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We shall remember them, cont’d from page 2 the meantime, Bibeau's mother the prime minister told us that such who had been largely estranged extreme action was needed to deal from her son for the past five years, with an Apprehended Insurrection in issued a statement in which she Quebec. He promised that we dismissed the possibility that his would eventually be shown the 'evi- actions were related to terrorism. dence' to justify the action. In fact Remembrance Day has definite- there was no such evidence. While ly taken on greater significance there was considerable political since 2002. That's when Canadian support for Quebec separatism, the deaths began in Afghanistan. 160 brutally violent acts that occurred Canadian soldiers and others were during the October Crisis were the killed during that decade-long mil- work of a small band of FLQ thugs, itary mission, the heaviest toll acting mostly on their own. since the Korean War 60 years ear- Yes, we currently have evidence lier. The Korean conflict, often that quite a number of young referred to as the Forgotten War, Canadians have somehow become Cpl. Nathan Cirillo Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent killed more than 500 Canadians. radicalized and are committed in More than 66,000 of us died in with a 5 year old son, on the very that our country is now in danger some way to supporting the forces World War One, and another spot where we have been remem- of something as awful as terrorism. of terrorism in other parts of the 44,000 lost their lives in Europe bering those who died far far away Our memories and our attention world. But without a lot more infor- and Asia during World War in order to keep us safe. span are short. mation, it's hard to have a complete Two. Since the first deaths in In this era when the importance 44 years ago Pierre Trudeau understanding of how the deaths of Afghanistan, Silver Cross mothers of traditional journalism and story- invoked the War Measures Act after Nathan Cirillo and Patrice Vincent who have been part of the Nov. telling has greatly diminished in two prominent men were kid- relate to our longstanding obser- 11th ceremonies on parliament hill importance, as has teaching our napped by Quebec separatists, and vance of Remembrance Day. ■ have no longer been elderly women children about Canada's proud one of them, Pierre Laporte, was ...... whose sons died battling the Nazis history as a nation that has always murdered. With heavily armed sol- before most Canadians were born. punched way above its weight in diers all over Parliament Hill and Roger Currie writes regularly Now all of a sudden we have the times of international crisis, there hundreds of people arrested and for Senior Scope, and he is death of a vibrant young Canadian is a natural tendency to not believe held behind bars without charge, heard on CJNU, 93.7 FM. Music Lessons SHIRLEY HILL CFP for Adults & Seniors Your Exercise your mind, coordination, Executive Financial Consultant concentration and motor skills. MOBILE LAW OFFICE Wm. B.K. Pooley B.A., L.L.B. Piano, Organ, Keyboard, Guitar, Violin (fiddle), [email protected] Lawyer, Notary Public Accordion, Ukelele, Banjo, Service at YOUR PLACE of convenience: Mandolin, Dobro, Bass, Clarinet. Seniors Month (204) 257-0999 Home or Office Visits (in Wpg) • Lessons starting from noon on. DISCOUNT • In our studio or in your home. for October • Serving Winnipeg and rural areas We also carry printer cartridges, USB flash drives, SD cards, all types of batteries DAY - EVENING - WEEKEND (also for hearing aids), CDR's, DVR's, etc. APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Call Terry: 204-955-5428 or 204-467-7388 837 Downing Street [email protected] 324 Main in Stonewall 783-1632

Page 4 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Moving your Money to the Next Generation - Shirley Hill, CFP - Executive Financial Consultant, Investors Group

In the Sept 14th issue I listed wealth efficiently to their children, is basically the value of an asset if $500,000 is considered a capital the six pillars of financial planning grandchildren, and even great- it was sold today. When one spouse gain. Half of this is taxed at your and referenced the studies done by grandchildren. This article will also dies, most (if not all) assets are gen- marginal tax rate, so this can be the Financial Planning Standards endeavour to provide meaningful erally rolled over to the surviving roughed out to 25% of the Council of Canada. Their research insights into some of the most sen- spouse tax-deferred. When both $500,000, or $125,000 in taxes to papers quantify what a difference sible ways to address these issues die, an estate is created. be paid for by the estate. If the it makes to the financial wealth of head-on. So what creates a tax liability? A estate has enough money inside of Canadians and their families who And as with most things in life, if principal residence is disposed of engage with a Certified Financial you want something of value, you usually tax-free, while other invest- Registered Planner. For this article I would need to be prepared to pay. In ments like RRSPs, RRIFs, non-reg- “ like to focus on the Second Pillar other words, the financial tools istered investments, and other investments, like which falls under the category of that exist, such as insurance, that holdings create tax liabilities. Insurance and Risk Management. are needed to ensure a smooth Registered investments, like RRSPs/RRIF’s, are As the baby boomers enter retire- RRSPs/RRIF’s, are fully taxed, so fully taxed, so when ment, intergenerational wealth ...the financial tools when passed to the next genera- transfer is one of the most over- “ tion possibly half of their value is passed to the next looked financial issues of our time. that exist, such as lost to taxes as the total value is generation possibly The amount of wealth in Canada considered income and therefore that is on the verge of being insurance, that are taxed at the deceased’s marginal half of their value is released when one generation pass- needed to ensure tax rate which could be the highest lost to taxes as the es the torch to the next is stagger- rate. Consider if you retire with ing. Some estimates have the total a smooth transfer of $1M in RRSPs, which is more com- total value is consid- value of these assets at over one tril- wealth may appear mon than you might think. As you ered income and lion dollars. That’s right, trillion whittle this portfolio down to pay with a “T”. Why does this matter? It to be expensive. household and lifestyle expenses, therefore taxed at the matters for you, as it does for the Compared to the it may be only worth $200,000 entire country. Protecting this wealth once both spouses have passed deceased’s marginal as it changes hands in the family is alternative tax impact, away – with $100,000 owed to tax rate which could absolutely critical. If done poorly, taxes as the estate is resolved, government coffers benefit at the these costs are often that’s still $100,000 in lost estate be the highest rate. expense of your children or your negligible and even value. Gone, instantly. Never mind ” favourite charity. that we can no longer assume it to cover this tax bill, then the It matters because the transfer inconsequential. such an asset pool would actually result is the estate has shrunk, of wealth from one generation to ” be used up before death; many drained by taxation, but it remains the next is not seamless and it is transfer of wealth may appear to seniors have large investment port- intact. If the estate has insufficient not without huge financial and fis- be expensive. Compared to the folios they will never ever need due funds left in it to cover this tax bill, cal obstacles. As the old adage alternative tax impact, these costs to healthy private or public sector the assets must be disposed of. goes, there are two constants in are often negligible and even pension plans sustaining them This is when the family cottage life: death and taxes. This is true to inconsequential. Would you pay through retirement. So the estate becomes difficult to pass along to such an extent that without appro- $50,000 to save $500,000? Most tax bill grows and grows, rather the kids. They need to pony up the priate and diligent financial plan- likely, yes. You get what you pay than shrinks. money themselves to pay this tax ning, the Canada Revenue Agency for. If you do nothing, then the Tax Non-registered investments (which bill, either from their own savings (CRA) may become your largest Man: the Canada Revenue Agency may be in mutual funds, for exam- or by mortgaging the property, beneficiary of these assets, leaving is the first in line in the settlement ple) as well as second properties again. And if neither is an option, less for the surviving generation of your estate. are taxed based on the capital the property is sold and is lost as a than you had intended. Why is the CRA involved? gain, which is a fancy way of com- family heirloom or legacy. This article is not a course on Whether gifted before death or not, paring the current fair market Indeed, anyone who is currently taxation. That is a discussion for assets such as investments, second value of the asset versus what you between the ages of 60 and 85 your accountant. It is, however, a properties like cottages, farm land, originally paid for it. In short, if you should be reviewing the most tax discussion on some of the key and other precious valuables are paid $20,000 for that lakeside cot- efficient manner in which to move issues facing seniors who are con- taxed at their fair market value tage in 1970, and today it would assets to the next generation, by cerned with transferring their upon disposition. Fair market value sell for $520,000, the difference of Continued on page 6

