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Ladies Annual Curling Bonspiel - Battle Of The Bands

Winners L-R: Linda Zagar, Debbie Tavella, Amanda Huff, Chrissy McClelland Article & photos by Barb Fisher For 64 years now the Wawa Ladies Curling Bonspiel has been bringing our and neighouring communities together in an amazing demonstration of expertise on the curling rink, combined with the other thing they do best - bringing women together to celebrate their sisterhood.

Organizing coordinator Amanda Huff was a little worried at the beginning of the sign up with only a few teams committed and feared that this year's bonspiel would not offer the same scope as other years, but in the eleventh hour several teams signed up in the same moment making the 25 team line-up the largest in the bonspiel's history. Outof-town teams again included Thunder Bay, Marathon, Chapleau, Sudbury and the Soo and although the competition on the ice was gruelling, off-ice everyone was ready to party.

With the extensive line up of registered teams, curling got underway Friday at 4:00, but all seriousness was preempted by the "Battle" - of the Bands that is; the costume parade. As an 80's groupy somewhat familiar with the flamboyance of bands from the past, I thought I recognized most. Guitar totin', big hair, supersized shades and much facial hair set the mood with some clever twists: Juan Direction - the Mexican spin on a band of the past. If what has been said that "imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery", well Ritchie Overton, you should be over-

whelmed. Yes, you and your band were very enthusiastically represented!

Rinks got into full swing early Saturday morning with lots of serious curling and great shots in between the camaraderie that women seem to have perfected. Skit night got underway Saturday evening with lots of raffle draws, door prizes and gift certificates won. Best Dressed team went to the "Real" Spice Girls, who were scarcely dressed, Most Original to the Village People, Funniest to the Bare Naked Ladies and Team Spirit was clinched by the helping hand extended to the newbie Norwegian team by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers who helped the novice group acclimate to the game. Much thanks was given to all prize donors, people working diligently behind the scenes, bar tenders, ice cleaners and the North of 17 Restaurant who provided the delicious meal. Hilarious antics aside, the skits gave an impressive

look at our homegrown vocal talent. Cindi "Lucille" Lauper expressed the collective sentiment "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "Janie" Twain felt like a woman, "Carole" Carnes batted Betty Davis eyes and "Danette" Turner was simply the best - as everyone was invited to form a circle, clasp arms and sway in unison, "We are the Children, We are the World"! Chapleau's own "Tall Boys" provided the live music for the dance that followed with the invitation extended as in other years, to the Oldtimers Hockey Tournament who shared the weekend spotlight.

Sunday afternoon I settled into the spectator section to catch the final games in the First, Second and Third Events and the competition was brutal demonstrating first class curling entertainment. The victors assembled before the wonderful prize tables to make their selection as the winners were called.

The grand winner of the First Event also took away the trophy: Linda Zagar, Debbie Tavella, Amanda Huff and Chrissy McClelland. Winners of the Second Event were Melissa Terris, Doris Zagar, Johanna Rowe and Darlene Jordan Pfaff, with the Third Event winners, Diane Spencer, Melissa Terris, Connie Taylor and Jennifer McLaughlin.

Again, great yearly events such as this can only happen with the relentless work of countless volunteers from which our community keeps giving of their time and expertise. You are all appreciated and admired. See you next year.

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NUTS ‘N’ BOLTS

Opinions, or observations from an old newsman - by Bob Avis

I Could Be Anybody!

I was watching a commercial on TV recently that was promoting the website “Ancestry.com” which will do its best to trace back your family tree as far as is possible. Apparently it is sometimes possible to go back into family histories quite some distance with some families and to illustrate that fact this particular commercial purported to have traced the history of the young woman performing for the ad right back to George Washington.

She delightedly held up a picture of the first American President and introduced it as her cousin George.

The whole idea was quite entertaining and I thought about how much fun people have with tracing their family connections back to some famous or infamous figure in history. I suspect half the Americans today could follow some devious path back to some famous forebear or another.

Who knows! Perhaps I could find a connection to George Washington for myself. According to family lore among my mother’s family we were United Empire Loyalists who fled the American Revolution in the eighteenth century and came to Canada’s PrinceEdward County as settlers (Southern Ontario).

I don’t suppose we’d be friends with old George since we left the States to remain loyal to the crown.

But the American connection was there, and who knows.

Maybe there’s a taint of our blood somewhere in George’s past.

It’s kind of fun to consider the possibilities of my ancestry. I don’t think I’d really want to know, for sure. I’d rather dream of those possibilities than truly know.

After all, it’s a wide open conjecture. As mentioned, my mother’s family is rooted in Colonial America. Further, my father’s family dates back to the French of Canada long enough that we have no idea when the first of us arrived.

Generations at least.

For all I know I could have a kissin’ cousin relationship with De LaSalle or maybe even Champlain. Perhaps, drifting back even further, I’m related to King Louis XV (or was it Louis XVI). Anyway, the one who lost his head after the French Revolution.

Or Josephine?

Or even Robespierre, the guy who did the deed? Who knows?

I suppose if any of us goes back far enough we are likely to find ourselves a distant relative of some outstanding figure in history. Maybe good, maybe bad, but one way or another the notoriety would feel good no matter which way it turns out.

I could even be royalty!! I don’t suppose I can get people to call me “Lord” and just flip me a little bow. Too much, eh!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2016

VIKING VOICES Hopes And Dreams

By Kayleigh Desrochers A man, almost done his days, finds himself pondering on the most deepest and sincere parts of his mind. The dreams and hopes untouched, a new root is formed, made of guilt and regret. Oh man, I detest this life like two negative magnets trying to contact each other, but repel intensely. I have learned and seen so many things growing up, and one of the most important lessons is to live in the present, learn from past mistakes, and use these mistakes to gain in the future. This one lesson made me want one goal in life, one dream. To have lived an effective life. Right now I am still growing and learning immensely, but for the future I want to grow even more. To achieve this goal, there are three main key points I have to jump on or improve right away. Self development, to do what I love, live in the present moment, and live a healthier lifestyle.

Self development is key in life. Self development is self improvement to become our best versions of our selves. If we are not the best versions of ourselves, we make horrible decisions, which most

of the time leads to unhappiness. But to learn from these decisions is to grow, and to grow is to know what we don’t know. Self development is the most important step to have lived an effective life, because when we are the best version of ourselves and love ourselves one-hundred percent, an effective life is already achieved. When I self improve a little each day, an effective life is already taking place.

Many people sit around working a job they hate, just for the money. Yet when they get the money, they pay for their physical living, though mental living isn't achieved.

It's a huge cycle of work, pay for my life, and work. No happiness is achieved! I have to do what I love to do, because at the end of the day I don't want to feel like I am living someone else's life, or dream.

I want to live my dream.

When the future comes I am going to do what I love, and work what I love at the time.

Starting today I am going to do what I love, because it will serve me well.

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dred percent. Though when a parent asks you, "What do you want to be when you're older?" we are then viewing a future that’s non existent, and hasn't even happened yet, and won't happen for years!

We are programmed since we are young to leave the present moment, and grow fond of a future that’s non existent. This is why most retired people are so miserable, they thought they had time. In reality our life is very short. I am still improving my attempts to live in the present moment, and to live in the present I am going to meditate twice a week or more.

Meditation relaxes the mind and helps bring focus to the time given.

