Botha Booster
Winter decided to roar its face again this passed Thursday, with lots of snow (blizzard like conditions) and really cutting down in temperature, and then Friday had more snow and cold temperatures with the weekend following with really cold temperatures.
There will be no Old-Time Dance the last Sunday of this month as they are going to hold a New Year’s Eve Dance instead. The “Country Gem Band” will be the entertaining band for this one. For more information please call Doug Haustein at 403-742-3994. This coming up dance will be a “Dine and Dance”, so make sure you get hold of Doug for more information.
Carpet bowling has been put on hold for the time being, so instead of this game, floor curling will be held at 1 p.m. both Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the village office will be open with new hours. They will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m., so please take a note of this.
On Nov. 27, at the monthly meeting such items were discussed as snow removal. So seeing we had a dump of snow and you would like your driveways cleaned out, please call the village office at 403-742-5079 and make arrangements for this.
At the BCC Committee, they are looking for volunteers to help out at the arena. If you could spare some free time and are willing to help out, please contact Shaun Derr at 403-742-4811.This would very much be appreciated.
The BCC Committee are also looking for someone who would be interested in teaching skating lessons. Please contact Shaun for this too. Thank you.
Botha Community would like to send a big thank you to the Barnec family for donating to the museum. Botha Museum will be located in the old church building, which is getting set up, ready for the public to come and look around. If you would like to donate to this special project, please drop the donations off at the village office.
Monday Dec. 8, please join the ladies at the Botha Seniors’ Centre for quilting day. They meet there at 9:30 a.m. and would love to have you join them.
Then that following day, Dec. 9, make sure you come out at 7:15 p.m. to the seniors’ centre for their annual Turkey Bingo starting at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. The jackpot and loonie pot is still up for grabs, o make sure you come out that Tuesday evening and you might be the luck one winning one or both of these pots and one of them winning the turkeys given away that evening, which would come in great this time of year to cook and put on your festive table.
Remember to come out every Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. to the seniors’ centre and join your friends and neighbours for a hot refreshing cup of coffee with them and a great visit. They would love to see you all there.
With deepest sympathy, we regret the loss of Mr. Joe Schell, who passed away suddenly last Thursday, Nov. 28. To mourn his passing, he leaves his wife (Lillian) and their family members. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
Joe was an active member of the Botha area, and a fantastic bingo player here in Botha and Gadsby area. Joe will be truly missed by all who knew him.