The Observer March 27, 2025 by Carlyle Observer

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A time to remember the arduous journey

By Stephanie Zoer

On a cold day in March 1901, the people of Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation (PRNFN) were told to leave their homelands and forced to amalgamate with White Bear First Nation (WBFN).

On March 21, 2025, they commemorated and remembered the sacriﬁces of their ancestors and honoured their people by doing the walk.

The morning began at 5 a.m. at White Bear with a smudge and prayers oﬀered by young elder Calvin McArthur and an honour song by Patrick McArthur. They were also joined by Aaron McArthur who carried the eagle staﬀ for his people and his family.

The group of walkers were joined by Chief Ira Mc Arthur from PRNFN who carried the Eagle Staﬀ for his people to lead them home, JJ Bigeagle, Counsellor Ramona Knebush, Counsellor Sheila Knebush, and Counsellor Julie Kakakaway all from PRNFN. Chief Jonathon Pasap from WBFN also joined in the long journey to PRNFN.

It was a brisk minus 8 Celsius that morning but this did not stop the mighty group from walking to Carlyle down Highway 9 behind the lead warriors as they made their journey home, just like their ancestors did many years ago.

Once they arrived in Carlyle, they took a short break and then continued on to Arcola were they were joined with more dedicated walkers.

“Some that joined were children and it was diﬃcult to watch them walk with minimal breaks,” said Vanessa Big Eagle from PRNFN. “Knowing that this is what took place in 1901 and the possibility of some of those children not making it to WBFN.”

Many passerby’s stopped out of curiosity to see what was hap-

pening, and most of them were very respectful when they passed by the group when they walked on Highway 13 towards Arcola.

“Some even honked their horns as they passed and drove slowly and we are thankful for their support and considering our safety on the highway,” said Vanessa.

They arrived home at around 1 p.m. and were greeted at PRNFN by other band members with warrior calls and women liliiling (term used by Indigenous people for women singing).

The drivers also felt honoured and welcomed and were happy to be home and they carried on to the Women’s Cultural Centre where the elders also joined them for a feast and giveaway.

Calvin McArthur opened the ceremony with a prayer for the people who walked home and did a brief history of this day back in 1901.

Chief Ira spoke about understanding the history of the day, where they came from and where they are going to make a future together.

Chief Jonathon was asked to address the community with words of encouragement and thankfulness. Aaron McArthur also presented Chief Jonathon with his own beautiful eagle staﬀ. This is a huge honour with the Indigenous people which shows respect and gratitude.

Elder Olive McArthur was called on to open the feast and gathering with remembering the history on White Bear talks of how the Nakota people were successful farmers before being forced oﬀ their land.

Young Brave McArthur prepared the spirit dish as requested by Calvin.

“We are proud that our youth can act on these prodigals when requested and it shows that we

are teaching our youth our way of life with ceremonies and language,” Vanessa said.

Throughout the journey they had ﬁrst aiders Paisley Bone and Kane Big Eagle, who showed the people how to wrap a rolled ankle and treat walking wounds. They also handed out drinks and snacks on the walk.

As a community they continue to prosper to a better future with phenomenal decisions by their leadership and program managers.

This day brings their communities together and it reminds them that they are a community that loves each other, respects one another and that needs each other so that they live together as family.

Chief and counsel would like to thank everyone involved who made this a successful day for Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation.

From left to right, Chief Jonathon Pasap from White Bear First Nation, Aaron McArthur, Patrick McArthur, Chief Ira McArthur from Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation and JJ Big Eagle did the di cult walk. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Big Eagle

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By Kaitlynn Nordal

This initiative between the Town of Carlyle and the Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63 is by a committee called the Cornerstone Planning Group that consists of two members from each council and the administrators from each oﬃce.

“Many of the recreation and culture facilities in our community are getting older and require larger upgrades, sometimes more than a seasonal user group for that facility can undertake. Therefore, the grant was created to help with either repairs or larger purchases for the facility,”

said Natalie Miller, chief administrative oﬃcer for the Town of Carlyle.

“These are facilities that are used by Town and RM Residents that need to be maintained and/or upgraded to continue to serve our community to the best of their ability,” continued Miller.

There are two intakes per year and the current intake is due April 4, 2025.

Recreation and cultural organizations interested in receiving funding must submit to either secretary, an application, including a capital budget detailing the project’s purpose, design, and cost.

A future capital project may be submitted indicating a capital asset that would be purchased in the future and a report on current assets or facilities that may need of major repairs and/or replacements.

After all applications have been received, the Committee will meet to review applications in mid-April.

Progress payments may be considered on paid invoices prior to the completion of the project. The amount of progress payment will be limited to the pre-determined allocated amount.

Organizations may only apply for one grant in one application year.

Applicants will then receive a letter informing them if they were awarded any funds from the committee by the end of April.

cated to an approved project at the Foundation’s discretion or be placed in the reserve fund.

The Foundation will review all applications and prioritize the projects. Approval in principle will be provided to the successful applicant for their speciﬁc amount.

The Foundation’s Capital Fund allocation is limited to a $5,000 maximum per group per year. Discretion is left to the Foundation to allocate additional funding if there are fewer applications than funds at the end of each ﬁscal year. Reserve-funded projects may only be applied for projects exceeding $200,000.

When the approved project is completed, the applicant will submit a ﬁnancial statement including all paid invoices. Upon ﬁnal review of the completed project, a distribution of funds will be made with the approved amount of funding.

Any surplus of funds resulting from completed projects, may be reallo-

“This partnership with the RM of Moose Mountain started in 2016 for a four-year term and we are extremely happy that both councils have continued to renew the contract and invest in our Recreation and Culture Facilities in Carlyle.,” said Miller.

“To date the grant program has awarded $445,188.65 to 30 different organizations and made numerous improvements for all of our residents,” continued Miller.

