Contact: [email protected] 306-463-6383
Deadline for April 22 April 15, 2019 Chronicle is April 17 Prairieland Players “On the Air” - Submitted by Shauna Meek - Photos by Trina Charteris The Prairieland Players recently celebrated their 30th annual dinner theatre with a play written specifically for the occasion by Jarrod Jeanson & Shauna Meek. The production consisted of a cast of 29, a crew of 10, and featured cameos by several former members. The comedic play included skits, musical numbers with live musicians, and acts, as well as numerous references to past productions. Bad News
Hecklers Warren Connor & Jim Veronelly heckled the acts in the Cookie Clarkson Comedy Cavalcade, much to the delight of audiences.
Matadors Paul Bricker & Fred Arnott reprised their roles as matadors Geraldo & Antonio in one of the skits during the show.
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The Town of Kerrobert is hiring: Janitor/Caretaker
The Town of Kerrobert invites proposals for janitorial/caretaker services for the Courthouse and the Prairieland Community Centre.
The contract is for a three year term commencing on or about April 25, 2019.
Proposals will be accepted until April 19, 2019
To view the buildings and obtain a list of janitorial/caretaker responsibities and duties please contact:
Bobbi Hebron Recreation Director Town of Kerrobert 306-834-2361
Please note that the lowest proposal may not necessarily be accepted. Toy Story Medley Chad Tetzlaff & Ashton Tetzlaff “On the Air” featured several played former friends who spent most musical numbers, including a of the play fighting. Their perfor- medley performed by Jaime mance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”, Frydenlund, Krista Brost, Monika which they reluctantly agreed to, did Knorr, & Lannette Ressler. not go as planned.
Finale Theatre producer Neil Martin (Neil Charteris) saves the day for Cookie Clarkson (Krista Brost) by offering to produce a stage show featuring the cast & crew of the Cookie Clarkson Comedy Cavalcade.
Kerrobert Recreation Calendar This calendar is submitted by the Kerrobert Recreation Department as we are made aware of events. For errors, omissions or additions please contact the Recreation office at 834-2344.
May 1 Fairground Clean UP May 2 Courtroom Gallery Show May 3 Siebens School of Dance May 16 Ball Diamond Maintenace Course May 25 Kerrobert Sports Day at the Fairgrounds June 1 Projected Kerrobert Pool Opening June 5 73rd Regional 4H Show and Sale June 27 KCS Grad July 5-7 Kerrobert Rodeo Aug 30 Projected Pool Closing Sept 5 Projected Arena Opening Oct 12 Womens Wellness Day
Did you know the Kerrobert Library is moving?
We will be closed for the week of April 30th & will be reopen on May 7th in the Courthouse. We will be located on the main level in the front corner to the right of the front doors. Once we move, we will also be changing our hours to the following: Tuesday & Thursday 1-4:30pm year round, alternating hours: Wednesday 6-9pm(May 1st – Sept. 30th), then Satur- day 9am-12pm(Oct. 1st – April 30th). 73rd Annual Regional 4-H Show & Sale Hosted by Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society Wednesday, June 5, 2019 9 AM – 5 PM
CAREER FAIR! Who: For students in Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12 When: Wednesday April 17 from 6:30pm-9:00pm (drop in any time) Where: Unity Composite High School, Unity SK What: Career Fair will include representatives from local businesses, colleges, universities, technical schools, Sask Youth Apprenticeship Program, and more! RoseRose City City MemorialsMemorials Ltd. Ltd. GranitePRODUCTION Monument PLANT AND INDOORSpecialists SHOWROOM Dedicated102 Canola to Quality, Cres. Craftsmanship Cut Knife, SK and S0M Service 0N0 306-398-4717 [email protected] www.rosecitymemorials.com102 Canola Cres. Cut Knife, SK Check out our new website www.rosecitymemorials.com The Fairgrounds are ahead of schedule and thanks to our hard working staff, two diamonds are ready!
