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 & Don Thompson. Following the golf, we had a wonderful pot luck supper at Spilchen Meadows.
Later that week, the senior golf windup was held. Winners that day were Bob Hogg, Myrna Litzenberger, Mickey Johnston & Ivar Olsen. Following the golf, we enjoyed another pot luck supper with hamburgers supplied by the club over at Gilda Walls home. Executive of the senior club for 2016 are Henry Kereliuk, past pres. Bruce Johnston, pres. Willie Armstrong vice-pres, & Gilda Walls, sec. Treas.
The Good Spirit Monday Men’s Night was a huge success. Many thanks go out to the participants, Rekha & the girls for the great meals, the dedicated pro-shop staff for all their help and all those who assisted with the skins games, etc. Thanks again & see you next season … Don Happy.
Good Spirit Acres had their Annual General Meeting on Sept. 20, 2015 at which time Don Thompson was elected by acclamation to a four 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 apply for a development permit so that the Hamlet can determine if the project meets the set back requirements no matter what size of the building project. This requirement is now in place since a recent small structure was built on property that did not belong to the builder. This was done unknowingly by the builder..... however, if a development permit had been required this confusion could have been avoided.
Please be aware that the Hamlet Board will send by e-mail or will deliver to residents a complete explanation of the new requirements in the near future.
The Hamlet is attempting to get a complete e-mail listing of all residents so that the Board can communicate better in the future. If you wish to have your name on the e-mail list, please contact any Board member (John McDonald, Lana Steiner, Don Thompson). Thank you!!
Culvert replacing and road patching is all done for the year. There is still some work left to remove cattails in front of the culverts.
The Community Association Christmas in Nov. Supper will be held at the Good Spirit Prov. Park recreation center on Nov. 21/15. Caterers are 3 g.friends from Canora who served up such a good meal last year. Tickets are $25.00 per adult & can be purchased at the Good Spirit Market or from Lynn MacDonald, Charm Johnson or Kelli Ann Ostafie. We will need volunteers to help set up the tables & decorate for the supper, as well as to run the bar. Please call Lynn at 306-641-3032 if you are able to help.
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 & Happy New Year with lights & homemade “cards”. The cards can be purchased at the store for $10.00 each. The money raised will stay in the community this year.
Lynn 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, & 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... (or previous members who can spare a few hours.)
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 & enjoyed their retirement years there. Hugh loved golfing with the senior & 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 & sons Kevin & Donovan & their families.
