Battlefords News-Optimist

The Walter Willoughby Horticultural Society (WWHS) has served as a club for gardeners and hobby enthusiasts for 53 years. Members consist of garden and floral enthusiasts from the novice to highly experienced.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has had his family home for a few weeks this summer. "What a difference having grown children and grandchildren around makes to a person's schedule," Ed lamented. "Ruby and I are gone to bed by 11 and up by seven.

A meeting has been set for September 19 on the subject of the rates for the soon-to-be-completed BTC Field House. The meeting is to be held at 7:30pm that evening in room 108, Don Ross Centre.

EDWORTHY: Albert Charles Edworthy was born July 21, 1937 at Edam, SK and passed away in Battlefords Union Hospital August 4, 2012. Al was predeceased by his parents, Wesley and Phyllis Edworthy.

Borden Co-op held a yard sale Aug. 18 with a fundraiser chili and bun lunch, with proceeds going to the Community Centre Preservation Committee.

"The goal is to select the 23 best players to play for the hockey team," said Battlefords North Stars coach and general manager Kevin Hasselberg nearly a week before the team opening training camp.

Some noisy events at the Knights of Columbus hall have prompted a petition by neighbourhood residents.

Our travels in Ireland revealed an ancient and sometimes rugged land. From Cork, we went to Killarny for a couple of nights as we travelled around the Ring of Kerry and Dingle.

Michael Brokop, who has curated the Chapel Gallery for the past six years, is retiring next week. For his retirement, the gallery will be hosting a "come and go tea" August 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery.

Let's face it, working out can be hard. Whether you are just starting or simply trying to stay motivated, it's a struggle for many people to get up and get to the gym. Hectic schedules, work, family, stress, etc., all add up.