April 27th, 2016

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The Lady Dunn Health Centre Oncology unit works with the Algoma Community office of the Canadian Cancer Society to educate, inform and provide practical services to our patients and their families.

How can we help you? The Lady Dunn Oncology unit can provide you with educational materials regarding prevention and screening for cancer, types of cancer, treatment available, symptom management and living with, during and after a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer can be difficult to understand and coping can be stressful. It can help to talk to someone you can trust. Working as a multidisciplinary team, your nurse, family doctor and oncologist are available to you and your family to provide information and support. The Canadian Cancer Society also provides a Cancer Information Service.

This service can provide you with current and reliable information in the comfort of your own home. It is a national, tollfree service available to cancer patients, caregivers, families and friends, the general public and healthcare professionals. They will answer your questions and give you information on cancer treatment and side effects, clinical trials, emotional support services, prevention, help in the community and complementary therapies. This service is available Monday to Friday in English and French. For other languages, they will access an interpreter service. Call toll-free at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-886786-3934) or email info@cis. cancer.ca.

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Living in a small community we understand that travelling for cancer treatment can be difficult. If you can’t afford the cost of travel, or if you are not physically well enough to use public transportation, the Canadian Cancer Society can work with you to help find a solution. The Wheels of Hope program provides a Volunteer Driver Program that can help you with travel to attend cancerspecific medical appointments or supportive care. If you are in need of transportation or are willing to volunteer your time as a driver contact the Algoma Community Office at (705) 2534781 or 1-888-930-8883.

As you may know, April is Daffodil Month; the daffodil is a symbol of strength and courage. It says we will not give up.

It says we will fight back! It says we will beat cancer! The Canadian Cancer Society is asking the Algoma Region to show your support during Daffodil Month by purchasing a bunch of fresh daffodils, wearing the iconic yellow daffodil pin or being generous when one of our volunteer canvassers comes to your neighbourhood. Live daffodils are available to purchase at our very own John’s Valu-Mart here in Wawa. For every freshcut and potted daffodils sold, John’s Valu-Mart will be donating $2 to the Canadian Cancer Society. Daffodil pins are also available throughout our community. All money raised during Daffodil Month funds life-saving research along with providing information and support services to people living with cancer and their families.

Working together we strive to deliver the best possible care.

For more information or to access any of the services mentioned, you may contact Louise Needham R.N. at 705-856-2335 ext 3413 or the Canadian Cancer Society - Algoma Community Office at 705-253-4781 or toll free at 1-888-930-8883.

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Drive 4UR School Event!

Have you driven a Ford lately? Michipicoten High School and Northern Lights Ford are working together to host a Ford Drive 4 UR School event at MHS on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Northern Lights Ford will have lots of vehicles to test drive such as the Explorer, Escape, Fusion, Taurus, Focus, and of course F-150’s, Canada’s best-selling truck for fifty years in a row.

For every test drive during this event, Ford of Canada will donate $20 on your behalf to MHS, up to a maximum of $6,000. Credit is given for one driver per household, and drivers must have a valid Class G driver’s license on

the day of the event. With each test drive you will get a free BBQ lunch and will be entered into a raffle for a beautiful bench handcrafted by our very own Mr. Beland.

MHS is planning to use the proceeds to revitalize their courtyard. MHS students have come up with some drawings showing some potential options. Come vote on which option you think is best.

So put this event on your calendar - Saturday, May 7th – and come to MHS and enjoy a burger or a hotdog while helping out your local school! You never know…the vehicle of your dreams might just be waiting here for you!

Can’t wait to see you!

Ontario intends to introduce legislation that will ensure every eligible employee is part of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) or a comparable workplace pension plan by 2020.

The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Act (Strengthening Retirement Security for Ontarians), 2016 would expand coverage to more than 4 million Ontario workers--including 75 per cent of younger workers-who do not have access to an adequate workplace pension plan.

The ORPP Act, if passed, would: • Provide workers with a predictable stream of income in retirement, paid for life • Begin enrolment for employers starting on January 1, 2017, with contributions beginning in waves on January 1, 2018, • Ensure employers and employees have the information and the time they need to prepare for implementation • Enshrine in legislation the plan design details, including participation, contributions, benefit types, and plan sustainability • Hold contributions in trust for plan members that will not form part of government revenues Building a secure retirement savings plan is part of the government's economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talents and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education.

The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented business.

QUICK FACTS • Coverage is even lower for young workers – only about one quarter of Ontario workers aged 25 to 34 participated in a workplace pension plan in 2012, compared to nearly half of workers aged 45 to 54.

• The ORPP would offer a predictable, reliable and inflation-indexed stream of income in retirement, paid for life, by providing a pension of up to 15 per cent of an individual’s earnings, up to $90,000 (in 2017 dollars).

• Ontario is also committed in working collaboratively with the federal government to make progress on a national solution that addresses the needs of future retirees. By moving forward with legislation, Ontario is ensuring that, if no national consensus on CPP enhancement is reached, retirement security can be strengthened in Ontario through the ORPP.

Ontario To Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Retirement Security

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News From The Park Michael Mantha MPP April 13th This past week, the NDP has been holding the Liberal government’s feet to the fire on a number of issues. After promising better costs for seniors, it become clear that the Liberal government’s budget would nearly double the deductible on prescriptions for seniors and cause higher co-payments each time they fill a prescription. My colleagues and I held numerous town halls and meetings across the province and spoke to seniors about the government’s plans to increase their drug costs. As you can imagine, this outraged many who we spoke with, many of whom are living on fixed incomes.

After receiving serious backlash the government has decided to backtrack on those changes.

The government’s announcement to reverse these changes is a victory for seniors across Ontario.

Seniors are relieved to hear that the cost of their drugs won’t be increasing this summer, as the Premier’s budget proposed. I want to thank the thousands of seniors who have spoken out on this issue and the more than eighty organizations who have written to the Premier to oppose her plan to increase drug costs. It’s unfortunate that it takes an outcry from worried seniors and their families for the Premier to admit that she’s made a mistake.

If the Liberals try to increase seniors’ drug costs in the future, they should know that New Democrats will always stand with Ontario’s seniors in our support for affordable prescription drugs and for the principle of universal access, which is at the heart of our health care system.

New Democrats have also been fighting the Liberal government to stop punishing children with autism and their families. Families and children who have been languishing on wait lists for years because of this government's inaction, are now being told they will never have access to the services they have been waiting so long for.

In some cases, they are being denied just weeks after being told they had finally been approved for services.

That’s disgraceful. Families came to Queen's Park to talk about life suffering on wait lists and this government responds by kicking their children off the list.

This Liberal government is failing families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Why should children suffer while the government sits back and does nothing? The premier and her ministers have decided to take away critical therapy for children ages 5 and over. It’s

appalling.

It is heartbreaking to have parents ask the Liberals why the government is trying to take way children’s voices and future’s. It is just not fair. Why should children diagnosed with autism be punished for something that is not in their control?

It is the government’s responsibility to look out for our society’s most vulnerable. It’s so clear to see that their decisions will have such a hugely negative impact on those that need their help the most.

New Democrats are beyond words at how this government can just abandon seniors and young children with autism and their families. We cannot allow this to happen and will not stop demanding that this government take responsibility and protect our most vulnerable.

In other news, we are pleased to announce some upcoming dates for Seniors Testing in Gore Bay. A number of seniors have already registered for the first session on April 14th at 8:45 am at 15 Water Street. There are a few other sessions scheduled on August 23rd, and December 8th 2016.

April 20th It has been an emotional week at Queen’s Park with families and concerned Ontarians descending on the legislature to condemn the Liberal government’s many reckless actions.

This past Tuesday, families of children with Autism Spectrum disorder filled the legislature during question period. New Democrats continued to press the Liberal government to reverse its decision to cut funding for crucial therapies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) aged five and over.

The minister’s decision to cut funds will leave kids with ASD with higher rates of behavioural difficulties and possibly worse: institutionalization, a life confined to a room or even their own bed.

We’ve seen what this looks like and it’s devastating.

This is not the future for kids with ASD deserve in this province. Though more than 200 parents came to the Ontario Legislature to make their voices heard on the minister’s autism funding mistake, Deb Matthews, both the President of the Treasury Board and the Deputy Premier, made no reference to their efforts in her answer.

In the end, this minister holds the responsibility for the books. Sadly, families of children with ASD clearly see that this liberal government is leaving their vulnerable children behind. This government should not be balancing

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the books on the backs of kids with ASD. In the same week the Liberals turned their backs on families in need by voting against saving specialized schools. Thursday the liberals voted against an NDP motion calling on the government to commit to the future of provincial and demonstration schools was voted down by the Wynne Liberals.

