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Bridge wiped out by ice floes by Darci Semeschuk It’s devastation and nobody saw this one coming. All the flood reports released by the Province of Manitoba for 2015 had local officials thinking we were in the clear but they could not have predicted the large ice floes that would let go on Plum Creek and wipe out the Victoria Park Bridge. Residents will be familiar with the pedestrian and vehicle bridge that gives visitors to the park access to both sides. The large wooden structure was struck by ice floes along Plum Creek that were 12 inches thick. The entire deck has been torn out and once again the park is closed to vehicle and foot traffic. “We didn’t expect anything like this to happen.” explained Town official Brent Fallis. “The bridge is destroyed and now we have to get to work getting it ready for summer.” In fact, Fallis said that engineers were out in Souris on Monday to survey the damage and the reports are encouraging. “The engineers said that the structure is still strong so probably just the deck will need to be replaced,” added Fallis. Town officials will be meeting over the next few days to determine a course of action. Fallis believes the work can be done locally but unfortunately, there is no disaster assistance or insurance to cover these types of repairs. Taxpayers will be on the hook for the entire cost.
Ice takes out Victoria Park Bridge Spring flood woes continue for Souris even when youʼre not expecting it. The ice went out on Plum Creek over the weekend of April 4 - 5 and with it went the wooden pedestrian and vehicle bridge near the bird sanctuary. According to a witness, ice as much as a foot thick let go on Plum Creek and simply ripped out the bridge. Town crews are assessing the damage and will proceed with repairs in the near future. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Flood documentary to premiere at Avalon April 22 submitted A new documentary film showing residents’ battle against the recordbreaking 2011 flood and the destruction of the famous Swinging Bridge will premiere this month at the Souris Avalon Theatre. “The Bridge is a compelling glimpse into a town rallying against a natural disaster of historic proportions, told through the stories, photos and video of the people on the front lines. It’s a universal story of tragedy and triumph,” says producer/director and former Souris resident Glen Kirby Over three months in 2011, the Souris River reached levels which flood forecasters in Canada and the US estimate will only occur once every 200 to 500 years. Residents worked roundthe-clock to build dikes and sandbag vulnerable properties, assisted by volunteers from across Manitoba and the Canadian Armed Forces. “That flood helped us to understand that, as we go forward as a community, we need one another,” says Sandra
Denbow, a Souris Town Councillor and Chamber of Commerce president, interviewed in The Bridge. The hour-long film features a number of people retelling their flood experiences including Bill Kirkup, Blair Bastion, Paulette Pauchilo and Don and Joyce Kowlachuk. “You kinda get caught up in the flood,” recalls Kirkup, who was evacuated with wife Sheila, from the riverside home that they’ve occupied since the early 1960s. “It’s like a treadmill. You’re on it and you don’t know how to get off.” As part of a State of Emergency declared during the flooding, more than 90 properties were evacuated in the Town of Souris and the Rural Municipality of Glenwood, and 190 residents displaced. Some were not allowed back into their homes for three months, while crews built sandbag dikes and then giant earthen berms to protect vulnerable homes and business. “The sheer numbers would scare you,” says Souris-Glenwood Mayor
Darryl Jackson, one of the key persons who navigated the community through the flooding that continued from April to July. “800,000 of the 50pound sandbags, and just under two thousand of the super sandbags.” He adds, “It was enormous, but to everyone’s credit, we beat the crest.” Kirby, a native of Souris and award-winning television producer, wanted to document the 2011 flood story because of his involvement in the town’s previous worst flood on-record in 1976. “I will never forget how we joined together, people from all different ages and backgrounds, side-by-side in the mud, filling sandbags. Those feelings and experiences are represented in The Bridge,” said Kirby. A premiere screening is planned at the Avalon Theatre in Souris at 7:00 p.m. on April 22. Admission will be free with a silver collection for the volunteer-run Theatre. Debbie Butler, chairperson for the Avalon Theatre Committee, is inviting people to stay for coffee following the
movie. “This screening is another example of the new ways in which the Avalon is being used,” says Butler. “Last month, we hosted a theatre production from Winnipeg brought in by the Souris Arts Council. We’re taking bookings for birthday parties. There’s plenty going on at the Theatre in addition to Hollywood movies on the weekends.” DVDs of The Bridge will be available at the premiere and online at w w w. k i r b y c o m m u n i cations.ca, with all proceeds from DVD sales going to a new scholarship award in the Southwest Horizon School Division. “I’m very excited to announce this new annual award for students pursuing an education or career in media and communications,” says Kirby, who attended Souris Collegiate Institute (now Souris School) from Grades 1 to 12. “The education and opportunities that I received in Souris are fundamental to who I am today and the career that I enjoy,” added Kirby. (Continued on Page 3)
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Award winning producer’s flood documentary, a personal journey A new documentary film showing residentsʼ battle against the record-breaking 2011 flood and the destruction of the famous Swinging Bridge will premiere this month at the Souris Avalon Theatre. Award winning television producer, Glen Kirbyʼs documentary, The Bridge, wasnʼt just professional. Kirby grew up in Souris and fought side by side with people from all different ages and backgrounds, in the mud, filling sandbags during the Flood of 1976. For him, the journey was personal. Pictured above: The Kirkup house and island protected by a ring of sandbags in 2011. Right: Glen Kirby. PHOTOS/DANA STAM/SUBMITTED
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Chamber, year at a glance submitted The Chamber held their regular open membership meeting on Thursday April 2, at Chicken Chef with nine members present. Below is a summary of what was discussed at the meeting. Complete meeting minutes will be available at the next open meeting on May 7. Upcoming Chamber events to note: 1. Spring Fling - This event is the annual spring garage sales which will be held on Saturday May 9. It costs $5 to register your sale and that includes an awesome garage sale package donated by Pembina Co-op and the Chamber. This also gets your name on the map! 2. Beverly Mahood and Ryan Keown concert - The Chamber is a key stakeholder in this event coming up on Friday July 11. Tickets are $35 each and are available at Plaza Petals and Robbins Fine Foods. Reserved tables
for eight are also available for $40 each at Plaza Petals. Only 15 tables are left! Please help promote this event. 3. Brandon Home Show - Souris will have a booth at this event April 10-12,. Thank you to the many volunteers who are assisting at the booth. The Chamber is sponsoring $50 in Chamber Bucks in a draw with the CDC who is giving away two tickets to the Beverly Mahood and Ryan Keown concert. If there are any Chamber members who would like to promote their businesses with flyers, or other giveaways, etc., please contact Tara Mills immediately at 204-724-6181. Chamber business: 1. A new EDO has been hired and will begin on Monday April 14. On behalf of Chamber members we will be presenting a welcome basket. 2. The Chamber is looking for a representative to sit on the
