Battlefords News-Optimist

I am so excited about this month as it is filled with two of my favourite events - celebrating family birthdays and watching the best of curling on TV. Opening ceremonies for the Olympics will also be on the agenda.

We have a bit of catching up to do this week. Things have been slow around Edam in the news department. The last trip of the month draw for 2013 was won by Brian and Carol Weber of Vawn, with Terry Chambers of Turtleford winning the $100.

It was another cold week, but we survived and look with amazement at weather in other parts of the world. We are happy to be where we are. Four tables of Canasta had a pleasant evening on Jan. 31.

A 70th birthday surprise party was held for Mel Deagnon at Zion Lutheran Church Feb. 1. Have you ever planned a surprise party? If not, let me tell you how to do it and what obstacles you might incur. First of all you have to keep it a secret.

Two former North Battleford residents are travelling to Sochi, Russia to play important roles in the Olympic hockey tournament. Ken and Mark Wheler will be a part of the officiating team the NHL sends to the Olympic games.

Dear Editor In regards to closing of veterans' service offices, I served in Korea, the Canadian Arctic and NATO Germany and with an airborne regiment (paratrooper) for seven years. While in Col. Belcher Hospital in Calgary, Alta.

It was -22 C outside, but warm and sunny in the Don Ross Centre art room Tuesday when 10 Battlefords Art Club members were busily working.

The Marsden/Neilburg Pastoral Charge held their annual meeting Feb. 2 in the lower hall of the church. The meeting was chaired by Lois Johnston. In her ministry report, Rev.

Brody Tatchell had a goal and four assists to lead the Meota Combines to a 6-5 win in game one of their best of five series with the Shellbrook Silvertips. Tatchell assisted on Meota's final four goals for the win in Shellbrook.

Over the next several columns, you will be introduced to this year's music festival adjudicators. Band is scheduled to open the Festival March 24. Adjudicating will be established music educator Greg McLean.