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A few changes this year... - diamonds are now numbered (1,2,3). Minor Ball is currently working with staff to put signage in place. - Due to growing safety concerns from residents, the gate will be closed between the Ag Building and the playground. So long as the roads are dry, access to the Fairgrounds is best found by going straight down the hill from the tracks. We will be putting signage in place. - Thank you to REV for completing the damaged dugout on Diamond #3! Staff is working today to make this diamond practise ready. Send your upcoming events to [email protected] KERROBERT
KERROBERT FOOD BANK is open LINDA CHADOPENING for regular use the second Tuesday RECEPTION of each month. The Food Bank is Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery. located in the Kerrobert United Show Date until April 18. Church at 320 Lanigan Street. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! Apr. 9 Boni Seffern/ Yvonne KERROBERT TINY TOTS Schlosser 306-834-5213/ PLAYSCHOOL is Seeking an 306-834-8292 Enthusiastic Individual for May 14 Calvin &Lannette Ressler Playschool Teacher! 306-834-5389 A rewarding job, teaching 3-4 year June 11 Karen Zinger/ Lorraine olds, 2 times a week. Cholin 306-834-5044/306-834-5056 Interested parties please submit July 9 Carol Grosskop. /Bev Dieno resume to Sherry Neumeier: 306-834-2376/306-834-5294 [email protected] Please be sure to call the Monday or for more information call/text previous to Food Bank day to set 1(306)834-7988 up a pick up time. KERROBERT COMPOSITE KERROBERT LIBRARY HOURS: SCHOOL Tues 2-5pm, Wed 6-8pm, Thurs is now accepting Kindergarten 2-5pm, Sat 10am-12pm registrations for the 2019-2020 There will be no Story times school year. Any questions contact until April. the school office at 306-834-2444 102 Bosworth St., 306-834-5211 or email [email protected] STAY ACTIVE by playing Recreation basketball at KCS on Sundays at 7:00pm The group is always looking for more LUSELAND players! Call the Rec Office for more information at 834-2344. LUSELAND CHURCH SERVICES United services: FREE TUTORING for ADULTS 11:00am on Sundays Please share this with your friends All are welcome to join us and family. in worship. What: Practice English, help study- Alliance services: ing for courses: WHMIS, Food Safe- 11:00am on Sundays. ty, First Aid etc. or improve reading Lutheran services: and writing. 10:30 a.m. on Sundays Where: Kerrobert Town Office (433 7:00 p.m. Midweek Wednesdays Manitoba Avenue) Catholic Mass Times: JOIN A REGULAR CLASS OR SET UP Weekday Mass - Most Wednesdays TIMES TO MEET. at Call Theresa at 306-834-0040 7:00pm (subject to change) April & May 11a.m. on Sunday KERROBERT UNITED CHURCH Superb Mennonite: Services 10 AM on Sundays Worship Times: All are welcome to join us. Adult Discussion - 10:00am Singing - 10:45a.m. Worship - 11:00a.m. LUSELAND WALKERS weekends or Stat. Holidays. Volun- * anyone is welcome to walk in the teer commitment is flexible – it can Luseland hall be as often as you like.For more in- * if you are the first there, please formation or to volunteer, contact pick up the key at the town office. Leslie Omness, Volunteer Coordina- * if you are the last to leave, please tor, at 463-1000 ext. 2504. return key to town office * it costs $ 1.00 per day LUSELAND & DISTRICT * walk at anytime - although most FOOD BANK walkers are walking between Marianne & Victor Delhommeau 9:00am and 11:00am 306-372-4832 * walk Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. Barb Klingler – 306-372-4913 Any or all of the days Marj Thrun – 306-372-4603 * DO NOT wear the same shoes Pastor David Mellecke – that you wear outside *** 306-372-4980 We need to keep our hall clean! Jennifer Sheppard – 306-372-0073 Pam Olfert – 306-834-7980
LUSELAND THEATRE LUSELAND SWIMMING POOL UP COMING MOVIES Interested in joining any of the April 12 and 13 Bumblebee volunteer work parties happening 114 min PG at the new Luseland Swimming April 19 and 20 Mary Poppins Pool this winter and spring? Returns 130 min G Contact Adam at 306-372-4444 April 26 and 27 Aquaman143 min PG THE LUSELAND ARENA KITCHEN will be serving Soup and Sand- LUSELAND SKATING wiches weekly, Tuesday to Friday RINK SCHEDULE from 11:00 - 2:00 pm. Baking also Public Skating: available. Sun 1:00 – 3:30, Thurs 3:30 – 5:00 Fri 3:30 – 5:00 LUSELAND LIBRARY HOURS: Shinny Tuesday 1-7, Thursday 10-2 & 1-5 Mon 6:30 – 8:00, Thurs, 6:00 – 7:30 Saturday 9-12 & 1-4 Fri 5:30 – 7:00 510 Grand Ave, 306-372-4808 Unless a game is booked Arena Phone Number LUSELAND ARTS COUNCIL: 306 372 4815 present “James Hill & Anne Janelle” If no games on Saturdays check in April, 2019. with the Rink for public skating and shinny times. LUSELAND’S NEW SWIMMING POOL needs some volunteers to LUSELAND MEALS ON WHEELS help with installing interior insula- Volunteers are needed to deliver tion and plywood. ~ First week in Meals on Wheels. Meals are picked April.~ up at the Royal George Hotel If you’re able to lend a hand, please PT Kafe from 11:30 to 11:45 AM contact Adam Franko at Tues to Fri 306-220-2901 Meals are not delivered on SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION for FIREARM EDUCATION
SASKATCHEWAN HUNTER SAFETY CLASS This year’s class will be held:
Monday May 6th – Registration – 6:00pm (class till 9:00pm) Tuesday May 7th –FridayMay10th - 6:30 – 9:00pm. Monday May 13th – Thursday May 16th - 6:30 – 9:00pm. Tuesday May 21st – Wednesday May 22nd - 6:30 – 9:00pm.
Class will be held at the Kerrobert Wildlife Federation Building (Old Railway Station)
Students must be a min. of 11 years of age as of Jan.1 / 2019 Preference will be given to those 12 years of age.