Provincial and demonstration schools are vital to exceptional needs students in Ontario. The unique education experiences offered at these schools have a proven ability to provide students with the skills they need to succeed. For months, families, parents and educators have pleaded with this government to keep these schools open.

Additionally this week the NDP demanded long-term, sustained commitment to support the people of James Bay and Attawapiskat. We asked the Premier to make an ongoing and long-term commitment to address the crisis in Attawapiskat; a sustained response that doesn’t end when the community is no longer in the media spotlight.

This is not the first time we’ve seen a rash of suicides on the James Bay. My colleague Gilles Bisson, MPP for Timmins James Bay pleaded for support for Attawapiskat following the declaration of a State of Emergency on Saturday in response to reports of 11 suicide attempts in one day, and further reports of over 100 suicide attempts and at least one death since last September.

New Democrats and the people of James Bay and Attawapiskat want to know, is that there is a long-term commitment to what is a huge problem in our communities.

When you have 11 people in one day, from ages 11 to 71, try to take their life because of the situation in their community, we need to have an assurance that whatever we do going forward from here is going to be an ongoing and long-term commitment, and we’re not going to pull it away once the cameras have moved away from the story.

As always, please feel free to contact my office about this issue, or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at mmantha-co@ndp. on.ca or by phone at 705-4619710/1-800-831-1899.

Michael Mantha MPP/ député Algoma-Manitoulin

Library Update New books New on the seven day fiction shelf this week: “Most wanted” by Lisa Scottoline, “Family jewels” by Stuart Woods, “Far from true” by Linwood Barclay, and “Breaking wild” by Diane les Becquets.

Try the JASI Bookmyne app on your android or iphone to place holds on books or check your account.

Don’t forget we offer a fine forgiveness coupon if you bring in a donation for the Wawa Food Bank. The coupons never expire.

VHS to DVD, slides to digital and hard copy to electronic conversions are now available at the library. Contact Morgan for more info.

Wawa History on Facebook Check out the Wawa History page on facebook. Can you identify anyone in the photos?

Keep up to date with the latest library news by checking the Wawa Public Library on Facebook.

Check us out on twitter WawaLibrary Check out our Wawa History website. www.wawahistory. wawa.cc If you think you have artifacts, print documents or pictures to add to the website please contact us at the library or email us at history@wawa.cc Also if you can identify anyone/thing in our pictures on Instagram please do so. The Instagram account is wplhistoryproject.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of our eresources brochure.

Did you receive an e-reader?

There are numerous collections of free books for you to download on our website. Contact the circulation desk if you would like some help accessing our eresources. http://www.mtpl.on.ca/links. htm this link will take you to our eresources.

THESE COLLECTIONS ARE FREE and available from our website with your library membership!

Did you know that there are movies to download from Overdrive?

Overdrive is the library's ebook site. With over 31,000 fiction books and many more in other categories, it is easy to find something enjoyable to read. It's hard to know how many people locally are reading ebooks, but for those that do, or for those that might be interested, Overdrive is terrific. It is possible to download books onto a multiple of devices, including your laptop, computer, iphone, ipad or android devices not just ereaders. The book selection is current, with all the latest books by your favourite authors, there are also audiobooks for those people that prefer to listen and best of all, it's free to you, all you need is your library card.

This ebook website is provided to you and paid for by your local library.

Not sure how to use Overdrive?

Come into the library and we will walk you through it or any other database accessible through our website.

We have books and magazines on CD from the CELA (CNIB) collections. Don’t forget to Ask

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about our “Daisy Reader” available for loan.

After School Programs All clubs are from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday – Craft Club – ages 5-12 Wednesday – Clay Club – ages 7-12 Thursday – Drawing Club – ages 6-12 Friday – Game Day – ages 7-12 Homework help drop in is available at 3:30 Tuesday – Friday.

Used Battery Collection Don’t know what to do with your old batteries? You can now drop them off at the Wawa Public Library. We are a collection site for single use batteries. The collection bin is at our circulation desk. Drop them off and they will be picked up for recycling by Raw Materials Company Inc. DVD & Blu-Ray Collection DVD’s and Blu-Ray are loaned for a seven day period. We are also part of a DVD Pool which is now on the shelf. Come in and check out our selection.

Please take extra care with the DVD’s and Blu-Ray. Borrowers are responsible for damages and loss. Note – you must be 18+ to take out movies on your library card. Borrowing a movie is FREE to library members who are 18 and older. Movies are a seven day loan and incur $3.00 per day per movie overdue fines.

The library is closed Sundays, Mondays and all holidays. We are open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Friday 11:30 – 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from noon until 2 p.m.

Are you trying to reach us?

Telephone – 705-856-2244 ext 290 for the circulation desk – this is the one you will want most frequently as this is where all questions about check in/out of materials, material reserves, interlibrary loans, public computer access etc. can be answered or ext 291 to reach the librarian’s office.

Email: mtpl@wawa.cc Public Access Computers, Ipads & WiFi WiFi now available at the library – please register at the circulation desk if you are accessing our library wifi. We need to track the usage for statistical purposes.

Thank you.

We now have 3 new ipads available for public use. Please inquire at the circulation desk.

Non-member fee is $1.00 per half hour to use our public computers. ** WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT “MODIFY” OUR EQUIPMENT ** PLEASE DO NOT SAVE DOCUMENTS, PICTURES ETC. ON OUR PUBLIC COMPUTERS. Check out our website – www.mtpl.on.ca - our catalogue files are available online!

If you have a current Wawa Public Library membership, you can log in and request renewals and reserve items. Get your user ID and PIN information at the circulation desk.

Youth Intern program has ended although Morgan has agreed to come in as a volunteer.

If you need any help with devices, computers, software, internet etc. contact Morgan at the circulation desk. Morgan is also looking for items to digitize for our history website.

Remember – library membership is FREE to residents of the Municipality of Wawa and contracting communities.

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Minor Hockey Awards Recognizing Athletic Excellence

Most successful team - Novice Travellers article & photos by Barb Fisher The annual hockey awards ceremony was held last Tuesday evening honouring Wawa's young hockey players who have exhibited exceptional talent and sportsmanship in the game of hockey.

As the evening got underway the sound system in the playing of our national anthem was unable to be downloaded but not to worry, President Peter Moore asked if one of the teams would come up on stage and lead us all in the singing of our anthem.

Without waiting to hear the reason but with a chance to scramble up on stage, the Novice team quickly responded....wait, we have to sing Oh Canada? Without another thought they all regrouped and with a little help from the audience, started the evening in an endearing demonstration of the might of our future leaders.

Peter thanked everyone for attending in recognition and appreciation of all the businesses, organizations, volunteers, hockey families and sports enthusiasts who make the evening possible.

Our town's population may be dwindling, but enthusiasm has taken up the slack as our minor hockey program continues to be strong and vibrant. The parents and families of our hockey community are instrumental in this success and their involvement is much appreciated; without it, there would not be a hockey program. There can never be enough thanks extended to the team coaches, trainers and managers. It takes special idividuals to step up and give unselfishly of their time and expertise, and our community is blessed with the best.

An added component to registration for next season is the requirement for at least one parent of each player to take a "Respect in Sports" short online course mandated by Hockey Ontario before their child will be allowed to play. It is a short online course with a small fee involved but is very informative, nonthreatening and easily completed. For more information

see executive members Sue Lord or Debbie Banks.

A gift basket was displayed for all hockey players attending to add their name for the draw....and the lucky winner was Mason Chalmers.

Initiation: Head Coach Ray McGregor, Assistants Corey Black, Jeff Tait, Stacey White, Trainer Zach White and Manager Shelly Neufeld.

Our future stars: Jacob Black, Joel Defoa Marmolejo, Alex Duclos, Sylvain Dumouchel, Ashlyn Kobzick, Joshua Lajoie, Blake Lavergne, Owen McGregor, Ashton Neufeld, Mitchell Sheehan-Woods, Chance Smedts, Carter Tait, Wesley Tait, Maelle White.

Novice: Head Coach Travis Gendron, Assistants Trevor Bernath, Rodney Chalmers, Peter Moore, Trainer Mattie Manttari and Manager Trish Bernath.

• Most Sportsmanlike Player: Fynn Manttari • Most Improved: Aiden Roy • Wawa Paint & Glass Best Defensive Player: Parker Moore • Best Forward: Chad Gendron • Hardest Worker: Matthieu Corriveau • MVP: Rylan Fellinger Atom: Head Coach Kevin Fellinger, Assistants Ray Chevrier, Chris Morrison, Trainer Sabrina Michalcewicz and Manager Trudy Dunham.

