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Fine Art, Music & Fractured Fairy Tales

Article & photos by Barb Fisher "Wawa's Got Talent!" Last Wednesday evening Masters of Ceremony Aidan Jackson and Kiara Kiddle opened the wonderful evening of music, skits and fractured fairy tales in the Michipicoten High School auditorium showcasing our homegrown acting and musical talent.

The grade 9 music class, led by Ms. Valois have been working exceptionally hard to feel confident in performing to an audience with only two months' experience in playing their instruments together; a very impressive accomplishment. Their first piece "Chant for Percussion," as the name suggests featured the percussion section of the group consisting of Kayley Desrochers and Hunter Maj. A clarinet trio next took the stage with Dexter Dawson, Trenton Gunner and Makayla Fletcher playing "Skip It Lou," an American folk song. Later in the musical line-up, grade 9 student Kiara Kiddle soloed with "You and I" accompanied on the piano by her music instructor Lindsay Boal. Grade 10/11 showcased their talent performing "Frenzy", an exciting piece with simple rhythms and flowing melodies, featuring Makayla Fletcher on clarinet and Kathleen Johnson on the flute. The next piece "Heroes and Glory" paying tribute to everyday heroes in our lives, highlighted Nash Lewis on tenor saxophone and Tyler Krell on trombone. The audience was also treated to five short arrangements by the Grade 10/11 music class:

"Theme from Symphony #1," "Lullabye," "Theme from Symphony #9," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Can Can." Rounding out the musical talent, Sidney Smith sang "Terrible Things" accompanying herself on the piano, and Makenah Dumont performed a piano solo "River Flows in You." Under the instruction of Mme. Poisson, Makenah has had seven years of piano lessons and will be completing work for her grade 7 exam this year. Well done performances from our community's abundance of musical talent.

Interspersed throughout the musical numbers, students showed off their acting talents in several pantomines - Fractured Fairy Tales.

St. Joseph French Immersion students fractured a well known fairy tale with their hilarious take on "The Spoon and the Dish that Didn't Come Back and Everyone has to Find Them." That's quite the mouthful and the actors' unique interpretation of an old favourite kept the audience thoroughly entertained.

High school students acted

out a new twist on the "sleeping princess" and the comical efforts of her prince to wake her up. In Sir James Dunn students' modernized version of Hansel and Gretel, Master of Ceremonies Aidan warned the audience not to use chirping, tweeting, beeping electronics or flash photography as the monster is sensitive to bright lights. He alerted everyone that in the event of a Big Bad Wolf attack, to please exit the building calmly, keeping in mind that the actors are not professionals and to refrain from throwing sharp, pointy or hard objects onto the stage. The wicked witch was quite the hit with her quips drawing Hawk Junction and Dubreuilville into her patter, and Pauline and Natalie added to the hilarity with their skit "If you give a mouse a cookie."

Three "Minute to Win It" segments involved the audience and after a little coaxing, the participants did very well in their impromptu debuts.

The first mission objective was for the contestants to slide a cookie from their

forehead into their mouth using facial muscles only - no hands. Participants, student Goldilocks was joined with Momma Bear and Baby Bear from the audience - mom Tracy and son. And I must say Tracy, it is evident that you are from a large family as you moved that cookie with lightening speed and scored before the others got started! The second segment of "Minute to Win It" featured Jack and Jill, students Ellie and Alana pitted against mum and dad combo from the audience, Sherry and hubby. Their assignment was to stack cans using a straw between their teeth. It was evident that Sherry had done this before. She and hubby easily took the prize. The final segment included two teachers, the giants pitted against young student Maya, whereby their instructions were to suck up M&M's with a straw, crawl under a table and drop the candies into a cup. And the prize went to Maya, the smallest, most agile who didn't get stuck under the table and most importantly, the only contestant not to cheat.

For the past several years our Rotary Club has been contributing to helping the rescue efforts in earthquake stricken Haiti. Wawa's Paulette Albert has been involved for many years leading missions to Haiti with local citizens including a group of students

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to assist in the development of a safe haven for young orphaned and abandoned Haitian children. All entry fees and proceeds from this entertaining evening will go toward the "Wawa for Haiti" fund. Under the direction of Mrs. Jozin Grade 9,10 and 11 art classes offered great art for sale with proceeds going to aid in the cause, and for viewing, but not for sale was a display of the kids' final art projects. Wow, so much talent in our community. Also to raise funds, one could buy a delectible sweet from the bake sale table and make a bid on an art work in the silent auction. Congratulations to all winners and thank you everyone for supporting this great cause.

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NUTS ‘N’ BOLTS

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

Rotary To Host Two Events At The Winter Carnival

The Rotary Club of Wawa has plans in hand for two separate events connected to the Wawa Winter Carnival which comes off this coming weekend.

Also part of the weekend is the Wawa Snodown, a snowmobile rally tied to the Carnival. Coincidentally, the weekend includes St. Valentine’s Day on Sunday, the 14th and the stat holiday,

Family Day on Monday the 15th.

The combination should provide a full and exciting long weekend of entertainment and fun for just about everyone.

The Rotary Club’s part in all this will include the traditional Winter Carnival Pancake Breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00

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a.m. at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Arena.

The breakfast will come with all the trimmings, butter, syrup, sausages and tea or coffee. And something new this year, a special treat on Sunday morning only, strawberries with whipped topping for just $1.00 more over the regular prices per person.

Indeed, the organizers of the Rotary Carnival Breakfast have managed to hold the line on prices to exactly the same as last year, meaning Adults will pay $6.00 per plate.

Children under 12 years will pay $3.00. Family rate, meaning two adults and two or more children, will be $15.00.

Come early on Sunday morning if you’re up for the strawberry topping; they’re

limited to while quantities last.

Something new for Rotary is scheduled for Saturday the 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Wawa Winter Carnival Exposition returns from out of the mists of carnival history. The Rotary Club is sponsoring the event which once was a regular feature of the Wawa Winter Carnival. The hallways at the Michipicoten High School will be lined with over thirty participants which will include business elements, organizations, clubs, schools and others.

There will also be feature events in the gym such as defined dance demonstrations and Archery demonstrations. The Exposition is

a showcase of Wawa organizations offering a chance to present their product, services and activities. A variety of booths and tables will be set up in the school hallways so that you will have a chance to wander leisurely around and speak to the participants.

Presumably the Rotary Club will also be highly visible and will be offering information to all.

Rotary’s part in the Wawa Winter Carnival is, of course, only a small part of what promises to be a gala event.

No carnival button is required for entry at any Rotary sponsored event.

Don’t miss anything this weekend. See you there!!

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Wawa Completes Municipal Energy Plan

Press Release: Wawa, ON – February 5, 2016 - After fifteen months of collaborative efforts and extensive research and analysis, the Wawa Energy Plan is complete. The project was a three tiered process which included many stakeholder consultations and engagement initiatives, a baseline energy mapping study and the development of an energy action plan and implementation strategy.

