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The results of these tests are of Contributing Writers / Submissions: Calliope geranium (an improved course taken into consideration when Scott Taylor - The BUZZ zonal trailing geranum), Bolivian selecting plants to be grown next year. Roger Currie - Currie’s Corner Begonia (a self branching, heat resist- At Arbo Flora also has great selec- Shirley Hill - Financial News ant, wind tolerant, trailing begonia), Left: Windmill at entrance. tion of peppers including stuffing Bill Ward - DRIVEN! Auto cutting Allysum (a more heat toler- Right: Trial planters of Petunias. peppers such as Mosquetero and Adrian Powell - Crosswords ant, fragrant, and vigorous Allysum) grilling peppers such as Melrose and J.W. Crane Memorial Library - Book Reviews and an array of trailing and mound- as Sweat & Neat or paste tomatoes Admiral. We carry some of the sweet- Rick Goodman - Travel Diary ing petunias such as Ray, Cascadia such as Little Napoli on your patio or est peppers such as Orange Blaze Gwen Bonneville - Fitness Metro Hnytka and Potunia collections. We also grow balcony. These will only grow to and Carmen. We also grow hot pep- Vital Seniors many unusual plants such as some 12-20”. Why stop there, this pers ranging from lower heat such as La Fédération des aînés Cardoon, a relative of the artichoke year try Pick a Bushel or Saladmore Hungarian Hot Wax, Cayenne and franco-manitobains - FAFM with massive grey, deeply cut leaves, Bush, both recent AAS cucumber Jalapeno to the extremely hot pep- Sheila Runions Salvia Artemis with its huge 10” fuzzy winners or maybe Patio Baby Egg- pers such as 7 pot, Scotch Bonnet, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• leaves and Black Pearl Pepper with plant another recent AAS winner all Bhut Jolokia and Fatalii. 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Available in Winnipeg and the rural Manitoba communities Arbo Flora are grown on site in our as Mountain Merit with late blight "The advantage of buying a rose of Birds Hill, Middlechurch, Lockport, Selkirk, Teulon, Gimli, Arborg, greenhouses." resistance or Chef’s Choice Orange that is pot grown as opposed to pack- Fisher Branch, Hodgson, Poplarfield, Winnipeg Beach, Petersfield, Beausejour, Oak Bank, Dugald, Anola, Pine Falls, Victoria Beach, With the rising cost of produce at are also available. For those worried aged roses is that the consumer can Pinawa, Lac du Bonnet, Stony Mountain, Stonewall, Balmoral, the stores and the increase in gar- about a short growing season, try enjoy roses immediately. 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Parfois, on avait aussi le pas plus fiable qu’elle l’est aujour- L’image de ce souvenir se trans- more la résurrection du Christ. Est- plaisir d’un œuf en chocolat. d’hui. Souvent, les nouveaux vête- forme en poème : ce que le printemps commence avant Le grand carême nous paraissait ments que notre chère Maman avait la fête de Pâques? La date de Pâques surtout pénible quand on regardait confectionnés jusqu’à très tard en LE COQ PRESSÉ est fixée au premier dimanche après les belles tablettes de chocolat qui soirée pour étrenner le dimanche de la pleine lune suivant le 21 mars ce semblaient nous sourire en plein vis- Pâques restaient cachés sous les Un éclat multicolore qui donne souvent un jour de célébra- age derrière la vitrine du comptoir chauds manteaux d’hiver qu’on Rouge, vert, bleu, violet tion différent. Cette année, la pleine dans le magasin de nos parents. Ces n’avait pas le choix de porter, même Se précipite comme un éclair lune est le mercredi 23 mars, alors substances alimentaires à base de au printemps. Mais, on savait se L’oiseau de la basse-cour Pâques se trouve donc le 27 mars en cacao additionné de sucre sem- consoler en se disait que le print- Ne dévoile aucun signe de 2016. Voilà la preuve que le print- blaient être complices pour nous emps attendait au tour du coin et rhumatisme emps débute toujours avant Pâques, faire souffrir. On avait juste à tra- que le timide soleil printanier ferait Libéré de l’étable bien que la température ne laisse pas verser le salon et le magasin se trou- bientôt sortir les bougeons de leurs Grâce au printemps souvent les mêmes souvenirs. vait dans la prochaine pièce. Les cachette hivernale, pour enfin pro- Il a carte blanche Mes souvenirs d’enfances me rap- friandises tant convoitées et désirées duire des chatons de saule qu’on À la poursuite des pellent que la semaine sainte (la étaient aussi proches que notre nez. aimait tant cueillir pour décorer la Pondeuses d’œufs semaine qui précède le dimanche de Cette souffrance n’avait pas été si maison avant l’arrivée de premières Sous ses yeux vigilants Pâques), on passait beaucoup de pénible quand on habitait dans la fleurs, à l’heure où la nature renaît. La nouvelle saison lui lance temps à l’église. Le Jeudi Saint, le petite maison de rondins. Pâques est main dans la main Une abondance d’hormones Vendredi Saint et le Samedi Saint Après quelques années vécues avec le printemps, les deux nous Il a une mission étaient célébrés sérieusement par dans la grande maison sous le même souhaitent de retrouver courage afin Il est un coq pressé tous les fidèles de ma petite commu- toit que le magasin, nous avions eu de dissiper la nuit et de laisser l’au- La poule perd le concours de vitesse nauté natale. droit à une tablette de chocolat les rore se lever. Aujourd’hui, Pâques Elle est sous son charme Enfin, le dimanche de Pâques dimanches pendant le carême. Quel est plutôt en évidence dans les cen- Il passe à l’action arrivait et la messe semblait assez soulagement pour nous les enfants! tres d’achats par l’étalage d’œufs en D’approvisionner les petits courte après cette semaine dévouée C’était une permission très bienvenue chocolat, principalement en forme de la poule presque entièrement à la Passion du et Pâques semblait s’approcher plus de lapins, de poules et de petits L’abstinence n’existe pas Bon Berger. Alors on ne tardait pas rapidement! On pouvait continuer à poussins. C’est curieux que les œufs Dans sa tête de linotte trop pour le bon repas qu’on avait si s’amuser dans nos jeux inventés sans de chocolat en forme de coq n’exis- Il est un coq pressé hâte de partager en famille. Le festin trop penser au comptoir du magasin. tent pas parce qu’en grandissant sur Le printemps est arrivé! EASTER or SPRING? Submitted to FAFM / translated to English by Colombe Fafard Chartier Much like the eternal question family. This festive meal was no com- The arrival of the season in which ROOSTER ON THE RUN ‘’what came first, the chicken or the parison to the modest nourishment vegetation begins to appear was no egg?’’, I ask, what comes first?... we had shared during the forty days more reliable in those days than it is A multicolored flash Easter or spring? Easter is a Sunday of Lent. Sometimes, we even had the today. More often than not, the new Reds, greens, blues, purples in March or April commemorating pleasure of a chocolate Easter egg. outfits that our dear Mother had