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Rebekah Lee Jenkins is seen here signing as copy of her first book, “The Night They Came for Til”, for Gloria McBurney. Gloria’s husband, Howard was the grandson of Elizabeth Buckley, the inspiration for Ada Bennett, a major character in the book. The book is available at Hillcrest Museum and Timeless Treasures.
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by Darci Semeschuk It’s well understood that life for women in Victorian times, and indeed right down through history, hasn’t been easy. “The Night They Came for Til”, a historical fiction novel written by newly minted author, Rebekah Lee Jenkins, or as she is known locally, Becky Smith, brings that home in hard fact. If you have your copy, you’ve probably already finished it and
are waiting for the next one. If you don’t have your copy, you’d better get it quick because the second shipment will sell out quickly. Based on early 1900s life in and around Oakland, MB, using actual people from that era as the main characters in the book gives the reader a sense of kinship. The setting is none other than the favourite local landmark Hillcrest and that gives
the reader a sense of ownership. Although the author has taken some literary license, Oakland can be identified as Souris. It’s not a complicated novel but it is one that is difficult to put down. Becky says she has always had an affinity for writing, and, in fact, writing has brought her through some difficult times. Since the Flood of 2011, she has felt more and more drawn to the task.
“We have so much history in Souris and some of our older organizations such as the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement (WCTM) that I used as a model in my book are very much a part of the fabric of Souris,” stated Smith. “Unfortunately the way women were treated by men, and indeed some other women, was terrible. Those women started the first hospital in Souris and no-
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body even knows their names.” It is a fact that the WCTM was responsible for starting the first hospital and there were 46 women on that committee and despite hours and hours of research, Becky could find no record of any of the names of those women. Using the book “Hospital Tree Grows Tall” by Ross Hume as part of her research, Becky was able to get Continued on Page 2
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tually “walk in the footsteps” of her character. “I was fascinated with Elizabeth Buckley. She knew of children on a neighbouring farm who were being neglected and possibly abused and she and her friend, Mr. Eastman, went out one day and took the children,” explained Smith, who has spent the last 22 years working as a hairstylist. “Those children were not going to be neglected and Elizabeth raised one of them, Ivy, from that day on.” According to Smith, when you read a scene in her book where Ada steps in on behalf of Ivy, there is a sharp contrast in the 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. way the men approach the Travel 4.5 miles southwest of Melita on hwy #83, east side of hwy; situation and the way Ada or mile east of the Cargill – Elva elevator approaches the situation. It’s a contrast that Smith 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free Lunch at Noon What to see: wants readers to note. She Beef on a bun, salads and cold drinks § Seeding dates in soybeans and hemp Travel 4.5 miles southwest of Melita on hwy #83, east side of hwy; also wants to leave a mesSponsored by Gowan Canada § Strip till vs. no till vs. tillage in soybeans or mile east of the Cargill – Elva elevator sage with the women in § Granular herbicides in soybeans and peas her life. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. § Flax agronomy trials “There were several Travel 4.5 miles southwest of Melita on hwy #83, east side of hwy; Register your name and phone number Free Lunch at Noon § Hemp varieties and agronomy What to see: or mile east of the Cargill – Elva elevator messages in this book by July 21, 2017 to the Manitoba Beef on a bun, salads and cold drinks § Pea, soybean, lentil variety trials § Seeding dates in soybeans and hemp Agriculture Melita Office at that I wanted my girls Sponsored by Gowan Canada § Wheat nitrogen management 204-522-3256 or email Free Lunch at Noon to understand,” stated § Strip till vs. no till vs. tillage in soybeans What to see: § Intercropping trials, pea-canola, soy-flax, Beef on a bun, salads and cold drinks hannah.minshull@gov.mb.ca. Jenkins. “Often women § Seeding dates in soybeans and hemp § Granular herbicides in soybeans and peas hemp-clover, winter wheat-soybean, Sponsored by Gowan Canada make the mistake of bas§ Strip till vs. no till vs. tillage in soybeans wheat-alfalfa § Flax agronomy trials For more information, contact Scott Register your name and phone number § Granular herbicides in soybeans and peas ing their worth on how Chalmers at 204-522-3256. § Hemp varieties and agronomy § Flax agronomy trials they are treated by men. by July 21, 2017 to the Manitoba Register your name and phone number § Pea, soybean, lentil variety trials § Hemp varieties and agronomy by July 21, 2017 to the Manitoba Agriculture Melita Office at § Pea, soybean, lentil variety trials § Wheat nitrogen management Agriculture Melita Office at 204-522-3256 or email § Wheat nitrogen management § Intercropping trials, pea-canola, soy-flax, 204-522-3256 or email hannah.minshull@gov.mb.ca. § Intercropping trials, pea-canola, soy-flax, hannah.minshull@gov.mb.ca. hemp-clover, winter wheat-soybean, hemp-clover, winter wheat-soybean, wheat-alfalfa wheat-alfalfa For more information, contact Scott For more information, contact Scott Continued from Page 2 insight into the era. As for finding more information on the WCTM, she says she hasn’t given up.
