April is quickly coming to a close and the weather is warming up nicely. I have noticed the odd air seeder pass by our home and this will mean that everyone should be extra careful now that the seeding season is quickly approaching.
The weekend of April 9 and 10 brought about the completion of the play centre in the Edam Community Centre. Thanks to those who were able to assist in this endeavour.
The Annual General Meeting of the Edam Credit Union Limited was held on Wednesday, April 20, in the Community Centre. Supper was served by the Edam Catering Club at 6:30 with the business part of the evening at 7:30 p.m. Chairperson Evelyn Cooper called the meeting to order and then asked for a moment of silence for those members who had passed away since the last AGM in 2010.
Manager LeAnn Thom was called upon to read the minutes from the 2010 AGM followed by Evelyn Cooper reading the directors' report. LeAnn Thom once again stepped forward to present the Manager's report as well as the financial statements. Prior to the financial statements, Larry McDaid read the Auditor's report on behalf of Menssa Baert Cameron Odishaw who were unable to attend.
Larry McDaid also acted as chairperson for the nominations committee as the terms of Peggy Dunlop, Kelly Stuart and Lee Monteith came to an end. Nominated were Gilbert Blaquiere, Kelly Stuart and Lee Monteith, and with no other nominations coming from the floor, these individuals were elected by acclamation. Thanks were given to Peggy on her terms that she has served.
The recommendation that Menssa Baert Cameron Odishaw once again be appointed auditors for the upcoming year was accepted.
This was followed by the long-term service awards which were given out to two directors who have both served at least 15 years - Karen McCaffrey and Guy St. Amant. Karen McCaffrey was unable to attend due to work commitments, however, Guy St.Amant was in attendance to receive his award. Congratulations to you both on your years of service, Karen since 1994 and Guy since 1995.
Throughout the AGM, several door prizes were drawn for with the winners being; Dennis Elliott, Jim Mosimann, Ian Heggstrom (of Turtleford Credit Union), Darlene Kingwell (director of Innovation), Dora Greening, Lucy Baillargeon, Wes Elliott, Kay Mannix and Elaine L'Heureux. The draw for a year of free Member Direct services was won by Gilbert Blaquiere.
Congratulations to all the winners. There was also a display of the artwork of local artists that have taken part in the winter classes given by Dave Heibert of Livelong.
As part of supporting the literacy initiative of the province and school divisions, teachers have put their money where their mouth is. Storybooks were gifted to all Kindergarten students of H. Hardcastle School on Friday, April 15, with teacher Andrea Harty and NWTA School Staff Liaison Representative, Patti Formanek in attendance. Receiving books were Allison Blanchette, Carston Day, Ava LaClare, Tailyn Ladwig, Owen Latendresse, Gage McDonald and Lacy Pelchat.
The Edam Health Care Auxiliary will be holding their annual Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale on May 7 in the Legion Hut at 2:30 p.m.
The fourth annual indoor rodeo will be held August 11-13 this year. Anyone wishing to volunteer please contact Danielle Troesch at 397-2952 or 441-9246.
The spring book fair was held at the school during the week of April 18-21. The family evening event was held April 19 with Owen Latendresse being drawn to win $25.00 worth of books for his family as well as $25.00 worth of books for his teacher's, Andrea Harty's, classroom library.
A Team Thomas Benefit will be held April 30 at the Edam Community Centre at 5 p.m. This is a fundraiser to assist the family of Thomas Seipp with the upcoming medical and travel expenses that will be associated with Thomas' surgery. Thomas is 14 and has developed Pectis Evacatum, which means his sternum is pressing against his heart, causing it to operate at only 40 per cent capacity, as well as one of his lungs operating at 50 per cent. As a result, surgery must be performed although it is not yet known where or when this surgery will take place, as more tests are being conducted.
Thomas lives with his family in Edam and is very active in the community. He is involved in hockey, baseball, helping with the building of the new Community Centre, junior fire fighters and much more. In order to raise money for the family, this event will consist of a light supper, a silent auction and numerous raffle station draws. There will also be a 50/50 available along with a cash bar. For further information or to donate any way you can, please contact the Team Thomas committee: Remi Bec, 397-2817; Ruth Bec, 397-2719; Ray Suderman, 397-2850; Marie Harty, 441-8428; or Janice Baillargeon, 501-8683.
