The date when we make the time change seems to be different each year. This spring it is early. I really don't know why in this little corner of Saskatchewan we need to change time. Perhaps someone can enlighten me! Why not be on the same time as the rest of Saskatchewan?
I sadly report another death. Elaine (Donovan) Giles passed away a week ago in Maidstone hospital. Elaine was the sixth child born to the late Jack and Betty Donovan who lived a short distance north and east of Waseca. Elaine attended Waseca and Maidstone schools and became a hairdresser. She married George Giles and for most of their married life they lived in Fairview, Alta.
Unfortunately Elaine became ill and it was necessary for her to be a patient in extended care in the Maidstone hospital for the last number of years. Members of her family visited her faithfully and she remained cheerful despite her condition and was always interesting to visit with. She will be missed very much by her husband George, her sons Tom and John and their families, her sisters and brothers and their families as well as the many friends she made over the years.
Arlee Lumgair and Sandra Sutherland travelled to North Battleford March 7 to attend a supper and cowboy poetry program held at the Western Development Museum. They both enjoyed the evening and especially the poetry which was given by two ladies, one from Australia and one from Turner Valley, Alta.
As of the date of writing, the Waseca Blades recreational hockey team is still playing in the annual Lashburn Recreational Hockey Tournament and are in the finals.
Arlee Lumgair’s grandson, Arland Lumgair of Meadow Lake, is as busy as ever. He is very interested in wrestling at the high school level. He has won the northern Saskatchewan wrestling and next weekend will be taking part in the provincial wrestling finals.
Brady McFadyen who plays hockey on a Hillmond team is with them this weekend as they compete in playoffs.
Basketball is going strong as well. Two locals, Lincoln Weisner and Josh Blyth, who play on the Maidstone School team in junior basketball, are in playoffs this weekend.
A potluck supper and program are planned to be held in Waseca Community Centre March 14. The supper is planned for 5 p.m., so plan to come and bring a dish.
Renee and Morris Donovan returned last Tuesday from two weeks spent in the Phoenix, Ariz., area. They enjoyed lots of golf and sightseeing and the 80-degree-plus weather.
