June 2010 Vol 1 issue 1

Father’s Day Gifts... Kids’ Style Father’s Day is a time for sons and daughters to recognize the men in their lives.

Those who run alongside bicycles while their children are learning to ride, who rescue kids from Mom-imposed grounding, and who feel trips to the ice cream shop should be a weekly ritual.

When it comes to offering Dad gifts in honor of his special day, younger children will likely find that handmade gifts from the heart are ones Dad cherishes the most. Here are a number of heartfelt, crafty ideas that children can put together for Father’s Day. 1. Brimming basket: Fill a basket full of Dad’s favorite foods or items related to his pastimes. Place a hand-crafted card inside and wrap with colored cellophane.

2. Scrapbook: Children can gather their favorite photos of moments they’ve shared with Dad and put together a small scrapbook with artwork or cutouts from magazines.

Craft stores now devote entire aisles to scrap booking supplies.

3. Personalized baseball cap: Use fabric paint or fabric markers to draw designs or messages on a light-colored baseball hat.

4. Coupon book: Put together a book of coupons that treat Dad to special things, such as a homemade breakfast, a day off of any

chores, or anything you can think of. Sign all the coupons and make a personalized cover.

Staple everything together, and then give to Dad. 5. Footprint craft and poem: Children can either trace their footprints onto a piece of poster board or make a ceramic print (like those hand prints often done in school). Craft stores sell plaster kits that harden in mere minutes after an impression has been made into the mixture. Accompany the footprint masterpiece with the following poem: “Walk a little slower, Daddy,” said a child so small, I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, Sometimes they’re hard to see; So walk a little slower, Daddy, For you are leading me.

Someday when I’m all grown up, You’re what I want to be; Then I will have a little child Who’ll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, And know that I was true, So walk a little slower, Daddy, For I must follow you.”

(Author unknown)

The History of Ste Anne...

Ste. Anne was the first parish established in the area, dating back to 1856, and is therefore older than Canada.

The early settlers arrived looking for farmland. The first 198 families in the community busied themselves with their first major industry, supplying lumber for the construction of the St. Boniface Cathedral. The Hudson’s Bay Company also had a strong presence in the community in the 1800s.

Ste. Anne served as a stopover for weary travelers on their journey to Winnipeg, along the famed Dawson Trail. Its full name is Sainte-Anne-des-Chênes. It is known for being located on the Seine River and at the heart of the Dawson Trail.

In June 1959, Ste. Anne experienced the worst flood in its history. Water rose at a rate visible by eye, and the Ste. Anne Hospital was evacuated. In 1960, the Seine River diversion project was completed to prevent future floods.

Vol. 1 Issue 1

June 2010

World’s Largest Social Succeeds in Ste. Anne a great time dancing all night to the bands DV8, Elsis’s Bone, and Guy Daniel who all graciously donated their time and rocked the sold out social, they sold around 570 tickets it was a packed house.

Thanks go out to every one who came out and supported the event we hope you all had an enjoyable evening!! A huge thank you is also going out to all the sponsors, to every one who donated to the silent auction, to Ste. Anne took part in what hoped to be the world’s largest social but unfortunately there was no category for it in the gunnies book of world records. Celeste Plouffe not only organized the social but she raised approximately 12,000 for charity approximately 8,000 will be donated to a charity she made up herself called the ste Anne children’s fund. Celeste’s daughter Jodie fell ill her grad 12 year and the rainbow society granted Jodie a wish so Celeste wanted to give something back therefore the other approximate 4,000 will go to the rainbow society. The night was a hit with fabulous silent auction prizes, live entertainment, a 50/50 draw won by Lucy and Gerry Lévesque, a Texas mickey won

by June Polowy and every one was having

DV8, Elsis’s Bone, and Guy Daniel.

To the Committee Celeste Plouffe, Christie Rodger, Christy Wlejston, Brigitte Davies, Linda Buss, Jo-Ann Legal, Nicole Trudeau, Dianne Connelly, and Jamie Rodger.

And to all the volunteers Yvonne Boulianne, Jude Boulianne, Lise Perrin, Hub Perrin, Luci Laurin, Gil Laurin, Gin Gagnon, Nancy

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Largest Social continued...

