Hello, how is everyone doing this week? Have you been frolicking in the lake to stay cool or do you have an air conditioner at home? Before we know it we will be preparing for snow again and it will cool then.



The card parties at the Black River hall continue to be a success. July 15 brought a hall-full with 11 tables in attendance. Ladies’ first went to Loyla Horner and Judy Forsythe won ladies’ second. The ladies’ low went to Audrey Keddy.

Men’s first went to John Lloyd while Zane Long won the men’s second and Leo Spinney won the Men’s low prize. Leo Spinney also won the traveler prize for the night.

Glenn Ells won the door prize and Loyla Horner won the 50/50. The prizes for the evening were donated by Pat and George Brown of Centreville, Lorraine and Jim Stevens and Dick and Marie Weir. The wonderful teamwork of the community to put these evenings together and supply the tasty lunches is greatly appreciated by everyone.



The soccer tournament that took place July 12-13 in Kentville was a success and fun was had by all. The dedicated children played even though it was very hot and sunny. Congratulations to all the participants and thank you to all of the volunteers that arranged the event.

Reminder to everyone: put sunscreen on before going outside and reapply it often. I had SPF 45 on and I still received a sunburn.



Happy birthday to Lindsay Levy, who celebrates July 22. Sandy Stevens is celebrating her birthday July 23 and Lisa Levy is celebrating July 24.

Birthday wishes go out to Kathleen Munro, who will celebrate July 22. Tori Tait will celebrate July 23, Abby Davies is celebrating her first birthday July 25 and Mabel Nowlin and Judi Munro share July 26 for their birthday.

Barbara McInnis will celebrate her 89th birthday July 27 and Nick Schofield is celebrating his birthday July 28.

Anniversary wishes go out to Margaret and David Long, who celebrated July 10. Jack and Rita Spinney celebrated July 14 and Mike and Jennifer Schofield will celebrate their fifth anniversary July 26. Best wishes to everyone on their special day.



Elva (Hancock) Aprilis and her daughter Lorraine Franzen are being welcomed for a visit with family and friends. Elva and Lorraine live in Powell River, B.C. and are visiting relatives, some of which are brothers Robie and Eddie Hancock and sisters Velma Ibsen, Dartmouth, and Nellie Forsythe, Halifax.

The Hancock family picnic will be held Saturday, July 19 at Bobby and Louise Hood’s in Mt. Uniacke. We hope everyone will have a wonderful time.



Our sympathies go out to Gail Taylor and family on the passing of her mother, Agnes Miller. We hope you take comfort in knowing that family and friends are thinking of you during this sad time.

Have a nice week everyone, stay safe and take comfort with your loved ones. I will talk to you next week.