MAYFAIR — The parties are over for another Halloween but with Christmas fast approaching, “party mode” will last for a couple of weeks for some folks. Ruddell’s hall was home to a fair-sized crowd Oct. 30 with delicious potluck entrees and loads of scrumptious desserts. There were a few draws, photo opportunities and much visiting. About a third of the crowd sported costumes thus making it more fun. The next potluck is scheduled for the third week in November and I shall keep everyone posted on the date.
The senior boys’ Viking Football team in Hafford will hopefully be in for a win next weekend as they play the provincial finals. Their semifinal game this past Saturday was a big win against Cupar with a score of 69 to 29. It is always difficult when playing in the cold but all teams learn to overcome this challenge. The Vikings play Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at Lemberg in southern Saskatchewan. The village has a population of approximately 320 people and is near the Manitoba border. Go, Vikings. Go.
Congratulations to those celebrating a recent wedding in Elk Point, Alta. Local resident with ties to Whitkow, Traye Tkatchuk, married Haylee Ference in October. He is the eldest son of Vincent and Shannon of North Battleford. Local Grandparents are Jim and Darcia Tkatchuk and Barbara Foot.
Tables are still available for Mayfair’s Creative Corner Christmas Craft and Trade Show on Nov. 26. Prepayment rental is $20. Crafters and others can call Dorothy at 306-290-8146 or Lindsay at 306-480-9016. This is to take place in the community hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food will be available.
Oldest son Curtis and a few buddies reported great salmon fishing in Alaska when they flew and then rented a vehicle for the 10-day excursion at the end of October/beginning of November. The weather was chilly but manageable.
Thickwood Hills Club’s fall supper Nov. 4 at Mayfair Hall was a roaring success. An abundance of beef roast and all of the trimmings were very tasty and enjoyed by the 250 people who attended.
Mayfair Library serves up homemade soup and a variety of sandwiches, snacks and goodies Nov. 15 from noon until 2 p.m. Catching up on seeing the rural people and either checking out a book or returning borrowed library material is convenient as this is during library hours.
This past weekend there was a clock change so Eastern provinces are three hours ahead and Manitoba is two hours ahead. Saskatchewan keeps Central Standard Time but Alberta is one hour behind and British Columbia is two hours behind. It gets more complicated when in the United States. To everyone travelling this winter whether it be for a short holiday or winter duration please keep safe and use common sense.
Every Canadian citizen (even newly immigrated ones) should observe Remembrance Day this Saturday, Nov. 11. Many services are held in small and larger centres in Saskatchewan. We used to have one at Mayfair School. The public was invited to attend. Nothing like the good old days. The school saw its last students and staff in June 2004.
There is usually a Remembrance Day service in the Spiritwood Legion Hall that our local people can attend.
Stay warm as the weather is proving to test our outer strength as November is indeed the dreariest one on the calendar. When the sun does shine one usually feels a little better.
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