Rockglen Community & School
Newsletter
th September 24 , 2018
Rockglen Rec Board Wesley United Church invites everyone to a Our next meeting will be: October 16th, 2018
Fall Supper Smorg @ Noon (Turkey and trimmings) At the Rockglen Library th Sunday, Oct. 28
Burning Hills Café 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Tickets at the door
$15.00 (Includes main course, coffee/tea St. John’s Catholic Church Dessert and the taxes) Fall Supper
Sunday, November 18 4 pm til 7 pm
Ham and perogies, salad and dessert Comes with coffee and or tea
$15 per plate
Held at the Burning Hills Café in Rockglen
Thank you to everyone who dropped off garden produce over the summer they were very yummy
Thank you to Barb Prefontaine for the fresh cut flowers they were beautiful
Thank you to the all the local musicians for your dedication and thoughtfulness in sharing your craft of music with us every other week, it is so enjoyable. You brighten our week.
Coming Events
Wed. Sept. 26 - Walk a block for Terry Fox and Newsletter Deadlines 2018 join us for coffee and goodies @ 1:30 pm Wed. Oct 3 - Pancake Supper - 5pm October 25
October 10 - Birthday Tea - 2:30pm November 22
Come help us Celebrate with Colleen – [email protected] these great people
Happy Credit Union Day – October 18th, 2018
When you are at the Credit Union October 1st -18th, enter your name to win a GIFT CERTIFICATE BASKET worth a value of $200!!!
On October 19th, Credit Union Day, we will have coffee, juice & dainties from 9:00 am-4:00 pm at the Credit Union. You will also have a chance to win Credit Union Promotional Items!!! Our way of saying THANK YOU for your support throughout the year!
KIDS!!! You Kindergarten to Grade 6ers …we will be dropping off pictures at the School for your colouring enjoyment! They will be displayed at the Credit Union Oct 15th-19th. We will celebrate a PIZZA DAY at the School (Kindergarten to Grade 6) as our Thank you for the lovely pictures.
Welcome Back, Here to Stay & We Will Miss You….
Welcome back Breanna! Breanna Sleightholm returned from maternity leave to resume her Loan Officer I positon. She didn’t miss a beat and is right back into the swing of things! Thank you Nicole Tessier for filling in for Breanna while she was away.
Nicole has accepted our Loan Clerk position on a full time basis and already has a good start to her training in her new role. Congratulations Nicole on your new full time position!
Larry Weisgerber will be enjoying retirement (for the second time) come October. The office will be a little quieter without his shenanigans! We will miss the lighthearted fun we enjoyed with you in the office. Stop by for coffee, but leave my lunch alone Larry!!!
Thank you to all the staff for your support/training/learning that goes on throughout the year. Change is good when you have good people to experience the change with!!!!
Statutory Holiday - Business Hours
Open Friday Thanksgiving Day Holiday Open Tuesday October 5th Closed Saturday - Monday October 9th
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. P: 306-476-2244 F: 306-476-2025 TF: 1-888-476-RKCU (7528) E-mail: [email protected] www.rockglenkilldeercu.ca
Vitamin ADE Ugly Water Troughs
$59.90 per bag $1300.00 for an 11ft $1120.00 for a 10ft
Grocery Store now open until 7:00 pm every Tuesday!!!
baby food section at the Grocery Store! For all your precious little ones needs, stop in and check out the wide variety of items!!
Faith Harvest Rockglen Library
Fellowship Hours Interdenominational Church Tuesday – 12:00 – 5:00 Sunday Service 11am Wednesday – 10:30 – 5:00 Everyone Welcome Thursday – 12:00 – 5:00
Adult Asanas Yoga (Posture Control)
Held in St. John’s Catholic Church Basement Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 12 - 1:15 pm
$7 per class / per person Starting: October 16th or earlier pending harvest, (Please watch for posters)
* Wear light comfortable clothing * Bring a Yoga mat (I do have a couple for purchase on hand) * Small towel * Pillow of your choice for under legs and or head (I do have pillows on hand as well for you to use)
* Bottle water for after class (hydrate before class is best)
* *FYI - it is best not to consume a heavy meal an hour or two before class.
Asanas Yoga has many benefits just to mention a few:
- improves circulation/restores body's normal energy flow
- keeps the spine, muscles and joints flexible and strong -using pranayama breath control techniques this increases lung capacity which enables you to breathe more fully - helps to strengthen the internal organs improving mental control and your ability to relax
See you in Class
Sally Mulvena 306-476-7476
. Asanas Yoga Instructor
. Remedial Massage Therapist Registered with
National Health Practitioners of Canada
. Certified Fitness Group Instructor
Rink Secretary Wanted!!
The Rink Board is seeking a new Secretary. Thank you
Thank you to everyone who helped our family Duties Involve: through the loss of our beloved Billy. Thanks for Preparing Agenda’s the many gifts of food, visits, flowers, hugs and Taking Meeting Minutes cards. Thanks to all who donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Thanks to all who helped Newsletter Submissions prepare the gravesite and serve the lunch. And Posters etc. thanks for all the acts of kindness that we appreciate so much. Thanks to Father Juanito Templates are provided…. Call Sarah for more information at for the beautiful service and Candais Bakke, First Responder, for her wonderful care. Thanks 642.3552 (Evenings) to Gary Miller and Ross Funeral Home for making the process happen so much easier. God bless you all. Donna Stewart and family
Maintenance Services Worker
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking to fill the following Maintenance Services Worker positions:
Lafleche & District Health Centre - Permanent Part Time
Hours of Work: 56.00 hours per 3-week rotation: 14 shifts of 4.00 hours; days
Ross Payant Nursing Home - Casual
Job Summary
As a Maintenance Services Worker you will provide general maintenance and repairs for facility/plant systems, equipment, grounds and buildings.
