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Canada Day celebrations include Hillcrest anniversary

Hillcrest Museum will celebrate fifty years of tourism in Souris during the Canada 150 celebrations. Pictured above is the majestic Hillcrest Museum with two of our local “ambassadors,” the ever-present and always popular peacocks strutting their stuff out front. PHOTO/KIM DEKONING

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By Darci Semeschuk Preparations for an epic Canada 150 don’t happen overnight. The committee in charge of the 2017 celebration has been working at this project since last year. A committee was formed, grant applications were filed, and details were arranged and will culminate in what is sure to be a tremendous occasion in Souris. According to Mayor Darryl Jackson, there’s quite a bit of fun coming our way. “The timing has worked out pretty good with Canada Day falling on a Saturday this year,” he said. “We kick off the weekend with a party in the “bowl” at Victoria Park followed by our fabulous fireworks.” In fact, the band Swamp Gas is slated to perform on Friday night. Swamp Gas is a Neepawa-based band formed in 2003. They play acoustic folk, Irish, and East Coast music. Their playlist consists of toe tapping traditional tunes, old familiar sing-a-long favourites, and contemporary numbers full of lively energy. While celebrations of such an auspicious occasion as the country’s 150th birthday don’t come cheap, Mayor Jackson says they have had a little help with the expenses. “We did receive a grant of $4000 towards our expenses and the municipality has set aside $10,000 to help make this a great weekend,” he ex-

plained. “You just don’t let something like Canada Day 150 go by with some celebrations.” In addition to the music in the park by Swamp Gas, Friday will also feature a meat draw at the Souris Legion. Saturday, July 1 is a full day in Souris. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce has committed to sharing the cost of children’s entertainment in conjunction with the Souris Recreation Department. There will be lots of fun activities for the kids to take part in the entire day beginning with Motion Zone. There are separate times for younger children and older children. Fit Kids Healthy Kids is a free play zone with awesome equipment and games supervised by staff where kids get active in an unstructured free play setting. Other kids activities include a bounce house, basketball jump and more. There’s fun for the adults as well. The community is holding a beardgrowing contest. Individuals can take part in the fun despite the length, or lack of, their beard. Just register the day of and take part in the fun. “We didn’t plan anything formal,” explained Mayor Jackson. “It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been growing your beard. Just come out and be judged.” There will be a beer gardens on Saturday from

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3:00 – 11:00 p.m. This is the Pub in the Park, hosted by Murphy’s Irish Pub. The outdoor stage will feature a selection of entertainers on Saturday including Corey Francius, Ross Roteliuk and J4K. Hillcrest Museum is celebrating fifty years as a tourist attraction in Souris. They are having a celebration in conjunction with Canada’s 150th on Sunday, July 2. “We are inviting everyone out to Hillcrest at 2:00 p.m. for cake and iced tea on the grounds,” explained Jackie Kirkup, museum chairman. “We have a small program planned and hope as many people as possible come out and enjoy the event.” One special item on the agenda is the opening of a “time capsule” that was created fifty years ago by the first museum board. Two of those board members were Jean Dornian and Jean Diehl. While Mayor Jackson explained that holding an opening ceremony for Canada Day 150 would be difficult, the committee instead chose to hold a closing ceremony. This will happen at Hillcrest Museum on Sunday after the opening of the time capsule. The Souris Campground is fairly booked for the weekend and organizers believe that a campsite will be a scarce commodity come June 30. If you’re planning to enjoy the pool and campground, you’d better get your spot as soon as possible. Canada Day 150 will be an event to remember so plan on being in Souris for the weekend.

