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SPOTLIGHT: Harry Langford cont’d from front page how important Currie was to football “After high school, I got to junior Andy had just called a penalty on coach and referee was inducted into in this province. with the Weston Wildcats and Andy me for holding or something and he the Hall in 1989. “I played sandlot football in Weston made me his assistant at Daniel. said to me, ‘I didn’t teach you that,” Currie was the recipient of the and then went to Daniel Mac where When I started to play profession- and I said, “I didn’t think you’d see Order of the British Empire from King my first ‘real’ football coach was ally in Calgary, he was an official. it,’ and he just said, “I get paid to see George VI for his service in Normandy, Andy Currie,” said Langford, via tele- We made a vow that we wouldn’t it make sure you don’t do it.’ It’s one was made an Honourary Life Member phone from his retirement home in talk football during the season but of those things I’ll never forget.” of Football Manitoba in 1960 and in Nanaimo. “My first year at Daniel, we always talked at length after On Nov. 12, 2012 at the Victoria 1974 he was inducted into the Andy saw something in me as a foot- the season. He would even send me Inn in Winnipeg, Langford will join Canadian Football Hall of Fame. ball player and he spent a long time critiques of my play. his former coach and friend in Currie’s charge, one Harry Langford with me, helping me become as good “But there was this one time when the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. from Weston, has some pretty solid as I could be. I was going back to the huddle and Currie, a remarkable football player, Continued on next page

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“It’s great to look Ransomware back on a career I very much enjoyed. scam warning You know, my last NORTH BAY- July 3, 2012 – to obtain money. The ransom- game was the CFL The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre ware presence is hard evidence and the Royal Canadian Mounted that your computer has been all-star game in 1958 Police Technological Crime Branch infected by malicious software have been receiving reports from (malware) that must be dealt and it was on my Canadians who say their comput- with. birthday. It’s a nice ers are being frozen or they have ■ The recommended way to re- been "locked out" of their comput- gain access to your computer is feeling going into the ers. This happens primarily after to seek the help of a computer complainants receive pop-up mes- technician who can remove the Hall of Fame.” sages warning them their comput- malware. ■ ~ Harry Langford ers have been associated with To protect against cyber attacks, child pornography and illegal you must regularly update your music downloading. software. You should have up- Harry Langford circa 1958. Harry Langford circa 1958. These warning messages, which to-date anti-virus, spyware and bona fides as well. He played nine Larson talked to him and inquired claim to come from the RCMP or firewall protection. seasons with the Calgary Stampeders as to whether or not he wanted to other Canadian government agen- and was named to the Stampeders’ play with his hometown team, but it cies, tell recipients to pay $100 If you receive a ransomware all-time greatest team during the seemed the conversation never got dollars via Ukash (a payment serv- message, please contact your local club’s 50th anniversary celebra- past that – a conversation. Mean- ice provider) so their computers police force and the Canadian Anti tions, was an outstanding baseball while, Les Lear in Calgary sent can be "unlocked". Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) to and hockey player in his younger him a note asking him to attend a These types of messages, known report it: years in Winnipeg and grew up to spring camp. as ransomware, are scams designed www.antifraudcentre- become Vice-President of Calgary- “I asked Andy if I should go and to create shock and anxiety so that centreantifraude.ca/ based Prudential Steel. he said, ‘absolutely,’” Langford said. victims respond by sending money On Nov. 3, Langford will be “So I went to Calgary in 1950, got quickly. If you receive one of these Fraud: inducted along with former Winkler invited back to the main camp, messages, please be aware that: Recognize it. Flyers goaltender Eddie (The Eagle) made the team and spent nine years Report it. ■ Belfour, a member of the Hockey Hall with the Stampeders.” The ransomware is an attempt Stop it. of Fame; former fastball Olympian At 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, he was a to defraud you. ■ Sending money will not fix your Sandy (Newsham) Maskiw; Kelly big offensive guard in the 1950s. He Submitted by Hand, a Carman-native who won five also had a career with the Stamps computer – it will remain locked. national sailing titles, a world cham- that was virtually injury free. He suf- DO NOT SEND MONEY. Cst. Ben Doiron ■ pionship, and a Pan Am gold (1999) fered a concussion once, but didn’t Neither the RCMP nor any other Winnipeg RCMP Canadian government agency to go along with two appearances at miss a game. Otherwise, he played Financial Integrity Unit the Summer Olympics (2000 and every game of every season. would hijack computers in order 2004); and Michael Ireland, a five- “I loved playing football. It was the time speedskating Olympian. love of my life,” Langford said. “And Grant Standbrook and Morris I had some great battles over the Glimcher will be inducted as years against the likes of Dick builders while the two teams that Huffman in Winnipeg and Martin will be inducted are the Winnipeg Ruby and Arnie Weinmeister in Wesmen women’s basketball team Saskatchewan. It was a helluva lot (1992-95) and the Manitoba Bisons of hard work, but it was always fun.” men’s volleyball squad (1978 and In 1959, Langford was traded to 1980). the B.C. Lions, but said he owned “This is sure a thrill,” said two service stations back in Calgary Langford who is now 83 and says at the time and “guys were stealing he’s in great health. “It’s my inten- more money than I could make,” so INC. tion to be in Winnipeg for the induc- he decided he had to go back home tion dinner. The fact I’ll just be and run his business. remembered is very important to me “I played senior amateur football because at my age, being recognized with the Drumheller Miners,” he for something that happened 50 said. “We had a great team, but in years ago is really something.” the early 60s, the St.Vital Bulldogs Langford began his career by came into town and whipped us for sneaking into old Osborne Stadium the Canadian championship. I knew KEEP SPIDERS to watch his heroes of the day – Lou a lot of those guys.” Mogul, Bill Ceretti, Mel Wilson and He started out as a lithographer, Jack Doanes. then ran gas stations and then went “I don’t know what was wrong with into sales with Prudential Steel, even- AWAY! me,” he said with a laugh, “but I al- tually rising to VP. He retired from ways enjoyed watching the linemen that job 20 years ago and moved near NO MORE WEBS and the line play. I kind of always his children on Vancouver Island. 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The individuals By Scott Taylor who will be inducted are: Graham Kinley, Bob Keating, Al Kinley, Lloyd Urbanowski, Irv Jackson, Frank Bryan, Bob Toogood, Jerry Tostowaryk, Bob Kraemer, Henry Janzen, Ron (Pepe) Latourelle, Harry (Hap) Hopkinson, Art Lawlor, Garry Slobodian, Bill Mark, Nick Laping, Wayne Shorten, Culver Warren, Ray Ash, Walt McKee, Mike Walt McKee. Ray Turnbull with TSN. Shylo, Gill Bramwell and Bob Holiday. The two teams that will be inducted into the Hall are the 1969 and the 1970 University of Manitoba Henry Janzen back in the day. Bisons. The class, which will be inducted Murray), 84, passed away. According into a Hall of Fame for “amateur to Assiniboia Downs historian Bob tackle football,” will be honored on Gates, “She had been an accom- Aug. 15, at the Viscount Gort Hotel. plished equestrian, winner of the 1960 Powder Puff Derby at the ••• Downs and knew equine bloodlines It’s been a summer of losses for as well as her late husband did. Mr. the folks out at Assiniboia Downs. In and Mrs. Blake, together again. No our last issue, we reported on the more need be said. Our sincere con- passing of A.E. “Bert” Blake, one of dolences go out to their families.” the greatest trainers in the history of Canadian thoroughbred racing. He ••• was 92. Then came news that on For local curling fans, and there Ken Mould. July 3, two weeks after her husband are tens of thousands, Ray Turnbull passed on, Eileen Grace Blake (nee: was the Voice of Curling in Canada. Turnbull spent 25 years, most if them beside Vic Rauter, calling the Roaring Game for TSN before his retirement last year. Now 73, Turnbull still goes to work every day NOW OPEN at his insurance office and has Tammy Gibson. taken a second “job.” He’s an active board member with the Winnipeg 1972. “I loved Bobby Hull,” he said Allied Home Healthcare Products Inc. Blues Jr. A Hockey Club... Speaking the other day. 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Back in St. Boniface Golf Club in Winnipeg big league star at age 37 because he the late 70s and early 80s, Reid - for a couple $200.00 and also a Stanley Cup winner with perfected the knuckler. Seidler found Schindle’s name could be found in Wills - individual $125.00 the pages of the local papers on a the Pittsburgh Penguins in an effort a way to use the conversation to take - for deceased persons to raise funds for the Reggie Leach a shot at one of our old pitchers, 64- regular basis. Back when amateur Estates Classic and the Riverton Transportation year-old Dennis Wiebe. sport was actually covered by the - fees as set by the Court, please inquire and Heritage Centre... Another good “Dennis had the world’s slowest local papers, Schindle was Canada’s friend, Dal McCloy, 67, looks great knuckle ball,” quipped Seidler. “It was finest bodybuilder. He was Mr. Canada and is still going to work every day. so slow that I was catching for him every year from 1978 through 1981 President of the PM Group in once and halfway to the plate a fly and he competed in a handful of Mr. Winnipeg, McCloy has spent 30 years landed on it. It relieved itself and flew Universe competitions. advancing Aboriginal issues espe- away before the ball got to the plate. Last month, however, his name was back in the papers, but not cially those connected to oil and gas. “How slow was Dennis? When 233-5005 •Winnipeg He’s still doing it today. “I’m still I threw inside to a batter, I would just because he had won any kind of working in oil and gas,” he said have time to yell ‘look out!’,” Seidler national championship. 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McBeth House (home of McBeth House Centre for seniors) Celebrates 100 Years - June 24, 2012. McBeth House’s 100th Birthday the community, as it has been for the Celebration was quite the party at last 25 years. McBeth House 31 McBeth Street, Winnipeg. McBeth House is now The weather cooperated home to a Senior group of and over two hundred more than 100 members. members, guests and Boy Scouts also meet neighbours of McBeth here. House attended, accord- Here is an excerpt from ing to Edna Krosney, the Winnipeg Free Press, President of McBeth House Centre, March 1, 1913 edition: where 55+ and senior members meet on a regular basis. “FINE BRICK RESIDENCE The trolley provided by Winnipeg REPLACES FRAME HOUSE Trolley Company, the Scottish Country Dancers and the Canada Costume Winnipeg Pioneer Moves to New Museum fashion show was a flash- Dwelling After Lifetime Residence back of 1912 when McBeth House in House Which Was Built in 1851— was built. Once Sheltered Gov. Schultz When A special ‘thank you’ goes out to all sought by Rebels of the volunteers and sponsors of the From a house that has stood un- event: The River Ridge Retirement changed for 62 years; from tallow can- Residence - an All Seniors Care facil- dles or merely wick in oil to the latest idea ity, and Klassen Funeral Chapel. in electric lighting and ornamental chan- The property located along the Red deliers; from a wood burning cooking and heating stove to hot water heating and River, east off of North Main St., electric ranges is a big change but that is Winnipeg on Red River Blvd. turning what Robert McBeth... is doing to-day Winnipeg Trolly Company bus. Scottish Country Dancers. north on McBeth was deed from the when he moves into a new and modern crown in 1815 to Alexander McBeath brick house, just completed on a portion of Robert McBeth Jr. recalled a time floor, but left no major damage. In the (later McBeth) one of Lord Selkirk’s the homestead which has been in his when mail came only once a year to meantime, Alexander lived in a tent colonists. The grandson, Robert family since the time it was originally the Scottish settlement before Winnipeg on the top level of the house before McBeth Jr., inherited the property granted from the crown... in his new resi- was even Winnipeg. construction was even completed. and built the current house, which dence he has left little for the advancing The original house on the site, built For information on the programs stands there today, in 1912. Isabel years to add to for it is as completely of solid oak timbers by Alexander in and activities for seniors at the McBeth, the only remaining child of modern as a house can be made.” 1851, withstood a major flood in McBeth House Centre, call 204- Robert Jr., donated the property to It goes on to say that a telephone 1852. River water invaded the ground 334-0432. ■ the City of Winnipeg to be used by is installed in the new home, as well.

