I’ve always been curious about that Broadway show and movie “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and one of these times I’m going to see it. But in the meantime, I just keep puzzling over its title. When you think about it, it is a funny […]
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Nettie Christiansen, 73, of 960 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, June 12, 1998 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. She was born Aug. 9, 1924 in Fort Frances to the late Viovanni and Eliza Toninato. Nettie lived all of her life in Fort Frances, […]
Mary Wepruk, 83, of Dainard Pavilion Rest Home in Surrey, B.C., passed away Friday, June 12, 1998. Mary was born Aug. 2, 1914 in Sundown, Man. to the late Fred and Oksana Werenko. Mary grew up in Sundown and, in 1931, was united in marriage to Nick Wepruk. They had […]
Allan Bruce, 74, of 1520 10th Ave. W., International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, June 10, 1998 at the Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls. He was born Nov. 19, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Alexander “Alex” and Mary Bruce. Allan served in the Canadian Army, stationed […]
Fait accompli. The Oxford American Dictionary defines it as “a thing that is already done and not reversible.” Oh, Mayor Glenn Witherspoon, for one, won’t say the proposed restructuring of the fire hall here that was unveiled at Monday night’s council meeting is a done deal. In fact, CAO Bill […]
As everyone knows, there’s two sides to every story. And that’s the primary reason why the Times has a policy to contact anyone who is specifically attacked in a letter to the editor and give them opportunity to respond. One such letter arrived at the office last week from a […]
Dear sir: We, at Tompkins Hardware in Emo, are celebrating 100 years in business (1898-1998), with celebrations on July 2-4. To help us with these celebrations, we are looking for pictures, articles purchased over the years, any means of trade, such as coins, bills, or objects, old bill of sale […]
Sir: Recently we had the opportunity to experience the performance of “100 Years of Broadway” by the Rainy River Community Care. It was an exceptionally delightful evening we thoroughly enjoyed. The group and their leaders are to be commended for their hard work, confidence, and pursuit of excellence. We look […]
Dear sir: I am issuing a challenge to all of the interest groups and individuals who care about the use of Ontario’s public lands. I am challenging them to demonstrate leadership. Ontario is blessed with an abundance of natural wealth–open spaces, lakes, rivers, forests, and wilderness. Much of these resources […]
Mr. Cleland “Clee” Lundy, 62, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away Sunday, June 7, 1998 in hospital. Clee was born July 31, 1935 in Emo, Ont. to Forrest and Edna Lundy. He worked in the logging industry his entire life, as an independent logger and as a supervisor with Woodlands […]
Rita I. Nagurski passed away June 7, 1998. She was born Jan. 1, 1919 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was predeceased by husband, Marion; her parents, Fletcher and Alnora Huffman; sister, Phyllis Rose; and brother, Arthur Huffman. She is survived by four daughters, Judy Berryman (Pat), Deb Nagurski (Jeff Rassmussen), […]
Isabel Harriet Harasymyk, 79, of Barwick, Ont., passed away Sunday, June 7, 1998 in Barwick. Isabel was born May 6, 1919 in Emo, Ont. to the late William and Cora Wilson. She was raised in Barwick, and on Nov. 2, 1938 was united in marriage to Bill Harasymyk. Together, Isabel […]
