Â鶹´«Ã½AV

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.

Beware the Ides of March! If this refers to winter, you can't scare us because we have already dealt with more than our fair share of wicked winter weather. Enough already. Unity was alive with activity March 8 weekend.

Meota's mayor John MacDonald has been given the honour of receiving the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. MacDonald received this award Nov.

Darlene and Debbie Kennedy of Lloydminster were here Monday to take Theresa Kennedy to her doctor's appointment. Bev Nicholson of St. Walburg visited with her mom Tillie Linkert last Thursday and enjoyed the craft show at the Pine Island Suites.