In the Community

As hard as it may be to believe, spring is just around the corner. Last week Henry Konopelski saw the first gopher playing along the side of Highway 378. Hopefully the crows will soon be back because we usually get a crow storm after they arrive.

The Battlefords and Area Horticultural Society is starting to prepare for spring activities. It has been a long winter with nearly endless snow and the arrival of seed catalogues was a big note to brighten some days.

The Marsden Recreation Board held a snowmobile rally and chili cook-off Feb. 23, from the Marsden Community Hall. It was a poker-hand type rally with the lucky winners drawing tokens out of a bag at each checkpoint.

A beautiful, bright, sunny Saskatchewan day was enjoyed by the Battlefords Art Club Tuesday. Many members were back from vacations. An assessment of drawing, watercolour, acrylics and masks were worked on.

Travelling with her brother Jim Dolittle and sister-in-law, Dolores of Flaxcombe, Arlee Lumgain returned March 7 from a two-month motor trip that took them to many interesting places in the United States. Leaving Jan.

There were two teams taking part in the senior curling representing Neilburg Composite School this year. Their coach, Mr. Volk, says the senior girls' team "had a blast.

Catch the 10 Whist was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Feb. 18 with Jean Hartman providing lunch. High score went to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Ray Hartman. Bingo was played Feb. 20 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling.

Borden School held a games night March 5, with students, teachers, parents and grandparents attending and playing Kaiser, crokinole, Dutch blitz and Twister. Snacks and beverages were provided by the Grade 11 and 12 students.

Maymont Seniors' Centre potluck and entertainment was held Feb. 26. A new musician was introduced that evening - Pat Reddekopp, bass guitar player. Way to go, Pat. You sounded great.

As I drove home from the last hockey practice of the year, it was weird and wonderful that the sun was still shining in the sky. The days are getting longer, the temperature is rising and the ice is melting some days.