Qualifications
- Grade 10
- Fireman's Certificate (employer will allow the successful applicant one year to obtain)
Pay Range
$21.090 - $22.580 per hour (3 step range)
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing over 43,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Please apply by email, mail, or fax quoting:
Lafleche & District Health Centre: GO-00539030-1 (RCN) Ross Payant Nursing Home: GO-00532256-1 (RCN) Human Resources I 55 Deifenbaker Dr I Moose Jaw SK S6J 0C2
Call: (306) 694-0387 Fax: (306) 694-0388 E-mail: [email protected] Visit: [email protected]
Rockglen Airport Committee The Town of Rockglen is setting up a
committee to begin the process of restoring
the Rockglen Airport back to operational status. Anyone who has any interest in sitting on this committee, please contact the Town Office at 476-2144
Need to book an event?
Check the Calendar on our website to see if anything is already booked on that date.
Visit: http://www.rockglentourism.com/calendar
If you want to add a date to our calendar; email: [email protected] Town of Rockglen
PRUNE YOUR ELMS
The annual restriction on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan ended on August 31. Starting September 1, homeowners are encouraged to prune their elms to help keep them healthy.
Each year, pruning of elm trees is prohibited from April 1 to August 31 to reduce the risk of Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The elm bark beetles that spread the deadly disease are most active during this period, and fresh cuts tend to attract them.
Regular pruning, outside the ban period, help keep trees healthy and better able to resist all types of disease, including DED.
Removing dead wood also makes trees less attractive to elm bark beetles. Early fall can be a good time for tree maintenance, with generally more pleasant and predictable weather than early spring. Having leaves still on the trees makes it easier to spot and remove dead and unhealthy branches.
Improper pruning techniques can spread DED and other tree disease, so it’s important to prune correctly, whether you hire someone or choose to do it yourself. Under the provincial DED regulations, commercial pruners of elm trees must complete a recognized training program or be supervised by someone who has.
Due to the risk of spreading DED, transporting or storing elm firewood is ILLEGAL. Any elm wood should be disposed of promptly, by burning or burying it in a location approved by the local municipality. For more information on designated disposal areas and common practices in your area, check with your local municipal authority.
For more information about Dutch Elm disease, or to report a suspicious tree, contact the Ministry of Environment’s general inquiry line at 1-800-567-4224.
REMOVAL OF SEASONAL VEHICLES/TRAILERS
All residents are required to have their campers, trailers, motor homes and boats removed from the streets on or before the 15th day of October.
OCTOBER LANDFILL HOURS For the month of October The Landfill hours will be as follows: TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
BOULEVARD & ALLEY MAINTENANCE A reminder to all property owners and tenants, it is your responsibility to maintain the boulevard and back land abutting your property. This includes cutting grass, weeds and tree branches. Please do not deposit grass clippings in the back lane or blow them onto the street. Please ensure that the trees on your property at the alley are trimmed back to the property line to allow vehicles to pass through the alley without any obstructions.
Town of Rockglen
RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION
Residential garbage must be tagged and placed in a visible location for pickup no later than 8:00 a.m. on the designated garbage day. The garbage truck will not return to collect garbage set our or tagged after the truck has passed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
LANDFILL
Rockglen residents must have a tag on their garbage bags and/or boxes in order to have them picked up. The bags and/or boxes cannot weigh over 40 pounds or they will not be picked up. Please wrap the tag around the top of the garbage bag and stick it to itself or place the tag on the side of the box.
Grass clippings, garden refuse and leaves can be hauled to the landfill at no charge. These items must be put in the compost pile. If bagged, the bags must be emptied and removed. No garbage is to be put in the compost pile or it will result in this service being removed.
Tree branches and untreated wood can be hauled to the landfill and put in the wood pile to be burnt at no charge.
Metal can be hauled to the landfill and put in the metal pile at no charge EXCEPT for appliances containing FREON.
Wire cannot be put in the metal pile. Wire must be put in the pit as the metal recycling companies will not accept it.
TIRES are not allowed at the landfill. All tires must be taken to a designated tire marshalling yard.
Used oil containers can be dropped off at the Rockglen Co-op for recycling THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE LANDFILL.
Pesticide containers and chemical containers must be returned to the place they were purchased. THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE LANDFILL
Manure, grain, bales, petroleum wastes, slaughter house wastes, dead animals, propane tanks, fuel tanks, batteries and other comparable wastes shall not be deposited at the landfill.
Electronic items allowed in the trailer at the landfill are as follows: - desktop computers - portable computers - computer peripherals (keyboards, mice and trackballs) - desktop printers and fax machines - tv’s and computer monitors - personal or portable audio/video systems - vehicle audio/video systems - home audio/video systems - non-cellular telephones
Electronic items not allowed in the trailer at the landfill are as follows: - microwaves - photocopiers - small appliances such as toasters, toaster ovens, blenders, etc.
Town of Rockglen CURB SIDE RECYCLING Please have you blue bins out to the curb by 7:00 a.m. the day of pick up. Schedule: September 24, 2018 November 19, 2018 October 22, 2018 December 17, 2018
Bylaw No. 3-17 can be viewed in full at the Town office during regular business hours: All properties shall participate in the Recycling Waste Collection system provided by the Municipality.
All Dwellings shall be provided with one recycle cart.
Any damage occurring to the recycle cart shall be charged to the owner in accordance with the general conditions of the contract with Loraas Disposal Ltd.
No adjustment in rates will be made for recycle disposal, regardless of whether carts are placed at the curb or not.
Interest on unpaid accounts shall be calculated at the same rate as set out I the Utilities Management Bylaw of the Municipality.
