Admittedly, our Christmas weather has not been any romp in the park. You might also admit that we’re now started on paying for a whole series of pleasant winters when those spending months in the south lands felt cheated while we stay-at-homes basked in the best and warmest times of […]
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It’s almost time for New Year’s resolutions, predictions, and plans. But for today, let’s just reflect a little. Sip your favourite brew, relax, and enjoy a holiday. This year, I experienced a part of Christmas early: in late September, I went on a tour to Israel.Our group of 16 spent […]
She was never quite there when you talked with her, it seemed. Always thinking about someone else or someplace else, with only a small piece of her mind focused on you and the present. The tragedy of it was you knew she would be thinking about you and this situation […]
Dear sir: Brockton (Walkerton) residents wish to extend our sincere appreciation for the generosity and compassion of the many individuals, municipalities, businesses, and community agencies across Ontario and Canada. You have sustained our spirits over the past 31 weeks and contributed to our recovery. The lifting of the boil water […]
Dear sir: To the residents of the Emo area: Once again, you have opened your hearts to those families who are not so fortunate as yourselves. Your donation of toys, clothing, stocking-stuffers, paper, and ribbon has helped to make Christmas even more special to some child this holiday season. Bless […]
Dear sir: There are a lot of people in our area who spend a large amount of time in the bush. A great place to get away. And then there are a lot of people who get lost in the bush–not such a good time to get away. One simple […]
Dear sir: I was recently accused of, and ticketed for, running the red light at the intersection of Keating and King’s Highway while eastbound. Since I had done no such thing, and was fortunate enough to have a witness, I went to court, defended myself, and was acquitted. I have […]
Every year, innocent children are victims of home injuries. Thus, every babysitter must be aware of home safety procedures, fire escape plans, and how to call the fire department, police, ambulance, and poison control. A babysitter must be prepared to assume the responsibility for the care and safety of another […]
Elsie Joan Latimer, 60, of 149 Fourth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Oct. 13, 1940 in Redditt, Ont. to the late William and Isabelle Latimer. Elsie had worked as a nanny for the […]
John Rose, 87, of R.R. 1, Devlin, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. John as born Dec. 22, 1913 in LeSeine (Flanders), Ont. to the late Christopher and Emily Rose. During the early 1930s, he moved to Burriss, Ont. […]
Dear sir: The spirit of giving thrives on Third Street West. On Dec. 21, I was preparing to leave for the Falls airport when the snowplow passed by and blocked my driveway. I was shovelling it out when a car stopped and a young man ran over to me, took […]
On Sunday morning, Nov. 26, my husband and I, and our dog, were involved in an accident when the tractor-trailer we were driving rolled over just outside of Fort Frances.
