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The Rebeck Family Newsletter Vol.26 No. 1 Circulation 108 Spring 2018 . Editors’ Message Thanks to all the families for sending their news items for this special issue. We hoped for 25 and hit 32! You rock!! Early Mother’s Day & Father’s Day greetings go out to all the moms/dads/grandparents in our family. Theresa & Linda Our readers write: Congrats on your 25 years! Ray & Jo-Ann Natuik I think having a family newsletter is amazing! Thank you! Charlene Dunsmore Newest Bud on the ……………....Macauley Tree We congratulate Shaun and Lee (Sawka) of Calgary, AB. on the birth of a second daughter, Aelin Carys, on January 2, 2018. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz., was 20 ½ inches long and arrived 10 days early! Fallen Leaves Our condolences go out to Carol Rebeck and family on the passing of her younger brother, Lee Balak, in Colombia, SA in mid-January. Judy Rebeck and her family are in our thoughts with the loss of her brother-in-law/their uncle, Jack Lamb, who passed away on January 28, 2018 in Pinawa, MB. Our heartfelt sympathy is also extended to Rebecca Schindle and family as they mourn the passing of her dad, Peter, on March 12, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB. Donations Thank you to Ken and Judy Oryniak, Jerry and Eileen Bruhart, Carol Rebeck, and Rick Rebeck/Jaye Cadzow for their donations over these last few months. Jaye suggests that other readers may want to consider making donations via eTransfers. Contact Linda for details. Milestones Married 25 years in January, Steve and Jerrie Hanchuk celebrated their special anniversary with a vacation to Cuba in February. They had to cut their 2 week trip short however, when Steve came down with pneumonia. We are happy to report that he has made a full recovery. In recognition of her 70 th birthday (April 1) Judy Rebeck’s golfing pals treated her to an outing at Celebrations Dinner Theatre on March 29 th . Judy said Rock & Roll Heaven was one of the better shows she has seen. Our best wishes go out to Renee Fletcher who retired in January from the River East Transcona School Division. Renee spent many years as an Educational Assistant in the division. Enjoy the next chapter, Renee! Career Opportunity University-bound students might be interested in applying for a job as a Student Border Services Officer. The work is full-time from May to August and not only offers a decent wage (approx. $16.00/hr.) but also gets a foot in the door with the federal government. Check it out at cbsa.gc.ca/jobs Manitoba Champions Congratulations to Renee Fletcher and her team of Kim Link (skip) Karen Fallis (third) and Lynn Kurz (second) who won the Manitoba Senior Ladies Curling Champion- ship in February. The team competed at the Canadian Championship in Stratford, ON. in late March. This was Renee’s second provincial title win as she won the Manitoba Mixed Curling title last year! Mark Your Calendars The families of Mazepa sisters, Tekla and Frances, should take note that Wednesday, August 22, 2018 is the date of our 7 th annual Natuik Pot Luck dinner. The gathering will take place at the Corpus Christi Church Hall on Henderson Highway. Roots, Bark & Branches is now published 4 times a year - April, July, October and January. Forward news items by 27 th of each preceding month to Linda Johnson P.O. Box 1447 Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 (204-345-8180) or Theresa Restall 482 Gilmore Avenue Winnipeg MB R2G 2G6 (204) 663-1300 or e- mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Roots, Bark & Branches can also be viewed online at www.rootsbarkandbranches.com

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The Rebeck Family Newsletter

Vol.26 No. 1

Circulation 108

Spring 2018

.

Editors’ Message Thanks to all the families for sending their news items for

this special issue. We hoped for 25 and hit 32! You rock!!

Early Mother’s Day & Father’s Day greetings go out to all

the moms/dads/grandparents in our family. Theresa & Linda

Our readers write:

Congrats on your 25 years! Ray & Jo-Ann Natuik

I think having a family newsletter is amazing! Thank you!

Charlene Dunsmore

Newest Bud on the ……………....Macauley Tree We congratulate Shaun and Lee (Sawka)

of Calgary, AB. on the birth of a second

daughter, Aelin Carys, on January 2,

2018. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz., was 20

½ inches long and arrived 10 days early!