Bylaw No. 4-17: Residents of the Town are encouraged to remove all recyclables, accepted by Loraas Disposal, from their waste stream and deposit them in the blue cart at home for pick up by Loraas Disposal.
The Town reserves the right to refuse to collect for removal any of the following waste: any receptacle, plastic bag, or waste item that does not have a tag affixed to it as required under Section any receptacle, plastic bag or waste item that is considered over-sized or overweight.
any hazardous waste item.
any waste material or item not accepted at the Rockglen Landfill Site.
any other waste material or item that could be considered unsuitable for collection.
any recyclables, plastic, glass, cardboard, tin and anything allowed by Loraas disposal to be recycled.
Check out the Town of Rockglen Website at: http://www.rockglensk.com
or follow us on Facebook RockglenTownOffice
Grasslands Health Center
The staff at GHC would like all visitors to be extra cautious when entering/leaving the building to ensure our “wanderers” don’t leave with you. Please pay extra attention to ensure the front door closes behind you when you leave as it sometimes is slow to close if the wind blows in the right direction.
News & Events
Rockglen Shine & Dine -- Save the Date! The 2019 Rockglen Shine & Dine will be held on June 15th. The car show will include a Fun Run to Glasgow and Fort Peck, Montana. Those who wish, may participate in or attend the car show in Glasgow the following day on June 16th. More details to come. Passports are required for the Fun Run. Make sure yours is up to date.
T-Shirt Design Contest – Local Artists Take Notice The RBA is holding a design contest for a commemorative T-Shirt that will be sold at the next Shine & Dine. The winner will receive a free T- Shirt and free advertising in Shine & Dine announcements during the show promotion season. To enter the contest and receive details about acceptable formats, please contact Laurie at 476-9221. Design concepts may also be used on promotional show posters. The deadline to enter is January 31, 2019.
Thank you to all of the contestants who entered the 2018 Rockglen Shine & Dine. Photos of the vehicles and winners are on our Facebook page. Thank you, also, to all of the volunteers and sponsors who made this event happen. We hope to see you all again next year! If you enjoyed the car show, make sure you let the following sponsors know: Burning Hills Café, Fishnicki Organics, JP’s Niche, Rockglen & District Tourism, Rockglen Co-op, Star Tusk Enterprises, Rockglen-Killdeer Credit Union, Town of Rockglen.
Call for Sponsors The RBA is seeking sponsors for prize categories for the 2019 show. If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor, please call Jim at 476-9221 for more details. Sponsor slots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-placed basis.
RBA Gift Certificates Looking for a gift? Consider a gift certificate from participating Rockglen Business Association member companies. Certificates can be purchased at the Rockglen-Killdeer Credit Union and can be redeemed at: Burning Hills Café, Rockglen Co-op, Rockglen Town Office and Star Tusk Enterprises.
Keep up with updates and changes to our events by following us on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/rockglenbusinessassociation/
Thank you for supporting our businesses! We are: Burning Hills Café Choquer Excavating Ltd. JP’s Niche Rockglen Co-op Rockglen-Killdeer Credit Union Rockglen & District Tourism Sally’s Massage Therapy Sang’s Meat Star Tusk Enterprises Town of Rockglen
Thank-you to our friends and family for Rolling Hills lodge is looking for courtesy your support when I was in the hospital Drivers to take people to appointments, around town and to the city. and many thanks to Roger and Sandy Lamontagne for planting my garden. If you are interested, leave your name with
Your thoughtfulness is much Jacquie @ 476-7280. appreciated.
Charlotte Bjornson
Burning Hills Café, Neil Jones Studio & Hillbilly Stills Productions PROUDLY PRESENTS
A.R CASH
THE AWARD WINNING TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY & JUNE
LIVE IN CONCERT
ROCKGLEN COMMUNITY HALL
DOORS AT 7 – SHOW 7:30 PM
SAT OCT. 20th 2018
TICKETS: $20 PH: (306) 476-2223
Available from Burning Hills Café at 1017 Centre St.
215 S Railway Ave, Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0
Shine & Dine
CORONACH FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER
Sportsplex - Curling Rink, Coronach, SK Saturday, September 29, 2018 10 am - 3 pm Car Show 3 pm Burn-Out Competition 4 pm Cocktails 5 - 8 pm Steak Supper 9 pm Cabaret
Car Show and Burn-Out Competition Steak Supper and Cabaret *FREE ADMISSION* *Seating is limited, please purchase your tickets early!
Sirloin Steak Supper & Cabaret Car Show
10 am - 12 pm registration
People choice award for classes with Tyler Lewis - best car - best truck • Door prize - project • Booze Basket Raffle - survivor • 50/50 - hot rod/rat rod • Silent Auction - motorcycle • Midnight Snack
•BBQ Steak Supper and Cabaret • 50/50 $30 Early bird tickets, bought before September 22
$40 at the door Burn-Out Competition $10 entry fee Cabaret Only 1 minute to win it $20 Early bird tickets, bought before September 22 (most smoke in one minute takes half the pot) $25 at the door
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Find the Newsletter online at http://www.rockglentourism.com/newsletter/
2018 R OCKGLEN MINOR BALL UPDATE
Ball is done for another year in Rockglen. What a fantastic year it was! We had 4 teams this year. Tee Ball team coached by Megan Prefontaine. (10 kids on the team ) Rally cap team coached by Kyla Lamontagne (Played well in Baseball league) Mites team coached by Carlyn Beliveau (Tied for fourth in Mite division Softball) Pee Wee team coached by Arliss Loucks (Won third in Pee Wee Division Softball)
Minor ball was able to host (our first) South Country Softball year end tournament as our fundraiser for the year. This couldn’t have been done without all the time and effort volunteered by everyone involved. Organizing the ball schedules and draws, chalking lines on the field, bringing food to feed the tournament, cleaning up afterward, helping out on the field, umpiring games, or just coming out to watch these kids play, are just some of the things that happened with everyone’s help.
