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Christmas Hampers - Another Community Success

Article & photos by Barb Fisher Although 2017 may go down as a year filled with global tragedies, here in Wawa our community has again stepped up to the plate in making the Christmas season enjoyable for us all, including the less fortunate. At the end of every year the Christmas Hamper Fund Committee with the Lions Club and the Royal Canadian Legion partners with other groups in organizing, collecting and assembling the Christmas hampers. Together with Chair Dick Watson, Co-Chair and Treasurer Nancy Donald,

Secretary Debbie MacDonnell and a very efficient work crew, the boxes were all packed with care ready for pickup without a moment to spare.

The canvassing begins early in the year and by the wrap-up of the drive a great many businesses, organizations and townsfolk have had a hand somewhere in the assembly. The Volunteer Fire Department together with the Mustangs girls hockey group sirened and honked their way down each town street giving loud notice to the cause.

Besides many food items, their collection of cash donations was quickly turned into won-

derful gifts purchased from local businesses. Throughout the year donations have been ongoing with Brenda Grundt again supplying a Christmas sleigh at the Credit Union to hold donated food items, and the TBS Bargain Shop offered tremendous support in canvassing patrons to donate while together with OPP representatives the Shop supported Santa in a photo-op for the young and the youngat-heart. John's Valu-Mart was instrumental in storing targetted food, and where tur-

keys and hams were carefully kept frozen until the assembly day. Students from Ecole St. Joseph, St. Joseph French Immersion, Ecole publique l'Escalade and Sir James Dunn collected items to provide the best festive breakfast of the year.

There were 109 hampers assembled, each containing a turkey or ham, vegetables, fruit, condiments, breakfast goodies, and a gift for children 16 years and younger.

Also a $25 gift card to Johns Valu-Mart, TBS Bargain Shop, Canadian Tire or Fenlon's Pharmacy was tucked in each

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basket. All purchased items were bought locally from stores and businesses in the Michipicoten area. Personnel from the MNR partnered with a group of volunteers who had been attending a training course at the Regional Employment Help Center, and as the saying goes: many hands make light work. All were a great help in joining others in moving supplies from the stores to the hamper site, and again in carryout help in getting the hampers to the recipients' vehicles.

The Christmas Hamper Fund is recognized as a Charitable Organization and receipts for income tax purposes will be issued. Keep this in mind when Christmas time rolls around again. In the meantime, winter will eventually turn into spring bringing all the excitement of many more community events for us all to enjoy and contribute to their success. That's what we are all about. From the beginning of January to the end of December, our community is always ready to step up to the plate. Thanks to everyone involved in another successful Christmas season.

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Winter has set in and most of us are thinking about sunny skies, with soft sand beaches and gentle, warm waves. What we need is a vacation in South! And just to fill that dream there are so many options! How about the ‘ships horn a-blowing’ or ‘the captain’ calling. Think again!

The vacation scam has a variety of ways to ‘hook you in’.

So how do they work?

By telephone: an unknown caller tells you that ‘you’ve won’ a contest that you didn’t enter and/or that you have to provide a credit card number to cover taxes before receiving the actual tickets or something similar. Or they will ask you to provide personal information to book the vacation and a credit card number to make a deposit to guarantee the trip.

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chased vacation using online sale websites such as Kijiji or Craiglist. The interested buyer contacts the seller and agrees to buy the package which may include travel and accommodation expenses.

The buyer will be encouraged to pay the full price before the tickets and accommodation can be transferred to their name. When the buyer gets to the airport they are advised that the tickets are fake. If you have ever had a plane ticket that you were unable to use you know that you cannot just give it to someone else to use.

A similar scam would be the posting of a short-term rental property at a desirable vacation locale at a very low price. They will ask for a wire transfer, money order, or a cashier’s cheque. Credit cards are not accepted. The advertisement doesn’t give the exact address of the rental and the same property is often listed with several different people. This could also be done in a similar way posting timeshare properties that may exist but may not be available and the person posting them isn’t the one who

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Take the time do so some research: who is the seller/ landlord, using Google maps you can check what a house/ building looks like at a specific location – does it match the description offered by the ad, is there a phone number call it back and see who answers. How do they want payment – anything asking for cash or something easily converted to cash should be suspect – money order, cashier’s cheque. And where are you mailing it to – does the place you are mailing it to seem legitimate – why would you send money to Mexico for a site in Florida for example.

Keep in mind that if you are checking out vacation sites on the internet, you may notice that advertisements for vacations will likely begin popping up on your screen every time you go on line. Don’t answer any ads that you did not directly ask for.

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After School Programs On Tuesday, we have Craft Club, Wednesday is Clay Club, Thursday is Cartoon Club, and Friday is Game Day. All clubs are 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 4-12 and anyone under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Creating Fairness And Opportunity For People In Ontario January 1st, 2018 Marks Milestones In Plan To Help People Get Ahead In Changing Economy The Ontario government has made major strides this year, fighting for fairness to make sure everyone in our province has the opportunity to share in our growing economy.

In 2017, the government took historic action to deliver on its plan to help more people get ahead while continuing to grow the economy. In 2018, the plan will continue to deliver more opportunity and security for families, when a higher minimum wage and free prescription medications for children and youth come into effect on January 1.

For the third straight year, Ontario is outperforming all G7 countries in real GDP growth, and the unemployment rate has dropped to a 17-year low. But not everyone is sharing equally in these gains. Many people are struggling to get ahead in a fastchanging economy where jobs are less secure and workplace benefits are not what they used to be.

The government's plan to address these new realities has included landmark legislation, including raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, and the biggest expansion of medicare in a generation with OHIP+, making prescription drugs free for everyone under 25. This year the Ontario legislature also passed measures to make it more affordable to buy or rent a home, and rolled out the new OSAP, which provided free tuition to more than 210,000 Ontario students starting this fall.

