After more than 120 years of Presbyterian worship in Fort Frances, St. Andrew’s Church will be closing its doors permanently Sept. 15. The decision was made by the church Session—made up of members of the local congregation—in conjunction with the Presbytery of Superior. “It was a very painful, tearful decision. […]
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Born to Jennifer Singleton and Chris Morrisseau, of Couchiching, Ont., a girl, Cerenity Jean, weighing 7 lbs. 8.5 oz. on August 28, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Born to Ashley Sisco and Brad Lowes, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Emily Ruth-Anne, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on August 24, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Ha! Double-ha! And a third one for emphasis. I’m still in hysterics over the performance the U.S. men’s basketball team brought to the games of Athens—and the result that suitably followed. They went into the 28th Olympiad with an all-time record of 109-2 and were undefeated since 1992, when the […]
I was doubly thrilled to meet young Travis Green when he came from his family store to correct our TV reception. After climbing to our roof, he left us with that old Green smile without charging a nickel—and our TV set never worked better. This was a free service because […]
My children were reared on wisdom from two books. “Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care” was the bible of every parent in the 1950s and 1960s. Benjamin Spock addressed every conceivable problem, and his book was translated into 39 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. It was second […]
I stood outside the northeast corner of the Eaton Centre in Toronto last Tuesday and gazed across Yonge Street to watch Perdita Felicien run the 100-m hurdles. Across the street in the open square, probably 3,000 other people were watching the same screen as the CBC commentators began the introductions […]
A few days ago, I overheard someone I didn’t know say that I was “strong-willed”—as if there was something wrong with that. Strong-willed? As opposed to what? Inhibited, quiet, reserved, shy? I had just finished a psychological mish-mash questionnaire of 50 hypothetical scenarios—the results of which were supposed to magically […]
Anchoring is a perfect example. Before the days of fancy boats with shiny metal flake finishes, snarling outboard engines, and quiet electric trolling motors, most Sunset Country anglers were skilled at the art of laying out an anchor. Today, most of us don’t even carry one in our boats. If […]
Although there are many different species of irises, the bearded iris is one of the most popular perennial flowers. Not only a popular garden plant, it often is seen in artwork, including a famous Van Gogh or depictions from local artists. Quebec’s provincial flag sports the fleur-de-lis, a stylized version […]
Jack Easton passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004. Jack was born in Rainy River, Ont. on June 6, 1919. He was married June 22, 1943, to Barb Henderson, who survives along with their five children, Jim (Donna) of […]