Ada Bennett, a midwife in Oakland, is a major character in the book and she is based on the real life Elizabeth Buck-
ley. Interestingly, the Jenkins family bought the farm from Keith McBurney who is Elizabeth’s grandson. Becky can ac-
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Now that book number one is completed, Becky is working on her second novel, another Oakland based story and it promises to be a page-turner as well. She is researching early divorce records, trial transcripts, and is discovering that how the law treated women in the early 1900s is devastating. Becky will continue with her “brand” of empowering women by bringing us the story of Canada’s first female lawyer and she’ll be fierce. The goal is to have a first draft by October. If time is what she needs to finish the first draft of her new book, Becky Smith will have that when she is sitting as the Author in Residence at Margaret Laurence House in Neepawa in August. Smith is thrilled with the invitation and looks forward to the time she will spend there working on her new venture. Rebekah Lee Jenkins’ book, with its beautiful cover featuring photography by Dana Stam, is available at Hillcrest Museum and Timeless Treasures in Souris.
spotty with isolated showers. Most areas received less than 10 mm of rain, while Melita and Pierson received 25 to 35 mm, respectively. Moisture conditions are variable and most of the northern parts of the region could use moisture. Winter wheat and fall rye are filling and starting to turn. Fusarium head blight levels are very low in winter wheat. Spring cereal crops are progressing well the majority are past anthesis. Peas are flowering and early seeded peas are at the mid pod formation stage. Aphids are detectible but are still under the threshold level. Canola is in the 80% bloom stage. Later seeded canola is bolting or in early flower. Producers are applying fungicides for sclerotinia in fields, which are at high risk. Canola is starting to show effects of the heat with some flowers aborting and some early seeded fields starting to go out of bloom. Soybeans are at late R1 to early R2 stage and are benefitting from the higher temperatures. There are some reports of
enough geese damage in soybeans to do a claim for wildlife damage compensation. Thistle caterpillars have created patches in soybean, canola and sunflower crops but damage is minimal. Corn and sunflowers are developing well with the warm weather. There are some insect pests in sunflowers including lygus bug, sunflower beetle, thistle caterpillar, sunflower maggot adult flies, but levels are low. Flax is in mid bloom with no major issues. Berta armyworm counts are getting higher in some areas but still significantly lower than threshold level. Producers continue to hay with most hay being put up in good quality. Newer stands of hay are yielding about average with older stands below average. Rainfall is needed for the second cut to get established. Pastures are in need of rain. Early grazed or overgrazed pastures are close to being done and some producers are starting to move cattle around to other pastures or fall pastures. Dugouts are about 60% full.
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The opinions and treatment we receive from people cannot define us, we must define ourselves. We need older women, strong women, who stand up for their convictions. Strong women built this community. They never gave up.” One character, Cole, is based on local man, Carter Brindle, who designed Hillcrest. He was a stagecoach driver from Souris who taught himself to be an architect. “Kind of like a hairstylist who chooses to be an author,” explained Smith. “Carter didn’t let his circumstances in life define him. When I see Hillcrest I am reminded that hard work and determination can change your life. It has certainly changed mine.” While Becky selfpublished her book, she needed the assistance of a good editor and she found that in Alex McGilvery. “Alex kept me on track and helped me right through to the finish,” stated Smith. “I just couldn’t have done this without his expertise and guidance.”
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By Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I have a huge invasion of tiny ants in my pantry. Help! Janice Dear Janice, Remove all food from the pantry. Throw away any open containers or packages. Spray the pantry with ‘Raid Ant Killer’, and look for a product with a twoweek residual. After two weeks, wipe shelves, the floor and walls. Return all food to the pantry making sure that all products are stored in airtight containers. Dear Reena, Any suggestions for removing dog drool from cloth truck seats? Thanks. Merv Dear Merv, Wet a cloth with water and heavy-duty laundry detergent. Wipe the areas well and rinse with water.