Ontario's actions in 2017 to make the province a place of fairness and opportunity include: • Boosting wages and workplace security. The government is taking historic action to help people get ahead in a changing economy where many workers are struggling to support their families on part-time, contract or minimum-wage work. The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act will increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 2019, giving more than a quarter of employees across the province a pay hike. It will also make employee scheduling fairer; require employers to pay the

same wage to part-time employees who do the same job as full-time employees; introduce two paid days per year of personal emergency leave for all workers; and ensure at least three weeks' vacation after five years of service with the same employer.

• Providing free prescription drugs for young people. Ontario is expanding medicare so no parent will have to choose between paying for their child's prescription drugs and providing other essentials. Starting January 1, 2018, everyone under the age of 25 with OHIP coverage and a valid prescription will be able to get their medications at no cost from an Ontario pharmacy. OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare will improve access to prescription medications for more than four million children and youth. A new mobile-friendly tool is available to help people find out whether their prescription is among the more than 4,400 drug products covered, including ones to treat cancer and rare diseases.

• Giving more students a chance to go on to college or university. The government has taken important steps to make postsecondary education more accessible and affordable for Ontario families by implementing new changes within the OSAP program. The government wants to ensure that people get into college or university based on their ability and potential -- not on their ability to pay for it. Through sweeping changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), more than 210,000 university and college students are receiving free tuition for the first time ever in 2017-18. And in November, OSAP began accepting applications for next year earlier than ever so students can find out sooner how much financial support is available to them -- which may be more than they expect.

• Helping more people find an affordable home. Ontario benefits greatly from new residents attracted to the Greater Golden Horseshoe by the region's economic strength.

Yet this influx has added to the

unsustainable demand for housing and helped drive dramatic price increases. The Fair Housing Plan's package of 16 measures in Ontario is making housing more affordable for homebuyers and renters, while bringing stability to the real estate market. It includes introducing a 15 per cent Non-Resident Speculation Tax; expanding rent control to all private rental units; and identifying provincial surplus lands that could be used to create new affordable and rental housing.

• Building and strengthening ties with U.S. governors to support free trade. Both Ontario and the U.S. benefit enormously from free trade as part of a strong and integrated economic partnership that supports millions of jobs on both sides of the border. During the lead-up to and start of NAFTA renegotiations, Premier Wynne dramatically stepped up her engagement with U.S. governors to advocate for Ontario, defend workers' interests and champion the province's role as an essential partner in their economies. The Premier attended the Summer Meeting of the National Governors Association in Rhode Island, co-hosted the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers' Leadership Summit, and connected with 33 governors one on one. Over the course of the year, she has travelled to the U.S. on seven occasions, deepening ties with allies and partners across the U.S. • Giving more people an opportunity to get ahead and stay ahead. The government has launched a groundbreaking three-year pilot project to assess whether providing a basic income can help people with low incomes. This pilot is studying how a basic income might expand opportunities and job prospects for those living on low incomes, while providing greater security for them and their families. The pilot is underway in three test regions across Ontario, with a mix of urban, suburban and rural residents. As part of the next phase of the pilot, engagement will continue with First Nations and

Provincial Territorial Organizations on a co-created First Nations Basic Income Pilot.

• Helping people and businesses reduce pollution. In the fight against climate change, Ontario chose to put a cap on greenhouse gas emissions as a realistic approach that balances action with affordability. This market-based system achieves the greatest results at the lowest cost to businesses and consumers. As part of the emissions cap program, this year the province launched quarterly auctions of greenhouse gas emissions allowances. Proceeds from the first four totaled more than $1.9 billion, exceeding the province's forecast of total proceeds for 2017-­18. By law, Ontario is investing all of these proceeds in programs to reduce greenhouse gas pollution. This includes programs and rebates for homeowners and businesses through the Green Ontario Fund; repairs and upgrades to make social housing apartment buildings more energy efficient; and support to municipalities for projects such as renewable energy and energy-efficiency improvements.

• Making record investments in hospitals, schools, transit, roads and bridges. Ontario's new Long-Term Infrastructure Plan (LTIP) focuses on how the government is expanding and renewing the schools our children attend, the water we drink, the hospitals where we receive care, and the roads and transit that take us home to our families each day. The LTIP highlights how the government is aligning its record investment in public infrastructure -- about $190 billion over 13 years, starting in 2014-15 -- with its efforts to build a fairer, better Ontario. This includes integrating climate-change considerations into infrastructure planning; building resilient and sustainable infrastructure in an era of accelerated change and disruptive technologies; and better linking Ontario's infrastructure investment with initiatives such as apprenticeships and community benefits projects to create jobs and training opportunities for people

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who face employment barriers.

• Helping seniors age with confidence. The government is working to ensure that everyone in Ontario benefits from the wealth of opportunities the province has to offer, no matter their age. A new action plan and web portal empower seniors to make choices when it comes to their care, independence and how they access government services. It focuses on areas that seniors say they care about most, including living independently for as long as possible and staying connected through social, recreational and volunteer activities. And it massively expands the number of long-term care (LTC) beds, while increasing staffing levels and support for residents of LTC homes.

• Making auto insurance fairer.

The government is introducing major reforms to lower auto insurance rates by addressing fraud, putting victims first and strengthening consumer protection. The Fair Auto Insurance Plan includes a review of the risk factors that insurers use to calculate premiums to ensure that drivers in certain parts of Ontario are not subject to unfairly high rates.

It will implement standard treatment plans for common collision injuries to help people receive the treatment they need after an accident. It will establish independent examination centres to reduce disputes between insurance companies and people injured in collisions. As well, it will establish a Serious Fraud Office that will combat systemic fraud in Ontario, including supporting activities to address auto insurance fraud.

• Lowering electricity bills by 25 per cent on average for all residential customers, as well as for many farms and small businesses, through the Fair Hydro Plan. The plan has reduced bills by even more for people who have low incomes or live in eligible rural and Northern communities. As part of the plan, any increases to bills will also be held to the rate of inflation for four years. Following this, the 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) confirms that electricity prices are forecast to remain below the level projected in the 2013 LTEP.