Fallen Leaves Our condolences go out to Carol

Rebeck and family on the passing of her

younger brother, Lee Balak, in

Colombia, SA in mid-January.

Judy Rebeck and her family are in our thoughts with the

loss of her brother-in-law/their uncle, Jack Lamb, who

passed away on January 28, 2018 in Pinawa, MB.

Our heartfelt sympathy is also extended to Rebecca

Schindle and family as they mourn the passing of her dad,

Peter, on March 12, 2018 in Winnipeg, MB.

Donations

Thank you to Ken and Judy Oryniak, Jerry and Eileen

Bruhart, Carol Rebeck, and Rick Rebeck/Jaye Cadzow for

their donations over these last few months. Jaye suggests

that other readers may want to consider making donations

via eTransfers. Contact Linda for details.

Milestones

Married 25 years in January, Steve and Jerrie Hanchuk

celebrated their special anniversary with a vacation to

Cuba in February. They had to cut their 2 week trip short

however, when Steve came down with pneumonia. We are

happy to report that he has made a full recovery.

In recognition of her 70th birthday (April 1) Judy Rebeck’s

golfing pals treated her to an outing at Celebrations

Dinner Theatre on March 29th

. Judy said Rock & Roll

Heaven was one of the better shows she has seen.

Our best wishes go out to Renee Fletcher who retired in

January from the River East Transcona School Division.

Renee spent many years as an Educational Assistant in the

division. Enjoy the next chapter, Renee!

Career Opportunity

University-bound students might be interested in applying

for a job as a Student Border Services Officer. The work

is full-time from May to August and not only offers a

decent wage (approx. $16.00/hr.) but also gets a foot in

the door with the federal government. Check it out at

cbsa.gc.ca/jobs

Manitoba Champions

Congratulations to Renee Fletcher and her team of Kim

Link (skip) Karen Fallis (third) and Lynn Kurz (second)

who won the Manitoba Senior Ladies Curling Champion-

ship in February. The team competed at the Canadian

Championship in Stratford, ON. in late March. This was

Renee’s second provincial title win as she won the

Manitoba Mixed Curling title last year!

Mark Your Calendars

The families of Mazepa sisters, Tekla and Frances, should

take note that Wednesday, August 22, 2018 is the date of

our 7th

annual Natuik Pot Luck dinner. The gathering will

take place at the Corpus Christi Church Hall on

Henderson Highway.

Roots, Bark & Branches is now published 4 times a year - April, July, October and January. Forward news items by 27th of each preceding month to Linda Johnson P.O. Box 1447 Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 (204-345-8180) or Theresa Restall 482 Gilmore Avenue Winnipeg MB R2G 2G6 (204) 663-1300 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Roots, Bark & Branches can also be viewed online at www.rootsbarkandbranches.com

Roots, Bark & Branches – Vol. 26 No. 1

Page 2 of 7

*Linda Johnson’s two-week trip to Tennessee toward the

end of January was very enjoyable. Spending time with

Karen and Wayne and the grandkids is always special

because the kids grow up so quickly. Stella is at the age

where she enjoys playing Clue and Scrabble and DJ is on

his way to Kindergarten this fall!

* In early February, fitness

instructor Andrew Schindle,

was acknowledged for his

continuing work with seniors

in the community. Andrew was

interviewed for The Herald,

CBC Radio and the local TV station. He explained the

importance of fitness for seniors and the television spot

showed him instructing a group and demonstrating

exercises. The theme of his work with seniors is “building

up strength to prevent falling down”. His radio interview

is available at

http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/information-radio-

mb/episode/15516288 and TV interviews can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/cbcmanitoba/videos/10156105

580324400/ or

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/seniors-falling-

fitness-program-1.4516787

-The Schindles’ February visit to see Uncle Jim and

Aunty Linda at their Lee River cottage may have been

short, but it was filled with fun.

After a hot dog lunch, Dylan and Elliot helped Auntie

Linda cut out and bake some cookies. When everyone

headed out for a little hike down the boat launch and onto

the river, the boys showed off their skill on snowshoes

and had fun playing in the deep snow. Back inside again,

they put their creative powers to good use as they

decorated the cooled cookies with coloured icing and

sprinkles.