Economic Development Board. This would be a two year position, with monthly meetings all year round. If you are interested in representing the Chamber on this Board, you may contact myself at jkirkup@kirkupagencies. ca or by phone 204-7204562. . 3. Darren Janz has indicated that he would like to revive the Fair Parade. This year’s Fair theme is the 50’s! It would be held on Saturday July 12. Watch your emails for more information! 4. Scarecrow Weekend has been set for September 26-28. 5. In an effort to increase attendance at Chamber meetings our next open membership meeting will be a breakfast meeting on Thursday, May 7. We will be meeting at 7:45 a.m. Meetings are approximately 45 minutes to an hour long. Please consider attending! Location to
be announced. 6. The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce 84th Annual AGM will be held in Brandon this year from May 1-3, at the Victoria Inn. Pending executive approval, the Chamber discussed sending two representatives to this event. It was suggested that the president attend along with another Chamber member. Is there anyone interested in attending this event? See link for more information. Please email jkirkup@kirkupagencies. ca or by calling 204-7204562. mcc.olasoft.com/ viewEvent.html?produc tId=8819 7. Next Chamber executive meeting will be held on Thursday ,April 16, at the Woodfire Deli at noon. The Chamber wel comes any feedback, so please feel free to reply to this email or contact me directly at jkirkup@kirkupagencies. ca or by calling 204-7204562.
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Flood documentary premieres April 22 (Continued from Page 2) During the past 40 years, Glen Kirby has collaborated with clients
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Breaktime by Darci Semeschuk After seventeen years the Souris Survivor Spiel is still going strong. There are fewer teams then there used to be but participation is still great. I am a member of the Souris Skatepark committee and we were pleased to be offered the opportunity to present the late night lunches at both dances, Thursday and Saturday. While Thursday was a little slower, we sold out of hot dogs on Saturday. That was a busy night and a fun dance. That’s one thing that I like about the Curling Club - they host a huge event and share with organizations in the community making it a win win for everyone. I think the Curling Club should be commended for their commitment to the community and the Complex. In a side note, I noticed Norm Bourgeois dashing around on Saturday night. He was very busy and I know it wasn’t just Saturday night. I know he is just one of the many volunteers who make the event happen but they’re all close to Norm’s age. I can’t help but wonder, who is going to fill those very big shoes when guys like Norm decide to retire. There aren’t too many young faces in line to do the job. What do we have to do to get the young people involved? ********** Mike Duffy has had an illustrious career in journalism, no doubt about that. Now that he has been charged with fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Sadly for Duffy, his appointment from Prime Minister Harper maybe his undoing, and it’s all for $90,000! A ridiculously small amount of money when you look at the fact that this trial will cost tax payers millions of dollars. Duffy faces 31 counts, grouped into four clusters according to a report from the Ottawa Citizen: Expense claims for his Ottawa house, based on the notion that it was a secondary residence he kept so he would have a place to stay while in the capital for Senate duties. One count of fraud over $5,000, one count of breach of trust; Expense claims unrelated to Senate business, such as claiming pay for days he was on vacation or campaigning for the Conservative party. Five counts of fraud under $5,000, four counts of fraud over $5,000, nine counts of breach of trust; Awarding consulting contracts to a friend which the RCMP say were for work never done. Two counts of fraud under $5,000, two counts of fraud over $5,000, four counts of breach of trust; Accepting $90,000 from the prime minister’s chief of staff, Nigel Wright, so he could pay back some of the expense claims and smother the growing scandal. One count of bribery, one count of fraud on the government, one count of breach of trust. Forty-one days have been set aside to hear testimony in the trial before the judge deliberates 41 days, millions of dollars of taxpayers money.
by Vern May
The Honky Rule by Vern May He’s cool, he’s cocky, he’s bad. One of the influences from my youth that inspired me to want to get involved with wrestling was the Honky Tonk Man. His colourful, over the top demeanor on television and his outrageous antics captured my imagination and I was thrilled to learn that I would be travelling and working with him in 2003. I was sent to pick him up from the Seattle Airport and I remember it being one of the rare occasions in my life when I found myself a little star struck - transported back to my youth with the lasting images of his WWE career flashing through my mind. I was waiting for him at baggage claim and when he emerged, garishly dressed in a loud Hawaiian shirt with his Elvis-pompadour hair I knew there was no mistaking him - as he was the centre of attention by folks throughout the Airport. I approached him, introducing myself and asked if I could help him with his luggage. He
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“Wrestling in the Canadian West” in 2009, Honky was gracious enough to write a brief endorsement for my efforts which appeared on the back cover. Perhaps my favourite tale of travelling with the Honky Tonk Man was a 2005 trip that we did together in Nova Scotia. On the night of our arrival in Halifax, before the tour began, the crew had gathered for a social evening and as the night drew to a close, Honky was holding court in a hotel room, explaining to the young guys on the tour the importance of being distinct and setting yourself apart from your peers. He stood before the group and said, “Nobody wants to buy a ticket to see someone who looks like their neighbour. Do you think that I look like my neighbour?” I couldn’t help it. In my mind, all I could picture was this idyllic American neighbourhood where people were out mowing their lawns, riding their bicycles, catch-
ing a suntan in a lawn chair and carrying about a routine weekend on a summer day ... but they were all Elvis impersonators - in my imagination, the Honky Tonk Man DID look like his neighbour. I burst out laughing at the back of the room, much to the horror of the junior members of the tour and the promoter, who felt that I would offend the legend. In the hours of travel across the country together, we discussed a number of topics and one time I suggested that he should consider writing a book about his life and career - identifying that this is a project I would love to collaborate on. His reply. “The problem is, when you put in all of the best stories - the craziness that’s all true -nobody would believe it!” He’s probably right. I appreciate all of the lessons and wisdom that I gained during my travels with this fellow, who is still regarded today, 27 years later, as the greatest WWE Inter-Continental Champion of all time.
