Battlefords News-Optimist

STENERSON, MARY: December 29, 1924 - April 18, 2011 Mary Stenerson peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of April 18, 2011.

May 14 and 15 marked the beginning of the SGI Canada Junior Order of Merit Tour and a junior golfer from North Battleford was ready to swing his clubs.

Only four teams remain in the NHL playoffs and it is about time to pick a team's bandwagon and go with to the end since my Maple Leafs have had more golf practice than Tiger Woods in the last month. The Oilers players are in the same situation.

The trails off the North Saskatchewan River were once again alive with activity Sunday morning with the annual PeeGee Man River Run.

GAGNE: In Loving Memory of William Joseph Gagné who was born July 11, 1941 at North Battleford, SK and passed away May 2, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

An anonymous donor has stepped up for Battlefords Handi-Bus, donating a whopping $10,000 towards the purchase of a wheelchair lift equipped handi-bus. "It was a huge donation," said transit manager Al Love.

Some days I wonder how to start. A case of "writer's block" is an unpleasant feeling especially when I feel my ramblings mean nothing to anyone but myself. However, I will start with my observations of the spring farming activities.

RADCHENKO : It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Harry Radchenko, of Battleford, Saskatchewan on May 10, 2011 at the age of 93 years.

No matter the sport, anytime an athlete has a chance to compete outside of the province it is a great honour. Eight members of the North Battleford Water Doves Synchronized Swimming Club competed in the annual MASY Challenge on the weekend.

CUSATOR: In Loving Memory of Catherine Ann Cusator who was born Nov. 7, 1951 at Oakville, ON and passed away May 2, 2011 at North Battleford, SK. Cathie was predeceased by her parents, Archbishop Fred Jackson and Eileen Jackson.