In the Community

We are all saddened to her of the passing of Leonide Bulani, 86 years old, Nov 27. He was a resident of North Battleford, but formerly from Lizard Lake where he farmed and raised the family who remain on the farm.

A memorial service for Thomas Frederick Brooks, a long time resident of Neilburg and the Freemont area, was held Dec. 13 from the Manitou Evangelical Free Church, with Pastor Mel Letkeman officiating.

Heavenly. Epic. Wonderful. These are all words used to describe the Dec. 12 performance of Handel's Messiah, held at Battleford United Church.

- Riley and Colleen Koski were to Saskatoon for medical checkups. Darren Dwinnell of Victoria, B.C. is here for Christmas visiting his aunt, Marilyn Smith. Val Morris, Jeannine Schempp and Colleen Koski were to Lloydminster to do some shopping.

Santa Claus Day was held in Radisson with Santa arriving by horse and wagon, driven by Stu Walton and his team of Belgians, Buck and Cindy. Many bags of candy were handed out to the kids, compliments of the Radisson Fire Department.

The Manitou Creative Quilters held a special evening Nov. 26 when Anna Hergert, a professional fibre artist came to the Neilburg Seniors' Centre to speak to the local quilters.

Yes I blew it! Last time I reported that the Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Women In Mission raised $180 at their evening Mission Sale. That is hardly notable, however the correct total of $1,870 is worth mentioning. Good job to the Women in Mission.

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope your Christmas season is all that you hoped it would be and Santa was good to all of you. The Grade 11 and 12 girls at H. Hardcastle School took part in a provincial cooking competition Nov. 20.

The Senior Citizens Action Now Club held its annual Christmas dinner Dec. 8, combining the event with their regular members' birthday celebration, which takes place every two months.

Christmas isn't just for the kids and in Maidstone the seniors prove it can be the most wonderful time of the year. Sunday evening the Seniors' Drop-In Centre hosted their annual Christmas supper and program.