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Publisher/Editor: It has taken a long time, but we worry free sleep of my life. I'm so are finally coming to grips with the grateful that Dr. Kryger was located Kelly Goodman potential consequences of a life- in Winnipeg when I and others 204-467-9000 threatening ailment called sleep needed him. apnea. In brief, it's a closing of the These days Kryger teaches and [email protected] airway that causes sufferers to stop conducts further research on sleep breathing, often dozens of times issues at Yale School of Medicine in Advertising: each night. They wake up after 7 or the U.S. Like others in his field, 204-467-9000 8 hours, thinking they've had a rest- Kryger is keenly interested in rela- ful sleep, when in fact it's been a tively new research which is point- Contributing Writers / totally 'interrupted' sleep. Later, ing to a strong connection between Submissions: because of sleep deprivation, they sleep apnea and dementias such as Scott Taylor - The BUZZ may nod off in meetings, or while Alzheimer's. Roger Currie - Currie’s Corner operating heavy machinery such as A recent study that was done by Bill Ward - DRIVEN! Auto Review a vehicle on the highway. It's what researchers at New York University, William Thomas - Humour Column happens while the breathing is published in the journal Neurology, Adrian Powell - Crosswords stopped that is the major concern. Dr. Meir Kryger suggests that untreated sleep apnea I say 'life-threatening' because I may hasten the onset of memory J.W. Crane Memorial Library - Book Reviews Metro Hnytka am now firmly convinced that apnea loss and other negative effects of Marlene Sturrey was a significant factor in the stroke Alzheimer's. The good news is, once Lena Shewchuk that devastated my father, Andrew a patient is treated, the progress of Currie, in 1985 when he was 74. His 'impairment' from the dementia ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• quality of life was greatly dimin- seems to be halted. Once treated, a Senior Scope is FREE at over 700 locations ished, and he died five years later patient with sleep apnea is much and by email subscription. while living in a nursing home in better equipped to deal with the Mail-out Subscriptions: 29.00 + 1.45 gst Winnipeg. Five years after dad's situation. (30.45 total) for 14 issues/yr. death, in 1995, I was lucky enough Dr. Kryger says the findings are Mail cheque or money order payable to: to be diagnosed with sleep apnea, not all surprising to him. “From the Senior Scope, Box 1806 and I have been treated for it ever very early days of our work we knew Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 since. 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It could just Contact Senior Scope by email at [email protected]. one of the first Winnipeggers to be when he arrived back in the late save your life. ■ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• tested for sleep apnea at Kryger's Send your 1970's. Similar labs were estab- lab. The test involves sleeping for lished in other communities across Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer LETTERS... roughly six hours while being moni- Canada, and the waiting lists for and broadcaster. He was a patient to the editor or story submissions tored with several wires attached to tests grew steadily. of Dr. Meir Kryger in Winnipeg in to [email protected] the body at key points. 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THE BUZZ Barish’s B’nai Brith Baseball; Hearts of Blue and Gold; Heighton Keeps Competing; Miller Looks Great;“ Percy Looks Better; Great Old Bands” Coming to Town Earl Barish turned 73 on Aug. 18, and he just can’t stop work- ing. The man who has Manitoba’s iconic Salisbury House Restaurants running like a thoroughbred By Scott Taylor these days is also a man who can’t stop doing the good work of B’nai Brith or treating the under- privileged with honor and respect. In fact, on Sunday, Aug. 16, he was front and centre at Shaw Park in downtown Winnipeg, running his Mike Reno. One of us. Bet the tight annual gift of baseball to the city’s Earl Barish Downs CEO Darren Dunn red leather pants don’t fit anymore. less fortunate as the Winnipeg Goldeyes beat their arch-rivals, the the mascot at second base. I remem- House, Rossbrook House, SCE Lifeworks, bonanza of shows for those of us over Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. ber, the mascot was going to catch Shalom Residences, Siloam Mission, 60. Young Janet Jackson is in “It’s very rewarding to be involved my pitch and I asked him how hard SMD, Special Olympics, St. Amant, Winnipeg on Sept. 8, The Tenors are with a program that allows those in he wanted me to throw it. He said, Variety the Childrens Charity, Waves here Sept. 18, Shania Twain comes to need to experience and enjoy a well- ‘throw it as hard as you can.’ And I of Glory Church, West Broadway town on Sept. 20, The Who arrives on deserved afternoon out with our threw him my best fastball.” Youth Outreach, Winnipeg Child & Oct. 8, Judas Priest is here No. 1, exciting Winnipeg Goldeyes base- Barish took that experience back to Family and Winnipeg Harvest. Barenaked Ladies roll in on Nov. 6, ball team,” said Barish. “It’s a nat- Winnipeg where he owned the old “He gives everyone a hat and a Styx is here Nov. 17 and Loverboy is ural fit for B’nai Brith, whose man- Winnipeg Cyclone professional basket- Goldeyes souvenir with their ticket, coming for the Grey Cup. The Who date is to promote community serv- ball team. After Barish disbanded the as well,” said Goldeyes assistant tour is entitled “The Who Hits 50.” ice, community action, education Cyclone, he decided to take the B’nai general manager Regan Katz. “Earl That’s 50 years on the road, not band and human rights advocacy – people Brith game back to its roots – baseball. Barish is one of the most philan- members’ 50th birthdays. Roger helping people.” And it’s a big day. B’nai Brith thropic people I know.” Daltrey is actually 71 while Peter Earl bought, sold and distributed offers free Goldeyes ticket packages Townsend is 70. Then again, Janet more than 1,695 tickets to the event to organizations that service different ••• Jackson is 49, Eileen (Shania Twain) and was on the concourse handing needs in the community – Andrews Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers Edwards is 50, Canadian Lawrence out Sals Nips, donuts and ice cream Family Centre, Anishaabe Child & defensive lineman Jim Heighton, a Gowan of Styx is 58 (the band was to the not-so-fortunate folks who get Family Services, Arcane Horizon, Big man who has competed for years at formed in 1970 and not one of the the tickets that Earl and his fellow Brothers & Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Masters