PVRA Newsletter February 2014

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February 2014

Words from the Editor

I have had great response to my plea for articles for the newsletter. Continue the good work.

I may not use everything that gets sent to me but I certainly appreciate having information to

put into the newsletter. Hope you all enjoy the new features in the newsletter.

I find I make errors occasionally but I am only human. I try to learn from my mistakes.

Somehow I moved the Ste Anne Curling Rink to Richer last month-this month it is back where

it should be.

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P A R A D I S E V I L L A G E N E W S

PVRA EXECUTIVE

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Noreen Watt Harry Minter Marilyn Henderson Jim Squires

9 Nature Drive 10 Village Drive 36 Village Drive 31 Nature Drive

R5H 1H2 R5H 1H4 R5H 1H4 R5H 1H5

204-422-5765 204-422-9397 204-422-6290 204-422-5059

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On December 31st, Myrna Mackenzie hosted a New Year’s Eve celebration. Great food and

drinks were enjoyed by Rose & Bob Angell, Doreen & Frank Leys, Marilyn & Syd Henderson,

Vida Bowyer, Jan Jannsen and Phil Savoie. The horse race game was a hit and we toasted

the New Year in with champagne.

Submitted by Marilyn Henderson.

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Paradise Village Singles February 2014

Fourteen people braved the bitter cold to attend a delicious pot luck dinner hosted

by Cynthia Cooke. We were pleasantly surprised by the attendance of Barb

Crosby, a former Paradise Village resident. We celebrated the birthdays of Barb

Crosby, Vida Bowyer and Ron Gunn.

The next dinner will be held Monday, February 3rd at Joy Morrison’s. We wel-

come new single residents. You will meet friendly, interesting people and also

enjoy a very good meal. There is no need to register or call ahead-just show up.

Submitted by Larry Menec

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Barb & Larry

In deep discussion

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January Babies

Do we have enough candles?

Photos submitted by Ron Gunn

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Phone: 422-5985 Fax: 422-5325

February 2014

Manitobans in Arizona

This is an invitation to all Paradise Snowbirds that are wintering in the Yuma/

Mesa area. Don and I will be hosting an afternoon of visiting and potluck

supper at our residence in Wellton, Arizona on Sunday, February 23rd begin-

ning at 3 pm. Our phone number is 928-785-9256 so please give us a call for

further details if you are interested in attending. Hope to see everyone.

Don & Gail Tulloch

Lot #4, 29590 Los Angeles Ave

Wellton, AZ

85356

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Additions or Changes to PVRA telephone and address book.

If there are any additions or changes that you wish to have published please either

email to [email protected] or phone Eileen at 204-422-5059

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Attention Paradise Village Residents

The General Meeting for February will be cancelled , due to the Rec Centre being closed. I

have spoken to Management and they advised me that the hall should be open by the end of

April.

Due to the late opening of hall we will have to find a venue to have our April General Meeting.

When a location has been found, I will see that, the information will be posted at the mail boxes

re: time and date.

We are going to need a nominating committee, so please if anyone is interested and willing to

be on the committee, call me at 422-5765. The nominating committee will be busy as we will

need President, Vice-President, Secretary, Social Committee Convener and House.

Remember please volunteer-this is your P.V.R.A.

Exciting News!!

Received a call from Ted Falk regarding the grants that we applied for. Both requests have

been accepted. We will be able to purchase the new Gym Equipment and the Shuffle Boards

Courts. P.V.R.A. has been granted over $16,000, hopefully we can have these in the Rec Hall

late in April. A Big thank you to all who helped me with getting information, getting letters

written and filling out the grant forms. Without everyone’s help, this would have not been

possible.

Noreen Watt

President

P.V.R.A.

Hours-Tues, Wed, & Fri 9 am-5 pm Thurs 9 am -6 pm Sat 9 am-3pm

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February 2014

JIM or TIM HARMS

Steinbach, MB. R5G 0H4

Call for a FREE ESTIMATE

204-346-0325

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January Luncheon

Twenty residents braved the cold weather to join us

for a Delicious lunch at Rocco’s Pizzeria in Steinbach.

Our guest was Pastor Ben who said grace before

lunch.

Submitted by Frank Leys

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February 2014

200 Highway 12 North

Steinbach, MB, R5G 1T6

Phone: (204) 326-3451 Fax: (204) 326-6486

Toll Free: 1-800-876-6155

Located Next to Clearsprings Mall

Best Ever Bran Muffins

This recipe strays from the typical “muffin method” but do not fear, it works!

1/2 cup soft butter plus 1/2 cup Crisco

2 cups lightly packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp molasses

1 1/2 cup natural bran

2 tsps baking powder

2 3/4 cups flour

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 1/2 cups raisins

2 cups sour milk (add a tbsp of vinegar to sour milk)

2 tsps baking soda

2 eggs, very well beaten

Method-

In a large bowl, cream butter and Crisco with sugar.

