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V11-N14 June 5 - July 3/13 jxÄvÉÅx to the Town of Morris, Manitoba. Read Senior Scope online at www.seniorscope.com Morris is celebrating the Manitoba Stampede's 50th Anniversary Dubnicoff ‘the this year - 2013. Morris is also the proud Host Community for the 2013 Manitoba Poster Boy’ for Liquor & Lotteries 55 Plus Games 55 Plus Games (June 11-13) By Scott Taylor We would like to take this time to In last year’s ALCOA 55 Plus 75-year-old Dubnicoff said this welcome you into our community our Games, Jack Dubnicoff won four week. “I have five events on Day 1 lives, our homes and our hearts. gold medals. This year, the father – in track, I have the 100 metres, The Town of Morris is honoured to have of former Canadian Olympic 200 metres, 400 metres and 800 been given the opportunity to showcase cyclist Tanya Dubnicoff, is “going metres and in the afternoon, I’m what Morris and Area has to offer. after the pentathlon.” playing Pickleball. Every effort is made by many volunteers year round who pride themselves on “Yeah, I’m going after five this “I have three other events dur- participating in activities and events that year, hopefully all on Day 1,” the ing the Games. I’m also entered in promote and benefit our community. Jack Dubnicoff No. 1! Continued on page 2 The same spirit has gone into ensuring that the games in June 11-13 are a positive enjoyable experience that will leave each individual feeling "Proud of More echoes of Age & Opportunity who they are." THE BUZZ, We hope your experience in Morris will Seniors Housing & The Taxpayer Will be a memorable one and look forward World War II Lifestyles Expo - Subsidize Golf, to welcoming you back in the future. By Roger Currie Best One Yet White Hits the Road, Here's to the 2013 Manitoba Liquor Bombers Honour & Lotteries 55 Plus Games! Greats (sort of), Leslie ••• Celebrates 15 Seasons Morris has so much to offer: • 204-467-9000 www.seniorscope.com [email protected] Two campgrounds and the Downs • A museum Celebrates • The Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition: featuring a pro rodeo, Midway, petting zoo, By Scott Taylor vendors and evening entertainment. See See See • Annual Craft Show in the fall PG 6 PG 8 PG 9 • Riverview Golf and Country Club • Davidson Memorial swimming pool • Fishing, ice fishing, boating, river trails Inside this issue... to walk down The community boasts: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day... By Minister Jim Rondeau ...... PG 3 • The Southern Manitoba Convention Centre which includes an arena, curling rink (year- Executor’s Duties - Investors Group...... Campbell...... Hartley...... PG 4 round ice), exhibition hall and wellness centre. • Many recreational sporting teams. Batting Against Breast Cancer™ Slo-Pitch Tournament ...... PG 11 • Curling Club - home to the Annual Dekalb Super Spiel and also to other events such Currie’s Corner, (High gas prices) By Roger Currie ...... PG 12 as the 2007 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts. J.W. Crane Memorial Library - book picks ...... PG 12 ••• HUMOUR - “Listen Up...” By William Thomas...... PG 15 Town of Morris

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55 Plus Games, cont’d from front page pole walking, golf and the 3-kilome- Dubnicoff still runs organized tre predicted run. And (wife) Carol is 10-kilometre races around the in two events. She’s participating in province, but his major focus “is to Let the golf and the predicted run, or walk, do it and stay fit.” I suppose. It will give us a chance to Now, as the Games approach, his Games begin! do some events together.” competitive side kicks in. The 2013 Manitoba Liquor & “I was working out one day at the Lotteries 55 Plus Games, (an ALCOA- Wellness Centre and I ran into Jim MB program) will be held in Morris, Evanchuk, the ALCOA director,” Man., from June 11-13. More than Dubnicoff said. “He said, ‘You’re the 1,000 athletes/participants are poster boy for the games, you’re pic- expected to compete. ture is everywhere,’ and I was quite Of those 1,000-plus athletes, shocked. It’s incredible. I guess I’d there is probably no one more com- better have a good Games.” mitted to competing at the Games than Dubnicoff. At 75, he takes THE 2013 ALCOA 55 PLUS GAMES fitness very seriously. “I try to do everything, including THE SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JUNE 11 long distance – 100 kilometre and 60 9 am - Opening Ceremonies – SMCC kilometre – cycling,” he said. “And I really like this Pickleball game. I was Event Location Start going to a lawn bowling tournament 5 Pin Bowling - Singles Carman 5 Pin Bowl 10:30 am 18 Hole Golf – Gross Riverview Golf Club 10:30 am When the 2013 55 Plus Games were at Dakota and there was this sign Arts & Crafts SMCC 10:30 am announced last October, in Morris, MB that said, ‘Introducing Pickleball,’ Crokinole SMCC 1:30 pm (the Host community), Healthy Living, and I got quite interested in it.” Floor Curling SMCC 10:30 am By the way, he finished second in Floor Shuffleboard SMCC 10:30 am Seniors and Consumuer Affairs Horseshoes Southwood Park 1:30 pm Minister Jim Rondeau promised the lawn bowling tournament. Jack Dubnicoff on the line. Jack Dubnicoff is from Whitemouth, Pickleball - Doubles SMCC 10:30 am to wear these flashy running shoes Slo-Pitch Southwood Diamonds 10:30 am if the participation reached 1000, and Man. He moved to Winnipeg in 1950, He then moved over to become Swimming Davidson Pool 2:30 pm graduated from St. John’s Tech (“I manager of the provincial canteens Track Southwood Park10:30 am this year, they exceeded their goal. lived right across the street on at the Canadian National Institute Whist SMCC 1:30 pm We’ll be watching!! McRae.”) and then completed the for the Blind for a couple of years 8 Ball/9 Ball - Individual Davidson Center 10:30 am Hotel Cook’s course at Manitoba and then in 1984 went to Chicken *Medal Presentation Times are Tentative ••• Technical Institute. Delight. In 1995, he was hired by “I started working at the Royal Chicken Chef and still works for the THE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY JUNE 12 ALCOA-MB and MPI Alexandra Hotel and then got a job at company one day a week. Event Location Start Chateau Lake Louise,” Dubnicoff In the meantime, he works even 1 km Nordic Pole Walking SMCC 11:30 am invite you to explained. “Then I worked summers harder staying fit. 3 km Predicted Walk/Run SMCC 9:30 am at St. Charles Country Club and “I’m on a pretty strict regimen,” 5 Pin Bowling – Team Carman 5 Pin Bowl 9:30 a.m Climb abourd the 9 Hole Golf Riverview Golf Club 9:30 am then the winters at the Winter Club.” he said. “I go five-six times per week Arts & Crafts SMCC 9:30 am FREE 55 Plus Games He then moved on to become to the Wellness Centre in the sum- Carpet Bowling SMCC 9:30 am executive chef at the Glendale mer but I also run outside, as well. Contract Bridge SMCC 1:30 pm ‘TranSPORT’ Shuttle Country Club for five years and then In the winter, I curl three times a Duplicate Bridge SMCC 9:30 am spent 12 years as the manager of the week so I don’t go to the Wellness Floor Curling SMCC 9:30 am DEPARTS old Caesar’s Palace Restaurant at Centre as often, but I still make Floor Shuffleboard SMCC 9:30 am from Fort Richmond Safeway sure I make it there.” Scrabble SMCC 1:30 pm Polo Park. Slo-Pitch Southwood Diamonds 9:30 am (2860 Pembina Hwy) to Morris, MB 8 Ball/9 Ball Individual Davidson Center 9:30 am June 11, June 12 & June 13 U of M Lifelong SMCC 12:30 pm 8:00 am. 