Dashes by in a panic Christ’s resurrection. Does Spring The forty days of Lent were espe- sewn, until late into the evening, for The male domestic fowl start before Easter? Easter Sunday cially painful when we went into our us to wear on Easter Sunday, were Shows no signs of rheumatism is calculated as the first Sunday that parent’s store to look at the choco- well hidden under our heavy winter Revamped by his new follows the full moon after the 21st late bars. The beautifully wrapped coats because the weather showed Found freedom of March which occurs on a different goodies seemed to be mocking and no sign of spring. But we knew that Spring has liberated date from year to year. In 2016, the laughing at us behind the glass win- spring was around the corner! The Him from the barn full moon appeared on March 23rd; dow in the counter. These sweetened sun would soon make the buds He’s in hot pursuit therefore Easter is celebrated on cocoa treats seemed to enjoy making come out to produce the pussy wil- To overtake every March 27th, proving that spring offi- us suffer! We just had to cross the lows that we loved to pick to deco- Egg supplier under cially starts before Easter. However, living room and the store was right rate the house before the prairie His sharp watchful eye the weather does not always corrob- there, in the next room, harboring flowers appeared. Nature would His hormones abound orate this fact. the chocolate treats right under our soon transform our surroundings! He has a mission As I recall my childhood memories, noses. The craving for these coveted Easter and spring go hand in hand. He’s a rooster we spent a good part of our time in sweets had been a lot easier to toler- They give us courage to get through On the run church during Holy Week, (the week ate when we lived in the log house the last winter nights and to look for- The female bird that precedes Easter Sunday). Holy before our parents bought the store. ward to the new dawn. These days, Loses the contest of speed Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy After living in this big house and Easter is more noticeable in the shop- She’s under his spell Saturday were celebrated by all the under the same roof as the store for ping malls by the abundance of choco- The dominant male faithful in the small community a couple of years, we had permission late eggs in the shapes of rabbits, Operates at full throttle where I grew up. to have one chocolate bar on hens, and baby chicks. It is strange To replenish the supply Finally, Easter Sunday arrived and Sundays throughout Lent. What a that these eggs don’t seem to come in Of baby chicks Mass seemed rather short and sweet welcome relief for us; Easter seemed the shape of a rooster because when I Abstinence doesn’t exist after having devoted most of the week to come a lot sooner! We could con- was growing up on the farm, I recall In his bird brain to the Good Shepherd. We wasted no centrate more on our dreamed up that it was his behaviour that indicat- He’s a rooster on the run! time hurrying home to the meal that games than on what we desired ed that spring was here. This memory we were so anxious to share with our behind the glass store counter. has become a poem:

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I found myself really having multiple degrees including a busi- ents of the affluent to manage their 837 Downing Street to stop and reflect why I came into ness degree and is very gifted with fear and to work with their children, the financial planning industry and technology. I also have Shannon, my grandchildren and great grandchil- 783-1632 why after 28 years I am still in a long standing associate, who through dren. Our team of consultants and business expansion mode. I found personal family circumstances under- associates covers a wide variety of myself reflecting to a time when I stands the need for insurance. She ages - we are very well positioned to was a very young newly graduated, has experienced firsthand the dev- work with not only the lead family inexperienced naive nurse working astation that occurs should someone but their heirs as well. In other GPGP CompleteComplete CareCare in Emergency at the Health Sciences get hurt and not have the financial words, multiple generations within a Whether you need ongoing Centre. That was a wakeup call. resources to hire care. She has family group. companion care or just a helping There was devastation and carnage experienced the effect on a family of Our goal is to move from a place of hand, we are here for you! on many levels. The tragedy I found not having insurance or not having fear to an approach based on knowl- • Help with daily routine the most disturbing was the reaction the right type of insurance. She edge, understanding and apprecia- • Meal preparation • Housekeeping / Laundry of women after their husbands died knows the value of Long Term Care tion. The younger heirs have a holis- • Personal Care / Medication reminders in our resuscitation room. As a and other insurance products. She tic approach to the wealth that has • Shopping / Running errands young twenty year old, I now was has devoted many of her adult years been accumulated within the family. • Monitoring of safety while bathing involved in breaking the news to the to spreading the information of how They take their job seriously in want- 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE • surviving spouse that their husband to reduce family suffering through ing to know how to not only grow the Affordable Wpg was not going to be getting better having the right types of insurance wealth and protect the wealth, but 204-869-1076 for tight budgets [email protected] and that they were now widowed. We strategies in place. also how to work with it in the con- Exceptional Care you can always expect - since 1973. wanted to know whom we could call These very gifted young people text of planned giving and community for them as we did not want to leave challenge me daily to be better, to be development. them alone. The fear was written all more knowledgeable and to look at We are starting to see that the over their faces and displayed in all the world differently. They make me lead families (who built the wealth) of their body language. laugh and there is nothing more sat- are starting to relax as they see their Many years ago, many women did isfying than when we review a file as children, grandchildren and great OCD CLEAN not work outside their homes, did a group – a file which happens to be grandchildren stepping up in their SATISFACTION not have pension plans, did not pay a snapshot of someone’s entire life. understanding of the discipline it GUARANTEED the bills or have any idea about the It is such fun when we can work has taken to build this wealth and family finances as their husbands with a cooperative accountant and that the heirs are willing to take over DISCOUNTS $$ AFFORDABLE looked after everything. I found it lawyer. Where all disciplines work the stewardship of this money when CHEMICAL FREE AVAILABLE absolutely appalling that someone together in harmony to dissect some- the time comes. The planning does (NORWEX) would leave themselves this help- one’s information, research tax law not stop with one generation but is BASIC / DEEP/CLEANING less. That they would place them- and strategize what is possible and ongoing. A legacy is being left not & ORGANIZING selves and their children’s entire fate then implement the new tax and only in wealth but in knowledge and Call or Text in the hands of someone else. At investment strategy. skill. Community (charities), churches that point, I made a vow that this What is possible? That in and of and families will benefit from this 204-651-1182 would never happen to me or if I itself is a very interesting question. change in family dynamics and should have children, to my daugh- Several years ago, as I was traveling planning. Everyone has a roll and is ters. 