I'm no couch potato, well, that’s a lie. My bed and chocolate call me. But I think it's time to throw that part away from me and build a healthier lifestyle, physically and mentally. A hike a day and journaling will help, and is helping me tremendously. A healthy lifestyle is key for self development, and key for a fulfilled life. When the body, soul and mind intertwine, wonders unimaginable occur.

It is very likely I can achieve my goal, like anyone else can.

A goal to have lived an effective life is one hundred percent easy. Self development and a healthier lifestyle do take time, but in doing what I love and to live in the present, everything is achieved. And therefore an effective life is already taking place.

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April is starting out good and we have a few thank you's for those who helped on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) which was a very good fund raiser for the Branch. First the Branch and Ladies Auxiliary members. But also those who are (not yet) Legion members.

So we thank Cindy, Marg,

Willard, Louis and Paul. Just proves many hands make light work.

Now we congratulate our own Comrade Albert Nicholas who is celebrating his 96th birthday this week.

He is our oldest WW2 Veteran and served in many places including Italy and Holland.

Have a very Happy Birthday Nick, wished to you by all your friends at the Branch and in Wawa.

Our lady darters had a busy night last Wednesday and team 1 took 3 games, team 2 4, team 3 - 4, team 4 - 6, team 5 - 5 and team 6 took 7 games.

High ton was Tammy with 114 and she also had the high finish with 60 .What a gal!!

Saturdays cribbage had 7 teams, a little less because of the Ladies Auxiliary District Darts who stole a few players.

But the ones there had a very good afternoon and all enjoyed the usual fun and games.

Little Mary was asked by her teacher what she wanted to be later.

So Mary replied, "I want to be a fashion model!"

"What if you are not beautiful enough for this?" asked the teacher.

Then Mary says, "In that case I can always become a school teacher."

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.

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Picture of them winning the tournament this weekend.

John Tavella Memorial Oldtimers Hockey Tournament Article by Barb Fisher. Photos supplied.

The annual Oldtimers Hockey Tournament has been renamed and dedicated to John Tavella in memory of one of their own taken way too soon, but never forgotten. This year is the 14th year that the tournament has been held in conjunction with the Ladies Curling Bonspiel weekend. This year six teams faced off in a round robin series beginning last Friday night with the finals held on Sunday. Participating teams: Wawa Old Farts, Friday Knighters, Wawa Rentech, Marathon, Raiders and 1968 All Stars.

The tournament featured a nostalgic blast from the past with the Raiders, composed of Wawa's own minor hockey association's Peewee team from the 1980's resurrected team: Jamie Robinson, Trevor Bernath, Chris Simon, Rodney Chalmers, Eric Levesque still residing here in Wawa, included with Jimmy Lauricella, Robert Sanchioni,

Duane Mathias, Jude Rutland, Todd Reynolds and PJ Tiboni who travelled back home to Wawa to complete the team.

Trying desperately to keeping the competition amiable, the teams were also pitted against Wawa's 68 Midget Legionnaires from some time ago: Nick Alexopoulos, Steve Jozin, Dave Lytwenko, Scott Carruthers, Scott Davidson, Mark Szekely, Blair Mills still residing in Wawa, with William Campbell, Fern Albert, Alain Belanger, John Holland and Roger Gamache.

It was an amazing showdown, one that our own minor hockey kids of today can aspire to. But parents don't despair, your hockey kids eventually grow up, get to the rink themselves, and oops sometimes come back home!

The tournament got underway Friday evening and continued all day Saturday, with a dinner celebration to catch up on old times at the North of 17 Restaurant - wings, fries and much toasting to their dear fellow hockey buddy

Wawa Pee Wee Raiders team from 30+ years ago.

Johnny who was very much a part of the celebration in spirit. The guys met up with their family and joined the ladies curling celebration at the arena and mingled the evening away to the tunes of Tall Boys - live in the community centre lounge.

On Sunday the final games were played with Marathon winning the B Conference and the Raiders winning the A Conference. Prizes of t-shirts and caps were awarded to all winners. The door prize of a gift card to Canadian Tire, donated by Provost Contractors was drawn from the combined names of the Ladies Bonspiel and Oldtimers Hockey competitors, and the lucky winner was Christy Reid from the curling competition. As in past years, proceeds will be given to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation. Convenor Chris Buckle extends much thanks to all involved in making this year another tournament not to be forgotten.

Pathways

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

Divine Imperfection How is that for a title? It sure fits me to ‘perfection’. These past two months have provided me with more opportunities or reminders of hidden imperfections I might want to overcome.

And it is almost laughable. One local reader called me a couple of weeks ago and suggested I was way too hard on myself. And at the time I couldn’t remember what Pathways she was referencing. But she was cheerful, so that motivated me to pick up a paper the next day and find out what she was talking about. I love these phone calls or emails that question what I write. We both learn because we are all in this life together. What you see in me is also within you. Isn’t that amazing?

I mention this because I’m just recovering from a nasty cough and cold, that left me struggling for breath at times.

Wow. Actually thought I might have broken a rib or two, but no, guess not. However, the scariest aspect for me was a cloudy head and eyes – I simply could not remember much of anything, and my cloudy eyes were certainly suspect of limitations and lack - hah! Maybe that is why. Drop stress on top of feeling like a ‘bag of dirt’, and Life gets very interesting.

And so, I’m on the mend.

Thankfully! And thank you for all those who came to me aid when I needed it. I’m very seldom ‘sick’. I know there are many local persons experiencing ill health. My prayers are for your quick recovery.

In a recent post from blogger Ted Murray, he asks these questions, and certainly provides food for thought. “Do you truly honor your magnificence? Consider the amazing miracle of the human body. It is a complete wonder of design and energy that has more computing power than thousands of supercomputers and more energy than tens of thousands of atomic bombs.” Interesting!

Yes, for the most part I honor my magnificence, the amazing miracle that is me. And I often see myself as a dynamic,

unlimited perfect aspect of creation. And then, yikes, something happens that derails me, that cause me to say things or do things that I didn’t know were a part of who I am. I have learned to swear – uh huh! And it does relieve stress, however a new stressor surfaces and away we go again. The new stressor is focusing on my limitations and inadequacies – or what will people think of me and all that negative ‘stuff’. And let me tell you over the past couple of months too darn much ‘stuff’ have surfaced.

Author Brene Brown, an American scholar, author, speaker (http://brenebrown. com) reminds us that imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together,” Rev Julie Schmidt adds “we are whole, complete and perfect! And our human nature is perfectly imperfect. One does not negate the other, both are paradoxically true! The concept of perfection can be a trigger word for many when one’s self-image and self-worth are based upon particular standards. If we are holding to a physical time and space ideal where judgments are our means of measurement, then we end up playing the shame and blame game. Yes, that has been me over the past few months, and as I write this I understand what happened, aside from my body betraying me.

Brown offers this interesting response: “Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to feelings of worthiness. If it doesn’t feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive.” Yes, I was feeling very vulnerable over the month or so of experiencing a cleansing crises (for me a cold is a cleansing crises) and this one was a dandy. Also, when a dear friend experiences a setback, I also withdrew within myself. Sometimes life throws us a curve, and folks it is all a part of this amazing life we live.

