Here we are on Thursday night at 8 p.m. the temperature is -12 C with high winds and the power is out. I sure hope this isn't a sign of what is to come during the winter months.
Nov. 11, the Handi van committee held their second bingo of the season. Marilyn Mannix called to a packed house with the winners being: Caden Wouters of Vulcan, Alta., Eddy Mannix, Pat Goodall of Irvine, Alta., Marion Ottas, Laney Blanchette, Lionel Godbout (two), Herman Hoogland, Kay Mannix and John Pollard. Winners of the two hampers were Sandra St Marie and Annette Blaquiere. Winning the children's prizes for 12 and under and donated by Jessie Armstrong and Elaine Wouters were Jayda Englot of Medstead, Chelsea Bec and Ty Mosimann. Congratulations to all the winners and we hope to see you out again Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
There are some fundraising activities in the works around town. The figure skating club members are selling poinsettias just in time for the Christmas season. There are six colours to choose from and for more information contact Karrie - 397-2552, Stefanie - 397-2559, Rachel - 397-2532 or Angie - 397-2502. The poinsettias will arrive Dec. 2.
The trip of the month tickets for the 2012 draws are now on sale at a cost of $200. They have added a 50/50 this year at a cost of $10. It will be drawn Jan. 31. For more information contact Danielle at 397-2952.
The Senior Lady Royals hosted 1A senior girls' volleyball on Nov. 5. The six teams taking part were Glaslyn, Patuanak, Goodsoil, Thunderchild, Poundmaker and Edam. Throughout the day there was round robin play that found Poundmaker defaulting due to not showing up. Glaslyn played Edam and Goodsoil took on Patuanak in the semifinals. The day ended with Edam and Goodsoil playing for the championship with Goodsoil defeating the Lady Royals. Both teams advanced to the district tournament Nov. 12 in Saskatoon. Our girls played hard but were unsuccessful in their bit to move on to the provincial tournament. Congratulations on a great season and hats off to coach Darren Nordell for his time and efforts.
Congratulations to the trip of the month winner, Gil and Barb Blaquiere of Edam and the $100 winner, Jeremy Ask of Edam.
The Minnehaha annual Christmas concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3. For more information you can contact Hazel Mosimann.
Turns out that the power outage was caused by a transformer fire near Vawn and I soon ran out of light to type. I guess we have to better prepared in the future, as it will no doubt happen again.