We would like to shout out a HUGE THANK YOU to: Coaches and parents for spending time with all kids to make fun ball happen every year. Minor Ball board that organized the tournament, and had many great ideas throughout the ball year. Umpires for taking clinic, and umping for us at the tournament. All other volunteers that helped out in any way throughout the season. Rockglen Coop and Business Association for donating the BBQ used for cooking at the beach. Rockglen Rec Board for their support year after year. All other businesses that helped us out this year. Rockglen Grocery store and Rockglen- Killdeer Credit Union. Rockin Beach employees for being so accommodating.
The Wood Mountain Library is hosting two courses on November 3rd at the Wood Mountain Hall
St. John's Ambulance will be teaching the courses
Babysitter’s Course - 9:00 - 3:00
Home Alone Course - 3:30 - 5:30 Costs: Babysitter Course Only - $55 Home Alone Course Only - $45 Both - $90 Ages: --- To take the babysitter course you must be 11 years old or turning 11 within 6 months of the course. --- To take the Home Alone course you must be 10 years old or turning 10 within 6 months of the course.
Maximum 18 spots available
Deadline to register is October 21st
Please contact Val Fafard to register. Call or text: 306-263-3500
Rockglen Multiple 4H Club News
Regional Show Results
Our growing club had a very good show at Swift Current’s Frontier Days at the end of June. McCoy Berner was awarded Grand Champion Simmental Heifer, Mason Nicholson and Miss.Understood was awarded Reserve Champion Other Breeds, and Wyatt Ching and Borderlands Essence 9E was awarded Grand Champion Other Breeds, 4H Grand Champion Heifer, 4H Futurity Grand Champion and Supreme Champion 4H Female. Mason Nicholson was also awarded Reserve Grand Champion Steer - Intermediate Division in the steer show. The Rockglen Multiple Club placed 4th overall in the Grand Aggregate. All the members had a great show and should be very proud of their individual accomplishments!!
Club Registration
Our Annual Registration meeting is scheduled for:
Sunday, October 28, 2018 - 3pm – Faith Harvest Fellowship Church – Rockglen
The projects that are offered this year will be: Light Horse (leaders Tammy Franks and Wendy Allingham) and Beef (leaders TBD) and possibly a Row Crops Project (leaders TBD).
Row Crops Project is something new this year so just getting a “feel” for any potential members who may be interested. If you need any more information please give Kendra a call!
If you are interested in any of these projects and cannot make the registration please contact one of the project leaders and they can answer any questions you may have.
Sask 4H Lottery
Thank you to everyone who supported our club and purchased tickets for the Sask 4H Lottery!! The draws were made on August 22 – complete results can be found on the Sask 4H Website. There were a couple of local winners: Marsha Warken of Assiniboia won an iPad Pro and Sarah Kirby of Scout Lake won an HP Laptop!!
If you would like more information about our 4H Club please contact Kendra Loucks (General Leader) at 306-476-7738.
“Learn to Do by Doing”
And a HUGE thank you to ALL our Steer Buyers in 2018:
I would like to thank Muddy View Ranch for purchasing my steer – Keanan Elder
I would like to thank Nelson GM for purchasing my steer – Mason Nicholson
I would like the thank B& A Petroleum for purchasing my steer – Houston Merrien
I would like to thank Shirley & Lawrence Guidos for purchasing my steer – McCoy Berner
I would like to thank Collin MacLean Farms Ltd & Cameron MacLean Farms Ltd for purchasing my steer – Tate McGonigal
I would like to thank Agoge Tactical Regimen for purchasing my steer – Cole Selody
I would like to thank Hillcrest Enterprises Ltd for purchasing my steer – Cassidi Elder
I would like to thank Brightsand Aggregate & Romeo Lacelle for purchasing my steer – Khanesia Warken
I would like to thank D. Peterson Farms for purchasing my steer – Gracie Andersen
I would like to thank Integra Tire for purchasing my steer - Kurtis Bonneau
I would like to thank Larry Thorburn for purchasing my steer – Justin Delorme
I would like to thank E. Bourassa & Sons for purchasing my steer – Callie Buckler
I would like to thank Wendy Allingham for purchasing my steer – Kade Kirby
I would like to thank CR Plumbing & May B Sew Stitchery for purchasing my steer – Tyler Manske
I would like to thank Borderland Cattle Co. & Rockglen Co-op for purchasing my steer – Pierce Allingham
I would like to thank Mankota Liquid Feed (Kevin Williamson) for purchasing my steer – Jaycee Manske
I would like to thank C&H Bumbac Farms for purchasing my steer - Tyler Franks
I would like to thank Borderland Cattle Co. for purchasing my steer – Jamie Monea
I would like to thank Hillcrest Enterprises Ltd for purchasing my steer – Ky Kirby
I would like to thank Loucks Farms Ltd for purchasing my steer – Flint McGonigal
I would like to thank Gerry & Dale Watamanuk & Todd & Linda Ferrie for purchasing my steer – Cooper Berner
I would like to thank Southland Co-op for purchasing my steer – Tyler Andersen
I would like to thank Sunrise Publishing for purchasing my steer - Conner Selody
I would like to thank Integra Tire for purchasing my steer – Jeneva Allingham
I would like to thank Heartland Livestock for purchasing my steer - Ryan Korbo
I would like to thank Deep South Animal Clinic for purchasing my steer – Ciera Merrian
I would like to thank Blackwood Acres, Dave Tucker & Ruzicka Ag Corp. for purchasing my steer – Christina Franks
I would like to thank RWC Carpentry & Sam & Lorraine McGonigal for purchasing my steer – Brock McGonigal
Light Horse Project
The light horse project did most of its riding during the summer months and had a horsemanship clinic with Taylor Douglas. The light horse project completed its year with 6 light horse members in attendance on the Achievement Day held September 16th in Scout Lake with classes in showmanship, western pleasure, western horsemanship and trail. To determine placings in the light horse project, the members are judged/recognized for their attendance at project and general club meetings, completion of record books and their performance at the achievement day. After tallying the results were as follows:
Senior 1st place Christina Franks 2nd place Jordan DeBruyne
Intermediate 1st place Makaila Peutert
Junior 1st place Wade Franks 2nd place Danica Todd 3rd place Payton Todd
Overall Grand Aggregate Christina Franks Reserve Overall Grand Aggregate Makaila Peutert
We would like to thank Wendy and Glenn Ching for being our judges on achievement day and Wendy Allingham for judging the record books. We have a great group of kids and each of them worked with their horses to achieve their own personal goals for this project. Wendy and I have enjoyed working with the kids and would like to extend a thank you to them and their families for their commitment and making this another great year.