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If there was have to say how surprised and grat- skills and turn them into action. a family of four – the first son inher- ified I was to receive this call. Maybe NEW ONLY Knowledge and skill, in my opinion, ited the farm. It was his job to not there is hope yet. I’ve talked and DEVELOPMENT is useless unless some action is only maintain the family wealth but written about this asset class many 4 LOTS LEFT taken. No one should be poor. There to also enhance it. The second son – times – maybe the message is finally is no excuse. There is more than he was to enter the church. That’s starting to get out there. • No time frame to build enough to go around if someone is where the power lay. If there were • Paved streets willing to learn and put the right daughters – their job was to marry Other developments this week: • Underground hydro, gas, telephone programs in place. 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Manitoba Election News: MANITOBA 41ST GENERAL LETTER... PARTY ELECTION to the editor REGISTERS NOMINATIONS WITH CLOSE - 223 25 Years of Unfair Taxation ELECTIONS CANDIDATES Submitted by Donna Marion - a senior citizen and a condominium owner. For 25 years, condo owners in miniums (which includes co-ops) - MANITOBA SET TO RUN Manitoba have been paying unfair were portioned at 45%. - Elections Manitoba - Elections Manitoba and excessive property taxes. The What makes this level of taxa- political party which forms the new tion unfair to Manitobans who own A new political party has officially Nominations closed March 30th, government after next month’s condos? become registered in Manitoba. By 2016 at 1:00 p.m. for Manitoba's provincial election will have an First of all, condo properties tend endorsing 11 candidates (to date) in 41st general election. A total of 223 opportunity to rectify this. Here’s to be smaller in size than single the upcoming general election and candidates have had their nomi- why: the power to change the cur- dwellings. Condo residents pay filing the required forms and state- nation papers accepted by their rent system of property taxes lies property taxes up to 84% higher ments, the Manitoba Party (MP) is returning officers. with the Province. than the average taxpayer (due to now registered under The Election Candidates’ names, electoral divi- All property taxes are established smaller household size). Financing Act (EFA). sions, and party affiliations are listed by a province-wide formula: Portion As well, condos exist in closely- As per section 6 of the EFA, a polit- on Elections Manitoba's website: X Assessed Value X Mill Rate. packed clusters. Condominiums ical party can register in one of two http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/ The assessed value depends on and co-operatives provide more effi- ways: • File a petition with the Chief en/Voting/Candidates/1 and are what the local assessor believes the cient and dense housing options for Electoral Officer with signatures of available on our mobile app, value of the property to be. The mill Manitobans and result in long term 2,500 individuals who were eligible Manitoba Votes 2016. rate is determined by the municipal- government savings, both provin- to vote in the last provincial election Candidates endorsed by regis- ity and school board. However, the cially and municipally. For example, • Endorse five or more candidates in tered political parties are as follows: portion (percentage) is set by the these types of housing save munici- the current general election Province and it is this particular palities money for snow clearing, Registering with the Chief Electoral Communist Party of Canada- determinant of property taxes that garbage pickup, road maintenance Officer allows a political party to be Manitoba: 6 candidates creates an unfair situation for con- and more. identified on the ballot beside the Liberal Party of Manitoba (Lib.): dominium owners, a situation that No surprise then that condomini- name of its endorsed candidates, 52 candidates could be corrected by the politicians ums and co-operatives are consid- issue tax receipts for contributions, elected on April 19th . ered essential to smart growth, not receive reimbursement for election The Manitoba Party (MP): 16 candidates Currently, condominium owners just in Manitoba but across the expenses, and receive an annual pay a portion of 45%, a percentage country. allowance (EFA sec. 4). In order to New Democratic Party of Manitoba (NDP): 57 candidates identical to the portion charged However, twenty-five years of receive a reimbursement, the party’s owners of detached houses but this unfair property taxation based on endorsed candidates must obtain, in The Green Party of Manitoba was not always the case. outdated legislation works against total, at least 10% of all the valid votes (GPM): 31 candidates Over the past twenty-five years, modern day expectations of smart cast in the election (EFA sec. 73). The Progressive Conservative successive provincial governments growth in the housing market. Contact information for the Manitoba Party of Manitoba (PC): have created and maintained this Smart politics would seem to dictate Party may be found at http://www. 57 candidates situation starting with the introduc- that, on April 19 th , Manitobans electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Political Independent: 4 candidates tion of the Municipal Assessment have an opportunity to elect a _Participation/Registered_Political Act in 1990. government sensitive to the _Parties. The result was a shift in portion- changing times rather than to main- ing among several property classifi- taining the status quo. cations. For example, in 1990, resi- Ask the candidates knocking on dential property classifications had your door where they stand on fair- percentages ranging from 27.1% for ness in property taxation. Find out condos to 73.2% for multi-family where the party they represent dwellings. By 2002, all three resi- stands. It’s the smart thing to do. dential classifications - single family dwellings, apartments, and condo- - Donna Marion

