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The Galetta
Tribune. January 2020 Newsletter
“Second
in circulation only to the New York Times”
POT LUCK.
Yup it's
exactly what it sounds like folks and we are doing it again (because enough of
us survived the first two pot lucks that we had). Actually, this is a great way
to break up the winter blues, meet your neighbors down the street and BE A
SUPPORTER OF YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK.. We do have a small glitch this year in that
the event is not going to be catered because the Woman Institute has disbanded.
This means we may have to all pitch in a little bit with prep and clean up. Nothing too scary. This is going to be an
interesting experiment, much like some of the dishes being served. PLEASE BRING
A DONATION FOR THE FOOD BANK (FOOD OR CASH), along with your favourite
dish. Entertainment after eating is
going to be a game of “Tribal Pursuit” which is much like Trivial Pursuit but
this time we are pitting family against family (or table against table). Prizes
will be awarded. TUESDAY
JAN. 21st is the date to remember. Doors open at 5:30 and
hopefully we will be sitting down to eat by 6:30.
Kudos and
Thanks.
I have
been remiss in my duties. A huge thank-you goes out to all the volunteers who
helped with the Nov. euchres every Thurs evening. Because of their valiant
efforts each and every Thurs night tournament goes off without a hitch. And
yes, folks we are going to be doing it all again in Feb. 2020 for your
entertainment and because we are gluttons for punishment.
Cookie Exchange.
Not to be forgotten are the
ladies who staged the Cookie Exchange. Carol Lacroix and Lana Dean did
wonderful job of putting this all together and ensuring that everyone had a
good time.
The
Pool/Billiards Club.
Pool/billiards
will be played every Monday evening. The doors will be open at approx. 7:00 and
we will play until we are tired or until 10:00, whichever comes first.
Skating
Rink.
The
Galetta Rink will be open soon, weather permitting. We are aiming for the
Christmas/ Holiday school break.
Galetta
History.
Did you
know that Galetta was first established in 1823, yes we have been around that
long. Galetta was first called Hubbell Falls. It was James Steen who first harnessed
the power of the Mississippi River and build a grist mill. James Galetti Whyte
(that is not is misprint his middle name was Galetti) started a woolen mill at
the falls. The name was later changed to Galetta after Whyte’s mother's name.
By the 1870’s the village included a store, a grist mill, a woolen mill, a
carding and spinning mill, a shingle mill, a potash works and a cooperage was on the island in the
Mississippi River. [See the GALETTA HISTORY tab for more local history]
President: David Jefferies
613-623-4579
Vice President: Bruce Sample 613-8395808
Treasurer: Pat Rose 613-623-8901
Secretary: Sandra Fletcher 613-623-2852
Hall Rentals: Barb Jowett 613-797-8957
Hall Maintenance: Norm Ross 613-878-1566
Membership: Peter Shoup 613-623-3562
Directors: Colin Crowe
Marsha
McGowan
Debbie Elliott
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