Track Meets, is now playing original members is still in the band), philanthropists at B’nai Brith buy. Club, CancerCare Manitoba, CEDA, over-55 soccer. Love it. Heighton will Rob Halford of Judas Priest is 64 and It’s a win-win-win situation and Cerebral Palsy of Manitoba, Children’s be 71 on Sept. 22... Mike Reno of Loverboy is 60. that’s ALL Earl Barish. Rehab Foundation, Dasch Foundation, Assiniboia Downs CEO Darren Deaf Resource Centre, Epic Oppor- Dunn told the horsemen at Aug. ••• In fact, “The Afternoon with the HEARTS OF BLUE Goldeyes” project was founded and tunities, Family Dynamics, Gojo 22’s CTHS Yearling Sale on the Red Gym, Goju Karate, Good Neighbours River Ex grounds that under terms AND GOLD ANOTHER originally organized by Earl, the past AWESOME SUCCESS chairman of B’nai Brith Canada’s Active Living, Habitat for Humanity, of the Downs' 12-year agreement executive board. This is the sixth Immigrant Centre Manitoba, Intertribal signed with the province last year, Thanks in no small way to the out- annual event and started after Earl Child & Family, Jewish Child & the track must hold at least 50 days standing support of the current threw out the first pitch at a Blue Family Service, Jocelyn House, of live racing each year. That was the Winnipeg Blue Bombers players and the Jays game in Toronto. MacDonald Youth Services, MacKinnon’s end of the stupid rumours that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers alumi, the first “I was chairman of the national Y-Not? Anti-Poverty, Main Street Downs meet would be shorter next of two 2015 Hearts of Blue Gold Dinners executive board at the time and it Project, Making Waves, Manitoba year. BTW, want to meet active seniors? for Variety at Earls Restaurants was a was B’nai Brith Day at the Blue Jays Down Syndrome Society, Manitoba Just spend an afternoon at the resounding success. game,” Barish explained. “They Foster Family Network, Marymound, Downs... In fact, I saw my old pal Held last Tuesday night at Earls asked me to throw out the first pitch Meals on Wheels, Movement Centre, Don Percy at Assiniboia Downs the St. Vital, a group of great people got so I flew into Toronto for a Blue Multiple Sclerosis Society, NEEDS, other day. The broadcasting legend together to help the kids. Jays-Yankees game. I was driven out New Directions, Norwest Co-op, will soon be 77 and he’s still filling in The 11th Anniversary of The of the bullpen on a golf cart and met Opportunity for Independence, Osborne at The Jewel 100.5... Hey seniors! Hearts of Blue & Gold dinner has all House, Project Echo, Ronald McDonald MTS Centre has a fall/winter Continued on page 4

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The BUZZ, cont’d from page 3 the elements of a great event – which must be why it’s such a success each year. It is a great cause, at a great venue, with some awesome people. In fact, here are the Bombers Alumni who were in attendance and I can tell you, all of these guys looked great: Nick Miller: One of a very rare group who played on four Grey Cup championship teams, Miller, now 84, played with the Bombers from 1954-64 and went to the Grey Cup six times. He played fullback, receiv- Nick Miller (24) makes a game-saving tip of a er, linebacker and defensive back. Hamilton pass on Day 2 of the Fog Bowl in 1962. Talk about versatile and talk about looking terrific in your 80s. Jim Heighton: A multi-sport to 1996. He played on three Grey in 1986 and was the Grey Cup MVP athlete who just happened to be a Cup championship teams in 84, 88 in 1988. great football player. He played nine and 90 and in the 1984 Grey Cup, Lamar McGriggs: Today, he’s an seasons with the Bombers from he recovered a fumble and sprinted assistant coach and scout with the 1970-78 and is still competing in 22 yards for a touchdown. Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but in his athletics today as a Masters Athlete. James Murphy: This Canadian Football playing days this outstanding line- Stan Mikawos: This young man Hall of Fame wide receiver won three backer played in the NFL for the New was a defensive lineman for 15 sea- Grey Cups in 84, 88 and 90. He was York Giants, who drafted him in the sons with the Bombers, from 1982 the league’s most outstanding player eighth round out of Western Illinois, and the Minnesota Vikings and then came to Canada with Ottawa in 1996 and won a Grey Cup with • Conscientious and Clean Hamilton in 1999 before joining the Service Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He had a • Competitive Rates and tremendous career and played in Adjustable Prices three Grey Cup games. • Ongoing Damage Prevention Chris Walby: He was a nine-time Trained Movers CFL all-star, who won three Grey Services include: Cup championships in 1984, 1988 Ask • Local and long distance moves • Very qualified seniors service and 1990 and was the 1983 and about our 1987 CFL most outstanding offen- Seniors • Pick-up and delivery • Office and commercial moves Moving • Packing and unpacking • Removal and donation service sive lineman. He’s in the Canadian Service Football Hall of Fame and the Phone - 990-4341 Wpg Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Email: [email protected] Website: www.qualitycaremoving.net Continued on next page V14N2 • August 27 - September 21, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 5

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If 7555 (in Winnipeg); toll free 1-855- on three Grey Cup champions – grams and benefits designed to help you’ve reached your senior years, 893-8266 (outside Winnipeg) or 1984, 1988, and 1990 and in 1988, older adults. and don’t have a plan in place, it’s email [email protected]. he kicked the winning field goal in not too late. But now is the time to Federal resources: • The Manitoba Seniors’ Guide one of the most thrilling Grey Cups start. In either case, you should get offers an extensive listing of pro- ever played. • Canada Pension Plan (CPP) grams and services for seniors. to know the many resources out Old Age Security (OAS) Rod Hill: One of the greatest defen- there for seniors, and take full • Order your copy by calling 204- • Guaranteed Income Supplement 945-6565; toll free 1-800-665- sive backs in the history of the advantage of any benefits you may (GIS) and other benefits from CPP Canadian Football League. 