When we think of warblers, we usually have a mental picture of green or yellowish birds. Well, here are two which are out of the ordinary. The males are black and white–with no yellowy green at all. The Blackpoll Warbler (Dendroica striata) has a generally striped body, black and brownish […]
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Kathleen Margaret Hogan, 78, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at her residence. Kay was born Feb. 7, 1921 in Fort William, Ont. to the late Joseph and Agnes Shanahan. She was the youngest of four children. On Dec. 22, 1945, […]
Kathleen Margaret (Kay) Hogan, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999. She is survived by her children, David, Jim, and Susan. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 7, 1999 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Fr. Ed […]
Joey Godbout, 46, of 415 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Monday, May 3, 1999 in Kenora, Ont. Joey was born Dec. 29, 1952 in Fort Frances, Ont., where he also was raised. In his younger years, he worked in the bush logging and, in more recent […]
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Ruth Gunderson on May 3, 1999 at Port Arthur General Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born Dec. 20, 1925 in Emo, Ont. She was predeceased by her son, Edward Roald Gunderson on March 2, 1997; father, Steven J. […]
Muriel Robinson, 87, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, May 2, 1999 at her residence. Muriel was born April 22, 1912 in Davidson, Sask. to the late Jim and Mabel Robinson. As a child, she moved with her family to Rainy River District. She […]
Howard Willie, 59, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., passed away Saturday, May 1, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born April 8, 1949 in Mine Centre, Ont. to the late Ackley and Mary Willie. Howard had lived all his life in Rainy River […]
Al Joynes, 76, of Oliver, B.C., passed away Sunday, April 25, 1999 at McKinney Place Extended Care Unit in Oliver. He was born Sept. 9, 1922 in Northampton, England. Mr. Joynes will be lovingly remembered by his family, including Chris, his devoted wife of 55 years; his children, Donna (John) […]
Russell (Russ) Lewis, 77, of Burriss Township, Ont., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1921 in Mossley, Ont. to the late Edwin and Charlotte Lewis. Russ farmed in Mossley for many years. He was a member of the Crampton United Church, and […]
Safety and the role it plays in your life depends on many things, including your attitude. All of us need to learn how to protect ourselves and family members from the potential injury hazards that can strike at any given time. We all need to be reminded to be responsible, […]
Linda Wiens
Quetico Centre
Quetico Centre
Feedback is good and helpful–even if it isn’t always easy to take. It’s nice to hear people tell me they read my column. They also say sometimes it’s difficult to understand; the concepts are too “high-falutin.” (Maybe that’s not a word to write but I’ll bet you know what I […]
If you have the urge to get out and do some walleye fishing, don’t overlook the fishing on rivers in your local areas. In cold water and in the early part of spring, walleyes are not real aggressive so an angler has to use all the tricks of the trade […]
