Friday, July 10, 2020

Wawota News-in-Five is a weekly news brief sponsored by the local Lions Club in co-operation with the Town of Wawota, R.M. of Walpole #92 & R.M. of Wawken #93. News-in-Five will not go into local mail boxes but will be made available at various local businesses every Friday.

There will be no charge for local community upcoming events, announcements or appreciations. At present commercial advertisements and/or articles for sale will cost (per issue) 3"x4" or smaller - $2; ¼ page - $5; ½ page or whole page to be printed by you for insert - price negotiable. Advertisements can be run weekly, once a month, or desired frequency.

Contacts for submitting events, articles for sale, ads, etc. will be: Garry 306-739-2437 or Shirley 306-739-2295 or can be e-mailed to s.corkish@sasktel.net Cut-off time for submissions will be Wednesday at noon (unless stated otherwise).

WANDERING THOUGHTS (as we see them)

And the yellow only gets more yellow – of course we’re talking about the area landscape as more canola fields come into bloom. Also noticing the odd field of yellow sweet clover and it always seems to grow along the highways as well as sainfoin west of Town.

The ditches have been mowed east of Town again as usual – thanks to Doug and Ken – and Ken has put up new provincial and national flags along his property – looks great – brings out our patriotism in these trying times – great to be Canadian, eh?

On our weekly paper route on Friday, we came across a rare sight – a dead rabbit (guess it was attempting to see why the chicken crossed the road – sic). We haven’t seen a rabbit – in any state for ages. We are told that one is seen from time to time in the C-Store/Ball Park area.

Our “outside-the-bubble” Sunday cruise saw us doing the Esterhazy, Langenburg, Binscarth, Virden loop. Lying/standing water in any low area was quite evident once into Manitoba – results of the storm that flooded Brandon last week.

We were surprised to see big fields not seeded – obviously had been sprayed as anything green was rare. Also wondering if these were to soon be summerfallow (unusual in our area).

Crops appeared to be in similar stage to ours at home. Did not see any haying started – guess not really haying weather?

Along the Yellowhead route in the Town of Langenburg, we came across a unique sight. An old antique car had had its top removed and the left-over body was one mass of bloom – very eye-catching! The hanging pots in every town are all different in size, shape and color.

Closer to home, we noticed the tiered garden at the Oliver residence on 2nd Street – and the mock orange shrubs in a few yards. Every yard is nearing their peak – be proud Wawota – be proud!

Been informed that a busy week lies ahead - so best sign off and move on down the list. Great to be able to once again entertain at Care Homes - hugs and handshakes have to be replaced with smiles and kind comments, however we can adjust. Thinking of buying one of those robot lawn mowers – just turn it on and look the other way! What used to be a once a week job has gotten to be every third day! Keep vigilant – and stay safe!

CHURCH TIMES Free Methodist Church:

Catholic Church: Sun. July 12 – 9 a.m. service

United Church: Roy Bortolotto (Crossroads Pastoral Charge – Wawota/Maryfield United Church) has been using Zoom for his Sunday services, posting on-line, plus arranging a mailout/ delivery of a printed copy of his sermon/ prayers/bible readings to interested congregation members.

Are you troubled by someone's drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups can help.

Meetings are every Wednesday night 8:00 p.m.

Wawota United Church Narthex (inside community centre)

Make sure you check out the updated Town of Wawota web page

If you have anything to add regarding your club, your church, upcoming events, etc. contact the Town Office or Kristine Duff.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Our normal billing period for advertising would be April – June. However due to the fact that we did not publish from March 27 to May 15, the remaining weeks will be included in the next billing cycle – July – September.

Thank you for understanding. - News-in-Five

NOTICE FROM THE TOWN OF WAWOTA

We please ask that when mowing grass please refrain from blowing the Grass

cuttings on the street. It leaves the street looking unsightly and also

plugs up the curbs and gutters. Thank you for your co-operation.

THANK YOU … - To Ron & Judy Gray (Regina) for their very generous donation to News-in-Five – greatly appreciated.