Stir in molasses;

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Recipe Corner

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Ste. Anne Library

16 rue de l”Eglise 422-9958

Hours:

Monday Closed

Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed


Gold-N-Memories Ltd.

204-326-3917

Clearspring Centre - Steinbach, MB

Free membership for the residents of Ste.

Anne and Paradise Village. More than

22,000 books in English and French.

Please remember to submit recipes to the newsletter. If I receive

more than one in a month-the first one submitted will go in that

month’s issue and the other will go in subsequent issues.

All recipes printed here will be submitted to the Paradise Cookbook.

Mix well flour, salt, baking powder with bran in separate bowl and add to creamed mix.

(Mixture will be very dry at this point.

Stir in raisins and nuts.

Stir baking soda into the milk and add it to the dry mixture, stirring only until combined.

Mix in the beaten eggs and spoon in prepared muffin cups.

Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes then remove to racks.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen

Submitted Joy Morrison

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February 2014

Pat Porter Active Living Centre offers programs, activities, services and volunteer opportuni-ties, striving to promote healthy and active living for older adults of the southeast region. We invite you to come and pay us a visit and consider participating in some of our programs. For more information call the Centre at 204-320-4600.

UP COMING EVENTS

BINGO: We will are hosting BINGO nights on Tuesday February 4th and 18th. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the games start at 7:00 pm. Please feel free to call the centre at 204-320-4600 for more information.

AFTERNOON COUNTRY JAM: Thursday February 20th from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Come out and listen to some good old time country music. The cost is $2.00 in advance for members, $3.00 in advance for non-members and $4.00 at the door.

FEBRUARY POTLUCK: is on Thursday February 20th. If you know that you would like to at-tend please call ahead and let us know what you would like to bring. Call 204-320-4600. As always needed are: salads, casseroles, desserts and buns. Cost is $5.00. We will be ordering from Chicken Chef for our Potluck.

FITNESS CLASSES: Low impact aerobics and strengthening fitness classes with instructor Shanley on Monday’s and Friday’s from 9:30am to 10:30am. Drop in fee of $4.00.

P.A.C.E. PROGRAM: We are happy to announce that we will be offering the P.A.C.E. fitness program with our Urban Poling class on Thursday mornings. We will be doing a half hour of P.A.C.E. and a half hour of poling. Classes start at 9:30am. For more information call 204-320-4600.

OLD TIME COUNTRY DANCE: With live Band – Frazer River Boys – Friday February 28th at 8:00 pm. Tickets available at the center. Advanced tickets are: $10 for members; $12 for non-members and $14.00 at the door. Lunch is served at 10:00pm.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Foot Care – The first Tuesday and Wednesday and third Tuesday of the month from 9:00- 2:00 pm Run by a Professional Foot Care Nurse. Cost $30.00. Call us book an appointment.

Computer Lab – Need help with your computer skills? Call the centre and make an appoint-ment. Labs are 1 hour long and available every Wednesday morning from 9:00 am – Noon. Please call the centre at: 204-320-4600.

Beltone Hearing – is the third Friday of each month – call 1-800-661-2653 for an appoint-ment.

Brain Injury Support Group Meeting – Monday January 27th at 7:00 pm.

10 Chrysler Gate

Steinbach, MB R5G 2E6

Ph: 320-4600/Fax: 320-9098

Pat Porter

Active Living Centre

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Weekly Programs

Monday 9:30 am - 10:30 am – Low impact fitness class with instructor

12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Drop in Pool

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Model Trains

1:00 pm - Canasta

7:00 pm - Tai Chi

Tuesday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Circle of friends


Wednesday 8:30 am – 9:30 am - Urban Poling at Clearspring Mall


1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cribbage

1:30 pm - Floor curling

7:00 pm – Old Time Country Band Practice

Thursday 9:30 am – 10:30 am – P.A.C.E. Program and Urban Poling


1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Whist

Friday 9:30 am - 10:30 am – Low impact fitness class with instructor

9:30 pm - 3:00 pm Circle of friends


Noon meals: available Monday through Friday cost $5.50 Call 320-4605 by 9:00 am to re-serve your meal for that day. Purchase your meal ticket at the receptionist desk before noon. Monthly menus are available at the office, online, or in the newsletter. Bring a friend!

Computer Lab – Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost $1 Lessons are every other Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm call the center for more information and to book your appoint-ment

Volunteer Opportunities include perogy making, decorating and setting tables, birthday party hosts, food preparation and serving, clean up, greeters, receptionists.

Membership at Pat Porter Active Living Centre is only $25 per year. Memberships are due in January of each year. Membership is for those 55 years of age and older. Benefits include reduced program rates, a voice in business meetings, voting rights, and eligibility to serve on the board or committees.

