Who could ever stoop so low as to steal poppy donation boxes in Regina the last couple of weeks? Ten boxes were stolen and apparently some had approximately $500 inside, a few others $100. What is wrong with our society?
Mayfair’s Remembrance Day service occurred Nov. 10 in the afternoon at the local hall. Ellyn Scotton and Janet Cherwinski organized a touching program. A rendition of Alleluia was a duet sung beautifully by Afton Lafreniere (daughter of Sheldon and April Lafrenier) and Jessica Fournier (daughter of Heather Welsh and Richard Fournier).
The program opened with O Canada, last post and reveille, prayers of reflection and the laying of wreaths by various community members.
In Flanders Fields was recited by the large crowd and a well-known war song from the 1940s was sung. The program ended with God Save the Queen and was followed by lunch.
I attended the Atom Division C hockey tournament in Spiritwood this past Saturday. My nine-year-old grandson Parker is on the Radisson Oilers team, while his father Kinley is one of the coaches. Other teams included Leoville, St. Walburg and Spiritwood. While there I checked out the posters and made note of this robust small town’s upcoming events.
There is a craft sale Nov. 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pioneer Centre. It will offer wooden hand-made toys, hand-crafted items, pies and an assortment of Christmas goodies.
The Ball Diamond Restoration Committee is hosting Festival of Treats Nov. 29 with dinner, dessert auction and comedian Sean Lecomber. The evening will conclude with a dance featuring a well-known DJ.
Spiritwood also offers live dinner theatre, but I believe it has been moved to later in the winter months the past few years.
Tickets are the perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything. Shelley can be reached at 306-883-2176 for the 2020 Cash of the Month Raffle. There are 12 monthly draws for $2,020 for a total of $24,240 in prizes. Each ticket is eligible for all 12 draws. There are 500 tickets printed and they sell for $100 each.
The Will Ballantyne show is this Friday, Nov. 22 at Rabbit Lake Hall. Supper is at 6 p.m. with the concert to follow. One can see the show only for $25. Supper and show tickets are $30 in advance. Call Joan at Rabbit Lake Hotel for tickets, 306-824-2002.
A school reunion is planned for the 2020 August long weekend for anyone who was a student, teacher, custodian, school board member or otherwise involved with the school. Please send your deposit, $25 per person, $50 per couple, by Feb. 1 to Wade Lafreniere at Maidstone.
There will be a band and DJ for a Friday evening social, catered supper Saturday and other fun events are still in the early planning stage. Please let other former students know about this reunion. The last school reunion was at the end of June 2004 when the school was closed due to low enrolment.
A Christmas family concert is coming up at Mayfair Hall Sunday, Dec. 1 with many young children involved. Featured will be a birth of Christ nativity scene, carols and small skits, ending with a visit from Santa. The program starts at 3:30 p.m. There will be a silver collection with money donated to the Empty Stocking Fund and Mayfair’s Save a Third World Child. For information call me at 306-481-4570.
