First off the top, I will wish all of the mothers who read my column a Happy Mothers’ Day this coming Sunday, May 11. Remember to give your kids an extra hug on this day, because without them you couldn’t celebrate this wonderful day.
The Rumsey Firemen will be hosting their Mothers’ Day Breakfast this coming Sunday, May 11 from 9 to 11:00 a.m. You may wonder why the early hours; well, during a typical spring, the farmers are pretty anxious to get back to seeding so they serve pretty early. Now this year may be a little different, but you never can tell by the end of the week, it could be dry enough to get going. I know the grain farmers are getting eager to get their equipment turning.
The original Storch clan had their Christmas-In-Springtime celebration in at the Drop-In this past Sunday. Helen was happy to report that most made it in spite of the wintery weather we were experiencing at the time. They missed seeing Else from Edmonton and Richard and Mavis from Pigeon Lake. They enjoyed an afternoon of reminiscing, playing cards and, of course, too much delicious food.
Donna Sengaus called to let me know that when she hosted the birthday club at St. Mary’s lodge last April 21, there were six birthdays to celebrate. In the Lodge, Velma Weis and Elaine Morse celebrated and upstairs in Extended Care, there were Ely Goddard, Lizzie Nelson, Cristel Jakob and Yvonne Van Cauwenberye who celebrated her 102nd birthday! Pat Hatt will be hosting on May 12 so come and join in on the fun.
Lorraine Foesier called in to let the community know that Rural Crime Watch is converting their notification system to email. If you would like to get on the list, just call Lorraine. The Rural Crime Watch will notify you if anything has happened in this area that you should be aware of.
Don’t forget to be thinking about the 1964 graduating class’s 50th reunion plans. Linda Helmer and Al Gerdung are heading up a committee to spearhead this event. They would also like to include the years of 1963 and 1962. You can contact Linda at 403-368-2170 and Al at 403-368- 2171 if you have information to pass on.
Minor ball is expected to get going this week, so if you haven’t registered with Kent and Jill Holowath yet, give them a call so they can place your young one onto a team.
The Rumsey community Library is planning a Community Garage sale on the Saturday at the end of the month of May so keep it in mind. We are looking for more people to bring their things in so give me a call to book a table.
This is what I found for Mother’s Day, hope you enjoy:
A Thought for Mother’s Day
Who shared with you your day of birth:
And watched you grow till when
You just couldn’t wait to go to school.
To tie your shoes, and hold a pen.
Who helped you through the mumps and measles;
And slipped the treats into your lunch,
Who doctored up your battle-scarred face
When the neighborhood bully came on with a crunch.
Who explained to you the birds and bees;
To always love and never to hate,
And when your favorite jeans were torn,
Who mended the knees and spared their fate.
Who worried most about your graduation
And made sure you were ready on time
For the day you decided to dance to the tune
Of the wedding bells chime.
No one else but mother would have shared all of these joys.
And asked for so little pay.
So that is why I think all mothers
Well deserve this special day.
By R. Tizzard.
RUMSEY RECORD