Carlyle Cubs Learning Center bought new strollers with funding from the Recreation and Culture Funding program. Photos courtesy of Natalie Miller

The Carlyle Dickens Festival Committee purchased some new decorations with funding from the Recreation and Culture Funding program.

Local author shares stories from Fun Is Where You Make It

By Paul Kimball

Tracey Gibson, branch librarian at the Alameda Public Library, was interested in hosting an author day, where a local writer would discuss her book with interested library patrons. Murray Rossow, a library board member, knew his friend Lyle McGillivray was married to an author. The result was an ‘author day’ at the library on March 15th

The library is usually closed on Saturdays, but not on this one. Betty McGillivray, a retired schoolteacher, told the interested audience about how her book –Fun Is Where You Make It – came into being.

The book, which contains many humorous

short stories from Betty’s life, was a long time in the making. The seed was ﬁrst planted while in Grade 3, when she was praised by her teacher for her writing abilities. Years later, after she had started teaching, she was introduced to another teacher by the name of Marie Calder. Marie was an aspiring author herself and she encouraged Betty to join her in a writing group. At one particular meeting, Betty was sharing a funny life incident and a member of the group told her that there was her book – a book that would tell the humorous events of her life.

The wheels were in motion and Betty began writing out those amusing events of her past. She oﬀered her manuscript to

Johnston honoured for her dedication to homecare

By Vanessa Big Eagle

Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation said good-bye to a very dedicated homecare nurse on Thurs., March 20. After 15 years Lorraine Johnston has decided to retire from homecare .

The community enjoyed her humour, home visits, baking and treating and loving our elders with respect and care!

Her dedication to our elders, that we cherish, was absolutely the best care we could have asked for our beautiful elders!

She was gifted and

wrapped with love and care with a beautiful star blanket, gifted with a ribbon skirt made specially for her, a beautiful retirement plaque engraved in nakoda wording honouring her service to our elders! She is taking home a giant retirement card that the community signed letting her know we love her and deeply enjoyed our time we had with her in our community. She was like family … caring and providing health care to our people. A beautiful meal was

several publishers and received many rejections, but eventually, someone saw the potential in her writing and the rest, as they say, is history. In

February 2024, at the age of 60, Betty was a published author!

The title of the book came compliments of a pin! Years ago, a co-worker gave Betty a pin that showed a frog in a raincoat and hat, standing under a dripping tap, holding an umbrella. On the pin were the words that became the title of her book.

Betty has a few values that she holds onto in life. One of them is to have fun…to discover the joy in life. That was very evident on ‘author day’, as she laughed almost as much as she talked! At one point, she donned a St. Patrick’s hat and read one of her stories that arose out of that Irish celebration. Turns out, she read the story so that she

could dress up and have fun. She also showed her audience her fun socks. Even though they may not be visible to others, she knows she has them on and that adds to her daily fun! She has also started riding a bike… just for the fun of it! Another value that she lives by is that one is never too old to dream. Having a book published at the age of 60 is living proof of that. It was an enjoyable… no, it was a fun hour and a half interacting with Betty. Following her presentation, time was given for others to share their funny moments and ask questions of her. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Tracey provided some great refreshments to ﬁnd joy in!

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Audrey Kakakaway and May McArthur. Courtesy of Vanessa Big Eagle

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Spring is in the air

At last, it is spring, and it is a welcome feeling.

With March coming in like a lamb, I am sure old man winter will still show his face during the last half of the month to show us that winter is not over, until he says so.

I have heard so many people say, “Do not be fooled by the beautiful weather, because we will still get a dump of snow.”

At this time of year, the great part is we know that the snow will not be staying, much diﬀerent than getting snow in October when we know very well it could be a long winter.

Remember that big snowstorm we had in 2011 at the end of April, it was a big one, so do not put your snow shovels away just yet, because that old guy likes to play around with us.

Regardless, the itch of spring is in the air, which means buying garden seed and this to me is exciting.

A couple of weeks ago I planned my seeding and went ahead and bought all my seeds, oh I was thrilled to have this task done.

I have a bag hanging in my laundry room that I keep the seed I did not use from the year before.

Oﬀ to the laundry room I went to get this bag of gold so I could add my new seed purchase to, and low and behold it was ﬁlled with seed.

At ﬁrst, I was baﬄed as to why I had so much left over last year. I know I had a full garden, and it did very well, but why did I have all this seed?

It then dawned on me that I have turned into my mom, and I am becoming a little forgetful.

Last year we had a lot of rain and the water oﬀ the street ran into our yard, which ﬂooded my garden. In fear of losing all my seedlings that had sprouted, I bought all the seeds I needed to replace the garden if need be.

That same year I had an abundance of garden-fresh produce, especially zucchini, as I thought that having 10 plants was only going to give me a few, but low and behold at one time I had 80 zucchinis on my plants.

Luckily for me, my whole garden survived, and the seeds were not needed, and luckily for me, I forgot all about them and now I need a garden that is twice the size that it was last year.

It just so happens that last year we were at an auction and a rotter tiller came up and my husband bought it. We already have one, but he just could not leave it there as the price was right.

And it also just so happens that we bought a house in Arcola, and it has a large space for a garden, so problem solved, right?

Well, not really. I have enough seeds to feed 5,000 and I am not kidding.

Us avid gardeners do not waste seeds as they are precious to us, but it is also why we have vegetables all winter long.

All I need now is the snow to leave so I can get planting, as I do not have space in my house to start it indoors.

So, this summer if I disappear for weeks on end, let it be known that I am most likely in my garden being swallowed up by produce.

Gardening is so relaxing, and it is one of the easiest things to do and the end product is so amazing.

“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”

We can have our fun but the joke needs to end

Many things happen on the ﬁrst day of the month. Rent is due or mortgage payments made. New diets are started. A fresh month begins that is full of possibilities.

But for one month the day is rather unique since the ﬁrst of April brings with it April Fools’, a day long associated with hoaxes and practical jokes. Yet it’s a day that occupies the same amount of time and space on the clock and calendar as any other, and as such is ﬁlled with all kinds of historical events.