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Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer CURRIE’S CORNER and broadcaster. He is heard Baby Boomers Still Active By Roger Currie regularly on CJNU, Nostalgia Radio at Forever Young Club MB Another Sad Story Story and photo by Bob Sidof Hands up if you meaningful recreation. Far too many remember the name young people in particular are driv- Glenn Babb. 30 years en to addiction problems, and even- ago, when South Africa tually suicide. was still the land of Before Pekangikum, the brief Apartheid, he served as that coun- focus was on Cross Lake where try's Ambassador to Canada, and he hundreds have attempted suicide in made a highly-publicized visit to the less than a year, and too many have Peguis First Nation in Manitoba. succeeded. When these tragedies He was invited by Chief Louis happen, the national media swoops Stevenson who wanted to make the in, along with the grief counselors, point that life for black South and everyone says “we simply must Africans was better than it was for do better”. Then the news cycle aboriginal Canadians living in third moves on to another sad story, and world conditions on reserves. Louis nothing changes. Stevenson, may he rest in peace, There is precious little chance that will never be compared to Nelson the situation ever will change, and Mandela, but if Glenn Babb were to we have to wonder what is the value return to Canada today, he would in perpetuating such a sad, dysfunc- probably conclude that not much tional world. For the youngest vic- has changed in 30 years. tims, like the toddlers who died in This week, nine family members the Pikangikum house, is it not just Deanna Sidof & Carol Green wearing poodle skirts. died when fire destroyed their home about the worst form of child abuse Jiving and dancing to old rock ’n We live up to our motto: on Pikangikum First Nation in imaginable ? roll. What a great way to stay young “YOU DON'T STOP PLAYING northern Ontario. It was an all too Justin Trudeau has made a and get exercise. We’re celebrating our WHEN YOU GET OLD. YOU GET familiar story. More than one gener- solemn promise that on his watch, 19th year of enjoying 1950’s, 60’s and OLD WHEN YOU STOP PLAYING.” ation living in not much more than life for aboriginal Canadians will 70’s rock ’n roll music with dancing, Members and guests love dancing one room, with no proper toilet or change for the better. The mountain fun, friendship, and a healthy lifestyle. in the company of our peers. This is running water. On remote reserves, that must be climbed seems to get If you would like to enjoy a our music. It is the stuff we listened there is little or no fire protection, or higher all the time. ■ night of old time rock ’n roll, come to to on the juke box and danced to at our dance April 23rd at 283 ANAVET soc hops. Sometimes we dress the The Donald - 3584 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. part wearing poodle skirts, saddle It's now less than 4 months until 40 years. Donald would like to change Dance to continuous music by the shoes, t-shirts and jeans. the Republicans in the U.S. must that, but he hasn't spelled out how. BIIVVERS (live band) and DJ sounds Everyone is welcome at our dances. decide who will carry their flag in the When a predictable firestorm fol- of SPECIALTY MUSIC. Advance tickets only - call November election. Rather than con- lowed his comments, he tried to Come dressed in 1950’s fashion, Forever Young Club hotline 204- centrating their efforts on winning backtrack, saying that the person take part in 50/50 draw, Charitable 261-4442 for tickets or visit our back the White House, the obses- who performs an abortion is the one Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation website - foreveryoungclub.word- sion in recent weeks has been “Can who should be punished, not the silent auction and bring a tin for press.com - for information on we find a way to stop The Donald ?” woman who terminated her preg- the bin for Winnipeg Harvest. All for upcoming events. ■ $25.00 a ticket. Come support the Clearly a GOP campaign headed nancy. But the damage has been (See our ad on page 12) by Donald Trump would be a disas- done, and it appears to be huge. cause. You’ll have a rock ’n roll great time. ter, and it would surely grease the Perhaps most importantly, it will wheels for Hillary Clinton to become hopefully wake up the more intelli- the first woman to make decisions in gent citizens of Trump Nation to take the oval office. Who would ever have a closer more critical look at just imagined that the bombastic billion- what this man stands for. Other aire would be tripped up by questions than his rhetoric about building a about abortion ? wall on the Mexican border and In Wisconsin, after he got through keeping Muslims out of the U.S, trashing Governor Scott Walker and Trump has done his best to avoid insulting members the local media, substantive debate about important particularly the women, Trump liter- issues. He has avoided most of the ally got 'suckered' by Chris Matthews major debates with his opponents of MSNBC. What came out was for the Republican nomination. 'Women who have an abortion should Perhaps the tide is finally turning, be punished in some way', if such a and the world's largest democracy procedure were illegal. Abortion has might still get to make a slightly more been legal in the U.S. for more than sensible choice in November. ■

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April and Car Care Time again combined with Decide, Execute Driving Process. This state of the Pot Hole Season and yes The Spring Check Up, art manual should be read by every driver in Wash and Detail as well as Tire Changeover. your family. E-Mail ([email protected]) for your On the Driver Safety Front, I am sure we all want copy which is sent out as a word attachment by to stay driving as long as we can so return E-Mail. This manual fully explains the I have created a SPECIAL MANUAL (SUMMER Spatial Awareness required to operate, in Modern DRIVING - The Manual for Warm Weather Traffic and How to Drive Defensively in a Driving!) that deals with Collision Avoidance Complex Driving Environment. Driving Skills and the Sense, Identify, Predict, CAR CARE 01 This is a two part series on what you should do to prepare your vehi- POTHOLES cle for Summer Driving and how to Do It Yourself if you are inclined to. Potholes shown in Winnipeg in the 300 block of Stanley Street, near Higgins Avenue. Wm. M. E. (Bill) Ward A/ Lube-grease all available points, Email: [email protected] Oil (synthetic for best protection Most potholes develop in the curb and fuel economy) and Air Filter St. JAMES at NESS, WPG lane where water accumulates. This SUMMER DRIVING! (which improves fuel economy can hide potholes so you should The Manual for Warm and keeps your oil clean.) This street and others like it show approach all puddles with the same B/ Put Summer Tires on as soon as the lack of concern for Tax Paying