Souris Clinic. Souris is really blessed to have such a committed, knowledgeable and caring medical team and I know that they are well respected and appreciated in the community. In the next three months I will be working
diligently with the RHA and local resources to try and secure another physician to replace me. I do, however, anticipate that my last working days will be towards the end of June. Dr. Jasper Stone, MD, CCFP
Letter to the Editor Editor’s note: It has been announced recently that Souris and area is losing longtime physician, Dr. Jasper Stone. The following letter is Dr. Stone’s letter to the editor and community concerning his intended move: Dear editor, I am sad to say that after 12 1/2 years in the community, that it is time for my family and I to move on. I appreciate the opportunity given to me by everyone including patients, RHA, supporting staff and the wonderful
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replied courteously and declined the offer. “No thank you. If you pack it, you tote it.” I immediately dubbed this, ‘The Honky Rule’ - one which I tried to implement but was neither popular (nor adhered to) by my wife in our travels after that point. What I came to learn about the Honky Tonk Man, who has often been dismissed as a ‘character’ and not a talented pro between the ropes, was that he was traditionally trained like many of us were. He had, prior to the height of his fame, travelled the territories with stops in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Alberta and other international ports of call before someone came up with the gimmick for which he is best known. I wrestled the WWE legend 17 times over the following decade, in addition to other appearances together at various comic conventions and trade shows. Through those travels we became good friends. In fact, when I released my book
people of Souris to be able to practice and provide care to so many deserving patients over the course of the last 12 1/ 2 years. I have been very fortunate to have had a great mentor and partner in Dr. Cram and great staff at
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Friesen presents final “Power of Music” at St. Paul’s submitted Cory Friesen is excited to deliver the last of the series of “The Power of Music” concert-fundraisers that have raised money for music in various Care Homes in the westman area since June of 2013. While creating and managing the largest rural branch of Artists in Healthcare, MB as it’s voluntary Program Coordinator, Corey’s concert-fundraisers have raised over $10,000, while his grant writing has successfully been awarded $8,500 from the City of Brandon Grants. His outreach work has provided 320 concerts of live music
for residents in Brandon, and there have been biweekly concerts for those in Souris’s Care Home and Victoria Park Lodge since January 2015. Though this is the last concert-fundraiser that Friesen can commit to voluntarily hosting (in either community), he will continue to manage the program and will be looking towards partnerships/ support within Souris councils/businesses to continue to fund a program of therapeutic musical concerts in the future. The funds raised in December 2014 will run out by mid June 2015 and the bi-weekly concerts
have been so wellreceived! In light of this, Corey is planning his last concert-fundraiser on April 19 at St. Paul’s United Church at 2:00 p.m. All funds donated at this afternoon concert will be put towards providing music to those residing in the Souris Personal Care Home and the Victoria Park Lodge. The amount raised will determine the amount/type of program offered. It has been expressed that the residents would GREATLY appreciate weekly concerts as opposed to biweekly. Souris Program costs breakdown for July-
December 2015: Bi-weekly concerts $150/month x 6 = $900; Weekly concerts - $275/ month x 6 = $1,650. The afternoon will feature a collaboration of choral music, violin, cello, guitar, clarinet and piano! Please come support a worthy cause and enjoy an afternoon of excellent music.Tickets sell for $15 and are available at the door. Remember, tax-deductible receipts available for any donation above the ticket price. Please contact Corey for further details at 204319-0254 or email: corey.friesen@live.com.
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Seniors Organized Services by Mary Ann Carlisle
S.O.S. (Senior’s Organized Services) office hours 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Phone 204-4833106. Located in Victoria Park Lodge (VPL). If you want help cleaning your home, or doing yard work please give us a call and we will get you someone reliable as quickly as we can. Keep watching the paper fro outings we are planning this coming summer. If you have ideas, please call and let us know, we would love to hear from you. We have Cancer Care drivers to get you to and from your appointments. Just give us a call and get registered and we will do the rest! S.O.S. also hooks up the Victoria Lifeline Service, which, with just the push of a button, will have some help on the way if you have a fall, etc. Please call the office for information on this great service.
If you would like something to do, please come and join us on Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. for fun exercises, Wednesday 1:30 p.m. fun Bingo and Friday 1:30 p.m. for games. You do not have to live at Victoria Park Lodge to join the fun. On Thursday at Crescent Manor fun exercises at 10:00 a.m. Meet some new people and call the office at 204-483-3106 for more information. Keep April 24 open for an afternoon Spring Tea. We are hoping you will wear a bonnet, a hat, decorated or not and just come and bring a friend. We are starting early for the “Let No One Be Alone” week of May 2-9. So, we sure hope to see you here in your spring attire and have fun, and, yes, this is for men, too. We sincerely hope you had a wonderful Easter with family and friends. It turned out to be a bit snowy but overall it was a good weekend. Today as I type this report we have had more snow. It is slushy, clean and white and will likely be melted in a day or so, but everything, looks COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
much cleaner again. Before you know it the green grass and buds will be all around us. That’s all for this time. Take care and
Legion Happenings by Gale Collinson
On Wednesday, April 1, we needed 4 1/2 tables for Cribbage players. Debbie Robinson and Evelyn Harlton achieved the best score of the evening. Alva and Don Doherty took 2nd place and the 3rd spot went to Betty Devins with Joan Phillips. The 50-50 draw was won by Lyall Edgerton. We had 20 optimistic noisemakers attend our bingo evening of Thursday, April 2. Definitely the most noise came from Chuck Dron who made four hollers. Closest anyone could get was two shouts and these were made by Marie Neilson, Marg Rose, Cindy Janz and
remember if you would like us to come visit, please call the office and just let us know. We would love to come and see you.