I have been on something of a new book reading blitz these past couple of weeks, with very mixed results. For those of you who like suspense there is ‘Fierce Kingdom’, by Gin Phillips. The entire story takes place over three short but terrifying hours as what had been a routine visit to the zoo becomes a fight for survival. Joan and her 4-year old son are heading for the zoo exit at day’s end when shots ring out. The zoo has been stormed by an unknown number of gunmen bent on killing any and all humans they find. Over the next three hours we share almost too intensely in Joan’s struggles to keep her son safe while facing the moral dilemma of whether to help others if doing so puts herself and her son in jeopardy. This was definitely one of the most tension-packed books I have read all year. By contrast I found ‘Camino Island’ by John Grisham rather slow. At its centre is the theft of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s original manuscripts, and the attempts made to retrieve them. It sounds interesting but wasn’t. Two thirds of the book tell of Mercer Mann, a young lecturer/ writer, who is recruited by a rather mysterious
Finish with a white vinegar rinse to guard against watermarks on the upholstery. Dear Reena, My door gaskets seem to be rubber, they are soiled and dirty. I have used every cleaning item in the house and they are still dirty. Carol Dear Carol, Pour several drops of Tea Tree oil onto the rubber. Use a damp, green scrubby pad to gently wash the soiled areas. Tea Tree oil can be found in health food stores and grocery stores, in the pharmacy department. Some people also experienced great results using the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for this project. Dear Reena, Do you have an easy ‘Apple Butter’ recipe for me? I have tons of apples in my yard and I need a
delicious solution. Many thanks. Betty Dear Betty, This recipe is easy and you can make it in a slow cooker; the best part is the entire house will smell amazing! Peel, core and chop five and a half pounds of apples. Place the apples in your slow cooker. Into a separate bowl combine: 4 cups white sugar, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, half tsp. ground cloves and half tsp. salt. Mix contents with apples. Cook on HIGH for one hour. Reduce heat to LOW and cook for 10 hours or until mixture is dark brown and thick (stir occasionally). Uncover and cook for one more hour. Pour into sterile jars and store in fridge or freezer. Yum! Feedback from Reader: Re: Keeping wasps
away Reena, What a pity!! You missed an opportunity to educate people on the benefits of wasps and stop the cruel “witch hunt”! Google “ecological benefits of wasps” and you will find lots of wonderful information. All creatures, great and small, are here with a purpose. And, the human species has got to stop thinking they are the best and the most important. Cheers, Jean Wise Tip of the Week: Dear Reena, We have an older home with older plumbing. The bathtub faucet has dripped for years, leaving an unsightly water stain around the drain. Unfortunately, the plumbing is inside a tiled wall, and I can’t get at it to change the washers, or whatever is causing it to and unrealistic, and the main character is totally unsympathetic and her actions unbelievable. There is no humour to be found in the book and I seriously suggest you give this one a pass. I wish I had.
organization to befriend Bruce Cole, a noted bookseller and collector of rare books, who quite possibly has the stolen manuscripts. The story of her attempts to infiltrate his circle of friends is not really all that interesting, nor is the resolution particularly satisfying. Overall a disappointing read. ‘House of Names’, by Colm Toibin, is a variation on a story from Greek mythology. It is in the way of a ‘and this is what happened afterward’ tale, beginning when Agamemnon orders the sacrifice of his daughter in order to secure the gods’ favour for his up-coming battles. The gods apparently were pleased because Agamemnon won, but his actions set his wife against him and she plots to murder him. We follow as her scheming results in his death, see what that costs her, and witness the effects of all that on her other daughter and young son. The chapters focusing on the son’s life are by far the most interesting, and the whole is actually a rather good story well told. I will warn the purists among you that the author plays somewhat fast and loose with the original tale, so that while the overall story is true to the Greek myth, some of
the players and the situations are not. A minor criticism of what is actually a good story. ‘Homegoing’, by Yaa Gyas, sounded interesting: the story of two halfsisters, one sold into slavery, the other entering a life of privilege when she is married off to the colonial governor in charge of the slave operations. The publicity blurbs indicated that the story would follow these two and their descendants through eight generations, from Ghana to America, from the 18th to 20 centuries. If, on the basis of this, you are expecting a rather long 2-family saga, don’t worry. The book is only 300 pages long, and far from being any sort of family saga, it might be more accurately be described as a series of vignettes. Each chapter is an independent unit unto itself, centering on one person per generation from either ‘side’ of the family. We are dropped rather abruptly into their lives and just as abruptly leave them. This, and the fact that the chapters alternate between ‘sides’ of the family, results in a confusion of characters and stories which are hard to keep straight and which never provide a coherent and satisfying tale. That’s too bad because the premise of the book was good and if handled rather differently might have resulted in a very fine read. Finally, ‘Crying for the Moon’, by Mary Walsh, was an impulse buy and one I regretted. I rather like Walsh as a comedian, but not as a writer. The story line is disjointed
drip. Solution: We soaked the water stain (for quite some time!) with vinegar soaked paper towels, and finally got it cleaned right up. Then, from the hardware store, I sourced an 18-inch length of white plastic flexible hose, the right diameter to fit over the faucet. And now the drip-drip-drip is directed directly down the drain! Another solution that works just as well (if you don’t have the kind of faucet that a hose will fit over or in) is to use a length of plastic rod, like those used on venetian blinds (a ‘tilt wand’ as they’re called). Cut it
to the suitable length and place one end in the faucet and the other end in the drain. The water will run down the rod, and not get on the surface of the tub! Submitted by Dave 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 Pleased to introduce
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The World-Spectator Signage suggested to help with highway closure The issue of where traffic should be stopped when Manitoba Highways closes its highways during winter storms came up at the Moosomin Town Council meeting Wednesday. Manitoba and Saskatchewan follow different protocols regarding highway closures during winter storms. The Gazette Glenboro hosts grand opening of their new Telehealth services At 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, Cin-
dy Skanderberg, president of Glenboro Health Auxiliary, made the announcement that everyone had been waiting to hear - The Glenboro Telehealth Link is officially open. The capacity crowd on hand in the reception room of the Glenboro Personal Care Home was all abuzz as they listened to the information given to them about the new and very welcome system they are now able to utilize in their local hospital. The Western Canadian Somerset Museum Celebrates Canada’s 150 The streets of Som-
erset were alive and bustling on Canada Day as the Somerset Lorne Citizens Museum held its Canada 150 Celebration party. The Museum, which opened in 2013, is dedicated to displaying artifacts originally owned by families that lived in the Lorne municipality since pioneer days. While the Museum has thrown events before, the 150 Celebration was done on a far larger scale, fitting the importance of the day. The Carberry NewsExpress Many residents taking advantage of the 1.5% tax discount With the tax statements going out at the end of last month, residents have been coming in steadily to take advantage of the 1.5% discount.