Swamp Gas entertains during Canada 150

A huge weekend is planned for Souris to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday. On Friday, June 30, Swamp Gas, a Neepawa, Manitoba-based band that plays acoustic folk, Irish, and East Coast music will entertain in Victoria Park before the fireworks. PHOTO/FACEBOOK

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100-year Celebration of St. Paul’s United Church Casavant Pipe Organ No. 727 submitted On Sunday, May 14 St. Paul’s United Church celebrated the 100-year anniversary of their Casavant Freres pipe organ. The organ has had extensive restoration, voicing, and tuning done over the last eight years by organ technician Bill Thurmeier of Saskatoon. Many pipes had to be replaced, repaired, and carefully voiced along with the reconnection of the set of tubular chimes that originally were part of the organ. To celebrate the restoration of the pipe organ a church committee of seven people planned a special concert, featuring a guest organist, Don Menzies from Winnipeg, to perform. Mr. Menzie’s music for the pipe organ

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. 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. At Crescent Manor Thursday at 10:00 a.m. come join us for Chair Exercises. Come join in the fun! SOS is here for you to assist you with almost

was very well selected, and displayed the organ’s capabilities very well. Betty Philp provided a very interesting historical background to the l00 year life of the organ, and Bill Thurmeier gave a very thorough explanation of the working of the organ and the updated repairs that were needed. Many thanks to the organizing committee who planned the event: Brenda Wiebe, Heather Williams, Donna Russell, Heather Tymoschuk, Tannis Nostedt, Bill Lawson and Glenda McConnell. Many thanks also to the local people who sang with the choir, present and past choir members, and to the local musicians who also added to the musical program: Danielle Bossert and Caitlin

Bossert - played the refurbished chimes. Tannis Nostedt and Glenda McConnell - played a piano / organ duet. Chris and Glenda McConnell trombone solo accompanied by organ. All after the Concert enjoyed three beautifully decorated and tasty cakes, made by Pat Turner, along with refreshments. Thank you to the following donors for their contributions to the refurbishment of the United Church Casavant pipe organ No. 727: Sir Thomas Cropo Foundation Inc.; The Thomas Sill Foundation Inc.; Souris Glenwood Foundation Inc.; Elmer Webster Memorial donations; St. Paul’s United Church Congregation; St. Paul’s United Church Choir.

anything you might need help with. We have many strong and helpful workers that would love to help you out. There is a fee of course and you can discuss this personally with the workers. If you would like help with spring cleaning inside your home, or help with cleaning up your yard for the season, give us a call and we will get you some help as quickly as we can. We have drivers to get you to and from your appointments in and out of town. We like to use the Handi-Van as much as possible, but if it is booked we will do our best to see you get to where you need to go. Are you interested on going on any out of town outings this summer? Please call us at the Office 204-483-3106 and let us know what your ideas are! As always, we would need enough interest to be able

to get the Handi-Van to do this, but it could be lots of fun too! Give us a call, soon. Next Handi-Van trip to Brandon will be June 21, be sure to call us if you would like to get away for an outing and maybe meet your friends in Brandon for shopping and lunch. Victoria Lifeline Is hooked up by SOS and this unit we install will get you help 24 hours a day seven days a week with just the push of a button. If you ever need to borrow, we have a wheelchair with a place for an oxygen tank on it too! Congregate Meals is a way of getting a good home cooked meal once a day at Crescent Manor at 5:00 p.m. Monday –Friday. Call for a menu or to book yourself in for some great meals and friendly visiting too! 204-4833990. Or call our office for more information! Continued on page 8

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St. Paul’s United Church celebrated the 100-year anniversary of their Casavant Freres pipe organ. Pat Turner created three beautiful cakes for the occasion, one being a replica of the organ. Hazel Webster (former organist) and Rev. Wendy Rankin are seen here cutting the cake. All in attendance enjoyed refreshments after the ceremony. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

