Pangman

I would like to share with you these photos that I received the other day showing the frost on the many trees in town.

On Friday, February 26th, the Pangman Rockathon was held at the Deep South Personal Care Home to raise funds for Telemiracle and the Deep South Personal Care Home. This Rockathon has been held for the last 10 years or so at the home.

This year we had 25 people rocking, and each rocked for 1 hour. To date the Rockathon raised a $2,995.00, of which $1,543.50 for Telemiracle and $1,451.50 for the Home.

Entertainment was provided by Gary Penner, who played guitar and sang; Blaine Morrison from Stoughton who played piano and sang and the band RY Ramblers.  We would like to thank these musicians for volunteering their time and for entertaining the rockers and seniors at the home.

We would also like to thank all those who rocked and those who sponsored the rockers. As well as those who volunteered their time to make the Rockathon a success.

We had our February book club meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the Library.

In January we started reading The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. As this is a very large book, we have decided to read this book over two months (January and February).

At our meeting everyone said they are enjoying the book. We all felt that the characters and story are very interesting.

Our next meeting is on March 10, 2010, 7 p.m. at the Library.

Up coming selections:

• March 2010 – The Bishop Man by Linden MacIntyre
• April 2010 – 2nd Chance by James Patterson
• May 2010 – World without End by Ken Follett

If you love to read and would like to read different type of books, come and join us at our Book Club meeting.

February is almost over, which means that the school year is already half over. The high school students are finished writing midterms and finals and semester two is underway.

On February 9th the students went on their annual ski trip to Mission Ridge. On February 10th, Luc Mullinder from the Saskatchewan Roughriders spoke to the student body about the Red Cross program called RespectEd. This program deals with bullying and treating others in an appropriate manner.

On February 23rd, the Saskatchewan Fencing Association will be out to do a fencing clinic at the school.

On February 23rd remember to dress up as an animal for a treat and to earn points for your team.

For more information about Pangman School be sure to visit the school website at http://schools.cornerstonesd.ca/~pangman/.

The Recreation Board would like to remind everyone that they are available to cater events in our community, whether it be a funeral, reunion, or graduation.

For more information contact Monica Wilson, or any other Recreation Board Member.

The Community Town Meeting took place on Saturday Feb 13, 2010 at the Pangman School Gym.

This was a joint meeting with the community and representatives from the Village of Pangman, RM of Norton and Economic Development Board. There were about 35 people in attendance.

The Deep South Personal Care Home Auxiliary provided chili, buns and delicious pies for lunch.

The meeting was chaired by Gene Kessler.  It was an occasion for the group to hear of the happenings of the area as well as have an opportunity to voice our opinions and concerns as each individual sees them.  A report was given on the Day Care (opening in September 2010), Charity Farms, the Community Kitchen (which is to be built onto the school), the Water Treatment Plant, Paving of Main Street in Pangman, the Wind Farm, the Care Home, the Economic Development Board, the Website and more.

There are a number of planned projects for the upcoming year with the main one being the new water treatment plant.  Wednesday, June 16th was suggested for the Cemetery Clean up and early part of June for the Campground Clean-up, near Bourassa’s. Also it was suggested that the Farmer’s Market be held from 9 to 12 this year.

If you can help out at any of the events held in the community, it would be greatly appreciated. Watch for posters at the post office or the town bulletin board for upcoming events.

The 14th Annual meeting of the Deep South Personal Care Home will be held at the Ogema Pioneer Museum on Tuesday, March 23rd from 8 to 9 p.m.

The Public are welcome.

Financial Statements are available for viewing at the Home & RM offices.

Computer Classes start on Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Pangman School. Mr. Fitzpatrick will be the instructor/teacher.  We are working towards 4-6 class times @ 2 hours minimum per night. There is no charge for these classes.

This is for any one interested in learning the computer.

If you would like more information, contact Eileen, Connie or Frank Fitzpatrick.

Do you have a preschooler at home age 3 to 4? If so, registrations are now being accepted for Playschool for September 2010 to 2011.

Little Munchkins Playschool is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays morning from 9 to 11:45 at Pangman School.

For more information or to register your child, call Robin at 442-4745.

The draw for the two beautiful Valentine’s Day baskets were made at Kathy’s Place.

Christy Johnson won the Teddy Bear basket.

Tim Loucks won the Valentine’s Basket.

The Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets on these baskets.

Happy Valentine’s Day!!