MAYFAIR ‑ Geese are still flapping their wings in the nearby skies, which is heartwarming to see on these chilly yet reasonable November days. Sooner or later they and we will wake up to a blanket of snow and even colder temperatures. I hope by then they will have headed south.
Deepest condolences to Henry Dzialo of Medstead and families on the sudden passing of his wife Debbie. Her maiden name was Delainey and her parents farmed eight miles west of Mayfair. She and her sister attended and graduated from Mayfair Central School approximately 45 years ago.
Hafford Vikings boys' senior football team have done it again. They are playing for the provincial championship against Carrot River Nov. 13. All football enthusiasts are urged to come cheer this hard-working undefeated team. A few weeks ago, they defeated Cumberland House in the quarter-finals. Last Saturday they defeated Plenty in the semis and hopefully will pull off a win this Saturday. All of the games played they won with convincing majorities. Their success is partly due to the capable coaching skills of teacher Ryan Barnstable and associates. The weather forecast is still to be reasonable, but fans will need extra layers of clothing and perhaps a blanket.
Many advertised fall and winter craft sales have decided to cancel due to COVID. Mayfair is not having the winter craft sale that was slated for the last Sunday of November.
The cases of hospitalized COVID patients have decreased, although we all have to be diligent for many oncoming months. We all have been educated on what safety measures to be practising and good old common sense is always a reliable course of action. But, still, we see individuals with not much respect for the law. I've been asked for my COVID immunization record plus my ID and think nothing of it anymore, just something to adjust to. Those having a hissy fit at the door of a business place have to realize this is the new normal. If the owner of an establishment goes against the rules there is a hefty fine to pay. How about implementing a rule for the trouble makers who rail loudly against the rules? Perhaps there should be videos of their obnoxious behaviour and fines.
Billowing smoke clouds could be seen for miles on the southern Saskatchewan horizon two weeks ago. The famous "Dog River" elevator succumbed to fire. Brent Butt, the Canadian actor, screenwriter and comedian, was the brainstorm behind the hit CTV sitcom Corner Gas that was based in "Dog River." This TV series became a big hit internationally years ago. The town of Rouleau's 600 citizens are still in stunned by the tragedy.
Maymont Sharon United Church started having services in September every second Sunday at 11 a.m. Scheduled services are Nov. 21 with Jim Pulfer and Dec. 12 with Joyce Salie for White Gift Sunday. The last one is scheduled for Dec. 23 with JoAnn Hill officiating at 7 p.m. and will be a Christmas Eve service. There will be no church services in January and February.