It was on April 1, 705 that Pope John VII was chosen. April 1, 1752 a New Orleans businessman created the ‘$’ symbol. April 1, 1889 saw the ﬁrst dishwashing machine marketed. In 1924 the Royal Canadian Air Force formed on April 1 and in 1999 the territory of Nunavut was created. There’s more.

The ﬁrst weather satellite was launched on the day in 1960. In 1976 Steve Wozniak and Steve

Jobs proved founding Apple Computer was no joke, and Google chose the day in 2004 to launch Gmail—enduring some skepticism as a result.

While there are multiple origin stories, it could be April Fools’ Day dates back to the time when a switch was made from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. Those who were behind in getting the news, and therefore celebrated the new year much later, were called April fools and became the object of jokes and hoaxes. The freedom to have some fun on the day has endured—to greater and lesser degrees of success.

Some pranks have been talked about for decades due to how cunning they were in fooling the masses. A Sports Illustrated story that claimed they found a pitcher who could throw a fastball 168 miles per hour drew a lot of attention. Then there was the one that caused a huge reaction when Taco Bell announced it had purchased the Liberty Bell and intended to rename it the Taco Liberty Bell. Perhaps you remember the announcement of Burger King’s specially designed Whopper for left-handed customers. Orders ﬂooded in.

But some jokes go very, very wrong. In Kansas City, DJ’s warned listeners their water supply contained high levels of dihydrogen monoxide

and people should watch for side eﬀects including sweating, urination and skin-pruning. Hundreds of citizens called the water department and police for help. But dihydrogen monoxide is the chemical name for...water. The prank received widespread criticism and when it was repeated a decade later in another state two people lost their jobs.

In Ohio an employee thought it would be fun to prank her boss and tell him the store was being robbed at gun-point. The boss immediately called the police. It wasn’t quite so funny when four patrol cars rolled up and subsequently arrested her for inducing panic.

Then there was the gaﬀe by Google who added a “mic drop” button to its email options. When you clicked on it, replies were disabled, completely shutting down the conversation—the ultimate mic drop. The problem is the button was located next to ‘send’ and many users were horriﬁed to discover they had accidentally pulled a mic drop move on bosses, customers, spouses, friends and family. The button was disabled but the damage had been done. One person lost their job over that one.

Apparently using the metric system in Canada for forecasting weather was brought in on April 1. Whose idea was that?

Given the potential for suspicion, it might be best for governments, corporations and companies to hold off on any big announcements on April 1. Then again, given the nature of what we are hearing, seeing and reading from those very agencies and organizations on a daily basis, it’s hard to know what is exaggeration, fabrication, joke, sarcasm or deliberate attempt to mislead. It’s getting increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction; honesty from hyperbole; good guys from those lacking in character. Such a sad state of affairs. And it’s making every day feel like April Fool’s Day. But the cost is high. Trust is further being eroded and the ability to discern what is real is a task fewer and fewer are willing to undertake. Manipulation, propaganda and outrage have become the order of the day and this isn’t helpful for anyone. There is a day on the calendar called Common Sense Day. It follows seven months after April Fool’s, falling on November 4. Symbolic though it may be, we know we can’t wait that long. We can have our fun on April 1 but we quickly need to ensure common sense follows soon after. And then every day that follows. It’s our only option. That’s my outlook.

- Nelson Mandela

Shelley Luedtke

Carnduff Gymnastics Club

The Carnduff Gymnastics Club Gold level girls attended the Lucky Chance gymnastics competition hosted by the Red River Valley Athletics Club in Grand Forks, North Dakota on March 14, 2025. The club wanted to try out a new competition. The girls all enjoyed themselves and had a great time! From left to right:

The Arcola Optimist Club hosts special meeting for

By Stephanie Zoer

This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the Arcola Snowmobile Rally and once again they made several donations to organizations that helped in the sales for the tickets.

The snowmobile rally is the biggest fundraiser that the club holds every January and this year, January 25, they had one of the largest registered attendances with more than 400 registered.

The weather was a big factor as the sun was shining, the temperatures were great, and the trails had enough snow that were ready to go.

Approximately 80 kilometres of trail was marked out for those who wished to hit the trails, while others could remain at the Arcola Prairie Place Hall.

When the rally was over a special night was held later to hand out donations.

On March 19 at the Arcola Optimist Hall, 58 people came out to enjoy a meal that was prepared and served by Steve and Allison Massel’s catering from Lampman.

Jeff Bohnert, president of the club since last year welcomed everyone to the special night where 18 groups received a cheque for their hard work.

It was also a night to recognize Blake Brownridge for his 13 years as the president of the club.

Brownridge stepped down last year and furthered himself into the Optimist by becoming the Lieutenant Governor for Southeast Saskatchewan Optimist International.

This position requires Brownridge to oversee the clubs members and offer guidance when needed for administrative technics, youth, and community service activities. He will also be asked to attend meetings and be the guest speaker.

Brownridge was presented with a framed piece of artwork that represented Arcola, the Legion and Optimist.

Bohnert took the floor and made cheque presentations to the following clubs, organizations, and the Town.

This is always a night of excitement for those re-

ceiving cheques.

The Vipers Volleyball Club received $7,500 and the Arcola Figure Skating Club received $1,440, while the Arcola Rodeo Committee, the Lampman Legion, and Moose Mountain Karate Club each received $1,500.

The Arcola Minor Hockey Club was grateful for $3,150 and the Arcola Daycare was thankful for $4,035.

Moose Mountain Jumpers Gymnastics enjoyed receiving $1,200, while Moose Mountain Wildlife received $2,070.

The donations continued with Arcola Curling Club, excepting $1,560, and Moose Mountain Snowmobile Club receiving $5,255.

Inclusion Weyburn received $2,050 and SE Strom Volleyball were thankful for $2,250.