caution as you would a pothole. Weather Driving! it is above 7 Degrees Celsius in Drivers by the City of Winnipeg. This Under the Highway Traffic Act, is available FREE by emailing the evening, and other streets like it cause motorists have to drive appropriate- [email protected] and requesting C/ Windshield Wipers are required Thousands of Dollars of Suspension ly to avoid all hazards on the road, it. It is sent by return email. when you do the Oil Change and and Frame Damage to your car. including potholes. have your Car Care Provider or Bicycles riders who pay no road In some cases, however, they Car Wash/Detailer apply Aquapelle use taxes, get far better service in can’t be avoided. to your Windows and Lights for Winnipeg. “If you’re driving beside someone Vision and Glass protection Call 311 to report potholes and if and you can’t avoid hitting the pot- D/ Car Wash and Detail your vehi- it is a serious traffic hazard report it hole, well, you have no choice cle at a Car Wash/Detail Facility to your local police so that they can because in normal traffic you are and get the interior done as well deal with it. If you have a pot hole following too close to be able see the as an engine shampoo to add incident and your vehicle or suspen- pot hole under the vehicle in front years to the life of your vehicle. sion system or tires are damaged and be able to avoid it.” E/ Have your Transmission-Differ- report immediately and take pic- There are 500 to 600 pothole- ential and Running Gear checked tures of it for the claims adjuster. related claims every year. as well as have a suspension We’re fully aware that there’s pot- Smiley said MPI rarely finds the system and brake system holes out there, but the drivers are driver to be at fault for hitting a pot- checked for damage and ware. also aware they need to take action hole because not all potholes can be to avoid the potholes,” said Brian avoided. The percentage is in the FACEBOOK Smiley from Manitoba Public single digits. 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Make sure you learn 1/ Walk Run for 5 Km or a half the correct process and it’s hour at the best speed you can important to have the correct do and each day you will have form before you practice it for the more endurance, go faster and best results. A machine for 1/4 will be stronger. Start Slow and hour or 2000 meters very three progress in easy steps until you days is a great all over workout. are not tired at the end of your Gotta Love Your Guns!! walk-run and feel that you can 5/ Weights are super at providing go farther, faster, longer. more strength, endurance and a 2/ Do Yoga at a class, with a friend, great looking body. 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he Winnipeg Jets T have not been a very good hockey team this season (30 wins in the first 73 games is a testament to that), but GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and head coach Paul Maurice have probably learned one important lesson: The “Atlanta” Jets are swiftly becoming Mark Scheifele’s Jets – sooner than Nic Petan (photo by James Carey Lauder) expected. And that is definitely not a bad thing. This season Scheifele leads the Jets in goals with 24 and is second in points with 47. Considering he missed 10 games due to injury, those numbers are rather impres- Mark Scheifele sive, especially for a 22-year-old who was a second- or third-line centre for most of the season. Despite what others might think, A lot of his success this season – the future of this team does not especially in recent weeks – has to do belong to Little, Toby Enstrom, Mark with the season-ending injury suf- Stuart, Blake Wheeler, Chris fered by Bryan Little. With Andrew Thorburn, Ondrej Pavelec or even Alexander Burmistrov Ladd off to Chicago and Little done Dustin Byfuglien (although with a for the year, Scheifele became the new five-year contract, he will defi- There is still a decent chance that team’s No. 1 centre and he’s proven nitely play a role). This team belongs the Jets have a solid future. Nikolaj his worth thanks to upwards of 20 to Scheifele, 22, Andrew Copp, 21, Ehlers can play. Scheifele is a star. minutes of icetime a game. Marko Dano, 21, Josh Morrissey, Marko Dano Jacob Trouba has his ups and To be fair, he’s always been given 20, Adam Lowry, 22, Joel Armia, 22, downs, but it’s mostly been ups. his share of ice time, but not until Nikolaj Ehlers, 20, Nic Petan, 20, Adam Lowry and Joel Armia are the past few weeks has the total Scott Kosmachuk, 22, Chase De scored 186 goals and gave up 216 slowly finding their way. Alexander logged reached more than 20 min- Leo, 20, JC Lipon, 22, Alexander (minus 30). The only streaks they Burmistrov has become a decent utes a night. In fact, over his last 13 Burmistrov, 24, Jacob Trouba, 22, seem to be able to muster are losing two-way player. Nic Petan is small games, he’s logged at least 19-plus and Connor Hellebuyck, 22. There is streaks. The Jets win one, lose a cou- but he can make plays. Scott minutes in every one. a good chance it will also belongs to ple, and just kind of stagger along. Kosmachuk had more speed than However, the two most important Kyle Connor, 19, Eric Comrie, 21, Considering they were a playoff people imagined. Julain Melchiori things about Scheifele are (1) he’s a and Julian Melchiori, 24. team last year, the club’s entire plan and Josh Morrissey aren’t flashy but Winnipeg, not Atlanta, but Winnipeg Through the first 73 games record for this season has gone sideways. Or they’re steady. draft pick and (2) he’s still only 22- was 30-37-6. They were all but math- backwards. One-goal games they used Trouble is, Cheveldayoff has to years-old. Both of those elements ematically eliminated from final Wild to win, they simply don’t win any- make some hard decisions if he scream future, not past, and past is Card spot in the West. The Atlanta more. On nights when they get solid expects to improve this hockey team a problem for these Jets. core has failed to make the playoffs goaltending, they can’t score. On the and if any of those decisions are Say what you will, but the core for the fourth time in five seasons and nights they get lousy goaltending they wrong, the Jets could be set back a that arrived in Winnipeg from Atlanta counting on them any longer will only often score just enough to lose. They decade or more. has not been good enough. Sure, it take this franchise backwards. Now were 16-18-3 on the road, but also a And his biggest decision is the led the Jets to the playoffs last season is the time to start getting the next lousy 14-19-3 at home. Thrashers core. The group that and sure, it played extremely well generation of Jets into the lineup on At this stage, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff’s arrived in Winnipeg from Atlanta in against Anaheim last spring. But the a regular basis. Failing with 22-year- alleged “five-year plan” is in ruins. Of 2011 has not shown any consistent reality is this: The Atlanta core has olds is a lot easier to swallow than course, that doesn’t mean the seven- signs of being a winner. And the core led the five-year-old Winnipeg Jets to failing with 30-year-olds. year plan (Plan B, one suspects) is isn’t getting any younger. Next year one playoff series and in that series Any way you look at it, this year’s dead. It’s not like Cheveldayoff is Wheeler will be 30, Little, 29, the Jets did not win a game. The past Jets were, at best, a mediocre hock- going to be fired so why not go with Byfuglien, 31, Enstrom, 32, Thorburn, has not been pretty. ey team. Through 73 games they his players. 