Sunday, on a most beautiful day, the annual Waseca Walkathon took place. Participants gathered at the Waseca Community Centre shortly after 9:30 a.m. for registration, then started off at 10 a.m. for the walk, which took them to the Battle River bridge six miles south of the village. Approximately the same number of participants took part as in other years, but participation in sporting events took some of the regulars to Maidstone. There were some walkers, some young ones riding bicycles and tricycles and a few very young ones being pushed in strollers. It appeared they all enjoyed themselves. Volunteers kept the walkers supplied with water and then picked them up at the end and brought them back to Waseca for a wiener and hamburger lunch. A big thank you to all who in any way participated to make this event another success.
Several other events have recently taken place in the village. April 23 saw the annual fish fry. It was a sold out event, with more than 245 tickets sold. The committee received comments on the enjoyable evening, which included a live auction with Angus McFadyen auctioneering, a silent auction which had many donated items and a few personal tables.
Curtis Sutherland had travelled to La Ronge to get the fish, which had been partially prepared for the fry. The recreation board, which sponsored the evening, was really appreciative of the Waseca organizations and individuals who worked diligently in preparing for the event, working all evening and helping with the clean up.
CKSA TV were in attendance and broadcast interviews with a few individuals.
April 24, the Waseca community joint annual meeting was held at the hall. This was preceded by a brief recreation board meeting and a barbecue. Some important decisions were made at the meeting.
One was to have all the organizations meet together on a regular basis every two months. This would make sure all organizations would have a regular meeting date and members of the various organizations would know the exact date of the meetings. It is hoped this will help members plan to be present on that date.
More members are needed on some committees. Please volunteer!
May 24, there will be a community garage sale in the village. Some tables will be available at the Community Centre and individuals will have sales in their yards. Yellow balloons will be flying over these yards. The sale will be from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lunch will be available at the centre.
Meanwhile, the school students are busy with their summer sports, including rugby and soccer.
There have been some visitors in the village, including Grace Flewell, who spent the weekend visiting her sister Sandra Sutherland and other family members.
Another event that will be coming up in June is the Father's Day celebration. Watch for posters. You won't want to miss this event.
On a beautiful day such as Sunday, folks are preparing for weekends at the various lakes. Summer is in the air! I understand the community hall will have its new sign, "Waseca Memorial Hall," in place soon.
