Creative Corner Spring Sale May 23 was deemed a success by the co-ordinators. The attendance was slightly decreased, probably due to the extra warm lake weather. All of the tables were rented to happy vendors. Most vendors donated raffle prizes and raffle tickets were sold by the committee. There also was a door prize, a beautiful wooden planter. Many happy shoppers along with newly purchased items went home with a prize. The Toew鈥檚 girls diligently worked in the kitchen cooking delicious toasted English muffins with a choice of sausage patty or ham with egg. This is an annual spring event that brings people from as far as North Battleford, Blaine Lake, Hafford and Speers.
Ruby Rafuse motored to Edmonton, Alta. to attend a Grade 12 graduation mass May 23 to honour 242 grads from Archbisbop Jordan Catholic High School. Holly, youngest daughter of Ruby, Shane and Barb Rafuse, partook in this and on Sunday their 44th commencement exercise at Edmonton鈥檚 Shaw Center.
Calvin, Sara, family and Lorena Lafreniere attended an 80th birthday for Lorena鈥檚 sister, Esther Fendelet, in Edmonton May 23. Esther resides in Innisfail, Alta. and Edmonton was a reasonable center point for family and friends. Esther grew up in the Hafford area.
William Wintonyk is still very active in lawn bowling. He and Marguerite attended a tournament held in North Battleford, with Marguerite in charge of the lunch.
Holden Liebaert, two-month-old son of Lauren (nee Huard) and Kevin was the center of attention at a baby shower in the Lions Hall in Battleford May 24. His cousin Camber Johnson, sister Jorgla and mom Janelle Johnson (nee Liebaert) were also receiving a lot of attention. Baby Camber was six days old and was passed around for everyone wanting to hold her.聽 Brent Moore and fianc茅 Lindsey Sander told me they are getting married in Battleford two weeks from now. They have been residing in Lloydminster for quite some time. Brent is the youngest child of Cheryl and Brad Moore, who farm in Rabbit Lake district.
The newly organized club of two months has successfully raised enough money to donate a chunk of it to the Nepal Disaster Relief. The federal government had announced it will match donations until May 25 through registered charitable organization. Mayfair鈥檚 Save a Third World Child made a donation. We raised approximately $170 at the spring sale, did litter pick-up in the ditches through the Ministry of Highways program and also raised money from the successful Western Cowboy Night. As a member of this club, I鈥檓 proud of the excellent volunteer members we have. As any rural club, more members are always welcome and it is another channel for us to meet once a month and organize events. Our oldest member is 79 years, and a few others in the 70s bracket plus younger ones and what a blast we have at our meetings. Who says seniors can鈥檛 have fun? Most act 30 years younger.
Colleen Wicks, one of the committee members of Speers Homecoming, reminded everyone at the Spring Sale that the deadline to register is May 31. Mail to: Speers 100th Anniversary, c/o Diane Jones, Box 38, Speers, Sask. S0M 2V0.
The anniversary committee has organized a 鈥渇un-packed鈥� day for people of all ages. Pancake breakfast starts at 8:30, parade at 11 a.m., vintage tractor pull at 1 p.m., catered supper at 6 p.m. Other activities throughout the day and evening are displays of the town鈥檚 early history, beer gardens, musical entertainment involving various groups, games, a dance and fireworks. Registration, which includes the pancake breakfast, is $1. Pre-registration is required for the supper and dance at $30. The email address is [email protected].
My summer sounds exciting including an Alaskan Cruise with our local theatrical club, a couple of weddings, family reunion, a niece鈥檚 Grade 12 graduation, jamborees, fishing, boating and swimming and to mention pulling weeds in my garden. With hot temperatures this past week, let鈥檚 pray for rain. Seeding is about 90 per cent completed in this area.
Adgerine McNutt, a resident in the seniors鈥� rental unit in Mayfair, celebrated a special birthday. Although there were not 75 candles on the large cake, her four daughters gladly revealed their mom鈥檚 age. Patti Salisbury from Willow Creek, Verena Popowich聽 from Yorkton and Arlene Amson and Cathy Calder of North Battleford held a tea in her honour May 23 at the complex.聽 Adgerine boasts of 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with never a dull moment in her life. Her husband has been deceased for a number of years.
Leanne Cherwinski and her sister Gail Adamus left for Calgary Monday to visit and babysit Leanne鈥檚 daughter, Carla Soucey for a week. Valerie Taylor also joined them for travelling, so she can visit her daughter Carmen Paris who also resides in Calgary.