Change of Command The Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2 PPCLI) has a new Commanding Officer. Lieutenant-Colonel Jay MacKeen assumed command of the unit from Lieutenant-Colonel Wayne Niven. The handover, which officially took place this morning at a ceremony, also saw a Change of Appointment of the 2PPCLI Regimental SergeantMayor (RSM). Chief Warrant Officer Bill King took the appointment this morning from outgoing RSM James Smith. The Western Producer Canola finally outseeds wheat King wheat has finally lost its crown, but analysts believe it has been only temporar-
ily misplaced. For the first time ever, Canadian farmers planted more canola than all wheat, including durum, according to Statistics Canada. Growers planted a record 22.8 million acres of the oilseed versus 22.4 million acres of the cereal, according to the agency’s June seeding report. Organic Feed imports may decline The organic livestock trade in North America has been importing feedgrains for the last few years from countries such as China, India and Bulgaria to supplements a shortage in the United States and Canada. That buying practice may soon decelerate because it could be harming the industry’s reputation and some buyers aren’t happy with the quality of the imported product, says
an organic inspector in Manitoba. The Observer Dedicated anglers set out on cold morning for Alameda Fishing Derby The Alameda Fishing Derby was a success despite the uncooperative Saskatchewan weather. Although cold and windy, a total of 235 anglers were out to try their luck in catching a bog one at Alameda Dam. Big support for the Big Bike The Carlyle and District Lions, CFY Girls Group, Moose Mountain Lodge, and Cornerstone family and Youth brought the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike to Carlyle on Tuesday, June 20. Together they raised a total of $5,317.50 prior to the touring of the Big Bike, which also earned them a VIP title.
Thanks but no thanks; FC rejects condo proposal by Darci Semeschuk After careful deliberation and debate, the executive of the Fellowship Club (FC) decided to reject the Souris-Glenwood Community Development Corporation’s (SGCDC) proposal of converting the old Post Office building on Crescent Ave. into a two-unit condo.
Lon Turner, Economic Development Officer (EDO) for SGCDC, appreciated the FC executive for listening to the proposed idea for a second time. The offer was originally rejected in a letter written by the FC to the SGCDC and they were surprised to see the article in the Souris Plaindealer on July 14. However,
Turner wanted to make sure they completely understood the concept and the pros and cons of the idea. Before a final decision was made. “The Fellowship Club executive explained to me that there were some cons to the proposal that they felt were not feasible and not worth the risk at this
point,” Turner explained. “Some of those were the state of the infrastructure on the second floor and the implications to their status as a non-profit organization.” The FC has had renters for the second-floor apartment in the past that left them covering costs for water damages. The SGCDC is looking for
creative solutions to increase residential and commercial space as part of their economic development strategies. Turner thanks the entire board of the Fellowship Club for meeting with him and listening to the proposed idea again and sincerely hopes to have a good working relationship with the Club moving forward.
