It is the time of year when many of us drag boxes from deep in the closet, from under the basement stairs, from the garage and as we open up the containers we celebrate what “was” more than what “is” or what “will be” and that is the very nature […]
Columnists
What do you do when you have a problem you can’t solve? Chew on it like a dog with a bone that’s too tasty to leave or give up. Real men unfortunately don’t give up. Women on the other had are more practical. Take Washboard Westover, the countryside’s most proficient […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Once again the area residents have generously supported another successful Stuff A Cruiser campaign in Emo. Due to COVID, organizers felt the donations might be far less this year. However, monetary contributions and donations on Saturday exceeded 2300 pounds. This will help keep shelves stocked at the Emo Food Bank […]
As I talked with customers with the Fort Frances Times, I regularly recommended that the best form of advertising was with word of mouth. A great recommendation friend to friend was the best form of advertising one could receive. It was based on customer care, delivering more than one promised […]
I was doing pretty good picking up a few gifts here and there and for some reason I quit. Now as I write today’s date, I feel a little panicked. Truth is, likely those who are not checked off on my list don’t really require a lot. I really do […]
Early last week the fishing community lost a legendary angler and communicator when Ron Lindner passed away at his home in Brainerd, MN at the age of 86. Those of you who are long time fishing fans probably know that Lindner, along with his brother Al, started the In-Fisherman empire […]
I spend a great deal of time planning the design of my container planters every season, keeping in mind that at least ten of them are in full sun all day long. Over the years, I have had many trials and tribulations trying out different combinations to get the best […]
Being a man, I am sometimes mistakenly slotted into the stereotype of a last-minute shopper. Nothing could be further than the truth. Stressing about Christmas gifts because I have run out of time is not how I want to spend the days before Christmas. Therefore, to help you avoid this […]
“I’m no lady, sir, nor may you call me dear.” That is my mantra, the first part borrowed from a movie I recently watched (The Secret Garden) and the latter of my own creation. I never aspired to be a lady, much to my mother’s disappointment. Her list of my […]
Back in the pre-COVID days when we could travel, after being rooted out of bed by the grandkids I would head for the Koffee Klatch at the City Mall Food Court. One morning it was like viewing a UN collection of the walking wounded – literally. The group clustered around […]
Our thirteen-month-old grand daughter brought a smile to us Sunday morning. Apparently, she has learned to command “Alexa” to play. “Alexa” is a modern invention of Amazon to do jobs around the house from turning on lights to monitoring entrances to homes and notifying homeowners. So, when Delsie commanded Alexa, […]
Mark and Jack Elliot
In Memory of Norma Elliott, the Pearl of the Orient If you had ever been to a party hosted by Norma Elliott, chances are you had these wonderful, golden-fried cylinders of goodness. Often called lumpia, sometimes referred to as “egg-ah-rolls” in the Rainy River District, I’ve always just called them […]
