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Chitek Lake residents elect new mayor

Mayfair News
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A view down gravel road No. 376, three miles south of the intersection with Highway 324. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

The rain was unwelcome as farmers are putting in long hours to make hatvest come to an end. It is only Sept. 20, so even with cooler weather there is still lots of time for the big machines to chew down the crops. Yields have been good so far. Mayfair recorded two and a half inches Sept. 20.

Recently there were two baby showers in Mayfair area, surprising Mandy Dyck and Ashley Zyznomirski. Mandy had her baby July 1 and Ashley is not due for another month.

The recent election in Chitek Lake saw a new mayor installed by a landslide vote. Sandra (Dave) Svoboda, retired U of S professor, is no stranger to working on government projects. She defeated Dave Gardiner.

I have spent three days at my cabin, which will soon be winterized for another year. The tamarack trees turn yellow in the fall and I read an article that says, “Tamarack trees are an exquisite, underrated autumn pleasure.”

The Grade 12 students at Spiritwood High School graduated Sept 5 with many happy smiles on stage. The celebration was held at Nelson Clark Farm with the guests social distancing. Good luck in the future endeavours for these young adults.

Kaylyn, daughter of a former resident, Quenton Lehman moved to Athens, Greece. She will be completing a master’s degree in Easter Mediterranean studies. This country boasts many beaches, mountains, quaint villages and much history. Athens is still dominated by fifth century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis. This is a citadel on a hilltop with many ancient buildings like the Parthenon temple.

Quenton and his wife reside in Victoria, B.C., while locally his sister Lorna (Russell) Buziak and brother Dale (Maxine) and Jim (Dorothy) live in close proximity.

Gus and Edna Lehman had a large family of 13 children. Edna had many box lunches to pack on school mornings and the children were heavily involved in sports.

Drivers, please be aware of school buses and observe all safety rules. We want to keep the youngsters safe, as most of them are excited about returning to school after being away for so long.