Midale (cpd) - A SADD speaker, Joey Cowan, came and spoke to the students in Grades 6 to 12 on Dec. 10. Joey knows about the effects of impaired driving first-hand.
Midale (cpd) - A SADD speaker, Joey Cowan, came and spoke to the students in Grades 6 to 12 on Dec. 10. Joey knows about the effects of impaired driving first-hand. As an Addictions Counselor he has helped others deal with the after effects of impaired driving collisions. Joey also has personal experience with the issue having lost a close friend and family member in an impaired driving collision.
The issue of impaired driving continues to have deadly consequences on roads, and they are devastating and long lasting. Joey's enthusiasm for helping others through these types of traumatic experiences and for helping people face the issue of addiction are highlighted in his concise and commanding presentation. His outstanding ability to communicate with young people and help them open themselves up on a genuine emotional level assisted in making this a learning experience that was both powerful and memorable. In addition to his counseling portfolio, Joey is a co-facilitator in the Applied Counseling Certificate Program at the University of Manitoba.
The elementary Christmas Concert will be on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. This year's production will be "Santa's Stuck in the 50's". Everyone is welcome to attend.
Midale Central School's 18th annual Christmas Dinner is fast approaching.
The dinner will take place on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Midale School Gymnasium. The Graduation class of 2013 thanks residents for their support.
The Midale Mustangs traveled to Bienfait on Nov. 30 and lost by a score of 6-3. They played host to the Wawota Flyers on Dec. 1 and won 8-1. They will be away for games this weekend against Arcola and Oxbow. Next weekend they are away to Carnduff and Redvers. The Mustangs will finally be at home again on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. when they will host Bienfait.
The Mini Mustangs hosted a very successful six-team home tournament on Dec. 1. The Mini Mustangs played host to Gladmar here on Dec. 8, and hosted Torquay on Dec. 9. The Mini's will be taking some time off for the busy Christmas season.
The Midale Novice Storm played in a tournament in Rouleau on Dec. 8.
The Storm will host Radville this Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.
The Midale and Area Recreation Board hosted their annual Christmas Craft, Trade and Bake Sale on Dec. 1 and it was quite successful despite the terrible road conditions.
There will be free public skating on Friday, Dec. 14 from 2-4 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 15 from 4-6 p.m. Ice times do change from time to time due to teams trying to reschedule missed games. You can look on the Google calendar, on the board at the rink or call Catrina on the rink cell phone. Please remember that all children 12 and under require a hockey helmet to be on the ice and they are not to be left at the rink unsupervised. The rink does have a couple extra helmets that are new that you may borrow if needed. The Midale Rink's e-mail address is
[email protected]. The rink has a public Google calendar that is updated daily and is called Midale Rink. If you are unable to access it, call or text Catrina on the rink cell phone with your e-mail address and she will send it to you via e-mail. The rink is also on Facebook as Midale Rink/Harry 0' Memorial Arena. This is a public site and anybody may join.
Catrina also puts updates on here and lists the public skating schedule.
News for the curling club will be posted by Brad Eggum on this site.
The Midale Skating Club members are selling tickets to win a choice of one of three campers or $15,000. Contact any skating club member, or Michelle Kleinsasser or Catrina Moldenhauer, if you would like tickets.
Curling for the high school students started on Dec. 11. Please remember to bring clean shoes, stretchy pants and a smile.
There will be an elementary dance at the school Thursday, Dec. 13 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The dance is for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8, and there is an admission of $4. The canteen will be open for refreshments.
Dec. 7 was pajama day at school to show their school spirit and there were many kids who participated.
Beginning in the new year there will be an aerobics instructor from Weyburn coming out to teach the students aerobics. Students will be able to wear their normal gym clothes. They are reminded to bring a water bottle.
Skating is booked for physical education classes in January. Children are required to have warm clothing, skates and a hockey helmet. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated to help tie skates and to skate with the students. There is a wide range of skill levels and with more volunteers they may all be successful at skating.
Parents are asked to ensure their children have weather-appropriate clothing at all times. There have been many kids coming to school without the proper attire to be outside playing at recess.
The lost and found is once again overflowing at Midale School. Please come and go through the box to find items your children have lost.
Whatever is left on the last day of school this year will not be there after the break.
Midale Central School is looking to change the mascot and the name of the mascot.They will be holding a contest to see who comes up with the best new mascot and name for their school. Please hand in your entries to the office or send your entries to the school. Their current name is the Midale Marauders.
Midale Central School is offering Home Logic which is available online and gives parents and students in Grades 1-9 access to marks, attendance, assignments, etc. Home Logic is available by clicking on the parent tab on the www.cornerstonesd.ca website. Parents and students may self-register by clicking on the new user found on the log-in screen.
Several people have been having trouble accessing Home Logic once they've registered. Please contact Tara-Lee McIndoe at the school office and she can help you get logged on.
The school's fluoride rinse program will begin right away and is for the students from Grades 1-6. Volunteers are needed to come in and administer the fluoride to the kids. It takes about an hour and is usually done on Tuesday mornings. If there is anything you can do to help out please let Tara-Lee McIndoe know in the office. Consent forms for the program were sent home with the Grade 1 students and new students in Grades 2-6.
The next drivers' education course is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is SGI's policy that once more than four hours of class time is missed, you are unable to continue participating in the program.
Please ensure you are able to attend all the classes.
Mr. D. Campbell, the school services counselor, will be hosting a movie and game club on Thursdays from 3:15 to 5 p.m. All students interested are welcome to join.
Adult volleyball will be held at the school on Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m. All adults are welcome to come out. The cost is $2 per evening to play.
They are having good turnouts and a lot of fun. The final day for volleyball was on Dec. 11.
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church held their Christmas Program on Dec. 9.
The children from the Sunday school classes performed.
The Midale Baptist Church invites you to a horse-drawn sleigh ride on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. There will be a sleigh ride followed by carolling and hot drinks at the church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Please remember to call Catrina @ 458-2887 if you would like to put any news in here.
