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READ ONLINE at www.seniorscope.com Changing the way we • Up to 24 Hour Care • Personal Approach act our age • Specialized Care – by Jim Evanchuk • Professional Staff

What Jack taught me“ was just keep going – don’t stop – don’t ‘retire’ – When the need arise call us for help! just shift gears. What is remarkable is that Jack only started golfing later in his life. Take a ride down - Son-in-law, Ivan Sabeski Take a ride down Photo Courtesy: Penny Menzies (daughter) Photo Courtesy: Penny ” memory lane! Jack & Florence Widdicombe displaying Jack’s memory lane! winning medals over the years at the Maniitoba 55 Plus and Canada 55 Plus Games. ctive Aging in Manitoba (AAIM) Florence, who has supported A is continuing to share some all his 55+ Games adven- stories about the Manitoba 55+ tures over the past 20 years Games that will hopefully encour- with the help of other family age older Manitobans to stay and friends.

active and to continue to be par- Jack Widdicombe, who Photo Courtesy: Lois Dudgeon ticipants for life. This is the third resides in Russell, MB, Jack Widdicombe (left) at 95 years in a series of memorable moments started participating in the old at the golf event in Brampton, of the MB 55+ Games through the Manitoba 55+ Games in Ontario in 2016 alongside his eyes and in the words of past par- 2000 when they were hosted caddy/son-in-law Ivan Sabeski. ticipants. This story is shared by in Dauphin. His first experience Jack Widdicombe, who celebrated in the annual provincial event 2000, Jack has been involved in his 99th birthday on May 2, 2020 was in golfing, which he contin- the Manitoba 55+ Games almost along with his wife of 72 years, ues to enjoy to this day. Since Continued on page 2

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•••••••••••••••••••••• Publisher/Editor: Kelly Goodman 204-467-9000 [email protected] www.seniorscope.com Readership: 60,000+ Advertising: 204-467-9000 Regular columns / Submissions: Adrian Powell - Crosswords Contributing Submissions: Tyrrell Mendis Jim Evanchuk (AAIM) Wendy Schettler, CEO - Alzheimer Society Rick Goodman Changing the way we act our age, cont’d from front page Senaka Samarasinghe Barbara Lange every year. He has also qualified ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• and has participated in the Senior Scope is FREE at over 700 locations Canada 55+ Games starting in plus by mail and email subscription, plus online at www.seniorscope.com . Summerside, PEI in 2002. Jack has represented Manitoba at each Mail Subscriptions: Canada 55+ Games event (held 30.00 + 1.50 gst every two years) since then, with (31.50 total) for 12 issues/yr. Pay by cheque, money order or e-transfer the exception of 2018 when he payable to: was convalescing from his second Senior Scope, Box 1806 hip replacement. “So we missed a Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 few years in there,” Jack recalls Email Subscriptions FREE: and adds, “Well at 99 I’m not too Email: [email protected] to sign up. competitive now - but I still am ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• participating.” Available in Winnipeg and 90+ rural Manitoba communities: Altona, Anola, Arborg, Ashern, Baldur, Balmoral, Beausejour, Birds Recollecting his many years of Hill, Birtle, Boissevain, Brandon, Carman, Clandeboye, Cranberry participation in the 55+ Games at Portage, Dauphin, Dominion City, Dugald, Elie, Emerson, Erickson, Eriksdale, Fisher Branch, Flin Flon, Fraserwood, Garson, Grand the provincial and “Dominion

Marais, Gimli, Grandview, Hamiota, Headingley, Hodgson, Holland, Photo Courtesy: Lois Dudgeon, MB Director - Canada 55+ Games Ile des Chenes, Killarney, Komarno, La Salle, Lac du Bonnet, Leaf Games” (as he referred to the Jack (oldest male participant (95) at the 2016 Canada 55+ Games) Rapids, Letellier, Lockport, Lorette, Lundar, Lynn Lake, Mariapolis, Canada 55+ Games) Jack says, Marquette, Melita, Middlechurch, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Morden, as Manitoba Flag Bearer along with Tanis Carter & Marilyn Woods Morris, Neepawa, Niverville, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Oak Bank, Pilot “Well at times along the way, I Mound, Pinawa, Pine Falls, Poplarfield, Portage la Prairie, Plumas, Ritchot, Riverton, Roblin, Roseau River, Russell, St. Adolphe, St. might have felt that I was too far tural events were. They did a Anne, St. Eustache, St-Jean Baptiste, St. Laurent, St. Malo, Selkirk, along to be involved in a sport Snow Lake, Starbuck, Steinbach, Stonewall, Stony Mountain, Swan “Snowshoe shuffle” – they actually Lake, Teulon, The Pas, Thompson, Tolstoi, Treherne, Victoria Beach, event, but it was not a factor once danced with snowshoes - we tried Virden, Warren, Winkler, Winnipeg Beach, Woodlands. I got going. I guess I just forgot how Copies are concentrated in Winnipeg and larger rural centres. it and had a lot of fun.” ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• old I was and that allowed me to Florence recalled, “They had a Senior Scope is available at all Winnipeg public libraries and participate and enjoy myself.” parade and there was a guy run- many rural libraries, 55 plus centres, grocers, hospitals, clinics, Legislative Building, The Forks Market, Manitoba Tourism at the Describing their current well- ning alongside, who was shouting Johnston Terminal, restaurants, 55 plus apartments/complex- being Jack says (with a chuckle), out ‘Is there anybody here from es/condos, various merchant locations - over 700 locations in all. Available online at www.seniorscope.com , by mail sub- “We’re both past our best before Russell?’ - Well of course we said scription, or email subscription (FREE). e-Subscribe at: date, we both don’t hear very good yes, we’re from Russell – and here [email protected]. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• and sometimes we don’t think as it turned out to be the boy, who The content or advertising in this publication does not necessarily good as we should as well.” was our ring bearer when we were reflect the views and/or opinions of Senior Scope. We do not make any warranty as to accuracy of material published. © Copyright We asked Jack & Florence married - isn’t that something? I 2020 Senior Scope. All rights reserved. NO PORTION OF to reflect on what community don’t think you will get a story bet- SENIOR SCOPE MAY BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED WITH- OUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PUBLISHER. stood out to them throughout ter than that one.” Contact Senior Scope by email at [email protected]. their years of involvement with Jack’s activity was golf, which ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• the 55+ Games: he enjoyed playing over the 3 days Send your LETTERS... Jack responded emphatically, of competition. This did not give or STORY SUBMISSIONS “Whitehorse (in 2004) really stands him an opportunity to experience Attn: the editor out, where we experienced a differ- to [email protected] the other events that were happen- or mail to: Senior Scope ent culture. It was wonderful. ing at the same time, but he and Box 1806, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Apart from the games events, we Florence made up for that in the remember how wonderful the cul- evenings, taking in the local talent

nights and banquet. Menzies (daughter) Photo Courtesy: Penny Jack has won several medals in Jack first competed in the Canada 55+ golfing over the years; he’s got Games in Summerside, PEI, in 2002. them all on a peg board displaying a total of 18 medals throughout when Jack revealed to him, “I can the years of golf at both the hit the ball, but I can’t see where it Manitoba & Canada 55+ Games. goes.” Ivan has driven Jack to and While the medals for his personal from several Manitoba & Canada achievements are a sense of pride, 55+ Games events, as well as an he says the enjoyment of being international event in Houston, We repair, rent and involved with other people with Texas. “We have had plenty of similar interests and abilities was opportunity to chat during our sell wheelchairs even more rewarding. travels to the 55+ Games over the His son-in-law, Ivan Sabeski, years,” Ivan shared. “What Jack and walkers became Jack’s chauffeur and caddy taught me was just keep going – Continued on next page July 15 - August 11, 2020 • V19N1 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 3

Advertising Feature Changing the way we act..., cont’d from page 2 A Message from the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - Wendy Schettler, CEO - Alzheimer Society We can help you to problem solve if you are in a challenging situation at home with a family member with dementia. We can brainstorm with you about ways to keep in touch with someone you miss – or is missing you – who lives in a care facility. If you are feeling overwhelmed, we are a safe place for you to talk about your situa- tion, and we'll work with you to identify the community and health resources that best fit your needs. One of our clients recently told us, "When my wife and I needed help, we received warm, non-judg- mental acceptance. We were treated Jack first competed in the Canada 55+ Photo Courtesy: Penny Menzies (daughter) like family." Games in Summerside, PEI, in 2002. We want to be that support for Wendy Schettler, CEO you, too. We see ourselves as a don’t stop – don’t ‘retire’ – just shift and they were having a great time community of help for all those gears. What is remarkable is that – That actually helped me – it This is a tough time for every- Manitobans affected by dementia, Jack only started golfing later in made me soften up a little bit – and one, but the Covid-19 pandemic is pandemic or no pandemic. his life.” helped me to enjoy myself.” especially trying for people with All of us at the Alzheimer Society While Jack was on the golf What would you tell the people dementia and their caregivers. are anxious to see you in person course, Florence had the opportu- who may say, “I’m too old for that If you are affected by dementia, again at our support groups, our nity to explore events and activities sort of thing?” the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba community and family education in the Host Communities. “I liked What would you tell the people wants you to know that you are not sessions and our Minds