NEWS FROM THE DROP IN …

THE EXECUTIVE OF THE DROP IN CENTRE HAVE VOTED THAT ALL ACTIVITIES AT THE DROP ARE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID- 19 VIRUS.

The DROP IN CENTRE is now on the Town of Wawota website under Arts & Culture. wawota.com/drop-in center

If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed Up?

WAWOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS.

1-BEDROOM SUITES / PARKING

ANY QUESTIONS, TO VIEW A SUITE, OR GET AN APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT:

ASHLEY GALGER CALL OR TEXT: (306) 608-9057 EMAIL: ashley.galger@gmail.com

WAWOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY

VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS.

1-BEDROOM SUITES / PARKING

ANY QUESTIONS, TO VIEW A SUITE, OR GET AN APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT:

KENNEDY HOUSING AUTHORITY HAS VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR

SENIORS AND NON-SENIORS 1-BEDROOM SUITES / PARKING

ANY QUESTIONS, TO VIEW A SUITE, OR GET AN APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT:

ASHLEY GALGER CALL OR TEXT: (306) 608-9057 EMAIL: ashley.galger@gmail.com

KENNEDY HOUSING AUTHORITY

REMEMBER …

Small businesses are suffering big time in the wake of COVID 19.

Now is the time to support your local businesses. Take out/eat at your local restaurant. Get your hair done at your local beauty shop. Buy your groceries from your local food stores. Choose a small business as often as you can. Walmart and Costco will survive. Take your money to people who truly need it to survive. Shop small, shop independent and keep the local economy going.

WAWOTA AND COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER

JOB POSTING – DIRECTOR POSITION

Successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of a government licensed daycare.

Requirements – 18 years of age and an Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree or enrolled in courses for Early Childhood Education classes

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - All aspects of bookkeeping (A/R, A/P, Invoicing, Collections, Payroll, etc.) - Recruits qualified staff - Arranges appropriate staff scheduling - Provides orientation for new staff and volunteers - Manages human resources according to applicable regulatory requirements. - Completes required licensing requirements with assistance from Consultant - Acts as positive role model for children & staff - Acts as a liaison between the board and staff or parents, ensuring all concerns and complaints are addressed - Orientates families when enrolling

email resume to lynette_17@hotmail.com

RED MARKET BARN REPORT At long last, vendors and customers were able to meet at Sunday’s favourite gathering place – some noticeable changes, but we will adjust with patience and using common sense.

We noticed that Management #1 and #2 were dressed in “near normal” attire trying to remain inconspicuous in case of any problems. No one realized the “merry-go-round” they have had to deal with in order to follow the new-normal rules and at the same time keeping everyone happy and safe.

We couldn’t help noticing one customer carrying a yard/metre stick – guess a person can never be too careful!

Overall, management reported a good day – a couple of vendors having record sales – guess everyone was in the “ready mode”.

Hopefully the music can soon be reinstated – NEW NORMAL – here we come … …

JOB POSTINGS The Wawota website (www.wawota.com) is now

available to post job listings. Employers can contact the webmaster to post their

job listing. Individuals can now search www.wawota.com for

local employment opportunities.

V & S MARKET

212 West Railway Avenue 306-739-2825

Hours: Open Tuesdays & Fridays 10 am – 5 pm At Red Barn - Sundays

Call if you need something.

NOTICE

I am available for some light maintenance work in the area.

Call 306 577 7993. PHIL REDDEKOP

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Payment for the 2020-21 Community Calendars can be given to Susan at Farm & Auto or Terri at Canada Post.

Payment ($10) can be made by cheque, cash or e-transfer.

FAIRWAY SALES Appliances / Serta Mattresses

Open: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon

Fairlight, Sask. (306) 646-2272

To Brayden & Brittany Hall of Kelso on the birth of their son, JED KONRAD, on July 1st, a brother for Colt. (Brittany is an employee of Andrew Agencies in Wawota.) Proud grandparents are Jeff & Candice Fisk (Kelso) and great grandparents are Dennis & Joan Fisk (Kelso). To Jesse Schill on being the recipient of the Service to the School award sponsored by News-in-Five.

