Jason Bater of St. John, Nfld. has returned home for the summer and he brought his girlfriend, Kassandra Peddle, with him. She has never been to Saskatchewan and wants to see local points of interest.
Cheryl Bater is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Jonson, and the rest of her family in Winnipeg and Arborg, Man.
Sara Lynn and her husband Bradon Houk of North Battleford travelled to Edmonton, Alta. taking with them her sister Brittni and brother Jason and his friend Kassandra Peddle. On the long weekend in May, Jason, Brittni and Kassandra travelled to Arborg, Man. to visit family, pick up Cheryl Bater and made a trip to Moose Jaw to see the tunnels.
Sympathy to Laurie and Greg Bater on the recent passing of Laurie's father Dwayne Rusty Blanchard of North Battleford.
Eightieth birthday greetings go out to Kay Leach of Borden, formerly of Baljennie and Sonningdale. Phil and Lorna Bater took in the birthday tea at Borden.
Sympathy to the Leite family of North Battleford and Bjelde Creek on the recent passing of Louis Leite of North Battleford. At one time Louis and his wife Shirley farmed in the Willowmoore area.
Clean up day was held at Baljennie St. Bridget Cemetery. A big thank you goes out to Warren Parkinson, Joan Rayner and Doug and Shelly Leite of Bjelede Creek for doing the clean up. It was a real break for the few local people who are always there to do the job. They also had a helping hand to clean up the Willowmoore cemetery.
Spring seeding was progressing well until we got a low pressure mass of arctic air bringing in cooler temperatures and rain. Amounts varied from one to two inches. It was most welcome but did hold up the seeding for a day or so. While the farmers could seed long hours were put into the job. Once it dried up a little and warmed up the seeding progressed quickly.
Crops are starting to germinate and the fields are looking green. Rocks have been picked and now it's time to spray for weeds and watch for insect infestations.
The hummingbirds were late to arrive this May. Cool winds would make it a more difficult flight for them. They are here now and active at the feeders and in the blooming trees. The gold finches arrived, as did the pine siskins in flocks that chased the finches away from the feeders at times. The siskins have now moved north.
