Local & Area News

Poem by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), published in The Times newspaper on 21st September 1914. With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into ...

Nov 4, 2006 @ 14:56 Once again winter is here… And one of Wawa’s most enjoyed traditions is back. Bob Paterson is showing watercolours at the Legion Hall. Last night saw many of these beautiful watercolours marked with a “S” signifying that they had been snapped up by an admirer. Although don’t despair, roughly half are still available for purchase ...

Gloria J. Avis, managing editor of the Algoma News Review and secretary-treasurer of Wawa Print & Litho, Inc. died on September 27 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Gloria fought the good fight against cancer for nearly 10 years. Born Gloria Jean Harrison in Goderich on December 24, 1942, she lived her early life in Stratford where she served as ...

retired A.O.D., Wawa Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Saturday, September 16, 2006, at the age of 86 years. Jonas, beloved husband of Adele of 61 years. Loving father of Nora Katzenback (Richard), Raymond Vinslovas, Johnny Vinslovas (Bev), Virginia Soucy (Langis), Julie Gerrior (Wayne), Mary Reist (Mike), and Frankie Vinslovas (Lena). Jonas will also be ...

Retired, Algoma Ore Division Passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at the age of 77 years. Paul, beloved husband of Diana; dear father of Nicole, Lise (Mike Pitre), Mario (Judy), and Guylaine (Joe Kraly). Loved grandfather of Marc and Joelle Pitre, and Joshua, Tyler, and Megan Kraly. Paul will also be missed ...

Suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Thursday, October 20, 2005. Brenda, Lifetime sweetheart and soul mate of Frank, loving mother of Trevor (Natalie) and Jason. Loved Mèmére of Kailey. Beloved daughter of Harold and the late Carmen. Dear sister of Gary (Nicole) and the late Lorraine and Donna. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, ...

(Retired Algoma Ore Division, Wawa) At the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Friday, October 21, 2005. Eugenio at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of 60 years to Italia. Loved father of Ada (Romeo Daigle) of Thorold Ontario, and Ivana (Michael Williams) of Barrie. Special grandfather of Sonia (Andre Gagnon). Dear brother of Tony (Adina), Arturo (Antonietta), Venturino (Stella), ...

How often do we make commitments to ourselves, then not follow through? How often do we feel so sure that what we have committed ourselves to will come to pass – as if by magic? How often have we made life changing commitments, only to break the commitment or have it broken for us? Ouch!! I can only speak to ...

Have you a mischievous committee chattering away within your head? This committee consists of many members trying to make themselves heard. Some members want to grow and change and tackle new and interesting challenges. Others want to maintain the status quo, still others offer all the reasons why something just won’t work, or why the time isn’t right. Sound familiar? ...

Half Hour Pudding (a tasty pudding with a raisin caramel sauce) ¾ cup brown sugar 1 cup raisins 1 tbsp butter 1 ¾ cup boiling water 1 tbsp butter 1 cup clour ½ cup sugar 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup milk Boil first three ingredients uncovered until raisins are soft. Cream 1 tbsp butter, blending in ...

Have you ever wondered why the world becomes brighter when you smile? Or when you meet someone whose smile lights up your life…for that fleeting second? What is it that changes when we smile? Is there ever a smile more joyous then when a baby first smiles? It doesn’t matter whether it’s rainy, foggy, snowing or whatever. They just smile ...

Born May 15, 1952 In loving memory of a cherished and devoted wife and mother who passed away May 15th, 2005. Sweetheart, you are always in my thoughts, as I care for the flower beds that you meticulously worked. They are a lasting monument to you. Friends still comment that they remember you in your gardening clothes tending the beds til dark. ...

Melancholy: described in the Canadian Oxford Dictionary as a pensive sadness, sad or gloomy. The past few days I’ve felt melancholy, in a funk. I continued to do all those things that one feels they must do each day just to survive. I put a smile on my face when I needed to. I tried to practice what I preach. ...

Published on: Apr 8, 2005 That’s it… Short, sweet, elegant… WOW! Wawa has its new branding/positioning “slogan”. After meeting with a variety of people in Focus Groups, “Benjamin James” has presented us with a new “brand”. The intent of this project was to identify Wawa’s strengths and identify ways to direct our efforts. The efforts to rejuvenate and expand our ...

Published on: Apr 7, 2005 Under the new Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) the Township of Michipicoten will receive an increase of $209,226 over what it received under the old Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF), Mike Brown, M.P.P. for Algoma-Manitoulin announced today. The funding is part of the Ontario government’s announcement that it is replacing the CRF with the more equitable ...