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The Rebeck Family Newsletter
Vol.25 No. 4
Circulation 108
Winter 2018
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Editors’ Message
We send our best wishes for a healthy and Happy New
Year! May 2018 be full of peace and prosperity for you.
Canada is experiencing a very cold winter season and we
see that our southern relatives are also experiencing colder
than normal temperatures this year. Bundle up everyone,
stay warm and drink lots of hot beverages!
Theresa and Linda
7 Prayers for 2018 1. May your health improve.
2. May your friends be blessed.
3. May your family be loved.
4. May your finances multiply.
5. May your pains be less.
6. May your worries disappear.
7. May you be blessed.
From lessonlearnedinlife.com - submitted by Judy Oryniak
Fallen Leaves
Our condolences go out to Audrey
Clifford and her family on the loss of
her husband, Ted Leeder, on November
1st, 2017. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you all.
And our sympathy is also extended to Ethel Rebeck and
family on the loss of her husband, Carl, who passed away
on December 13, 2017. May he rest in peace.
Celebrations
Sylvia Wachal got to celebrate her 75th
birthday in a most
unexpected way…..with all six of her sisters. The seven
ladies made a point of having lunch together the day after
Ted’s memorial service, before the out-of-towners had to
leave. The meal was followed by (Jeanne’s) cake and
coffee at Audrey’s condo where the three November
birthday sisters (Eileen, Sylvia and Judy) were toasted and
wished well
Welcome aboard Flight 2018
......submitted by Fran Rebeck
Hope you have checked in only the best souvenirs from
2017 in your luggage. Any BAD and SAD moments must
be thrown away in the garbage before departure.
This flight will be 12 months long so, loosen your seat
belts, jingle and mingle.
The stopovers will include :
✳Health,
✳Love,
✳Joy,
✳Harmony,
✳Well-being
✳Peace. Refueling will be achieved by
Giving
Sharing
Caring. The Captain offers you the following menu which will be served during the flight.......
✅ Cocktail of Friendship,
✅ Hors d’oeuvre of Prosperity,
✅ Salad of Success,
✅ Bowl of Excellent News
✅ Serving of Health,
✅ Cake of Happiness, ….all accompanied by bursts of laughter. But remember, you will enjoy these meals and the journey better if you talk, share, smile and laugh together. Sitting silent and sullen will make the flight seem longer. Donations
Thanks to Cliff and Charlotte Sawatsky for their October
donation and to Bernice Sholdra (Winnipeg) for her more
recent donation.
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. 25 No. 4
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*In late September, John and JoAnn Natuik took
advantage of a trip to Utah for a friend’s wedding, to
enjoy some of what the West has to offer. After flying out
to Salt Lake City, they rented a car and traveled to Grand
Canyon country for a few days. John writes that Sedona
had spectacular scenery with towers of red rock and
amazing sunsets.
*Although she did not make the Top 40 we want to
congratulate Jessica Drakul for her October nomination to
CBC’s Manitoba Future 40 which recognizes people
under 40 making a big impact on their community.
*Gord Clifford and son Sean made the most of their
weekend visit to Vancouver in October. “Greg and
Mayumi were great hosts and kept us very busy”, writes
Gord. “We visited Granville Island and the waterfront
area and later went to the Jets game with about two
thousand other Jets fans. Friday we went up to Grouse
Mountain, trekked the Capilano suspension bridge and
drove up the sea to sky highway. On the way back we
stopped for dinner at the Salmon House on The Hill
Restaurant; the view of Vancouver skyline and the
Burrard Inlet was amazing. Saturday was a trip to the
Vancouver Aquarium, a local farmers’ market with a wine
tasting stop at a local BC VQA wine store.”
* Remember The Beachcombers from Sunday evening
TV? Greg Clifford reported that he had many memories of
that series when he and & Mayumi visited Molly’s Reach
at Gibson’s Landing on October 26.
*Jason & Jennifer King headed to Phoenix and Las Vegas
in early November to watch the Jets games with some
friends. The few days’ of rest and relaxation at their
Scottsdale condo following those games was very
enjoyable, and a nice break from the Christmas chaos.
-Jennifer reported that new pets, Jimmie and Jax, enjoyed
their first Christmas. “They were spoiled and it was fun
watching them sniff out all their toys and treats. Puppies
really are the best!”
-Jada has landed her first job; she works part time at
Mountain Bean. She must be thrilled to be earning her
own money now!
*Janet Taylor enjoyed a week’s vacation in warm and
sunny Puerto Vallarta in late November. Lovely way to
celebrate a birthday.
* Steve and Jerrie Hanchuk had an extra special Christmas
when Steve's daughter, Teri Hanchuk, came to Winnipeg
from Kelwona, B.C. for a few days over the holidays.
