What will the world be like in 25 years? Will robots do all the work? Will people week-end in space? Will over-population cause food shortages? Will the “information highway” help renew your community? What do you predict? Futurists always speculate about what might be. They know “wild card” events derail […]
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The starling is not native to North America but to Eurasia. Their arrival on the continent started when some folk decided they were going to bring to America all of the birds which were mentioned in the works of Shakespeare. So in 1890, about 80 starlings were released in New […]
Don Cooper passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay, Ont. on June 27, 1998 at the age of 85. Born in Manitoba, the family moved to Fort Frances, Ont. where he received his education. In 1940, he married Sarah Jean Dick and they moved to Fort William. He worked at Can […]
Tyra Marjorie Tullio, born June 26, 1998, daughter of Michael and Brenda Tullio of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away June 27, 1998 at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital. Tyra is survived by her grandparents, Giovanni and Rosaria Tullio of St. Catharines, and Walter and Catherine DiTullio of South Porcupine; great-grandparents, Robert Quine […]
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Wilhelm Halverson on June 25, 1998 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont. Wilhelm will be remembered by his brothers, Leo (Shirley), Emil, Gordon (Betty), Morris, and Robert (Arlene); and sister, Betty (Richard) Peterson. He […]
Dear sir: Jeff Steinke’s letter of last week was quite amusing. I realize his intent was to attract interest to the open house which outlined the “Lands for Life” process. And if it managed to do that, then I am very glad. Yes, it is important for all citizens to […]
Herman Wilhelm Myrberg, 57, of 1300 Fifth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1941 in Emo, Ont. Herman moved to Fort Frances in 1977, and had worked as a slasher operator for a number of […]
On Monday, June 22, 1998, Betty (nee Baldwin) passed away peacefully from her time her on earth to life with all the saints in heaven. Our wife, mom, and nana touched the hearts of so many with her courage, gentleness, quiet faith, and unconditional love. Cherishing her loving memory are […]
Muriel Laura Thesenvitz, of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away June 21, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Muriel was born July 28, 1912 in Spooner, Mn. and came to Canada as a young child. She was united in marriage to Carl Thesenvitz on April 7, 1934. […]
Mildred T. Malone passed away at her daughter’s home in Glendale, Wis. on June 20, 1998 after three years’ illness. She was born Sept. 30, 1921 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was united in marriage to Paul M. Malone on Dec. 26, 1946, and resided in Neenah, Wis. She was […]
John Lloyd Larson, 67, of Emo, Ont., passed away suddenly Friday, June 19, 1998. John was born Nov. 23, 1930 in Teulon, Man., and on May 23, 1953 was united in marriage to Marion McDougall. He worked as a camp cook in various locations throughout northern communities in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, […]
Red Mosher passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at the Emo Health Centre, in Emo, Ont. at the age of 86 years following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1911 in Stratton, Ont. Red lived and worked on the family’s farm in Pattullo Township until he […]
