MAYFAIR — Dusty roads and forest fire smoke make for treacherous driving, especially on side roads. Farmers are diligently putting in many extra hours taking advantage of the nice weather we are experiencing. Extra garden produce is either getting canned or frozen with most individuals reporting great results. Surplus of zucchini is no longer a headache as many recipes (trial and error) can “hide” it.
Maymont Sharon United Sunday Church 11.m. services are as follows: Sept. 8. Sept. 22. Rev. Jo; Ann Hills; Oct. 6 Joyce Salie and Oct. 20 Rev. Joann Hills; Nov.10 Shawn Sanford Beck and Nov. 24 Rev. Joann Hills; Dec.8 Shawn Sanford Beck “White Gift Sunday” and to finish the church service for 2024 on Dec. 23 service changed to 7 pm with Joanne Hills.
A big congratulations to Brennan and Sarah Huard on the birth of their baby girl on September 3rd. They reside in the Battlefords. Brennan grew up on a family farm near Whitkow and obtained most of his education in Mayfair Central School and his last few at John Paul Collegiate in North Battleford. Congrats also to his dad Eric (Mother Esther… deceased) and the other grandparents the Bajaks from North Battleford.
Driving by myself to British Columbia was relaxing not like last year when having to take a detour because Kelowna and the area were exposed to forest fires. I wasn't in the Okanagan but in Nelson and Creston area this year (attended a funeral) and met up with three other friends from Alberta and Manitoba. In four days with four of us women, we enjoyed much laughter and good times. Ainsworth Hot Springs near Kaslo was fantastic exploring underground rock tunnels and caves. The water temperature was very high in comparison to Radium Hot Springs en route home after departing from my friends. A terrible rain and hailstorm occurred when I was just about to depart from Radium. I sat in my vehicle for 20 minutes. When the hail came pounding down. Do I venture onward into Alberta and backtrack at 4:30 p.m. to Radium? Feeling confident in my truck I cautiously drove through torrential rainfall most of the way before choosing Cochrane, Alberta for hotel accommodation. No occupancy was advertised at three hotels and not having a reservation so last minute I paid $ 100 more at Day’s Inn. I wasn’t too happy but very exhausted driving as vehicles were going only 60 to 70 km/h because of road conditions. So glad I had a large vehicle and not a small car. Shopped in Cochrane (no PST) got an oil change and again drove through the rain. At times again it came pouring down thus making driving a little more of a challenge, especially when meeting semis and having all the water splashing up onto oncoming vehicles. Returned safely late that night and nothing like sleeping in your bed. All in all, I purchased some excellent vegetables and fruit in the Creston area. Excellent tomatoes are only 80 cents a pound, so I canned many jars for that price. Roadside stands are always more expensive than if one drives into the more residential gardeners' plots. Having four children a mother always shares.
Mark your calendars for the annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15 Sunday. Most schools have the students involved with pledge sheets raising money for cancer research, so please donate generously. Terry started this run on April 12, 1980, to go across all of Canada. Organizing a Terry Fox Run may not be easy but very rewarding with the monetary results.
A $5 donation is the cost to come enjoy a lovely afternoon at Honeywood Nursery near Parkside (near Shellbrook) “A Touch of Autumn” this Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your cellphone or a camera to snap pictures of nature’s splendid glory. There will be toe-tapping music provided by talented local musicians. The usual display and demonstrations by some artists and craftspeople make for a great day in the sunshine. One can even plan their “early Christmas shopping” if in the mood. The nursery itself has a variety of plants and hardy shrubs to sell usually at a reduced cost at this time of the year.
Mayfair Library is hosting a craft project at the library this Saturday 1-3:00 p.m. Two crafts to choose from either $5.00 or another costing $10.00. Needn’t register just show up.
When we lose someone, we love, we must learn NOT to live without them, but to live with the LOVE they left behind. In Radisson this Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Goodrich Event Centre the seniors' group are hosting live outdoor music from 2:00-4:00 p.m. This building is situated close to the old RCMP Station. There is no cover charge and refreshments are available to purchase. Come join the fun in this small thriving prairie community. I was in Mr. No. 1 Noodles restaurant on 3rd Ave South Saskatoon this past Sunday and Lord behold a robot serving food to a customer next to me. Our other customers were taken by surprise when we saw the machine on wheels coming down the aisle to this lady. This brought conversation among the eight of us in this eating establishment agreeing robots shouldn’t replace human service although anything goes with our advanced tech. Much laughter by all of us. We talked and said to the customer “Enjoy your meal.” “Thank you” and went travelling back to the kitchen.