If you are interested in the light horse project for the upcoming year please send me an email [email protected].
Tammy Franks and Wendy Allingham Light Horse Leaders
Music Jam every other Sunday, next ones are October 7 & 21. Rockglen Drop-in-Centre Come join us at Rolling Hills Our next Meeting Date: Lodge at 7p.m. October 10th, 2018 Musicians welcome, or come @ 2pm listen and have a dance or two.
Lunch served following so we can all get to visit.
Rockglen Library
Box 148
1018 Centre Street Rockglen SK S0H 3R0 In celebration of Library Week the Rockglen [email protected] Library will forgive your fines. Visit us and have them waived. 306-476-2350 In celebration of Library Week the Rockglen Hours: Tuesday noon to 5 Library will forgive your fines. Visit us and Wednesday 10:30 to 5 have them waived. Thursday noon to 5 Our Story hour for ages 3 &4 will begin on What does your library October 31 @ 11am with a Halloween Party. offer? Please bring your child dressed in a Halloween costume and treats for the other children. We Adult Book Club will have a parade on Main Street (weather Youth Book Club permitting). Please register your child by October th Summer Reading Program 24 . Our free story hour program will be every Wednesday from 11 to noon until the end of Story Hour (ages 3 & 4) March 2019. Please join us for a fun mix of Free Public Computer Use stories, crafts, and games! All your child needs is a library card. Outreach Mobile Senior Library
Interlibrary Loan Service Our Book Club is currently reading The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers
If you would like to join our club please contact Thank you Shannon Ellert and Angie at the Library the Town of Rockglen for providing the paint and labour to repaint the front of the library. Watch for a new sign…coming soon!
Contact Angela Stewart…Branch Librarian with any questions or concerns Rockglen Library Annual Meeting
Thursday, November 8, 2018 @ 7pm
Everyone Welcome!
We are looking for new Board Members!
Getting started with the Libby app
The free Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Windows 10, and some Chromebooks.
STEP 1 Install the Libby app from your device's app store.
Apple App Store Google Play Windows Store
STEP 2 In Libby, follow the prompts to find your library and sign in with a valid library card.
STEP 3
Browse your library's collection and borrow a title.
STEP 4 Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf and download to the app automatically when you're connected to Wi-Fi, so you can read them when you're offline.
From your Shelf, you can:
Tap Open Book, Open Audiobook, or Open Magazine to start reading or listening to a title.
Tap Manage Loan to see options like Renew, Return, if you need more help with Libby, please visit Libby Help. Happy reading!
Getting Started with Hoopla
Hoopla lets you borrow digital music, video and comics with your library card
What you need
A valid Rockglen Public Library card
An account at hoopladigital.com (library card and email address required to create)
Using Hoopla on a phone or tablet
The Hoopla app for iOS or Android for phone or tablet usage
A wireless internet connection to download or stream the content* *Using cellular data is not recommended as streaming/downloading multimedia content can consume a lot of bandwidth.
What kind of content does Hoopla have?
Movies, including feature films, documentaries, and children's movies
TV shows, including educational programs and kids' shows
Music in a wide variety of genres
Comics and graphic novels for children, teens and adults
Frequently asked questions
How many items can I borrow from Hoopla per month? You can borrow 5 items per month.
When do the borrowing limits reset? Borrowing limits reset on the first of each calendar month.
If I don't use all my checkouts in a month do they carry over to the next month? No.
Do I have to return borrowed titles? No; titles will return automatically at the end of a loan period.
Can I return items early? Yes, but it will not give you another checkout for that month. The only reason to return a title early is to free up space from your device or remove items you have already watched or listened to from your list of borrowed items.
What if I am unable to sign in to Hoopla?
Your library card may be blocked or expired. Wesley United Church
Soup with Friends has started up again for this new church year (September 2018 – June 2019). The entire community is invited: to join together to eat lunch together on the first Thursday of every month beginning at noon in the basement of the church. Usually there is a choice between two soups and two desserts as well as an accompanying bun and a beverage. Not only is the food delicious but the company is always superb. Mark your calendars for the next ones October 4th and November 1st.
Due to unexpected circumstances we have had to postpone our usual September Fall Supper date from late September until Sunday, October 28th. Please note the date change. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please join us instead, on Sunday, October 28th from 4:30 to 7:00 at Burning Hills Café for a Fall Supper Smorg (turkey and all of the trimmings). Come one, come all (no advance tickets required). The admission price will be $15.00 which includes your main course, dessert, coffee/tea, and the taxes).
