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Vol. 3 Issue 11
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April 2013
Splash Park Fundraiser Purses Symposium Fun for All Have you heard? Rita Lambert and Carmelle Bernard are preparing a Purses Symposium from May 8 - 10 from 12:30 pm to 2 pm at the Salon Margerite d’Youville Villa Youville, 210 Central Ave., Ste-Anne. And YOU my friends are invited to create an original purse with personality and attitude. Each entry must have a name for your purse, a short description, and
your name on the back of the entry. Prizes will be awarded at 1 pm on Friday, May 10. To register for the event, please call Carmelle Bernard at 204-422-5624 ext. 234 no later than April 30. You can use anything you can get your hands on to create your functional “piece of art”: paper, fabric, wire, metal, wood, whatever your little heart desires.
Hypnotist James Grant tests the group of volunteers vying to become his “assistants” for the evening.
Hypnotist James Grant came out to maximise fundraising efforts for the community Splash Pad and Skateboard Park. Grant opened up the stage for volunteers to kick off the show. He started shortly after by putting candidates into a deep sleep. Next he told them that he was giving them all balloons filled with money and they have to hold on to them with all there might and not to let it pop or they would loose all the money inside. As the night went on Grant had a few people up and playing an air piano like rock stars and flirting with the audience “It was a fun night,” said Kim, a victim of Grant’s control. “I wanted to try and get hypnotized and at first I felt really tired and relaxed but I was trying to hold on to my balloon but when it
popped, I was very mad and I woke up. So I guess I was a bit hypnotised because I wasn’t really holding a balloon, was I?” Jake from Blumenort said “I came out to support the community fundraiser and I was a disbeliever until I volunteered to get hypnotised. I was amazed at how I had no idea what I was doing on stage. I was so relaxed and felt as if I was sleeping the whole time.” Bartender Jerry and wife Bridget also went up and tried to submit to Grant but unfortunately a camera flash snapped them out of if. Organizers said it was a great success and had a great turn out. (Not sure if the hypnotist had something to do with it but the winner of the 50/50 draw donated the winnings back to the fundraiser.)
A Little Laugh... Church Bulletin Bloopers Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It is a good chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflict. Barbara C. remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack’s sermons.
Mayor Recognized for Contributions On Feb 12, Mayor Bernard Vermette was presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. According to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Vermette received the medal for his contributions to his community and to Canada. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities thanked Vermette for his exemplary efforts made to his community making it a great place to live and recognizes the important role municipalities and their elected leaders play in ensuring our prosperity and high quality of life. The medal was created by the Government of Canada to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years of service to this country.
Quotable Quotes... No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~Proverb Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. ~Doug Larson April is a promise that May is bound to keep. ~Hal Borland The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. ~Henry Van Dyke
Satisfying Borscht
Here is a wonderfully satisfying beet borscht, perfect for a cold weather day. Ingredients 8 cups beef broth* 1 pound slice of meaty bone-in beef shank 1 large onion, peeled, quartered 4 large beets, peeled, chopped 4 carrots, peeled, chopped 1 large russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste *Use gluten-free broth if you are cooking gluten-free.
1 Bring 4 cups of the beef broth, the beef shank, and onion to boil in large pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. 2 Transfer meat to work surface; trim fat, sinew and bone and discard. Chop meat; cover and chill. Cool broth slightly. Chill in pot until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. 3 Spoon fat from top of chilled broth and discard. Add remaining 4 cups broth, beets, carrots, and potato; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. 4 Stir in meat, cabbage and 1/2 cup dill; cook until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in vinegar. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup dill.
Art and Vintage Boutique Opening in Ste. Anne
The old Co-op gas bar will soon be revamped into an art and vintage boutique! Artist Pierrette Sherwood of Papillon Creations has plans to create an inviting atmosphere where all are welcome to discover unique gifts and accessories for the home and garden. As a reclaimed artist, Sherwood renews salvaged metals into a beautifully unique variety of nature inspired art and sculptures that are both exciting and accessible. Other local artists to be featured include local artist’s Melanie Gamache with her handmade quilts, Maurice Tétreault's wood carvings and Chris Spilak's blacksmith creations.
The TTooth ooth FFairy airy After losing another tooth, eight-year-old Timmy became more curious about the elusive tooth fairy. Finally, putting two and two together, he came right out and asked his mother, “Mom, are you the tooth fairy?” Assuming he was old enough to hear the truth, she replied, “Yes, I am.” Timmy seemed to take this news quite well. But as he headed for the door, he slowly turned back toward his mother with a curious look on his face and said, “Wait a minute. How do you get into the other kids’ houses?”.
Sherwood also plans to have porcelain chimes, folk art painting on small functional furniture and wild life art. Art related workshops are also being developed for budding artists and DIY fans alike! Go to www.papilloncreations.ca or www.etsy.com/shop/PapillonArtBoutique for updated details coming soon. Grand opening will be held May 9th, just in time for the Mother's Day weekend. Sherwood hopes to see everyone out to support your local artists and discover new feature themes created every 2nd week.