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Vol. 12 Issue 8
Celebrating 12 years!!!
January 2022
The Santa Stop Bringing Communities Together The Southeast’s own Santa, Thom Doerksen (operator of the Facebook page The Santa Stop), started parading around towns in the region escorted by local fire departments in 2020 to spread some Christmas cheer after Covid lockdowns were putting a damper on spirit this year. The Santa Stop travelled about 850 kms. Ste. Anne and Richer both had a great turn out for their community Christmas celebrations. The Town of Ste. Anne held their First Annual Ste. Anne Main Street Christmas. Many groups from the area pulled together to make this event big this year and included involvement from Citizens on Patrol, Ste. Anne Police Department and Auxiliary volunteers, Fire Chief, Ste. Anne Variety, Pam’s hair Boutique, and Phoenix Cheer. Further, Dawson Trail MLA Bob Lagasse donated goodies for the kids, Gin Gagnon transformed herself into Mrs. Claus, Paw Patrol’s Chase was played by Deanna DuPont, Paw Patrol’s Marshall - Carmen Verrier. Many of the other mascots were youth volunteers [Pikachu-Luca Normandeau (11), Elsa-Danika Vermette (13), Poppy from Trolls-McKenna Chuhai (11), Olaf-Gabrielle Normandeau (13), The Grinch-Quinn Lamoureux (13)]. It was a great turn out and the Ste.
Anne Main Street Christmas festival 2022 day is already planned for November 26, 2022. The Richer Community Club held their annual Community Celibration to coincide with Santa’s arrival in the community. The Richer Community Club, the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo Committee, the Richer Métis Local were proud to come together and host this event. Of course, the Richer Fire Department answered the call to escort Santa. They had their annual family event of skating on two huge rinks and a skating path thanks to a the dedicated ice team. The Lanouette’s and Sabot’s brought out their horse teams for non-stop sleigh rides. Kids were tobogganing on the improved hill,
and huge bonfire warmed people up during the event. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate were also part of the event. When Santa arrived in the park he handed out over 100 gifts children courtesy of the Richer Community Club. A special thank you to Burnell’s Food Plus, the Dawson Trail Dawson Trail Dispatch and Simply Connected for their sponsorship. Christmas spirit was very high this year thanks to everyone’s hard work.
Little Funk Library
Hello All... How refreshing... 2022 is here! I am excited for all the adventures I have planned as I form my reading list. Do you make reading lists? I haven’t in the past but since becoming a steward I cannot resist. I have little quirks such as I cannot read more than 1 book at a time, and sometimes books just speak to me or grab my attention and bump up in the line (ha-ha). This is why my reading list is flexible. We posted a fun 2022 book reading challenge on our Facebook page. Let me know what you think. Last year I set a goal to read 1 book a month. I didn’t make that goal but I’m proud to say I gave it an honest attempt and read 8 books. This of course doesn’t include the chapter books I read to the kids. My favourites from last year’s readings were “We Are The Brennans” by Tracey Lange and “The Giver” by Lois Lowry - both I highly recommend. My goals for this year will be to share more books in our community and other communities by visiting Little Free libraries, hosting more community events, and again, I plan to read 1 book a month. Wishing you all the very best in 2022. May the pages of your book be the fuel to your adventures! The Little Funk Library #100068
Did you know? Just east of Ste. Anne between 1964 – 1976 Keystone/Bison Dragway was a hot spot for racing. In 1964, Keystone Dragways was founded in the Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne, 14 kilometers east of Ste. Anne just before Richer at (lat/long): N49.66436, W96.50443. With an ownership change in 1971, the name was changed to the Bison Dragways. The National Hot Rod Associationsanctioned drag strip last operated in 1976. The following year, Trans
Canada Pipelines was upgrading the pipeline that ran underneath the track rendering it inoperable. It was decided to close down the drag strip and sell the land. More than 40 years after the drag strip closed, it takes an educated eye to determine where the one-half mile paved strip of pavement, pits, parking lot, and the other drag strip facilities once stood. Here are some pictures taking us back. To see more pictures visit keystonebisontake2.com.
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Jim Hoglund leaving in his ‘60 Corvette “Takin’ care of business” as the flag starter, Freddie Turner, of BTO rock & roll fame
The Comforts of a Grief Circle
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice Ingredients Lime Salmon 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for grill 2 tsp lime zest 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 3 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Coconut Rice 1 1/2 cups Zico Coconut Water 1 1/4 cups canned coconut milk 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed well and drained well 1/2 tsp salt Avocado-Mango Salsa 1 large mango, peeled and diced 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (1/2 large) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup chopped red onion, rinsed under water and drained 1 large avocado, peeled and diced 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp Zico Coconut Water Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions For the salmon: In an 11x7-inch baking dish whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste (a fair amount of each). Place salmon in baking dish, cover and allow to marinate in refrig-
erator 15 - 30 minutes, then flip salmon to opposite side and allow to marinate 15 - 30 minutes longer. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat during last 10 minutes of marinating. Brush grill grates with oil. Place salmon on grill and grill about 3 minutes per side or until just cooked through (turn carefully as the salmon will be fragile). For the coconut rice: While salmon is marinating prepare coconut rice. In a medium saucepan bring coconut water, coconut milk, rice and salt to a full boil. Cover and simmer until liquid has been absorbed (there may be just a little bit of excess liquid in center which you can drain off), about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then let rest 5 minutes. For the mango avocado salsa: While the salmon is grilling prepare salsa. In a medium bowl toss together mango, bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, avocado, lime juice, olive oil and coconut water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve salmon warm with coconut rice top with avocado mango salsa. Notes: For creamier coconut rice, use full-fat coconut milk.
There are many ways and venues in which to facilitate the expression of grief. In Western society, our traditions, customs and beliefs tend to be more stoic than those of European and other foreign countries. Here, we tend to have the tendency to ‘be strong’ in order to ‘get back to normal’ as soon as possible. With loss being so individual, the question begs to be asked; what then is normal after the loss of a loved one? Grief can be a solitary experience and while the support of family and friends is essential, they too have their individual heartache to process. In some cases, anonymity is required to allow the feelings to be spoken, so healing can start. The comfort of a Grief Circle can provide that. Grief Circles are a supportive and nourishing safe space to share your story and experience grief with others. These can be in your community, online and can also be tailored to more specific needs or situations, for example: for orphaned children, spouses or victims left behind of
tragic circumstances or to specific cultural groups such as for Indigenous Peoples, thus entrenched in traditions of culture surrounding death and loss, community, beliefs and values. Alternately, these gatherings are open to the public, are nondenominational and free of predisposition. Grief Circles can be run by counsellors, death doulas or anyone who has a genuine interest in the comradery of gathering with those who are grieving. This facilitates moving through grief to find a new normal in a time of adjustment to loss. A few housekeeping rules tied to courtesy and respect should also be discussed briefly to create that safe space for dialogue. Campfire Chat, a monthly online Grief Circle run by End of Life Doula, Helen Grymaloski, in Northwestern Ontario incorporates her artwork of a bonfire as a centerpiece to create a safe space in which to let grief have a voice to be heard. Written by Elizebeth Kischook, End of Life Doula www.yoursinlifeanddeath.ca