An executive committee to head the Norquay Recreation Board was elected for a two-year term during the board’s annual general meeting held June 20.
Elected were: Reagan Foster, president; Stacy Rubletz, vice-president; Emma Owen, secretary, and Nicole Korpusik, treasurer.
Discussing the Communiplex Management Board, Ruth Demetrick said that the board recently had inspectors at the facility to examine the fire suppressant system and to check on the overall safety requirements of the entire building. After the reports are received from the inspectors, work to correct any deficiencies will begin. She said that the board is looking for a member of the community to fill one vacant position.
Regarding soccer, Melissa Czornobay told the board that the majors team played a small tournament in Preeceville against teams from Preeceville and Sturgis at the beginning of June, and that the juniors played in a tournament in Swan River on June 12 against teams from Swan River, Winnipegosis, and Sapotoweyak. A wind-up event was held June 14 with a hotdog supper when teams played games against the parents and a juniors vs. seniors game completed the night. She said a new executive committee will be in place for the next season.
Laura Dahl said that at its last meeting, the library board decided to have a 50/50 raffle with the draw made July 1.
The NICE Centre continues to be open three afternoons a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) for cards, pool, shuffleboard and other socializing, Iris Nokinsky said. Everyone is welcome to come in for a coffee.
Nokinsky said that members voted on June 2 for the Centre to remain a member of the SSAI (Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc.) and that a cold plate lunch was to be held on July 1 in conjunction with other Canada Day events.
Ken Newell said that the town’s lagoon project is progressing and that dust control chemicals have been applied to a number of streets.
Korpusik said that the chamber of commerce’s promotional brochure is being printed, the town office is to be painted and that a person is being sought to volunteer as a secretary for the chamber.
Regarding the horticulture society, Delphine Howard said that the lunch with the bake and plant sale held May 20 was “very well-attended” and that the group’s annual show will be held August 10.
“All entries are welcome,” Howard said. “If anyone has a special plant, vegetable or flower, he or she is invited to bring it to the show.”
Registration for members of the Ukrainian Dance Club for the 2016-17 season will likely be held on September 12, Lilia Livingstone said.
Speaking of health auxiliary matters, Iris Nokinsky said that the second phase of the construction of the outdoor area project had been approved by Sunrise Health Region. Materials have been ordered and Greg Livingston has been hired for the carpentry work and Erwin Rayner, for the steel work. Paul Abrahamson has built two raised wheelchair-accessible planters.
“After Phase II has been completed, we will begin with the furnishing, chairs, umbrellas, waterfall, fire pit, etc.,” Nokinsky said. “Four applications for various grants have been submitted and we are waiting to hear the results.”
On behalf of the Norquay Legion, Laura Dahl said that the barbecue at Bell Park on May 25 was a success, thanks to all the residents in the area. All the proceeds from the barbecue were distributed as awards to students in Sturgis and Norquay during their Spirit Day/Colour Day Awards ceremonies. There will be no Legion meetings until September 8.
Regarding the Tail Twisters 4-H Club, Ruth Demetrick said that the members of the archery project held their achievement day at the end of April and will reorganize in the fall.
The light horse project members had two clinics with Sandy Assman on May 14 and on June 4. The project members received “goal setting” forms to complete and also turned their record books in for evaluation. The light horse achievement day was held June 17 at Naclia’s Riding Arena. The crafts project and the “4U self-determined project achievement day took place on June 15.
Nicole Korpusik said that the four-year-old Playschool graduation was held May 31 with a wind-up lunch. Registration for the 2016-17 school year is now open for any children born in 2012 and 2013, provided they are potty-trained.
Melissa Czornobay said that the figure skating club is looking into selling beef jerky as a fundraiser next season.
Regarding the Timberline Band Association, Reagan Foster said that the final band concert was held June 1 at the Sturgis High School and the band members have agreed to sell chocolates again in the fall.
Speaking about minor ball, Korpusik said that the last week for games for the rookie and mosquito teams was the week of June 20. The bantams played their last game in Norquay against Melville.
It was agreed that the next meeting of the recreation board would be held on September 12.
