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Free the Children comes to Souris School

Members of Mrs. Sobry’s Social Justice Fighters are making a difference to all students in Souris School. They organized an event to bring two representatives from “Free the Children” in Toronto to the school to present a two day session. These renowned individuals were actually the founders of WE Day. Free The Children is unique because it has local, and global, programs. Youth can become involved at home or overseas. The organization’s international development model, Adopt a Village, offers long-term support to communities in which it works. Rather than offering hand-outs, Free The Children works with local community members to free children and their families from the grips of poverty, in order to one day leave a self-sustaining community behind. Pictured is one of the representatives discussing sustainability with students. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER February 4 and 5 representatives from the Toronto based organization Free the Children came to inspire Middle Years students by promoting “Helping Others Through Volunteerism”. Representatives Jen and Nathan spoke to Grade 5-8 students and then for a day and a half had a break out session with all Social Fighter’s members at Souris School. This upbeat duo concentrated their student activities around leadership skills and teamwork. The focus was to maintain and possibly increase Souris Social Justice efforts locally as well as globally. The week’s end goal was to create a school “action plan” that would focus on a Free the Children Pillar of student’s choice. Education was the unanimous decision! Plans are in the works for fundraising activities to encourage others in the school and community to think about students without the means to a proper education in the world. This visit from Free the Children not only revived student’s eagerness for making a difference in the lives of others, it reconfirmed that Souris School is doing some great things for local and global issues!

Back row (L-R): Mrs. Sobry, Brayden Sutherland, Paige Eissner, McKenna Page, Nathan (Free the Children rep), Madison Dodds, Reagan Deleau, Kaedynce Tuttosi, Grace Bennett. Middle row: Aly Samels, Catherine Punay, Kelsey Page, Riley Kohut, Angelique Sokal, Louise Fergusson, Hailey Swaenepoel. Front row: Sarah Graham, Brynn Tosh, Mya Stam, Danielle Bossert, Jen (Free the Children rep), Kaitlyn Greigson, Ava Thexton, Katrina Spangler. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

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Souris Health Auxiliary Annual Report 2015 by Florence Phillips This past year has been a good one for the Souris Health Auxiliary. We are especially pleased to welcome some new members. The members would like to offer a tribute to Hazel Webster and Minnie Smith who are retiring from the Auxiliary. Both are long time members; Hazel has been with the Auxiliary from the first meeting. They have been loyal and dedicated members and we will miss their positive contributions. Our two main sources of funds are our Strawberry Tea and Donor’s Choice. Very capably organized this year by Pat Bauldic and Isabelle Lublam, our Strawberry Tea was once again a real success. This success certainly depends on the volunteers who help with the baking, working, and delivering. As well, we really appreciate the support of

the community. From Donor’s Choice this year, the Auxiliary received $4,973. Again, we value the community support. Following these two events, the Auxiliary was able to purchase 10 more bedside tables for the Souris Health Centre keeping our focus on our mission statement which reads, in part, that the Auxiliary’s mission is “to add to the comfort and welfare of the Souris Health Centre patients and the Souris Personal Care Home residents”. The Auxiliary members work to show their appreciation of the community support. Under the supervision of Gayle O’Greysik, the Auxiliary hosts the blood donor clinics, advertising and serving refreshments. They host two birthday parties at the Personal Care Home and take their turn at delivering Meals on Wheels. Each Christmas, they prepare

We needed seven tables for our Cribbage players on Wednesday, February 10. Wendy Bilton and Lyall Edgerton made the highest score of the evening. Betty Devins with Joan Phillips claimed second prize and Joan Dufily and Lorna Binions took the third spot. Alva Doherty held the lucky ticket for the 50-50 draw. It was disappointing to see only 14 hopeful noisemakers out to play Bingo on Thursday, February 11, but everyone had a good time. Of course, some people are just louder than others. Cheryl Edwards shouted four times and three hollers came from Gale Collinson and Lil Atchison. Lil made her last yell on the Little House and got $22. Making noise twice were Roberta Dodd, Darlene Dooley, and Mandy Landers. Marie Neilson shouted only once but did it on the Looney Number to receive an extra $21. Our meat draw of Friday, February 12, was a busy evening and winning tickets seemed to be well spread around the Clubroom. Well, except for one person who must have stuffed her pockets with good luck charms. Jennifer Ireland collected three packages of meat. The third by drawing her own ticket. The 50-50 draw was worth $145 and the lucky number belonged to Lorna Binions. Ed Genaille won the chance to find the Ace of Spades and take home $2,953.50. Unfortunately for him, the Ace would not cooperate and so we will have a go at it next week. Our Curling Funspiel is being planned for Saturday, March 19. Watch for more details in the coming weeks.

