Rainy River Record

Dalton Jonasson, 2, is seen here getting his face painted by his mom, Shannon while his dad, Donnie looks on. This was one of the many Family Day activities at the RR Rec. Centre on Monday.

RRHS senior Morgan McNally, left, was one of many grads-to-be serving at the Chem Free Grad Valentine's Day tean Saturday in Rainy River. She is seen here offering Peggy Murray and Mary Michniewich their choice of cupcakes.

Fr. l. to r., Caitlin Big Beorge, Cree Roulette, Kristal Vandenbrand, Calli Vandenbrand and Gavin Brumwell making quilt squares that reflect the meaning of literacy to them.

The Northern Lights Credit Union donates $1 for every $1,000 spent by branch members on their Credit Union Mastercards. Last week Rainy River Branch Manager Terri-Anne Lundgren, right, presented RR Clinic Office Manager Dianna Gamsby with a cheque for $375 to be used to purchase medical equipment.

Austin Melnick, left, with mom Kandi Ewen and visitors do one of the classroom activities at Our Lady of the Way School's recent Family Literacy Night

As part of Literacy Day last Tuesday, students at Riverview School in Rainy River had something to munch on while reading Robert Munsch books with family members. The students also were encouraged to dress up as their favourite Munsch characters. Above Kira Olson, 9, reads from the book that her favourite character is from!

Last Tuesday Service Ontario, Rainy River Public Library and NCDS Employment Resource Centre held Grand Re-openings in their new location at the corner of Main and Hwy 11. From l. to r., Lu Kaliska, Town Councillor Marilyn McAlister, Mayor Deb Ewald, Patti Bonhomme (RR Service Ont.), Crystal George (NCDS Career Advisor), Andrew Cotter (Ont. Realty Corp.), Georgia Jarvis (RR Serv. Ont.) Sheri Pirkl (RR Serv. Ont.), Janet Jacobson (Area Super. Serv. Ont./MNDM), Moe Fenlin (Reg. Mgr. Serv. Ont./MNDM), Bridget McGinnis (NCDS Info. Res.

Donna Ivall-skip, Janet Schaaf-third, Rachel Marquis-second and Janet Wolanicki-lead won the first event at the annual Rainy River Women's bonspiel over the weekend.

Deidre Wilson, right, received her certificate of nomination for Ontario Jr. Citizen of the Year Award on Friday from her nominator and teacher Laura Armistead.
–Anne Mailloux photo

Last Wednesday marked the end of a two year quest to close Little St. Railway crossing and install crossing arms on Government Road. CNR crews were busy installing the arms and testing them to make sure they worked. Extensive work to improve that crossing and widen and pave Railway Avenue from Little St. to Government Road were all part of the project.

–Ken Johnton photo