聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 A person to help make curling rink ice and the installation of new lights in the skating rink were among items discussed at the Norquay Recreation Board during its regular meeting on October 5.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Attending the meeting were: Laura Dahl, Ruth Demetrick, Vaughan Demetrick, Reagan Foster, Kim Grant, Delphine Howard, Nicole Korpusik, Lilia Livingstone, Maggie Lukey, Ken Newell and Stacy Rubletz.
Vaughan Demetrick told the board that the curling club was still looking to hire an ice-maker or assistant to the current ice-maker, and that the first wing night will be held on November 6.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Discussing the Communiplex Management Board (CMB), Ruth Demetrick reported that the installation of the new lights for the skating rink was scheduled to begin on October 10 and 11 and would continue October 19 to 22. Volunteers are welcome, she said, urging volunteers to contact Maggie Lukey.
In the financial report, Nicole Korpusik, the treasurer, said that the board鈥檚 bank account had an approximate balance of nearly $13,000.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Laura Dahl said that the Walking Club was to resume meetings on November 2.
It is hoped that more members will attend this year, Dahl said, adding that it was noted that inactive people age much faster than those who walk, swim, golf, dance or participate in other regular physical activity.
鈥淛oin us this winter and your body will thank you,鈥� she said, asking persons interested to contact her to register.
The students and staff of Norquay School, along with other members of the community raised over $2,600 at the annual Terry Fox Walk, Stacy Rubletz said. 鈥淎 huge Thank You goes to the Affinity Credit Union and everyone who volunteered and participated in the event.鈥�
Rubletz said that October 5 was World Teachers鈥� Day, the District Cross-Country Meet was held October 8 at the Cherrydale Golf Course in Yorkton, and events for Education Week (October 18 to 24) were to include: Bus Driver Appreciation Day, October 19; pancake breakfast and open house, October 21, including a scholastic book fair, school colour day, and the student of distinction award presentation; and October 23, the senior boys and girls volleyball teams are to play the staff.
Photographs will be re-taken on October 20, she said. A costume parade will be held October 30; a senior girls volleyball home tournament, on October 31, and the school offers hot lunches every Wednesday and Friday.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Library Week will be observed October 18 to 24, Lilia Livingstone said, reading a report from Dodi Abbott, the librarian. The library鈥檚 open house would be held October 21, when patrons were able to have outstanding fines waved.
Polaris, the new computer system is up and running, therefore it鈥檚 back to business as usual for the Library, she said adding that Mary Seller was welcomed as the library鈥檚 new casual employee.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Regarding the NICE Centre, Delphine Howard said that the pie and coffee event on September 30 recognized Seniors鈥� Day and a flag was raised on the NICE Centre building to commemorate the Year of the Flag.
鈥淲e thank the Credit Union staff who served cake and coffee on October 1 in honour of Seniors鈥� Week,鈥� Howard said, adding that a flu clinic would be held on October 21 in the afternoon, and there would likely be another clinic scheduled in November.
鈥淭here is the possibility of hosting another Grey Cup Sunday event, but plans have not been finalized as yet,鈥� she said. 鈥淎s always, the Centre welcomes new members at any time. Membership is open to anyone regardless of age; one does not have to be a senior citizen in order to be a member of the NICE Centre.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Discussing chamber of commerce events, Nicole Korpusik said that the Salute to the Community that was held September 23 was well attended; Santa Claus Day will be held December 5 in conjunction with a home and gift show at the Communiplex. The Norquay Trade Show is scheduled for March 2016.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 A total of 34 students are registered for Ukrainian dance, Lilia Livingstone said. They are divided into five groups plus five adults with more members expected to join. Registrations are still 小蓝视频 accepted by contacting Jennifer Lindgren.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The health auxiliary is still working on raising funds for the secure outdoor structure for the Norquay Health Centre, Kim Grant said. Personal donations are greatly appreciated and tax receipts will be issued for amounts of $20 and over.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The auxiliary also recently purchased a clothing labeller for the Health Centre, and will also be purchasing items for the palliative care room, Grant said. New members are always welcome and will be accepted at any time.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Discussing Legion activities, Laura Dahl reported that the last Friday of each month will again be a potluck supper with entertainment provided by local talent.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Planning has begun for the Remembrance Day service with poppies and wreaths to be distributed beginning in the last week of October, Dahl said. All planning materials have been delivered to Norquay School and Fort Livingstone School in Pelly. This resource is invaluable for teachers and it encourages students to submit their posters, essays and poems for judging which takes place within each zone. The response from Norquay and Fort Livingstone schools is very high thanks to the dedication of the teachers who encourage students to take part in the contest which awards cash, medals and certificates. All money awarded to the students comes from the fundraising that the Legion does during the year.
鈥淭hank you for the support of the surrounding communities during these events,鈥� Dahl said.
Registration for the Tail Twisters 4-H Club were held October 5, Ruth Demetrick said. The projects for the year will include archery, light horse and possibly crafts as well as a self-determined project. A riding clinic with Heather Barzele will be held on Saturday at Naclia鈥檚 Arena.
Maggie Lukey said that there were 12 children in the four-year-old class and seven in the three-year-old class of the Norquay Playschool. More students are expected to enrol after harvest. The three-year-old classes run Tuesday mornings, with the four-year-old classes running Tuesday afternoons, along with an additional Thursday morning class for four-year-olds which is optional for three-year-olds.
Regarding figure skating, Nicole Korpusik said that registration was held October 5 and that 37 skaters were registered to date. The new skating coach is Heather Jaeb and practices are to be held on Fridays with specific lesson times 小蓝视频 set once registration is complete. The rink kitchen will be open during lessons.
A chocolate fundraiser for the Timberline Band Association is in full swing, Reagan Foster said. The association will also be holding its annual fruit fundraiser in December. Persons may contact any band member to place an order.
The intermediate and senior band members may be going on a trip to Moose Jaw, Foster said. Senior band members have the opportunity to go to be a part of the Grey Cup Parade in Winnipeg in November by joining with bands from Kamsack and Yorkton. The senior band is planning to go to Saskatoon for some classes with the University in the spring and to attend a concert with the Saskatoon Symphony.
Delphine Howard said that the Active Aging Group was planning to start its fall/winter program on October 14, with regular sessions to be held Monday and Wednesday mornings. She said she would be taking the refresher peer leaders鈥� course on October 21 in Canora and would be joined by two other members taking the course for the first time.
The group will need to purchase new bands and hopes to be able to use part of the grant money for that, Howard said.
Regarding minor ball, Stacy Rubletz said that there is a new shed for equipment storage, thanks to the Town of Norquay. She also thanked the town, the Kin Club and the ball team for the two new dugouts and 200 feet of new chain link fence at the ball diamonds.
The club is currently looking for a working fridge for the canteen at the ball diamonds, Rubletz said.
Discussing the Aviva Community Fund Grant Program, Maggie Lukey encouraged everyone to sign up and vote every day from October 6 to 23 in order to have two chances to win $100,000 that would be used to insulate the rink.
鈥淓veryone is encouraged to forward this information to all friends and family,鈥� she said.
