Battlefords News-Optimist

1. By thanking the family, you thank the veteran. The families are the ones who pay a big price for their loved one's service and in thanking them you are appreciating the service of the veteran in their family. 2.

Sunday was a day of fog in this area. By evening the fog was dense, making driving difficult. Visibility was limited. Even though we had some light rain, the highway was wet but not slippery since the temperature was slightly above zero.

After the second season of nine-man high school football, it is safe to say the program is moving in the right direction.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School girls' volleyball program looks to be setup up well for the future. "The Grade 9s right now are a really strong group," explained coach Bryan Cottini.

Standing at 63? and weighing in at 280 pounds, Ben Gieni is noticeable in any room he enters and come Saturday Gieni hopes to be noticed on the football field with the University of Regina Rams.

The Battlefords Karate-Do Club members are used to travelling for their annual tournaments, but not this time. The local club hosted the Fall Genbukai Karate championships Saturday at the Don Ross.

You may notice that North Battleford mayor Ian Hamilton is sporting more facial hair than he usually does.

Sitting around the supper table this Sunday evening, the conversation turned to cousins, nieces and nephews. I love these family gatherings and the memories they evoke.

TRUEMNER, Garnet Wallace: It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Garnet Wallace Truemner on October 19, 2012. Garnie, as we all called him, was born on February 12, 1918 in Eston, SK.

Derek Mahon, Battleford's 30th mayor by acclamation, had a relatively light council meeting ahead of him Nov. 5.