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Moving Your Money, cont’d from page 4 reducing the impact of taxation quate tax-free funds to pay the most people will realize they will able to insure yourself, you can upon death. How do you do this in estate liabilities including income not need all of their investments consider insuring your heirs and an easy way? taxes. any longer and figuring out what reposition large portions of your Before jumping down that rabbit Two little known facts about a to do with that money becomes a non-registered investments into hole, remember one thing: life joint-last-to-die life insurance are, concern. If it was not a concern life insurance to ensure it’s passed insurance is paid out tax-free to firstly, that this type of plan can be before, it certainly becomes one in along tax-efficiently. whomever or whatever is the bene- implemented well into your 70s your 90s! Call it what you want, but it’s ficiary of the policy. And one more (issue ages cap out at 85 years) Again, there are many names for smart and highly effective. Doing thing: Permanent life insurance and therefore not just intended for this strategy and one is a “cascad- something to preserve your estate (the only sensible type to use for the recently retired crowd; and ing life” insurance strategy. The will help ensure your heirs will estate planning) comes in two secondly, that it can be obtained idea is actually quite simple and receive what you want them to forms – Universal Life or Whole Life not only ensures a tax-efficient receive, rather than taking the – and both can shelter the growth ... remember one transfer of wealth to the next gen- unnecessary risk of allowing your of assets inside these plans entire- “ eration, it also indirectly magnifies estate to be dangerously eroded by ly from taxation as well. Overall, thing: life insurance the value of the estate over the life- the dreaded Tax Man. Instead, let’s life insurance is an extremely pow- time of the strategy, which could keep it in the family. erful planning tool, especially for is paid out tax-free positively impact multiple genera- As a financial planner who has seniors concerned about the tax to whomever or what- tions. In some cases, an estate val- been in the industry for 27 years – liability their estate presents to ued at $500,000 originally might I have seen families accumulate their children. Furthermore, an ever is the beneficiary one day leave an impact of five or large wealth. We nickel and dime insurance plan can create an of the policy. And one ten times this value using this many of the items we buy and we estate instantly, where perhaps strategy. So how does it work? try many ways to decrease the none existed. So if you feel all this more thing: Permanent As an uninsurable senior couple yearly tax bill. If there is any way seems irrelevant because you sus- life insurance (the with an estate comprised largely of we can obtain a refund or receive pect your estate is too small to non-registered assets, you would anything for free – we’re first in matter, well fear not – a life insur- only sensible type to obtain insurance policies on your line. What saddens me the most is ance strategy can be used to create own children, and perhaps even that after all this hard work of sav- one for you and there’s no cheaper use for estate plan- your grandchildren. You retain ings is done, we quit at the 99% way to leave a meaningful legacy ning) comes in two ownership of the life insurance completion line, The transfer of than by purchasing life insurance. policies, but insure the child or our Wealth. ■ forms – Universal Life There are two life insurance grandchild. When you and your ...... strategies that are easy to under- or Whole Life – and spouse die, the torch is passed and stand, easy to implement, and gen- ownership is transferred to the erally very advantageous from a both can shelter the insured; in other words, the child financial and fiscal perspective. growth of assets ... or grandchild who you insured The first would be the industry ” becomes the owner of his or her default strategy, which carries own life insurance policy at that many names depending on who even if one of you is uninsurable. point in time. You may have you talk to, which insurance com- Obviously, a normal life insurance pumped tens if not hundreds of pany you might deal with, and so plan is issued to healthy people, thousands of dollars into these forth. The truth is, the default those the insurer deems to have a policies over a period of time, but strategy is to implement a joint- high probability of reaching the as soon as you die, they acquire last-to-die life insurance policy. standard life expectancy (currently ownership and all of those policy This type of plan insures both in mid-80s for most men and values (normally called “cash SHIRLEY HILL spouses simultaneously, but is not women in Canada). However, a value”) become theirs. They inherit Executive Financial Consultant about paying life insurance bene- joint-last-to-die plan can be issued these policies on a tax-deferred fits to the other spouse, but rather and approved based on the insur- basis. This strategy however does Investors Group Financial Services Inc. for the heirs of the estate – the chil- ability of the healthier of the two. not create any life insurance pro- 10 Island Shore Blvd. dren. A joint-last-to-die insurance The second, less common, strat- ceeds for the payment of estate lia- Winnipeg, Manitoba plan pays out on the last death, egy can be done in conjunction bilities upon the death of the unin- R3X 0E7 when the tax implications come with a joint-last-to-die policy but surable senior couple. Phone: (204) 257-0999 ext. 3018 into play. The life insurance is is especially valuable if both The children can use these val- [email protected] therefore a buffer or shield against spouses are no longer insurable ues for their own needs in a vari- www.investorsgroup.com/en/shirley.hill/home the otherwise massive erosion in and therefore could not qualify for ety of ways. When they too die one estate value from taxation. The an insurance plan. This might be day, the life insurance pays out to policy can pay out to the children, due to health reasons or even due their beneficiaries, likely their own who are then able to use it to com- to age. Many seniors really only children. And so the money rolls pensate for the drop in value of the realize the extent of these prob- over, or cascades to the next gen- ...... estate from taxes, or to pay the tax lems so far into retirement – even eration. The strategy unfolds over bill to be able to keep physical into their 90s – that most will tend time, each change of policy owner- assets – such as that lakeside cot- to give up, assuming nothing can ship from the uninsurable senior This is a general source of information only. It is not tage – in the family. Alternatively be done other than ensure their person to the life insured child or intended to provide personalized tax, legal or invest- ment advice, and is not intended as a solicitation to the beneficiary of the policy can be will is in good order. This is simply grandchild and then the life insur- purchase securities. Shirley Hill is solely responsi- the estate of the last-to-die spouse untrue. 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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER OF HEALTHY LIVING AND SENIORS Planning on Aging in Place As Minister of independently for as long as possi- • A&O: Support Services for ings for rental housing, sub- Healthy Living and ble. For example, there may be Older Adults (A&O) offer one- sidised housing, co-ops, life Seniors, I want to pro- some things you can do today that on-one consultations with hous- leasing and housing with sup- vide you with some can help you continue living a good ing project co-ordinators avail- port. To access the directory, resources to help you quality of life as you age. I encour- able by appointment. The co- please visit our website at: plan for the future age you to start planning for your ordinator provides clients, and gov.mb.ca/shas/resources and help you live in current and future housing needs their families, with information forseniors/index.html or con- Minister your home for as long using the checklist and mini-plan- to help select appropriate hous- tact the Seniors Information Deanne as you are able. We all ning guide which focuses on areas Line in Winnipeg at 204- Crothers ing. Please contact A&O Support understand that most such as health, home, transporta- Services at 204-956-6440 in 945-6565 in Winnipeg; toll free people want to age in tion, finances and safety, supports Winnipeg, or email info@ageop- 1-800-665-6565; email at their own home or their communi- and services. portunity.mb.ca. [email protected] ty — this is what we call aging in Manitoba has also developed • A&O also publishes the Winnipeg place. Keeping the connections we Advancing Continuing Care “a blue- Housing Directory for Older I hope the information in this make in our communities is very print to support system change” Adults. The directory includes column helps you explore your important to our health and well- which focuses on enhancing the information about independent options and find answers to your being. It provides a sense of conti- lives of older Manitobans by living, life leasing, assisted liv- questions about planning to age in nuity, comfort and peace of mind. matching the needs of individuals ing, companion care, supportive place. For more information on You may want to ask yourself a and their caregivers with local sup- housing, intermediate personal any of these or other programs, few questions. Where do I start? If ports. The blueprint proposes inno- care homes and personal care please contact the Seniors I want to remain living in my com- vative solutions to provide appropri- homes. To view the directory, Information Line at 204-945- munity, what are my housing ate supports to keep seniors visit www.ageopportunity.mb.ca/ 6565 in Winnipeg, toll free 1-800- options? As my needs and abilities healthy by providing integrated, housing/housing.asp or call 665-6565. ■ change over time, where can I find seamless care through a wide range A&O at 204-956-6440. the right supports in my commu- of community-based services. The • The Seniors and Healthy Aging ...... nity? My colleagues and I on the province has outlined the first set of Secretariat provides an on-line Federal/Provincial/Territorial prioritized actions that will target directory of seniors housing for Deanne Crothers Ministers (F/P/T) Seniors Forum some of the most critical areas of rural Manitoba (outside of Minister of Healthy Living recognize the importance of raising pressure within the continuing care Winnipeg) which includes list- and Seniors awareness and encouraging sen- system including strengthening iors to plan to age in place in their and expanding options for commu- home or community. At our last nity-based housing with services. F/P/T Ministers meeting in October, More information about the blue- we were pleased to approve several print can be found at www. resources on the issue of planning gov.mb.ca/health/blueprint.html for aging in place, including the first To receive a copy of this check- in a series of videos, a factsheet and list, please call the Seniors and a comprehensive self-assessment Healthy Aging Secretariat at 204- checklist. Please visit the SHAS 945-6565 or toll free at 1-800- website to review these resources at 665-6565 or visit our website at www.gov.mb.ca/shas/. www.gov.mb.ca/shas/ These resources encourage every- As a point of interest, there are one to think about your life as you other local resources that can age so you have access to health help in your planning. You may services, social supports and other wish to call the following for more supports that can help you live information:

