In the Community

I know I'm going to be bugging you for a while about the two fundraisers we will be having for Telemiracle 37. Our first event will be in North Battleford at Zion Lutheran Church Jan. 27. We will be presenting an afternoon of gospel music.

As we get to look forward to spending Christmas break with our children, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to those families in Connecticut who will be mourning the loss of their children and family members in the tragic school shooting Dec.

During the December festive season, many people are thinking of gift giving and searching for ideas. It was no different in December 1913, when advertisements in the local newspaper of the day attempted to provide inspiration.

Last year when our grandson got to see Santa, he said to his dad, "Who is this man?" Santa Claus - how do you explain him? Hope this helps just in case you have to explain this to someone.

Since 'tis the season, I thought I'd write about a strange Christmas experience I had. It's the only Christmas I've spent away from my family, and the only Christmas I spent outside of North America.

It took nearly a decade to come to life and finally the Western Development Museum had the opportunity to present the Born with a Drum education exhibit.

Country Corners Multiple 4-H has a lot going on. We decided to get club jackets. They will look awesome with the 4-H emblem, our name and projects embroidered on them.

An enjoyable afternoon was spent at Waseca Hall, Dec. 9, when Battle River Lutherans sponsored a carol service. Besides some inspiring readings, the Lutheran Choir and the Maidstone Choir sang beautifully.

The 27th annual Big Buck Night was held Dec. 7 in the Sonningdale Hall. This year there were over 250 in attendance and 38 heads were scored by Jim Wiebe, Milo Hanson and Jim.

This weekend the temperature went down to - 27 C. With a cold wind it felt like a January day. However, the temperature was up to -10 C Monday morning. It was much more inviting to be outside. Carol service will be held at St.