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The audience thoroughly enjoyed Eveline Bandet Nachtegaele鈥檚 gospel concert June 27 in Mayfair Hall. The people I talked to had nothing but good comments on her original music, which is targeted at people of all religious denominations. Eveline gave two of her CDs to everyone who donated money at the door, whether it was a small or large amount. Everyone was amazed at her generosity and professionalism. She is planning to return to rural Saskatchewan in two years and commented that she sure would like to perform again. This was hosted by Mayfair鈥檚 Save a Third World Child.

Those of you who could not make this one will have to wait awhile. Eveline commented proceeds from the Prince Albert event, at which one person donated $10,000, will be put to good use in Uganda as a school is to be built there next March and April. Anyone who is interested in helping with a donation or physically being there to help can give her a call at 979-864-6883 for more information.

Summer is in full gear now that school is out for two months. In Saskatchewan this means high tourism. Our lovely province is so diversified with many sights to take in that one needs weeks to cover just a chunk of it.

Shirley Lamontagne鈥檚 house is bustling with excitement as two of her sons, Brian and Calvin and families, are here for a visit. Brian resides in Nova Scotia near Halifax and Calvin in the interior of British Columbia.听

Mark you calendars for Thursday, July 14 as there will be a good program at Rabbit Lake Hall. Don Williams and George Jones music will be sung by entertainer Wayne Derkson. If you like this type of music, Rabbit Lake is close to our community, so come out to support them. Advance tickets are $15 or $17 at the door for adults and can be obtained by calling Jim Tomkins at 306-841-7181 or Jan at Rabbit Lake Hotel at 306-824-2002. This event is sponsored by Seniors Sunrise Circle.

For playing games, doing crafts and having a story read by Teresa Toews come to the Mayfair Library on Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon for July and August. This is targeted for children ages three and up sponsored by the Library Summer Reading Club. Even if you have a grandchild visiting for a few days, take them there to interact with other children and, best of all, have fun with Teresa!

Music lovers, plan to attend the John Arcand Fiddle Festival, which is a four-day multicultural event with workshops, concerts, dancing and more. It is Aug. 11-14. This is situated between Saskatoon and Pike Lake. Potash Corporation is one of the large sponsors, which makes ticket prices reasonable. John Arcand has received the Order of Canada. He is a master of M茅tis fiddle and I personally heard him for the first time last August and I鈥檝e asked myself, 鈥淲here have I been all these years?鈥� He is absolutely fantastic as well as all of his guest musicians. There is free camping on pasture land. Next door to this venue that is hosted in a huge tent. Free shuttle bus is offered from a few places in Saskatoon.

Former Mayfair resident Ruby Rafuse attended her granddaughter鈥檚 convocation in Edmonton on June 15. Katelyn is Ruby鈥檚 son Shane and Barbara鈥檚 oldest daughter who attended University in Edmonton. With 鈥渄istinction鈥� Katelyn received her Bachelor of Science degree focusing on pharmacy.

Approximately 12 people came to my cabin at Chitek Lake to bid Janette Shepheard from Queensland, Australia farewell the evening of June 30. I prepared supper and the evening was filled with much laughter and joy. She seems to fit in with any type of crowd, as she is a fun-loving individual and knowledgeable about everything that is happening worldwide. My sister Janet and her husband Mike Gauthier from St. Brieux drove for this gathering. They stayed over for a couple of days and we took in the small parade in Chitek and the fireworks on Chamakese Resort Beach owned by Pelican Lake First Nation on July 1.

As I am writing this at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Chitek Lake had a downpour from the thunderclouds that cracked open and it certainly has freshened the air. The power went out for at least four hours. Mayfair received about one-half inch of precipitation, including hail.

Don't forget Richard's 100th celebration Aug. 6. It will take the format of other celebrations, but it will also include a church service at 3 p.m. in the 100-year-old St. Raphael Church in Richard. Come enjoy all of the events such as parade, old-fashioned games, children's activities, displays, raffles, live music, beer gardens and a dance to end the day. When events like this are scheduled, rain is totally unwanted.

Sheila Bachelder and two friends have returned from a one-week Alaskan cruise two weeks ago. They thoroughly enjoyed their holiday and Sheila must really love it, as this is her third one in three years.

Many people are already reaping the benefits of their gardens munching on lettuce, onions, radish, spuds and beets. Nothing beats the flavour of home-grown veggies. Since it was an early spring, saskatoon berries are already ripening, which on the average is two weeks early.

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