The library is open again, at the regular hours, but you must phone to order books, and then when they come in Sandy Rayner will call you and will meet you at the door with your order.
Outbreaks of the virus have been reported in the Hutterite colonies at Biggar, Perdue and other locations in the southwestern part of the province. Just when we thought we were doing pretty good, this happens. It makes more it more important to have people mind the restrictions when it may be in their area.
The spring growth has the hedges looking great, but some are growing over the sidewalks and are in need of trimming back. That is the land owner's responsibility. Many have taken care of it already and this is appreciated by anyone who walks.
There were three more big old rotting maple trees taken down on 1st Street East this week. Trees have a lifespan, and these must be nearing 100 years old. The chance of one blowing over onto a building or vehicle makes them dangerous.
An article on Facebook tells of the many ways a cashless society would affect our lives. The Pizza Hut has moved to credit card payments, only, since the pandemic set in, as an example. Choosing to tip would become a thing of the past, with the tip added onto your bill, no doubt, as is already done in many places. There would be no money to go in the grandkid's birthday cards, no envelopes at church, no bribing children to do chores and earn money in any way. One could go on for hours on how it would affect our way of life. I can't see it ever happening, in my day.
The bridge games started up again with all wearing masks, following rules and regulations. July 2 there were three tables. First were Anna Waldbillig and Eric Callbeck. Second were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. July 9 there were 14 players. In A status, David Sharpe and Vern Iverson were in first place. Anna Waldbillig and Eric Callbeck were in second and third were Margaret Dyck and Fraser Glen. In B status were Anne Crozier and Cletus Scherman. July 16 there were three tables. First were Vern Iverson and David Sharpe and second were Anna Waldbillig and Eric Callbeck.
The village summer jobs have been filled by Katherine Schlapkohl and Lance Alm. The transfer site position has been taken by Richard Buck, starting May 16. The one quote for the new boiler for the community complex was from River City Plumbing and Heating for $26,850, and was approved.
Real estate business seems to continue throughout the village. For sale signs are going up and coming down. It is good to see buildings that have been empty for some time being fixed up and repaired for summer use.
A drive around the village is pretty right now with the many flowers in bloom and gardens growing so fast. New potatoes are the latest treat, as they start being used.
Winter in New Zealand has had some weather cold enough to make ice on ponds, a rare occasion there. Pictures show the children playing with sheets of ice, a novelty to them.