Depression common but treatable It’s normal to experience feelings of sadness and grief from time to time. But when these feelings are prolonged or interfere with daily life, they may be symptomatic of depression. Depression can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or economic status. The National Institute of Mental Health says around 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Understanding depression can help those dealing with the disorder. What is depression? Depression is a mood
disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. The Mayo Clinic says depression can produce a variety of symptoms and affect the way a person thinks, acts and feels. Symptoms may include changes in sleeping patterns, anxiety, fatigue, weight gain or weight loss, unexplained aches and pains, and difficulty concentrating. What causes depression? Although the cause of depression remains a mystery, certain distinguishing factors are common among
those who have the condition. People with clinical depression appear to have physical changes in their brains. In addition, naturally occurring brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters likely play a role in depression. The Mayo Clinic states changes in the function and effect of these neurotransmitters and how they interact with neurocircuits involved in maintaining mood stability may play a significant role in depression and its treatment. In addition to biological factors in the brain, hor-
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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 204-4833106. For anyone new moving to Souris and area, SOS is here to help you with many things. Call us for more information! For those of you who have been living here for years or even a short while but don’t know who to call to get help with almost anything, we will do our best to point you in the right direction. Often we can help you ourselves or call on our many workers to help you out. If you are younger and would like to do housecleaning and yard work we can always use more workers, too. We sure have had a mix of weather lately, really hot days, then thunderstorms, more heat, then more rain. No complaints though as to the west there are places were fires are raging and burning down forests, homes, and businesses. We have been lucky. We are getting some of the smoke drifting through but they are the ones really suffering. Firefighters are working so hard to try and contain these fires, but I’m not sure, without lots of
rain, how they will ever get them stopped. So let’s be thankful that we live here where we do! Wow! What an amazing antique car show they had in Souris last Sunday. There were so many wonderful, and beautiful vehicles to look at and people to visit with, too. Great job, folks. It sure was enjoyed by many people. Remember, if you need help in side or outside your home, give us a call and we will get you the help you request just as soon as we can. We can also help you out with car rides if the Handi-Van is booked we have drivers to get you to and from your appointments or errands. Cancer care drivers, we have those, too. Hoping you never need them but if you do they are ready to get you to Brandon for your treatments and back home. SOS hooks up the Victoria Lifeline, which is a service that you can use by just pushing a button to get you help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us for more details. It will give you and your family reassurance that if they can’t be there all the time, help is only a push of your button away! Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Congregate Meals are held at Crescent Manor
five days a week. Call 204-483-3990 for more information. For $10 you get a great home cooked meal and a chance to visit with others. On Friday they have a brunch instead of supper, so check that out, too. Remember you do not have to live in Crescent Manor to come and enjoy these meals, just call to let them know to add another place setting and you are good to go! Mark your calendars - Tuesday, July 25, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Tom McDermott is coming to entertain at VPL. Everyone welcome. Collection please, to help defray travelling costs. Things to do 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. At Crescent Manor, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. come join us for chair exercises. Come join in the fun! Something To Think About. I found this info in a book I was reading! In these days of such advanced technology, it is good to be reminded that old country skills have not died out. Take a craft like dry stone walling: Experts can build a wall without a dab of mortar. It seems amazing that the
stones can stand up like this. Once at an agricultural show, an onlooker watched with great admiration as a craftsman demonstrated his skills with stone, then asked, “What makes these walls stand up?” A quick re-
sponse followed: “The fellow who builds ‘em!” That surely says it all. Computers may be marvellous but there are some things they can never do. That’s all for this week so take care and we hope to hear from you soon!
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PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - BY-LAW NO. 2017-03 FOR A NEW FIRE TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE HARTNEY AND CAMERON AREA The council of the Municipality of Grassland has scheduled a public hearing at 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba on the 22nd day of August, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. to present the following local improvement plan: Purchase a new fire truck and equipment for the Hartney and Cameron area. A written objection may be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer at 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba prior to the commencement of the hearing. At the hearing, Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the local improvement plan. All objections, written or verbal, must be filed prior to the adjournment of the hearing and must include the name, address and property description of the person filing the objection and the grounds of their objection. Copies of the local improvement plan are available at both the Minto and Hartney Municipal Offices located at 201 South Railway Street in Minto, MB, and at 209 Airdrie Street, Hartney, Manitoba. Dated at the Municipality of Grassland this 11th day of July, 2017, and issued pursuant to Section 318 of The Municipal Act. Brad Coe, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Grassland 204-858-2590
More than a will: An estate plan is for life by Jim Eng An estate plan is about planning for life and establishing what you want to accomplish with your wealth now and into the future “While many think of estate planning as simply preparing a will, it’s much more than that”, says Roxana Tavana, managing director and head of Scotiatrust. “An estate plan is about planning for life and establishing what you want to accomplish with your wealth now and into the future.” That may mean ensuring family assets - such as a cottage or business - are passed on to future generations, or that provisions are made for a family member with special needs or children from a previous marriage. It may also include leaving a charitable legacy and should include a plan for potential future incapacity. “Many are unaware of other factors that may affect an estate plan,”
she notes. “Including legal obligations to a spouse, dependants or business partners. Decisions on how your assets are owned (sole or jointly with another person) and beneficiary designations for registered products and insurance impact estate planning. Today’s increasingly non-traditional families add another layer of complexity to the equation.” These are the types of issues that professional advice can help clients address in their estate plan. That’s why she emphasizes it’s important to begin the estate planning process early. It’s no different than a financial plan. It may evolve over time and must be reviewed periodically as circumstances change. But the sooner you get started the better. With so many options to consider, getting started can be overwhelming. Tavana suggests these three important first steps: • Start at the end: De-
termine where assets are to be directed, e.g. family, friends, charities. Then work back to identify how those assets can be bequeathed - either directly or through a trust - while exploring tax and probate planning opportunities. • Consider the options: A will is the cornerstone for most estate plans. However, some may wish to establish a trust during their lifetime. Those over 65 can establish an alterego trust as a means to protect against future incapacity and for probate planning. Others may opt for a charitable trust to benefit a charity. • Execute: Follow through on recommendations and revisit the plan to ensure it is still relevant. A Scotia Wealth Management adviser and estate and trust professional can work with you from start to finish. One part of an estate plan that is often not given due consideration is selection of an executor.
