MEOTA - Nine decades of celebrating a birthday is what Genieuve Russell was doing at a big family gathering in Hafford last week. She and Geordie (deceased husband) have five daughters and one son. They, with their families, were in attendance. This is a great milestone, Genieuve. Wishing you many more birthdays to celebrate.
Meat draws are a good fundraiser in Yuma, Ariz. and perhaps other places in the United States. Generally, tickets are three for $1 and most people purchase at least that amount or up to as much as $10 for one draw. At the disabled veterans’ chapter where I attend there are seven draws for five assortments of meats. One strip of three tickets gives a person five chances to win meat. The last two draws include a large tray of meats and vegetables. I volunteer selling 50/50s. People of all ages come for approximately three hours of entertainment during an afternoon.
Three weeks ago, Lorna and Russell Buziak, their daughter Jolene and Brennon Strain and their four young sons vacationed to Disneyland. The children were enthralled with the popular rides and experienced all of Disney’s magic! Touring Universal Studios was also a big highlight.
Ken and Paulie Rogers are once again grandparents to a newcomer named Miles Layne. This bouncing baby boy’s parents are Ty and Jamie Ligers.
Fresh fish fry anyone? Come to Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation’s annual fish fry on Saturday, April 8 starting at 6 p.m. This function takes place in our community centre. Admission is $20 for adults and kids 12 and under are free. After supper the awards presentation will be held.
Colleen Wicks along with her husband has resided in Speers for a number of years. She is a great volunteer with many committees and reports that live theatre this last weekend was successful. “When Bullfrogs Sing Opera” is a comedy with a cast of seven and was directed by retired Hafford school teacher Linda Paulow. It was a real hit with the crowd. This is an annual fundraiser for the Speers United Church and community recreation board. They have been hosting live theatre for 27 years.
The annual plant sale in Mayfair is on Saturday, May 27. The time and location to be announced.
Puzzle exchange will be an ongoing project at Mayfair library. The next coffee get together is slated for Tuesday, April 18 from noon until 2 p.m.
April is Autism Awareness month in honour of all adults and children who are living with autism. Most school aged children are fortunate to have an educational assistant with the classroom teacher to give them a decent education as everyone deserves to get.
