Sturgis Newsletter - January 2009

TOWN OF STURGIS–548-2108, fax 548-2948, email-townofsturgis@sasktel.net

Any taxpayer can still prepay amounts owing on the local improvement levy (Pavement). Consider paying the amount in full and save on future interest charges.

The town is still offering a $30 rebate for any home owner in Sturgis who purchases a low flush toilet, up to two toilets. Proof of purchase must be submitted to the office.

HOUSE NUMBERS – Please ensure your house number is clearly displayed for emergencies.

LANDFILL HOURS – Oct. 1^st – Mar. 31^st – Winter Hours will be Tues., Fri. & Sat.: 9– 5pm.

STURGIS & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HALL FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE – A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Sturgis & District Community Hall Fund Raising Committee to reach & exceed it's $100,000 goal. This includes donations from individuals and the Sturgis Community Bingo committee. A detailed account will be available after the committee has its meeting on January 18, 2009.

STURGIS CURLING CLUB –* *Sat. Jan. 3^rd – STEAK NIGHT – Supper 6-7pm -$10, $5 for Two Person Ironman Curling, Everyone Welcome! ** STURGIS OPEN – Jan 11-18, Entry Fee $100, Entries to Sturgis Sportsland 548-2050 or Keith Babiuk -548-2997(evenings), STURGIS LADIES - Feb. 4-8, Entry Fee - $100 – Entries to Trudy Halvorson – 548-2997 or Kristen Peterson – 548-2991, MATT’S/HOME HARDWARE – March 17-22, Entry Fee - $100, Entries to Sturgis Sportsland – 548-2050 or Keith Babiuk – 548-2997(evenings).

STURGIS ARENA – A free skate and free hot chocolate was held on Wed. Dec. 17, thanks to all who came out, it was a great turn out & we hope to do one again in January. THANK YOU to the Hall Committee for their donation of the hot chocolate. Rink Fees– Family $100, adults - $65, students $50, preschool – free and $3 per day. Rink fees are to be in by Feb. 1/09.

Carnival -Feb. 28/09. Watch for more details. Pull tickets will be sold by all members.

*ARENA BOTTLE DRIVE - JAN. 3/09, begins @ 10:00am, Place outside for pick-up. Thank you!!! *

STURGIS EVANGELICAL CHURCH – New Year’s Eve Service & Lunch- 7:30pm. Everyone Welcome!

GRACE UNITED CHURCH –Pastoral Charge office: 547-2059, Grace Church: 548-2097. Sun. Jan. 4 Epiphany Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. Sun. Jan. 11 – combined Worship at Trinity (Preeceville) – 10:30am with Annual M&S Funspiel Jan. 10 & 11 at Preeceville, call Val @ 548-2988 to register your team. Sunday Jan. 18 regular Sunday services resume – Grace (Sturgis) 9:30am, Trinity (Preeceville): 11am.

STURGIS FIGURE SKATING CLUB –We still have cookbooks available for $12 each. They make great gifts for birthdays, grad, and showers or just for you! Contact any skater, Town Office-548-2108, and most businesses in town to get your book. All proceeds go to our club and we THANK YOU all for your support! Carnival – Feb. 28/09.

STURGIS COMMUNITY BINGO- Every Tuesday, doors open @ 7pm, if you can volunteer to work or bring goodies please contact Lillian 548-2087. Thank you! All proceeds to the hall.

READ CLUB - Crib Tournament – Sat. Jan.10 @ 10am. Noon Meal – Everyone Welcome!

STURGIS KINETTES – Nursery School resumes Wed. Jan.7^th for 3 & 4 year olds. Any new participants for this next session may call Michelle @ 548-4757 for more info.

STURGIS WILDLIFE – if you are interested in starting a wildlife youth club - ages 6 & up, please contact Bert- 548-2160 for more info.

STURGIS BRANCH LIBRARY – phone 548-2824, www.parkland.lib.sk.ca, library hours: Tuesdays – 2pm to 6pm, Wednesdays – 12pm to 6pm, Thursdays – 11am to 5pm. November Dessert of the Month November winner: Devon Semeschuk, December winner: Cole Palaniuk. Thank you for your support in past draws. Gently read books for sale @ 1 book/$.25, 3/$.50, 8/$1.00. Library will re-open Tues. Jan. 6 with regular open hours.

CARE HOME REPORT- Come and Go Tea in honor of Nellie Christopherson’s 94^th Birthday on Jan. 10^th from 2-4pm – Everyone Welcome! Season’s Greetings from Fayne, Staff & Residents.

Wishing Everyone All the Best in 2009!!!!