Battlefords News-Optimist

GRYBOWSKI: Michael Joseph Grybowski was born in Hafford, Sask. on March 31, 1920 and passed away peacefully at the Battlefords District Care Centre on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the age of 92.

After winning the first game of the best-of-three playoff series, the Battlefords Bantam AA Barons are preparing for their most important game of the season. The Barons are up against the Prince Albert Raiders in the first round of playoffs.

WOUTERS: William (Bill) John Wouters Oct 13, 1941-Feb 3, 2013 Bill Wouters passed away Feb 3,2013 at the age of 71 in Edam, SK at Lady Minto Health Care Center where he was cared for over the past couple years.

March opens with the moon just a 10th of a degree away from the bright star, Spica. Which means that Saturn will be close by, also, since the Ringed Planet has been hovering around that area for months.

YOCHIM, Frank, 1915 - 2013. Frank passed away peacefully at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, on February 16, 2013.

BROOKS, Gordon Rufus, October 23, 1927 - February 17, 2013. Gordon passed away unexpectedly at the Rockyview General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth Winnie Mae Brooks in 2009.

The Battlefords North Stars gave their fans an opportunity to witness the 2012-13 regular season award winners in a different atmosphere than seasons past.

SCHWINGENSCHLOEGL - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond John Schwingenschloegl, late of North Battleford, on February 19, 2013 at the age of 92 years.

As a photographer, you get me started on the topic of cameras, and you might have to block off an hour or two. In the last six months in particular, the topic of the GoPro has come up frequently. Three times today, in fact.

BUNZ: It is with great sadness the family of Doris Anne Bunz (nee Rauert) announces her sudden passing on February 10, 2013. Doris was born in Leroy on July 26, 1960 and took her primary schooling in Muenster.