This is National Nurses Week, thanks to Florence Nightingale whose birthday was May 12. She was the founder of modern nursing. They do a remarkable job, always on the run because at times they are short staffed. Now because of this world-wide pandemic nurses go above and beyond trying to do their best and at times get critisized by some disrespectful patients. Their lives are at risk compared to ours. We are told to stay at home to practice social distancing when we do go out. Nurses are always in the public trying to please everyone and even working extra shifts during these trying times. Hats off to all nurses.
Former resident of Mayfair, Genevieve Russell celebrated her 87th birthday recently, but could not party with family because of COVID-19. She has resided at Hafford for approximately 10 years and loves to visit and coffee with friends from Mayfair area.
Condolences to the Tomanek family on the passing of Darrell Tomanek May 9. He was diagnosed with late state pancreatic cancer at the age of 50 years. His wife Alaine and he were successful owners of an outfitting camp at Nipawin. His parents, Ed and Margaret, reside at Turtle Lake. Darrell has two siblings, Jason Tomanek and Chantelle Moser, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives who reside in the Battlefords and Whitkow areas.
Also deepest sympathy to a Maymont family on the sudden passing of Sandie Greenslade May 5. She is survived by husband Cliff and two sons, Jesse and Cody, who still reside at home.
Most of the side roads are passable now. This was not scene two weeks ago, as RM councillors were putting up warning signs advising the public not to drive on waterlogged roads. I saw a half-ton truck that broke through a culvert of gushing water from a large slough on both sides of the road. The owner quickly got a tractor to remove his vehicle. In the two RMs we are associated with, Meeting Lake and Round Hill, there were a few too many roads that need repairs.
Telecommunications were busy on Mother's Day. SaskTel states this is the busiest day of the year for long-distance phone calls. I read visits to graveyards also increase, remembering moms who are no long with us.
Here's hoping for warm, windless days so one can do yard work and enjoy outdoor living.