• Most Sportsmanlike Player: Devin Forbes • Most Improved: Brady Desrochers • Most Dedicated: Madrix Bouchard • Wawa Paint & Glass Best Defensive Player: Joshua Black • Playmaker Award: Cooper Moore • Shawn Barstead Trophy Rookie of the Year: Makai Manttari • Hardest Worker: Logan Dunham • MVP: Austin Fellinger Peewee: Head Coach Scott Davidson, Assistants Eric Dechamplain, Eric Rioux, Trainers Kara Benka, Michael Espy and Manager Renee Chaisson.

• Most Sportsmanlike

Player: Katherine Godbout • Most Improved: Ella Leadbetter • Most Dedicated: Matthew Castonguay • Best Defensive Player: Brooke Davidson • Playmaker Award: Ben Espy • Rookie of the Year: Carter Benka • 100% Award: Tristian Dufour • Don MacLachlan Award Player with most assists: Tristian Dufour • MV P : Emerick Dechamplain Bantam: Head Coach Marcel Lewis, Assistants Noah Asselin, Pat Gendron, Trainers Daniel Couture, Cindy Lord and Manager Sonya Gedron.

• Most Sportsmanlike Player: Shayne Kirkland • Most Improved: Annabelle Lacroix • Most Dedicated: Jerika Lord • Best Defensive Player: Sophie Ramsay • Playmaker Award: Alexis Gendron • Rookie of the Year: Zachary Lord • 100% Award: Bradley Proulx • MVP - Terry Kennedy Trophy: Dylan Parise Midget Legionnaires: Head Coach Terry Bernath, Assistants Nick Alexopoulos, Jamie Robinson, Trainer Anders Morden and Manager Sue Lord.

• Jim Matheson Trophy Most Gentlemanly Player: Neil Mills • Harry Griffis Trophy Most Improved: Mikey Hogan • Most Dedicated: Dawson Bernath • Best Defensive Player: Mason Chalmers • Playmaker Award: Tyler Morgan • Rookie of the Year: Shane Schuurman • 100% Award: Noah Vandal • MVP - Smith Bus Lines Trophy: Tyler Morgan Wawa Minor Hockey Executive Awards: • Pete Zedlacher Trophy for True Hockey Spirit in Novice/Atom Division Kyle Michalcewicz • Chris Nolan Trophy for Most Valuable Goalie in Novice/Atom/Peewee Division - Cole Smedts • Chris Nolan Trophy for Most Valuable Goalie in Bantam/Midget Division - Andy Couture • Bill Young Memorial Trophy for Most Sportsmanlike Player in WMHA - Neil Mills • John Gionet Memorial Trophy for Most Dedicated Player in WMHA - Tyler Morgan Bob Case Memorial Trophy for Young Volunteer in

WMHA - Anders Morden.

Anders is a retired player from WMHA and has spent all season helping out the Midgets on their management team. He promises to be a great asset in our hockey program in the coming years.

Marie Bull Award to Most Dedicated Volunteer in WMHA - Sabrina Michalcewicz. Sabrina has spearheaded a new fundraising opportunity offering the purchase of grocery cards of which a percentage goes back to our Hockey Association.

She is passionate about this venture and with her dedication I'm sure this will grow into one of the major fundraisers of the future.

WMHA Award to all of our Dedicated Referees - Dave Hall, Rick Labbe, Andre Bedard and Scott East.

Much thanks to these four remarkable men who hold up the majority of our reffing. It has become increasingly difficult to attract and keep dedicated referees which necessitates importing refs from out-of-town upon occasion.

It is a huge expense and anyone locally interested in filling this void, your help would be much appreciated.

WMHA Award to Coaching Staff of the Year Bantam Team: Head Coach Patrick Gendron, Assistants Noah Asselin, Marcel Lewis, Trainers Daniel Couture, Cindy Lord and Manager Sonya Gendron. This season the Bantams dropped down to house league status but remained a force to be reck-

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been quite the experience, feeling useful and capable. I recommend volunteering to everyone; it is not difficult, it could fill a void in your life and it is so self-satisfying.

WMHA Fan Recognition of Individuals who have and continue to support, promote and encourage players in our minor hockey system - Big Bear Parisee, Kelly and Mary Culhane, Jeff Austin and Annette and James Morden. Well done.

Gary Matheson Memorial Trophy to an Individual who displays the Heart of Hockey - Peter Moore. Peter is the backbone of the executive group and has honed his skills for many years in gently persuading and leading the association in its success. He is quick to share his trophy with all the volunteers whose involvement together make it work.

WMHA Cup to the Most Successful Team in WMHA - Wawa Novice Travellers.

The Novice team has demonstrated excellence in all of their endeavours, despite playing with only 10 skaters and their goalie, Brett Andre.

The team brought home gold in the NOHA "B", NEOHA "A", Steelblades Minor "A" and finalists in the Extravaganza Major "A" tournaments. A well deserved honour. Keep up the momentum.

Midget Graduating Players.

Each year at this time, players retiring from WMHA receive a framed hockey memorabilia collage of photos from their hockey experience. Thanks

True Team Spirit - Atom Travellers oned with, and with the staff's dedicated guidance, the team won most of their games including the Bantam NOHA Tournament of Champions. hil Fafard Award to an Individual or Group demonstrating True Team Spirit - Wawa Atom Travellers.

The team had a very successful year on ice - NOHA "B" and NEOHA "B" champs, Steelblades Major "A" runnerup, and off ice demonstrated their true team spirit participating in the Terry Fox Run, Winter Carnival Parade, bottle drive and grocery card sale fundraiser. You truly are an inspiration to all.

Gord Rutland Memorial Trophy to the Unsung Hero and the Best Kept Secret Award - Barb Fisher.

Speaking for myself, it has

again to Debbie Banks for her expertise in digging up photos and assembling these cherished memories. Lindsay Robinson, Dawson Bernath, Mikey Hogan, Tyler Morgan and Noah Vandal congratulations and much success in your future endeavours.

The evening brought to a close another very successful hockey season. The summer will pass in no time and registration in late summer will begin another exciting season for the many hockey families and supporters in our community. For parents looking for a great activity for their children, consider joining the minor hockey program; it's a lot of fun, hones skills, builds character and forges friendships for life.

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Everyday Should Be Earth Day!

The students and staff of Sir James Dunn spent some time outdoors on April 21st to clean up their neighbourhood. Their amazing efforts brought in many bags of garbage and the students and staff collected everything from shingles, bottles, cigarette butts, styrofoam and even

broken headlights. Many hands make light work and this tiny blitz also makes our community a healthier and cleaner place to be. We only have one Earth so let's keep it clean, everyday!

SJD’s the place to be!

This is the weekend for the Spring By Hand Festival. Make your way down to the Wawa Community Centre on Friday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. or on Saturday from 10 – 3 p.m. to see what local crafters have to offer.

There will be everything from pottery to photography, books to jewelry, preserves to wood work and sewing and everything in between.

There will be a silent auction going on as well, with many wonderful items up for bids.

Proceeds from the silent auction will go to support a special local family.

Hopefully you can make the time to come out to the By Hand Festival. This event only

happens twice a year. With Mother’s Day 10 days away, this is a perfect opportunity to come out and find that special gift.

The following exhibitors would love to see you come out: Maria Reid, Judy Page, Ron Hale, Pete Burgoyne, Ray MacDonnell, Laura Mitchell, Sam Dawyd, Evelyn Stone, Frank McRae, Paul Smitham, Christine Bekintis, MFN Pow Wow fundraising, Bette Broomhead, Brenda Grundt, Allyson Fortin, Susan Blatenszky, Veronique Dumouchel, William Barner, Lynn Gallant, Rachel Presse, Pentecostal Church fundraising.

Admission is by silver collection.

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Carol Hughes, M.P. Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasing

Everyday Should Be Earth Day Millions of people across the country and nearly every school-aged child will celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, but it shouldn’t only be up to them. It’s been said that ‘We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.’

That’s one of the many reasons it’s important to recognize the goals of Earth Day and take action into our own hands to work towards bettering our environment and our planet.

I know most individuals would agree that we shouldn’t only be taking time out of our lives once a year to recognize the growing problems with our environment. Indeed, many people do take it upon themselves to declare this day the kickoff to a more mindful lifestyle. It’s easy to make simple changes along the line of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Earth Day reminds us that the concern over pollution and the abuse of our natural resources cannot be left to scientists alone. It requires

public buy-in.

