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Covering The Corner
Redvers & Area Community Newsletter
March 2022 Issue
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Covering the Corner is a service provided by the Town of Redvers. It is our intent to provide the community of
Redvers and surrounding area with a newsletter that keeps residents connected with the numerous events and
activities going on within our fantastic community!
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
Submitted by Jocelyn Hainsworth
Well, all the signs are there: it’s actually light out by the time we are having breakfast, my fellow members of Gardening in
Saskatchewan are coming out of dormancy and inquiring if they should be planting their pepper plants yet and my sister asked me
when we should start our geranium cuttings. It must be almost ‘first spring’. I even took a few minutes and joined the dog and cat
out in the warm sunshine on the deck yesterday – the first time I’ve been out there that it didn’t need shoveled off in three months.
Facebook is full of announcements of playoff hockey games ... another sure sign. Auction sale catalogues are starting to show up in
the mail and our husky dog is into shedding so much if I saved up for three days I’m pretty sure I could knit a new dog.
My desire to hang laundry out on the line is driving me
crazy. I would just go ahead and do it except that the line is
only a foot or so above the snow banks at the moment. In
fact the whole yard feels like a walled city right now with
all the snow that’s been pushed up to keep the driveway
clear. Our ditches are convex instead of concave. In this
land of irony the hose we disconnected from our basement
sump pump to bring water from the dwindling dugout last
fall will need to be reinstalled to keep our basement from
flooding this spring. Not that I’m complaining – so glad
Mother Nature decided to give us the moisture, just saying
she sure does like to keep us on our toes.
There is warmth to the sun when it comes out, some days
it even gets hot enough in my greenhouse to melt the snow
off its roof, although it will be quite some time before I will
be putting any tender babies out there. There will be
several ‘false springs’ before that happens, but I know if I
could get the door open it would smell like warming soil in
there.
I had planned to plant a smaller vegetable garden this year.
We just don’t need that much and there are more fun
things to do than pull weeds and can beans. But now I
hesitate. I watch the news and worry about what will come
next. We have just come through two years that if nothing
else, has taught us how small this world is. How easily we
are tipped into toilet paper shortages. Somehow an
egotistical maniac with delusions of grandeur and a
nuclear arsenal at his disposal makes a global pandemic
seem quaint in comparison. What will happen to our
supply chains and our cost of living now? Maybe another
big garden would be a good idea – if only to keep me too
busy to worry too much.
The truth is my problems – our problems as Canadians –
are miniscule at the moment. I do not have to make the
decision to run for my life or fight for my country. I am
thinking about how big my garden should be when I plant
it in three months, not where will I be in three months. My
grandchildren are safe in their homes with both their
parents there to protect and provide for them. I live and
speak from a position of safety and privilege that the
Ukrainian people can only dream of. I am humbled by their
courage and resolve, and that of those protesting the war in
Russia. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
Facebook is full of pictures of sunflowers today. Apparently
they are the national flower of Ukraine. Whatever else goes
into my garden this summer, I will be planting lots of
those. I hope that by the time they are in bloom peace will
be restored to Ukraine.
GRADE 6 CLASS OF REDVERS SCHOOL
Thoughts about St. Patrick’s Day
Zailey – On St. Patrick’s Day, I just wear green and do St. up because he is so fat.
Patrick’s Day crafts with my brother and my grandma. Christian – My favourite memory is when I walked into the
Kaycee – My favourite St. Patrick’s Day is when the leprechaun bathroom and saw that the water was green.
brought us gifts because our old nanny Celine is Irish. Seth – I like St. Patrick’s Day because it only comes once a year,
Regan – I like pinching people on St. but my family doesn’t celebrate it.
Patrick’s Day when they are not wearing Lucas M. – My most memorable St. Patrick’s Day
green. was when my grandma got me a little green suit.
Hunter – What I like about St. Patrick’s Olivia – I like St. Patrick’s Day because I like
Day is we sometimes go to our grandpa’s. dressing up for it.
Hayden – My thoughts about St. Patrick’s Halle – I think that St. Patrick’s Day is a unique
Day is that I don’t think it is that fun holiday. It is a very fun holiday to do with your
because it is just another day and all you kids, and teaches more about the leprechauns and
do is make leprechaun catchers. My how they love money and riches.
favourite part is when you wear green and Tate – My favourite part of St. Patrick’s Day is how
leprechaun hats and my family has no St. you are supposed to wear green or you will get
Patrick’s Day traditions. pinched.
Lucas H. – St. Patrick’s Day is a day to Kelton - St. Patrick’s Day means to me that you
celebrate luck. may be lucky if you see the leprechaun or catch
Kinsley – My favourite part of St. Patrick’s Day is putting out him.
smarties, so the leprechaun can eat them, and then I can catch Tye – It is a day when you wear green and if you don’t, you get
him and see what he looks like! pinched.
