Marian Elizabeth Carmody (nee Carroll) entered the Lord’s presence on May 15, 2000. She was born in Duluth, Mn. on April 14, 1923. Marian grew up in International Falls, Mn. and graduated from Falls High School. During World War II, she worked in the shipyards in Oakland, Calif. In 1945, […]
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Call him Forrest Gump if you like. Or thinking further back–Peter Sellers as the gardener in the movie “Being There.” And you’d be close to right. For Christopher Lambert in the title role of the movie, “Gideon,” is exactly that kind of person. A gentle, uncomplicated, kind human being. A […]
Our youth represent our hope for the future; we should prepare them as best we can. In Northwestern Ontario, parents and others who are doing that got a boost April 28-30 via a Young Women’s Conference at Quetico Centre. How young? Surprise–the age range of the 38 participants was 12 […]
Fire safety and the role it plays in your live depends on many things, including your attitude. All of us need to learn how to protect ourselves and family members from the hazards of fire. We all need to be reminded to be responsible, to think, and to make time […]
Boom! Hardly had my jib touched the water before it was attacked ferociously. “Can’t be a walleye,” I hollered as I strained against the fish, “he hit too hard.” Ross let his jig sink while he reached for the net. Unexpectedly, his line also tightened and we had a double, […]
This is one time of the year when the fish are close to shore and accessible to anglers who prefer to fish from shore. Sure there are plenty of opportunities for trolling, but the action that can be experienced while wading or standing on the bank is very enjoyable. In […]
The Hot Shots, captained by Larry Godin, finished as the top team in the local pool league this past season with 270 out of a possible 486 points. The team also included Randy Godin, Christina Evertson, Geoff MacEachern, Amy Lindholm, Misty Christian, Randy Yerxa, Rich Ronmark, and James Yerxa. Godin’s […]
Lorne Ricard finished with a time of 2:17 to place first in the 45-49 age group–and fourth overall–at the third-annual 30-km “Runaround Woman Lake” marathon in Longville, Mn. last Saturday. Ricard finished near the top of the field despite battling the hilly terrain and humid conditions. Doris Barton also did […]
What a difference a week makes. The Muskie boys’ soccer team couldn’t come close to a win at a tournament in Winnipeg just over a week ago. But last weekend, they couldn’t find a way to lose as they cruised to a 3-0 record at a NorWOSSA exhibition tourney in […]
The Muskie girls’ soccer team looks at each tournament they go to as a test. And while the Muskies passed their latest test in Dryden with flying colours last weekend, head coach Struchan Gilson is hopeful they’ll keep up those high marks up there again later this week. “I think […]
Robert Moore School had one player make the Bantam Jamboree (under 14) regional team and another as an alternate at a volleyball tryout camp in Kenora on Sunday. Mallory Chowhan, 13, was selected to the team while Melanie Pierce, 14, was named an alternate. Just two players were selected from […]
Susie Aikenhead first picked up a badminton racket this season a couple of weeks before her first tournament. Many of her opponents at the all-Ontarios in Sudbury last week play the sport on a 12-month basis. But that didn’t stop the 18-year-old Rainy River native from smashing her way to […]