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a very poor design and does not have any tracted by poor behaviour of the stu- of the safety features associated with a dents, drivers attempting to get where Passenger Car, SUV or Van they want to do and irritated by the inter- For a variety of reasons there are no safe- ruptions in traffic flow and by all the ty belts in the buses other than the driv- demands on their concentration. They are ers and it has been shown that belts will the most overworked driver in the traffic not work as many of the children would environment. Wm. M. E. (Bill) Ward require booster seats and injury and LEAVE EXTRA TIME WHEN [email protected] death has resulted when the belts and SCHOOL IS IN AND REMEMBER buckles are used by the children as THE SCHOOL BUS NEEDS YOUR Its Back to School for weapons against other children. HELP TO PREVENT COLLISIONS all those Vacationing AND INCIDENTS. DRIVE TO ARRIVE ALIVE! ■ This issue touches on School Kids and once again Bus Safety, How to choose they are not careless a new or used vehicle, just care free. The Connected Vehicle and The kids are back in school as of The First CHOOSING A VEHICLE The Fabulous Fifties Ford Week of September and we will have all sorts of problems as Parents, Grand YOUR NEXT VEHICLE - new or pre- Club Annual Flashback Parents and the Kids start another year in LEAVE EXTRA TIME owned - it is the same process. school. TO GET ANYWHERE Can I get in and out of the vehicle with Weekend - Great Times, It is interesting to note that School Buses As soon as School Buses hit the road ease and no pain? have a unique safety record which has traffic patterns change and and signifi- Great things to do and so much been created not by Bus Design, or by cant delays occur due to the constant Will a Walker, Wheel Chair or other devices fit in the vehicle in an accessible fun. See you at the Show! Driver Training but by the simple act of a starting up and stopping of the flow of vast majority of other road users provid- traffic. This results in a significant manner? ing the buses with more space, and cour- increase in pollution due to the idling of Is it an all weather vehicle with all wheel I am always concerned that we tesy due to enforcement of Highway vehicles and the constant acceleration drive? If not, is it just to be used in summer? Traffic Act Laws and Regulations. away from the stops by all the cars that Did you know that Front Wheel Drive are held up in traffic by the buses. have too many distractions in This admirable record must continue to vehicles have 40% more single vehicle grow and it is urgent that all drivers obey It is estimated that when school buses collisions than Rear Wheel Drive vehicles traffic and feel that they must the laws of passing, stopping and yield- are operating as much as 30% more pol- and that All Wheel Drive has the least ing to the school bus during pickup and lution occurs and the time to get where amount of single vehicle collisions in bad be reduced. School Bus Monitors delivery of the students. you are going takes between 30 and 50 weather. percent longer on many routes. must be in every bus to allow Here are the rules for stopping when a Will it go a reasonable range on a full school bus is picking up students. In addition the patience of many drivers is tank of fuel? (Tank Size, bigger is better) the driver to drive and not have tested by the interruption in traffic flow. combines with fuel economy to provide a reasonable range of travel. The minimum to deal with unruly students. SIZE OF SCHOOL BUSES should be in the 500 Km range on the highway. The monitor and driver must be The School Bus is often of a size and weight that does not qualify it to drive on Will it fit my garage or parking area both able to evict students, deny your street and if it was carrying a load of from height, width and length but also goods would not be allowed off of a truck from turning ability so that you can enter them access to the bus, and if route and it is important that you tell your your space or parking area without a lot local school division when the bus is too of fuss? necessary, not stop for them if big for your street. 72 Passenger, 56 Passenger and 48 passenger buses are Does it have enough capacity to carry they are a problem in the inter- not needed on small cramped streets that you, and any stuff you wish to carry? The have parking on one side as they can cre- average small passenger car has a maxi- est of rider safety and other ate situations where traffic moving in the mum carrying capacity of 350 KG and unencumbered lane are prevented from that includes, driver, all passengers, lug- road users. A school bus is basically a three ton truck moving as the bus takes up all the space. gage, and whatever else you carry. If you with a passenger carrying box where On these streets the bus should be no have two people who are in total seats are added for students . It is larger then a mini van and your input will weight over 250 KG in the front seat, beyond my comprehension that a majori- increase traffic safety as a smaller vehicle the vehicle’s front suspension is ty of buses do not have monitors to take is routed there. overloaded. So choose a vehicle that care of the children and enforce basic carries you and all your stuff with a 30% rules of safety as well the actions of the SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS margin so that the unexpected load or trip students create distractions for the bus These people should receive medals for does not take it to full capacity. drive who should not be expected to deal the abuse they take from parents, kids, More next issue. ■ with traffic and the students. It in it self is and other drivers. They are constantly dis-

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THE CONNECTED VEHICLE FLASHBACK WEEKEND Are you aware that your vehicle tells on How about the car knowing when your ill- you? ness is acting up and it calls the para- The modern connected vehicle has the medics? Great idea but how about crimi- ability to communicate with its Manufacturer, nals being able to monitor and take over Regulatory Agencies, Law Enforcement, the vehicle. Yes it is happening today. This Medical and any individual or group that is sounds like science fiction but it is a bil- monitoring its broadcasts 24/7/365 lion dollar industry that wants to track you and your friends 24/7/365 to ensure its Yes, the stories of cars been hacked, vast profitability and provides access to your data uploads to business, people and vehicle, its safety components, and you governments and you do not even know with a click of a mouse on a computer about all parts of the process. With the ‘Find My Car’ feature - not only your More to come as I detail the stuff that is phone, computer or Emergency Provider being installed in your vehicle that you can find you, but if stolen you can find can not turn off. exactly where it is using the built in GPS. Anybody for a 1970’s vehicle with no computer? ■ Be Fit with Gwen Gwen Bonneville was the 2012 Road Runner of the Year for Athletics Manitoba and has numerous age group championship wins.

