Recently, an individual was doing some remodelling in his home. He had finished stripping the wallpaper, and was getting ready to change a light fixture. Since he was the only one home at the time, he left the light switch in the off position. But before disconnecting the old light, […]
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All of the thrush family are very good singers. In North America, there are several species which qualify, including the robin and the bluebird. In the Old World, there are many thrushes, including the famous nightingale. In Northwestern Ontario, we have our share of these fine-singing birds, including the Veery, […]
You won’t find her listed in most literary anthologies, and there would be plenty of critics to sneer at her writing. But that really doesn’t matter. Because Dame Barbara Cartland was the people’s author, much as her step-granddaughter, Lady Di, was the people’s princess. And critics aside, Cartland forever will […]
Amanda Ann Jerry of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away courageously with her husband, Kevin Jerry, and her family by her side at the Toronto General Hospital on June 12, 2000. She is loved and survived by her devoted husband, Kevin Jerry; father and stepmother, Fred and Carole Brown; mother, Betty […]
In loving memory of Ethel Kari Jorundson, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Sunday, June 11, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances after a courageous battle with cancer which lasted more than nine years. Ethel will be missed by her daughter, Barbara and her husband, […]
Albert Hunter, 86, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Albert was born Sept. 17, 1913 in Manitou Rapids to the late Peter and Mary Hunter. On May 27, 1956, Albert was united in marriage to the former […]
Dear editor: I read the letter to the editor that was submitted by Mrs. Cunningham to the Fort Frances Times (May 31) on her concerns with the province’s new education polices regarding teachers. All I have to say is this. When I was a student at Fort Frances High School, […]
Dear sir: This is in regards to the health department’s so-called don’t panic letter to the people of the Fort Frances District not to be alarmed of the E. coli outbreak. This is a farce. Does a person realize that when they shop at their local grocers, they are also […]
Dear sir: I am appalled and confused about the recent events that are eroding the democratic process in Ontario and Russia. Bill 74 gives Premier “Vladamir” Harris the right to fine elected school board members $5,000, dismiss them from office, and prohibit them from running for office again for a […]
Dear sir: Hi, this is “Rapid Robert,” the guy with the plaid tam again. One day last month, when I was thinking of far-off school days, a poem came to mind that was in our reader. It started out like this: “Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who […]
Dear editor: This past weekend, Fort Frances was privileged to host the Ontario high school girls’ soccer championships. I want to commend our local team for their determination and great sportsmanship. They played their first two games in such poor weather. The level of expertise shown by all the teams […]
Dear graduates & friends: Congratulations on your graduation. I’m sure you have all worked hard and deserve a celebration. May I, however, offer a word of warning. Last year, on grad night, after a good party, some students took their friend (a nice boy I hear) who obviously had too […]
