We hope all mothers enjoyed Mother's Day. A feature of the day was a Mother's Day brunch held in Waseca Hall and sponsored by the Waseca 100th Anniversary Committee. Many families attended to enjoy a time of visiting as well as a delicious meal. All mothers were presented with carnations as they came into the hall. Carolin Donovan was the winner of the door prize donated by Melissa Hult.
The hall was beautifully decorated for the brunch. Local young people waited on the guests, a much appreciated service by all who came.
May 7, a full day of quilting took place in the Waseca Community Centre. Sandra Fisher conducted a mini quilting retreat that day. It was a busy time for the participants as they worked to make a crazy shortcut quilt.
Quilting days are always enjoyed as a social time. A delicious noon meal was served.
A former Waseca resident, Bill Hickson, passed away May 4. Bill was the second child of Ronnie and Lillian Hickson, who lived on the farm originally owned by pioneer Keith Farley just south of Waseca. Following his school years in Waseca, Bill worked in Cranbrook, B.C. and then in Victoria, B.C., where he died.
Like all members of his family, Bill was an avid sportsman. One of his favourite leisure sports was ocean salmon fishing.
Bill and his wife, Velma, raised a family of two girls. Bill made trips back to his home area as often as possible. Last summer was his final visit. At that time he was hopeful his battle with cancer was going to be successful.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Alice. We extend our sympathy to all family members and friends.
From the Waseca Herald of Sept. 16, 1907: Dell and Anderson have decided to keep a stock of furniture and hope to receive a consignment in a few days.
Duck shooting is in full "blast" now, the little lake to the south of town being the happy hunting ground of most of the sportsmen.
As soon as a site has been secured from the owners of the town site, the English church congregation will proceed with the erection of their church, which they hope to occupy this winter.