Cabos is Calling Fall and back to School for the kids and time to get fit for the "Flashback Weekend" Winter Vacation in the South. With the need for good health September 11-13, 2015 when traveling and the desire to by Larry D'Argis look good as well as be healthy means let’s start our Vacation Health Plan with some simple The Fabulous 50's Ford Club's Annual absolute Mecca for car enthusiasts. goal setting. Flashback Weekend – September 11-13 Drawing over 1,200 classic, antique and Are you ready for the beach, - has been Manitoba's largest car event special interest vehicles and an estimat- disco and the fun of a vacation for more than a decade. The three-day ed crowd of over 30,000 people, it's not with your best look and being as affair begins with a Friday night Sock just your average parking lot party. healthy as you can be? Hop Social at the Transcona Country Entertainment is again provided by a live Club. Patrons of the event can not only band and in between sets Specialty Step One wax nostalgic as they twist the night Music's Ray Wheeler will play those hits Set reasonable achievable goals away to the sounds of a live rock n' roll of the past. In addition to the entertain- and sufficient time to achieve them. band, but also take part in an abundant ment there will be a vendor's row of auto- To lose weight you need a mini- silent auction with proceeds going directly mobile goods and services along with 41 mum of 3 months to get things in to the Rehabilitation Centre for Children awards for the best vehicles in atten- Step Four Foundation. Even if you can't cut a rug, dance. Further support for the order. Try joining a Wellness Facility you can enjoy watching those who can, Rehabilitation Centre For Children and take such courses as fitter Get the whole family and friends as dancers from both Patricia's Dance Foundation continues in the form of a firmer faster, or combine aerobics, into the act and have a support Studio and Shirley's Dance Studio will be 50/50 draw with a maximum payout of yoga, aqua exercise and muscle/ group that will assist you in your on hand to give valuable tips on how to $3,500. The day's event is FREE to both strength routines that will, no goals. avoid stepping on your partner's toes. participants and spectators with vehicle matter what age, put you in the registration opening at 10 A.M. and the best condition possible. Step Five Saturday the journey down Memory Lane continues with a scenic afternoon show running from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Set out the times each day and when it spills over into Sunday Cruise Step Two Classic car cruise from the Garden City make sure that you complete your Inn on McPhillips Ave. to the Half Moon Night with an en masse cruise to the Start with a food plan that elim- diet, exercise program as your first Drive In located in Lockport, MB. The Pony Corral Restaurant on Grant Ave. at inates the bad foods and the over priority of every day. Living for you cruise route runs North down Main Wilton. It's an afternoon of good, clean indulgence in sugar and white is your mind set requirement and Street, then winding down River Road fun for the whole family! flour based foods. At times it is as you will be rewarded by success and across the locks of the Red River at simple as reducing processed and good health. Lockport to Henderson Hwy. First timers HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS! foods and restaurant meals. It’s all in a frame of your mind will love it and if you're from the Winnipeg Sock Hop tickets only $20. area and you remember the era, this and that must be to be as healthy Call 204-488-1679 and leave Step Three as possible with exercise, diet, and leisurely drive in the family sedan was almost a weekly ritual. a message; we will get back to you Remember that too fast a weight your time. or call or the Transcona Country Club – loss can be very unhealthy and will On Sunday the South parking lot of the 204-222-1640. result in weight gains as soon as See you as we run the roads and Garden City Shopping Centre at your program is over. stay healthy. McPhillips and Leila Ave. will turn into an Taken from FFFC Website - Gwen

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Advertising Feature Currie’s Corner Gas prices - gas pains BULLION 101 By Marlene Sturrey To celebrate our recent We're told that more of our gas By Roger nuptuals, Mrs. Currie nowadays comes from American For those who missed my Bullion the price that you purchase the Currie and I took a brief motor- refineries, and a problem at a plant in 101 article, it is back by popular precious metal and also the price ing vacation to the Indiana was the reason for the 20 demand. Enjoy reading and should when you sell the investment. Kenora area on Lakes of cent jump. We certainly can't blame it you have any questions please call Collectibles Canada sell bullion the Woods, one of my former homes. on the price of oil which is struggling Collectibles Canada at 204-586- of only recognized mints and Lo and behold, we were 'victims of to stay above $41 U.S. per barrel. 6263 and we will be very happy to refineries. This is important as the crime', along with millions of other It's very interesting that all this provide the information you need to integrity of the bar/round is not in Canadians trying to enjoy the summer. happens during a federal election make an informed decision on your question and therefore you will not The crime happened when we campaign in Canada. There was a investment and to help you under- be discounted when you are sell- stopped to buy gasoline, and the frus- time not long ago that we would stand trading in precious metals. ing. It also means that your invest- trating part is the totally helpless feel- have heard demands for price con- The trading of gold and silver has ment is negotiable anywhere in the ing you have while your pocket is being trols, and efforts to organize boy- always been a fascinating commod- world. Collectibles Canada always picked. Leaving Winnipeg on a Monday, cotts. This time, the only politician ity for investors. Today the trading buys back at minimum spot price the price at the pump was $1.03. to say anything about it was Gilles of gold and silver can be very excit- and sometimes higher if there is a When we got to Kenora it was $1.23. Duceppe, the recycled leader of the ing for the novice and experienced shortage of the commodity. “I've seen this bad movie before” I said Bloc Quebecois. He's not running investors. Collectibles Canada is When you pay for the gold or to myself. 