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Rural Municipality of Sifton The following candidate was acclaimed to office: Councillor – Ward 4 Wilson Davis Notice is hereby given that a vote of The Rural Municipality of Sifton will be taken to elect Reeve from the following duly nominated candidates: FOR THE OFFICE OF REEVE: Barry Brown Cyril Druwe VOTING PLACES Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 21st day of June, 2017 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at: Ward 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 - AT the Oak Lake Community Hall located at 474 North Railway St W. Oak Lake MB IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example – driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity. ADVANCE VOTING For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on Election Day, an advance voting opportunity will be located in the Oak Lake Legion Hall, located at 291 Assiniboine Street W in the Town of Oak Lake, MB on Monday, June 12, 2017 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at Box 100, Oak Lake, MB, R0M 1P0 (293 – 2nd Ave W, Oak Lake, MB) or by fax 204-855-2836 If applying in person*, a voter may apply between May 24, 2017 and June 16, 2017. *A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application. If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between May 24, 2017 and June 18, 2017. **A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official. Mary Smith, Senior Election Official S.E.O. Phone number 855-2423 Rural Municipality of Sifton

A Trip of a Lifetime

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Part 1 – May 26 By Don Oddie Editor’s note: The following is a timeline into a trip taken by Don Oddie, former pastor with Faith Community Baptist Church in Souris. He spent sixteen days visiting historically significant religious areas in Israel and, at the request of the Plaindealer, agreed to share his experiences with our readers. We have decided to spread his story out over three weeks. This is part one - Enjoy! Trip of a lifetime! What might that look like for you? This is my story. I had resigned my position as pastor at Faith Community Baptist Church effective December 31, 2016 and began an extended time of sabbatical January 1, 2017. On January 14, I left for Winnipeg and at 10:35 in the morning, January 15 I flew to Toronto and then direct to Tel Aviv, Israel. Why Israel you ask? I have been a pastor for 27 years and a Bible teacher for 36 years. Israel is where the story all happens and continues to happen today. I went on an educational tour with Bridges for Peace, a Christian group based in Israel but with offices in eight

Don Oddie stands before Beit Sh’ean, the largest archaeological dig in all of Israel. Here, they have uncovered the ruins of the Roman era, one of the ten Roman cities of Decapolis. An earthquake destroyed it in the eighth century and the theatre that was uncovered was almost complete as it stands. PHOTO/DON ODDIE

other countries around the world, Canada being one. This trip, for me, what a life-changing experience. Monday, January 16 – Day 1 I only knew one other member of our group, Reverend Don James from Winnipeg, who is also the National Development Director for Bridges. There were 19 altogether from right across Canada. Upon our arrival in Tel Aviv we met four other members of our group from Zimbabwe and Isaac our Israeli tour guide. We went through customs, claimed our lug-

gage, loaded on the bus, and immediately headed for our first stop on the tour the Seaport of Joppa (Jaffia) just south of Tel Aviv. Joppa is one of the oldest if not the oldest seaport in the world. A number of biblical events happen here. This is the place where the Cedars of Lebanon where unloaded for transport to Jerusalem for the building of Solomon’s temple. Here too, was where the prophet Jonah tried to catch a boat to try to run away from God only to be swallowed by a large fish. Many of you will know the story.

There is a statue of the fish there to commemorate the event! Following our visit there we headed north to the seaside city of Netanya to check into our hotel for the first night. Tuesday, January 17 – Day 2 Today we followed the “via maris,” the highway north along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, making our first stop at Caesarea. Here, Herrod had his summer palace at this ancient Roman seaport, and here, Pontius Pilate, the one who condemned Jesus to death, had his base. Many of the original ruins have been uncovered including an incredible theatre and a great velodrome where crowds would gather to watch chariot races which, apparently, were much more violent than Hollywood has pictured. According to our guide there was only one winner left standing at the end. He really brought the history to life. Many incredAncient Canaanite Gate, Tel Dan, dates back approximately 4,000 years to the time of ible things Abraham. Tel Dan is now a national park, but biblically the place where King Jeroboam I have been and continue to be erected one of two golden calves, leading the 10 northern tribes