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Page 8 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014 My experience of marriage. By Donald Sutherland I will begin with a little history. I means an agreement of the highest attached and strongly supportive. emotional and intellectual safety am well into my third very happy order. We don’t keep score. We We always go to bed laughing and are of equal importance. There marriage. My first two wives died of never make statements such as “I wake up laughing. Reading, writing, should never be any hint of anger in chronic incurable illnesses-compli- did the dishes, now it’s up to you and learning are critical to our lives. the relationship or any topic that cations of diabetes and leukemia, to wash the car.” Such language We gave our TV set away ten years can’t be talked about. respectively. In each case I treas- indicates contract or legal values ago. It was just taking up space. We I place so called “little things” ure remarkable years. My third with 50-50 as an ideal. Covenant is do have a radio but seldom turn it on my man’s list. Each may seem wife, Alesa, and I were married based on unconditional love with on. We don’t read daily newspapers. inconsequential, but together they twelve years ago. We struggle to 100/100 as an ideal. Consciously We subscribe to several high quali- become very large. I am thinking of remember the date of our anniver- develop a consistent ecosystem for ty magazines and glance over the habitually opening house and car sary. I think because every hour of your home and for your behaviour news using the internet. doors, helping with cooking, child every day feels like heaven on outside of your home. The core of My experience is that women care, dish washing, weekly house earth. Time just blurs as into a fog. our ecosystem rests on three L’s – are natural nesters who thrive on cleaning, yard work, gardening, What are some of the keys to a loving, laughing, and learning. unconditional love and particularly shopping – all are part of living in happy marriage? Live in covenant These three are constants with love value absolute and consistent safe- covenant. ■ rather than in contract. Covenant central and the other two closely ty. Physical safety must be a given, Rupert's Land Caregiver Services: Supporting Caregivers of Older Adults - Rupert's Land Caregiver Services Why Does My Loved difficult for your parent or other One Resist Care? family member to allow you to help. It can also be very uncom- DisabililityTax Credit, cont’d from page 3 We live in a society that values fortable for you as an adult child to independence and choice. Even as experience your parent’s vulnera- tions 2 to 5, you may be eligible maintain the integrity of the we age, the value that we place on bilities and to respond as an adult for the Disability Tax Credit. If tax system to help those with a those two things doesn’t change. As rather than as a child. you answered NO to all the legitimate need. long as we are mentally competent, Barbara Kane, co-author of questions 2 to 5, you are not eli- A Step Beyond & Associates we have the right to make our own "Coping with Your Difficult Older gible for this claim. help individuals (young and/or decisions, even bad ones. Most peo- Parent: A Guide for Stressed-Out Does it make any difference old), parents and families to ple are used to having control of Children" says "You may revert to what the cause of the disability is? complete and streamline all the their own lives. Having control the same coping mechanisms you No, disability can be the result of necessary forms for Disability makes us feel strong and independ- had during adolescent power declining health, workplace injury, Tax Credit. We will file a formal ent which is important to our self- struggles with your parent – an accident or a chronic or genet- objection to Appeal the decision esteem and emotional wellness. screaming, yelling or running out ic condition. This DTC is separate on your behalf, asking to review Our sense of pride, which comes of the room," she says. "You need from any of the other disability your DTC certificate if identified from caring for ourselves, can to understand what parental benefits. If you have paid taxes in as not eligible. Our service is to diminish severely when we have to behaviors trigger your emotional past years, you can claim the look after you. turn to others for assistance. response and realize you have Disability Tax Credit as far back If you or someone you know It is a very human response for other choices." as 10 years retroactively to the has a disability, please call aging adults to fear both the date of impairment, which could or email A Step Beyond & increased loss of their independ- Here are some strategies to mean a very large tax refund. Associates for a Consultation, ence and the interference by their help overcome resistance: This tax credit is possibly one of Confidential Dialogue, No Obliga- children. The aging family member the most frequently missed pro- tion and a Flat Fee for service feels that he or she has had the 1. Start Early – It is best to have visions on the tax return and rendered. ■ answers for many years. 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Some that is a strong message to them questions and give your loved think they do not qualify, or 204-663-4651 that independence is not just being one time to answer, might be intimidated by the [email protected] lost - it’s being taken away! process. At the same time there Relationships with family mem- For example, why are you unhappy is an obligation to properly www.astepbeyond.cc bers can be full of biases, emotion- with the housekeeper we hired? It review all DTC claims, approve A+ Rating al history and ways of managing Continued on page 14 those that are legitimate and relationships. As a result, it can be V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 9 Are you getting the most out of your trip to the pharmacy? By Curtis Hughes Medications are an important MMRP program makes sure they it’s easy to keep track of them. These • How do your medications work? part of your healthcare, but man- are disposed of safely. are great for travel! Minor ailments • When to take them? aging medications can be compli- Many pharmacies also offer spe- are common conditions (such as • How to store them? cated. Your pharmacist is a med- cialty services, such as comprehen- athletes’ foot and acne) that special- • The goals of your therapy? ication expert and is available to sive medication reviews, medication ly-trained pharmacists can assess • What to do about side effects? help you make informed decisions. organizers, minor ailment prescrib- and prescribe medications for. Some • What you can take during ing, diabetes educators, smoking pharmacists have taken extra pregnancy? Filling Prescriptions cessation counseling and injection courses to become diabetes educa- • What’s safe for children? When you take a prescription in to services (fees may apply). A compre- tors and smoking cessation experts. • Easy ways to remember your your pharmacy, do you know what hensive medication review is As well, trained pharmacists are medications? happens next? There’s more to the designed to assess all of your medi- able to administer injections to Talk to your pharmacist and process than “taking the pills from cines, supplements, and OTC prod- adults and children over the age of discover your answers today. ■ the big bottle and putting them in the ucts at once. During the review, the seven. Common injections include little bottle”! Taking your prescription pharmacist sits down with you cre- vaccines for influenza (flu) and trav- Your Health. Your to the pharmacy starts a process that ates a current medication list, el. Talk to your pharmacist to learn Pharmacist. is focused, not on pills, but on your answers your questions and make more about which services they offer The information in this article is not a substi- health and safety. The prescription is recommendations that are shared and which ones are right for you. tute for professional advice. Please contact entered into an electronic profile and with you and your doctor, nurse or Your pharmacist is your medica- your doctor, pharmacist or other health care is then available to be filled. The other healthcare team members. tion expert. Let their expertise professional if you have any questions about pharmacy team counts out the med- Medication organizers are tools that work for you when you’re facing your health and medications. ication and the pharmacist verifies arrange your medications by day so tough health questions. that it matches the prescription you were given. The pharmacist then makes sure that the prescription makes sense for you. They consider allergies, checks the dosage, assesses any interactions with other medica- tions you take, and ensures the med- ication is appropriate for your condi- tion. If there are any concerns after this process, the pharmacist will reach out to your healthcare team to correct any issues. Once the prescription is ready, your pharmacist will review the medication with you and answer your questions. Ask as many ques- tions as you need to! It’s important to understand what you’re going to be taking and why. The Manitoba Institute of Patient Safety (www.mbips.ca) suggests three main areas to focus your questions when talking to any healthcare provider: • What is my health problem? • What do I need to do? • Why do I need to do this? No prescription? No problem! There are many reasons to visit your community pharmacy – even when you don’t need a prescription filled. You may need advice or an over-the-counter (OTC) product. Perhaps you are looking for help choosing a supplement or you want to know more about how to quit smoking. Your pharmacist can help. Even when choosing an OTC product, which is generally consid- ered safer than prescription prod- ucts, it’s important to involve your pharmacist. One example is com- mon sinus medications that can aggravate high blood pressure. You pharmacist can help you pick out products that are the best for your symptoms but avoid interactions and side effects. Also, through the Manitoba Medication Returns Program (MMRP), you are able to drop off all of your unwanted and expired medication at the pharmacy for proper dispos- al. Medication that is thrown in the garbage or flushed down the toilet can pollute the soil and water. Unneeded medication can be dan- gerous when left around the house. Someone could accidentally take it or a child may find it and take it. When you drop off these medica- tions at your local pharmacy, the Page 10 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014 The Mint Honours Veterans By Metro Hnytka

s Remembrance Day draws near, The Year of the Veteran -2005 The War of 1812 I find it compulsory to thank the organizations that show great The 25-cent Year of the Veteran coin depicts Sir Isaac Brock A the profile of two veterans from different gener- Major General Sir Isaac Brock died as he led respect to our veterans. The Royal ations joined by their love of our country. the charge to take back Queenston Heights. His Canadian Mint is one of these organiza- I imagine they went through a lot during the death inspired a nation to fight back. tions. I will use the Mint’s use of circulat- war and came back to spend the rest of their ing coins that can be found in our change lives in a world which was altered by memories Tecumseh to show thanks to our veterans. Here is a of their past, the loss of comrades and persons A Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh united his that they barely knew. allies to fight with the British at the Battle of listing of some of those coins. There are a There are a lot of statues that honour the Fort Detroit. He helped take back the city from lot more that were made especially for col- dead but this coin honours the living veterans. the Americans. lectors but are unlikely to be found in your Bless them! This coin is my personal favourite. pockets. Charles-Michel De Salaberry Lieutenant-Colonel Charles De Salaberry recruited and trained men from Lower Canada (Quebec) and led them as the Voltigeurs cana- The Poppy Coin - 2004-2008 diens. Under his command, the Voltigeurs pre- vented the Americans from taking Montreal – On October 21, 2004, the Royal Canadian twice. Mint in partnership with the Royal Canadian Minted 15.5 Million Legion, unveiled the world’s first coloured cir- Laura Secord culation coin. The coin featured a red poppy of In 1813, overhearing plans of an American remembrance for our war dead. National War Memorial ($1) invasion, Laura Secord walked 30 kilometers out of American held territory to warn the The Poppy Coin - 2010 In 1994 the Royal Canadian Mint issued a British and their native allies of those plans commemorative $1 coin (loonie) depicting the thereby helping to stop the American invasion National War Memorial in Ottawa as shown on The Royal Canadian Mint commemorated the of Canada. the reverse side. Fifteen million coins were 65th anniversary of the end of the Second World minted in that year. War with a 25¢ coin featuring two striking red HMS Shannon poppies. On June 1 1813, the JMS Shannon and its Collecting the poppy coins pays respect to all courageous crew defeated the USS Chesapeake the men and women who have served and con- in an eleven minute battle. The capture of the tinue to serve the Canadian Forces. Canada Chesapeake was a decisive naval victory at a owes its veterans a debt which we can never time when morale was waning. repay and I am proud that the mint is honour- ing the Canadians who protected our democra- cy and freedom. Peace Keeping Monument ($1)

In 1995 the Mint issued a $1 coin commem- orating a portion of the Peacekeeping Monument (The Reconciliation) in honour of the 50th Brock - Tecumseh - De Salaberry - anniversary of the United Nations and the 12.5 million 12.5 million 12.5 million Minted 28.5 mil Minted 11 mil Minted 11 mil Canadian men and women who served as peacekeepers.

The Victory Nickel - 1945

Between 1943 and 1945, the Royal Canadian Laura Secord - HMS Shannon - 12.5 million 5 million Mint issued the Victory Nickel to further war efforts. The torch and “V” on the reverse sym- bolized sacrifice and victory. Instead of rim den- ticles, a Morse code pattern reading “WE WIN Wait for Me, Daddy ($2) WHEN WE WORK WILLINGLY” was used. In 2005, the Mint issued a commemorative Victory In 2014, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a Anniversary nickel. $2 coin entitled “Wait for Me, Daddy” commem- orating Canada’s massive effort to mobilize sol- diers and civilians in support of the Second World War.