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This checklist will provide a better attending physician, or a statement vide the deceased’s birth certifi- Veterans Affairs Canada understanding of your many duties of death from the funeral director cate, death certificate and Social If the deceased was a veteran, the as an Executor; however, depending • birth certificate, including place of Insurance Number. To claim a estate may be eligible for additional on the situation and your relation- birth survivor’s pension, they will need benefits. For assistance, the near- ship with the deceased, not all points • names, addresses and birth dates the deceased’s birth and marriage est Veterans Affairs Office may be will apply. It is recommended that of all beneficiaries named in the certificates. To claim children’s contacted. you seek legal advice at the outset if life insurance policy(s). benefits, they will need their birth you think it might be necessary. certificates. Union or business associates Arranging for living expenses If the deceased was a member of a Making necessary Contact the deceased’s bank or Company benefits union, club, business or fraternal arrangements credit union to provide money for the Contact the employer as soon as association, check to see if the In general, the following arrange- family’s immediate living expenses. possible with regard to: deceased had any group life insur- unpaid salary, commissions or ance or other benefits. ments will need to be looked into Canada/Quebec pension • immediately after death: bonuses or survivor benefits • accrued vacation or sick pay Uncashed cheques Arranging the funeral • The deceased’s beneficiaries may • group life insurance or pension Arrange to have any uncashed • Notify family, friends, heirs and be entitled to a lump sum death plan benefits owed to the deceased. cheques made payable to the estate. the employer about the death. benefit, a survivor’s pension or Attending to personal matters • Make arrangements for burial or children’s benefits. A disability If the deceased was retired, check cremation and funeral services, as benefit may also be payable if the with the organization providing pen- • Obtain several original copies of specified in the Will (unless the deceased was disabled for more sion payments about any death ben- the death certificate. deceased has done so already). than four months before death. efit owed to beneficiaries. • Locate the Will and all documents • Pay funeral expenses. • If the deceased was receiving relating to the estate. Canada or Quebec Pension Plan Employment Insurance • Make a list of all names, address- Claiming life insurance benefits benefits, cheques may be cashed If the deceased was receiving es and birth dates (or approximate Gather the following information up to and including the month of Employment Insurance benefits at ages) of immediate family mem- to claim life insurance benefits: death. Any cheques issued after the time of death, the estate is eligible bers – spouse, children, grandchil- • life insurance policy numbers such time must be returned. to receive benefits to the date of dren, brothers, sisters, parents. • the deceased’s full name, and any • Be sure to contact the nearest death. For assistance, the local • List names, addresses and birth nicknames or additional names he Canada or Quebec Pension Plan Employment Insurance Canada Office dates of all other beneficiaries or she may have used Office and ask for the appropriate (listed under Service Canada in the named in the Will or in other doc- • home address claim forms. You will need to pro- telephone directory) may be contacted. uments related to the estate. • Social Insurance Number Continued on next page • Veteran’s file and service number, if applicable • death certificate – including date Publisher/Editor: Contributing Writers / Submissions: and place of death – from the Kelly Goodman - Scott Taylor - William Thomas - Cpl. Guylaine Bérubé 204-467-9000 - Roger Currie - Maurice Allard - Shirley Hill [email protected] - Honourable Jim Rondeau Submissions/Letters to: Box 1806 Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 www.seniorscope.com or email: [email protected] Senior Scope is free at over 600 locations and by email subscription, but Mail-out Subscriptions cost is 28.00 + 1.40 gst (29.40 total) for 14 issues/yr. Mail cheque or money order payable to: Senior Scope, Box 1806, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z9 Personal Shopper/Concierge For advertising, news ideas or submissions for Senior Scope, call 204-467-9000 or email: [email protected]

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Executor’s duties, cont’d from page 4 • Locate all bank accounts and • Arrange alternate means to pay determine whose name the utilities. accounts are in and the balance in • Cancel magazine subscriptions each. (You will likely need to open a and club memberships. bank account in the estate’s name • Lock the personal residence and to pay the debts of the estate.) notify the police and insurance • Close all other accounts held by company if it is vacant. the deceased. • Care for pets. • Locate the safety deposit box, obtain keys and make a list of the CONT’D NEXT ISSUE contents. (July 4/13 issue) • Arrange with the local post office to re-address mail. • Settling the estate • Return or destroy credit cards. • Distributing the estate • Cancel charge accounts. to heirs

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It has been 68 years since World in great detail. It was written during a War Two came to an end, yet it con- meal break in the middle of a mid- tinues to define the lives of many of night to 8am shift, and it contains us who were not even alive when vic- some fascinating detail, from today’s tory was declared, both in Europe perspective, 69 years later. and in the Pacific. I was born in Surprisingly, Agnes was not only 1947, very much the front end of the treating war wounds, but also Baby Boom generation that followed tuberculosis. the war. I have a brother who was born in 1941. I know of many fami- “It’s all T.B. on this ward, but lies where there’s a similar gap we’ve decided as long as we keep fat between siblings. I also know fami- and healthy, we won’t be in any lies where father never came home, danger of getting it. and there were no postwar siblings. It’s surprising the number of young I still find myself referring to fellows we have in here. Most are just events as happening “before the back from England. They’re in their war” or “after the war”. It was a hor- early 20’s, and a few are as young as rible time that defined more than 19. I guess they got TB in the damp- one generation. But those of us who ness in England – having poor food never walked in the shoes of and being too tired all the time. Most Canadians who served in uniform, of the cases are Pulomonary T.B. but will never really know exactly what it we have about six young French kids was like. We will also never know with T.B. spines. They have to stay Agnes Comack (left) and her six former classmates from the nursing class what it was like on the home front, flat on their backs in bodycasts for of 1943 at the Winnipeg General Hospital. wondering if family life would ever about a year or more. return to normal times. They are all good kids though, In recent issues, I have written and we have to try to keep them about Hugh and Agnes Comack. cheerful. A few have been here as Hugh was a 21-year-old Cameron long as four years. This week they Highlander who survived Dieppe, and are starting to operate on them – met Agnes at Deer Lodge Hospital removing ribs. When they’re finished, where she worked as a nurse at the 18 of them will have a permanently end of the war. They married in 1946, collapsed lung. and Hugh died a few weeks ago at the The boys from the battle areas are age of 92. Agnes carries on in many really a sorry sight. Some that just amazing