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Winter Carnival Celebrates All Things Canadian - Eh!

Article & photos by Barb Fisher Much preparation has been mounting for several weeks now to bring another exciting Winter Carnival to our community. The Wawa Volunteer Firefighters set the stage for safety and efficiency in preparing the kick-off activities Friday night, and what a great start to the Carnival. The firetruck headed the parade of floats which featured Canadian favourites that we all share: kids bundled up in their mufflers, sporting hockey shirts, rosy cheeks, and wide smiles with the pumper truck tagging a Timbit trailer, and Tim Horton's signature car featured a huge double-dipped donut on top. What could be more Canadian than that? Unique this year to the lineup, our Wawa Sno-Riders excitedly revved up showing off the latest in snowmobile thrill riding - the snow bike, a dirt bike modification adapted for the powder. "It's the hottest bike on the planet!" Arriving at the Community Centre, the Volunteer Firefighters were stoking up the bonfire and carefully monitoring the ignition

of the fireworks so everyone could enjoy the evening safely.

The Michipicoten First Nation drummers provided their signature message reminding us to celebrate the strength in our differences and appreciate what we all have in our corner of the beautiful Canadian north. The evening was topped off with a Family Dance inside the Community Centre sponsored by Superior Children's Centre-Best Start Hub and got the weekend spirit underway with party attire; all things Canadian. Carnival float winning entries went to the Wawa Fire Department, L'Escalade,

and Mission Motors.

The weekend featured many eating opportunities with the Wawa Goose Senior's Drop In Centre kicking off Friday lunchtime with chili, Indian tacos, homemade bread and dessert, Saturday and Sunday mornings you could catch the Rotary Club members early in the kitchen preparing breakfast of pancakes, sausages and the trimmings. Saturday noon hour the Community Centre canteen dished out the carnival staple Indian tacos, and Monday night United Church dinner filled up any tummy crevice left in the weekend's eating culinary expe-

rience.

The Artisan and Seller's Fair always draws a big crowd as visitors and shoppers seek out that one-of-a-kind crafter's treasure.

Baked goods tempted the sweet toothed with Judy Moore's array of cakes and cinnamon buns, and Tracy's Tasty Treats offered cupcakes, heavy on the chocolate. Many of our well known exhibitors returned with their wares: B-Belle offered her much sought after handmade and all natural bath bombs and body pampering products, A &H Hobbies' Allyson and Haley Fortin showed off an array of homemade crafts and practical gismos, June's Wooden Crafts displayed wooden plaques and

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crocheted apparel, a first time presenter Amore from the Soo offered lingerie, bath products, massage oils and lotions, and Avon and Tupperware reps had a full line of their products on display. My personal favourite go-to booth is George Karasek's display of fur apparel. He always has an interesting yarn to tell on his life as a trapper, and I was eager to hear his latest tale in his wide knowledge of animal folklore. George has spent much time on Baffin Island where he still gets his seal skins for his craft, and today's story featured the Ookpik, a little furry keepsake on display originating from the Inuit people. The mythical animal is made as a child's toy and in the Inuit community it is gifted to youngsters accompanied with a story to delight the kid in all of us.

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of some special TV-type programming. If you have a special event idea for use of this room, please call Carol at 705 856 7394 in the afternoon.

Because of the Opening Celebration, the March General Meeting has been moved to the first Wednesday of March, the 7th. You are cordially invited to that too.

We do need your input in the running of the club.

We thank the community for their support during the Winter Carnival and hope that you were able to be at the Indian taco/chili Luncheon o February 16. We had a great turn out with at least 20 more meals served than usual.

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On Saturday February 10th, the Wawa Legion hosted a silent auction which was a huge success! Over $4,500 was raised for the Lift for the Legion Accessibility Campaign. Many local residents attended and enjoyed the free Hors D’oeuvres, specialty drinks and bidding wars.

The Legion would like to thank all businesses, and

individuals who kindly made donations to be auctioned off at the event.

A huge thank you to the organizers of the event; Mary-Anne Pearson, Barb Leschishin, and Joan Page, and the volunteer servers from Defined Movement and Dance!

The Legion Lift will provide barrier-free accessibility to both levels of the Legion Hall

and an accessible washroom.

The project cost requires the Legion to raise $50,000 and donations to-date are close to $15,000.

For more information about the Lift for the Legion Accessibility Campaign call Mary-Anne Pearson, President of the Wawa Legion, at 705-856-7203.

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it was still the Back Room. On two consecutive Thursdays, Stitchery Witchery for any crafty, arty types has happened. I do hope this will let you all know that it is to be a continuing event starting at 1:00 p.m. As well one member, working with Jolene Binda the Geriatric Nurse at the Family Health Team, has made the first meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group happen. For the next four months the Lounge will be the meeting spot on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

We are in the process of setting up more regular events such as the matinee for movies or group viewings

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You are all cheerfully and cordially invited to the Opening Celebration. It is a drop in affair with a formal component. On Monday, March 14, it will start at 2:00 p.m. with some short speeches and include nibbles, goodies, and coffee.

The Lounge has been the scene for several events already. The very first was a movie afternoon for the Red Hat Ladies on Jan. 20th when

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To qualify for the draw, you must make your pledge by March 12, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. noon. The draw date will take place on the last day of the challenge – March 24 at 4:00 p.m., which falls on the day we celebrate Earth Hour!

To participate in the challenge, visit our website www. edcwawa.ca for instructions

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Winter Carnival Celebrates All Things Canadian - Eh! ...Article and Photos Continued from Front Page On Saturday and Sunday, the Science North display is always a crowd pleaser and this year the science gurus again set up their informational exposition "Build It Up" and with their guidance, let the kids go wild. The exhibit area was already filling up when I arrived and was relieved that there was a great number of kids all busy in exploring each segment. All I had to do was read the information supplied and let the kids show me the point of the exhibit. Bonus. At the station demonstrating the sources of power: electrical, sound, light and renewable energy I volunteered to let my finger take the shock, much to the delight of the kids gathered around to see my reaction. At the light energy display, the only form of energy visible to the human eye, kids could complete a circuit and if done correctly, could see the light at the circuit's end. At the wind energy display, all the material to construct a mini turbine was set out with the Science North professionals helping out. At the thermal camera display, kids could explore the energy from heat whereby the faster particles move, the more heat they generate.

Several devices were available for kids to detect radioactivity using a Geiger counter, and a hand held kinetic energy gun to capture the speed at which their buddy could run.

In summary, I add kudos to the Science North personnel for arranging a pre-viewing of the exhibit for my developmentally challenged grandson Troy. As his wide smile confirmed, the outing made Troy's day and proves that our community is successfully moving to inclusion for all.

There was plenty of other events going on to tempt every age group and interest: the Family Bingo organized by the Lion's Club attracted much buzz, family free skating at the arena offered some interesting prizes, Legion's Cribbage Tournament resulted in more bragging rights, Cosmic Bowling at the Roxy, a community favourite, and our hardworking Wawa Music Festival musicians Dawn Charbonneau, Paula Valois and Cathy Lachine organized an evening of music in support of the Festival which welcomed music lovers uninhibited in dressing in "all Canadian" garb and dancing the night away with the MHS Sound Crew dj's; Brandon and Adam.