To Theoren West on winning the MJT Golf Tournament at Torr Hill (Jr Boys age group) with a 36-hole score of 147 (73, 74).

Soon after we were married, my husband stopped wearing his wedding band. “Why don’t you ever wear your ring?” I asked. “It cuts off my circulation.” He replied. I know,” I said, “it’s supposed to.”

WANTED -

Boarding Location – near Wawota

Contact Deb Purdy @ 306-240-9193

MACARONI & VEGGIE SALAD

2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup oil 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp paprika 2 cups cooked macaroni 1 cucumber, quartered 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped green onion to taste Mix together sauce ingredients. In another bowl, combine macaroni and veggies. Pour sauce over top and refrigerate.

I hope life isn’t a joke, because I don’t get it.

TOGETHER, WE ARE REDUCING THE RISK OF COVID-19. WE CAN PULL TOGETHER BY STAYING APART.

Continue to practice physical distancing; avoid gathering with people outside your immediate household; avoid unnecessary travel, self isolate if you have symptoms, wash your hands often. Wear Masks when physical distancing not possible or in large gatherings. For information on Re-Open Saskatchewan, Public Health Orders and all the information on the Provincial response to COVID 19, go to Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19

OPEN 10 am – 4 pm July 12th – NO MUSIC July 19th – Southern Country July 26th - Boomtown

CANADA DAY – 2020 “Very different” – “like none other” were comments probably used frequently on July 1st this year.

The residents of Wawota were treated to an antique vehicle parade – over 15 cars, trucks and one tractor displayed their “treasures” going down many streets – they made a stop at Deer View Lodge.

A major “tree trimming” of an ancient tree at the corner

of Hill Avenue and Main Street also drew onlookers.

And being Wednesday, KoRner Kones catered to their “fan club”.

That was Canada Day 2020 in Wawota.

There’s no need to drive me crazy – I’m close enough TO WALK!

WAWOTA & DISTRICT MUSEUM REPORT

The Museum is preparing to reopen for the summer season. Although we have been closed to the public we have been busy organizing/ cataloguing displays. We have hired carpenters to build a new camera display cupboard, plus doing needed repairs to the museum buildings.

However plans for this year are changing due to the Covid-19 virus and the lack of volunteers: - Open Hours will be Thursday & Friday 2 – 4 p.m. - Special appointments for viewing on other days/times can be arranged by contacting Garry (739-2347) Shirley (739-2295) or John (739-2684). - The volunteer manning the museum will be wearing a mask. - Areas of the museum will be sanitized on a regular basis. - Visitors will be required to wear a mask & sanitize their hands. - Out of town visitors will be asked to fill out a questionnaire (i.e. name, address) in case health issues arise and to assist with sanitizing areas. - Self distancing will be observed. - Visitors please refrain from touching items in displays. - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Maximum of 10 visitors in buildings. - Please do not visit the museum if you are not feeling well.

Also, due to the virus issue, there will be no High Teas, special activities or children’s activities this summer.

You asked ??

Question: We are hearing/seeing spray planes in the area – what are they spraying for? Answer: “Scoop-on-Patrol” went to the source and asked a farmer. We were told they are spraying for a fungicidal issue. With the crops being so lush and thick, the bottom leaves don’t get a chance to dry after each rain, thus an ideal place for disease to begin. The spray is to protect the higher-up feeder leaves.

Canadians – as obsessed about gas prices as they are about their cars! - 85% remember exactly what they paid for gas on their last fill-up. - 10% are willing to stay in line for 30 minutes for a 20₵/litre discount. - 43% of women and 29% of men have eavesdropped to hear about a discount gas spot. - 30% of drivers have stopped for less than $5.00 worth of gas. - 10% of drivers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have stopped to put less than $2.00 worth of gas in their vehicles. (not sure of this fact as $2.00 might not get you out of the gas station’s driveway).

