Things are sort of wrapping up on the golf course at Good Spirit Acres. We held our annual Toilet Seat Tournament, which is a fun scramble of golf. The happy winners this year are: Bruce Johnston, Myrna Litzenberger, Barry Bradshaw and Don Thompson.
Following the golf, we had a wonderful potluck supper at Spilchen Meadows. Later that week, the senior golf windup was held. Winners that day were Bob Hogg, Myrna Litzenberger, Mickey Johnston and Ivar Olsen. Following the golf, we enjoyed another potluck supper with hamburgers supplied by the club over at Gilda Walls’ home.
Executive of the senior club for 2016 are: Henry Kereliuk, past president; Bruce Johnston, president; Willie Armstrong, vice-president; and Gilda Walls, secretary-treasurer.
The Good Spirit Monday Men’s Night was a huge success. Many thanks go out to the participants and all the supporters. Good Spirit Acres had its annual general meeting on September 20, at which time Don Thompson was elected by acclamation to a four-year term as a board member.
The hamlet board reported that a development permit is now required for all building and/or renovations in Good Spirit Acres. The board now requires residents to apply for a development permit so that the hamlet can determine if the project meets the setback requirements no matter what is the size of the building project. This requirement is now in place due to a recent issue in which a small structure was built on property that did not belong to the builder. This was done unknowingly by the builder, but if a development permit had been required, this confusion could have been avoided.
Please be aware that the hamlet board will send by email or will deliver to residents a complete explanation of the new requirements in the near future. The hamlet is attempting to get a complete list of emails of all residents so that the board can communicate better in the future. If you wish to have your name on the email list, please contact any board member – John McDonald, Lana Steiner or Don Thompson.
Culvert replacing and road patching is all done for the year. There is still some work left to remove cattails from in front of the culverts. The Community Association Christmas in November Supper will be held at the Good Spirit Provincial Park recreation centre on November 21. The Caterers will be 3G
Friends from Canora who served up such a good meal last year. We will need volunteers to help set up the tables and decorate for the supper, as well as to run the bar.
The Community Association Christmas greeting board will again be assembled at the Good Spirit Market next month. It is a nice way to wish your friends at GSA a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with lights and homemade “cards.” The cards can be purchased at the store for $10 each.
The money raised will stay in the community this year. Lynn McDonald has asked me to emphasize that the committee needs new board members. It will become exceedingly difficult for the few of us left to accomplish much on behalf of the community. Please give it some thought, and try to help us out. There are meetings to plan activities, but if you happen to be away on holidays or not always around, they still would appreciate input from new members.
Residents of GSA were saddened to hear of the passing of Hugh Ryan. The Ryans had lived in Yorkton before moving to GSA. They moved to Vancouver Island in 2005 and enjoyed their retirement years there. Hugh loved golfing with the seniors’ and men’s groups. We will remember his sense of humor and his enjoyment of story telling. Our sympathy is extended to his wife Doreen, daughter Barb and sons Kevin and Donovan and their families.