*Shaun and Lee Macauley were lucky to have lots of

visitors from Winnipeg when their second daughter was

born. Lee’s mom, Bonnie Sawka, and her Auntie Janie

(Oliver) stayed for 3 weeks. They had their hands full

with two kids under the age of two!

-She might be just three months old,

but Baby Aelin is a seasoned traveler!

Her first trips were to Winnipeg in

February - to make her debut – and to

Phoenix in March - to visit her

Macauley grandparents. And just

recently, the family traveled from

Calgary to Winnipeg to visit relatives for Easter.

-Big sister Laine, got to celebrate her second birthday at

Auntie Janie’s on March 31st.

*Bob Burgess had some company in early February when

sister-in-law, Anna, her daughter, and the grandkids

stopped in Whitby, ON. The Scottish folks stayed and

visited for three days before carrying on to New York

City.

News from our Alberta cousins (Gerry & Verna Brown

family) include:

*Emily Ward had her first baby - a girl

named Mikila Aymont.

*Randy Ostiguy and his girlfriend Carissa

Irwin bought their first home and moved

to Calgary together.

*Jeff Griffiths is completing his

electrician trade with his dad.

*Cheri Mehl’s daughter Kara is completing kindergarten

this year and doing extremely well. She also joined the

School of Rock and did her first live performance singing

and playing keyboard in front of 100 strangers in a family

friendly pub.

*Kevin Rebeck was able to get away to

Jamaica in February for some sunshine

and windsurfing. Be sure to ask him

about the adventure he had with that

particular sport.

-He has already served three 3- year terms as President of

the Manitoba Federation of Labour, but Kevin will be

seeking a fourth term when the MFL’s triennial

convention takes place May 24-27, 2018.

-His mom, Carol, appreciated his gift of concert tickets to

see Old Dominion at the Club Regent Event Centre in

early February and had a great time.

*Dean Rebeck spent a lot of time helping daughter Ashley

coach hockey this winter in Colorado (see Sports).

*Daughter, Michelle is living in Thunder Bay and just

started a new career working as an administrative

assistant. She is busy following in her father’s footsteps

playing hockey (in a beer league), softball, and golfing.

Dean & Dolores are looking forward to both girls coming

home on the May long weekend for a visit. With the

parents looking at down- sizing, it may be the last time

together in the family home.

Roots, Bark & Branches – Vol. 26 No. 1 more … DID YOU KNOW ?

Page 3 of 7

*Martin and Lori Natuik along with their son, Graham

and daughter-in-law, Eloa, enjoyed a wonderful holiday

in Sao Paulo, Brazil in January. They met members of

Eloa’s family and her friends and thoroughly enjoyed the

hospitality, sights and sounds of Brazil.

*Rick Rebeck & Jaye spend their summer months at the

cottage in Lac du Bonnet, fishing, golfing, friends

visiting and of course, keeping on top of the work that is

always there. Sitting around the bonfire with a little

music is a most enjoyable evening pastime. Winters

(when Rick has lay-off time from work) are for

traveling. Last winter they traveled to Florida with long-

time friend Don Swistun and spent ten days there

golfing, and visiting Jaye’s long-time friends the

MacIntyres. A little guitar playing and some good laughs

added to their fun. After coming home for Christmas

with family and friends, they left New Year’s Eve and

traveled to Costa Rica and Panama with two other

couples spending seven days in the Liberia area which

they loved. They also enjoyed the culture, fishing, and

sightseeing. They drove to the rainforest area called

Arenal and spent four nights there - again loved it! The

hot springs right in the Volcano Lodges resort area was

something they enjoyed every day. First time ever zip

lining was Wow! what a rush! and definitely an activity

they would do again in that area. During their 3 night

stay in Panama, they did some sight-seeing, enjoyed

local cuisine and took in the awesome half day canal

tour.