I am very grateful! ‘til next time…this is Joan

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Young Canadians today are on a razor’s edge when it comes to employment. They are often forced into precarious work and are more likely to take unpaid internships and part-time, casual, or temporary work. Just under half of Canadians between the ages of 15 and 29 are forced to accept this kind of work, meaning unstable, part-time, and lowpaying jobs. This is because employers are increasingly relying on short-term contracts instead of investing in employees who stand a better chance of becoming loyal, which would foster healthy worker-employer relationships.

Recently, New Democrats launched a national consultation on how precarious work affects the millennial generation. The gap between the rich and poor in Canada is growing and an unstable workforce only makes matters worse. Clearly it’s time to take action to close the inequality gap, bring about change and create acceptable living standards as well as more predictable incomes.

To many, the idea of having a

permanent and unionized job with benefits and job security is not only highly improbable, but impossible to consider. In addition to millennials, precarious employment rates are higher among marginalized groups such as women, racial minorities, new immigrants, indigenous peoples, and those with disabilities. For some, freelance and independent work is the answer, but that offers no security, pension, or benefits. It also means having to find your own contracts and doing all of your own accounting and as tough as that may sound, not everyone has even that opportunity.

All of this only adds to the stresses young people face as they struggle to plan for their futures. They are unable to pay off student debt, pay the rent or even buy groceries, let alone buy a house or start a family. Tuition fees have risen 10% a year for the last sixteen years—yes, that’s 160% since 2000—increasing the burden of student debt which forces recent graduates to accept less stable jobs with lower incomes than they aimed for.

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money, many of the mentalhealth challenges that young people are facing stem directly from precarious work. Due to lack of experience, training, or knowledge about workers’ rights, this type of work is more likely to involve health and safety risks. Many young workers fear that raising an employment rights issue may end in job termination. High stress levels also have physical consequences such as increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and stroke.

Think about this: How can you pay for treatment and medication without benefits, health insurance, or enough money? That’s what these workers face all the time.

New Democrats understand that precarious workers are becoming the backbone of our economy. That’s not OK. We need a better deal for today’s work force. To do this we need the government to commit to strengthening and enforcing labour laws to prevent the misuse of unpaid internships, fix Employment Insurance so workers can count on getting the benefits they need, take practical steps to address the lack of health and dental coverage for those without workplace benefits… the list can go on. A lot of people in Canada want to bring fairness back, with these ideas we have a fighting chance.

On March 30, some 20 female students from Conseil scolaire catholique du NouvelOntario (CSCNO) high schools (ESC Trillium, Chapleau, ESC Jeunesse-Nord, Blind River; ES Notre-Dame-du-Sault, Sault Ste. Marie; and ES SaintJoseph, Wawa) in the Algoma District took part in Home Depot Workshops.

During their workshop experience, the girls were initiated to various building trades.

They learn to build a flower box, repair a toilet and apply drywall. The trainees also chose the tools and the prod-

ucts needed for the job.

The purpose of the learning activity was to demystify specialized trades for girls and enable female students to learn about rewarding careers in this sector of the economy. Statistics reveal that women are underrepresented in the construction, industrial, service, as well as the motive power sector.

By participating in this type of activity, the CSCNO is seeking to raise the level of girls’ confidence while initiating them to non-traditional careers.

The activity was offered through the Ontario Youth

Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).

The CSCNO thanks Home Depot for its support in providing this initial workshop initiative for Algoma district female high school students.

The Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario offers a French Catholic Educational Program that is widely recognized for its excellence. The CSCNO provides a quality academic program that runs from early childhood to adult education, with some 7,000 students in 27 elementary and 10 secondary schools.

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Will Good Jobs Be A Thing Of The Past?

Initiating Female High School Students To Careers In The Trades

Initier Les Filles Du Secondaire Aux Différents Métiers De La Construction Le 30 mars dernier, une vingtaine de filles des écoles secondaires du district d’Algoma du Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) ont participé aux Ateliers Home Depot. On comptait des élèves de l’ESC Trillium (Chapleau), l’ESC Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River), l’École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault (Sault Ste-Marie) et l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa).

Lors de leur participation à cette activité, les filles furent initiées à certains métiers du domaine de la construction. Au cours des ateliers, les participantes ont appris à fabriquer un bac à fleur, à réparer une toilette et à poser une cloison sèche. Les

filles ont sélectionné leurs outils ainsi que les produits appropriés aux tâches.

L’objet de cette activité d’apprentissage était de démystifier les métiers spécialisés pour les filles et de permettre aux élèves de prendre connaissance des carrières valorisantes qui sont possibles dans ce secteur de l’économie. Les statistiques démontrent que les femmes sont sous-représentées dans les secteurs de la construction, de l’industrie, des services et de la force motrice. Par le biais d’activités de ce genre, le CSCNO souhaite rehausser la confiance des filles tout en les initiant aux carrières non traditionnelles.

Cette activité leur était proposée dans le cadre du Programme d’apprentissage pour les jeunes de l’Ontario (PAJO).

Le CSCNO remercie Home Depot de son appui en offrant cette première initiative d’ateliers pour les filles du secondaire de la d’Algoma.

Le Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario offre une éducation catholique de langue française reconnue pour son excellence. Avec plus de 7000 élèves répartis dans un réseau de 27 écoles élémentaires et 10 écoles secondaires, le CSCNO offre un milieu propice à l’apprentissage et un programme éducatif de qualité, de la petite enfance à l’âge adulte.

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Traffic Stop Net Several Charges For Driver

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – While on general patrol on March 22, 2016 at approximately 2:15 p.m. an officer of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Ontario Avenue in Elliot Lake.

Through investigation the officer learned that the driver was suspended and was not insured.

Charged with the following is Lynne Rita Moise (44) of Elliot Lake.

• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance as per sec. 2(1)(a) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act • Driving while under suspension as per sec. 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act The accused is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court May 18, 2016.

Stolen Jewellery Recovered

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police in Elliot Lake has charged a local female with theft.

March 28th, 2016 police were contacted by the victim reporting jewellery had been stolen from her residence. With the assistance of the victim, police located the stolen property.

Charged with the following is Celyne Cloutier (35) of Elliot Lake.

• Theft under $5,000.00 as per sec. 334(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on June 7, 2016.

Any person with information regarding person(s) responsible for thefts should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police 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) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Opp Charge Stunt Driver With Impaired

(ST JOSEPH ISLAND, ON) – On March 26, 2016 at 5:50 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police were on regular patrol duties on 10TH Side Road near the intersection of Highway 548, Richards Landing, when an

officer observed a vehicle spinning its tires and fish tailing in an eastbound direction.

A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 548 and the male driver was arrested for Stunt Driving. When speaking with the driver the police determined that the male driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages.

As a result of the investigation, Cecil Jacob AELICK, 25 years of age, from Hilton Beach, ON was charged with: • Driving While Ability Impaired-Motor Vehicle (Alcohol), contrary to section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; • Driving with More Than 80 milligrams of Alcohol in Blood, contrary to section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code and; • Race a Motor Vehicle, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River, on May 5, 2016.

Opp Charge Male For Impaired

(THESSALON FIRST NATION, ON) – On March 26, 2016 at 12:31 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an unoccupied Off Road Vehicle (ORV) running in the parking lot of a business on Thessalon First Nation. Police later saw the ORV on Biish Road and a traffic stop was conducted.

While speaking with the driver, the police determined that the male driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages.