15 years ago, when I lived in any candidates outside Quebec, but an official Royal Canadian Mint dis- silver you walk out the door with Sunset Country, it was quite common he thinks the Competition Bureau tributor which offer gold and silver your bullion. When you decide to to see a price that was 10 cents higher in Ottawa should get on the case. bullion in the form of Royal sell your gold or silver your walk than Winnipeg, but 20 cents? Nobody really knows anything Canadian Mint maple leafs or bars. out the door with your money. It is Four days later we drive home to when it comes to gas prices, except This article is intended to pro- that simple. find the Manitoba pump price at for those famous three words about vide the basic information needed Silver bullion is available in 1oz, $1.23 , an overnight jump of 20 cents why the retailers raise the price .. to introduce you to purchasing pre- 5oz, 10oz, 50oz, 100oz bars which a litre. Since then, the Manitoba price Because They Can ! cious metals at Collectibles Canada are the most common weights for has fallen back 9 cents, while the Drive carefully, and enjoy what's and taking responsibility for your transactions. The more weight you price in northwest Ontario has left of the summer. ■ investment. Collectibles Canada purchase, for example the 100oz jumped another 6 cents to $1.30 . quotes prices on purchasing gold bar the lower the price per ounce and silver in Canadian Funds and however when you want to sell you at current bullion values. are forced to sell the 100oz. The Let’s begin with the definition of purchasing of 1oz bars provide the bullion. Bullion refers to the precious maximum flexibility if you wish to CARP Chapters raise the flag metal which is traded on the com- sell 3 oz or 15 oz etc. Gold is most modity market. The value of bullion commonly purchased as 1oz in in salute to community seniors is determined by purity which is usu- weight due to the price, however, October 1st is National Seniors This ceremony was begun by ally 99.9% and weight and is referred fractions are available but the pre- Day and the Winnipeg CARP CARP to celebrate National Seniors to as bars, ingots or rounds. miums are a bit higher. Chapters 47 & 53 will join Mayor Day and raise awareness of the enor- Spot price is the value the pre- There are no extra charges Brian Bowman to raise the CARP mous contribution made by senior to cious metal is trading throughout applied to your purchase once the flag and celebrate seniors for their our community. Seniors provide vol- the world at that particular time bullion purchase rate is quoted. enormous contributions to our unteer work, caregiving, sharing and it is always fluctuating through- Bullion is GST and PST exempt. community. knowledge, wisdom and expertise to out the course of the day. Spot For further information please CARP Chapter 47 Winnipeg the benefit of the next generation price is always quoted in US funds do not hesitate to contact West & Chapter 53 Winnipeg East, and our community. when you are checking the news- Collectibles Canada at 204- as part of National Seniors Day and CARP chapter members will be on paper or other sources. 586-6263 or drop in to see the the 25th Anniversary of the United hand for any questions about CARP When you purchase gold and actual gold and silver bars and Nations Declaration of October 1st and why they are involved and their silver bullion you are in fact taking begin to get involved in managing as the International Day of Older concern about the future and healthy possession of what would usually your savings. ■ Persons, invite members of Winnipeg aging in our community. be a paper transaction with your this day at 9 am to a free CARP flag CARP is a national, non-partisan, bank/broker. As an investor you See advertisement on front page raising ceremony at City Hall, 510 non-profit organization with over have the control/responsibility for Main St. Mayor Brian Bowman will 300,000 members, committed to a give a speech along with Rene Lewis, ‘New Vision of Aging for Canada’, Co-Chair of CARP Chapter 47 to promoting social change that will thank seniors and draw attention to bring financial security, equitable their contributions in making our access to health care and freedom community a great place to live. from discrimination. Our mandate The ceremony will run approxi- is to promote and protect the inter- mately 20 minutes. ests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as we age. ■ AUTO EVENTS ••••••••••••••••••••••• Manitoba Electric Vehicle Association - 5th MEVAfest ELECTRIC CAR FESTIVAL Sat. September 12, 2-5 pm For info: email [email protected] or http://manitobaev.ca. ••••••••••••••••••••••• WINNIPEG BEACH UNDER THE BOARDWALK SHOW’N SHINE Sat. - September 19, Noon - 4 pm In cooperation with the Gimli Car Club. Registration Pancake Breakfast - 9 am- noon in the Rec Center or register on Main Street. No cost to enter a vehicle, but bring a ‘Tin for the Bin’ for Evergreen Basic Needs. Goodie bags for first 100 entries. All makes and motorcyles wel- come. Trophies and prizes from Total Performance. Music all day long and spe- cial performance from Beg Borrow and Steal Band, 12:30-3:30 pm. Contact: Allan Sulyma at 204-389-5126 [email protected] www.winnipegbeach.ca Presented by: Gimli Car Club Inc. Page 10 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N2 • August 27 - September 21, 2015 V14N2 • August 27 - September 21, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11

Everyday is a bank account, Dominion of Canada and time is our currency. No one By Metro Hnytka “is rich, no one is poor, we’ve got When Canada became a nation of One dollar note 1935 Bank of Canada 24 hours each. its own, it had difficulty having The small 25¢ paper note was This is by far my favourite series, a ~ Christopher Rice enough of its own currency for this dwarfed by the one dollar note and completely different look to some of its large nation. Many coins were minted because of its size was labelled a bills like a blue $2 bill, a pretty pink by the Heaton Mint in England; this ” horse blanket. At one time, it was $20 and a $25 bill. Besides a $50 and is why there is an “H” on the obverse considered too common to be a col- $100 note, it also had a $500 and a lower part of some coins. To compen- lectable but things have changed $1000 bill. These were printed in both sate for the lack of coinage a 25¢ considerably. This note is a 1923 French and English series. I have paper note was issued. They were issue from my collection. been fortunate to keep some of these called shinplasters (an American bills. These bills can still be found nickname). The American shinplas- around. One day, I was at a friend’s ters were issued by banks, wealthy place and used his bathroom and low persons, and by local merchants and behold there was a 1935 $20 bill using a poor quality paper. Adding in a frame with a 1937 $1 and $10 starch to the paper was said would bill. I asked him if he would sell the make a paper mâchée that could be $20 bill. He asked me for a price and used to make plaster to go under the deal was made. My coin dealer your socks to warm your shins. friends said I paid too much for it but In Canada, they were issued by I still have the $20 bill and I still have the Dominion of Canada in 1870- my friend, a win-win situation, a great 1900 and 1923. They were interest- deal. Many of these paper notes will ing to say the least and I have been Four dollar be able to be seen at our next coin fortunate to have kept a few. Here is From 1882 to 1902 Canada has a show at the Marlborough Hotel, 331 one of them. $4 paper note. This made little sense Smith Street on October 31st and to me why $4 but it must have had November 1st of 2015. Come and take merit in its time. It definitely is a dif- a look, it is like going to a museum for ferent note and very collectable. a very small admission fee. Prior to 1935, many chartered banks printed their own $5, $10, and $20 bills. These banks were Bank of Montreal, Bank of Commerce, Bank of Hamilton, and Royal Bank of Canada. There were others but they were for local use.