This past winter they again spent about ten days in

Florida with Don Swistun, before traveling on to the

Riviera Maya for a two-week stay at the Hacienda Tres

Rios where Rick and Jaye belong to a private residence

club. Good times; great memories.

Currently Rick is back at work for Inland Aggregates,

with some new wheels - 2014 F150 FX4-which he loves.

-Jaye has been retired from Air Canada for a while. After

35 years with the company, she has ventured into

another aspect of travel, working as a home-based travel

agent.

Interested travelers take note

Jaye-Lynn Cadzow

TRAVEL ADVISOR Ph 204-668-4030

Cell 204-981-6531

e-mail [email protected]

Website http://tpi.ca/JayeCadzowTPI/ 3811 Rebeck Road, East St. Paul, Manitoba Creating life long memories, because… Without a travel agent you are on your own

"Travel Insurance-the most important thing to pack"

*Ray and Jo-Ann Natuik spent three weeks in Thailand

from January 26 to February 16 and share their

memories here. We flew with Korean Air - an excellent

airline, if anyone is ever considering flying with them.

We left Toronto at noon on Friday and arrived in Chiang

Mai, Thailand at 11 p.m. Saturday. Taking the 12 hour

time difference into account, it was 23 hours of travel

time with only one 3 hour connection in Seoul, S. Korea.

We stayed with Jo-Ann's brother, Michael, and sister-in-

law, Connie, who proved to be wonderful, generous

hosts.

The weather was hot and dry. Temperatures were in the

30s and it hadn't rained since November. We spent most

of our time in Chiang Mai (northern Thailand) taking

day trips to see some of the sights. We did spend four

days in Bangkok, nicknamed the Venice of Asia due to

all the canals. Highlights in Bangkok were the Grand

Palace Complex - home to the Temple of the Emerald

Buddha and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (he's at

least a football field long), the Chatuchak Market (35

acres of stalls selling goods of all kinds - you can easily

get lost in the maze of stalls) and the Royal Chariots in

the Bangkok National Museum. Riding the bus from our

hotel to these sights was quite the experience. You have

to jump on and off quickly as they don't stop long. There

is a conductor that walks up and down the aisle

collecting fares and issuing tickets. It cost us the

equivalent of 52 cents for the two of us to go one way.

Thankfully, Michael spoke Thai well enough to ask the

conductor to let us know our stop.

While we were in Chiang Mai, we took a day trip to the

Elephant Nature Park - home to many rescued elephants.

We fed some, walked around in the sanctuary with them

and bathed them in the river. It was jaw-droppingly

awesome. We also travelled to the highest point in

Thailand (Doi Inthanon) learning that it was part of the

Himalayas. Sights in Chiang Mai included the Royal

Park (a bonsai forest and an orchid house to die for!),

Doi Suthep, another sacred temple, Art in Paradise (a 3D

art exhibit), the White Temple in Chiang Rai, walking

markets in the streets and food markets everywhere.

There were so many things to see and do that it's

virtually impossible to tell of them all. Perhaps the most

memorable part of the trip was experiencing an entirely

different culture. Asia is an entirely different world from

North America. Hot water from the tap is not the norm.

Ovens are an unusual thing to have in your home. You

cannot buy alcohol between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - we

never did find out why. We were at a market on a Friday

evening and when some music began playing over some

loudspeakers, everything and everyone in the market

stopped and was still while the national anthem played!

The Thai people were very welcoming and it was an

experience we will never forget.

Roots, Bark & Branches – Vol. 26 No. 1 more … DID YOU KNOW ?

Page 4 of 7

* Danny, Darlene, Jenna and Josh

Naturk and Josh’s girlfriend, Sylvie,

were among the 32 people who

traveled to the Mayan Riviera at the

end February – early March for

Darlene’s brother’s wedding. The

bride was beautiful and the weather

was great. Accommodations at Iberostar were good; the

food was good; and of course, the cervezas were cold!!

*Jason and Jennifer King and Scott and Renee Fletcher

also enjoyed some time in Mexico. The two couples

spent one week in Puerto Vallarta in February. They

enjoyed the food, sun, surf and sand.

