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Santa Claus has been to Town!

Don’t worry, kids, Santa Claus may have been to Town once already, for the very successful Souris Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Santa’s Workshop held December 2, but we have it on good authority that he will be coming back! Now that you know that, remember to be good! PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

Picking the perfect Christmas tree

by Darci Semeschuk If you’ve decided you want a real tree for Christmas, picking the perfect specimen can be somewhat daunting. There are so many different species to choose from and knowing just how to keep it green and fragrant once you deck it out is a talent that eludes many. Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse in Souris has a terrific display of trees on hand and they will help you pick the right one but if you want some information before you head over to pick your, here are some tips from This Old House landscape contractor, Roger Cook. “When a tree goes south,” says Cook. “Ninety-nine percent of the time it’s human error.” So before you turn your meticulously chosen tree into a Charlie Brown special, here are a few tips to make sure it lasts through Christmas and maybe into the new year: • Smell and touch your tree. • Squeeze any branch on the tree and pull towards yourself. If you end up with a handful of needles, the

tree is already past its prime. • Crush the needle. If you don’t get a nice scent of pine, move on. Bounce the tree up and down. If the outside needles fall off (inside needles will fall, that’s common) again, move on. • Make sure your chosen tree fits your tree stand. You must not trim the trunk to fit or the tree will not be able to draw water. Cut off an inch of the bottom of the trunk and out it into water immediately. If you wait too long, sap will seal the end and it won’t draw water. The tree will suck a lot of water, so make sure the stand if filled daily. Never let the water level fall below the trunk base. According to Cook, a real Christmas tree is one step away from a forest fire. Make sure you don’t have cracked or old lights that could ignite the tree. Always place the tree well away from heat sources like a fireplace or candles. Follow these simple steps and you will have a beautiful tree that will last long past Christmas. Merry Christmas to all.

Sadler’s Creekside Greenhouse in Souris will assist you in picking the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Pictured: Jesse and Brett Arbuckle get some advise from Crystal Page on just what to look for when making the all important decision. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Beware - thin ice

Pierson Initiation donates proceeds to Pettinger family

The Pierson Initiation hockey team hosted the Hartney Initiation team on Sunday, November 29, at the Edward Sports Centre in Pierson. Following the game, the proceeds from the gate admission and the 50/50 draw were presented to the Pierson team’s coach, Matt Pettinger. Matt’s brother, Braden, was injured during a hockey game in Portage last month and the team wanted to show their support by donating the money. The winner of the 50/50 draw, Mrs. Koroscil, also donated a portion of her winnings. A total of $404 was presented to Matt. Pictured is the game in Pierson between Pierson and Hartney. PHOTO /SUBMITTED

Community Christmas Supper, a place for all Cool, calm nights and a lack of snow may have turned the ice on Clear Lake into a perfect see-through skating rink but that’s not the case on the Souris River or Plum Creek. Unseasonably warm temperatures have left the ice thin and weak at best. Some areas still have open water prompting the Municipality of Souris Glenwood to issue a thin ice warning. For your own safety, stay off the river and creek. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

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what Bryan Church and Steven Sopel of Kirkup Agencies in Souris believe. It’s that wish for community togetherness that motivated them to plan the first ever free community supper. “We had hoped to be able to unite the community and give everyone, regardless of need, a place to join together with neighbours, family and friends and enjoy a nice Christmas dinner,” commented Bryan Church as he explained how the plans for the event have been going. Church put out the call to area businesses in hope that they may be interested in joining in on providing the free Christmas supper. To date he has had good response from Bigway Foods, Plaza Petals, J & S Meats, Prairie Rose Meats, and the Woodfire Deli, who have all signed on to provide and help prepare the meal. “We are grateful to these businesses for their support and we look forward to providing this meal to anyone in the community that wants to come and join in,” Church remarked. Christmas is a special time for the Church family and Bryan explained that he has enjoyed watching his 7-year-old son, Ethen, get excited about the upcoming event. “It’s good for kids to be involved in this kind of thing,” he stated. “They learn

the importance of giving back, of getting involved in your community.” The Community Christmas Supper is being held at the Souris/Glenwood Community Hall Wednesday, December 23, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for anyone who wishes to come out for a lovely Christmas dinner. Church hopes that if people are planning to attend that they pick up a complimentary ticket at Kirkup Agencies, Plaza Petals, Bigway Foods or the Woodfire Deli. “We just ask that people pick up a ticket in advance so that we may better judge how many will be attending,” he explained. “However, no one will be turned away if you forget to get a ticket.” In addition to the dinner at the Hall, anyone who is unable to get out of their home for any reason, can order up meals which will be delivered right to your home. They do want you to call ahead for the home delivery. To register for that, please call 204-4832149. Church realizes that there are people out there who want to attend the event just to enjoy an oldfashioned community night and may want to contribute financially to the event. A donation box will be set up but he stresses that it is not a necessity. Just come out and enjoy the Christmas season with your neighbours and friends.