The final plan was presented by Emily Cormier, Energy Project Manager at the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa (EDC) on January 26, 2016 where council passed a resolution adopting the plan to be implemented by the Municipality of Wawa with the intention to reduce energy consumption and its related environmental impact. The plan includes a commitment from the municipality and outlines opportunities and barriers as to why the plan was initiated in the first place. Wawa has the third highest rates of electricity in the province and these rates are expected to continue to rise over the next twenty years. The core of the plan is the action plan which includes an overarching goal of increasing community energy education and awareness. The plan is then broken down into five categories including: electricity (non-heat), building heat, water, waste, and transportation. These categories are then further broken down into fortyeight core action items and then divided into short (1-2 years), medium (3-5 years) and long (5+ years) term timeframes.

Actions are followed by task implementation leads and part-

ners. A unique component of the plan is an alignment section which identifies synergies between actions and existing municipal and provincial plans.

The final component of the action plan is a section regarding performance indicators created to facilitate the implementation process. These action items are streamlined into the top ten priority action items for year one which include appointing the energy committee as a committee of council and applying for funding to hire and/or appoint a staff resource to facilitate the implementation of the plan. The EDC of Wawa has applied to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to seek funding to facilitate implementation, in particular the short term action items. Successful OTF applicants will be announced in April 2016. Integrating the energy plan into municipal plans, policies and job descriptions is another recommendation of the report. In the interim the energy committee will act as the overseeing body of the energy plan implementation with the EDC as a staff resource. The team will move forward with a plan for implementing the short term action items in particular those focused around education and awareness. To read the final Energy Plan please visit the Municipality of Wawa’s website or the EDC’s website. For more information please contact the EDC of Wawa at 705-856-4419.

Sir James Dunn Public School

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Sir James Dunn has been very fortunate to have an active Student Council for over 20 years. Being on Student Council gives students the opportunity to gain many valuable skills such as leadership, cooperation and independence. The main goal of this group is to give back to the student body. This may be in the form of fun events such as theme days or bake sales. When Student Council does any fundraising, the proceeds go back towards the student body. In the past, Council has purchased benches, trees, team

uniforms and most recently an outdoor tent. This year's Student Council is on the move and consists of seven student from the Grades 4 to 8 classrooms. Adam, Anna, Cheyenne, Trista, Trianna, Julien and James have been busy coming up with fun ideas for the students of Sir James Dunn. Most recently, they had an 80's theme that was well received. They are now organizing the Winter Fun Day Activities that will happen during the first week of March.

SJD is the place to be!

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Kayley Kettles – Kinesiofit Exercise Is Medicine - Bringing The Body Back Into Balance

to school for?

And I thought about that final season in Barrie and Jory going to the clinic, that excited me and I decided to pursue Physiotherapy.

I learned that Physiotherapy required a four year degree and two years more to get all their anatomy, etc. And most people go four years for kinesiology. That is how I got into Kinesiology.”

She brings this to her home town of Wawa. “My business is Kinesio-Fit. I rent space Kayley Kettles with her KinesioFit tools. from Northern Article & photo by Joan Brooks Chiropractic, Kayley Kettles is back but do run and operate my home in Wawa and build- own business. It allows me to ing a new business called go out and do the WXF-Fit (see KinesioFit. She graduated below) and still do my work with an Honors Bachelor here at the office. Coaching is of Kinesiology from Brock on the side. I grew up skating in University in St. Catherine’s the club here and would like to in 2012 and obtained her see it grow.” She takes referrals Registered Kinesiology license from Dr. Marnie LeFleur. Dr. in 2013. Since that time she has Marnie diagnoses any injury or gained a multitude of experi- situation; they discuss the plan, ence which covers using her and then Kayley implements Kinesiology skills with the the plan and do whatever is elderly in a 60 bed extended needed to bring the body back care facility as a Physiotherapy into balance.

Assistant; worked as a Personal It was through Dr. Marnie Trainer for adults and all ages; and Samantha Stewart that and as a Level I and Level II Kayley decided to move back Skate Canada Coach for chil- home. They were looking for dren and adolescence. These a figure skating coach, as well, were obtained in Kapuskasing, Dr. Marnie seen the need for Ontario. a Kinesiologist. “My focus is Kayley was always active on working at the Clinic here in sports, figure skating and and building my business and school sports – she is a grad- building my clientele. You uate of Michipicoten High have to be patient. Give it at School. It was these activities least a year. It’s slow going. and the injuries, and watching The challenge is insurance people go through the rehabili- companies. Kinesiology is not tation and exercises for recov- covered by insurance just yet, ery from those injuries. That only the most extended health began her interest in learning plans have it. The Ontario more. She related a story of Association of Kinesiologist those days – “When my broth- is advocating for that.” Kayley er (Jory) and I were skating, spends her evenings coaching often out of town in the sum- with the local Figure Skating mertime when we didn’t have Club. ice here, we had lots of injuries, Kayley is also a WFX-FIT and with a Physiotherapist – Appraiser for the Provincial believe it or not, I enjoyed sit- Ministry of Natural Resources ting there an hour, just watch- and Forestry (MNR). It is fitness ing clients come in and out, testing for Forest Firefighters. watching the patients inter- They require a test every year act with the Physiotherapist to get a job. She took the course and the Kinesiologist and my brother would come out and tell me all about it. “Wow they did the neatest thing today,” so that’s when my excitement for it began, around Grade 11, I would be 17. That’s when it really started. During her high school years she also worked with Gwen O’Shaughnessy at the Lady Dunn Health Centre.

“Then you would get that pressure – what are you going to go

in Thunder Bay three years ago.

“This month, February, March and April, I will be hosting fitness testing for firefighters, two days locally, and three dates in conjunction with my brother (Jory) at Sault College. It’s part of my business as well as I build my clientele it gives me another avenue to financially support myself and my business and it also fills a need in Wawa. It’s nice for them to have someone local.”

From a personal perspective, Kayley recently became engaged to another local young person, Scott East. Scott is working on an electrical apprenticeship. It’s nice to get back to the community. My mom’s really excited that after paying for all these years of skating is to finally make some money at it.”

It’s nice being back in Wawa because I am closer to my family. Jory is with Sault College, the WFX testing, we took the course together. He is operating it in conjunction with Sault College. He also does an in-classroom course that the firefighters have to have.

I will be working with Jory, who also has a Kinesiology Degree, so there are two of us in the family. Then Ashley works at the Medical Clinic at Marathon. Jory created this position Exercise is Medicine and I keep looking at adding Occupational Testing. There is a lot going on and we both are trying to find our niche. He’s quite busy!

About WFX-FIT Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighters (WFF) must be physically fit in order to fight wildland fires safely and effectively, as well as to avoid injuries and recover rapidly. In particular, they must have suitable levels of aerobic fitness, muscular strength and muscular endurance.

The WFX-FIT is a valid jobrelated physical performance standard used to determine whether an individual possesses the physical capabilities necessary to meet the rigorous demands encountered while fighting wildland fires.