$2 Coin $10 Coin Wear in colour your These are samples of the coins minted. ■

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MANITOBA COUNCIL ON AGING November 3, 2014 PREMIER RECOGNITION AWARDS CELEBRATE SELINGER ANNOUNCES INDIVIDUAL, GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS CHANGES TO COMMUNITIES TO CABINET Premier Greg Selinger has Recipients’ contributions another example announced changes to the provincial cabinet on November 3, of age-friendly Manitoba for all 2014. Changes to the provincial cabinet include new faces and Eight deserving Manitobans and more than $100,00 each year Winnipeg with a long, proud changes to current ministers' one organization have earned to support community projects history of community service responsibilities: Manitoba Council on Aging dating back to 1945, a tradi- Recognition Awards for their out- • Jim Mark of Selkirk, a pioneer tion that continues to serve the • Greg Dewar, minister of standing dedication and commit- and an advocate in the field of needs of the residents of this finance; ment to their communities, on addiction and recovery who east Winnipeg facility • Sharon Blady, minister of October 28, 2014. was a founding member of health; “This year’s honourees are role Partners Seeking Solutions In addition to the recognition • James Allum, minister of models for people of all ages, with Seniors awards, honourable mention cer- justice; unselfishly giving of their time and tificates were awarded to Isabelle • Kevin Chief, minister of talents to help build stronger, safer • Lawrence McCaffrey of Brunel, Joan Buckingham, Valerie jobs and the economy; and healthier communities for all Winnipeg, a tireless community Emerson, Carol Fletcher, Ethel • Drew Caldwell, minister of Manitobans,” said Minister Blady. volunteer who actively serves a Lungal, Nedell Michaluk, Lloyd municipal government; “They have earned the respect and wide variety of community and Lillis Morrice, Mary Nichols, • Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister of admiration of individuals and com- organizations that contribute to William Weedmark, Elmwood-East housing and community munities alike.” healthy living for residents of Kildonan Active Living Centre, development, minister The Manitoba Council on Aging all ages, while also raising Gladstone Elementary School/ responsible for persons with Recognition Awards were created teenaged grandchildren and William Morton Collegiate Institute, disabilities; in 1996 to pay tribute to seniors caring for his parents Rossburn Age-Friendly and Shirley’s • Eric Robinson, minister who make extraordinary contribu- Kitchen. responsible for Manitoba tions to their communities and to • Agnès Rémillard of Winnipeg, A new element was introduced Hydro; honour extraordinary individuals who volunteers with the to this year’s ceremony to formally • Peter Bjornson, minister of for their exemplary efforts on Actionmarguerite St. Boniface recognize the contributions of out- education and advanced behalf of seniors. . Personal Care Home, Tache going members of the Manitoba learning; “The awards were originally Nursing Centre and a variety of Council on Aging and the Care- • Deanne Crothers, minister established to highlight the contri- organizations and events that giving Advisory Committee, which of healthy living and seniors; butions of older Manitobans, but enrich the entire community serve as advisory bodies to the • Melanie Wight, minister they have since evolved to encom- Minister of Healthy Living and of children and youth pass more,” said Dave Schellenberg, • Cheryl Waldner of Gladstone, Seniors. The minister thanked all opportunities. chair of the Manitoba Council on a busy volunteer, community outgoing members for having Aging. “They are now truly age- leader and fundraiser for many ensured issues relevant to seniors The changes will see the friendly awards, because in addi- organizations including the from around the province were number of cabinet ministers tion to recognizing the contribu- Kidney Foundation of brought forward so that govern- reduced to 18 from 19. tions older Manitobans they also Manitoba, Heart and Stroke ment could continue to make The premier also acknowl- recognize people of all ages who are Foundation of Manitoba, informed, age-friendly policy and edged the work of those leaving making positive contributions to Canadian Diabetes Association, program decisions related to services cabinet today. the health and well being of Victoria Lifeline, Gladstone for seniors. "I wish to thank each for their Manitoba seniors.” United Church, Meals on More information on the recog- contributions toward building a Wheels and more nition awards is available at: better province. I look forward The 2014 award recipients are: http://www.gov.mb.ca/shas/ to meeting with my new cabinet • Bethania Mennonite Personal manitobacouncil/awards.html ■ this week." • Marie Daoust of Winnipeg, Care Home Ladies Auxiliary of president of the Goulet Residents Tenant Association at Columbus Manor and a long-time community volunteer • Willie B. Dueck of Arborg, an accomplished business owner and philanthropist who co- founded the Morweena Christian School and was instrumental in developing the Christian Light Curriculum used around the world • Martha Friesen of Killarney, a retired teacher and dedicated volunteer helping personal care home residents, the Mennonite Central Committee, Meals on Wheels, Be A Friend Mentoring and palliative care • Keith Heming of Killarney, a recipient of the Order of Canada and a former lawyer who initiated The Killarney ONLY 11 SUITES LEFT! Foundation which generates Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014 THE BUZZ Pepe Still Playing“ Hockey; Jack MacDonald” passes away; Senior Busted for Grow Op; Bombers Unveil Grant Statue; Katz Back With Goldeyes; Yee Gives More; Manitoba Baseball Hall Names 2015 Inductees; Justice Sinclair Speaks; Rosmus makes it to 10 Years; Daley Still Working

Ron (Pepe) Latourelle was one of Manitoba’s greatest football players. He came out of St. Paul’s High School and played for the By Scott Taylor Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1955 to 1964. He went to five Grey Cup games and played on four Ron Latourelle winners. He still holds a Canadian Football League record he original- “My brother and sister and cousin ly set on Dec. 2, 1961. The most Bob all took care of me. punt returns ever in a Grey Cup “I can tell you that going to St. game – 13. Paul’s was the best thing that ever At last month’s Hearts of Blue happened to me in my football life. and Gold Dinner for Variety at Earls It was the best four years I ever Restaurant on Main, Latourelle, had playing football.” now 80, took a few minutes to talk After playing at St. Paul’s as a about his wonderful career. 5-foot-7, 136-pound fullback, Jack McDonald (right) circa 1956 George Yee Latourelle grew up on McDermot Latourelle moved on to St. Paul’s and spent almost all of his time at College at the University of the West End Memorial (No Burton Manitoba and played junior foot- MANITOBA’S He was chairman of the Canadian Cummings) Community Centre ball with the Rods, a team that was BADMINTON KING National Badminton Champion- and at the Orioles Community so good, it reached the Eastern DEAD AT 88 ships in Winnipeg in 1952 and by Centre. He attended a French-only Canadian Jr. Championship final Jack MacDonald has passed 1954 was the Vice-President of the school in Winnipeg for eight years in 1953 and 1954. away. One of the tall timbers of Canadian Badminton Association. and his parents spoke only French “After that, I went to the Manitoba amateur sport, he was He became president in 1955 and in the house. Bombers,” he said. “I was still also one of the nicest people ever held that post until 1957. He was “We lived at 777 McDermot,” going to university and playing pro involved with sport in this president again from 1972-1974, Latourelle recalled with a smile. football. I sat on the bench for two province. and then again in 1984 and 1985. “Today that address is the Faculty years and then Glenn McWhinney A man with a wonderful smile He was a national level umpire for of Dentistry at the Health Sciences broke his neck and they carried and overwhelming integrity, more than 25 years. He was hon- Centre. Back when I was growing him off right in front of me. I’ll MacDonald passes away earlier oured as the 1992 International up there was an empty lot beside never forget that. It really shook this fall at the age of 88. Born on a Badminton Federation Meritorious the Faculty of Medicine and we me up at the time.” farm near Russell, Man., on Nov. Service Award winner. played football in that lot 26 hours So today, Pepe is 80. But you’d 9, 1925, his family moved to The Manitoba Sports Hall of a day. The great football star, Tom never know it. He’s been a member Neepawa and then Winnipeg where Fame wrote: “Jack MacDonald's Casey was in residence there and of a barbershop quartet, Tempo, he completed Grade 11 at list of accomplishments in local, when I got my two teeth knocked for almost 30 years and the group Glenlawn Collegiate and started provincial and national badminton out, he stitched me up. We played still plays dozens of gigs a year. In his accounting career. Later, he spans 50 years. His badminton baseball, hockey and football, fact, they have one coming up at and his brother, Wayne, purchased goals were to increase the level of depending on the season, all day, Deer Lodge Hospital this month. the MacDonald Shoe Store from competition and the level of partic- every day.” And a few nights a week, he his uncle Ainslie. ipation in Manitoba. Thanks to the Latourelle was tiny, but he was a runs a co-ed floor hockey league at While he had a wonderful busi- support of his wife Doreen, daugh- great young athlete. While all his Buchanan School. OK, so he just ness career, he was also an impor- ters Barbara and Janice, and sons friends attended Daniel McIntyre doesn’t run it. tant part of Manitoba’s sports Terry and Bruce, Jack MacDonald High School, Latourelle’s brother “Oh yeah, I play in the league,” scene. In fact, he is the only bad- has managed to achieve both goals told him, “You’re going to St. Paul’s he said with an incredulous smile. minton player in the Manitoba and more.” to play football.” “Of course, I play. I’m still pretty Sports Hall of Fame. He was a gift to Manitoba sport. “I never had to make a decision good, too. I don’t feel 80. I don’t feel MacDonald started playing the in my life,” he said with a laugh. old at all. game in 1946, but a series of knee ••• injuries – at a time when a single The City of Winnipeg’s Remembrance knee injury could sideline an ath- Day ceremony will be held the letic career – ended his playing morning of Nov. 11 at the RBC career. However, he never turned Convention Centre downtown... his back on badminton. He The University of Manitoba, Faculty became president of both the of Health Sciences received a Winnipeg Badminton Club and the $500,000 boost to support its new Manitoba Badminton Association Anatomical Sciences Laboratory, in 1952 and held the MBA position thanks to a generous donation for the next ten years. For six of from celebrated pathologist and those years, he was also the philanthropist George Yee. In provincial junior chairman and the 2008, Yee and his wife Fay donat- man who put badminton in the ed $2.5 million to establish the Manitoba High School Athletic George and Fay Yee Centre for Association. Healthcare Innovation and the Continued on next page V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 13

