Battlefords News-Optimist

I remember the days when I made more money working on statutory holidays than any other days of the year. I'm self-employed now, so I don't make enough to pay myself time and a half, but I do have freedom to schedule my calendar.

Tuesday, the flash in the sky from a meteor was right on cue. It was like a firework going off to celebrate the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.

Family Fun Day in Paynton was a great success. Feb. 19, the Paynton Volunteer Fire Department and the Village of Paynton hosted a bon fire.

Feb. 13 was Past Honoured Royal Lady Night at the St. Walburg monthly meeting of the Royal Purple. Presiding in the Honoured Royal Lady role was Past Honoured Royal Lady Joan Karst, who brought the meeting to order at 8 p.m.

Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel held its annual Valentine's celebration Feb. 15 at the chapel hall.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is a pessimist. When things turn out bad, he is quick to say, "Things always go from bad to worse." When circumstances are undeniably good, he insists, "It won't last!" All December, Ed said, "This good weather won't last.

Count the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce directors as ready to line up for WestJet tickets at Cameron McIntosh Airport.

Regional high school curling took place across the province on the weekend and now the top teams have slid through to provincials.

MCCASKILL; Helen Shirley Jack was born on January 29, 1940 in Cut Knife Saskatchewan; the youngest child of Alfred and Birdie Jack's 5 children.

The Village of Denholm will celebrate 100 years of incorporation in 2012. The event will be celebrated June 29, 30 and July 1.