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Maguire Back in Parliament Ottawa, ON December 2, 2015 Larry Maguire was sworn in today as the duly-elected Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris after being successfully re-elected with over half the vote on October 19, 2015. This is Maguire’s second term as Member of Parliament, after serving for 14 years as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Arthur-Virden. Maguire said, “I want to thank the people of Westman for once again trusting me to represent our region in the House of Commons. I am honoured and humbled by the support I received and I pledge to work on behalf of all constituents in the new Parliament.” Since Maguire was elected in the Fall of 2013, he has been known as a strong advocate for rebuilding and revitalizing Westman. He was successful in securing millions of new federal dollars to upgrade our aging infrastructure and for projects that will enhance our quality of life. Maguire is also known as a champion of the Assiniboine River Basin Initiative that has brought together stakeholders from across the Watershed to reduce the effects of flooding. In the previous Parliament, Maguire repeatedly stood up to advance the interests of Westman in Parliament, and consistently voted to reduce taxes for hardworking taxpayers and small business owners.

“Going forward, I believe that we cannot let partisan politics stand in the way of encouraging more economic

SOS (Senior’s Organized Services) is located in Victoria Park Lodge 135 3rd St. South, Souris. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone 204-483-3106. Well this is the first time I can recall not having any snow yet and it is December 8th already. The weather hasn’t been cold either. It’s nice to see so many people out enjoying it while it lasts. I would really like some snow for Christmas though, and the little kids, I’m sure, will agree with me, too! Would you like some help with chores inside or outside your home? Please call the office and we will get you some help just as quickly as we can. Winter, summer, spring or fall, we have people to help you with most jobs that you might need done. S.O.S also hooks up the Victoria Lifeline. This is a unit that, with just the push of a button, can get you help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once we install it for you, you and your family and friends will have peace of mind knowing that help is available to you anytime, day or night, when others can’t always be there with you. We also have ERIK Kits, which, once filled out by you and your family, (or we can help too), all your health information will be in a plastic holder

Bridge results for December 1 are as follows: 1st Ileen Fenwick and Margaret Greaves; 2nd Nancy Birks and Norval More; 3rd Don and Alva Doherty. Floor Shuffle re-

sults for December 2 are as follows: 1st Tom Draper and Iola Stocks; 2nd Bob Arbuckle and Dot Palmer; 3rd Roy Douglas and Gail Amos. 500 results for December 3 are as follows: 1st Tom Draper and Ralph Jewell; 2nd Don Doherty and Edmee Palmer; 3rd Pat Giesbrecht and Margaret Greaves.

growth in Westman,” said Maguire. “I will be reaching across the aisle to work on pressing public policy issues

that hangs on your fridge by two magnets. Always ready at hand and if you ever have to go to the hospital, it will help ambulance personnel to help you better when they have this information at hand. Cancer Care drivers are organized through our office. We hope you never need this service but be assured it is here for you if you ever do need rides to and from your appointments. Call and register with us and we will take care of the rest. Our drivers are caring and confidential. Things to do with us at Victoria Park Lodge Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - Fun chair exercises; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun Bingo; Friday at 1:30 p.m. - Fun games; Friday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Cory entertaining on the piano and sing-alongs, too. At Crescent Manor, Thursday at 10:00 a.m., come join us for chair exercises. Come join in the fun! Friendship: Friendship is a golden thread that runs throughout the years. Look back on all the days gone by,and rejoice as that golden thread appears. Wonderful memories: A Prayer for Winter by Iris Hesselden, many years ago.

such as improving the Agri-Insurance Program, enhancing support for our seniors and investing in skills, training and education for the next generation.” Maguire has been steadfast in his support of balanced budgets and will be speaking out in the near future against the Liberal plan to plunge Canada back into deficits. The Liberal government is widely expected to outline their deficit plans in the upcoming Throne Speech. In the recent federal election, Maguire made the issue of running balanced budgets a key plank in his platform. Furthermore, he has also pledged to firmly oppose the Liberal government’s plan to claw back people’s Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). He has stated on numerous occasions that he believes money should be left in the pockets of hardworking taxpayers and not in the hands of the government. Maguire concluded, “I will fight for Westman at every turn because that is why you elected me. I will be a strong voice for fiscal responsibility and making sure the voice of our community is heard loud and clear in Ottawa. I will not let you down.” Constituents who want to get in touch with Maguire can reach his office at 204-726-7600 or visit his website at www.larrymaguire.ca

Dear Lord of hope, be close to me through the winter months, Let me feel your presence. Let your love warm and comfort me. Keep me safe in my going out and my coming in. Let me always remember, I never walk alone. Hints and Tips De-Rusting the kitchen utensils: Just make a paste of lemon juice and salt. Wipe it around on the metal until the rust comes off, rinse and wipe dry. Those nasty price stickers: When you want to take off the glue from a price sticker, just put some finger nail polish remover on a wad of cotton and wipe it off, and wipe it clean. Clean your broom: When it snows run out and brush the broom over the snow until all the dirt comes off. White cotton socks: Those white socks that never come clean can be white again if you soak them in boiling water with a slice of lemon in it before you wash them. That’s all for this week. Please call us at work if you have any questions and we will do our best to help you out. If you are in hospital or at home and would like a friendly visit, please let us know and we would love to come and visit with you.

