Battlefords News-Optimist

April 25 1876 - This was the very first game in the National League for the Chicago Cubs. They beat Louisville game 4-0, which also counts as the Cubs first shutout in the NL.

In the fall of 2010 when we were on tour in Eastern Canada and the United States, we stopped at Rita's Tea House in Big Pond, N.S., for afternoon tea.

Milt and Lil McMillan are pleased to announce they have a new great-grandson, Carter Milton McMillan. The proud parents are Dale and Gala McMillan. He is a little brother for Austin.

Mayfair Nashville Stars Night - what an enjoyable night of entertainment. Great work to all who organized and participated. Singing Merle Haggard was John Reddekopp. Rene L'Heureux did a great Dolly Parton but forgot her blonde wig.

Ed, my neighbour next door, almost passed out from shock when I took him a huge piece of my birthday cake. I wish I could confess that it was solely a generous offer of sharing.

The final bingo of the season was held April 12 at the seniors' centre by the handi van committee.

Dear Editor Jenny Walls had an articulate and well-researched letter about genetically modified plants (Regional Optimist, April 18) addressing Ron Cox's concerns that he had penned the week before. I doubt Mr. Cox's fears have been assuaged.

Eightieth birthday greetings go out to Lorna Bater on her recent birthday in late March. The family held a small gathering at the Bater farm home, but due to old Mother Nature, it was a real tricky day weather wise with more snow and blowing snow.

I feel like a broken record, when will winter end? Every week a little melting and freezing every night. Snow squalls every other day. Keeps things slippery and messy. On the home front, I have given up on any idea of finishing my combining in April.

The modern glass and glitter of the Dekker Centre atrium will be the backdrop for the display of trees, wreaths and swags up for auction at the 2013 Festival of Trees.