KEY “M” AUCTION SERVICES A.L. #304543

Box 10 Wauchope, SK S0C 2P0

Auctioneer – Dellan Mohrbutter

Ph. 306-452-3815 Fax 306-452-3733

email – d.mohrbutter@sasktel.net

Website – www.keymauction.com Email: auctionkeym@gmail.com

Website: www.keymauctions.com

WE HAVE REOPENED Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Emergency Medical Responder

The R.M. of Wawken No. 93 is actively recruiting an Emergency Medical Responder for the Wawota Ambulance Service. The R.M. of Wawken No. 93 will assist with the payment of course related fees incurred by the applicant to become certified as an Emergency Medical Responder. The position offers great benefits and it is a rewarding career.

Remuneration is received of $5/hour for every hour on standby and $21/hour is paid for actual time responding to a call for at least a minimum of 3 hours.

If you are interested in becoming certified, please contact the R.M. of Wawken at (306) 739-2332.

Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. Between the ages of 12 & 17, for example, a parent ages as much as 20 years.

HOME SWEET HOME Fairlight

306-646-4432

OPEN FOR THE SEASON TUESDAY - SATURDAY

1:30 – 5:00 P.M.

CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS

Q: What is a mosquito’s favourite sport? A: Skin-diving.

CUTE HUMOROUS QUIPS:

• Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.

• Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground.

• Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.

• Humour is a rubber sword – it allows you to make a point without drawing blood.

• Inviting people to laugh with you while you are laughing at yourself is a good thing to do. You may be the fool, but you are the fool in charge.

• A racehorse is an animal that can take several thousand people for a ride at the same time.

• I grew up with six brothers – that’s how I learned to dance – waiting for the bathroom.

• One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.

• I was supposed to get a nice body for summer – but there was a small problem … I like food.

I told my friend – this morning I waded across a raging river, escaped from a bear in the woods, marched up and down a mountain, stood in a patch of poison ivy, crawled out of quicksand and climbed up an enormous tree. My friend replied, “You must be some outdoorsman.” “No,” I replied, “I’m just a lousy golfer.”

Common sense is now an endangered species. Stupidity has taken over the world and unfortunately there is no known cure.

WAWOTA VILLAGE INN 201 – 2ND Street

Wawota, SK 306-739-2890

HOURS: MON – FRI 8 am – 7 pm SATURDAY CLOSED SUNDAY 3 pm – 7 pm

The slower cautious economy has prompted us to remain closed on Saturdays. Gratefully, Barb (Wawota Hotel) will be open for takeout Saturdays.

Thank you for your continuing support. We appreciate our take-out customers and have a take-out menu and super deals for Wednesday take-out. Menu on line and at front desk in restaurant.

Daily Specials

Monday – Wings Nite - $10 plus $5 sides Tuesday – Lunch wraps $10 Wednesday Nite – Take-out Family Specials Thursday – Pizza Day 8” pizzas $10 12” and 15” pizzas – Order 1 and get 2nd for ½ price Friday – Lunch Special - Liver & Onions Supper – Fish & Chips or order 3 “appies” and get fourth free

SUNDAY, July 12 SUPPER SPECIAL EAT IN OR TAKE-OUT TURKEY, DRESSING, MASHED POTATOES, VEGGIES, COLESLAW & DESSERT - $15

PLEASE PHONE EARLY TO RESERVE TAKE-OUT. WE ARE ANSWERING THE PHONE BY 3 P.M.

Free Town-Wide Delivery Tuesdays & Fridays

See us for all your Salt Needs. Stocking in Wawota (@ Hector Lamontagne’s) Now Also stocking at Kyle Hebert’s. We now handle Cargill Right Now Mineral

Proudly Serving the Ag Industry for over 30 years

www.fuchs.ca 1-306-762-2125

Vibank, SK

Tuesdays

Now that we have moisture, we now have … MOSQUITOES !!!

Mosquito Yard Spray: - big bottle blue cheap mouthwash - 3 cups of Epsom salt - 3 stale 12 oz cheap beer.

