Almost too much moisture is getting some local people concerned. As long as the frost stays away, we should be alright. Mother Nature controls everything, but we haven't appreciated the gale-force winds.
Elderly folks need recognized for birthdays. Mayfair resident and farmer, Toots McGowan, is 97 years old. She has been residing in North Battleford for a number of years, but likes to take in functions in Mayfair when possible. My mother-in-law, Olga Woloshyn, who lives at Shelby Care Home (owner Esther Wilks), turned 91 in the month of May. Happy birthday greetings to both. June 8, we will try to take Olga for some fine dining and to pamper her.
Lorna Pearson, the Meota news reporter, wrote about the Crooked Trees southeast of Mayfair a couple of weeks ago. I would like to add that upon the visiting this interesting place, I came upon the same middle-aged women from Saskatoon They claim, when laying down in a certain patch of the woods, some kind of spirit inhabits their bodies, making them much more alive. Coming to the Crooked bush is a place to rejuvenate for these two women.
No, I have not tried lying down in that spot. I left quickly, not wanting this potentially scary experience. I smile when I think about my conversation with them.
Another longtime resident f Rabbit Lake has passed on, but many people from Mayfair encountered Lillian Dodd years ago. Lillian was a registered nurse at Rabbit Lake Union Hospital, but also had been at Spiritwood and Borden hospitals. She worked in the capacity of a nurse and as the director of nursing at three of the above-named hospitals. This loving, caring lady retired in 1995. She was 90 years old at the time of her death. After departing Rabbit Lake she went to live full time with daughter Cheryl in Calgary, Alta. In 2018, Lillian moved to a senior care home in Sherwood Park, Alta. to be close to her other daughter, Mary Lou. Condolences to the Dodd and Nutbrown families. She grew up on a farm near Maymont and the Nutbrowns reside in that area.
Honeywood nursery near Parkdale is well-known for fruit trees, speciality shrubs and trees, peonies, lilies and more. It is an absolute prairie treasure. Even in the face of COVID=19, visitors can purchase plants, flowers, trees and shrubs. It is best to call ahead to 306-747-3307 or go onto their website. All Artists in Bloom and Lilies in Bloom events are cancelled, but A touch of Autumn will be hosted Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Plants from the nursery are productive and hardy. I can attest to that.
Saskatchewan Country Music Association May 2020 top ten artists include some individuals I have personally heard and a few I know about. Shantaia Paulin, an up and coming musician I wrote about six weeks go, is in fifth position in the province. She is right behind Brock Andrews, originally from near Wilkie, at number four. The Hunter Brothers, who still farm in southern Saskatchewan while pursing their musical career, are number three and Broady Siebert, who grew up in Spiritwood (now a Saskatoon resident) is number nine. Congratulations to the top 10 and others who are striving to be on the country music charts.
Dale Rogers and his wife were visited by a black bear on their farm east of Mayfair, near Sandy Lake. It sat less than two metres away from their bedroom window. The bear meandered through the garden, around the outside of the house, climbed over a drill near the orchard then scampered into the bush.
