ext. 21 | Receptionist Judith Coughlin Community Focus Weekly is a supplement ext. 23 | Accounts Payables, Receivables, & Tax Clerk Louise McMann to the quarterly newsletter publication ext. 24 | Payroll Clerk Diane Fournier created by the Town of Grande Cache. ext. 25 | Chief Financial Officer Carolyn Ferraby ext. 27 | Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Tara Wignes For a copy of the current newsletter please visit our website below . ext. 28 | Marketing Officer VACANT ext. 30 | Development Officer Debbie McCann ext. 31 | Executive Secretary Lisa Brown ext. 31 | Chief Administrative Officer Darren Ottaway ext. 33 | Mayor Louise Krewusik
| Administration Office: 827-3362 | Public Works: 827-3610 | Recreation Centre: 827-2446 | FCSS: 827-2296 | Tourism Centre: 827-3300
December 9th, 2008
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Next Regular Council Meeting ‐ December 10th @ 9:00am
SO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO?
THERE IS SUPPORT!
Rec Centre Phone System
A Support Group has been formed by F.C.S.S.
New Phone Extensions: Nutcracker & Sugarplum Fairy and AADAC for people who are affected by Duane Didow, Manager: Ext. 22 Dec. 13 from 7‐9 pm in the recreation lobby loved one’s misuse of drugs and alcohol. The Thomas Phillips, Coordinator: Ext. 24 group offers a chance to share and learn Kevin Gramm, Operations Supervisor: Ext. 34 Christmas Party at the Rec Centre Sheri Budd, Program & Events Supervisor: Ext. 32 about addictions. Held every Tuesday from Dec 14 from 1‐5 pm ‐ a fun filled day of crafts, 6:30 ‐ 7:30 p.m. at the F.C.S.S. Office. Marcel Layes, Maintenance Supervisor: Ext. 26 cookie decorating, skating, and a special guest Contact Joan at 827‐2296 for more info. Christin Gillis, Aquatics Supervisor: Ext. 23 appearance from Santa!! Mel Hryniuk, Admin & Facility Bookings: Ext. 21 Creative Kids Preschool: Ext. 37
2008 Holiday Light Competition
Judging Date: December 10th Winners will be announced on December 14th at our Christmas Holiday Celebration
Drop‐In Activities Volleyball Tuesday Nights: 6:30‐8pm Basketball Wednesday Nights: 7 ‐ 8pm
Christmas at the Pool:
Friday Night is Movie Night
Dec.10 ‐ Decorate gingerbread cookies Join us Friday nights at 9pm for a movie in the 6:30–8 pm lobby of the Rec. Centre! Dec.12– Candy cane swim 1:30–3 pm & 6–8 pm Public Works Christmas Hours Dec.15 ‐ Iceberg 6:30–8 pm Dec. 17 – Christmas theme swim 6:30–8 pm Closed: December 25, 26, & January 1 Dec.19 – Santa will be at the pool 1:30–3 pm Garbage: If your garbage pick up falls on Dec. & 6 ‐8 pm 25 it will be picked up on Mon. Dec. 30. ‐ Midnight Teen Swim 11pm ‐ If your garbage day falls on Jan. 1 it will be 12midnight picked up on Fri. Jan. 2. Arena Cancellations: Landfill Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31, & Jan 1 Saturday, Dec. 13—Public Skating Cancelled Regular hours for the rest of the season! Tues to Fri 1 ‐ 5 pm & Sat to Mon 9 am ‐ 5 pm
Drop in Child Care is Re‐Opened! Service will be available beginning December 15 from 6‐9 pm, Monday ‐ Friday. Call the Rec Centre for more details.
To learn more about Up Coming Fitness Classes visit www.grandecache.ca or call 780.827.2446
MONTHLY TAX INSTALLMENTS
The Town of Grande Cache is once again offering monthly tax installments for 2009. Two (2) options are available; postdated cheques or preauthorized debit. Please call the Town Office PRIOR to January 1, 2009 should you wish to participate in the monthly tax program. If you are already participating in the monthly tax program and wish to with draw or change your payment option please advise the Town Office PRIOR to January 1, 2009, or your payments will continue under the same option as 2008.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Stop by the Tourism & Interpretive Centre and check out the Gift Shop! You’ll be surprised at the wildlife items, books, animal tracks, adult and children’s clothing, stocking stuffers, and unique jewellery! Open Monday ‐ Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00