Bridge results for Tuesday, February 9, were as follows: 1st Nancy Birks and Norval More; 2nd Mona Canning and Bob Arbuckle; 3rd Sharon Zilkey and Gordon Powell. Floor Shuffle results for Wednesday, February 10, were as

follows: 1st Evelyn Harlton and Pat Giesbrecht; 2nd Alice Sparrow and John Oldencamp; 3rd Alva and Don Doherty. 500 results for Thursday, February 11, were as follows: 1st Darlene Dooley and Iileen Fenwich; 2nd Shirley Brown and Ralph Jewel; 3rd Tom Draper and Gordon Powell. On Friday, February 12, a fun Floor Shuffle Tournament was held in Souris. Sixteen teams from Deloraine, Reston, Oak Lake, and Souris competed with Tom Draper and Iola Stocks of Souris winning first place. A fun day for all!

and deliver tray favours to the Souris Health Centre, the Souris Personal Care Home and to Victoria Park Lodge. Again this year, the Auxiliary offered a scholarship to a Souris graduate entering into the health care field. This year’s winner was Niamh McKenna. The Auxiliary meets the fourth Monday of every month) excluding July, August and December) at 2:00 p.m. in the Personal Care Home’s Multipurpose Room. For information, contact Gayle O’Greysik at 204-483-2626 or Florence Phillips at 204-483-3251. Thanks are due to Elsie Kruk who keeps the Personal Care home supplied with magazines, the Isabelle Ludlam, our Sunshine Girl, and to Dot Palmer and Orla Maitland for looking after all the phoning. Finally, I would like to thank the members for their contributions and support. I am confident the Auxiliary will continue to do worthwhile work.

The good, the bad and the… well,… so-so. Those are the mysteries on offer today. The ‘good’ was Tami Hoag’s latest, The Bitter Season. Two murders are investigated here - one the 25-yearold, unsolved murder of a decorated policeman, the other a very bloody double murder of a professor and his wife. Both cases are filled with unsympathetic and uncooperative characters. In the case of the policeman these include a totally hateful neighbour along with his missing wife and son, the policeman’s widow, who married his twin brother almost immediately after his death, and Evi, a woman once their foster child, and now a social worker, with hidden traumas of her own. In the double homicide, we have the couples’ totally hateful daughter and son, both psychologically abused by their father, as well as a colleague who covets the man’s valuable art collection, is sleeping with his daughter, and is competing for the same promotion. The two cases seem unrelated and the twists and turns are plentiful and keep the reader in suspense until the end. The ‘bad’ is Shanghai Redemption, by Qiu Xiaolong. I must confess to finding it both difficult to read - the writing is stilted, and the frequent citation of Chinese poetry annoying - and unsatisfying as a mystery. The tale be-

gins when Chen Cao, chief inspector in the Shanghai Police Department, is suddenly dismissed. Subsequent attempts to disgrace him indicate all too clearly that he has fallen afoul of someone in a position of power. Under the guise of tending to his father’s grave, Chen flees to a near-by city, where he meets a mysterious woman with problems of her own. When she is killed, and members of the Police Department with whom Chen had dealings, also die, Chen must discover who is behind these apparently unrelated killings and how, exactly, he is involved - preferably before he too dies. The whole thing becomes needlessly complex and the resolution unintelligible unless you’ve been keeping a scorecard. This is unfortunate, as the germ of a good mystery was hidden away in all these distractions. Finally, there is The Novel Habits of Happiness, by Alexander McCall Smith, his latest in the Isabel Dalhousie series. I had more or less given up on this series several books ago but decided to give it one more chance. As it turns out, this tale isn’t too bad. There is still far too much inner dialogue, but that’s a McCall Smith trademark. Isabel’s personal life is again perhaps overly described, but not as much as in previous volumes. As for the mystery in this ‘mystery’, it involves a touch of the supernatural. A young boy suddenly tells his mother that he has lived before, and is quite specific as to where. Isabel is asked to look into this, hopefully to prove it just a figment of the boy’s imagination. I will say no more about it as it would give away such slim thread of suspense as exists here. But the story was better than the most recent volumes in this series have been, and not a bad way to spend a dreary afternoon.

