MAYFAIR — It looks like little to no snow so we shall have to celebrate Christmas without the white stuff. After all many countries never have snow but for us a traditional Christmas does include it.
Where I am this Christmas the fuel prices are keeping the general population happy. Regular gas when paying by cash is $3.15 a gallon and when converting U.D. currency add 40 cents onto every dollar, fuel is still cheaper in Yuma, Ariz. than in North Battleford and surrounding areas.
Last year for six weeks we were paying at least triple eggs because of Asian bird flu in Â鶹ÊÓƵern Arizona. In Canada, there wasn’t this “egg epidemic.”
Mullingar resident Margaret Adam (nee Giesbrecht) thoroughly enjoyed her once-in-a-lifetime trip. Her two granddaughters, Haven and Ireland from Edmonton, represented a Handball North American team in the Pam Am games this past two months in Chile. Margaret travelled with a group of others to Chile for a three-week duration. Being English-speaking there was always an entrepreneur so the tourists at these games and in restaurants could fluently communicate. It was springtime in that country with beautiful weather. Her granddaughters have played this sport in
Mayfair Library hosted Christmas fun-time lunch last Wednesday with much laughter and a small gift exchange. That homemade soup always tastes wonderful in winter. Mark your calendar for the third Wednesday in January 2024.
Christmas Eve service at All Saints Catholic Church in Mayfair is scheduled for 3 p.m. We are not used to an early mass but Father is busy so the mass times are spread out in the four communities that he travels to. At least with a skiff of snow, he isn’t encountering any challenging winter driving yet. This church is open to anyone who wants to join in for a special service without having to travel to a further town.
The Catholic Church had a Christmas program with the Mennonite faith this past Sunday afternoon. Ike Isaac (Priscilla) from Glenbush opened up the program with a prayer. A good assortment of carols were sang and of course, a great lunch and fellowship followed. In the past, we always booked the hall for this but a church setting creates a much different atmosphere. Next year we expect a much larger crowd to attend although this was well attended thanks to the Glenbush, Speers, Rabbit Lake and Mayfair locals.
The hustling and bustling of activities this time of the year is keeping everyone hopping in all directions. At least we aren’t getting held up in blinding blizzards and bone-chilling temperatures. This will happen in the next three months. Dear Lord, please let it snow! Merry Christmas everyone and let your spirit be bright. Stay safe.