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On matters of money by Vern May “It’s not how much you make, it’s how much you save”. That was the mantra of the late wrestler/promoter Al Tomko who was notorious for his acts of frugality. I never had the opportunity to work with or travel with Mr. Tomko, though I’ve heard his philosophy, often in a mocking fashion from fellows who should have paid better attention. Tomko and many of his generation shared similar views on finances and there were many tips and tricks passed down through the generations to save money on the road. While you can’t control every expense, there were certainly some corners to be cut - and you could be sure that Tomko would find them. Among Tomko’s most infamous ploys was to order only a bowl of boiling water at restaurants. As his companions looked on quizzically, he would take his free bowl of water, dump in enough ketch-

up to thicken it up, crumble in some crackers and, voila, homemade tomato soup. Sadly, his ingenuity was seen as eccentric not innovative. The most common strategy for saving money on the road was with accommodation. At hotels, you could bank on the fact that even if someone was checking in as a single, they would be assigned to a room with the standard two queen beds. So rather than pay full rate to pack in four (or more) wrestlers, one person would check in at the front desk, then discreetly pile everyone into the room. For wrestlers responsible for their own accommodation out of their appearance fees, this allowed one’s pay to stretch a little farther. On occasion, a promoter might arrange for a hotel at the midway point between two stops on a tour. By the time you rolled in after the matches at four or five in the morning, that late check in might already count as “the next day”, so you could negotiate two sleeps in the same room and save yourself a night’s hotel rental.

Edward Jones Why Buy-and-Hold makes sense There are two kinds of investors: those who move in and out of investments searching for quick profits, and those who patiently invest for the long term. Which should you be? For most of us, the best approach is a “buy-andhold” strategy within a portfolio that is well diversified among stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Making sure that your portfolio includes long-term investments in shares of high-quality companies is one of the important ingredients of success. Legendary investors such as Warren Buffet and his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. have amassed fortunes by purchasing quality investments and rarely selling them. Why does a buy-and-hold strategy work so well? Because, over time, the direction of financial markets is generally up. When you hold investments for the long term, temporary fluctuations in markets or securities prices are inconsequential. With a longer investment horizon, it won’t matter much whether an investment gyrates along the way. Stocks market investments are particularly good candidates for a buyand-hold approach. In addition to capital gains, equity investors may benefit from dividends paid by blue-chip investments. If those dividends are reinvested, potential returns are enhanced. Returns derived from dividends paid by Canadian corporations are taxed at a lower rate than other income, as are capital gains. Even when the benefits of buyand-hold might not be obvious, they’re

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still at work. For example, market declines may seem like the right time to get rid of investments. But it’s generally a good idea to resist the temptation and stick to your long-term strategy if the fundamentals of the investment are still sound. If you sell when prices are temporarily depressed, you’ll miss out on the potential price rise that follows a decline. Investors who chase profits by frequently trading stocks or other investments have a tendency to buy and sell at the wrong times. Attempting to “time the market” by moving in and out of investments at their valleys and peaks is notoriously difficult, even for professionals. In fact, many investors end up doing just the opposite-buying on emotion, when prices are too high, or selling when they’ve hit bottom. Then they remain on the sidelines as prices rebound. Plus, frequent trading can result in increased commission costs and capital gains taxes. Investors who try to jump in and out of major asset groups - such as stocks and bondsmake similar mistakes. For example, when stocks are falling they may wait too long before making an exit, missing out on recovering prices later. When they move back into stocks, they most likely buy in at higher prices. Ask your financial advisor how you can put together an investment portfolio designed for long-term results. You’ll see that buy-and-hold really does work. Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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The best situation, though, was that in many towns there were local folks who were diehard supporters of the sport and sought out any opportunity to connect with the wrestlers. A family might offer up their guest bedroom and a home cooked meal for an opportunity to meet and hang out with their favourite star. Sure, we certainly ran into some weirdoes and steered clear of their invitation, but in other cases, were glad to accept the warm gesture from folks who have become lifelong friends of ours to this day. Of course, there was saving money and then there was some devious practices along the way as well. Among the Manitoba wrestling community there is a long held story that tells of how Chris Jericho submitted not only his gas receipts, but also the interact slip as well to double up on his mileage claim, with promoter Tony Condello. I’ve heard of similar things happening to promoters as a result of British Columbia’s pre-pay system. A wrestler would go into the gas station and hand over cash to pre-pay one hundred dollars for gas. He’d get a receipt, they’d turn on the pump and he’d fuel up. When the tank topped up at $65, he’d go back inside with the receipt, collect his $35 change and hold on to that original document to submit his paperwork at the end of the tour. It didn’t take too many fill ups for that guy to make out okay. Sadly, many top earners didn’t consider the future. For many, they assumed that the gravy train would never end. There are a number of Hall of Famers who now scrape by penniless - a far cry from the days when they were making top money and syndicated on national television. Perhaps Al Tomko’s wisdom was right. That’s a lesson that many have learned the hard way from the school of hard knocks.