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What are you doing August 17, 18 Dan McDermid, Chair of the com- stage shows, there will be some new Entertainment Stage for Sunday, and 19? If you’ve never been to the mittee, ensures us that this year will features this year. More vendors, something they haven’t done in the Stonewall Quarry Days before, this be bigger and better than past years. more entertainment, and more fun! past. It will start after the 11:15 am would be a good year to check out Why? Because, besides the usual McDermid announced a full day of church service. their 28th annual festival. fantastic array of activities and free performers on the Main Street Also new for Sunday is a Parade featuring the Ghost Squadron Tank & Jeeps including a 33 ton Sherman Tank, the Shriners Marching Band with 40 members—a first for Quarry Days, and local floats. The goat races are also new for Sunday. (Must bring own goat.) New for Sunday’s Show ’n Shine is an Obstacle Course, Engine Blowup, Truck Pull and a Watermelon Eating Contest. New this year for Saturday is the landing of the STARS air ambulance helicopter at the Sunova Curling Rink parking lot. Friday and Saturday are filled with so many activities for all ages. Magician Christopher Cool. Aaron Pritchett. The Wonder Shows Midway will be in full swing starting Friday evening.

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Much of the entertainment is COFFIEMAN - local, but Friday night will feature Calypso, reggae and African hi-life Canadian country star Aaron music particularly from Ghana. Pritchett at the Sunova Main Stage, Sat., 3:15 & Sun., 2:45 pm and the best part, aside from the great music... is no admission fee! SEANSTER & THE MONSTERS - FREE! Sean Hogan (and the monsters) The Quarry Days entertainment enjoy entertaining young and old stages all are FREE. proving family music can be fun for Back by popular demand is the everyone. Sat., 4 pm Used Book Sale (library), Beer Stonewall Show ’n Shine car show - 2011. Gardens & BBQ (Stonewall Legion), MILLENNIUM BAND - Rockland Antique Tractors/Corn Musicians of all ages who play a Roast, Dunk Tank, Fireworks (Friday variety of music styles. Sun., 1 pm night), Slo-Pitch Tournament (Quarry Park Ball Diamonds) with proceeds HAROLD & CHRISTINE ENNS - going to help Mackenzie, a little girl Singing duo from the Warren, MB from Winnipeg battling a rare, serious area. Sun., 3:30 pm illness, Pancake Breakfast (Sat. & Sun.), Farmer’s Market (Main St.), RHIANNA SAJ - Petting Zoo, Hamster Races (Stonewall Rhianna Rae Saj plays and writes Pet Junction), Lions Kiddy Train, jug- her own music. She recently record- gler Robin Chestnut and magician ed two songs with producer Chris Christopher Cool. There’s too much to Burke Gaffney. Sun., 3:50 pm mention all that’s happening. FRESH IE - Entertainers for the FREE Fresh IE is a Canadian Christian ENTERTAINMENT Stage are: artist playing Rap style music. He and his band The Unashamed Bump and shine! Festivals wouldn’t be complete without bumper cars. ELECTRIC SWEATER POUCHES - performed at the 2010 Olympics. Five young adults, an alternative Sun., 4 pm. indie band that also enjoys folkier acoustic songs. Sat., 1 pm The Stonewall Legion will present The Echo Valley Boys in the ROBIN CHESTNUT - Clubroom Fri., 8 pm; Geoff Canadian juggling champion from Erickson in the Clubroom Sat., Teulon, MB. Sat., 1:20 pm 1:30 pm, 8 pm in the Beer Gardens and Sun., 2 pm in the Clubroom; ELLEN STAFFORD - and Jessie James (DJ) in the 22 year-old singer/guitar player Clubroom Sat., 8 pm. Sat., 2:05 pm & Sun, 2:05 pm Weekend hours are: BAMBI RUTHERFORD - Friday 5-12 pm, Saturday, 12-12 pm, Singer/songwriter, recording artist, and Sunday 12-5 pm. performer/teacher. Sat., 2:15 pm For full weekend schedule, visit: Visit the new Quarry Park Heritage Art Centre at 166 Main Street www.stonewallquarrydays.ca within the scenic Quarry Park.