in Motion® to see the swimming,” Florence who may say, “I’m too old for that alone. While the social distancing program – as soon as it is safe to remembers, “it made me wish that sort of thing?” measures of the past two months do so. I had registered because I am a Jack: “Well (chuckling), I guess I are beginning to ease – we can now Until then, you can book a one- good swimmer. I also loved the used to say that myself. But, it was meet with you in person on a one- on-one appointment, reach a entertainment in the evenings, the not a factor once I got going, to-one basis – it has been necessary comforting ear by phone, get a dances were good. We loved the because everybody around me was to cancel our face-to-face programs. quick response by email and local talent and the old time music the same and I just forgot But we are still here to help! access our virtual programming. and dance. And, Jack liked the I was old and just tried doing the If you feel isolated and alone You can also check our website banquet because he likes to eat.” best I could – and it worked! So, I with your worries, or just need www.alzheimer.mb.ca - for oppor- While reminiscing about the guess you don’t always have to act someone to talk to – we know what tunities to stimulate your mind, be past two decades Jack said, “I par- your age!” you are going through. We hear creative and stay connected. ticipated in a lot of Manitoba 55+ How has your involvement in people's stories every single day. Call us – we're here for you. Games and they all seem to run the Manitoba 55+ Games & the together, but some that stand out Canada 55+ Games influenced are Morden in 2002 and Neepawa your health and well-being? in 2014, - but they all were a lot of “Hmmm,” Jack pauses to think, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 fun.” Jack added, “I was given the “Well it gave me a goal to strive for. honour of being the Manitoba flag If I hadn’t had the goal of the bearer at the Canada 55+ Games Games, I wouldn’t have been on in Brampton in 2016, where I was the golf course as much and work- Sirens for Life - the oldest male participant at 95, ing with it. Then that working has and that was special. That was helped me.” Florence adds, “Well I quite an honour for me.” didn’t have anything to do with What do they do now to stay games (directly) I don’t think, July 2020 active? Jack says, “Not much” – because I was just an observer, but Florence cuts in “Oh man, he I don’t know, I am hanging in Emergency services workers To limit the potential spread of never stops working – mowing the there; I don’t understand it, I’m often see the need for blood first- COVID-19, currently, only those lawn – doing things around the Norwegian – so I’m putting it down hand—just one patient with inter- with appointments will be allowed house.” Jack adds, “Well I’m a sur- to being a Viking!” nal bleeding may need up to eight to enter the donor centres. Donors vivor. They tell me that I am the When asked about this year and blood donors to help save their life. are now being screened for poten- last survivor of the WWII Lancaster next year’s games, Jack replies, The Winnipeg Police Service will tial exposure to COVID-19 before Pilots. I don’t know if that is right “Oh yes we are missing the Games be adopting the Winnipeg Donor entering, along with a new set of or not, but…” this year. We don’t know whether Centre from July 20-25 to ensure screening questions, and tempera- When asked how long they had or not we will be able to participate patients receive the blood they ture reading prior to donation. been married, Florence replies “72 in the Games next year – at our need through the Sirens for Life Once donors pass this additional years”, and Jack adds, “I was going age we don’t plan that far ahead.” summer blood donor drive. screening, a mask will be supplied to say forever!”, which starts both Florence adds with a chuckle, “Not Across Canada, an average of and must be worn through the of them laughing affectionately. when you’re 99.” only 4% of Canadians donate blood, remainder of the donation process. What has inspired Jack & Truly an inspiration and living and in Winnipeg, that number is Anyone wishing to participate in Florence about the 55+ Games? example of active aging! Thank you even lower, at 2.6%. the Blood Challenge is requested Florence: “Oh well – I just admire Jack and Florence for sharing your Across Canada, an to contact all these people – you know – I delightful memories of the Manitoba Canadian Blood Services at “average of only 4% of watch these people swimming and I & Canada 55+ Games over the past (1-888-2-DONATE) am thinking – what kind of dummy two decades. Canadians donate blood, 1-838-236-6283 or at am I for not doing anything – what If you have participated in the and in Winnipeg, that number https://www.blood.ca else – oh they were just the greatest Manitoba 55+ Games and have a is even lower, at 2.6%. to book your appointment. – good communicators all of them – story you would like to share, ” all happy and healthy and enjoying contact the AAIM office at 204- With the help of community When you donate at the donor each other’s company – seeing peo- 632-3947 or toll-free at 1-866- members, emergency services work- centre, please indicate that you are ple healthy and involved – getting 202-6663 or drop us a line at ers hope to top up Canada’s blood participating in the 2020 Sirens for the most out of life.” [email protected] supply. Life Blood Challenge to be counted. 