ways, with help and support came back from Italy were shell- from her wonderful extended family. shocked. One fellow said they were She graduated in Nursing at the under siege for days, and they Winnipeg General Hospital ( now the became totally accustomed to the Health Sciences Centre ) in 1943. On noise of the guns. Suddenly the guns Friday May 31st, she hosted lunch at all stopped at once and the sudden the Wellington where she lives. Her quiet was more than they could stand. guests were six of her colleagues from We also have a German Prisoner of that nursing class, ranging in age War, and we’re getting another one Quebec hospital where Agnes Comack worked in 1944. from 92 to 95. tomorrow. The one we have now is Agnes sent me a copy of a letter about 48, so I don’t think he’s much she wrote to her father in late August of a Nazi. There are lots of Germans Agnes Bardal moved back to Next time in Senior Scope, I’ll take 1944 from a military hospital in in this hospital because of the prison Winnipeg a few months after that a look at the ‘War Art’ of Alex Quebec where she was working. Her camp at Sherbrooke. Evidently the letter was written. She worked at Colville. It’s part of the 100 Masters dad was the patriarch of the Bardal younger fellows are the ones who are Deer Lodge Veterans Hospital. That’s exhibit at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. family. He immigrated to Winnipeg really nasty because they have been where she met Hugh Comack, who from Iceland in 1886. Agnes was his brought up as Nazis. arrived there with a foot injury as Roger Currie is Winnipeg writer 13th child, and was born when her We haven’t seen much of Montreal the war ended. They were married and broadcaster. father was 55. In the letter, which yet. Evidently it’s not a very safe the following year, and spent 67 www.communitynewscommons. luckily survived in her father’s effects, place for women to be wandering years together. It’s a genuine privi- org/author/rogercurrie the young nurse described her work around alone. lege to tell at least part of her story. [email protected]

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I believe that in a civilized society, health care is a basic human right (although, I have no problem with a two-tiered health system – private and public -- Photo by Shawn Coates in which the wealthy can pay for their Leslie Raine (right) serves her Robin’s customers at Shaw Park. own health care in their own clinics in order to shorten the lines for every- Regardless, the leasing plan was and three, she went back to work one else), that it is the responsibility defeated by council, although the with Robin’s and has been with the of every person to make sure that move to sell the John Blumberg golf company ever since. Dave White in Kansas City children, the sick, the disabled, the courses outright was passed and “That first year I even bought a mentally and emotionally challenged that was a good decision. mini-pack and I still have the mini- Dallas and back to Minneapolis and our senior citizens have enough “CUPE (the Canadian Union of pack,” she said proudly. “On the to see games at Target Field, to eat and decent places to live and Public Employees) carries a lot of nights when I have my tickets, I Kaufmann Stadium, Busch Stadium, that our communities provide the weight at City Hall,” said Mayor come here and set up and then Tropicana Field, Marlins Park, Turner services necessary for an orderly soci- Katz. “Now, I’m starting to get calls somebody from Robin’s fills in for Field and the Ballpark at Arlington. ety. I believe in parks and green from the curlers. They want to be me and I go down to my seats and Turns out, it wasn’t a once-in-a- spaces, museums to honour our his- subsidized, too. And why not?” become a fan for a night. lifetime journey. A 13-year assistant tory, public sports and arts struc- Many citizens who were against “I love it here at the park, just love it.” manager at Seven-11, 12-year tures for all citizens to enjoy and selling the golf courses were seniors Inventory Control Manager with on “fixed incomes.” My response to ••• strict regulations on banks, securities Last summer we told you about Canadian Tire and eight-year that is simple: Give everyone better and the rest of the business and Dave White, a Winnipeg retiree who Western Canada Internal Auditor pensions and more social security so financial sector. Yep, I’m a socialist. is not only a great Goldeyes fan but with Mohawk Oil, White will leave we can all benefit from socialism, Trouble is, I’m not sure we should a lover of Major League Baseball as July 31, and head to Minneapolis, not just bad golfers playing margin- subsidize golf. And I’m certain that well. Last July we told you about his Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, al golf courses. communities should not own money- incredible baseball trip – 33-days to Denver, Kansas City and Milwaukee. losing golf courses. Especially golf ••• see 19 games in seven cities. “I'm going to be 61 on June 21 courses that are in lousy shape and, If you’re a Winnipeg Goldeyes fan, From July 26 to August 28, 2012, and I have no intention of stopping for decades, haven’t had the neces- Leslie Raine is a person you proba- he went to Minneapolis, Kansas City, until I can't do it anymore,” he said. sary funds required for even stan- bly know. You might not know her St. Louis, Tampa, Miami, Atlanta, “When I'm no longer able to drive, I'll dard course improvements. I’m real- by name, but you’ve probably run Continued on page 10 ly not sure about cities owning into her at the ballpark. You’ve prob- money-losing golf courses when that ably even bought a coffee or dough- same city’s back lanes look like nut from her over the years. The best bombed out streets in Libya. Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative music from the As the Goldeyes celebrate their 1940s through the This past week our friends at the 15th season at Shaw Park, Leslie, Winnipeg Free Press were giddy over 58, is celebrating as well. She and TUNE IN '70s - and more. the fact that our 61-year-old mayor, her Robin’s Donuts kiosk are two of Sam Katz, and his supporters were the most iconic features of the park. not able to lease four of the city- After all, Leslie has been there since Tune in on MTS TV, owned golf courses to private inter- Opening Day 1999. CJNU 107.9 FM Channel 725 ests. Seems the Free Press is quite “I’ve been here since the park June host sponsor is: or on our website at happy to have the city waste almost opened,” said Leslie. “The most Community Foundation of Manitoba www.cjnu.ca $900,000 a year subsidizing golf. for live audio streaming. memorable day I’ve had in 15 years July host sponsor is: Two city councilors, Dan Vandal here was the day the park opened. (204) 942-CJNU and Brian Mayes, who reported no LH Icelandic Newspaper/The New Iceland Heritage The park wasn’t finished for the Museum/The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba (2568) numbers of their own, claim that the exhibition games and our stand was Email: [email protected] city auditor’s report that suggests down in front of the men’s wash- the city loses nearly a $1 million a room near the Dugout Store. I just year on golf is wrong. Too bad, remember that when I walked into they’ve never, ever presented their the park, I was just blown away.” own report, they just “feel” that the Leslie has been with Robin’s for auditor is, ah, incorrect (I wish 27 years. She’d been a travel agent Mayes would worry more about the for a number of years and then atrocious condition of the back lanes retired from that job to raise her in his constituency than subsidizing kids. When her children turned five other people’s golf).