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Page 3, Souris Plaindealer, Souris, MB, February 19, 2016 SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Phone 204483-3106. We always love to hear from you. Things to do with us at Victoria Park Lodge: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - Fun exercises ; Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. -Fun Bingo; Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Cory entertaining on the piano and sing-a-longs, too; Fridays at 1:30 p.m. - fun games. Call the office for more information and we hope you will come and join us soon! At Crescent Manor on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. more fun exercises. Everyone is welcome to join in. 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. Every third Wednesday we plan a trip to Brandon so you can get away for a few hours, meet friends, have lunch and shop for those things you can’t buy in Town. Call our office to get booked on the next outing on March 16. We have workers ready to help you with cleaning, inside and outside, your homes. Odd jobs, drivers for in -town or out-of-town if the Handi-van is booked. We will do our best to help you out. Having some help is like having a new friend. These wise words were written by Father Jerome Le Doux - Each new day is a new opportunity to correct the mistakes of yesterday and to deal with the challenges that face us today. Written by Helen Keller, that brave remarkable lady - When one door to happiness closes, another opens, BUT we often stand looking so long at the closed door we don’t notice the one that has opened. That’s all for this week. Take care and remember we would love to hear from you.

Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: Owner of a local restaurant filed a complaint of theft of a mobile restaurant sign. This file is still under investigation. RCMP received a report of an aggressive dog on the loose near the hospital. Police contacted the Souris Animal Control Officer, who agreed to follow up with the owner. The complainant was also going to contact the Town office. FRAUD ALERT: An area resident reported an attempted computer fraud. The complainant received an email advising that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was issuing her a refund. She was directed to click on a link. The Sharp Sourisian (Sourisite?) contacted CRA and her accountant who told her that it was not from CRA. Moral of the story: Be like this Sharp Sourisite (Sourisian?) and don’t click on it! Contact CRA and confirm before clicking on any links! Clicking on links can be like leaving your door wide open to your home, placing a giant sign on the front lawn letting people know, and driving away! A local resident reported a stolen 3-wheeled, double stroller from her

backyard. From tracks in the snow, the owner believed she knew who stole it and confronted the alleged “suspect”. A second complaint was then received by Police regarding an alleged threat made. Souris RCMP could not prove that they had in fact done the deed or that a direct threat was made and went in search of the lost property. Police later located the stroller and returned it to its rightful owner. It is unknown who stole the stroller. On February 11, a report of a suspicious burgundy van was reported to Police. The report came in that several males, dressed in black, were driving slowly over an hour’s period on 5th St. S. in Souris. No plate number was recorded. Police did patrols but the vehicle was not located. A good Samaritan, driving through Souris stopped into the Detachment to report concern for a hitchhiker’s well-being. It was reported on a day that was well into the -40s and she believed that the hiker was not properly dressed and appeared very cold. Police did an extensive search of the area but now believe that he caught a ride. Did you miss the good news? Criminal Record Checks (CRC) can now be paid for in cash! $10 in exact change for a basic CRC! As always, volunteer CRCs are free with a letter on letterhead stating that you are volunteering and require a CRC. Speeding: 10; Other Traffic: 8; False alarms: 4. Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-11; Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123. Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204-483-2854.