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Music and the Moonlight Special By Barbara Lange Wally Mazur was born 1914 in than paying for every dance), or took a long time to travel even with that the dance hall was on fire. Canada to a Ukrainian mother and just strolled along the beach. As no good weather but the dirt road “You’d better hurry if you want to a Polish father, and grew up in liquor was sold on the boardwalk or turned to muck when it rained. save your instruments and music,” Winnipeg’s north end. As a boy he in the dance pavilion, young people Although the composition of the urged the messenger. Later, Wally took lessons on an old Stradivarius would grab a “hot lips” ginger beer band may have varied at times, hugged his music close to his chest violin. As an adult with a natural and run through the sand hills some of the other player’s names as he and Nell stood helplessly musical ability, he learned to play with it. People sat on scattered were Joe Siwek, Cam Christie, among the crowd while authorities the piano, organ, accordion, trum- benches or at a makeshift table Horrie Russell, Ted Shaman, Ed tried to put out the fire. pet, and trombone. His parents’ built around a huge tree near a Peterson, Ed Murray and Roy Jenner. Despite all efforts, the dance social circle was full of friends from popular hotdog and fries stand on The band and their mates liked hall burned to the ground. It was the old country and one girl in par- the boardwalk to eat and listen to to cool off after the midnight dance never rebuilt. ticular, Nell, caught Wally’s eye. the band. Bathing suits could be with a dip in the inky black lake. As the last Moonlight Special The dances at Grand Beach, rented from the nearby park office. One time Nell heard screams and train slowly pulled out of Grand touted far and wide, were enjoyed On long weekends, the season’s laughter but on a moonless night Beach station later that night past by the local communities and city band played past the last train’s with the boardwalk lights turned pine and poplar, the whistle moaned crowds alike. Many revellers of this routine departure time. Wally often off she wasn’t sure if swimming long and low as if mourning its last era were descendants of parents filled vacant spots in various sea- was the only thing going on. The waltz with the dance pavilion. and grandparents who had met son’s bands. However, on the first time Nell went for a midnight The day the music died at Grand the love of their life at Grand September long weekend 1945 he swim she became disoriented in Beach heralded the end of a his- Beach. The words “Let’s take the was thrilled when the resident the darkness and almost drowned. toric era. The bands are silent now Moonlight Special” had stirred band leader approached him to Luckily Wally grabbed her hand but their musical legacy still plays hearts young and old for decades. take over for the following season. just in time and plucked her out. on in the hearts and minds of The Canadian National Railway A friend suggested Wally Mazur The thought of a midnight swim those who experienced it. added extra trains on a daily basis change his name as businesses lost its appeal after that. Winnipeg author as needed to transport passengers prospered more if they weren’t Some bands that played at Grand Barbara Lange to its money-making summer loca- ethnic. And so Wally Meyers the Beach prior to the Wally Meyers’ gathered memo- tion. CNR contracted the day-to-day musician was born. Orchestra were the Country Club ries from people management of Grand Beach and The band’s contract commenced Orchestra (1934), Claude Turner such as Nell Mazur amenities to the Canada Railway May long weekend, and required Orchestra (1937-40), and Don and weaved them News Company. It seemed as them to play Friday, Saturday and Wight and His Band (1941). (Source: into a collection of though the fun would go on forever. Sunday nights until the end of Musical Ghosts, Owen Clarke, 60 short stories Wally and Nell were among the June. In July and August, the 2007, Clark Productions Limited.) and photographs, younger generation who took the height of the season, the bands Little did Wally Meyers know as titled, Memories train to Grand Beach. It always played nightly seven nights a he and his orchestra entertained of the Moonlight surprised Nell to see how many week. Their contract expired after the crowds at Grand Beach with Special and Grand Beach Train people came from the cottage, the the Monday night dance of the hits like Twelfth Street Rag that Era (Borealis Press, 2018). beach or campsite to meet the train September Labour Day weekend. they would make history as the Barbara will read more short whether they knew anyone or not. On the May long weekend of last of a string of bands to play in stories at Resto Gare & Train Bar, “People travelled to Grand Beach 1946, Wally and Nell headed out to the beloved dance pavilion. 