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excavated here including the inner harbour where the apostle Paul likely left Rome on his final journey. We travelled farther north, through a Druze town to Mount Carmel, the site of the prophet Elijah’s great confrontation with the 450 profits of Baal. We were very close here to the modern city of Haifa. Our next stop was Tel Megiddo, which is the Hebrew word for Armageddon, the place where many historic battles were fought because of its strategic location and where many believe the last great battle is to be fought. The word Tel simply means “mound,” as historically, cities were built on the ruins of previous cities. This was one of Solomon’s famous chariot cities; built to protect his kingdom from northern invaders and much excavation continues today uncovering more and more history. Finally we arrived at Nof Ginnosar, originally a kibbutz, but now a tourist hotel on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, our home for the next three nights. Wednesday, January 18 – Day 3 We began our day with a visit to the Bridges for Peace assistant centre at Karmiel, in the north of Israel not far from the border with Lebanon. Karmiel is 60% Russian speaking, home for many Jews who have come home, (made Aliyah) to Israel from Russia and surrounding areas. Bridges feeds about 22,000 people a month and helps them to settle in Israel, as immigrants must first learn Hebrew to be able to work in Israel. We had lunch in Tiberias then enjoy the boat ride on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus’ first disciples made their living as fisherman. That afternoon we headed up to the north shore. Here we learned that 80% of Jesus’ ministry took place within a one-hour walk of Capernaum, where He made His home. Our first stop was at Tabgha where

a sign listed the number of Jesus’ miracles that happened there, including the feeding of the 5000 and the 4000 and walking on the water. Then we headed up to the top of the Mount to the traditional side of the Sermon on the Mount, and today home to a large Catholic Church and Retreat Centre. Next stop was Capernaum where a large sign declared that this was the home of Jesus for the three – three and one-half years of His ministry. Today there is a Greek Orthodox Church, a Franciscan Monastery, and the Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter, where Jesus would have lived. We sat in the ruins of a synagogue that was built over the ruins of a synagogue where Jesus would likely have taught. Today we walked in the footsteps of Jesus. Most memorable! Thursday, January 19 – Day 4 We followed the Hula Valley into Upper Galilee, beginning with a visit to Hazor, where excavations are giving a glimpse of over 5,000 years of civilizations! Many Old Testament stories happened here and Solomon rebuilt the city in the tenth century B.C. Our next stop was Tel Dan, now a national park but biblically the place were King Jeroboam I erected one of two golden calves, leading the 10 northern tribes into idolatry, following the reign of Solomon. Following the path around to the far side of the park, we stood at an on-going excavation of an ancient Canaanite city where, we were told, Abraham likely entered the city after liberating his nephew, Lot. What an incredibly humbling experience for me. We went from Caesarea Philippi, to the source of the Dan River and the grotto to the Roman God Pan. Nearby was a very large cave that went into the hillside and down out of site. Continued on Page A7

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Maguire urges Liberals to drop idea to eliminate farmers’ cash ticket deferrals

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submitted Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, rose in the House of Commons during question period to urge the Liberal government to drop any plan that would eliminate farmers’ ability to defer cash purchase tickets to the following tax year. However, in response to Maguire’s question, the Liberal Minister completely avoided the question and did not even acknowledge the issue in his answer. The idea to eliminate farmers’ ability to defer

cash purchase tickets to the following tax year was first floated in the Liberal’s recent budget and has been roundly criticized from westman farmers, and farm groups, including the Keystone Agricultural Producers. Numerous farmers from westman have already written the Liberal government asking them not to proceed and Maguire is encouraging every farmer to follow suit. “It’s seeding season for farmers and they don’t have time to worry about Liberal politicians in Ot-

tawa thinking up ways to make them less profitable,” said Maguire. “If the Trudeau Liberals eliminate the ability for farmers to defer cash tickets, it could be financially disastrous for many westman families.” The current cash purchase ticket system helps farmers to stabilize income from year to year to ensure the long term sustainability of their operations. For example, a farmer could have a bumper crop one year, and a drought the next. The current system allows for some flexibil-

ity in dealing with these fluctuations by preparing for things outside of their control and filing taxes accordingly. If farmers can no longer defer cash tickets for their crops, it will limit their ability to cash manage their income and operating expenses. The Liberals are currently holding consultations with farmers regarding the government’s proposal to eliminate the provision that allows farmers to defer cash ticket purchases of listed grains to the subsequent tax year. The consultations are only