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Continued from page 1 Kirk, Anni Markmann, Shirley Noel, Jodi Plouffe, Sam Broesky, Charlie Noel, Pat Connelly, Mark Lowry, Laurie Irvine, Marty Perrin, Rick Recunyk, Caleigh Prairie, Eric Laurin, Nancy Green, Bill Rodger, Phil Gregoire, Rheal Perrin, Cheryl Perrin, Gus Bouvier, Carole Bouvier, Mitch Pattyn, Amanda Kultusky, Cathy Perrin, Jeff Morrissette, Monique Ridley, Marilyn Hutlet, Jazmine Plouffe, Taylor Wigston, Mona Elias, and last but not least Annie Banman.

Thank you all so much for donating your precious time and making this night a huge succsess. They couldn’t have done it with out you!! Also a Huge Thank you to Celeste for making this all possible Everyone had an Awesome night!!

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Photos by Patricia McPherson

Volunteers at the social from left to right Laurie, Nancy and Linda.

Rocking the world’s largest social t-shirt for last call at Ste. Anne bar following the social. From left to right Andy Kranchuk, Fred Singbeil, Debbie Bergen, and Paul R. J. Brisehoir.

BLUEBERRY OATMEAL SQUARES 2 1/2cups of rolled oats (not instant) 625ml 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour 300 ml 1 cup packed brown sugar 250 ml 1 Tbsp grated orange rind 15 ml ¼ tsp salt 1 ml 1 cup cold butter, cubed 250 ml Filling: 3 cups fresh blueberries 750 ml 1/2 cup white sugar 125 ml 1/3 cup orange juice 75 ml 4 tsp cornstarch 20 ml Filling: In saucepan, bring blueberries, sugar and orange juice to boil; Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp (25ml) water; whisk into blueberries and boil, stirring until thickened, about 1 minute. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour.

In large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, orange rind and salt; with pastry blender, cut in butter until in coarse crumbs. Press half into 8 inch (2L) square parchment paper lined metal cake pan; spread with blueberry filling.

Sprinkle with the remaining oat mixture, pressing lightly.

Bake in centre of 350 F (180C) oven until light golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool on rack before cutting into squares.

(Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.)

Makes 24 squares.

Then you need to come and hear the presentation of AMA WATERWAYS with Kristin Karst (Executive Vice President) and Ilene Goschke/ TPI -Travel Professional International are putting on. It will be held at Lilac Resort at Ilene’s Site # 233 Poplar Bay on Sunday the June 27 starting at 1:00 pm.

AMA WATERWAYS leads the industry of river cruising which is increasing in popularity, as more and more travelers realize it is by far the most enjoyable way to explore Europe in a grand style. European river cruise is one of the most enjoyable and hassle-free ways to explore Europe’s castles, cathedrals and picturesque villages. And with AMA WATERWAYS, your opportunities to discover the very best these destinations have to offer are endless. Travel along the famous Rhine and Danube

rivers on a European river cruise and discover fascinating history and authentic experiences with comprehensive sightseeing plus your own exploration. It’s a simple way to travel and you’re in the middle of the action, not seeing it from afar. Plus there’s plenty of time to unwind.

Come out for an exciting and fun afternoon with AMA Waterways.

Bring a friend or two! (No children please due to limited space). We will be serving cold refreshments along with some delicious desserts throughout the afternoon.

You don’t want to miss this! Hope to see you there!!

Please do RSVP by e-mail to ilenegoschke@gmail.com or for more information call 422- 5592 before June 20, 2010.

Space is limited!

Cool down with a Summertime Drink Fun in the sun is often intertwined with entertaining. Backyard parties, barbecues, waterside picnics, and other events are made even more memorable with the backdrop of beautiful, warm weather.

When the temperature gets a little hot under the collar, a delicious and refreshing drink can cool you down. Here’s a cocktail you’ll certainly want to keep on your summer recipe list.

Ste Anne Celebrities

Garnet Exelby (born August 16, 1981, in , Craik, Saskatchewa and raised in Ste. Anne, Manitoba is a

Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.

He is particularly known for his aggressive style of play and his fearsome bodychecking skills.

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