The giving kept going with Lampman Travel Club receiving $2,355, and the Arcola Health Care Retainment and Recruitment Committee receiving $3,500.

Arcola Kisbey 4-H Club and Estevan Snowmobile club each received $500, and the Town of Arcola excepted $1,350.

Once all the donations were handed out the evening concluded with a social for those who wished to stay and mingle.

Tory S., Jenna T., Lucy P., Kennedy O., Vanessa C., Cadence T. and Kaelyn M.

Blake Brownridge was given a special presentation in his recognition for being the president of the Arcola Optimist Club for 13 years. Photo by Mike Boulet

Arcola Figure Skating Club presents ‘Blast from the Past’

By Stephanie Zoer

Parents, friends, neighbours, and grandparents came to the Arcola Prairie Complex Arena to watch their children participate in the Arcola Figure Skating Club’s season finale.

On March 20, nearly 30 skaters took to the ice to entertain the large crowd that gathered to see what these kids had accomplished over the season.

The program for the season was CanSkate

1 to StarSkate level 4, with their coach Tiana Delalleau and assistants Emily Almey, Katelyn Mitchell, Lily Sheridan, and Izzy Hislop.

A Blast from the Past had parents and kids looking for costumes to

fit with the theme.

The afternoon started off with Emily Almey and Katelyn Mitchell skating and carrying the flags while the national anthem was played.

Lily Sheridan started the program with her solo skate to “Summer Nights”, which was followed by Owen Hislop, Seeley Baumgartner, Victoria Paton, Harper Schiestel and Piper Schiestel from group 2 CanSkate, performing to “Born to be Wild”.

“Another One Bites the Dust” was performed by Amelia Storlie Gor-

don, Della Jung, RayLynn Ippolito, Locke Chamney and Love Large from the CanSkate group 4. Zoe Vanderhulst and Kinnley Storlie Gordon came out skating to “Conga”, while StarSkaters Emily Almey, Katelyn Mitchell, Adrianna Waagner and Izzy Hislop were “Living on a Prayer”.

Emryn Lang danced to “Fireworks” and CanSkate group 6, Royalty Knebush, Meiyah Knebush, Xzavier Olmstead, Henrietta Ippolito and Sally Jung

To All Community Organizations: The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program

The purpose of the program is to provide funds to volunteer organizations that provide programs and services in sport, culture and recreation. Funds are provided through the Town of Carlyle to maintain, improve and expand on programs and opportunities for people of all ages to derive the benefits from involvement in sport, culture and recreation activities For this reason, only those expenditures that can be directly related to programming will qualify for grant assistance

The Town of Carlyle is now accepting applications for assistance under the Community Grant Program. Application forms for the program are available at the Town Office or can be printed off our website: www.townofcarlyle.com. All applications are due by April 30, 2025.

For further information, please call the Town Office at (306) 453-2363.

excited the crowd with “Pretty Woman”. Guest skater Tiana Delalleau dazzled the crowd with her performance, and Emily Almey was the Dancing Queen.

Zoe Vanderhulst glided across the ice to “Chim, Chim, Cheree” in a solo, and Izzy Hislop also did a solo to her song, “Lover”.

CanSkate group 5 was the last group to perform with Emryn Lang, Heidi Heidinger to “Brown Eyed Girl”.

Adrianna Wagner did her solo dance to “Wannabe”, and Katelyn Mitchell also performed a solo to Chicago.

As the program ended, all the skaters took to the ice to do their season finale to “Sweet Caroline”, which the crowd thoroughly enjoyed with a loud applause at the end.

The club makes sure that all who are involved receive an award, flowers or a gift cards.

The awards are more fun ones for the CanSkate group which included but are not limited to who could jump the best, the most respectful, the kindest heart, the best storyteller and best spinner.

StarSkaters were also presented with awards and flowers for a job well done throughout the season.

Absent from the event were skaters Weston McWhirter, Kona Eaglevoice Crowe, and Lola Eaglevoice Crowe.

Nearly 30 figure skaters took to the ice entertaining the crowd in Arcola in the Club’s season finale. Photo by Joanne Almey

By Kaitlynn Nordal & Dolores Young

Cliﬀ Walker went to help with harvest on William Thomas’ farm in 1950 and this is where he met his beautiful bride to be Dorothy Thomas.

Cliﬀ also worked for the Saskatchewan government at the time as a nature inspector checking bees for a disease. “We went around and checked the bees for disease because they had no way of controlling it, but now they have a way of controlling it,” said Cliﬀ.

At this time Dorothy was still in school.

Cliﬀ and Dorothy were married on September 21, 1954. They waited till Dorothy was 20 which was her idea. She said, “I better be 20 before we marry.”

Dorothy would then go on to give birth to three children, one boy Keith Walker, and two girls Debbie Woods and Leisa Grimes. Their growing family would go on to include 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

For the ﬁrst 18 years of their marriage the Walkers lived on their farm northeast of Southey Cemetery. They then

Seventy years of blessed marriage for Carlyle couple

moved the house Cliﬀ built into Carlyle in 1972 and lived there till 2018. At that time it cost only $400 to move to their lot in Carlyle. The Walker’s lived in their home till Dorothy went to the Moose Mountain Lodge in 2015 and Cliﬀ moved to Golden Heritage in 2015.

After moving into Carlyle, Cliﬀ worked several jobs in town to support his family, including working at the creamery on the west side of town.

“I drove the milk truck delivering milk to homes in Carlyle,” said Cliﬀ. He was always working to make a better life for his family.

After being laid off from his delivery job Cliff went back to school and studied to be an electrician. He started a business called The Heat and his office was on Main Street.

Dorothy was busy with raising their children. She was not one to do nothing. She cleaned the Town oﬃce for many years, Dorothy then took the ﬁrst course for home care and then started working and continued to do this for 15 years.

Yard work was something that Dorothy like to

do and she had a very special yard. This yard consisted of a rock garden, ﬁshpond and many ﬂowers.

