It was years ago, but I still remember the fun of being a pampered six-year-old. My baby brother was too small to play with and I was too small to baby-sit him. Thus, I had lots of time to read and play out my fantasies, and sit lazily under my […]
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Victor C. Raiche, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 23, 2001 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He had made his home in Rainycrest Home for the Aged here. Victor was born in Maple Lake, Mn. on Nov. 22, 1907 but in 1917, he moved with his parents, […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
There have been several close calls but the freak show known as the heavyweight boxing division hopefully is on its way back to a full recovery. You see, I’m happy Lennox Lewis knocked out Hasim Rahman to regain the World Boxing Council and International Boxing Federation world titles Saturday. Now […]
By Harry Vandetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
Of course, you’ve heard the old statement that life begins at 40? But what about 90? And did you realize there are pretty spry 90-year-olds everywhere you turn in this town? Remember, before you act too surprised, this is the community I like to call the New Atlantis for so […]
Milt Guba
This Week in Emo
This Week in Emo
Ella Jewell is looking forward to this Saturday (Nov. 24) as she will be celebrating her 90th birthday. A party is planned at Knox United in Emo between 2-4 p.m. She still drives her automobile and is able to get around without a hitch. Speaking of birthdays, Ashley Beaushene of […]
I love the seasons of the year. Winter brings back memories of being snowbound—not going to school and sitting by the fire with a book. With popcorn and hot chocolate. Sledding, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, and making angels in the snow. And Christmas at Grandma’s—the highlight of the year. Then came […]
A study that currently exists in draft stage indicates a major marketing effort is required to persuade the millions of U.S. tourists who vacation in northern Minnesota that Canada is a safe place to visit, or an alternative vacation destination. It is a major task. The Canadian border is seen […]