from now until May 24. In response to the timing of the consultations, Maguire said, “Either the Liberals are so unaware of when farmers are busy seeding or they are intentionally doing this when they know farmers are more focussed on getting their crop into the ground earning a living than dealing with harmful government proposals.” Since the Liberal government announced they were looking at eliminating the possibility to defer cash tickets, Maguire’s office has been contacted

by several dozen westman farmers who are deeply concerned about this change in policy. Many stated that they feel they are being abandoned by the Liberals and this change would handicap their ability to deal with factors outside of their control. Maguire concluded, “I will continue to stand up for westman farm families in the House of Commons. I will fight the Liberals every step of the way until they drop their destructive plan and stop threatening the livelihoods of hardworking farm families.”

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candles, what a wonderful scent when lit. This is another great way to make a room smell nice without adding a bunch of unhealthy toxins into the air. Dear Reena, Is using vegetable oil on new butcher block a good idea? Or do I need to pick up some mineral oil or something like that? Thanks, Max Dear Max, For everyday cleaning, wipe butcher block with dish soap and water. Rinse with water. To sanitize butcher block, combine 1 part white vinegar into a spray bottle with 4 parts water. Spray and leave for 10 mins. wipe. When the time comes to oil butcher block, food grade mineral oil is recommended. This prevents wood from smelling rancid over time. Butcher block is beautiful and durable, and can last for many years, if cared for properly. Why didn’t I think of that! • Whenever I go to the beach or head on vacation, I roll my bills into an empty lip balm tube. I

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MOWING OF ROAD ALLOWANCES - The Municipality will begin mowing road allowances in June. Any person who intends to cut hay in municipal ditches must notify the Municipal Office in writing before June 2, as to the specific locations. All such hay must be cut and removed by July 17, after which time it will be mowed by the Municipality. For information, contact by ph: 204483-5217 or email sg.pwm@mtsmail.ca. Refrain from leaving hay, bales or other debris along the edges of roads, as this interferes with road grading activities. Any such material will be removed at the owner’s expense. DUST CONTROL application & payment is required prior to the product being applied. Rural residents of the Municipality wanting dust control product applied to the road adjacent to their yard site may do so by completing an application form at the Municipal Office along with payment. For further information please contact the Municipal Office at 204-483-5200.

SOURIS - CITIZENS ON PATROL PROGRAM (COPP): Volunteers with COPP are patrolling our community. Additional volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping with COPP please call B. McKinny @ 204-741-0449 or bmckinny@gmail.com. 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.

