Acadia Valley News, Oct 19

Reported by Yolanda Kuhn
yakuhn@hotmail.com call or text 403-664-0582

It’s another beautiful fall day today. I think it may be one of the last as the cooler weather is upon us. Sorry I didn’t send the news last week; I was on vacation in New York City. If N.Y.C. is on your bucket list, I highly recommend the trip.

The construction has started on the detour around the bridge on the north side of the entrance to town. Make sure to slow down in that area; between the construction and the semis taking the detour, there’s a lot going on around that intersection.

The Barbie Movie “Teen Movie Night” was a success, with about 30 kids attending. Stay tuned for more dates in the future.

The Sausage Fry over Thanksgiving was a success, as usual. They served just over 300 for supper. This year, instead of a D.J. or a band, Manny Ohrt was the D.J., and he did a great job. The winners of the raffles were as follows: Deb Rafa, $2000; Gordon Vansickle, $300; Lucas Kumer, $200; and Tanya Niwa won the 50/50 of $750.

Warren Peers Parent Council is going to postpone the “Gift Card Survivor” as The Badgers have a similar fundraiser on the go. Stay tuned for more details in the new year.

Warren Peers Students Union is currently running a first aid kit fundraiser. Watch for students out and about in town with their order forms.

Yoga in The Valley with Jamie Ross started today and will run on Thursday nights at the hall from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The Acadia Valley Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 2nd annual Halloween B.B.Q. at the Firehall starting at 5:00 p.m. This year, they’re also collecting donations of gently used coats and boots for The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter.

The Acadia Valley Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its annual Steak & Lobster dinner and fundraiser on November 18th. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased at the M.D. Office.

Here’s the deal: Golden 20’s Christmas Gala hosted by The Community Club is December 9th! D.J. Steve, with tables of fun, is the entertainment this year, and Kelly Skappak will be catering. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased at Skappak’s Farm Supplies or by contacting Jena Skappak at 403-928-0021.

The Acadia Valley E.C.S. is planning on hosting its annual “Christmas in the Valley” on December 16th. Watch Facebook and The Oyen Echo for more details.

Thanks for reading this week. I will leave you with a quote from an unknown author: “My favourite colour is October.”