The Society Times Volume 2 Number 2 SUMMER 2019
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The Society Times Volume 2 Number 2 SUMMER 2019 President’s Message CONTENTS When one has both happy and sad news to speak about, with which do you begin? "When you eat your Smarties, do you eat the red ones President’s Message 1-2 last?" I will begin with the sad news and leave you New Lieutenant Governor 2 with happier thoughts. Victorian Tea Room 2 It was with enormous sadness that the death Government House 3 of W. Thomas Malloy, 22nd Lieutenant Governor Happening at Government House 3 of Saskatchewan was announced on July 2nd. It Art Exhibit 3 was a privilege to get to know him, even a little, GHHS VOLUNTEERS: The Society’s and to share a piece of pie and conversation at our Invaluable Asset! 4 last event with His Honour. I was pleased to Volunteer Recognition Committee 4 receive a personal invitation to attend the state Upcoming Events (Volunteer funeral. It was my privilege to attend on behalf of Appreciation Tea, Black Tie, GHHS. For me there were two very memorable Dickens 2019 Concert, and moving tributes. National Chief Perry Christmas Tea Ticket Draw) 5 Sheila Carson during an event Bellegarde, S.O.M. honoured Wambli Kinyan (Flying at Government House Collectible Sales 6 Eagle") with a song to celebrate his life and help him Newsletter Committee Report 6 Monkey Business 7 on his way to a better place. Daughter Cori Molloy spoke on behalf of the family, New GHHS Board members 8-9 giving us a glimpse into the personal family life of a man who spent much of his life Dickens Committee 9 in service to the country. He will be remembered as a modern-day Father of Con- Paula Jolly, Guest Artist for federation and as a truly remarkable man. Black Tie Event 9 GHHS offers its sincere condolences to Chad Debert on the sudden passing of Canada Day at Government his father. House Photos 10 Congratulations to Monique Goffinet Miller on her recent appointment to the Congratulations 10 position of Chief Executive Officer of the Provincial Capital Commission. We will miss the constant presence of Monique at Government House. I am sure her enthusiasm will be a definite asset as she assumes new responsibilities with the PCC. We wish her well. Our tea has arrived! It is beautifully packaged Important Notice: To receive and is available only to GHHS. The same blend of a paper copy of newsletter two Ceylon teas will not be duplicated and the sent by mail, there will be blend is not available to anyone other than us. It is an annual charge of $10.00 an almost perfect match to the tea served at the Victorian teas. We hope our shoppers in Sir Richard Lake Hall on tea weekends will appreciate Our mission is to preserve, this exclusive item. Continued on page 2. promote, and enhance Government House as a public heritage site. The Society Times 1 Summer 2019 President’s Message continued Rebecca is already hard at work on ideas for the next volunteer workshop in February. As a follow up to our brief in- troduction to succession planning, she is developing a way to plan ahead for volunteers to rotate on a regular basis for the entire tea season and to know when they are scheduled well in advance. This is what currently happens in the kitchen. Each volunteer has a specific day or days on which they are available. If something better comes up, the volunteer just lets Bonnie know and we plan accordingly. It has worked well with that group and should for the ballroom as well. More details will be forthcoming and, as always, we will pay attention to your honest feedback. Enjoy summer and watch out for the mosquitoes! Sheila Carson, GHHS President New Lieutenant Governor for Saskatchewan is Appointed On July 17th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Russell Mirasty as the new Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Mr. Mirasty has dedicated much of his life to public service. During his 36-year career in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he served in various roles across the country. A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, he notably became the first Indigenous person to command a division of the national police force. In his retirement, Mr. Mirasty has continued to make a difference in his home province of Saskatchewan, working to improve the province’s education system. His appointment follows that of the former Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, who passed away earlier this month after a battle with cancer. Her Honour Donna Mirasty was born and raised in Cumberland House and is a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their Honours have been married for 41 years and have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Gayle White, Co-Editor His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and Her Honour Donna Mirasty