ACC announces rural rotating practical nursing sites for 2016-17 BRANDON, Man. (February 12, 2016) - Assiniboine Community College (ACC) announced today that Portage la Prairie, Melita and Dauphin have been selected as the three locations to host the next rural rotating practical nursing sites. The college’s two-year Practical Nursing program will start in Portage la Prairie in September 2016, Melita in January 2017 and Dauphin in September 2017. Each of the three programs will welcome 25 students. “We know there is high demand for skilled nurses across Manitoba,” said Karen Hargreaves, ACC’s Dean of Health & Human Services. “These rotating sites bring education opportunities directly to rural communities, connecting students to the training and education needed to succeed in the health care field.” A request for proposals to host rural rotating sites was issued in the fall of 2015 with the college receiving 11 submissions from communities. Proposals were evaluated based on criteria including labour market demand; health care partnerships, which primarily involve practicum placements for students; student demand; student experience and available facilities. Applications for the program in Portage la Prairie will be accepted in April 2016, for Melita in June 2016 and for Dauphin in March 2017. Those interested in applying to study at any of the three sites should visit assiniboine.net/nursing for details on admission requirements, application dates and the random draw process. ACC has delivered the Practical Nursing program through rural rotating sites since 1999. The college also has permanent Practical Nursing programs running at its campuses in Brandon and Winnipeg. Applications for the Practical Nursing program Brandon are currently open and will remain open and accepted on an ongoing basis. Applications for Winnipeg are expected to open later this month. All important updates and information will be made available at assiniboine.net/nursing assiniboine.net/nursing. The college’s two-year Practical Nursing diploma program teaches clinical nursing skills in a laboratory setting as well as applied skills in acute and extended care health facilities, personal care homes, community agencies and private homes. In the last three years, 99 per cent of graduates were employed in occupations related to their training.

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Enjoying the weather

Souris Glenwood Memorial Complex

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, February 25 7:30 p.m. at the Complex in Souris Everyone welcome to attend

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

It’s not very often you can sit on your patio and enjoy your coffee in the middle of February in Manitoba! Pictured (L-R): Jean Hunter, Don Doherty, and Joyce Speers share a laugh and a visit on Louis Riel Day. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Thursday, March 3

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Souris District Arts Council presents Sierra Noble

Our hill has snow again! Tobogganers, young and old, were excited to wake up Sunday morning to find a fresh dusting of snow! Perfect timing with Monday, February 15, being Louis Riel Day, so lots of time to get out and enjoy the fun together as a family. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

“Be careful now……Sierra Noble’s voice and melodies will blissfully enter through your ears, then head right down and steal your heart…” Martha Rivas, Acclaimed NYC Singer/Songwriter. Sierra Noble has been one of Winnipeg’s most promising young talents since releasing her first instrumental fiddle album at age 14. At only 25 years old, Sierra is recognized for her long solo touring career as a fiddle player and for her voice and songwriting, most notably for her very popular acoustic pop song “Possibility” released in 2008. Although new to the American public, Sierra’s music has taken her around the world, touring in Asia, Europe, North and South America. She has had the opportunity to be the opening act for Paul McCartney, Kid Rock and Bon Jovi. Sierra also performed in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and for the Queen of England. Now she can add Souris to that list! Please join the Souris District Arts Council in welcoming Sierra to our friendly town on Thursday, February 25. Ticket information in the Coming Events in this newspaper. Phone 204-483-5200 Fax 204-483-5203

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MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South

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To book your ride, call 204-741-0202 Monday - Friday Group trips are also available upon request, advanced booking required.

Donations to the Handi-Transit may be made through the Municipal Office

Dispose used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre. GARBAGE & RECYCLE PICK-UP put your garbage /recycling out by 7 a.m. RECYCLING CENTRE: 24-hour drop off is located at 20 Pine Ave E (west side). E-Waste is accepted - large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling.

BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for renovations, new construction, additions, fences and accessory buildings. Please contact the Municipal Office for information 204-483-5200. Building Inspector available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.

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Kung Fu Panda 3 February 19 - 21, 2016 Rated G • 95 min • Animation | Action | Adventure Stars: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman Continuing his “legendary adventures of awesomeness’, Po must face two hugely epic, different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home.

The Choice February 26 - 28, 2016 Rated G • 111 min • Drama | Romance Stars: Alexandra Daddario, Teresa Palmer, Benjamin Walker A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.

SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION PROGRAMS Call 204-483-5214 or visit facebook.com/sourisrecreation Please refrain from feeding the turkeys as MB Conservation is in the process of relocating them. Thank you. MUNICIPAL LOGO - The Municipality of Souris-Glenwood is seeking a logo for the Municipality. The logo should represent the diverse character of the Municipality and the community’s spirit. Souris-Glenwood is inviting interested individuals or businesses to forward their logo drawing concept by March 15, 2016 to: Municipality of Souris-Glenwood c/o Charlotte Parham, CAO Box 518 100 - 2nd St. S. Souris, MB R0K 2C0 Fax: 204-483-5203 • Email: tnsouris@mts.net FOR SALE BY TENDER: 1961 MF 202 tractor with 102 loader. Continental gas engine, 4sp 2 range trans, 3pt, pto, excellent rubber 14.9 x 24 rear, 7.5-17 frt. Hours unknown, not running well. Sold as is where is. Inquiries 204-729-7727. Send tenders to: Municipality of Souris-Glenwood Re: Tractor Tender Box 518 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 tnsouris@mymts.net

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Pearl Austin

Pearl Austin (nee Ford) 99 years young passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Souris Personal Care Home. Born in Maryfield, SK on September 22, 1916 to Frederick and Ruth Ford. Pearl moved to Souris with her family at a young age. As a child she spent many hours skating in the winter and playing tennis in the summer. She loved to read and garden but most of all she loved to look after her family. Pearl was a long time resident of Souris and spent many years as a hairdresser. She was a loving and caring person who always put her family first. Pearl was predeceased by father Frederick Ford, mother Ruth (nee Surrey) Ford, sisters Ruby (Robinson) Doris, brother Gerald and husband Alfred (Harvey) Austin. She leaves to mourn, her son Robert (Bob) (Carol), granddaughter Dana (Peter), great-granddaughter Kayla (Garth), greatgrandson Josh (Jordin) and great-great-grandson Liam. She also had a special place in her heart for Dana’s extended family Katrina, Breann, Kurt (Ana), Vada and Zane. The family would like to thank the residents of the Crescent Manor, Home Care staff, doctors and staff at Souris Hospital and Personal Care Home. Donations in memory of Pearl may be made to a charity of your choice. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Coming Events

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The Souris District Arts Council is proud to present celebrated fiddler and vocalist Sierra Noble at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. Tickets are on sale now and are available at Plaza Petals, Kathy Price at Kirkup Agencies or by phoning Sharon Dunn at 204483-2001. Ticket prices are $20 (adults) and $10 (students).

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Souris Congregate Meals is looking for energetic people to join our board. Congregate Meals receives funding from the Prairie Mountain Health Authority to pay part of a meal coordinators wages so that we can provide affordable evening meals to seniors and disabled people in Souris and surrounding area. This program is ran by a volunteer board. Unless we find new board members the program will no longer be able to continue. For more information call the SOS Office at 204-483-3106. Career Training HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great workfrom-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com. 1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Apartments/Condos for Rent Apartments for rent - One and two bedroom upgraded suites, washer/dryer hookup, water included. Phone manager 204-483-3123. South-Vu Apartments has for rent - 2nd floor, one bedroom, air conditioned apartment, kitchen appliances supplied, laundry room in building, carport parking with cold storage room. No children or pets, non-smoker. Contact Forbes Arbuckle 204-4830100.

Meeting Place Souris Al-Anon group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

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Southwest Horizon School Division minutes These minutes are being released as an unofficial record of the meeting and are subject to amendment/ratification at the next regular board meeting of the School Board The regular meeting of the Southwest Horizon School Division was held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at 8:52 p.m. in Hartney. Trustees present: Scott Perkin (chair), Sven Kreusch (vice-chair), Cindy Cassils, Allan Downey, Janice McDonald, Penny Oliver, Chris Page, Linda Phillips. Administration present: Carolyn Cory, Kevin Zabowski. Recording secretary Michelle Blades. Regrets: Michelle Edwards. The chair called the meeting to order at 8:52 p.m. There were no additions to the agenda; Cassils/Page: Be it resolved that we adopt the agenda as presented. Carried. Phillips/Oliver: Be it resolved that we approve the minutes from the regular meeting of January 27, 2016 and the special meeting of February 3, 2016, as circulated. Carried. Page/Cassils: Be it resolved that the Board move into in-camera session. Carried. The Board moved into incamera session at 8:54 p.m. Kreusch/Phillips: Be it resolved that the Board move out of in-camera session. Carried The Board moved out of in-camera session at 9:35 p.m. Page/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve the staffing report, as presented. Carried. Page/Cassils: Be it resolved that we approve the bussing request, as presented. Defeated Phillips/Kreusch: Be it resolved that we approve the following accounts for payment: Payroll for the month of January 2016 $762,102.81 January 29, 2016 Accounts Payable 31666 – 31687 $113,273.25 Direct Deposit 8197 – 8240 $85,965.68 Manual Cheques 863 – 864 $27,375.87 February 5, 2016 Accounts Payable 31688 – 31723 $300,603.91 Direct Deposit 8241 – 8314 $58,674.82 Carried. McDonald/Downey: Be it resolved that By-Law #110 be read its first reading: A ByLaw for the purpose of borrowing the sum of $111,000 (One Hundred Eleven Thousand dollars) and of issuing a Debenture and/or Promissory Note for Souris School Veneer SR SOU ST 2012 1. Carried. McDonald/Downey: Be it resolved that we adjourn the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on February 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in Hartney. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.

