Plans for an IP hockey team, a 4-H riding clinic and walking in the Communiplex were among items discussed by members of the Norquay Recreation Board during its meeting of October 17.
Discussing minor hockey, Nicole Korpusik said that plans were in the works for an IP (initiation program) team, but no dates had been set by the time of the meeting.
Regarding the Tail Twisters 4-H Club, Ruth Demetrick said that members had served hotdogs at the Norquay Co-op customer appreciation day on October 14 and she extended a thank-you to everyone who attended thereby supporting the 4-H club. She said that the group was to have a riding clinic at Naclia’s arena on October 22.
“Projects that we will offer this year are light horse, archery and trapping,” Demetrick said, adding that the group’s executive committee would be selected at a subsequent meeting.
This time of year walking outside is not to everyone’s liking, Laura Dahl said as she talked about the community’s Walking Club. She said that she is able to open the Communiplex at any time to suit anyone’s preference of a walking time.
Regarding the Communiplex Management Board, Demetrick said that it was agreed to take advantage of the Co-op paint promotion.
Discussing curling, Vaughan Demetrick said that the first wing night was to have been held on November 4. The club’s annual meeting was to have been held on October 19, and the group was also to be taking advantage of the Co-op paint promotion.
At Norquay School, Stacey Rubletz said that a number of students had placed in the top 10 of their categories in provincial cross-country competitions; the junior volleyball team played in Preeceville October 28; a pancake breakfast was served October 19; the senior girls volleyball tournament was held October 21 and 22, and 10 students plus staff members were to attend the Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) conference. Students are selling magazine subscriptions.
Discussing the library, Ken Newell said that Library Week was to be observed October 18 to 20 and a “Rhyme Time” was to be held October 20.
He also said that due to the weather, the town’s lagoon project was placed “on hold” until next spring.
The annual Malanka event will be held by the Ukrainian Dance Club on January 14, Heather Reine said, adding that a bottle drive was to be held October 20.
The Norquay branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is back from its summer recess with potluck suppers and entertainment the last Friday of the month, Laura Dahl said. Dianne Prekaski provided the entertainment at the September get-together.
The Legion is holding a raffle with the first prize being an iPad; second prize, a $50 gift certificate, and 3rd prize, a $25 gift certificate. Tickets are available at Norquay stores and from Legion members. The draw is to be made before Christmas.
Regarding the playschool, Emma Owen said that the young students are settling into routine very well.
The group’s first fundraiser ended October 18, she said. “In November we will be offering a second class on Thursday mornings for four-year-old students to be taught by Maggie Lukey.
The students made their first visit to the lodge on October 4,” she said. “It went very well and was enjoyed by both lodge residents and the four-year-old students.”
Figure skating registration went well, Melissa Czornobay said. “We will be doing some fundraising so, see a skating member to get your beef jerky or skate lotto tickets. The lottery grand prize is $30,000.”
The Timberline Band Association has the students selling chocolates and fruit to raise funds, Reagan Foster said. The senior band was to play at the Remembrance Day service in Preeceville and senior band members have the opportunity to attend the Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular in Regina on November 29.
Regarding the Norquay Nighthawks, Nicole Korpusik said that Friday nights are shinny nights, and that the team held its first meeting on October 13.