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News From The Food Bank End Of 2017 Community Thank You

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Wawa Community Food Jim Burni, Brenda Carson, Bank volunteers wish to thank Liz Talian-Clarke, Marny the many individuals, organi- and Mike Chauvin, Joel sations, corporations and Cooper, Barb Fisher, Julian businesses in this remarkably Gagnon, Brenda Grundt, generous town. We have been Steve Haney, Leo and Pat receiving donations from Lavoie, Isabel Lawson, Lorne mid- November 2017 right Leclair, Mary Lesperance, Tex into this first week of January, Luoma, Marilyn McKenna, 2018. All monetary contribu- Beverly McLaughlin, Marin tions of any size are valued Poldmaa –Rask, family of and each personal or food Dave Robertson, Isabel Ruiz, item is appreciated.

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Feed The Need, our major Stewart family, Susan and (OPP) advise the motoring Kari Smith - Managing Editor annual fundraiser, was held on Terry Switzer, Huguette public to remain diligent Sunday, November 26. Many Szekely, Betsabel Bello- throughout their travels on ((705) 856-2267 7(705) 856-4952 thanks to the talented adults Thibodeau and Richard locals highways. email: waprint@vianet.ca There have been 3 fatal and youth who entertained Thibodeau.

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Legion News Everything NEW in 2018.

It looks like same old looking outside and winter is still here. But the kids are back to school and the first bills for the Christmas gifts are coming in.

I hope you all had a good time this holiday season and are ready to get back to the things at hand.

At the Branch we have the first Membership Meeting on Thursday, January 11th. I am sure the agenda will include some ideas for fundraisers.

Our membership chair is hoping to get some visits from some volunteering souls who want to join our group to help veterans and the community.

So if this is YOU we need you!

Over the holidays there were several news items of interest.

I always like the ones where, once again, 2600 candles were

lit by schoolchildren of the whole Nijmegen region who were asked to volunteer for this event and gladly did this at the Canadian Military Cemetary in Groesbeek Holland at Christmas in remembrance of our fallen of the WW2 operations.

This young lad had an assignment for High school about WW2. Knowing that his Grandfather was a veteran he went and asked him a few questions, which the old man answered. The young lad asked him a very difficult question, "Grandpa did you ever kill someone?"

The old veteran smiled and said, "Probably ..... I was the COOK!" To all our Comrades sick at home, in the hospital or nursing homes you are in out thoughts and prayers and we wish you well.

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École Saint-Joseph

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Sir James Dunn Public School

Newsflash

Kindergarten Registration At Sir James Dunn Public School The middle of January is always an exciting time at Sir James Dunn Public School.

That is when the staff and students have the opportunity to meet and greet next year’s incoming Junior and Senior Kindergarten students.

Kindergarten registration always comes with mixed emotions from both the parents and their little ones. Excitement for all the new learning opportunities and the beginning of life long school friendships, as well of worry and apprehension that their little 3 or 4 year olds are growing so quickly and becoming more independent.

As a parent of two grown children I remember those cheers and fears, but mostly I remember seeing the excitement and wonder in my little ones eyes when they first stepped into the SJD Kindergarten classroom 16 years ago.

I (Mrs. Patty Bernath) have to admit I had that same excitement and wonder when I reentered the Kindergarten classroom after teaching other primary grades for the last eight years. The Kindergarten program has changed slightly in

the last decade and now the students are in the driver’s seat when it comes to where our learning will take us each day.

The inquiry based program takes the student’s interests and questions and then bases the learning around their inquiries.

When the learning is centered around the interests of the little ones it is more meaningful and students are much more engaged.

In the block center, blocks were made into various boats so the class spent a few weeks learning all they could about boats, which also lead to a sink or float inquiry making boats out of various materials and testing them for flotation.

When a few snails were found outside the classroom the class made a terrarium for the snails and researched what they eat and how best to take care of them. Also spotted outside were spider webs and the little ones were curious how the webs are made and why spiders make them in the first place.

After reading a few Eric Carle books the class decided to bring out the liquid paint and recreate their own Eric Carle master-

pieces. These are just a few of the inquiries we have explored so far this year.

The Kindergarten class spends a lot of classroom time outside exploring what Mother Nature has to offer and allowing the interests and curiosities to come from nature. They have taken short excursions around our huge playground looking for animals, tracks and leafs, as well as around the community and it is always fun to see the world through 4 and 5 year olds eyes.

If you are not too sure where you will be registering your upcoming Kindergarten student consider coming in to Sir James Dunn for a tour, meet the staff and students and see what unique opportunities await your little one at SJD! Kindergarten registration is scheduled for January 16th.

Call the school at (705) 8562517 to book an appointment.

Registration is ongoing so if the 16th does not work for you please call to arrange an alternate date. We look forward to your visit.

The Run Away Gingerbread Man

Il a fait froid le 12 décembre : -31 pendant la journée.

Les élèves de l’école SaintJoseph se sont bien amusés à l’intérieur ! Ils ont dansé sur plusieurs chants de « Just

Dance ».

Les élèves et les membres du personnel se sont bien réchauffés et ont profité de cette belle journée froide!

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The Sir James Dunn Kindergarten class had a very busy and exciting week before the Christmas break. On Monday morning they decided to bake some fresh gingerbread cookies after having read three different versions of the popular Gingerbread Man book. In all three versions someone opens the oven while the gingerbread man is baking and he runs away. Knowing this fact the Kindergarten students made sure to tell all staff members to not open the oven while their cookies were baking and for extra precaution they closed and locked the staff room door. To Mrs. Bernath’s surprise when she went to check on the cookies there was one missing from the pan. From that moment on the hunt was on.

