Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor Regarding the photo, "Little Birds, Big Beaks" in the Aug. 1 edition of the Regional Optimist, we have a nest just like it with four of these "Mouth Mash" swallows, only with a little more straw and mom's feathers sticking up vertically.

Our condolences to the family of Micheal Yaceyko, to his wife Tracy (Nosek) and three young children and to other family members, on his sudden death. The funeral for Micheal was held in Waseca Hall Aug 8. Interment was in Waseca Cemetery.

The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame has recognized agricultural leaders for 43 years.

Why do libraries matter to me? Because, libraries embody the very best of society.

To celebrate a 90th birthday is a privilege, and not only was the celebrant, Mary Woytiuk, honoured but so were the many family and friends in attendance who gathered to witness the momentous occasion.

Donna, Rhonda and Rema Gardi of Prince George, B.C. were here to visit their mom, grandma and great-grandma Lil McMillan. They also visited Grandpa Milt McMillan in Pine Island Lodge and spent time at the lake with other relatives.

The Village of Borden held an information meeting Aug. 7, with administrator Barry Hvidston, Mayor David Buckingham and councillors Ian Tracksell, Tom Redhead, Jamie Brandrick and Terry Tkaczyk on hand to present three topics and answer questions.

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.