33, Stuart, 32, and Pavelec, 29. Chevy’s problem, however, is not so much that the core is aging and not Attic Furniture A Seniors winning, but there are too many of offers them. For most of the season, the core consisted of eight players who still housing lead the team in scoring and ice time and includes the No. 1 goaltender. alternative Cheveldayoff has ridden this group for five years and it has produced virtual- you won’t ly nothing. Fact is, the entire Atlanta- Winnipeg franchise has reached the believe! playoffs twice in 17 seasons and is yet Stay in your home and use to win a playoff game. your equity to: So the questions are: Do you move the core and let the kids find ✓Afford services and conveniences ✓ their way at the NHL level? 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Attic Furniture Ltd. to move all of them is a ginormous decision and it’s hard to imagine 216 Sherbrook Street • Wpg that anyone in the organization has 204-783-5213 the courage to push that button. ■ V14N10 • April 1 - April 26, 2016 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11 Brandon to Host The Boys and Girls

2016 Manitoba of Summer By Metro Hnytka 55 Plus Games By Sheila Runions – Publicity Chair for Brandon Host Committee Nine months have passed since it visitors to Westman.” His crew of 16 was officially announced that Brandon executive committee members is would host the annual Manitoba thrilled to work together to bring the 55 Plus Games. Brandon Rotary games back to Brandon; this 34th Club and James B. Chrisp United annual event will only be the second Commercial Travelers (UCT) have time Brandon has hosted and that partnered to host this provincial was back in 1987. sporting event which is sponsored The Active Living Coalition for by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Older Adults (ALCOA-MB) co-ordi- Brandon has a great history of host- nates the annual Manitoba 55 Plus ing local and/or world events and Games and is responsible for plan- this three-day competition for seniors ning, promoting and providing an will be no exception. enjoyable experience for everyone While several Rotarians and UCT involved, including participants, sup- members have already volunteered porters, volunteers and visitors. their time to work the games, more ALCOA-MB’s Executive Director, Jim help is yet needed. If you would like Evanchuk says, “We were very to volunteer in any way, please con- impressed with the bid from the tact Bea Storm at: 204-726-5740 / Brandon host committee and we are [email protected] confident that the fine people in or Phyllis Elliott: 204-728-6817 / Brandon will set the stage for a mem- Jennifer and Metro in Vegas! [email protected] . orable experience in June 2016. No I was fortunate to watch my 13 Winnipeg has some great senior The games will be held Tuesday - matter what your age or interest, the year old grandson play at a baseball teams which play regularly, compet- Thursday, June 14-16 at locations 55 Plus Games have something for you!” tournament in Las Vegas this itively or just for fun and exercise. throughout Brandon and beyond, Plenty of information about the February. It was a time when all the We could find you a place to play, so such as golfing at Glen Lea just east games can be found on ALCOA-MB’s signs of play ball awoke in me. The give us a call. Even if we are out of of the city. website at www.alcoamb.org or enthusiasm of the players, the crack your area, we can direct you to a The 55 Plus Games is the largest phone the toll-free Manitoba 55 Plus of the bat on a well hit ball, players closer team. multi-sport event for older adults in Games number at 1-855-261-9257. running the bases and scoring runs. Call the Winnipeg South Seniors Manitoba. More than 1,000 athletes Registration is open until May 13, It all brought me back to 66 years Slowpitch. from across the province will come to 2016 (with an extended deadline for ago when I first started to play base- Brandon to participate in 22 age- Slo-Pitch being May 20th). As long as ball, and the desire is still there; I Get in the Game! Call Now! friendly sports. From card games and you are 55 years of age by December love the game. I’m sure I am not Metro – 204-256-4074 Nordic Pole Walking to bowling or 31st this year, you are eligible to com- alone as there are many in my age Janice – 204-831-5641 Slo-Pitch, there are friendly competi- pete in any event. Games open to all group who still play baseball and Bob – 204-261-3033 tions for all ages and skill levels. The are walking/running, bowling, golf, enjoy it. Swssp.coffeecup.com events are open to all Manitobans arts and crafts, duplicate bridge, floor who are turning 55 years of age or curling and shuffleboard, horse- older in 2016. Some events, such as shoes, lawn bowling, pickleball, Cribbage, Whist and Contract Bridge scrabble, slo–pitch, snooker, swim- continue to be so popular they require ming, track and bocce ball. If you plan to participate and will require Pick up a a regional play-off in some of the 14 copy at your different regions of Manitoba. To lodging in the city, make sure to inform the motel/hotel/B&B that local book- respond to the ever-growing number store today! and diversity of participants in you are a Manitoba 55 Plus Games Manitoba 55 Plus Games many of the participant. The host committee has events have specific age-categories worked with Brandon First to secure (55+, 65+, 75+ and 80+) to ensure funding based on number of beds Join local Manitoba writer & photographer fairness and a positive age-friendly booked for these provincials. Bill Stilwell on a photographic exploration The Manitoba 55 Plus Games have of some of Manitoba’s most scenic sites. experience. Bill will provide Manitoba’s little known, yet Host committee chairperson Bernie been in operation since 1983 and have grown from 365 athletes to more outstandingly beautiful places. Scenic Chrisp says, “It’s a wonderful honour secrets—for you to enjoy. to be selected as the host city. We than 1,600 people participating. Join us in Brandon, where you can be Ph: (204) 476-5210 Email: [email protected] www.manitobawild.ca know the entire community will look ■ forward to welcoming athletes and “Young At Heart” June 14 – 16, 2016. VOID Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N10 • April 1 - April 26, 2016 The Reading Room @ J.W. Crane Memorial Library, Deer Lodge Centre Consumer health books, videos, and magazines for seniors, their families and friends.