A good place to start is to try to reduce the amount of waste you create by buying only what you need and reusing products like water bottles, containers, even snack bags. Most importantly, recycling absolutely everything you can goes a long way. If you don’t know where to get reusable products or where to recycle used goods or materials, a quick internet search can yield many options.

Truth is, when we use less we help reduce the effects of climate change which impacts more than just the hotness of our summers and the coldness of our winters.

It affects our water supplies, agriculture, and ecosystems.

Every day changes to ocean chemistry threaten marine ecosystems by reducing levels of oxygen in the water which kills marine life – the kind of life that is necessary to keep oceans and lakes healthy.

Without healthy and vital water sources we run into serious agricultural problems.

As budget analysis comes into focus after an election that gave thousands of young Canadians incentive to vote, the Liberals have already started to back-track and water down some of their key promises. A cynical person might even wonder if they were promises that were never meant to be acted upon.

For a government run by a Prime Minister who also happens to be the Minister of Youth, the budget seems to put them on the backburner.

Most of the funds appear to be concentrated in areas that don’t directly affect them.

Here’s where the government starts back-tracking.

What sounds like great news with the Canada Summer Jobs initiative plan to create 35,000 new jobs per year becomes a little less impressive when you consider that the original proposal was set to generate 40,000 positions.

What makes this troublesome is that the youth unemployment rate is hovering at 13%, which is almost double the national average. On top of that, only 15% of millenni-

als qualify for Employment Insurance when they lose their jobs, which is especially harsh in a time when they are facing the unfortunate reality of precarious work and temporary employment that dominates this demographic.

In the campaign, the Liberals promised a 12-month exemption from EI premiums to employers who gave permanent jobs to people between the ages of 18 and 24, which would have saved companies as much as $240 million over the next three years. But, this seems to have slipped through the cracks of the new budget – right along with the promise to dedicate $10 million a year to develop and expand apprenticeships. As for the promise of $40 million that was earmarked for co-op placements for science, engineering, math, technology and business students, it was shortchanged by a rather significant $14 million.

During the campaign, the Liberals promised to provide $25 million a year for a youth services program. But, in this budget they indicate

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Some crops need specific conditions such as right temperatures and enough water to thrive. When conditions are unstable and water sources are low, food production is in danger. Energy supplies, forests, and coastal areas are also threatened by climate change, but that’s not all…

In addition to the health of our planet, we can also reflect on our personal health and that of people all around the world. The environmental changes associated with climate change can be a big factor in disease migration – think of the recent spreading of the Zika virus across the Americas and other parts of the world. More directly, heat waves are the cause of many illnesses and deaths due to heat stroke and the release of toxic air pollutants makes asthma and other lung conditions infinitely worse.

So this Earth Day think of doing things like turning off your lights when you aren’t using them and turning your air conditioning down a few degrees. Even using a few less ice cubes can make a world of a difference. After all, it takes a lot of energy to freeze water and you could help save the polar ice caps that are so vital to our planet and our home.

Have Young Canadians Been Left Behind In Liberals First Budget?

they are directing $5 million for the first year of the program towards providing support for communities to help young Canadians gain work and life experience. Funds will increase over the next five years, but the amount promised will only be met after five years, if – and that’s a big if – everything goes as planned.

This government seems to have watered down the very promises they campaigned on and unfortunately, that pretty much means business as usual for First Nation and racialized youth as they continue to be marginalized and experience some of the highest unemployment rates. This deepens cynicism among young people who see their optimism swept aside once the votes have been counted.

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The Crime Scene ___________________ la scène du crime

Opp Seek Public Assistance In Solving A Break And Enter

(WAWA, ON) – On Tuesday April 12, 2016 at approximately 8:00 am officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised of a Break and Enter and theft incident which had taken place at a resort in the Rix Township District of Algoma. Taken overnight during the incident were the following items: • Stihl chainsaw • Husqvarna chainsaw • Mastercraft reciprocating saw • Air impact gun • Air chisel • Air ratchet • Impact socket kit • Crown stapler • Brad nailer • Roofing gun • Tool box with miscellaneous plumbing tools • Paint guns • Pump paint spray can Investigation is continuing at this time. Anyone with any information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.

If you have any information regarding any criminal activity, call 705-268-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from The Crime Stopper’s web-site at www. tipsubmit.com.

Aurora Motorcycle Rider Killed In Collision

(WHITCHURCHSTOUFFVILE, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) – Aurora Detachment, are investigating a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle that resulted in fatal injuries to the rider.

On Sunday, April 17, 2016, at approximately 7:11 p.m., the OPP received a call of a collision on Highway 404 near Wellington Street, in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario.

The collision occurred after the rider of the motorcycle who was travelling on the ramp from westbound Wellington Road to Highway 404 southbound, lost control and fell from his motorcycle. The rider and motorcycle slid out onto the southbound lanes of Highway 404 where the rider was struck by a southbound vehicle.

The injured rider was identified as Kosma BAKIER, a 30 year old man from Mississauga Ontario; he was taken to hospital with seri-

ous injuries and later died in hospital.

The OPP Traffic Support Unit is assisting with the investigation. The southbound lanes of Highway 404 were closed at Wellington Road for the investigation.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about this collision is being asked to contact the Aurora OPP Detachment – (905) 841-5777.

Police Arrest Hearst Man With Edged Weapon

(HEARST, ON) – On April 13, 2016, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was advised of someone causing a disturbance and uttering threats on 6th Street in the Town of Hearst, Ontario.

Police attended the scene and attempted to arrest the individual. During the arrest, the male brandished an edged weapon and charged at police.

Police used a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) to effectively subdued the male.

The suspect was transported via ambulance to the hospital, was treated and released for minor injuries.

Frank PELTONEN, 49, of Hearst, Ontario, was arrested and charged with the following offences: • Uttering Threats to Cause Death contrary to section 264.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) • Assaulting Peace Officer with a Weapon contrary to section 270.01(1)(a) (CC).

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane, Ontario on April 18, 2016.

West Parry Sound Male Charged For Stunt Driving

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On April 16, 2016 a member of the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting radar patrol on Highway 400 in McDougall Township.

At approximately 2:15 p.m. a north bound motor vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed and as a result was stopped for “Stunt Driving”. During the investigation a search of the vehicle led to the seizure of cannabis marihuana.

The driver, Darrell HOLMES, 36 years of age from Whitby, was arrested and charged with: • Driving while disqualified – court order contrary to the Criminal Code (CC).

• Fail to comply with Probation Order contrary to the CC. • Race a motor vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

• Driving under suspension contrary to the HTA.

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Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act (LLA).

The vehicle he was operating was eligible for a 45 day Criminal Code vehicle impoundment.

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on May 19, 2016 to answer to his charges.

Update- Opp Investigating Death Of Worker At Detour Lake Mine

Criminal Charges Laid (COCHRANE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has completed a detailed and thorough investigation resulting in criminal charges in connection with the death of a Matheson resident at a mining operation near Cochrane, Ontario.

Officers from the James Bay OPP Detachment Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) Detective Staff Sergeant Rob LAKE, conducted a death investigation in accordance with the Ontario Coroner’s Act, while working closely with the Centre of Forensic Sciences, the Northeast Region Coroner’s Office and the Ministry of Labour.

On June 3, 2015, a Detour Lake Mine employee -- Denis MILLETTE, aged 52 years -- was repairing equipment at the mine. During this time, the employee was observed to be in medical distress and was attended to by on-site medical staff. The employee subsequently died. The investigation of the circumstances leading to the death of the worker determined the cause of death to be acute cyanide intoxication.

Charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death is Ontario Corporation 1909583 (operating as Detour Gold Corporation) of Toronto.

The first appearance has been scheduled for May 10, 2016 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Branch at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Ontario Allocating $10 Million In Local Cycling Infrastructure Ontario is helping 37 municipalities build new, or improve existing, cycling infrastructure through theOntario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program.

Last year, Ontario announced $10 million to help municipalities across the province invest in cycling infrastructure and improve cycling safety. Ontario is now allocating the funding that is being used by municipalities to install or improve on-road cycling lanes, off-road cycling and walking paths, cycling-specific traffic signals and signs, active transportation bridges and bike racks.

The funding will help municipalities pay for 50 per cent of eligible local project costs to a maximum of $325,000.

The Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program is helping implement #CycleON: Ontario's Cycling Strategy, the government's 20-year vision to encourage the growth of cycling and improve safety for cyclists across the province.

Investing in cycling infrastructure is part of the government's economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The

four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education.

The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.

