The hoar frost has been beautiful the last few days. With no wind, it has stayed on the trees becoming thicker each day.
Evelyn Janus hosted a 鈥渨elcome鈥� party honouring the birth of her grandchild, Sawyer Lynn, daughter of Taylor and Deon Ogg. It was attended by grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. Sawyer calmly allowed many of those present to hold her and went to sleep many times as she made the rounds. All present enjoyed a good visit and a delicious lunch.
The Waseca Quilting Club held their Christmas party Dec, 12 as part of their quilting day. Members enjoyed a potluck lunch and exchange of gifts.
Dec. 18, I learned the death of two people who had both been long-time residents of Waseca.
Mike Viglas passed away in the Lloydminster hospital on Dec. 14 at the age of 85.
Mike moved to Waseca in 1955 when he, his parents and brother, Andrew took over the Waseca Service Station. They continued in the business until 1970. He then worked at various other jobs mostly in Lloydminster where they made their home soon after selling the service station.
In 1956 Mike married Eileen Kolenousky and they raised their family of two boys in Waseca. Since their boys were sports enthusiasts, they spent a lot of time watching them play hockey, football, basketball and taking part in track and field events. The family were active in the community, taking part and volunteering in whatever was going on.
Many of us have great memories of their time in Waseca.
We extend our sympathy to Mike鈥檚 wife, Eileen, to their sons Darcy and his wife, Lisa and Bryan and his wife, Donna and their families and to their many friends.
Norma MacKay passed away Dec. 16 in Lloydminster hospital at the of age of 94.
Norma (Casey) was born in North Battleford where she received her education.
In 1942 Norma married Tony MacKay who was serving with Air Force and went overseas soon after they were married. Following the war Norma and Tony farmed first at LaFleche and then out of Waseca. Their children, Doug and Sharon, both graduated from Maidstone High School.
While living in Waseca, Norma became postmistress in 1972, a job which she continued for many years and where she was very much appreciated.
Norma was active in the community particularly in the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies鈥� Auxiliary, where she took an active part for many years.
Funeral service for Norma聽 was Dec. 22 at the McCaw Funeral Chapel in Lloydminster.
We extend our sympathy to Sharon and Doug and their families, to other relatives and to the many friends who appreciated Norma鈥檚 lively friendship for so many years.