Gale Collinson. Marion Morris made only one yell but it was on the Little House so she received $24. Because April 3 was Good Friday, we held our meat draw on Saturday, April 4. Only Joan Harlton and the household of Rae and Ken McBurney were able to collect two packages of meat. Rae also held the winning ticket on the 50-50 draw and got $67. The Ace of Spades was worth $3,194 and the chance to take it home went to Barb McKinnon. She was unable to find it and so we will try again next week. Please remember that our General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21, starting at 2000 hours (8:00 p.m). Please plan to attend. We will be presenting the proposed budget for the upcoming year.
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FarmLink Marketing: No major surprises in seeding intentions or grain stocks by Marvin Mills The USDA released two key reports on March 31. This first is the Prospective Plantings report, which is the first farmer sur vey-based report of the year. The survey is done across 84,000 farms during the first two weeks of March. The second is the Quarterly Grain Stocks report, which the industry uses
to gauge consumption and ultimately recali brate anticipated ending stocks for the crop year. Overall the report was mixed with a somewhat bearish lean. Soybean seeded area came in at 84.6 million acres, above last year’s 83.7 million, and a new record high. But this was below the average pre-report estimate of 85.9 million, with the
range stemming from 83.1 million on the low side and 88 million on the high end. Soybean stocks registered at 1.334 billion bushels, just below the consensus. The corn numbers were negative with plantings pegged at 89.32 million, 2% lower than last year, but above the pre-report expec tations of 88.73 million
Still surviving after seventeen years submitted Seventeen years and still going strong! The Souris Curling Club went back in time to the Wild West last weekend converting the Souris Glenwood Community Complex to a saloon and dance hall, as well as a 10 sheet curling facility. One hundred and seven teams took part over the five day event and Wednesday saw 16 youngsters take part in the Bantam Jamboree. These future curlers got to curl two games, have pizza, play some Rocks and Rings in the hall, and they ended the day with the trophy pres -
entation and ice cream. We may have even recruited some new curlers as the Souris Boy Scouts took a break from serving lunch to try their hand at the Rocks and Rings. The Boy Scouts reported having a very successful lunch serving over 100 people on Wednesday. The Souris & District Health Foundation also saw over 100 folks turn out for the lunch they held on Thursday. The School rugby teams helped us out by cleaning up at the two banquets and setting up for the dance. Over 775 people were served deli-
million acres, but below the average pre-report guess. Durum acres are unsurprisingly higher, up 200,000 to 1.6 million. However, this is below the 1.759 million acres that had been expected. Total old crop wheat stocks came in slightly below estimates at 1.14 billion bushels. The numbers weren’t specifically bearish for wheat, but the market was dragged lower by the negative corn sen timent. In the more minor crops, the oats area is higher at 2.93 million compared to 2.72 mil lion in 2014. Barley acres are forecast to be 3.26 million vs. just below 3 million last year. Canola acres are set to be down a bit to
1.55 million, while flax is up nearly 30% to 401,000. Sunflower acres are forecast to be higher at 1.786 million, with all of the increase coming in oils, while confectionary types will be down a bit. Dry bean acres are essentially unchanged, while lentil and pea acres are higher. Markets typically react sharply in the immediate aftermath of the news, but will soon settle down and shift the focus to actual seeding progress and weather patterns. In the case of the acreage estimates, even a modest swing in yields quickly offsets any difference in seeded area compared to initial estimates. There will be another seeded area survey released on June 30.
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cious roast pork and roast beef suppers on Thursday and Friday evenings. The Souris Skatepark Committee provided hot dogs at both of the dances Thursday and Saturday and were pleased with the results, getting closer and closer to their goal. Curling finals were Sunday evening and another Survivor wound up for the year. None of this would have been possible without over 140 sponsors and the many volunteers- both curlers and non-curlers who put in countless hours to make it the success it is.
acres. If realized, this would be the lowest planted area in the US since 2010. Grain stocks also exceeded the average guess of 7.609 billion bushels, with the USDA calculating 7.745 billion bushels of available supplies. These factors together gave corn a decidedly bearish tone. The USDA put all wheat seeded area at 55.4 million acres, down 3% from last year’s 56.822 million acres. There was a very modest upward revision to the winter wheat seeded area from their previous guess to 40.8 million acres. This is still below last year’s 42.4 million acres. Spring wheat area is roughly unchanged from last year at at 13.0
MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed noon - 1:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 • 7 P.M. - 100-2ND STREET SOUTH
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Ladies A Event Centec Electric & Controls winners (L-R): Skip - Lois Fowler, second - Maureen Bonar, third - Gwen Wooley, lead - Joan Robertson.
Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site.
24-hour recycling drop off is located at 20 Pine Ave E (west side door). E-Waste is accepted large items may be dropped off at the Recyling Depot. Please avoid putting household garbage in recycling. GARBAGE PICK-UP - Please put your garbage out by 7 a.m.
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Ladies B Event Summit Promotions winners (L-R): Skip - Kortney Teale, second - Quinn Roberts, third - Marlene Cory , (missing lead Janelle Schwindt.)
Rated G • 112 min • Adventure | Drama | Family Stars: Lily James, Hayley Atwell, Helena Bonham Carter A live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince.
April 17 - 19, 2015
Insurgent Rated PG 13 • 119 min • Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James Beatrice Prior must confron her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with help from others on her side.
2015 DOG LICENSES ARE DUE MUNICIPALITY OF SOURIS-GLENWOOD BY-LAW No. 1780 states “The owner of every dog must register such dog”. License will be issued upon proof of rabies vaccination. Maximum of 2 dogs per household. The cost is $10 per dog until April 30, 2015, after that the cost increases to $20 per dog.
