MAYFAIR — Nothing like the first fresh snowfall for late fall. I remember way back when I was a kid living on a farm west of Hamlin (six miles north on Highway 4) some of my siblings and I would skate on Remembrance Day on our farm dugout. The ice was thick enough to skate on. The cold weather (before 'global warming') in a usual year started around Oct.15 and lasted until the end of March. At times now people can’t even ice fish until late January as that’s how different the weather has changed!
A great accomplishment again by the Hafford Senior Viking Football team on winning the Provincial title this past Saturday in Hafford. They defeated Hanley… congratulations to all involved on the team. Also, the weather cooperated for the spectators thus bringing in a fair-sized crowd to cheer the team on.
Not so much for the Saskatchewan Roughriders who were defeated by Winnipeg Blue Bombers. They surprised all the fans by even getting into the Western semi-finals which is prestigious, to say the least.
Here is a list of the remaining two weeks as to what is happening in Hafford. Tuesdays: bingo at 7:00 p.m. in the seniors centre. The ever so popular sport is called Pickleball at 7 p.m. and also on Fridays in the school gymnasium. The card game Kaiser in the senior centre every Thursday. Martial Arts 6 p.m. in Hafford school gym on Thursdays.. kids at 6 p.m./adults at 7 p.m.
The lots by Darren Ulmer at Meeting Lake seem to be selling well. He expanded more development, whether it be cabin owners or individuals who are choosing to build retirement homes. Years ago Saskatoon and local people had cabins there and still do. Now at all points on this lake, mansions are being built as people’s tastes and lifestyles have changed over the years. Fishing appears to be good and ice fishing is a big drawing card not to mention skidding when enough snow during the winter months. Nearby Rabbit Lake usually has a snowmobile rally on the first Saturday in March which is always a big success. This function is hosted by their district Ag Society.
4-H Clubs are a going concern on the prairies. It’s great to see mostly rural kids partake in an educational / learning experience. The first general meeting for Medstead’s organization was on Sept. 29. Sixteen-year-old Liam Aumack from Meeting Lake / Rabbit Lake District attended a 4-H members forum in Oakville, Ont. a few weeks ago. He was one of the 11 Saskatchewan members selected to go. On the busy agenda: toured Guelph University / attended Toronto Royal Fair/festival of Lights. All of the members are so grateful for being able to attend and learn interesting issues, with the trip made possible by several sponsors. The 4-H leaders of Medstead Cub are, general leader Candy Pain; assistant general leader Miranda Egeland; beef Russell and Brenda Aumack; sheep Kristine Ruess and outdoorsman Jon Martens. Good luck with all the members and leaders starting a new exciting year.
Have you been counting the shopping days before Christmas? Now that Remembrance Day is over one can go crazy with the colourful sparkling dazzling decorations and lights. Every year the manufacturers seem to put new stuff on the market. Nothing is boring about the festivities and the Christmas season fast approaching.