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Hull’s Haven cont’d from front page DOG FACTS flyball, frisbee and agility—and real- countless volunteer drivers also self- Sally and her dogs often can be • The Border Collie, also known as ized that the Border Collie breed was lessly ensure that the dogs get safely seen at the Stonewall Quarry Park Scotch Sheep Dog or Sheepdog, is a in serious trouble. People were under to Sally at a midway point. tirelessly chasing tennis balls in the herding dog breed developed in the the impression that these collies are When Sally rescues dogs, she has water and mingling with other dogs. Anglo-Scottish border region for herding so brilliant, they should be able to to arrange for foster families to care After they are well-exercised, they all livestock, especially sheep. They are train themselves. But Sally stresses for them until they can be adopted jump obediently into their kennels extremely energetic, acrobatic, and athletic. that Border Collies need to be trained out. Heather Hill and Nikki Schonen stacked neatly in the back of her van • The most intelligent dogs are reportedly and kept active. If they aren’t chal- volunteer with the process of run- and off they go home to Meleb, the Border Collie and the Poodle, while the least intelligent are the Afghan Hound and lenged every day, they can get into ning the rescue operation and doing Manitoba, about one hour north of the Basenji. trouble. the criminal checks. Sally is grateful Winnipeg. It’s such a treat to see • All dogs can be traced back 40 million So, after she received an email for their dedication to the cause. how she manages all of them and years ago to a weasel-like animal called the from Alberta that six Border Collies, Sally arranges the transportation how well-behaved they all are, Miacis which dwelled in trees and dens. that were abandoned on a property of the dogs from any part of Canada except for the odd wanderer. On- The Miacis later evolved into the Tomarctus, and abused by locals, were dropped or the U.S. to Winnipeg and then to lookers are occasionally treated to a a direct forbear of the genus Canis, which off at a local pound only to be euth- foster families. She also handles the trick or two, as well, even by her includes the wolf and jackal... and the dog. anized 72 hours later if not rescued, networking process with other rescue blind collies. At home, Freckles, • Ancient Egyptians revered their dogs. When their pet would die, owners shaved she knew she had to do something. operations, veterinarians, the Winnipeg Sally’s ‘first foster failure’—she ended off their eyebrows, smeared mud in their With the help of the Winnipeg Free Humane Society, Animal Services, and up keeping her—will shut off the hair, and mourned aloud for days. Press, when generous Winnipeggers with potential new owners. lights on command, a skill learned by • Small quantities of grapes and raisins donated enough for airfare for two Since she started the rescue oper- target training, and Frodo will pick can cause renal failure in dogs. Chocolate, collies, their vet bills and a surplus ation seven years ago, about 1000 up all the dishes after feeding. He macadamia nuts, cooked onions, or any- of $2000, she came to the pleasant dogs have been blessed with Sally’s also is a flyball—a hurdles jumping thing with caffeine can also be harmful.c realization that she officially was in the efforts and success of finding new, race—and frisbee champion. Apple and pear seeds contain arsenic, business of rescuing Border Collies. loving and safe homes for them. She Sally offers obedience training which may be deadly to dogs. • Dogs have sweat glands in between Having run a cleaning business in rescued only 25 dogs her first year, and is learning Dog Agility with their paws. Winnipeg in the past, today, Sally is but has rescued over 400 in this past some of her collies. This is a sport living her dream of boarding and year alone. Sally has seen the good for both dogs and people where KNOW YOUR DOGS? training dogs and helping rescue and bad of rescuing dogs. “It’s a handlers direct their dogs through, Match the dogs to the names below. Border Collies find good homes and mixed blessing,” she says. “You meet over, under and around obstacles. helping good people find good pets. amazing people. I have friends in the Riddles, one of her blind collies, This is something she takes seri- U.S. I’ve never met, whom I’ve excels in the sport. “He’s one-of- ously. Every potential adoptee is worked with for years. But you also a-kind,” says Sally. He skillfully subjected to a criminal check and see the ugly side of humanity.” manoeuvres around the course she has even rejected some who have Finding new homes for senior only with Sally’s voice commands. 123 applied. The application is extensive dogs, or other pets, is especially dif- Riddles also is an ambassador in too—12 pages, whereas it used to be ficult, although there are more peo- schools. He was invited to partici- only two. Sally states that, “It’s qual- ple getting involved with that need. pate in the “Yes I Can Program” to ity, not quantity that counts.” It’s Hull’s Haven Border Collie Rescue inspire children with related dis- important that new homes are is always in need of foster families abilities—sight impairment. appropriate for the rescue dogs. If and supplies such as paper towels, For more information on Hull’s 456 not, they are rejected. She has res- good quality dog food, Glucosamine, Haven Border Collie Rescue, foster- cued dogs from across Canada in and other aides. She only uses ing or adopting dogs, training or Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, Nutrisource brand as rescue dogs Sally’s photography services, call and as far as Texas and Missouri in are very under-nourished. When Sally at 204-999-1866 or visit the U.S. She has adopted dogs out in you foster a dog, or dogs, all expens- www.hullshaven.org Manitoba, B.C. and Newfoundland, es are paid for by Hull’s Haven. Cash Sally also welcomes invitations for 789 Canada and in the U.S. donations are also welcome to Hull’s visits with her dogs to senior facilities. Sally hasn’t had a holiday in quite Haven or to a variety of businesses Check out the Hullaballoo event some time. If she isn’t handling who support her rescue operation. in Winnipeg on Sept. 15 for fosters emails (24/7), or answering calls When you foster or adopt, dogs are and adoptees of Hull’s Haven’s sometimes 3 or 4 in the morning, she returned to Hull’s Haven in the event rescues on page 15 of this issue. ■ constantly is on the go travelling that something happens to you, or if 10 11 12 across the U.S. border or another there are behavioural problems. A. Great Dane G. Boxer part of the country to meet with other Sally has eight dogs of her own, all B. Jack Russell H. German Shorthair C. Beagle I. Westie rescue volunteers to pick up new res- that live in her house—seven Border D. Yorkie J. Weimaraner cue dogs that come from puppy mills, Collies, two of which are blind, and E. Bichon Frise K. Shih Tzu abuse or hoarding situations. An one Jack Russell cross. She can F. Newfoundland L. Golden Retriever organization, run by volunteers called board five dogs at a time, and they too Pilots and Paws, helps greatly with are welcome in her home during their KNOW YOUR DOGS? (Answers) 1C, 2D, 3E, transporting the dogs by plane. And stay. They are treated just like family. 4I, 5G, 6J, 7H, 8K, 9L, 10A, 11B, 12F

Casey, a rescue from Somerset, Kentucky, was adopted by Angie Cheadle of Stonewall, MB, from Hull’s Haven and can often be seen in the Stonewall Quarry Park as well.

Quarry Park is a meeting place for dogs and their owners. Marge Lenko always has treats for her fine furry Sally Hull often brings her dogs to Stonewall Quarry Park for some fun and frolic. Swimming for the tennis ball. friends. Her dog, Diva, is the white one.

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A Tribute to Garry Robertson 'Founding Spirit' of CJNU Passes Away Courtesy of CJNU 107.9 FM

CJNU is saddened to announce to its members and listeners the pass- ing of Garry Robertson on Friday August 3. He is considered by many at CJNU to be the 'founding spirit' of the station from its inception in 2006. Garry had faced serious health issues over the past few years, while always retaining his positive outlook and enthusiasm - particularly enthu- siasm for CJNU. Garry was 72. All of us at CJNU extend our condolences to all those close to him, particularly his two daughters. Garry was always captivated by music, and among other things played the music for graduation cer- emonies at River Heights Junior High. That evolved to work with the campus station at the University of Manitoba, and eventually to his first radio job at CKRC in 1959. Over the years he was on the air in Brandon, Yorkton, Kenora, and Garry Robertson Garry Robertson at the CKX studio in Brandon, Manitoba in earlier years. mostly here in Winnipeg at CJOB. As many people will recall, Garry was just 17 at that time. I later worked also 'The Music Man'. He founded for Garry both as a music man for Garry Robertson Music Services, Garry Robertson Music and as his with franchises spread across Canada, manager for Garry Robertson Music. and provided the entertainment for I was the third music man Garry countless weddings, parties and hired in Winnipeg. celebrations. "Garry was my mentor and At last year's Nostalgia Broadcasting responsible for getting me on the air Cooperative AGM, station manager at CJNU. Thanks Garry for your Bill Stewart presented Garry with the encouragement. May you keep the first 'CJNU Builder's Award'. music playing always. Missing you "Garry and I had started out in my friend." radio in the late fifties and early six- Jim Bowes, a CJNU on air person- ties when we both worked at CKRC ality and producer of Radio Classics, and CJOB," Stewart said. "Garry also first met Garry when he worked had always demonstrated a great for Garry Robertson Music Services. Above: Garry Robertson - entrepreneurial inclination - in 1964 "I knew Garry as a employer, men- CJOB. we were both shareholders in a cot- tor and friend," Jim recalls. "He was Left: Garry Robertson and ton candy machine. Later on, we always kind, respectful, helpful and Tom Dercola at the Age & both ran 'hi-fi' stores. Garry's great- loyal. He taught me the recorded Opportunity Housing Expo. est success was in developing Garry dance music business in the early Robertson Music Services - a house- '70s and I am still playing to this day. ended up being the biggest booster Cliff took that suggestion, and as a hold name for party music in many Garry was able to give me a chance to of my work, radio and otherwise, result, Garry began his successful parts of Canada. fulfill my life long dream of being a I have ever known. He loved music run at CJOB. By the way, Bryant was "Garry had always been able to radio announcer. For that I will be and he loved life. He was my father, re-hired by 'OB about a year later. dream and imagine and then with forever grateful. Good bye dear friend. grandfather and friend all rolled into Don Keith, the webmaster (and great passion and persistence and I will miss our coffee time together, one. Though I was a young upstart writer) of this site also had the persuasion make it happen even your great attitude and smile." broadcaster, he always made me feel pleasure of knowing and working when reality might show the project Even people who knew Garry for a like an equal. His persistence and with Garry. "The first time I heard as near impossible. After several 'nos- relatively short time realized he positive attitude will always be an Garry on the air, he was working at talgia' stations had come and gone, was a very special type of person. inspiration to me. Rest in piece CJRL Kenora (I was just passing Garry convened a meeting of 23 inter- Although CJNU Saturday afternoon my friend.” through town). I thought at the time ested persons at his house in program host Scott Best wasn't even CJNU Voice in the Night announc- that he was a person with ability September 2006. From that CJNU born when many of us first met er Tom Bryant recalls first meeting and talent that was likely to take his was born and went on the air only Garry, he too feels a great loss with Garry in 1959, when auditioning for career beyond that small northern three months later. Coupled with his Garry's passing. a job at CKRC. Garry was the board Ontario town. passion and persistence was his opti- "I didn’t know Garry as long as operator, and that brief encounter "A couple of years later, I had the mism that enabled him to face and some others at CJNU, but our rela- marked the beginning of a life-long good fortune to work with Garry surmount many obstacles, including tionship was also very special. friendship. when we were both at CJOB health issues that would defeat most I met him in December 2006 dur- Later, a terribly stupid incident of Winnipeg. Back in the 1960s, we lesser beings." ing CJNU’s very first broadcast. his own doing saw Tom fired from the were both obviously in the early Garry was presented with a I was 17 at the time, but I had CJOB staff. While wrapping up days of our careers, but I was lucky plaque as a permanent reminder loved and grown up with nostalgia affairs with the station, Cliff Gardner, enough to again work 'on the same that his efforts to give Winnipeg a music. I knew I wanted to be a vol- Tom's supervisor at the time, asked, team' as Garry near the ends of our nostalgia music station were much unteer with CJNU, but I did not "OK, so now that I've fired you, do you careers when I became the CJNU appreciated. think my radio experience at Kelvin know of anybody who might be inter- webmaster, in part because of his CJNU announcer Wayne Bruce High School would be enough to ested in taking your job?" Tom, hop- encouragement to become involved called Garry Robertson "My friend warrant a place among a troop of ing to not burn too many bridges, with nostalgia radio. Garry was one for 47 years. I first met Garry while I such professional and experienced replied, "You might want to phone of the nicest all round people I've hung around CJOB watching and broadcasters. Garry Robertson at CJRL in Kenora. had the pleasure of knowing." ■ learning. He allowed me to sit with “Garry was the one who showed He's really good, and I think he'd love him while he was on the air. I was me the ropes of broadcasting and to work for 'OB."

