MAYFAIR — We are all wondering when nature will give us a dumping of that most precious thing called rain. The northern forest fires are causing much turmoil and stress to the evacuees, firefighters and many who have stepped in to assist in whatever capacity they are capable. Shelter and meals are essential for those battling the blazes.
It’s interesting to tour the smaller-scale museums in rural towns. Spiritwood and District Museum opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. An interesting clothing display features a beautiful 1904 hand-stitched wedding dress worn by a 20-year-old bride named Margaret Bell, who married Henry Derryman. Displayed in an orderly fashion, many artifacts that were the pioneer way of life. Nothing better than to take school students for a year-end trip to museums so they can realize the hardships of homesteaders and others.
Hafford is hosting a Neighbourhood Garage Sale on Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a concession in the Communiplex open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A town map with sale locations can be picked up at the Communiplex.
I was in North Battleford last Tuesday and Wednesday for the Grade 7-12 track and field meet. The extremely hot weather was better than the cold, damp, windy weather last year. Many people went home with sunburns. Great athletes participated from schools within approximately a 100-mile radius of the Battlefords. It is wonderful to see the young ones cheering for their acquaintances and giving “high fives.” This was a well-run event thanks to the many volunteers who made this an enjoyable two days. The top two athletes from each category go to Moose Jaw this weekend for provincials. Good luck to all.
Happy 96th birthday wishes to former Whitkow resident Olga Woloshyn, who now resides in Battlefords River Heights Lodge. Oldest son, David and family had a get-together with her on Sunday in a small visiting room. The staff are excellent, and she is extremely happy to be where she can visit with her old farm neighbours from Rabbit Lake, Henry and Mary Konopelski. They’ve been residents for the past two years in this facility.
Mark your calendar for June 13 (evening) and all day Saturday, June 14, for the Hafford, Borden, Speers and Maymont ball tournament in Glenburn Regional Park south of Maymont. This division is called MICRA, which stands for “Maymont Intercommunity Recreation Association.” The new concession is up and running with a great menu for this summer season.
It’s nice to see so many grandparents out and about cheering on the youth at many sporting events. Yes, we make the time to do this in our busy schedules, even if we don’t punch the clock for a paid job.
The word “psithurism” isn’t connected to the windy days we’ve been experiencing on the prairies. The small bedding plants put outside into gardens are taking a beating. This word is a noun meaning the sound of gently rustling wind. Whew, one can not use this word too much these days. On the plus side, these winds keep the mosquitoes away.