Mr. Poldmaa the principal thought he saw him on the roof running around during recess, two parents thought they saw him in the parking lot and a few of the students thought they saw him running around town on their bus ride home. The next day they received a surprising email from the Gingerbread Man. It seems he made his own gmail account and emailed the class a selfie of him standing outside the classroom window peeking in while the little ones were busy. The tracks could be seen later outside the window, as well as on the playground equipment.

What a tricky little cookie.

After the Winter Concert performance on Wednesday night the class received another email with a few more selfies. This time the

Gingerbread Man was hiding behind a tree at the back of the stage while the Kindergarten students were performing their song and dance on stage. As well as a selfie of him sitting at the principal’s computer, cuddling with the class’s special friend, Poppy the Porcupine and playing in the sandbox in the classroom.

Jocelyn recalled from one of the Gingerbread Man books that when the little boy created a gingerbread house the gingerbread man returned so her dad very generously donated a gingerbread kit and the class quickly built a Paw Patrol gingerbread house hoping that he would return before the holidays.

On Friday morning to Mrs. Bernath’s surprise the missing gingerbread man returned to the classroom and was found resting by his new home. Before he took his well-deserved nap he wrote the class one more note explaining how he was sorry for running away but he couldn’t resist exploring Wawa and our great school.

He left them a little treat as a way to say thank-you for the comfy, well decorated home for him to take a nap in.

I wonder what adventures the Sir James Dunn Kindergarten class will experience next!

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With Jim White

The Wolf Sentinel - A Ghost Story

Happy New Year! As with most towns, there was an influx of students who came home for Christmas and didn't have to leave until after the New year. This January 1st of 2018 was no exception.

Among those were two university students who came back home to Wolfton, which is a small village near Bracebridge, Ontario. Cal Lake and Sandra Winters were both in their second year at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. They were working on different degrees though. They had been friends since grade six, and became the typical 'childhood sweethearts'. They became unofficially engaged the year they went off to university, with the understanding that they would get married after they both graduated with their degrees in hand.

The days leading up to Christmas Day were busy with shopping, partying with other friends who also had returned home, and then settling down with their families. After that for the next couple of days they were busy with more visiting with school friends. A New Year's Eve party was planned at Wayne Trail's house. He was a friend of a friend that Cal knew.

So he got invited, and Sandra was included too.

On New Year's Eve, the revelers started arriving about nine. As the evening went on, lots of folks came and went. By the time of the countdown at Times Square, there was about twenty people congregated around the TV in the rec room.

The countdown began, and then it was Happy New Year!

Lots of kisses, hugs, and 'Happy New Year' wishes with their beer bottles and wine glasses, and smokes of several kinds in their other hands. Everyone was in a jubilant mood for a while, before everyone mellowed out.

Cal found Sandra in the kitchen, looking for a new bottle of wine to open. He commented to her that it was a clear cold night, and there was a full moon out. He suggested that it would be a perfect night to go snowshoeing, noting that the party was basically over. She was reluctant at first.

But since she couldn't find any more wine she agreed to go with him.

He drove her to her place first to pick up her snowshoes and change into her outdoor winter clothing. She made a thermos of coffee. She put it in a small pack sack, along with two small tin cups, some matches, and Kleenex. Her nose always ran like a sieve in this cold weather, she reminded him. He laughed at her fondly.

Then they went over to his place. He got ready too, and they headed out, walking this time. That was about 1:00 a.m.

He remembered that later, as he had commented on the time to Sandra as they left his house.

He lived about three blocks away from the bush. He knew where there was a snowshoe trail that followed along the creek for a ways, before swinging towards a small lake.

They found it easily enough.

They strapped on their snowshoes and headed off. Cal took the lead.

“Isn't this gorgeous! What a spectacular night. The air is so crisp – sure sobers you up, doesn't it. Isn't that moon a beautiful sight, too. It's so bright and white. Is it ever lighting up the trail. You sure don't need a flashlight tonight do you.”

She replied, “Yes, it is a perfect night for sure. What a great way to start a new year off, eh?”

They continued to chat away, as they worked their way along the trail beside the creek.

The snow crunched beneath their snowshoes as they plodded along.

Shortly they came to the point where the path veered away from the creek, due to a rock outcrop. Just as they were about to make that turn, they stopped in their tracks when they heard the unmistakable howl of a wolf – and it seemed to be very close nearby, they agreed. They hesitated momentarily.

Sandra spoke first. “Oh, Cal. I think we better head back. It is too near to be safe. If there is one, there likely is a pack.

C'mon, let's go.”

Cal replied, “Oh, don't be such a chicken. It won't come close with the two of us to contend with. Safety in numbers, right. Let's go. I want to get over to the lake to see if anyone has cleared off the snow to make the skating rink yet. It doesn't look like anyone has made a trail in so far, so maybe not. If it is cleared off, we can come back tomorrow for a skate. And if it is not done, it won't take long for us to clear a small area. Let's check it out. Remember how we always used to go there when we were kids. I hope it is still being done.” He paused and looked around. Then he added, “See, here is a stick we can use as a weapon, if we need to. It'll be okay, honest! C'mon. Let's go.”

They went through a section of flat terrain studded with birch trees. Then there came into view a small hill to their left. They could see through the trees to the top, where two large spruce trees stood on guard, about six feet apart.

Sandra saw it first. She gasped, and called out to Cal. “Cal, stop. Look up at the top of that hill. It's a pure white wolf. See it's breath, and look at those black eyes, like lumps of coal.”

He turned his head in that direction, just in time to see it lift it's head, and utter the most piercing, haunting howl they had ever heard. The steam from his breath spewed out of

his mouth and up into the still night air. She became terrified, and shuffled with her snowshoes over beside Cal, who was still standing still, seemingly in a trance as he continued to stare up the hill. She begged him, “Cal, I'm scared. Let's go.”

Just then, the wolf lowered it's head, and suddenly just vanished from view, as it faded into the white snowy surroundings beyond the trees.