At this time last year, I wrote an article on New Year’s resolutions. Instead of talking once again on how to keep them, Outperforme is going to give you extra motivation this holiday season. On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Souris, we will be having free classes for women of all ages, in an hour long session we are call ing “Strong Is The New Beautiful”, The classes are available for any age and any training experience. Brittany “Britt” Hewlko has been the women’s group fitness leader since the summer in both Brandon and Souris and has provided the following description: “Outperforme’s “Strong is the New Beautiful” fitness classes are a great way to stay active during the winter months. Our classes are

for women of all ages and fitness levels. With Outperforme’s education and experience, you will receive the attention, motivation, and support you need to achieve the results you want. The classes are fun, energized, and a great way to meet new people! Our classes are a mixture of strength training and conditioning, while working on flexibility. With the small class sizes, there is no fear of being lost in a crowd or experience that “Fitness Centre Anxiety” that so many women are familiar with. The most important aspect to these classes is that they are tailored for you. The best part of these classes is seeing women empower each other during their workouts, and work together towards similar goals. These classes have such a positive atmosphere and allow you to work at your own pace.” The class has been running three times a week for the entire time

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Outperforme has been around. That is since 2004! Below are some of the Brandon women athletes comments about the classes: “I joined a year ago, I love that we can each work at our own intensity!” - Wendy Penno. “As a mom, and now grandma, all my time was spent watching everyone participate in sports, while I watched. So I decided I needed to try a sport. Boot Camp has given me strength and an abundance of energy to keep up with my grandkids. I always have a great time and enjoy spending time with my camp ladies and trainers.” - Diane Mackenzie “A great component to living a healthy life!” - Sandra Baher Make sure to come out and try it for yourself. Contact Britt at hewlko@outperforme. com if you have any questions. Free night will be January 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. with questions and information following the session!

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On Wednesday, December 2, we needed 6 1/2 tables for our Cribbage players. Viola Logan and Ken Ryckman closed the evening with the best score. Taking the second prize was Pat Giesbrecht and Pearl Marshall and the third spot went to Alva and Don Doherty. Don was twice lucky in that he held the winning ticket on the 50-50 draw. We had 25 people ready to shout Bingo on Thursday, December 3. Three yells were made by Lil Atchison, Lindsey Rowe, and Marie Neilson. Double hollers came from Dave Johnson, Jack Rose, and Gladys Skoc. The Little House was worth $35 and won by Gladys. On Friday, December 4, our meat draw was naturally a little quieter

There are a lot more people on the roads this time of year, so Blue Hills RCMP is focusing on keeping y’all safe. In the Souris area alone, seven speeding tickets have been written in the past week. This would be a terrible

than last week. Danny Belbas collected three packages of meat and two each were taken by Cindy Janz and Marie Neilson. Both Danny and Marie made one of their wins by drawing their own numbers. Cliff Long held the lucky ticket on the 50-50 draw and received $80. The pot for “Chase the Ace” totalled $1,956.50 and Smitty attempted to take it home. He found an Ace but it was a Club not a Spade, so someone will get a chance next week. Just a few reminders: Due to a scheduling conflict, our General Meeting will be on Monday, December 14, starting at 8:00 p.m. We will be electing our executive for the 2016 year. This is a very important meeting, so please plan to attend. Our last Cribbage evening for 2015 will be Wednesday, December 16, and our last Bingo evening for 2015 will be Thursday, December 17. Remember to wear an “Ugly Sweater” to our last meat draw of 2015 on Friday, December 18. A door prize will be given to the ugliest one present.

time of year to lose a loved one to a preventable accident or to be the person responsible for that loss. Please slow down and as the old saying goes “arrive alive”. Further to the safe roads discussion, a Souris RCMP member was involved in a traffic accident that caused serious damage to the vehicle. Our member is OK, however the other driver will not

be having such a jolly Christmas with an arrest for drinking and driving, as well as dangerous driving charges. Drinking and driving = a very bad Christmas for all involved. Plan ahead and don’t drink and drive! Souris RCMP-GRC Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergent crime: 204-483-2123 Administration (Criminal Record Checks): 204)-483-2854