Maximum of 20 students – First come basis, register early! Class Fees: $75.00 / Student
If interested in attending this year’s classes, please contact: Quinton @ 463-9283 - Darwin @ 834-8331 - Curtis @ 460-5260 Town of Kerrobert Culture & Recreation is in search of Pioneer Haven would like to thank the ladies who came information and photos! to help decorate today! Thank you Beverly Dieno, Margo Charteris and Jenalle Tari. Beautiful job by our auxiliary! Currently gathering information to complete the Pool Do- If anyone else would like to join our auxiliary, please let us nation Board andare looking for confirmation on the date know! We would love to have more volunteers! The that the current KERROBERT swimming pool was built. beautiful egg tree was made by Jan McNichol!
Research has uncovered several dates from a variety of sources. The dates state it was opened sometime between 1962 and 1968. If you have some information to help determine a date, please call the Rec Office at 834-2344.
If you have any photos of the early years of our pool, they would love to hear from you as well! “When people volunteer together, the sky is the limit, in terms of what they can achieve”. It is National Volunteer Week and we always have volunteers to celebrate in Kerrobert! Thank you to this fine group of ladies who are dedicating a portion of their time this week to The Rack in Luseland is seeking a paint the new Library space at the Courthouse! #kerrobertpride Summer Student/Seasonal Labourer
Responsible for assisting the location manager in daily operations including customer management, yard operations, chem shed operations and inventory control. May also assist with agronomy program.
Please submit resume at [email protected] or call (306) 372-4411 for more information
www.therackonline.com With the warmer weather finally upon The fee’s for 2019 season are unchanged us golf enthusiasts are getting their clubs from the 2018 fee’s. Fee’s below do not polished and impatiently waiting for the include taxes. golf courses to open. The Tarps are off • Adults - $475 and the grounds crew are working hard to • Students - $180 get the course open soon. Please stay off • Seniors - $375 the course until the go ahead is given by • Family passes - $1150 greenskeeper. Thanks. • Out of Town - $375 • Trackage fees - $100 The Kerrobert golf club held their AGM • 9 holes - $20 meeting on April 5th with about 30 • 18 holes - $35 people in attendance. The executive from • 9 hole cart rental - $20 last year all agreed to stay on for another • 10 passes - $200 year. Thanks to them for volunteering their time. Luke Veronelly sadly will not The Golden Prairie Lodge is offering $25 be returning as greenskeeper for this gift cards for the Bold Raven Lounge season as he has found yearly employment to members buying their season passes closer to home and his family. Good luck before May 1st. If you would like to get Luke and Thank you for all you did for your passes now you can get them at the our course. The course will be in good D’Lux Archery and Hardware until Easter hands still as Derwin Knorr is returning weekend. After weekend you can stop by as greenskeeper and Joe Zerr and Kordell the clubhouse. Murphy will be returning to work with him. Danita Body is returning to manage Anyone wanting to promote their busi- the clubhouse operations and staff which ness can purchase a spot on the clubhouse is so greatly appreciated. Danita and her carts plus a spot on the sponsor sign at staff do a great job, great hospitality and clubhouse for $400/year. These sponsor- the meals are so delicious. If you want ships are a very important part of us being to book carts, club events or register for able to maintain the course in the con- tournaments please call clubhouse at 306- dition we all have come to expect. Please 834-2497 after Easter weekend to October contact the clubhouse if you would like to 15th. sponsor.
- submitted by Trevor Kissick Bob Cole was the voice of a sound track of a he simply repeated a player’s name, almost cold country, narrating some of our warm- shouting — “Bossy! Bossy! Bossy!” — which is est moments. The voice in your head as you what most of us are doing at home (out loud or watch, imprinted on the memories of triumph in our heads) watching that player make one and heartbreak later, as much a part of the move after another, waiting for him to score. soundscape of our national pastime as the It’s a voice that sounds the way we experience crunch of blades on ice, the thump of the puck the game, conversational for stretches and hitting the boards, the thunder of the Plexiglas then suddenly surging in spurts of adrenalin after a check, the wail of the goal siren. By now and excitement. His eccentric enunciation of you hear the roar of the crowd and expect to sentences at key moments, inserting dramatic hear him with: “And the place! Goes! Crazy!” pauses in the middle of simple phrases — sometimes in the middle of a word (“What.... Bob Cole, ladies and gentlemen, for decades A night..... To.... Night.”) — somehow captur- the play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in ing the breathlessness and monument of our Canada’s biggest showcases, called his last stream of consciousness. game Saturday April 6th. As he might say: What a night, for sure. Leafs versus Canadiens. His voice will be missed opening the door A matchup, for the ages. Can... You..... Believe for another voice to be that sound track to it? warm up our cold winter months with warm memories Maybe you can believe it by now — there’s nothing sudden or unexpected about his Greg Buchanan, For The Chronicle leaving. He’s been phased out slowly over the past decade and put into light rotation over the past few seasons. This season was his last. His magic wasn’t so much in what he said but how he said it, his voice rising in pitch and volume as the game action picked up, his sentences cutting themselves off as the play unfolded fast. Often in the biggest moments