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Volume 16 Number 2
FEBRUARY 2015
Your COMMUNITY... Your NEWSPAPER
Saskatoon Police Investigating Sudden Death at Grandora House Fire On January 28th the Delisle RCMP executed a search warrant at a home near Grandora. There was smoke coming from the house when they arrived. When
they entered the house, they encountered a 56 year old man who fired a gun. Due to the smoke and ensuing fire, the RCMP officers had to leave the home.
Asquith & Delisle Fire departments attended the scene to fight the fire, and now the RCMP has requested that the Saskatoon police investigate the death of
the man inside the house. The findings of the investigation will go to the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice.
Pike Lake Community & School Association - New Board Members For 2015 January’s meeting brought about quite a few changes for the Executive of the PLCSA. Bill Thon, no stranger to this community, stepped in to take on the responsibility of Chairperson. Bill’s wife, Dian, previously sat on as Treasurer for 3 2-year terms. They have been involved with soccer, Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments, instrumental in building up the soccer field and re-doing the skating rink boards a few years back. Both Bill & Dian have volunteered for countless functions over the years and are always willing to help. Bill stated that he plans to be a delegating Chair. Bill would like to see subcommittees formed when it comes to organizing functions. This way it will not overload the responsibilities of the Executive and encourages more community involvement. Bill is a strong leader and not afraid to get the work done.
Dian & Bill Thon Sherry Ledingham stepped in to help as a fundraiser. Sherry’s plan is to help by being the Volunteer Coordinator. Sherry sat on the PLCSA as Chair for 3 2-year terms. Both Sherry and her husband, Wayne, are very active in the community. If they are not helping with a function they are attending one. They are both very community-minded and willing to participate wherever
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they can. Linda McKay, who also served as Chair a few years back, has also stepped in to help as a Fundraiser. Linda has been the Editor of the Newsletter for many years and has worked very hard in the community, always there to help where needed, along with her husband Brian. Other members of the board are as follows: Brian Lee, Secretary, going into his second 2-year term. Deanna Wysoskey, Treasurer, going into the second year of 2-year term. Netta Foster, Hall Rentals, is also going into her second year of a 2-year term. Brandie Allan, Indoor Activities, second year of a 2year term. The above are fairly new to the community and their names may not be as familiar as the Thons, Ledinghams & McKays but are every bit as devoted in their roles on the PLCSA. So that they become more recognizable to the community, mini write-ups on each of them can be found in this edition of the newsletter as well as future editions. Did you know that the hall provides gym time for the children from the school between the hours of 9-3? Are you aware that the hall is available for funeral services for people from the community at no cost? The room upstairs provides a space for pre-school students as well as the Kaiser group who meet every second Friday. The room upstairs also provides a place for public meetings. Are you aware that yoga is held twice a week at the hall? Every fall the church ladies put on a wonderful fowl supper that you have to get your tickets for quickly as they have a habit of selling out. The hall is available for rent for weddings, birthday parties - any special occasion that you may have in mind. My husband and I were married in that hall and had our reception there
Council Reports................ p. 4 RCMP Reports.................. p. 5
School Reports................. p. 6 4-H Reports...................... p. 6 Agriculture Reports......... p. 7
too. How nice it was to have that option available to us, to hold our wedding in our own community, close to home. In an interview with Bernie & Thea Howe from January 2011, Bernie made the statement, “There was one purpose for building a community hall – so that there would be a common meeting place for people of all ages where they can feel comfortable, welcomed and a part of the community.” PLCSA NEEDS YOUR HELP The Board requires community members to step up and fill some vacant positions on the Executive. If there are not enough Executive members to attend meetings, a meeting cannot be conducted therefore business cannot be done. Help is also needed in the respect of volunteers to step forward to help at a variety of functions. Years ago when my husband & I were new to the community, we got a ‘cold’ call from Shirley Ogelstone (Chair at the time) who knew we were new to the community and asked us to help at the Pancake Breakfast. Since that time, you will see us as regulars as volunteers for that function. No one is asking for you to give up your time for every function, but your help is needed from time to time. Not only does this provide a service to your community but it is a great way to meet others from the area and it is a lot of fun as well. To keep the Executive strong and the hall running at its optimum, this is a plea asking for the help from the community. Call Bill Thon (his phone number will be on the second page of this newsletter) or any other board member to see how you can help. Please. Our community hall is an integral element of our community. Help keep it strong. Story Continued on Page 3
Red Williams.................... p. 7 MP Report........................ p. 8 MLA Report...................... p. 9
Community Reports....... p. 10 Community Calendar..... p. 11 Business Directory.......... p. 12
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