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Shell Lake Community Hi-litesPlans for a Shell Lake School Reunion are in the works. Since the school is closing in 2010, we hope we can generate enough interest from anyone that ever attended our school. Right now a lot of interest is circulating on Facebook. If you search Shell Lake Saskatchewan Reunion you will find a page that will be updated often. If you are not on Facebook, please email schoolreunion@canada.com and we will gladly forward you updates as they occur or on a monthly basis. If you ever attended the school or worked with the school, we are hoping you will attend a celebration on June 26th, 2010. Right after Christmas we will be pushing for sponsors, volunteers, stories, photographs, anything you would like to contribute to an event that should be celebrated. More to come in the near future.
December 4/09 will be Shell Lake School's last Family Night. Roast beef supper will start at 5:30 p.m. , adults $7.99, up to 12 years $5.00, and preschoolers will be free.
Following the supper there will of games and fun prizes for everyone.
They will also be setting up a mini trade show, so if you are interested in bringing your products in for sale (ex. Mary Kay, Watkins, Epicure, Homemade items, etc, ) call Cathy at the school to reserve a table. There will be no charge for a table.
Partners in Worship Women's Auxiliary Fall Sale - November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Church Hall.
Doors open for viewing auction items at 6:30. There will also be a white elephant table. We encourage everyone to come for a great evening of entertainment plus you will be able to pick up some unique Christmas gifts!
Congratulations to our four councillors and they are as follows: Greg Ardagh, Estelle Dicus, Greg Potts and Carol Francoeur. We are still looking for a Mayor; anyone out there who would be interested in the Mayor position please come forward and put your name down.
On another note, if anyone has any questions or concerns, feel free to stop in at the Village Office Tuesday to Thursday from 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for noon) or call 427-2272.
Tara Bueckert, Administrator
The Shell Lake Seniors will be hosting a KAISER tournament on November 28th starting at 2 p.m.
Monthly pot luck supper and regular meeting was recently held with discussion on the Christmas party and the senior's bingo trip to the North Battleford Hospital on November 17th. Anyone wishing to donate items (clothing, socks. jewellery, stuffed animals, puzzles etc.) or take the trip can do so by contacting Loretta Lamontagne at 427-2157.
Wellness Clinic scheduled for November 9/09.
We held a meeting on October 17th, to discuss the future of the curling rink. We had twelve people in attendance and we do realize there were conflicting events on that day. From the discussions that we had, everyone was in agreement that we do not want to see the rink close, therefore, the executive has decided on a few things. First, we are asking that everyone that is interested in curling this winter must make a firm commitment to curl. We need to see our league membership grow in order to keep the rink open. Second, we are going to try something a little different this year by offering a Saturday evening as our curling night . If there is a group of people wanting to curl another evening, we will certainly look at those options too.
We are having a registration night on November 21, 2009. We will not be calling anyone, you must show up on this evening to register. Along with the registration we will be having a potluck supper and our Annual General Meeting which will include new executive and committee elections. Everything will begin at 6:30 sharp.
The Curling Club will also be accepting applications for an Ice Maintenance Person. The duties include general janitorial duties around the rink, scraping and cleaning of the ice prior to league curling, senior curling, and bonspiels. Please send applications to Box 472, Shell Lake, SK, S0J 2G0.
The Remembrance Day service will be on November 11 at 10:30 in the Partners in Worship Church. Lunch will follow at the Legion Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Lucky winner of the Lottery 250 for October was Verner Johnson.
Outdoor Rink Work Bee. Let's get organized for another season! The work bee will be on Saturday November 14th at 10 a.m weather permitting.
We are currently working on a new Telephone Directory. If you are not in the Sask-Tel phonebook and wish to be on our local list please contact Joy Anne @ 427-2044. If you want to advertise along the side please contact Jen Jones @427-4921. Deadline is November 13/09. Directory will be on sale in December.
We also have some cookbooks left for your Christmas shopping!
A good-sized crowd attended the October 28th bingo at the Shell Lake Lions Hall. Congratulations to Virginia Bird on winning the $244 Loonie Pot and to Leo Jack on winning the $300 Bonanza Game. The next bingo is on November 11th _ 53 numbers will be called for the $1000 Jackpot.
Novemberfest - November 7
Thanks to everyone who dropped their small change into the jar at the Shell Lake General Store for the African Aids Orphans.
Stephen Louis Foundation Submitted by Ed Simonar
The 31st Annual Fall
supper was a huge success. Thank you to everyone for your generous
donation of food stuff and your time. Many community
members volunteered their help with preparation and cleanup
and we very much appreciate that. Has anyone found a stray glass
lid among their cooking pots? Peggy Dafoe is missing the lid to
her slow cooker.
Our Lady of Smiles Parish
Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my 80th birthday; the cards, flowers, gifts etc. It was a wonderful reunion of family and friends! Special thanks to our family for making all the arrangements, decorating the hall, and preparing all the food.
It was a memorable event! God bless all of you.
Phyllis Johnson
Thank you everyone who attended my retirement tea and social. It was a fantastic day. Special thanks to Pat Funk and the Shell Lake School Community Council, Ron and Donna Strate, and the students and staff of the school. Thank you for all the cards, good wishes, flowers and gifts.
Carol Francoeur
Alice Bartsch (nee Johnson) passed away in Saskatoon on September 26, 2009 at the age of 89. Alice was born on the farm 4 miles south of Shell Lake to Anna Christina and Jens Johnson. Alice was predeceased by her husband, Peter and by her brother, John Johnson and her sister, Minnie Iverson. Alice is survived by her son Donald (Trudy) Bartsch and his family, and by her sister, Helen Lisko.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lilly Cox passed away on October 25, 2009, at the age of 94 years. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory her children: Edward (Flora) Cox, Blanche Ahenakew, Marlene Webster, Alvin (Sandra) Cox, Dennis (Corrine) Cox, and numerous grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Funeral was held on October 27, 2009 at the Ahtahkakoop First Nation Band Hall.
Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Mass for the winter months, beginning November, will be in Spiritwood on Sundays at 11:15 a.m.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 a.m.
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