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Manitoba Hydro applies to PUB for interim electricity rate increase (WINNIPEG) - On November 18, Manitoba Hydro filed a supplemental application to the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba (PUB) for approval of an interim rate increase of 3.95%, effective April 1, 2016. Manitoba Hydro had originally asked the PUB to approve this rate increase as part of its General Rate Application last year. “The increase we applied for continues the approach of requesting moderate, predictable rate increases each year to fund the expansion of our generation and transmission system, as well as the renewal and modernization of our grid,” said Darren Rainkie, Chief Financial Officer for Manitoba Hydro. “Ensuring we can meet the energy needs of our customers today - and tomorrow - is key for us,” said Rainkie. “New generation and transmission projects are required to meet increasing electrical usage. Plus, our distribution system is aging and needs to be renewed and in many cases expanded to maintain reliable service. Those are the drivers behind our request.” If approved, the monthly electricity bill for a residential customer without electric space heat, using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours

(kWh) per month, would increase by $3.33 effective April 1, 2016. The monthly bill for a residential customer with electric space heat, using an average of 2,000 kWh a month, would increase by $6.36, commencing April 1, 2016. Even with the requested rate increases Manitoba Hydro customers will continue to have electricity rates that are affordable and competitive with other utilities in North America. “The interim rate increase we requested on November 18 is consistent with our plan to gradually increase rates during this period of extensive capital investment, balancing the need for investment to maintain safe and reliable service with providing stable and predictable rates for our customers,” said Rainkie. Rainkie added that Manitoba Hydro is continuing to offer a wide variety of Power Smart and other energy efficiency programs for residential, commercial, and industrial customers to help them use energy more efficiently, and control their energy bills. Manitoba Hydro’s Affordable Energy Program also offers specialized programming to help lower income customers reducetheir energy costs.

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Lighting up the Christmas season

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, DECEMBER 22, 2015 • 7:00 p.m. • 100 - 2nd Street South

WEBSITE INFORMATION - Send event details to events@sourismanitoba.com VISIT US AT www.sourismanitoba.com facebook.com/townofsouris

PLEASE USE HANDITRANSIT In-town trips: $5 one way • $10 round trip Pre-paid passes (10 rides + 1 free) $ (no expiry date)

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

TRANSFER SITE WINTER HOURS Wednesday and Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dispose your used oil, filters and antifreeze and containers at the Eco-Centre located at the Transfer Site. RECYCLING CENTRE: 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 & RECYCLE PICK-UP - put your garbage /recycling out by 7 a.m.

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

The Souris Chamber of Commerce and the Palliative Care Committee partnered to sponsoring the lighting of the Tree of Memories. A small group was on hand for the event which was held on the “island” in Souris, December 3. PHOTO/DEBBIE BUTLER

The Peanuts Movie December 11-13 Rated G • 93 min • Animation | Adventure | Comedy Stars: Francesca Capaldi, Madisyn Shipman, Noah Schnapp Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 December 18-20 Rated PG-13 • 136 min • Adventure | Sci-Fi Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.

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Tuesdays....................................................................7:30 pm - 9:00 pm................................in Souris Thursdays................................................................2:00 pm & 7:00 pm................................in Souris Subject to Hall Availability Zumba Tuesdays....................................................................6:30 pm - 7:30 pm................................in Souris Yoga Wednesdays.............................................................5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.......................in Alexander Wednesdays.............................................................7:30 pm - 8:30 pm................................in Souris Woodworking Wednesdays...........................................................6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ................................in Souris Drums Alive Wednesdays – Jan. 6 – 27.......................................................6:30 pm.......................in Alexander Registration Required by December 18 Community Badminton Wednesdays & Sundays..........................................................7:30 pm................at Souris School Subject to School Availability Rec Hockey - Children Saturdays..................................................................9:00 am -10:00 am................................in Souris Looking for more participants 12 & under

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Elks support local man with donations from game by Darci Semeschuk A community comes together to help a friend in need and that’s what has happened in Souris and indeed, the entire hockey world. The Senior Elks hockey club held a progressive 50/50 for Braden Pettinger, the local man who was paralyzed during a Manitoba Junior Hockey League game in Portage last month. The draw was made during the Hartney - Elks game in Souris on December 4. The idea came together when the Elks executive met to discuss how they could assist the Pettinger family at this very difficult time. It was decided, according to Elks executive member, Kris Doull that they would hold a progressive 50/50. In total, $1,105 was made from the draw which was won by Kevin Parham. To prove that giving never stops, Kevin donated $500 of his winning back to Braden. Continuing in the philanthropic mode, Linesman Danny Peaslee donated his referee money of $60 to the fund. In total, $1,665 will be deposited into Braden’s GoFundMe account. Due to the fact that Braden’s family is still at his bedside in Winnipeg, Clark King, Braden’s uncle was on hand to accept the donation. Currently, Braden’s GoFundMe page has close to 1,500 donations totalling $145,000. Additional good news on the night was that the Elks defeated Hartney by a score of 7 - 1, delighting fans.

