Battlefords News-Optimist

KINDRACHUK: In Loving Memory of Helen Francis Kindrachuk who was born Dec. 15, 1941 at Redfield, SK and passed away May 27, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

Bingo was played May 30 with Joan Smith and Denise Newton doing the calling. There was a good turnout. The loonie pot was divided between Bev Stewart and Noelle Coulthard. Lunch was provided by Norma Hougan assisted by Jean Stewart.

The Waseca Community Centre committee met at the community centre for their regular meeting June 6. Discussion of improvements needed at the centre took place. A new refrigerator has been installed recently.

The diamonds were dried enough from the weekend and senior baseball action resumed Tuesday. In North Battleford, the Beavers took a 5-1 lead into the seventh inning.

BEAUSOLEIL: The death of Fernande Beausoleil, age 89 years of North Battleford occurred on May 26, 2012 in North Battleford, SK.

The Maidstone Legion Ladies' Auxiliary met for the June meeting with six members present. There are scooters available and anyone interested in using one is invited to contact Trina at 893-4507 or Margaret MacEachern at 893-2379.

PHELPS: A Mother's Tribute ~ Written by Carol Phelps She was born a long time ago with hair of sunshine and a heart full of dreams. Her little girl dream. While she grew she wondered what lay ahead. She met a man, got married. Life was hard.

Dear Editor I'm writing in response to "Body parts in the mail a wakeup call?" (News-Optimist, June 6). When I first read this article, I thought Brian Zinchuk was attempting to write a tongue-in-cheek piece about cannibalism.

The monarch butterflies are helping to beautify the landscape once again. They are always plentiful when the lilacs are in bloom, as they are now.

It's time once again for the Dimensions show of fine craft curated by the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Dimensions is on now at the Chapel Gallery. This year's jurors selected the best 33 works from 156 submissions.