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Advertisements statements AUCTIONS hauling experience Doreen (James)and Logeot, sisters-in-law Irene (Bill) On Friday, June Hunt 19 we peas, oats off grades contained herein are the sole reMeyers Gun Auction 10am ° Valid class 1 license and Mary (Bert) Hunt; Uncle held Ardagh our windand up meeting, grain. Phone 1(204)758sponsibility of the persons orAunt en- Alice ° Clean drivers abstract Saturday November 7 Arden, Outdoor Church Service at tities thatand post Aunt the advertisement, George Elva Hunt; following and many 3401. Clairiere Cemeby nieces a potluckand sup° Hold Current Safety Grande MB. Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols and the Manitoba Community nephews, and countless cousins, all of which was Tickets tery, June 11 at 4:00 p.m. per. Happy hourBob was at 5:30 Newspaper Association and memand large selection of Individual graveside blesssobership proud.do not make any warranty p.m. with supper at 6:30 ammunition. To consign call as to the accuracy, completeness, ings following service. Please apply with Bob was a person who kept the family connected no matter p.m. how far away. is in WinLooking to purchase Brad 204-476-6262. Convention truthfulness or reliability of such Bring your own lawn chair resume and driver’s Bob wasabstract predeceased by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Hunt, and by his advertisements. For greater inforvacated farmforyard or Shopping Centre. Register online: www.meyersauctions.com and join us cold site plate to: nipeg from June 9 - three 12. Frimation and on advertising supper fellowship. within ridefordad.ca/manitoba BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY brothers, William (Bill), Albert (Bert) Brian. conditions, day, June 2 will be our next small andacerage alesha@forsythhauling.com please consult the Association’s Call Gwen at 204-858-2385 GET FREE VENDING Fax: 204-634-2208 BobOR attended Forbes School Blanket (Glenwood Municipality) one year in Hartney. In fifteen minutes of Souris, Advertising Conditions onandmeat or email draw. Amelia could General Employment MACHINES Can Earn our website at www.mcna.com. MB. Must be reasonably 1953 to 1956 he bused children to Hartney by car when Forbes School did not have mkvinck@rfnow.com to reDream job. Live in caregivuse help. $100,000.00 + Per Year. All ply for supper. priced. ContactEveryone 1-204er/housekeeper in Winnipeg andto keep enough students enrolled it open, during those ANNUAL TRUCKLOAD MAT- three years he worked part Edward Bertholet - With Cash-Locations Provided. The fair parade is Saturwelcome! Florida! Needs a driver’s licence TRESS SALE! Startsand May the 5th! WE 709-0132. time at Atkinson Electric, C.C.I.L. Equipment Hartney Post Office. In the fall heartfelt thanks to our Protected Territories. Interest and be able to travel. (204) 997- HAVE STOCK! $389 pillow top day, July 8 and we decided of 1956 he started to work with the set Manitoba Commission as a timekeeper. mattress double or Hydro queen size. family and friends for so Free Financing. Full Details 4629. to put intoa Winnipeg float. $459 RB queen mattress He spentTRANSCRIPTION! fourteen yearsInin Boissevain as area clerk (800 then moved 1972 CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 MEDICAL many requires acts of an kindness pocket coil pillow top). $599 BeauHope to you athethe demand career! Employers have working as a clerk. In 1975 tyrest Bob queen moved Jenpeg as a camp clerk.see In 1979 The Reston and Area during a very difficult time. W e b s i t e set. to $1499 queen adwork-at-home positions available. windup and meeting. justable head andand foot, then wire- to June WWW.TCVEND.COM Officethank Person moved to St. James, Winnipeg as abed, caretaker Gillam in 1985. After 35 Early Learning Centre A special Get online training you need from you Dr. less remote with queen Beautyrest -----------------------------------years with Manitoba Hydro he retired in 1991. for receptionist duties an employer-trusted program. Visseeks a trained Cram and the wonderful mattress. King adjustable set and GREAT CANADIAN Dollar it: or 1-855BobCareerStep.ca/MT loved all sports, and coached baseball Boissevain. When he was no in Souris $1899. while WE in HAVE educational professional staff of the Souris Health Store franchise opportunities 768-3362 to start training for your mattress Health Services STOCK longer able to watch the games in EVEN personIN orADJUSTABLE on television he continued to enjoy from for Maytheir - October. for position of Director. Centre work-at-home career today! BEDS! Limited number of floor care and are available in your area. DISABILITY? ADHD? Do you listening to them on the radio. 