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It’s a good time to buff up onour “be bear smart” tips after myrecent encounter on Monday, July27. Here is my story. I was packing up my kids to gofor a swim when I walked into myback yard and saw this big blackanimal 10 feet away in myneighbor’s compost pile. I thoughtthat’s too big to be a dog... then itlooked up at me and I said“bear?” I ran to the car to get my cam-era. By the time I found it and ranback to get a shot, I scared thepoor thing and it started runninginto my yard where I was able tosnap a picture of it going betweenanother neighbor’s shed and ga-rage. It headed towards main streetso all I got was a picture of a bearbum! I jumped into the car, kids in tow,and we went to the police stationto let them know. They were al-ready aware and were chasing itas it ran between the station and aneighboring house. I headed to thetrain crossing on the #12 Hwy bythe Co-op and waited... sureenough, here comes the bear overthe tracks. I snapped another pic-ture as the bear cut across the cor-ner of a yard. I then snapped an-other picture of it in front of a tree.It then scrambled into the ditch

Bear Caught Me Off Guard

where it stood on its back legs andlooked like it was going to cross theroad right in front of us. We waitedbut it didn’t come out. The policeshowed up and we pointed them inthe right direction. The bear was run-

ning on the other side of thebullrushes, down into the ditch,then it took off into someone’syard where the police continuedto look for it. It was so exiting, scary, and

shocking, all at the same time. Inever expected to see a bear in mybackyard. But it does make sense -

if they can make their way toWinnipeg, then why not Ste. Anne.Thankfully, my kids where packedin the car and not playing in theyard like they were minutes before.

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Continued from page 1Some tips to keep in mind...Some tips to keep in mind...Some tips to keep in mind...Some tips to keep in mind...Some tips to keep in mind...- DO make birdfeeders and bird food inaccessible by discontinuing thefeeding of birds from late March through November or by hangingfeeders at least ten feet above the ground and six feet away from treetrunks.- DO eliminate food attractants by placing garbage cans inside a ga-rage or shed. Add ammonia to trash to make it unpalatable.- DO clean and store grills away after use.- DON’T intentionally feed bears. Bears that become accustomed tofinding food near year home may become “problem bears.- DON’T leave pet food outside overnight.- DON’T add meat or sweets to a compost pile.If you encounter a bearIf you encounter a bearIf you encounter a bearIf you encounter a bearIf you encounter a bear............... Do not run. This may stimulate a bear’s instinct to chase and attack. If the bear has not seen you, stay calm, and back away slowly andgive the bear room to escape. Talk out loud to make sure the bear isaware of your presence. If the bear has seen you, back away slowly while facing the bear. Ifyou have small children with you, pick them up so that they do not runor panic. Give the bear plenty of room to escape. Try to show the bear that you may be a danger to it. Make yourselfappear larger, stand tall, open a jacket or shirt, yell, bang pots or pans,make a general commotion. Fight back if a bear attacks you. Use rocks, sticks, binoculars, camerasor any object that is available. Report aggressive behavior immediately. Call your local Conservation office. After hours you can call the localpolice and ask to be put in contact with the local Conservation office.

Steinbach RCMP where called in to QuarryOaks Golf Course after an ATV had entered thecourse via Road 38 N. late Sunday evening ofJuly 22 and drove around on one of the greensripping the turf up as they did “power turns” andsome minor damage to a couple of the tee boxes. It seems that once was not enough the culpritcame back again on the 25th to do some moredamage on another green the total damage isestimated at $3,000. The Steinbach RCMP are asking anyone withinformation to contact them at 204-326-4452or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (tips). Youmay also submit a tip online atwww.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text“TIPMAN” plus your message to Crimes (274637).

August has the highest percentageof births. Lemons contain more sugar thanstrawberries. Macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs. When lightning strikes it can reachup to 30,000 degrees Celsius. Dreamt is the only word that endsin mt.

Quarry Oaks HasSeen Better Drivers

Damaged green caused by careless driving.

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Photo courtesy of Even Rempel

On Saturday, July 21st at approximately 2 am, there was a fatal acci-dent between a male and a train in Ste. Anne. The tragic accidentclaimed the life of 34 year old Jeromie Proulx. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 1 at Ste. AnneRoman Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made tothe trust fund that has been opened for Jeromie’s daughter, Breanne atSteinbach Credit Union.

