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Vol. 3 Issue 11 April 2013

Have you heard? Rita Lambert andCarmelle Bernard are preparing aPurses Symposium from May 8 - 10from 12:30 pm to 2 pm at the SalonMargerite d’Youville Villa Youville,210 Central Ave., Ste-Anne. And YOUYOUYOUYOUYOU my friends are invited tocreate an original purse with person-ality and attitude. Each entry must have a name foryour purse, a short description, and

Hypnotist James Grant came out tomaximise fundraising efforts for thecommunity Splash Pad and SkateboardPark. Grant opened up the stage for volun-teers to kick off the show. He startedshortly after by putting candidates intoa deep sleep. Next he told them that he was givingthem all balloons filled with money andthey have to hold on to them with allthere might and not to let it pop or theywould loose all the money inside. As the night went on Grant had a fewpeople up and playing an air piano likerock stars and flirting with the audience “It was a fun night,” said Kim, a victimof Grant’s control. “I wanted to try andget hypnotized and at first I felt reallytired and relaxed but I was trying tohold on to my balloon but when it

popped, I was very mad and I wokeup. So I guess I was a bit hypnotisedbecause I wasn’t really holding a bal-loon, was I?” Jake from Blumenort said “I cameout to support the communityfundraiser and I was a disbeliever un-til I volunteered to get hypnotised. Iwas amazed at how I had no idea whatI was doing on stage. I was so relaxedand felt as if I was sleeping the wholetime.” Bartender Jerry and wife Bridget alsowent up and tried to submit to Grantbut unfortunately a camera flashsnapped them out of if. Organizers said it was a great suc-cess and had a great turn out. (Notsure if the hypnotist had something todo with it but the winner of the 50/50draw donated the winnings back to thefundraiser.)

Splash Park FundraiserFun for All

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Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It is a good chance to get rid ofthose things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled dueto a conflict.

Barbara C. remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for moretransfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes ofPastor Jack’s sermons.

Purses Symposiumyour name on the back of the entry. Prizes will be awarded at 1 pm onFriday, May 10. To register for the event, please callCarmelle Bernard at 204-422-5624ext. 234 no later than April 30. You can use anything you can getyour hands on to create your func-tional “piece of art”: paper, fabric,wire, metal, wood, whatever your littleheart desires.

Hypnotist James Grant tests the group of volunteers vying to become his“assistants” for the evening.

On Feb 12, Mayor Bernard Vermette waspresented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Ju-bilee Medal. According to the Federation ofCanadian Municipalities Vermette received themedal for his contributions to his communityand to Canada. The Federation of Canadian Municipalitiesthanked Vermette for his exemplary efforts madeto his community making it a great place to liveand recognizes the important role municipali-ties and their elected leaders play in ensuringour prosperity and high quality of life. The medal was created by the Governmentof Canada to mark Her Majesty Queen Eliza-beth II’s 60 years of service to this country.

Mayor Recognizedfor Contributions

Here is a wonderfully satisfying beetborscht, perfect for a cold weatherday.

IngredientsIngredientsIngredientsIngredientsIngredients8 cups beef broth*1 pound slice of meaty bone-in beefshank1 large onion, peeled, quartered4 large beets, peeled, chopped4 carrots, peeled, chopped1 large russet potato, peeled, cut into1/2-inch cubes2 cups thinly sliced cabbage3/4 cup chopped fresh dill3 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 cup sour creamSalt and pepper to taste*Use gluten-free broth if you arecooking gluten-free.

1 1 1 1 1 Bring 4 cups of the beef broth, thebeef shank, and onion to boil in largepot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer untilmeat is tender, about 1 hour 30 min-utes.22222 Transfer meat to work surface; trimfat, sinew and bone and discard. Chopmeat; cover and chill. Cool brothslightly. Chill in pot until cold, at least 4hours and up to 1 day.33333 Spoon fat from top of chilled brothand discard. Add remaining 4 cupsbroth, beets, carrots, and potato; bringto boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmeruntil vegetables are tender, about 30minutes.44444 Stir in meat, cabbage and 1/2 cupdill; cook until cabbage is tender, about15 minutes. Season to taste with saltand pepper. Stir in vinegar.Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sourcream and remaining 1/4 cup dill.

Satisfying Borscht

Quotable Quotes...No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~Proverb

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.~Doug Larson

April is a promise that May is bound to keep. ~Hal Borland

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another.The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.~Henry Van Dyke

The old Co-op gas bar will soon be revamped into an art and vintageboutique! Artist Pierrette Sherwood of Papillon Creations has plans to createan inviting atmosphere where all are welcome to discover unique gifts andaccessories for the home and garden. As a reclaimed artist, Sherwood renews salvaged metals into a beautifullyunique variety of nature inspired art and sculptures that are both exciting andaccessible. Other local artists to be featured include local artist’s MelanieGamache with her handmade quilts, Maurice Tétreault's wood carvings andChris Spilak's blacksmith creations.

The TThe TThe TThe TThe Tooth Footh Footh Footh Footh Fairyairyairyairyairy After losing another tooth, eight-year-old Timmy became more curious aboutthe elusive tooth fairy. Finally, putting two and two together, he came right out and asked his mother,“Mom, are you the tooth fairy?” Assuming he was old enough to hear the truth, she replied, “Yes, I am.” Timmy seemed to take this news quite well. But as he headed for the door, heslowly turned back toward his mother with a curious look on his face and said,“Wait a minute. How do you get into the other kids’ houses?”.

Art and Vintage BoutiqueOpening in Ste. Anne

Sherwood also plans to have porcelain chimes, folk art painting on smallfunctional furniture and wild life art. Art related workshops are also beingdeveloped for budding artists and DIY fans alike! Go towww.papilloncreations.ca or www.etsy.com/shop/PapillonArtBoutique for up-dated details coming soon. Grand opening will be held May 9th, just in time for the Mother's Day week-end. Sherwood hopes to see everyone out to support your local artists anddiscover new feature themes created every 2nd week.