The wrap-up event always attracts a miriad of eager, smiling faces, and this year was no exception with more that 20 entries in the cardboard box race. I started out at the finish line to take some novel photos of the sleds in action, but most seemed to crash just off the start line.

No matter, the kids were

pumped and although the "all things Canadian" theme seemed to have stretched the limits of imagination, there was a goose feathered entry, a sled sporting moose antlers, a NASA spaceship with the "Canada Arm", a Canadian beer box sliding down the slope, and just to prove how "nice" Canadians are to our neighbour countries - the Jamaican bobsled team welcomed the invite even though they didn't care if they won!

When the winners were tallied, Biggest Box went to the Fenn family, Most Creative to Greyson Parise and Piper, Best Crash to Cruz Dupuis, Fastest to the Norbert family, and the Furthest Distance travelled Trianna Kiddle and Rhaina Andre. Well done

everyone.

And now for the winners of the pre-carnival competitions, drum roll please: in the Creative Art Competition "All Things Canadian" category 5-12 years, 1st Becca Matzner and 2nd Keira Kertesy. Age group 13-19 Jazmyn Maki, and group 20 plus 1st Judy Lewis and 2nd Wally East. In the "Where's Grady Goose" around town scavanger hunt draw, 1st place winner Marcie DeLafrenier and 2nd place goes to Gerald Langlois.

Thanks to everyone participating.

Organizing such a premiere event to celebrate everything Canadian in our frozen winter north not only taxes the imagination but requires many hands to get

the job done. Much appreciation is extended to our hardworking event planners: Wawa Fire Department, OPP, Rotary Club, Michipicoten First Nation, Municipality of Wawa, Superior Children's Centre/Best Start Hub,

Wawa Music Festival, Lions Club, Wawa Figure Skating Club, Roxy Bowling, local Churches, the Special Events Committee and the gel that cements it all together, our fabulous volunteers.

HYDRO ONE’S LAKE SUPERIOR LINK TRANSMISSION PROJECT Powering Northern Ontario Hydro One has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for approval to construct a new transmission line between Lakehead Transformer Station (TS) and Wawa TS, as shown on the map. We’re calling our proposed project the Lake Superior Link. This 400 kilometre, double-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line would primarily be built on or adjacent to Hydro One’s existing East-West Tie transmission corridor. Within Pukaskwa National Park, the existing line would be upgraded without widening the corridor.

Ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of power Since 2010, the Ontario government’s Long-Term Energy Plan has identified the need for an additional East-West Tie line to meet future electricity needs in northwestern Ontario. In 2013, the OEB awarded development phase work to another proponent. The OEB will review alternative proposals for the construction phase and approve a proposal and a proponent to build and operate the new transmission line. By maximizing existing infrastructure, Hydro One’s proposed transmission line is the most cost-effective solution for Ontario electricity customers and it also minimizes environmental impacts.

Community Engagement Hydro One will be reaching out to communities in the project area to discuss its proposal. Hydro One’s approach to community engagement will ensure that this project provides tangible benefits.

For more information Please contact us to learn more about the project and upcoming events: Hydro One Community Relations Tel: 1-877-345-6799 Email: Community.Relations@HydroOne.com www.HydroOne.com/LakeSuperiorLink

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March Happenings At Wawa Baptist Church

On Friday, March 2, Wawa 705-852-0903 Wawa Baptist will hold Baptist Church will hold a Wawa Baptist conducts a a Good Friday service and free two-hour monthly ladies’ Wednesday morning Easter Sunday services. All Easter-themed kids’ club at Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and are welcome to attend Sunday the Hillcrest Heights Centre a men’s study temporarily on service at 10:00 a.m. to enjoy running from 6:30 until 8:30 Mondays at 10:00 a.m. These praise songs, a Scripturep.m. Children between the studies are open to all women based sermon, and Sunday age of 5 and 12 are welcome and men in the communi- school for children up to age to attend to sing songs, make ty. To participate in a Bible 12 at the Seniors’ Drop-in crafts, eat snacks, and listen study, or for inquiries about Centre (63 Broadway). Dress to a Bible story. For more location, ladies can contact is casual. information or to preregister 705-852-0886, and men can your child in advance, con- call 705-852-0903. To partact 705-852-0886 or email ticipate in our 1:00 p.m. wawabaptistchurch@gmail. Tuesday afternoon study on com. biblical encouragement, or to On Sunday, March 11, at get more information about 6:30 p.m., Wawa Baptist will its location, please contact host a Praise Night at the Pastor Mike at 705-852-0903.

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SUDOKU

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PROJET DE LIGNE DE TRANSPORT : CORRIDOR LAC SUPÉRIEUR DE HYDRO ONE Renforcer l’alimentation électrique du nord de l’Ontario Hydro One a déposé une demande auprès de la Commission de l’énergie de l’Ontario (CEO) en vue d’obtenir l’autorisation de construire une nouvelle ligne de transport entre le poste de transformation (PT) de Lakehead et celui de Wawa (voir la carte). Hydro One désigne ce projet sous le nom de Corridor Lac Supérieur. Il s’agit d’une ligne à deux circuits à 230 kilovolts, longue de 400 km. Elle serait construite pour la plupart dans le corridor ou une section attenante au corridor de connexion Est-Ouest existant de Hydro One. Dans le parc national Pukaskwa, la ligne de connexion existante serait renforcée sans qu’il y ait élargissement du corridor.

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First United Church

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If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705856-2926 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS - Thurs. 1 -3 p.m.

Roberta requests that an appointment be made. Please call 705-856-2926 & leave a message.

We are now in the season of Lent which lasts until Easter.

March Thurs. Mar. 1st - World Day of Prayer - First United Church - 7:00 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 3rd - Prayer Shawl Ministry- 3:00 p.m.

Mon. Mar. 5th - U.C.W. 7:00 p.m. Budget for 2018 Thurs. Mar. 15th - Worship Comm. - 9:30 a.m.

Advance Notice: April 12-16 Thrift Shop We are NOW gratefully accepting donations.

Lent is a time of seeking change .

Depuis 2010, le Plan énergétique à long terme de l’Ontario fait ressortir la nécessité d’une ligne de connexion Est-Ouest supplémentaire pour répondre aux besoins énergétiques futurs du nord-ouest de l’Ontario. En 2013, la CEO a octroyé la phase développement d’un tel projet à un autre entrepreneur. Pour la phase construction, la CEO examinera les différentes propositions soumises, puis approuvera la proposition appropriée ainsi que l’entrepreneur qui sera chargé de construire et d’exploiter la nouvelle ligne de transport. En mettant à profit l’infrastructure existante, la ligne de transport proposée par Hydro One représente une solution rentable pour les consommateurs d’électricité de l’Ontario, réduisant aussi les impacts sur l’environnement.

Consultation à venir Hydro One invitera les collectivités locales à venir discuter de sa proposition. La démarche adoptée par Hydro One pour consulter les collectivités fera en sorte que le projet offre des avantages concrets.

