Even though the temperature here has been -24 C, and colder in some places, we are still fortunate that we are not having the storms and snowfall being experienced in other areas.
Due to the cold weather, the potluck supper held in Waseca last Sunday was not well attended. Another potluck is planned for the evening of Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. Hopefully weather conditions will have improved and everyone will come out for that social get together. All proceeds are going to the new flooring fund for the Waseca Community Centre. Watch for a poster in the post office.
The Waseca Recreation Board met Jan. 13 to make plans for the April 23 fish fry. The evening, beginning at 5 p.m., will follow somewhat the same lines as last year, but more help was needed and this year other organizations are being requested to help. The fish has been ordered.
April 24 will see the annual community meeting beginning with a noon barbecue followed by an afternoon meeting.
Some time ago, Jessie Weisner and Ashley McFadyen, Maidstone High School students, attended a student leadership conference in Halifax. Students from all over Canada were present for the conference and the added sightseeing. The students were billeted with local families. Jessie and Ashley were accompanied by Maxine Noble, a Maidstone High School staff member. Their trip was partially funded by the Waseca Recreation Board. The girls will be making a report at the annual community meeting.
Ronald Hult and Rodney Weisner expressed their appreciation to those who organized the pre-Christmas service held at Waseca's heritage church. The service in the church, which is over 100 years old, gave them a special feeling, which they probably felt partly because of the age of the church and the special care that it has been given, as well as the Christmas message.
The village office will be returning to its former location on the north side of the village. The move will take place beginning Feb. 1. The office will be closed during the first two weeks of February while renovation and moving operations are taking place.
Sandra Sutherland received a phone call from her brother Bruce, who is retired and living at his home in Costa Rica. He lives there mostly for the winter months. He enjoys the climate, the people and the scenery.
Renee Donovan spent a few days in Saskatoon last week visiting with her daughter Lindsay and her husband Ian and their new son, Jack. Jack is Renee and Maurice's first grandchild.
