Battlefords News-Optimist

Heard the saying, don't judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes? Well, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Tim Hortons in Warman June 6, known as Camp Day.

It was a routine evening at Battleford town council Monday as a number of items were unanimously passed. One resolution was for a land exchange and development agreement with developer Leading Manufacturing Groups Holdings Inc. of Lisku, Alta.

His $15,000 Rolex no longer keeps accurate time, but former NFL star Rueben Mayes treasures it as an old friend from his journey through an athletic career into a second career in philanthropy.

There is a new way to embrace, promote and feed arts and culture in the Battlefords - a new magazine, Feed the Artist. Feed the Artist was created to showcase local talent and promote the arts and culture community in the Battlefords.

Already in his young archery career, Tyson Mackrell has accomplished several feats at the local, provincial and national level. Tyson is now preparing to take on some of the best competitors around the world.

Ed, my neighbour next door, was disgusted with me again yesterday. It was my fault in that I forgot Ed has a great feeling of disgust for poetry.

Dear Editor Hold on Larry Doke, your refutation (Regional Optimist June 15) of Bob Zurowski's columns in the News-Optimist and Regional Optimist in which you claim he is " misleading and inaccurate" is itself misleading and inaccurate.

As the school year draws to a close the school community of Maidstone High School paused to acknowledge the accomplishments and challenges of its many groups, committees and teams.

Hafford Graduation was held May 4 at Hafford Central School. The class of 2012 includes Sarah Jones, Cole Janostin, Rebekah Lesko, Stephanie Horton and Cameron Verge.

Borden School Graduation ceremonies were held June 8 in the Borden Community Centre, with the banquet provided by Borden Lions Club.