Victorian Tea Room (and the Happy Tale of a Bucket of Pickles) The volunteers who volunteer during Tea Weekend, be it for the Ballroom, the kitchen, or the Collectibles Sales, know that we provide a snack for them between 1:30 and 3 p.m. on each day. This past tea (July) I had many enthusiastic and glowing compliments on the pickles we serve and the request for the recipe. First of all, they are made in the House and nothing special is bought to make them. At the beginning of each tea season (March), we take a large bucket and put the following items into it: 4 c of sugar, 2 c of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 tsp of turmeric, 1 tsp of celery seed and 1 tsp of mustard seed. This is stirred/sloshed until the sugar and salt dissolve. At the end of the tea, the thinly sliced cucumbers left over from preparing the cucumber sandwiches are stirred into the dissolved sugar/vinegar/ spice mixture. The bucket’s lid is secured, and the whole thing goes onto the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. The recipe (obtained from our prior kitchen Bonnie Racz and Elaine Miller at the 2019 coordinator, Leona H.) says it is ready in 3 days, other recipes say two weeks. PCC Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon We continue to add to it each month, and occasionally I will pour the brine from the pickles we purchase for our guests into it. So enthusiastic pickle eaters (and makers), that is the recipe. Enjoy! And a thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who make our Victorian Tea such a success. Bonnie Racz, Coordinator for Victorian Tea Room The Society Times 2 Summer 2019 Government House It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing of His Honour, The Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. His Honour has been an inspiration through his words and work on reconciliation, inclusion and language literacy. You do not have to look far within the halls of Government House to see the impact of his work and his pillar interests. We will continue to honour his legacy through our work and by living his values every day at Government House. Our focus to serve our community has resulted in the creation of new events, programing and exhibits that highlight our connection to ecology, stewardship and creating a space of inclusion. nd Our 2 annual National Indigenous People’s Day hosted a sacred tobacco planting Monique Goffinet Miller and the ceremony at the entrance of the LG’s Office. Special garden tours will highlight these Honourable Ken Cheveldayoff, Minister majestic plants at 10am and 2pm. responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission at the PCC Appreciation This summer, Government House has welcomed new Visitor Experience Hosts who Luncheon for GHHS volunteers have started first-person interpretation tours. Taking on a character from the past, every tour will be different so be sure to stop in to collect all of the stories with a scheduled tour on the hour, every hour. We thank the GHHS for our ongoing partnership with refreshing Butler’s Pantry to now be the Vice Regal Coffee Bar, open 7 days a week. There are many new initiatives at GH but it is the ongoing legacy of what we stand for that makes us great. It has been a pleasure working for and with you. Monique Goffinet Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Provincial Capital Commission Happening at Government House August 3rd to 5th – Play croquet and enjoy a snack In the Edwardian Gardens August 17th – Join a Heritage Regina tour about the Secrets of Government House September 2nd – Enjoy the last of our summer hours before we switch to our winter hours September 21st – Last Government (Club)House! Bring your kids for the last time! October 9th – Join Heritage Saskatchewan as they celebrate the winners of the 2019 Heritage Awards October 22nd – Government House will be welcoming students from select schools to participate in a special Métis day of programming October 30th – Government House’s popular Bump in the Night returns for another year! Be sure to ask Gareth about volunteering! Art Exhibit: Wascana Lake Through 4 Seasons From its humble, resourceful beginnings in 1883 as a reservoir, Wascana Lake and its surrounding area, known as Wascana Center, has developed into a beautiful natural oasis in the heart of the city of Regina. Photographer Sheena Simonson trekked an estimated 328 kilometres (82 laps) around the west lake to capture the beauty of Wascana Centre in all four seasons. To view more of this artwork, please visit Government House Museum or website: https:// governmenthousesk.ca/exhibit-and- galleries/qeii-art-gallery The Society Times 3 Summer 2019 GHHS VOLUNTEERS: The Society’s Invaluable Asset! Summer is here at last! Even though the summer months are shorter, the continuous beauty started in spring still captivates the eyes.