Battlefords News-Optimist

Birthday greetings go out to Vernon Cuter of Battleford on the occasion of his 92nd birthday, July 1. The family all got together for a barbecue supper for Vernon at the farm in Baljennie.

A North Battleford pastor is organizing a meeting for the end of this month that will address the issue of food shortages, and at which he will float the idea that Canada's First Nations could save the country from starvation.

A surprise party was held at the Maymont Hotel for Dawn Gray who turns 50 this month. Dawn always helps us celebrate our birthdays so this time it was her turn even though she doesn't like to be surprised and surprised she was.

July 29 the Lakeside Golf Course in Meota hosted the Meota Seniors' Golf Tournament. Sixty-four seniors took part in the event teeing off at 10 a.m. to play the first nine holes.

Brian Lampitt, a Battleford native, will be inducted into the individual category of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Saturday as a player. Lampitt was born Feb. 9, 1953. He was the youngest son of Bob and Tillie Lampitt.

It's the first sign of the beloved summer coming to a halt - hockey. Of course, there are worse things associated with the end of the warm weather and long days. This week, the Civic Centre played host for the SHA Skills of Gold Hockey School.

In 1723, Vivaldi wrote The Four Seasons. His seminal work, the set of four violin concertos is meant to give the listener the impression of experiencing the weather of each of the seasons of the year.

The Wadena RCMP, Canora RCMP and the Yorkton Provincial General Investigation Section are seeking assistance from the public in locating a 23-year-old man wanted on several charges.

In 2013, town and city councils have undoubtedly been inundated with requests and petitions for changes and additions to community life. It was no different in 1913. The North Battleford Optimist, Oct.

McMILLAN: In Loving Memory of Mabel Carine McMillan who was born December 13, 1914 at Fairholme, SK and passed away July 27, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.