Archive for September, 2011

by Alicia McCutcheon EDITOR’S NOTE: The Expositor is exploring changes in farming practices on Manitoulin in a series called Buying the Farm. Many Island farms are being sold to buyers, largely from southern Ontario, who wish to either relocate here or farm them from a distance. The Expositor series examines [...]

To the Expositor: Many thanks to the Canadian Armed Forces and those who arranged and sponsored the events of last week. As parents of Armed Forces personnel, we were so proud to be able to take part in both the viewing of the HMCS Shawinigan at the Little Current port [...]

October 12, 1954 - September 18, 2011 In loving memory of Jacqueline Francis Howell (nee Pitawankwat) E’ginood’maaget-kwe who started her spirit journey peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday September 18, 2011. Loving mother of Jay (Connie), Sheelah (Spencer). Predeceased by Louie and Austin. Special friend to Lenny. Loving grandmother [...]

by Robin Burridge MANITOULIN—Senior housing was the topic on many Islanders’ minds last week from the Centennial Manor board meeting to the Manitoulin all candidates debate night. A large number of community members attended last Tuesday’s Centennial Manor board meeting to show their support for the Continuum of Care Business [...]

The family announces with sorrow the peaceful death of Harold Phillip Beaudry on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at his residence. Very much-loved husband of Heather Wallingford. Beloved father of Michelle (Harold) and John (Diana). Much loved stepfather of Randy, Alex, Roxanne, Cassandra, Darcy, Donna Lynn and Cathy. Beloved grandfather to [...]

To the Expositor: An open letter to all candidates: First, on behalf of all Manitouliners, I would like to express sincere thanks to The Expositor for highlighting diminished water levels in the Lake Huron-Michigan basin as an issue this election. Second, I would like to dismiss the assumptions on the [...]

Yes, it is quite true that the role of the board members of the Manitoulin Centennial Manor, Manitoulin Island’s municipally-operated Home for the Aged, is to ensure that the sixty-some residents of the Manor are appropriately cared for, that the facility’s nursing and support staff is appropriate to residents’ needs, [...]

Nola Doreen Noble died suddenly at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the age of 78. Predeceased by her beloved husband Floyd. A very loving mother of Jill Varey (predeceased by Blair), Jeff and Lou, Janet and Russ Moore, Irving and Michelle, Gina and Robert Madahbee, [...]

by Alicia McCutcheon LITTLE CURRENT—Little Current’s Dr. Jack Bailey, now 88-years-old, was whisked back to another time last week, reminded of his practice as a young doctor, new to Manitoulin, and also had the chance encounter to meet a very grateful former patient, one whose life was saved 62 years [...]

To the Expositor: Please accept this as your invitation to attend the “Sheg Bears” hockey team reunion. As you know by the article in the paper a few weeks ago (‘Famous Sheg Bears Hockey Club plans reunion, August 17, Page 1) we are attempting to put together an event at [...]