QUICK FACTS • Projects selected for funding most effectively aligned with the program’s objectives: improving connections between local cycling networks, promoting safety, enabling recreation and tourism, encouraging innovation, research and data collection, supporting partnerships and improving awareness of cycling as a viable transportation mode.

• Almost three million Ontarians hop on their bikes at least once a week during the spring, summer and fall and many cycle year-round.

Ontario is recognizing the outstanding work of 10 groups across the province for their innovative efforts to protect the environment and fight climate change.

This year, the 2015 Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence is recognizing individuals, advocacy groups, companies, municipalities and post-secondary institutions that have worked to: • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Improve air quality and climate change resilience • Showcase leaders and best management practices in climate change work Recipients of this year's award promoted energy retrofits and engagement strategies to help schools and housing projects surpass greenhouse gas reduction goals, supported sustainable communities and economies, clean technology and energy innovations, as well as, bikefriendly communities.

Protecting our environment and fighting climate change is part of the government's economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number one priority to grow the economy and cre-

ate jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to highquality college and university education. The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses.

The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.

QUICK FACTS • Applications are now open for the 2016 Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence, and will recognize outstanding efforts to recover and reuse resources that are contained in waste.

Examples could include the recovery of nutrients, energy and water from greenhouse operations, water and wastewater treatment systems, and waste systems.

• Since 2011, the Minister’s Awards have recognized 31 recipients and 21 honourable mentions.

Ontario Recognizes Outstanding Achievements In Environmental Protection

Thank-You Wawa For your support of the 34th Annual Radio Auction. Your donations and contributions will help our community and international projects.

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Bar With Me, Folks

I'll just come right out and say it: I love bars.

I love the watering-hole camaraderie, the dim lights, the clinky glasses and the plinky music – the whole-refugefrom-home, far-from the-madding-crowd wombiness of the bar experience. I love it.

Which is weird because I don't drink.

Used to. I gave up drinking years ago after one too many miserable morningafters involving a conversation punctuated with several repetitions of “OH MY GOD I DID WHAT?” I still go to bars though and have a fine old time. Why not?

Ordering alcohol isn't mandatory, the coffee pot's always on and there's a raft of non-befuddling liquid refreshments to be had – cola, ginger ale, fake beer, or my fave: cranberry juice and soda with ice.

Stirred, not shaken.

Do I feel like a delicate orchid surrounded by hearty two-fisted boozers? I do not. Here's a tip for anyone who cringes at the idea of sipping a sarsaparilla in a forest of shot glasses and beer mugs: Nobody cares what you're drinking.

They won't even notice!

As for the bartender, she'll be delighted to be asked to serve up something other than the usual rye-and-coke or Molson Lite.

Besides, your bartender can use all the business she can get.

Bars are in trouble these days.

Statistics Canada says bar revenues have declined a whopping 35 percent in the past 15 years.

Why? Tougher drinking and driving laws for one thing. It is very expensive and inconvenient to tie one on, try to drive home and be pulled over by the cops. If you blow over .08 where

I live, you will be fined $500, your car will be impounded for four weeks and your licence yanked for three months. You will also be enrolled in a mandatory Responsible Driving course and the steering column on your car will be graced with an ignition interlock system which will ensure that you can't start your car if you've been drinking. Oh, and those last two items – the driving course and the interlock thingamajig – will cost you a further two grand give or take a loonie.

Not stupid enough to drink and drive? You're still going to get dinged. It costs a bomb to spend the evening throwing back shots at a bar. Waking up with a bloated head and a dehydrated wallet is just too, well, expensive.

There is one other reason old-fashioned bars are on the Endangered Species list: cell phones.

Seems like only yesterday folks used to meet up at the pub to have a couple of beers, shoot the breeze, discuss the news, maybe make plans to take in a movie or a hockey game.

Actually, physically getting together with friends was the point. Now those same folks get together online. They also have ice floe-sized flat screens on their living room walls and Netflix on their browsers.

And who needs to go downtown to meet in a bar when your best friends can send you Instagrams of what they ate for dinner?

Brave New World – all of us hunched over our pixilated campfires developing dowagers' humps as we stare like zombies into the glow. Alone.

Together.

Jeez. It's enough to drive a guy to drink.

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Legion News

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A word from the mayor of Bruce Mines With Lory Patteri

May is at our door and spring has sprung some more and it looks like warmer weather will be with us soon.

There was a major event this week for the Branch as a presentation was made to our Lady Dunn Hospital Foundation in the amount of $7000.00 from the Royal Canadian Legion for the purpose of purchasing medical equipment.

Mary Ciuciura, President Larry Harvey, Janet Besner and LA President Brenda Ouellette all attended the presentation.

We at Branch 429 are always proud to make presentations to our local hospital which has taken care of a lot of our veterans over the past years. the Legion has a membership drive on so if you are considering to join us please make that important first step. You may call or visit us to get an application form. We will be delighted to have you in our ranks.

Roberta Markowski, the center on our team was on a little sabbatical and we welcome her back.

Last Saturdays cribbage was

well attended and winners were : 1st. Keith and Louie, 2nd,.Joan and Carol, 3rd. Jeanette and the other Carol and boobs were Donna and Shirley. And Alma won the 50/50 draw.

EMANCIPATION!!

One day this beautiful blond housewife made a decision to have her spouse do some of the household chores.

So she dared him to do a simple thing, and that was to wash his own sweatshirts. The husband accepted that and told her he could do that better than her.

And at the moment he arrived at the washing machine he already called her and yelled "Please tell me what program I have to use?"

So she yelled back.."It all depends ! What does it say inside your shirt!"

So he called back,"The GAP!" To all our Comrades sick at home, in the hospital or nursing homes you are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you well.

Nick Veldt

Spring Ahead To Better Health Care

Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation 2016 Spring Mail-Out Campaign Begins With A Donation From The Wawa Lions Club

April 2016 - The Wawa Lions Club was on hand to launch the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation’s 2016 Spring MailOut Campaign with a generous donation of $500.00. Thank you to the Wawa Lions Club for their continued support! Look for the Spring Mail-Out Campaign Flyers in your mail box starting April 27th.

Organizations like the Wawa Lions Club and individuals like you, make a difference. Your support ensures that the Lady Dunn Health Centre will remain at the forefront of health care with modern medical equipment. All donations to the Spring Mail-Out Campaign will be used to help fund a Digital Radiography Upgrade. Upgrading with a retrofit allows the hospital to replace the aging computed radiography system while using the current X-ray room.

Donations to the Foundation

may be made in person at the Admitting Department, by mail or online at www. canadahelps.com or www.ldhc.com. For more information about the Foundation or donating please call Jenny Fletcher at 705 856-2335 ext.

3147 or email us at foundation@ ldhc.com.

We thank you for your continued support!

About the Wawa Lions Club Established in Wawa in 1941, the Lions Club supports diabetes research, the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, those afflicted with kidney disorders, youth with disabilities, local youth groups, the Community Christmas Hamper Fund, and the community of Wawa. One of their major fund raisers is “Carns for Caring” during the month of May in which they sell carnation bouquets for Mother’s Day. For more information about the Wawa Lions Club please contact Nancy Donald, president at 705-856-2781.

Generous Hearts ~ the key to a healthy future.

School Board Update For those that aren’t aware, a meeting was held at Arthur Henderson Public School on April 4th to discuss the future of the school and its students.

A presentation was made

by Lucia Reese of the Algoma District School Board. She informed those present that the plan being brought to the school board meeting is to move Grades 4,5, and 6 to the CASS site effective this September. There is currently enough classroom space available and it will eliminate the need for triple grades. They are also planning on putting the school under a Modified ARC Review, which has a shorter time frame than our last review, and this process will allow for them to request funding from the Ministry to add two more additional classrooms to CASS to accommodate the primary grades in the near future.

I was unable to attend due to a conflicting meeting and the fact that the municipality received no notification of the meeting. However, I did

speak to both Lucia Reese and Marcy Bell the following day and they confirmed the information above.

They also asked that I sit on the ARC since I was a member of the review board back in 2012. I agreed so that our municipality can be kept up to date in a timely manner and with the hope that any future meetings will be called in enough time to also inform residents via the North Shore Sentinel.

Autism Awareness Day The 8th Annual Autism Awareness Day was on April 2, 2016. The town of Bruce Mines offered its recognition and support of this cause by raising the Autism Awareness Flag at our Municipal Office.

Think Spring!

There are two upcoming events being sponsored by the Bruce Station Horticultural Society.

