STURGIS — The Sturgis Horticultural Society met at the Sturgis Multiplex on Nov. 16 for a Christmas supper hosted by Liz and Dale Prestie. After supper members exchanged gifts and posed for a group photo.
During the evening past president, Hazel Urbanoski, showed the 70th anniversary certificate delivered to her home from the Saskatchewan Horticultural Society. Member John Davis from Saskatoon joined the group for the evening.
The Society was formed in 1951 with:
- Honorary president Sandy Nicholson,
- President Ilene Kalenchuk,
- 1st vice-president Mary Giles,
- 2nd vice-president Rev Edwin Wright,
- secretary and directors were
- Mrs. Albin Johnson,
- O.J. Mattison,
- Ted Schoenke,
- J.B. Neufeld,
- Archie Schauer,
- Mrs. N. Prekaski,
- Allen Sweet,
- Fr . Tom Novak,
- H.R. Oaks,
- Walter Mason and
- Flo Wotherspoon.
The present executive is:
- president Jean Babiuk,
- secretary/treasurer Lillian Smith and
- members:
- Hazel Urbanoski,
- Liz Prestie,
- Dale Prestie,
- Mavis Morken,
- Elaine Meachem,
- Carole Hauber,
- Donna Beaty,
- Eileen Prestie,
- Barbara Wagar,
- John Davis,
- MarieAnn Suknasky,
- Maureen Johnson and
- Karen Rose.
The club hosts an annual Green Thumb plant sale and tea. Even though the Horticultural Show was discontinued, it was replaced by a Garden Party, and a show of flowers and produce with items sold. Guests are encouraged to dress up in Garden Party attire and enjoy a served lunch.