Cliﬀ’s hobby was building purple martin bird houses. There are still a few around town.

The Walkers also attend the local United Church for the last 30 years and they both sang in the choir.

They were also part of the Cornerstone Theatre and performed in eight plays.

Unfortunately, Dorothy would be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “I looked after her for at least ﬁve years before she went to the home because of her mental state,” said Cliﬀ.

Cliﬀ and Dorothy Walker celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary.

Cliﬀ says one of the secrets to making your marriage last is to always be honest with your part-

ner. “Be really honest, of course, (and) you’ve got to be lucky. I don’t think it was really anything that

we did in particular. We did a lot of travelling, but we loved to dance and sing.”

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Cliﬀ and Dorothy Walker wedding on September 21, 1954.

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Love and respect have kept Bill and Gloria Knous together for 65 years of marriage

By Stephanie Zoer

Bill and Gloria Knous met when they were teenagers, but they were not raised in the same town.

Bill was born and raised in Mossbank, Sask., while Gloria was born and raised in Kamloops, B.C.

After WWII Bill’s parents and family moved to Kamloops and this is when the couple met through Gloria’s brother Bruce who became friends with Bill.

“She was always tagging along with her brother,”

said Bill, and after a while the two fell in love.

In 1960, on July 30, the couple married when Gloria was only 17 years old, and they have continued to grow as a couple ever since.

They have two children, their daughter Kathy Nazar who is married to Wayne Nazar and together they have four children. They also have a son, Rob Knous, and he is married to Nancy Knous, and they have two children. Bill and Gloria are also blessed with two great grandchildren.

The family stayed in Kamloops for many years. Bill worked in the copper mines until he retired, and Gloria had a home-based business.

After Gloria had her second child, she began to have hearing issues, and no cause was ever given to her and slowly over the years she has gone deaf.

“It is a disability that no one sees,” said Gloria. “It is one that many tend to make fun of.”

Today she is completely deaf and needs to wear implants called processors, otherwise she cannot hear a thing, but it has not slowed down Gloria in any way as she still works at the local post office in Stoughton.

With their kids grown and out of the house, and still in Kamloops, the couple decided they were going to buy a motorhome and travel the countryside.

This began in 1998, and in 1999 they travelled through Stoughton where their daughter lived. Kathy and Wayne owned a house in Stoughton, and they wanted to sell, as Wayne was working in Kapuskasing and Kathy wanted to be with her husband.

Bill and Gloria liked the small house and bought it, but continued to travel across Canada, and went back to Vancouver Island, to Yuma and Palm Springs but always returned to Stoughton.

when he started to have health issues, and with his back not well and struggling with walking he felt he could no longer be the mayor the town needed.

“Although the house is small, to us it looked big after living in a motorhome,” said Gloria.

Bill and Gloria will be married for 65 years on July 30, and they have a lot of memories that bring them a great deal of joy.

During that time Bill was asked to help build a golf course in Clearwater, B.C. The campground was started and so was the course, but it needed finishing touches and Bill helped with this.

“I love remembering skiing every night at Grand View Mountain with the kids for a year. They were little and it was such a great family time,” said Gloria.

In 2003 they settled into their Stoughton home for good and have remained in the small town ever since.

The couple became involved in the town, and Bill became Stoughton’s Mayor for 11 years.

“It did not matter to me if you were in a million dollar home or a $50,000 home, everyone was treated as equals,” said Bill. “As mayor that is what you must do, because everyone lives in this town.”

Bill felt he needed to step down from the position

“My best memories are with Gloria,” said Bill. “She always let me do things like stock car racing, motocross racing, baseball and she has always been very supportive.”

“To keep a marriage good, we have respect for each other even when we disagree,” said Gloria. “Respect and love has kept our marriage for 65 years.”

They look forward to making more memories that they can share with their family and friends in the coming years.

Bill and Gloria Knous have enjoyed many memories throughout their marriage, and they continue to build more. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

By Stephanie Zoer

As Carmella Bucklun thinks back on her 15 years of being a marriage commissioner, it brings a smile to her face as she remembers the weddings she has attended.

Bucklin was born and raised in Macoun but has lived in Estevan for the past eight years with her husband Corey Bucklun and her son Sebastian Mack. They also have two daughters Taylor Bucklun and TaMaira Crawford.

Happily ever after A wedding guide

She attended the Estevan Comprehensive School and has been involved in many community activities throughout her life.

“I work at the high school as the administrator assistant and each of the kids there I call mine, and I love them all desperately,” said Bucklun.

She became a marriage commissioner when a friend was getting married and the marriage commissioner or Justice of the Peace at the time cancelled due to illness. Bucklun jokingly stated that it could not be that hard to do this job.

At the time there were no marriage commissioners in the area, and other people had suggested she go for it.

Bucklun began the process with filling out an application form, which included her basic information such as name, address, phone number and email address. A criminal record check was needed, along with three letters from people of Bucklun’s community. Bucklun was shocked to see how simple it was.

Four months later she was a marriage commissioner, and she has loved it ever since. It was great timing as she was pregnant at the time, and she needed an outlet.

“It has been an amazing experience,” she said. “I have had the honour of marrying my friends, their friends, some family, and just all-around people who have become my friends.”

Bucklun can only marry people in Saskatchewan and if she goes out of province, she needs to purchase another licence to do so. This licence is only good for the day and one wedding.

During the ceremony she may not add religion. If the couple wishes to have this part of the service, they have family or friends take care of this part.

To get married by a marriage commissioner, one only needs a marriage licence and two witnesses over the age of 18 years that are not immediately related to the couple.

Once they have this in place, Bucklun meets up with the couple and ask them what they expect. Many commissioners do not do this, but Bucklun feels it is an important part of the wedding.

“I love the whole process, by meeting friends and family and being a true part of their day,” said Bucklun.