Winter in Winnipeg is often gloomy with the absence of the sun; because of this, it is relatively easy to become agi- tated and down in the dumps until the beginning of spring. Two new workbooks in our Consumer Health Collection use Mindful Therapy to help you work through depression, negative emotion and anxiety:

The Mindful Way Workbook is an 8-week The Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance program to help overcome depression, anxiety Workbook also offers an 8-week program and stress. What is Mindfulness? As this book designed to improve your emotions using mind- explains, it is paying attention with purpose, to fulness skills. Every one of us has emotional be in the present moment and accept things as responses to life that can do us harm, whether they are in a non-judgmental way. Part 1: we are holding emotions in or whether these Foundations, focuses on the reasons why so emotions cause us to lash out. In either case, many of us get caught up in “the unhappiness learning to regulate harmful emotions will allow loop” and how, using mindfulness, we can begin you to avoid concerning health problems that to actively work our way through this loop. Part can form as a result, such as a weakened 2 teaches you one week at a time skills that will immune system, heart disease, or even a simple allow you to walk a brighter, more positive path. cold. This is an easy to follow workbook with This is a fantastic workbook and includes a CD- plenty of room for personal written reflection, ROM guided meditation to help you enhance and includes downloadable meditations and your wellbeing. ■ guided visualizations to help you on your path to emotional wellness. ■

The J.W Crane Memorial Library, operated by the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Libraries, is the largest specialized collection on geriatrics, gerontology and long-term care in Canada. Our Reading Room contains consumer health resources for Deer Lodge Centre residents, their families and members of the community. Consumer Health borrowing cards are available free of charge. Items may be borrowed for two weeks. The Library is open Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30. [email protected] / http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/deerlodge

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Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 hank You. Westview Dance Club - presents Play week spring classes: yoga, fitness, resist- Centre - 180 Poplar @ Brazier in Elmwood. Tha T Ball Dance, Sat. Apr. 9, 8 pm-12 am, at Than ance training, line dance, Zumba Gold, Membership $15 for year. See Facebook Long Term & Continuing Care - 13th Oak Bluff Rec. Centre, 101 McDonald Rd. arthritis PACE program, painting, writing. page for more info or call 204-669-0750 Annual Provincial Conference & Exhibition Tickets $35/couple. Email: westview- Also: computer - Ipad (Apr. 11 & 18); Still “LET’S TALK”, May 10, Victoria Inn, [email protected] Senior Centre Without Walls through Bloomin' gardening club (presentation - Apr. A & O Support Services for Older Wellington Ave. (by airport). Info: 28); Info: www.pal55plus.ca, email www.ltcam.mb.ca The Post-Polio Network MB - April Adults - offers free educational and General Meeting, Apr. 26, 1-2:30 pm at [email protected] , 204-946-0839 recreational programs over the phone reach- Senior Scope. Senior Scope. The Morse Place Flashback Senior Katherine Friesen Centre, 940 _Notre Senior Scope. Seine River Seniors - Southdale ing out to socially isolated older adults 55+ Baseball Club - is looking for new slo- Dame Ave. Email: postpolionetwork Community Centre - PACE, Walk n Weights living in MB. No cost to register. Participants pitch baseball players - men 55 and up, @gmail.com or call 204-975-3037 & Tai Chi, Tue. Mixed Yoga & Lite N Lively, call into a toll-free number. We can also call women 40 and up, May-Oct at the Morse Sri Lankan Association of Manitoba - Wed. Mixed Yoga, Thursday-PACE, Yoga participants into the line that are unable to Place C.C., 700 Munroe Ave. Call Paul: 55+, Friday - Continuing Yoga & Line do so themselves. As our Program Guide 204-668-8574 for info. Trade Fair, Sat. Apr. 23, Canad Inn, 1824 has grown in size and may be too big to Pembina Hwy. Call: 204-888-8253 for info. Dancing. Gerry 204-257-6171 ext. 200. Charleswood Senior Slow Pitch soft- open, please view it at http://www.age Ukrainian Cdn Vets Br # 141 - 618 opportunity.mb.ca ball league - looking for players for 2016 VOLUNTEERING Selkirk Ave. – Starting Mar. 13,1-5 pm, Jam season. 55 plus men & women. Games Sessions. All welcome to come sing or play Eastern Star Chalet (ESC) - 525 Tuesday Aft. At Marj Edey Park. Meet new Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - an instrument. Call Val at 204-770-5349 Carthcart St., Congregate Meal Program friends, exercise, - low cost! Call Garry: 204- ‘Time-out for Caregivers’ program needs to area, 55 plus. Must register. Volunteers 774-3190 or email:[email protected] volunteers to visit local seniors. Call 204- The PROBUS Club of Winnipeg - is a needed for 1 hour per week cleanup. 452-9491 or [email protected] group for the retired or semi-retired. 204-889-3687. Leave msg for Lesley. Gardenton Park/Ukrainian Museum & Meeting Tue. Mar. 15, 10 am, at the Village Society - Bud-Spud- Middlechuch Personal Care Home - Masonic Memorial Temple, 420 Corydon The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens Steak/Chicken/Vegan dinner fundraiser, Volunteers needed for special events, Ave. Speaker Dr. Annette Trimbee. Guests Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet Sat. Apr. 16, 5-8 pm, at Canad Inn, 826 evening bingos, meal assisting and to assist welcome. Ed Bethune: 204-489-2882, or Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and Regent Ave. Prizes, auction, 50/50. Tickets in the rehab dept.Call: 204-336-4138 or [email protected] for info bingo. Special events and group trips $20. All welcome. Call Helen, 204-453- [email protected] offered throughout year. Jean: 204-222- 4041, or from Kelvin, 204-425-8197 Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - 7504 or email: [email protected] Southeast Personal Care Home - various programs: Cribbage, whist, floor Downtown Tai Chi - New lunch time volunteers needed to assist with recreation curling, floor shuffle, quilting, fitness 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. classes (noon-1 pm), Tuesdays & programs at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, programs, etc. Jonathan Toews Sportplex, afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Thursdays starting Apr. 5, at Prairie wknd’s. Call 204-269-7111 Ext. 2225 1188 Dakota St. 204-254-1010 ext. 206 Various activities: art and hobby classes Theatre Exchange, 3rd Floor, Portage or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Meals on Wheels Inc. - Now recruiting Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - Place mall. Visit downtowntaichiwpg. for rewarding volunteer opportunities for blogspot.ca for info. Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- Senior Achievers - Meet every 3rd 2 or more hrs/wk in Downtown, E.K., Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: Thursday, 1-3 pm at 406 MacGregor St. Manitoba Opera - Music Excerpts, Seven Oaks & St. Vital. Training and 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 Join us for bingo, 50/50, meat draws, door Readings & Lecture, Sun. Apr. 10, 2 pm, honorarium provided. Call 204-956-7711 prizes, coffee, and socializing. Call Rose Canadian Mennonite University Auditorium, or visit www.mealswinnipeg.com. The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Manulak: 338-3833 for more info. 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety 500 Shaftsbury Blvd. Cost: Free, please Vista Park Lodge Personal Care register online at https://tickets.manito- of different programs and services to adults Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view day program for seniors. 