MAYFAIR — Yahoo rain has finally hit our area and this should make for greener lawns and healthier crops. The downside is having to mow the grass more often. Don’t we all like to get our hands dirty pulling weeds, some of them with two-foot roots? Oh, the joys of spring and summer! When the end of August arrives we ask ourselves “What did we do in those short, hot, hazy, lazy days of summer? Most didn’t sit most of the day in the shade drinking lemonade and reading a good book in a swaying hammock.
Mayfair Library is hosting coffee time from noon until 2 p.m. next Wednesday, June 21. Local honey can be purchased at the library again in a few different size containers.
Another birthday is being celebrated by a former Mayfair resident, Doug ( Alice) Grigor who resides in Spiritwood’s Idylwyld Seniors’ Home. Doug turned 92 April 29, when the lodge had a birthday cake and colourful decorations in the large visiting room. Some of his family members and other well-wishers attended this special occasion. Belated Birthday wishes, Doug, and enjoy being pampered by the efficient staff.
If one doesn’t want to spend the money on an overnight stay in one of Saskatoon’s accommodations and have a trailer then try staying at Campland RV Resor on Highway 16 approximately 10 miles west of the city is an option. There are signs on the highway and one travels a wee bit on a well-gravelled grid road to get to this newer campsite. Former residents of Meadow Lake, Wes and Diana Baerg, have a fully established site that offers many amenities. I met them last month. What a remarkable friendly couple. They’ve had people from all over North America stay because of the proximity to Saskatoon. It’s in a quiet, peaceful setting. They have city people who have booked a seasonal for all summer without having to spend money on fuel just to be out on the prairie. The new large exceptionally clean store has everything one needs in case they forgot to pack an item. The only downside is that there is no lake or swimming pool to cool off when needed. Go to the website www.camplandrvresort.com for complete information.
Condolences to Laurie, Wendy and their families on the passing of their 84-year-old mother, Irene Wohlberg. The Wohlberg family farmed in the Mayfair area for many years, then relocated to Saskatoon.
Congratulations to two very talented people that I know. Former Mayfair teacher Doug Sylvester of Chickadee Songwriters Circle in North Battleford won the Songwriter of the Year a couple of days ago with Running Away. In the group with Doug are Dan Sully and Justin LaBrash, The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards were held in Assiniboia. Talented 26-year-old Shantaia Poulin formerly of Spiritwood, Saskatoon and Toronto (briefly) and a permanent resident of Nashville, Tenn. earned the Female Artist of the Year. These are prestigious awards and both recipients deserve them.
I’ll depart Prince George B. C. in four days after a great visit with Sally Wilson (nee Demyon ) who grew up in the Hatherleigh district as a kid. She attended COCJ for three years then the Comprehensive High School for Grade 12. I hadn’t seen her in 23 years. My younger sister Janet and I flew from Saskatoon to Prince George for one week of visiting and sightseeing. The weather was terrific but temperatures at night were chilly.
Barkerville is a high-demand tourist attraction that brings in thousands of people through the gates. It is a living testament to British Columbia’s golden beginnings. There are 125 heritage buildings, satellite museums, decades of changing things a few decades at a time, restaurants and shops. So much to explore, so I’d suggest budgeting a full day to take in everything. I liked walking from one old building to another on the well-maintained boardwalks. Many workers and volunteers dressed in 1800s attire. The city of Quesnel has many attractions also.
Now home to overgrown grass to mow, weeds to pull and other much-needed yard work.