“See, it's gone. We're nearly at the lake now. We might as well check it out, have our coffee, and then we can head back. Remember, there used to be a picnic table that they kept there year round. It'll be fine.

Let's go.”

Again, he had to prod her to move, but she fell in behind him again. But now she kept looking around and behind her, fearful that the wolf would pounce on them at any moment. But he never appeared, or howled again while they made their way to the lake.

They approached it through the trees. Cal realized that he had miscalculated where the path really went. He was a good hundred meters up from where he should have come out. He stopped to get his bearings. Sandra came up beside him, to his right. They both stood there. Before them was a steep drop to the edge of the lake.

“Well, smarty pants, where are we? So much for your trailblazing skills, Cal.” She began to giggle, as she relaxed from her fear of attack. She hit him on his upper arm. He turned and smiled at her.

“Well, at least I found the lake.” He laughed back at her, and pointed to her right. “See, there is the point where the rink always started.” She grinned at him, and admitted. “Okay, you're right. Yes, I remember being there too.”

They began working their way down towards it, following the top of the eroded slope.

Shortly the terrain dropped down and leveled off near the point. As they got closer, they were able to get a clear view of the little bay that the rink had always been cleared off in.

They couldn't believe their eyes at what they were viewing. There was no beaten path down to the lake, but the rink was cleared off, alright. At the far end of the rink were two small figures skating around in circles, holding onto each other.

Sandra commented, “Oh, look at those two children over there skating. Aren't they cute. I bet they can't be any more than six years old. Their outfits look so adorable too.

It reminds me of the type of clothing my parents used to wear when they were kids. I've seen pictures of them out here from way back when. Let's go out and say hi to them.”

Cal felt uneasy. He said, “Aah, I don't think so. Something seems odd here. There's no one else here. And I don't see their parents around either. What would small kids be doing out here after midnight, anyway?

That's strange too. I think we better go.” She replied, “ Now who's the chicken. C'mon.”

She was about to take her first step when the howl of the snow wolf echoed around the trees, and obviously very close.

She whirled around to see where it was coming from. Her snowshoes got crossed, and she fell to the ground, all twisted about. Cal reached for her, and got her straightened up again.

They had their back to the lake, and were about to make a beeline back up the trail that they had just made with their snowshoes when they stopped dead in their tracks. About fifty meters away stood the wolf. He lifted his head and let out a menacing howl. His black eyes seemed to pierce them to their core. They were shivering as they stared back at him, with the steam puffing from his nostrils and mouth, and floating upwards in that cold air.

After what seemed like an eternity, Cal broke the standoff, and said to her, “We better get out of here. We'll just circle around him, and get back to our trail. I don't think he will follow us from there.”

No more discussion was required, as they both noticed it take a step towards them.

Before it got any closer, they began moving away through the fresh snow. But Sandra suddenly gasped, and called out to Cal. “What about those kids on the rink? We can't just leave them for this wolf to kill them. Get your stick out. Ready?” She shuffled with her snowshoes to get turned back. He did too. They stood next to each other, stunned at what they saw in front of them, down on the lake – nothing but a fresh layer of white snow on the frozen lake. There was no sign of the rink, nor those two children. They blinked and stared at the scene for a moment until they heard the growl of the wolf off to their left. They turned away from the lake and began their confrontation. It was now about thirty meters away from them, standing on guard. The moon shone down on it, casting a white luminous glow on its' fur.

Sandra whispered to herself: 'Phantom Wolf'.

Then she whispered to Cal: “It's like I can see right through it. Weird, eh?” He didn't say anything. He just nodded. Then he slowly began to move away. She quickly moved in behind him. At first they shuffled sideways, keeping a close eye on it. When they saw that it was just standing there, and not moving towards them anymore, they straightened themselves out, and hustled along through the fresh white sparkling snow without further encounters, until they found their tracks on the path back to the creek, and hurried home to Cal's place.

They sat at his kitchen table for the longest time, trying to grasp what had happened to them. They felt how cold the kitchen was. Cal swore he could see his breath. Then Sandra commented on exactly that too. Cal turned on the stove, saying he would heat some water to make some strong coffee.

Finally they put the lake event

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down to still being drunk, and high from the drugs. They had been hallucinating. That had to be it, especially when the clock on the stove said 1:00, which Cal was sure was the time they left the house. It was as if time had stood still. He checked the other clocks in the house. They all read 2:00 a.m.

Sandra left the kitchen to go to the bathroom. When he went back to the kitchen to check that clock, it had reverted back to two a.m. He shook his head, as if to clear away what he was seeing. He then realized the kitchen had really warmed up quite a lot, in just that short amount of time. Sandra noticed it too as she came back in. They both commented on how bizarre all of this was.

They sat at the table and drank their coffee. After taking a few sips, he jolted up off the chair, and said to Sandra, “Shoot. I forgot. I have something for you that I meant to give you up at the lake, but of course things got a bit weird up there.

Hang on, I've got it in my coat pocket. I'll be right back.” He disappeared into the foyer and came back with a small box in his right hand. He walked up to her and then dropped to one knee, and opened the little brown box. As he did that, he popped the question: “Will you marry me now, and not wait until we graduate, as we originally planned. We both know that we want to be together for ever. What do you say?” Sandra stared at the diamond ring, and then looked into Cal's eyes. She was quiet for a moment, and then said: “Isn't that funny. I was thinking the same thing over Christmas. So I say yes. Let's make it official. I love you, and would be thrilled to be your wife.” Cal struggled to his feet and leaned over to kiss her.

It was a first clumsy effort.

So she got up and approached him in the middle of the kitchen. They laughed and hugged and kissed. Then Cal insisted that she stay the rest of the night and then they can tell his parents the good news She agreed. He let her have his bed, while he crashed on the couch in the rec room.

His mother woke him up about nine that New Year's morning. Sandra stumbled out of bed shortly after. They both staggered into the kitchen. They were in rough shape.