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Thank you to all is Canadaʼs top Medical 2 ONLY 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. carts, phones, tools, radios, comrelcboard@gmail.com. the good times we had together. On this journey I must go alone. Miss me but who came to Dadʼs Transcription training school. Starting at $89,900. Altona Mobile puters etc. Reconditioned, obsoThis opportunity closes let me go. Forever holding yourhard-to-find hand. Lovebatteries. Bob.” SO- Homes, 1-800-582-4036, 1-204lete and Learn from Morris home and (nee work Schmidt) funeral and our sincere Adeline Edith October 31, 2015. 324-6776 Email amhl@mymts.net LAR may systems. Battery In memory of Bob, donations be The made to Man. the Polio from home. Call today! thanks to Dexter of September 27, 1933 - April 24, 2017 Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 Survivors Association or to the Hartney Rink Fund c/o Town of Immediate Possession Available. 1 . 8 0 0 . 4 6 6 . 1 5 3 5 . www.batteryman.ca Kowalchukʼs Funeral Adeline or Addie to her BC friends, left us peacefullyHartney, in her sleep. SheManitoba was a R0M 1638 sq ft RTM. 2.5 baths, CatheHartney, 0X0. www.canscribe.com Home for all his hard work dral Ceiling, Island Kitchen. Hill Top Resort camping. 600 treed very independent woman and as per her wish there Kowalchukʼs was no nursingFuneral home in Home, info@canscribe.com Souris, in care acres with sand beach lake, anyof $189,000. Floor plan online at and attention to detail. her future. The family is so grateful to her wonderfularrangements. neighbours and friends COMING EVENTS wgiesbrechthomes.ca. Custom size RV. Quads, ok. Live music. Builds also available. Call forSincerely, their support so sheDEKALB could remain in SuperSpiel her home andExpression pass “her way.”of sympathyMay tomay Sept starting at $400. Site Souris District Arts Council be made at 204.346.3231 or email wilvisits info@hilltopresort.ca CindyShe Reynolds & family welcomes theof 55 World. Concert Series 2015/2016 will be reunited with her husband years Hugh, her parents Rudolph bert@wghomes.ca for more inforwww.kowalchuks.net and Gail family November 20 \endash 23rd Parts & full trailer repair, trailer to include: andWright Wanda& Schmidt, brothers Ewald, Ron and Oscar, sisters Gertie and Olga mation. safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Morris & Rosenort. 32 Menʼ s, • TERRY BARBER – ----------------------------------and sons-in-law Mike and Keith. NEW HOMES starting Sales, Leasing &Pillow-top Financing King of flat- left Reconditioned, obsolete and Pillow-top set; on MODULAR sales lot. One home in 32 womenʼ s teams from 7 I am so for the under City $90,000 delivered! 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Oddie’s trip of a lifetime Continued from Page A4 A sign identified this cave as the “gates of Hades,” a location where, biblically, Peter identified Jesus as the Messiah. From there we travelled up to the Golan Heights, not a highway for the faint of heart, to Mount Bental, an area taken from Syria in the 1967 war. The trenches where the Syrians used to shoot rockets down onto Jewish towns are still there and today there is a UN observation post. Some of our group actually spoke to soldiers on duty there. On the way home we visited Olea Essence, perhaps the largest olive oil manufacturing facility in Israel where we were introduced to the many products produced from olives and many of our people bought a number of things to bring home. Friday, January 20 – Day 5 We left Nof Ginnosar (would love to go back there!) and travelled down the Jordan valley to Jerusalem, our home for the next five nights. One the way we made a visit to Nazareth, to a place in the middle of the modern city called “Nazareth Village,” a recreation of a typical village of Jesus’ day. It was a most interesting village where we saw an actual olive press like what would have been used

