Battlefords News-Optimist

Ed, my neighbour next door, is a kindred spirit to me, when it comes to worry. We both are controlling types and worry when things aren't under our authority. Ed claims he comes from a long line of worrywarts.

"Picking up all early-dropped fruit every few days and feeding it to hogs will destroy many of the larvae before they have left the apples." C.L.

The Battlefords Art Club's last kick at summer drew painters out to create interesting works and say goodbye to the holidays at the Don Ross Centre Tuesday. We look forward to a wine and cheese evening with a show and sale Friday, Nov.

Fall frost can be detrimental to crops especially if development has been delayed.

Until Sept. 3, the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford is hosting a digital photograph and video presentation entitled Exploring North Battleford at 100. A reception Thursday, Aug.

Unity has hit a top placing once again. The community submitted a nomination, including the need for funding for the new swimming pool, for the Richardson Pioneer Rider Nation Community Celebration.

The weather was ideal for the Blaine Lake public library's first Sunday in the Park Aug. 18. The evening began with musical entertainment by local musicians and singers.

Some swathing is being done especially as one travels a little south. The hot days are ripening crops quickly and for some haying is still in progress. Visiting in the district over the weekend were Enid (Tasker) Christianson of Ponoka, Alta.

MacFARLANE: Alice AVELINE MacFarlane (nee Mair), September 10th, 1911 - August 2nd, 2013, Alice AVELINE MacFarlane passed away peacefully at her retirement residence in Airdrie, Alberta, with the loving and dedicated support of her immediate family.

September opens with Mars only six degrees north of the moon in the eastern dawn, quickly followed by new moon Sept. 5. Sept. 8, Spica is less than a degree away, and is occulted in eastern Canada and Europe.