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Bud Grand back in the day

[email protected] in Dauphin, David Olsen at 204-284-8728; [email protected] in Winnipeg and Joe Wiwchar at 204-422-4636 [email protected] in Morden. Justice Murray Sinclair (Note: Senior Scope will have the biographies of all inductees next George and Fay Yee Fellowship in spring as the induction dinner gets Health Service Design and Quality closer) Improvement. In total, the Yees ••• have contributed more than Organizer Roy Rosmus, 67, just $3.3 million to the University of completed his 10th year as the Manitoba, “illustrating a commit- man behind the Hearts of Blue and ment to Yee’s alma mater, medical Gold Dinners, a major fundraiser education and medical student for Variety, the Children’s Charity. support.” Since 1966, Yee has In late October, 13 current Blue served as the CEO and laboratory Bombers and 13 members of the director of Medical Laboratories of Blue Bombers alumni gathered at Windsor, Ont., the busiest medical Bud Grant 1940s Earl’s on Main to celebrate football laboratory in Canada... Sam Katz and raise money for the kids. The is no longer Mayor of Winnipeg, alumni members included former but he’s back to work. Katz, 63, is the team before he turned 30, and Hall of Fame is located. quarterback Ken Ploen, 79, line- back in his office as President of remained the head coach for a decade before heading off to take Tickets are available from Jack the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Continued on page 15 Club... The Honourable Justice the Vikings to four Super Bowls. Hrehirchuk at 204-638-6923, jhre- Murray Sinclair, Manitoba’s first Grant took the Bombers to six aboriginal judge, presented this Grey Cups and won four of them year’s Knight Lecture at the during his magnificent career. It University of Manitoba. The title of was a period in history that will his speech: “If you thought the never return, back when Bud Truth was hard, Reconciliation will Grant was a force in making the be harder.” More than 7,000 inter- CFL what it is today. views and statements were docu- mented in four years as part of the ••• Truth and Reconciliation Commission MANITOBA BASEBALL and they will all be delivered in the HALL OF FAME form of a report in June of 2015 by INDUCTEES NAMED Sinclair, 66, who was appointed CONCERNS the Chair of the Canadian Truth Kevin Booker was an all-around and Reconciliation Committee in star. Ross Lynd was one of the INCLUDE: 2009. province’s greatest pitchers. John Melnick once had an undefeated • ROOT SURFACE DECAY ••• season. Art Penning was an All- BOMBERS UNVEIL American at Mayville State. • GUM DISEASE BUD GRANT STATUE At a news conference Tuesday AT B O MBER STORE morning at the Sport for Life • DENTURE CARE The Winnipeg Blue Bombers Building in downtown Winnipeg invited legendary coach Harry and at another in Brandon, Booker, • DIET Peter (Bud) Grant, 87, back to Lynd, Melnick and Penning led a group of eight players and four Winnipeg to unveil a statue of, • HALITOSIS well, Bud Grant, at Investors teams into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Group Field. • XEROSTOMIA Grant, who still does PR work for The 2015 inductees included the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings was not only Booker, Lynd, Melnick on hand to dedicate the statue that and Penning but also Ken Pringle, ••••••••••••••••••••• sits outside the Bomber Store at Russ Reid, Winston Smith and Tom Yandeau along with four IGF. Dr. Stevens and Associates “Most statues of this variety are teams: The 2003-08 Stonewall when people are dead and I’m not Blue Jays in the Major Team Southside Dental dead yet,” Grant said at the cere- Category, the 2006-11 Baldur 28-845 Dakota Street Regals and the 1964-69 Steinbach mony. “It doesn’t represent me, it 204-257-1891 Millers in the Small Community represents everybody that played www.greatsmile1.com for the Bombers not only in my Category and the 1945-50 Rosedales in the Special Category. time, but all time.” * We provide courtesy transportation rides if needed. Grant was the greatest coach in The Manitoba Baseball Hall of team history and perhaps the Fame and Museum will hold its greatest coach in CFL history. After 19th annual induction dinner on playing for the Bombers from 1953 Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 5:00 to 1956, Grant was named coach of p.m., at the Morden Event Access Southside Dental Centre in Morden, Man., where the Oral Health Matters – There Are No Age Limits Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014

Supporting Caregivers, cont’d from page 8 may be as simple as she doesn’t them make their own choices. vacuum under the bed. You need to accept limits on Currie’s Corner what you can accomplish and 3. Probe Deeply - Ask questions not feel guilty. to determine why they are By Roger Currie refusing help then you can Don’t miss the come up with a solution. Is it about a lack of privacy, losing Rupert's Land Caregiver A childhood hero is now independence or having Services - strangers in the house? Listen Caregiving with larger than life in bronze with empathy and validate Confidence - rather than deny your loved The Journey Continues Memories today of a sports leg- compared with ten or more in 2014. one's feelings. Conference end who was one of my childhood Grant still insists he would for Caregivers of Older Adults heroes. I first met Bud Grant in never have left Winnipeg in 1967 4. Offer Options - If possible, 1957. I was ten, and he was the 30 were it not for his home team, the include your loved one in inter- Friday, January 23rd, 2015 year old rookie head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, making him an views or in setting schedules 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg Blue Bombers. I thought I offer he could not refuse. Ten days had truly died and gone to heaven. ago he was at Investors Group 5. Recruit Outsiders Early - The Caboto Centre - Over the next five years, Grant's Field in Winnipeg where they Sometimes it's easier for a par- 1055 Wilkes Avenue team would win the Grey Cup 4 unveiled a bronze statue of him. At ent to talk to a professional Winnipeg, Manitoba times. It was the golden age of 87, Bud is rather bent over and rather than a family member. sports in Manitoba. With those walks with some difficulty, but his Don't hesitate to ask a social Topics include: piercing eyes and the shock of pre- mind is still razor sharp. He said worker, a doctor, or a minister · An overview of Home Care – maturely white hair, Bud showed “I'm honoured to have this happen to suggest your parent needs including a panel discussion zero emotion on the sidelines. One while I'm still alive”. help. and presentations. rare day he threw down his clip- The unfortunate part is the obvi- · An uplifting presentation board in anger, and a hush fell ous comparison between then and 6. Prioritize Problems - Make a by Stephanie Staples over the stadium. He truly was now. A few days after Bud's event, list of your loved one's chal- · Advocating for a loved on God we thought as youngsters. the 2014 Blue Bombers lost their lenges and another for the steps What a different game it was then 7th game in a row and were elimi- you've already taken and where · Making Sense of Medications. in the CFL. Western teams played a nated from the playoffs for the to get more help. Writing it · Much much more! 16 game schedule in 11 or 12 third straight year. It's now down and numbering by priori- weeks, meaning it was not uncom- 24 years and counting since ty can relieve a lot of stress. Sponsored by: Home Instead mon to play two games in 48 hours Winnipeg's last Grey Cup champi- Senior Care or less. The active roster was 32 onship. Giving Grant such a well- 7. Use Indirect Approaches - If players, compared with 42 today. deserved honour only makes that your loved one has dementia, At the conference we will also be The coaching staff was three people drought seem a lot longer. ■ offering less information may be launching our brand new more effective. Confident Caregiving Curriculum. Thanks to New Horizons for Banks are booming You could tell them that the aide is Seniors and the Seniors and someone to help throughout the Healthy Aging Secretariat for sup- It's too bad Stephen Leacock This is very much an industry day. You don't need to explain every porting this initiative. isn't with us these days. With that plays 'follow the leader'. We aspect of care. This may make your We encourage family caregivers warm memories in mind of his can expect similar moves soon loved one feel less threatened. of older adults and professional classic short story, My Financial from TD, RBC, CIBC and BMO, care providers to attend the Career, I would love to get his take because they can. Remember 8. Take it Slow – Bring in a new conference. on the world of banking in Canada when banks had actual names helper gradually. Start with today. and not just initials? I chose short home visits or meet for Please contact us at Banks in this country are enor- Scotiabank a few years ago coffee. 204-452-9491 or [email protected] ■ mously profitable. Don't believe because they offered points on my to receive a registration brochure. me? Just wait until the first week Scene card which means free 9. Accept Your Limits - As long of December when all of them pub- movie tickets now and then. as your loved one is not endan- lish their annual balance sheets. I have no illusions that my bit of gering themselves or others, let The bottom line profit for most if business is important to them, not all of them will be in the despite what they say when you Billions of dollars. Interest rates call them and navigate through have never been lower, but it does endless voicemail. The only slight- not appear to have hurt their prof- ly positive development on the it margin. service side involves their call cen- NEWMAN What they want more than any- tres. Most often these days your “LANDSCAPE SUPPLY” thing it appears is still more of the call is actually answered in same, whatever it takes. This Canada, rather than India or the week's news from Scotiabank Phillipines. made it abundantly clear once All in all it kind of reminds me of again that these pillars of capital- what life is like for Leaf fans. ism don't make much if any of There's no reward, but something their revenue providing customer compels the customer to just keep service. Scotiabank made more on giving any way. ■ than $5 Billion last year, but they are cutting more than 1,000 jobs Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer in Canada because of softer than and broadcaster. He is heard expected revenue in their interna- regularly on CJNU, Nostalgia Radio tional operations. www.cjnu.ca/c-corner.shtml