As a result of the investigation, Walker McCOLMAN, 20 years of age, from Thessalon First Nation, ON, was arrested and charged with: • Driving While Ability Impaired – Motor Vehicle (Alcohol), contrary to section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; • Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood, contrary to section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code; • Novice Driver – B.A.C. (Blood Alcohol Content) above zero, contrary to section 44.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River, on May 5, 2016.

Stolen Truck

(AWERES TOWNSHIP, ON) – Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of a blue, 2006 Ford F150 pickup truck with an Ontario

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license plate AE26781. The truck had a rear rack with four lights mounted on top.

The vehicle was stolen from a driveway in the 100 block of Highway 556 sometime between 11:00 pm on March 29 and 06:30 am March 30, 2016.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

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

Driver Passes Opp Cruiser

(THESSALON, ON) – On March 29, 2016, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties on Highway 17, at the Municipality of Huron Shores.

At 2:03 p.m., police observed a westbound vehicle travelling more than 50 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit. The vehicle then proceeded to pass a subdued marked cruiser. A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the stop, David SLOAN, 51years of age, from Naughton, Ontario, was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle –Perform Stunt, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. The driver’s vehicle was impounded for 7 days and his driver’s licence suspended for 7 days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie, May 11, 2016.

Driver Charged For Flight From Police

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On March 31, 2016, at approximately 4:14 a.m., members from the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Highway 400 in Seguin Township. Officers observed a northbound vehicle driving erratically, varying speeds and weaving. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop for police, so a suspect apprehension pursuit began which was discontinued after a short distance. The suspect vehicle was later safely stopped after a spike belt was deployed and then the female driver was arrested.

Through further investigation, Natasha ROTTA, 22 years of age from Ajax was charged with: • Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer contrary to the Criminal Code (CC) • Possession of a schedule II substance – Cannabis Marihuana – under 30 grams as per the Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA).

• Careless Driving - Motor

Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

• Speeding 1-49 km/hr over posted speed limit contrary to the HTA. • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero contrary to the HTA. • Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour contrary to the HTA. • Class G1 licence holder – drive on prohibited highway hour contrary to the HTA. • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver contrary to the HTA. The accused was released from custody and is to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 21, 2016.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Facing Charges

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – On March 28, 2016, a member of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11, Marten River.

Shortly before 3:00 p.m. police stopped a northbound tractor trailer unit for erratic driving. Through investigation a 32-year-old man is facing several charges.

Momcilo VUJNIC of Hamilton is charged with: • Careless Driving – section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act • Distracted Driving (handheld communication device) – section 78.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act • Fail to Maintain Daily Log – section 190(3) of the Highway Traffic Act • Fail to Surrender Insurance Card – section 3(1) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act The OPP would like to remind the public that distracted driving is any activity which takes a driver’s attention away from driving.

Some types of distractions include: adjusting the stereo, searching for something in the car, eating or drinking while driving, using a handheld device, grooming, watching television or other entertainment devices, tending to children in the back seat and more.

Driving is a complex task which requires your full attention. You are operating a heavy piece of machinery at high speeds, navigating in diverse weather conditions, while calculating speeds and distance, plus always responding to other drivers and obstacles.

All distractions while driving endanger lives.

Investigation Results In Seizure Of $112,000 Worth Of Drugs

(BLIND RIVER, ON) - On March 24, 2016 officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Sudbury Unit, concluded a three month investigation

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into cocaine trafficking that was occurring in the communities of Blind River and Elliot Lake.

Over the course of the investigation two vehicle stops and three search warrants were executed which resulted in the combined seizure of 282 grams of cocaine, 9 pounds of marihuana, 120 oxycodone pills and $64,000 cash. The street value of the drugs seized is estimated to be $112,000.

The investigation was conducted with the assistance from the OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), East Algoma OPP Detachment, and the Timmins Police Service. As a result of the investigation the following persons have been charged: Dany BOUILLON, age 49, and Donna MAY, age 51, both of Blind River • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking (x2), Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Contrary to Section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Contrary to Section 354 (1) (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada Darren GERRARD, age 48 of Blind River • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking, Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act • Possession of a Controlled Substance (x3), Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Richard REGIS, age 51 of Elliot Lake • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking, Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Contrary to Section 354 (1) (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada David HELMER, age 45 of Timmins • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking (x3), Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Christina CHESTER, age 36 of Timmins • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking (x2), Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

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You made it! The Saddest Day of the Year is behind us and look at you, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to take on all comers!

Saddest day of the year?

That would be Monday, the 18th of January. Experts have determined that the third Monday in January is officially Ground Zero in the calendar year. Here's how they figured that out You take the weather (W) -- which in mid-January is about as lousy as a Canadian winter gets, stir in (d), your debt level (all those Christmas bills rolling in); factor in (m), your crummy monthly salary (because nobody ever gets a raise in January). You blew off your New Year's resolutions again (Q), and Yuletide holidays (T) are as far back in the rear view mirror as the Easter break is over the horizon. It all combines to leave us lethargic, unmotivated (M) and too bummed out to take remedial action (Na). It's summed up in the brutally frank equation: {[W + (D-d)] x T^Q} ÷ [M x N_a].

Really. Any fifth-grader could figure it out.

But we don't have to. Blue Monday, 2016 is history. We're over the hump. It's all sunshine and melting snowbanks from here on.

And don't knock the snowbanks. Last week out of 85 countries surveyed, Canada won second place in the Best Country in the World competition (Germany took the gold) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The U.S. placed fourth. How did Canada pull that off? The experts measured income, life expectancy, social support, generosity, government corruption and personal freedom. Final verdict:

silver medal for The Great White North.

Speaking of which, five countries you DON'T want to move to are Benin, Rwanda, Syria (duh), Burundi and Togo. They came out at the bottom end of the Comfy Country totem pole.

And if you're still feeling gutted because your $2 ticket failed to make you a Powerball lottery billionaire, last week, cheer up.

Better still, talk to Alex Toth.

He won $13 million in a Florida lottery in the early '90's. Ten years later he was a one-man Lawyers' Benevolent Fund, contesting a pricey divorce as well as charges of tax fraud.

And then there's Jack Whittaker. He won the Powerball jackpot back in 2002 -- 315 million bucks. Five years later he'd burned through most of the winnings, had his house and office broken into several times, seen his beloved granddaughter die under extremely suspicious circumstances and chalked up two arrests for drunk driving. A bitter Whittaker told a reporter “I wish I'd torn that ticket up.”

Lots of reasons to be thankful you're not 'a winner' like Jack Whittaker, Or like another guy I know.

He's a a bit of a right winger, actually, with a vicious attitude towards chadors, burkas and niqabs. This guy woke up on Blue Monday to find out he'd lost his job, was forced not only to get out of his house but to turn it over to his worst enemy AND had to move to a city with a Muslim mayor in a province with a socialist Premier.

So you didn't win the Powerball. So you don't have a chalet in Switzerland.

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Notes From The Bird Lady

Blue Jay Article & photos by Tammie Hache Manitouwadge, ON bthache@yahoo.ca Webcam: http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/38/ FeederWatch_Cam/ There's no other way to say it: my yard is absolutely INSANE with Redpolls right now! In the morning (but also many times throughout the day), there are 40 to 50 of them on the feeders with nearly triple that many again on the ground below and in my backyard trees. I'm still seeing a few Hoary Redpolls in the mix too, at least 4 so far.

