In the Community

The Hafford branch of the Lakeland Regional Library held a Ukrainian Easter egg (pysanky) decorating workshop after school for children aged five to 11 years. Classes began March 6 and were held weekly until Easter.

Borden Friendship Club held their March potluck supper March 28, with over 35 out to enjoy the variety of dishes.

It was getting dry until the rain that soaked up most of Sunday. It is true that April showers bring May flowers and that an inch of rain is better than a foot of snow. It is good to see a few more snowbirds home for the season.

The community ministerial association will host a "Way of The Cross" walk Good Friday. All denominations are invited to join in starting at the United Church at 10 a.m.

The staff and board of Sonningdale Library appreciate the support of all who attended, assisted with and gave generously to a ham supper and bingo night held recently.

Along with books sometimes libraries are lucky enough to welcome an author. Last week Myrtle Conacher of Mervin stopped in at the Maidstone Library. Conacher talked a little about writing and mentioned the aims of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild.

For much of April, the Western Development Museum will host traveling exhibit on northern Saskatchewan rock paintings. The exhibit, called "Kiwetinohk: The Rock Paintings of Northern Saskatchewan," will run from April 5 to 29.

Theresa Kennedy enjoyed a ride in the country when her son Scotty and Darlene of Lloydminster took her to visit her granddaughter Leslie, Nickie and great-granddaughter Brielle.

March has been a busy month at Maidstone High School. The senior girls' and boys' basketball teams attended regionals last weekend. Despite all of their hard work, they will not be moving on to provincials.

Having put a new heating system in Waseca Community Centre, the committee members are planning more improvements there.