As I write my “Moos” on Monday morning, I am awaiting for the Grade 2/3 classes to arrive from J.W. Walker School in Fort Frances. Maddie and Marlee were able to take the day off to help Auntie Kimmie (and more likely to be sure no one will chase the […]
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Writing from the heart is tricky business. I found that out in a sheepish—albeit comical—way when, once upon a column, I put it all “out there” and wrote about issues with my Greek figure (and included how much I weighed) and my subsequent choices to begin to lead a healthier […]
As we near the end of June, many students from across the region are preparing to celebrate their graduation. This is a very special time for grads and their families as we celebrate not only the years of hard work that went into this accomplishment, but also the graduation to […]
“You can’t wear those shorts! They’re filthy and we have guests coming for supper,” pronounced my wife. I had to agree with her that they were a bit dirty. After all, a huge northern had dripped some blood on them and I had rubbed my slimy hands on them after […]
I know I’m on the downside of middle age, or at the very least deeply-immersed in middle age, when I choose (or, more accurately, feel obligated) to travel with my pillow. My mother used to do so, and I must confess I did exercise some judgmental thoughts when she climbed […]
After being on the road for six weeks, it was very nice to return home to Sunset Country last week. Spending as much time travelling as I have this year has been a great experience that I have enjoyed, but I love where I live more than anywhere else. The […]
In a sense, the U.S. Open golf tournament is like one of those multi-car pileups on the interstate. You know it’s bad, but you just can’t look away from it. Whether it’s the crazy length of the rough off the fairway or in the high scores that some of the […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Rick Lakatos announces his passing on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis B. McFee, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances after a very brief illness. Born in Portsmouth, England on Jan. 15, 1925, she immigrated to Canada at […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Elinor Marcine James, 91, of Emo, Ont., on Tuesday, June 11, 2103 at the Emo Health Centre. Marcine was born Elinor Marcine Hefner on Feb. 1 1922 in Lafayette, Ohio. She was the oldest of five children of Robert and (Rowena) Ilo Hefner. […]
Lynn Caddel (nee Beechinor), 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Health Sciences North with her loving family at her side. Beloved wife of Jeff Caddel, who predeceased her in 2012; loving mother of Chris Caddel (Vanessa) and Carrie Ann Caddel (Paul Baelde); and cherished grandmother of […]
Lois Brekke passed away, with family by her side, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, Mn. after a two-month battle with leukemia. Lois was born Oct. 12, 1941 and grew up in International Falls. She attended St. Thomas School and graduated from […]