630 Des Meurons in St. Boniface, especially for the Saturday night Grand Beach on the Friday in On Monday of the September August 18 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. dances or just to listen to the band Wally’s car for the first night’s per- Labour Day weekend in 1950, Wally To reserve seating: 204-237-7072 from the boardwalk,” recalled Nell. formance. The other band members and Nell and the other band mem- by August 14. 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And we real- out music festivals and other ly do not have much insight into events that make life so enjoyable. ® which is a ® what the 'After' will look like, Our hospitals have not been NutriFeron Shaklee assuming that the word 'normal' swamped and frontline workers product... is a unique, patented will ever be applicable once more. are deserving of huge praise for blend of zinc plus four powerful Submitted photo The story is also very personal Dr. Brent Rousin their efforts. Because of my preoc- plant extracts that helps for me because it includes the cupation with Janice's situation, I death in early June of 2020 of my can personally testify to the dedi- naturally balance the immune beloved wife Janice Chance. It is cation and professionalism of doc- system. Nutriferon increases often difficult for me to separate tors, nurses and others who toil in levels of the 'personal' from the saga of health care. Bless them all. interferon Covid-19, but I shall try. 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With no many public places in eastern effective treatment and no vaccine Canada, but not here in Manitoba. to prevent the spread of the virus, A few days after my wife Janice Contact Gerry Canada and other countries died at Riverview Health Centre in (Shaklee independent distributor) accepted the advice of the World Winnipeg, I received a very special Health Organization that we must Roger wearing a mask - a special final gift from her. It was a package at 204-990-4341 shut down most regular commer- gift from his wife Janice. containing three very colourful face or email cial and social activity in an effort coverings (pictured). She ordered [email protected] to avoid having our hospitals pared to many other parts of them shortly before her passing, swamped with cases of Covid-19. Canada. Most Manitobans appear and I shall wear mine with pride. 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Check for electrical hazards around the pool 3rd AGM via ZOOM By Senaka Samarasinghe As the weather heats up, swimmers are heading out to backyard, community and public pools, hot tubs and spas. When it comes to pool safety, drowning A General Meeting of the SLAM free-of-charge to conduct indoor is the first concern that comes to mind, but there is another danger to swimmers: (Sri Lankan Association of Manitoba) activites. electrocution. Group was conducted on June On Nov. 22nd, 2016 this Group 23rd, 2016 at Pembina Trail started to work with South Side Where is the danger? Library Hall with participation of 26 Seniors of Trinity United Church members. Members elected Peter as (TUC) in Fort Richmond. This part- • Faulty underwater pool lighting the first President of the SLAM nership helped Group members to Seniors 55+ Group. The 2nd AGM participate in Exercise and Yoga on Aging electrical wiring that hasn’t been inspected in years • was held on June 17th, 2018 at a weekly basis up to now. • The use of sump pumps, power washers and vacuums that are not grounded Elwick Community Centre. Members At the 3rd AGM, Office Bearers elected Daya as the second President elected Senaka as President, Sam • Outdoor lighting, circuits and receptacles not protected by GFCIs of the Group. The 3rd AGM was Vice President, Ismath Secretary • Damaged cords on electrical equipment conducted on June 21st, 2020 and Felix Treasurer and Board Father’s Day, via Zoom. Members elected were Peter, Daya, The best protection is inspection, detection and correction of potential electrical During this five year period the Elian, Sumana, Upali, Hemasiri, hazards. Have a licensed electrical contractor install and maintain your pool wiring Group performed get-togethers in Shrima, Zeyra and Charlotte. ■ and upgrade protection equipment. Parks during summer seasons and indoors during cold and winter In addition: seasons. Board Members conduct- ed monthly meetings to start new • Never touch electrical cords, switches, or appliances when you are wet, standing activities and to formulate future in water or have wet hands. plans. From November, 2018, the • If an electrical cord or appliance falls into the water do not try to retrieve it until you Group managed to get the Education Room and Kitchen at turn off the power at the main switch. the Access Building (Plaza Drive) Senaka Samarasinghe (left). • Never use a damaged cord. • Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using a wet/dry vacuum or pressure washer. • Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) on all outdoor outlets. A GFCI is a type of circuit breaker that is designed to prevent serious shock. A GFCI should be used in any area where water may come in contact with electrical products.