Autres renseignements Pour en savoir plus sur le projet et les activités à venir, veuillez communiquer avec nous : Relations publiques, Hydro One Tél. : 1 877 345-6799 Courriel : Community.Relations@HydroOne.com www.HydroOne.com/LakeSuperiorLink

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"What's Happening In Wawa" Rotary Exposition Article & photos by Barb Fisher Bravo, Wawa Rotary Club in bringing the Exposition once again to our community spotlighting what interesting activities, organizations and businesses are doing in our community. The Exposition filled out the events offered during our Winter Carnival and proved to be a crowd favourite. I gathered my camera and notebook and arrived at the Michipicoten Highschool early as I remembered from the last Exposition that two hours is not enough to cover all the interesting informational booths and displays ready to entertain every age in our community.

The Rotary Club of Wawa is a grassroots organization serving Wawa and area in support of community organizations and individuals in need, especially the youth. The local people are their primary supporters and nearly everything they do is intended to benefit Wawa and area, and they have a great deal of fun doing it.

When Rotarians play, they do so at their own expense, never using funds placed in their trust for their good works.

To attest to their promise of providing good times, a special invitation was extended to everyone, the AOD "Get Together". The gathering is scheduled for March 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Community Centre where friends can gather and reminisce about the good old times of the Algoma Ore Division.

-Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation offers: small business loans for start-ups and existing businesses, small business counselling and library, regional community economic development projects, and youth entrepreneurship programs.

-Wawa Fire Department offered a pamphlet "10 Tips for Fire Safety in Your Home" with special emphasis on the necessity of smoke alarm installation and having a home fire escape plan.

-Buck's Marina. Travis was on site to promote his business and stressed that Buck's Marina is much more than a boat and motor sales and maintenance centre. He displayed a theft-alert satellite tracking device, a very timely device that serves many purposes in today's digital world.

Be sure to go down to the Marina and check it out and all the other maintenance, accessory and safety items available onsite, and through catalogue and on-line sales.

-Nutrition Services. Jenelle McAuley is the newly arrived Registered Dietician in town with the Wawa Family Health Team. She is available to provide support with a wide range of issues relating to nutrition.

-Lady Dunn Health Centre - North Algoma Diabetes Education Program is eager to share expert strategies to

manage a diabetes diagnosis.

Also featured was information on a new program "Become a Patient and Family Advisor".

Patient and family advisors provide a voice that represents all persons in hospital care by partnering with doctors, nurses, and administrators to help improve the quality of hospital care for patients and family members.

-Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation. The Foundation works tirelessly to hold fundraising events to support the purchase of high-ticket items in hospital equipment and extend a huge thank you for generous donations in their several campaigns. To date, the Foundation has been able to purchase 12 pieces of capital equipment totalling over $414,000.

-Sun Life Financial - is a newbie institution in town celebrating one month in our community. Their office is located on Mission Road next to Paul's Glass and welcomes everyone to drop by and explore options in the financial world.

-Wawa Fitness Centre located in the Community Centre offers fitness classes for all ages in several fitness regimes Monday through Friday.

-Ecole Saint-Joseph displayed an interesting booth whereby they gave much praise to the Rotary Club who have supported many of the schools sports and games programs, and the donation of countless items to enable extracurricular activities.

-Kyla Ward - personal training and lifestyle coaching. Kyla is eager to encourage people to be the best they can be in all of their life's endeavours. She provides a handson approach guiding clients through exercises and training processes to change behaviours and reach specific goals.

-Michipicoten First Nation. On display were herbal remedies and medicines all plant based from the earth.

A cedar tea drink, used for a miriad of health complaints was offered for anyone to sample.

-Wawa Public Library.

"It takes a Library to raise a Community" offering a wide range of resources: books, magazines, movies, Wii games, talking books, interlibrary loans, services such as printing/photocopying, laminating/faxing, reading/study place, community info and computer/internet access.

-Canadian Red Cross offers many community services but a very important need is for people willing to help out in their disaster management program. Every year flooding in our far north communities has necessitated much help in getting the affected families through the ordeal and the Canadian Red Cross has been instrumental in their readjustment. If you

feel that this is a service where you can help, contact the Red Cross office in town, you will be greatly appreciated.

-Wawa Food Bank - runs entirely on donations of food and funds provided locally and regionally. The Food Bank has exceptional community support from agencies, businesses, schools and individuals. There are no paid positions and each week requires at least 25 volunteer hours.

If you feel you can help out in this area, input is always appreciated.

-Baptist Church. In it's new location in the Wawa Goose Seniors' Drop-In Centre the Baptist Church offers a range of events including their Ministry of Hope which gives hope to those struggling in their daily lives.

-Rotary Club. Among the many services offered, two specific booth sites gave great information on their Youth Exchange Program, and their ongoing campaign to eradicate polio throughout the world. ...Article Continued on Next Page

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...Article Continued from Previous Page -Wawa & Area Victim Services. Specially trained volunteers provide short term, confidential, emotional and practical assistance to victims of tragic circumstance. The Service also offered great information on their prevention of human trafficking campaign, a school program promoting body image awareness, and Project Lifesaver which uses personalized radio transmitters on identified persons to assist in locating missing individuals who cannot help themselves.

-Superior Children's Centre/Best Start Hub - offering help in giving our children the best guidance and example setting in navigating the most difficult job in the world; raising and guiding our children to successful adults.

-Northern Credit Union - always working to provide members with new strategies in saving money and maximizing investments. Check out their new program Northern Promise Loyalty Rewards by using an App that can be downloaded on your mobile devices, and which rewards points for financial achievement and milestones. Members can redeem the points for exclusive rate specials and offers.

-Lift for Legion. The Wawa Legion is deep into their campaign to make the Legion Hall more accessible to enable people with mobility issues to participate in events and services offered at the Legion Hall. The estimated project cost is around $225,000 to install a lift and accessible washroom. Through the Legion's tireless efforts much of the dollars have been raised but the quest continues.

Please support this worthwhile endeavour.

-Tim Horton's is an important hub in our community, not only as a prepared food and beverage provider, but they always dig deep to support any worthwhile endeavour going on in our community. Thanks for all you do.

-Michipicoten High School Robotics Team - demonstration of the Vex Robotics robot built and operated by students Jacob Larrett, Brandon Loftstrom and Adam Edwards.

The VEX program provides the tools to inspire the problem solvers of tomorrow using STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical concepts in building, programming and operation of the robot.

Jacob, Brandon and Adam have competed in several competitions and are looking forward to their next competition in the near future. This year the team won the tournament championship for design, and every year for the past five years the Sportsmanship Award voted by all the other teams has been awarded to the MHS Robotics Team. Well done.

I divided my time between the information booths and the four great demonstrations going on in the school gym.

The bleachers were filled with expectant spectators and they were not disappointed:

Superior Archery demo Club manager Gord Bonitzke introduced his team of archers who gave an impressive demonstration in their archery prowess. Participants, ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, Sylvain Humphries, Luca Gauthier, James Humphries, Anya Pinel, Ethan Austin, Travis Terris, Jazmyn Maki and Darien Knack demonstrated just what their sport is all about. All using compound bows, the two participants aged 9 and under shot 10 metres at a 60 cm target face, the rest of the older group shot 18 metres at a 40 cm target face, and I was amazed to see that all arrows safely found their targets. This year the Archery Club has 30 members and they are looking forward this year as an Ontario Summer Games year to be held in London, Ontario. Kids 13 and over will be competing in May and June at the Michipicoten Rod and Gun Club at their outdoor range in order to qualify for one of the twelve places on the NW team that will be competing at the Games.

