Dear editor: I want to give a huge heartfilled thank you to Dave Egan and the rest of the “Ice for Kids” committee. It has been a long uphill struggle all the way but you’ve done it! Our community now has a facility being built that we can all be […]
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Dear editor: In response to the actions by “Ice for Kids” to back out of canteen operation at the new arena, I must say power to them. After following with interest the fundraising campaign for the new arena for years, and knowing the devotion given to it by Dave Egan […]
Dear sir: We, at Muskie Theatre, are writing neither to support nor to refute the events that happened at the high school on Friday, Nov. 12. Rather, we are writing this letter to tell you, the readers of this paper, what is good about our school and the people in […]
Dear sir: Please allow me to respond to the latest dose of angst in our community. I am listing the causes for the angsts as I see them. I. Our mayor and council ignored the obvious and selected a name other than “Ice for Kids” for the second ice surface. […]
Redpolls are sort of dumpy, little sparrow-like birds. They’re brownish, streaked on the sides, have fluffy feathers, and are distinguished by red caps (“poll” is an old English word for the top of the head). Quite a few of the male birds also have pink breasts. There actually are two […]
By Perry Good
Outdoors Pro-Mo
Outdoors Pro-Mo
On a recent trip to Canada, I was reminded we all have to take some time out of our busy lives to rest and recharge those “internal batteries.” Nature, time, and patience are the three best physicians. I enjoy being outdoors and I am truly amazed at the beauty nature […]
Lourens Visser, 88, of Emo, Ont., passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Nov. 3, 1911 in Drachten, Friesland, The Netherlands, and was was united in marriage to Tina (Wieringsma) on May 19, 1938. In the summer of 1957, Lourens […]
Holiday is a splendid word. It makes you think of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. And playing with your cousins at Grandma’s house. Holiday is a word that’s all sugar and spice. All smiles and laughter. Song and friendly conversation. Surprises and good feelings. Gift packages with big […]
To the editor: We are writing in regards to a problem that is caused by vehicles travelling too fast on the River Road. We live on the corner of Bone Road and River Road in Alberton Township, and we have resided in our home for more than eight years. In […]
Dear sir: “Operation Christmas Child” thanks the people of Fort Frances and surrounding district for the success of its “Shoe Box” program. As a first-year project, I would have to say the response was overwhelming. Fort Frances is known as a caring and giving community. And because so many took […]
Dear sir: About a month ago, I attended the Life Writing workshop here in Fort Frances. The 20 of us were given 45 minutes to write a story. As a retired forester, I had several bear stories but instead wrote the following: I am a cancer survivor and perhaps my […]
Irene D. Bradford, 79, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of C.F. (Brad) Bradford, who predeceased her July 22, 1984. She will be greatly missed by her children, Karen (Fred) Moroz of London, […]