Mix these three ingredient together until salt is dissolved. Spray anywhere you sit outside – will not harm plants or flowers.

The stronger you mix, the longer it will last. Nice mint smell. Try it!

HELPFUL HINT:

Don’t throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cube trays for future use in casseroles and sauces.

Leftover wine? HELLO!

UNITED CHURCH RAISE THE RAFTERS UPDATE The Wawota United Church Raise the Rafters fundraising group are back into the “pie making” once again. (May have to consult the recipe book – it’s been so long!)

Plans are to have a “baking bee” on Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s Market at the ‘Red Barn.

Time has taken its toll and we’ll see some chances. Our “fluting department” will see some new faces – Betty Walker and Viola Taylor will no longer be with us. Betty has moved to the Villa in Maryfield and Viola to Rudyard Manor in Kipling. We will greatly miss their help and continuous support – and wish them well in their new homes. (and yes, Betty, each pie must have 14 “flutes” to pass inspection!)

** RTR will be at the Red Market Barn on July 12th and August 16th

Customer: If I buy a TV, do I get a free clicker with it? Salesman: There’s a remote possibility.

Canadian Trivia: in 1811, young John McIntosh, a Scottish-born settler in Dundela, Ontario was clearing his land when he discovered a patch of what he recognized as apple tree seedlings. He transplanted them into his garden and waited for spring snows to melt. Sadly only one small tree survived the winter, but he nursed it and within a few years it produced a unique apple, crisp and sweet-tart with deep red skin. John’s sons, Allen & Sandy, learned grafting techniques and began grafting branches from their father’s wonderful apple tree into crabapple seedings, which were sowed the following spring. By 1845 they had taken over the farm and were producing and selling their popular stock, which became knows as McIntosh Reds. Today there are more than 3 million McIntosh apples trees in North America. them are directly descended from that one little tree that John McIntosh found on is plot of land. A small stone marker still stands on the old McIntosh farm and reads: The site of the original McIntosh apple tree 1811-1906.

1 BEDROOM SUITE for rent in Wawota.

Available immediately. $450/month + utilities. $450 Damage deposit. References required.

Contact Yvette 403-863-9330.

VACATION HOME TO RENT IN WAWOTA

• By week or day

• 15 minutes from Kenosee Lake

• 3 bedrooms (sleep 5 – 6 people)

To Book, Call 306-210-0079

Customer (at Chimo): This lumber has holes in it! Clerk: Those are knot holes. Customer: Look buddy – if those are not holes, what are they?

If your dollar won’t do as much as it once did – consider … are you doing as much as you once did for a dollar?

A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.

QUIZZLE: What is a Quizzle you ask?

It is a cross between a quiz and a puzzle.

Answers will be on a page somewhere in the paper – have fun with them!

1. 2.

AJ’S Garage

306-646-4949 39 Railway Avenue, Fairlight

Light duty mechanical work such as oil changes, engine diagnostics and resets, brakes, ball joints, shocks,

tie-rod ends, alternators, starters, windshield, tire repair & change

Because Covid-19 has created so many challenges for everyone, we’re lowering our shop rate

to $60 per hour. Tire Change $30 per tire with balancing

Tire Swap $25 per tire $60 oil change for conventional gas vehicle up to 6 L standard oil. Synthetic & semi-synthetic extra.

Diesels starting at $100 Stay safe everyone!

Campers: Nature’s way of feeding mosquitoes.

Never laugh at your wife’s choices … remember – you are one of them.

QUIZZLE ANSWERS: 1. Lower 2. Won By A Wide Margin

NOW IS THE TIME TO “STAY THE COURSE” KEEP SAFE & STOP THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS

Even at this time of reopening, we have to remember to follow the guidelines and keep safe.

WASH YOUR HANDS / WEAR A MASK PRACTICE SAFE DISTANCING

STAY CLOSE TO HOME AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE FOLLOW THE MEDICAL/HEALTH GUIDELINES

Q: How do you know if you have a tough mosquito? A: You slap him and he slaps you back.