Michipicoten Wado Kai Karate demo - Sensei Matt Larrett teamed with club members Sensei Ron White, Spencer Terris, James Greer, Kamron, Chyanne, Darwin and Jazmyn in joining in a kata demonstration in Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan and Kushanku. And what's that all about, in answer it was all in the finely executed moves. Matt explained that the group's daily routines focus on the kata performance which breaks down to practicing individual sequences in solo and partnered drills. Their fascinating display focussed on body weight and shifting, striking points, and opponent limb control at various ranges.

Defined Movement Dance - Samantha Stewart directed the dance routines to give us all a preview of the competitive dance set happening at the Dance Canada competition in Thunder Bay February 23 and 24. The Mini group (age 7-10 yrs) performed their jazz group dance, Ella Stewart performed her musical theatre solo, as well as a lyrical trio with Halaina Poldmaa-Rask and Jordan Chalykoff. The junior and teen group (age 10-13 yrs) performed their Acro group dance as well as their hip hop group dance. Evelyn Stewart performed a classical ballet solo and Kaydance McPhail and Tianna Morden performed the Acro duet. Alicia Spreng performed her Lyrical solo and Trista Huff performed a Contemporary solo from the senior group of dancers. Dances were choreographed by Christine Rask, Mirinda Patterson and Samantha Stewart and the entire show was a delight to behold.

To end the packed line-up of demonstrations, Dance the labrador retriever and Otis the german shepherd cross accompanied their handler Constable Barry Kelly from the Soo OPP Detachment's Canine Unit. The dogs knew exactly the target of their mission, and a gym filled with

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awestruck spectators was just another day on the job. Dance wasted no time in sniffing out the missing person hiding out of sight, and Otis quickly sniffed out the hidden illegal narcotic package. But most amazing was on command by his handler, Otis' demo in attacking and disabling a threatening perpetrator. And the prize at the end of a job well done - play time with their ball. Life doesn't get any better than this.

Personally speaking I was overwhelmed by the number of exhibitors, all the great infomation offered and demonstrations and entertainment second to none. Once again it is our untiring volunteers stepping up to the plate to enlighten us and remind us how lucky we are to live in this great community.

Many of the services and organizations showcased operate in part or entirely on volunteers and there is always room for more people willing to contribute their time and expertise. If you feel you can fill a niche and welcome the feeling of being appreciated, make enquiries and begin a new fulfilling chapter in your life. Contacts: President Nick Veldt (705)542-1723 or Membership Committee Chair John Morrison (705)856-2118.

Thank you again exhibitors, demonstrators, dancers and volunteers.

École Saint-Joseph

SOLIDARITÉ Le 12 février, les élèves de la 7e et 8e année de l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont pris du temps pour mettre en pratique la valeur du mois: la solidarité! Chaque élève a pigé le nom d’un ami au hasard et a écrit, sur une feuille, une qualité exceptionnelle que cet ami apporte à la salle de classe. Chaque feuille est ensuite devenue un maillon dans notre chaîne de solidarité.

Les élèves, sous les directives de leur enseignante, Mme Emilie Welsh, ont exploré l’idée que les maillons attachés en chaîne démontrent une force infiniment plus redoutable qu’un maillon seul, une belle comparaison au pouvoir d’un groupe comparée à une personne.

Bravo les amis! *** On February 12th, students in grade 7 and 8 from école

Saint-Joseph (Wawa) took some time to put into practice the value of the month: solidarity! Each student picked a peer’s name out of a hat and wrote, on a sheet of paper, a positive quality that their classmate brings to the classroom. Each sheet of paper

then became a link in our solidarity chain. Under Mme Emilie Welsh’s direction, the students then explored the idea that links in a chain are much more powerful than links alone, a comparison of the power of the group vs. the individual. Way to go students!

Go Green

Don’t use a plastic bag when you shop at John's Valu-Mart and receive a ballot for our monthly draw

This month’s prize:

$100.00 GIFT CARD from John’s Valu-Mart

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With Jim White

An Academy Awards Scandal & Party “The Academy Awards are being handed out this coming Sunday, March 4th. That reminds me of a scandal that I read about that happened with the 1944 awards that rocked the Hollywood scene. The nominations for Best Picture were - Going My Way, Double Indemnity, Gaslight, Since You Went Away, and Wilson.

The buzz around Hollywood was that 'Wilson' was the front runner. Well, at the ceremonies that night, the winner was announced as 'Going My Way'.

Everyone gasped in shock, but then came the applause as the Director, Leon McLean made his way up to the stage to accept the award. He gave a gracious speech, praising his actors, actresses, and all the crew who helped bringing it to life. He finished by praising the other nominees for their wonderful work. All the other directors accepted the acknowledgment, But the powerful producer of 'Wilson', Darren Zann just glared at him with a stone face.

He was so sure that his movie would get the most important award. It had won in a lot of the technical awards, but they didn't matter to him. He only craved the big one. Also he didn't like McLean ever since he refused to direct one of his pictures a couple of years previously.

Zann just was not going to let this injustice go unchallenged.

He began asking around town if they had voted for 'Wilson'. The totals added up to what should have been a win.

During one of the conversation with one of the set designers that he had working on several of his previous movies, a one line quip that was meant to be a joke got him pursuing another lead.

The designer quipped, “Maybe the voting was rigged.” He added, “You was robbed, Mr. Zann”.

That got him the meeting with the Board of Directors of the Academy a few days later. He had enough clout in Hollywood that he could get a Board meeting convened at a moment's notice.

At this meeting he presented his request, “I want a re-count of the ballots. I want two Board members, myself and the accountants at Dello & Touche to sit down and re-count the ballots. We do this for our elections of members of congress when the vote totals are close. Remember that Senator from Oregon in the last election. He got a re-count. I want that to happen here too. I have reason to believe the ballot counters manipulated the count to ensure 'Going My Way' won the Oscar.”

The Board was stunned. One member, Otto Premobaum yelled at Zann, “That is the craziest thing I have ever heard. Just let it go, Darren.” However, most of the others were too afraid of him, so in the end they agreed to set it up.

Then while he was on a roll, Zann figured he might as well try to get his other pet peeves dealt with too. “Gentlemen, one other thing that should be changed is this practice of entering an actor in both the 'Best Actor' category and 'Supporting Actor'. It was so obvious that you wanted Barry Fitzgerald to win an Oscar. He should have been just nominated as a Supporting Actor in 'Going

My Way'. I'll concede he was deserving of that award. But that meant that there really was only 4 actors in the running for 'Best Actor'. That's not fair. Also while I think about it, there should be a time limit of how long an actor actress should be on the screen to be eligible to be nominated. I can name several names off the top of my head that were on screen only about ten minutes. Abolish these practices for next year and beyond.” After a stunned silence, and everyone looking at each other, not sure what to say or do, the Chairman piped up and agreed to those demands. At the next official Board meeting, that motion was approved.

