Samantha Kelly, Sean Schatull, and Teagan Friesen, students in John Cousineau’s Grade 1 class at St. Michael’s School, observed the reactions of little Madelyn Dent to toys and other obstacles yesterday morning during the “Roots of Empathy” program.

NorFab Flames PeeWee forward Amber Jourdain charged ahead in a exhibition game against the Bantam BDO Stars here last night. Jourdain was one of six different scorers for the Flames, who knocked off the Stars 6-2.

Janice Cousineau put a bid on a “movie basket,” donated by Micaela, Doug, and Tyler Jensen, during the silent auction at last night’s “Community Chest” benefit dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous. The annual dinner and auction, which saw a sold-out crowd of about 225 people, raised $15,053 to help local families facing medical expenses.

Nicole LePine served up wild rice soup yesterday at St. Mary’s Youth Group’s annual “Development and Peace” soup-and-bun fundraiser. The youth group made bread and buns, with advice from from Helen and Ray Cousineau, as well as served up hot soup donated by parishioners.

Ann Sandmoen counted points while Chuck Hanson moved his peg along the board during a cribbage tournament Saturday held in conjunction with the 28th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival. The mild weather drew many participants out for the fun-filled weekend, which also included a hypnotist show, snow golf, fishing derby, pancake breakfast, and much more.