It hasn't seemed like winter at all lately. However, March may still bring some stormy times. It has been wonderful to travel out on good roads with no ice to speak of.
Among those holidaying lately have been Linda and Bill McGilvery, who spent Feb. 7 - 23 in Hawaii. Accompanying them were their son Sean and his wife Kelly along with their children Drayson, Landon, Jericha and Ward. It sounds as though they had a wonderful time enjoying the beaches, the water and some sightseeing.
It is with sadness that I report the death of Clifford Pinder, who passed away in hospital March 5. Clifford was the third child born to Jack and Alice Pinder, who farmed on the west side of Forest Bank district. They all attended Forest Bank school before going on to high school in Lashburn. Cliff and his wife Arlene had two children. They farmed near Kitscoty, Alta. Clifford always enjoyed sports and took part in many. In later years he coached sports, including hockey, and enjoyed curling as well. Our sympathy to his family, his siblings and their families and to his many friends.
Also returning from holidaying in Hawaii were Keith and Debbie Pike, who spent three weeks there from Jan. 10 to Feb. 2. Randy Pike and Kirk and Debbie Munro joined them for two weeks at that time. Besides enjoying the water, sunshine and beaches, they did a lot of sightseeing. One of their outings was time spent whale watching, which was done while they travelled by Catamaron. The weather was beautiful throughout their stay.
Gully Gus says, "The one book that can really tell you where you can go for a vacation is your cheque book."