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Organizer Roy Rosmus with the current Blue Bombers backer/defensive back/running- operation. The man faces several back/receiver Nick Miller, 82, charges and was released on a return man Ron Latourelle, 80 and promise to appear.” receiver/quarterback Bill Todd, First of all, it’s 2014 (almost 85. They all looked great... Rosmus 2015). Why is growing or possess- reported that one of the greatest ing marijuana still a crime when Bombers of all time, Tricky Dick we all know better? Control it, tax Thornton, is suffering from termi- it and give the politicians less to nal lung cancer. Thornton, who whine about. Instead, we like to turned 75 in Nov. 1, is living quiet- arrest seniors, throw away public ly at his home in Florida, but when money and waste court time on a he played for the Bombers between weed. 1961 and 1966, he was anything This old guy should be charged but quiet... Former Winnipeg Jets for removing the water meter. The goaltender Joe Daley is almost 72 rest of it is just silly. And before and yet he’s at work everyday at you say, “Marijuana does this and Joe Daley Sports Cards. If you marijuana does that, stop and want to know how great (or not) think about what booze does to hockey was in the 1970s, go visit people. Especially seniors.” ■ Joe at Joe Daley’s on St. Mary’s Road. He was a pro for 19 seasons, from 1961 to 1979. ••• Joe Daley with the Jets Ken Ploen MY FAVORITE STORY ed a search warrant in the 1000 THIS MONTH... block of St. Mary’s Road, where they found 55 marijuana plants I just love these police news worth an estimated $61,600. Also Quality Care Moving releases that cross my desk from seized was grow operation equip- • Conscientious and Clean Service time to time: Keep at it you old ment valued at $7,000, dry mari- • Competitive Rates and Adjustable Prices criminals, you never get too old. juana worth $80 and $3,145 in • Ongoing Damage Prevention Trained Movers From the Winnipeg Police Dept.: Canadian currency. Services include: Ask A 67-year-old Winnipeg man was This is the best part: “The water about our • Local and long distance moves • Very qualified seniors service arrested Wednesday (Oct. 30) after meter was also removed, allowing Seniors • Pick-up and delivery • Office and commercial moves police busted a marijuana grow-op Moving • Packing and unpacking • Removal and donation service the suspect to steal water for the Service in the St. Vital area. Police execut- Phone - 990-4341 Wpg Email: [email protected] Website: www.qualitycaremoving.net Page 16 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N5 • Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2014

Carbon monoxide detectors Electric space heaters – You’ve taken an important step and clear to allow for adequate a temporary heating solution and installed carbon monoxide air intake. (CO) detectors on all levels in • Check external vents and Space heaters can provide • Inspect for cracked or damaged your home, now what? chimneys for blockages from warmth during a Manitoba win- cords, broken plugs, or loose Just like a smoke detector, a leaves, snow, birds’ nests and ter, but they can also be a poten- connections. Replace them CO detector only alerts you to the other debris. tial shock and fire hazard. Avoid before using the space heater. presence of danger; it doesn’t • Be sure your CO detector is danger. Know how to use a space • Install space heating equip- prevent the deadly gas from installed properly and is in heater safely by reviewing these ment according to local codes harming your family. That part is good working condition. safety tips: and the manufacturer’s up to you. • Never use outdoor equipment • Turn heaters off when you go instructions. If your CO detector alarms, such as barbecues, camp to bed or leave the room. • When using a space heater, you must react. If you are experi- stoves and propane heaters Never leave a space heater make sure it is safety certified inside the house or in an and suitable for its intended encing any symptoms of CO poi- unattended. attached garage,. Place space heaters on a solid use. soning, call your local emergency Never idle a car in an attached • services. If you suspect equip- • flat surface and keep them, garage, even with the garage Remember, space heaters are a ment malfunction, immediately and their cords, away from door open. temporary solution, not a perma- turn off the fuel-burning equip- flammable items. nent fix. For more information ment or appliance and contact • Plug space heaters directly into Symptoms of CO exposure are wall outlets and never into an about electrical safety, visit Manitoba Hydro for a free emer- similar to those of the common extension cord or power strip. hydro.mb.ca/safety. gency inspection. flu, including dizziness, nausea, There are a few simple things headaches and weakness. As a you can do to help protect your result, many cases of CO poison- family from CO poisoning. ing may be left untreated and • Have a qualified heating dealer, unreported during the flu season. check and clean your heating If you suspect CO poisoning, system regularly, to ensure it is seek immediate medical atten- operating at peak efficiency. • Ensure the blower (fan) com- tion, open the windows, leave the Picture this! partment door on your furnace house for fresh air and call is closed properly. Manitoba Hydro for an emer- • Clean or change your furnace gency inspection. filter regularly and keep the For more information on CO area around your furnace clean safety, visit hydro.mb.ca.

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Many in the com- munity have been unaware of the Cenotaph’s existence, so being a part of its revival gives community members a sense of pride and appreciation. Now they can stay in St Norbert for Remembrance Day services. Participation has grown from 50 to over 150 persons depending on the weather. In 2008 Art Bloomfield noticed the unkempt monument & forgot- Left to right: Carolyn McIntyre, Karen Moffatt, Bev Cyr, Verna Esslemont, ten WW1 soldiers. Honouring these Brian Cyr and Larry Haag in 2011 - this young men who have lost their life dedicated group worked hard to bring in service to their country is impor- Remembrance Day ceremonies to tant to Art & has led him to action. St. Norbert. He learned the monument was likely built by the former local contacted and they have attended boys’ school. In 2010 with support the past two services. The grand- from the Fort Gary Horse, local son of Jules Seawald attends in community members, groups & uniform. Many residents all ages of businesses, the first local Remembrance St. Norbert & Ft. Gary, pin a poppy Day ceremony was held & attend- on a band around the cenotaph. ed by 50 persons. The St. Norbert Veterans Memorial The Cenotaph has become a “ Association was formed in 2012 to special project” for Pembina Active support & continue efforts to Living 55+. In 2011 members of maintain, preserve and promote the PAL’s Still Bloomin’ Garden the cenotaph. Two local Métis his- Club noticed & transformed the torians, Brian Cyr & the late Larry neglected grounds with hostas, Haag have written a booklet about perennials, cedars and geraniums. St. Norbert Cenotaph the thirteen soldiers and the histo- As the result of the small group’s ry of the cenotaph. Brian is contin- pipes played by Don Byers. The St. uing his research on other war vet- interest and continual nurturing, Norbert collegiate band students the Cenotaph has become a very erans from the St Norbert area. read out the thirteen names & pin The November 11th ceremony beautiful place to honour our vet- a poppy for each one. A student erans and those who gave their begins at 10:45 am with moment trumpeter plays Last Post and of silence at 11am. The ceremony lives. The project holds a special Rouse. Simon Laplante, SRS divi- meaning to each member involved is at the Catholic cemetery on Rue sion assistant gives a personal Ste. Therese. Shortly afterward we since they are reminded of some- thanks in French to the13 young one who had been part of WWI or gather at the Eagles Club at 3459 soldiers. Giving attention to the Pembina Hwy for a light lunch. II. Many PAL members regularly Métis background of a significant attend the ceremony. Come meet your neighbor and Remembrance Day Ceremony in 2011 portion of the 13 fallen soldiers is honour our veterans from all the Each year community involve- important. The jazz choir performs ment increases and the ceremony wars and the more recent loss of a piece. Several family members of military lives. ■ becomes more unique. This year the thirteen soldiers have been representatives from the Army, Collegiate, PAL55+ and local Navy, Air Force, and the Fort Garry brownie group. Councilor Janice Horse will each lay a wreath. They Lukes will be escorted by her sons will also act as honour guard Adams & Milan, Wing 17 cadets. for many other wreaths being pre- Our ceremony is quite unique. sented, which include MP Rod The Métis flag along with the Bruinooge, MLA Dave Gaudreau, Canadian flag are held at each side St. Norbert Métis Group, Seine of the monument by local citizens. River School division, St. Norbert People gather to the sound of bag-

