7-2 and Carberry’s Marnoch rink defeated Neepawa’s Chudley squad by a score of 8-7. This qualified the two winners for two of the berths. The “B” side final was won by the Graham Freeman team from Virden as they defeated the young Waterhouse team from Carberry by a score of 7-5, giving them the final berth. The Provincial championship will take place February 7 - 12 in Portage La Prairie. Thank you to all the Souris Curling Club volunteers who made this a very successful event.