If you find yourself or someone you know, hospitalized in Regina or Saskatoon and that person would like a visit from an United Church representative, contact Angela Fraser in Regina (306-527-5430() or Cathy Coates in Saskatoon (306-227-8707). With the elimination of patient lists at the hospitals, the onus is on the patient themselves or their family members to contact the Chaplain directly and request a visit. (Ministers can also contact the Chaplains at the person’s or the family’s request.) Please record these phone numbers and spread the word to others. A note inside your “Go Bags” might be very helpful.
The structure of the United Church of Canada is changing as of the beginning of 2019. At the lower level Presbyteries are going to be eliminated. Communities of Faith (Congregations) will them report to Regions, which replace Conferences. Saskatchewan Conference is the only one out of 15 new regions where its boundaries are going to remain intact. In this transition period we are known as Region 4. A contest is being held to choose a new name for our Region. The contest deadline is October 7th. The name needs to reflect our region (All Native Circle Presbytery and Saskatchewan Conference) – our environment, our culture, and our identity. Carla can get the forms for submissions if anyone has an idea that they might like to submit. Our very last Presbytery meeting for our present district (Chinook Presbytery - which runs from Coronach in the east to the Alberta border on the west and north to Leader and Riverhurst and Moose Jaw) will be held in Swift Current on November 16th and 17th. An inaugural meeting of Region 4 will take place in 2019, May 30th to June 2nd in Swift Current. Each congregation will be entitled to send representatives to this gathering.
People with similar interests will form clusters or networks within the region for example: Local/ Global Advocacy, Women of the United Church, All My Relations, Faith Formation, Intercultural Ministries, and Youth and Young Adult Community. If you have any interest in any of the above check out the Sask. Conference website ([email protected]) and be sure and let others know of your interest by contacting Linda Strumpf (306-629-3948).
October brings along the Thanksgiving holiday. The congregation of Wesley extends Happy Thanksgiving wishes to everyone in the community. Worship services will be held on Sunday morning (October 7th) at 11:00 am. (our usual time) should any locals or visitors like to join us. We all have a lot of blessings to be thankful for.
PROTECT YOURSELF and your
LOVED ONES this flu season
The flu vaccine is a safe, effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and save lives.
Free vaccine offered through public health clinics across the province, some physician and nurse practitioner offices and in local pharmacies. New - pharmacists can vaccinate children 5 years and up.
Anyone six months and older can receive the flu vaccine and is encouraged to get vaccinated early in the season.
Getting immunized is especially important for pregnant women, young children, seniors and people with underlying health conditions.
Rockglen Flu Clinic New Horizon Drop In Centre 1016 Centre Street Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Clinics start October 22. A complete listing of flu clinics offered by the Saskatchewan Health Authority can be easily accessed at www.4flu.ca or by calling Healthline 811.
saskhealthauthority.ca
Rockglen Tourism
Next Meeting Date: October 9th Thank you to Rockglen Fire Fighters, Neighbors and Friends for all your efforts put Coffee Room of the Rockglen Visitor Centre forth to our combine/yard fire August 16. 7:30pm
Your immediate response and support is and was so very much appreciated. Thank you everyone!!
Mulvena Family
Drop-in-Centre News
It is now late September and hopefully we are all getting back into routine after a busy but enjoyable summer season. Crib Tournaments have resumed at the Centre. The next one will be on October 14th starting at 2 pm.
Potluck Supper/ Games Night will be held on the fourth Friday of the month again, therefore on September 28th starting at 6 pm. (and October 26th). Everyone is most welcome. If you are not a card player there is also shuffleboard, ping pong, or darts that could be played, or you could just come for the wonderful supper and then leave. Potlucks are always yummy. There is no charge; all that is required is a contribution towards the meal.
Pool Nights are held every Wednesday evening and the group would gladly welcome some additional players (for either an occasional basis or regular routine). If you are interested or would like more information contact Cecil at 306-476-2035 or Ron at 306-476 -7769.
League Bowling will soon be starting up at the Bowling Alley in early October. Watch for posters. Contact Doreen Oakes (306-476-2002) if you would like to be put on a team. Teams usually meet on Tuesday afternoons but if any person or any group would like a different day or time, arrangements can be easily made. Don’t hesitate to make a request. The Bowling Alley has been rented out a few times recently for some birthday parties and even for “an evening out” for some parents. We are very happy to see the alley being used more frequently and we would like to encourage more of this happening. Contact Doreen Oakes (306-476-2002) or Carla Yost (306-476-7208) for assistance.
Carla, Doreen, or Elaine Andreychuk (306-476-2035) are also the people to contact for Drop-in-Centre rentals.
At present the Centre is mainly used by the bridge players on Monday afternoons. If anyone would like to play another card game (eg. schmear, whist etc.) or shuffleboard, ping pong, or darts on another day or evening of the week, please let Carla know.
Grasslands Health Center
To all family members of residents living at Grasslands Health Center:
Resident/Family Council Meetings are set to resume again on the first Friday of each month starting Friday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. These meetings are an opportunity for everyone to express ideas in an open environment. Please plan to attend. Coffee will be served.
Thanks, Carmel/Chantelle
Attention clergy and lay staff: If you are coming to perform services for our residents, would you please sign in on the sign-in sheet at the main entrance? Your visits are part of our accreditation standards and currently the data
shows no visits being performed at GHC. Your attendance is vital to our resident well-being
Newsletter Information
This is the first issue of the Rockglen Community & School Newsletter for the 2018/2019 school year. The deadlines for the next 3 newsletters are: October 25, November 22, and December 13. Please try and send your information by email or drop it off at the school on a USB drive along with a hard copy by 2:00pm. (You don’t have to wait until the deadline to give us the information. You can email Colleen @ [email protected] or drop your information off at the School any time). If you send us information after the deadline we will not guarantee that it will be in the newsletter. This year we have 2 dates where our deadline falls during a School break (February & April). In February if you have something to drop off you can leave at the Credit Union. In April our drop off place will be at the Town Office.
