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LETTERS... to the editor Dear Senior Scope; 7/15 email to Councillor Morantz (as follows): I was interested in Roger Currie's The 30 km school zone speed limit article School zone speed limits - on Wellington Crescent in front of the Safety for kids, or a cash grab? in Asper Jewish Community Campus is the Sept. 22-Oct. 13/15 edition of completely on the other side and that Senior Scope, which found it's way there is absolutely no children's activ- into my hands today. ity on Wellington Crescent at any In particular, I feel it was definite- time. Not during the school rush hour, ly a cash grab, for the School Zone not during the school day - not any restriction at Wellington Avenue and time. I would therefore respectfully Doncaster Street. As a new resident ask that this 30 km sign be taken (4 months) to the city (Wpg) and the down because it is not protecting any province I traveled through this children and is impeding traffic flow. unfamiliar area for the first time on March 24/15 and received a photo- There is also correspondence radar ticket for speeding to the tune from the Parent Advisory Council of $259 I asked to plead and went in (15 June 2015) agreeing that there front of a judge who said the best was no benefit having the area she could do was reduce the fine by speed restricted to school zone. $50 as she felt I should be aware of Hart Sera, Principal of Gray the new school zone regulations. Academy of Jewish Education's That is how it was left. email (12 June 2015) also was in Last week, not 6 months later, I favour of removal of the 30 km had occasion to drive through the restriction in the area. area again and was surprised to find In Rory Paul's email also of 12 June the school zone signs had been 2015 he too supported removal of the removed. On further investigation 30 km/hr school zone in the area. 311 advised that I contact the City Makes me wonder how the school Clerk's Department as to when and zones were established in the first why this area was no longer speed place. Some would likely be more restricted to 30 km/hr. obvious than others. I, for one, con- The City Clerk's Department tributed $209 to the coffers a mere two was prompt in providing Council weeks before letters started their way Minutes of September 30/15 to Council. Welcome to Winnipeg. whereby they agreed to an April ~ Karin Bock

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Receiving gold and silver maple Manitoba Council on Aging 2015 Recognition Awards BUY & SELL October 23, 2015 - Healthy Living ciplined mind and an adventurous to an older adult struggling with a GOLD SILVER and Seniors Minister Deanne Crothers spirit. While raising her children, she crisis, Mr. Hoyte is committed to sup- • announced eight Manitobans were served on many committees and vol- porting seniors. As a member of the COINS • BULLION recognized for outstanding contribu- unteered at Killarney’s personal care Barbados Association of Winnipeg for See article on this page for information. tions to their communities at the home and library. But it was as a 38 years, he has represented Manitoba Legislature. It was also in scout leader that she truly shone. Barbadians living in Manitoba at celebration of the Manitoba Council Rose went above and beyond to national conferences, and received a on Aging’s 35th anniversary. ensure the cub scouts of the 1st meritorious award from the associa- The MCA was created in 1980 as Killarney troop had the kind of mem- tion for his outstanding service. Mr. an advisory body to the minister of orable experiences they would carry Hoyte is also a member of the & CLEANING SERVICES healthy living and seniors to ensure with them for life. Intent on creating Caribbean Seniors Group and a vol- • Moving Furniture & Small Items that seniors’ perspectives are reflect- a healthier Killarney, Rose estab- unteer and contributor to Trinity • Move-in / Move-out Cleaning & Janitorial ed in government programs and poli- lished the Killarney Communities in Holy Church. Mr. Hoyte’s ongoing • 15 Years Janitorial Experience cies. In 1996, the MCA Recognition Bloom committee. Her hard work contributions to the community are 204- Awards were created. paid off. The group won the national greatly appreciated. 746-4318 competition, the national and inter- 204-746-6141 MURRAY SMITH AWARD national Youth Award and the Rocco Macchia and Pina Macchia Charles Cruden Premiers’ Volunteer Service Award. Since their arrival in Winnipeg When it comes to raising aware- Rose always has shown great appre- more than 40 years ago, Rocco and SENIORS ness of seniors’ issues, this Corydon ciation for her community and we Pina have dedicated countless hours DISCOUNT area resident has always pursued the today are pleased to show great to organizations and charities such course of most resistance. As a board appreciation for her. as St. Mary’s Academy, St. Paul’s member of the Manitoba Society of School, Habitat for Humanity, Heart Seniors, he fought long and hard for Lina Desjarlais and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, pension reform, preparing briefs for A respected francophone elder, Lupus Society, Alzheimer’s Society, provincial ministers and making pre- Lina is deeply involved in her Metis Folklorama, Villa Cabrini, Holy Rosary sentations to the Manitoba legisla- community of St. Laurent, as well as Parish and the Italian League of ture. Charles continues to devote surrounding bilingual municipalities. Manitoba. The past 11 years have Readings himself to social issues like seniors’ Since retiring from her job with the seen this dynamic duo focus much health care, safety and community Manitoba government, Lina has rep- of their time and talents on serving by networking. As a member of the r esented St. Laurent on the seniors through the 55+ program at Wendy South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Economic Development Council for Centro Caboto Centre. They were Palmistry Council and the Corydon Community Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities. instrumental in establishing the Private Appointments: Centre, Charles was instrumental in She has volunteered in a number of Committee of Italian Canadians of 1 Person Reading $40 revitalizing seniors’ programming capacities spending roughly 250 the Third Age, which supports sen- 2 for $75, 3 for $100 and encouraging older adults to par- hours a year organizing events, man- iors’ programming at the centre and Call or Text: ticipate in activities that promote aging affairs and providing leader- in the larger community through vol- 204-206-0081 healthy living, such as Tai Chi and ship. Lina won a Manitoba Tourism unteering, fundraising and advocat- to book an appointment yoga. 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What this Assume your adult daughter is Bonus much in accumulating our pot of incurring ongoing expenses for your money? So with the best of inten- means – if the trust has been estab- lished for some time and you have grandchildren. If a discretionary tions we debate and research the trust has been established for the made a lot of money in the invest- Professionally managed by Globe General Agencies options until some conclusions are benefit of your daughter and your reached. Our wills are now done ments held in the trust – you may want to expose those profits by the grandchildren, it can still create a with the best knowledge and inten- significant tax savings opportunity tion that we had. end of this year and claim them in the graduated tax rates. If you miss for your daughter. The trustee or NORTHWOOD OAKS But things change. 