“Get High on Life” has proven to be a winning philosophy for David Barron of Barwick. After placing first in both the district and provincial Elks and Royal Purple anti-drug poster contest (grade five/six category), the sixth-grader at Sturgeon Creek School was runner-up in the national contest. “I’m excited–I’m happy […]
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All of the thrush family are very good singers. In North America, there are several species which qualify, including the robin and the bluebird. In the Old World, there are many thrushes, including the famous nightingale. In Northwestern Ontario, we have our share of these fine-singing birds, including the Veery, […]
Recently, an individual was doing some remodelling in his home. He had finished stripping the wallpaper, and was getting ready to change a light fixture. Since he was the only one home at the time, he left the light switch in the off position. But before disconnecting the old light, […]
You won’t find her listed in most literary anthologies, and there would be plenty of critics to sneer at her writing. But that really doesn’t matter. Because Dame Barbara Cartland was the people’s author, much as her step-granddaughter, Lady Di, was the people’s princess. And critics aside, Cartland forever will […]
Amanda Ann Jerry of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away courageously with her husband, Kevin Jerry, and her family by her side at the Toronto General Hospital on June 12, 2000. She is loved and survived by her devoted husband, Kevin Jerry; father and stepmother, Fred and Carole Brown; mother, Betty […]
In loving memory of Ethel Kari Jorundson, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Sunday, June 11, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances after a courageous battle with cancer which lasted more than nine years. Ethel will be missed by her daughter, Barbara and her husband, […]
Albert Hunter, 86, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Albert was born Sept. 17, 1913 in Manitou Rapids to the late Peter and Mary Hunter. On May 27, 1956, Albert was united in marriage to the former […]
By Linda Weins
Quetico Centre
Quetico Centre
Could “Walkerton” happen in your town? You bet. Like others, I puzzle over how this could happen. It is likely due to a confluence of unfortunate events. But I see two primary causes that I have observed in many work settings: Both miscommunicated seriously. What would you answer to a […]
Sweet, gentle Phoebe doesn’t like to say “goodbye.” And I understand exactly how she feels. She loves to say “hello” in every way she knows. Licking, wagging, dancing, playing, and squeaking her toys. When all the expressiveness is over, Phoebe leads the newcomer to a comfortable spot by the fire. […]
Dave Allison’s coaching career took yet another turn when he was hired as the head coach of the International Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals last Thursday. The job suddenly became vacant May 30 when head coach Al Sims was relieved of his duties. Sims, who compiled a 118-98-30 record in three […]
In an effort to reward volunteers working at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, $10 worth of “Bass Bucks” will be awarded to each one, which then can be spent on the tournament site. The idea will be implemented for the first time at this year’s tournament July 27-29. The […]
With the Oshawa Generals looking for some offensive punch in their lineup for the next few seasons, they may have found their man in A.J. Tucker. Tucker, a scoring sensation with the local B•Macs ‘AA’ Bantam rep team last season, was chosen in the seventh round (134th overall) in the […]