In the meantime, the ballot counting issue was tackled. The accounting firm was reluctant to do this, as it had never been requested before. The CEO, Bob Hopewell and Head Accountant Gary Grant represented the firm, after agreeing to meet. The CEO called down to the two staff members who did the actual counting of the ballots that had been mailed in. He asked the lead counter to bring up the ballots to his office of the Best Picture category. He was stunned and went into panic mode when he was told that the ballots had all been destroyed after being counted and the winner's name put in the envelope for the night of the announcements. When he told Zann and the accompanying Board members, there was outrage. Zann demanded to talk to the counters to explain themselves. The CEO ordered the two of them to get up to his office right away.

The lead counter, Fred McMurray cowered in his chair, as he confessed what had happened. “Well, you see, I was paid an awful lot of money to ensure 'Going My Way' won the Best Picture award. Just after my assistant here and I had sorted the ballots into piles ready to be counted, I asked him to go to the basement to get a bigger box to put the ballots in after they had been counted. I told him that I thought the box we had at the moment was going to be too small to hold all the ballots. Of course he objected as he knew there had to be at least 2 people in the room at all times, to prevent tampering. I assured him that it would be okay, and added 'what could happen in just the couple of minutes that you would be away', and I would wait until he got back for the other categories vote counting. He reluctantly left as I requested. I then added another 50 ballots I had made up. So do not blame him for any of this. I take full responsibility. Yes, Mr. Zann your picture, 'Wilson' really did win, but I put the name of 'Going My Way' in the envelope and sealed it. I hid the 50 ballots for 'Wilson' in my brief case and destroyed them later at home.”

Then Zann asked the critical question, “Who paid you to do this?” McMurray looked around the room nervously, knowing his career at the firm was over, and maybe jail would be his only future. But he knew he had to say it to save himself as best he could, but wanting to make sure he didn't go down alone. So he gave up the name – 'It was Howard Hugheson, the Executive Producer. He paid me

$10,000 to do this. I needed it, as my wife is quite ill, and the medical expenses are putting me into bankruptcy. I know that's a poor excuse, but I was desperate.

You can understand, can't you?”

His pleading softened the blow of who instigated this ballot rigging.

But one of the Board members spoke up: “This is outrageous.

I have never heard of this happening before. At least I hope it has never happened before, has it, Mr. Hopewell?” He shook his head vigorously to indicate that it hadn't. The board member sighed and replied: “Good. I hope you are right. Well, I guess we will have to issue a statement and publicly announce that there had been a clerical error and indeed 'Wilson' was this year's Best Picture. It will be a nightmare, and will sure tarnish our reputation. What a mess!', he moaned in conclusion. The Board Chair piped up. “No, we are not going to subject ourselves to that embarrassment. No, I think we should just leave well enough alone. You have your vindication, Mr. Zann.

At least you know in your mind that you really did win. I hope you will let it go at that, for the good of the Academy. We have learned an important lesson here, and so now we can tighten up security and the counting system for the future, so this won't happen again. I am sure your firm will look after that, right, Mr. Hopewell.”

He just shook his head vigorously in agreement.

He was terrified of losing out on this important task that also paid well. They all turned to Zann and waited his response.

To everyone's relief he agreed to keep quiet and not pursue it any further. He also realized this would give him even more power with the Academy now, so he considered his pursuit a success.

So the meeting broke up, and “Going My Way' remained the Best Picture of 1944. Zann was able to squeeze out a substantial payout from Mr. Hugheson to keep him out of jail. This hush money went directly to Zann's personal bank account in Zurich. Mr. Hugheson quietly disappeared from the Hollywood scene. Lots of people wondered what that was all about, but was just a passing thought. No real probing questions were ever raised. 'That's just Hollywood', everyone said.

But a few days after this important meeting with the accountants, Mr. Fred McMurray of that firm, the head ballot counter, was found dead on the railway tracks going from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. It appeared that he fell off the train while trying to go between cars. He had a cast on his left leg. The train ran over him. This was reminiscent to the death scene in the movie 'Double Indemnity', which of course had been nominated for Best Picture that year.

It appeared to be just an accident at first, but the insurance company investigated it before paying out the policy money. And like in the movie, it was found to be murder, but not like the movie, they never were able to solve this crime.

Oh, Hollywood intrigue. Long may it last!' ************** It was a party to remember, or not, all the party goers agreed afterwards. On Sunday, March 15/45 a group of friends gathered at the house of Roger and Virginia Moore that afternoon and evening for their annual Academy Awards party. This has been going on for 5 years now.

They usually came around 3 for wine and cheese, and to settle down for a heated discussion on

who should win in each category, and who would likely win. Once everyone had arrived and written down their predictions, they were taped to the wall beside the TV down in their rec room. The person who guessed the most winners got an imitation Oscar statue. Virginia had bought it at the Woolworth's store that first year when she first organized this get together. The winner got to keep it for a year and then had to bring it to the next party.

They were ready to eat by 5:30 so they could be ready to watch the red carpet coverage on CBS at 6 p.m.. Supper was always pot luck. Virginia's younger sister, Roberta, always made little shortbread cookies in the shape of the Oscar statue. She covered them in a golden yellow icing. Everyone agreed they were the highlight.

This year the gang included Roger's 2 brothers and their wives; Virginia's older sister and her husband Robert; her cousin Emma's co-workers from work at the bank, Ryan Goslin, and Casey Daffleck; and their next door neighbours, Julie and Brad Cooper . The Moore's two children, Bennie and Laura, went next door to the Cooper's for the evening, so this could be an adults only party. The kids had their own party lined up.

Virginia got a pork roast prepared and laid out on the kitchen counter, and the vegetables, gravy and salad dressings for the tossed salad, applesauce, and rolls. After looking things over, she was satisfied that everything was ready.

She called them up. Everybody served themselves and headed back down to the rec room to eat.

Julie opened up the discussion about the dresses on the red carpet – who would look the best, and who would be the worst. She offered her opinion between mouthfuls. It didn't take long before the others jumped in with their opinions. The women took up most of the conversation on the clothing subject. The men just continued eating and rolled their eyes every once in a while.

Then a roar went up when Casey commented, “I don't care what they wear, as long as it's low-cut and high slits, so they show off their assets.” One of them threw a roll at him. Everyone laughed and groaned.

Finally they finished eating, and the dirty dishes were brought up to the kitchen, and piled in the sink. Virginia put on coffee and tea. Everyone agreed to have dessert later. By then, it was time to watch the red carpet prequel to the big show.

As each movie star arrived, 2 reporters interviewed them. Each time a new celebrity was up on air, they all had comments about either what they were wearing, or what they were saying. The guys called out 'boo' for each of them, while the girls tried to shush them up so they could hear what they were saying. It got louder and more boisterous as the evening went on.

Finally 8 o'clock came, and it was time for the show to start.

And of course everyone had to comment on the opening of the emcee . Finally after nearly half an hour the first award was announced. Most of them got it right. Over the rest of the evening, there were comments about everything shown on TV. Nothing was off limits. During one of the commercial breaks, they rushed upstairs to get their dessert and drinks. Then they headed back downstairs, and settled in for the next set of awards.

As the award tally added up, it looked like most of them were

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guessing correctly, despite their earlier discussion and disagreements. Virginia wondered what she would do if there were ties at the end. But then she heard a comment from Emma that needed refuting. The discussions became more animated leading up to the reading of the nominees, and then when the winner was announced there were yeahs and boos, depending on who won that category.