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For example, an Bonus existing testamentary trust could ciaries are in high tax brackets earned assets and savings at risk. themselves that the income split- Whomever you surround yourself have a regular year-end on October 31, 2015 and a deemed year-end at ting advantages may no longer be with – are they bring the new tax available. Professionally managed by Globe General Agencies laws to your attention? Are they December 31, 2015. This means that two trust returns will be filed in Trust is necessary to protect the keeping you up to date with what • beneficiary from creditors or pre- may be a financial risk to you, your short succession. The trust will not have the ability to use graduated serve social assistance – in some family or your well thought out cases parents/grandparents will estate plan? This is where we are rates commencing with the year that ends on December 31, 2016. It establish a trust for a disabled now with trusts. person in order to maintain their Legislation has recently been may be worthwhile for you to trigger eligibility for social assistance, passed which will eliminate the unrealized capital gains at various A trust may be established for a graduated tax rates currently avail- times during the year in order to • child with creditor issues (spend- able for testamentary trusts as of take advantage of the graduated thrift) in order to avoid having the January 1, 2016. No grandfathering rates of tax, in some cases in two assets being seized. for existing structures is proposed. different tax periods. • Trust will be used to reduce pro- Therefore, the income created with- Are Trusts a Good Plan bate on the death of a beneficiary in a testamentary trust will be in common-law jurisdictions taxed at the highest marginal rate After 2016? • When the testator of the existing which in Manitoba is 46.40%. If the sole reason for the trust trust dies, probate fees applied There will be two exceptions to was income splitting and tax plan- on the assets that flowed into the this: ning, then it may be worthwhile to trust. First, graduated rates will apply wind-up the trust after 2015, if the • If and when any of the beneficiar- • for the first 36 months of an terms of the trust allow for that (the ies of the trust die, then unless estate. So if you die and your trust should be reviewed by a legal the terms of the trust specify that assets flow into an estate account, advisor to confirm whether or not it the trust assets are paid to the these assets will be labeled as an is possible to wind up the trust). deceased beneficiary’s estate, the estate account, where the estate is However, in many cases there trust assets will avoid probate 35 Years Expertise a Graduated Rate Estate (“GRE”). will be other reasons to keep the upon that beneficiary’s death. 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They move to the top of the tax ladder. your will to make sure it is flexible may have affiliations with internal Only one estate can designate enough to allow any testamentary advisors where the accountants itself as a GRE for an individual and trusts to be wound up at a reason- also have CFP credentials and the it must designate itself as a GRE in able time (i.e. perhaps not when lawyers on staff may have TEP (tax the first return that is filed for its beneficiaries are minors or young and estate practitioner) status. first taxation year that ends after adults, but maybe after that time). Money and tax law is more complex 2015 - if this designation is missed Should you lose mental capacity, it now than it has ever been. then the estate has no recourse to will be too late to change the terms All finance government depart- have access to the graduated rates. in your will which may impact how ments are working hard at making In English – what this means – if the trust operates. tax law more complex. In these arti- ...... whomever is dealing with the estate cles I have tried to simplify, or to – does not file the proper paperwork Changes for certain bring to your attention, some of the * Numbers are courtesy of Sun Life EOS v.6.3.0 build 0607 with the first tax filing – the estate “Life interest trusts” more pressing issues. There is help Illustrated July 2015 will not qualify for graduated tax out there, but you need to do your There are several other types of part to obtain it. There are very The purpose is to advise you of current developments, not to pro- rates. 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Manitoba Council on Aging Awards, cont’d from page 4 ing chair for the Canadian Cancer Adults - ALCOA-Manitoba. Skuba informed about what’s going on in MUSIC SCHOOL Society. His list of awards is equally has served as board chair and board their communities. Kelly has been a impressive, he has received: the member, and continued to work with member of the Seniors’ and Elders’ Governor General Award for firefight- ALCOA’s speaker’s bureau – an Day Celebration Planning committee Music Lessons er service from the federal govern- invaluable resource providing older for many years. for Children, Adults ment; Long-Service Award from the adults with a wide range of informa- & Seniors provincial government; Medal of tion on physical activity and health. A Sincere Thank You to all the Exercise your mind, coordination, Honour from the Manitoba Fire Chief Anne sat on a committee for the members who volunteer on the concentration and motor skills. Association for service to Manitoba; University of Manitoba Healthy Seniors’ and Elders’ Day Celebration Piano • Organ • Keyboard • Guitar •Voice and Gold Award for Fundraising in Communities Initiative and, in 2014, planning committee for nominating me Manitoba from the Canadian Cancer won a gold medal at the Manitoba for this award, and to Harry Payne, Lessons in our studio or in your home. Society. In his spare time, Brian has 55-plus Games. She remains an Chair of this committee, for also Serving Winnipeg, Stonewall & Selkirk, MB also volunteered as a guide at the excellent mentor and role model, accompanying me at the awards Keep celebration. I also would like to thank Karaoke your mind 6 Week Assiniboine Zoo, authored articles for leading exercise groups, biking, gar- active. Try Introductory my journalists – Scott Taylor & something new! the Historical Society of Simco/Innisfil dening and working out at the gym. and Roger Currie – who do an amazing Instrument Offer - $85 Counties in Ontario and trained Learn to Free use of RECOGNITION AWARD: job at featuring their subjects in Rentals play an Keyboard scout troops in First Aid. instrument. JOURNALIST CATEGORY (New) a positive way giving them the recognition they deserve. We also sell... Anne Skuba Kelly Goodman • Keyboards, Guitars, Recorders, etc. Anne’s work with seniors reached Kelly is publisher and editor of the • Music accessories • Printer cartridges a new level in 1996, when she was HONOURABLE MENTIONS • USB flash drives • SD cards newspaper, Senior Scope, and the • Batteries (All types -also for hearing aids) appointed to the National Advisory motto of her newspaper is “Livin’, • CDR's, DVR's, etc. Council on Aging, which reports to Laughin’ and Lovin’ Life!” While her Sandy Bauldic - Winnipeg Music Lessons and/or the federal minister of health on publication may have a fun and Gérard & Anita Bisson - Winnipeg Instruments make Great Gifts. issues related to seniors’ quality of entertaining slant, she is serious Marlene Farrell - Victoria Beach Music is Therapeutic: Learning life. In 1997, Anne witnessed the about promoting positive images of Rivka Green - Winnipeg to play an instrument can increase your launch of the National Active Living aging. The free newspaper highlights Flo Olson - Winnipeg self-esteem and overall well-being. Coalition of Older Adults and, having stories about active and inspirational Gorjana Radulovic - Winnipeg Call Terry: long recognized how valuable physi- Manitobans over 55, and discusses Menorah Waldman - Winnipeg 204-955-5428 / 204-467-7388 cal activity is in seniors’ health, she, topics of interest to seniors and fea- [email protected] and four others, created the Manitoba tures community events and activi- Congratulations to all those Active Living Coalition of Older ties to keep Manitoba’s older adults who were recognized

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By Roger Currie was Calvin Jones of the Winnipeg advocate on all issues involving Blue Bombers. 1956 had been his Canada's veterans for many years. In the annals of rookie season in Canadian football, As a broadcast journalist, I came both sports and after a brilliant career at the to regard Cliff Chadderton as a prime Canadian aviation, University of Iowa, where quarter- source and my go to guy on all stories much has been writ- back Kenny Ploen was one of his relating to veterans. Once I discov- ten about the crash of teammates. ered that we had both graduated T rans-Canada Jones could have returned to from Kelvin High School in Winnipeg, Airlines Flight 810, on Winnipeg on an earlier flight, with Cliff and I became true friends until December 9, 1956. The plane was a Blue Bomber teammate Bud Grant, his death two years ago at the age of North Star, built by Canadair, and it but he overslept and ended up on 93. Mrs. Anne Gower died at the carried 59 passengers and three crew Flight 810 instead. Another player Hunter Memorial Hospital in Teulon members. It took off from Vancouver, who had a ticket on Flight 810 was on October 19, 2000 at the age of 84, bound for Calgary, with later stops in legendary Edmonton Eskimo full- 44 years after the death of her hus- Regina, Winnipeg and Toronto. But back Normie Kwong who would even- band on Mount Slesse. the flight ended abruptly when icing tually serve as Lieutenant Governor While researching the story of and turbulence caused the plane to of Alberta. He decided to stay an Major Philip Gower, I was reminded crash into Mount Slesse near extra day in Vancouver to spend time once more how frequently our lives Chilliwack, BC. The crash site was so with a young cheerleader named intersect with others, especially in remote that search teams were not Mary who would become his wife, Winnipeg it seems. My father, able to reach it until the following and the mother of their 4 children. Major Gower. Andrew Currie, was a football Hall of spring. The wreckage of the aircraft Less well known are the others Famer, and had many personal con- was left on the mountainside as a who died on Flight 810. Their Customs caused a significant delay nections with the five players who memorial to the 62 people who died names can be found on a memorial in his journey which played a fateful died aboard Flight 810. As I looked at that day. At the time, it was the worst cairn which was erected down the role in the Major deciding to buy a the photo of the memorial that aviation disaster in Canadian history, mountain on Slesse Road. seat on the doomed plane. The stands on Slesse Road, I spotted the and only three crashes since then As we observe Remembrance younger Mr. Gower also recalls that name Harold Cleven. I suddenly have taken a greater toll of lives than Day, it is timely to recall the life of his mother later had some difficulty remembered that his son Jeff Cleven, Flight 810. Major Philip Edwin Gower of the collecting her widow's pension from who recently passed away in Ontario, The world of sports remembers Queen's Own Rifles who died that Ottawa, possibly related to the five was a classmate of mine at St. John's the crash because the dead were day at the age of 41, leaving behind months that elapsed before the crash College at the University of Manitoba. ■ five football players who were his wife Anne and their four chil- site was reached on Mount Slesse. returning home from the East-West dren. He was born in Regina in Mrs. Gower was helped in this matter Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer and all star game in Vancouver. Four of 1915, but his father, Private Edwin by another Manitoba military figure, broadcaster. In 2004, he received the them played for the Saskatchewan Percy Gower, was born and raised in Major Cliff Chadderton, who served Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for his Roughriders – Mel Becket, Mario Neepawa, MB. Philip’s wife and kids as CEO of the War Amputations of stories about Canada's military veter- DeMarco, Ray Syrnyk, and Gordon relocated to Manitoba's Interlake Canada. Chadderton had lost a leg ans. He was nominated for the Sturtridge who was born and raised near Teulon after his death. while serving with the Royal honour by Cliff Chadderton. in Winnipeg. Gordon was travelling When war broke out in 1939, Winnipeg Rifles in Holland in 1944. Roger is heard regularly on CJNU, on the doomed flight with his wife Philip joined the Royal Winnipeg After the war he became the leading 93.7 FM ( www.CJNU.ca) Mildred. The other player who died Rifles, B Company, and was with them with the rank of Captain on June 6, 1944 when they came ashore on Juno Beach in Normandy. Gower was cited for bravery on D-Day, and later received the Military Cross from King George VI. He also spent time as a prisoner of war in Germany. Gower was later promoted to Major and served with the Canadian Army in the Korean conflict. After that war ended in 1953, he was part of a multi-national force that helped supervise the truce in the demilita- rized zone between north and south. His son, Philip Gower who now lives in Los Angeles, recalls that the fami- ly was living in Calgary when their father ended up heading for home on Flight 810. He had done some Christmas shopping, and was bear- ing gifts for the children as he board- ed the plane in Vancouver that morn- ing. His original plan had been to travel home by train from Vancouver, but getting through Canadian

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Myles Bond made Killarney in 1976 Larry soon retired 10 trips to either the from playing and took up umpiring Western Canadian or in Senior ball and eventually became National Umpire-in-Chief of the MSBL. Larry Championships, also began coaching minor ball and Jamie Hodgson was a became President of Killarney Minor .375 hitter for the Ball in 1983. He was awarded the Brandon Cloverleafs Volunteer of the Year Award from the and Mike Krykewich was a slick- MBA in 1986. He ended his coaching fielding second baseman who has career in 1987 to become a full-time become one of the province’s most umpire as he continued his develop- respected coaches. ment behind the plate to become an Bond, Krykewich and Hodgson will international ranked umpire. lead 10 athletes, three teams and a special list of Manitoba stars into the 2000 Elmwood Giants Gerald Palidwor (1957-) Dugald MB Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. Gerry “Boomer” Palidwor has been On June 4, 2016, in Morden, Myles is also a three time Manitoba fielding second baseman Mike playing, coaching, and organizing Manitoba, Bond, Hodgson, Krykewich, Baseball Hall of Fame team member Krykewich has made his name as baseball at high competitive levels Rod Leduchowski, Larry Nicholls, inductee with the 1982 St. Boniface one of Manitoba’s most respected for over 40 years. As a young slugger Gerald Palidwor, Mel Soughton, Jeff Junior Legionnaires, the 1989-93 St. coaches over the last 25 years. He he always batted cleanup for the Trager, Glen Johnson and Ross Tycoles Boniface Native sons, and the 1988- has coached provincially at virtually Springfield Juniors. In 1979 his will officially become the 2016 Class 93 Grosse Isle Blue Jays. every level from Rally Cap all the way Springfield team joined the Red to Manitoba’s Selects Team for the of inductees into the Hall. 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He recorded a has taken his coaching skills to the Winnipeg Jr. B League where (Thanks to the Manitoba Baseball MSBL lifetime .375 batting average Cuba, Japan, and England to help teams he coached have won numer- Hall of Fame and Museum for the while winning three batting titles promote baseball. His relationship ous titles. He organizes minor ball in biographies of the athletes and and two home run crowns. He also with Baseball Manitoba extends Oakbank which includes fixing teams) picked up 27 pitching wins on the beyond just coaching a he has held backstops, cutting grass, and many mound and struck out 359 batters the Vice-President’s title in both other tasks. He also has served sev- Myles Bond (1964-) Calgary AB in 405 innings. Jamie was a 14 Coaching and Marketing and served eral terms as President of the Myles Bond was an outstanding time MSBL all-star, played on seven on the Management Committee. Mike’s Winnipeg Senior League. For the pitcher on provincial championship MSBL champions and performed in most recent and his greatest achieve- past several years he has also pro- teams at every level from Bantam to eight National Senior tournaments. ment has been to begin a baseball moted and developed baseball for the Senior over his 16-year career from His all around talent got him select- program at the University of Winnipeg 40 year plus age group. As a com- 1978-93. He starred for nine provin- ed in 2001 as a utility player for the on a volunteer basis with minimum puter professional he has developed cial winners and made 10 trips to MSBL’s 40th anniversary 1st all- funding and develop it into official league web sites for league stats that Western or National tournaments time all-star team. After pitching U. status within the NAIA program com- are in use today. while also winning a silver medal at S. College ball for two years Jamie peting against U.S. college teams. was drafted by the Kansas City Mel Stoughton (1922-85) the 1985 Canada Summer Games. Rod Leduchowski (1967-) Teulon MB Myles finished his Junior career with Royals in 1992 and pitched in their Mel Stoughton devoted his entire a 28-6 won loss record which includ- minor league organization that Rod Leduchowski excelled very adult life to working with youth ed helping the St. Boniface summer. Jamie also played on the early in his career on the baseball through sports and especially base- Legionnaires win the 1982 National Manitoba Youth Team and Summer diamond as a hitter, fielder, and ball. He spent over 20 years organiz- Junior title. After graduating to Games Team in 1989, had a tryout pitcher. While still of midget age and ing teams and tournaments, prepar- Senior League play Myles was an all- with Team Canada that same year, performing on the Manitoba Midget ing ball diamonds, and coaching star pitcher for the Grosse Isle Blue and played professionally with the champions from Warren he also was minor baseball in Gilbert Plains. Jays and the St. Boniface Native Brandon Grey Owls in 1995. recruited to play at the Junior and Mel’s hard work and ability to coach Senior levels. Rod’s talent earned Sons. He pitched a no-hitter at Glen Johnson (1961-) Etobicoke ON youth culminated in Gilbert Plains Westerns for Grosse Isle in 1988 in him tryouts with Team Canada’s Bantam teams winning five Manitoba Kamloops and was Red Boine League Glen Johnson has had a Hall of Youth Team in 1984-85. Rod played Championships and three Western Pitcher of the Year and playoff MVP in Fame caliber career in three sepa- on the Western Canada Champion Canada Championships at two dif- 1992. He went 21-0 over his final two rate areas as a contributor to base- Elmwood Giants Juniors in 1987 ferent levels in the four years from seasons (92-93)in the Red Boine and ball in Manitoba and Canada. His on and finished off a four year College 1965-68. But there was more to Mel Winnipeg Intermediate Leagues. field umpiring accomplishments; his baseball career in North Dakota in Stoughton than just winning. It was career in umpiring administration; 1989. Rod then enjoyed a distin- his passion that every kid should be and his involvement as a Baseball guished career in Senior ball for over given the chance to play baseball and Manitoba administration volunteer 20 years with the Teulon Cardinals the finances usually came out of his all make him a very highly qualified that included many trips to Western own pocket. Mel also found the time Hall inductee. On the field he has and Canadian championships. In to serve as a Director of the Manitoba umpired at all levels of national and 1996 he took over as playing coach Baseball Association in the 1960’s Do you have international tournaments with the of the Cardinals and in 1999 was and spent nine years as the score- career highlight probably being named Manitoba’s Senior AA Player keeper and statistician for the high cholesterol? umpiring the Bronze Medal Game at of the Year. Rod has also successful- Grandview Lakers senior ball team in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta ly coached a number of Minor ball the MSBL during the 70’s. The University of Manitoba where at age 35 he was the youngest teams in the Interlake region and on is looking for participants umpire to work in the Olympics. a provincial level coached the Under Jeff Trager (1969-) Winnipeg MB for a nutrition study Glen also umpired professionally for 16 Manitoba Girls team at the 2013 Jeff Trager was a local star on examining the effects four years in the Northern League and 2014 Nationals. Rod has been Winnipeg diamonds for 25 years in of a specific combination and was the plate umpire for the in charge of Teulon Minor Ball since Junior and senior competition from of foods on blood fat levels. Blue Jays vs. Team Canada 1992 2001 and recently served for over a 1987-2011. His four year Junior exhibition game in Winnipeg. Off the decade on the Interlake Minor Ball career with Elmwood included pro- The study is open to men and women field he developed, instructed, and Executive. vincial championships in 1987 and supervised numerous umpire clinics who meet the following criteria: Larry Nicholls (1944) Killarney MB 1990. In 1991 Jeff and some friends and programs throughout the coun- formed the Kildonan Mudcats and • Age 21 - 64 years try leading him to being named the Larry Nicholls achieved baseball • Non-Smokers joined the Winnipeg Senior Baseball inaugural recipient of Baseball success at a very young age as his League. In their first year the team • Are intolerant or unwilling to use Canada’s Umpire of the Year in 1993 Little League team from Portage la won the League title and Jeff was statin medications and also to being named Baseball Prairie won the Manitoba Champion- named MVP. He continued to be a Participants will be compensated Canada’s Umpire in Chief in 1995. ship in 1955. In his college years he dominant player by winning three for their contribution to the study. Glen also served as Baseball Manitoba began coaching the school team as more MVP awards in the next four ...... President from 1993-96 and served well as playing first base. As a young years. During his career Jeff would on their Board of Directors for seven school teacher in 1968 he started also win awards as the League’s out- For more information: years in several positions including playing for Holland where he also standing pitcher; all-star shortstop; Phone: (204) 890-8793 Chairman of the first ever Toronto helped coach the hometown A’s all-star utility player; and all-star Email: [email protected] Blue Jays Festival in Manitoba in 1992. team and sometimes umpired. He third baseman. He was often in was instrumental in organizing the Website: www.rcffn.ca Mike Krykewich (1965-) Winnipeg MB demand to be picked up by other Dr. Peter Jones, Santa Clara League and having it teams for Senior Provincials and Principal Investigator Although once known as a slick affiliated with the MBA. Moving to Continued on next page V14N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11

The BUZZ, cont’d from page 10 Senior Western Canadians as he was Canada, the best pitchers you on five provincial winners and played would ever see. in two Western tournaments. “My Uncle Gabby was the Colonels pitcher. My dad, Leo, was Ross Tycoles (1954-) Reston MB the coach. It was Claude Gagnon Each of Ross Tycoles three sepa- who got him to Colonels, working rate careers as player, coach, and for old Harry Beukert. I played builder in Southwest Manitoba fully hockey and some football and fell in qualify him for induction into the love with basketball, but softball Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. In was my game. In fact, the last bas- 1973 He was a .400 hitter in Junior ketball coaching job I had was in ball on a provincial champion team the 90s and early 2000s with Dave and became a perennial SWBL all- Crook at the University of Winnipeg. star in the 1980’s as a slugging first “These days, I’ve been able to baseman and pitcher. Playing in the give back as the Master Pitching 1980 Provincial championships for Coach Bouchard and his kids Photo courtesy Greg Bouchard Instructor for Manitoba. It’s been Deloraine he hit five home runs very rewarding but I’ve noticed that including three grand slams to lead players from the SWBL that were my aunt Grace (Peckover) Bouchard, fastpitch is becoming a women’s the hometown Royals to the title. He added for provincial playoffs. a great CUAC Blues catcher, was game or a First Nation’s game. It’s also went 3 for 4 in a game against inducted in 2007. And Cam and amazing, but all this work I’ve been the Canadian National Junior team Special Recognition Grace’s daughter, Stacy, was also doing as the provincial instructor playing for the SWBL all-stars in Manitoba All-Star Dream Team inducted in 2007 as a member of the has taken me to a lot of places in 1988. Ross’s coaching career is even (20thCentury) 1993-1997 Smitty’s senior teams. the province. A couple of weeks ago, more impressive as his teams have Manitoba’s All-Star Dream Team There is no honour that I can think I did a clinic at Fisher River, and I’ve made 17 provincial playoff appear- of players was selected by a special of that means more to me than this. noticed that the only time I get to ances since 1991. He was named the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame com- Joining my family in the Hall is hum- work with males is when I go to an MBA High Performance Coach of the mittee for inclusion in the book The bling for me.” aboriginal community.” year (2003) and was a three time Northern Game, Baseball the Canadian Upon his induction, he was called It’s true. It appears that most MSBL Coach of the year while lead- Way, written by Toronto Sun baseball “a dominating pitcher in Manitoba males in Manitoba and even Canada, ing the Reston Rockets to 2011 and columnist and 2015 Canadian Softball” who took his teams to have decided that slopitch is the 2013 championships. However, most Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Bob