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“THE BUZZ” cont’d from page 9 fly. A person has only one shot at Doug Brown (Gate 3) was named life, so it better be a good shot.” the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian This year we learned something new in his first year in the league in 2001. about Dave. He’s apparently a huge Joe Poplawski (Gate 4) was a five- fan of opera and Shakespeare. On his time All-Star who helped the Blue baseball trip he’ll stop off in Santa Fe Bombers capture the 72nd Grey Cup to see two operas (he’ll even see the in 1984 by hauling in five passes for magnificent Joyce di Donato) and then 101 yards and a touchdown. watch two plays at the Shakespeare Ken Ploen All four honourees are worthy. It’s Festival in Cedar City, Utah. players who have made the Bombers a just too bad that the current Bomber Amazingly, that’s not even White’s championship team in the past. brass doesn’t pay more attention to “big trip” in 2013. Not only will these iconic gates take its own glorious history. This team “I leave for Italy on Sept. 24,” he on lives of their own as popular meet- had a winning culture for a long time: said. “I have an opera at La Scala on ing places,” said Buchko in a written A winning culture that prided itself on Sept. 26, then I go to Venice for two statement, “but they will also be con- its local stars – and local non-stars. Operas, then it's off to Verona to do stant reminders of our rich past and It seems sad that when it comes to some sight seeing, then to Bologna the heritage that drives us forward.” honouring the greatest players in its for some sight seeing and a stop in Well, that’s true to an extent. Two history, it fails to consider the Parma for a private concert. Next is of them, Milt Stegall and Doug Winnipeggers who made it great. Genoa to take in the sights and a Brown, never won a Grey Cup; none And also consider this: Chris party. Between now and May 2, Fritzie Hanson, Blue Bombers 1936 of them were born and raised in Walby was born in Winnipeg, played 2014, I have tickets for over 50 Winnipeg and the era of the 1930s 16 seasons for the Bombers, was a events. Of course this includes all and 1940s that produced three Grey nine-time CFL all-star, two-time CFL the stuff I'm doing this summer in succession was celebrated. Almost 18 Cup champions, the era of 1988- Most Outstanding Lineman, three- Winnipeg. This makes me a busy months later, she had her official coro- 1992 which produced two more and time Grey Cup champion and is guy, but it beats working.” nation ceremony at Westminster the era of the early 1950s which often referred to as “the greatest Indeed. He might even have some Abbey. Last Sunday, June 2, 2013, brought with it the construction of offensive lineman in CFL history.” time for a little taxpayer-subsidized Britons all over the world celebrated Winnipeg Stadium were ignored. Doug Brown was born in B.C., golf. Oh, did I really go there? the 60th anniversary of that day. However, fans are fans and the his- played 11 seasons in Winnipeg, was tory of the club has long been an eight-time CFL all-star, won most ••• ••• outstanding Canadian once and Tim Burke, the 59-year-old head When it comes to honouring the ignored so the likes of Fritzie won zero Grey Cups. coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers four greatest Blue Bombers players, Hanson, Indian Jack Jacobs and Here’s another interesting stat was back out on the turf at the Winnipeg fans have an aversion to Chris Walby will continue to be for- and it tells you something about brand new Investors Group Field for the stars of their greatest eras, Grey gotten by modern followers of the how Bomber fans now accept losing. the team’s rookie camp this week. Cup wins and local players. football team. During Brown’s 11 seasons, the The main Blue Bombers camp started Last Friday, Bombers president Here are the Bombers fans four Bombers had a losing record five with medicals on Saturday. The team Garth Buchko announced the results gate honourees: times and finished last twice. During opens its 2013 regular season on of fan balloting for the selection of Milt Stegall (Gate 1) was an all-star Walby’s 16 seasons, the Bombers Thursday, June 27 against Montreal... the four Bombers greats who will receiver for the Blue Bombers from never finished last and had a losing This coming Saturday, Assiniboia grace the four main gates of the new 1995-2008 and held several major season only twice – and in one of Downs will celebrate its 56th birthday. Investors Group Field. CFL records upon his retirement those losing seasons (they were 7-11 If NDP Minister Stan Struthers has The four are definitely worth hon- including most career receiving yards. in 1988) they still made the playoffs his way, it won’t live to see a 57th... ouring, but their selections did indi- Ken Ploen (Gate 2) led the Blue and went on to win the Grey Cup. Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her cate that Blue Bombers fans have lit- Bombers to six Grey Cup appear- There shouldn’t even be an father King George VI as Britain’s tle regard for their deep winning histo- ances as quarterback, including argument here. ■ monarch in 1952. Last summer her ry and really don’t care about the local four victories.