WFX-FIT must be administered by individuals who have successfully completed the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center Inc. (CIFFC) WXFFIT Trainer and/or Appraiser Course or successfully completed a WFX-FIT Appraiser Course delivered by a CIFFC certified WFX-FIT Trainer.

Both Kayley and Jory Kettles have these courses. For more info http://wfx-fit.ca/

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Caution: Words At Play

"Perhaps of all the creations of man, language is the most astonishing."

- Lytton Strachey True. And of all of the languages, few are more astonishing than English. That's astonishing as in confusing.

Look at food. We have eggplant, which contains no egg; hamburger which contains no ham. Pineapple -- neither apple nor pine. English muffins were not invented in England but French fries were.

Boxers fight in rings, which are square. We eat square meals on plates, which are round.

I am a writer: I write.

However fingers don't fing; grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham.

One goose; two geese...So one loose tooth; two leese teeth?

Teachers teach and preachers preach. Teachers taught -- but preachers don't praught.

Vegetarians eats vegetables.

What do humanitarians eat?

A quiz can be quizzical. So a test would be??

And 'hemorrhoid'?? Surely that should be 'asteroid'.

You need a guidebook to navigate through the contradictions. Fortunately we have a few. I like Woe Is I by Patricia O'Connor and Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynn Truss.

Now, we have a Canadian

contender. It's called In a Manner of Speaking, written by Colin McNairn, who's worn more hats than any one man has a right to. He's already been a professor, a lawyer, and a judge (make up your mind, McNairn!). Now he's .a writer.

His book is a humorous romp through the minefields of phrases, expressions and proverbs that speckle our language.

Yes, I said minefield. One man's meat is another man's poisson, (a bilingual idiom) and McNairn reminds us that unprepared exposure to foreign expressions can be downright toe-curling. I still remember the front desk clerk (female) at an inn in London, England who told me I was welcome to 'have a fag in the snug' – and then asked me if I wanted her to 'knock me up in the morning'.

McNairn acknowledges all manner of 'Englishisms' from the merely quirky to the flatout outlandish. He also features some of the masters of the genre, like Dorothy Parker and Ogden Nash. In a Manner of Speaking is a fun read, a book virtually guaranteed to leave you feeling chipper.

Or, as the English say, to 'keep your pecker up'.

In a Manner of Speaking,

by Colin McNairn, Skyhorse Publishing.

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COUNCIL NEWS

by Barb Fisher

Councillor Yvan Besner was appointed to the North Algoma Steering Committee by Council.

Council approved the request from the Wawa Ice Fishing Derby for snow removal services around the Beach House as the main access point to Wawa Lake, and an area at William Teddy Park for off-road parking for derby participants.

A contribution of $5,000 to assist the CN Rail Service Project was approved by Council.

Council supported the Municipality of West Nipissing's Resolutions: - requesting that the Minister of Energy consider expanding the accessibility to natural gas and liquid natural gas services in Northern Ontario.

- urging the Ministry of Transportation to expedite its re-classification of all winter highway classes in Northern Ontario to ensure that each one receives the appropriate level of maintenance required during the winter months thus ensuring the safety and security of all northern travellers.

- urging the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to consider amending the qualifying criteria so that all roundtrips exceeding 100 km in total travelled distance be eligible for the Northern Health Travel Grant thus ensuring fair and equitable reimbursement for all Ontario residents who must travel outside of their community for specialized health care services.

Council also supported the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards' Resolution requesting the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care reinstate incentives for physicians to practice in rural areas of Ontario, and that the Minister return to the table with Ontario's doctors and work together through mediation-arbitration to reach a fair deal that protects the quality patient-focused care which Ontario's families deserve.

When a commercial operation shuts down for a period of time, upon application by the owner, Council may grant a rebate for sewer and water rates, frontage and connection charges not being affected.

The current policy allows for a

maximum rebate of 65% of the sewer and water rate combined paid for during the period of complete shutdown only. The Viking Restaurant has submitted a request for a seasonal water disconnection from November 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016 rather than the 65% rebate. A municipal water meter was installed at the Viking Restaurant and confirms no water usage for the period November 1, 2015 to February 1, 2016. Addressing this issue, Council authorized the Viking Restaurant to be charged the disconnection/ reconnection fee for its sewer and water for November 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016 with the understanding that should the Viking Restaurant access water during this period, the property owner shall be charged the full water rate from that date onward.

It is in the best interest of the Municipality that members of the Wawa Volunteer Firefighters (WVFD) maintain good physical fitness in order to provide safety and security to our residents and businesses. Council authorized the waiver of the fitness membership fee at the Community Centre (MMCC) for all members of the WVFD and that the waiver of these fees shall be accounted for in the municipal budget as a cross-charge from the MMCC to the WVFD. The Wawa Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) requires on-going training in fire suppression activities.

The Municipality owns a building and property known locally as the "Old Canoe Factory" located at 631-B Highway 17 and has been identified as a potential fire training centre. Council authorized the WVFD, in coordination with municipal staff, to develop a plan to use the Old Canoe Factory location as a Fire Training Facility.

Council authorized the donation of a Building Permit, a Dog Licence, two one-month Fitness Passes, a one-month Transit Pass and a Public Skating Family Pass for a total of $368.95 to the 34th Annual Radio Auction conducted by the Rotary Club to be held April 23.

The list of accounts for December 2015 in the total

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amount of $900,680.62 and for January 2016 in the total amount of $788,486.45 were approved for payment.

The Municipal Act, 2001 provides that the Treasurer shall on or before March 31 of each year, submit to council an itemized statement of remuneration and expenses paid to each member of council in respect to services rendered as a member of council, or as an officer of the municipal corporation, and to each person in respect to their service as a member of the local board or other body in the preceding year. Council accepted the 2014 and 2015 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses of Council and Board Members.

This information is available at the Municipal office for public access.

The following bylaws were given three readings and passed: - 2891-15 - to regulate, govern, and restrict the operation of all-terrain vehicles within the Municipality of Wawa.

- 2929-16 - to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings of January 12, 26 and February 1 and 2, 2016.

- 2930-16 - to adopt various Tax Extension Agreements for the year 2016.

- 2931-16 - to amend Zoning Bylaw 2821-15 with respect to lands located at 58 Winston Road and 135 Mission Road.

- 2932-16 - to enter into a funding agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Foresty for the FireSmart Communities program.

Upcoming meetings: - Policy Committee - Tue., Feb. 16 at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - Community Well-Being Fund Committee - Wed., Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - Heritage Committee - Wed., Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. - 3 Maple St. - Community Development Committee - Mon., Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. - MMCC Meeting Room - Regular Council Meeting - Tue., Mar. 1 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Regional Mayors Group Mon., Mar. 7 at 11:00 a.m. - 3 Maple Street - Police Services Board - Wed., Mar. 23 at 2:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - Strategic Plan Implementation Committee - TBA

Legion News During the Wawa Winter Carnival, the Legion will be hosting several activities on Saturday, February 13th starting at 1:00 p.m.