The first is being held at 7pm on Thursday, April 21st at the Greenthumb Greenhouse. Krissie and Lee will be on hand to help you get a head start with the new-

Algoma Power Inc, along with Canadian Niagara Power Inc. and Eastern Ontario Power Inc. are pleased to announce the launch of ‘My Energy Kit’, a local Save On Energy pilot program to Assist residential customers in reducing their energy consumption.

The 'My Energy Kit' program provides residential customers with an opportunity to build their own FREE energy saving kit with a value of up to $500 per home. Qualifying customers will be asked to complete an online questionnaire to determine what products would help them save the most amount of

energy at home. Once an order is placed, a kit will be custom made and shipped directly to their homes, free of charge.

Additional products may also be purchased at a discounted price, to help customers who are looking for an even greater level of savings. "We are very excited to be offering this revolutionary new program to our residential customers, a first in Canada," said Glen King, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of FortisOntario.

"The 'My Energy Kit' program was designed to provide residential customers with energy

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est blooms this season, as well as everyone’s all time favourites. Caregiving will be available until such time as the ground warms., On Friday, April 22, help to celebrate Earth Day at the Mennonite Farm Gardens.

This event begins at 2pm and is being held at the Desbarats Country Produce building on Government Rd. Here you can learn about year-round salad gardens and potted plants.

If you would like any additional information regarding these two events, please contact Maggie Willis at willism2010@live.com.

The Last Laugh A Mom took her little boy to church.

While there, the little boy said “Mommy, I have to pee”.

The mother said to the little boy, “It’s not appropriate to say the word ‘pee’ in church.

So, from now on, whenever you have to ‘pee’, just tell me that you have to ‘whisper’.

The following Sunday, the little boy went to church with his father and midway through the service said to him “Daddy, I have to whisper”.

The father looked at him and said “Okay, just whisper in my ear.”

Save On Energy Kit

efficient products catered to their individual needs, helping them Save money by maximizing the energy savings at home." The program is funded by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and only available while quantities last. Products include LED light bulbs, smart power strips, faucet aerators for usage with electric hot water, weatherization items and more. For a full list of available products, as well as program details, please visit the website: www.myenergykit.ca

Forever In Our Hearts In Memory Donations that have been made to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation between November 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016: Claudette Albert Wilfrid Albert Palmera & Reno Berdusco Joanne Bergeron Vern Caul Bruce Coyne Antoinette & Gonzaque Duchesne Clarence Gabora Fred Gatz Amelia Gauthier Christine Gay Pearl Gerrior John & Anna Haidarenko Timo Hannuksela Jessica Johnson

Maxim Lytwenko Larry McCrae Eunice McMahon Arnold & Shirley McMaster Micheline Morden Lionel Morin Rémi Ménard Jack Myers Raymond Nault Joan Nocon Lorenzo Perron William Peterson Sr Donald Pott Fern Provost Ron Rose Elaine Roussain

James Randall Roussain Jerrold Russ Lillian Roy Lello Sanchioni Vera Schneider Barry & Rudy Simon Daniel Simon Jr Gary Sittler Andrée Smedts Bruce Staines Kitty Sweeney John Tavella Howard Whent Jessie Wood Fannie Woods

Thank you for your contributions towards Memorial Giving, a special way to remember.

705-856-2335 foundation@ldhc.com www.ldhc.com

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Pathways

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

Expressing Gratitude

“By definition, the practice of Gratitude involves a focus on the present moment, on appreciating your life as it is today and what has made it so.”

Sonja Lynbomirsky, from her book The How of Happiness.

How do you express your gratitude (and Love)?

I was asked this question this Sunday morning when I opened one of my favorite bloggers email. I found it interesting as I’d just returned from expressing my love and gratitude for one of my favorite walking paths. I was picking up litter that had accumulated in various hiding places and some not so hidden along that path. It is three quarters done. So what does this have to do with gratitude?

I give thanks to those who tossed their litter out of a car window, or just as they are walking along this beautiful scenic path. It tells me I am alive and well – and my back, hips and knees let me know, and I accept my obligation to this planet of ours. It is one small way I can give back to this universe. I also am blessed with the awareness and knowledge of those fellow members of humanity who continue to toss litter at will.

We are all one! But for the grace of God, what is in them is also in me. I am grateful!

Ted Murray suggests it is hard to be miserable when we are grateful for everything in life.

I have a question: does my internal grumbling as I pick up every little piece of debris negate gratitude? I don’t think so. As I give thanks I also envision a vibrantly green and healthy environment. I also offer a prayer of thanks to a very prosperous society. Does my grumbling not encourage me to do more? Does it help me look a bit deeper into the role gratitude plays in my life?

I think so!

When I express gratitude to family and friends, does it come from my heart, or is it

just a habit. Wow, a memory just surfaced from some five decades ago (dating myself, that is for sure). I worked in Sault Ste. Marie and supervised a number of employees. We held weekly meetings complete with agendas. At one point in the meeting one of the younger women lashed out at me for saying “Thank You” for a job well done – that Female Rusty Blackbird I didn’t mean it. That sure gave me food for thought. I thanked Brenda and she left the meeting frustrated and not at all one bit grateful. This came at the time in my life when Norman Vincent Peale and lots of introspection were part of my daily prayer routine. I learned that the most important words to life were ‘Thank You’. And to this day, I imagine I say ‘Thank You’, dozens of times whether it is for my health, my home, my friends, my pathway, for the air I breathe, for the food I Bohemian Waxwing eat for being able to walk out the door and immediately I’m Article & Photos by Tammie near water and forests and Hache wildlife and so much more. bthache@yahoo.ca Manitouwadge, ON Just give thanks for Life.

There are so many ways to Would you participate in express gratitude. I am a great the Rusty Blackbird Blitz? one for writing notes or cards Hello again! expressing my gratitude for I am so happy to report that something they have done, spring migration is now in not necessarily for me, but for FULL swing and all sorts of others. I often tell family and migrant birds are being seen all friends how much I appreci- over the region. ate them in my life. I love hugs My favourite migrant so far, – big hugs, little hugs, one one that I am so pleased to see, arm hugs. I’m sure you can is the lovely Rusty Blackbird. add to this list. For now, I’m I like all blackbirds but for grateful for having you all in some reason, I find the Rusty my life. I am grateful for your Blackbird to be particularly feedback. Life is great and if beautiful. Sadly, they are also you are seeking happiness, try in a decline of almost epidemic finding a few more things to proportions, down between be grateful in your life. You 85-95% across North America since the mid 1960's, and sciwill be grateful. ’til next time…this is joan entists don't know why.

Something to think about: Rusty Blackbirds nest in “Sometimes the bad things the Boreal Forest, preferring that happen in our lives put wooded swamps and marshus directly on the path to the es. They are a medium sized most wonderful things that blackbird, smaller than the Common Grackle but a little will ever happen to us” Nicole Reed larger than the Red Winged Blackbird. They are most often seen in mixed flocks

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with Grackles, Brown Headed Cowbirds, Starlings and Red Winged Blackbirds.

They get their name from their fall/early winter plumage when their feather tips because streaked with rusty brown.

Right now in spring, the males are a deep glossy black while the females are a streaky slate gray. The adults, like Grackles, have blazing yellow eyes. They prefer to feed on the ground, in flocks, and will sometimes gather in large numbers in tree tops.

I have been lucky enough to have Rusties visiting my yard quite regularly so far this spring so I have been able to document my sightings with photos. I'm seeing about 40 of them at a time and I'm tickled pink about it.

Because of the severity of their decline, there is an ongoing program called the Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz.

Bird watchers are asked to specifically watch for Rusties, count them and then document where they are seen in a program called Ebird. You can learn more about that by following this link: http://rustyblackbird.org/outreach/ migration-blitz/ This program is meant to help learn just what their migration patterns are and where they go. There are so many questions that programs like this can answer if people participate.

Please check into it if you are a regular bird watcher!

In other sightings, it's been a busy week. My husband

and I traveled to Thunder Bay this week and saw at least 20 Turkey Vultures. This bird used to be extremely rare up here. Now, it's verging on common! We also saw a number of American Kestrels, our tiniest Falcon.

My backyard is now full of Dark Eyed Juncos. The sound of their constant twittering reminds me of sabers in a Star Wars movie! American Tree Sparrows are also here now.

What I find very odd is the number of Common Redpolls that are still here, now mixed in with the summer arrivals. I thought for sure the Redpolls would have moved north to their nesting grounds by now but for some reason, a few dozen of them are still hanging on here. Now I'm curious to see how long they will stay!