However, after some strong coffee, they came back to some semblance of life.

His mother and father sat down with them at the table.

They weren't in the best of shape either, after their late night, but at least they were better than Cal and Sandra.

When his mother asked how their night was, they looked at each other and shook their heads. Cal started first. “Well, Mom, we had the weirdest night, especially after we counted down the ball to New Year's. We decided to go snowshoeing over at that little lake through the bush not far from here. I wanted to see if they had the ice rink cleaned off yet.

It was a beautiful night, with that full moon and all.” ...Story Continued on Next Page

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As he was saying this, his parents looked at each other in an odd way. He went on, “Just as we headed along the creek, we heard this wolf howling. It was unnerving, but we headed over anyway. I had grabbed a stick for a weapon, so I wasn't too concerned about it. Anyway, we got to the lake, and yes, the rink had been cleared. There was two small children there, all by themselves, holding onto each other, trying to skate. They had on the cutest old outfits. Sandra said it reminded her of the old clothes her parents wore when they were children. We were just going to go down to join them when this wolf appeared not far away from us. It was growling, and looked menacing. So we decided to get out of there. But Sandra decided that she couldn't leave those kids behind with a wolf in the area.

So she turned back to rescue them. I did too. But it was so, well, spooky, I guess. There were no kids or rink either. All we saw was a snow covered lake.

It had just vanished into thin air. And that wolf looked like a ghost as the moon shone down on it. All very creepy. Well, we got out of there as fast as we could. Once we got on our way, the wolf stopped, and we had no trouble the rest of the way.

But it sure has freaked us out.”

Before he could on with his story of the night, hie noticed his parents both looked at each other, obviously unsure what to say to them. Finally, his mother began, “Cal, Sandra – I don't know how to begin. What you say that you saw last night, well, earlier this morning, I guess, well, what you describe is very similar to what happened 25 years ago today.

There were two small children skating with their father around one in the afternoon of January first up there, when the two of them broke through the ice and drowned. There had been an air pocket that was never noticed when the father had cleared off the area to make the rink.

Their bodies were never recovered. Their father was obviously distraught. He was found dead at the lake later that day when a couple of teenagers went there to do some skating too. He had tried to find them by reaching into the small area of open water, but was obviously unsuccessful.

Only his two boots were sticking out of the frozen hole where the kids had fallen through. It appeared that he got caught in

the ice as he tried to dive in to reach them, and his winter coat got caught in the ice, and trapped him from getting in or out. He drowned too. His name was John 'Lone' Wolfe. Over the years, there have been many reports of a white wolf wandering the area. Many a person has heard him howling over the years, but few have actually seen him. But your father and I have, as it was us that first came across the scene. I guess you were two who have had the misfortune – is that the right word?- to have seen him, and the children too.

I don't recall anyone ever seeing them since the tragedy. Nobody clears off the lake anymore, or ventures up there, especially on New Year's Day. Now you know why we call it Ghost Lake, and that is why the natives call January the Wolf Moon. Sure lived up to it's billing for you two, eh.”

She paused, then changed the subject. “So, who wants some breakfast?” Cal and Sandra just stared at each other, and they both just shivered again as they struggled to grasp what happened out there. A weird start to a new year, they agreed. But then they came out of their reverie and said yes to breakfast.

Just as they started to eat, Sandra piped up. “Cal, we forgot to tell your parents the good news part of this night.” He said in an excited voice, “Oh my gosh, Sandra, you are right.

Mom... Dad... We have great news. We are officially engaged to be married. I proposed right here in this kitchen after we came back from the lake. I had it all planned to propose out on the rink up at the lake, but with all the weird things that went on, my plans fell apart. So it didn't turn out as romantic as I had wanted, but the important thing is that she accepted.” Then Sandra held out her hand to show them the ring.

It took his parents a few moments to absorb what he had just told them. Then they jumped up and the hugging and hand shaking and kissing began.

That really broke the spell of the earlier eerie encounter up at 'Ghost' Lake, and gave them something more exciting to talk about.

So it started out to be an exiting year for these two families.

What else it held we will have to wait until New Year's Day of 2019.

Last Week's Answers

Wednesday, January 10th, 2018

Aries (Mar. 21 - April 20) Get help setting up a reasonable budget. Look into ways of making extra cash.

You will have the ability to capture the interest of others. Colleagues may try to undermine you when talking to superiors. Social activities will be satisfying.

Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21) Business trips might prove unproductive. Do not allow colleagues to hinder your ambitions. Don't waste this exciting day by sitting at home. Get busy on those home improvement projects that you've been procrastinating about.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21) You'll need to exercise control. Take a second look; another person's philosophy may be extremely different from yours. Overindulgence may cause conflicts.

Moneymaking ventures may just turn your life around.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You must consider yourself for a change. Relationships will be erratic this week.

Conflicts over joint finances are likely. Try to communicate if you wish to help.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Sudden disruptions will cause upset and a change of routine in your home environment. Enlist the aid of family members and consid-

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES er the feelings of your mate.

Delays are evident. Don't let peers distract you or push their work your way.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You'll need to exercise control. You will have a productive day if you organize yourself well at work.

Property investments, insurance, taxes, or inheritance should bring you financial gains. You will be extremely sensual; take precautions and don't take any risks.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You can make career moves that will bring you a much higher income. You will be looking for creative ways to make a little extra cash. You will feel better about yourself and you may also meet potential lovers.

Relationships may be hard to handle.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can get ahead if you play your cards right.

Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant. Get involved in sports groups or hobbies that attract you. Discover opportunities based on the individuals you mingle with this week.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Social activities or travel should be in your plans. Don't get intimately involved with a

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coworker. Don't lament to a friend about any grievance regarding your mate, or it may be hard to rectify your relationship. Don't hesitate to voice your opinions when it comes to matters pertaining to work.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) A better diet, exercise, or a change to a relaxed atmosphere could be ways to soothe your nerves. Plan your day thoughtfully, but try not to rely on others. You can make sound financial investments if you act fast. You can make drastic changes in your professional direction this week.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) This is a great day to mingle with people you would like to impress. Don't get involved in expensive entertainment that involves gambling. If you can, try to work out of your home this week.

Your efforts will be rewarded handsomely.

Pisces (Feb. 20 -Mar. 20) Deception and confusion regarding your status in society is likely. You're best not to get involved in joint financial ventures. You may find your self a bit frazzled if you allow someone to goad you into an unsavory debate. New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups.

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OBITUARY

McKENZIE, Douglas George On Sunday, December 17th, 2017, surrounded by his family, Douglas George McKenzie passed away peacefully in his home on St. Joseph Island after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born in 1945 to Andrew and Esther McKenzie in Toronto, Ontario. He lived a full life experiencing a wide variety of careers ranging from; bee keeping, milk delivery man, transport driver until he settled with his beautiful wife Linda and sons, Andrew and David in Wawa, Ontario in 1977. Together they ran the successful business of, “The Husky” which expanded into “Northern Lights Ford Dealership”. Doug was very passionate about nature and shared many wonderful memories with his family and friends in the great outdoors. Doug retired this past year and moved to St. Joseph Island from Wawa to enjoy the deer, the scenery, the birds and even the wild turkeys. Doug will be greatly missed by his loving wife and best friend Linda of 52 years, his sons Andrew (Kelly) and David (Julie), his precious granddaughters, Alana and Ellie and his step-grandchildren, Brittany, Cameron and Malcolm.

Doug will be remembered and missed by his sisters Janice (Gary) and Deborah (Frank), his brother, the late Kenneth (Alice), his special friends; Rick Dickson, Larry Tregonning, Paul Young and his nieces and nephews. The McKenzie family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful medical staff for their caring and respectful support that was offered to Doug during his battle with cancer, especially during the final weeks of his life. A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at St. Monica’s Church (Broadway Avenue, Wawa) on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. A social luncheon will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 following the celebration. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Unit, Matthews Memorial Hospital (Richards Landing) or to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Oncology Unit.

(Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 705-856-7340). www. gilmartinfuneralhome.ca

OBITUARY ROY, Nicole Claire Marie Nicole quietly slipped away on Wednesday January 3rd 2018 at the F.J. Davey Home.

Throughout her life journey her beloved brother Mario Roy (Judy Scott) walked beside her every step of the way. Older sister of Lise Pitre (Michael) and Guylaine Kraly (Joseph).

Returning to her home town of Wawa she will reunite with her parents the late Paul Emile and Diana Roy (nee Beliveau) at Woodland Cemetery. Special thanks to all staff and workers at F.J. Davey Home (Apple Orchard) for their care and for making Nicole feel at home since moving there on July 2 2008.

There will be no visitation or services. Cremation has taken place at River's Edge Cremation Centre. (Arrangements entrusted to P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 705-856-7340). www.gilmartinfuneralhome.ca IN MEMORIAM

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ANIMAL CLINIC in Wawa Tuesday, January 16th New location starting Nov. 25th, 2014.

Will be at Lion's Club, 51 Superior Ave. behind Michipicoten Community Centre

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LATOSKI, Eddy June 26, 1930 - January 11, 2017 In loving memory of my dear Eddy who passed away one year ago.

As I loved you, So I miss you.

In my memory you are near, Loved, remembered, longed for always.

Bringing many a silent tear.

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Public Skating - Friday Evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre Snowshoing - Check out the Facebook Group "Superior Hiking" to meet other interested locals and learn about local trails!

Wawa & Area Victim Services Annual Service Providers Forum - January 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadaian Legion. Lunch Provided. Contact Kaitlin Dube (705) 856-7852 2018 Woman's Gala: Wiggle & Jiggle - January 26th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre Banquet Room. $10 per ticket.

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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LADY DUNN HEALTH CENTRE Date: Monday, January 15, 2018 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: LDHC Board Room Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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(Rate of Pay = $26.49 / hour) (Probationary Rate = $22.52 / hour) The Township of Chapleau is seeking a Full Time experienced equipment operator for its Transportation and Environmental Services Department. This is a unionized environment.

The successful candidates must possess the following qualifications, skills and abilities: • Grade 12 diploma or grade 12 equivalent from an accredited Canadian educational institution. (See note below) • Valid D-Z Ontario driver’s license.

• Minimum three (3) years operating experience on various types of heavy snow and earth moving equipment.

• Work on a rotational basis in the area of refuse collection and other night shift duties.

• Work both individually and in a team environment.

• Take training and upgrading.

Candidates must submit a typed resume complete with covering letter and proof of education, qualifications, skills and abilities, in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Monday January 22nd, 2018 to the undersigned.

Consideration will be given to candidates without grade 12 or grade 12 equivalent if such candidates submit with their resume a grade 12 equivalent prescreening test report, such as the CAAT, prepared by an accredited Canadian testing facility.

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P.O. Box 129

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Ph: 705-864-1334, Fax: 705-864-0804

Email: pmartel@chapleau.ca We thank all candidates in advance and wish to advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act 2006 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Algoma Power Inc. Installs Forest Access Roads New Holiday Lights In Wawa Dangerous For Snowmobilers Northern Agency Warns Sledders And Truckers With New Signage, Radio Channel Protocol

The Business Improvement Association (BIA) of Wawa was happy to spread holiday spirit by purchasing new holiday lights and banners for the community to enjoy down Broadway Avenue. Algoma Power Inc. (API) generously donated their Wawa staff ’s time to install the lights on a cold winter morning.

The BIA truly appreciated the donation and cooperation from API to make sure the lights where installed on short notice.

This project was also supported by the Municipality of Wawa and the Community Development Committee who supplied a grant of $3,000, as well as the Wawa Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wawa who coordinated the project.