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15122gm6 APPLY ONLINE electionsmanitoba.ca or call 204-945-3225 Toll-free: 1-866-628-6837 Top Right: Jon Filewich notched his team leading 10th goal of the season, an unassisted marker, half way through the second period when the Elks hosted Hartney, December 4. Bottom: The Elks went on to win the game by a score of 7 - 1. The Elks hockey team ran a progressive 50/50 with proceeds in support of Braden Pettinger. The draw was made at the December 4 game that saw the Elks defeat Hartney by a score of 7 - 1. Kevin Parham won the draw and donated $500 back to Braden. Along with Linesman Danny Peaslee’s donation, a total of $1,665 was donated to the GoFundMe account. PHOTOS/DEBBIE BUTLER

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Southwest Cougars by Grant Moffatt The Cougars finished a tough three game week with an overtime win over the Wild on Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon they had a one goal lead after one period and then saw the skates come off in a 7 - 1 loss to the Thrashers. Earlier in the week, the high flying Yellowhead Chiefs jumped out to a two goal lead at the game played in Deloraine and hung on for a 3 -1 win on Tuesday night. The Chiefs scored on their first two shots in Deloraine chasing Rylan Rommelaeare from the net. Brady Gordon came in on relief and stopped all 21 shots he faced. Jared McCorrister finally scored 5 minutes into the third from Jared Janke and Grady Hobbs in a fast paced

Varsity girls back on the court submitted The Souris Sabres varsity girls basketball team hit the court running last week as the 2016 season got off to a great start. The ladies played a home and home exhibition series with Vincent Massey from Brandon. The ladies hosted the Vikings on Tuesday in game one. The Sabres got off to a great start as point guard Kaylee Butterfield made several early steals and scored four of the teams first six points. The team quickly responded to the energy on the court and held the lead for much of the game. Massey closed to within a point then took the lead with two minutes remaining. The Sabres fought back and eventually regained the lead and came away with the three-point win 39-36. Aly Kowalchuk led the team in scoring with 11 points, while Kaylee added 6 points and 8 steals. On Thursday the rematch was in Brandon and the Sabres jumped out to quick 10-2 lead, which they never would relinquish. The team played outstanding at the defensive end winning the rebounding war and rarely losing a race to a loose ball. Emily Simon was outstanding as she scored 6 points and hauled down 13 rebounds. Tanja Gohl scored a game high 17 points in the 44-24 victory. The ladies travel to Steinbach this weekend for their first tournament action of the season. www.edwardjones.com

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year. Brady Gordon turned aside 26 shots for the win. The Cougars opened the scoring on Sunday afternoon when John Patmore scored 18 minutes into the period from Garret Sambrook. The Cats outshot the Thrashers 14-3 in the first. The Thrashers scored 4 times in the second and 3 more in the third as the Cougars outshot the Thrashers 47 to 32 on the day but the game turned into a fiasco when the officials lost control of the game calling fighting majors and misconducts like they were Christmas candy. The Cougars play host to Parkland and Interlake this weekend and host Brandon on December 16.

Christmas Customs Christmas around the world In Italy, children receive gifts from the good witch La Befana, old, bent and dressed in black. La Befana was a widowed, childless woman when the Three Kings passed on their way to see the Christ child. When they asked her the way to Bethlehem she was busy cleaning and sent them away. Realizing her mistake, she left to search for the Baby Jesus. To this day she is still searching going from house to house on Epiphany, January 6, leaving a gift for good children. Russian children await gifts from Babouska, a farmer’s wife who offered food and shelter to the Three Wise men on their journey to Bethlehem, Baboushka declined their offer of travelling with them to visit the Christ child. Realizing her error on the eve of Epiphany, she tried unsuccessfully to find them, but handed the presents she had intended for the infant Jesus to children she passed along the way. In Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico and South America, the Three Kings or Wise Men bring Christmas gifts to children, while in France children eagerly await the coming of Father Christmas or Pere Noel who brings their gifts. In some cultures, Saint Nicholas travels with an assistant. The old bishop Sinterklass arrives in Holland on December 6 in his red bishop’s costume astride a white horse. In many port towns, he is said to have sailed in on a ship from Spain. Beside him walks

Black Peter with a black sack and a book recording each Dutch child’s behavior through the year. Good children receive a gift from the bishop while bad children may be carried away in Black Peter’s sack. In Germany, Saint Nicholas also travels with a helper, known as Knecht Ruprecht, Krampus, or Pelzebock, and comes with a sack on his back and a rod or switches in his hand. Saint Nicholas gives gifts to good children, while those who have been bad are punished by the assistant with a few hits of a switch. Swedish children wait for the gnome Jultomten, also called Julemanden or Julenisse, who dresses in red and carries a sack of gifts on his back. He flies in his sleigh pulled by the Julbocker, the goats of Thor, the god of thunder. Elves, called the Juul Nisse, hide in the attics of families throughout the year, eagerly waiting to help him. Children leave bowls of milk or rice pudding in the attic for the elves, hoping they will be empty in the morning. In Austria and Switzerland, it is Christkindl or the Christ Child who arrives bearing gifts. In some towns children await the Holy Child and in others Christkindl is a beautiful girl-angel who comes down from heaven bearing gifts. And, in England a thinner version of Santa Claus known as Father Christmas, wearing long red robes with sprigs of holly in his hair, delivers gifts to children.