*Rose Ludwick’s family surprised her with a Sunday,

after-Mass gathering on March 4th

in Corpus Christi

Church hall. The large crowd of relatives and friends

helped celebrate her 90th birthday.

*Howie and Theresa Restall attended the John Cleese

show in Winnipeg in March. His speaking topic, Why

There is No Hope, was aptly delivered, with humour, of

course. After his talk, he answered questions from the

audience. As was expected, many questions were about

his acting days in Monty Python and Fawlty Towers.

*Howie was a big winner at a recent social evening for a

junior curling team. He won three times……two of the

regular silent auction prizes as well as one of the grand

prizes. Included among the prizes were soaps, lotions

and potions, yoga mats and towels, liquor, a number of

gift certificates, curling pins and a signed curling jersey

from Team Gunnlaugson (Wild Card playoff at the

Brier). Way to go, Lucky!

*Mike and Tracy Fotiuk were the first Winnipeg

company in Ed & Shelly Natiuk's new home in The

Villages, Fl. Their visit came at the start of their month

long Florida holiday at the beginning of February. The

two couples had lots of fun catching up on things while

enjoying a few drinks and good food. The weather was

nice but a bit cooler in The Villages than it had been in

South Florida on previous holidays. Ed & Mike took in

a tour of Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing where

they viewed dragsters and classic vehicles from years

gone by, including an old Studebaker truck that Mike

said was made the year he was born. Shelly and Tracy

shopped a bit and went out to play Bunko one evening, a

popular dice game among the residents of The Villages.

Special thanks to Mike for bringing Ed 9 cases of

Canada Dry Club Soda (you can't buy cans down there)

for his mixer and to Tracy for designing some beautiful

faux flower arrangements that go with the color scheme

of the new house. All in all it was a wonderful visit that

ended too quickly, as Mike and Tracy needed to move

on to their next port of call on their holiday.

*Ed & Shelly took in a 3 day cruise in mid-March with a

couple of friends from Toronto. The cruise included one

beautiful beach day at Royal Caribbean's private island

in the Bahamas and a day of touring Nassau, Bahamas.

After returning to Port Canaveral, they all met up with

daughter, Stacey, who took them for a tour of Volcano

Bay, the new Universal water park. All in all it was an

enjoyable weekend. Next on the calendar is a week in

Austin, TX in mid-April to visit son Jeff. Plans have

also been made for two weeks in Winnipeg beginning

July 31; they are looking forward to that trip, too.

*Craig Rebeck's work with Corrections Canada keeps

him hopping. His latest assignment started back in

September and was supposed to finish in December

but....

Working as the Regional Administrator Security for the

Prairie Region, meant traveling to Saskatoon Mondays

to Thursdays and allowed him to be home on weekends.

When he was asked to stay until mid-April, he agreed

but changed the travel arrangements to attend as required

instead of weekly. Just to change things up a bit, he had

Cherie and Shae go out to Saskatoon with him for a long

weekend in early February. The reverse travel gave “his

girls” a chance to meet his "work family”.

-Craig has also agreed to an assignment for a year with

National Headquarters working under Labour Relations.

This job will begin April 16 and requires only one trip –

a three day meet-and-greet to Ottawa right at the start -

with his new team. He will be able to continue the work

from his home office. Cherie and Shae are very happy

with THIS plan!

He has promised to use his accumulated air miles and

hotel points for a family vacation!

-Shae is keeping both parents busy with cross-country

ski club, swimming, and gymnastics. She has just joined

Kids of Steel, a triathlon group out of Joseph Teres

School.

-The whole family is looking forward to summer and

some much-anticipated time at the lake.

*Jane MacKenzie’s days of traveling among eight

schools for the last four years are now numbered. No,

she is not retiring: her new job next year will be working

with special needs high schoolers in Morris, MB.

-Lillian MacKenzie, husband Yaniv Zohar, and girls

have recently moved to Oakbank. Lillian’s law firm, Visionary Law, is growing and is expected to quintuple

in size by this summer.

–Lillian’s daughter, Katherine Sengmany, a Grade 9

student at the U of W Collegiate, has been invited to sing

‘O Canada’ for the Grade 12 Grad this year.