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What does Great Food, Farming and the Fur Trade have in common? In the Interlake it means the return of the “Savour the Flavour” dinner which ties our unique her- itage of the fur trade at Lower Fort Garry National Heritage Site together with Manitoba farmers producing fresh, locally grown foods for your table. Mix in a fine young chef, Jason Dornbush, from the Fort Bistro [for- Delicious Chicken course. merly Riverview Cafe] and it is a per- fect recipe for your taste buds. Trout grown at Watersong Farms Professionally trained by some of near Warren. The choice will be yours, the top chefs in Winnipeg, Jason has as this stupendous array of delec- been bringing a change to the table foods will be buffet style to restaurant and food services at allow for your tasting pleasure. Of Lower Fort Garry NHS for 3 seasons, course no meal in the Interlake would with off site catering and the Fort be complete without tasty veggies Bistro open to visitors year around. and greens from one of our many Big House Veranda provides a welcoming feel during your visit. Prepare yourself for the fall colours Interlake producers. major part in the formation of this out on this fabulous culinary experi- and beauty of this famous heritage What's left? Why it's a tasty and province. ence. Full meal and tour is $35.00 / site as you take your tour among the tempting dessert you will be able to Take the kids, take your parents, person including the special treat of costumed interpreters telling the enjoy after some exercise while wan- leave the city behind as you kick dessert in the dining room of the Big stories of the fur trade and the who's dering the grounds and visiting the back and explore the Interlake. Why House. There are three [3] meal seat- who around the fort. buildings of the Fort to finish at the not plan for a full day in the country ing’s: 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm Nestled along the mighty Red Big House for this treat. Experience – this is Open Farm Day where you which allows for you to choose your River, long known as a major water something new as you visit the Fort may visit any of the farms that time to eat and then have adequate route to Winnipeg and areas north for the first time or as a repeat visi- Manitoba Agriculture Food & Rural time to wander the grounds and during the fur trade days, the Red tor to North America’s only restored Initiatives [MAFRI] has arranged tour buildings of the Fort and to enjoy River remains a source of recreation stone fort from the fur trade era. opportunities for you. your delicious dessert at the Big House. to this day. Experience life in the Buildings and walls that have stood See: www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/ This is an initiative of the Interlake 1800's, with a menu of locally pro- on the bank of the Red River for over financial/openfarmday/index.html Tourism Association & MAFRI work- duced Manitoba foods such as suc- 180 years tell inspiring tales of inno- to plan your day. ing with Lower Fort Garry NHS & culent roasted Chicken with porto- vation, discovery, and struggle. Book your reservation for the Fort Bistro that allows YOU to get bello mushrooms or a delicious and Celebrate the 200 year history of the Interlake “Savour the Flavour” din- behind the scenes and feel a part of flavorful Stewed Bison. Perhaps you Scottish settlement under Lord ner now with the Fort Bistro staff at the Interlake's heritage and our local would choose Farm Fresh Rainbow Selkirk, feel the life that once was a 204-482-5253 so you don't miss historic treasure. ■

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A Tribute to Bill Lesack Bill Lesack, a man of many talents, passes away By Wendy Hart Bill Lesack, a man of many tal- ents, joined the Winnipeg Press Club (WPC) in 2009 for our revitalization. From that time on, he seldom missed a press club event or meet- ing, until earlier this year when the effects of cancer and treatment made it difficult. In 2010, he was elected to the WPC board, but unfor- tunately he had to step down for personal reasons before assuming the role of director. WPC members all know that you Bill Lesack with Wendy Hart at the CKUW can expect to hear from me whenever radio station located at the U of W. one of our members passes. Often we also recognize the passing of former tion knew Bill, and he took an interest members who have contributed to in everyone. As a testament to Bill’s

the club in years gone by. enthusiasm and volunteer spirit, Hart Photo by Wendy This time is really tough for me, as CKUW’s “Behind the Scenes/Keener” Bill Lesack with Minister Jim Rondeau at the CKUW radio station located at the Bill was also one of my best friends. At annual award was renamed “The Bill University of Winnipeg. 83 years old, he was born a year after Lesack Award” earlier this year. my father and the day before. The age Bill grew up in downtown Recreation and also of the United medications. He did not drink alco- difference was immaterial – Bill had Winnipeg, and Central Park was his Grain Growers. (If I got that wrong, hol for obvious reasons – alcohol friends of all ages. I never heard a neg- playground. To keep cool, his group Bill will be chuckling at me from up and acrobatics don’t mix. However, ative comment about him. of friends would head over to above). In more recent years, he was he had nothing against it. His moth- Sherbrook Pool. His love of acrobat- active with the City of Winnipeg er passed away last year at 104 From the Winnipeg Free Press : ics was aided by his diving skills. Retirees Association, on the board years of age, and we all expected Bill A lifetime lifestyle was developing. and as the editor of their newsletter. to last about as long. "WILLIAM ANDREW LESACK There was no question that Bill was For several years he had been the Bill was always first in line to lend headed to a career as an acrobat. 1929 - 2012 Peacefully on chair and co-chair of Manitoba’s a helping hand. He never hesitated to While other kids in school earned Seniors and Elders Day Committee. offer encouragement, and to listen July 15, 2012, at St. Boniface reprimands for silly, harmless pranks He was also a member of the St. uncomplainingly to any tale of woe Hospital, William Lesack passed or for more serious incidents, Bill’s James Legion. you wanted to share. How high was away at the age of 83 years. brush with the school authorities Bill was a Disney collector and my opinion of Bill? I introduced my was for the daring act of executing a admirer in the extreme. He enjoyed mother and Bill to each other early William was predeceased by his perfect handstand on top of the one of the largest Disney collections last year, and they had plenty of wife Norma. He is survived by school’s chimney – no sissy stuff like in North America, his home virtually opportunities to enjoy each other’s daughters Cheryl, Jan, and Cindy, a safety net, of course! a museum. He was a member of that company. They attended the WPC’s as well as granddaughter Deja. To assist in his acrobatic tech- inner circle Disney Club, and until Norman Leach luncheon together nique, Bill took private ballet lessons more recent years spent most win- last fall. As I said, Bill’s enthusiasm In lieu of flowers donations may from another former friend from ters down at Disney – World or Land, was contagious, and their last outing be made to a charity of choice. school – Arnold Spohr. His gymnas- I’ve forgotten which. together was to Oh My Darling’s CD tics coach was Wally Kaczor. Wally I first met Bill in 2008. It was Bill release party for their “Sweet Nostalgia” A memorial reception had taken also coached the older brother of one who persuaded me to make the album, at the West End Cultural place for friends on Thursday, July of Bill’s fellow daredevils. Russell move to CKUW – something he Centre. Sweet nostalgia indeed! 19, 2012 and a private family inter- Saunders headed to Hollywood, would proudly point out, whenever ment has also taken place. where he became known as “The the opportunity arose. Although we Rest in peace, my friend. Bill was adamant that there be no King of the Hollywood Stuntmen.” each had our own weekly programs, funeral, and no sadness – but defi- Bill stayed in Winnipeg. He mar- the highlight was the spoken word nitely plenty of food for everyone!! ried Norma, who was also his acro- program that we co-hosted, and we His daughter Cheryl invites all who batic partner. One other fellow were never short of on-air jokes and knew him to attend the reception, rounded out the act. They performed discussion, especially when we had and welcomes happy memories of during the latter part of the vaude- no studio guests. We never hesitated her father. ville years, taking their show “on the to poke fun at each other. On Bill had been an on-air host at road.” Norma passed away several Saturday I visited him at the hospi- CKUW 95.9 FM since 2005, broad- years ago. Somewhere around his tal, and knew the joking and banter casting from the University of 80th year, Bill took his unicycle out would soon be fond memories. Winnipeg. His enthusiasm for radio – for one last spin, before nailing it up Until around the end of last year, particularly community and campus on his garage wall for good. Bill continued to exercise and work radio - was contagious. As the oldest He was a former employee of the out for 5 hours daily. He was rarely person at CKUW, everyone at the sta- City of Winnipeg’s Parks and sick a day in his life, and took no

