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Shell Lake Community Hi-litesThe Memorial Lake Ice Fishing Derby put on by the Shell Lake Volunteer Fire Department was held on March 7. This year there were sixteen fish caught, with the three biggest fish being Northern Pike. The biggest fish worth $5000.00 was caught by Owen Day of Shell Lake. The second largest fish was caught by Ernest Petersen from Naicam who took home the $2000.00 cheque. Lawrence Garand of Saskatoon had the third largest fish worth $1000.00 and also caught the first fish of the day worth $100.00. The Junior fisherman prize of $50.00 was won by Christopher Robinson of Spiritwood.
Once again it was a very successful event, netting nearly $9000.00 which will be put towards equipment. The Fire Department would like to thank the many volunteers who helped out before, during and after this day. Also a big thank you to our 54 major sponsors, and to everyone who donated merchandise prizes. Without all of your help and support, we could not make this fish derby happen.
The annual Palm Sunday Supper at the Metis Hall on Sunday, April 5/09 at 6 p.m . $7.00 each
Dance to Bannock Country at the Mont Nebo Hall on Friday, April 24th from 8 _ 12 p.m. admission $10.00 lunch will be provided. Funding from Sask. Lotteries
Women's Retreat on April 17th to 18th at Partners in Worship Church. Come and revitalize yourself at this fantastic weekend getaway. Activities will include guest speakers Opal Cameron and Rev. Leigh Sinclair as well as videos, crafts, music and of course FOOD! We invite any interested women to join us _ registration Friday 5 p.m., $5.00. You won't find a better value for your money! You can attend selected sessions or everything. If you plan to spend the night you will need a sleeping bag, etc. For more information contact Lorraine 427-2077, Fay 427-4818 or Sandra 427-2275.
April 30th will be the show only with rush seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show time at 8 p.m. admission will be $8.00 per person. Dinner theatres will be on May 1 & 2. Tickets will be $20.00 per person, they will go on sale on April 17 from 10 - 12 p.m (not before) at the Shell Lake Craft store. After tickets my be purchased from Carol @ 427-2040.
This year's presentation will be The Cemetery Club by Ivan Menchell.
6th Annual Pasta night hosted by the Shell Lake Lions Club on Saturday, April 25, 2009. This year, Doug Arden Comedy Show is a creative blend of clean comedy, incredible magic and hilarious ventriloquism. It is a show that has something for literally everyone. Also, the Miller Performing Arts Troupe from Paradise Hill will be performing. These six siblings are a group of young people dedicated to bringing classic entertainment to communities, with singing, dancing, acting, instruments and acrobatics. Their shows are packed with fun and excitement, as well as providing a touching and uplifting experience for all. There will be a pre-sale of tickets on Saturday April 4, 2009 from 10-12 at the Shell Lake Lions Hall. Tickets are $25.00 each. Contact Lion Lillian Banda 427-4618 or Lion Corrie Rush-Battersby 427-4922 for more information or tickets. Funds raised will be for the Rural Shell Lake Fire Department "fire fighting equipment".
Mark your calendar for Friday, May 8th when the Shell Lake Lions Club will be hosting a Walk for Diabetes Walkathon. Pledge sheets will be available at the school and the Shell Lake General Store. Departing from the school at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided afterwards by the Shell Lake Lions Club . So dig out your sneakers, grab a pledge sheet, get some exercise and make it a date for Friday, May 8th, 11:00 a.m. See you there.
There will be a Crib Tournament at the Legion Hall on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
The March Lottery winners of $100.00 Phyllis Melton and Bud Weegar.
The Cemetery Committee would like to remind everyone who is interested that we will be having a cemetery clean up day the 1st Saturday of May, weather permitting. Bring your tools and we will see you all at 10 a.m.
The chamber had a busy weekend March 5-8 with two annual events, the Fishing Derby and the Sports and Leisure Show in Saskatoon.
The chamber provided lunch at the Fish Derby. We would like to thank everyone who volunteered their services. Our kitchen staff - Gail Harder, Eileen Kepper, Marilyn Battersby, Sam and Pat Funk. Sleigh teams - Jody Brockwell, Sherry Garand, Linda Caswell and Estelle Dicus. A very warm thanks to Joy Ardagh who organizes the whole operation, she also runs the hot meals from the hall to the lake. Thank you to Dave Caswell and Carson Battersby for supplying their sleighs. Also thank you to all who provided coolers, blankets, hot water bottles and thermos containers to complete the whole operation.
The Chamber again volunteered their services to promote Shell Lake at the Sports and Leisure show in Saskatoon. Thank you to - Scott & Tressa Bell, Dennis & Linda Simonar, Roger & Lisa Braun, Jim & Grace Palendat, Dave & Linda Caswell and Bill & Brenda McNeilly for a fine job of highlighting all that we have to offer. Special thank you to Darlene Friesen who sets up the booth and makes it so welcoming to the public. Thanks also to Brad and Cheryl Ledding for providing the digital picture frame. Visitors expressed genuine interest in visiting Shell Lake. Brace yourselves business owners; tourists are on their way!
The Chambers would like to remind businesses and organizations of the Shell Lake area of their cabin drop which is coming up in May. Flyers/brochures are distributed to over 700 cabins in our area. If you are interested you may want to start preparing your flyers or brochures now. There is a minimal cost please contact Grace or Jim Palendat at 427-2024.
The Annual Chamber's meeting is on Thursday April 30 at 7:30 p.m in the library at the Village Office.
The Seniors wish to express their heartfelt thank you to David Jensen, Clarence Dafoe, Larry Rush & Axel Haroldson. Good job maintaining the ice during the recent Seniors bondspiel.
Congratulations to our bowling gold medal winners, Linda & Ken Hill at the Sask Seniors Bowling tournament held in Prince Albert.
Wellness clinic to be held on April 13th which is Easter Monday but the nurses will be there.
The Seniors Birthday party on April 20th 7:30 PM will feature a speaker from the Alzheimers Society. Everyone welcome!
Matt Harold Larry, born on February 10/09, weighting 7lbs.9oz. to Jennie and Doug Warren of Sherwood Park, Alberta. A brother for Sophie and grandson for Dianna and Larry Vaagen, Shell Lake and Peggy and Terry Warren, Saskatoon.
Troy Eugene Laughren passed away on March 18/09. He leaves to mourn his mother Christine (Terrance) Wollms, his sister Adele (Claude) Wasden and family Faren, Mellisa and Megan and his brother Blaine (Erica) and family Devin, Kimberly and Jacob and his grandmother Blanche Pott.
Thank you to all the people that sent me best wishes while I was in the hospital and after I came home. Special thanks to those who filled in for me at the Shell Lake and Spiritwood curling speil. You are a super lot! Thank you so much.
Bud Dicus
Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Sunday mass in Spiritwood at 11 a.m.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m.
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