Roots, Bark & Branches – Vol. 26 No.1

Page 5 of 7

* -Younger daughter, Elizabeth Sengmany, in Grade 7 at

Ecole Sage Creek, was one of six students selected from

her school to participate in a division-wide guitar

celebration.

*Family members, neighbours and friends came out to

support Renee Fletcher and her senior ladies’ curling team

at a send-off social on March 21 at the East St. Paul

Curling Club prior to their departure for the Canadian

Championship in Stratford, ON. Judy and Ken Oryniak of

London, ON. lent their support when the ladies took to the

ice in Stratford (see Sports).

The Train …….............submitted by Charlotte Sawatsky

At our birth we boarded the

train and met our parents,

and believed they would

always travel on by our

side.

However, at some station our parents will have to step

down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.

As time goes by, other people will board the train; and

they will be significant (i.e. our siblings, friends, children,

and even the loves of our lives) or not as important. Many

will step down and leave a permanent vacuum. Others will

go so unnoticed that we don't realize they vacated their

seats.

This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy,

expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success

consists of having a good relationship with all passengers

and requires us to give the best of ourselves.

The mystery for everyone is not knowing at which station

we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best

way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. It is

important to do this because when the time comes for us

to step down and leave our seat empty, we should leave

behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to

travel on the train of life.

Have a joyful journey on the train of life. Reap success

and give lots of love. More importantly, thank God for the

journey.

A Short Course in Human Relations

The six most important words:“I admit I made a mistake”.

The five most important words: “You did a good job”.

The four most important words: “What is your opinion?”

The three most important words: “If you please.”

The two most important words; “Thank you.”

The one most important word: “We.”

The LEAST important word: “I “.

Recipe Corner

Beef Salad …………………….from Peak of the Market

1 large beef round tip steak, cubed

6 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

1 ½ cups mushrooms, sliced

1 medium-sized green or yellow pepper, cut into strips

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 ¼ tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed

1 tsp. olive oil ½ tsp. salt

1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut in halves

2 TBSP. red wine vinegar parmesan cheese

Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add

mushrooms, pepper strips and garlic. Stir fry for 2 to 3

minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp. Pour

vegetables into a medium-sized bowl; sprinkle with half

the Italian seasoning; stir to combine. Set aside. In the

same skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Stir fry the

beef for 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Remove meat;

Sprinkle with salt and set aside. Remove skillet from heat;

add tomatoes, vinegar and remaining Italian seasoning,

stirring to combine. Return beef and vegetables to skillet;

stir to combine.

Place romaine in a large bowl; add beef mixture and pan

juices. Toss. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve

immediately. Servings: 4

Char’s Peanut Butter Cookies.........Charlene Dunsmore

1 cup flour 2 eggs

2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup peanut butter

¼ teaspoon salt 1 tsp vanilla

1 cup margarine 2 cups oatmeal

2 cup brown sugar ½ cup chocolate chips

½ cup dried fruit*

*try combination of dried cherries, blueberries & cranberries

Mix margarine, sugar & eggs together. Add peanut butter,

and chocolate chips with fruit. Stir in the oatmeal, and

flour with baking powder & salt. Drop by teaspoonfuls

onto baking sheet and bake at 350’F. for 15 – 18 minutes.

Cooking Tips and Advice

*Place overripe tomatoes in cold water and add some salt.

Overnight they will become fresh and firm.

*Potatoes will rot quickly if stored with onions. Keep

them apart.

*Place some chopped onion in a vessel having burnt food.

Pour boiling water over the onion; let sit for 5 minutes and

then clean.

*To remove onion odour from your hands, rub fingers

with salt moistened with vinegar.

Roots, Bark & Branches – Vol. 26 No.1

Page 6 of 7

*One of the many victories for skip Judy

Oryniak’s curling team this winter came on

February 3rd

. Dressed as Team Scotland,

with matching tartan tams and scarves, the

ladies captured the ‘Go for the Gold’

Bonspiel in St. Thomas, ON.