*Jane MacKenzie’s one year term as a member of the
University of Manitoba Board of Governors will be up
next month. She was appointed to the Board last February.
The 23 member Board meets seven times a year and is
responsible for overseeing the administrative and business
affairs of the University, including approving the annual
budget as well as appointing and monitoring the
performance of the President and Vice-Chancellor.
There are other committees on which Jane has been asked
to sit but, as a teacher who works in rural Manitoba, she
cannot take the extra time that those positions & meetings
would require. That is one reason she will probably not
extend her time on the Board; she feels she is not able to
participate as fully as other members.
*Judy Oryniak happily invited the Keogan pets, guinea
pigs Penny & Charley, to come stay with her and Ken for
a short visit. Carla, Glen, Maggie and Patrick went to
Cuba for a post-Christmas week in the sun!
-Looking after the pets will take time away from Judy’s
newest interest – having fun learning how to use all the
bells and whistles on her new iPhone.
*Marj Paonessa traveled to Las Vegas for a few days in
late October to celebrate a friend’s wedding. Haven’t
heard whether she got to see the Golden Knights play
hockey…maybe she just soaked up the sun around the
pool!
-Back in BC plans were to try and move through the
HourGlass Studio inventory and start to think about
downsizing the business. Marj would like to slow down a
bit, and use her time and energy for other things.
*How to reap rewards of a good deed: When sister Linda
Johnson couldn’t attend the Corpus Christi Bud, Spud &
Steak fundraiser in November, Theresa agreed to purchase
tickets for her for the Silent Auction prizes…and Linda
was a lucky winner! A month later, Theresa Restall
cashed in big time when she won 5 of the silent auction
prizes at her ladies' curling league wind-up. From wine to
chocolates to house wares ....she got a potpourri of prizes.
Maybe her luck will spill over into the new year with a
lottery ticket!!
*Howie and Theresa went to Minneapolis for 5 days after
Christmas, taking in a Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota
Vikings football game on New Year's Eve. On their way
home Theresa found a 90% off Christmas decoration sale
and yes, she made a few purchases!!
*Long-time Birds Hill resident and World War II veteran,
Edward Charles Bray passed away on December 21, 2017
at the age of 98. May he rest in peace.
Roots, Bark & Branches – Vol. 25 No.4 more … DID YOU KNOW ?
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St. Valentine’s Day
Valentine was a Roman priest in the 3rd century ruled by
an emperor called Claudius, who persecuted the church
at that particular time. Claudius put forth an edict that
prohibited the marriage of young people, based on the
hypothesis that unmarried soldiers fought - in war -better
than married soldiers because the latter might be afraid
of what might happen to them or their wives or families
if they died. The idea of encouraging them to marry
within the Christian church was what Valentine was
about. He married them secretly, because of the edict,
and was eventually caught. In the year 269 AD,
Valentine was sentenced to a three part execution:
beating, stoning, and finally decapitation.
The story goes that the last words he wrote were in a
note to a senator’s daughter whom he had cured of
blindness. He inspired today's romantic missives by
signing the note, "from your Valentine."
…submitted by Phillip Natuik, courtesy of the Internet
So there you have it folks! Times have indeed changed. So
whatever your age, go for it - NO edicts here! Smile, hug, or kiss someone dear to you. Money can’t buy love, but flowers and chocolates help.
Even doing the dishes or opening a door will mark Feb. 14. The list is endless - just do it! Remember, the
gift is gender-neutral; and love is to give and to receive. /pn
Quotable Quotes
Love letters are the campaign promises of the heart. Robert Friedman
Life is short and we never have
enough time for gladdening the hearts of those who travel with us. Oh, swift
be love! Make haste to be kind. Henri Frederic Amiel.
*Our first phone number (c.1955) was Castle 2-6750. Anyone
in Winnipeg remember these other phone codes of yesteryear?
Alpine Hudson Spruce
Edison Justice Tuxedo
Globe Lennox Whitehall
What code words did other cities use (Toronto? Saskatoon?
Vancouver?)
*Linda Johnson wants to advise people to slow down when an
emergency vehicle (ambulance, fire truck, police car) is pulled
over with its lights flashing. The Highway Traffic Act
stipulates a maximum speed of 60 kmh. (think construction).
The fine for speeding past is $300 with 2 demerits on your
driver’s license. The officer with whom she spoke gave her a
stern lecture and asked her to spread the word. Here it is.
VALENTINE SONGS -read as poems or sung as songs-
My Funny Valentine- Rodgers and Hart
(1937 from Babes in Arms) My funny valentine,
Sweet comic valentine, You make me smile with my heart, you look so laughable, unphotographable,
Yet you’re my favorite work of art Is your figure Greek? Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak, are you smart? But don’t change a hair for me, not if you care for me,
Stay little valentine, stay, Each day is Valentine’s Day.