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Members of SLAM conducting a meeting via the ZOOM app. July 15 - August 11, 2020 • V19N1 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 7 Darlingford, MB - “LEST WE FORGET.” 99th Annual (War) Everyone is WELCOME to visit the Memorial Service Darlingford Park & Memorial Building this summer. For more information on this Memorial Service: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DarlingfordMemorialPark CANCELLED Please contact: Glenn Rasmussen, Committee Spokesperson In this time of uncertainty, it's the right Tel: 204-246-2275 Cell: 204-823-1987 thing to do: Glenn Rasmussen is the main source of funding for the yearly cost of maintaining this beautiful park. Donations will be 4 3 UNITS REMAINING! gratefully accepted towards these expenses and income tax receipts will be issued. Donations can be mailed to : RR 1, Box 46, Darlingford, MB R0G 0L0. Glenn Rasmussen, Committee Spokesperson, is proud to report this would have been the 99th consecutive service that has taken Limited number of 1 bedroom – 1 bathroom place at the war memorial, dating & 2 bedroom – 2 bathroom suites still available back to July 5, 1921 when the park officially opened. It includes • 4 storey residence with elevator participation from local school • Wide variety of suite sizes with balconies War Memorial children who place flowers on two • Onsite medical clinic & dentist office crosses in honour of those who • Underground parking • Spacious storage locker The Darlingford Memorial Park never made it home from the wars. • Spacious common area • Fitness centre Committee had made the difficult Two black marble plaques inside • Gardens and walkways • Onsite full service restaurant decision to cancel the 99th annual the memorial list the names of the • Available support services providing residents Darlingford Memorial Service sched- men who served and died in World the opportunity to age-in-place uled for Sunday, July 5, 2020. War I and II. Given the uncertainty and restric- The Darlingford Memorial is the There is really nothing like it! tions surrounding the COVID-19 only free-standing memorial build- LOCATED AT 171-2ND AVE. SOUTH IN NIVERVILLE, MANITOBA pandemic, this decision was made ing of its kind in Manitoba that with everyone's safety in mind. honours the war dead. The park is The Committee can now focus maintained by a local volunteer on their plans for the 100th committee (8) and community anniversary celebration of the volunteers. ■ park's opening in 2021. The service

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Manitoba Churches – Sometimes when you’re in a dark place St. Lupicin Roman Catholic Church - 1891 “ you think you’ve been buried, Written and Photo by Tyrrell Mendis but you’ve actually been planted. There is no road to St. Lupicin shown responsible for a one-room school- ~ Christine” Caine on the Official Highway Map of house. Manitoba. But St. Lupicin itself is. The Post Office opened in 1923. Testaments of Faith, Manitoba’s Heritage Churches St. Lupicin is a locality south of It was closed temporarily in 1975, Provincial Road 246, 35 km then was closed permanently in 1977. (22 miles) southwest of Carman - NOTICE - in the Rural Municipality of Lorne. It could also probably claim to be the “My exhibition, Testaments of only community in Manitoba with just Faith, Manitoba’s Pioneer two buildings. Churches, that was scheduled for display at Cardinal this month Vehicular access to St. Lupin is had to be cancelled due to possible by way of an unpaved road unexpected circumstances. that runs across rolling hills and My Sincere Apologies.” through scenic valleys, a road that Ste. Therese Chapel, in Cardinal, south- could become badly rutted and ~ Tyrrell Mendis western Manitoba, is now a museum. flooded during wet weather.

A commemorative plaque in the vil- lage records Jean-Antoine Bourrier (1831-1917) and his family as the • Conscientious and Clean Service first settlers in the area. The Bourrier • Competitive Rates and Adjustable family left Lozere, France, in April Prices 1891 and arrived in St. Lupicin in • Ongoing Damage Prevention mid October. For some years there- Trained Movers after the Bourrier home was the Services include: place of worship for the settlers. • local and limited long distance moving service Some of those homesteaders includ- For many years a group of artists Ask • packing and unpacking service ed the Chaleil, Portal, Soulodre, successfully ran the St. Lupicin Craft about our • certified senior moving service (ask about our other services for seniors) Seniors • pick-up and delivery service • removal or storage service Chabidon, Brunel, Bergeron, and Gallery Co-op in the rectory beside Moving • short and easy free in-home estimates other families. the church. This ceased to exist, Service however, after the sudden passing of Phone - 204-990-4341 Wpg The parish was named by R. P. Benoit, its owner, the carver Ken Chambers, Email: [email protected] Website: www.qualitycaremoving.net Superior of the Community of Notre in 2004. The rectory then became a Dame de Lourdes. St. Lupicin, once private residence. part of Notre Dame de Lourdes, became a separate parish in 1891. More information on St. Lupicin It was established 11 km (seven miles) Roman Catholic Church and cemetery Pick up a southeast of its mother church. can be found in the publications of copy at your the Manitoba Genealogical Society. local book- The Faure School District was store today! established in May 1897. It was Photograph date unknown.

