I am sure everyone had a good Christmas dinner with all the turkey trimmings. The Heifer and Hen Restaurant in Chitek Lake was open for a take-out turkey meal. Amy and staff worked hard to prepare this in order to offer an option to two-member households who did not want to cook an entire turkey.
Ice fishing is reported to be fair to good. At least the weather is co-operating for people to engage in outdoor activities.
Get well wishes to Lorena Lafrenier as she underwent surgery a few weeks ago.
We welcome Curtis Clark back into the community. He moved away at a young age to North Battleford. Since his step-father Eddy passed away two months ago, Curtis is now residing at the farm site. He is employed by the government in North Battleford and is now learning the skill of feeding and caring for bison.
Condolences to Sandra on the passing of her husband, Jim Rings of Chitek lake. They are the owners of a golf course there. Anyone who has golfed reports on how nicely the northern surroundings are, with many birds, squirrels and deer on the course to entertain the golfers. A 鈥渇or sale鈥� sign has been posted at the main highway for the past two years. His mother-in-law Marilyn Morley also lives in Chitek.
Snowbirds are now travelling more, as Arizona and Florida are going to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals at a small fee. This will be a welcome route to getting back to normal for some seniors who have been going south for many years. The warmer climate is always a drawing card, not to mention relaxation in the sun.
鈥淭ough people don鈥檛 last forever, but tough people do.鈥� The pandemic will eventually fade in people鈥檚 minds and life will normalize, but many small businesses have been sinking. Let us patronize the mom and pop shops as much as possible.
Happy New Year to all and wishes for a better year head. Thank you to the people for and near who appreciate reading my column, as I do receive phone calls from those who have moved away and try to stay connected to us Mayfair folks, Also, a big bouquet to editor Jayne Foster and to the hard-working staff who produce the Regional News-Optimist week after week to keep us informed locally.