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Ladies C Event Custom Tarps & Filters Inc. winners (L-R): Skip - Lynne Locke, second - Darlene Bourgeois, third - Brenda Wilkinson, lead -Wendy Roosen. PHOTOS/SOURIS CURLING CLUB
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Roster shuffle for Souris Showdown by Vern May CWE Wrestling returns to Souris on Thursday, April 23, but they will do so without their champion. However, the circumstances that have rendered the reviled “Zombie Princess” Jimmy Jacobs unable to appear have both immediate and long term implications for the CWE talent roster. It was announced in recent weeks that the 31 year old grappler from Grand Rapids, Michigan had been signed to a contract by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the goal of most young wrestlers. As a result, Jacobs was forced to excuse himself from his commitments on the independent circuit. So the immediate con sequence of his sudden departure is the announcement that the CWE Heavyweight championship has been vacated. Over the four nights of the April tour, it is anticipated that a tournament will be conducted to crown a new king of the mountain. However, the interesting twist in the Jacobs story is not just his ascent to the WWE, but instead the role that he
has been hired to perform. Jacobs has formally been hired as a writer on the WWE’s creative team, an administrative role which could reap rewards for his former travel mates. Consider the credo: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” With this in mind, could this development open doors for some of the current road warriors like Danny Duggan (a Souris favorite) or Tyler Colton to appear for the WWE in the future? It’s certainly a possibility that has many of the wrestlers traversing the prairie provinces taking notice. The number of wrestlers appearing for the CWE at present who are making news for their successes internationally is astounding. Danny Duggan himself has maintained a schedule with regular appearances in Canada and the U.S. from coast to coast, Jason Kincaid recently won a major tournament in the northeastern United States, Chase Owens has logged multiple trips to Japan as of late, Mentallo missed Canadian dates in 2014 with a call up to the WWE camp in Orlando.
It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the sport – and the chances are great that the local cards will see one of the final appearances of a rising star before they get their big break and we can say “we knew them when ...” Such was the case with WWE Hall of Famer ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper who wrestled in Souris in the summer of 1975, two years into the sport. Piper’s career took off in the United States only a few weeks later and ten years later, we saw him headlining the first WrestleMania against Hulk Hogan. Not bad for a juvenile delinquent from Saskatoon, huh? Advance tickets for the show are available at Plaza Petals and Timeless Treasures. The CWE’s continued success in Souris would not be possible without the strong support of the local sponsors and the patrons that fill the ringside seats.
Wild, Wild West winners at Survivor, 2015 Men’s Events
Menʼs A Event Pembina Co-op winners (L-R): Skip - Travis Brooks, third Cale Dunbar, second - Chris Campbell, lead - Jay Klym..
Menʼs B Event Corner Equipment winners (L-R): Skip - Al Fitzmaurice, third - Bruce Newitt, second - James Pauls, lead - Bryce Cisyk.
Menʼs C Event DeKalb Seeds winners (L-R): Skip - Eric Rawlings, third Ron Ramsey, second - Brian Manns, lead - Brian Johnston.
Menʼs D Event winners: (L-R): Skip - Erle Brewer, third - Dale Brooks, second - Robert Lamb, lead - Jim Strath.
Menʼs E Event winners (L-R): Skip - Lawrence Daniels, third - Brian Tolton, second - Stan Rampton, lead - Ian Anderson. PHOTOS/SOURIS CURLING CLUB
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Area Tories confident despite national issues by Glen Kirby Local Conservatives don’t feel the senate scandal involving Mike Duffy and other high-profile party members will hurt the Harper government’s bid for reelection this year. “I look at it that we’ll be back in government,” says Colleen Robbins, President of the Brandon-Souris Conservative Association, “But you always have to run the race like you’re behind.” Robbins made the comment while taking part in this week’s coffee meeting in Souris with BrandonSouris Member of Parliament (MP) Larry Maguire and Ontario Tory MP Peter Kent, a former foreign correspondent and CBC news anchor. The open house drew about a dozen residents and discussions ranged from water conservation to the war in Syria, to the next election. “The campaign is on,” says Kent, who represents a Toronto-area riding but came to Manitoba this week as part of his duties as Chair of the House Standing Committee on National Defense. “From what people here are telling me, the Duffy case won’t be an election issue,” said Kent. On Tuesday, Duffy started his defense against
31 charges including fraud and breach of trust. The former TV reporter was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2008, and charged by RCMP in 2014 over irregularities in his government living and travel expenses, and a controversial $90,000 payment from Harper’s former chief of staff. “Canadians will see the results through the court trial,” says Maguire, downplaying any potential damage the Duffy trial may have on the Conservatives’ reelection bid. “I was first elected right in the middle of it,” he points out, referring to his tight-fought 2013 by-election victory over Liberal Rolf Dinsdale just one month after Conservative senators Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau were suspended without pay following an audit of expense claims. If not senate expenses, a new opinion poll indicates precisely what Canadians are worried about. EKOS Research Associates found that 57% of Canadians feel the Government of Canada is moving in the wrong direction on civil liberties and privacy, as seen in a public backlash against the proposed anti-terror Bill C51, and in handling the
economy, with 67% of respondents feeling the country is in a recession or depression. “The economy is the number one priority,” said Kent, first elected in 2008 and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Americas) and Minister of the Environment before being shuffled out of cabinet in 2013. “There’s the challenge of low oil prices but there’s also good news for manufacturing exports because of the low Canadian dollar.” Maguire agrees, suggesting he is seeing much optimism in BrandonSouris. “Exports of grain, livestock and oil is what this region depends on,” he says, “and I’ve been talking to a lot of local producers who are very hopeful.” The EKOS survey did have encouraging news for the Conservatives. Even though most Canadians don’t like what Harper is offering, pollsters predict his party is positioned to regain a majority government courtesy of the vote splitting which held the Liberals and NDP at bay in 2011. Both Maguire and Kent will be seeking reelection, although more than 20 Conservative caucus colleagues are not. In Manitoba, MPs Joy Smith,
Rod Bruinooge and cabinet minister Shelly Glover have publicly announced they are pulling the political pin. By-elections were already held in 2013 to replace Vic Toews and Merv Tweed. “No doubt Shelly will leave a gap,” says Maguire, who refused to speculate on whether he would be in line for a cabinet posting if Harper returns as prime minister. With more than 15 years in public office at both the provincial and federal levels, Maguire would only say, “There’s lots of leadership in Manitoba.”
