In the Community

Moving to the Battlefords, I left a lot behind in Alberta, including a boyfriend. Since we decided to tough out the long-distance thing, I visit him every chance I get.

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held a fourth general meeting Jan. 3. The meeting began with the pledge, followed by roll call, then members listened to the minutes from the last meeting before hearing the treasurer's report.

There will be a Valentine's Day Dance at Maymont Memorial Hall. Please join us Feb. 12. Doors and cash bar open at 8 pm. If you were at our Sadi Hawkins dance, the same DJ will be taking requests and playing favourite tunes.

The Hafford Cheremka dancers held yet another successful banquet and performance at the Hafford Communiplex in honour of Ukrainian New Year celebration Jan. 15.

Borden Museum held a whist drive Jan. 19 in the Borden seniors' room with 23 out to play. Scoring high hand prizes were Jean Hryniuk and John Petrun. With the low hand was Don Brand.

A special 100th birthday cake to honour Jessie Kuttai was featured at the Jan. 20 potluck supper at Battleford Hillcrest Centre. Musical entertainment was supplied by Albert Varga and Bob Mallatt and enjoyed by approximately 45 seniors.

What is the relationship between nature and beauty or human and non-human? How does this affect the production and reception of art? These are the ideas explored in an immersive installation created by Terry Billings.

Things have been extremely slow in the news department in our area. However, I will report what I have got so far. It will be short and sweet. The Handi-Van Committee held the first bingo of the new year Jan. 14 in the seniors' centre at 7:30 p.m.

Dale and Debbie Kennedy of Lloydminster were here visiting their mom, Theresa Kennedy. Theresa spent some time watching them play in the shuffleboard tournament at the Legion Club Room. We extend sympathy to the Kozoriz family on Bill's passing.

Master violinist Myra Lin joined local pianist Jaya Hoy for an afternoon of "beautiful noise" designed to ward off the winter blahs Sunday at Third Avenue United Church.