The BIA would also like to thank Heidi McLaren who designed the banners and

Tom Terris and his family for preparing the lights and having them out for API to install. Thanks to Wawa Rent All and The Wawa Motor Inn for also offering assistance to the project!

The Wawa BIA represents most businesses along Broadway Avenue and Mission Road and raises it’s own revenues to support local business development.

The BIA meets monthly and all businesses are invited to attend. Call 705-856-4419 to learn more.

New northern Ontario road signs warn forest users, including snowmobilers, all-terrain-vehicle operators, and anyone in the vicinity of the dangers. Out-of-towners are often unaware winter is the busiest season for the logging industry and traffic volume is high on forest access roads.

(DECEMBER 20, 2017) NORTH BAY, ON – Winter is a busy season in the Ontario logging industry, and snowmobile enthusiasts unfamiliar with the region and terrain are often unaware of the high volume of truck traffic on remote industrial forest access roads in winter.

Nineteen drivers, two passengers, and two pedestrians were killed in snowmobile collisions, and almost 300 were injured during the 2013-14 season, according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation annual report. An average of one person is killed, and many more are injured every year in Ontario on these industrial roads.

Last March 2017, an Ontario snowmobiler died after colliding with a logging truck on a bush road. The Ontario Provincial Police reported the deceased was travelling northbound along the road with a group of sledders when they encountered a southbound logging truck at a curve. The first snowmobiler navigated the curve safely, but the second one crossed in front of the truck. The truck driver tried to avoid the collision, but the sled collided with the trailer. The snowmobiler was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Eight fatalities in six years “Industrial logging roads in northern Ontario are built, used, and maintained, to a high degree by forestry firms,” says Tom Welton, Industrial Director at provincial health and safety association Workplace Safety North (WSN). “But because almost all the roads are on Crown land, the companies make significant efforts to identify designated snowmobile crossings, active logging areas, and their related dangers, to both workers and the public.”

Other frequent industrial road users include workers from mining companies, rail, and telecommunications companies, who may also be unfamiliar with the high volume of traffic in winter by logging companies, notes Welton. A 2015 WSN industry health and safety report notes Ontario logging and forest management companies experienced a total of eight fatalities in the previous six years.

Steve Bros, Acting Operations Manager at new provincial government agency Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC) in northern Ontario, says he was lucky to walk away from a head-on collision and now it’s his mission to warn others.

Husband and pregnant wife survive separate colli-

sions on forest access roads “In my 40 years working in the forest, I’ve been to two funerals, provided first-aid to badly injured people, and know of at least two people who were lucky to walk away from head-on collisions – me and my wife,” says Bros.

He survived a head-on collision in 1988 (see photo of damaged truck), and four years later, his wife, Sarah, eight months pregnant at the time, also survived a head-on collision with a pick-up truck carrying tree planters.

“She was lucky to get out of that one,” says Bros.

“Unfortunately, a friend and coworker of mine was killed in a head-on collision. Also, we had a student in 1989 who was trapped in a halfton truck for several hours and has a permanent limp because of a head-on collision.”

Health and safety risk on logging roads is high “We oversee a huge land base with many forest access roads” says Dana Bond, NFMC Clerk. “It’s a high-risk area – both for industrial traffic and public traffic on those roads. The health and safety issue on those access roads is one of the more important risks to mitigate.”

The NFMC manages the forests covering a land base north of Lake Superior – from Terrace Bay up to Long Lac area, over to Manitouwadge, and is poised to take on the management of the White River forest to the east.

The agency adopted the road sign program legislated by the British Columbia government, which includes a radio channel protocol so truckers access proper radio channels and communicate their location in a consistent way.

“We’re trying to be very proactive in avoiding incidents and accidents,” says Bond. “The new industrial road sign system being implemented in the NFMC license area is for the health and safety benefit of both commercial and industrial truck drivers as well as members of the public.

Snowmobile clubs are encouraged to contact Workplace Safety North at info@workplacesafetynorth. ca for more information or to arrange a free information session for their community and club members.

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Wawa Ladies Curling News Tuesday Night - Ladies

Standings as of Nov. 28th, 2017 Team Points McHARDY, Val 3 TAVELLA, Debbie 3 BONITZKE, Wendy 2 MATHIAS, Dannette 2 RAINVILLE, Heather 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 AMOS, Tracy 1 CHUIPKA, Lorna 1 LAMON, Kayla 1 PARSONS, Rochelle 1 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 0

Wawa Mixed Curling News Thursday Night - Mixed

Standings as of Dec. 21st, 2017 Team TERRIS, Tom 6 LESCHINSHIN, Mark 5 BOYD, Katherine 4 HOFFMAN, Jim 4 HALL, Jennifer 3 SZEKELY, Marc 2 McCOY, Joe 1 SPENCER, Reg 1

Wawa Men’s Curling News Monday Night - Men’s

Standings as of Dec. 19th, 2017 Team Points TERRIS, Tom 6 LESCHISHIN, Mark 5 McCOY, Joe 3 HOFFMAN, Jim 3 MOORE, Bruce 3 YOUNG, Paul 2 DERESKI, Louis 2

Tuesday Mixed League

December 19th, 2017 Team Standings Points Black Thunder 28.00 Mafia 23.50 The Bowlievers 19.00 Roxy Rollers 14.00 Friends 13.00 Fire Ball 10.50 Men's Series Flat Avg. Gino Trovarello 655 Wayne Smithim 596 Joe Grasley 592 Men's Single Flat Avg. Joe Grasley 307 Stephane Cyr 261 Gino Trovarello 246 Ladies Series Flat Avg. Amy MacDonell 560 Michelle Krell 554 Rachelle Godin 549 Ladies Single Flat Avg. Rachelle Godin 247 Jessica Webb 235 Michelle Krell 230 Bowler of the Week Avg. Matt Espey + 116