Then around 10, it was noticed that Casey seemed to have fallen asleep in his chair. Ryan nudged him but couldn't get him to wake up. He commented what a sound sleeper he was. But about 5 minutes later, it was Ryan who was asleep. By 10 everybody else was just laying there, slumped in their seats, staring at the TV set, offering no comments on the winners. By 11 everyone was out of it. They never did hear who won Best Director and Best Picture.

The beer and wine bottles had piled up on the table and floor beside each person by then.

The Moore's kids came in about 2 to find them all out cold, with the TV still on and the static was loud since the station had gone off the air. He turned the TV off. They called out to their parents, but got no response.

Benny just shrugged his shoulders and said to his sister, “Some party eh. They're all passed out.

They sure were heavy into the booze. Look at all these empty bottles. Are they all going to have a hangover this morning when they wake up. Oh, well, I'm going to bed. I am going to have one more ciggie first, though, and finish off that homemade wine that Mr. and Mrs. Cooper brought.

They are open anyway. Don't want to let them go to waste, eh?

You want some too?” Laura, was 14 years old, while Benny was 17, replied no. She added that he had had enough to drink at their party next door. But seeing he was not listening, she headed for bed.

Benny laid down on the floor, with his head against the fireplace. The fire had gone out long ago, but the stones were still warm. He settled in, and soon passed out too.

The next morning there was lots of moaning groaning and throwing up as everyone slowly came awake. Coffee was made and gobbled up. The mess in the kitchen didn't go over well either. Laura, being the only sober one, got the kitchen and rec room cleaned up. Everyone else stumbled around trying to find car keys, coats, etc. They were conscious enough to know that they had to get home, and – groan – call in sick. Laura knew Benny would not be fit to go to school this Monday morning, so she wrote a note and signed it.

She planned to take it to school to cover up Benny's absence . She knew that he would be in real trouble later, but wanted to spare him trouble at school at least.

Then just before she did leave for school, she blabbed about Benny's drinking. But her parents were still wasted, and all they could say, in unison though, was – WASN'T THAT A PARTY! And Benny did get the standard lecture about under age drinking at supper that night. They read in Monday's paper who the major Awards went to Sunday night! But by then they didn't really care.”

As told to Jeff Williamson

by Beth Cooper at their 1965 Beverley Hills Oscar house party.

She liked to point out that her uncle was Fred McMurray of the auditing firm, and she was a friend of Bennie from that Oscar party back in 1945.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TOPS - WEEKLY MEETING ON Tuesdays from 12:00 till 1:00 p.m. downstairs at LDHC. Call 705-856-2781.

ALGOMA FAMILY SERVICES IS A confidential child, adolescent and family counselling service that is available to residents of Wawa, Missanabie, Dubreuilville and White River on a voluntary basis and free of charge. The counsellors offer individual, family and group counselling to children, teens and their families who may be experiencing difficulties with discipline, feelings and behaviour.

The counsellors travel weekly to White River and Dubreuilville and as needed to Missanabie. For more information, please call collect at 1-705-856-2252 or drop into the Wawa office at 26 Ste. Marie Street (behind Mariette’s).

SCARED? FEELING ALONE? DO YOU need help? Sault Area Hospital offers a free and confidential crisis hotline 1-800721-0077, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

This service is provided for those 16 years and older and consists of a team of crisis intervention workers and a mobile crisis response team. They provide assistance for those in crisis and their family members.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meeting will be held Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Pentecostal Church on 12 Government Rd. THE INFANT DEVELOPMENT program is a home-based program for parents with infants from birth to three years of age sponsored by the Algoma Health Unit. There is no fee for this service. Assessments, programming and activities designed to help infants reach their potential are offered in confidence.

For more information, please call (705) 856-7208 or drop into our office at 18 Ganley Street in Wawa.

CHADWIC Home offers emergency shelter, support, advocacy, information and referral for women 16 years of age and over and their children, who are in abusive or crisis situations.

Women can Drop-In to the shelter, or call our Toll Free Crisis Line for support at 1-800-461-2242 anytime. Toll Free TTY is 1-855-856-4342. Workers travel regularly to Hornepayne, White River and Chapleau and will travel to Dubreuilville and Missanabie as needed. Emergency Transportation to the shelter can be arranged. For more information please call 705-856-2848 or visit our website at www.chadwichome.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER provides free help to improve reading, writing, math and basic computer skills.

Students work toward their own goal for employment, further education/training or personal independence through their individual training plans. For more information, or to have your current skills assessed, call The Adult Learning Place, North Algoma Literacy Coalition, 705856-4394 or drop by 50B Broadway Ave. PROBLEMS WITH DRUG OR Alcohol addiction in a loved one? Don’t know whom to turn to for help? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation to find the help you need. Call today 1-866-649-1594 or find out more at www.drugrehabresource.net.

Don’t wait.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND need attendant care, the Direct Funding Self-Managed Care program can offer up to 6 hours/day; 7 days/week of help. Pick and schedule you own attendants. Take control! Contact Patricia at the Disability Resource Centre at 1-800-236-7417.

SI VOUS ÊTES HANDICAPÉ(E) ET admissible au programme. Financemant Direct Renseignements Généraux; Services d’Auxiliaires Autogérés vous pourrez bénéficier de l’aide d’un préposé de votre choix, financé jusqu’à concurrence de 6h/jr 7jrs/sem. Agissez. Infos: 1-800-236-7417.

CHURCH NEWS FIRST UNITED CHURCH 856-2926.

Sunday service 11:00 a.m.

WAWA BAPTIST CHURCH, located at Wawa Seniors' Drop-in Centre, 63 Broadway, offers a Ministry of Hope for those struggling in daily life. Pastor Mike Paquette at 705-852-0903. Sunday service 10:00 a.m. Prayer at 9:30 a.m. Nursery and Sunday school up to age 12.

ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Service of Morning Prayer each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion is held monthly by visiting clergy. All are welcome!

ST. MONICA’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Church, Father Michael Asorgoe 8562032. Masses Saturday 7:00 p.m. (English) Sunday 9:00 a.m. (Bilingual).

CALVARY CHURCH INVITES you to great children and youth services as well as our Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 705852-1068 or wawachurch@hotmail.com.

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Last Week's Answers

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Aries (Mar. 21 - April 20) Trips will be more than adventurous. Be cautious not to get involved in office chatter that will cause problems for others. Your childlike quality may get you into big trouble this week if you neglect your responsibilities.

Over spending or unexpected bills could set you back.

Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21) Be prepared to take care of the issues at hand.

Opportunities for new partnerships will develop through the organizations you encounter. Invite people home to discuss your plans for group fundraising events and outings. Abrupt changes concerning your professional position are evident.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Ask family members for help and you will be able to complete the projects more quickly. Favors will be offered readily. You can get ahead if you work diligently behind the scenes. You are best to stick to yourself this week.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Don't believe everything you hear. Don't let your mate stop you from attending an event that could be most important. You will be a real chatterbox this week. You may want to stay in the background this week.

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Visitors may relieve the tension. Don't hesitate to voice your opinions when it comes to matters pertaining to work. You can make gains if you look at long-term investments. Be careful when dealing with investments.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Try to spend time with those having similar interests.

