Battlefords News-Optimist

(From Oct. 12) Lil and Milt McMillan had Thanksgiving supper with Darlene and Gary Robb. Last week, Lil McMillan was to Edmonton, Alta. for an eye appointment. She said there was a lot of crop out around Vegreville and Vermilion, Alta.

HADLEY; PERCY LORNE , The family of Percy Lorne Hadley sadly announce his passing at Biggar Diamond Lodge, Biggar, Sask. on Friday, September 30, 2011 at the age of 79 years.

A good crowd made Saturday evening's fundraiser for Pine Island Suites a great success. Among the many items donated for auction by auctioneers from Kramer Auctions and others was the 10,000th birdhouse made by Bruce McFadyen.

One positive for the Battlefords Midget Stars is they are taking less penalties and working towards giving themselves a chance to be in Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League games. The negative part is the Stars are still winless.

Vandals and thieves were active in Battleford and North Battleford late Sept. 9 and in the early morning hours of Sept. 10.

The City of North Battleford continues to be far ahead of 2010's numbers in terms of permit values for the year 2011.

This past week saw a change of venue for the Meota exercise facility. This work out gym has been in operation for a few years and has been a great addition for quite a few folks in the community.

A regular meeting of the River's Edge Quilt Guild was held at 1 p.m Oct. 7 in the craft room of the Don Ross Centre. September proved to be a busy month for many guild members.

One door opened while another door closed last week for Ryan Bater and his Liberal campaign.

The Allen Sapp Gallery is hosting three free public events to begin the construction of a Healing Garden.