If they want a rehearsal, she shows up for that as well and arrives half an hour before the wedding begins. She also writes a personalized script for each wedding. “I try and make it a special moment in their day, not just I do’s and sign on the dotted line,” Bucklun said.

Over the years she has married over 300 couples, and they bring many memories to her.

Bucklun said some people have trouble planning and do not have a plan B when the weather goes bad. She has finished weddings in a thunderstorm or in the middle of a snowbank, only because they needed to get married in that spot.

She was a surprise in the middle of other functions, travelled hours for a wedding, only for the couple to forget their marriage licence.

“I have a few favourite weddings, one was around a kitchen table, and it was just so relaxed and fun,”

she said. “And the others are the ones who are not prepared.”

Her first wedding the couple forgot the music, and the group became frustrated and yelling at each other. She felt much better about what she was going to do.

Her biggest fear is messing up the names, and so far, she has done okay with not doing that.

She is always happy to be part of a couple’s special day and is honoured when they ask her.

From left to right, Lezlie McClelland and Jordan Naka were married by Carmella Bucklun nine years ago and they have all remained friends ever since. Photo courtesy of Carmella Bucklun

Happily ever after A wedding guide

Wedding checklist

The question was popped and the proposal joyfully accepted. Now it’s time to plan the wedding. Here’s a month-by-month checklist to make sure you don’t forget a thing.

12 MONTHS BEFORE

• Decide on the type of wedding you’d like (civil or religious, big or small)

• Choose a date

• Determine the number of guests

• Establish a budget

• Pick venues for the ceremony and reception (it’s best to reserve early)

11 MONTHS BEFORE

• Make your guest list

• Choose a caterer (meet with a few ﬁrst)

• Select your wedding party

• Hire a wedding planner

10 MONTHS BEFORE

• Start shopping for a wedding dress

• Decide on a theme for your wedding

• Choose an oﬃciant if you haven’t already done so

9 MONTHS BEFORE

• Book a photographer

• Reserve a block of hotel rooms for your out-of-town guests

• Purchase a wedding gown

• Shop for the groom’s attire and purchase it

8 MONTHS BEFORE

• Meet with your oﬃciant to plan your ceremony

• Book your entertainment (DJ, band, MC, etc.)

• Shop for and purchase your bridesmaids’ dresses

• Design and order the wedding invitations and save-the-date cards

7 MONTHS BEFORE

• Create a gift registry

• Hire a ﬂorist

• Plan your honeymoon

6 MONTHS BEFORE

• Send out the save-the-date cards

• Book your hair and makeup appointments for the day of (also schedule trial runs for both)

• Book a hotel room for the wedding night if necessary

5 MONTHS BEFORE

• Create a schedule for the big day

• Decide on dates for bachelor and bachelorette parties

• Shop for and purchase shoes, jewelry and accessories

4 MONTHS BEFORE

• Reserve wedding day transportation for the wedding party

• Select alcohol and other drinks for the reception

• Taste and choose your wedding cake

• Buy wedding bands

• Shop for and order the groomsmen’s attire

3 MONTHS BEFORE

• Purchase wedding favours for your guests

• If you’d like your loved ones to say or read something during the ceremony, let them know

• Write down your vows

• Decide on activities for the reception (photo booth, dancing, games, etc.)

2 MONTHS BEFORE

• Send out your wedding invitations

• Do trial runs for both hair and makeup

• Give your music selections to the DJ or MC

1 MONTH BEFORE

• Finalize the schedule for the big day

• Choose a seating plan for the reception

• Break in your shoes

1 WEEK BEFORE

• Visit the desired beauty professionals (hair colourist, esthetician, etc.)

• Practise reading your vows

• Write out cheques to pay your vendors

1 DAY BEFORE

• Get your nails done

• Give the cheques to someone you trust to pay the vendors DAY OF

• Enjoy!

4 tips for a winning marriage proposal

Has the subject of marriage come up in conversations with your sweetheart? Does it feel like the right time to pop the big question? Here are four tips to help you make your proposal unique and unforgettable.

1. Think about your personalities

If you or your partner are shy, a public proposal with lots of people watching might not be the best idea. Instead, choose an intimate moment. For example, in the comfort of your home, while taking a walk or during a romantic picnic. If you don’t want it to be entirely private, consider including a few of your closest friends to make it meaningful.

2. Plan your proposal

Ideally, choose a moment when you won’t be too pressed for time to avoid needless stress. While it may seem there’s never an ideal time to propose, it’s in your best interest not to rush it.

3. Pay attention to your presentation

Even if an engagement ring isn’t essential to you, the moment of presentation is the heart and soul of the marriage proposal. Choose the ring carefully, subtly taking note of your partner’s tastes while passing a jewelry shop window, for example.

4. Consider the element of surprise

Even if you and your partner frequently talk about marriage, the element of surprise is key to a memorable proposal. Make your plans discreetly, and be sure that the loved ones you enlist help keep the secret safe.

Start exploring your area to ﬁnd the perfect ring and plan the perfect place and time for your marriage proposal.

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By Debbie Andrew

Welcome to Living Skies Lodgemore than just a bed and breakfast. Guests have an opportunity for their brides, grooms, and wedding party’s families to come and use our home as if it were their own. Located on the outskirts of Carlyle, the log home bed and breakfast is a picturesque venue for wedding party pictures on the deck

or using the yard and deck for the wedding itself.

Living Skies Lodge can also be used for the celebration after the ceremony for family and friends to gather. We have services that will make the day even more memorable. Let us know if we can be a part of your special day. For more information, email info@ livingskieslodge.com or text/call Deb at (306) 577-8760.

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Large crowd enjoyed Candy Land Carnival in Carlyle

By Stephanie Zoer

It was an afternoon of excitement for the Carlyle Figure Skating Club as they held their Candy Land Carnival on March 16 at the Carlyle Sports Arena.

Twenty-three CanSkate performers and 17 StarSkate performers came on the ice to show parents, grandparents, and friends what they had learned over the past season.