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February 2014

PETPETPETPET

CORNERCORNERCORNERCORNER

This will be a

permanent addition

to the newsletter, so

all submissions will

be welcome.

Hints on care of pet

Unusual pictures of

Paradise Pets.

Traveling with pets

Are only a few

suggestions

Never too cold for hardy pets and owners


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Wanted - For Sale or Buy

This column will be available to the residents for anything they wish to sell or buy.

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GARAGE AND MOVING OUT SALE

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February and March

10:00 am to Dark

TOOLS GLASS PRESERVING JARS

CHAIRS LADDER

GARDEN TOOLS

Can be seen at 58 Village Drive or call 204-422-5857

For more information

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February 2014

Manitoba has so many unique and pretty places. If you have visited any of these and have a

story to tell about them-please write it up- such as the following story. Pictures also would be

appreciated.

Old Pinawa Heritage Park

When we “retired” one of our goals was to visit Manitoba’s unique and interesting towns and

historic sites

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Places we didn’t “have time” to go to while we were working. One such place we have since

visited is Old Pinawa Heritage Park located on Highway 506 near Pinawa on the Winnipeg

River. It is the site of Manitoba’s first hydro electric station and was operational from 1906-1951.

Many of the ruins are still there and have been incorporated to include walking trails with

signage to explain the operation of the dam.

There is something for everyone there. The history buff can marvel at the engineering feat it

took to build the dam in a day and time where horses and man power was all there was.

Throw a line in the river, have a picnic and enjoy the peace and tranquillity.

Don’t forget your camera-the views are amazing.

The only downside is the parking lot is a bit of a walk from the site so pack lightly.

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I am pleased to announce that we have a resident cartoonist who has

agreed to submit cartoons monthly. Thank you Marvin Zubrin.

Enjoy

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February 2014

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THE PARADISE VILLAGEAIRES Some residents of Paradise Village might not know that the village music group has been playing at the Villa Youville every Monday afternoon from 2-4 PM. When our hall closed for renovations we were offered the use of both the Villa and the residence hall on alternate Mondays for our jam sessions. We have been very well received by both the Staff and residents and they seem to appreciate our music. In the past we have entertained there on some Friday afternoons and the Entertainment Director offered us the use of their facilities while our hall was closed. A big Thank You goes out to both the Staff and the residents for making us feel so welcome.

Our group has also played at a few senior's condominiums in Winnipeg for their Christmas parties both in 2012 and 2013 as well as filling in for bands in the area last summer while some of their members were on vacation. In all of these various appearances we were very well received by the dancers and listeners alike.

We hope to continue our music as long as we can as we all enjoy doing this for anyone who will listen. We would also like to send out a big Thank You to all who came out in the past at our hall to listen and, at times, to dance to our music. We hope you return when the hall is again open for our enjoyment. Submitted by Martha Werry

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HEALTH NEWS

Facts about H1N1

H1N1 influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that causes symptoms similar to those of

seasonal influenza.

H1N1 flu is caused by a virus and the influenza is spread from person to person when the virus

enters the body through the eyes, nose, and/or mouth. Coughing and sneezing release the

germs into the air where they can be breathed in by others. As well the virus can also rest on

hard surfaces like doorknobs, ATM buttons, and counters. Anyone who touches these surfaces

with their hands and then touches eyes, mouth or nose can become infected with the virus.

Regular seasonal influenza is spread in much the same way.

Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to those of seasonal influenza where one might experience

body aches, chills, cough, fatigue, fever, headache, loss of appetite and perhaps a sore throat.

The severity of symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may require hospitalization. If you

have chronic medical conditions symptoms may be much worse.

In 2009 there was a separate vaccine for H1N1 during the pandemic of that year but now the

H1N1 strain is included in the seasonal influenza vaccine. If you routinely get the annual flu

shot then you do have some protection against H1N1 but for those who never get the flu shot,

you might consider getting it. It does take at least 2 weeks for the vaccine to be effective and

the peak flu season usually occurs January and February.

Antiviral drugs can be used to treat H1N1 flu symptoms especially for those who have moder-

ate-to –severe symptoms. Anyone with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or heart

disease are at greater risk for influenza complications

Submitted by Gail Tulloch.

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February 2014

Weiner Roast

Temp -6 January 11/14

Wiener roast was held at the fire pit. Doreen Leys made bannock which everybody enjoyed.

A total of 22 people came and enjoyed the fire. We all sat around the fire and enjoyed each

others company. Our special guest was Jan Janssen fom Evertsood, Holland (Europe).

Watch for the next poster at the mailboxes. I have to rely on the weather Channel for the

forecast. Therefore the notice is too short to make the newsletter.