We welcome all community news, information and advertisements. The following is a breakdown of advertisement costs: 1/6 of a legal page - $ 15.00 ¼ of a legal page - $25.00 ½ of a legal page - $ 45.00 1 full legal page - $ 90.00 Classifieds are $5.00 per inch Payment for advertisements is due upon printing.
Thank you to all the people who help make this newsletter possible. We feel it is a great asset to our community. Keep up the good work!
Rockglen Heritage Orchard
Fall is approaching and it’s time to think about putting the orchard to bed. This means mulching the trees, laying the grape vines down and covering them with leaves to protect them for the winter. If you have bags of leaves you’ve raked up from your yard and you don’t know what to do with them, please consider donating them to the orchard. They can be left by the main gate at any time. We incorporate any extra leaves into the flower gardens and allow them to become part of the soil over the winter.
Thanks to Dick Griffin for fencing in the new trees around the ball diamonds in hopes of preventing deer predation over the winter. We will need to look at doing the same thing to the trees around the playground downtown. I believe those have survived so far. We hope the fencing works so we won’t lose any more trees this winter. Our thanks also to Robert Prefontaine for digging out a lot of the quack grass around the established trees in the orchard. They appear to have escaped the attention of the deer, but the quack grass problem is an ongoing one. Feel free to help Robert out at any time! We’d also like to thank Harvey Kessler for timing the watering system and making sure it is turned on and off to avoid wasting water. Marilyn Remoue continues to do a wonderful job of mowing and trimming the area to keep it attractive and welcoming for visitors. Thank-you so much.
We have been pleased that townspeople have shared the few apples that were produced this summer and the reports are that they are, “Delicious!” With a little more rain and another year of growth, next summer could be spectacular. The rain of the recent weeks will hopefully provide a little reservoir for the trees for the winter. If you have a few minutes sometime, take a walk through the orchard or have a seat in the gazebo and just let the trees perform their magic on you. It’s a lovely, peaceful spot to sit and rejuvenate. Rockglen School 401 Columbus Drive Principal: Box 189 Rockglen, Sask. S0H 3R0 Mrs. Michelle Marcenko Phone (306)476-2220 Fax (306) 476-2720
Principal’s Message
Welcome back to another year at Rockglen In athletic news, our volleyball teams have been
School! We are excited about a new school year practicing and league games started this week. and are looking forward to the many We have a bantam girls’ team coached by Miss opportunities for student learning. A huge thank Lucas, senior girls coached by Breanna you is extended to our Facility Operators Gina Sleightholm and Miss Haubrich and senior boys’ Pearson and Debbie McClintock for making our team coached by Mr. Sleightholm. A huge thank school look fantastic. Everything is so shiny and you to our coaches and parents who volunteer to clean! We really appreciate all your time and drive for away games. commitment to Rockglen School. The School Community Council is planning a The start of the school year is the perfect time to potluck supper and an evening of presentations remind parents and students that the back alley is for parents, students and community members for authorized vehicles only. Please do not drive during Education Week October 14-20th. Stay down the back alley to drop off and pick up tuned for details in the next couple of weeks. We students. This back alley is also a fire lane so hope to see everyone there! there is to be no after school parking during practices and games being held at the school. Driver training started this week for 8 of our Please use either the student parking lot or the students. Once again we are combined with staff parking lot on the west side of the school. Coronach and we will alternate classes in both Thank you for your cooperation. locations most Thursday’s from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. This year we have a student population of 105 students. This includes 8 new kindergarten Building of our Outdoor Classroom will begin students. We would also like to welcome Ember shortly on the North side of the school. Thank and Willow to our respective grade 1 and 3 you to Miss Lucas for the legwork to get this classrooms. A warm welcome is also extended to project started and for applying for the grants that Mrs. Daphne Fogal to our grade 3/4 classroom. will be funding this endeavor. You should see She will be with us until Christmas while Mrs. many changes during the month of October! Thomson is on leave. We are thrilled to have new Important Dates: faces in the building and look forward to working together. Friday, September 28th and October 5th will both be no school Fridays. At the beginning of the school year teachers reflected on last year’s goals to set new goals. As Monday, October 8th – Thanksgiving – No you will recall our focus last year was to improve School. student writing skills. Since we didn’t quite nd achieve our goal, we will continue to work on Monday, October 22 – Early Dismissal 2:15 – writing for the 2018-2019 school year. We hope LIT meetings to improve from 74% to 80% of our students Friday, October 26th – No school Friday. achieving level 4 as measured by the holistic writing rubric. As always, if you have questions or concerns September seems to be a big fundraising month at please call the school. Rockglen School. Currently students are collecting pledges for the annual Terry Fox Walk th that is scheduled for September 26 at 2:30pm. Mrs. Michelle Marcenko We invite all community members to join us on the walk. Our other fundraiser that is underway is QSP Magazine Sales. Students will be selling magazines and a few other items from now until Thanksgiving. All funds will support Missoula Children’s Theatre that is scheduled to be back in Rockglen in April.