The symphony on the webcam is incredible! Since I'm feeding nyjer seed, they may be loading up on this high fat seed to build the strength they'll need for their quickly upcoming migration back to the high Arctic.

As I've said before, it's going to be incredibly quiet around here when they leave.

Blue Jays have been visiting the feeders again and I think I have a webcam viewer to thank for that. A couple of weeks ago, I received a package in the mail when I hadn't ordered anything. Turned out it was a small peanut chopper, sent

Female Hairy Woodpecker

to me from a lady in the U.S whose 90 year old mother loves the webcam! She sent it to me as a thank you for their enjoyment, thinking maybe some of the birds would prefer smaller chunks of peanuts. I do believe she was right; they do. I've seen the Blue Jays, Grouse, Redpolls, Chickadees and Hairy Woodpecker nibbling on those small pieces in particular. Who knew?

It's been such a treat to have the Hairy Woodpecker coming around. In any given year, I normally have 3 to 5 Woodpeckers daily in the yard, between the Hairies and Downies but for some reason this past winter, they all disappeared and I went a good 3 months without seeing ANY of them. I have since had sporadic visits from a Downy but this female Hairy has now started visiting almost daily and I'm pleased about that. Hopefully, a boyfriend will show up for her soon too.

Grosbeak numbers continue to be up and down. One day, I'll have dozens, the next day, only a couple. This week is a good example: in the past 2 days, I've only seen 6 Evening and

6 Pine Grosbeaks. I know the Pines will be migrating northward soon but I'm hoping the Evenings will stick around to nest here again this year. Their movements all come down to food sources: if the natural food is here, they'll stay.

My husband and I took an overnight trip out to our camp in Hillsport (between Manitouwadge and Caramat) on Good Friday. Little did we know what a treat we were in for during that trip. Within about a 5 mile stretch, we saw 3 Northern Hawk Owls! The Hawk Owl is a non-nocturnal species: you can see them day or night. They are yearround residents in this area but sightings of these small/ medium sized Owls are very sporadic and I've gone many years without seeing any. To see 3 so close to each other was amazing and to hear one calling was so cool! I've since learned from an ornithologist friend that that many sightings so close could mean they are going to nest in the area. We can only hope! Also on the trip out there, we spotted a single duck: a male Common Goldeneye. I learned that a White Throated Sparrow has survived the whole winter by visiting my mother-in-law's feeders and I discovered a flock of about 30 Snow Buntings in the treetops right across from my camp. They are a definite sign of spring!

Speaking of Owls, I've been getting a huge treat at night the past few weeks. A tiny little Owl called the Northern SawWhet Owl can be heard on the webcam some nights calling for a mate. Their calls can travel for a couple of miles so this little fellow, only 6" tall! Has been between the woods at the end of my street and a couple of miles down the road. Some nights, his call is crystal clear, other nights it's from quite a distance. Folks have reported hearing him at night off and on for about a month now.

Also on the webcam recently, I heard the most beautiful bird song. At first, I thought it might be a Robin but then I realized that it was a Purple Finch. I finally tracked him down with my binoculars, he was up at the very top of my neighbour's poplar tree, singing his little heart out. Purple Finches have a stunning song and it's really something to hear. A very welcome sound in spring!

Other signs of spring: Gulls are flying around town here and this morning, I opened my back curtains just in time to see a Sharp-Shinned Hawk scope out my backyard. He/she left empty taloned. We normally have a pair hunting our yard all summer so I'll assume this is one of the resident pair.

That's all the news from here for now. Hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

Until next week. Thanks for reading!

Northern Hawk Owl

Male Pine Grosbeak

113th Annual Meeting Corporation of the Children’s Aid Society of Algoma

Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Algoma’s Water Tower Inn - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Business to Be Transacted • Presentation of Reports • Appointment of Auditors • Election of Directors Membership Purchases Persons 18 years or over may become voting members at the Society’s Annual Meeting by purchasing their 2016/2017 Membership ($5.00) at the North Algoma Office, 31 Algoma Street, Wawa, Ontario, prior to 4:30 p.m. May 2, 2016.

Nominations to the Board Nomination of candidates seeking election to the Board of Directors will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Nominations are to be submitted to: President Children’s Aid Society of Algoma 191 Northern Avenue East Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 4H8 Help A Child. Foster.

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Wednesday, April 6th, 2016

With Jim White

The Maple Syrup War It is that time of the year again when maple syrup production goes into full swing. The trees are tapped, and the fires are stoked for the arrival of the tree sap which will be boiled down to make this 'liquid gold'. Weather plays such a pivotal role on when the production can begin.

In 2006 it started in late March.

In the Township of Maplepure, northeast of the major production area on St. Joe's Island there were these 2 small producers who made just enough to fill the requests of the local area. Cyrus Maplebutter had been in the business for 25 years, whereas his next door neighbour, Jose Maplefudge had been at it for only 5 years. There always was a friendly rivalry about such things as who would get their syrup ready first, which one tasted better, and who would sell out first. It had been pretty even over the 5 years that they had competed. Cyrus had won 3 times, and Jose twice.

In 2010 there was a wholesale change of operation by both of them. Cyrus had fallen in early January and broken a hip. At 83, these things can be devastating. It had certainly taken quite a toll on him. His wife had passed away from cancer 3 years earlier. Fortunately, his only child, his son, Richard, took over the farm and lot. Richard was a farmer at heart, and loved that lifestyle. He had grown up on it, and stayed after high school. He never went to college or university, but just stayed at home helping his father. He had the hay fields to cultivate in the summer, and a vegetable garden, which produced enough crops for the market in the Soo, the general store in the village, the local cafe, and enough for themselves. Although the maple syrup production was labour intensive, they had always been able to make money out of the deal. It certainly supplemented their income to help out to replace supplies for the following years' production, an well as for the shack, barn and house repairs.

Jose had lost his wife and one son in a car accident in early February of 2006. He was having a hard time coping with the loss, as well as the legal matters that had to be finalized. So he too was lucky that his oldest remaining son, Thomas, had agreed to take over the operation, at least for 2006. He wouldn't commit to anything beyond this one year, he had warned his father. He worked in Sault Ste. Marie during the week at City Hall as a super-

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visor in the tax department. He told his father that he could only devote so much time to this. This was just a hobby farm to him, as it was for his father. Jose worked in a seasonal job as a tree trimmer for Ontario Hydro in Blind River for the spring, summer and fall.

He was laid off by Thanksgiving every year. He and his wife had bought this house with the wood lot out back as a retirement home.

Of course Thomas knew that this was a short period of time that the syrup ran, so he had made arrangements at work to take the time off during the peak production.

As the season approached, both farms got busy getting their trees tapped. Richard had modernized that part of the business, by investing in plastic tubes that ran to each tree. Thomas continued to use the old spigot system. He couldn't afford the upgrade.

Rounding up manpower also got into full gear. Richard had brothers, sisters and cousins to help him out.

They all lived away from the farm, but would take turns coming home to help out as needed. Thomas had to rely on friends from work and his hockey team to get his roster ready.

Both their sugar shacks still relied on the wood fires and iron kettles to boil the syrup. The wood piles were ready to go, as their wood had been cut and piled the previous fall.

So by the third week of March that year, everything was ready to go for both of them. They just needed the weather to co-operate.

