Rainy River Record

Sr. Kaylee Heyens leads the attack in last Tuesday's home stand against the Atikokan Voyageurs last Tuesday in Rainy River.

Jessica Hartnell, Victoria Lindal and Kira Olson were all costumed up for the first ever Halloween Fair at Riverview School on Friday.

All five students from Riverview School that attended the Provincial Chess Championships in Thunder Bay two weekends ago medalled and qualified for the Nationals. They are back row, l. to r., Lemuel Carradice (Silver for boys 10-11), Madison Brown (Bronze girls 10-11) and Moriah Caradice (Gold girls 12-13). Fr. row, Naomi Caradice (Gold 7 & under girls) and Bethany Sinninghe (Gold girls 10-11). Last year's team was recognized for placing 7th out of 42 schools last year!

Jasmine Holmes' expression says it all! Whatever was in there was icky! Riverview Students participated in a Halloween Fair on Friday and one of the activities was the Mystery Table. They stuck their hands in holes and felt mysterious items. This one was obviously pretty scary!

To celebrate the completion of renovations to Riverview Manor, cake, dainties and coffee were served to the public last Tuesday courtesy of the Rainy River Social Services Administration Board. Fr. l. to r., Sandra Weir Housing Manager, Mayor Debbie Ewald and Donna Dittaro Chief Administrative Officer for RRDSSAB, cut a specially made cake for the occasion.

Sheryl Laverdure, Affordable Housing Program Clerk, gave the Record the Grand Tour of the newly modified and renovated Riverview Manor last Tuesday. She is seen here showing one of the kitchens in a modified appartment that is designed for people with walkers or wheel chairs.

Tailor and Brooklyn Mosioner are seen here participating in the Rainy River Figure Skating Club's annual skate-a-thon Sunday. The club raised $5,300 to help with club expenses over the winter.

As part of Ontario Public Library Week, the Rainy River Library hosted several events. One of those was a concert on Tuesday at the RR Community Centre featuring the Borderland Orchestra who played for free to help raise money for the library. Below is Kitty Gale of the orchestra.

The Rainy River Legion donated $500 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind to help with expenses in bringing the Eye Van here earlier this summer. Fr. l. to r., Lou Nicholson, Legion President Gerry Marchuk, Joan Hagarty for CNIB, Terry Cooper, Walter Wagner and Harry Arnould.

Last Friday several young people conducted a chalk attack on Rainy River. Anagen Wood, Kathryn Clifford, Karl Drakert, Jackie Wittich and Lindsey Westover drew positive chalk messages on Main St. and at Beaver Mills.
This was a Youth Engagement Initiative. The message seen here was "Ask Youth thoughtful questions and listen when they speak." It appeared in front of the Library.