MAYFAIR — The month of February is dedicated to celebrating Black history. We observe, in the United States, this culture is still fighting for justice in daily life. Black History Month evolved from Negro History Week initiated by historian Carter G. Woodson and colleagues. Other countries around the world, including Canada, devote February to celebrating Black history. We should reflect our biases, lack of knowledge, stereotypes and relationships across racial differences
We have two more times to get a rink burger, bannock and fries at Rabbit Lake skating arena, which has been up and running since Jan. 10. The rink committee serves up these treats the every second Monday until the ice melts. This is an opportunity to enjoy public skating, have a quick supper and chat with neighbours. So, mark your calendars for March 7 and March 21 as proposed dates.
Hard-working pioneer farmer, 98-year-old Orville Pollard passed away in Saskatoon, Feb. 27 where they retired years ago on. They farmed east of Mayfair and son Darrell and wife Bev took over the family farm. Condolences to the Pollard family as he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Cross-country ski trails have been expertly groomed by local people who live at Meeting Lake Regional Park year round. Many retired folks love the lake and peaceful laid-back country living, but when you experience some snowmobilers who trespass onto your property, that's a different story.
In the contrast to snow, as of now I'm enjoying the hot sunny beaches, ocean, tropical rain forest and more to come for the next two weeks in Costa Rica. Thanks to oldest son Curtis, an extensive world traveller, we are experiencing sight seeing with him as our guide. He has spent the last 18 years in Costa Rica, mainly to surf. Curtis has travelled solo to all of Central America in that time frame of 18 years, but loves Costa Rica the best.
Where we are renting beach houses high in the mountains, there are different trees, plants, animal species and insects, not to mention poisonous snakes. Snakes are more prolific in March and monsoon months of September and October.
One would be surprised as to the many curious travellers that we've encountered and all I can say is, good for them. If one works hard and has managed to save a little bit of cash to travel, go live your life.
I came across a little humour on Facebook: "I finally found a diet plan that really works. It's called the price of food." Yes, the price of food has risen in all countries thanks to COVID-19. The worse part is, we have to eat in order to survive.
