Battlefords News-Optimist

Late May is now likely to be the substantial completion date for both the CUPlex theatre and the aquatic centre. That is the word from Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson in his latest CUPlex construction update at council Monday.

Cami Wooster of Luseland was part of the Sask Tazers last year when that team won the Western Shield Female Hockey Championship in Manitoba. This year she played in the 51st Western Shield Female Hockey Championship in Regina with the Sask.

Bingo was played at the centre April 4 with Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman doing the calling. Lunch was provided by Denise Newton. The loonie pot was divided between Dorothy Kissick and Marilyn Stewart.

Two empty chairs at city council Monday did not go unnoticed by a fellow councillor in attendance. Councillor Grace Lang made an issue of the absenteeism of both Councillor Brad Pattinson and Councillor Trent Houk.

Lil McMillan was to Edmonton for an eye appointment and things are doing well. Colleen Koski was to Lloydminster to visit her mom last week. May was so busy with activities she hardly had time to visit. We're glad you are enjoying your home, May.

SCHUMLICH - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kay Schumlich, late of Battleford, Saskatchewan on April 14, 2012 at the age of 92 years. Kay was born on March 13, 1920 at Sokal, Poland.

I hope you were minding your manners on the highways and byways last week. Police agencies and SGI collaborated for a traffic safety blitz.

The weather heated up on the weekend and the North Battleford Water Doves found a place to cool off, as they jumped into the water during the Sadie Caulder Knight Provincial Stream Synchronized Swimming competition.

I wrote a column a few weeks ago about the dangers of charity - that it could potentially do worse than nothing, that it often did more for the giver than the receiver.

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre is headed for the wrecking ball.