Hoping for the next campfire around Valentines Day.


“Weenies” roasting on an open fire

Where’s ours?

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Photography by Ron Gunn

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February 2014

Las Vegas

Most people go to Las Vegas for gambling however Don & I attended the Continental Cup of

Curling from January 16th – 19th. It was a great event with the majority of fans from Canada and

given the amount of green & white attire I think most were from SK but there were also many

wearing Winnipeg Jet attire. While in Vegas we also visited Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam

but the real highlight was the curling. Watching three games at one time was challenging at best

but witnessing the interaction between teams provided great entertainment.

Gail & Don Tulloch

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A little note to our to our dear Snowbird, Winter Texans and Island Bird friends- The only thing

in full swing around here is snow shovels. The snow seems to be falling at least every second

day and the wind has not been our friend as well. On the 15th I had to drive home from

Winnipeg and I sometimes could not see ten feet in front of me because of blowing snow.

Eileen

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Florida Calling: Best wishes to our Paradise Village family for a healthy 2014 from Ila and

Brian Cooper in Zephyrhills. Tampa Bay and area has been

experiencing several waves of very cold and sometimes

freezing weather this past weeks dumped on us from Can-

ada..had to cover plants….now we know what you folks are

going through. Despite this we’re managing to enhance our

suntans and continue to stroll the streets and fun spots in

summer shorts and t-shirts.

Last week we shared a fabulous dinner theatre experience

with Carol and Fred Archambault at the ever popular Show

Palace in Hudson. A sumptuous buffet and an

electrifying live performance of “Guys and Dolls”

kept everyone’s eyes glued to the illuminated stage

as the veteran performers strutted their stuff to

waves of audience applause. What fun!

Meanwhile, it’s Strawberry Season in Florida and

the local flea markets, car shows, and model rail-

way exhibits are in full swing. The annual Kumquat

Festival kicks off next week too. By the time we’re

back from our cruise to Cozumel and Belize the

Florida State Fair will be in full swing. More then.

Hugs all.

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February 2014 Special Notice

If your name is missing off the birthday list, please call:

Noreen Watt 204-422-5765

Shirlee Christensen 204-422-9501 1 Terri Foster

1 Naomi Daignault

2 Helen Mironuk

2 Joan Manzuk

3 Charmaine Mills

3 Jeannine Gauthier

3 Earl Tetreault

3 Judy Klaverkamp

4 Jack Poole

4 Barry Post

4 Don Murray

4 Rolande Boulet

5 Rene Dupont

5 Fleurette Tetreault

6 Robert Burfoot

6 Horst Mueller

9 Deborah Murphy

9 Vivian Deurbrouck

9 Dianne Napady

10 Jeanette Carriere

10 John Scott

10 Jan Serediuk

11 Theresa Bours

11 Lynne Manikel

11 Cathy Lounsbury

11 Loraine Trudeau

12 Linda L'Esperance

12 Bob Hicks

14 Horace Buors

14 Judy Morin

Happy

Birthday

February

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A card was sent to

Jim Squires

Special BirthdaySpecial BirthdaySpecial BirthdaySpecial Birthday

Dave Deschamps

Doreen Maltman

Ilene Dufresne

Jean Barnes

In SympathyIn SympathyIn SympathyIn Sympathy

Peter & Joan Manzuk

Loss of Joan’s Mother

Dolph & Geraldine Nobiss

Loss of Geraldine’s

Brother

Frank & Doreen Leys

Loss of Doreen’s

Brother-in-law

Olga Baschak

Loss of her husband

14 Dave Deschamps

15 Joyce Meilleur

15 Thea Stone

16 Roger Defoort

16 Roger Forest

16 Marlene Small

18 Debbie Prideaux

18 Don Tulloch

21 Steve Kereluk

21 Belanger, Gerri

22 Lillian Wright

23 Doreen Maltman

24 Ilene Dufresne

25 Linda Dupont

25 Peter Armstrong

26 Ron Leonard

27 Sylvia Kuzyk

28 Jean Barnes

Happy

Anniversary

Gordon & Ida Schwab

Ron & Elvina Gordon

Ted & Sheila Vidler

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February 2014 Council Corner

At this time of year council is getting a clearer picture of our 2013 final expenditures and year end status.

Our 2013 budget was set at $4,364,213.26 resulting in a mill rate of 8.72 mills. When the year end is closed we expect an excess of revenue over expenditure of about $200,000. This, cou-pled with a 5% increase in total assessment, will allow us to retain the 8.72 mill rate for 2014. The increase in assessment is due primarily to new development and not a reassessment of ex-isting homes. A new total assessment will occur in 2014 and will be used in calculating the 2015 taxes. Assessment occurs every other year and is supposed to reflect current market value.

