Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

Cross another Battlefords North Stars graduate off the list. Cole Gibson has become the sixth of eight 20-year-old players to commit to a post-secondary school and a hockey program for next season.

The denizens of the Saskatchewan Legislature participated in a crucial little tidbit of law making earlier this month to ensure car thieves cannot benefit from SGI's no fault auto insurance.

Consciously or otherwise, we train our children to be citizens of the coming decades. If we have a particular goal in mind, however, then that training becomes a conscious and vital part of our personal living and of our parental emphasis.

INGRAM: Jordon Leroy Christopher Ingram of Turtleford passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the age of 25 years. Jordon Leroy Christopher Ingram was born to Larry and Darlene at North Battleford, SK on February 11, 1986.

EDWARDS: A Memorial Service for Elizabeth (Lil) Edwards born Keller, formerly of Battleford and Plenty, Saskatchewan, who passed away on January 11, 2011 in Red Deer, Alberta, will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Battleford United

Dear Editor There are a lot of realizations I have come to over the past two and a half years since I started teaching, and I thought I had entered this profession fully prepared for the commitment it required.

Family and friends gathered in Saskatoon at Hope Fellowship Church April 16 for a lunch to celebrate Elaine Milman's 80th birthday. Elaine greeted everyone as they arrived and time was spent visiting.