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EVENTS Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - Things to do in Winnipeg ensures the accessibility and availability of The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th Dances. Registration and Dance, Tues. A & O: Support Services for Older French-language services and support Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), Sept. 1, 7 pm, at Oak Bluff Recreation Adults - Volunteer Visitors are needed in programs for the French-speaking population 7:30 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort Centre. Contact Ann: 204-775-1989, all areas of Wpg. 1 hour every 1-2 weeks. 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: Rouge Community Centre, 625 Osborne. e-mail: [email protected] Please call 204-956-6440 or email Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and Frequently there is a Coin auction. or http://members.shaw.ca/ [email protected] Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 Call Barré Hall: 204-296-6498, email: west-view/index.htm Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Des Meurons St., St-Boniface, Wpg., [email protected] [email protected] Village Green English Dance - Boost Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Aboriginal Senior Resource Centre - your brain & physical health. Wednesdays Call Janet Paseshnik: 204-257-6688 Seine River Seniors Inc. - 204-253-4599 CASH BINGO, Thurdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, 7:30-9:30 pm, starting Sept. 16 at Harrow Southeast Personal Care Home - at Southdale CC. Activities: Bridge - Mon.; Nov. 26/15, Jan. 28/16, 1 pm (doors open United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Everyone Walking - Mon.; Aft. Movies - 1st Tue. of mo. 12 pm), 45 Robinson St. Everyone welcome. Welcome. Info: Katherine 204-475-2097 or is looking for volunteers during the day, evening 204-452-5439 or the weekend to assist with the recreation Call ; Brunch, 3rd Tue. of mo.; Proceeds go to ASRC Seniors and Elders villagegreenenglishcountrydancing.org Creative writing Sept. 10: 204-275-1353; programs and activites. 204-586-4595 programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 Knights of Columbus Canon Luhovy Canasta Fridays starting Sept. 11; Pansy Fall Friends of Library Book Club (a FREE Assembly #0374 - hosts Farmer’s Market, PROGRAMS /SERVICES Supper, Sept. 13. Fall programs avail. monthly book club) - Meetings: 10:15- Sun. Sept. 13, 9 am-3 pm, 1085 Main St. Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - 11:30 am, 2nd floor, Millennium Library. Local Fresh Vegetables supplied by Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- Sept 15: The Opening Sky, by Joan Neumann’s Market. All Proceeds Raised Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: Thomas. New members welcome. for the Holy Family Home Chapel Project. Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 lunch. Everyone welcome including Canadian Diabetes Association - CDA Community Living Winnipeg - 9th groups. Perogies avail. for sale. Every 2nd Archwood 55Plus - Archwood Community Expo, Sat. Sept. 26, 9 am-1 pm at Caboto Annual Fall for Fashion Luncheon and Show, Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with a 4-piece Centre, 565 Guilbault Street - exercise classes, Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave., with Canadian Fri. Sept. 11, at Fort Garry Hotel, Grand band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 pickle ball, line dancing, social activities health icons Hal and Joanne of Bodybreak, Ballroom. Doors open 11 am, lunch 12 pm. (monthly luncheons, bowling, card & board hank You. hank You. hank You. Pembina Active Living 55+(PAL) - Fall T T speakers, seminars, trade show. Free admis- Speaker, raffle prizes. Tickets $75 - call 204- T games), bus trips & more. 204-416-1067, sion. For more info: www.diabetes.ca/expo 786-1414 or www.fallforfashion.ca/tickets. activities begin Sept. 14 at Grace Christian www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com or 204-925-3800 Ext. 226 Church, 50 Barnes St., and St. Norbert/ In support of people with intellectual The Salvation Army - disabilities and their families. Ft. Garry Community Centres. Registration Seniors 55+ Vector Garden Trains and The required for yoga, fitness, strength/resist- Program, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, at the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club - Manitoba Christian Writers Assoc. - ance training, dancercise, line dancing, Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, Manitoba Mega Train Show and Sale, for Christian writers of all levels. Writing Zumba Gold, painting, writing, cooking and 51 Morrow Ave. Coffee/tea, crafts, board Senior Scope. Senior Scope. Sept. 26 & 27, 9 am-5 pm at the Red River Exercises, Workshops, Writing Resource Senior Scope. computer classes. Drop-in activities available games & more. Call 204-946-9152. Exhibition Park. Manitoba’s largest train Library, Group Critique Sessions. Annual as well. To register: 204-946-0839, Vital Seniors - Bridge, Thursdays: 204- show and sale! Admission includes unlimit- Membership Fee $25. Guest Drop-In Fee [email protected], www.pal55plus.ca ed FREE rides on the 7.5 gauge 256-3832, Carpet Bowling, Tuesdays: 204- $3 per meeting. Meetings 1:30-4 pm, 452-2230 MegaTrain! Sept.12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 at Bleak House The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - , Line Dancing, Mondays & 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety Fridays: 204-334-3559, Free Exercise Thistle-Tyme - perform Jugs, Jars & Jollies Centre, 1637 Main St. Contact Irene [email protected] of different programs and services to adults Class, Tuesdays: 204-253-0555 (Judy), show, Sept. 25 at A-Spire Theater (spon- 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view Monthly Luncheon, Last Tuesday: 204-255- sored by) in Gimli. Tickets $15 avail. at programs and services. (204) 987-8850 7508, Scrabble, Mondays: 204-487-7835. Tergesen’s Store in Gimli or call: VOLUNTEERING St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. 204-642-8079 Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - program by men for men at Woodhaven Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living Post Polio Network - Conference: Volunteers needed to deliver new curricu- Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various Physical and Psychological Aspects of Aging lum for caregivers. Experience in public Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. scheduled and drop in activities. Call 204- with Post Polio Syndrome, Mon. Sept. 21, speaking and delivering presentations an afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: 669-0730 to confirm if activity still on. 9 am-3:30 pm (registration at 8:15), at asset. Successful candidates will receive 832-0629 or 804-5165 Bleak House Senior Centre -1637 Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave. Admission 204-452-9491 training this fall. Call: , St. Chad's Anglican Church - Main St. - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am $35. Cost $35, includes coffee and lunch. email: [email protected]. Services at To register, visit www.postpolionetwork.ca, 472 Kirkfield St. Service of Holy Eucharist coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, call 204-896-5617, email postpolionetwork Middlechuch Personal Care Home - and Sunday School, Sunday at 9 am. 