“The time, expertise and demands of the job come at a very challenging time,” Tavana says. “Many are unaware that it can take up to 18 months to settle even a simple estate, or that an executor can be held personally liable for any mistakes that are made. Appointing a professional executor, such as Scotiatrust, may be your best option. If you have been appointed and have assumed the role of executor for an estate, then Scotiatrust’s Estate Assist program can help by alleviating the administrative burden, pressure and liability you may be facing.” “Speaking with an experienced adviser who is connected with a network of estate, trust, insurance and banking specialists can help”, says Tavana. “Our coordinated team at Scotia Wealth Management can work together to develop strategies that ensure current and future wealth plans work effectively in achieving
your goals for life and beyond.” Simplify your estate planning process with professional guidance. I have access to a team of specialists within Scotia Wealth Management. These specialists can provide counsel in the areas of Private Banking, Tax Advisory, Family & Business Advisory, Trust & Philanthropic Advisory, Will & Estate Planning, Risk & Insurance, and Investment Management. My team, and the team of specialists, will work
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Devins, Williams recognized for contributions to community submitted Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, recently announced the 30 recipients from Westman who were awarded the Canada 150 Service Medallion. The awards ceremony was held at the Riverview Curling Club in Brandon where over 200 individuals came out to celebrate the recipients. The Canada 150 Service Medallion was cre-
ated by Maguire to recognize outstanding Westman volunteers who have made significant contributions to their communities, in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. This was in response to the Liberal Government’s decision to cancel the national medal program that usually honours volunteers from across the country on major anniversaries of the forming of Canada as a na-
tion. Maguire said, “I believe it was a great mistake of the Liberals’ to cancel the national medal program. Canada is a nation of volunteers who work hard to keep their communities alive and well. They deserve to be recognized for their work, and that’s why we put the Canada 150 Service Medallion together.” Ferg Devins was recognized for over 60 years of Continued on Page 9
MP Larry Maguire presenting Ferg Devins with his Canada 150 Service Medallion for over 60 years of volunteerism in his community. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD Ph: 204-483-5200 • Fax 204-483-5203 MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & closed noon - 1 p.m.
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South
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 TRANSFER SITE: Dispose used oil, filters, antifreeze & containers at the Eco-Centre. Wed. & Fri. 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sun. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Make Every Drop Count: Mun. of Souris-Glenwood in partnership with MB Assoc. of Recovery Resource Corp. is pleased to announce the Used Oil & Antifreeze Recycling Program. Bring your used Oil & Antifreeze to the Eco-Centre at the Municipal Transfer Site to receive a Certificate for a Jug of New Oil or Antifreeze. For a limited time while quantities last. For more info. about this program, contact 204-483-5200. 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.
AVALON THEATRE Spider-Man: Homecoming
FRIDAY – SUNDAY SHOWTIME: 7:30 P.M.
Heather Williams received the Canada 150 Service Medallion from MP Larry Maguire for her work on many organizations in Souris. Accepting on her behalf is her son, Dustin, and her two granddaughters. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
Phone 204-483-5215
July 21 - 23
Rated: PG-13 • 133 min • Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr. Peter Parker attempts to balance his life in high school with his career as the web-slinging superhero Spider-Man.
MOVIE CHANGES:
Cars 3
July 28 – 30
Rated: G • 108 min • Animation, Adventure, Comedy Stars: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of races that he’s still the best race car in the world.
War for the Planet of the Apes August 4 – 6
Rated: PG-13 • 140 min • Action, Adventure, Drama Stars: Toby Kebbell, Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Ceasar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS
Pre-Registration is highly recommended for all camps! To register call 483-5214 or email souris.camprunamuck@gmail.com For more information visit: https://sites.google.com/site/souriscamprunamuck/summer-camps PUBLIC NOTICE to Urban Property Owners regarding Elm Trees: Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood will have basal spraying performed on public and private Elm Tree bark to control the Elm Bark Beetle. The contractor intends to conduct the spraying on Saturday, July 22, 2017 (weather permitting). The alternate date will be Saturday, July 29, 2017. Any trees missed will be sprayed prior to October 31, 2017. For further information or that spraying should not be conducted on a particular property, the property owner may contact the Municipality of SourisGlenwood @ 204-483-5200 or sg.pwm@mtsmail.ca.
Congratulations to Sam & Florence Phillips, who celebrated on July 15 with a large crowd gathering to help celebrate 50 years of marriage.
It was great to have family from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and North Dakota, as well as the ring bearer and flower girl, to help celebrate. It was indeed a special day.
