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Send your In the Oct. 14-Nov. 4/15 edition of Revera has over 200 locations Senior Scope, it was incorrectly nation-wide and several of these Back: Jennifer and Dante are LETTERS... stated that Len Harvey was the projects have already taken place at some of the youth involved in to the editor or story submissions Professional at Pine Ridge from a number of them. the Reel Youth Age is More to [email protected] 1966-67. Bill Whibley was in fact The public can view the films project. Front: Donna Friesen or mail to: Senior Scope the Pro from 1957-1981. online at www.ageismore.com, (left) and Margret McPherson. Box 1806, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Our apologies. YouTube and at www.reelyouth.ca. We install all types and models of walk-in bathtubs. This will ensure that you get the right one for your needs. Safety provides peace of mind to you and your family. Dignity - No need for health care workers to bathe you. Longevity in your home. These tubs are made to take the place of your existing bathtub. Bathrooms of Distinction In business for 19 years. 677 Dunning Road Specializing in walk-in tubs Narol, Manitoba for 9 years. [email protected] Serving Manitoba and beyond. 204-292-6676 V14N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 3 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.