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Shell Lake Community Hi-litesIn June, the provincial government made significant additions to the Education Act in regards to school closures. Under the new law, a review hinges on two main criteria as to whether a school can be reviewed for closure. A school board can review a school using the enrolment guideline and mileage requirements.
"For example, Shell Lake School, is except from review because it is situated more than 40 km from a school within the school division, even though at 41 pupils it falls below the target of 58 for a K-9 school" according to Tom Sutherland, Superintendent of schools of Sask. Rivers School Division.
It is an opportunity for economical and student population growth in our community. The Shell Lake School will be part of our community for many years to come! We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in our community for their support.
Our Lady of Smiles Catholic Church Fall Supper, Sunday, October 5/08 . Supper from 5-7 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
A planning and organizing meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16/08 at 7:30 p.m. at the Curling Rink. All individuals who are interested please attend so that this project can get a start. We need all ideas and personnel who are interested in seeing this facility constructed. We will know in October what funds we have to work with.
Flu shots will be available for anyone over the age of 65 or at high risk on Thursday, October 16 from 9:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 till 3:30 at the Schwartz Villa in Shell Lake.
The second date will be on October 30 from 9:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:30 for anyone over 65. Clients that are not over 65 may also receive the shot but have to pay $20.00.
For Flu Shot Clinic appointments please call Lorraine Diesen @ 427-2077.
On October 5, during the regular church service at 10 a.m., the Good News Ensemble from Saskatoon (Loren Reinheimer) will be performing. They play and sing folk and jazz gospel. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to hear new musical expression of God's music.
This group's focus is on smaller country churches.
On October 19/08 the Partners in Worship will be hosting a Musical Entertainment and Dessert Night at 7 p.m in the Partners in Worship Church. The cost will be $5.00 per person. Fund raising for the Manse renovations.
Will be held on November 21, 2008. Watch for details in the November Hi-lites.
The Credit Union invites you to come & join them on Thursday, October 16 to celebrate Credit Union Day!!
We will be serving coffee & donuts from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
On September 24th, I attended the Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority Annual General Meeting in Prince Albert. It was a very informative meeting where their challenges and accomplishments were profiled. Their first priority for the year will be staff recruitment and retention. A quote from their 2007-2008 annual report states "the Region offered positions to 31 nurses from the Philippines as part of a provincial recruitment initiative and currently, the region has 56 signed Work Placement Agreements with 34 training institutions." The second priority is to stabilize their financial status as the Prince Albert Parkland had a year-end operating deficit of almost $3.8 million.
If you are interested in regional health statistics, this report is excellent. Quotes from the report states that: "Injury is devastating to the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. Saskatchewan has one of the highest injury rates in Canada." Another statistic from the report quotes that "Circulatory system disease is the leading cause of death in the region and a leading cause of hospitalization.
You can borrow a copy of this report from the Village Office. It is also available on the Internet http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/health-region-list
Village Office is open two days a week - Tuesday and Wednesday. (427-2272)
Mayor, Paula Stalwick
The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Aaron Reid for mowing the grass by the flower bed at the end of main street.
Next Chamber of Commerce meeting is October 22 at 7:30 at the Partners in Worship.
Preschool is now well underway and we would like to welcome Kesia Newton, as our new facilitator, and Audrey Ahenakew, as our Special Needs Aide. We have nine enthusiastic little wonders and we are looking forward to a great year ahead!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Mrs. Judy Mayo for her time as facilitator in the preschool. Mrs. Mayo holds a special place in the hearts of many children. We will miss you!
Also, a reminder to the community that our new cookbooks will be available for sale in late November. Just in time for Christmas!
Bingo is scheduled to begin October October 6/08 at the Seniors Centre.
Plans are to play bingo on the 1st & 2nd Mondays of every month. Starting time 7:30 p.m.
Callers and players needed.
Wellness Clinic to be held on Monday, October 6/08. This is early due to Thanksgiving.
Thursday morning pool and coffee will recommence on October 6/08 at the seniors centre. All ages welcome.
Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Mass at our Ladys of Smiles on Saturday evenings at 9 p.m for the summer months.
Church service at 10:30. There is no Sunday School until September.
SØren Colt was born on June 28, 2008 weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. to Owen and Amber Day. A brother for Phoenix and a grandson for Jack Day.
Ethan Aaron was born on July 24, 2008 weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. to Aaron and Nadine Reid. A brother for Ellie and a granddaughter for Grace and Jim Palendat.
Audrey Elaine was born on September 4, 2008 to Colin & Lisa Rush. Brother for Nathan, and granddaughter for Corrie & Richard Battersby of Shell Lake.
Mya Amber was born on September 9, 2008 to Jill Johnson and Lyle Duhaime weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. A sister for Kiara, a granddaughter for Doug and Eileen Johnson and a great granddaughter for Verner and Phyllis Johnson and Tina Schock.
I would like to thank all my friends and family for everything during my stay in the hospital and since my return home. Thank you for the cards, flowers, phone calls, visits and emails. Your care and concern was very much appreciated.
Esther Strate
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