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Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that supported our 4-H Show and Sale We could not have done it without your generous donations
GRAND CHAMPION STEER - Shown by Foster Perkin
Purchased by Arbuckle Electric & Meyers Norris Penny - John Guthrie
Trophy sponsored by Ralph & Averill Whitfield
Trophy sponsored by Botany Angus
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER - Shown by Kain Shearer
OUR SHOW SPONSORS • Botany Angus • Boissevain Animal Clinic • Royal LePage Realty - Glen Tosh • Double Diamond Farm Supply • Ryckman Plumbing & Heating • Souris Collision & Glass
• Pembina Co-op - Minto Agro • Rocky Mountain Equipment • Thunder Seeds • Souris Fair Board • Manitoba Simmental Assoc. • Ralph & Averill Whitfield • Perkin Farms Ltd.
Shown by Jackson Kohut
• Kirkup Agencies • Total Farm Supply • Boundary Co-op • Steads Farm Supply • Western Financial Group • Fair Haven Farms • Redfern Farm Services • Perkin Land & Cattle Co. • Manitoba Angus Association
Shown by Riley Kohut
Purchased by Guild Insurance Brokers & Darrell Godard Hail Insurance
AND SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE PEOPLE: Bill Campbell - Judge Bob Edgerton - Auctioneer Betty Jean Kohut - Announcer Garrett Turner - Ringman
Shown by Lexie Shearer
Purchased by Kirkup Agencies
Purchased by Tufts Machining
Purchased by Town Tire & Glen Tosh - Royal Lepage Realty
Shown by Jensen Shearer
Shown by Liam Perkin
Shown by Emily Turner
Purchased by Shur-Gro Wawanesa
Purchased by Double Diamond Farm Supply
Shown by Ivy Perkin
Shown by Garrett Turner
Purchased by Mazer Group
Purchased by Bigway Foods & Prairie Rose Meats
Purchased by McDowell Stock Farms
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Souris Farmer’s Market has new hours
The popular Souris Farmer’s Market has new hours of operation. Vendors will be selling their wares from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. instead of starting at the usual 10:00 a.m. Get there early if you want to get all your favourite items! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
Canada 150 Service Medallion recipients Continued from Page 6 volunteerism in his community. To name a few of his contributions, Ferg has volunteered coaching both hockey and baseball, and has been involved with both the curling club and the golf course in Souris as well. His work with WCGTV in Souris has kept that valuable community service functioning. His latest project, The Souris Railway Museum, has been a huge success and has showcased a valuable piece of the Towns’ history. Heather Williams re-
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The Southwest Classic Cruizers hosted the 2nd Show and Shine in Souris on Sunday, July 16. The Crescent was filled with over 100 beautifully restored collector automobiles. The crowd of people on hand enjoyed checking them all out. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER
LT’s Corner Store open for business by Darci Semeschuk After six months of hard work, planning, and renovating, LT’s Corner Store is open for business and the new owners, Loretta and Lon Turner, couldn’t be happier. “We worked so hard to get to this point,” stated Loretta Turner, co-owner of LT’s. “And it wasn’t just Lon and I, we had the help of so many people to get us to this point and we’re so grateful to all of them.” Its previous owner had closed the store, which had operated in Souris for decades under several owners, several years ago. The opportunity to purchase the store was something the Turner’s could not pass up. “We have always wanted to own our own business and had looked at several prospects,” explained Loretta. “We settled on this because we could see the great potential that it has.” Born and raised in the Souris area, Loretta has always been communityminded. Lon, an accountant by trade, is the current
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Souris Glenwood Community Economic Development Officer, a role he enjoys and one that falls in line with their love of community. Both Loretta and Lon believe that when you live, work, and play in a community, you benefit from that and it’s your obligation to “give back”. While they were working on their store, they sourced as much labour and supplies as possible right here in Souris. Using local labour was important to the Turner’s. That kind of community spirit is what motivates them. Loretta is thrilled to be able to offer consumers a place to shop and even more important, they’ve created jobs in their community. “Besides Lon and myself, we have one fulltime staff member, Angie Janz, and five students that will be working for us,” she stated. “We had so many applications and it was difficult to choose because the applicants were so good but I believe we’ve selected the best we could and I look forward to working with them.”
