MAYFAIR — 4-H Clubs have been around for years and people associate them with rural children but, depending on which project, it is open to everyone. The Medstead Multiple 4-H Beef Club will have the residents in Rabbit Lake’s Rose Gill Lodge etched in their minds for a long time. As part of the “cuts of beef” project some members prepared, cooked and served a delicious supper for these seniors. Thanks to Barb Klaassen (a kitchen employee) for supervising throughout this learning experience. Leaders Russell Aumack and Candy Pain also assisted.
The beef roasts were donated by the Aumack Simmental Farm and Russell gave a demonstration on how to properly carve a roast. Some older members did this while the younger ones served the residents their meals.
The members in attendance were Marti-Beth McNabb, Morgan McNabb, Maria McNabb, Brenner England, Andy Pain, Georgia Scott, Grayson Aumack and Liam Aumack.
Morgan McNabb brought his guitar for after-supper entertainment. He teamed up with resident Clara Olsen as she played tunes on the piano. Oh yes, the members had to finish the kitchen work which included doing the dishes before the musical entertainment. The residents love to see the younger generation taking an interest in them by visiting the lodge. This was truly a “learn to do by doing” project.
Eighty-one-year-old Frank Pozdrowski, formerly from Mayfair, recently passed away. Frank was a patrol operator for the RM of Meeting Lake and when he relocated to Speers he also worked for the RM of Douglas. Condolences to his son Earl and family
Many outdoor hunters and fishermen will travel a distance to other associations hosting an event. Lloydminster and District Fish and Game is hosting a Family Wildlife and Awards Banquet Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Convention Centre at the Exhibition grounds. For tickets, please call 780-808-6420. The entertainment for the evening is magician BEN who wowed judges on TV’s Canada’s Got Talent.
Many people have booked a winter vacation to sunny places and Mexico is still a hot ticket destination according to travel agents. When travelling one has to pay close attention to their surroundings. When using a taxi, negotiate a price before getting into the cab. Most travellers have smartphones so Google the map and don’t let the driver “pull any wool” over your eyes. Always have another person with you in a foreign place and keep your passport at your fingertips. From experience, have at least two credit cards or debit cards from two different worldwide known banks. Cash is still king if you have a safe place to keep it. One person I know has two different cellphones with her at all times in case of an emergency. Make sure to come home with at least a slight suntan if not a full blown one. Travelling is totally different in comparison to 50 years ago. Safety is number one priority.
Stores are all decked out in shades of reds, pinks and white colours as Valentine’s Day is only three weeks away. Easter merchandise is also already in stores.
By the looks of the long-range forecast, we are out of the ice-cold deepfreeze for now. More cold weather is a given as it’s only coming up to the end of January. Don’t you think it’s great to see Table Mountain finally in operation? Congratulations to one of the ski instructors there on receiving a “Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance” award. Gordon Lacoursiere of Delmas received a 40-year membership award. Congratulations, and keep enjoy doing what you absolutely do.
