Dear editor: On behalf of Front Street Manor tenants who have been participating in the “Friendly Visiting” volunteer program, I just want to say a few words about the grade eight Robert Moore School students. They were very well-mannered, and also very helpful to all of us and very friendly, […]
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Buntings are small birds, about the size of a sparrow or a bit larger. There are four species of buntings in Canada. Two are resident of the west (Lazuli and Lark), and one comes to us only in the winter (Snow Bunting). The fourth is the only one which nests […]
One of the very first places I look and concentrate my efforts is on the flats. Flats are the least interesting types of structure in a lake. There are no breaks, holes, edges, and just flat bottom. But seemingly featureless flats hold most of the active walleyes during most yearly […]
In February, my column outlined the “top 10 trends” identified by the Trends Research Institute in Rhinebeck, N.Y. They examine more than 300 social, economic, philosophical, and political topics all the time. The following areas show the biggest recent changes in social, economic, and political structures: I earlier wrote about […]
Stella Elizabeth Owen Meyers, 90, of Emo, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000 at the Emo Hospital in Emo. Mrs. Meyers was born April 21, 1910 in Providence Bay on Manitoulin Island, Ont. to the late Alexander and Emily Owen. In 1922, she moved with her parents to Iroquois […]
Mr. Fred Davidson, 70, of Pioneer Ridge, formerly of Caroline Street, passed away peacefully April 29, 2000 after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 20, 1929 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Prosper and Georgina Davidson. He was employed at Avenor and […]
In loving memory of Hans Larsen, a dear husband, father, and grandfather who passed away April 27, 2000. He was born Feb. 4, 1912. He leaves behind his wife, Bodil; five children; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Hans and Bodil lived in Fort Frances, Ont. for more than 30 years. […]
Alan R. McLay, 76, passed away April 27, 2000 in Mission, B.C. He was born in Devlin, Ont. on Feb. 15, 1924. He worked in the post office in Vancouver, B.C., retiring to Mission. He was an ardent worker in the Legion, having served as president. Alan was predeceased by […]
It’s funny sometimes how myths are born. And how hard–or even impossible–it is to dispel them, even when faced with the facts. For example, the myths surrounding the older driver. Once again last week, our national bias on this topic surfaced in an Associated Press article titled “How Old Is […]
Dear editor: Over the last few weeks, the Fort Frances Block Parent program has been updating our records. I have been contacting current Block Parents and sending out renewal applications. I would like to remind everyone that once you have received your renewal form, it is very important to complete […]
Dear sir: The Town of Fort Frances is a very caring place. Neighbour helps neighbour in a way you seldom see in a larger community. Our customers at the Salvation Army Thrift Store are, for the most part, wonderful giving people. No matter what mood they come in with, they […]
Dear sir: This is about the letter I received from Premier Mike Harris in response to my recent letter to the editor on the situation at Rainycrest, and the health program. I want to speak frankly to your readers about the lack of sufficient services at Rainycrest. First, we are […]