Don't let the cat out of the bag. If you have to deal with large institutions, be careful not to make waves. Try to be there for someone if they need assistance.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Try not to lend or borrow money this week. You need to make changes that will raise your self esteem, such as a new hairstyle or a new image.

Opportunities will unfold; however, you must be willing to pay the price. Deception may cause disputes you can do without.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your need to put great detail into everything you do may cause you to miss the overall picture. Pleasure trips or friendly get-togethers will be satisfying and intellectually stimulating. Call someone you haven't seen in a long time. Attempt to face key issues with lovers or problems could escalate.

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Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) You can expect opposition from family as well as colleagues. If you are not already, think about going into business for yourself. It's time to reconnect with some of the people you used to know. You can purchase items that will enhance your appearance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Put your efforts into your work or money making ventures rather than your emotional life. Avoid arguments with relatives who might be conservative and outdated.

You may have difficulty trying to get your mate to understand your position. You can meet new and exciting friends who will provide mental stimulation.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Plan your day thoughtfully, but try not to rely on others.

You should get involved with activities that can be enjoyed by both young and old alike.

This may not be the time to lend or borrow. Help others solve their dilemmas.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You need to spend less time daydreaming and more time accomplishing. Concentrate on spending quality time with children and friends. Do something that will be stimulating and creative. Be prepared to make compensations and adjustments.

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OBITUARY

WITTY, Betty May It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend on Saturday February 24, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital in her 91st year. Loving wife of the late Garnet (1987). Beloved mother of Glen (Connie), Gary (Debbie) (late Nancy) and Gordon (Diane).

She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Shaun (Greg), Shane (Sarah), Shelby (Joe), Andria, Jody (Steve), Krista (Ron), Erin (Jason), Jesse (Kirsten) and Lisa (Curtis) and her 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Rhoda Orr (late Alan), the late Jean Morin (late Gerry), the late Bob Lethbridge (Beth), Don Lethbridge, Doreen Tait, Larry Lethbridge (Irene), Gordon Lethbridge (Alice) and Lynn Lethbridge (Tina). Aunt Betty will be fondly remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was met with many health challenges over many years. It is testament to her spunk and will that she met them all and managed to live a long life her way . Her favourite pastime was a good game of cards and watching curling on television.

Betty will be laid to rest beside her loving husband following a graveside service at Woodland Cemetery, Wawa on Saturday May 26, 2018. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Sault Area Hospital would be graciously accepted.

(Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, 705-856-7340). www.gilmartinfuneralhome.ca IN MEMORIAM Millette, Rene Passed away March 1st, 2002.

Dad, we all miss you.

A beautiful memory dearer than gold, Of a father whose worth can never be told.

There's a place in our heart No one can fill.

We miss you Dad, and always will.

Love you, All the Family Sue & Bill, Michel & Sue, Coco & Bert, Richard & Betty, Ron & Kathy xxxx

OBITUARY

Turcott , Garth Alphonse Passed away peacefully in the Pincher Creek hospital on January . 11, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Joan of 65 years, and son Gary of Victoria, B.C. Garth was born in Hudson Bay Junction, Saskatchewan on July 30, 1930 to Agnes and Alphonse Turcott. In 1939 the family moved to Wawa, Ontario. Since schooling only went to grade 9, Garth took the rest of his schooling in Saskatoon, before attending the University of Saskatchewan where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1952 and a law degree in 1953.

Garth and Joan were married in 1952 and moved to Pincher Creek where Garth became a partner in the Carswell law firm. They had three children, Brian 1958, Gary 1959 and Barbara in 1962.

Garth was predeceased by his parents and two of his children, Barb in 2004, and Brian in 2016.

Also his good friends Les Vikken, and Harry Aho. Garth’s longtime friend Edward Nyman and his best man, came often to Pincher Creek always bringing a Lake Superior Trout and fresh blueberries or jars of blueberries he had canned himself.

Garth was an active community leader in various organizations: Memorial Community Centre, Lions Club, and the Preventive Social Services. He was the secretary of the first Board of Directors of the West Castle Ski Hill. He was the first NDP member to sit in the legislature of Alberta.

Garth and Joan travelled extensively but the Wilderness Camp on Kootenay Lake was always their favorite destination, after Wawa.

Garth was a hobby goldminer, spending many summers at his camp on Perry Creek, B.C. He took a claim jumper to court and after it was all over his comment was “those damn lawyers, slow and expensive”.

Anna Turcott, granddaughter summed up h is life with following: “Rest in peace to my dear, sweet grandfather Garth Alphonse Turcott. In his 87 years on earth he was a successful lawyer, the first NDP member of parliament in Alberta, travelled the world, and spent 65 years married to the love of his life. You took us camping every summer, protested the G8 summit, and lived through the loss of two children without ever showing a chip on your shoulder.

You are a rarity, and I am eternally grateful to be related to you.

Your presence on this earth will be sorely missed. All my love, your nillywog, Anna xo”

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Wawa's

7 Day Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY

Sun & Cloud High: 2 Low: -7

THURSDAY

Sun & Cloud High: 0 Low: -9

FRIDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -2 Low: -13

SATURDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -2 Low: -12

SUNDAY

Sun & Cloud High: -1 Low: -9

MONDAY

Sun & Cloud High: 0 Low: -4

TUESDAY

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2018 Municipal Elections The next Municipal Election is Monday, October 22, 2018.

Are you interested in making a difference by helping to create a community that is vibrant and welcoming? Do you have a vision that provides a greater quality of life for your fellow citizens? The 2018 municipal election is an opportunity to express that vision and we encourage you to consider running for municipal council.

Each community in Ontario has their own unique set of opportunities and challenges. It is important to have local leadership in the form of a municipal council who understands these matters and can work with the citizens and the business community to make the best decisions for the community of Wawa.

Local leadership is most effective when it comes from diverse sources. Whether you are a community volunteer, parent, property owner, business person, or newcomer to Wawa, your perspective is important in forming the future direction of Wawa. Please consider the opportunity to represent the best interests of our community, and run for municipal office.

The upcoming Municipal Election to elect a Mayor, four (4) Councillors and School Board Trustees will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018. Nominations will open on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 (formerly the 1st business day in January in the year of the election) and close on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (formerly nominations closed the 2nd Friday in September).

Nomination papers will be available in April 2018 at the Municipal Offices, 40 Broadway Avenue Wawa, and the Municipal website for those persons wishing to seek a position on Municipal Council or school board.

The filing fee must be paid when you file your nomination paper and the payment must be: • cash or debit card • certified cheque or money order payable to "Municipality of Wawa" Candidates qualified to file a Nomination must complete the prescribed Nomination Paper and Declaration of Qualification, and pay the required filing fee prior to 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, July 27, 2018.

Candidates for school board offices are encouraged to contact the office of the Director of Education of the appropriate school board to obtain information on the duties and responsibilities of a Board Trustee.

For further information regarding the upcoming Municipal Election, please contact Mr. Chris Wray, Clerk, at 705-856-2244, extension 223, or Ms. Cathy Cyr, Deputy Clerk, at 705- 856-2244, extension 222.