A Dear Friend Gone But Not Forgotten Bill Lesack, By Shirley Murray one of our volunteers "When I was younger and more sure that I echo the feelings of oth- agile," Bill would begin. His stories ers on the Seniors" & Elders' Day at CKUW passes would paint a picture of him and his Committee. beloved wife flying through the air as We will truly miss Bill's guidance, away they proudly performed their acro- warmth, a hug now and then, and batic acts. Bill shared many happy his presence. I have a feeling that Bill started volunteering at memories. he'll be there tossing ideas our way CKUW in 2005 initially with the However, he lived very actively in when we need them! program ‘2000 & Counting’. the moment. His enthusiasm was Bill went on to contribute count- less hours to CKUW in other pro- catching as he volunteered as "You can design and create and Chairperson of our Seniors' & grams such as ‘The Saturday Elders' Day Celebration Committee build the most wonderful place in Morning Wake Up Show’, ‘Boots for many years and talked about the world. But.. it takes people to & Saddles’ and more. Bill was a busy guy but always excited about radio shows and his radio show make the dream a reality." family. Whether planning an event or radio, full of energy, generous and greeting participants and dignitaries, - Walt Disney a true inspiration to all of our staff. he humbly made everyone feel wel- Bill was the first recipient of come and at ease. He opened his Happy trails, Bill! CKUW's "Behind the Scenes/Keener" heart and was always involved and award which was renamed this willing to help in his community. His year in his honour to the smiling eyes and quiet pleasant "Bill Lesack Award for Keener manner were inspiring, once you met Shirley Murray and Bill Lesack - Co-chairs Participation." him you liked him. You just knew of the Seniors & Elders Day Celebration you had grown as a person. committee saying a few words to the - Rob Schmidt, Station Manager It was my privilege and honour to visitors to the annual event at the CKUW 95.9 FM know and work with Bill and I am Winnipeg Convention Centre. Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V11N2 • August 8 - August 29, 2012 Local senior writing group publishes book - Vignettes from Vineyards of Memory - 2 The idea came in the Fall of 2009, suit her volunteering style that liked when Pembina Active Living 55+ (PAL) only informal structures that did not was planning its own birth as it were. involve fees etc. Uma Parameswaran volunteered to The book is a collection of random lead a group of aspiring writers and a memories of parents, pets, arrival in group of ten started meeting at the Canada, of particular obstacles in Richmond Kings Community Centre life. etc. in the Spring of 2010. The group It is written by seniors to share consisted of seniors, some of whom memories of what life was like when were born in Manitoba, some in they were children or about signifi- other parts of Canada or the U.S. cant events in their lives, and it is for and some born outside Canada three generations - their (Belgium, Trinidad, India). own, that can see paral- Uma Parameswaran initiated the lels to their own lives, project because she believes that in and for their children's these fast-changing times, seniors and grandchildren's so have a lot to give their own and suc- they know about their (Seated left to right) Mora Gregg, Uma Parameswaran, Jean Hewko. ceeding generations through their own past. (Standing left to right) Lynn Arnott, Mary Jane Zonneveld, Elaine memories of another time, other For those interested Hansen, Kirtana Iwamoto, Olive Nimblett. (not in photo) Doug Good places. in publishing their own The first volume was published in works, your group should has several very good son is herself or himself a writer, it the summer of 2011. It was pub- meet regularly and give printers. helps but it is not essential since lished by Uma Parameswaran at her feedback on each other's Groups can succeed only seniors interested in writing usually expense under the imprint of writing. Today, small with mutual cooperation have enough writing skills and dis- Larkuma. In January 2012, the publishing houses and and need someone who has crimination to help each other. group met informally since PAL's self publishing are on knowledge of how to direct Copies available at McNally Robinson now formalised structure did not the rise and Manitoba the discussions. If this per- or [email protected].

