Battlefords News-Optimist

Today I went to the cupboard and brought out the box marked "Phyllis Diller." Phyllis is gone and I want to refresh my memories of the times I became Phyllis Diller. My grandmother, Mary Keiper, started it all.

HEPPNER, Donald "Don" : Donald died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on March 29, 1933 in Laird Sask., to Anton and Kate (nee: Sawatsky) Heppner.

A few weeks ago I got a chance to play with a friend's 150-500 mm zoom lens on my camera. To most mortals, that's gobbldegook. In English, it means it's a big honkin' lens as long as my forearm and stronger than a decent set of binoculars.

The North Battleford Touch Football League got started Tuesday night with three games played at 6:30 p.m. The defending league champion Huskies won their game 48-6 over the Western Can Slammers.

Edmonton: I have to say I like this city and it can't be solely because one of my children lives here. I've never found a direct route to her house. Many times, I've told myself I should just pretend she lives in Sherwood Park.

There are three new administrators coming to the Light of Christ Catholic School Division, including two vice-principals and one new principal, at Holy Family and John Paul II Collegiate schools.

Access Communications has received a Canadian award for having an engaged workplace.Aug. 27, Access Communications was recognized as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in Canada.

A sincere thank you to the kind young gentlemen who stooped and towed me out when I was stuck in the sand.

The occupant of a vehicle that rolled on the Baljennie grid Monday evening was not injured, according to North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services.

Dear Editor Tuesday, Aug. 14 found me preparing dinner shortly after 5 p.m. As I looked out my kitchen window, I saw a small child playing in the mud puddle that formed after the recent rain.