Is a funeral really a “celebration of life?” Dear friends, this is an excellent question that pastors often are asked. And the answer is not quite as straightforward as we normally would think. Let me begin by answering, “Yes . . . and no!” Therefore, in light of God’s Word, […]
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By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Applications for Canada Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) Year 4 cost-share funding for farm projects identified in your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) action plan are expected to be available Sept. 15. As in previous years, funding will be allocated to potential projects on a first-come basis as completed applications […]
Even though I’m not ready to let summer go, fall is my favourite season—especially when the sun shines! Who could complain? It’s dry, the trees are beautiful, the lawn begins to slow down, and the bugs are mostly gone. There are plenty of houseflies around, but I eliminate that problem […]
If you have moved even once in your life, you know that it takes just a certain injection of you to make the new house a home. Some say that you haven’t moved in until you’ve hung the pictures. Others say the house is not yours until you’ve painted your […]
Jan. 1 marks the official beginning of a new calendar year. It was established by the Roman calendar and is accepted around the world. In many Asian countries, however, the New Year coincides with Buddha’s birthday. Meanwhile, April 1 marks the official beginning of a new year for the federal […]
Clinton Andrew Park, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully in his 108th year on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. He was born on March 26, 1904 at the family home in Rainy River to the late Elizabeth and Horace Park. He […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the family of Keith Allen Paterson announces his passing on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Keith was born Nov. 11, 1939 in Emo to Bob and Hazel Paterson. One of Keith’s first jobs was working in a […]
Lyle Monroe Felix Plumridge, 61, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Monroe is survived by his wife, Betty Plumridge of Fort Frances, Ont..; only son, Kevin Plumridge of Thunder Bay, Ont.; half-sisters, Roberta (Paul) […]
Elsie Adeline Clark (nee Campbell) passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. She was born Aug. 24, 1919 to George and Elsie Campbell at Monitor, Alta., and grew up on a farm at Emo, Ont. She met her future husband, Harry W. (Hap) Clark, in Fort Frances, Ont., and they married […]
Lynn Everett Maurer, 60, of Phoenix Ariz., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 in Phoenix. Lynn will be sadly missed by his wife, Patricia (nee Fedorchuk). A private family graveside service was held at Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances, Ont. In memoriam donations may be made to the […]
Sherry Lee VanHeyst (nee Olsen) passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side in Guelph, Ont. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 after a two and-a-half year battle with cancer. Sherry was born on Feb. 5, 1958 in Emo, Ont. where she grew up and spent her […]
Becky Holden Dear Mr. Editor: The Senior and Law Enforcement Team and the Assisted Living Action Group would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported us over the past year. Both of these groups, although in their infancy, have heightened the awareness of seniors’ needs. The […]