Male Rusty Blackbirds Sightings this week include (not necessarily in my yard!): Juncos, Tree Sparrows, Evening Grosbeaks, Pine Grosbeaks, Ring Billed Gulls, Herring Gulls, Rusty Blackbirds, Grackles, Starlings, Red Winged Blackbirds, Brown Headed Cowbirds, Crows, Ravens, Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Sandhill Cranes, Chickadees, Pine Siskins, Northern Flicker, Bohemian Waxwings, Purple Finches, Common Redpolls, Hoary Redpolls, Mallards, Common Goldeneye, Ring Necked Ducks, Geese, Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers, Downy & Hairy Woodpeckers, Snow Buntings, Robins, Kestrels, Merlins, and 1 or 2 unknown Hawk species.

I have also received 2 reports of Swans in the area and one report of a Tree Swallow. I will hopefully be getting out later today or tomorrow to look around and see what else has arrived.

As always, thank you so much for reading. Enjoy your springtime sightings!

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Please, Take A Seat!

Debra and I had an unusual call the other night. It was a request for a small loan, not unusual in itself, but the purpose was.

A young female friend had suffered a domestic disaster that put her into a somewhat delicate position with the potential of yet further problems due to this same situation. She said she would explain when she arrived at our house should we agree to the sought after help.

The lady arrived soon after since we indicated there would be no problem borrowing a few bucks from us.

She told a sad story indeed.

Her toilet seat had shifted and broken one of the two bolts that secured it to the porcelain bowl below. This left the entire seat with the capability of swiveling uncontrollably on the remaining bolt thereby providing the distinct possibility of dumping the unfortunate rider either on

the floor beside the bowl or into the partially water filled bowl. The consideration of just how much worse the situation could be would have to include whether or not the bowl had already been used for the purpose intended before the seat gyrations had begun.

In the light of these possibilities, our friend chose to repair the problem before it became worse by purchasing and installing a new toilet seat. The problem was that it was still several days before payday and the man of the house was away for several days yet. Hence the request to us.

As situations so often do, they multiplied as the afternoon wore on. Our heroine had no car at her disposal so

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battle bruises and I suddenly became smart enough to say nothing. Sometimes, discretion really is the better part of valour.

Finally, the long procedural argument was solved by the lady herself. She borrowed Debra’s car, went and bought the required furnishing, drove it directly to her home and dropped it off. Then she returned the car to our house and rode home on her bike. Don’t know why I never thought of that.

Just to tidy up the end of the story. I didn’t offer to go to help her install the toilet seat. I already know that this lady can tackle any problem and usually solve it far quicker and easier than I ever could. She’s a very independent girl.

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Neither would she attempt to ride the bike carrying the toilet seat. She said she was not good at carrying anything while riding a bicycle.

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THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

For the week of April 27th to May 3rd, 2016 Is your birthday this week? You’re musical, positive, fun, optimistic, convincing, keen-minded and are capable of great self-sacrifice, charity, devotion, intelligence. You’ll enjoy an auspicious life if you spend time with others as giving, assertive, creative, musical or courageous as you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone may wish to indulge you where your true interests lie. If you follow your heart (and not your head), then you may be able to make many new friends or partnerships over the next little while. We can expect miscommunications, mistakes, and miss-steps where art and love are involved. You are unique and kind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone close to you will tell you something important about themselves that brings you a great deal of happiness and joy. It might be time to start new hobbies or to ask about promotions or leads. This week may be filled with grand gestures of luck, compassion, spirituality, laughter, and love.

You are alert and graceful.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There may be someone you know you may lend a helping hand where scholarships and grants are involved. Look to regal sorts for advice, especially if you’re dealing with bureaucrats or established networks. Trying to remain guarded or aloof when others are trying to help you or understand you will not be in your best interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Whatever comes your way will eventually help to benefit you and someone very dear to your heart. Love comes in many forms.

Don’t be surprised if your hunches and feelings turn out to be right. You are far more psychic than you sometimes realize. Secrets involve people who rely upon your compassion, optimism, and property.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hope can be an often discredited, but incredibly powerful thing. It might be time to make your own magic. Someone you admire may wish to share their feelings with you.

You could be far more attractive than you sometimes realize, love is the best way. Secret smiles, caresses, and jokes may be shared between you and a lover.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There may be someone who thinks a little bit more of you than you do of them, but don’t feel guilty. If someone becomes a little bit obsessed with you then try to show your feelings towards them as soon as you can. You may become more enamoured of them as the weeks pass by. A large complication may soon be revealedYou’ll win.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t feel discouraged if someone takes your creative talents for granted.

There may be suspicious looks cast your way if you don’t do your very best to be as upfront, patient and open as possible. You may feel like you are playing hide-and-go-seek with someone you admire or have ardour for. Avoid large risks-You’ll do well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There are some who would believe you no matter what you said, but there are others who might take your honesty and wisdom for granted. Children may bring you luck and joy. Someone close to you might comment upon your newfound energy or creative talents. You are an overwhelming inspiration to others. The past brings smiles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Talk things over.

You could be invited to an exclusive party or club, but even if you feel flattered initially, is this really the sort of person you are? A verbal contract may get you into a certain degree of trouble due to unforeseen complications. Don’t gloss over details, even if they appear miniscule or paranoid in nature.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sometimes you feel as if you need a change of pace or place to get what you need done. You may be able to improve your surroundings, feelings or situation if your morals don’t blow out of control. It might be worth your time and energy to try to nip this negative behaviour in the bud. Stand up for yourself-You deserve it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A lot can be said for your new, grander, more optimistic outlook.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might find out good news that makes you change your mind about recent relationships or recent events. You may feel like you are falling behind the times, but that would be untrue. Let someone make a mistake. It’s an excellent time to pursue interests that are all your own. Explore your modern outlook with someone progressive.

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With Jim White

About That Art Theft I was reading a story in Rolling Stone magazine last week about a confessed art theft collector. I too collect art by illegal means. I have heard of this guy. We art thieves are a small group, and generally know who everyone is. I know his alias name is Jasper Wyoming, of course. But I also know his real name. It is Julian Whitmore. He lives in Newark, New Jersey on a suburban street by the name of Art Street. How appropriate!

And how do I know this? Well, he is my younger brother. I am Jerrod, his older brother, as you know. When I heard about the theft of that Monet painting a couple of years ago from that millionaire Desmond Montegue. I just knew it had to be him. Since we were kids, he excelled in art class at school. He was always painting at home too. He had quite the portfolio. He became fascinated with the masters when he was fifteen years old. His high school class went to an art gallery in New York City and the tour highlighted them, in particular Monet and Manet. There was also some Van Gogh and Rembrandt. For some reason he latched onto the Monet display, and he became hooked. Before long his bedroom was filled with books, and posters of his favourite paintings plastered the walls.

I asked him once what it was that he loved about his style. He said the Impressionism evoked a feeling of peace, but it was hard to explain, he added. I could not disagree. I have the same feeling about such masters as Rembrandt and Da Vinci, of course. I also enjoy the modern masters too, especially Andy Warhol. In fact I have just collected his soup can collection (although I here that I missed one, so the ones I have are not as valuable without the last one. I bet it must have been still in their vault. That is why I missed it, I guess. Anyway, I digress.

After we had graduated from high school, we drifted apart. I went to university and got a degree in Architectural Engineering. I have become quite wealthy. I suppose that I could have bought any of the paintings that I wanted, but I liked the challenge of making the perfect theft, and then be able to enjoy the fruits of my labour.

Like I learned from that article, I also have a hidden vault where I keep my 'treasures'. I go into it every night before bed, and pull out one. I will stare at it before moving in real close to admire the style of the paint the artist applied. It is like caressing a woman. It is so sensual to me.

Then on nights when my wife Melissa is home, I will take her upstairs to bed. However, those nights are few and far between.

She is a corporate lawyer and spends many days and nights out of town. We have no children, which is a disappointment to me too. So like my brother, my paintings are my one true love.

Now I admit that I admire his way of stealing a piece of art like that Monet he acquired with a brilliant plan. But I would have

done things differently, especially at the end.

For example, I would have stuck to the plan. He had it all laid out for when he would be alone with Lisa for that whole weekend. He could have drugged her on the Friday night, and had lots of time to take the painting down, and replace it with a print, and then take it out to his car, and lay it out flat under the mat he could have installed in the trunk. No one would look there for it there, if it came to be discovered, and the plan went array. But with the fake print in place, who would discover the switch. He then could have gone back upstairs and waited for her to wake up, and then still have the whole weekend to be with her.

From what he said in the story, if he indeed was in love with her, as well as Monet, he could have had both. Marriage could easily have been attained, and who knows what could have happened after that – kids, wealth, family and other powerful connections. He could certainly given up our family home and his job at the body shop.