About the Contributors Lynn Arnott was born in Quebec fills my retirement. Capturing mem- Elaine Hansen treasures her Scotland and Winnipeg. She married, and raised in Southern Ontario. A ories has been a challenging experi- roots established on the family home- and had two children, Beverly and brief career in radio and television in ence; my intentions have exceeded stead near Rorketon, Manitoba where Gordon who are very precious to her, the 1960's convinced her to secure a my abilities. Good idea and thank she began her teaching career in a as are her grandchildren. When she more sedate living in secondary you! I am responsible for informa- one-room school. She retired in 2006 retired, she travelled, joined a writing school teaching and educational tion technology (IT) at CJNU: as a school principal in Pembina group, and enjoyed doing water- administration. After early retire- FM107.9, www.cjnu.ca. Trails School Division. In retirement, colours. ment she came to Manitoba for two she has volunteered reading novels years and has stayed for twenty. Born in the United States, Mora and memoirs to seniors, facilitating Kirtana Iwamoto, was born in Interests include in no special order: Gregg spent her childhood years in Bible study sessions and sharing her Parkridge, Illinois and moved to travel (two more continents to go); London, Ont. She returned to the love of books through group presen- Chennai, India at ten. After bouncing painting in watercolour, pastels, and United States for a few years to tations to seniors. She is writing sto- about between India and the US, she mixed media; opera; loving her attend university. She has lived in ries of her life, beginning with pioneer has finally (or has she...) settled nephews and niece and grand nieces Toronto and Sudbury, returning to days on the prairies through to cur- down with her husband in Winnipeg. and nephew; card-playing; ignoring London, Ont. before landing in rent experiences. Years of training in Indian dance and birthdays; and volunteerism. Winnipeg in 1989. Over the years music and a passion for the subcon- she has had several careers includ- Jean Hewko grew up on a prairie tinent's culture have provided oppor- Doug Good: Family is the centre ing copy editing and proof reading, farm in southern Manitoba where tunities for her to come in contact of my life. Computer systems engi- book retailing and librarianship. She she shared many adventures with with cross-cultural individuals from neering was the career that in 1993 worked as an academic librarian in her three brothers and sister. She all over the world with the goal of happily brought us to Winnipeg. the sciences and agriculture at the became a teacher and taught in vari- bridging divides and bringing about Managing technology for a volunteer University of Manitoba until her ous places including rural Manitoba, unity in global diversity. run, community radio station now retirement in 2009. northern Manitoba, British Columbia, Olive Nimblett: I have been delv- ing into the past by discussing child- hood doings with my siblings and Excerpts from... poring over old black and white pho- tographs. Forgetting about time by not wearing a watch is giving me a Vignettes from Vineyards of Memory - 2 feeling of freedom. My hours of vol- unteer work have been spent as an Elaine Hansen Diabetes Then and Now Lynn Arnott officer of PAL – Pembina Active Living, a new, vibrant seniors group and also My body was looking to feed the My father’s father, Fred Good, was Not so long ago we could depend in my church as a ministry director sugar craze and there was nothing a very religious man, a devout, prac- on things; we had relative peace of for Manitoba and Saskatchewan. else left in my cupboards. I had pol- tising Baptist. Most every day of the mind. Our gadgets didn’t constantly ished off the half-eaten bags of week he was doing something for play tricks on us. That kind of Uma Parameswaran was born chips and had given the baking and within his church and its com- behaviour was the purview of our in India and has lived in Winnipeg away, minus any peanut butter del- munity….he was a lifelong, non- mates and our children and our since 1966. She recently retired icacies. smoking, abstainer….he believed in pets. All sentient beings. from the faculty of the University of Open the Oreo’s! and practised moderation in eating Yes, power outages disrupted Winnipeg. She is the author of more I checked the serving size; that as well as in all other things. service from time to time and occa- than ten books. Her most recent would be two. I checked the calorie ….In spite of this, he was arrest- sionally we had to burn candles, books are: A Cycle of the Moon – count; that would be one hundred ed for being drunk and disorderly back-up generators not being as A Novel (2010) and C.V.Raman: twenty for two cookies. the winter he was 80 years old. prevalent as they are now, but A Biography (2011). Okay, I can do this. I can eat two After being held in the drunk tank somehow we got along. Her blogsite is indocanadiansin- and seal that package. overnight, his wife, Tilley, and his The computer ‘chip’ has changed manitoba.blogspot.com. I ate my nutritionally-balanced pastor picked him up and took the just about everything. E-mails, tex- dinner nicely. I savoured my two obviously sick, weak and confused ting, cells, I-phones, twittering have Mary Jane Zonneveld was born cookies. I went back for two more, man to a doctor. He was diagnosed made the standard telephone almost in Bruges, Belgium and immigrated sealed the bag, enjoyed those two, as having adult-onset diabetes. I obsolete. Remember the old movies as a child to Dauphin, Manitoba in re-opened the bag, had two more, remember distinctly how absolutely of the 30’s and 40’s when some hill- 1948. She is a retired nurse-educa- left the bag open and carried on outraged my mother was that any- billy was seen shouting into the tor, whose retirement hobby is life- until I got to the second row. one, especially “to serve and to pro- wrong end of a standard wall tele- long learning. Volunteer activities Okay, just two more. tect” policemen, could have possi- phone? We laughed at his silly igno- have included : reading with children I ate seventeen cookies. This is bly mistaken this rather saintly rance. Imagine a grown man alienat- at St. Avila school, volunteering for the pattern of my addictive journey man who had never had a drop of ed by a simple hand telephone. They Micah House in relation to Social with sugar. ■ alcohol in his life, as an old drunk. were so simple to operate that a Justice issues, a companion for We know now how this was pos- baby could do it. Now I am that hill- NODA (No one dies alone) Victoria sible, but then, 1965, adult-onset billy and my five year old grand- Hospital and past-president of the diabetes was still rare enough to be daughter has an I-phone that she Misericordia Nursing Alumnae. ■ very little understood. ■ can operate with ease. ■ V11N2 • August 8 - August 29, 2012 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 15 Things to do in Winnipeg Email ready-to-print PSAs to: [email protected]. 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EVENTS www.seniorschoralsociety.ca Seine River Seniors - Monthly luncheons: VOLUNTEER Second Tuesday of the month. (12-2).Call The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Hull’s Haven Border Collie Rescue - Eleanor at 470-6714. Urban Poling: Mon., OPPORTUNITIES at 3-203 Duffield Street offers a variety of Hullabaloo, Sept. 15, 11 am-4 pm. Victoria May 28, June 4,11, 18, 10-11 am. Metis Child, Family and Community Jason Park, 25 Redonda St. in Transcona, programs and services to adults 55 years St. Vital Park cost $20. Call Sandra at and older. Visit www.stjasc.com for com- Services - It’s time to MAN UP! Wpg. Fosters and adoptees of HHBCR 255-8332. Easter Egg Demonstration: Volunteers needed to mentor boys and rescues invited. BBQ, dog entertainment, plete programming. Summer event: Tue, May 29 (1-2) at Archwood C.C. Mennonite Heritage Village tour and lunch young men in Winnipeg. Training and and more. Call: 204-999-1866 for info or Call Eleanor 470-6714. support provided. We especially welcome visit hullshaven.org (Aug 21). Register at least one week in advance! 204-987-8850. A&O Support Services for Older Adults: those from Metis, Aboriginal and/or Inuit The New to You Shop - Open Sat., Sept. Stradbrook - For programs, class info, communities. Call: 204-927-6987 Seniors Melody Group - is looking for 8, 9 am-1 pm, Silver Heights United Church, costs and length of classes, call 956-6490 Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - a Ness at Mount Royal. Proceeds Benefit the musicians, particularly violin players, to par- West End - For programs, class info, ticipate with the orchestra. We are seniors non-profit organization supporting caregivers Good Works of the church. costs and length of classes, call 772-9581 of older adults who care for their loved ones of varying ages and just enjoy the cama- Or visit: www.ageopportunity.mb.ca Silver Heights United Church - Annual raderie of others. We entertain at various 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk, year round. We rely Fowl Supper, Sat., Nov. 3, Ness at seniors retirement homes in the Winnipeg Central Corydon Community Centre - on dedicated volunteers to provide short- Mount Royal. Tickets available in Sept. term respite, Our Ring-A-Ride program area. Call Julie: 885-2448 ou. For program info, call: 488-7000 or at church office. Call 204-832-6071 or Y needs drivers to take clients residing in SW email: [email protected] Red Alex Bowling League - Join now! Vital Seniors - Vital Seniors - St. Mary Wpg to appointments. Compensation for Fun at heart 50+ men & women bowling Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road, offers: gas and parking provided. No min. time 9th Annual ALS Society of Manitoba - Mondays 9:30 am, Chateau Lanes, Regent Bridge, call: 257-5027; Carpet Bowling, call: commitment required. Call 452-9491 or Drive for Life Golf Classic, Thur., Sept. 6, Ave. Begins late September. $9 per time 253-9456; Line Dancing, call: 334-3559; email [email protected] at Bel Acres Golf & Country Club, in hon- includes 3 games. Camaraderie, laughter, Scrabble, call: 487-7835, Luncheons, last our of Marcel Bertrand. Enter as a team or good times - free. Call Shirley: 253-0294. Tuesday of month, call: 256-0414. Southeast Personal Care Home - register individually. Registration is $200 is looking for volunteers who have some and includes lunch, 18 holes golf, power Good Neighbours Active Living Centre - Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for seniors spare time during the day, evening or the cart, dinner, partial receipt, and more. Summer programs and activities: Exercise at 26 Molgat Ave., St. Vital: Square Dance, weekend to assist with the recreation Call Brian Campbell: 204-837-1270 for Osteoporosis and Arthritis, Zumba Gold, Seniors Bingo, Bridge, Red River Seniors programs such as bingo, beauty hour, Golf, Bridge, Billiards, Saturday Night Drop- Cards, Light & Lively Fitness: Intermediate cribbage club, men’s club, board games, The Winnipeg New Horizons Band - in and Men’s Breakfast Club. Contact and Beginner. Call 256-6654 for info music, etc. Call the Recreation depart- Winnipeg’s only adult learning band, two Vanessa Lambert: 204-669-1710 ext. 222, Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - ment: 269-7111 ext. 2247 for more info. Open Houses on Sat., Sept. 15 & 22, visit: www.gnalc.ca, or stop by the Centre 9:30-11 am, at 800 Point Rd., Fort Garry. at 720 Henderson Hwy. is a community-based non-profit org. Bethania Personal Care Home and Learn to play an instrument. Contact Keith: Its mandate is to ensure the accessibility Pembina Place - volunteers needed for [email protected] or call 204-255-9332 Car Shows: and availability of French-language Meal assisting, 1 hr. time commitment. or Walter: [email protected] or call Stonewall Quarry Days Show & Shine - services and support programs for the Training provided. For info, call: 654-5035 204-633-9710 or 204-793-1142 Sun., Aug. 19, 9 am-3 pm. Registration French-speaking population 55 years or email [email protected] $10 at entrance on 3rd Ave S. and up who live in Winnipeg to help Stroke Recovery Association of MB them maintain their autonomy and to K.I.N. Resource Council for Seniors - Dash plaques for first 200 vehicles. Bluebird Lodge Congregate Meal (SAM) - The Great Farmers Sausage & 204-981-7714 improve their quality of life. 793-1054, Call Raymond Millis: Program, 97 Keewatin St., seeking volun- Perogie Feast, Thur., Aug. 23, noon, at or [email protected] 201-605 Des Meurons St. St-Boniface, Unit B - 247 Provencher Blvd. / The First Wpg., [email protected]. teers to help with the 4:30 meal - 3 hours Annual SAM Games Day Hot Dog & Pot Shades of the Past Car Show - Sun., once a week. Call 774-3085 for details. Luck Picnic, Thur., Aug. 30, 11 am-2 pm. Aug. 26, 10 am-3 pm, Beausejour, MB. Whittier Park (next to Fort Gibraltar), 836 St. Free picnic for car show participants. Please Joseph St. Phone ahead: 204-942-2880 bring a tin or donation for the food bank bin. Call Jon Delannoy: 204-268-4467 or email A&O Support Services for Older Adults [email protected] (Formerly Age & Opportunity) - Annual BBQ, Fri., Sept.21,10 am-2:30 pm, Isaac Things to do Brock Community Centre, 715 Telfer St. N. SOCIAL PROGRAMS/ Cost $10. Advance tickets only. Live enter- SERVICES tainment - Campbell Hartley, Naleway cater- High Steppers Seniors Club - Programs ing, 50/50 draw, door prizes, silent auction. in Rural Manitoba for frail/elderly seniors living at home, Wed.’s Call 204-956-6440. and Thur.’s, 10 am-2:30 pm, in Windsor Modern Square Dancing - Mondays, Park. Cost $7/day. call 204-619-8477 RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING beginning Sept. 10, 7 pm at Norberry or www.highstepperswpg.com Glenlee Com. Centre. First three classes Senior River Seniors - monthly luncheons free. Singles and couples welcome. Yearly - Sandra: 204-255-8332; Creative writing membership $5. Cost per evening $3.50. and writing your life story - Pauline: 204- Komarno Community Hall - Harvest and Female Beat. A hot late lunch will be Call Ron/Shirley: 204-256-7053. 