You can register for the afternoon cribbage tournament which will begin at 1:30 p.m. Following the crib tournament, which normally ends at 4:00 p.m., wings and salad will be available as you enjoy music by Keith and the GoodTimers. Wings will also be available upstairs in a limited area for families who do not want to eat in the lounge.

As the pub night continues in the lounge with our favourite band, the Ladies Auxiliary will host a mixed dart tournament in the hall with registration at 6:00

p.m. and play starting at 7:00 p.m.

Come out and enjoy the Legion.

Our lady darters had another good night last Wednesday and last Saturdays cribbage tournament was well attended with 24 players. The winners were 1st Laverne and Jerry, 2nd Reg and John, 3rd Alma and Sandra and boobs were Joan and Carol, 24 hand Joanne.

The first meat draw was won

by Carol, second meat draw by Chris.

An elderly couple from the Netherlands are leaving on a flight from Toronto. So in the taxi to the Airport the driver inquired, "Where are you going?" So the husband says, "The Netherlands."

"Ah," says the driver, "and in what town do you live?"

The husband says,"Amsterdam."

His wife who is very hard of hearing says, "What did he say!"

The husband replies,"He wants to know were we are going and where we are living."

So the driver says, "Oh AMSTERDAM!!" and adds, "That is where I had my worst date!"

So the wife again says "WHAT DID HE SAY?" The husband says, "He still knows you from way back!!"

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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The Crime Scene ___________________ la scène du crime

Disturbance Call Results In Assault Charge For Truck Driver

(WHITE RIVER, ON) – On Friday, February 5, 2016 members of the Superior East White River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident at a local business in White River regarding an assault complaint.

As a result of this investigation police arrested and charged Ian BYSTROV (58) of Toronto Ontario with the following offence; • Adult – Assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Bystrov was release on an Undertaking entered by an Officer in Charge and is to appear at the Ontario court of Justice in Wawa on April 4, 2016.

Marathon Driver Charged With Possession Of Marihuana

(WAWA, ON) – On Thursday, February 4, 2016 members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting radar patrols on Highway 17 in the Township of Vasiloff when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

The driver was stopped for a traffic violation and as a result of this investigation police arrested and charged Michael Brandon VALLANCE (26) of Marathon, Ontario with the following offence; • Adult Possession of a Schedule II SubstanceCannabis Marihuana under 30 grams contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Vallance was released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of March 7, 2016 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Wawa Ontario.

Disturbance Call Lands A Chapleau Woman Drug Charges

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – On Monday, February 1, 2016 the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Chapleau residence.

As a result of this investigation police arrested and charged a 33 year old Chapleau Ontario woman

with the following offences; • Adult Possession of a Schedule I SubstanceMethamphetamine contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA • Adult Possession of a Schedule II SubstanceCannabis Marihuana under 30 grams contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA. The female was release on a Promise to Appear to answer to the charge.

Motor Vehicle Collision

(AWERES TOWNSHIP, ON) - Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Aweres Fire and Rescue responded to a single motor vehicle collision on February 7, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. on Highway 17 north at the mile hill.

A pickup truck traveling southbound on Highway 17 crossed over into the northbound lane and rolled over into the ditch.

The male driver and two female passengers in the vehicle were transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with non-life threatening injuries.

Impaired Driver Arrested

(MACODONALD, MEREDITH & ABERDEEN ADDITONAL TOWNSHIP, ON) - On February 4, 2016 at approximately 3:20 a.m. Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pickup truck in the median between Echo River Road and Highway 638.

Upon police arrival a male was located inside the vehicle.

As a result of further police investigation Ian FRAZIER, 21 years, of Laird Township was arrested and charged with: • One count of Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle while Ability Impaired by Alcohol contrary to section 253 (1) (a) of the Criminal Code (CC).

• One count of Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with over 80 milligrams of alcohol contrary to section 253(1)(b) of the CC. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on March 7, 2016.

Overpayment Scams

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is alerting the public to an overpayment scam that has been reported.

In this case a local business was contacted by phone as a result of online advertising. The “purchaser” wanted

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to hire the business to conduct some work at their residence. The business owner received a cheque from the “purchaser” in excess of the amount owed. The business owner was asked to deposit the cheque and wire the excess funds back. The owner took the cheque to a financial institution where it was deemed to be counterfeit.

The business owner did the right thing by verifying the cheque. If you have doubts about a caller, your best defence is to simply hang up. It's not rude – it's smart.

It's not always easy to spot a scam, and new ones are invented every day.

For information on scams or to report deceptive telemarketing contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or toll free at 1-888-495-8501. If you believe you may be the victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information unwittingly, contact your local police service.

Team (ERT) and members of the James Bay OPP, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Fifteenth Avenue in the Town of Cochrane.

Police seized Cannabis Marihuana and Methamphetamine with a combined estimated street value of $2300, unmarked cigarettes with an estimated street value of $525, offence related property with an estimated street value of $500 as well as $630 in Canadian currency.

As a result, Mark GRAY, 33, of Cochrane was arrested and charged with the following offences: • Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cannabis Marihuana – under 3 kg contrary to section 5(2) (CDSA); • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine contrary to section 5(2) (CDSA); Charges Laid For • Possession of Unmarked Tobacco And Tax Act Cigarettes contrary to (MARATHON, ON) –On section 29(2) of the February 2, 2016 at approxiTobacco Tax Act (TTA), mately 3:00 p.m. members of as well as; the Ontario Provincial Police • Possession of Property (OPP) Marathon Detachment Obtained by Crime Under conducted a R.I.D.E. program $5000 contrary to section at Highway 17, Township of 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Marathon. A west bound Code of Canada. commercial motor vehicle

The accused was released was stopped and after speakon a Promise to Appear and ing to the male driver, an is scheduled to appear at the investigation was initiated.

Ontario Court of Justice in As a result, the driver was Cochrane on April 19, 2016 found to have unmarked cigato answer to the charges. rettes in his possession.

Opp Charge The 39 year old male driver Suspended Driver of Winnipeg, Manitoba was (BLIND RIVER, ON) – On charged with: • Possess Unmarked January 31, 2016, members Cigarettes for the Purpose of the East Algoma Ontario of Sale Provincial Police (OPP) were • Possess Unmarked on regular patrol duties on Cigarettes, contrary to Highway 17 near the town the Tobacco and Tax Act. of Blind River. At 2:32 p.m., On February 3, 2016 at police observed an eastbound 1:35 p.m. officers conducted vehicle on Highway 17. A a traffic stop of a west bound traffic stop was initiated. The vehicle at Hwy 17, Township investigation revealed the of Marathon. After investi- driver was suspended. gation, officers seized a large Marc GAUDREAULT, 37 amount of unmarked ciga- years of age, from North Bay, rettes located in the vehicle.

Ontario was charged with: The vehicle occupants, a • Drive While Under Suspension (X2), con63 year old male of Emerson, trary to section 53(1) of Manitoba and a 51 year old the Highway Traffic Act. male of Winnipeg, Manitoba The accused is schedule have been charged with: • Possess Unmarked to appear before the Ontario Cigarettes for the Purpose Court of Justice In Blind River of Sale on March 23, 2016.

