Battlefords News-Optimist

I trust all had a very enjoyable Christmas season and will enjoy a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. We had a good couple of weeks visiting with family and friends.

Paynton Volunteer Fire Fighters and guests enjoyed a night out on New Year's Eve. At this year's Fireman's Ball in Paynton, guests were entertained by musical act Prairie Rider from Edmonton, Alta.

A small group of hardy Battlefords Art Club members came out to the Don Ross Centre Tuesday. Watercolour, pencil and charcoal creations were worked on in the morning and afternoon.

Dear Editor It seems Gerry Ritz was getting high praise for his ministerial efforts at his recent Lloydminster fundraiser (Regional Optimist, Dec. 26). This shows the Conservative disconnect with reality is alive and well in Battlefords-Lloydminster.

Dear Editor In the recent announcement eliminating door-to-door delivery for urban residents and the massive postal rate increases, Canada Post president and CEO Deepak Chopra repeatedly pointed out it was a Conference Board of Canada recommendation

I am here! I am here, ready or not, but once past, I shall never return again. How will you use the precious gift of time that I extend to you? In each hour of 365 days, I will give you 60 minutes.

Jake McMillen had two goals and an assist to pace the Battlefords North Stars to a 5-3 win over the Ice Wolves in La Ronge Wednesday night. The goals were McMillen's 10th and 11th of the season.

Cards were played Dec. 16 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre. High score went to Margaret MacEachern and low to Jean Hartman. Lunch was provided by Denise Newton. Christmas bingo was played Dec. 18 with a good turnout.

Good grief, how did it get to be mid-January already? It seems like we were just enjoying Christmas. I know one thing I haven't been enjoying, and that's winter.

Ed, my neighbour next door, admitted it was a twist of fate that sat us beside each other at the movie theatre. Both of us had grandchildren staying for the holidays. Our grandchildren wanted to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.