Battlefords News-Optimist

There has been much hand wringing over the claimed disappearance of the middle class.

Rose Danychuk spent a few days in Biggar. While there her two great-grandchildren were baptized. Her daughter Nancy and great-granddaughter brought her home. They stayed overnight going home the next day.

The burial funeral service for Arthur Bater took place at the Baljennie St. Bridget's cemetery July 6. Arthur passed away in October 2013. Family members and friends attended the service.

Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre June 16 with high score going to Lil McMillan and low to Jean Stewart. Lunch was from the Father's Day Tea and bake sale. Bingo was played June 18 with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern calling.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17. Among those were two false alarms, three traffic complaints and one municipal bylaw/noise complaint. Wednesday 6:13 a.m.

Unity minor ball has a long history of success on the ball field. The July 4 weekend was capped off with three provincial banners won across the province.

It's the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival weekend coming up. Now in its fourth decade, the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival is known for bringing the finest in Saskatchewan craft and art to residents and visitors in the Battlefords.

Last week Ed, my neighbour next door, had a good laugh at my problem. I had laryngitis and my voice was no higher than a whisper. My neighbor was certain that it was no problem to others if they couldn't hear me.

The 15th Summer School for the Solo Voice wrapped up at Third Avenue United Church Saturday.

It's always an appropriate time to reflect on family - and the considerable financial expenditure it takes to support your children's well-being.