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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - October 12, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba C m y k Page a4 a 4 Winnipeg free press sunday october 12, 2008 Manitoba Winnipeg repress. Com Black & White attire encouraged Back in the habit staff reunion social 110 t h anniversary trave Lodge 20 Alpine Winnipeg East saturday october 25, 2008 8pm 1am Cost $ 10 per person hosted by the employee social committee tickets available at switch Board & human resources i la admit up front that this column was embarrassingly easy to write. I rarely resort to running Reader mail or interviewing my close friends for insights on important issues facing Winni Eggers so i beg your forbearance today. Heres my 2008 list of gratitude. Some of my choices will also be yours if we consider thankfulness for family the privilege of employment the right to vote and the ability to express our opinions without fear of reprisal. As always i am thankful for my family. I have been gifted with a patient and Loving husband a terrific daughter three fascinating stepchildren parents who serve As my moral Compass and an extended family inlaw who have been an unexpected Joy and inspiration. Ism thankful for the gift of health. As i Learned to walk again this summer i realized i was still Strong capable and now much More aware of my own mortality. Not everyone confined to a wheelchair is told that perseverance and hard work will get her Back on her feet. Ism thankful for a medical system that gave me All the help i needed. Say what you will about hallway Medicine and i say its a crying shame the government is unable to provide the ill with privacy and dignity our doctors and nurses give it their All. My friends. Someone has to put up with me. My readers especially the ones who take the time to get in touch and Tell me their stories or respond to my opinions. I am thankful for every cos worker and Foster Parent who works diligently to provide care to vulnerable children. I am thankful for the late Reuben Cristall perhaps the finest Man Ive Ever met. If were very fortunate we come to know people who by their very example inspire us to reach beyond the easy and Ordinary. Reuben was one of those rare individuals. The staff at Mossbrook House. They offer Hope and a Safe Haven to children who need it desperately. Ism thankful for my mothers Erogies. They have magical properties. Ism convinced of this. The staff at Meiji. Why because their fashion Roll is a Little piece of heaven. The staff at Winnipeg Harvest and not just because my daughter works there. People have to rely on food Banks. Until the need ends ism thankful Harvest fills the Gap. Tina Fey for her Sarah Palin impersonations. Sarah Palin for making it easy. Turkey. Ism thankful so Many of you understand that those of us who have plenty have a moral obligation to share it with those who have Little. Ten spa. They have the weary gratitude of a Middle aged woman for a place that makes her feel coddled pampered and pretty. If i could afford it id live there. Agape table for kids. My free press Carrier. The Guy who pumps my Gas at Coop. The staff at Reh fit. Any Neighbour who picks up after their dog. My postal Carrier. The Guy who works in the lab at pan am clinic. Why because while i May not know their names ism thankful they make my life easier. Every person Brave enough to run for elected office knowing their personal and professional lives will be put under a Microscope. Mashed potatoes and Gravy. My Faith and the fact that i can practise it without fear of discrimination or violence. Ism thankful i Host the thanksgiving feast and never have to look at another jellied salad or Brussel sprout. Sandy at the Grant Park Macc. Why because she saw me buying wine in my wheelchair after a Long absence this summer did a double take and shouted thank god we Are going to turn a profit this year. Ism thankful for a genetic predisposition a strict workout schedule and a dislike of Fried foods that allows me to be obsessed with food and still remain slender. I am thankful ism just smart enough to realize How easy Ive got it in most areas of my life. Finally ism thankful you re All out there Reading agreeing disagreeing and entering into this vast dialogue of people who care passionately about the world and our place in it. Lindor. Reynolds free press. My. Ca Lindor Reynolds giving thanks this thanksgiving is easy and heres Why c Arol de Delley does not want to see her songs killer executed. But she plans to fight All the Way to Ottawa to ensure he never tastes Freedom again. Her Calls this week for a times Law Tough new anti crime legislation that would also honour greyhound bus murder victim Tim Mclean has sparked a flurry of Public debate. De Delley told the free press on thursday she believes that if you voluntarily take an innocent life like what was done Here you should forfeit your own. She said in cases where there is absolutely no doubt about guilt a murderer should either be executed or at least get life in prison with no Chance of parole. De Delley also questioned Why her songs alleged killer Vincent i left the greyhound bus alive. On Friday de Delley clarified those comments saying she was speaking out of anger not lobbying to bring Back capital punishment As part of her proposed Law. All i am attempting to do is bring awareness that our current Laws leave huge gaps in Public safety and Are in need of amendment. Eventually for my Sake i will have to forgive or. Lies horrific actions against my Beautiful and Loving son Tim and that forgiveness will be the next most difficult thing i will encounter in my life she said. In the meanwhile however i can not just remain quiet and say or do nothing for fear that one Day or. I is released into society and tragically repeats what he has demonstrated he is capable of doing. Or i should be medically and psychologically treated so As to remain aware of what he did to another human being and that is his punishment. But at the same time he needs to be kept away from society because he is dangerous As he has most graphically proven. De Delley said its outrageous her songs killer will have the Chance for Freedom again and Sheds angry there Are no provisions in Canadian Law to ensure the most dangerous criminals Are at least guaranteed to be locked up forever the Only Issue is expected to be whether i can be held criminally responsible for the killing. His trial is expected to consist of several medical experts who will testify about his emotional state. If he is found to be responsible i would be Given an automatic life sentence with no Chance of parole for at least 10 years. If hers not he would be sent to a mental health facility for an indeterminate period but subject to yearly reviews. He would be released Only if doctors deem him no longer a risk to society. De Delley is calling on supporters of times Law to attend a candlelight Vigil next thursday at 6 p. M. At the Manitoba legislative building. She also Hopes to eventually meet with Federal Justice officials and politicians to discuss the Issue. Wow. Mikeo crime. Com beheading victims mom backs off execution Call by Mike Mcintyre Mike Aporius / Winnipeg free press shopping for halloween Jose Savoie 8, checks out some gourds at the Penner pumpkins Booth during the last Day of the st. Norbert Farmers Market on saturday. A 04_ oct 12 08. Ind a4 10/ 11/ 08 7 32 47 pm ;