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How do with gas!” North Dakota, the average price One hundred names for love: A stroke, a marriage, and the you get over waiting for the other shoe Gas prices are no joke, but the when you do the conversions, works to drop? Sometimes all you can do is biggest part of the nightmare is try- out $1.17. Yes, North Dakota is the language of healing. stay busy, so that the waiting doesn’t ing to get honest answers. Five years new Texas. They’re swimming in oil, NY: W.W. Norton, 2011. become a conscious event, only back- ago, before the economic crash, but isn’t Saskatchewan the largest ground. Paul had a gift for losing him- crude oil hit a record high of $150 a producer of conventional oil in Diane Ackerman’s self in work; it spared him every day. barrel. Today it’s more than $50 Canada these days? re-counting of her He simply did not dwell on his illness below that, but gas prices are once A major factor is taxes. Remember husband’s stroke or his several brushes with death. I again close to the record high that when Paul Martin slapped us with an is an inspirational envied him that. For me, fear, uncer- we saw in 2008. extra cent and a half at the gas pump story of hope and tainty, and mystery remained. In the Right now the price at most outlets to fight the deficit? It never went away, recovery. Ms. Ackerman vest pockets of time -- walking down in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan even when the deficit disappeared, chronicles her hus- the hallway was long enough -- I felt is just under $1.36 a litre. That’s and why are we not surprised? band’s life changing pangs of worry. So, now and then, I about 15 cents a litre higher than a When all is said and done, three event called stroke. powwowed with the different sides of month ago. little words seem to answer the When he regained me, and tried to gather those terrified, All we hear as to why is the fact question as to why gas retailers put awareness, he was afflicted with loving parts together, reach beneath that we’re now into the driving sea- the price up. Those words... aphasia-loss of language-and could the dread, and find gratitude for our son. Folks are driving to lakes and “Because They Can”. utter only a single syllable: "mem." still rich and buoyant life.” beaches on the weekend, and they’re Drive carefully and have a won- The standard therapies yielded little ■ doing motor trips across the country. derful summer. result but frustration. Diane soon At the back of the book Ms. found; however, that by harnessing Ackerman has included a bibliogra- Paperless and pointless their deep knowledge of each other phy of resources for further reading. and her scientific understanding of I managed to get through high The basic question that needs to Diane Ackerman is a graduate of language and the brain, she could Cornell University with an MA, MFA, school and university back in the be answered is “Will it improve learn- guide Paul back to the world of 1960’s when dinosaurs roamed the ing for students, and can we measure and PhD. She has written many words. It is a beautifully written story non-fiction books including An earth. I didn’t do very well as a stu- the outcomes?” Experience in other of love and devotion, of pain and suf- dent, but it’s amazing how much places where schools have gone for Alchemy of Mind, a poetics of the fering, and triumph over a medical brain based on the latest neuro- sticks in your brain as the years go by. gadgets in a big way is not hugely condition that can strike at any time Back then, I was easily distracted. encouraging. Most recent studies science and Cultivating Delight: A without warning and can have such natural history of My Garden. Her Instead of reading Shakespeare or seem to conclude that adding digital devastating results for the person doing algebra when it was home- technology such as a tablet or a lap- poetry has been published in literary afflicted and the family that must bear journals and books. She has also work time, I was more likely sneak- top to a student’s basic equipment witness to the struggles of recovery. ing a peak at a movie or football produces only a slight improvement had the rare distinction of having a molecule named after her – the magazine. If there had been an I-Pad in test scores. ■ in the house, chances are I might Even leaving that aside, another dianeackerone. never have graduated. potential issue is what device do edu- One of the larger school districts in cators choose, and how often will they Winnipeg is making I-Pads mandatory have to be upgraded or replaced? The Pillemer, K. generation of people who have trav- for all middle school students, when people who sell Apples and Androids elled the road of life. classes resume in September. The must be licking their lips and rubbing 30 lessons for living: Tried and powers that be in St. James their hands about now. true advice for the wisest Americans. The book concludes with: Ten Assiniboia have decided that text- Looking for positives always, if a questions to ask the experts in your books are obsolete, and digital elec- student is all digital and paperless, New York: Hudson Street Press, 2011 life. tronics are the way of the future. he or she would have a pretty hard Every student will be given the time claiming that the dog ate their To find practical ■ “June sat forward a little. “Young fancy tablet, at taxpayers’ expense, homework. guidance for living, man,” she said – and I am not at the start of the fall term, and they Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer the author searched ashamed to admit that it was grati- can take them home at night. The and broadcaster. for the life wisdom of fying to be called “young man” at my school district may be right, but He is heard regularly on CJNU, older people. This age – “you will learn, I hope, that they may also be a little too far Nostalgia Radio book is based on happiness is what you make it, ahead of the curve on this one. www.cjnu.ca/c-corner.shtml the lessons for liv- where you are. Why in the world ing the author would I be unhappy? People here learned from inter- complain all the time, but not me. It’s viewing one thou- my responsibility to be as happy as I sand people over a period of five can, right here, today.” years. The author coined the phrase “the experts” to describe this body of Dr. Karl Pillemer is the Hazel E. people who were 65 or older. The Reed Professor in the Department of June 8th 2013 JACKPOT “Loving You”- advice “the experts” offered fell into Human Development and Professor six major themes and within each of Gerontology in Medicine at the When the diagnosis theme there are five key lessons to Weill Cornell Medical College. His $25,000 live by. The book starts with married major interests center on human is dementia, what life, progresses to careers, to child Kin Pot $484,000 development over the life course, do you do next? rearing and, then how to avoid hav- with a special emphasis on family ing serious regrets throughout your and social relationships in middle life. Dr. Pillmer tells us how to make age and beyond. Dr. Pillemer, with the most of life, remaining happy funding from the National Institute and fulfilled despite loss and illness. on Aging, is conducting a large-scale Each chapter is filled with stories study of this issue which focuses on and anecdotes of the one thousand within-family differences in parent- people interviewed. This book is child relations in later life and on meant to be read slowly and ambivalence in intergenerational NOW AVAILABLE! thoughtfully so that one can medi- relations among adults. ■ tate on the life lessons afforded by a