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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, Is it possible to renew the look of my cutlery? Either the dishwasher, or our water which has a high rust content, or both, have it looking pretty bad. Donna Dear Donna, In commercial settings; it is very common to toss cutlery into a sink of plain old white vinegar, let soak and polish with a cloth. Or cut a potato in half and sprinkle it with powdered laundry detergent, rub onto spots, rinse and dry. Doing this gets rid of water and rust spots. Bar Keepers Friend is another effective option. To make your own silver or stainless steel cleaner: Place crumpled aluminum foil in a pan or plastic bucket. Dissolve one quarter cup washing soda in enough hot water to cover the cutlery. Place cutlery on foil and let stand for 5 mins. until the stains are gone. Rinse and polish dry. Dear Reena How can I get a strong moldy smell out of clothing? Marilyn Dear Marilyn,

AG Notes Remember to check your grain bins Harvest weather was relatively favourable this fall. However, many crops were harvested tough and had to be dried or put on aeration to lower the moisture levels for safe, longer term storage. In some cases, you may have filled bins with grain that is in poorer than optimum condition for long term storage. Combined with warm, possibly damp grain, this provides favorable conditions for mold and insects to infest and deteriorate grain quality. Bins should be checked to see if there are damp pockets near entrance ways or near the top of the bin. The temperature should also be checked. The great advantage of living in Manitoba is cold temperatures are the best insecticide that we have. So far this fall, the temperatures have been above normal, but that could change quickly. If the grain can be cooled down to -15 C, insects will be eliminated within four weeks. If you can cool the grain down to -20 C, insects will be eliminated within one week. The best way to cool the grain down to these lower temperatures is with aeration or by moving the grain on cold days. Cooling the grain is the best control measure for this time of year as chemical insecticides and fumigants do not work at cold temperatures. Diatomaceous earth can be used year round, but must be added throughout the grain, so cooling should be just as effective. Don’t assume that your bins are ‘bug’ free, because you could be in for an unpleasant surprise. Given the high value of grains, by doing some regular checking, you could be saving yourself a lot of time and money. If you have any questions, please call your local MAFRD office for more information.

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Soak washable clothes in either white vinegar (the smell of vinegar will evaporate), or 1 cup washing soda and 10 cups water or 1 cup borax and 10 cups water. Leave for 30 minutes and wash as usual. Make sure that you pour the entire contents of whichever product you choose into the washing machine. Doing so will not only freshen fabrics; but will also clean out the hoses in your washing machine. Dear Reena, A year or two ago you published a cinnamon bun recipe in the paper. It calls for 2 cups of potato water - what is that? Water potatoes have soaked in? Water potatoes have been cooked in? Thanks for your help! Evelyn Dear Evelyn, Yes, I was referring to the water in which potatoes are cooked. The water with added starch makes excellent bread dough. When making potato water, wash and peel 3 potatoes. Cut potatoes and add to a half pot of water. Boil for about 20 mins. (or until potatoes are soft). Drain the potato water into a measuring cup. Cool before using in dough recipe. Cooked potatoes or leftover mashed potatoes can

also be used in potato bread recipes. Dear Reena, Is there anything that I can wipe on my feet to get rid or foot odor? Thanks, Darcy Dear Darcy, Pour vodka on a cloth and wipe your feet. Vodka is an amazing odor killer for fabrics as well as skin. Take the Sting Out of Bandage Removal • I hold a warm blow dryer on the corner of the bandage. As the glue softens, the bandage peels off without pain. Submitted By: Marilyn • Wiping the area with Witch Hazel, olive oil, baby oil or Tea Tree Oil immediately releases bandages from the surface. Submitted By: Connor • Use a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to release bandage glue. Works like a charm! Submitted By: Jenn Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first. I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Need a Presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca

Top 10 favourite Christmas trees 1. Fraser Fir - needles are silvery-green and soft to the touch. 2. Douglas Fir - deep green in color and has unusually lovely branch shape. 3. Balsam Fir - beautiful dark-green color with airy, flexible branches. 4. Colorado Blue Spruce - nice pyramidal shape with strong limbs. 5. Scotch Pine - needles can be sharp as pins, but it resists drying 6. White Spruce - narrow conic in young trees. 7. White Pine - used in garlands, wreaths due to their long, feathery, soft needles.

