Rainy River Record

Kids participated in numerous activities at the Rainy River Community Centre on Family Day including Rubber Chicken games.

On Feb. 8, the local branch of the Red Hat Society enjoyed a visit to the Rainy River Public Library. Librarian Michael Dawber (centre) received an honorary red hat for the occasion! The Red Hatters had an introduction to the library's programs and new collections, including the CNIB Talking Books.

Rainy River and Dawson Fire Departments were called to Heritage House last Monday afternoon after reports of smoke were called in. The building has had its fair share of false alarms in the past, but with actual smoke this time, no chances were being taken and extra help from Dawson was called in. However, once Rainy River's dept. was on the scene Dawson was turned back. Someone had left a pot on the stove in and appartment on the second floor (seen above with door open). The fire was limited to smoke from the pot. No one was injured.

he Dale Morrison rink won the 'A' event Saturday night at Rainy River's first bonspiel of the season. From l. to r., Skip-Dale Morrison, Third-Al Wolanicki, Second-Don Jarvis and Lead-Andy Sirman.

Danny Armstrong's rink won the second event in the Rainy River Open Bonspiel over the weekend. Fr. l. to r., Skip Danny Armstrong, Third-Vel Vogan, Second-Steve Beyak and Lead Meghan Shanks.

Cheryl Matthews rink won the third event in the Rainy River Open Bonspiel over the weekend. Fr. l. to r., Skip Cheryl Matthews, Third-Donna Ivall, Second-Linda Holmes and Lead-Marie Cunningham.

RRHS hosted Thomas Aquinas school last Thursday in volleyball and basketball. Below, Jr. Basketball player Nolan Short gets ready to pass to fellow Owl Ernie Drennan. Scores were: Jr. girls V-ball RRHS won 3-0, 25-17, 25-12 and 25-21. Sr. girls V-ball RRHS lost 0-3, 13-25, 15-25 and 10-25. Sr. boys B-ball RRHS lost 19-53. Jr. boys B-ball lost 25-34.

On Friday the students at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton celebrated Literacy Day and Fun Fitness Friday. The theme for this year’s Literacy Day was Hawaiian Luau following our Book Fair theme this year. Seen here wearing their Hawaiian Leis are Mia Medicine, Paige Asselin and Jalatino Phillips - dressed in Hawaiian Luau costumes to celebrate Fun Fitness Friday.

Haiven Horton, dressed in Hawaiian Luau clothing, participates in Literacy Day Reading Activities at Our Lady of the Way School last Friday.

Emo Librarian Shirley Sheppard (left) and Rainy River Librarian Michael Dawber show off the new Playaway View digital video players available at their libraries. The Views come preloaded with titles from National Geographic, PBS Kids, Tumblebooks, and other publishers. The all-in-one rechargeable players - which are being shared between the two libraries for two years - were purchased with a special grant from Ontario’s Cultural Strategic Investment Fund.