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Colton Liddle's Quest For Gold - Pyeongchang Paralympics

Article by Barb Fisher, photo supplied It was that split second life changing moment; and for Colton Liddle it was the beginning of persevering with a disability to become the best in athletic excellence. As a young university grad, Colton began his job with the Ministry of Natural Resources as an initial attack forest firefighter. In his fourth year he was seriously injured in a workplace accident resulting in his lower right leg being amputated. Colten quickly pulled his life together and began an intimate relationship with his new limb. Quitting has no place in Colton's psyche and with a lot of work and determination his new leg eventually conformed to become one in body, spirit and mind, and Colton was off to the back country to pick up where his life left off hiking, biking and

climbing in the wilds of Canada.

Snowboarding has been a lifelong passion for Colton and in winter all of his spare time growing up was spent exploring the hills around his hometown Wawa. It soon became clear that to progress in his passion, the rugged terrain of British Columbia was a snowboarder's paradise, and he set off to realize his dream by moving to Whistler in December 2015. It was an intense struggle at first, but in persevering his pain tolerance increased and his confidence grew. Before long Colton was riding faster and better than many able bodied riders, and the first season in his new surroundings he finished a successful season in the mountains riding 50+ days. Colton next set his sites on earning a spot on Canada's paralympic team.

Canada Snowboard recently announced the 7-rider team selected to create the Canadian ParalympicTeam headed to PyeongChang for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games and Colton's determination paid off: Colton Liddle (Wawa), Michelle Salt (Calgary), Sendrine Hamel (SaintSauveur), Alex Massie (Barrie), Andrew Genge (Oshawa), Curt Minard (Vernon) and John Leslie (Arnprior). Only two of the team members, John Leslie and Michelle Salt have competed before in Sochi, and join the others poised for victory in their Paralympic debut. The team has much success to build upon coming off one of their

most successful World Cup seasons in history and came third in the overall Nations Cup standing, the first time Canada has reached the podium in the Nations Cup games.

The World Para Snowboard event first made its debut in Sochi 2014 Paralympic World Games and athletes are again set to compete in PyeongChang March 9-18 so stay tuned to your Olympic station where Colton is well positioned to compete in the disciplines of Para Snowboard Cross (SBX), and the new addition to the discipline Banked Slalom. The SBX is a discipline where athletes race on a course with terrain features such as vertical drops, banks, rollers, spines, jumps and wu-tangs taking approximately 40-70 seconds to run. Competitors race two riders per heat and the first placed competitor advances from round to round with the winner

crossing the finish line first. The Banked Slalom athletes race on a course with banked turns, vertical drops and straight aways taking approximately 30-90 seconds. All competitors take three timed runs with the best timed run determining the final winner.

I was fortunate to talk personally to Colton by phone at an arranged time when he was at a cell serviced area. I didn't have many questions prepared as my main objective was to wish him well and get a feel for his frame of mind.....in a word - Pumped!

Colton, medals won or a valiant effort given our community joins with your family, friends and the rest of Canada in wishing you and your team well. And when folks muse about some kid from Wawa who knows his away around the slopes, we can all brag. "Yes that would be our snowboarder extraordinaire Paralympic star Colton Liddle."

Article by Barb Fisher, photo supplied Joshua Lajoie is a fine example in determination and fierce resolve in reaching his goals. He is 8 years old in grade 2 at Ecole St. Joseph and nothing stops this little go-getter in experiencing all of life's paths. His current endeavour is to be the hardest worker on the Novice hockey team, wearing #10 shirt in the defence position. He follows his favourite team Pittsburgh Penguins and aspires to the greatness of his favourite player Sidney Crosby. Joshua's focus is centred on learning new hockey skills, but having fun with his teammates is the best. And I just heard the perfect lead in for my next paragraph, at the recent

Wawa Mixed Curling News Thursday Night - Mixed

Standings as of Feb. 23rd, 2018 Team TERRIS, Tom 12 LESCHINSHIN, Mark 10 HOFFMAN, Jim 8 BOYD, Katherine 6 SPENCER, Reg 6 SZEKELY, Marc 6 HALL, Jennifer 4 McCOY, Joe 3

Wawa Ladies Curling News Tuesday Night - Ladies

Standings as of Feb. 25th, 2018 Team Points TAVELLA, Debbie 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 11 BONITZKE, Wendy 9 SPENCER, Diane 8 MATHIAS, Dannette 7 McHARDY, Val 7 PARSONS, Rochelle 6 LALONDE, Patricia 5 AMOS, Tracy 4 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 3 CHUIPKA, Lorna 2 1 LAMON, Kayla

Wawa Men’s Curling News

Hockey Player Of The Week - Joshua Lajoie Extravaganza Tournament in the Soo, in the semi finals game Joshua scored his very first career goal. Great job Josh.

The Extravaganza Tournament ended in a heartbreaker. Our Novice team gave a valiant effort and came home with the Silver medal. The kids came so close to taking it all with two wins and a tie in the round robin. In the semi finals the tension mounted as our players were down two goals in the first period and came back in the second period to win 4-3 against the Manitoulin Panthers. In the final game, the nail biting continued down to the quick as our players were down two until the last three minutes, and with two quick goals, tied the score. With 34 seconds left in the game, the Nickel City team scored the winning goal 5-4 and....I'm dripping in sweat just reporting the play-by-play. And I'm excited to report that It was a double win at the Extravaganza with our Atoms also taking an impressive Silver. Even though their medals were not gold, Silver always casts an impressive shine.

This past weekend our Atoms were in Timmins for four league games and in keeping with their talent, won all four games.

Here at home the Peewees and Bantams met South Porcupine for their last league games and both teams dominated the play and ended on a definite high

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Standings as of Feb. 22nd, 2018 Team Points TERRIS, Tom 11 LESCHISHIN, Mark 9 McCOY, Joe 8 HOFFMAN, Jim 7 ECOLE St. JOSPEH 6 MOORE, Bruce 5 YOUNG, Paul 5 DERESKI, Louis 3

Tuesday Mixed League

note. On Sunday Chapleau battled the snow storm and played our Novice players for their last two games, but our players didn't come out winners this time. Next weekend there is no home hockey going on as the annual Ice Fishing Derby will take centre stage.

The NOHA Tournament of Champions (TOC's) are the Wawa Minor Hockey's "Stanley Cup" counterpart, in which the TOC's wrap up each hockey season. There are many banners depicting winning teams of

the past displayed in the arena lobby and attests to Wawa's many successful TOC wins.

This next weekend March 2 - 4 our Novice team will be competing in the TOC tournament in Cochrane, and our Peewees head to Manitoulin Island to compete in their TOC's.

Hockey is drawing to its season's end, but not yet. I will keep you updated on all tournaments scheduled in March....and the excitement continues.

February 20th, 2018 Team Standings Points Black Thunder 45.00 Mafia 38.50 Roxy Rollers 31.00 The Bowlievers 30.00 Friends 26.00 Fire Ball 20.50 Men's Series Flat Avg. Marcel Lewis 715 Stephane Cyr 687 Gino Trovarello 655 Men's Single Flat Avg. Wayne Smitham 318 Joe Grasley 307 Marcel Lewis 282 Ladies Series Flat Avg. Wendy Leclair 590 Chantal Magi 576 Rachelle Godin 567 Ladies Single Flat Avg. Rachelle Godin 247 Chantal Magi 236 Jessica Webb 235 Bowler of the Week Avg. Chantal Magi + 150