many Western and Canadian answer. Fastpitch, as a male sport, impressive is Ross’s involvement in Elliott and published in 2005 by Championships. In 1979, he was has been dying a fast death while promoting baseball in Reston and Sport Media Publishing, Toronto. named Softball Manitoba’s Male female athletes, especially in our throughout the southwest part of the The 17 member team consists of Minor Player of the Year. In 1980, he province, have taken over the game. province. He was instrumental in catchers Almer McKerle, Miami and was named the top Senior Player. “There are so many wonderful reviving baseball in Reston and build- Cliff Seafoot, Riverside; first baseman And in 1989, the Top Male Player. opportunities for young women to ing a baseball complex now named Bill Carpenter, Winnipeg; second He was also called “Greg Bouchard – get U.S. college scholarships by after him. He also served as SWBL baseman Lloyd Brown, Brandon; the great pitcher, great team-mate becoming fastball pitchers that president for 10 years and president third baseman Ian Lowe, Bradwardine; and great guy.” when we hold these clinics, we’re of Reston Minor Baseball for 12 shortstop Bill “Snake” Siddle, Winnipeg; But that was then, this is now. filled with girls,” he said. “When it years. Provincially he was a MBA outfielders Gerry McKay, Brandon; Today, Bouchard is no longer the comes to men, we’ve seen the won- director and VP of High performance Ken Little, St. Boniface; Mark Fisher, strikeout master that he was when derful work that David (Muswaggon) for three years and inducted into the Riverside; Gord Ledochowski, Riverton; he pitched at the highest levels of has done in Cross Lake and there MBA Honour Society in 2012. designated hitter Corey Koskie, the game However, that just means are a few good pitchers like Brady Anola; pitchers Glennis Scott, that he’s decided to give back. Woods, but Brady is in his late 20s Major Team McConnell; Don “Pete” Rettie, Charles- Bouchard is still pitching, albeit or early 30s now and there is Elmwood Giants (2000-2005) wood; Gerry Falk, Carman; Orville most of that pitching is done on a nobody coming up behind him. The Elmwood Giants excelled in Minish, Swan River; utilty player warm Saturday morning with a gag- “I would say that in 95 per cent of the Winnipeg Senior Baseball League, Shane Moffatt; Souris and manager gle of young boys and girls around my clinics, I’m working with females.” Manitoba playoffs, and Western Terry Hind, Winnipeg. him, hanging on every word. He’s also getting an opportunity Canada Senior championships from Bob Elliott will be present at the Bouchard is the Master Pitching to travel the world. 2000-2005. The Giants were Winnipeg induction banquet on June 4 to rec- Instructor for Softball Manitoba and “I just came back from the Senior League champions in 2000 ognize the members of the Dream he comes by his ability to teach with Caribbean where I was working with and 2005, and Manitoba Senior AA Team. the same experience and wisdom the Caribbean Softball Association,” champions in 2000, 2001, 2003. The The Manitoba Baseball Hall of that made him a great pitcher: He he said. “We went to the Bahamas Giants represented Manitoba in Fame will hold its 20th annual became a great school teacher first. and worked with a lot of male pitch- Western Canada tournaments in induction banquet at the Hall on “I grew up in a softball family,” ers there. It was quite rewarding Saskatoon 2001 winning a Silver Saturday, June 4/16, 5 p.m., inside said Bouchard who is now the prin- and they’ve asked us to go back.” medal, and captured Gold medals in the Morden Event Access Centre. cipal at Andrew Mynarski School in Greg Bouchard was one of the 2002 at Winkler and 2004 at home. Tickets (Adult $65, Children $20) Winnipeg. “I was the kid pitching finest athletes ever produced in are available from: Jack Hrehirchuk; between Winnipeg Colonels’ double- Manitoba. What’s more important, Small Community Team 114-10th Ave SE, Dauphin, MB, header games at Charlie Krupp however, is that he’s still giving Wawanesa Brewers (2006-2011) R7N 2H1; 204-638-6923; Stadium. I was taught and men- back to the game he loves. ■ After winning three straight Pembina [email protected], David tored by the best pitchers in Valley Baseball AA League champi- Olsen; Winnipeg; 204-284-8728; onships from 2003-05 the Wawanesa [email protected] or Joe Brewers switched to the Southwest Wiwchar, Morden, 204-422-4636, “WE SELL FUN!” Senior AA Baseball League for the [email protected]. 2006 season. They continued their And don’t forget, the Annual For All Ages. dominance in their new surround- Winnipeg Goldeyes Hall of Fame game, honoring the inductees, will be ings by winning pennants in four of R/C cars, trucks, planes, six seasons, from 2006-11 and fin- held during a game close to the date boats, helicopters & drones ishing second the other two years. of the induction dinner. Check back - as well as plastic & wood They went on to win the Manitoba when the 2016 schedule is released. models, rockets and tools. Senior AA provincial crown two years, 2007 and 2011, while also ••• twice being Senior AA finalists and SOFTBALL LEGEND semi-finalists once. The Brewers KEEPS TEACHING THE were managed and coached by two Manitoba Baseball Hall of Famers, GAME Ron Seafoot and Wayne Gullett. The Back in the day, hurler Greg team also featured two Manitoba Senior Bouchard was the best fastball AA Players of the Year, Curtis Seafoot pitcher in Manitoba. Of course, he (2007) and Mark McGregor (2011). certainly had the pedigree. You might say Bouchard had Small Community Team softball in his blood. After all, his Waskada Orioles (1984-1989) father Leo, his uncle Cam, his aunt The Waskada Orioles dominated Grace and his cousin Stacy were all the Southwest Baseball League in members of the Manitoba Softball the six years from 1984-89. They Hall of Fame before he was induct- captured the league championships ed in 2014. five of those years and were finalists In fact, he gave quite a speech on Dromida Ominus the day of his Hall of Fame induc- Eliminator-RC UAV Quadcopter - in the sixth. In Manitoba playoffs the Radio Controlled, Orioles were almost as good as they tion: "I’m so proud to be joining my 120 Higgins Avenue • Wpg ready-to-run, fully won three Provincial “B” Champion- father, my uncle and aunt and my 204-947-2865 | www.e-rc.ca assembled, durable, ships and were finalists twice. Over cousin in the Hall of Fame," he said. the six years the team was comprised “My father, Leo, was inducted in GREAT GIFT IDEAS... of 27 local players as well as five extra 2003, my uncle Cam in 2004 and Hobbies that can last a lifetime. Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2015 Zombies did exist. The Reading Room Remember when... @ J.W. Crane Memorial Library, Deer Lodge Centre By Rick Goodman Consumer health books, videos, and magazines for seniors, their families and friends. Halloween has come There would be music and danc- around again and the ing, a lunch, and frequent forays into grandkids are coming the bush for fresh air and refresh- November 11 is a day we honour the brave souls who gallantly fight, and over to go trick or ments. The temperature in the have fought, for our country, and those who serve at home supporting our treating. It looks like school would go up and the air would troops. These courageous individuals gave a part of themselves, in some the big thing this year turn blue with cigarette smoke. This cases the ultimate sacrifice, to make the lives of future generations better. is going to be zombies. encouraged more breaks for fresh air “Making Lives Better” is also the motto of Deer Lodge Centre, as it has been There's going to be kids all over the and more refreshment. There might since its inception as a Veteran’s Hospital in 1916. The 100th Anniversary street with pale greenish faces, drag- be a little light sparking out back in of this caring institution is fast approaching – June 29, 2016. ging one limb behind them, doing poison ivy and by 10:00 the mosqui- The J.W. Crane Memorial Library has two excellent homegrown memoirs their best to look about the same toes would be ferocious. from veterans of World War WWII that are both fascinating and insightful: way us young adults did after one of Around midnight a lot of us would those old one room schoolhouse all be feeling pretty darn refreshed and Bert Stevens was born and raised on a farm in night dances. the cops would show up. The word Southern Manitoba. This remarkable man took over You remember those, don't you? would be