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Shell Lake Community Hi-litesMarch winners - Sonja Deroo, Shell Lake - $1000; Violet Duncan, Shell Lake - $120.00.
April winners - Denis Allchurch, Spiritwood - $1,000; Lawrence Fusick, Shell Lake - $120.00.
The students, staff, and local advisory council of Shell Lake School wish to express their appreciation to everyone in the community who worked with us in our efforts to have our school remain open. We understand the support through letters, calls, and e-mails was exceptional. We also would like to express our gratitude to the Saskatchewan Rivers School Board for giving our school a future - we look forward to it being long and successful.
Saturday May 26 at 10 a.m. At the corner of Main Street and Memorial Drive, Shell Lake.
Giant Garage Sale on Saturday, June 23 at Partners in Worship starting at 9 a.m. If you have items to donate call Sandra at 427-2275 or Donna at 427-4410. You won't want to miss this sale!
Mother's Day Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 12 at Partners in Worship from 2 -4 p.m.
The season brings new activities into the village, starting with village wide cleanup day, slated for Monday, May 14th, weather permitting. It's a great compliment to the citizens when a visitor comments on the tidiness and cleanliness of the village.
The snow has gone and the cross-country ski trails have turned into hiking trails. A reminder that for trail preservation and safety, motorized vehicles are not permitted on the village trails.
Council is in the process of balancing the budget. One of the priorities will be to allocate dollars toward dust control. Memorial Drive will be this year's target.
The Village Office located on Main Street is open 2 days a week to the public: Tuesdays and Wednesdays -10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 427-2272
Regular Council meeting May 15th.
Mayor Paula Stalwick
The Chamber applaud the success of the group who worked so hard to keep the school open. The school is such a vital part of individual families but plays a major role in keeping our village alive in attracting new families & hopefully new businesses. Please support our local businesses whenever possible so that more closures do not become the norm.
At the last Chamber meeting notice was given that a motion would be presented at the next meeting, May 24 to dissolve the Shell Lake & District Chamber of Commerce as it now exists. All members are urged to attend this important meeting with the motion requiring a 2/3 majority.
The group will proceed with The Great Neighbourhood Give-Away on June 2nd. Proceeds from this event will be directed to a community project in the event the Chamber folds so we still welcome your donations.
The cabin drop assembly will be on May 14 at 7:30 p.m at the Pine Ridge Cottages. For more information regarding this please call Joy Anne Ardagh at 427-2044.
The 5th Annual Golfspiel - Best Ball will be held Saturday June 2, 2007. Entry fee $40.00 per golfer. Enter as a team or as an individual. Limit of 100 golfers. Entries taken by Dennis Simonar (427-2080) or Joy Anne Ardagh (427-2044(4749). Register by 8:30 a.m. June 2. Beef on the Bun lunch to follow at the sport shelter at Memorial Lake. Donations of prizes or cash donation are greatly appreciated, contact Joy Anne or Dennis. Proceeds to the Shell Lake Curling Rink.
We have two teams in a fastball league. Home games at the park are Thursday May 3, 10, 15, 17 & 24 at 6:30 p.m. Umpires are required for these evenings, if you are able to help out please call Jessie Morris.
Thank you to David Jensen and Larry Morris for coaching these two games.
There is also a Learn to Play program available for the under 8 years. If you wish to sign your child(ren) up contact Mike Ashe or Joy Anne Ardagh.
There will be Home Bake Sales on the last Saturdays and Sundays of each month until further notice.
Serving our community for 28 years.
Circle the date May 5th at 11:00 a.m." Walk For Diabetes" Walkathon. Sponsor sheets at the school and Shell Lake General store. Please support our walkers for this excellent project. Lunch and prizes provided by the Shell Lake Lions Club.
April was rather a quiet month for the seniors. The walking program continues at the school, however participation is not quite as good as commencement. With the weather turning warmer everybody is probably walking outside.
Monthly meeting and pot luck supper were very well attended. Tuesday Kaiser games continue to draw good attendance with the Friday cribbage crowd a bit smaller but just as enthusiastic.
Winners in the Kaiser tournament were 1st prize men's Bert Diehl, second prize went to Dick Greyeyes. Ladies' first prize went to Dora Gustafson, second was won by Margaret Philps. Lucky Joyce Johnson won the 50/50 prize and also the door prize.
Wellness Clinic will be held on May 14th. Birthday party on May 21st. Please try to attend.
Village cleanup is scheduled for May 14th at 1 p.m. If it rains the alternate date will be May 16. Notice has gone out to all businesses, clubs and churches so remember the old adage...many hands make light work. Coffee at the library when the work is done.
Time to think about the 25 th annual Homesteader Hey-Days on July 20 ,21, and 22.
Dalton Eston was born on April 11/07 to Kendra and Todd Sanders weighing in at 7 lbs. 3 oz. Proud grandparents are Lynn and Bob Sanders and Debbie and Miles Rose and great grandmother Gwen Sanders.
Kay Berg passed away on April 14/07 at the age of 85 years. Kay leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Darlene Wilm (Ed); Moira Busch (Dennis); Holly Proulx (Arthur) and Jacquie Taylor and their families. Her sisters Mabel Hotvedt, Fay Brewer (Lloyd) and one brother William Reed (Colleen).
Peter Garand passed away on April 17/07 at the age of 77 years. Peter leaves to mourn his wife Maureen and his sons Roger (Wanda), and Philip and one daughter Michelle "Cookie" Mindiuk (Brian) and their families.
Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
May 6- mass 2 p.m. is later because it is first communion Sunday in Spiritwood
May 13 - mass 1 p.m. followed by a lunch to celebrate the ordination of Deacon Dong to the priesthood.
May 19 - mass Saturday 9 p.m.
May 26 mass Saturday 9 p.m
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m.
We would like to extend a thank you to all those people who lobbied so hard to keep our school open. This community owes them a huge vote of gratitude for their very successful efforts.
John and Sandra Howard
Name: Linda Dufour
Comments: Congratulations on your success at keeping the school open. For many reasons Shell Lake School has a special place in my heart and it was pure joy to hear it was saved from closure. I know how much commitment it takes to keep a small school going and you should be very proud. May you all remember to be vigilant in the future as the struggle will no doubt come again
Name: Lois Manchur (Dallman)
Comments: Congratulations to all the folks who rallied to save Shell Lake School from the Sask. Rivers School District's list of proposed school closures. All the hard work did pay off! I too sent an email to the board office voicing my dismay at the thought of losing the school. It is good to know that the students will be able to remain part of their own community, instead of being bussed to another and thereby perhaps not really fitting into either.
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