Tax calculations often seem confusing so I will try to give a simple example. Firstly, on residen-tial property, you pay on only 45% of the assessed value. So, on a house assessed at $200,000 you will pay on $90,000. With a mill rate of 8.72, the municipal tax will be 8.72x90,000 or $784.80.

Last year the Seine River School Division mill rate was 15.54 resulting in a school tax of 15.54x90,000 or $1398.60 or a total tax of $2183.40 less the home owner school tax rebate of $700.00 or a net tax of $1483.40. Please remember that of your total tax the municipal part is about 36% and the remainder (64%) is school tax. The school board establishes its own mill rate.

The provincial government has announced a gradual phase out of school taxes on seniors but the details are not yet available. Taxes are due October 31st but can be paid in full or paid on account at any time.

To date we have been busy trying to keep roads clear of snow and to do sanding as possible.

If you have any suggestions regarding services you would like considered or ideas on how to save money, your ideas are always welcome.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office ( 9:00am – 4:30pm) at 204-422-5929 or give me a call at 204-422-9327 at any time.

Submitted by

Councillor Laurie Evans

RM of Ste Anne

Ward 6

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Greetings from Vancouver Island

Carole & I are enjoying our stay in Nanoose Bay, BC. This winter so far has been the warmest and driest

since we have been wintering here. There has been only one storm, winds have been light, lots of sun,

rainfall below normal, only a skiff of snow once or twice. Mount Washington just opened recently (around

Jan. 14th) but ski conditions are not great.

We took in the Butchart Gardens Christmas lights show, a must see if one has the opportunity.

We have had a lunch or two with former Paradise Village residents Fred & Diana Zeggil and Terry & Pat

Tutte.

All the best and good health in 2014.

Go Canada Go in the Olympics!

Larry Trush

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Paradise Village News Village News Team:

You can contact us via e-mail: [email protected] : Drop off articles for the newsletter, pictures, etc. at 31 Nature Dr.

Distribution (Summer)Distribution (Summer)Distribution (Summer)Distribution (Summer)

Gail Tulloch

14 Sunset Drive

Ste. Anne, MB. R5H 1H2

Phone 204-422-9981

AdvertisingAdvertisingAdvertisingAdvertising

Les Hooper

12 Harmony

St. Anne MB. R5H 0A2

Phone: 204-422-8583

EditorEditorEditorEditor

Eileen Squires

31 Nature Drive

St. Anne MB. R5H 1H2

Phone: 204-422-5059

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204-381-9096

New location Now Open

181 Central Ave Ste Anne MB

(next door to grocery store)

Bridge has temporarily been

suspended as most of the

players are away for the winter.

For the few that are still in the

Village we will try to get together

for a friendly game or two.

Manicures - Pedicures - LCN Gels

Shellac Color Gels - Body Waxing

Whist

Jan 3/14

1st Barb Prior 145

2nd Larry Menec 140

3rd Jim L’Esperance 133

Jan 10/14

1st Russ Prior 137

2nd June Wyville 136

2nd John Perreault 136

Jan 17/14

1st Barb Prior 138

2nd Jim L’Esperance 135

Jan 24/14

1st Jim L’Esperance 138

2nd Barb Prior 137

Cribbage

Jan 8/14

1st Lionel Meilleur 952


3rd Larry Menec 937

Jan 15/14

1st Lionel Meilleur 952

2nd Jakob Harms 933

3rd Jim L’Esperance 919

Jan 22/14

1st Jakob Harms 988


3rd June Wyville 891

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February 2014

[email protected]

http://century21steinbach.ca/

New Residents No new residents to report this month

The Barred Owl Lives on Our Walking Trails

The adult is 40-63 cm (16-25 in) long with a 96-125 cm (38-49 in) in wingspan. Weight in this

species is 500-1050 g(1.1 to 2.3 lb). It has a pale face with dark rings around a yellow beak

and brown eyes. It is the only typical owl which has brown eyes; all the others have yellow

eyes. The upper parts are mottled gray-brown., The under parts are light with markings; the

chest is barred horizontally while the belly is streaked vertically. The legs and feet are covered

in feathers up to the talons. The head is round and lacks ear tufts, a distinction from the

slightly smaller Short-eared Owl, which favors

more open, marginal habitats.

Outside of the closely related spotted Owl, this

streaky, chunky looking owl is unlikely to be con-

fused over most of the range. The Spotted Owl is

similar in appearance but has spots rather than

streaks don the underside. Due to their fairly

large size, the Barred Owl may be confused for

the Great Horned Owl by the inexperienced but

are dramatically different in shape and markings


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Continuous Eaves Troughs

Memories from a friend

My Dad is cleaning out my grandmother’s house (she died in December) and he brought me

an old lemonade bottle. In the bottle top was a stopper with a bunch of holes in it. I knew

immediately what it was, but my daughter had no idea. She thought they had tried to make a

salt shaker or something. I knew it was the bottle that sat on the end of the ironing board “to

sprinkle” clothes because we didn’t have steam irons. Man, I am old.

