MAYFAIR — Has anyone besides me awakened to the sound of a running furnace? Temperatures sure dip down at night and frost has been reported in the Meeting Lake area. We do look forward to sunny days. Weather, even if the reports look good, can quickly become a devastating surprise.
The 95th birthday gathering for Olga Woloshyn was a success on Sunday, May 26 in North Battleford. Her relatives include the Tomanek and Hrynewich families and many were in attendance. Older Whitkow area neighbours, Ann Ewanchuk, Henry Konopelski and Stella Ewanchuk, enjoyed visiting many other generations of relatives and friends. Music was supplied by Orest Demyon from Hatherleigh district and Helmay and Arnie Loewen from North Battleford. This music and a small program brought out some interesting stories. A reading by great-grandson seven-year-old Shay was touching. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren presented roses to Olga. People from Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Spiritwood, Saskatoon and other areas came to this milestone gathering.
Canada Day will be here before we know it as the days pass so quickly. Many communities host celebrations. Meeting Lake Regional Park is hosting a bunnock fundraiser tournament on Saturday, June 29. Entry is $50 per four-member team. Three games are guaranteed. One can call Jim Golding at 306-371-5594 to register and get more details.
An appreciation barbecue to honor Doug and Doreen Lamb of Meeting Lake is on Saturday, July 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. in their yard near the lake. There will be directions posted near the roads closer to the park's south and from Spiritwood's direction. This couple were integral in the Thickwood Trails Snowmobile Club for many years and are moving to Battleford. RSVP by text to Sam Ginther at 306-230-9449.
Another new baby has arrived in Mayfair district. Congratulations to Cody and Ashley Zyznormirski on the birth of their second child, a girl named Lainey who arrived May 29. Mary Zyznormirski of Battleford and formerly of Mayfair is a proud great-grandma. Grandparents are Gordie and Lorelei who reside on the farm and Gauthier in Meota.
In our area, farmers have wrapped up the seeding for 2024 with varying amounts of precipitation throughout the countryside. Hoping there will not be too many setbacks for the various crops planted. To have a day to celebrate the end of seeding, D. and E. Woloshyn along with their four children are having a 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 9 in Mayfair Community Hall from 3 to 7:30 p.m. The program is at 3:30 p.m. Supper will be provided to friends and family. Please come and reminisce about the good times we've shared with so many wonderful people over the years. None of us are getting any younger.
Medstead had lots of action this past weekend when their club hosted the District 33 4-H Show and Sale. This was a busy weekend starting on Friday, May 31 with the local club’s achievement day and Saturday, Big River 4-H Club came for the regional show. 4-H is much more than winning. Perseverance is the key. Keep going when things get to be challenging and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Medstead club has beef, sheep, craft and outdoor skills projects.
As of Monday, June 3, dark clouds and more rain are forecast for the next few days. Weather is something we all have to put up with. Surprisingly there aren't too many mosquitoes out yet but the ticks sure are rampant.
