Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Due to the weatherman’s misbehaviour last week, the Emo hospital auxiliary’s annual “Strawberry Social” has been rescheduled for this coming Friday (June 21) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the hospital cafeteria. Admission is $2, and there will be a door prize draw. Also with the inclement weather conditions last week, two […]
With Fort High’s graduation ceremony set for tonight, the book on the 2001-02 Muskie season is officially closed. However, a handful of student athletes will continue to ply their trade at the college/university level next season. But before I start (cue “Pomp and Circumstance”), I’d just like to say while […]
One of my goals in life is to laugh every day. For that reason, I usually watch at least one old sitcom—Gilligan’s Island, I Love Lucy, The Beverly Hillbillies, Gomer Pyle, Green Acres, Get Smart, I Dream of Jeannie—the classics. This routine began in the 1980s when I first read […]
Elizabeth Freudenberger, 91, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Friday, June 14, 2002. She was born March 4, 1911 in Kislod, Hungary to the late Andrew and Teresia Pinter. Elizabeth immigrated to Canada in October, 1951 and settled in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Lilly Boldero, 77, of Pattullo Township, Ont. announce her passing Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the Emo Hospital in Emo, Ont. Lilly was born Nov. 29, 1924 in Pattullo Township to John and Emma Brown. She spent all of her life […]
Ruby McCoy, 81, of 275 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital on Sunday, June 9, 2002 with her family by her side. She was born June 22, 1920 in La Vallee, Ont. to the late Archie and Mabel Topham. On Sept. 10, […]
In loving memory of Katherine Leek, 75, of Crozier Township, Ont., who passed away Thursday, June 6, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Katherine was born Aug. 26, 1926 in Holland to Adelbertus and Anna Maria Groot. On Feb. 10, 1954, she was united in marriage to […]
Marjorie Sybil Joyce Leatherdale, nee Stevens, born Oct. 27, 1919 in Hove, England, passed away in Fort Frances, Ont. on June 6, 2002. She was predeceased by her husband, Lyall (1982); and son, Patrick (2001). She is survived, and will be dearly missed by, her children, John (Kim), Mike (Kami), […]
Mrs. Elsie Davidson, 68, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on June 6, 2002 with her family by her side. Elsie was born March 31, 1934 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Alfred and Veronica Allan. She was married to Fred on April 11, […]
Olivia Carolyn Dunn, welcomed into the world at 4:20 a.m. on Monday, June 10th, 2002, was passed lovingly into God’s tender care. She is survived by her loving parents Frances Flook and Lincoln Dunn, and her big brother Gareth Dunn. She is also survived by her grandparents Bob and Nancy […]
Do you get the feeling the Borderland Thunder really are hoping to make next season count? Signing local hockey mind Dave Allison as head coach for next season may be seen as something of a coup, considering the 12-year coach was in the American Hockey League—the second biggest pro hockey […]
This town’s most spectacular bank robbery (actually, there have been only two here and the first one was a rather drab affair in comparison) occurred 15 years ago—and I haven’t heard much about Jerry Sawicki since. Looking back now, I’d have to call Jerry a natural-born adventurer with a vivid […]