Recent hot, humid conditions have created ideal conditions forthe development of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, biting activity andthe transmission of West Nile virus. Manitoba Health is reportinga high risk of exposure to West Nile virus (WNV) throughoutsouthern Manitoba and Manitobans are urged to take special careto reduce the risk of mosquito bites and WNV, even when there donot appear to be many mosquitoes. So far this season, 20 positive WNV mosquito samples havebeen identified. No positive mosquito samples were identified in2011. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported tothis point. During the week of July 15, the Manitoba Health mosquitosurveillance program identified Culex tarsalis mosquito samplesinfected with WNV in 11 communities including Altona,Beausejour, Brandon, Carberry, Deloraine, Selkirk, the Sioux ValleyFirst Nation, Ste. Anne, Stonewall, West St. Paul and Winnipeg.The number of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes has increased acrosssouthern Manitoba, most significantly in southwest and centralManitoba. To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus,Manitobans are encouraged to reduce the amount of time spentoutdoors during peak mosquito hours between dusk and dawn;

use appropriate mosquito repellent; wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing; and maintain door and window screens so they fittightly and are free of holes. Manitobans can also reduce the number of mosquitoes aroundtheir home by eliminating standing water. To reduce standing waterclean eaves troughs and regularly empty bird baths and otheritems that might collect water, ensure rain barrels are covered withmosquito screening or are tightly sealed around the downspout,clear yards of old tires or other items that collect water, andimprove landscaping to prevent standing water around the home. Although there is an elevated risk of WNV and the aboveprecautions are encouraged, an adult mosquito control program isnot deemed necessary at this time. However, Manitoba Health willcontinue to monitor the situation. Manitobans can check the West Nile virus website regularly forup-to-date data and information including weekly average trapcounts of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes by regional health authority. For more information about West Nile virus, contact HealthLinks-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.

Tragic Train Accident Ste. Anne MosquitosTest Positive forWest Nile Virus

If you like turtles you will lovethese bars, so easy to make.

1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, softened or marg

1 cup pecan halves2/3 cup butter or marg1 cup milk chocolate chips

Direct ions:Direct ions:Direct ions:Direct ions:Direct ions: Combined flour, 1 cup brown sugar and softened butter in largebowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2-3 minutes or untilmixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat mixture into an ungreased 9x13inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecans halves evenly over crumb mixture. Combine 2/3 cup butter and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in smallsaucepan, cook and stir over medium heat until surface is bubbly.Cook and stir for 1/2 to 1 minute more. Pour into pan, spreadevenly over crust. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 18-20 minutes or until entiresurface is bubbly. Remove from oven immediately sprinkle withchocolate chips. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes to allow chocolate tomelt: use a knife to swirl chocolate slightly. Cool completely in panon wire rack. Use a sharp knife to cut into 48 bars or whatever sizepieces you like.

August 20, 21, and 22 at 7pm daily and August 22 at 10amSainte Anne Lighthouse Aglow will have a special guest speaker, pastor,worship leader, preacher, and teacher Craig Buroker. The event willtake place at 80A-Arena Road at the Seine River Banquet Centre formore information call Lucille at 204-371-6657 or emailsteannelighthouseaglow@gmail.com.

August 27th from 6:30pm - 8:30pmMinor Hockey registration night will be held at the Ste. Anne Arena(dressing room #1). Anyone interested in the Learn to Skate or Recre-ational Hockey Program can also register at this time.Registration on-line for minor hockey can be done atgo.teamsnap.com/divisions/81/registration/77/register/newAn additional registration night will be held in mid-September.For more information call Brad Kirk, President of SAMH at 204-422-6420 or email rock07@wiband.ca.

September 1st and 2ndSte. Anne’s annual mixed slowpitch tournament will again be held atthe Ste. Anne Sports Complex grounds. Beer gardens will also takeplace on both days. If you are interested in putting in a team or havequestions please contact Eric Laurin at 204-371-8304 or Marc Ste.Marie at 204-371-9852.

September 1st 7pm - 1am18+ Social at the Curling Rink. Tickets are $10 at the door. Music isprovided by Summer Bounce Entertainment. This annual event is a keyfundraising activity for Ste. Anne Minor Hockey and the Ste. Anne Se-nior Aces Hockey Club.

September 2nd 7pm to 1amThe Family Social for Dawson Trail Days is a free event to attend. Topurchase/drink alcohol you must be 18 years of age or older and havepurchased a wristband for $5 at the social. Music is brought to you bySummer Bounce Entertainment. The fireworks display, sponsored bythe Town of Ste. Anne, will be atdusk.

September 3rdThe Dawson Trail Days Men’sslowpitch tournament will be heldat the Ste. Anne Sports Complexgrounds. Beer gardens will alsobe available that day in the curl-ing rink. If you would like to entera team or have questions, pleasecontact Eric Laurin at 204-371-8304 or Marc Ste. Marie at 204-371-9852.

September 7th 5pm - 8pmA community fundraiser to im-prove Ste. Anne’s recreationaloutdoor park! It will be a Bud,Spud and Steak Dinner at the curl-ing rink in Ste. Anne. Looking forvolunteers, silent auction prizesand cash donations! If you wantto help out please contact Celesteat cel.plouff@mymts.net or Jamieat jrodger@srsd.ca.