ROCKGLEN SCHOOL STAFF 2018-19 HOME ROOM TEACHERS
Kindergarten – Anne Stewart Grade 1 & 2 – Trina Waronek Grade 3 & 4 – Marina Thomson/Daphne Fogal Grade 5 & 6 – Christy Lucas Grade 7 & 8 – Tanis Haubrich Grade 9 & 10 – Geoff Backa Grade 11 & 12 – Chapin Sleightholm Student Support – Caroline Eger Principal – Michelle Marcenko Admin. Ass’t – Marlene Yorga Educational Ass’t – Florence Gording Educational Ass’t – Patti Cristensen Library Associate – Debbie McClintock Custodian – Gina Pearson Custodian – Debbie McClintock
Rockglen Recreational Play
Thank you to everyone who made it Friday September 14 to our first play day! With 16 kids and more interested we will have a great first year. September 21 is another general play day, and to get those little ones excited for hockey season our October activity will be floor hockey! Dates are as follows:
October 12 (Friday) October 19 (Friday) October 25 (Thursday) Times will remain consistent 3:30 pm - set up 3:45 pm - stretch and begin activity 4:45 pm - parachute and clean up 5:00 pm - doors close
Our Facebook page is up to date and the main resource for information. Please follow us at Rockglen Recreational Play. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach me on Facebook or at [email protected].
Rockglen Recreational Play is a program for families with children ages 1-6 (and up with any siblings who wish to join) who want to get out and get active at the Rockglen School gym. We will have activities planned for every month to keep kids and parents engaged in physical fun in a social environment. If you wish to join, please fill out a registration form found on our Facebook page. Pricing is $50 per child, payment and registration are due upon arrival and are valid for the year.
WILL YOU HELP OUR SCHOOL ROCKGLEN ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION SCHOOL
THIS YEAR?
This year our Mission is to raise funds for various equipment and activities at our school. New materials, equipment, and field trips enhance the ability for our students to learn in a fun
and safe environment.
FOLLOW THE COUNTDOWN TO
ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION …
SCAN THE QR CODE below with the camera on your phone. This will take you directly to our Hundreds of Magazine Titles groups’s online storefront. Press to send our 3 online store via text to your supporters or share on social media. … SUPER EASY!
OR go to QSP.CA and enter
our Group Online ID:
3732294
Mega Sports SHARE CATALOUGES / BROCHURES Tumblers
with friends, family, co-workers and business associates. Jewellery When recording orders through a catalogue: 2 … and more online too! •Fill in the appropriate order form neatly & completely (PRINT PLEASE)
•Due to a change in publisher policies we are no longer able to accept any better offer coupons.
•For a renewal subscription be sure to copy the name and address exactly as it is printed on a current mailing label. CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:
SEND EMAILS Rockglen School Go to QSP.CA/ETOOLS Register and assist your child to
1 send emails to family and friends. Customize your child’s ORDERS DUE: personal fundraising page with the tools available. It’s easy, fun and very effective for our mission! Tue, Oct 12, 2018
Satisfaction Guaranteed! Questions? Contact QSP at 1-800-667-2536 • [email protected]
The money raised from this year’s QSP sales will be going toward the Missoula Children`s Theatre which will run from April 8 – 13, 2019.
Saskatchewan Fun and Interesting Facts
Here are some interesting tidbits about Saskatchewan:
Flag: Saskatchewan's official flag was adopted in 1969. It features the provincial shield of arms along with the floral emblem, the western red lily. The flag's upper half is green, representing Saskatchewan's northern forests; the lower half is gold, symbolizing the southern grain areas.
Flower: In 1941, the western red lily was chosen as the official flower of Saskatchewan. This lily grows in moist meadows and semi-wooded areas. With its flaming red blossoms, it stands out brilliantly against a natural green background. The western red lily is a protected species.
Bird: The sharp-tailed grouse is one of Saskatchewan's most popular game birds. It was selected as the provincial bird emblem in 1945.
Grass: In 2001, needle-and-thread grass was designated Saskatchewan's official grass. It's a native bunchgrass common to the dry, sandy soils of the Northern Plains. Seed stalks may reach 1.3 m (4 feet) in height and leaves are up to 30 cm (12 inches) long and very narrow. The name comes from the shape of the seeds, which are sharply pointed and have long, twisted, thread-like fibres.
Tree: In 1988, the white birch was adopted as the official tree of Saskatchewan. This hardwood tree is found across the northern three-quarters of the province. Typical uses for the wood include lumber, plywood, veneer and fuel.
Mineral: Sylvite, also known as potash, is Saskatchewan's official mineral. We are the world's largest producer and exporter of potash. Our vast reserves of potash are expected to last for hundreds of years at current rates of production. Over 95 percent of the potash produced in Saskatchewan is used for fertilizer purposes.
Animal: Saskatchewan designated the white-tailed deer our official animal in 2001. Here in our more northern latitudes, the white-tailed deer tends to be larger than its southern brethren, reaching heights of more than a metre (3.5 feet) at the shoulder and weighing as much as 180 kg (400 lbs). Adults have a reddish-brown summer coat and a greyish-brown winter coat, with white underparts. The name comes from the white underside of the tail, which is raised like a flag when the deer is running or frightened.
Sport: Curling was named Saskatchewan's official sport in 2001, although many have considered it so for years. Once called the "roaring game" because of the thunderous noise made by corn brooms used to sweep rocks down the ice, curling has a rich history in the province. The fabled Richardson brothers, curling out of Regina, won four Canadian and World men's championships between 1959-63. Another extraordinary rink from Regina, the Sandra Schmirler team, won three Canadian and World women's championships in the '90s, followed by the first ever women's Olympic gold medal in curling at 1998.
Emblem: Multis E Gentibus Vires, "From Many Peoples Strength" - The provincial Coat of Arms was granted through Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II in 1986. It is an augmentation of the original shield of arms adopted by Royal Warrant of King Edward VII in 1906. A crest of a beaver and crown is placed above the shield. On either side of the shield are supporters: a lion and a deer. The shield itself displays the royal lion and three gold wheat sheaves, symbolizing Saskatchewan agriculture. The base
is formed of western red lilies, Saskatchewan's floral emblem.