The season began on October 27 and will continue until the end of March and will be completed with a high test.

CanSkaters are in the learn to skate program, which has six different levels to accomplish.

The StarSkaters have already completed this program and now have their own individual programs and work on different areas in figure skating such as free skate which has jumps, spins, and dance.

During the season, these skaters go to competitions, and they have done very well.

The Candy Land Carnival is one of the final events of the season, and this is where all the skaters have a chance to highlight what they have

learned with their dedicated coaches.

Megan Anderson was the carnival organizer, and she produced the Candy Land idea. The coaches came up with the group songs, and the parents of the skaters take care of the costumes for each of the groups.

It is a group effort to get the show on the road, and through this all the skaters practice to get their moves together with the other skaters for the special event.

It takes a group of coaches to teach the skaters and Dawn Brady, Brittany Rowe, Marian Juce, Kait Babin, Tiana Delalleau and Shaelan Tripp worked hard to get these young stars learning and enjoying skating.

There is also a group that works behind the scenes and that is the Carlyle Skating Club Executive. Charlene Chapman, Katie Mryglod, Shayne Humphries, Roxann Waelchli, Elaine Aldred and Megan Humphries are always doing something to help the group succeed.

The afternoon began with Sloan Mryglod singing the National Anthem, while Patrick Gatapia and Donivan Humphries carried the flags.

Throughout the afternoon groups and individual performances were done by the skaters.

Freya Waelchli, Rogan Mryglod, Isabella Aldred, Sloan Mryglod, Claire Winter, Kylie Winter, and Magdalene Joe all performed a Star 2 FreeSkate, while Vayda Humphries did a Star 2 FreeSkate and a Showcase. Each of these skaters did an individual skate.

An individual Star 3 FreeSkate and Showcase was done by Ellexah Humphries, Aril Anderson, and Khloe Brady. Kristen Gatapia and Shaelan Tripp dazzled the crowd with their individual Star 5 FreeSkate

and Artistic skate.

Rylee Brady entertained the crowd with her Star 5 Artistic skate and pre-juvenile FreeSkate, while Brynn Chapman pleased the crowd with her Star 6 FreeSkate and her Star 9 Artistic skate.

A Star 6 FreeSkate was done by Tiana Delalleau, but she also did her gold Artistic performance.

These individuals were also program assistants to the CanSkate groups, and they delighted the crowd with their own StarSkate group skating to the songs Sugar Sugar, and Life is Sweeter.

Four CanSkate groups had the full attention of the spectators when they

skated to The Lollipop and Gummy Bear song, Candy Man, Lollipop and Never Had Chocolate Like This. The CanSkate performers were: Eumine Chung, William Hislop, Ayla Lonechild, Behati Louise Santos, Nixann Vermette, Eugene Chung, Hoyoon Lee, Dominick Maxay, Maverick Muehr, Emilia De La Cruz Sanchez, Jolie Englehutt, Archela Jacinto, Leah Lee, Chantilly Monkman-Cyr, MaisyMarie Vermette, Ana Lilian Bautista, Simon Broccolo, Kendrick Dor-

muth, Weston Dormuth, Quincie Englehutt and Caitlin Murphy. Awards were given throughout the afternoon after each group. One was for the program assistant, outstanding skater, CanSkate, Artistry and two for StarSkate.

The finale of the day was when the entire group came onto the ice to bid farewell to the year and thank all those who attended the show.

The spectators showed their appreciation with a loud round of applause for a job well done.

The Carlyle Figure Skating Club showed off their skills during the Candy Land Carnival. Photo courtesy of Carlyle Figure Skating Club

‘Broadway On Ice’ wows the crowd in Carnduff

By Paul Kimball

On March 18th, the Carnduff Skate Club had their skating finale, one they called Broadway On Ice. It was not to be confused with the Broadway On Ice skating finale that took place in Oxbow just two evenings earlier.

Believe it or not, the show titles were a complete coincidence. Both skating clubs planned their evenings independent of each other and, remarkably, they each came up with the same name.

If you happened to attend both shows, you would have observed that they were in no way connected to each other.

The Carnduff Skate Club is a learn-to-skate program that involves no competitions. It has no connection to Skate Canada and is a fairly small club. It has 20 skaters and four coaches – Kamryn Borreson, Kristen Carriere, Makayla Lowdon and Janae Toms.

A few of the solo skaters chose to perform to music that was not associated with any musicals.

All the skaters, except one, participated in the 40-minute show which featured music from various Broadway musicals.

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No 32

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No 32 for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the oﬃce of the assessor from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m on the following days: Monday to Friday March 28th to May 28th, 2025

A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the RM of Reciprocity No 32 All appeals must be ﬁled with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to RM of Reciprocity No 32 PO Box 70, Alida SK S0C 0B0.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM of Reciprocity No 32, PO Box 70, Alida, SK, S0C 0B0. A notice of appeal accompanied by a $25.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful must be submitted by the 28th day of May, 2025.

Dated this 28th day of March, 2025

Christine Kendall Assessor

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF KISBEY

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Kisbey for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on the following days:

Wednesday and Thursday from April 2, 2025, to June 4th, 2025

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Village of Kisbey A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $25.00 appeal fee for each assessment being appealed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Western Municipal consulting Ltd. Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 secretary@westernmunicipal. ca by June 4th, 2025, to the Board of Revision at:

The Assessor Village of Kisbey Box 249, Kisbey, SK S0C 1L0 vill.kisbey@sasktel.net

Dated this 28thday of March 2025

Nathalie Neal Assessor

Planning for this event began at the beginning of this year and, because most of the skaters are on the ice just once a week, practices were limited. All together, everyone was able to participate in practices nine times. The evening and all the skating routines were planned out and choreographed by the coaches.

The skaters ranging in age from three to 12, performed very well in front of about 100 spectators…mostly family. The only member of the skate club unable to participate was Kendall Sorestad, who was recovering from a recent appendectomy.