253-8160; Pansy fall supper, Sep. 9 - Dance, Sat., Aug. 25, 7 pm, at Komarno served at 9:30 pm. Cost for dinner and Forum Art Centre - Fall Art Classes, starts Sandra: 204-255-8332; Various work- Community Hall. Band - Canadian Rythym dance ticket $17.50. Call the Gimli Rec. 642-6670 Sept. 10 for 10 weeks. Open House & shops, Christmas shopping trip to Grand Master Band. Advance tickets $15. Centre: . Call: 204-886-2994 Registration Sat., Aug. 25, 1-4 pm to Sept. Forks/Fargo - 204-253-4599 Springfield Services to Seniors - 6, at 120 Eugenie St. We offer drawing, Stroke Recovery Assoc. of Manitoba - Inwood Free Community Concert - Congregate Meals are available to all community painting & ceramics, animation, Manga, col- We have been improving the quality of life Buffalo BBQ with special guests, Karaoke seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues & Fri. @ 5 p.m. lage, Photoshop basics, create your own for stroke survivors, their caregivers and competition, Fri., Aug. 31, 5 pm. All welcome! Wed/Thurs. @ noon Call Vivian @ 444-3132; books, found object sculptures, artist touring Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri. @ 5 p.m. Sign up sheet families for 40 years. Call: 942-2880 for info. Kemnay 2012 Manitoba Plowing & even art blogging. Call 204-235-1069 or at lodge; Cooks Creek: Mon/Wed/ Fri. @ noon Match - visit www.forumartcentre.com St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Sept. 29 & 30 just northwest of Call Jean @ 444-6000; Anola: Mon. to Fri. @ Various programs. Call: 987-8850 or drop in Kemnay (west of Brandon). The horse, vin- noon Call Brenda @ 866-3622. Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre - 3rd floor on 203 Duffield St. for info. their ad effectiveness in Senior Scope. Thank Please mention Senior Scope when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track tage and conventional world style classes Chair Yoga - Thurs, Aug. 23, 6-8 pm, 1150A are open to any competitor. Free for spec- Ritchot Senior Services (serving seniors 55+ in Waverley St. / Budgeting and Smart Lion's Place Adult Day Program - is tators. Contact Barb Boundy to register: the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people to Shopping Tips Workshop - Tues, Aug. 28, a social day program for seniors, includes [email protected] be on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors, 1-2:30 pm, 104- 3100 Pembina Hwy. These physical, mental, and recreational programs. housekeepers etc. Call Denise: 883-2880 are women only events. No childcare avail. Transportation & hot lunch provided. Manitoba Provincial Plowing Assoc. - Pre registration required: 204-477-1123 Membership is $8.06/day. Call 784-1229 ALSO hosting 2012 Canadian Plowing The Services to Seniors programs in for info. Referrals to the program are made Championships at Kemnay, Oct. 4, 5 & 6. North Eastman - Services: transportation, The Forks Market - Special seniors’ day through WRHA at 940-2655, or call your Qualified competitors from across Canada friendly visiting, phone calls, foot care, discounts available at participating mer- Home Care Case Coordinator. will take part in the conventional and housekeeping, yard work, minor home chants all day. reversible tractor classes. Entrants contact: repairs, Meals on Wheels, Congregate Prendergast 55 Plus Seniors Club - Box 655, Boissevain, MB, Forks Historic Port - Manitoba Lotteries Barb Boundy, Programs: Cribbage; Whist; Excercise pro- R0K 0E0 or email: [email protected]. Meals, Lifeline, ERIK®, errands, etc. Call the Barge Festival - The Red River Gathering, grams; Soup & Sandwich luncheon every site nearest you. Brokenhead Outreach for Aug. 31-Sept. 2. In celebration of the 4th Wed. Club membership $11/year. Farmers Market - north of Winnipeg, Seniors at 268-7300, H.E.L.P. Centre (East 200th anniversary of the Selkirk Settlers. Call 257-9586 or Joe / Mary 254-8390. held in the parking lot at PINERIDGE Beach area) 756-6471, Springfield Services Entertainment: The Winnipeg Symphony HOLLOW, Saturdays, June 30 to Sept. 15, to Seniors 853-7582, Two Rivers Senior Orchestra, Ca Claque, The Dust Rhinos, Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run 9 am-1 pm. North on Hwy. 59 to Garven Resource Council, Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa The Barra MacNeils and more. program by men for men at Woodhaven Rd. Follow the farmers market signs. Fresh Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, local produce, preserves, meats, baking, 345-1227 or Whitemouth/Reynolds The little heritage log church in the Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. 348-4610 and Winnipeg River Resource St. James Cemetery [525 Tylehurst, crafts and collectibles. Manitoba musicians afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: perform each week. 777-3881 Council 367-9128 across from Polo Park] - will once again 832-0629 or 804-5165 herald summer with music and song, every Tudor House Personal Care Home in South Interlake Seniors Resource Sunday at 10 am through to the end of Dakota 55+ Lazers Program - Dakota Selkirk - Is looking for volunteers to assist Council Inc. - Services for seniors and August All are welcome to attend. Community Centre, 1188 Dakota St. Floor us in our home with the Bistro, recreation those with disabilities. (Stonewall, RMs of http://stjamesanglicanchurch.ca Various programs, health presentations and activities or meals. We will provide training Woodlands, Rosser, Rockwood–wards social activities. Tues., Wed. and Thur. Call and orientation. Criminal record check and 1,2,3,4). Services include Driver/Escort The Seniors' Choral Society - under the Karen: 255-2061 for more info. direction of Richard Greig, accompanist child abuse registry check needed. For info Program, Mobility aid Lending Service, 204-482-6601 Kerrine Wilson, are now accepting regis- 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. call ext. 28. Handy Helper, Housecleaning, Friendly trations for their upcoming 2012 / 2013 afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Old Time Dance at the Gimli Park Visiting, Telecheck-Telephone buddy, E.R.I.K., season, beginning September 10th 2012. Various activities: art and hobby classes Pavillion - Sun., Sept. 2, 7 pm-Midnight. Life Line. Caregiver Support Grp. meets last For more info, Mary: 221-2538 or visit or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Featuring the Canadian Rhythm Masters Wed. ea month. Call 467-2719 Page 16 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V11N2 • August 8 - August 29, 2012 People Prefer Pets To Other People? No! Moving Furniture & Small Items by William J. Thomas - Humour Columnist 746-4318 A recent study conducted by not the only one who concluded a but you, sir, should really seek 746-6141 Harris/Decima and commissioned by long time ago that a family member professional help. Purina concluded that Canadian pet who drinks from a dish on the floor Instead of Purina spending money Morris, MB owners prefer to socially interact with is a lot more reliable than the tall on surveys to confirm the obvious, their pets rather than other people. one drinking from the bottle. maybe they should just read that Well, imagine that! Human beings in When Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver letter from a motel owner that’s been SENIORS this country would rather hang out returned to England after travelling circulating among pet lovers for at DISCOUNT with domesticated animals instead of the globe and meeting the world’s least 20 years. friends and family! Shocking! complete range of human beings, Apocryphal perhaps, but no state- Are you telling me that you prefer some the size of his thumb and some ment on the behavior of people and to sit there with Tabatha on your lap the size of the C.N. Tower, he … pets has ever come close to nailing it who’s chucking you under your chin moved out of the house he shared like this one. with her paw and purring so loud with his wife and … into the shed As the story goes, a man wrote a she almost drowns out the lunatic with his horse. letter to a small American motel he next door who’s playing “Ba Ba Ba, Why? “Because a horse is a horse, planned to stay at on his annual Ba Barbara Ann” at 88 decibels to of course, of course. And no one can two-day drive to Florida in the fall. prove to the neighbourhood he’s got talk to a horse of course. That is, of “I have stayed at your lovely little “Boots &Saddle” even worst taste in music than the course, unless the horse is the motel many times in the past but now a country western music program guy who went deaf listening to famous Mr. Ed.” (Sorry but some- I have a dog. We’re kind of insepara- hosted by Bill Lesack. Metallica? times in order to get through social ble and I was wondering if he too Aired Tuesdays 11 am to 1 pm You’re not saying you’d rather functions I’ll fantasize about playing could stay at your motel. My dog is “Simply Sunday” wrestle with Sparky on the living ‘one potato, two potato’ in the barn clean, well-groomed and very well-be- an eclectic wa to brighten and room rug than watch teenagers speed with Northern Dancer.) haved. I know this is a lot to ask but enlighten your Sunday morning. by your house throwing empty beer According to the Edmonton Journal, would you be willing to let him stay in Aired Tuesdays 6 to 8 am cans on the lawn? the study also revealed that 53% of the room with me for one night?” Because if you’re saying you prefer Canadian owners find their pets The motel owner’s reply was swift 786-9782 www.ckuw.ca pets to people that is a clear violation more trustworthy than people. And and to the point. of human rights – that is, the right of while 99% of Canadians talk to their “I’ve been operating this motel for a man to stand too close to you in pets, 33% have confided deep secrets over 30 years. In all that time, I’ve line at the supermarket, reeking of to their four-legged friends. (That’s never had a dog steal towels, linens, cigarette smoke and without being probably because when their two- silverware or paintings off the wall. 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Early days in the London fundraising as they do training, and Olympics, I pick up my morning none of them drink $16 orange juice Onion and Beef Sandwiches paper to be greeted by a classic in the morning. headline, only be found in Canada – If nothing else, the London Metric Ingredients Imperial SUPER TUESDAY: Canada wins Games will mark the end of the three bronze ! Wow ! latest chapter of the life of a prairie 500 g cooked beef 1 lb Moments later, the men’s rowing redhead who must surely be 15 ml vegetable oil 1 tbsp team captured our first silver, in the Canada’s greatest living Olympian. 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips 1 eights, then more medals follow. Clara Hughes, born in Winnipeg 39 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 Hopefully when the closing cere- years ago, living more recently in monies happen, the final count will Alberta and Quebec, is truly one of 15 ml fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 tbsp exceed what happened in Beijing, a kind. 15 ml fresh oregano leaves, chopped 1 tbsp but it’s a long way from the goals of A medal winner in cycling in the 1 can beef broth 1 can Own The Podium is it not ? summer and speedskating in the 7 ml worchestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp Were the 2010 Winter Games in winter, no Canadian has ever had 4 crusty rolls or buns, split and toasted 4 Vancouver just a non-recurring more gongs hanging from their event? Canada showed a swagger neck. Her final bike ride resulted in and a confidence then that raised a fifth place finish, but Clara made it seem as though she had captured Cut beef into 1/4 inch (.5 cm) slices; cut slices crosswise in half. “ Most of our competi- three golds in the same day ! Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, basil tors must still spend Competing in the Olympics barely begins to tell her story. She works and oregano; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are browned almost as much time tirelessly on behalf of a number of and tender. fundraising as they do causes, especially the Right to Play, a training, and none of program to help low income young- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add beef, broth and worchestershire sters develop their full potential. them drink $16 orange Before she does anything else, she sauce to skillet. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. juice in the morning.” wants to relax and drink beer with her hubby. There are simply not Remove beef mixture with slotted spoon; divide beef mixture among expectations tremendously. Funding enough words in the language to rolls. Serve sandwiches with broth for dipping. from Ottawa for elite athletes has describe the wonderful Canadian doubled in the past eight years, but named Clara Hughes. ■ at less than $80 million dollars this Serves 4 year it still pales in comparison to what many other countries spend. http://rogercurrie.org ( my blog ) Most of our competitors must http://www.cjnu.ca/c-corner.shtml Recipe courtesy of Peak of the Market - Proudly Canadian still spend almost as much time www.PeakMarket.com