The J.W Crane Memorial Library, operated by the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Libraries, is the largest specialized collection on geriatrics, gerontology and long-term care in Canada. Our Reading Room contains consumer health resources for Deer Lodge Centre residents, their families and members of the community. Consumer Health This book is available at McNally-Robinson, borrowing cards are available free of charge. Items may be borrowed for Coles - Kildonan Place and City Place. two weeks. The Library is open Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30. Visit www.brendaartistandauthor.com [email protected] / http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/deerlodge V11N14 • June 5 - July 3, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 13 Things to do in Winnipeg EVENTS Senior’s Day “GO4health Expo - June Pembina Active Living (55+) - Summer Lion's Place Adult Day Program - is 19, at the Red River Ex. Gates open 3 pm. programs: Bocce, beginning June 12, 10 a social day program for seniors, includes South Winnipeg Seniors Slo-pitch - Many activities, entertainment, interactive am (weather permitting), at Richmond physical, mental, and recreational programs. SENIORS HAVING A BALL, May to displays, education and senior service Kings Community Club. Email Transportation & hot lunch provided. October, fun and exercise. To join or for organization booths. 55+ admission $5, [email protected] or call 204-269-1903. Membership is $8.06/day. Call 784-1229 more information please call Bob Chapil: Many transportation options available. PAL Pedallers - Wednesdays. Call 204- for info. Referrals to the program are made 204-261-3033 or Metro Hnytka: 204- Watch for more info at a later date. 261-4198. PAL Putters - Mondays. Call through WRHA at 940-2655, or call your 256-4074 or visit swssp.coffeecup.com. 204-253-6236 Winnipeg Philatelic Society - . Fishing PALS - meet bi- Home Care Case Coordinator. National weekly. Call 204-253-6236. Lunch PALs Urban Retreats Garden Tour - Sat., Stamp Exhibition, the Royale 2013 Royal, Prendergast 55 Plus Seniors Club - June 15, 10 am-4 pm, rain or shine. Self- meets once a month during the summer. Jun. 21-23, at the University of Manitoba. Call 204-269-5383. Still Bloomin’ Garden Programs: Cribbage; Whist; Excercise guided tour of beautiful East Fort Garry programs; Soup & Sandwich luncheon Royal Canadian Numismatic ou. Club, June 27, 1 pm. Call 204-269-5431. gardens in support of St Matthew's- Y Association (Canadian Money every 4th Wed. Club membership $11/year. Maryland Community Ministry. Tickets $15, Good Neighbours Active Living Centre Call 257-9586 or Joe / Mary 254-8390. available after May 1 at McNally Robinson Collectors) - 60th Annual Convention, (720 Henderson Hwy.) - Programs and Seine River Seniors - Booksellers, The Garden Room 444 Show and Bourse, July 24-28, 10 am-5 services to 55+: Outreach Program, expres- Mondays - Bridge Academy Rd., or call Community Ministry pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre (and and Poling. Call 204-255-8332. Alternate sive arts, fitness & educational classes, work- 204- at 204-774-3957. Delta Winnipeg Hotel). Coins, paper shops & more. Bookstore, Mon. 1-4 pm & Thursdays - Creative Writing. Call money, banknotes, gold, silver, platinum, 275-1353. 3rd Thursdays ea. month - Forum Art Centre - Forum Art Fresh Art Tues.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Hobnobs Café, tokens, and jewellery. Also: Exhibits, 204- Writing Your Life Story. Call 204-253- Show, June 14-16 at the Forum Art Centre, Mon-Fri, 10 am-1 pm. For more info: 8160 auctions, dealers, sales and purchases. 669-1710 or visit www.gnalc.ca . June 4 - Cheapy Tuesday Movies, 120 Eugenie St. & Tache. 48th Annual Art "Come with Paper, Leave with Gold". 1 pm. Call 204-253-4599 to register. June Exhibition & Sale, Fri., June 14, 5-9 pm, Sat., Open to all. Daily admission $5. For table Vital Seniors - St. Mary Magdalene Church, 11 - Walking Tour Human Rights Museum. June 15, 10 am-6 pm (Official opening & rentals call Bruce Taylor: 204-663-5155 3 - St. Vital Road. Bridge, Thursdays, Margaret Wed., June 12, Father’s Day Lunch. Thur., reception, 1 pm); Sun., June 16, 12-4 pm. (Leave msg.) Further Info: Barré Hall: 204-256-3832; Carpet Bowling (looking for June 13, Water Colours for Beginners. Features over 50 Manitoba fine artists origi- 204-269-9176 volunteer coordinator), Tuesdays, 1-3, Pam Tues., June 18 - Social Brunch. Tues., June nal framed & unframed art – acrylics, water- 204-253-9848; Line Dancing Mondays, 25, day trip to the zoo. Call to register colours & ceramics. Also for the first time – SOCIAL PROGRAMS/ Beginners, Prairie Stars, Fridays, Beginners Norberry-Glenlee CC - Artists Village in Coronation Park along with SERVICES Plus, Warren 204-334-3559; Luncheons Programs for seniors Swords & Sabres Renaissance Festival, $10, last Tuesday of month, June 204- at 26 Molgat Ave., St. Vital: Square Dance, Sat., June 15. Get your free caricature done Springs Senior Drop In Centre - 725 256-0414, Scrabble, Mondays, Don 204- Seniors Bingo, Bridge, Red River Seniors by Winnipeg artist Tom Andrich, 1:30-3:30 Lagimodiere Blvd. 1-4 pm Thursdays. 487-7835 Cards, Light & Lively Fitness: Intermediate , Urban Polling, spring startup, 256-6654 pm. Makes a great Father’s Day gift! Free June 13; July 4 and 18: Join us for a Bernice, 204-253-9244, Afternoon movie, 1st and Beginner. Call for info admission, raffle prizes, wheelchair access, healthy environment where seniors in our Tues, Cecile 204-253-4599, Explore restau- Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - free parking. Visit www.forumartcentre community can grow stronger mentally and rants, last Fri. of mo., Fran 204-269-8584. is a community-based non-profit org. .com or call 204-235-1069 physically through fellowship, friends, fun Its mandate is to ensure the accessibility and activities that vary from week to week. High Steppers Seniors Club - Day ALS - Join us at the Winnipeg Goldeyes vs program for frail seniors two days a week and availability of French-language Lincoln Saltdogs ball game, Sat. June 22, 6 Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - in Windsor Park area, 980 Winakwa Road. services and support programs for the pm. Dave LeMoine, a local actor will once Shuttle Bus runs Wed. mornings for $14 Call: 204-619-8477 or email: French-speaking population 55 years again be re-enacting Lou Gehrig’s famous from the north end and $15.00 from the [email protected]. and up who live in Winnipeg to help speech and we once again will be throwing South End. (members). Get lunch, bingo, them maintain their autonomy and to out the first pitch. Tickets in section F avail- entertainment, refreshments & transportation Dakota 55+ Lazers Program - Variety improve their quality of life. 793-1054, able for $15 includes snack Voucher for hot home. Looking for Bridge Players, Tues., 1-3 of progams at Jonathan Toews Community 400-107 Des Meurons St. St-Boniface, dog, bag of chips and drink. 