Kendall was not the only one unable to participate due to health issues. One of the coaches, Kamryn, was unable to attend due to medical attention that she is receiving in Saskatoon. A 50/50 draw was held to raise money for Kamryn. The pot totalled $405 with half of it going to the lucky ticket holder. The winner got into the spirit of the draw’s purpose and donated his take to Kamryn’s cause, resulting in the whole amount going to her benefit.

The show, emceed by Jamie Sorestad, was a great opportunity for the skaters to show their family and friends how far their skating has developed in their years with the Carnduff Skate Club.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R. M. of Golden West No 95 for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the following days: Monday to Fr iday, March 18th to April 18, 2024.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against their assessment is required to file a notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee which will be retur ned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Golden West No 95, Box 70, Cor ning, SK, S0G 0T0 and Marlene Hassard, Wester n Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0, by the 18th day of Apr il, 2024.

Dated this 18th day of March, 2024.

Amanda Baumgar tner Assessor

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Town of Alameda

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the TOWN OF ALAMEDA for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the oﬃce of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Friday March 28, 2025 to May 30, 2025.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the TOWN OF ALAMEDA, Box 36, Alameda, SK, S0C 0A0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by May 30, 2025.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2025.

Sheri Carritt Assessor.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Village of Kenosee Lake

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Kenosee Lake for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the oﬃce of the assessor by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday or Friday’s March 18th, 2025 to May 20th, 2025.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to ﬁle his or her notice of appeal with the Assessor, along with payment of $25 to The Village of Kenosee Lake, Box 30, Kenosee Lake, Saskatchewan S0C 2S0 and The Board of Revision Western Municipal Consulting PO Box 149 Meota, SK S0M 1X0 secretary@ westernmunicipal.ca By May 20th, 2025

Dated this 18th day of March, 2025

Andrea Kosior Assessor

R.M. of Tecumseh No. 65

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the RM OF TECUMSEH #65 for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday March 28, 2025 to May 26, 2025

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. All fees must be submitted to the local assessor at the RM OF TECUMSEH #65. All appeals must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Nicolle Hoskins, which can be sent electronically to: secretary@westernmunicipal.ca, or via post/mail to RM OF TECUMSEH #65, Box 300, STOUGHTON, SK S0G 4T0, and forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Revision. Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the RM OF TECUMSEH #65, Box 300, STOUGHTON, SK S0G 4T0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 appeal fee, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be submitted by 4 p.m. May 28, 2025.

Dated this 28 day of March, 2025

Kellee Slimmon Assessor

All the participants for one last group photo opportunity. Photo by Paul Kimball

Autumn Weinrauch, Haizley Cronk and Emery Hitchens in Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay, watched closely by Coach Makayla Lowdon. Photo by Paul Kimball

Overcoming addiction through support and education

By Stephanie Zoer

Addiction is not something that people wake up in the morning saying, today I want to get addicted to alcohol, meth, or crack. It is something that happens without even knowing it, and once addicted it is diﬃcult to get back on the right track, but it is possible through the right channels, through support and education.

Teagan Littlechief held an addictions clinic on March 22 at White Bear First Nations Education Complex.

She knows what it is like to walk this path of addiction. One day she looked at a photo of her son Gabe and knew that she had to get on the right path for him.

This topic is near and dear to her heart and Littlechief wants to help those who struggle or do not understand the path that is taken while being addicted.

“Not everyone understands about addiction, and I just needed to do something to educate people on the types of addiction,” said Littlechief.

There are diﬀerent types of addiction and there are ways to overcome them, through the support that is out there.

Around 25 people came to the event which was open to anyone who wanted to attend from White Bear and the surrounding communities.

“It was pretty good,” said Littlechief. “The people who came got right into the discussions with questions.”

Sergeant Danni Zaya from the Carlyle RCMP Detachment came out and spoke on the eﬀects of Narcan.

Narcan is a drug that can be administered to a person who is experiencing a drug overdose. Narcan reverses the effects of opioids such as heroin, methadone, morphine, opium, co-

deine, or hydrocodone. Narcan is available through many health institutions.

If no opioids were involved, Narcan will not harm the person, it just will not have any eﬀect on the person.

Zaya said that the drug is very eﬀective but once Narcan is administered to a person, when they come around there is a lot of tension with the person, and this is something that people need to be aware of.

At the end of the event Littlechief had questions on whether it was myth or fact, and the people were incredibly involved in this portion of the day.

Littlechief plans to hold another addictions clinic that will focus on fentanyl. She will be putting up posters at the end of March.

Stay tuned for another informative event on drugs, addiction and how the support is out there.

From left to right, Teagan Littlechief and Sergeant Danni Zaya from the Carlyle RCMP Detachment were part of the addictions event. Photo by Armanda McArthur

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they have done things like ‘donating’ a children’s play area immediately to the south of Carnduﬀ ’s Theatre. Just this past September, Carnduﬀ had a Fall Fling and the Lions sponsored the music for the event, as well as provided a pancake breakfast free of charge.

And now they were looking to do something else. The idea arose that they could provide a supper for the seniors of the area they served. They had never done anything like this before and felt, as club president Alex Huish said, it was ‘something they could pull oﬀ.’ The planning began and the date was set for March 16th

Because this was a ﬁrst for them, they didn’t know what to expect, so they prepared for 150 to show up. About 50 came for the free meal, so that meant that a lot of Irish stew, buns and dessert was left over. What to do with all that surplus food?

In keeping with their motto, it was all donated to the Carnduﬀ Education Complex. The school runs a lunch program and ﬁttingly, students were able to enjoy food that is closely associated with St. Patrick’s Day. What had been anticipated as a service to seniors ended up being that plus a service to youth. Yes, the Lions are here to serve.

Some of the senior diners settling in for the Seniors Supper. Photo courtesy of Dyon Stadnick

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