Here we are again in the deep freeze that Old Man Winter has conjured up — frigid, bone chilling winds, tons of snow shoveling, vehicles that were supposed to have been plugged in and do not start and, of course, turning up the thermostat in the house in order to keep warm. There is always a spike in electrical and fuel bills. We have learned to live with the ups and downs of winter, so none of this is a surprise. Grin and bear the challenge. By now we certainly get in tune with the brisk temperatures.
The loss of an elderly person is always sad news. Nellie Adamus formerly from Mayfair passed away Jan. 2. She was a resident at North Battleford River Heights Lodge for the last few years. Nellie and her husband Joe (deceased) raised a family of eight children on a farm at Lorenzo east of Mayfair. Their daughter, Dorothy (Jim) Lehman always lived in close proximity, but over the last decade or so Shirley relocated from British Columbia, then daughter Elaine Fleury from Manitoba and another daughter, Elizabeth (Ken) Buchinski from Saskatoon all moved to the Meota area. Daughter-in-law, Gail (Edward deceased) moved to Battleford and Ted (Carla), the youngest son from Edmonton, Alta., purchased a cabin at Meota. Nellie had many family members visiting her often. The count in the immediate family became 65 within the last two weeks when another great-granddaughter was born to Jody (Dorothy’s son) and his wife.
Morris (Sonia) Prescesky from Mayfair also recently lost his mother Mary Prescesky Dec. 29. Mary was also a resident of River Heights Lodge, but previously resided in her own house in North Battleford for many years.
Condolences to the Adamus and Prescesky families who are mourning their loved ones.
Before Christmas Jeanette Swistun along with her siblings, Randy (Cathy) Aumack and Susan (Brian) Doell visited their sister Glenda (Dick) Starycki who resides in Surrey, B.C They usually get together as a group a couple times a year.
Congratulations to Adam Pollard and Chandra on becoming first time parents to a baby boy at the beginning of December. Proud grandparents are Darrell and Bev Pollard. Adam and Chandra now reside on the same yard as his dad. Great-grandparents Orville and Anne Pollard from Saskatoon stayed for a few days during Christmas, also on their original farm site.
Different business cards get hung up on the outside bulletin board near Mayfair’s post office. Recently a new one — KW Excavating with owner being Kris Wappel — appeared. The business advertises snow clearing, corral cleaning, post hole drilling and back fill.
There will be burger nights at the Rabbit Lake rink starting Monday, Jan. 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the arena. If you don’t feel like cooking supper and have the urge for a rink burger, then on Mondays Rabbit Lake is the place to be. The same day there is also public skating and skating lessons. For more information call Crystal at 306-480-2185 or Chrissy at 306-441-1166.
The oldest resident in Maymont moved into River Heights Lodge before Christmas as her family felt she needed more care. Sara Beaudoin has adjusted nicely to her new environment and would love to have her many friends come to visit. She is a real delight to spend time with.
Often we get so wrapped up with the busyness of our lives, that we do not make time for the elderly. During the bleak, cold winter days many of them wish to stay inside, so a cheery hello and a few minutes of conversation can make a difference. It is not a difficult task to bring joy to others.