25 Volunteers pm. Volunteers needed for Wed. Programs. Centre, 1188 Dakota St.: Mondays - Wpg., [email protected]. also required to halp pass the batting Elaine: 204-339-1701 ext. 205 Cribbage, Tuesdays - Line Dancing, Floor helmets and to man the ALS booth. Curling, Wednesdays - Public skating, Whist The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - and various health and education programs, VOLUNTEERING To volunteer or for tickets, call 204-831-1510, 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety ext 4, or email [email protected] Thursdays - Floor Shuffle, Kraft Korner. Vista Park Lodge Personal Care of different programs and services to adults Call Karen: 204-254-1010 ext. 206 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed The Wellington Retirement Residence for the following positions: Cribbage play- - hosts an Elder Abuse Awareness Event in programs and services. (204) 987-8850 Whirlaway Westerners Dance Club - Modern Square Dancing. New single and ers and one to one visiting companions - Conjunction with World Elder Abuse K.I.N. Resource Council for Seniors - various days and times; Assistance with Awareness Day in Manitoba, Mon., June 24, couple dancers welcomed Fridays, 7-9:30 pm Bluebird Lodge Congregate Meal Program, at Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre, our Breakfast Programs twice monthly-usu- 2 pm, at 3161 Grant Ave. presentation on 97 Keewatin St., seeking volunteers to help ally on a Tuesday morning from 7:30 am-9 Elder Abuse with Susan Crichton, Elder 165 Sansome Ave. Membership $2. Cost with the 4:30 meal - 3 hours once a week. per evening $4. Art/Zoya: 204-632-0698. pm; Require a volunteer to do filing and Abuse Consultant with Manitoba Healthy Call 204-774-3085 for details. typing occasionally; Program assistant Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs. 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. Mondays-1:30-3:30 pm and 6 pm-8 pm. Refreshments served after presentation and Addictions and Depression Recovery afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Group for Seniors 55+ - Wednesdays, Call Janet Paseshnik: 204-257- tours of building will be available. RSVP to Various activities: art and hobby classes 6688Bethania Personal Care Home and Sharon Loewen at 204-831-0788 10 am-12 noon, starting Apr. 17 at ACCESS or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Transcona, 845 Regent Ave W. A support Pembina Place - volunteers needed for Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre group for those battling addictions Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run Meal assisting, 1 hr. time commitment. Training - Free women’s-only Wen-Do: Women’s and wanting to improve Mental Health. program by men for men at Woodhaven provided. For info, call: 204-654-5035 Self Defense Class, Sat & Sun , June 15 & Call Colleen: 204-222-9879. Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, or email [email protected] 16, 10 am-5 pm (with a 1 hour lunch break Dufferin Senior Citizens Inc., Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. Southeast Personal Care Home - both days) at Duckworth Centre (U of W), afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: is looking for volunteers during the day, evening 400 Spence St. Wen-do is for women of 377 Dufferin Ave. - Mondays - Shuffle 832-0629 or 804-5165 Board 9.45 am, Bingo 1 pm; Wednesdays, or the weekend to assist with the recreation all ages and abilities, this beginner class programs. Call the Recreation department: will teach both the physical and mental 12 noon - soup and perogy lunch. We also Archwood 55Plus Centre (565 Guilbault have perogys for sale. Every second Sat: St.) - Offers programs: Nordic Pole Walking, 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 for info.

skills to protect yourself! Pre registration their ad effectiveness in Senior Scope. Thank Please mention Senior Scope when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track is required. Call 204-477-1123 Dance 12 noon-4 pm, with a 4-piece band Yoga Fit, Zumba Gold, Water Exercise, The Urban Knights (1983) - recruiting and lunch. 204-986-2608 Bowling, Belly Dance, Lite “N” Lively “Winnipeg Pathways Patrol” volunteers for Pickleball - this new sport is played at River East Council for Seniors - Workout, Line Dancing, Painting & Drawing. summer - May-Sept. Should have some Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre every Birthday Party: Mar. 22. Call: 204-416-1067 First Aid Training. 1-2 shifts/mo. Bike, walk, Mon/Wed/Fri from 12-3 pm. Drop in or Presentation & AGM, Mon., June 17, 2:30 or email: [email protected] at Parkside Plaza, 1630 Henderson Hwy. run or roller blade and help your communi- join for 3 months. More info at www. ty. Seniors welcome. Must have cell phone. norberry-glenlee.ca "This Full House; Later Life Hoarding" A&O: 400 Stradbrook - Crafts, Pilates, by Age & Opportunity. Refreshments. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba Gold, Aqua-Fit, Table Email: [email protected] or call: Nearly New Shop - Dollar Daze for Dad Call Debbie: 204-667-6812. Tennis, Scrabble Club, Choir. Sorting out 786-5000 Ext. 1380. Sale, June 7-15, Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm, at and Managing Technology seminar, Mar. 14; Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - Ring- 961 Portage Ave. All men’s t-shirts, Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living Chronic Pain Mgmt Mar. 28. Register 1 wk Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various A-Ride program needs drivers to take clients sweaters, belts and ties will be just $1.00 ahead. Call 204-956-6490 for more info. residing in Southwest Winnipeg to appoint- throughout the week. All proceeds go to scheduled and drop in activities (pool, shuffle board, wood shop, Art). Hours: A&O: West End (Clifton CC 1315 ments, shopping and social outings. the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Compensation for gas and parking provided. Manitoba. 9:30-3:30. EEKALC is home to Local Strathcona St) - Belly Dance, Clogging, Colour. For more info, visit www. Line Dancing, Ballroom Dance, Table Tennis, No minimum time commitment required. Call localcolourart.ca/index.html. Call Digital Photography, Woodcarving, Social 204-452-9491 or email [email protected] 204-669-0730 to confirm if activity still on. Gathering, Mature Driving Workshop. Call for info or to register: 204-975-5167.