My Valentine - Paul McCartney 2012 What if it rained? We didn’t care
She said that someday soon the sun was gonna shine,
And she was right, this love of mine, my valentine. As days and nights would pass me by, I tell myself that I was waiting for a sign,
Then she appeared, A love so fine My valentine.
And I will love her, for life And I will never let a day go by without remembering the
reasons why, She makes me certain that I can fly! And so I do, without a care,
I know that someday soon The sun is gonna shine, And she’ll be there
This love of mine My valentine.
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Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services BARRY REBECK
Funeral Assistant/ Cremationist
Tel.204-482-1040 [email protected]
*Direct cremation
*Traditional burial
*Life celebrations
*Pre-arrangements
*Graveside service Helping families make informed decisions at difficult times
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*From the great time they had, we wouldn’t be surprised
if Gord & Sean Clifford make the Jets at Vancouver an
annual event.
*Congratulations to Mayumi Motouchi on her personal
best time in the Victoria Marathon on Thanksgiving
weekend.
*Cousins Ray Natuik (Goderich) and Judy Oryniak
(London) were happy to see each other and had a nice chat
in between games at the Master Men’s and Women’s
Curling Qualifier in Walkerton, ON. Unfortunately, their
teams were not successful in advancing to the provincial
championships in January. The cousins are hoping to
connect this coming year at each other’s homes.
*Judy & Ken are looking forward to seeing some family
members in January. Sister Theresa Restall will be
attending the Continental Cup with Minneapolis friends
whose daughter will be curling on the US women’s team.
-And nephew Trevor Rebeck will be in the stands when
son, Curtis, plays in a hockey tournament in Sarnia from
January 11-15. The Oryniaks and Keogans will visit with
him when they go to Curtis’s games.
*Dylan Schindle (age 7) has taken up curling at East St.
Paul curling club and is enjoying it immensely.
*On December 9th
, Audrey Clifford and sister-in-law
Dorothy Leeder were lucky enough to get tickets to the
Roar of the Rings women's semi final in Ottawa. They
also enjoyed lunch in the sponsor's lounge.
Comedy Corner *I requested identification from a department-store
customer who had just written a personal cheque for her
purchase.
After fumbling through her purse, she presented me with
what she said was the only thing that bore both her name
and address.
It was a notice of insufficient funds from her bank.
* I was checking out at the busy supermarket, and the
cashier was having problems. The register ran out of
paper, the scanner malfunctioned, and finally the cashier
spilled a handful of coins. When she totaled my order, it
came to exactly $22. Trying to soothe her nerves, I said,
"That's a nice round figure."
Still frazzled, she glared at me and said, "You're no bean
pole yourself!"
*What kind of painkiller works best in the freezing cold of
winter? Coated aspirin
Recipe Corner
Chicken Spaghetti ……………………….Peak of the Market
6 oz. spaghetti, uncooked 1 can tomato sauce
1 TBSP. butter 8 oz. process cheese, cubed
1 small green pepper, chopped ½ tsp. salt
1 stalk celery, chopped ¼ tsp. pepper
1 small onion, chopped 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 can spicy diced tomatoes, undrained
Cook and drain
spaghetti as directed
on package. While
spaghetti is cooking,
melt butter in skillet
over medium heat.
Cook pepper, celery, and onion in butter, stirring occasionally,
until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, cheese, salt and
pepper. Reduce heat to low. Heat, stirring frequently, until
cheese is melted.
Stir together chicken, spaghetti and sauce. Spoon into lightly
greased baking dish. Bake in preheated 350’F. oven, uncovered,
about 30 minutes. Servings: 6
Salmon, Wild Rice & Kale Casserole…….Peak of the Market
2 cans (7 oz.) salmon, skin removed and bones mashed
1 bunch kale\2 cups cooked wild rice
1 can golden mushroom soup
1/3 cup Parmesan or cheddar cheese, grated
Remove kale stems and chop leaves coarsely. Steam kale leaves
in a very large pot until wilted, about 5 minutes. Do not
overcook. Add salmon, wild rice, soup and cheese. Season with
freshly ground pepper to taste. Cook on low heat until heated
through. Servings: 4
Cooking Tips and Advice
Try using pretzel twists and/or animal
crackers for dippers at your next
chocolate fondue.
A level tablespoon of cookie dough
creates a perfect one inch ball.
Freezing popovers is easy. Pierce each freshly baked
popover with the point of a knife to let the steam out.
Cool them on a wire rack wrap tightly and freeze.
To add pizzazz to any casserole dish, consider adding
toasted nuts, finely chopped bacon or crushed seasoned
croutons.
