In the Community

Once again I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who publishes this letter and everyone who takes the time to read it a very happy and healthy New Year.

At times pictures speak louder than words. The Wilkie Minor Hockey Day took place Dec. 22.

After an all too short Christmas holiday it's back to school for local students Jan. 3. University students return to classes Jan. 7. Best wishes to all of you for a happy and productive semester.

New Year's Eve at Maymont Seniors' Center was a great event again this year. Family and friends gathered to bring in the New Year, enjoying games, entertainment and a potluck lunch. Thanks to everyone who attended.

Happy New Year! Happy birthday today to our 18-year-old girl, Shelby - time has flown. We will treasure every moment as this is her graduation year.

Khrystos Rodyvsha (Christ is Born!). Slavim Yoho (Let us Glorify Him!). For many, the Christmas celebrations have come to a close but, for those following the Julian calendar, Jan. 6 is Christmas Eve.

The Canadian Legion of Riders year started out in February. To kill the winter blues we held a fish fry at Legion Branch 70.We sold memberships and swag, had a few 50/50 draws and fed around 200 guests.

Margaret Beach was born on May 28, 1930 in her parents' home at 972 York Street (now 104th Street), North Battleford. This was the beginning of the Dirty Thirties, a time of terrible economic hardship.

The annual Maidstone Drop In Centre catered Christmas supper was held Dec. 9 with over 100 tickets sold, but due to sickness and bad weather, there was a few empty seats.

A surprise baby shower was held for Sherilyn Babineau Dec. 9 in North Battleford. Those in attendance were family and friends. She was surprised as she was told it was going to be a family supper for Christmas.