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Celiac journey “It’s not what happens to you, it’s how you respond to it,” was once said to me by one of my mentors. It doesn’t matter who said it but the saying means even more to me today than ever. This is due to the fact that a short time ago, I was told I have Celiac disease. As defined by the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA), “Celiac disease is a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability of the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for good health”. With this diagnosis, I now have to determine how to respond best. I could not believe the medical system and eat whatever I like and see how my body reacts or I could make a conscious effort to change my eating habits. I chose the latter. Although, I am still adjusting to my new eating habits, I am feeling much better since switching my diet. The reason why the transition to a gluten-free diet has been relatively easy for me is because of my family. They have made ever effort to get me the food I need, to read the labels carefully, and support me and I cannot thank them enough. We have learned mighty fast it puts a damper on the grocery budget and it is very hard to eat what you normally do on a daily basis while trying to remain gluten free. Here is my advice for all of you or a family member who has to deal with an allergy or a necessary dietary change, support them. It is not easy. I

Southwest Cougars by Grant Moffatt The Southwest Cougars continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Manitoba AAA Midget League. The Cougars play host to Yellowhead in a midweek contest and travel to Central Plains for their final regular season game on Friday night. The Cougars are tied with Kenora for the final playoff spot, with Kenora hosting Brandon in the final two games next weekend in Kenora. In a Saturday afternoon game, the Winnipeg Wild looked to pick up a win after the Cougars won 4-1 in their last meeting. The Wild jumped out to a three goal lead midway through the second period before Dawson Waddell scored from Jared McCorrister and Tanner Gaudry at the 9:33 mark. The Wild scored a pair of goals late in the frame and went home with a 5-1 win. The third period was scoreless. Rylan Rommelaere turned aside 29 shots while the Cougars fired 32 shots at Michel Adamyk. The Cougars picked up a much needed point with a 2-1 shoot out loss to the Winnipeg Thrashers Sunday afternoon at Gateway. The teams played scoreless hockey for two periods before Nate Hooper scored a shorthanded goal just a minute in to the third period. Blake Jameson evened the score just over five minutes later when his shot found the twine with John Patmore and Grady Hobbs picking up the apples. The Thrashers had a chance to win the game with a penalty shot with less than two ticks on the clock but Brady Gordon won the dual. The overtime settled nothing and it took 10 shooters before the game was finally settled. Jared McCorrister and John Patmore scored in the shoot out for the Cougars but the Thrashers prevailed scoring three times in five shots. The Cougars fired 43 shots at the Thrashers net while Brady Gordon turned aside 31 in the Cougar net. The Cougars need to pick up points in the final two games and pray for a pair of Brandon wins in Kenora next weekend or the Cougars will be on the outside looking in as the playoffs start.

was not a big junk food person before but I had my guilty pleasures. I loved the odd Wendy’s Spicy Chicken or McDonald’s Big Mac. I can’t do that anymore and it is hard to find a wide variety of gluten-free food options. If I did not have my family looking out for me, I would be tempted to just eat whatever was available because I just want to eat like everyone else and not have to think about each individual ingredient. If you want to find out more about a diet, whether due to an allergy, medical suggestion, or a lifestyle change, please contact a registered dietician (RD). Thankfully I was able to contact the Outperforme Athletics affiliated RD, Tenille Sonnichsen, who was able to provide me with an abundance of information, especially with regards

to eating at restaurants and ensuring I am taking in enough of the proper vitamins and minerals. I’ve also been lucky to talk with various members of the community who are also Celiac and they have saved me some uncertainties and provided a great deal of support. A dietary change is just like being physically active, you need support and guidance in order to start and maintain the process. Always reach out for support and contact those with experience, the professionals! Outperforme Athletics is proud to educate our surrounding communities and share our knowledge base. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or suggestions for future articles at jon@outperforme.com.

