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Shell Lake Community Hi-litesA CJWW Live Remote was held on January 9/08 from the Lakeland Diner - thanks again to Debbie Brad for the use of her facility. Two free tickets were offered that day's purchasers, made possible by the generous donations of Dave & Linda Caswell of the Shell Lake Esso and Carol & Albert Francoeur of the Shell Lake Agency and Craft Store. Our lucky winners were Ruby Herman of Biggar and Ron Brown of Meadow Lake.
The Lotto Committee would like to thank all who have purchased tickets and encourage everyone else to purchase a tickets for a chance to win some great prizes - what a great Valentine's gift for that someone special! Our final draw date has been extended to April 12/08.
Yes, we are having a fish derby this year on March 1 from 12:00 - 3 p.m.! The Shell Lake Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring this event once again to help pay for their new fire truck and equipment.
Tickets may be purchased at local businesses for $25. Contestants may purchase two holes if they wish. Only 450 entries will be allowed. Early bird draw will be on Feb. 16. To be eligible you must purchase your ticket by Feb. 9. Early bird prize is a $300 gift certificate to be used a local businesses of your choice. Early bird entrants get to choose their hole 1/2 hour before other contestants. Prizes at the derby will be - first - $5000; second - $2000 and third - $1000 as well as many subsidiary prizes.
Pancake breakfast (open to everyone) from 8 a.m - 11 a.m. at the Lions Hall. Burgers and drinks will be available for purchase on the ice. Beef on the bun and refreshments will be available at the hall at 4:30 when prizes are presented.
If anyone would like to make a prize donation contact Bill (427-2056) or Larry (427-2147). Volunteers are always welcome call Linda (427- 4613) or Rhonda (427-4949).
This has been a very successful event due to the help and support of many generous people and we would like to thank everyone for their continued support.
Beef on the Bun Supper on Feb. 2 at the curling rink, everyone welcome!
Pancake Supper on Wednesday February 6/08 at 5:30 p.m at the Partners in Worship church. Following the supper at 7 p.m. there will be an Ash Wednesday service.
Valentine Tea and Bake Sale at the 50 Plus Centre February 9 at 2 p.m.
Partners in Worship Women's Auxiliary are having an Irish Stew Supper on Saturday, March 15th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It will be held at the church hall starting at 5 p.m. Adults $7.00 , Children (6-12) $5.00, Preschool free. Everyone is invited!
Thanks to a couple of volunteers, the village cross-country ski trails are open for residents of the area and visitors to use and enjoy. The downfall was to see the defacing of signs and property on the trails. This vandalism has been reported to the R.C.M.P. and has been left in their hands for investigation.
The downside of feeding deer - an article in the latest issue of Cottage Life magazine states: `tenderhearted Samaritans may be doing the deer more harm than good, potentially helping spread a killer disease. Evidence indicates that Chronic Wasting Disease spreads by contact _ nose to nose _ or through contaminated soil or feed piles, which is why the authorities recommend that property owners not feed the deer.'
In the January Hi-lites, the Tourism Committee sent out an urgent call for volunteers to sit on this committee. The Village does not want to lose this vital organization due to lack of interest or indifference. Please consider and call the village office for further details.
The Library room in the village building hosts many evening meetings. Please book your meeting date ahead of time with the village office, this is both for security reasons and avoiding an overlap of meetings held on the same evening
Mayor, Paula Stalwick
Ladies Bonspiel- Feb. 22 - 24/08. Phone entries to Dennis Simonar (427-2080) or JoyAnne Ardagh (427-2044 or 4749).
Congratulations to Sally Huchkowsky the lucky winner of the Lottery 200.
Community Directory
Businesses & organizations, you can expect a request in your mailbox for information for the Calendar of Events within the next couple of weeks. Please fill it out and return it to Carol Francoeur so the pamphlets can be ready for the Sports and Leisure show on March 6, 7,8 & 9 in Saskatoon.
Reminder to all the businesses to start thinking about getting their flyers ready for the cabin drop. The next chamber meeting will be April 23.
The January monthly potluck and meeting has been rescheduled to February 4th due to the poor weather.
Annual Valentine tea and bake sale is set for February 9th at 2 p.m. At this time membership renewals will be accepted. Fresh baking will be sold and lunch will be served.
The Wellness Clinic for the month of February is on Feb. 11th.
Watch for date and details regarding the Shell Lake Seniors Bonspiel.
On behalf of the community we will once again have a collection depot in the Metis Hall during February for empty milk cartons and jugs (please have them rinsed). We will take them to Sarcan for credit and they will send the money to Telemiracle for each carton we return. The hall is open Saturdays and Sundays or you can leave them in bags or boxes on the deck.
Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Mass in Spiritwood on Sundays at 11:30 a.m..
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m.
Congratulations to Dorothy Haroldson on her 88th birthday.
Doug and Eileen Johnson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jill to Lyle Duhaime.
Bryn Dyan was born on January 24 /08 to Michelle and Drake Compagna. A sister for Ashton, a granddaughter for Merl and Estelle Dicus of Shell Lake and Paul and Cecile Compagna of Debden and great grandparents Flo and Bud Dicus of Shell Lake.
A heartfelt thank you to my family for my 90th birthday celebration, December 29/07. In the afternoon I enjoyed a "Come and Go Tea" visiting with relatives and friends at the Seniors Hall. Thank you ladies of "Partners in Worship" for serving a delicious lunch. A big thank you to Judy Mayo for catering to the supper held at the Villa. You both did a great job! Thank you all for many beautiful cards and flowers with good wishes and hugs. Everything was appreciated. God bless you all for attending and making it a perfect day for me to remember. Happy New Year to all! Maxine Johnson
I just turned 88 years old and I have lived in Shell Lake all my
life except for two winters. My parents Arthur and Pearl French were pioneers here in
June 1912 just 3 1/2 miles west of where the town of Shell Lake
is now. I was born in 1920 on my parents farm, youngest of
four children and I am the only one to remain in Shell Lake this
many years.
As my late husbands where both farmers I have seen many
changes in farming, etc. The only families here where R. Schwartz and
H. Kadolph's west of Shell Lake - they were pioneers in 1911.
I would like to hear from anyone who has lived in Shell Lake
"Rural" school district #2903 in the early days - any longer than
I have! It would be very interesting to hear from you.
Written by - Dorothy (French, Simonar,
Haroldson) Box 95, Shell Lake, SK. S0J 2G0.
Thanks to everyone for your concern, phones calls & cards to me. I really appreciated it. I am improving. Nel Heckel
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