Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 17, 2012, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE A5 TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT SUPER STORE 440 O A KPOINT RD. CALL GORD @ 633- 3333 gmatheson@ connexionindustries. ca STORE Summer Sale Sale ENGINE ENGINE $ 13,900 .00 $ 18,900 .00 FIVE YEAR POWERTRAIN ALL TRADES WELCOME $ 16,900 .00 $ 39,900 .00 J- SERIES R- SERIES G- SERIES P- SERIES AS LOW AS AS LOW AS AS LOW AS AS LOW AS 23 HP- 27HP . with loader . 4 wheel drive . mitsubishi diesel . with loader . 4 wheel drive . mitsubishi diesel . fully loaded cab . air & heat . loader . power shift available . self leveling loader . three hydro remotes . with loader . 4 wheel drive . skid steer bucket . hydro transmission 39HP- 47HP 72HP- 97HP 33HP- 38HP NEWS LOCAL A5 SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2012 S TAN uses a wheelchair, Garry has Down syndrome, and Brenda can't hear or see. But today they'll just be three of the thousands of participants in the annual Manitoba Marathon. The three roommates are part of a relay team put together by their aides at Direct Action in Support of Community Homes, or DASCH for short. DASCH is a non- profit organization that helps people with disabilities live in 42 homes and eight apartments throughout Winnipeg. " Yes," said Stan, using a touch communication board on a tray on his wheelchair when asked if he was looking forward to taking part in his leg of the relay race. Stan, 46, also said that not only was he glad to participate in this year's relay, with help from his aide, but he was already planning on taking part in next year's event. Same with Garry, who sports a huge grin when asked if it was his first marathon. " It's my first race," Garry, 57, said. " I'm looking forward to it." But there's one thing Garry will do next year he didn't do this year with the three only signing up a short while ago. " Practice and train," he said, again cracking a wide smile. Through sign language, Brenda, 35, said she is happy to be part of the relay. Michelle McCreight, Brenda's aide, said the woman will be able to run and walk by pushing on her elbow. " I anticipate she will be pushing - she likes going fast. She spends a lot of time on the treadmill in their house. " She is very excited." Karen Fonseth, DASCH's executive director, said it's wonderful the three can be part of a relay team, because DASCH itself has been a past recipient of grant money from the marathon. " We're just so proud of this group," Fonseth said. Susanne Williams, a director of the DASCH Foundation, said the organization has already been told it will be one of the marathon's 26 km. for 26 charities next year. " This is just so perfect seeing these three," she said. " It just makes sense." kevin. rollason@ freepress. mb. ca DASCH to the finish line Marathon facts 13,000 runners are expected to participate Full marathon starts at 7 a. m. Relay starts at 7: 10 a. m., and Wave 1 and Wave 2 of the half marathon start at 7 and 7: 10 a. m. All runners are expected to be off the course by 1 p. m. Results, stories and photos in Monday's paper Roomies with disabilities part of marathon By Kevin Rollason A 17- year- old Winnipeg girl died in a single vehicle rollover just after midnight Friday in the RM of DeSalaberry, RCMP said today. A 24- year- old woman from St. Pierre Jolys was taken to hospital with non- life- threatening injuries, said Sgt. Line Karpish. The fatality occurred on Gauthier Road and alcohol is believed to be a factor, Karpish said. " Initial investigation indicates that the driver of the car lost control on the gravel road and rolled," Karpish said. " An RCMP traffic collision analyst attended the scene and is assisting with the ongoing investigation." Police have not released names. Teen killed after car rolls DAVID LIPNOWSKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Stan, Garry, and Brenda ( Front row, L- R) are participating in the marathon relay race with the help of DASCH staff. Brenda, who is deaf and blind, may be the first with those disabilities to compete. A_ 05_ Jun- 17- 12_ FP_ 01. indd A5 6/ 16/ 12 11: 25: 49 PM ;