*Team Kim Link (Renee Fletcher) gave it their all

competing at the Canadian Senior Women’s Curling

Championships in Stratford, ON. March 24-29. The team

came on strong in the second half of the competition but

missed the play-offs.

-Second cousins Judy and Ken Oryniak (spectators from

London, ON) connected with Renee at the event. The

Londoners enjoyed watching the team curl and they also

enjoyed meeting their fans! Hopefully Team Link will

earn a berth into the Championship again next year.

*Team Darcy Robertson lost the final of the MB.

Provincial Scotties Curling Championship to Jennifer

Jones in January. Coach Howie Restall was proud of the

team’s performance.

*Emily Wachal’s softball team placed

second in a tournament at Highland

Village, Texas in March. Dad, Rob, said

that the level of play was so good that

both teams deserved to win. Congrats,

Emily!

*Jada King’s ringette team won a bronze medal at the

Manitoba Provincial Championships in early March. Well

done!

*With help from her dad, Ashley Rebeck coached the

Colorado University Women’s Hockey Team to a year of

firsts: ranked 4th nationally

: won their conference championship

: earned a spot in the National Tournament in

Columbus, Ohio and made it to the Final Four of 8 teams.

Very proud father, Dean comments that “Ashley has the

coaching ability at [age] 28 that I had at 40.”

-Heads up, Winnipeggers!! Dean is looking at organizing

a Rebeck Hockey Game “as the old guys are not getting

any younger and the next generation is ready to play the

BIG BOYS. You know, the 200 pound plus Rebecks may

have to have a weigh-in before the game.”

We will share details –where and when- in good time.

*Alana Burgess and her Whitby Wolves PeeWee AA

teammates enjoyed another successful year playing girls

hockey. They took Gold in the Toronto Leaside annual

March break tournament on March 11 and two weeks later

captured the silver medal in the Southern Ontario

provincial finals. Their placing second out of all 24 teams

must make the coaches and parents very proud.

*Congratulations to Flynn Taylor and his hockey team,

the Flyers, from south Winnipeg who won a gold medal at

a hockey tournament in Minot, North Dakota in January

of this year. Way to go, Flynn!

*Patrick Keogan, goalie for the

London Hawks, won Player of the

Game honours at the Oakridge

hockey tournament in February.

Congratulations, Patrick. Aunty

Theresa Restall had the pleasure of watching him play in a

game in London back in January and was impressed with

his great attitude and his play.

*Maggie Keogan placed 6th

at the Western Regional

Championships in her individual synchronized swimming

routine in February. Her synchro team won a bronze

medal at this event. The team also competed at the

Ontario Winter Games that were held in Bracebridge, ON

in early March. Congratulations, Maggie, on all your

accomplishments!

Comedy Corner A man wrote a letter to the IRS: I have been unable to

sleep knowing that I have cheated on my income tax. I

understated my taxable income and have enclosed a check

for $200.00. If I still can’t sleep, I will send the rest.

A couple walking in the park noticed a young man and

woman sitting on a bench, kissing passionately.

"Why don't you do that?" asked the wife.

"Honey," replied her husband, "I don't even know that

woman!"

Boss: You should have been here at 9.30 a.m.

Employee: Why what happened?

Two kids were deciding what game to play. One said,

“Let’s play doctor.”

“Good idea,” said the other. “You operate, and I’ll sue.”

Roots, Bark and Branches Financial Report

April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018

Thank you to the 9 families who made contributions to the newsletter this past year.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Balance Forward $175.52

Income:

Newsletter donations $225.00

Total Income $225.00

Expenditures:

Publication costs (see details below) $100.08

Postage costs (see details below) $114.47

Website hosting fee $60.72

Total expenditures $275.27

Closing Balance $125.25

Publishing and Postage Cost Details

Issue Publishing Postage Total

April (Spring)2017 23.98 28.88 52.86

July (Sum.) 2017 17.92 28.88 46.80

Oct.(Fall) 2017 35.53 27.83 63.36

Jan. (Win.) 2018 22.65 28.88 51.53

Totals $100.08 $114.47 $214.55

Respectfully submitted, Theresa Restall

Thank you for your continued support.