Since the store closed, customers had to direct their shopping needs to either Bigway Foods or the White Owl Esso. Turner believes that LT’s will fill a role for many of those consumers. “Bigway did a great job of filling the role while the convenience store was closed but honestly when we opened last week people just walked through the door, picked up their items, paid and walked out,” she remarked. ‘It was like the store had never been closed!” Loretta says that customer service is on of the
most important things a business can offer. “I am so fortunate that I learned from the best years ago when I was employed at Tanguay’s Hardware store,” she smiled as she explained. “Dennis and Bill taught me how to treat customers and gave me lots of freedom to run a department in the store and I am grateful for that training and that I can put it to good use in my own store all these years later.” So that attitude may be the biggest thing that people notice, besides the beautiful interior design and eye-catching displays,
when they come in the store. “We know they have other options out there,” she explained. “What they will get here is great service, a smile, and, hopefully, products that they’ll spend their hard earned money on.” Stocking the store has been a bit of a challenge but Loretta, who, believe it or not, loves grocery shopping, has enjoyed that challenge. Stock day is her favourite time. She doesn’t look at all the boxes and say, ‘Oh no, that’s a lot of work.’ She looks at them and thinks,
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‘Oh look at all this great stuff to check out!’ “I have always loved grocery shopping! Most people can’t believe that but I have always just taken my kids, got a cart and spent a hour looking at everything in the store,” she laughed. “I love it!” Keeping a unique stock of items that people will want to come in and pick up, and while they’re there they will grab a few extra items is a goal for the Turner’s. In fact, they will be stocking J & S Meats regularly and they are the only business to do that. Continued on Page 12
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Continued from Page 11 “We’ll have good, fresh meat selections at very good prices,” she said. “We’re very pleased to offer that to our customers.” In keeping with the “unique” format, LT’s Corner Store will also be stocking cakes from Jeanne’s Bakery in Winnipeg. Jeanne’s Cakes, made with a shortbread base and chocolate shavings on the sides, are famous throughout Winnipeg and, in fact, the world. In business since the early 1930s, their reputation grew and in 1939 they were asked to supply dainties to King George and Queen Elizabeth at Government House, as part of their Canadian Tour. The Royal couple enjoyed them so much, that Jeanne’s was granted the privilege of becoming purveyors to Royal visitors at Government House. Some recent history that shows the popularity of Jeanne’s Cakes came about the summer when Jennifer Lopez came to Winnipeg to film a movie. During the filming she had a birthday, and Winnipeg wanted to show their appreciation by giving her a Jeanne’s birthday cake. It was enjoyed, and
After months of renovations and upgrades, LT’s Corner Store is open for business. Loretta and Lon Turner, assisted by family, friends, and volunteers, have worked tirelessly to get the store ready. After their “soft opening” on Thursday, July 13, they are now fully stocked and ready to serve their customers. Stop in and say hi! Pictured: Loretta and Lon Turner behind the counter in their beautifully designed corner store. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER two weeks later her entourage ordered two more cakes. Now Sourisites can enjoy a piece of Jeannie’s Cake when they pick one
up at LT’s Corner Store. LT’s Corner Store is open from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. If there is an item you can’t
Thank You!
We would like to express the overwhelming feelings of gratitude we have. First, to our customers who have come in the door, from those who came to “snoop around” to those who are already coming in multiple times a day. We appreciate your business and your feedback & product suggestions. We could not have gotten to “opening day” without the help of many. We sourced as much of our labour and supplies as we could locally, and are very happy we did. We appreciate and highly recommend the following: Leslie Chudley at Century 21, who opened that door for us many, many times. From there we went on to Bryan Webber at Meighen Haddad. Mom; Lynne Janz, who if she wasn’t painting was cooking or looking after kids, Angie Janz & Shirlee Goldrich-McFaul who cleaned, scrubbed and painted until their muscles were past hurting. Katie Goldrich-McFaul, Grace Bennett, Beth Denbow and our kids; Hayden, Jenna & Chelsea who answered the call for help cleaning & painting. And countless others (like the “Rugby boys”), who helped when needed whether it was with the heavy lifting or arranging play dates with our kids. Janz Construction for setting us up with the cash counter (repurposed from the old Co-op) and the many “Darren could you…” last minute jobs. The Sunflower Tea House for our candy counter. Lloyd Gilles who mudded, taped & caulked. Co-op for their deliveries of windows, wood, drywall etc., Tuft’s Machining for always fitting us in on a busy day. Home Hardware where we received advice, paint, siding (soon to be installed) & supplies. Our beautiful flooring came from Kowalchuk’s. Our electrician Kevin at Glendale Electic (who I’m sure had his doubts we would get done in time), Ryckman Plumbing & Heating who worked on our bathroom & ducting, CMS in Brandon got our coolers and freezers in good running condition. Municipal Waste Management who answered our many “we’re full” calls in a timely manner, and Brent Fallis; Building Inspector for Souris-Glenwood, who was trying to retire, but saw us to the end. But after all that we’d just have an empty store if it weren’t for: Triple 4; the Fine Foods people we flyer with, Pratts; our main supplier, and Howell Data Systems with our POS. While all the suppliers and representatives have been great to deal with, James (& Tim at Triple 4), Darrick (from Pratts), and Nathan & Thorsten (at Howell) brought it all together, went above and beyond working & advising and kept us sane along the way. And finally, BDC, who believed in us and gave us the means to make LT’s Corner Store a reality.
THANK YOU! Lon & Loretta Turner
find locally that you think Loretta should carry, all you have to do is stop in and let her know. She’ll do what she can to serve her
customers. If she can get it, she will. Stop in at LT’s for a smile, a visit, and a cup of the delicious Van Houtte
coffee that they stock as well. If you’re on your way to work and you need a caffeine fix, LT’s is the place to do it.