The weather has been “spring-time in January” around Endiang and district this past week with balmy temperatures and a few nights, it didn’t even freeze, which has caused the fields to start to bare off already. I am sure we will pay for this later. It’s unusual to have warmer temperatures in Alberta than in Florida.
The restaurant in Endiang re-opened on Thursday under the new ownership of Byron and Linda Wilkie. We wish Byron and Linda much success with their new venture; it’s great to see this business continue in the community.
Some local folks have been enjoying some vacationing in the warmer southern climates lately. Murray and Kim Wasdal and all their family recently enjoyed a vacation to Mazatlan, Mexico.
Also returning from a trip to Mazatlan, Mexico are John and Carolin Schofer, Kelly and Marcie Steen and another couple (friends of the Steens).
Buck and Rhonda Hutton are back from a vacation to Aruba. Rhonda was awarded this trip through her jewellery sales.
Winnie Paulsen has returned from a stay in Arizona with her sister Jeanne and Mac Sinclair.
Get well wishes go out to Blake Clausen who is in an Edmonton hospital. Hope you are on the mend, Blake.
On Friday evening several folks from the Endmoor area attended the County of Stettler Community Service Awards held at Linda Hall. Rob and Laurie Somerville received the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society Community Service Award. Jack and Vi Grams attended as their granddaughter Kendra Grams received the Botha Community Youth Service Award. Congratulations to all the award recipients and all the volunteers who keep our communities operating.
Several folks from our community, including a group from the Endmoor Drop-In Centre, attended the supper and performance of The Swingin’ Sisters held in the Delia Community Centre on Saturday evening. The show featured nostalgia and songs from the war years era of the 1940s.
Are there any young people (age nine and up) in the area interested in joining a 4-H Garden Club? Anita Mappin is willing to organize a club if enough are interested. Call Anita at 579-2395 by Jan. 22 if interested or for more information.
There are a number of events coming up in the Endiang–Byemoor communities, so be sure to mark your calendars with these:
A Crafting Day will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Endiang Hall starting at 10 a.m. Bring along your crafts and enjoy the company of others. Call Julie Jones at 579-2277 for more information.
The Sullivan Lake West Ag. Society is holding a “Win Your Winter Getaway” supper and dance on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Byemoor hall. Music supplied by The Tradesmen. For tickets call Denny at 579-2529.
The Byemoor Curling Club’s annual meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at the curling rink. Come out and share your ideas.
The Endiang Community Society is sponsoring their annual Valentine’s Dine and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Endiang Hall. Music is by Marty & Company and the major door prize is a romantic weekend getaway. Tickets available from Twila at the Byemoor Store.
The Family Day family curling bonspiel goes on Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Byemoor curling rink. Bring a prize for admission and the supper will be potluck. Call 579-2460 for more information.
The Endmoor Community Volunteer Appreciation Supper is set for Monday, Feb. 15 at the Byemoor hall. It will feature a magic performance by Sheldon Casavant. Sponsored by the Endmoor Recreation Board, S.L.W. Ag. Society, Byemoor Community Hall, Endiang Community Hall, Byemoor Curling Club, Endmoor Drop-In Centre and the Alberta Foundation of the Arts; it’s open to all residents of the Endmoor community to recognize your volunteer efforts. The supper is being catered so replies are needed to confirm numbers before Feb. 8. Please call Doreen 579-2460, Doug 579-2331, Julie 579-2277 or Twila 579-3755.
Birthday greetings go out to: Jan. 22 – Dana (Reiss) Shepherd, Jan. 23 – Verla Buchwitz, Jan. 24 – Kathy Trout, Jan. 26 – Deanna Johnson, Jan. 27 – Rob and Bill Somerville.
Happy anniversary wishes go to: Jan. 23 – Don and Audrey Grover, Jan. 26 – Dace and Kay Dee Harper.