Three snows and now we should have summer. The trees are budding out and the robins are happy as they look for food. The geese are here in big flocks and when they get further north they will find feed in the unharvested fields. This is terrible weather for baby calves, so hope they found shelter.
Contract bridge at the Do Drop In held April 10 found top score by Vern Iverson and second high by Eric Callbeck. At duplicate bridge April 11, top couple was Vern Iverson and Robert Iverson. Second were Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck and third were Bernard and Lucille Gregoire. The bridge in the city was cancelled April 13.
April 1, in Smithers, B.C., a fellow stepped out of his truck and headed toward the hotel, back pack and all, when a deer ran him over. No one would believe his story until the hotel surveillance camera clearly showed how the deer ran over him, sending him flying. He wasn’t hurt much but surely was surprised. Most thought it was an April fools’ joke. I know of more than one incident where a deer has run across the highway into vehicles, but this is the first human incident I’ve heard of.
In China when you go for a rickshaw ride it is not behind a fellow running on foot, but behind a fellow on a bicycle. My niece has just returned from a China tour.
Plastic milk jugs and containers can now be taken to Sarcan for deposit refund if dated after April 1. Payment for aluminum, tin and plastic containers one litre or bigger increases from 20 cents to 25 cents. Cartons and tetra packs go from five cents to 10 cents. All milk and beverage containers will be subject to an environmental handling fee of six cents for plastic, seven cents for glass and three cents for aseptic and paper based polycoat cartons. They also handle household paint and end-of-life electronics, except for microwaves, which have to go to the landfill.Â
The monthly meeting at the Do Drop In took place April 13. Details of replacing the metal storage shed behind the hall will be finalized next month as more information is gathered. The other item being looked into is replacing the floor in the main part of the building.
Shirley Gies has accepted the position of vice-president. There are 32 paid up members to date.
A gathering being held in Maidstone April 27 will see a day of games – bowling, cards, pool and shuffleboard — before the annual meeting at 2 p.m. hosted by Rivers West SSFA. Lunch will be $12 and there’ll be door prizes.
The annual SSAI convention is being held in Saskatoon at the Heritage Inn June 7 and 8 and we are expected to send an item for their silent auction. SSAI tickets are on hand for their fundraiser.
Maureen Campbell gave the library report listing how harmful the new budget cuts will be.
The only birthday for April was Gail Hilderman.
Discussion on where to hang the new 150 Canadian flag that has been donated, followed.
Travel to the Awards night in Paradise Hill, where Maureen will receive a volunteer award, was discussed. Maureen will tend to the planter in the front of the hall and Linda will do the one behind. Number totals for the walkathon have to be phoned to Gwen Lacerte before May 16. Resolutions must be submitted before May 1.
A card will be sent to Yvette Lessard as she has taken up residence at Battlefords District Care Centre. The Girls Club will paint the ends of the garbage stand. Jerry Iverson will organize an information session for when Edam seniors are guests April 28.
The subscription to Saskatchewan History Folklore will be renewed. The next shuffleboard tournament is set for May 22. An expression of appreciation was given to Eric and Gail for setting up tables before events. The janitor contract will be renewed. The next meeting is set for May 12 at 10:30 a.m. followed by the potluck lunch.
A garage at the north end of Edam burned April 12, so another business has gone up in smoke, which is always regretful.
The godwits, a northern bird of which there are four species, fly from Alaska to New Zealand and Australia nonstop, taking a week with no refueling, no resting and no drinking. It’s a trip of 72,000 miles over the Pacific Ocean. This is an amazing feat and done twice every year.
Vern Iverson travelled to Regina to visit his family there.
Sal Bouvier and her daughter Sonya came from Calgary and Carstairs, Alta. to spend the holiday with me.
There must have been many others visiting around but no reports.