My 3-year-old grandson and I were talking onthe phone but I couldn’t make out all that he wassaying so I kept asking, “What?” until finally,exasperated, he said, “Grandma, you’re notlistening loud enough!” My 3-year-old granddaughter, Eva, came intothe kitchen and said, “Old lady, would you helpme wipe my hands?” I was shocked. My daughterasked her why she called me that. Eva answered,“Well, she calls me ‘young lady.’

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Elaine Wiens was getting her morning coffee on July 5 when,glancing out the kitchen window in her home near Ste. Anne,she saw three black-bear cubs, two playing in her bird bath.Wiens took pictures from her kitchen window as one cubmanaged to climb into the bird bath while the other starteddrinking from it.

Through My Kitchen Window

Just another Beautiful morning in southeast ManitobaElaine Wiens’ yard near Ste. Anne

Police are warning residents ofthe southeast that Albert Hofer, 22,iwas released from Stony Moun-tain Institution and is expected tosettle in rural southeasternManitoba. The Manitoba inte-grated high risk sex offender unit,a joint force of Winnipeg Policeand RCMP, say Hofer is consid-ered a significant risk to re-offend.Hofer did participate in some sexoffender treatment-programmingwhile in prison, but is stil lconsidered a risk. Male childrenare considered the most at riskaccording to police.

Who is Victoria Lifeline?Who is Victoria Lifeline?Who is Victoria Lifeline?Who is Victoria Lifeline?Who is Victoria Lifeline?Victoria Lifeline is a not-for-profitservice of the Victoria GeneralHospital Foundation.Victoria Lifeline provides 24-hourpersonalized monitoring and supportservices. How does the service work?At the touch of a fully waterproofbutton - worn as a pendant or on awrist-strap—instantly connects clientsto caring, professionalLifeline monitors. Clients can summonthe appropriate help byspeaking to Lifeline monitors througha highly sensitive communicatorinstalled in their home. Where is Victoria Lifeline available?The Vitoria Lifeline is availablethroughout Winnipeg and acrossManitoba through partner programsin more than 76 communities. What is the cost?At less than $1.80 a day, the service isvery affordable.There is NO purchase of equipmentrequired; NO minimum timecommitment. Juliette Rowan - ResourceCoordinator for Seine River Servicesfor seniors. Ph: 204-424-5285

Environment Canada issued Tornado warning for the Town of Ste.Anne and surrounding areas on the evening of July 29th. The warningstated “Tornadoes possible this evening over Southeastern Manitoba.Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstormswith the potential to produce tornadoes. These severe thunderstormswill also have the potential to produce very large hail. Flooding rain.Deadly lightning and powerful winds”. The clouds rolled in quit darkand fast. However, the severe weather passed us by with just a sprinkleand a fantastic lightning show. This same storm knocked trees over and caused major damage inWinnipeg and other communities on its way to Ste. Anne. Reports ofwinds speeds in excess of 100 km/h where received from Oak Pointand St. Laurent. In addition to the winds, loonie size hail and torrentialrainfall were reported with the thunderstorms.

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The storm rolling in above Ste. Anne.

Ste. Anne Escapes UnscathedThrough Tornado Warning

Photo courtesy of Kelly A. Fleming

Two teenagers sustained minor in-juries in an incident July 25 after-noon near Ste. Anne. RCMP re-port a 17 year-old female driverlost control of her car on Highway#12 near the Trans-Canada High-way and rolled. She and a 17 year-old female passenger were takento hospital for treatment and laterreleased. The mishap occurred justbefore 3:30 pm.

Ste. Anne’s Shelby Bram is one of four Manitobans selected toCanada’s National Women’s Under-22/Development team select camp. This will be Bram’s third chance at wear-ing a Team Canada jersey.Brigette Lacquette of Waterhen and the Uni-versity of Minnesota-Duluth, along withChristine Bestland of Brunkild and Ste. Anne’sShelby Bram, both of whom play atMercyhurst College, and Meghan Dufaultof Winnipeg and Balmoral Hall are part ofa 40-player roster announced by HockeyCanada.Hockey Canada will choose 22 players from the camp for a three-gameseries against the United States women’s under-22 select team, sched-uled for Aug. 14-19 in Calgary.

Shelby Bram Selectedfor Canada’s National

Women’s Team

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Meghan Dufault and team mate Shelby Bram.

Emergency crews direct traffic on Hwy #12 after the accident.

Why do we say “Something is out of whack”.What is a whack? Why is it that when you transport something bycar, it’s called a shipment, but when you transportsomething by ship, it’s called cargo? Why don’t they call mustaches “mouthbrows? Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injec-tions?

Did you ever wonder