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SOLUTION ON NEXT PAGE V14N10 • April 1 - April 26, 2016 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 15 TRAVEL DIARIES WITH A TWIST OF HUMOUR Vietnam - PART 4 - The Tombs By Rick Goodman [email protected] e arrived in Hue of Hue after an over- By Rick Goodman ©Copyright 2016 Wnight train jour- ney from Hanoi. Hue is a small city of around 400,000. It was the capital of Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 until 1945. It was also the site of heavy fighting during what us westerners call the Vietnam War. [The Vietnamese know this conflict as the American War of Aggression, and no disrespect to any veteran who served in that conflict, but if you take a little time to study the history of the thing, they do have a point.] Counter Clockwise from top left: One of three gates in the Ming Mang Our hotel organized a one day tomb complex; Tu Duc’s throne; Khai Dinh’s grave; Khai Dinh Tomb tour of the three most popular royal Final assent. Statuary on guard; One of the gates at forbidden City. tombs for us. I have to say that the tour operators here like to see you majority of the construction was ernment and advocated close collab- City. This area was reserved for get your money's worth. For some- completed between 1864-67 and oration with the French. Also, he members of the royal Nguyen family. thing like $20.00 each they picked required so much corvee labour and wasn't the slightest bit opposed to At one time there were 160 struc- us up, bused us to the sites, sup- extra taxation that an abortive coup raising taxes. When it came right tures inside these walls. Unfor- plied lunch, walked us through the against him had to be put down in down to it, he needed the money to tunately, during the Tet offensive of Forbidden City, and put us on a 1866. [Corvee labour is forced unpaid build his tomb. 1968 many of these were reduced to river boat for the trip back to Hue at labour in lieu of taxes. In this case, The French have never been rubble during the fighting. Some the end of the tour. If you’re feeling because he was raising taxes as well, known for their benevolent colonial restoration work is ongoing but in a rich you can book a private car and it was likely just unpaid labour.] policies. They were hard at work lot of cases there's nothing left but a guide to take you around as well, What was interesting here was exploiting the people and resources hole in the ground so it's fair to but we did just fine as part of a group. that he had palaces constructed on in the country. Then to top it all off assume that the site will never We hadn't done a lot of research the site and made extensive use of Khai Dinh went and got the tomb attain its former magnificence. before the tour so we weren't sure them while alive. Apparently he liked building bug and raised taxes 30 We'd been toured around and been what to expect. The size of these sites to hang out by the lake and recite percent to pay for the project. It goes on our feet for nearly 10 hours by this was a surprise. Minh Mang ruled poetry to some of his 100 wives and without saying that he was not a point so it was a relief to board the from 1820 to 1840. Construction was concubines. Both he and his prede- popular emperor. Our guide sug- boat for the half hour trip up the started on his tomb when he took the cessors were hard core isolationists gested that just maybe Khai Dinh Perfume River back to Hue. A nice throne and they were still working on who had resisted trade with foreign was actually a real forward thinker. ride, a cool breeze. A herd of water it when he died. His son, with the powers. They had failed to mod- Around 500,000 people a year now buffalo grazed along the river as we help of around 10,000 workers fin- ernise the country and these factors visit his tomb so entrance fees are went by. Boat traffic chugged by us ished it off after he died. Once you lay combined with their repression of the generating some hard currency. and a woman with a couple of kids in eyes on it, it's not hard to understand people prevented Tu Duc from rally- Forward thinker or not, this was a small canoe type thing paddled out why it took so long to complete. There ing the support he needed to resist the end of the line for royal tomb into our path and latched on as we are something like 40 monuments on French encroachment on Vietnamese building. It's not as large as the went by so she could hitch a free ride. a 44 acre lot surrounded by a high territory. [Colonialism by European other tombs but it is very elaborate. It was peaceful. The sun setting stone wall. The whole complex has a powers was in full swing and Vietnam Western and Eastern architectural into the river, just me and around 40 2300 foot path running down the was perceived to be easy pickings. styles are blended together and con- other people squatting on little plas- middle of it, with the monuments History would later prove that the crete was used in its construction. tic chairs as the un-mufflered engine arranged beside it. The whole setup is French had badly miscalculated that Building was started in 1920 and bellowed away and pushed us surrounded by reflective ponds and one.] In other words the country was was not completed until 1931, 6 toward a cold drink and a hot meal. hillocks. Beautiful but just a little going to hell in a hand basket and years after Khai Dinh's death. Of It was a time for reflection and a time ostentatious. he was down at the lake boring the particular interest, on a hot tropical to count one's blessings. I, for one, To be fair it wasn't due to self bejesus out of the girls with bad poetry. day, it's a 135 step climb up to the was glad to not have to dig 10 km of aggrandizement or ego that made In any case he shuffled off this mausoleum proper from ground ditch by hand. And was doubly glad such an elaborate tomb necessary. mortal coil in 1883, cursing, it's level. But the building interior and I didn't have 500 wives and concu- An emperor was a living deity and rumoured, the French with his last the view of the Perfume River valley bines to contend with when we hit the proper construction and place- breath. Nobody seems to know if he are worth every step. shore. It had been a long day. ■ ment of the tomb could affect the was able to make it rhyme however. Later that day we were walked future fortunes of the entire king- Now we come to the really inter- through Hue Imperial City and the dom. So they said. I don't know if esting part. Tu Duc was never buried Purple Forbidden City. Construction WORDSEARCH - Solution Minh Mang was a raging egoist or in the tomb he had built. After his was started in 1804. The Imperial not but apparently there was noth- death, 200 labourers buried him and, City is essentially a large fort. A very ing wrong with his libido. He got him so it is said, a vast treasure in an large fort. It's surrounded by stone to his rest at the age of 49, probably unknown location. To keep the loca- walls 2 metres thick and 2 1/2 km. from overexertion, leaving a small tion secret all 200 were beheaded on a side. There's a moat around the army of children and something like after the job was complete. Nobody whole thing. I couldn't find any real 500 grieving wives and concubines has ever come forward with any evi- information on how it was done behind. I had to think about that. dence that he and the treasure has other than thousands of labourers 500 wives and concubines! Come ever been found. Just maybe he were involved. Can you imagine Valentine's Day if I'd of been in his proved the old saying wrong and got showing up for work and being told sandals I think I would of just said to take it with him after all. your going to dig a really big ditch 10 the heck with it and gone fishing. Our last tomb was the tomb of km long. By hand. With a shovel. Our next tomb was that of Tu Duc. Khai Dinh, the 12'th emperor of And bring your own fish heads and He ruled from 1848 to 1883. The site Vietnam. He sat on the throne from rice because lunch is not supplied. covers nearly 30 acres and includes 1916 to 1925 and was an emperor in Inside the Imperial City was an a lake and a small island where he name only. In actual fact he was a enclosure housing the Purple Forbidden used to hunt small game. 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