Battlefords News-Optimist

WOHLBERG: Mervin Ernest Wohlberg, Sept. 7, 1931 - July 20, 2012. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Mervin. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Irene; Daughters: Laurie (Lloyd) Carriere; Wendy (Keith) Pettapiece and their families.

Radisson's 16th annual show and shine was held July 29, on Main Street in Radisson. The event attracted a record number of entries, with 99 vehicles registering and 41 snow machines.

KROPF: Karl Frank Kropf was born September 14, 1938 in Wilkie, SK. He passed away suddenly July 6, 2012 in Unity, SK at the age of 73 years.

I recently saw a commercial on TV for a circulation booster. The way it works is by simply using electricity to stimulate the muscles in your lower leg. You sit on the couch and put your feet on the device for 30 minutes.

Ed, my neighbour next door, really enjoyed seeing a good-sized white bandage on my nose. "Stuck your snout into the wrong person's business and got a good poke in the nose didn't you?" Ed asked in self-satisfaction at my expense.

Darlene Melrose was the first to get her mail at thenew Maymont post office location. The Village of Maymont opened the new location Tuesday. It is located behind the library, with access from the south side.

Glass and cast iron, steel and copper, Reartcycle strikes again. Building art from re-used items, the group recently exhibited their work in Outlook.

Farmers and others involved in the ag industry were hosted at the Scott Research Farm, part of the Saskatoon Research Centre, for a field day Aug. 1.

The North Battleford Western Development Museum's Those Were the Days, Aug. 11 and 12, offer a summer stroll down memory lane. Visitors are invited to discover the world of Saskatchewan in the 1920s.

The Battle River Archers packed their bows, arrows and supplies, as many members of the local club participated near Vernon, B.C. in the 2012 Canadian 3D Archery Championship.