• Possess Unmarked Opp Charge Cigarettes contrary to the Suspended Driver Tobacco and Tax Act. (IRON BRIDGE, ON) - On The accused are to appear January 31, 2016, members at the Ontario Court of of the East Algoma Ontario Justice in Marathon on April Provincial Police (OPP) were 19, 2016 to answer to these on regular patrol duties on charges.

Highway 17 in the town of Drug Warrant Iron Bridge. At 4:32 p.m., Executed In Cochrane police observed an eastbound (COCHRANE, ON) – On vehicle on Highway 17. A February 3, 2016, at approxi- traffic stop was initiated. The mately 8:30 p.m. the Ontario investigation revealed the Provincial Police (OPP) driver was suspended.

Community Drug Action James GAGNE, 34 years Team (CDAT), the North of age, from Sault Ste. Marie, East Region Crime Unit, Ontario was charged with: the Emergency Response • Drive While Under

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Suspension (X2), contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice In Blind River on March 23, 2016.

Intoxicated Female Charged

(THESSALON, ON) – On February 1, 2016, at 5:53 a.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a disturbance at a residence on Lorne Street.

The occupant of the residence requested police remove an unwanted female.

Police observed the unwanted female to be intoxicated.

Tamara GOODMURPHY, 18 years old, of Thessalon was charged and issued a Provincial Offence Notice for: Person Under 19 Consuming Liquor, contrary to section 30(8) of the Liquor Licence Act. The accused was removed from the property.

Opp Charge Male With Numerous Driving Related Offences

(SUDBURY, ON) – On January 30, 2016, members of the Espanola Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 17, in Lorne Township, in the City of Greater Sudbury.

At approximately 12:10 a.m., officers observed a westbound vehicle appearing to be approaching at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged the male driver.

Ronald OWL, 33 years of age, from Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation was charged with the following offences: • Drive while disqualified, contrary to the Criminal Code • Driving while under suspension, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (2 counts) • Speeding, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act The vehicle operated by the accused was towed and impounded for seven (7) days as per the Vehicle Impoundment Program (VIP).

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola, on March 15, 2016, to answer to his charges.

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Oh The Places We’ll Go! It has been an exciting season of skating so far for the Wawa Figure Skating Club!

The club has had the pleasure of welcoming back our CanSkate Coach Courtney Proulx who takes care of teaching all of the basic skating skills to our youngest and most beginner skaters.

Twice a week skaters aged 3 and up get together with Courtney and our dedicated program assistants to learn drills, skills and improve their skating. Sharing the ice with our CanSkate program, is our Adult Learn to Skate group.

These brave adults wanted to become more stable on their blades and they have made so much progress this year!

Skating is a great way to get active in our town.

Kayley Kettles, who began her skating career with the Wawa Figure Skating Club as a tot has returned to our community to take on the position of StarSkate coach.

This summer she furthered her certification as a Skate Canada Coach to include CanPower. The WFSC is pleased to be able to offer this hockey skating program to our community. Kayley’s experience in competitive skating and dance make her a great choreographer and we are so pleased to have her return to Wawa and bring with her her talent and skills!

With the arena closures this Fall we had some time to make up in our training and asked coach James Stewart to return to the ice once a week to help our StarSkaters get ready for the competition

and test season. James’ specialties are skills and dances and the club is lucky to have a dance partner for our skaters to practice with. James also travels to other clubs in the region to coach and partner ice dance for tests.

On January 16th many of our StarSkaters participated in The Algoma Inter Club skating competition in Sault Ste. Marie. This competition welcomes skaters from all over the Algoma region.

WFSC skaters Evie-Marie Beach, Raelyn Scott, Delaney Schumacher, Evelyn Stewart, Ella Stewart and Adriana Casavant all competed at this event.

It has been a few years since The Wawa Figure Skating Club has participated in Winter carnival but we are happy to say “We’re Back!”.

The club was so inspired by this year’s winter carnival theme “Dr. Seuss” and have chosen the book “Oh The Places We’ll Go” as our theme for the show. The Skating Carnival will be held on Sunday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. and will feature skaters from all of our programs to help interpret this wonderful Dr. Seuss book. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The price for tickets is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and seniors. The arena will be completely decorated for this exciting event and there will be many snacks and treats as well as flowers by Heidi McLaren available for purchase. Don’t miss out on this great show!

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With Jim White

A Valentine's Day Mystery

Roseann eagerly anticipated Valentine's Day, especially over the last few years, starting in 1939 during World War 2. This was because every February 14th she received a bouquet of a dozen red roses. They always arrived by the delivery truck from 'The Flower Shoppe' at 8 a.m., even when it fell on a Sunday. She asked the driver each year if he knew who was sending them, but he always replied with a shrug, that he just delivered the flowers. Obviously her admirer knew that she always left the house for work at the Redd & White Insurance Company by 8:30 a.m., and went to church on Sundays for the early service on those years when it fell on Sunday.

He also must have known that she was still single, with no boy friend or other admirers.

The note always read: 'For my sweet Valentine, from afar.' It was signed: 'From a loving and devoted admirer.'

In 1942, she decided that it was time to try and find out who her secret admirer was, but was foiled.

She had no luck in 1943 either. In 1944 she gave up trying to find out who he was. She just enjoyed the whole routine, and looked forward to receiving her dozen red roses.

She was secretly delighted that someone was so romantic as to give her flowers every year on this special day. But in the back of her mind, she also felt a bit uneasy.

Who is watching her all year long, from afar? Is this person just shy, or is he some weirdo or psychopath? Over these years, though, it never escalated to anything else. It was just this once -a -year occurrence. So she tended to believe it was just a harmless ritual to be enjoyed.---Until this year of 1955.

Valentine's Day came and went, and she did not receive her bouquet. She was disappointed, and now really curious as to why it suddenly stopped.

She got her answer two days later. Just after she got home from work, a courier knocked on her door, asking her to sign for this 'registered mail' envelope from the legal firm of Wyne & Rosis.

It was marked 'Confidential and Personal'. This was the most prestigious law firm in the city.

She laid it down on the dining room table, and walked away. She began making supper. But she kept coming back to look at it, nervous and curious both at the same time what it could be about. Her curiosity got the better of her. She turned off the pots on the stove, and forgot about supper. She gingerly took the envelope in her hands, and after taking a deep breath, she opened it, noticing that her hands were shaking. Again, she paused before taking the paper out of the envelope. Finally she got up the nerve to open the letter. It was dated February 5, 1955, and addressed as: My Dearest Roseann, I am going to be unable to send you your dozen red roses this year. I will be dead by then. My doctor has given me only a day or so to live. I have an inoperable brain tumour.

But I didn't want you to be left wondering who your secret admirer was for the rest of your life. That is why I have written this letter, and given it to my lawyers. They have been instructed to deliver it to you

within three days of my death. I am sure they will do that. They are being paid well for doing my bidding all these years. I expect they will carry out these instructions as well – the most important service they will have ever performed for me.