“One of the reasons I am here is to make sure people know about the great job that Larry is doing and how much he’s appreciated in Ottawa,” said Kent as he chatted with residents at Chicken Chef before attending the constituency association’s annual general meeting in Brandon. Kent is the latest in a string of government ministers who have spent time in Brandon-Souris since Maguire won last fall with a margin of less than 1.5% of the vote. Jason Kenney, Minister of
Multiculturalism; Michelle Rempel, Minister of State Responsible for Western Economic Diversification; and Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State for Finance, are among recent high-profile visitors to the riding. “Larry has kept us busy,” says Robbins, pointing out that Maguire has dedicated himself to meeting and talking with as many people as possible since his election. “At the Winter Fair in Brandon last week, a gentleman stopped Larry and said ‘are you everywhere?’.”
About a dozen residents attended an open house with Larry Maguire and Peter Kent on April 7 and discussions ranged from water conservation to the war in Syria, to the next election. Pictured (L-R): Ontario Tory MP Peter Kent, a former foreign correspondent and CBC news anchor, Colleen Robbins, President of the Brandon-Souris Conservative Association and Brandon-Souris Member of Parliament, Larry Maguire. PHOTO/GLEN KIRBY
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We Offer: • Competitive salaries • Outstanding benefits and pension package • Excellent work environment • Extensive training and advancement programs Candidates must have: • Sound education background • Sound knowledge of meat department operations would be an advantage • Good communication/interpersonal skills and organizational skills • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team
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ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION Classified Regular • 25 Words/$6.50 Each Additional Word/$0.15 ALL CLASSIFIEDS MUST BE PREPAID Advertising copy deviating in any way from the regular classified style will be considered display and charged at the rate of $6.50/column inch.
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3 bedroom trailer, central air, new windows, laminate flooring, own lot, new double car garage, plus single garage. $80,000. Phone 204-4831575 evenings after 7:00 p.m.
Souris District Arts Council is proud to present A BUDDY HOLLY TRIBUTE, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Souris and Glenwood Community Hall. Early bird tickets are on sale now and are available at Plaza Petals or by calling Sharon Dunn (204-483-2001) or Kathy Price at Kirkup Agencies (204-483-2149). Early bird ticket prices: Adults $16, Student - $10, Family - $42. Tickets at the door will be $20. ----------------------------------The family of Glenn and Marion Maguire invite you to join them to celebrate their 50th anniversary at a Come and Go Tea at St. James Anglican Church, Rivers, MB on Saturday, April 25, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. No gifts please. ----------------------------------You are cordially invited to a bridal shower in honour of Pam Tkachyk, bride-elect of Adam Harvey, Thursday, May 21, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Lauren Somersall. Everyone welcome. ----------------------------------Souris District Donor’s Choice Town Wide Canvass, April 20 - 24. Watch for your Donorʼs Choice form in the mail! You may also drop off your completed donation form at the Library, Legion, Medical Clinic, Town Office or Kirkup Agencies. For more information contact Donna at 204-483-2853. ----------------------------------St. Paul’s United Church, Souris Spring Turkey Supper, Sunday, April 19, 2015. Two sittings 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Adults $12, students (12 and under) $6 and preschool (5 years and under) free. Tickets available at Church Office, Souris Medical Associates or Heather Williams 204483-3804. -----------------------------------
HOME FOR RENT One bedroom apartment, central location, parking, laundry and water. $600/ month. Phone Manager 204-483-3123.
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Simmental bulls, Reds, Blacks and Traditionals, all AI sires. Also, Black Angus yearling bulls. Phone Prospect Simmentals, Jim Pringle (204)877-3855, (204)8773653 or (204)748-7018 cell. ----------------------------------Registered Black Angus bulls for sale. Hand fed for docility and longevity. Gervin Angus 204-6583423 or 204-522-6446.
FEED & SEED For sale - Seed oats for sale, 2013 crop. Grown from certified seed. 45 lbs per bushel. For more information 204-264-0099 cell or 204-522-3557 home. ----------------------------------NuVision Commodities, St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats off grades grain. Phone 1(204)7583401.
HELP WANTED The International Peace Garden is seeking seasonal staff for cafe, gift shoppe, grounds, gate admissions and horticultural positions. You may call 1-888-4326733 or email kathy@peacegarden.com for applications. Mail resume to Box 419, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0, www.peacegarden.com.
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Souris Legion #60 General Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m. All members required, please attend.