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8. White Fir - good foliage colour, a pleasing natural shape and aroma. 9. Virginia Pine - yellow-green needles are paired in fascicles and are often twisted. 10. Eastern Red Cedar - the fine-grained, soft brittle pinkish red to brownish red heartwood is fragrant, very light and very durable.

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Staples - Kim Stewart, Debbie Sagel and families would like to thank the staff at the Personal Care Home and the Victoria Park Lodge for all the care and assistance they provided to our mother/grandmother, Lil, during her time in these facilities. As well, Dr. Cram and the homecare staff for their compassionate care. We would also like to thank those who called, sent cards and flowers, brought food and came to visit, Kowalchuk’s Funeral Home, Rev Wendy Rankin, the United Church choir, organist Glenda McConnell, and the UCW. Your kindness and concern were appreciated and were a comfort during this most difficult time.

Thank you to everyone who came in July to celebrate with us for our 25th anniversaries. From your generous contributions to the silver collection we have made a $600 donation to CancerCare Manitoba. Thank you to everyone who helped before, during and after the party. Let’s do it again in another 25 years! We wish everyone a healthy and happy 2016. Ron & Val Davis Richard & Laurie Gilliard

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Activities at Souris Legion #60 - General Meeting, Monday, December 14, 8:00 p.m.; - Cribbage, 2015 last game December 16, 2016 first game January 6; - Bingo, 2015 last game December 17, 2016 first game January 7; - Meat Draw, Friday, December 18, 2015, 6:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016, 5:00 p.m.

Souris Legion #60 Holiday Hours - Thursday, December 24 Closed 6:00 .m. - Christmas Day, December 25 CLOSED - Boxing Day, December 26 CLOSED Other weekdays open regular hours - Thursday, December 31 Closed at 6:00 p.m. - New Year’s Day, January 1, Open 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. to members and guests.

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Now that the rivers and lakes have frozen over, I have two boating books for you. Chalk it up to my wonderful sense of timing……. Ah well, both would make good Christmas gifts, as would the final book I’ll consider this week, should you have any history buffs in the family. If one relied exclusively on publication blurbs, one might dismiss “Canoe Country: The Making of Canada” by Roy MacGregor as somewhat dry, as it is described as a “history of the relationship between a country and its canoes”. It is that, sort-of. Mostly, though, it’s a paean to the canoe and the country one author has suggested was created for it. The book certainly includes many historical vignettes: some familiar, such as David Thompson’s 1811 trip down the Columbia; some not, such as the 1884 attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum by sending a company of Canadian voyagers down the Nile. Modern adventures abound as well, including the 3-year cross-country canoe trip undertaken by one couple with their babies and dogs in tow, various trips made by Pierre Elliot Trudeau, and, of course, many of the author’s own adventures. A bit uneven, the book nonetheless is an enjoyable read, whether or not you canoe. “Fire Canoe: Prairie Steamboat Days Revisited” by Ted Barris details the history of the steamboats that plied Prairie waterways during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is replete with stories: of steamboat races up the Red, of vice regal tours, and even of how one steamship, the Selkirk, brought the first CP locomotive to Winnipeg, and in

so doing essentially doomed the steamship era. It tells of how navigation was made incredibly tricky by drought and the resulting shallowness of rivers with water being so scarce at times one captain was heard to yell “Put that water back!” at one homesteader whom he saw taking out a bucketful for the family’s use. It tells of “The Lily”, an unsinkable steamship that, like the Titanic, hit an obstruction and sank. Through these and many other stories the book provides an interesting look back at a time before the railways ruled, when steamboats provided not only the major means of transportation for both goods and immigrants, but also served as pleasure cruises - though the ‘pleasure’ often included helping boost stranded ships from sandbars. “The Bastard of Fort Stikine: The Hudson’s Bay Company and the Murder of John McLoughlin Jr.”, by Debra Komar is another of those books whose name all but begs to be misread. Every time I look at it I don’t see “Fort Stikine” but “Fort Stink” - and, frankly, that likely should have been its name. A dismal place even by the standards of the times, this Hudson’s Bay Co. fort was the scene of a unsolved murder - that of John McLoughlin Jr., its chief trader. Suspects were numerous and identified at the time, yet no investigation was launched nor were charges ever laid. The killing was much discussed on both sides of the Atlantic however, as the victim’s father was an influential Bay employee, but ultimately economic considerations won out over justice. The book details the issues leading up to the murder, and then the author, a forensic anthropologist, analyzes the murder and renders a somewhat belated verdict. I found the book a bit uneven but ultimately enjoyed revisiting those aspects of this historical period with which I was familiar, and learning things about both the times and especially some of the people that I did not know before. I still think it should have been called Fort Stink though.