Dear editor: I stood amazed on Nov. 12, 1999 when the “Paint the Town” heritage mural was unveiled revealing E.W. Backus, my great-grandfather, stunningly represented by the artist Brian Romagnoli in the midst of rolls of paper, dams, and mill illustrations. A hush came over my heart as I realized […]

Dear sir: The Our Lady of the Way Anniversary Committee will host a special celebration to commemorate the 100th birthday of Our Lady of the Way Parish in the town of Pinewood, Ont. on June 30-July 2, 2000. The history of our parish dates back to 1896 when it began […]

Dear editor: Concerning the Rainy River District Music and Drama Festival and the scheduling of entrants. Each year, concern is expressed regarding the scheduling of entrants from all areas of Rainy River District. The program committees for 2000 will be arranging the program to address the special transportation needs of […]

A babysitter, or an older brother or sister, is often responsible for the care and safety of young children. Knowing what to do in the event of a poisoning, and following proper poisoning prevention behaviours, are an important part of that responsibility. Caregivers should know children who are poisoned by […]

Helen Emily McGowan, 69, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away suddenly in Fort Frances, Ont. on Feb. 3, 2000. She was born Sept. 15, 1930 in Fort Frances to the late William and Daisy Jackway. Helen is survived by her husband, Mervin; and four sons, Charles of Calgary, Alta., David and […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loved one, Leona Emma Valliant, on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000 at the age of 84 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born June 14, 1915 in Crozier, Ont. to the late Joe […]

Frank R. Williams entered into rest at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ont. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000. He was the beloved husband of Donna Williams; loving father of Mike and wife, Alison, of Calgary, Alta., and Patti and husband, Bruce Atkinson, of Grimsby, Ont.; and loved grandfather of Jaime, […]

Grace Lavina Fults Van Drunen, 94, a pioneer resident of Dance, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 at the hospital in Emo, Ont. Grace also was the last member of the family of Wesley and Lucy Fults to whom she was born Sept. 24, 1905 in Burriss Township. Grace […]

Dear Mike: Thank you for publishing the picture of the 1953 Muskie football team in the Wednesday, Jan. 26 edition of the Times. This letter would be of interest to other FFHS football players. On Friday, July 7, at the beginning of the FFHS Millennium Reunion, there will be a […]

Dear sir: This letter is in response to Gary Sundmark’s letter, “Try enticement, not coercion.” I agree with Mr. Sundmark on two issues. First, the price of trail passes is too high and anyone that knows me knows I have been very vocal about this issue. I also think the […]

In loving memory of Lois Laverne Dalseg, who passed away suddenly Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. at the age of 56. She was predeceased by her parents, Edmond and Florence Veillieux; husband, Dennis on Oct. 27, 1998; and sister, Mary Arylene Dutilleo. Lois […]

Bernice Huber, 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000 at her residence in Fort Frances. She was born March 3, 1933 in Camper, Man. to the late Rudy and Lillian Busch. She moved to Fort Frances in the 1950s to work as cashier for a […]