The Walk Walk聽 program has been put on hold for now.
The ice shacks were going out onto the lake this weekend, so there should be some action out there in this nice weather we鈥檙e having.聽聽
The house in Lakeview has finally been moved, so it has gone to a new home somewhere. Now progress can continue on a new house on the same lot. One trailer has been moved out and a house is being built on another site, also in Lakeview.
Duplicate bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall Thursday evening, with top score going to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen followed by Anne Crozier and Cletus Scherman.
The bright moon all week has been nice to see in a clear sky, with stars all around. During a drive around the village it is pleasant to see the many Christmas聽lights out there. The village will likely hold a lighting competition again, being that is one of the things we can do safely. There are several聽homes that have the motion lights with a pretty display of colour dancing about.
Canasta was played聽by seven folks on Friday at the聽Do Drop In, so the scores could not be compared. They were just happy they enjoyed the afternoon together.
Several coyotes and a fox have been seen in the village聽recently, so garbage has to be taken care of properly to avoid a mess.
Dr. Ray Michaud, formerly of Spiritwood, retired in Saskatoon, passed away Dec. 2. He was 92 years old. His first practice was in Edam for a year, then Prince Albert for a couple years and finally to Spiritwood, where he practiced聽for his remaining years and raised his family. He was active in community services and always ready to lend a hand. After his first wife, Helen, passed away he later married Olive. He is survived by Olive, his sons Mark and Paul, daughters Elaine, Janice and Lisa and their families.聽 聽
My granddaughter Carrie (Lambert) and Neil Sandstrom have moved from Calgary to Kamloops, B.C. with his work. She followed him last weekend, along with their older son Eric and they are getting settled in their house out聽there. Both Carrie and Eric are able to continue working with computers on their jobs. After the New聽Year, Eric will fly to Denmark where he will attend university. The younger son, Jake, is settled in at Pemberton, B.C. where he is employed and will be able to travel regularly to Whistler for his 鈥渟ki training.鈥�
Eric Callbeck of Meota is home after having heart problems taken care of in Saskatoon this past week. We wish him well and a speedy recovery.
This year is not the year to get everything you want. This is the year to appreciate everything you have!