Finally on March 26h, the sap began flowing. That was when the first problem arose. Richard went out with his snowmobile to check his lines, and along the dividing trail he discovered some of his spigots, pails and lines had been pulled out, and inserted on the Maplefudge side across from the trail. He was shocked that Thomas would do such a thing. Then as he went along the property line between the two lots, he discovered more had been tampered with.

He headed over to Thomas's house to confront him. He opened the door just enough to poke his head out. Richard told him what had happened, and asked him to put them back. Thomas shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know anything about it. He had other guys tapping trees in that southern area where this had 'supposedly happened ', as he worded it. He had been working the north side of the bush. He promised to look after things, but added that he

was sure the trees that were tapped by his crew were within his property boundary. Before Richard could reply, the door was shut in his face.

He was a bit miffed, and stunned at the abrupt end of this conversation.

But he left and went back to tending the rest of his lines.

The next day when he went to checkout his trees again, and he saw that nothing had been done to move things back to his side of the boundary trail. And further along his property line, some of his tubing had been pulled out, and had been cut right through, and were laying on the ground.

That got him really mad. He went back to confront Thomas. Again, he just poked his head out the door enough to stare at Richard. He told him that nothing had been done to move those lines, and added about the further damage done to his tubing. He warned him not to tamper with his lines again. He paused, and took a deep breath. to calm down, and suggested a buffer zone be established where no trees would be tapped. He did not like friction between them, and hoped that would resolve the situation. To Richard's relief, Thomas agreed with that proposal, although he still claimed those trees were on his property, and that he knew nothing about the other damaged lines. Richard ignored the denial, and just offered a peace gesture by wishing him well with his syrup production. He commented on the weather, hoping that it would hold, and closed off by offering help, if he needed it. Thomas seemed to calm down too, and thanked him for the offer, and wished him luck too.

So that irritant was resolved for the moment. But then another situation happened. A couple of days later, on March 28th, Richard went out to his sugar shack, and found that a large pile of wood had been stolen from the side of the building. From the tracks he saw that a snowmobile with a trailer had come in and loaded up his wood, and taken off with it. To make matters worse, he noticed that the door inside had been smashed in.

When he entered the shack, he was horrified to see the vandalism done to his equipment. He tallied up the damage, and realized it was going to cost him at least $5000 to get everything fixed. This should only put him offline for just a couple of days, he hoped.

Before he headed to the Soo to get what he needed, he decided to see Thomas, just to find out if his operation had been damaged too. This was just after eight a.m.

When he drove into the driveway, he was shocked to see a snowmobile loaded up with his wood. He knocked on the door, unsure how to approach this. He didn't want to come right out and accuse Thomas of the theft, and possible vandalism. He was caught off guard when Cyrus opened the door, and not Thomas. He invited Richard in for coffee, but he declined, saying he had to get into town. He did explain about his problem, and innocently asked if their shack had been vandalized. Cyrus assured him that he didn't think so, although he had not gone out at all this year. He was leaving the entire operation in his son's hands. Just as Richard was leaving, he pretended to notice the wood, and innocently asked where he got the wood. Richard thought he saw a flicker of nervousness pass over his face, but just said that Thomas must have got it from the unused portion of the woodlot at the far east end. Richard knew he was not going to get anything else from him, so said goodbye, and headed to the city.

While there, he reported the vandalism to the OPP. An officer met him that evening at home.

Then they talked to Thomas. He denied everything, and seemed to

have a denial every time a question was raised.

Meanwhile, Richard headed out to his shack, and set up a hidden camera, one of the items he had bought while in the Soo that day. That very night, the camera caught a mysterious person snooping around, and then tripped a wire that sent a bright flash of light, followed by a loud siren going off. That scared the person off.

Unfortunately, the next day when Richard checked the video, he could not make out who the person was. But at least he had scared him off, he sighed.

And that ended any further problems between the two of them for a while. But you just know that this would not be the end of it.

The next round came once they were selling their finished product.

The battleground occurred at the small general store, and the village cafe. Both of them had been able to set up a display. Since they both were a just a small supplier, they were limited where to sell. Richard brought in 10 one-litre bottles, 3 tubs of maple butter, and 5 bags of fudge to each business. He charged $25 for the syrup, $10 for the butter, and $5 for the fudge. Thomas brought in 5 bottles of syrup, 4 tubs of maple butter, and 3 bags of fudge to each place. He charged $26 for his syrup, $11 for the butter, and $6 for the fudge.

They both came back 2 days later to check on how the sales were going. Between the 2 locations Richard had sold 8 bottles of syrup, one butter, and 3 fudge.

He re-stocked his display, and was pleased at how sales were going.

Thomas hadn't sold anything. In anger, he slashed his prices in order to undercut Richard's. He cut the syrup price to $20; the butter to $5 and the fudge to $2.

When they came back the next time, Richard had sold out, whereas Thomas had only sold one bottle of syrup, even at those cut rate prices. When he was at the cafe, he happened to overhear 2 of the locals talking at the small table in the front window where they were having a coffee. They were talking about his maple syrup operation.

The one customer said: “Richard told me all about the hassles he has had with Thomas. His trees had been damaged, and his shack had been vandalized by him. He also warned me that he was watering down his syrup, and it was not properly boiled, so who knows what impurities might be in it too. “ The other man replied: “That's interesting. I sure won't buy his stuff then. Besides, Richard and his family have lived here for a couple of generations. Maplefudge has only been here 5 years, and it is just a retirement home for him.

They are not serious producers like Cyrus is. They are not even real farmers.” Thomas was stunned.

He fumed out of the cafe and headed home.

The next morning both the general store and the cafe had been found to have been broken into overnight.

The owners were shocked to find all of Richard's syrup poured on the floor. The fudge had been crumbled up and sprinkled over the puddle of sticky syrup. The butter was still on the shelf, but the lids had been taken off, and there was small pebbles stuck all over the top. A sheet of paper was also on the shelf beside the ruined butter.

It read: “'Maplefudge' products are up to standards and a quality equal to or better than 'Maplebutter's.

Try it for yourself. You'll see.” It was signed 'A Satisfied Customer'.

The OPP were called in, and after a quick investigation, Thomas was arrested at his workplace in the Soo. He declared his innocence, but it seemed to be an airtight case.

The next day it was discovered that Thomas was indeed innocent.

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He had told his father of his non sales and what he had heard in the cafe. Jose had done the damage in a fit of rage. It only came to light when Cyrus had gone over to talk to Jose about the situation. They were sitting in the kitchen over a beer when he admitted doing it. He also confessed that he was pretty sure his son had been behind the moving of the spigots and lines from their side of the trail to theirs.

In turn, Cyrus declared that he was appalled that his own son, Richard, had resorted to spreading those lies which he had been spreading around the area, and Thomas had overheard at the cafe. He declared to Jose that this war had to end right then and there. He agreed.

The 2 sons each got a real lecture that evening over supper. Jose told Thomas that they had been invited over to the Maplebutters'' for a meeting where a truce was going to be declared.

During the tense get together, Thomas finally admitted that he was jealous of Richard's knowledge of syrup making, and had the better, more modern operation. He went on to admit that he had instigated the war by moving those spigots and tubes over to their side of the trail boundary. He also admitted that he really didn't know what he was doing, despite the help of his father. Richard, always the peacemaker, admitted that he bought one bottle of syrup, butter and fudge, and insisted that he paid the full price, before adding that their stuff tasted even better than their own.