I can also understand his impulse to steal the Monet. As he said, another better opportunity might never appear. He didn't know the future, and he could not be sure if he had waited to the following weekend that his plan would have worked. Although he had an iron clad plan in place – I just know he would have – there is always the element of surprise when something unforeseen could pop up.

And he had always been so patient with planning and executing. Then he broke his rule, and it cost him in the long run.

When I met him today in his new 'residence', as he called it in last week's article, he told me how the last two years had unraveled. Oh yes, his new residence is in jail here in New York City, 10th precinct. It took two years, but they caught up to him. That article appeared on April 20th.

It is now a week later, April 27th as I an telling you this story in confidence tonight as we lay here in bed, my dear mistress and personal assistant, Marilyn. I need to get this off my chest, and ease my conscience. This goes no farther, right. You would not like the consequences if you did tell anyone. So this is what he told me: “As you can imagine, I was so thrilled to get my hands on my Monet. I did that impulsive thing, even though I knew it was folly. I am always so patient.

Indeed I had taken many weeks to get where I was in that position to steal it whenever I wanted to. But just knowing I was alone with it, and might never have a better chance, I broke my own rule, and went for it. I made two major mistakes that night. One was not wearing gloves when I took the painting down off the wall. So my fingerprints were all over the frame. Second mistake was replacing the Monet with newspapers. How stupid can you get! But it was the only thing I could think of at the time. Of

course they would notice it on the Saturday morning when they came downstairs. And of course the unlocked and unarmed front door were clues too.

The third mistake was indeed taking too long to steal it that night. I had not counted on Lisa standing at her bedroom window waiting to wave goodbye to me.

She must have wondered what had taken me so long to leave the mansion and get to my car. But my intention was to never see her again, now that I had my true love in my possession. But to this day that is my greatest regret. I did love her too, and still do, to tell you the truth. I should have came back on Saturday and tried to calm their suspicions. I can be pretty persuasive, and I likely could have kept 'in' with them.

That way I could have some control on how events might unroll.

But my love of my Monet overruled my heart that night.

I got the prize installed in my basement vault. I went back to my routine and boring life. I forgot about Lisa. That compartment of my life was over, and I closed it up, and moved on towards my next acquisition.

Everything was moving along so peacefully until one day I ran into Lisa in Central Park, of all places. She spotted me first. She came up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder. When I turned around and saw her, the shock must have been quite noticeable. I dropped the book of Monet works in my panic. She moved faster than me, and picked it up and handed it to me, but not before seeing the title. She noted that she saw that I still had a thing for Monet. I was caught so off guard that I didn't know what to say. I stammered out a yes, and warily looked at her, to see if she was going to make any other comment. Thankfully she didn't, but went on to ask how I had been, and why I had not tried to get in touch with her. My brain unfroze, and it began clicking again. I explained that I had been called away in such a hurry that I had no chance to call her.

I went on to explain that I had been assigned a job over in Paris.

I concluded by saying that I had just got back last night. The book was for further research that I needed to do for the article.

Then she said that she had never heard of the magazine, 'Today's Art World' that I was supposedly working at. I had my fingers crossed when I said that it was actually 'The National Artist World's Digest', and I gave them the old name, before it went bankrupt and started up again under the new name. She uttered an oh, and I saw her process this. Thankfully she bought my story. I uncrossed my fingers and sighed in relief.

Then I made another monumental decision that proved fateful. I decided to win her back. So I asked her if she wanted to go to lunch, seeing it was nearly one in the afternoon. She agreed, and by the time lunch was over, we had recovered a lot of ground.

She warned me that it would be better to stay away from my parents. They had been devastated when I disappeared, apparently with the Monet, and breaking my heart. I said that I understood, and it was true. This was going to be a real challenge.

She worked hard on them over the next couple of months, and

they finally agreed to have me back to the mansion for one of our old Friday night suppers. I laid my charm heavily on them, and I soon had won them over.

Or so I thought. Mr. Montegue asked me some pointed questions about my background, and where I lived and worked. I scrambled to come up with answers that would satisfy them, and not lead to my real job and address. I don't think they believed me.

Despite the outward appearance of being on good terms again, I kept feeling that they were keeping a wary eye on me. Maybe thinking I would be stealing the cutlery next or maybe the Renoir in his office. He knew that he had told me about it. Then again maybe it was my imagination.

Anyway, I got invited for the next Friday evening supper, so maybe it was.

On my way home, I began to have the feeling that I was being followed. I had told them that I lived in Brooklyn. Thankfully I was fairly familiar with the streets, and so after some driving around, I finally lost my tail – or was I being paranoid.

Well, we got into this routine.

I would ask about the investigation, and they would ask about my latest article and how it was coming along. All lies on both sides. Then I would be tailed. I just knew it was not paranoia after a few times of the same car following me. I would always lose them, but it meant that I didn't get home until really late at night. I usually had to work Saturday mornings every weekend. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep on those nights. It soon started to show up at work.

By ten in the morning I would be nodding off. In March of this year, two things collided together to make a complication in my life. On this particular Saturday, I was really tired and the boss was in a bad mood that day. He fired me. That put me in a funk. I was mulling this over when a car pulled up at the gas pumps that is part of the business. I dragged myself out, and stepped up to the driver's side window – yes we were one of the few stations to fill up gas for customers. Lisa caught me off guard again, just like our surprise meeting in Central Park those months earlier. I was just about to ask if she wanted it filled up when she poked her head out of the window, and cried out my name. She asked me what I was doing here, and I quickly said that it was a part time job on the weekends to supplement my income at the magazine. She said 'I see' and let it go. She awkwardly said that she would see me next Friday, and I assured her that I would be there.

Well, on the following Tuesday morning, I had two detectives pay me a visit at home. They asked to come inside, and I did not dare deny them entry. That would really have looked suspicious on my part. So they sat on the sofa, while I sat in my lounge chair. I tried to put on an air of confidence, but I wasn't sure whether it worked. Thankfully I was able to answer their questions. Of course, it was about the stolen Monet and my involvement. I hoped my story about my fingerprints being on the frame were on account of touching it earlier as I admired it. I thought Lisa was going to lock the door and turn off the alarm.

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At least that is what she told her parents as they retired for that night,which was the truth actually. I added that I had not seen anything suspicious as I had left that night, and that was all that I could tell them. They seemed satisfied, and left.

On Monday, April 18th they came back with a search warrant. I was fairly certain that my hideaway vault would not be discovered. The doorway looked so innocent, with its pegboard image. I broke out in a sweat when one of the detectives looked at the tools on it, and asked me if I was a carpenter. I laughed and said no. Those were my deceased father's tools. He nodded, hmming as he looked it over closely. He was on the verge of taking down the hand saw when he commented about feeling a draft around the frame. I said it was just from the cold wall behind it. He seemed to accept this explanation. Then he looked at the saw again, and this time he did pick it up. He commented on how well it was made, and must be quite old. I nervously said it was. He commented about how well things were made back then. He started to put it up on the hook again when he missed it, and the saw fell to the cement floor. As he bent to pick it up, he lost his balance, and pushed his shoulder onto the peg board.

He found the secret spot, and the door popped open. He uttered a surprised what is this comment.

I knew the jig was up. My treasure trove had been found out.

He opened the door wide, and found the light switch. Was he ever shocked with what he saw inside. Of course, I was arrested and charged with theft, and impersonation. At least those are the charges so far. More may follow.

So here I sit in this jail cell, waiting a bail hearing. Too bad I could not use those paintings as collateral. So, Jerrod, that is my story. I can't even afford bail.

And do you know what's even worse? That Monet was a fake.

It was just a print. So Montegue was taken for a fool too. How about that for poetic justice! I don't suppose you could help me out, could you? “ I said no, that all my assets and cash were tied up in other investments. I could be a character witness at his trial, though, if that would help, I added. He thanked me. That is when the jail guard came into the interview room to take him back to his cell. We said our goodbyes. He waved at me as the door closed. I felt a tear form as he looked so pathetic. But on the other hand, he deserved everything he got, as cold and mean a statement as that sounds.

And I could not help but smile at his discovery that it was not even the original painting. You see, I had learned of this long lost Monet being sold at that auction too. With my architectural contacts, I was able to get into the Montegue mansion, and switch them the day after it was installed in the dining room. I had intended to give it to my brother for his birthday that year, but we just could not find the time to get together. I'm glad I held off now. No, I am keeping it for myself. So much for brotherly love, eh, Marilyn! ….Jerrod Whitmore.