MAYFAIR — Aren’t those grid and side roads dusty as one notices it more with these horrific winds? Engaged with seeding crops, farmers are also encountering dust problems but it seems that as years pass by, the winds are more prevalent. I take pity on someone riding a bicycle in the dust having the wind in their face and not at their back.
The nearby village of Medstead will probably have a jam-packed hall next Tuesday, May 16 as Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods and his band will be putting on a crowd-pleaser performance. The show is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at Medstead Hometown Grocery at 306-342- 4711; Boyd’s Garage at 306 342-4610 locally or call with a credit card to Scott Woods Band at 1-855-726-8896. This group intertwines music with a splash of comedy. I have seen them and recommend the show as a great night out.
Maymont Dance Club held their recital this past Saturday in the school gymnasium. The students did a spectacular job showcasing their talents in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical and contemporary form to an appreciative crowd. Competitive dancers placed well in different dance festivals throughout this province in March. The colourful costumes were second to none. My 11-year-old granddaughter has danced for many years and thoroughly enjoys this form of art.
On May 3, I got to see students at Maymont Central School drama night. There were two excellent performances by the junior and senior groups. This year the cast in the younger category are: Sarah Welford, Olivia Dzialo, Mya Shipman, Emery Beaudoin, Carey Bunko, Zack Jorgensen, Rebecca Miller, Mackenzie Welford, Lucas Lynda, Keri Sevick, Madison Welford and Adley Domak, with curtain privileges to Madison Lamothe. We in the audience also became the jury deciding if the big bad wolf played by Lucas was guilty or not by gobbling down Little Red Riding Hood played by Mya. This is a production named “Big Bad” written by Alec Strum and well acted by the above performers. This was a dessert theatre so in between the two plays we indulged in a variety of tempting goodies.
“The Most Viewed Least-Watched Talk Show In History” written by Kenneth R. Preuss was performed by the seniors. This cast includes Brooklyn Large, Lindsey Pain, Rylan Voegeli, Emily Stotz, Mason Porter, Talon Cheney, Arellia Laviolette, Hayden McKenna and Karista Stotz with sound technician Kaelee Schmidt. This second play was performed with expertise getting loud applause from the audience. A big thank you to the staff who were in charge of drama at Maymont Central School. They are Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Gillatt and Mrs. Walker.
There is coffee from noon until 2 p.m. at Mayfair’s library located in the hall on Wednesday, May 17. Please use the back door to enter.
I’ve been alerted of the many restrictions on fires in most rural municipalities. Central Saskatchewan has been dry. Fires on Moosomin and Saulteaux First Nations near Cochin didn’t result in smoke in this area. Grass fires are common in the spring so please be cautious.