He went on to admit that his anger had been building ever since the first run in with the taps. Then when Thomas slashed his prices, he knew that he could not compete.

He was afraid that folks would quit buying his stuff. You know how people are always looking for the cheapest price, he commented.

Richard concluded by offering his help again, just like the first time they confronted each other. By the end of the evening, everything was settled. The war was truly over – at least for then.

The war was almost re-ignited though that night. Cyrus offered Thomas and Jose some cake and ice cream to seal the deal. He asked if they wanted maple syrup on that.

The Maplefudges' began to bristle, before Cyrus laughed at the gaff.

Then they did too, and poured the syrup on.

Well, the next year went better, as they formed their own company, and pooled their syrup in order to improve sales, and earn more money for each of them, of course.

Unfortunately, in 2010 Jose passed away, and Thomas sold the farm.

He moved to Alberta to take up another job in the 'oil patch'. The new owners were not interested in carrying on the maple syrup production.

Richard carried on. Bad luck struck in 2012, when during a thunderstorm, his sugar shack had been hit with a bolt of lightning, and it was destroyed in the subsequent fire. Then in the summer of 2013 a major outbreak of the Maple Bark Beetle devastated the woodlot. He was forced to cut down most of the trees, and so had to close up his syrup business. It was a blow for everyone in the area. Richard did keep up the farm without the maple syrup to supplement his income.

He was forced to take a part time job at the general store as their sales clerk and cashier.

Now in 2016 I await to see what kind of year it will be for maple syrup production overall, even though there is none going on in Maplepure. I harken back to the good old days back when it was such a thriving activity, and a big part of our family tradition.

- Amber Maplebutter, Richard's cousin, Maplehurst, Ontario.

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Wawa Goose Seniors Club News: Goose Droppings Important elections are in the offing: provincials in Saskatchewan and Manitoba; the American Presidential election in the fall with the pre-convention circuses underway for months already and to come; and most importantly for us, the Wawa Goose Seniors’ Club executive.

I found out why it is important to have the Past President as part of the executive: experience counts when

you are making announcements with errors in them.

Corrections can be made! So let be known that we vote at the June meeting.

And we can get more information out and you all can get more involved.

Let’s fill you in about the executive jobs available beginning with the President. The club by-laws assign the duty of chairing both executive and general meetings to the leader. He or she can also call special meetings provided the membership is given 48 hours notice. The president may also be a need to do some less formal meetings with other executive members in person or over the phone if decisions

are needed to act and spend money, usually between regular meetings. Signing authority at the bank will mean that the president will often be the second signature on cheques used for many payments like the rent or telephone bill.

Being the leader might make having an idea or two about the activities or directions for the club helpful.

The president does not have to do all the work alone since advice and assistance to the president is a major part of the job described for the Past President and Vicepresident. As well, they do duties as assigned and assume the duties of the president in his or her absence.

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If you do not get there before then, remember that you are all welcome to the Ice Cream Social on Friday, April 15th, 2016 between 12:30 and 4:00. Hope to see you all there then.

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OBITUARY

MONTGOMERY, Johanne Passed away peacefully with her husband and brother by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Saturday, March 26, 2016, one day after her 55th birthday. Beloved wife and best friend of Scott Montgomery. Proud mother of Claudia Natasha Pelletier (Emily) and the late Bruce Pelletier. Loving step-mother of Greg Montgomery and Glen Montgomery (Sara).

Adored grandmother of Olivia, Parker, Nixon and Paisley. Dear daughter of the late Ghislaine and Jean-Claude Tremblay. Loving sister of Jocelyne Simard (late Jacques), late Jocelain Tremblay (Sylvie), Daniel Tremblay, Benoit Tremblay (Ann-Marie), Brigitte Guay (Danial) and Gaetan Tremblay (Martine). Johanne will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held in July 2016 in Dubreuilville. Interment of ashes will take place in Ste-Cécile Cemetery, Dubreuilville. Memorial donations made to the Lady Dunn Health Centre “Palliative Care” or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 705-856-7340). www. gilmartinfuneralhome.ca

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Who is Eligible Students who have been in full-time attendance (September to April), and who will be returning to full time studies in the fall.

Previously employed students must submit resumes for the current year.

Positions Available The Municipality is seeking summer students to fill positions at the Airport, Community Services Dept., Infrastructure Services Dept., Tourist Information Centre and the Finance Dept.. Positions may be dependant on funding.

Only those students who have been selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please submit your resume or application with cover letter no later than 4:00 p.m., April 15th, 2016 to the following: Human Resources Municipality of Wawa P. O. Box 500 40 Broadway Avenue WAWA, Ontario P0S 1K0 or email to: humanresources@wawa.cc

Canadian Cancer Society: Daffodil Pins

The Wawa Unit of the Sault Ste. Marie & District Canadian Cancer Society wishes to advise everyone that now we are in April, it is time for two important campaigns to begin. One of them is our daffodil pin sales. They are available at the following locations: • Lady Dunn Health Centre • The Bargain Shop • Davidson's Esso gas station • Petro Canada gas station Mac's • Embassy restaurant • North of 17 Restaurant Wear your pins proudly. You will be saving lives and helping people who are living with cancer.

We also have our residential campaign happening this month.

We hope that you can donate generously when our canvassers knock on your door.

We thank you for your support during this important month for the Society.

For more information, please contact Jim White, Secretary, Wawa Unit at 705-856-4879, or Christy Reid, President, at 705-856-8270.

PURCHASING & INVENTORY CONTROL LEAD Wawa Pellet Mill Rentech is emerging as a major stakeholder in the Canadian forestry sector, committed to sustainable forest management and to pioneering new technologies for creating renewable energy resources. With our headquarters in Thunder Bay, Ontario and several operational mills in Ontario, we offer excellent opportunities for personnel seeking a “workplace of choice”.

Position Profile: Reporting to the Director, Operations and, with functional responsibility to each site Mill Superintendent, this role is accountable for the overall purchasing and inventory control for the Canadian operations.

Your Key Tasks: • Day to day purchasing of maintenance, repair and operating items.

• Daily procurement and inventory of supplies and services to meet both short and long term requirements of the operations.

• Expediting and scheduling delivery of critical items during mill shutdowns and after hours.

• Analyzing quotations/bids.

You have the following qualifications: • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and post-secondary education in materials management, business, administration or combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a purchaser/inventory control or other similar role.

• Experience in sourcing, purchasing and understanding respective supplier agreements.

• Experience and knowledge in warehousing and inventory of spare parts an asset.

• Excellent skills in negotiating, communication, organization, multi-tasking and exceptional computer skills (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to purchasing and inventory practices.

• Experience in manufacturing considered an asset.

• Experience using an ERP system for purchasing an asset, but not required.

• Forklift experience an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to mhargreaves@rentk. com or fax to 807-628-8155 or visit our careers website at www.rentechinc.com.

Rentech offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Rentech is an equal opportunity employer.

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THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

For the week of April 6th to April 12th, 2016 Is your birthday this week? You are a charismatic, lucky, adorable, and creative sort. People are drawn to you for your magnetic personality, kindness, power, and wonderful sense of humour. Cultivate friendships with smart, kindly, sensitive others and good things should follow.

