Glenburn Regional Park hosted an appreciation barbeque for the Good Sam group who gave a facelift to the concession booth this summer. All help is greatly appreciated.
Did you know? Back in May 1962, a group of interested people gathered in Maymont to discuss the proposed park, south of Maymont along the river. At that time Mr. George Rathwell, supervisor of regional parks of Regina, outlined the way the park could be started, the possibilities in this location and the financial assistance to be received from the government.
An organizational meeting was held May 26, 1962. Officers elected at his meeting were M.P. Vanderhagen, president; Ken Delong, vice-president and Derby Reid, secretary-treasurer. As the months progressed the committee looked into starting such a park and would meet later to let everyone know its findings.
At a meeting in February 1963, Mr. Rathwell presented a rough plan of what the park should include. Also at that time a name was chosen for the park. After a lengthy discussion the majority voted in favour of Glenburn Regional Park. The "glen" meaning a narrow secluded valley - also it is half of Glenside, the RM of Glenside who joined at that meeting - and "burn" was after Mike Burns, the original owner of the land where the park is situated.
By June 1963, the RMs of Eagle Creek, Great Bend, Mayfield, Douglas and Glenside along with the towns of Maymont, Richard, Borden, Radisson and the Village of Fielding had joined the Glenburn Regional Park Authority. In June 1963, a meeting was called to draw up the park constitution. Soon convenors were appointed for each facility: playground, ball diamonds and golf course.
In the spring of 1964, committees discussed the need for a swimming pool and it was decided that a saucer shaped pool be built with the work being done by Schmidt Construction. Fresh spring water was and is still supplied by damming the creek to the pool. Evergreens were brought from Meeting Lake and each year an additional number of trees are added to the park from the nursery at Indian Head. In 1965 a change house was built and a building to serve as a concession booth was moved to the park from north of Maymont. Four ball diamonds and a nine-hole golf course were set up at this time.
Ed Broom was the first caretaker-manager of the park and held this position for several years. The Harold Greenslades operated the concession booth for several years. In 1966 swimming lessons began. It was a happy day in 1967 when the grand opening was held. Official ribbon cuttings and flag raisings took place.
Over the years, many new additions were made - picnic tables, barbecues, benches at the pool. There has been more happening since 1967 but I cheated and took this information out of the Sod to Solar book.
Glenburn Regional Park continues to be a busy place each summer with a variety of activities. Many favourable comments come from visitors who enjoy the scenery and facilities available at the park and hopefully there are many more to come.
There is a fundraiser being held for playground equipment. The park is asking for donations from the public towards the cost. Any amount would be appreciated. If you would like a tax deductible receipt for any amount over $20, please come to the Village of Maymont office or make your cheque payable to the Village of Maymont and we will receipt it through the village.
The annual church service was held at St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church in Richard, Aug. 26. The mass was dedicated to Rev. Father Leonard Cyr who was born in Richard in 1932 to Phil and Eva Cyr. He was a member of the parish and attended mass daily. He played the organ and demonstrated his strong faith through church activities. He became a successful businessman, but in mid-life, he responded to his calling and in 1976 was ordained to the priesthood. He was a popular and well-loved priest in the diocese of Saskatoon. Father Len died in June 2012. A potluck supper was held in the hall after the service.
Get well wishes to Gertie Sherman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you while you recover.
Birthday wishes to Dawn Gray. You're how old?
Condolences to Danny Prescesky and family on the passing of Danny's father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and also with the Heppner family. Don played at many jam sessions and entertained at many of the local venues. He will be sadly missed by his family and his fellow musicians.
For all those who enjoy reading my articles, if by chance you have anything you would like me to put in the newspaper for you, please give me a call at 389-2440. I would be happy to do that.
Another surprise at our Legends 3 but, sorry, Elvis is not coming back this year. More information to follow in next week's paper.
FYI, seeing that it's cucumber season, did you know rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror will eliminate the fog.
A couple of errors were made in the article I wrote about Ashton. He had to do 2,000 push-ups, not sit-ups, in two hours. Also he is in the Army Cadets, not the Air Cadets.