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at the time of Jesus. Cana, the place of Jesus’ first miracle recorded in the Bible, is today a suburb of Nazareth. Next we came to Bet Sh’ean, the largest archaeological dig in all of Israel. Here, they have uncovered the ruins of the Roman era, one of the ten Roman cities of Decapolis. An earthquake destroyed it in the eighth century and the theatre that was uncovered was almost complete as it stands. Today this theatre is actually used for performances. The excavations have uncovered some amazing mosaic floors, part of an extraordinary entire city. At the far end of the Centre Street they are beginning to excavate the huge Tel (mound) of the Philistine city where the bodies of King

Saul and his three sons were hung on the wall of the city after that the Philistine victory over the Israelite army. We arrived in Jerusalem in time for supper then boarded the bus again for an experience called ‘Shabbat of a Lifetime,’ a Sabbath meal in the home of a Jewish family. They began this ministry to Gentiles (non-Jews) some six years earlier and every Sabbath they have a group (we were 23 but the week before they had 50) into their home for a typical Shabbat meal. The joyous occasion went on to past 10:00 p.m. when a very weary group headed back to the hotel. (To be continued in next week’s issue)

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Piano “balladeer” to perform at Woodfire Deli submitted Jeffery Straker will debut his new album, Dirt Road Confessional, at the Woodfire Deli in Souris on June 1. On his new album, the Regina SK singer-songwriter continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a piano balladeer. With themes both contemplative and joyous, the 12-song collection encapsulates the seasoned musician’s experiences of playing over 200 shows around the world since the release of his previous album, 2015’s North Star Falling. Straker regularly draws comparisons to a young Billy Joel or Elton John, with touches of Rufus Wainwright and Harry Nilsson thrown in but on Dirt Road Confessional his personal storytelling style has evolved firmly into his own. At the same time, he was determined to explore different approaches in the studio, which led the album to be constructed out of five separate recording sessions in Lake Echo, NS, Regina, SK, Toronto, ON and Los Angeles, California. Despite so many hands being involved in the end result, the foundation of Dirt Road Confessional

is Straker’s unwavering sonic vision for the record, and its story about finding love while at the same time finding courage to pursue one’s art. Straker says, “When I was writing these songs I didn’t realize how cohesive the theme and inspiration was. A strange result of being away so much is that you gain a perspective of what’s most important to you. That led me to call the album Dirt Road Confessional. It consists of songs that came to me while I was touring, and more specifically, from all the time you have to think while driving from show to show.” “From the release of my first album to now, I’ve tried to balance my inner feelings with chronicling the stories of people around me,” Straker says. “Characters have popped up on all of my albums and a few do on this one too. But this album feels more personal. Lyrically I share more about myself than I have before, and musically I’ve moved in a more rootsy direction, in some ways because that’s the sound I grew up with. It seems like a really natural progression—dobro, banjo and acoustic guitar are featured, but piano is, of

course, still at the core of most of the songs.” Straker, in fact, grew up listening to country music on his family’s rural Saskatchewan farm at the same time he was studying classical music and performing full sonatas and concertos by composers such as Beethoven and Grieg. Eventually, the work of fellow Saskatchewan native Joni Mitchell prompted him to begin writing his own material, and Straker’s focus shifted to poetry and pop hooks, a genre where he’s certainly found some success. Following his critically acclaimed 2012 album “Vagabond” (receiving 4 out of 4 stars from The Toronto Star), his 2015 release “North Star Falling” hit the Top 10 on iTunes’ Canadian singer/songwriter charts and strengthened his ever-growing fan base across Canada and Latin America. Admittedly, the push-and-pull between a career in music and a desire for more stable life— as portrayed on Dirt Road Confessional—won’t likely be resolved anytime soon as his touring calendar is solidly booked for the next 18 months. At this point, Jeffery Straker is giving all he has to his mu-

Renowned singer, songwriter, Jeffery Straker will debut his new album, Dirt Road Confessional, at the Woodfire Deli in Souris June 1. Straker regularly draws comparisons to a young Billy Joel or Elton John, with touches of Rufus Wainwright and Harry Nilsson thrown in but on Dirt Road Confessional his personal storytelling style has evolved firmly into his own. PHOTO/SUBMITTED sic, and the payoff is clear as evidenced from the creative strides he’s made on Dirt Road Confessional. The evening kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Continued from page 3 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. 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. Words to think about: Some words and thoughts to think about…

10 Things for which no- one has yet been sorry: For doing good to all, For being patient towards everybody, For hearing before judging, For thinking before speaking, For holding an angry tongue, For being kind to the distressed, For asking pardon for all wrongs, For speaking evil of nine, For stopping the ears to a tale-bearer, For disbelieving most of the ill reports. Take care, that’s all for this week and we hope to hear from you soon!

Deloraine School – 0.5 FTE Term Teacher Southwest Horizon School Division is accepting applications for a Grade 1 Teacher to work every afternoon in Deloraine School. Subjects will include Math and Science. Effective September 5, 2017 to June 30, 2018. To send a letter of application (including a resume and three references), or for further information contact: Tony Franklin, Principal Deloraine School Telephone: 204-483 – 6274 Email tonyfranklin@shmb.ca Position open until filled.

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