Yes, I am your secret admirer.

Ever since that first day that I saw you in the steno pool at the office, I fell in love with you. But I am a happily married man, with a wonderful family. I did not want to ruin that relationship, and so I kept this anonymous ritual going for these past years. I hope that you have enjoyed the flowers, and the bit of mystery. I have been delighted at your detective work in the past, trying to track me down. It amused me greatly. You have the beginnings of a great detective, to be sure. You will be a great asset to the company for years to come, I am sure. You have kept me on my toes. Well done!

But I really did want to let you know that you are a beautiful person, in all ways. I am pretty certain that you do not have a boy friend currently, but I hope that someday you will find someone to send you a dozen red roses every year, love you, marry you, and make you happy. I am sad that it will no longer be me sending the flowers...

In the meantime, until you find Mr. Right, I have put you in my will, a copy which is attached to this letter, that explains that an endowment fund has been established in your name, in the amount of $150,000.00, to be used as you see fit. It will certainly keep you financially secure for your future. Good luck with your life, and I hope you will think of me once in a while, at least. All the best. Take care.

- 'Jonas White', your former loving and devoted admirer.”

She sat there, stunned at what she had just read. Finally she came out of her shock, and flipped to the second page, which was a copy of the will. It was also dated February 5, 1955.

Suddenly she felt a tear run down her cheek. She began to remember all the times she had seen him coming into the office, since she was hired as a young girl of 20, back in 1938. He was 40, and had just taken over the company from his father when he tragically died in a car accident. She had only talked to him in the briefest conversations after all these years of working there. She said hi to him every morning as he came in. He always doffed his bowler hat, nodded, and smiled at her, she recollected. She did talk to him in a bit more detail at her first Christmas party after being hired, back in 1938. He was charming, and made her feel at ease, as they chatted about inconsequential things – the weather, how busy things were at work, etc.

But he was the owner of the company, and her boss. She thought now about how clueless she was, in that she never realized the depth of his feelings for her.

But he never showed any signs, so how could she have known, she began to rationalize now in her mind. She spent the rest of the night in a daze.

The next few days turned out to be a blur for her too. She still could not get this turn of events wrapped around her head, and what to do

with that fund he had set up for her. She couldn't accept that huge amount, just because he had this secret admiration for her all these years. It just didn't seem right. But she didn't want to go against his wishes. Obviously he did love her, and he had the money to dole out as he saw fit.

In the meantime she did attend the wake and funeral. Then came the reading of the will. Naturally the family were outraged about the endowment fund that he had set up for her, and vowed to contest the will. During this legal wrangling, at the first face to face meeting between Roseann and the family his son, Jake White, fell under her spell. He convinced his mother and his two older sisters to withdraw their suit. At the end of the meeting in the lawyer's office, he took her out to lunch. One thing lead to another, and by June of 1955, they were engaged to be married. That marriage took place in September. Peace was restored, since that endowment money stayed in the family, so to speak.

On February 14/56 a tradition was resumed. Roseann again began receiving a bouquet of red roses. Only this time it was from her husband, son of a 'secret admirer'. It continued until 1976, due to her untimely death.

A Small Mystery On Family Day Weekend

It was supposed to be a weekend of fun for the Fundy's on this Family Day Weekend – and it mostly was, except for a 'small mystery'. Thomas Fundy, his wife Amanda, along with their two children – 15-year old Ben, and 14-year old Alice, were going to snowmobile into their camp north of town. But the kids talked their parents into staying in town until Sunday afternoon, so they could go to the Winter Carnival activities.

They agreed to head to camp right after watching the Figure Skating show on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday turned out to be a perfect winter day. They got the truck loaded up, and with the snowmobile in tow, they headed out around three. They parked the truck on the side of the logging road, unloaded everything, and headed up their snow-covered narrow road that lead to their camp on Snow Lake. As they approached the camp, Thomas was surprised to see smoke coming out of the chimney.

He pulled up near the front door, shut the machine off, and got up onto the porch, and then to the door. He was alarmed to discover that it was unlocked.

He suddenly became sick to his stomach – we've been broken into was his first thought. He hesitantly opened the door, having to push hard, as it was a bit tight, thanks to the winter warping.

Amanda and the kids followed behind him. As they entered the large open living area, they looked around, and were surprised how warm it was inside. That was when they realized that there was a fire on in the fireplace along the far wall, and the stove was on, also

remitting some heat, and an aroma.

Amanda headed for the oven, and opened up the door. She gasped, and called out to Thomas: “Honey, come here. It's a roast of pork. Did you come out here while the rest of us were watching the figure skating at the arena?”

Thomas said “No, but somebody else has been in here obviously. I wonder who? I sure would like to thank him.” Ben called out to them, “Mom, Dad – look in the fridge here. It is chucked full of food.” He opened the freezer, and exclaimed, “Ah, haw! Oh, boy, ice cream – Yes; ice cubes, as if we need them when we can get all we want outside, eh!; frozen veggies; fish patties – we won't need them, will we Dad – we'll catch our own fresh fish this weekend right!”

Thomas declared, “Yep. Somebody has sure gone to a lot of trouble. Those other tracks I noticed as we came in are fresh, likely some time late this morning, I would guess.”

Alice called out to the others huddled around the fridge. “Dad, here is a note on the table. It says: 'Hope you enjoy your Family Day Weekend. We have taken the liberty of getting things started for you. Hope you don't mind! This is compliments of your guardian angel.”

Thomas picked up the note, and re-read it for himself. “Well, I wonder who really has gone to all this effort. Maybe your Mom and Dad, Amanda?”

“Really, Thomas! You know they aren't capable of getting out here.” He sheepishly replied, “Oh, yeah, I forgot. It must have been my Dad, then, I bet. He has the spare key for this place. Maybe my brother was in on this too. I wouldn't be surprised they show up shortly, looking to reap the rewards of the meal he has going here for us. I bet he will plead innocence too. Well, whoever has done this, my thanks. What a great way to start our stay, eh, guys.”

Amanda was going to remind him that both of them were heading out of town themselves for this weekend. She had been told that on Thursday night when she was talking to his father. But she let it go. They proceeded to get settled in. Thomas and Ben took the snowmobile out on the lake, drilled a hole, and got ready for some fishing before supper. Amanda and Alice put on their snowshoes, and went for a hike through the bush.

It was a glorious sunny warm late afternoon, and so peaceful, they thought. The only sounds were the occasional raven calling, and chattering Chickadees as they flitted about. Everybody returned by late afternoon. They settled down to eat about seven that night. After clearing the dishes away, they sat at the dining room table, and played scrabble until they were ready for bed about eleven.

Monday morning was another beautiful day. Again the guys went ice fishing; the girls went snowshoeing .

They had leftover pork sandwiches for lunch. Afterwards, Thomas said he had to go back to the truck to pick up the extra can of gas that they forgot to put in yesterday. So he and Ben headed out.