CARD OF THANKS HALE - A BIG THANK YOU to my family for the GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTY and a BIG THANK YOU to all the people who attended from near and far. I enjoyed seeing and visiting with you all. Nunny
PROVINCIAL CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to relocation. Call 1-866668-6629 For Details. COMING EVENTS 47th Annual Lundar Bull Sale, April 18, 2015. For sale: Gelbvieh, Hereford, Simmental, Saler, Angus, Limousin, Charolais. Sale time 1:00pm. Sale held at Lundar Sale Barn. Where the good bulls come. Auctioneer: Bud Bergner, Ashern. Contact Jim at 204-467-8809 or Connie at 204-739-5264. Visit our catalogue on www.buyagro.com ----------------------------------ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SALE! Huge Spring Event!! Largest of the season. Over 200 tables! Friday, April 17, 5pm-9pm and Saturday, April 18th, 10am-4pm, $5 per person. Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Great Selection. FREE PARKING. ----------------------------------The 19th Annual Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Dinner will be held in Morden on June 6, 2015. Tickets may be
obtained by contacting Jack Hrehirchuk at 204-638-6923, 204-648-6395 or jhrehirchuk@wcgwave.ca, David Olsen at 204-284-8728 or dholsen@mymts.net, or Joe Wiwchar at 204-822-4636 or mbbbhof@mymts.net. Deadline for ticket sales is May 15, 2015. FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Associationʼs Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. ----------------------------------BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca ----------------------------------P R O V I N C E - W I D E CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@mcna.com for details. ----------------------------------R E F O R E S TAT I O N NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca. ----------------------------------SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. ----------------------------------SAVE! NEW! WRAPPED! Queen Pillow-Top Bed Set $395 (Double set $375)! 8piece solid wood Bedroom
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Suite including Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest & 2 night stands $2,295. 12 Drawer Queen Storage Bed $595! 5 piece 42î round drop leaf set $595. 3 piece 36î drop leaf table set $299 (expresso or maple). Power Reclining, black, leather set including sofa, loveseat, center console & chair $2,295. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 106 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon. HEALTH Do you have a DISABILITY?
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Maguire invites entries for Canada’s 150th anniversary circulation coins submitted Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris is encouraging Westman residents to submit their entries for Canada’s 150th anniversary circulation coins. “As we approach Canada’s 150th birthday, I am encouraging Westman residents, regardless of age, to sub-
mit their ideas and participate in this exciting opportunity to celebrate Canada’s rich and diverse heritage,” said Maguire. “There are many talented artists who call Westman home and it would be wonderful if a local resident designed one of Canada’s 150th anniversary circulation coins.” The Royal Canadian
Mint is inviting Canadians to design the 5-cent, 10cent, 25-cent, one-dollar, and two-dollar coins that will circulate in 2017. As part of the contest, Canadian residents are being asked what Canada means to them by entering coin designs in the following theme categories until April 30, 2015: •Our Wonders
(Canada’s beauty, from nature to monuments) • Our Character (Values or principles which define Canadian identity) • Our Achievements (Discoveries, exploration, or victories • Our Passions (From culture to sports, to pastimes) • Canada’s Future (this
category is reserved for Canadians 12-years of age and under for the 25-cent coin). The finalists in each category will be determined by the Royal Canadian Mint and a panel of notable Canadians. The winning design per category will be selected by Canadians in an online vote which
will take place in September 2015. Each circulation coin denomination will feature one of the winning designs in 2017. There are five grand prizes to be won (one per theme category). For more information on contest rules and how to enter a design, please visit www.mint.ca/canada150
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Library Corner By Alexis MacLean
This week I have two novels and a non-fiction story for you to consider. The Evening Chorus, by Helen Humphreys, is set in WWII but is not a war book. Really three stories in
RCMP News by Robin Blecker
Highlighted calls for service in Souris RCMP area were as follows: • A call was made to Police regarding a suspicious elderly male pok-
one, it tells of James, an English officer held in a POW camp; Rose, his wife of 6 months; and Enid, his sister. Shot down on his first mission, James finds himself in a POW camp with empty years ahead - until, that is, he discovers and begins to study a pair of nesting redstarts - a task in which he is unexpectedly
encouraged by the camp Kommandant. Meanwhile, left alone, Rose questions her love for James and, indeed, begins an affair with another man. Into the mix comes Enid, seeking temporary refuge with Rose when she is bombed out of her London flat. Personally, I found James the most interesting and well devel-
oped character of the lot, and his story the most poignant. The ending, occurring ten years later, sees a reunion of sorts between James and the Kommandant, and brings the tale to a life affirming close. The Illuminations, by Andrew O’Hagan, is the story of Anne Quirk, an eld-
ing around in people’s belongings in their driveways. Police patrolled but could not locate the subject of complaint. The complainant was notified of Police action by voicemail. • RCMP stopped a vehicle travelling at a low rate of speed on Highway 2 in the Municipality of
Souris-Glenwood to check for sobriety. Driver had an odour of liquor, red/watery eyes, but refused to give a sincere attempt at an ASD sample. Charges were laid. • Souris RCMP has laid charges regarding a disturbance call at a home in Souris. An adult male was charged with assault
and released on an undertaking and a promise to appear in court. • A report of a large quantity of beer being stolen was received after this weekend’s bonspiel. This is currently under investigation. Speeding: 1; Criminal Record Checks this month to date: 4
erly lady her daughter is trying to relocate to a care facility. In her younger years Anne was a noted photographer but none of her family realizes this, nor are they aware of the love affair that changed her life and theirs. Alternating with Anne’s often fuzzy reflections, is the story of Luke, her grandson. Technically the story of his service in Afghanistan and of the trauma he experienced there, the excessive use of questionable language in these chapters was a serious drawback for me and most of the interactions between Luke and his friends seemed pointless. His role in the story seems primarily to take Anne back to the guest house she lived in when young - a role which could have been played more convincingly by Anne’s daughter Alice. But Alice appears as a bitter woman unable to connect at all with her mother. We ultimately discover the reason for this at book’s end, but she still comes across as a one dimensional harpy.
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Roland & Ann Waters Brandon, MB | April 16, 2015 · 11 am
2012 John Deere 9510R
2011 Westward M150 35 Ft
1428 sq ft
2011 Bourgault 6450
2011 John Deere 4730 100 Ft
2011 Bourgault 3310PHD 48 Ft
2011 John Deere 8310R
Directions: From BRANDON, MB at the Jct of Hwy 10 & 1, go 12.6 km (7.8 miles) West on Hwy, then 15.1 Km (9.4 miles) South, then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) East OR From SOURIS, MB go 13.1 km (8.1 miles) North, then 13.1 km (8.1 miles) East on Grid 349, then 2.9 km (1.8 miles), then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) East. GPS: 49.7653, -100.1011
Tractors 2012 John Deere 9510R 4WD, s/n 1RW9510RACP001590, powershift, diff lock, hi flow hyd, 5 hyd outlets, GS3 Command Center, rear wheel weights, 800/70R38 duals, 757 hrs showing. 2011 John Deere 8310R MFWD, s/n 1RW8310RPBD043249, IVT LH rev, diff lock, ILS susp, 4 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, Q/C 3 pt hitch, GS3 Command Center, frt weights, 600/70R30 F, 710/70R42 R, 1294 hrs showing. 2008 Kubota M108S MFWD, s/n 50545, M40 ldr, joystick, dual spd LH rev, 2 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch,13.6R24 F, 18.4R34 R, 1602 hrs showing.