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm @gmail.com Volunteer needed for rehab assistant to Fellowship with tea and coffee after service. Cribbage, Friday 9:30 am Quilting. help with transporting residents to our Info: 204-338-4723 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope - St. Vital Streamliners - meet Tuesdays, rehab dept. Contact Matt Mutcheson: McBeth House Centre Inc. - 55+: Tues.: Sun. Sept. 13, 8:30-11:30 am, Rainbow 204-336-4138. 6:45 at General Vanier School, 18 Lomond Stage in Kildonan Park. September is Blvd. Fun group with focus on weight loss Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage day or evening; Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Call HSC Winnipeg - Seasonal volunteers and healthy living. Exercise suitable for all fit- Thur.: porcelain painters, etc., 10-2 pm; Fri.: 1-877-413-7970 or for more info visit welcome in patient and support areas. ness and mobility levels. Modest member- whist, 7-10 pm; Sat.: bridge, 1-4 pm. www.ovariancancerwalkofhope.ca Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- ship fee. Call Carol at 204-269-4097. Looking for bridge players. Call 204-334- 787-3533 or email: [email protected] 0432 for info. House is also avail. for rental. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Weston Seniors Club - Programs: Winnipeg Branch - Free Welcome Dance, Meals on Wheels Inc. - Volunteers need- computer training, cooking, guest speak- Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 Wed. Sept. 9, 8 pm at St Paul’s Anglican ed for 2 hours a week or more. Please call ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Wed.; Church, 830 North Drive at Point Rd., Fort us to get started. Training and honorarium Tuesdays at 1625 Logan 204-774-3085 Whist Thurs.; Exercise class Tues. & Fri.; Garry. No partner needed. Enjoy the great provided. Call 204-956-7711 or visit Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 1130 am-1 pm. www.mealswinnipeg.com Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for seniors. All welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 exercise and friendly folks. For info: 204- Now offering Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., 284-4667 or www.rscdswinnipeg.ca Victoria Lifeline Home Service St. Vital. Call 256-6654 Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Forum Art Centre - Representative - Volunteers needed to day program for seniors - physical, mental, when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track Fall classes start their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track 55+ Men’s Club - travel throughout Winnipeg to explain and meets Wed. & Thur. and recreational programs. Transportation & Sept. 14 at 120 Eugenie St. Over 30 artistic afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. options, days, evenings, weekends. Register set up the Lifeline equipment in people’s hot lunch provided. Membership $8.06/day. homes. Must have a car, mileage reim- Various activities: art and hobby classes Call 784-1229. Referrals to the program are now. Free parking, wheelchair access. or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850 Offering fine art instruction for 51 years. Info: bursed. Melissa: 204-956-6773 for info made through WRHA at 940-2655, or call 204-235-1069 or www.forumartcentre.com or email [email protected] Senior Achievers - Meet every 3rd your Home Care Case Coordinator. Parkview Place, Long Term Care by Thursday, 1-3 pm at 406 MacGregor St. The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens Senior Scope Senior Scope Nearly New Shop - $5 Bag Clothing Sale, Senior Scope Revera - Volunteer Recreation Program Bingo, 50/50, meat draws, door prizes, Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet Sept. 1-12, Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm at 961 coffee, and socializing. Call: 338-3833 Portage Ave. The store, run by volunteers. Assistant required to assist in running Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and Get your Fill! Proceeds to the Children’s programs for residents and with individual High Steppers Seniors Social Club - bingo. Special events and group trips Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. visits, days/evenings, downtown Wpg. Open Houses, 10 am-12 noon, Sept. 9, 10, offered throughout year. Jean: 204-222- Email: [email protected] 16, 17. Meet Wednesdays & Thursdays for 7504 or email: [email protected] Westview Dance Club - Social Ballroom or call 204-942-5291 fun and activities. New members and volun- dancing for couples. 30 weeks of lessons Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - teers welcome. Winakwa Community Centre, various programs: Cribbage, Line dancing, Please mention Please mention and practices, monthly Social/Dinner Please mention 980 Winakwa Rd. Call: 204-619-8477 floor curling, Quilting, fitness programs, etc. Things to do in Rural Manitoba 1188 Dakota St. 204-254-1010 ext. 206. RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING Komarno - Fall Supper, Sat. Sept. 19, at am-1 pm at South Interlake 55 Plus on Keith Interlake North Eastman - Services to Seniors Resource Council 467-2719; Komarno Community Hall. Cocktails 5:30, Cousins Drive, Stonewall. Wear comfortable Seniors programs include: transportation, Springfield Services to Seniors 853-7582; Dinner 6 pm Dance to follow with music clothing and shoes. Bring water to drink. friendly visiting/phone calls, assistance with Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council ‘BY REQUEST'. Tickets $22.50. Advance Admission $1/class with 55 Plus 1-yr filling out forms, foot care, housekeeping, yard 886-2570; Two Rivers Senior Resource tickets call Mona: 204-886-2994. All pro- membership ($20) - can arrange to pay work, minor home repairs, Meals on Wheels, Council, Lac du Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa ceeds go to the Komarno Hall Renovations. membership after hours (4 pm) at a Congregate Meals, Lifeline, ERIK, errands, 753-2962 or Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 Thistle-Tyme - Wednesday class. Call Verna, Member of etc. Volunteer opportunities avail. Call for info: or Winnipeg River Resource perform Jugs, Jars & Jollies the Quarry Strutters Line Dancers: 204- Arborg and District Seniors Resource Council 367-9128 show, Sept. 25 at A-Spire Theater (spon- 467-5090 [email protected] 376-3494 or email: Council ; Ashern Living Springfield Seniors Community Events sored by) in Gimli. Tickets $15 avail. at Independence for Elders 768-2187; Tergesen’s Store in Gimli or call: Springfield Seniors Community - - Canasta/Bingo - Tuesdays, Pickleball - Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniors 204-853-7582 204-642-8079 Congregate Meals are available to all com- at 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center Wednesdays. Call . Reviving munity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5 (Victoria Beach) 756-6471; Eriksdale the Past - Cooks Creek Museum - Tudor House Personal Care Home, In pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call 204-444-3132. Thursdays (call Liz 204-444-3247). Selkirk, MB - Need Volunteers to assist Community Resource Council 739-2697; Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek: 372- with Recreation Programs, Rose Bistro Tuck 204-444-6000 Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre Mon/Wed - 11:30. Call . 