By Al Lowe
Contributor

At 90 above or 40 below, the strident call of the Blue Jay can be heard in the northern forest.

Where will the opportunities for economic development come? The fastest selling electronic gadgets this past Christmas were the “Kindle” and the “Sony Reader”. They are flat screen tablet size screens capable of storing tens of thousands of books.

What do people look forward to at the holidays other than people and presents?
FOOD!!!!

Peacefully on December 20, 2009 at Oakview Place, Sophie Pochailo passed away at the age of 87 years.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rene Alphonse Langlais, age 41, on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Rene was born July 26, 1968 in Emo, Ontario to Alphonse and Annette (Sanche) Langlais, the youngest of 11 children.
Rene grew up on the family farm in Pinewood where he learned his strong work ethics, a love of the outdoors and for sports. He enjoyed hunting and became an elite baseball catcher and an avid competitor.

Norman Harry Nielsen passed away on December 27, 2009 at the LakeWood Health Center at the age of 90.

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O.P.P.

Rainy River District Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere Stats for the 2009 holiday season.

Total Vehicles Checked: 6,192
Warn (over .05 mgs): 2
ADLS: 3

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Alzheimer Society

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Riverside Health Care Facilities

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru