Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor This poem was written because of the bullying that is becoming rampant in our society. I have been bullied myself when I was in school and very young. It went on from elementary school until I graduated from high school.

Local craftsman, Geordie Smith, presented a baby rattle to Mayor Ian Hamilton Wednesday. Hamilton will send it to Buckingham Palace. In 1982 Smith was attending the College in Brockville, Ont.

The countdown has begun towards the Battlefords Best Business Showcase event to be held Thursday to Saturday at the NationsWEST Field House.

The Reigning Riders got together at Brian and Darcy Yasieniuks' ranch Oct. 6 for another fun day. Enbridge and 4-H Canada put on a contest where members get together and construct their vision of where 4-H is headed in the future.

Oct. 9 - Rose Danychuk is happy to report the birth of her sixth great-grandchild, Olivia Summer Dorosh, a sister for two-year-old Gaven. The proud parents are Brett and Kelly Dorosh of Biggar. Everyone is doing very well. Congratulations everyone.

The Megabowl that Colonsay, Allan and Borden Volleyball teams participated in Oct. 9 raised over $5,000 for the Saskatchewan Children's Foundation.

Who can remember spending Saturday nights with family in front of the black and white television watching Hockey Night in Canada? Todd Devonshire, author of Rink Burgers, can and quite vividly, as his book explains.

Honeywood Heritage Nursery manager, Judy Harley, presented cash lotto grand prize winner Malcolm Jenkins of Prince Albert with his $100,000 cheque Sept. 30 at the heritage site.

CISECKI: My memories of Uncle Bill began not long after him and his wife Aunt Eileen moved to Blaine Lake, SK where the couple operated a grocery store and had purchased a home.

Participating in an event that promotes positive growth, self acceptance and accentuates inner beauty is an opportunity of a lifetime that a young lady from Leask won't soon forget.