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Sabres basketball submitted by Trever Penner, coach In league play, last Tuesday in Boissevain, the Souris Sabres varsity girl’s basketball team put together a first quarter to remember. The girls began the game on fire and ran out to a 31-7 lead. The team kept the momentum going all night and came away with a 74-37 victory. Aly Kowalchuk led the charge with 22 points, with Jamie Sherritt adding 15 points,and 9 assists. On Thursday the girls travelled to Wawanesa and came away with a 78-26 win. Kendra Roberts hooped 19 points and had 10 rebounds while Nicki Gohl added 13 points for the Sabres. On Friday the team was in Hamiota for tournament action. A sluggish start kept the game with Gilbert Plains close, but the ladies finally found their legs late in the second quarter. The team played great in the second half and went on to a 63-30 victory. Aly had 11 points while Jamie, Kendra, Nicki, Tanja Gohl and Kaylee Butterfield all chipped in with 8 points. In the semifinal the girls played the Grandview Spartans. Both teams play a similar style and the game did not disappoint. Both teams played with lots of energy and enthusiasm but in the fourth quarter the girls found an extra gear and pulled off a hard fought 62-51 win. Aly scored a game high 16 points, with Kaylee and Tanja adding 10 each. The hosts from Hamiota were the opponent in the final. It was the third time the two teams have met this season and second with a tournament title on the line. The game was close throughout with both teams playing great defense. In the end the depth of the Sabres was just a bit too much as the girls pulled away in the fourth quarter to capture the tournament title 52-34. Aly again led the scoring attack with 11 points and was named a tournament all-star for her outstanding play all weekend. Kaylee capped a tremendous tournament with 8 points as she provided key baskets

and great defense all tournament long. She was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Finally, this past Tuesday the girls hosted Virden, one of the best 3A schools in the Province. The teams played some very entertaining basketball that came down to the final seconds. The Bears hit a couple of big shots in the last minute to come away with a 67-63 win. This is as close as the girls have been all year as they played with a lot of heart and never quit. Jamie scored 17 points and had 11 rebounds in the loss while Parker Janz had 13 points and Nicki 9 for the Sabres.

Back row (L-R): Robyn Penner (coach), Emily Simon, Jessie Swaenepoel, Kendra Roberts, Tanja Gohl, Jamie Sherritt, Kristen Leverington, Trever Penner (coach). Middle row: Parker Janz, Lisa Gohl, Camille Punay, Nicki Gohl. Front row: Kaylee Butterfield, Aly Kowalchuk. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

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MVP Kaylee Butterfield (L), All-star Aly Kowalchuk at the tournament in Hamiota. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Here & There by Tyler Bugg The Guide Gravity skaters in synch as Killarney hosts Regionals Killarney Figure Skating Club hosted the 2016 Prairie Regional Synchronized Skating Competition this past weekend. Thirty teams from Manitoba and Saskatchewan competed for the top spots, and Killarney syncro teams held their own all weekend. The Gazette Medical staff shortages discussed at Town Hall meeting The Health Action Committee of Glenboro met January 27 with local residents to discuss the issue of medical staff shortages. Approximately 75 attended and were asked to break into groups of 8-10 people and brainstorm ideas for dealing with the problem. The results were complied into five main categories: housing, recruitment, fundraising, marketing of our community and increasing its attractiveness. Virden Empire-Advance Rabies cases spike in cattle “A bite from an infected animal is the most likely route of infection for our domestic livestock,” Dr. Roger Richard, a veterinarian at the Virden Animal Hospital said. “Cattle along with other farm livestock and pets contract rabies through contact with an infected animal’s saliva or blood.”