passed around quietly so running the family farm at the age of seventeen. At The band would usually be a fiddler as not to alert them to any illicit nineteen, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, and a guitar player. The bar would be activities that might be going on in was discharged, and subsequently joined the Army. strategically placed outside in the the bushes. "HEY, THE COPS ARE trunks of everyone's vehicles because HERE! HIDE THE BEER! THE COPS In No Feather Beds: A New Twist on an Old Tale, Mr. without a liquor licence you couldn't ARE HERE!" Stevens recalls his early days on the farm and his partake of a refreshing beverage in For some reason everyone would time fighting overseas matter of factly, with wit and the schoolhouse. If there was a throw their beer away. In the dark. humour. He recounts his experiences as a soldier in chance the RCMP might show up the In any direction. It was like a free the army and the many battles he fought in so bar would be relocated to whatever fire zone. There would be thumps valiantly. One only has to read this book to answer clump of bush you thought you and muffled curses coming from the question: what was WWII really like from a sol- could find again the next time a every direction. dier’s point of view? Mr. Stevens concludes the book refreshing beverage was required. By two or three you'd find yourself with this sobering thought: the hope that history Back then the RCMP could confis- ready to go home. Bug bit, itchy, some- does not repeat itself. ■ cate any open liquor. what uncoordinated, and pasty green The band would arrive around from all the cigarette smoke. You The Boys of Kelvin High is a documentary present- eightish. Occasionally the band bar might be sporting a lump on your ed by the War Amps of Canada, and consists of two would have opened a little too early head from a thrown beer bottle and 57 minute DVD’s. It is dedicated to the 10,000 and the guitar player would have to you might even be dragging one leg Canadians who volunteered for the Bomber be carried in on a plank and laid to because you wandered off for a quiet Command, one of the most dangerous occupations of rest on a bench in the back room. pee and fell over a log in the dark. the war. Producer Cliff Chatterton, an army com- Sort of like a wake. There would When the kids ask if there really mander in WWII, discovered that more than 50 of his be a public viewing and not much are zombies I guess I'll just have to classmates from Kelvin High were killed serving in hope of a resurrection any time soon, tell them that I don't know about the Bomber Command. This video highlights how so someone from the crowd would now, but there sure used to be, these brave men each put themselves at great risk have to fill in. kids. There sure used to be. ■ for one common goal: the defeat of Hitler’s Nazi Regime. ■ Halloween in Stonewall, MB: Left: Pumpkins (all but 1) The J.W Crane Memorial Library, operated by the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Libraries, grown and carved by Sandy is the largest specialized collection on geriatrics, gerontology and long-term care in Canada. Our Magwood of Balmoral. Reading Room contains consumer health resources for Deer Lodge Centre residents, their families Right: Pumpkin path of the and members of the community. Consumer Health borrowing cards are available free of charge. town’s jack-o-lanterns for Items may be borrowed for two weeks. all to enjoy one last time the following day at Quarry Park The Library is open Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30. - a composting initiative by REACT. [email protected] / http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/deerlodge

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EVENTS Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 Things to do in Winnipeg Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th Bridges for Peace Study Tour - Jan. 19- in people’s homes in Wpg. Must have car, Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), 28/16. $3745. Call Ken at 204-942-5433, mileage reimbursed. Melissa: 204-956- lunch. All welcome. Perogies for sale. 7:30 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort www.toisraelwithlove.com or 6773 or email [email protected] Every 2nd Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with Rouge Community Centre, 625 Osborne. [email protected] a 4-piece band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 Frequently there is a Coin auction. A & O: Support Services for Older Call Barré W. Hall: 204-296-6498 Adults - Volunteer Visitors are needed in Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - CRAFT/BAKE SALES all areas of Wpg. 1 hour every 1-2 weeks. various programs: Cribbage, Line dancing, Friends of Library Book Club (FREE St. James Legion #4 Women’s Auxiliary Please call 204-956-6440 or email floor curling, Quilting, fitness programs, etc. monthly book club) - Meetings: 10:15- - Pre-Christmas Luncheon, Sun. Nov. 22, [email protected] 1188 Dakota St. 204-254-1010 ext. 206. 11:30 am, 2nd floor, Millennium Library. 12:30-2:30 pm, 1755 Portage Ave., Tickets Vital Seniors - Bridge, Thursdays: 204- Dec 15: The Children’s Act, by Ian $7 at door. Silent Auction, Money Tree. PROGRAMS /SERVICES McEwan. New members welcome. 256-3832, Carpet Bowling, Tuesdays: 204- St. George's Anglican (Transcona) - Pembina Active Living 55+(PAL) - 452-2230, Line Dancing, Mondays & McNally Robinson, Grant Park - Book Christmas Bazaar, Craft & Bake Sale, Sat., Traditional Christmas bakedown, Dec. 3; Fridays: 204-334-3559, Free Exercise launch of First Star I See Tonight: Ukrainian Dec. 12, 10 am-2 pm, Transcona Senior Pinterest, Nov. 26; Still Bloomin’ Gardening Class, Tuesdays: 204-253-0555 (Judy), Christmas Traditions by Orysia Tracz. 7 pm, Club - Christmas arrangements, Nov. 26, Monthly Luncheon, Last Tuesday: 204-255- Centre, 328 Whittier Ave W. k You. k You. Atrium. Free admission. 204-475-0483 1-3 pm, Christmas Party and reg. for winter 7508, Scrabble, Mondays: 204-487-7835. Delmar Craft & Bake Sale - Sat. Nov. 21, Norman Art Group - Art Show and Sale: hank You. classes, Dec. 10, 1-3 pm, at Grace Christian St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. Than Than T 9 am-3 pm, 100 Adamar Rd., 2nd floor rec. Sat. Nov. 28, 10 am-4 pm, at St. Church. Info: www.pal55plus.ca, St. Vital Streamliners - meet Tuesdays, hall. Soup, buns, cookies & bev. $4, served [email protected] or 204-946-0839. Stephen’s and St. Bede’s Church, 99 at 11 am, while quantities last. 6:45 at General Vanier School, 18 Lomond Turner Ave. off of Mount Royal St. Free Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living Blvd. Fun group with focus on weight loss admission. Refreshments served. The Scandinavian Cultural Centre - Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various and healthy living. Exercise suitable for all fit- Annual Christmas Market & Café, Sun. scheduled and drop in activities. Call 204- ness and mobility levels. Modest member- South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Nov. 22, 11 am-2:30 pm, 764 Erin St. Free Council - Free Lunch n’ Learn followed by 669-0750 to confirm if activity still on. ship fee. Call Carol at 204-269-4097. Senior Scope. Senior Scope. Senior Scope. admission; wheelchair accessible. Vendors Mature Driving Program, Nov. 18, 12-3:30 with Viking and Celtic crafts/jewellery. Springs Senior Drop in Center - Come Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - pm, CCCC-River Heights Site- RSVP to our remodelled 2000+ square ft. facility. ensures the accessibility and availability of Samantha 478-6169 by Nov.16 Royal Canadian Legion - Craft, Trade Pool tables, shuffle board, games, etc. French-language services and support and Gift Show, Sun. Nov. 22, 11 am-3 pm, All welcome. No charge coffee, tea and programs for the French-speaking population Camerata Nova - presents the Praetorius 117 Regent Ave. E. Christmas Mass, Sat. Nov. 21, 8 pm & Sun. refreshments served. Tuesdays: Nov. 24 & 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: Nov. 22, 3 pm at Westminster Church, 745 St. Michael’s Parish - Christmas Bake Dec. 8, 1-4 pm at 725 Lagimodiere blvd. Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and Westminster Ave. Adults $30, Seniors $25, Sale & Luncheon, Sat. Nov. 28, 11 am-2 204-233-7003, www.springschurch.com Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 Under 30 $15. Tickets: www.camerata pm, 400 Day St. Transcona. Perogies, Des Meurons St., St-Boniface, Wpg., Senior Achievers - meet every 3rd [email protected] nova.com, 204-918-4547 or at door. Cabbage Rolls, Baking, Silent Auction. Thursday, 1-3 pm at 406 MacGregor St. Anthology of Christmas Stories - Local Join us for bingo, 50/50, meat draws, door Weston Seniors Club - Programs: writer seeking story contributions for an VOLUNTEERING prizes, coffee, and socializing. Call Rose computer training, cooking, guest speak- anthology of Christmas memories in Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - Manulak: 338-3833 for more info. ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet Tuesdays at 1625 Logan 204-774-3085 Manitoba. For more information, visit: transportation program needs volunteer High Steppers Seniors Social Club - www.manitobachristmas.wordpress.com drivers to take clients in S.W. Winnipeg to Open Houses, 10 am-12 noon, Sept. 9, Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for seniors. Good Neighbours Choristers - pres- appointments, shopping and social outings. 10, 16, 17. We meet Wednesdays & Now offering Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., ents: “Ghosts of Christmas Past” Concert Compensation for gas/parking provided. Thursdays for fun and activities. New mem- St. Vital. Call 256-6654 204-452-9491 [email protected] directed by Michael McKay with pianist or bers and volunteers welcome. Winakwa Senior Achievers - meet every 3rd Michael Cutler and guests; Tue. Dec. 8, The Big Brothers Mentoring program - Community Centre, 980 Winakwa Rd. Thursday, 1-3 pm at 406 MacGregor St. 1:30 pm, River East Mennonite Brethren We need male volunteer mentors to serve as Call: 204-619-8477 Join us for bingo, 50/50, meat draws, door Church, 755 McLeod Ave. Wpg. Tickets role models and friends. Support provided Archwood 55Plus - Archwood Community prizes, coffee, and socializing. Call Rose $10 at door. With refreshments. by experienced case-workers. Centre, 565 Guilbault Street - exercise classes, Manulak: 338-3833 for more info. FGWRC - Creating Postcards of Hope & Call 204-988-8663 or kayla.chafe pickle ball, pool, line dancing, arts, social High Steppers Seniors Social Club - @bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Healing, Wed. Nov. 25, 6-8 pm, at 1150A activities (monthly luncheons, games, legal We meet Wednesdays & Thursdays for fun Waverley St. All art supplies provided. South Winnipeg Seniors Resource clinics), bus trips & more. 204-416-1067, and activities. New members and volun- Workshops support healthy practices for Council - Volunteers needed for Meal www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com teers welcome. Winakwa Community women and part of honouring Domestic Program in Osborne Village 2-6 hrs/wk. Seine River Seniors Inc. - 204-253-4599 Centre, 980 Winakwa Rd. 204-619-8477 Violence Prevention Month. Space limited. Call 204-478-6169 or email at Southdale CC. Activities: Bridge, Mon., Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - 204-477-1123 to pre register. Women [email protected] 9:45-11:30 am; Walking, Mon., 9-11 am; Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- only. No childcare provided. Events are Movies, 1st Tue. of mo; Brunch, 3rd Tue. of Free: Non perishable food items or mone- Middlechuch Personal Care Home - Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: Volunteer needed for rehab assistant to mo.; Senior Lunch, 2nd Wed. of mo.; Art 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 tary donations towards FGWRC are gladly Workshops, Creative writing, Canasta, accepted. For more info on other programs help with transporting residents to our The Salvation Army - Seniors 55+ rehab dept. Call: 204-336-4138. Flower Arranging, Day trips, etc. 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 visit www.fgwrc.ca or call 204-477-1123. their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track Program, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, at the Bleak House Senior Centre -1637 St. Norbert Church - Les Intrépides HSC Winnipeg - Seasonal volunteers Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, welcome in patient and support areas. Main St. - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am 51 Morrow Ave. Coffee/tea, crafts, board Choir Christmas Concert, Sun. Dec. 13, 2 coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, pm at St. Norbert Church, 70 St. Pierre Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- games & more. Call 204-946-9152. 787-3533 or email: [email protected] 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm St., Wpg. Featuring traditional French Cribbage, Friday 9:30 am Quilting. The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens Christmas songs. Refreshments served Parkview Place, Long Term Care by Info: 204-338-4723 Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet Senior Scope Senior Scope after. Tickets at door, Adults $10, Youth Senior Scope Southeast Personal Care Home - Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and $5, Under 10 Free. is looking for volunteers during the day, evening McBeth House Centre Inc. - 55+: Tues.: bingo. Special events and group trips Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage day or evening; Rady JCC / Alzheimer Society - Minds in or the weekend to assist with the recreation offered throughout year. Jean: 204-222- programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 Thur.: porcelain painters, etc., 10-2 pm; Fri.: 7504 or email: [email protected] Motion, a program for people with early to whist, 7-10 pm; Sat.: bridge, 1-4 pm. mid-stage Alzheimers and dementia and Meals on Wheels Inc. - Volunteers need- Looking for bridge players: 204-334-0432 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. their family or care partner. Thurs. Oct. 29- ed for 2 hours a week or more. Please call House is also avail. for rental. afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Dec. 17, 9:30-11:30 am, Adult Lounge, us to get started. Training and honorarium Various activities: art and hobby classes Please mention Please mention Rady JCC, 123 Doncaster St. To register: Please mention provided. Call 204-956-7711 or visit Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. 204-477-7510, Info: 204-943-6622 www.mealswinnipeg.com Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Wed., 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Aboriginal Senior Resource Centre - Victoria Lifeline Home Service Exercise class Tues. & Fri., 9:15-10:30 am; day program for seniors - physical, mental, CASH BINGO, Thurdays, Nov. 26/15, Jan. Representative - Volunteers needed to Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 1130 am-1 pm. and recreational programs. Transportation & 28/16, 1 pm (doors open 12 pm), 45 explain and set up the Lifeline equipment All welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 hot lunch provided. Membership $8.06/day. Robinson St. Everyone welcome. Proceeds Call 784-1229. Referrals to the program are go to ASRC Seniors and Elders programs made through WRHA at 940-2655, or call and activites. 204-586-4595 Things to do in Rural Manitoba your Home Care Case Coordinator. RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING

Garson - Choral Fest, Sun. Nov. 22, 1:30 Programs, Rose Bistro Tuck Shop, Friendly Interlake North Eastman - Services to Springfield Services to Seniors 853-7582; pm, at Sacred Heart RC Church, 18 Pine visiting, Nursing Volunteers/companions, Seniors programs include: transportation, Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council Ave. Tickets at door, Adults $10, 6-12 $5, Palliative Care, Office, and groundkeeping. friendly visiting/phone calls, assistance with 886-2570; Two Rivers Senior Resource 5 & under free. 204-268-3563 Call 204-482-6601 Ext:21. filling out forms, foot care, housekeeping, yard Council, Lac du Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa work, minor home repairs, Meals on Wheels, 753-2962 or Whitemouth/Reynolds St. Eustache Young at Heart/Jeunes South Interlake 55 Plus - Beginner Line Congregate Meals, Lifeline, ERIK, errands, 348-4610 or Winnipeg River Resource de coeur - Christmas Dinner with all the Dance, Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 pm, Regular etc. Volunteer opportunities avail. Call for info: Council 367-9128 trimmings, Dec. 11, 5:30 pm at the St. Line Dance, 7:30-9 pm and Mondays 11:30 Arborg and District Seniors Resource Springfield Seniors Community Events Eustache Cartier Hall. Music/entertain- am-1 pm at South Interlake 55 Plus on Keith Council 376-3494; Ashern Living ment. Cash bar. Call for reservations: 201- Cousins Drive, Stonewall. Wear comfortable 768-2187 - Canasta/Bingo - Tuesdays, Pickleball - Independence for Elders ; 204-853-7582 353-4532 or 204-353-2194. clothing and shoes. Bring water to drink. Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniors Wednesdays. Call . Reviving Admission $1/class with 55 Plus 1-yr at 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center the Past - Cooks Creek Museum - Interlake-Eastern Regional Health membership ($20) - can arrange to pay Thursdays (call Liz 204-444-3247). Authority - Intro to Physical Activity, (Victoria Beach) 756-6471; Eriksdale membership after hours (4 pm) at a Community Resource Council 739-2697; East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre Dec. 2, 5:30-8:30 pm, Cooks Creek Wednesday class. Call Verna, Member of Community Ctr. 1-877-979-9355 Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council 372- (262 Hoddinott Ave.) - Area residents are the Quarry Strutters Line Dancers: 204- 8703 642- or [email protected] to register. 467-5090 [email protected] ; Gimli Seniors Resource Council welcome to join and take part in playing or email: 7297; Lundar Community Resource Council cribbage on Tuesdays, whist on Fridays. Stonewall - Steppin’ Out, new outdoor Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors 762-5378; Riverton & District Seniors Other activities include quilting, shuffleboard, walking program, Tuesdays, 10 am, at 55 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Resource 378-2460; St. Laurent Senior book club, yoga, potluck suppers and casino Plus Centre. Call 204-467-2582, Need people to be on our list of available Resource Council 646-2504; Selkirk - trips. Call 204-654-3082 (msg). www.si55plus.org drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. Selkirk & District Senior Resource Council Selkirk - Tudor House Personal Care Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: Inc. 785-2737; Stonewall - South Interlake Home needs volunteers for Recreation [email protected] Seniors Resource Council 467-2719;

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] V14N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2015

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Serves 6 www.PeakMarket.com Neptune Mushrooms Metric Ingredient Imperial 227 g cream cheese 8 oz 1 can small shrimp, drained (4 oz / 113 g) 1 1 can crab meat, drained (4 oz / 113 g) 1 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 50 ml parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup 5 ml worcestershire sauce 1 tsp .5 ml garlic powder 1/8 tsp 15 ml lemon juice 1 tbsp - dash tabasco sauce - 30 large mushrooms 30

In a large bowl with electric mixer; beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add shrimp, crab, onions, cheese, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice and tabasco. Beat until fluffy. Remove stems from mushrooms. Spoon cheese mixture into mushroom caps. Place on baking sheet and bake in preheated 425 F (220 C) oven for 10 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Serve hot. Serves 10 www.PeakMarket.com CROSSWORD Accordion Cello Drum Moog Quail Tromba Alto saxophone Cheng Fife Nightingale Rebec Tuba Someone From Vimy Ridge Banjo Citar Gong Oboe Santir Vina By Adrian Powell Bell Cornet Guitar Organ Serpent Viol Bin Crwth Harp Piano Tabor Buccina Cymbal Lute Pibroch Timpani Bugle Deagan Lyre Pipe Triangle SOLUTION ON NEXT PAGE.

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For the 99.9% of Houdinis" and made the whole Giving away hundreds of thou- why would any horse try to beat the the people on the damn thing disappear. sands of trophies in kids' sports competition since they all get planet who are not Today sales of plaques and tro- leagues every season only serves to smell the roses and have their particularly great at phies in Canada and the United to ensure great attendance at pictures taken anyway? California anything, the payoff is States top $3 billion dollars. In the the year-end banquets. In North Chrome lost four of his first six that you don't have to purchase a beginning, trophies were rare, spe- America, 'participation trophies' do races before he decided winning trophy case. Also, those big honkin' cial and quite dramatic. Devised little more than reward children was a lot more fun and went on to championship rings can really get during the dawn of warfare the very for underachieving and in doing win the Kentucky Derby. in the way when you're on the road first trophy consisted of the severed so, kills their incentive to win In the end the goal of all people and trying to communicate with a head of the enemy impaled on a something meaningful. Life is not should be a full and productive life. bad driver. stick. I'm not suggesting we return a group hug or a sports league You learn how to achieve that by With awards being the currency to this practise but it would sure where everyone who signs on is an being tripped up a whole bunch of of today's all-consuming fame boost the Nielsen ratings for the automatic winner. times from behind but still battling game, the people who manufacture Super Bowl's postgame show. "You Sorry but life is hard and fre- forward to achieve that goal. Losing trophies can barely keep up to the know Phil, Peyton Manning doesn't quently unfair so losing and over- is how we learn, stumbling but still number of new award shows pop- look all that intimidating without coming the losses is how we get striving is how we earn special com- ping up each year. his body but he's still got that com- better at playing the game. Kids pensation for the effort. You don't Not long ago Fox's Teen Choice petitive fire in his eyes." that are constantly being congrat- learn a helluva lot by standing on a Awards featured Britney Spears In Southern California, there's a ulated for lame accomplishments podium with 2,000 fellow competi- and Adam Sandler which shows youth soccer organization that are in for an earthquake of disap- tors, all congratulating each other there are so many awards being hands out 3,500 trophies every sea- pointment when they do have to on excellent attendance. presented they're running out of son. Each player in the league gets face failure. And they will. Small Sorry to get preachy on you but talented people to give them to. one, while about a third of the kids failures along the way help kids I've thought a lot about this while A few years back the cable TV wind up with two. Can you imagine handle the big ones down the line I was preparing my acceptance network Nickelodeon created the if each and every one of them made and make a real win, all that much speech for the International Kid's Choice Awards - "and the win- an acceptance speech? The banquet sweeter. A word of praise, a pat on Curmudgeon Society's Sourpuss ner of the Best Highchair Food would be longer than the soccer the back, a hearty thumbs up, a Of The Year. What the hell, it's bet- Fight is ..." Not to be outdone the season! They'll have to chase the lit- slap on the bum - these are much ter than a poke in the eye, plus History Channel invented a prize for tle tykes off the stage with cattle more powerful motivators than a there's a meal and some sort of the best historical movies called the prods when they begin thanking truckload of shiny trinkets made plaque involved. ■ Harrys after Herodotus, the father grandma and grandpa and first worthless by their ubiquity. I'd like of history. Boring? Anybody who cousins. to know how many of those 3,500 has watched this TV award show Trophies used to be coveted soccer trophies hit the bottom of For comments, ideas and copies and was still awake at the end of it plaques carved from wood and plat- the garbage bins as the kids exit of The True Story of Wainfleet, wished they had called it "The Harry ed with gold or silver and you had to the hall. or to book William as a speaker, do something extraordinary to win If all the horses in a race are go to www.williamthomas.ca one. Today they're made of tin and allowed to celebrate in the winner's or www.prospeakers.com/ Flanders Fields plastic and everybody gets one for circle, we're going to need bigger By 9-year-old Liam showing up. winner's circles. And next time out, speakers/William-Thomas In Flanders Fields people fight. And they are strong mighty soldiers that lived for us. WORDSEARCH - Solution SUDOKU - Solution CROSSWORD - Solution We hear the cheers and the cries. They are the best as can be but one day some shall die. Poppies flow when high winds strike. Finally the war is over and the soldiers leave Flanders Fields. Some of the soldiers live for long and feel the pain and suffer.

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