Amanda went about preparing the fish they boys had caught on Sunday, and the potatoes and veggies for their late afternoon supper, before having to get back to town.

Alice curled up on the couch and read.

When they got back to the logging road, they were stunned to see that the truck and trailer were gone. Thomas looked around in disbelief. It just didn't want to reg-

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ister. Fortunately for him it didn't last long, as his truck and trailer came into sight. Behind that came another vehicle. To his surprise, he saw that it was his brother driving his truck, and his father was in the other vehicle. They pulled up in front of him, where he was standing beside his snowmobile.

Thomas spoke first. “What are you doing here?” His brother, Frank, rolled down the window, and replied. “Rescuing your truck and trailer, stupid. I can't believe you could be so careless as as to leave your keys in the ignition, and you didn't even bother to lock it up. You were sure just asking for it to be stolen, and indeed it was. Thankfully Dad and I were coming out this way to visit you when we noticed your truck heading the other way towards town.

We turned around and followed it.

We called the cops, and they were able to stop it just before it got into town. They arrested the guy, when he explained about the free gift you gave him. So here we are, returning your truck. You're welcome.”

He laughed. By then his father had walked over to them. He said hi, and added to the scolding of his carelessness. Thomas hung his head in embarrassment, and relief that it was them that had saved his butt. He sheepishly said to them: “Thanks a lot. I have no explanation for messing up like that. It was just that we were so excited to get into camp that I forgot to do the basics. I have never done that before.” Then he paused, and blushed as he made another confession. “Actually that is what I am here for. I forgot to bring my extra gas can for the snowmobile.” His brother and father both laughed uproariously at that.

Then his father asked him if it was okay if they joined them at the camp. Thomas nodded to his son, and said: “Told you.” They laughed as they got the father's machine off the trailer, and headed back in. This time they made sure both trucks were locked! Just before coming inside, Thomas pleaded with them not to say anything about the stolen truck. They all agreed to 'zip their lips'.

It was a fun gathering, as everybody hugged each other. They took off their snowmobile suits, and boots, and settled in. Amanda brought up the subject first: “By any chance did either of you come into the camp today and get it warmed up, and put a roast in the oven?” His father denied doing it at first, but when he looked into her face, he couldn't help himself.

He began to laugh, and confessed “Yes, I plead guilty. I was here about eleven this morning, and got things going. It turned out that I did not get going out of town like I had originally planned. So I decided instead that I wanted you to have a 'warm welcome' for your short stay this weekend.” He winked at Thomas.

Amanda got up and kissed him on the cheek. “Thanks a lot. It was a real surprise. Actually at first, we thought that we had been broken into. Once we read the note, though, we were relieved. We did enjoy it all very much. We really appreciate it.” And so the rest of the time went by with this family gathering, which was appropriate, since it was Family Day Weekend.

They enjoyed their fish dinner, and then closed up camp late Monday afternoon and headed back into town, remembering all the fun at the Winter Carnival in town, the 'small mystery' and its' subsequent resolution, and the near disaster of a stolen truck that had happened at camp, all on this Family Day weekend.

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Pathways

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

I Am A Flawed Human Being “Life is purely an adventure into seeing how much bigger one can think. And therefore Love.

Big! Big!” - The Universe Are you an eternally perfect divine spark of the source, or, are you a flawed human being who needs to be fixed?

Interesting question, isn’t it? I would say I’m both. I know my eternal nature is perfect. When I am connected to my spirit, or source within, my thoughts and actions are pure. However, there are times I forget. I’ve learned that to fully experience being an ‘oh so human’ it is necessary for me to ‘forget’ being perfect.

I am able to experience the full range of emotions. I am very aware of my character flaws as an ‘oh so human’ and thus experience anger and frustration as well as joy and bliss. And I’ve been known to swear at times

– usually the most inopportune times, and I learned how to cry.

Now if I haven’t fully confused you, wonderful! One of the ironies on this spiritual path is the ability to reconcile diametrically opposed elements and see how they come together. I can experience bodily sensations of both pleasure and pain that pure and disembodied souls cannot feel.

And, it wasn’t easy. It still isn’t easy. However, I can’t go back.

I know that my world consists of both elements depending on what is happening as I live each day in Love with all that I am.

You see, I have the opportunity to create the best of both worlds. In living as a fully embodies human being I am able to recognize and honor my eternal essence. I continue to work on my human failings while at the same time celebrate my magnificent and powerful

origins. I believe I live with this unified understanding that my life is a beautiful balance regardless of what challenges show up.

So this is true for all of humanity. And for me I see that Love within every person I meet.

What an incredible journey this has been for yours truly.

I faced enormous fear and trepidation as I recognized the changes happening within me.

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In closing, I share with you this timely online message from The Universe this morning.

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THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

For the week of February 10th to February 16th, 2016 Is your birthday this week? You’re a kind, positive, honest, creative, strong, true original in all you do. People admire your many beautiful qualities, both inside and out-Journey to places that bring you closer to your faith or to your heart. Share stories, wit, and laughter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Things that would usually be somewhat chaotic will become much more fluid and empathetic. It’s a highly moral time.

Don’t underestimate the power of someone whom you love.

There may be times over the next seven days or perhaps, during the recent past where you doubted a friend, lover, or relative. Trust loved ones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Trust that you will need to make different (nearly radical) decisions over the next few weeks.

Don’t look back in regret, especially when you have so many things to look forward to. The expression “Go big or go home”, might apply to you. It’s time to do things to the very best of your ability, Pisces.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Let someone else in on the situation at hand-You’ll breathe a sigh of relief. Others may suddenly be as jovial and bighearted as you are known to be.

Believe in those that believe in you. If you have something to say to someone, then don’t hold back-Speak from your heart.

Please don’t let a good thing go.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Try to avoid taking unnecessary risks. Why gamble when you shouldn’t risk what you cherish? Privacy is much more important to you than you think. Try to keep a few details to yourself. Something that seemed inconsequential will prove to be vastly important. Your heart takes the lead.

Grand romance is in the stars.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be

a go-getter, Gemini! If you want something then feel free to pursue it. A lifestyle change may lend you a fresh, and perhaps, profitable, perspective. Taking on too much responsibility all at once is a very noble thing to do, but it may cost you some emotional freedoms. Someone may give you a sincere compliment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An old friend may visit. If you have something you wish to get off of your chest then this may be the ideal time to do so. Don’t be afraid of pushing this person away. They’re in for the long haul. You may feel as if you are lighter and brighter than you have felt in ages. There may be mild complications involving work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Voice your concerns. Your loyalty may come into question. Your beauty and charisma may bring happiness and good fortune.

If you lay on the charm now, then you’ll get your way. Avoid appearing fake. Authenticity is the key to what you desire most and may open many doors (perhaps even the door to someone special’s heart).

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Realize the temporary nature of all that surrounds you. Cherish what should be cherished.

Sometimes it’s okay to be a little bit selfish. Don’t ignore what your feelings are trying to convey. It’s time to get back in touch with your happier, more natural side Create and explore.