Serenidee – I like it because we wear green that day. Will - St. Patrick’s Day is when people wear green to represent
Kyler – I don’t think much about St. Patrick’s Day, but I do wear leprechauns.
green or else I might get pinched. Ashlyn – My favourite part about St. Patrick’s Day is if you aren’t
Kamri – My favourite thing about St. Patrick’s Day is putting out wearing green, we pinch you. It’s funny when someone forgets
bread so the leprechaun will have something to eat. He eats it all and you get to see their reaction.
ALIDA FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS for the second day. Results of the bonspiel held on Saturday, February 26 with six
Hope everyone had a very Happy were as follows: A-event was won by Team teams registered. As always most of the
Valentine’s Day on February 14 enjoying Boutin Oilfield Service of Carlyle. This was teams came all decked out in their finest
the day with your special someone. also the top team to be sold and “Get-up”: 1) Team Under Cover Agents –
Welcome to Peter and Joy Primmer who purchased by Gold Star (Lloyd East). Team (Jean Ball, Margaret Peet, Brenda Junk,
have now made their new home here in Gold Star Services of Alida came in Anita Boutin); 2) Team Wide & Heavy –
Alida. They purchased the former second; they were sold to the “Old (Lindsey Humeniuk, Cheryl Ohander,
Boettcher house on 1st West Street (right Timers” (The Junks). The B-event was won Dawn Eilers, Samanatha Peet); 3) Team
across from the Hall). They originally hail ty the Cowan Farms of Alida who were Beauty Queen – (Melissa Gervais, April
from Manor. Peter works in Safety at purchased by Corey Jensen.Coming in Junk, Diane Potapinski, Sheri Patton); 4)
Vertex. Wecome folks – hope you’ll enjoy second was Team Signature Safety Ltd Team Sweeping Beauties – (Michele
your new home here in our little town. (Aaron/Betty DeJong) of Lashburn and Anderson, Skylar Mailhiot, Stephanie
The Alida community extends their they were purchased by P & K (Pete/ Campbell, Kara McNish); 5) Team Witchy
sincere sympathies to the following Kevin). Following the bonspiel a beef Ladies – (Marcia Gervais, Shelly Cowan,
families who have unfortunately lost a supper was served to approximately 95 Melynda Charles, Ainsley Cowan, coach
loved one: guests including all participants. This Edel Cowan); Team Fringe Minority
1) Rhonda Miller (Redvers) who passed brought the event to a close, with a Convoy – (Shandi Boutin, Aly Poirier,
away suddenly at her home February 3, reminder to watch for the next event - the Rayna Real, Tristen Boutin). At 9:00 am.
2022. Condolences to her husband Steven, Alida’s Ladies One-day Bonspiel. four of these teams began showing off
daughter Ashley, sons, Courtlyn, Jordan, Sunday Breakfasts at the Rink: 1) their curling skills as well as how NOT to
Koltyn, seven grandchildren as well as all February 6 – had Kitchen Group #4 at the walk on very icing ice (resulting in no
other family members. helm serving up 49 breakfasts – This is broken bones, thank goodness). Results of
2) Pauline Ann (Demas) Goetz (Surrey, now the new Breakfast Chanllenge total. the bonspiel were as follows: A-Event: was
BC) who passed away February 3, 2022. 2) February 13 – saw Kitchen Group #1 won by Team Wide & Heavy when they
Condolences to her step-children Karen serving up 40 breakfasts – always great to defeated Team Fringe Minority. B-Event
(Paul)Gallicano and David (Lydia) Moe; see the Redvers guys coming over every saw Team Beauty Queens winning over
her brother Eddie (Irene) Demas, sisters, week and giving us their support – Team Under Cover Agents. A very good
Madeline (Bruce) Klassen and Loraine appreciate it fellas. 3) February 20 – had time was defiantly had by all participants
Goetz; in-laws Darlene Demas, Carol Kitchen Group #2 at the helm serving up and the spectators as well. Also during the
(Norman)Deutscher, Bernice (Chuck) 30 breakfasts. 4) February 27 – had day a Trade Show was held with five
Labrash, David Moe, Don (June) Moe, Kitchen Group #3 in charge and they Vendors showing off their wares. A Silent
James (Geraldine) Dornstarder, Ken served up 41 breakfasts. Way to go Auction table was on display with many
(Linda) Dornstauder as well as many everyone – remember there’s great prizes to be had and at the end of
nieces and nephews. only ONE month (4 Sundays) left for this the evening these items were soon drawn
3) Larry Hainsworth (Redvers) who passed year’s Sunday Breakfasts at the Rink. Hope for. The proceeds of this auction brought
away February 5, 2022 at the age of 76 to see you there. in a total of $1300.00 which will be
years. Condolences to his wife Lynda, their Shelly and Ainsley Cowan spent a few donated to the Cancer Foundation of
children Terry, Tania and Sharla, days (February 19-24) in Minot visiting Saskatchewan. A fried chicken supper was
grandchildren , his mother, siblings, in- with the Nilsen family and enjoying a few served to approximately 90, who wished
laws, and numerious nieces and nephews. days of holidays. for a change in the rink food menu, this
4) Garth Barber (Carnduff – formally of The 2022 Winter Olympic Games in included the curlers.