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Holland, MB: Three Days of Good Old St. Eustache Community Centre - Ritchot Senior Services (serving seniors 55+ in 204-348-4610 and Winnipeg River Fashion Fun and Music - 31st Annual CRAFT/VENDOR sale, Sat., May 25, the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people to Resource Council 204-367-9128 Old Time Fiddling Contest, June 14, 15 & 9 am-2 pm. Interested vendors call be on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors, 204-353-4457 204-883-2880 South Interlake Seniors Resource 16, Sat., 2 pm (Pe-novice, Novice, Junior, . Tables $20. housekeepers etc. Call Denise: Council Inc. - Senior, Golden Agers, Champion, Twin Services for seniors and Teulon & District Seniors Resource The Services to Seniors programs in those with disabilities. (Stonewall, RMs Fiddle Classes), Holland Community Council Inc. - North Eastman - Centre. Dance Jamboree, starting Sun., (Teulon, Gunton, Komarno, Services: transportation, of Woodlands, Rosser, Rockwood – wards 1 pm to the music of the Moonshiners Erinview, Malonton, Inwood, Narcisse, friendly visiting, phone calls, foot care, house- 1,2,3,4). Services include Driver/Escort and after 8 pm. Breakfast and Jam Chatfield & surrounding areas). Driver pro- keeping, yard work, minor home repairs, Program, Mobility aid Lending Service, gram, CancerCare driver program, Victoria Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Lifeline, Handy Helper, Housecleaning, Friendly Sessions Sat. & Sun., 8:30-11 am. Call 204- 204-526-2064 for info and camping. Lifeline, handi-helper, housekeeping/laun- etc. Brokenhead Outreach for Seniors Visiting, Telecheck-Telephone buddy, E.R.I.K., dry, friendly visiting, telecheck, medical 268-7300, H.E.L.P. Centre (East Beach Life Line. Caregiver Support Grp. meets last Selkirk - Manitoba Highland Gathering - equipment loans, E.R.I.K., volunteer income area) 204-756-6471, Springfield Services to Wed. ea month. Call 204-467-2719 June 22, Selkirk Park, MB. For ticket info, visit tax program, yardwork, monthly bbq’s dur- Seniors 204-853-7582, Two Rivers Senior ManitobaHighlandGathering.org ing summer months. Call 204-886-2570 Resource Council, Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa 204-345-1227 or Whitemouth/Reynolds Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V11N14 • June 5 - July 3, 2013 HOUSING www.PeakMarket.com WORD SEARCH Potato Patty Appetizer

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HUMOUR COLUMN: Listen up and pay attention! by William J. Thomas - Humour Columnist

So I spoke to this large group of … her reaction would go like this. that’s what I read.” citizens can change the world. Indeed, seniors recently in Kitchener, Ontario, First, she’d roll her eyes. Then “Who?” it’s the only thing that ever has.” the city where I’d spent my university she’d give me that look like I can’t “That anthropologist. You know…” The cooler was so impressed by years although when I drove by the believe you ever got through univer- “Jane Goodall?” my recall that he stopped talking for school, now named Wilfred Laurier sity. And then, after staring at me for “No the other one.” almost four seconds. He asked me a University they still had not erected a long time and then focusing on her “Dian Fossey?” few more questions about Margaret any sort of commemorative statue or beloved balcony she would say: “No. The other one.” Mead and when I shrugged them off even a plaque on the front lawn with “Really Bill, what the hell would a “Margaret Mead?” saying I really did not know, he said: the inscription “Despite the best boat with two Italian guys be doing “Yeah, her, I read somewhere she “Are you telling me you wrote the efforts of our professors and counsel- on the side of that building?!?” was openly ‘involved’ down there in book on … “ lors – some sneak through.” Yeah, So I said: “The minute that apart- Samoa.” And that’s when the penny even my mom refused to attend my ment comes up for rent, it’s yours. In fact I vaguely remember a per- dropped. He didn’t just obsess on graduation ceremony thinking it was Now how about another beer?” sistent and unfounded rumour about the strange subject of a long-dead sort of a hoax. The Margaret stories were well- anthropologist Dian Fossey having anthropologist out of the blue. He Referencing Margaret And Me, received. The hour passed quickly, “special relations” with her subjects sat in the back listening to me speak I told them stories about my late, the applause was genuine and then while studying gorillas in Rwanda. about Margaret And Me and thought great wee Irish mother like the time the host walked me over to the I had heard Jane Goodall speak I was delivering a dissertation on the I was hunting for an apartment for book signing table where a line years ago at the University of Buffalo life of Margaret Mead! her in Welland, Ontario and failed to began to form. and just last month on CBC Radio I gave him that look, the one find one with a balcony, her fondest Signing, inscribing, shaking hands, and she is one of the most dignified I inherited from my mother, the wish. One afternoon we were sitting it was all going quite well until I spot- and dedicated souls the world has one that says “Seriously, how thick out back of her brand new eight- ted him out of the corner of my eye. known. are you? One to ten? I need an storey apartment building having a ‘The cooler.’ Every book signing There is no doubt that Margaret answer now.” beer when Margaret, gazing across comes with a cooler, the person who Mead shocked the 60’s world with Memo to those attending educa- at the identical apartment complex butts in line to tell you a long and her study of early teenage sex in the tion lectures or recreational talks – next door said: “See Bill, that’s what boring story and brings a chill to South Pacific country of Samoa but stay alert, focus on the source of the I wanted, an apartment just like whatever is otherwise a warm and there was not even a rumour of her noise and if applicable, let’s crank that one with the balcony.” fun event. The cooler has no intention participation. those hearing aids up to ‘high.’ I looked over at the apartment of buying a book and soon those So I’m trying to talk to the last few My mother was a pretty good with the so-called balcony, looked at stuck at the back of the line lose stragglers in line as the cooler judge of people but she was no her and then said nothing whatsoev- interest as well. rambles on about the photographs Margaret Mead. er. What my mother mistook for a Politely, I put him off as long as Margaret Mead took of pubescent, balcony was a scaffolding unit being I could allowing most people to get mostly naked Samoans. For comments, ideas and copies used by two window cleaners. The their books inscribed. It was just as Although I knew little of her career, of The True Story of Wainfleet, correct term I believe is a “gondola.” well there were only a few people I did recall a quote from the great or to book William as a speaker, And I know, oh yeah I know from nearby when out of the blue he began American anthropologist I had used really bad experience that as soon as to speak about anthropologists. while addressing a banquet for volun- go to www.williamthomas.ca I tell my mother that the balcony is “I think she was having ‘relations’ teers last year: “Never doubt that or www.prospeakers.com/ actually a gondola with two men in it with those natives,” he said. “At least small group of thoughtful committed speakers/William-Thomas Picture this! Left: Osprey eating fish high up on the hydro pole. Right: The goose took over the Ospreys nest high up on the pole. Pictures from Mary Harms from Steinbach, Manitoba. 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