Nearly an inch of much-needed rain fell Sunday night. Along with the showers came a thunderstorm. It seems a long while since there has been much thunder and lightning. The moisture soaked into the ground quickly making us realize just how dry it was.
Mother’s Day has long since come and gone, but it was a busy day for many. Florence Pike’s family all gathered at her house for a family breakfast with Wayne and Jane Pike as chefs. Following breakfast there was lots of visiting and the many hands made quick work of some necessary yard work. Supper, again a family event, was enjoyed at Bill Pike’s home. Only a couple of family members could not be there. Karen and Rick Johnston have returned from Arizona since then.
A number of people from the area attended the show featuring Scott Woods and his band held in Lashburn on the evening of May 18. The band, which travels far and wide in Canada and also in the northern United States, consists of six talented musicians. Scott is a fiddling champion and is also famous for trick fiddling routines. Members of his band play a number of instruments. Patrick Linton, at age 17, is a step dance champion, plays guitar and is a vocalist. Never a dull moment with this band.
John and Calynda Evans and their sons spent the Victoria Day weekend with John’s parents, Keith and Eileen Evans. John and his family live in Calgary.
Nichole Pike and a friend from Edmonton spent the long weekend with Nichole’s dad Terry Pike. Both Nichole and her friend work in Edmonton.
Gully Gus says, “Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere.”