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EVENTS 204-452-5720. Refreshments, Special Things to do in Winnipeg Music By Sue, Meditation by Jake. Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - Hockey For Seniors - 60+, 50+. One VOLUNTEERING PLEASE NOTE: The SWSRC office will be Shows monthly Sept. through June. Free hour of fun, exercise, friendship, Tues & closed until Nov. 17. adm. Charterhouse Hotel, second Sun. of Thurs, 12-1 pm at Steinbach Arena Middlechurch Personal Care Home - St Vital Streamliners - meet Tuesdays, the month, 10 am-4 pm. All welcome. Coins, (T.G. Smith). Call Bob Barrow, Volunteers needed to work 1 day/week in Bank Notes, tokens, bullion, Canadian and 6:45 at General Vanier School, 18 204-392-3596, [email protected] the Village Pump (Pub) and/or the General Lomond Blvd. Supportive and fun group Foreign, Buy or sell. Come with paper, leave or Darrell Delong, 204-371-0229, Store. Volunteers also needed for Sat. with Gold. Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 with focus on weight loss and healthy liv- [email protected] afternoons and evenings. Contact Matt ing. Exercise class suitable for all fitness Mutcheson: 204-336-4138. The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th Norman Art Group - Art Sale, Sat. Dec 6, and mobility levels. Modest membership Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), 9:30-4:30, at the Church of St Stephen/St. Tudor House Personal Care Home, In fee. Call Carol at 204-269-4097. 7:30 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort Bede 99 Turner Av St James. (Near Ness & Selkirk, MB - Looking for Volunteers to Vital Seniors - Bridge, Thursdays: 204- Rouge Community Centre, 625 Osborne. Mt Royal). Refreshments available assist with Recreation Programs, Rose Frequently there is a Coin auction. All wel- 256-3832, Carpet Bowling, Tuesdays: 204- ou. Bistro Tuck Shop, Activities, Friendly visiting. 452-2230, Line Dancing, Mondays & come. Call: 204-260-9717, email: Westminster Concert Organ Series - Y Also Nursing Volunteers/companions, Fridays: 204-334-3559, Free Exercise [email protected] Spanish organist RAUL RAMIREZ, Sun. Palliative Care Volunteers, Office Volunteers Nov. 16, 7:30 pm, at Westminster at Class, Tuesdays: 204-253-0555 (Judy), Lions Place - Craft & Bake Sale, Sat. and grounds and gardening Volunteers Monthly Luncheon, Last Tuesday: 204-256- Maryland. Tickets available at the door, or at are needed. Call Sable Chamberlain: Nov. 29, 10 am-2 pm, 610 Portage Ave., McNally $25. Seniors $20, Students $10 0414, Scrabble, Mondays: 204-487-7835. btw. Furby & Langside, 2nd Floor. Free 204-482-6601 Ext:21. St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. Admission. For table rentals contact Nancy The Grace Hospital - Craft Sale, Nov. The High Steppers Seniors club - Pidhirney: 204-784-1210 14, 10 am-4 pm, in Hospital Auditorium. Bleak House Senior Centre - Tuesdays Volunteers needed to help with getting 9:30 am-noon: Arts & Crafts; NEW - Also, Quiz Night same location, same day, seniors to and from our club on Stroke Recovery Association of but starts 7:30 pm. Doors open 7 pm. Wednesdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm: Manitoba (SAM) - Annual Christmas Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-2:30. Computer Communications. Bake & More Tickets $10 avail. at Gift Shop. Proceeds 204-619-8477 Dinner, Sun. Dec. 7, 4-8 pm, Dinner approx. go towards patient care Sale - Nov. 8, 10 am-1:30 pm. 1637 Main 5 pm, 130 Nassau St. N. (St. Luke’s Parkview Place, Long Term Care by St. All Welcome. Info: 204-338-4723 Church). Use Stradbrook entrance Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - Revera - Volunteer Recreation Program (Daycare) or wheelchair access - parking Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- Archwood 55Plus - Archwood Community Assistant required to assist in running Centre, 565 Guilbault Street - exercise classes, lot doors off Nassau. Tickets $20 - 204- Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: programs for residents and with individual 942-2880 or [email protected] 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 pickle ball, line dancing, social activities visits, days/evenings, downtown Wpg. (monthly luncheons, bowling, card & board Southglen Fiddlers - Host “Old-Time St. James Legion Ladies Auxiliary - Email: [email protected] games), bus trips & more. 204-416-1067, Fiddlers’ Jam Session” for fiddlers 12-112, Christmas Luncheon, Sun. Nov. 23, 12:30- or call 204-942-5291 [email protected] or Sat. Nov. 15, 1-4 pm (Come & Go), at 2:30 pm, at 1755 Portage Ave. Silent Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com St. Mary Magdalene Church hall, 3 St.Vital auction, bake table, and more. Tickets $7. Volunteers in Wpg. are needed for our Road (at St. Mary’s Road). Limited space Call 204-888-7874 Pembina Active Living 55+(PAL) - “Time-out for Caregivers Program” where a Holiday party and registration for winter for music and stands, playing by ear The Rainbow Stage - Legacy Leaf is a volunteer is matched with a family to provide preferred. Free adm. Refreshments and classes – Dec. 4 (1-3 pm). Drop-in activi- unique new opportunity to make a lasting companionship to the older adult & give their ties: Pin PALs (5 pin bowling), men’s casu- snacks avail. Ian Ross: 204-889-6125 contribution to the future of the theatre. family caregiver some time-out. Call: 204- or [email protected] al breakfast, bridge/cribbage. Special Your $100 Legacy Leaf purchase is fully 452-9491 or email: [email protected]. events (held at Grace Christian Church): Friendship Force of Winnipeg - Annual tax-deductible, and will ensure your place A & O: Support Services for Older Still Bloomin' gardening club-Nov. 27; General Meeting, Wed. 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The Assiniboine Show Chorus and R.S.V.P. at 204-339-1701 or to Elaine at Representatives - Volunteers needed to activities: bridge, Mon., 9:45-11:30 am; The Winnipeg Golden Chordsmen - [email protected] by Nov. 20. travel throughout Winnipeg to explain and walking/urban poling, Mon., 9:30-10:30; presents Christmas Around the World, CARP (the Association for 45+) set up Lifeline equipment in people’s homes. monthly lunches - 2nd Wed. of each month; Dec. 6, 2 pm & 7 pm, Bethel Mennonite Chapter #47 Winnipeg West - Must have a car. Mileage reimbursement, Sept. 7 - Pansy Fall Supper; Sept 17 - Church, 465 Stafford St. Tickets $15 Upcoming meetings, 9:30 am at flexible schedules, training provided. Assiniboine Park Zoo; Oct. 5 - Cooks Creek (6 & under Free), avail. at door or call ANAVETS, 283 - 3584 Portage Ave. 204-956-6770 or email Fall Supper. 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Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and funded by Neighbourhoods Alive! $22-$25. Call 204-663-5657, 8 am-10 pm Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 Forgiveness Workshop, Tue. Nov. 25, 1- Ukrainian Canadian Veterans Branch Des Meurons, St. St-Boniface, Wpg., 2:30 pm. Learn how to let go of old resent- # 141 - Hard Card bingo, Fri. afternoons, SOCIAL PROGRAMS/ [email protected] ments for your greater well-being. Women Paper bingo, Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat. SERVICES only events. Childcare (upon request). Pre 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. evening. Sat. aft. dance with live band. South Winnipeg Seniors Resource afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. registration required. Call: 204-477-1123. For info: 204-589-5315 ext 103 Both events at 104-3100 Pembina Hwy. Council (SWSRC) - ‘Remembrance’ Get- Various activities: art and hobby classes together, at C.F.C. 465 Osborne St. Call: or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Things to do in Rural Manitoba RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING Stonewall Fifty-Five Plus - Musical South Interlake 55 Plus - Beginner Line Ritchot Senior Services (serving seniors 55+ in at 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center evening with ‘Stay Tuned’ featuring Lori Dance, Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 pm, Regular the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people to (Victoria Beach) 756-6471; Eriksdale Grandmont and Keri Kinley, Sat. Nov. 15, 7 Line Dance, 7:30-9 pm and Mondays 11:30 be on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors, Community Resource Council 739-2697; pm, at Lion’s Community Centre, 5 Keith am-1 pm at South Interlake 55 Plus on Keith housekeepers etc. Call Denise: 204-883-2880 Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council 372- 8703 642- Cosens Drive. Music of 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Cousins Drive, Stonewall. Wear comfortable East St. Paul 55 Plus Activity Center - ; Gimli Seniors Resource Council Tickets $15. Call 55 Plus: 204-467-2582. clothing and shoes. Bring water to drink. 7297; Lundar Community Resource Council Fundraiser in support of South Interlake Admission $1/class with 55 Plus 1-yr Accepting memberships from East St. Paul 762-5378; Riverton & District Seniors Fifty-Five Plus Inc. membership ($20) - can arrange to pay area residents. Various activities and quilt- Resource 378-2460; St. Laurent Senior ing open to all members. Call 204-661- 646-2504 Selkirk Community Choir - membership after hours (4 pm) at a 2049 204-654-3082 Resource Council ; Selkirk - Rehearsals Wednesday class. Call Verna, Member of or (msg). Gordon Howard Support Services 785-2737; Tuesdays, 7 pm at the Lutheran Hall (by the Quarry Strutters Line Dancers: 204- Interlake North Eastman - Stonewall - South Interlake Seniors Resource Safeway parking lot on Main. St., Selkirk, Services to 467-5090 or email: [email protected] Seniors programs include: transportation, Council 467-2719; Springfield Services to MB. Small membership fee. No music 853-7582 204-757-4411 Springfield Seniors Community - friendly visiting/phone calls, assistance with Seniors ; Teulon and District experience necessary. Call: Seniors Resource Council 886-2570; Two or or [email protected], or 204-785-1929. Congregate Meals are available to all com- filling out forms, foot care, housekeeping, yard work, minor home repairs, Meals on Wheels, Rivers Senior Resource Council, Lac du East St. Paul Curling Club - munity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5 Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 753-2962 or The Learn pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call 204-444-3132. Congregate Meals, Lifeline, ERIK, errands, to Curl League, each evening, includes an etc. Volunteer opportunities avail. Call for info: Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 or Winnipeg Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek: 367-9128 instruction session and mini-game.8-week 204-444-6000 Arborg and District Seniors Resource River Resource Council Mon/Wed - 11:30. 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Older Than Dirt - HUMOUR The Switch

