Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Firefighters go to school New times book calendar By Dorothy Anderson and Rose Koenraadt
HALKIRK
Firefighters from Castor, Halkirk, New Norway, Galahad and Provost were enrolled in a four-day educational course over two weekends. Marty Rowland organized the course, which was held at the Halkirk Senior Centre. The seniors supplied food for lunch and coffee breaks. School basketball teams are back to their scheduled games this week after the Christmas break. JD Johnson, Alan Gamroth and Tony Nibourg, along with a Bashaw farmer, placed second in the B event at the farmers’ bonspiel in Bashaw last week. Copies of Halkirk’s new history book, “Home Fires” Book 2, are available at the Snack Shack. Congratulations go out
to Tiana Gamroth, who received a gold at a Nancy Green meet in Edmonton this past weekend for the K1 (13-and-under) division. Many happy returns to Mae and Bill Jamieson, who recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary with family present enjoying coffee and cake. Our best wishes to Louie Engel, who had a fall last week and has had a hip-replacement operation in Red Deer hospital. We also send get-well greetings out to Elliott Land, who is a patient in the Calgary Foothills awaiting surgery. Sympathy is extended to Jason and Frances Cordel on the loss of Frances’s dad, Frances (Frank ) Bobik of Daysland.
Condolences also on the passing of Jim Bedson of Brownfield. He was a brother to Joyce Neilson and brother-in-law to Dora Morasch. Sympathy is sent out to the family of Castor’s Bryce Woodrow, who passed away this week. Bryce was wellknown in our community. The Schaffners were in Saskatoon in December to visit Ellyn’s dad, Dale Berry, and accompany him to Halkirk for the Christmas season. While in Saskatoon, they took in the Mayan world-end celebrations. Max and Brent jumped from an Olympic-height platform into a diving tank, while Jillian and Ellyn went skating at Bessborough River park. COMING EVENTS: Feb. 9 — Halkirk Elks comedy and seafood night. For info, phone Charles Muncy or Doreen Blumhagen.
Bonspiel to run for six days By Darlene Tantrum The Donalda Coulee Friendship held its first Pancake and Jam Session for 2013. It was well-attended, considering so many are suffering from sickness. There will be no pancake breakfast for February, but there will be a pancake supper on Feb. 12, which is Shrove Tuesday. Don’t forget tonight is BINGO at the Drop-In. Come out and support the event. The Donalda Curling Club will host a combined bonspiel from Jan. 21 to 26. On Friday, Jan. 25, there will be a banquet and dance, featuring Domino. For information or entries, call Mike at 403-883-2469, Paul at 403-883-2168 or Kim at 403-883-2407.
DONALDA
By Louise Bellair Parents are reminded to make sure your children are ready for winter and dressed accordingly when they head to school. With Alberta winters, you never know when the weather is going to change. A couple of “new things” have occurred in the Botha area lately. The first change is carpet bowling has been moved from 1:30 p.m. to 1 p.m each Wednesday. It will still be held at the Botha Senior Centre each week. The second change happening is floor curling, which used to be held at 7 p.m. every Thursday. The committee has changed it to each Thursday at 1 p.m. It is still held at the Botha Senior Centre. With the Botha church, the congregation will have their annual meeting after the Jan. 27 church service. Hopefully, everyone can join them at this meeting. The Botha village office will be closed for another week until the morning of Thursday, Jan. 24. We hope this doesn’t cause any inconvenience for anyone. With Old Man Winter still here, if you have an emergency, the contact numbers for snow removal are posted on the door and in the window of the village office. The arena has been flooded and is now
BOTHA open for public enjoyment. The hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, unless the weather is too warm. To purchase a yearly pass or to pay for one ice-time only, contact Lorraine Hankins at 403-742-1155. If you have questions or would like to be on the board, contact Lorraine at jlhankins@xplornet.com. Just a reminder to everyone that as soon as the village office opens, it’s another opportunity to purchase your dog tags for the new year. Starting Feb. 1, the prices for the licences go up appreciably, so you’re advised to get out now to purchase the tags. Everyone had a fun and relaxing time, at the first Bingo evening of 2013, which happened last Tuesday. Congratulations to all the winners for the evening. The next Bingo evening will be held Jan. 22, starting at 7:15 p.m. and held at the Botha Senior Centre. Coffee hour continues at 10 a.m. every Wednesday at the Botha Senior Centre. The next old-time dance is scheduled for Jan. 27, starting at 1:30 p.m.
Super-heroes gather at school By Cheri Neitz
Birthday wishes go out to Eric Blouin, Kathy Norman, Calvin Foot, Davin Nattestad, Elizabeth Cartier, Jonathan Campbell, Laura Nelson, Rylan Jaksitz, Wayne Nixon, Amy Olson, Dennis Helfer, John Swaren, Brian Ternes, Declan Cartier, Ian Charles, Jim Bailey, Lexi Strandquist, Julie Bergstrom-Siemens, Kristine BaileyChesla, Mark Pearson, Nigel Bergstrom, Shannon Leguerrier, Terry Chesla, August Hurren, Don Lane, Jean Crumly, Lauryn Kneeland-Whiteside, Michelle Puckett, Sandra Seale and all other birthday folks.
This Friday is Super Hero Day at Erskine School. Put on your favourite superhero costume and come to school that day for fun and learning. Jan. 24 is Farm Safety Day at Erskine School. Mark on the calendar the Erskine School and Parent Council meeting, set for Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Erskine Rec Board holds
ERSKINE its annual general meeting on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Waverly Club Rooms. The Rec Board needs new members with new ideas. Come and support our community. The Erskine Family Day weekend includes family skating and snacks Feb. 15
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and the Erskine family funspiel on Feb. 17. The Erskine Rec Board is already looking for volunteers to work at the casino in Red Deer on June 24 and 25. It supports the skating rink, playground equipment and community events. Birthday wishes go out to Christine Chick on Jan. 18, Carly Armstrong on Jan. 20, Ashley McKay on Jan. 22, and Shayla Islip on Jan. 22.
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