Cultivate a better sense of selfworth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An old friend might reveal a surprising, perhaps even a shocking, tidbit of information about a mutual acquaintance.

You aren’t being left out, Libra!

Some of your favourite people may have been ignoring you lately but it’s not because they want to at all! Make some time next week to see old friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t despair! You might find out something beautiful that helps to clear your mind and lighten your heart. You care more than you realize and much more than others would suspect. Live openly. Don’t pretend that you aren’t affected by what you hear. Speak your heart, even if it aches to do so.

Hugs and kisses.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Trust your inner nature.

You are as brave as you are bold and this can serve you well throughout your many adventures. You may find out something beautiful about yourself if you ask for the assistance of others to show you the way.

You will find the proof that you have been looking for. True love always finds a way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are a beautiful person, Capricorn. People see your graceful, earthy, and sensual ways and wish to emulate them.

Someone special may declare their love for you. Delve into creative projects. What/ whom are you supposed to believe in?

Perhaps it’s okay to only listen to those that tell you only the truth.

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Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Lucy XXX

Article & photos by Karin Grundt My telephone is still my connection to the outside world (call me a dinosaur). I can talk and reach family and friends across the country and the oceans — and people still find me.

One of these calls was a long distance one with a female voice on the other end.

Her question was, “Do you take in cyclists?” Pause on my end, “Take in what?” was my reply. “I take in strays and anything the wind blows by.”

The female voice started to explain and slowly I understood what she was saying.

A couple from Ottawa who knew me, whose wedding pictures I took many moons ago, had a friend whose friend was biking from B.C. back to Ottawa and was looking for places to give her shelter for a night. Would I? “Of course,” was my reply.

“Tell me more about this gutsy woman and where is she right now?” The voice answered, “Her name is Lucy, she is a nice person, and right now she is in the Thunder Bay area, and here is her cellphone number. You can reach her in the evening when she stops for the night.”

Wow, that was a load — but that’s how my unsuspected, unplanned stories start. I called Lucy the same evening and inquired about the day of her arrival in Wawa and that I was looking forward to meeting her. Lucy said that she had hooked up with a young man somewhere along the way and if I could take him in too? My surprised question was, “Do you need one or two beds?”

She laughed and said, “We are not an ‘item’, he can sleep on the floor if you have only one bed.”

“So there!” She was no wimpy woman. She also thanked me and promised to confirm their arrival once they reached White River.

And so it was. A few days later Lucy called, they made it to White River and planned to be in Wawa the next evening around 5 o’clock. I described how to find me and since it was suppertime, “What would they like to eat?” She

had no preferences but her travel partner was vegetarian.

I forgot his name, but we will refer to him as Ken. By the way, many good things happen in my life and just that morning a friend gave me a large piece of salmon. Too large for one person — so what about a typical local fish dinner? I heard a resounding OK on the other end. Problem solved. The next day was rainy, not a good day for biking, I thought.

Quickly I decluttered my two spare rooms, made beds for my cyclists, prepared things for our meal and took my dog, Mickey for his run in the afternoon (he has a schedule too); hoping to be back by the time the two strays would arrive, wrong. By that time, the two soaked and tired travellers stood at my front door with their bikes and gear under the carport.

We exchanged greetings and I apologized for not being there. It was all my dog’s fault, he found some interesting new scents and had to check them out. Lucy replied, “No, it was our fault, we had the wind at our back all the way from White River and the anticipation of a warm meal and bed, gave us wings.”

First things first. They were soaked to the bone, and cold and needed a hot shower and a place to dry their travel clothes. Beside the shower stall downstairs, is the furnace room, a good place to spread out and dry their stuff. Meanwhile the scalloped potatoes cooked in the oven, the salmon was ready to be poached, the Hollandaise sauce was about ready and the broccoli was in the steam-

er. I had made a picante raw carrot salad in the morning — so when the smiling Lucy and Ken appeared from their showers, sniffing the aroma of the food, we were ready to eat.

I don’t proclaim to be a good cook anymore, but both of my guests ate every morsel.

A blueberry dessert finished the meal, and in between was a lot of talk, laughter and good conversation. As tired as they both were, they put on their coats and shoes, grabbed what looked like a toolkit and with a wink Ken said, “We have to look after our horses, ah, bicycles. They serve us well, we have to look after them and do a daily maintenance (just like cowboys in the olden days with their horses). In no time, under the eavestroughs in the backyard, were the bikes disassembled into pieces and parts. To my amazement, put together again after cleaning, wiping, greasing, oiling and tightening bolts and chains.

More chatter with a cup of tea by the fireplace and both called it a day, since they had planned to make it close to the Sault the next day. Lucy had a deadline in Ottawa and Ken had planned a surprise visit to his brother in the Kitchener area. They got up before sunrise and were ready to go after a hearty breakfast.

Many thanks and hugs from both, and off they went.

A few days later I received this card in the mail, postmarked Montreal.

you as one of the highlights of my trip. Thank you so much for your kind hospitality and all the great food. I am writing this card from Montreal as I decided to keep cycling and try to make it to Halifax.

Thank you again for everything and best wishes to you and Mickey.

Lucy XXX' And in October came a postcard from Lucy, written in Halifax.

The ALGOMA NEWS Review

Wawa's

7 Day Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -18 Low: -26

THURSDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -15 Low: -23

FRIDAY (Postcard from Halifax which says, 'Dear Karin, I just wanted to let you know I made it to Halifax on my bike!! I decided to keep going from Ottawa!!

3 July - 9 October 2014 Campbell River, BC to Halifax, NS 7575km, 9 Provinces 75 Days riding It was such an amazing summer. When I started I could never have imagined what a journey it would become.

Truly a once in a lifetime trip & it was the people who made it special. Thank you so much for feeding us & giving us a bed that night in august. I will never forget your kindness.

Lucy XXX'

Sun & Cloud High: -22 Low: -30

SATURDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -21 Low: -28

SUNDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -14 Low: -20

MONDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -8 Low: -11

TUESDAY

Sun & Snow High: -7 Low: -11

Weather forecast gathered from

www.theweathernetwork.com

SJD Snowshoe Adventures

(Postcard cover image)

(Postcard inside image which says, 'Dear Karin: I hope this card finds you in Wawa and you remember me!! One of the crazy cyclists you looked after.

I will remember the night with

On a warm and beautiful Thursday, Mrs. Bernath decided to take the classroom learning experience outside for the morning. Her grade three and four class strapped on the school’s snowshoes and snow shoed up the mountain trail behind the hospital.

This was a new experience for many of the students and judging by the smiling faces they sure loved it. A few parents came along for the adventure. The class stopped at the top to enjoy the view of Wawa from up above.

Students enjoyed seeing their

school and even some of their houses from that perspective.

They stopped to look at trees, snow formations and apparently a few even saw a rabbit hopping along. The trail lead them down to Government Road and then they walked back just in time for a welldeserved lunch. A few years ago the school purchased 50 pairs of large and small snowshoes for the students and staff to use as part of their physical education program.

SJD is the place to be with many fun and exciting activities for all ages.