Bea and I like hav- So there we sat, me eating pota- "She's got to be acting," I It's almost a club. If she hits me ing the grandkids toes with my jackknife and Cheryl thought, "Her pants are already with that it will probably kill me.) come over and visit. re-upholstering her chair. full of stuffing. to inspired pleadings for divine They're great kids, but It was fascinating to watch. She Later that summer I found a can intervention. (We weren't big on kids being kids they used diversion, slight of hand of green paint and Uncle Andy's Sunday school all I had going in do need correcting studied nonchalance, infinite toothbrush and set to work bright- was, "Now I lay me down to sleep," By Rick and discipline every patience, and just plain sneaki- ening the old place up. Managed to which besides being way off topic Goodman now and then. We use ness. The whole process was made get myself, a bicycle, one cat and seemed a little wishy washy.) What time outs. half a dog done before the paint was needed was something along "Go to THE ROOM." So there we sat, me gave out. That's pretty good cover- the lines of, "Oh Sweet Jesus If your going to do the crime age for a quart of paint by any- please, please,please put a stop to “eating potatoes with my your going to have to do the time. body's standards. Somewhat dis- this barbarity. In your infinite Papa has spoken. jackknife and Cheryl appointing however because there mercy soften Granny's heart The vocalizations of grief and re-upholstering her were these drab white chickens... because if she hits me with this sincere repentance that come out Now apparently in my grandpar- here switch I just cut, which is way of THE ROOM are simply aston- chair. It was fascinating ent's social milieu painting without too springy, I'll probably bleed to ishing. You'd think we had to watch. She used a work order is also a faux pas of death and be maggot food before hooked them up to an electric the worst kind, which is not to be the sun goes down." wire and thrown the switch for diversion, slight of hand tolerated, and must be severely It seemed important to paint a Pete's sake. studied nonchalance, punished so as to insure that it pretty detailed picture of just what It wasn't like that in my day. does not happen again. And also, we were dealing with here. This was I remember us kids being out at infinite patience, and what in the blue blazing hell are we no time for misunderstandings. our grandparents farm once. just plain sneakiness. supposed to do with a green cat? Then there's deal making. "Get Lunchtime rolled around and my The whole process was To which I counter argued that I me out of this one and I will sister Cheryl found the level of was out of paint so work order or NEVER paint a cat green again. cuisine on offer to be completely made easier because not it did not seem possible that I Although, given the opportunity it unacceptable. So what she did there seemed to be a lot could continue brightening the would not be strictly honest of me was, she surreptitiously pulled place up which was a pity when you to offer any guarantees on those the padding out of the chair she of attention focused on stopped to consider those chickens. chickens." was sitting on, snuck the padding my jackknife. About Furthermore, Uncle Andy's tooth- Eventually it all comes to an into her pants, and re-stuffed brush was completely serviceable. end. The screen door slams and the chair with potatoes and eight pairs of eyes All you had to do was soak it in the voice of doom comes echoing boiled egg. would follow it as it gasoline overnight and it would be thru the bush, "Hurry up with that My uncle had given me an ready to go in the morning. And as switch. I need that paring knife to RCMP jackknife at some point. It moved from my plate to for the dog, he was now half way the start supper. Acceptance. Ah Poop! had a picture of a Mountie sitting my mouth and back same color as me and neither one of My granny was a master of the on his horse on the side and a real again. us minded being green. psychological sciences. She never honest to goodness blade you ” The bicycle, I had to admit was a hit us. She just sent us out to the could cut yourself with. easier because there seemed to be little rough but did feel that I bush and we'd punish ourselves. There's a scene in Mark Twain's a lot of attention focused on my would be gravely remiss if I did not After a little time she'd call us back Huckleberry Finn where Huck and jackknife. About eight pairs of eyes point out, in the name of sweet and we'd come dragging in with a Jim I think it was are eating fried would follow it as it moved from my reason that the cat, be he brown, little knife in one grubby fist and a catfish. All they have is a frying pan plate to my mouth and back again. striped, piebald, or green, did pathetic little twig in the other, just and jackknife, which back then But boy, did she have the moves. nothing all day long but lay around chock full of snot dripping, knee was called a case knife. Anyway if it The whole thing left me torn and lick his ass, so what was the knocking remorse and that would was good enough for Huck Finn it between admiration and jealousy. I harm? be the end of it. was good enough for me. So I deter- didn't like potatoes and boiled egg Granny heard me out right thru But... Cheryl has a lot of hob- mined to eat my meals with noth- either so I ratted her out. the closing argument and then bies. Upholstering is not one of ing but my jackknife. Excepting Now apparently, in my grand- gave me a dull paring knife and them. soup and porridge. parent's social milieu ripping the sent me out to cut my own switch. I myself have not painted a cat Grandpa had borrowed it the guts out of an upholstered kitchen Now I don't know if you have in over 50 years and have still not night before. Didn't know why, just chair and re-stuffing it with pota- ever had to do this but it must be gotten around to those chickens. supposed he wanted to whittle, toes is a faux pas of the first order. like having to bring your own rope Later that day, after supper my which seemed a little odd because Simply the worst kind of bad table to your own hanging. cousin asked me, "you know why he'd never whittled before. Or manners and not to be tolerated Simply diabolical. Grandpa borrowed your jackknife maybe he wanted a late night under any circumstances. So The gamut of emotions you don't you?" snack and thought it would be fun Granny gave her a dull paring experience on a hot August after- "Maybe because he wanted to be to have it just like Huck Finn and knife and sent her out to cut her noon run from denial, (This can't like Huck Finn," I replied. the rest of us outlaws did. Anyway own switch. Oh, the outpouring of be really happening, but if it does "Ha," she said, "He used them to it was my most prized possession grief and sincere repentance that it's really going to hurt so it can't cut his toenails last night." at the time and I was proud to loan came out of that bush was simply be happening.) to grief, ( Oh I am So I don't eat with a jackknife it to him. astonishing. so sorry. Better not cut that one. anymore either. ■

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The Automobile Name Game Do you have fond memories of the rugged wilderness in a Cougar, Dodge Ram, and Ford other companies that produced the your first car? I don't. And the rea- Pathfinder, Explorer, Outback, Taurus worked well (at least in Corvette Stingray, Fiat Spider and son can be explained in two words: Expedition, or Navigator? Exotic name). But there have been suc- the Dodge Viper. Now there were Chevy Chevette. Okay, you can places also sell cars: Dakota, cessful exceptions to muscular some classic cars with names that stop laughing now. I know this was Monte Carlo, Malibu, Park Avenue, monikers: the VW Beetle was a had bite. not a vehicle that a young, testos- Tahoe, and Yukon – all exciting cute, popular car, and justly Along these lines, there are a few terone-primed male of the 80s destinations and, presumably, deserved its quaint title. car names that may not immedi- could worship as it rattled along exciting cars. A Lincoln Lubbock Two animal categories have been ately be recognized as animals, the Interstate powered by an might never make it off the show- especially popular: horses and such as the Mercury Sable. A sable engine that roared like an electric room floor. birds. In addition to the Mustang, might be best described as an ele- toothbrush. Then there are drivers who Ford rounded up the best equine gant weasel. Wisely, the Mercury So after driving around unknow- select specific models according to names with Bronco and Pinto as marketers chose sable over weasel. ingly for weeks with a “Ram Me” his or her profession. Can’t you see well. Wisely, they never produced a And let’s not forget the Chevy sign someone had attached to the an astronomer behind the wheel of Ford Gelding – probably a little too Impala, named after a graceful back bumper, I realized it was time a Mitsubishi Eclipse; an opto- Freudian for young male drivers. deer-like African mammal. Well, to trade up to a vehicle with a metrist in a Ford Focus; or a pilot During the energy conscious perhaps graceful on four legs when name boasting a little more taking off in an Isuzu Ascender? Carter administration, Dodge cre- gliding over the subtropical savan- panache – a Thunderbird. And what proctologist could resist ated a stable of their own with the nas, not necessarily when rattling Car names are important to parking a Ford Probe outside the Colt. It was a time of efficiency, along the Interstate on four wheels. automobile manufacturers. They surgery? when cars were named after little Speaking of rattling, I sometimes are keenly aware that public recog- The late explorer Sir Edmund animals, such as the Audi Fox. wonder about the fate of my old nition and acceptance of a name Hillary would have felt right at There were even VW Rabbits mul- Chevette. I suspect it was melted can influence a vehicle’s commer- home climbing into a Mercury tiplying all over the freeways. down and recycled into a faster cial success in a highly competitive Mountaineer, although he would Our feathered friends have been and more graceful vehicle, such as industry. Consider the Jeep have been wary about the Chevy well represented with the Jeep the one my neighbor currently Wrangler – a great earthy name for Avalanche. And almost certainly Eagle, Ford Falcon, and the Buick owns, which just happens to be a car. But the Dodge Dawdler, the infamous Heidi Fleiss would Skylark. Even chickens made an ...... a John Deere. ■ Subaru Slug, or Kia Kickit proba- have treated her “girls” to a fleet of appearance in the 30s and 40s bly wouldn’t inspire much con- Escorts. with the Bantam. Nick Thomas has written sumer confidence. The animal kingdom has also From the 60s and 70s, features and columns for more Vehicles are often christened been well represented in the auto- Plymouth had the Barracuda and than 350 magazines and with names that intrigue or arouse mobile name game over the years. the Roadrunner, which were great newspapers. He can be reached our sense of adventure and excite- But not just any animal – often it is looking cars. But the head of at his blog: ment. What bold driver wouldn’t one that symbolizes power, Plymouth’s marketing department http://getnickt.blogspot.com want to be seen trekking through strength or speed. So the Mercury should have taken a lesson from

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