WAWOTA - Congratulations to Bob and Margaret Easton on being presented with a 75-year award for continuous membership in the Canadian Angus Association. It began with James Easton, then his son Frank Easton, Jim and Bob Easton, and now Bob and Margaret Easton.
Congratulations also to Dale and Shelly Easton and daughter Erika on receiving their 75-year award. Erika is the fourth generation to be involved in the farm. The award was presented at their annual spring sale on April 4.
The first meeting of the Wawota Ukrainian Refugee Committee was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Club Rooms on April 5. We are planning on sponsoring a minimum of two families. Tentative plans were made and several concerns were discussed.
Sympathy to Norma Wilson of Regina on the passing of her partner Ken Walters. He passed away on March 28 at the age of 85 years.
Sympathy also to Cindy Slobodian (Black) of Whitewood, formerly of Wawota, on the passing of her brother, Ted Slobodian formerly of Fairlight.
Those who won prizes for best costumes at the Spaghetti Western were Betty Wyatt, Bonnita Bondesio and Holden Smyth. Winners of the auction were booze basket, Erin Dickison; Bru Mate thermal package, Wendi McCarthy; Hillberg and Birk jewelry, Andrea Smyth; the Plane Ride, Marie Clements; and Phil Birnie/Wraz Red Angus won the calving package.
Congratulations to Brenda Thompson of Fairlight on the opening of her tea house in Fairlight last week. This was her 30th year in business.
The Wawota School opened its doors to the public on April 6. Over 200 taco-in-a-bag suppers were served and 126 teams enjoyed a Kahoot Trivia competition.