Potato and Veggie Burger

Metric Ingredients Imperial 45 ml olive oil 3 tbsp 175 ml corn 3/4 cup 6 mushrooms, finely chopped 6 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped 1/2 INTRODUCING 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 5 ml cumin 1 tsp dash cayenne pepper dash FAFABULOUSBULOUS FRIDAYS!FRIDAYS! 125 ml fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup Play the championship designed Warroad Estates Golf 1 carrot, peeled & grated 1 Course, Warroad, MN, USA - ONLY 2 HOURS FROM WINNIPEG! 1 small potato, peeled & grated 1 1 egg white 1 Tour includes: • Travel accommodations by motorcoach -salt pepper to taste - GREAT • 18 holes of golf plus shared cart 125 ml fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup VALUE! • Lunch 250 ml plain yogurt 1 cup 25 ml fresh mint, chopped 2 tbsp $90.00 CDN per golfer, tax included No driving, except on 55+ Senior Special: the golf In a large skillet; heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil over medium-high heat. 10% off - $81.00 CDN per golfer course! Stir in corn, mushrooms, green onions and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 Maximum # of guests per tour is 52. minutes. Add garlic, cumin, cayenne and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Add carrot and potato and stir Fabulous Friday: August 24th, 2012 to combine. Add egg white and season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough bread crumbs so that the mixture holds together. Shape mix- Jimmy’s Golf Tours specializes in custom ture into 6 burgers and place on a plate. Chill for 1 hour. tours. Does your group have a specific location in mind? Call us with the # of people in your group, where you want Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil in non-stick skillet and cook veg- to go, when, and what you want to spend gie burgers until golden on each side. In a small bowl; mix together and let us arrange everything for you! yogurt and mint and serve with burgers. For more information, or to book your personalized tour, please call James Sichewski Serves 2 or Lynne Arbez at 204-417-3786 or check our website at www.jimmysgolftours.com for more information. Recipe courtesy of Peak of the Market - Proudly Canadian www.PeakMarket.com Page 18 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V11N2 • August 8 - August 29, 2012 It takes flexibility to make a revolution

Sunday morning uation that could be eased if both care costs, need should be the pri- Each year after that I made less, is the for me like levels of government were more mary factor. In the long run it is a a lot less, in fact the Federal many others the guided by compassion. The Federal fact that saving a penny today is Government had to boost my G.I.S. part of the week Government it appears is tied down going to cost us a pound a few years by $200 a month to bring me up to when I am in the by an ideology that is based on the down the road. what they consider a livable exis- mood for relaxation, belief that the only way to solve eco- If seniors and other low-income tence. However my Pharmacare maybe a little tidy- nomic problems is to cut back on persons were guaranteed adequate deductible went from $350 to $650 ing up the previous social benefits and programs; the affordable housing, free dental care and this year when I am making By Harry Paine weeks chaos and Manitoba Provincial Government and hearing aids when necessary less than ever it is $950, and that is preparing for the has good intentions but their ability they would be able to age with digni- because it is based on earnings a next. A headline in July 28th to govern with compassion is being ty, participate fully in the communi- couple of years ago. Now if that is Winnipeg Free Press caught my eye, strangled by bureaucratic rules. ty and not cost themselves and soci- not bureaucratic stupidity I do not “Grandmother’s love not enough” This grandmother and her grand- ety thousands of dollars in hospital know what is. and the article just left me infuriated daughter live on $1.369 a month but So I have a plan. I don’t want to to the point of sitting at my comput- her expenses are $1,831 a month “Back in the days of see people lose their jobs but I sug- er to express what I felt. because her basic benefits from EIA, Eisenhower adminis- gest that we take rule-making and The story was about a grand- orphan, child tax, etc. just cover the applying out of the hands of all those mother whose daughter had died cost of existence and as anyone who tration in the U.S. as that are not able to apply them with and whose child she had undertak- has had to raise a teenager knows part of his campaign flexibility and find something else for en to raise. Unfortunately she was existence is not enough if you want the President issued them to do. All decisions about pay- part of that sector of society that is the best possible for them, keep ment of benefits to those that need among the most discriminated in them out of trouble and allow them a degree in which he them like grandmothers raising their the country – those who have not to continue their education. At vari- declared ‘a war on children’s children and seniors try to quite reached the point where they ous times she has had to utilize her find an affordable place to live, have would be able to collect OAS/GIS. credit cards so those payments poverty’ but the only their teeth treated or buy drugs, all Like many in that age-group this make up the difference in expenses. trouble with that said that should be put into the hands of grandmother had a disability that Here is where the bureaucracy his progressive the community itself through its limited her ability to work full time, jumps in to stop any possible solu- own appointed committees. as if bringing up a teen age grand- tion. If her granddaughter was opponents was ‘that We spend a lot of effort and money daughter wasn’t enough of a full declared as a foster-child she could the poor didn’t have putting band-aids on the wounds time job for someone her age (early get another $100 a month or so but the money to fight that we as a society have created, sixties). she would have to give up custody to maybe it is time we made some fun- When the Conservative govern- get that or if the Federal Government back’.” damental changes, a revolution in ment changed the age that enabled was able to bend the rules in her fact a revolution by flexibility. one to receive OAS from 65 to 67 in case and allow her to get OAS then care at too early an age. The biggie The final word goes to that grand- the last budget I along with thou- she could get as much as $1,800 a on this list is of course is affordable mother interviewed in the Free Press: sands of the Canadian Association month. prescription drugs. The Federal gov- of Retired Persons (CARP) petitioned For years now I have listened to ernment has failed miserably to act “We spend a lot of and let Ottawa know we objected governments tell us that they are on evidence and many recommen- effort and money strongly but they were intransigent going to present programs to elimi- dations to implement a national pre- putting band-aids on as you might expect. nate poverty but the nibbles around scription drug plan with the result As an advocate for older adults I the edges has done very little get at that we live in a society where way the wounds that we am increasingly being contacted by the root of the problem. Back in the too many are forced to choose as a society have persons who are between the ages of days of Eisenhower administration between food for their family or the created, maybe it is 55 – 65 who are in an intolerable sit- in the U.S. as part of his campaign drugs that will keep them temporar- the President issued a degree in ily healthy. time we made some “As an advocate for which he declared “a war on pover- We are lucky to live in a province fundamental changes, ty” but the only trouble with that where we have some semblance of a older adults I am said his progressive opponents was plan in the form of Pharmacare but a revolution in fact a increasingly being “that the poor didn’t have the money the rules and bureaucracy make revolution by flexibility.” contacted by persons to fight back”. that a hollow shell for many. I gave The key solution to poverty is to up long ago trying to figure out how “I’ve connected with my MLAs, my who are between the make sure that all residents of this they determine my needs. A couple MPs, the Minister and the Premier,” ages of 55 – 65 who great and prosperous country are of years ago I managed to work for a she said, adding that they all replied are in an intolerable able to share in its bounty. Instead short while that boosted my income sympathetically but have been of lit- of having to exist on the most mea- to the point where I was just at the tle help. “I just find it is a heartless, situation that could be gre of hand-outs that the rule-book generally accepted poverty level, lit- heartless world”. eased if both levels of will allow, all persons should have tle over the $20.000. Most of that Then who will help us change it so access to a ‘Living Wage’. Instead of work ironically was for community that I can go quietly back to my government were more the Premiers having to beg at the non-profits and outreach that bene- Sunday morning chores? ■ guided by compassion.” table for a fair share of the health- fitted the government. The Telstars Story In 1960, Telstars started playing at socials (stag and showers back then) weddings, New Year's, fall suppers, and Friday night dances in commu- D.J. SERVICE nities from Vidir to Winnipeg. All the Music for any occasion members, except for one, were too young to drive, so the parents of the Socials • Weddings • Parties • Bar music band members had to drive us to and 25 Years Experience - Special Rates from our performances. Disbanded in 1971 (members got PLAYING TOP 30, plus the Hits of 50s, married and began families), the band 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000 & Up. reunited in 2002 with four original - Light Show Available members, and picked up two new Summer members, and are still going strong - Professional Equipment and having fun! - Excellent Sound Specials! As a group, they dedicate this CD to each other, their families, and their For band inquiries call Colleen Discount on fans for the support and encourage- Kilbrei: 204-376-2702 or email Outside Events, ment over the years. [email protected]. Fundraising Socials, ••• and Parties The Band: Book today! 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