Submitted by Carol Derr

Here are a few of things not seen now also submitted by Carol Derr

Headlight dim switches on the floor of the car.

Ignition switches on the dashboard.

Trouser legs clips for bicycles without chain guards

Using hand signals for cars without turn indicators.

Coffee shops with jukeboxes

Home milk delivery in glass bottles

Party lines on the telephone

Newsreels before the movies

Peashooters

33 rpm or 45 rpm records

Metal ice trays with levers

Blue flashbulbs for camera

Wash tub wringers

(I remember all those things-MAN, I AM OLD!!! I also remember irons heated

on coal and wood stoves and no electricity-Eileen)

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

RCMP - Steinbach 204-326-1234

Ste. Anne Police 204-422-8209

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Weekends - same number but calls are referred

to Winnipeg and re-directed to Steinbach.

Emergency Fire or

Ambulance 911

Health Links 1-888-315-9257

Ste. Anne Hospital 204-422-8837

Doctor on Call 204-422-5953

Seine Medical Centre 204-422-8811

Seine Pharmacy 204-422-8226

South Eastman Health 204-422-8817

Paradise Village Phone Numbers

Office 204-422-8662

Office - Fax 204-422-9005

Emergency Number 204-371-7968

Rec Centre 204-422-6174

9-1-1 EMERGENCY INFORMATION

“Municipal Road 39E”

“Civic Number 45084”

Your street address

(Example - “8 Paradise Drive”)

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Wayne Pierce Gerald Prairie

Commissioner For Oaths 204-422-6301

204-422-9116 Home levels, skirting, siding, repairs

Rob Edwards - 204-444-5733

Penn-Lite Electrical & Mechanical Clean eaves trough, indoor or outdoor

204-326-3233 maintenance, trim trees, etc.

Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical

Gil Ross - Ross Water Conditioners

Ste. Marie Plumbing - Jim 204-422-9326 Cell - 204-371-6147

204-422-5352 Cell - 204-371-6897 Sales, Service & Installation

Plumbing, Water Softener, drains

Jon Funk - Jons Deck Aid

Les Whatford - Jock of All Trades 204-371-1632

Cell: 204-381-1387 New & Refurbished Decks; Home Repair

Home Maintenance & Repairs

Water Doctor Plumbing Services Inc.

Gerry Craig Call Les 24 hours

204-422-8245 Cell: 371-9165 Cell: 204-381-1387

Electrician & Furnace Servicing

Paradise Residences only

Total Package Moving - Jim Harms Kraf-Tech

204-346-0325 Paul Gauthier 204-422-9099


Handy Persons to Call

Depot

204-422-5970

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February 2014

The Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church would like to invite everyone to our non-

denominational service, every Sunday (weather permitting) in Richer at 10:00 am., in the Lud

Hall. That is the smaller building next to the new Fire Hall. For those who will need a ride to

come to church, please feel free to call either Dennis Hall at 204-422-9870 or Heather Burnell at

204-422-6484.

Once the Rec Centre renovations are completed our Sunday Services will again be in Paradise

Village Recreational Hall.

Live in Me. Make your home in Me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear

grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined

with Me. I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you are joined with Me and I with you, The

relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant.

John 15:4-5

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February 2014 Travel News

Airlines have little control over frustrating delays By Shirley Noel

For several weeks from the end of December to mid January there were an overwhelming amount of cancellations and delays in airports across North America and more so in the eastern portion. The media has picture after picture of frustrated people sitting in airports waiting for their flights to leave or be rebooked. There are many factors that lead to the decision of delays and cancellations when weather is involved and most of them are out of the airlines control. But there are ways to reduce the frustration.

This is a perfect example of why it is important to have good travel insurance and know exactly what coverage you have as airlines are not required to pay for your accommodations or expenses when you are detained due to weather. Insurance coverage from your credit card or generic low cost insurance often does not include this coverage. A good insurance policy will cover your expenses daily while you are stranded in transit. When you have that many people delayed you can only imagine how many are looking for a comfortable bed. Hotel accommodations will be at a premium and when you are paying that out of your pocket that can add up quickly. A 3-5 day delay for hotel and food in these situations can add up to thousands of dollars and I have heard of some being as high as $4,000. Without a very good travel insurance that would be coming from your account rather than theirs. It’s also at times like these that the value of a good travel agent can be seen. While others are standing in long lines or waiting for hours on hold trying to rebook their flights, one call to your travel agent may be all you need. Your travel agent has the ability to rebook or at the very least will be in contact directly with the airline to rebook you on the next available flight. They can also give you direc-tion on how to proceed with an insurance claim.