SUPERIOR NORTH CATHOLIC District School Board TUTORS IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM Candidate requirements: • Currently attending a post-secondary institution or recently graduated (within two years).

Applications will be accepted until April 10, 2016. Send resume to: Ms. Catherine Drapeau, Principal Our Lady of Lourdes School P.O. Box 490 Manitouwadge, Ontario P0T 2C0 Phone: 807-826-3521 Fax: 807-826-1428 A Criminal Background Check will be required. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hugh McCorry Chairperson

Alexa McKinnon Director of Education

FUNDRAISER – St. Monica’s Church Donations Accepted Although, the big tent is gone, St. Monica’s Parish continues to have regular fund raisers which typically will include a Bake Sale, a Garage/Yard Sale as well as a Silent Auction.

We are looking for Donations for the Garage/Yard Tables and the Silent Auction.

Items that are new or gently used are greatly appreciated.

PLEASE CONTACT Ray & Christine Parise 705-856-2479, Maxine & Gilbert Wahl 705-856-2659 or Andy & Sharon Stevens 705-856-2884, or the Rectory 856-2032 for details OR for pick-up.

Thank you!

Last Week's Answers

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Others will share your viewpoint and will help you towards your goals. What may seem petty to you may seem important to others, so give them the benefit of the doubt. Follow your instincts this week. Expect praise and compliments for the next few weeks to come. Don’t let your ego swell too much though.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take a moment to do something positive and relaxing for yourself-It will help you in many beautiful and previously not thought of ways. Your feelings are still more important than you know. Trust your intuition and any possible psychic abilities that you may possess. You are able to do more than most others can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It's a whole new experience this week for you, lucky Gemini. Art, dance, and music might help you to heal and nurture not only your own self, but also many kind and deserving people who need your help. Spiritual benefits should follow any selfless acts. Continue to use your creativity and charisma to pursue long term goals.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Others will continue to appreciate your intuition, memory, creativity, and feelings. You have helped many to achieve both their own goals as well as your own in whatever you do at work or at play. Too often your brilliance is hidden from the rest of the world. Try to share your light with each and every person you meet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What

has begun now could have far reaching results. Stay on the tips of your toes as things will have a quick turnaround and require your immediate attention no matter what else is going on around you. Intellect, learning, and travel may combine in beautiful ways and directions. It’s ok to wait for good news-Restraint!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Right now, vivacious Virgo, you should be all about action. The proper pieces are in place to act upon both old and new plans. Try to get others on your side. Someone from afar will offer help. Pour some extra energy into relationships with special people/ favourite loved ones-You’ll feel warm feelings for someone new.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A packed boardroom at work may not seem so boring anymore.

There may be an office romance in the stars for you and someone special with whom you share a profession with. Be moral.

Follow your heart. Don’t cater to the status quo. If you think that something is wrong or right, follow your conscience in all that you do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid confrontation, jealousy, petty rivalries, and covetous actions. Please, ask for help when you need it, instead of developing negative feelings towards someone or something needlessly. Don't play guessing games.

If you're sure of something or someone, then do what you need to, to get things done. Trust in love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): Enjoy spending time with those who are as fun-loving and jovial as you often can be. How very charming and popular you are. Even those you count as foes, see you as special and profoundly gifted. Someone you spent time with last week may wish to spend more time this week. Good luck follows you and those you love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): New projects revolve around property and something from your past that may still be unresolved. Things are taking off in new directions or might seem to be heading in many directions at once. It's time to beautify your place of work or the place you live. Throw a celebration and show off what you've done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Though it may be difficult for you to realise this, graceful Aquarius, you’re not the most moral person in your family or at your place of work for that matter. Let others learn from their mistakes. Conversations may still be a tad confusing. Avoid sibling rivalries. Resolve property disputes in a kind and gentle way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Nouveau spiritual, musical, sensual, natural, and artistic interests may combine with professional or educational pursuits in wonderfully profitable ways.

Expect results within an unexpectedly short period of time.

You have worked so hard that everyone feels that you have earned a break. Look to move forward.

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Library Update Accepting applications for a Summer Student Position – details available at the library.

New books New on the seven day fiction shelf this week: “The opposite of everyone” by Joshilyn Jackson, “The first order” by Jeff Abbott, “Over watch” by Matthew Betley and “Off the grid” by C.J. Box. 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.

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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 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 & 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 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.

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Book Signing In Manitouwadge Article & photos by Lynn Cregheur On March 31st, the Manitouwadge Library held a book signing from author Marya Kalen who is a new resident of Manitouwadge. She has been living here for over a year.

Husband Johnny “Hurricane” Welsh is, as well, quite the talented man.

Marya has written her second book, Elvis in Wonderland and it came out at midnight, on April 1st. Her first book called “Lonely Nevermore” was published in October 2010. She had worked on Elvis in Wonderland after her first book was out but couldn’t get anywhere with it. She put it on the back burner for years until her visit in Manitouwadge during the “Home Give-away," and fell in love with the community. She decided years after to move here. She decided to pull Elvis in Wonderland out and work on it again. This was after her first visit in our community. She emphasized that all of her characters, even though the buildings and businesses do exist, some with different names then the actual businesses are fictional. Some people might see themselves in the story but again, fictional.

She read a small part of her

book. Even with just a few chapters, it did play with the crowd’s curiosity. Elvis (Johnny) entertained the audience. It was great. Raffles were done and orders for the upcoming book, whether paper back or eBooks were taken. Treats and beverages were offered. It was a great time and very well organized.

The audience was bigger then anticipated. They even had very young Elvis fans that attended.

Now, as far as children are concerned, the question is, were they there to listen to Elvis’s beautiful songs or being children, were they there for the story? It was beautiful to see.

Congratulations to Marya for a job well done and looking forward to reading her book.

Serenity, Peace And Empowerment Article by Lynn Cregheur Every Thursday, Treena Roberts hosts a tea, coffee and treats for a group of fantastic people with hearts of gold at the Bethany Pentecostal Church.

This is a neutral place from the hospital, public place like restaurants, community center and more. It is a peaceful place.

Stress can be at its max when taking care of a sick or aged loved one. Taking care of them at home or at the hospital, feeding them, dressing them, helping them with their personal hygiene, can be so stressful or at times can feel unappreciated. It is appreciated from these people needing this extra support in order to receive a good quality of life.

You live all your life, independently and sicknesses strike. All the things that you use to do by yourself: brushing your hair, brushing your teeth, making a meal, eating it, getting dress, doing your personal body functions and more becomes a terrible chore. You cannot walk from point A to B without assistance. This is when this support

comes in. This angel, a family member, a friend or several, each taking turns to make sure that you still have this quality of life that you have grown accustom to are there by your side.

Another life change is the passing of a loved one. Someone that was there for you, that was part of your life and now he or she is gone to heaven and has left you behind. The adjustment of being without this wonderful person also brings major stress to a person.

This is why Treena welcomes all of these special angels to get together and spends time with each other, having a well needed relaxing time. They exchange news, tricks of the trade, recipes and stories of themselves over a cup of coffee and a small dessert.

They encourage each others. It is what the doctor ordered. It helps them to see that they are not alone and they do have such a huge system of support. It is a huge relaxation, mentally as well as physically.

A big thank you to Treena and the Manitouwadge Family Health Team for such a support.