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Vol. 11 Issue 10
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March 2021
Congratulations to Local “Honour 150” Recipients
Honour 150 presented by Canada Life, recognizes 150 people from across the province who stand out for their role in making Manitoba such an amazing province. Nominated by people in their own communities in 2020, these 150 individuals range from teenage to centenarians, and represent the diversity of our province. Honorees receive a commemorative medal designed and created by Manitoba artist Takashi Iwasaki. In addition, Canada Life will make a $500 donation to the charity of each Honouree’s organization of choice. Students from Red River College’s Creative Communications Program conducted interviews in early 2020 and wrote short biographies of each recipient, with a little help from volunteer mentors. Meet our local honouree’s... For decades, Lavack’s generosity has lifted those around her. Dan Guetre from Richer Richer’s unstoppable force
Claudette Lavack from Ste. Anne By Red River College student, Cody Sellar
The influence of Claudette Lavack spreads root and branches through Ste. Anne. Since the mid-1980s, she’s worked with youth in the Justice Committee who meet with youth in the justice system and tries to steer them on a correct path after having made amends for their misdemeanors. She helps organize Christmas hampers every December with Accueil Kateri Centre, the local food bank, where she volunteers bi-weekly whenever she can. She goes weekly, along with other volunteers to Villa Youville Nursing Home, where she bakes cookies, muffins, and other treats with and for the residents. She also leads the residents in a singalong. Despite having retired from years of service as principal and teacher, she volunteers at École Ste. Anne Immersionl. The list goes on. “I intend to continue volunteering as long as my health permits,” said Lavack. “It’s important for me because I had the example of my parents, who always volunteered in their communities,” she said.
By Red River College student, Nicole Brownlee
Those close to her say she’s hesitant to accept accolades — another reason they want to see her recognized. “She’s putting others ahead of her own needs,” said Vicki Bouchard, Lavack’s niece and nominator, who says her aunt has a talent for recognizing where support is lacking. Lavack said she noticed many children with food insecurity while teaching, so in 2016 she was part of a steering committee that and others created the food bank Accueil Kateri Centre Inc. They started with 15 and are now serving 75+ families biweekly. Above all, it’s children she strives to help. “I find it enriches my soul,” she said.
Dan Guetre is seen as an unstoppable force in Richer, Manitoba. According to some community members of Richer, his dedication borders on “insane.” Not even a bout of kidney stones can keep Guetre from being involved. The night Guetre began treatment, he remembered he had a community club meeting and without hesitation he drove from Ste. Anne to Richer. “I was in my hospital pyjamas and I sat there and smiled through the whole thing,” says Guetre. “I never miss a community club meeting.” Guetre was first inspired to volunteer in his late teens when his father brought him to Black Bear Days, a beloved Richer festival. Now, Guetre carries his father’s spirit when he helps organize each of Richer’s community events, many of which could not be celebrated without Guetre’s contributions. To help his community, he has shaved his head for cancer, raised over $400,000 for Richer’s ice rink, and im-
mediately jumped on board and helped organize his own personal favourite festival, the annual Richer Rough Stock Rodeo. “It’s a privilege to be in a community where people care,” says Guetre. While Guetre is planning, organizing, and fundraising for Richer, he also runs his own businesses, acts as president of the Dawson Trail Community Development Cooperation, and is a director of the Richer Community Club to ensure his sanity is never questioned and was the founding president of the Richer Daycare and a former board member of the Richer School Parent Advisory Committee.
Support Your Local Curling Club The can help to raise funds for the Ste. Anne Curling Club. Please support our Club by buying tickets. Here is the website for ticket purchases and additional information: www. fundingchange.ca/curlmanitoba Make sure that when purchasing tickets that you choose the Ste. Anne Curling Club to support (in the competitor box). 40% of these raffle purchases will be provided back to our club. Tickets are: 5 for $35.00; 3 for $25.00; 1 for $10.00 Draws will take place at the CurlManitoba office at 145 Pacific Ave. Prize/Pot Description 50% of each month’s ticket sales are accumulated into the jackpot (final draw), and the remaining 50% of each month’s sales are added to the applicable month’s pot. Monthly winners will receive 40% of the applicable monthly pot (20% of
sales) and the jackpot winner will win 40% of the final jackpot (20% of all sales). The first Progressive Monthly draw was held on January 31st, 2021 and the 2nd Progressive Monthly Draw was held on Sunday, February 28th, 2021. The 3rd monthly draw will be held on Tuesday, March 31st, 2021 at 10:00 am. and the Final Jackpot Draw will be held on Friday, April 30 at 10:00 am.
Kids say the Funniest Things!!! ~ Some things come back to haunt you Our 3 year-old grandson could not break the habit of sucking his thumb. Our daughter-in-law told him that if he didn’t stop sucking his thumb he would get fat. Two weeks later, our daughter-inlaw had some of her friends over for a visit. Our grandson pointed to an obviously pregnant lady and said, “Ah, I know what you’ve been doing!” ~ “I’m going to miss my life when I’m grown up.” - Mina 7 years old. ~ “What is the password for the microwave?” - Alex 5 years old. ~”I’ve learned enough this year. It’s time for summer!” - Rebecca 7 years old.
In March... we would be wishing everyone a Happy New Year to ancient Romans... March 1st is when we welcome the third month of the year but if you were born before 150 B.C., the first! According to the oldest Roman calendars, one year was ten months long, beginning in March and ending in December. It may sound crazy, but you can still see traces of this old system in our modern calendar: because December was the tenth month, it was named for the number ten in Latin (decem), just like September was named for seven (septem). So, what about January and February? They were just two nameless months called “winter,” proving that winter is literally so awful it doesn’t even deserve a spot on the calendar.
Ste. Anne Fire Department Accepting Applications
The Ste. Anne Fire Department is looking for skilled and committed applicants that wish to become part of our growing family! There are currently a number of entry-level firefighter positions to be filled. Applications are available on the Town of Ste. Anne website at www.steannemb.ca and may be submitted to the Town office during regular business hours or by e-mail to firechief@steanne.ca. For more information regarding this opportunity please contact the Town of Ste. Anne at (204) 422-5293 or (204) 422-8882.
Easter Egg Nests
If you’re looking to get the kids baking this Easter, these chocolate nests are an easy Easter recipe to try. To make them, all you need to do is melt a little chocolate and stir through a few ingredients and then leave them to set. It’s really as simple as that! Ingredients For Your Easter Nests You Will Need: 100g Shredded Wheat 250g milk chocolate 2tbsp golden syrup 75g butter, softened 1 x 100g bag of Mini Eggs Directions Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases. Melt the milk chocolate, golden syrup and butter in a small glass bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir regularly with a wooden spoon until the mixture is completely melted and glossy with no lumps. Break up the Shredded Wheat into small pieces in a large bowl using your hands. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the Shredded Wheat and mix with the wooden spoon until all the Shredded Wheat is covered in the melted chocolate. Spoon the mixture into the 12 cases, dividing evenly. Use your index finger to create a well in the centre of each nest. Add a few Mini Eggs to each nest. Leave to cool and in the fridge for 2 hrs.
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