Battlefords News-Optimist

Cuba is a world leader in sustainable organic farming and, as I am interested in all types of farming, I wanted to see for myself how farmers were managing to thrive in Cuba.

Ed, my neighbour next door, always seems to sense when we are heading off to visit our family in Saskatoon. He seems to think we are free transportation to the biggest city in our province. He is always eager to go there if I'm driving.

A few Battlefords Art Club members attended out first fall session and shared many ideas of future creative projects. Members are reminded that fees are due this month, payable to the treasurer.

A bouquet to our family and friends who spent the better part of their days and evenings searching for Chloe the first week she went missing while staying at the kennel when we were on vacation July 22.

Borden Friendship Club held their potluck supper and birthdays Aug. 28, with 38 members out, plus seven entertainers, to enjoy a wonderful supper and cake and ice cream.

The Battleford cemetery needs some work. Battleford Town Council approved a proposal Tuesday for a geotechnical investigation in order to see how much work will have to be done.

Visiting Marilyn Stewart for the weekend was her sister Elsie Martin of Devon, Alta. They hadn't seen each other for five years so it was a most enjoyable time. Leon and Melanie Lefeber of Cold Lake, Alta, Monica Denis of Edmonton, Alta.

Like so many difficult things in life, the hardest part of rappelling down a 230-foot building as part of the Easter Seals Drop Zone event in Saskatoon Aug. 27, was the start.

Yes, the hummingbirds are feeding heavily, the crows are flocking, the grain is turning, swathers are working and school bells are ringing again. It must be fall.

SSAI's convention is over with for another year. My time as president has come to an end and Sheila Righi, the past first vice-president has taken over the reins and all letters and communications should now be addressed to her.