A Farmers鈥� Almanac forecast tells us to prepare for another nasty winter involving shovelling piles of the white stuff. Researchers say if over age 65, shove wielders should be careful and do only five minutes at a time. Better yet, hire a young able body who can use of a bit of cash.
There鈥檚 nothing like a fresh farm turkey on the Christmas dinner table, especially if it has been grain fed. This is so for the 10- to 20-pound turkeys the Toews sisters are selling. The birds are ready for the oven. Please support this young girls by placing an order to 306-246-4949.
Former resident Doreen Kulpa celebrated her 91st birthday last week. She and deceased husband Frank farmed east of Mayfair for many years. She was a great supporter of All Saints Catholic Church in Mayfair. Doreen is a resident of River Heights Lodge in North Battleford.
Condolences to Kelly Yanko of Saskatoon on the passing of her 65-year-old mother, Barbara Matheson Yano, an employee at the University of Saskatchewan. Kelly is my second oldest son Greg鈥檚 fiancee. Kelly and sister Robyn were at their mom鈥檚 bedside as she passed away.
White-tailed deer hunting season is ending Dec. 2. Hopefully the hunters are satisfied with their targeted animal and the deep freezers will be filled with smoked sausage. There has been an abundance of mule and white-tailed deer in our area for many years, but down slightly from last year, I was informed. The previous two winters have been harsh, so the body size and the male antlers have not grown to capacity. The heavy snow made it a challenge for hunters, but then snow does making tracking easier. Our oldest son is an avid hunter and reports that two months of baiting did not bring any bears into view of the game cameras this year. In 2019 there was an over abundance of these inquisitive mammals that ate the grain and broke cameras. With the snow and cold coming on rapidly, the bears went into early hibernation.
Leanne Cherwinsky, my neighbour, forgets how many years she has been an Avon consultant, but the time has come to close the books on her home-based business. She announced this on Facebook and in her recent catalogue, thanking her customers for their orders over the years. We will miss her friendly service.
My husband is recovering nicely from a stroke and apparently a few mini-strokes according to the MRI and heart/stroke specialists in Saskatoon. Thank you for the phone calls from concerned family and friends. He is doing well and probably doing too much work on the farm. He doesn鈥檛 want to sit and do nothing.
I鈥檓 sure people are missing the Christmas craft sales in rural communities. These were pleasant social outings, usually starting in October and running to the middle of December. There is nothing like supporting folks who work tirelessly creating 鈥渙ut-of-the-world unique鈥� crafts. Some crafters have gone online and are trying their best to market their products. Supporting local crafters online is a good substitute for visiting stores where social distancing and masking rules make it a less pleasant experience.