When weather wreaks havoc with vacation plans it makes us angry and we often need to direct our anger towards someone or something. I have included here an article written by a pilot to the Ottawa Citizen in light of these last few weeks and thought it was something all travellers should read. I am sharing this article as it sometimes helps to hear the other side of the story!

Airlines have little control over frustrating delays By Ian Rothwell, Ottawa Citizen January 13, 2014

Re: Stand up to airlines, rights advocate urges passengers, Jan. 10.

I have been an airline pilot for more than 30 years and seen my fair share of delays. The reality is that the airline has little if any control over any delays at all. Air traffic control dictates the flow of aircraft to maintain safety and the airline has no control of it. The airport authority handles snow removal on ramps and taxiways and the airline has no control of it. The de-ice facility maintains control of the speed and metering of aircraft through the facility and the airline has no control of it. Catering, fuel, sometimes aircraft servicing are handled by third parties. Yet somehow passengers' rights advocate Gabor Lukacs and others seem to feel it is the airline's fault.

My job as an airline pilot is to get people and their loved ones safely to their destination. It's frustrating for us also to be delayed but ultimately safety has to prevail, and if takes hours of delays to clean the runway, de-ice the airplane, move aircraft with positive separation through the

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skies, fuel the aircraft and make sure the airplane is fit to fly, then that is what has to happen. The airline has no control of it.

I will say this, In Canada, we attempt to persevere through storms and keep things rolling no matter what the conditions. Our American counterparts, in turn, just close the airport to any traffic at all, and some airlines just cancel all flights for a few days and say rebook on their website.

I am not sure which is the better philosophy but at least we try our best here.

Imagine this: a bus pulls out of the bus depot in a winter storm on a one-hour journey to destination. The bus driver is on time and the bus is serviceable and ready for the journey. The driver can't turn left onto the highway because the OPP has shut the highway due to icing and snow squalls. The driver can't go straight ahead because the city has snow clearing operations in effect to remove excess snow and ice from the road. He has to turn right onto a toll road but because of conditions, they are only taking 50 ve-hicles an hour and there is more than 1,000 trying to get on. It's going to take more than 4.5 hours to get there. Is this the bus company's fault? Do we need a passenger bill of rights for buses in this case?

Ian Rothwell,

Ottawa

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Phone -204-422-8326

Cell - 204-791-8316

email- [email protected]

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February 2014

Pharmacie Seine Ste-Anne

422-8226

February 2014

Treating Dry Mouth

Pharmacological treatments are available for dry mouth and can be divided into two categories:

Topical agents (artificial saliva)

Systemic therapy

Topical Agents

Topical agents are commonly recommended for the treatment of dry mouth. These products have chemical and physical properties which resemble those of natural saliva. Side effects are seldom seen with artificial saliva products and people with dry mouth should use the product as often as necessary to add moisture to the mouth. Denture wearers can apply the products directly to denture surfaces before insertion.

Systemic Therapy

Oral pilocarpine stimulates salivary flow for salivary glands. These glands are known to be rich in mucin, a component of saliva that acts as a lubricant and protects the lining of the mouth and throat. The adverse effects of pilocarpine are dose-related. Sweating is the most common side effect along with chills, nausea, dizziness, urinary frequency, palpitations, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Pilocarpine should not be used in patients with uncontrolled asthma, acute iritis or narrow-angle glaucoma. Pilocarpine appears to be moderately effective in relieving symp-toms of a dry mouth. Since pilocarpine and artificial saliva work by different mechanisms, both can be used simultaneously to relieve oral dryness.

Tips for patients with dry mouth

Drink plenty of water to keep the mouth moist

Chew sugarless or dry-mouth gum

Suck sugarless hard candy

Suck on ice chips or popsicles

Apply lip lubricant as required

Avoid alcohol, carbonated and caffeine-containing drinks

Avoid taking over-the-counter products that can dry the mouth

Avoid salty foods

Use a humidifier or vaporizer to add moisture to the bedroom air at night

Avoid dry foods such as cookies, toast and crackers, or soften them with liquids before eating

Puree foods or try soft foods

Protect the teeth by maintaining stringent oral hygiene. Use fluoride toothpaste.

Visit your dentist regularly

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While staring at a monkey in the zoo, a pre-school student had a question “What does he eat?”

The zookeeper rattled off a long list of foods that the monkeys were fed.

“Where does he get his food from” asked the student.

“Oh, just a regular supermarket” answered the zookeeper.

The student wasn’t finished, “Well who drives him?”

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A farmer pulls a prank on Easter Sunday. After the egg hunt, he sneaks into the chicken coop and replaces every white egg with a brightly coloured one.