Combine & Header 2012 Claas Lexion 750, s/n C4800365, P516
16 ft hdr, s/n 43340636, auto HHC, F&A, long auger, chaff spreader, chopper, Cebis monitor, Auto Pilot ready, yield & moisture, 900/60R32 F, 28LR26R, 468 sep hrs showing. 2013 MacDon FD75-S 35 Ft Flex Draper, s/n 231710, to fit Claas 750, split P/U reel, F&A, factory transport.
Swather 2011 Westward M150 35 Ft, s/n 208090, MacDon D60-S hdr, s/n 208382, P/U reel, F&A, factory transport, John Deere ATU 200 steering kit, 18.4x26 F, 492 mach hrs showing.
Trucks & Automobiles 2012 Dodge 1500 Ram Long Horn Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup, s/n 1C6RD7PT3CS210581, 46,379 km showing. 2005 Dodge 1500 SLT Ram Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup, s/n 1D7HU1AN15S148043, A/T, 136,425 km showing.
2012 Dodge Durango Sport Utility Vehicle, s/n 1C4RDJEG8CC252234, 71789 km showing. 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport Utility Vehicle, s/n 1J4NF2GB1BD211561, 67,299 km showing.
Trailers & Jeeps
1997 International 496 30 Ft Tandem Disc, Pull Scraper s/n 0470000U051973, 10 in. spacing, 22 in. 2008 Toreq 9000 9 CY, s/n 9-3688. serrated blades. Recreational Equipment 2014 Gates Magnum 72 Ft Heavy Harrows, 2009 Honda FourTrax AT 4x4 Quad, s/n s/n 1319672, 5/8 in. tines, hyd tine pressure. 1HFTE377394002288, 420 cc, A/T, 3539 miles Sprayer & Spreader showing. 2011 John Deere 4730 100 Ft High Clearance, Tanks s/n 1N04730XAB0014120, 800 gal stainless 2009 30,000 Gallon Fibreglass · (4) 2009 10,000 steel tank, chem mix tank, 5 nozzle bodies, 5 sensor Gallon Poly · (4) 2009 4000 Gallon Poly · (2) 2008 BoomTracPro, GS3 2630 display, AutoTrac, hyd axle 3000 Gallon Poly· (5) 2009 2000 Gallon Poly · 2008 adj, 320/90R46, 687 hrs showing. 1700 Gallon Poly · 2010 Huge L Steel 100 Gallon Fuel, (4) 520/85R38 Tires & Rims, to fit John Deere Fill-Rite FR1200C. 4730. GPS Equipment 2007 Amazone ZA-M 1500 3 Pt Hitch Fertilizer, John Deere GS3 2630 Display, AutoTrac, SF1. s/n ZAM0050088, 540 PTO. John Deere GS2 1800 Display, AutoTrac.
2014 Neville 30 Ft T/A Grain, s/n 1N9GT3029EB175979, A/R susp, air scales, elec roll tarp. 2000 Castleton 30 Ft T/A Grain, s/n 2C9B3S5C6YS133776, A/R susp, air scales, roll tarp. Manac 28 Ft T/A Hiboy, A/R susp, scale, (2) 3250 gal poly tanks, 3 in. plumbing. 2009 Interstate Manuf Inc WD714TA2 14 Ft T/A Enclosed Van, s/n 1UK500F2491068299, 3500 lb axles. NH3 Equipment 2010 Interstate Manuf Inc IETB510SAFS 14 2013 Hydef 3250 3250 Gallon Poly Liquid FerFt S/A Utility, s/n 1UK500B10A1069027, tilizer Cart, Briggs & Stratton 16.5 hp, 900/60R32. 3500 lb axles. Grain Handling Equipment T/A Converter Dolly, A/R susp, scale. 2012 Brandt 1390 13 In. x 90 Ft Mechanical S/A Converter Dolly, A/R susp, air gauge. Swing Grain Auger, s/n 98021, 540 PTO, hyd Seeding, Tillage & Breaking hopper mover, hyd winch, Rodono Ind Xtend auger. 2011 Bourgault 3310PHD 48 Ft Air Drill, s/n 2009 Buhler Farm King 841 8 In. x 41 Ft 40365PH-03, 10 in. spacing, dbl shoot, liquid fert Grain Auger, Kohler Command Pro 20 hp, hyd kit, semi pneu V packers. mover, hyd winch. 2011 Bourgault 6450 Tow-Behind Air Tank, s/n 1998 Brent GT600 600± Bushel Grain Wagon, 40337AS-09, dbl fan, 10 in. load auger, 900/60R32. s/n 600853, 425/65R22.5. 2010 Salford RTS570 24 Ft Vertical Disc, s/n 2010 Rem 2700 Grain Vac, s/n 1693, 1000 08992, 18 in. discs, baskets, 5/8 in. tine harrows. PTO, 7 in. flex, 72 hrs showing.
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Other Items Include 2008 Buhler Farm King Y960Q 96 In. 3 Point Hitch Snow Blower. 2008 Sicma TE220 86 In. 3 Pt Hitch Flail Mower. 2010 John Deere AL-2000EH Steam Cleaner Pressure Washer. John Deere AC2-CG35H-P Compresserator. 10 Ft Poly Tapered Swath Roller. 2013 John Deere Z950R 60 In. Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower. Honda FR650 Walk Behind Rototiller.
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