Boozie’s Tavern in Medstead was the place to be Friday and Saturday as the a grand opening celebration.
Jamie Buziak is leasing the bar from Linda Moline effective Sept. 6 and is enjoying the challenge. He previously was an educational assistant at Medstead School and also a bus driver for a few years. This Saturday, Jamie will be hosting a Halloween bash with prizes for costumes and Jodi Soderberg will be supplying a karaoke machine. He offers a small menu of pizza and some fast food entrees.
Buziak grew up on a farm near Whitkow and graduated from Mayfair school in 1990. Cheritina Tkatchuk from Saskatoon and originally from our area celebrated an important birthday a few weeks ago with old time friends having a great time at Boozie’s Tavern.
Hope this new venture proves to be an exciting one, Jamie.
Doreen and Peter Dudek, who lived near Blue Mountain Resort, have recently relocated to a condo on 102nd Street in North Battleford. Now all of Doreen’s siblings are living in close proximity as sisters Marguerite (Willie) Wintonyk are at Caleb, Joyce Heidel (husband Bob deceased) at Ruth Whyte Manor, Joan Johnson (husband John deceased) and brother Allan (Evelyn) Nachtegaele in North Battleford.
Joan was the farthest to make her move from Arizona almost two years ago and has not regretted returning back to her childhood hometown. May they join in many family festivities in the coming years.
Visiting and helping an old time friend Nettie Pauls in Winnipeg, Man. is an annual trip for Valerie Taylor. Valerie is usually away for two weeks to be with Nettie, who lived her childhood years near Mayfair on the family farm.
Ann and Earl VanNortwick, formerly from Mayfair, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with almost every family member in attendance. The youngest one there was Meagan Ferguson’s (Charlene’s daughter) baby boy who was born in June. This lovely gathering was held at Blend Restaurant Oct. 23. VanNortwick’s were married Oct. 24, 1951 with quite a bit of snow on the ground. Best wishes on this special occasion and may you be blessed with good health in the coming years.
I just found out that Linda and Skip Magowan of Alticane celebrated their son’s wedding June 11. Danny married Lauren Besse of Saskatoon. Congratulations to the newlyweds.
Guest speaker Harold Empey from Saskatoon gave a lot of informative tips on preparing wills at Caleb Village seniors’ housing complex in North Battleford last Monday. There were about 30 in attendance and most purchased his binder for $30, which is well worth every cent. Some topics that were discussed, most people would not even dream of putting in a will but actually could lessen the burden on loved ones who are left to deal with every detail. The money Empey makes on his binders is donated back to charity, which he claims is more than $200,000.
Wouldn’t it be a nice change to see the weather warm up for the ghosts and goblins who will make an appearance Oct. 31. Safe Halloween, everyone. I see the bulletin boards are advertising many dances Saturday.There is one at Mayfair Hall with admission $15. Music is supplied by DJ Calvin Lafreniere. For more information please contact Bev Pollard at 306-246-4920.
Some snowbirds are leaving for the south earlier than usual this fall because of the unco-operative temperatures. Safe travel if you are travelling in the air or by vehicle. People who have been doing this for years have made everlasting friendships with others from Canada and with U.S. folks. The results of the American election will be a hot topic in many discussions for the next few months.