Nottingham) who passed away February Beijing came to a close on February 20. The Alida Wrecks Hockey team also
17, 2022 at the age of 73 years. Hope you had a chance to watch some of hosted their annual Hockey Tournament
Condolences to his wife Velma, four these games and enjoyed them as I did. on Saturday, February 26 with four teams
children Darcy (Janis), TJ (Amanda), Canada came away with a total of 26 participating. The results of this
Penny Walker, Ellie (Mike) Pirie, medals – Way-to-go Canada. The next tournament were as follows: The Alida
numerous grandchildren and a great- Winter games will be held in 4-years in Wrecks won the trophy when they
grandchild; siblings Judy Murray, Phyllis Italy. defeated Storthoaks 4-3. Team Bellegarde
(Ed) Burnett and Neil (Joan) Barber, as Family-Day was February 21 – hope placed 3rd and Team Maryfield 4th. Over
well as numberous nieces and nephews. everyone enjoyed this special day with all it was a good tournament.
The Alida Curling Club held their their family. This was also the beginning Good-bye February – Hello March and a
1st Annual Oilmen/Farmer’s Bonspiel with of the February School Break. Again hope Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone on
eight registered teams. When the first two everyone enjoyed the school break – March 17.
games were completed on Friday evening always nice to have that break from
the eight teams saw themselves being school. It’s back to school on Monday,
auctioned off. This was a very successful February 28 which will likely show some
event for the curling club. Clurling began difference rules back in order – No masks
again when the auction was completed for one thing which will be appreciated by
and this eventually brought the first day to most. Enjoy but continue to Stay safe
a close. Following breakfast Saturday while out and about.
morning the curling continued in earnest The Alida Ladies One-day Bonspiel was
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MARCH 2022 HAVEN HAPPENINGS
Submitted by Barbara Dennis
Time has marched us right into March!! After the cold and snow of
January and February we are all hoping for a mild and pleasant March.
Why just the other day residents spoke yet again of wanting to sit out
in the sun and just enjoy the warmth on their face. Here’s hoping it will
be sooner than later. We do hope a warmer day will coincide with a
Handi-Van booking so mobile residents can get out for a tour of the
snowbanks around about town.
In the interim we keep busy with all manner of activities. Bingos and
dice games, shuffleboard and bowling, a curling tourney is in progress,
and there is always a reason to celebrate. Canadian Agriculture Day Feb
22, 2022 was applauded for the variety of food we are blessed with. You
have heard the saying: “If you ate today, thank a farmer.” There will be
a St. Patrick’s Day party and of course March monthly birthday party.
Recently we tried our luck at horse racing. This is done with plastic
horses of various sizes and dice. Here Jim Clark holds his jockey
number to claim his ownership of the title of 2 time champion. Jim
reminisced of years past when the local fairs held horse races and he
was a competitor. He did not claim he was the winner then – but he is
now!
Another activity that is very popular here at the Haven is Bat Ball.
Played with a bat made out of a pool noodle and a balloon for a ball.
The object of the game is to keep the balloon moving and residents
young and old enjoy it. Our most senior resident at 102 tells me that it
is her favorite game: she is not alone in her enjoyment..
We are in need of musical entertainment. We have a piano that is in
need of a player.{It has a date with a piano tuner mid-March.} At time
of writing restrictions are: all must wear a mask. Our usual entertainers
have declined our invitations (no apology needed). It is hard to sing
and or play a saxophone wearing a mask. So we are looking for mask
wearing piano players or anyone who plays an instrument, who would
be willing to come and play a little. You do not
need to be professional or even extremely gifted,
we will appreciate any effort you are able to give –
PLEASE – our piano and our residents needs YOU.
Call 452 – 4003 to arrange a time.
I will sign off this time wishing everyone a Happy
St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish wish : may March’s
road rise to meet you and friends be there for you.
A-Event Winners: Boutin Oilfield Service (Carlyle). (l-r)
Rick Burnett, Don Boutin, Kenton Holland and Mike
Makelki. A-event winners: Team Wide & Heavy team (l-r)
Cheryl Ohnander, Lindsey Humeniuk,
Samantha Peet, Dawn Eilers.
B-event winners: Beauty Queens (l-r)
Melissa Gervais, April Junk, Diane
Potapinski, Sheri Patton
B- Event winners: Cowan Farms (Alida) (l-r) Ainsley, Shelly,
Gray and Tim Cowan.
B-event 2nd place: Under Cover A-event 2nd place. & Best Dressed
Agents: (l-r) Brenda Junk, Anita Team: Team Fringe Minority Convoy
Boutin, Jean Ball, Margaret (l-r) Tristen Boutin, Shandi Boutin,
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