Tyrrell Mendis, assisted and encouraged by his wife Doreen, has photographed more than Join local Manitoba writer & photographer 700 places of worship in Manitoba over the past 35 years. It is an ongoing project to record the Bill Stilwell on a photographic exploration fast-disappearing relics of our heritage. His travelling exhibition of 48 pieces, Testaments of Faith, of some of Manitoba’s most scenic sites. Manitoba’s Heritage Churches. Bill will provide Manitoba’s little known, yet is now available for booking. outstandingly beautiful places. Scenic If you would like a particular church featured in Senior Scope, or would like to make a booking secrets—for you to enjoy. for his exhibition, contact Tyrrell Mendis at:[email protected] / (204) 774-0677 / (204) 794-1909 / www.theimpressionists.ca.ManitobaChurches/ (Testaments of Faith) Ph: (204) 476-5210 Email: [email protected] www.manitobawild.ca

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July 15, 2020 Outstanding Manitobans chosen to receive the ORDER OF MANITOBA Twelve Manitobans, whose con- serves on national Mr. Richard variety of community organiza- tributions encompass a broad museum association Frost tions including the Winnipeg Art range of endeavours and accom- boards where he has As CEO of The Gallery, the Woman’s Musical Club plishments, will soon receive the advanced a meaningful Winnipeg Foundation of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Order of Manitoba, the province’s dialogue on the role of (TWF), Canada’s first com- Historical Society. highest honour. The formal investi- culture in society today. munity foundation, Frost ture ceremony will be held at a yet- has become a leader in Mr. Stuart Murray to-be determined date at the Mr. Mitch encouraging the growth Murray has an eclectic resume Manitoba Legislative Building, sub- Bourbonniere of this influential move- spanning the fields of entertain- ject to public health guidelines. An educator and ment. During his tenure, ment, business, health, sports, Traditionally announced on May community activist, TWF has experienced public service, community service 12 (Manitoba Day) the announce- Bourbonniere has long unprecedented growth and human rights. In addition to ment of the 2020 recipients was been inspired to help and development, multi- being a former political party delayed due to the ongoing global others find their voices. A plying its net worth and leader, chair of the 1999 World pandemic. Today’s message coin- founding member of the original increasing its social and cultural Junior Hockey Championship, cides with both the 150th anniver- Bear Clan Patrol, he also volun- influence in Winnipeg and sur- honourary colonel of 17 Wing sary of The Manitoba Act coming teers with Ogijiita Pimatswin rounding communities. Winnipeg, chair of Travel Manitoba into effect on July 15, 1870, and Kinamatwin (OPK) the Mama Bear and co-chair of the Manitoba150 the 100th anniversary of the open- Clan, Drag the Red and many other Ms. Tina Jones Host Committee, he was appointed ing of the Manitoba Legislative organizations. He has received two Chair of the Health Sciences as the inaugural president and Building on July 15, 1920. Governor General awards for CEO of the Canadian Museum for The Order of Manitoba was Centre (HSC) Foundation board, bravery and meritorious service as Jones is a successful entrepre- Human Rights in 2009, serving established in 1999 to honour well as the Canadian Humane in this role until the museum’s Manitobans who have demonstrat- neur, community contributor and Association’s Bronze Medal for philanthropist. Her work with opening 2014. ed excellence and achievement, Bravery for jumping into a Winnipeg thereby enriching the social, cul- HSC Foundation has raised record river to save a young woman’s life funds, impacting the lives of Mr. Scott Oake tural or economic well-being of the in December 2016. province and its residents. many Manitobans. Jones is owner Oake is a Gemini Award-win- “This year, as Manitobans have of the Banville & Jones group of ning Canadian sportscaster for Elder Mary Courchene been tested and have responded companies and partner in The CBC Sports, Sportsnet, and Hockey with courage, creativity and hope, Courchene is an Indigenous Rink Training Centre, both ground- Night in Canada. He moved to we are even more aware of the leader and role model in the field of breaking enterprises. She has Winnipeg and became a sports importance of commitment to public education, sharing her recently been recognized with t h e anchor, and was subsequently community,” said Lt.-Gov. Janice guidance and experience on the University of Manitoba Distinguished hired by Hockey Night in Canada, C. Filmon, chancellor of the journey toward truth and reconcil- Alumni Award and the Women’s broadcasting National Hockey order, who will preside over the iation for all Manitobans. Drawing Executive Network as one League games to a national audi- ceremony. “The community lead- on the strength of her family and of Canada’s 100 most powerful ence. Oake is a director of the ers to be invested into the Order culture along with her own painful women. Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, a of Manitoba in this, the 150th experiences as a residential school Winnipeg-based project dedicated anniversary of the province, will survivor, she seeks to build under- Dr. Marion Lewis to the memory of his 25-year-old continue to inspire their fellow standing that brings both Indigenous A pioneer in medical genetics, son, who passed away in 2011 as Manitobans through their per- and non-Indigenous communities Lewis co-founded the Winnipeg Rh the result of a drug overdose. sonal achievements and their together to learn, heal and grow. Laboratory to study and eradicate dedication to our province, our hemolytic disease of the newborn Dr. Ernest Rady Dr. Krishnamurti country and our world.” (HDN). Prior to her work, HDN was A very successful entrepreneur Appointments to the order are Dakshinamurti a major cause of morbidity and and former member of the Manitoba made by the chancellor, based on An emeritus professor in the death in the newborn period. The Bar Association, Rady is passion- the recommendations of an adviso- University of Manitoba faculty of Rh Laboratory has the distinction ate about supporting important ry council. Order members are medicine, Dakshinamurti is a of being one of the earliest genetics causes including education, chil- entitled to use the initials O.M. senior advisor to the St. Boniface laboratories in Canada. Lewis dren’s health and scientific after their names for life. The list of Hospital Research Centre and an developed and perfected the research. His charitable dona- all Order of Manitoba members is innovator in the epigenetics of vita- methodology to detect all forms of tions include the Rady Children’s on permanent display in the mins, metabolic syndrome disor- Rh-incompatibility and to use this Hospital, the University of California Legislative Building. ders and the pharmacology of vita- same technique to test the blood of San Diego Rady School of mins. His biography was included all pregnant women in Manitoba. Management and The Salvation The following Manitobans in the Cambridge University Press’s Lewis received the La Medaille de Army. Of particular significance to will be invested at the Outstanding Scientists of the 21st la Ville Paris for the first interna- Manitobans was the $30-million 2020 ceremony: Century. tional workshop in monoclonal transformative gift to the University antibodies. of Manitoba, as part of its Front Dr. Stephen Borys Mr. Bill Elliott and Centre Campaign to bolster The director and CEO of the Elliott built a career in champi- Mrs. Margaret Morse the school’s teaching. Winnipeg Art Gallery, Borys has oning the cause of sustainability Manitoba’s first speech thera- long been a fierce advocate for the through environmental education. pist, Morse pioneered speech clin- power of art to change lives and He is the founding executive direc- ics in hospitals, assessing and communities. He is leading the tor of the Fort Whyte Centre for treating adults and children with For more information about effort to build the Inuit Art Centre Environmental Education, now communication disorders for sev- the Order of Manitoba, visit and holds the post of adjunct known as FortWhyte Alive. Never eral decades, for which her patients professor at the University of satisfied with the status quo, he were very grateful. Morse contin- www.manitobalg.ca. Winnipeg. Borys has produced has a flair for adaptation and cre- ues to advocate for a master’s pro- numerous exhibitions and books ating programs and facilities that gram in speech pathology at the in his field, and lectured across responded to both community University of Manitoba and has a North America and Europe. He need and funding opportunities. long record of volunteerism with a Page 10 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] July 15 - August 11, 2020 • V19N1 HUMOUR The VIRUS DIARIES Rick Goodman [email protected]

AIRBy Rick Goodman ©Copyright 2020 / EmailTRAVEL [email protected] Read more of The VIRUS DIARIES at www.seniorscope.com Bea and I were reminiscing a dirty crosswind over the Red with your phones and tablets. The dropped and the tail swung sharply about how we used to travel and River on our decent into Noi Bai pilot needs every bit of psychic to port. When the cabin lights wondering how long it will be before airport. The plane was rocking and energy he can get his hands on. went out the guy in the window we can pack our bags and head out bouncing. That's on a normal routine flight. seat started making little whim- again. I hate to say it but it's prob- "Oh Good Lord," I thought, " When things start getting rough pering sounds. ably going to be awhile. But it's fun This is probably why they call it and interesting the group cohesion "Ooh, ooh, ooh," he kept to remember some of the places the Final Approach." starts to disintegrate and people moaning. we've been. And some of the experi- Have you ever noticed how quiet start making deals with God. I found myself chanting, "Gow, ences we've had getting there. people get on takeoffs and land- Gluttony, debauchery, cheating on Bia," over and over. A few years ago we were on a ings? That's because deep down in income tax. All gone, please God Bea was taking deep breaths flight out of Bangkok headed to the reptile part of our brain we just get us on the ground in one and going, 'EEEEEEEE." Hanoi in North Vietnam. Any time know that flying is un-natural for piece and You'll never have to worry We sounded like a rap group. we go someplace we try and learn human beings, the laws of aerody- about that kind of behavior from us And then the wheels hit the run- a few handy phrases in the local namics is just so much malarkey, ever again. Deals and possibly a way and 237 people slammed their language. 'Gow' and 'bia', meaning the only thing that's going to get quick word of gratitude. feet down on where the ancillary 'hello' and 'beer' were the only this thing off and then back on the "Thank you Lord for making me brake petals were supposed to be words that stuck with me at that ground again in one piece is the remember to put clean underwear and then started to clap and cheer time. collective mental concentration of on this morning." as the aircraft slowed down. We dodged thunderstorms on every person on board. That's why And noise, people start making Hello Vietnam! ■ the flight and crabbed sideways in the cabin crew don't let you play noise. The plane heaved and then

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