8703; Gimli Seniors Resource Council 642- Shop, Friendly visiting, etc. Also Nursing Anola: Mon-Fri, 11:45 Call 204-866-3622 (262 Hoddinott Ave.) - Area residents are Volunteers/companions, Palliative Care, 7297; Lundar Community Resource Council welcome to join and take part in playing Office, and grounds and gardening. Call Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors 762-5378; Riverton & District Seniors cribbage on Tuesdays, whist on Fridays. Sable Chamberlain: 204-482-6601 Ext:21. 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Resource 378-2460; St. Laurent Senior Other activities include quilting, shuffleboard, Need people to be on our list of available Resource Council 646-2504; Selkirk - book club, yoga, potluck suppers and casino South Interlake 55 Plus - Beginner Line drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. Selkirk & District Senior Resource Council trips. Call 204-654-3082 (msg). Dance, Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 pm, Regular Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: Inc. 785-2737; Stonewall - South Interlake Line Dance, 7:30-9 pm and Mondays 11:30 [email protected] Email ready-to-print electronic PSAs to: [email protected]. No faxes please. Format: Who (what company or organization is holding the event), what event, date, time, place, about the event, contact info. Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N2 • August 27 - September 21, 2015

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The English are dis- his dog can make a circular, six-stop day care, walking holidays, high-end We are now bringing cats and tinguished by tea and pub crawl in which neither the gourmet meals, health insurance dogs into nursing homes and chil- By William J. scones, ales and meat owner nor the dog have to drive. and designer clothes. But it hardly dren’s hospitals to relieve loneliness Thomas pies, jumpers and knick- The Lake District in Cumbria is so stops there. In Britain dogs are and stress. Why not everywhere? I ers, trousers and tweeds dog friendly the Watermill Inn & allowed in most hotels, in most pubs think dogs should be allowed every- and of course their beloved dogs. Brewing Company near Windermere and on all local buses. Even some where including malls and retail The English absolutely adore their offers up 16 real ales brewed on cafes and restaurants offer dogs a stores. (But not pet stores. That’s dogs and come by this craze for premises and they are all – Ruff place at, sorry, under the table. By just asking for trouble.) canines, honestly. When King Justice, Collie Wobblers, Isle of Dogs, comparison, whereas British dogs In Canada it seems every time you Charles II came to the throne in Dogth Vader – named after dogs. (My have democratic rights it would turn around there’s “No Pets 1660, dogs enjoyed an unprecedent- suggestion? God’s Dyslexic Dark Ale?) seem Canadian dogs are living Allowed” signs staring at you. In ed place in the Royal household. The Watermill pub is so pup under dictatorial conditions. England, every time you turn Queen Victoria kept as many as 75 friendly, they replaced all the urinals We really should be opening up around there’s a dog smiling at you dogs in the kennels of Windsor in the washroom with fire hydrants. more public domains to dogs in this with an owner singing his praises. Castle. Currently Queen Elizabeth Okay, so I made that one up but the country. Still missing my Jake, in Seriously, what we need in this has five dogs, all direct descendents rest is refreshingly true. England I petted Border Collies in country is a Pet Power movement of Susanne, the corgi she received as I think dogs in England go to pubs pubs, ate next to terriers in restau- that would create a strong and pas- a gift on her 18th birthday. All Royal for the same reason men do – they’re rants and talked to a lurcher sitting sionate group of people to advance family members have dogs and of trying to escape from the controlling next to me on buses. I did not feel ill, the rights of our best friends. The course, Prince Charles actually left cat at home, the way men avoid their get bitten or witness even one ‘acci- punishment for cruelty to animals is Lady Diana for a real woofer. wives. And most nights, they both dent.’ And naturally, introduced by still woefully weak and sporadic. When told Arthur, his black and have to be driven home. their dogs I met a lot of fine and Humane societies are overcrowded white spaniel would not be allowed Like the boys that hold up the bar friendly people. because spaying and neutering is far into Windsor’s Guild Hall for his civil at the local Belmont Hotel, dogs in Dogs in public places are the too expensive. It seems everybody in marriage to David Furnish, Elton English pubs know that if they cre- greatest catalyst to social interaction this country believe our pets deserve John made the dog his best man. ate any kind of a ruckus they’ll be humans have. Forget candy being a better deal in society except those Arthur attended the wedding with- turfed out onto the street. So they dandy and liquor being quicker, you who make the laws. out incident. 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Partridge, The Black Bull, The White the aforementioned Belmont Hotel. “How cute is he?” “Can I pet him?” For comments, ideas and copies Lion and by the time I got there at Suffice to say for a small island “How old is this guy?” Etc., etc. You of The True Story of Wainfleet, the end of the day, there were usu- with 60 million people there are an want a friendlier world, let dogs do or to book William as a speaker, ally three dogs waiting for me. awful lot of dogs in England. what they do best – be adorable and go to www.williamthomas.ca And you thought Canadians love Britain has to be the pet friend- charm the pants off strangers. We their dogs?!? At Penrith, the local liest country in the world. 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