Minutes later the rooster walks in. He spots the coloured eggs. He then goes out and beats up the peacock.

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Humour courtesy of the Reader’s Digest

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February 2014

The Story of a Bison Calf

Bison ranching has always interested me. Containing and managing these wild animals is not the same as cattle ranching. It must be quite a challenge. Mature bison can reach up to 6 feet, six inches tall, grow 10 feet long and can weigh over 2000 pounds. The heads and forequar-ters are massive and they have short, curved horns for fighting and defense; they don’t like fences and they can sometimes get belligerent.

Friends of mine from Paradise Village told me of a couple, named Garry and Betty, who used to operate a bison ranch near Fraserwood, MB. One day during calving season they noticed two cows, lying side-by-side, giving birth to their reddish-brown calves. Everything went fine until both animals claimed one of the calves as their own, abandoning the other calf in the field.

Seeing what had happened, Garry suggested to Betty that she should drive him out to the field, where he would rescue the calf by hoisting it into the back of their truck. But they would have to do it fast; bison, when provoked, can charge and even kill a person. Bison look big and cumbersome, but they are capable of jumping three-foot fences and running up to 35 miles per hour.

If you see one coming toward you, look out!

Sure enough, the couple rescued the calf - it was a female - and brought it back to their yard, where they got a large milk bottle and fed it formula. But as the days and weeks flew by, the calf grew by leaps and bounds, bonding as it did with the man and woman. It would go wher-ever they went , following them on their walks, sometimes jamming its great bulk between them. It was smart too, and it learned to come in the house by turning a door knob. Not the kind of animal you want lumbering around the house. And then it would wander into town by itself. The town residents, knowing who the bison belonged to, would phone to have it picked up.

It must have thought itself as human. In the summer, Betty liked to suntan in the yard. When she did that the bison would come and lie down beside her. That was fine, but it was dirty and attracted flies; the flies would then land on Betty and bother her.

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It also grew protective of the yard, and would paw the ground with its front hooves whenever the delivery truck would arrive with a load of feed. The delivery-man was even afraid to get out of his truck when he saw this cantankerous animal coming towards him.

Eventually, the ranchers re-introduced the calf, now nearly full-grown, back to the herd. Bison, except at breeding time, tend to divide themselves into male-bachelor herds and female herds with calves. The female herds are led by a matriarch.

Good news! The little calf that had grown up so closely with humans eventually became a successful matriarch of the herd. What an adaptive animal it had been.

Submitted by Jim L’Esperance

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Amber Auto Service 35 Pharmacie Seine 37

Anni Markmann Financial Services 14 Pic n’ Pay Shoes 5

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Barkman Appliance Service 5 Royal LePage Riverbend Realty - Paul Hiebert 3

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Classy Cut ‘N Curls 14 Richer Inn 4

Fiola Insurance Agency / Ste. Anne Sundries 6 Ross water Conditioners 25

Fresh Looks 31 Sainte Anne Physiotherapy 37

G.P. Mobile Home Services 31 Seine River Motors 9

Gold-N-Memories 11 Simply Connected 2

Harvest Insurance Agency 24 Slimline Sun Rooms 18

Jock of All Trades 19 Sobey’s 28

Jon’s Deck Aid 23 Ste. Anne Auto Body Ltd. 33

Keating Mechanical Service 43 Ste. Anne Chiropractic Clinic 25

Kraf-Tech 38 Ste. Anne Co-op Oil Ltd. 29

Ledingham GM 10 Ste. Marie Plumbing 38

Oakwood Golf Course 23 Taelor Made Nails 29

Paws Aux Spa 9 Ti-Beauville Inn 26

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Volunteer DriversVolunteer DriversVolunteer DriversVolunteer Drivers DRIVERS WHO PREFER TO USE

THEIR OWN VEHICLE:

Bob & Hazel Hicks 204-422-5790

John Sluis 204-422-4111 (summer)

Norm Cunningham 204-422-9177 (summer)

Al Wastle 204-422-5275 (summer)

DRIVERS WHO WILL USE EITHER THEIR

OWN OR THE RESIDENT’S VEHICLE:

Ragner Erlendson 204-422-5844

Laurie Evans 204-422-9327

Doreen Leys 204-422-8273

Syd Henderson 204-422-6290

Victor Loewen 204-422-6573

Ursula Schlichter 204-422-4139

There are residents in Paradise Village who

may need assistance to get to a medical

appointment in Ste. Anne, Lorette, Steinbach

or Winnipeg. Arrangements as to times and

donations towards gas and/or parking are

between the resident requiring assistance

and the resident driver. If you require

assistance, you may call a driver directly or

call:

Pat Shaffer 204-422-5051

Because drivers are not always available, we

need to increase the number of volunteers.

If you could help with this service, please

call Pat or sign up at the Rec Centre.

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