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Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund – A Huge Success Thanks To So Many!

Article Submitted By: Debbie MacDonnell Secretary for Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund

individuals and included gifts for 85 children.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart” ~ Elizabeth Andre Where would we be if it were not for the dedicated Volunteers, Businesses and Organizations in our community? Many people have given a lot of their time (and sweat) to help make Christmas better for children and families in our area. The Wawa Christmas Hamper Fund successfully distributed hampers to 78 families, 57 single

The hampers consisted of either a turkey or a ham, potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, oranges, soup, stove-top stuffing, pancake mix, pancake syrup, gravy, cookies, other non perishable food items and a gift card to one of four local businesses. Every child received gifts that were included with the hamper.

All of this was possible thanks to the caring and giving people of our community. We hope that these pictures will bring a smile to your face and warm your heart!

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BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY

Your Local Businesses Offering Local Services

After School Program will be resuming on January the 8th, 2019! I hope everyone NORTHERN LIGHTS FORD SALES enjoyed the Holiday sea1008 HWY 17 N 118 Mission Rd. son and ready to get back to WAWA, ONTARIO Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 P0S 1K0 some fun, crafts, stories and games! Don’t forget this pro* 70 Guest Rooms - Suites & Wheelchair gram is open to school aged Accessible Available children up to 13 years old. * 18 Log Chalets with Fireplaces * In-Room Coffee~Cable Television Children aged 5 and under * Wireless High Speed Internet~Fax & Photocopy Services must be accompanied by an For Sales call Andrew or Travis at * Complimentary Guest Computer 856-4340 adult. We will have Story and Station~Laundry & Fitness Room For Service or Parts contact 856-2775 RESERVATION TOLL FREE: 1-800-561-2278 Craft Club on Tuesday, Clay www.northernlightsford.com www.wawamotorinn.com Club on Wednesday, Drawing Club on Thursday and Game Club on Friday and runs from This space available for $24.00/Week 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Come in to the Wawa Public Library to Want long term advertising? pick up a registration form. For more information call Suzie at the circulation desk at 705Call us and see what we can do for you!

856-2244 ext 290. The number of children will be limited to 10 and will be on a first (705) 856-2267 or waprint@vianet.ca come basis. Please remember the After School Program is free of charge! Hope to see you there!

Michipicoten Volunteer Firefighter’s Association 2018-2019 Annual Cash 17th January 24th January 31st Draw- Tickets are available 109 Mission Rd Hwy 101 at the Wawa Public Library!

Wawa, 28th ON P0S 1K0 y 14th February 21st February The next draw will be on Monday through Friday Valentine’s Day. Be sure to get 14th March 21st March 28th 8 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. your ticket for your chance to Saturday 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. 11th April 18th April 25th win grand prize of $10,000.00 Call Toll Free 1-800-551-8375 4 draws of $1,000.00 for FREE quotes and FREE delivery!

9th May 16th May 23rd Mayand 30th each. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00! Please help 13th June 20th June 27th support our local Volunteer 1th July 18th July 25th Firefighters!

To Book a Ride – Call New 705-856-5802 t 8th August 15th August 22nd August 29thBooks- Our New Books on the 7-Day Shelf this week are “Of Blood Hours of26th Operation er12th37 Broadway September 19th September Street, P.O. Box 1670 and Bone” by Nora Roberts; Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0 Monday to Friday October r 10th Call: 705.856.2225 October 17th October 24th “The31st Dream Daughter” 1-800-561-4445 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. by Diane Chamberlain; Christine Shorey er 14th November 21st November 28th “Winter in Paradise” by Elin Public transportation is Associate Insurance Advisor Hilderbrand and “The Crimes http://cooperators.ca er 12th December 19th available to everyone. of Grindelwald”, the original screenplay by J.K. Rowling.

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Also for our James Patterson fans we have new on the shelf “Juror #3” and “Target Alex Cross”! Hope to see you soon at the Wawa Public Library!

Staff Picks for the Month of January are “Blossom Street Brides” by Debbie MaComber; “The Innocent” by David Baldacci, “The Western Star”

by Craig Johnson and this week’s feature is “Cage of Stars” by Jacquelyn Mitchard! (from book jacket) 12-year-old Veronica Swan's idyllic life in a closeknit Mormon community is shattered when her two younger sisters are brutally murdered. Although her parents find the strength to forgive the deranged killer, Scott Early, Veronica cannot do the same.

Years later, she sets out alone to avenge her sisters' deaths, dropping her identity and severing ties in the process. As she closes in on Early, Veronica will discover the true meaning of sin and compassion, before she makes a decision that will change her and her family's lives forever.

Check out a Staff Pick and let us know what you think!

Music Night: Plans for another Music Night are in the works!

Please check for details in the near future!

Sleepy Time, Story Time: Another Sleepy Time, Story Time is in the planning stages!

Please follow the Wawa Public Library for more details coming soon!

Periodicals: Come in and check out our great selection of magazines. The newer magazines are one week lending and the older ones are three weeks lending. There is something for

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Drop Box – Our drop box is in place for your convenience.

You may deposit your returns in the drop box only when the library is closed. Please do not deposit batteries or ink cartridges in the drop box as they may damage our books.

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Our hours are MondayFriday (inclusive) 11:00a.m.

– 7:00p.m., and Saturday 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. The library will be closed Sundays and all holidays. Come on down to the Come on in and check out our great selection of books, magazines, DVD’s, Blu-rays, Audiobooks, French books, and more. We also have large print books and CNIB discs and a Daisy Ready for the visually impaired. And don’t forget our awesome Children’s collection!

Telephone – 705-856-2244 ext 290 for the circulation desk or ext 291 to reach the librarian’s office, or email us at mtpl@wawa.cc The Wawa Public Library is also the place to recycle your batteries and ink cartridges!

Remember – library membership is FREE to residents of the Municipality of Wawa and contracting communities. We can also issue a non-resident a library card for a fee of $10.00 per month or $95.00 per year.

This is a great option for a family member or friend that may be visiting.

Tips For Getting Your Kids Outside In The Wintertime From Lucky The Turfmutt

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huge canvas for children and their imaginations. Snow balls, snow forts and trees covered in snow offer a wealth of opportunities for children to explore and experiment in our living landscapes.

January 31st Encourage exploration. Ask your child to look at how the February 28th landscape changes with the March 28th seasons. Talk about what hap-

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pens after leaves fall, when snow arrives, when it’s windy, and more, linking these seasonable changes with basic science about clouds, rainfall, temperature changes and the earth.

Play with them. Get outside in the winter with your children. It’s healthy for both kids and adults to move! Have a snowball fight, build a snow man or fort, or go sledding.

Try something new. Try your hands at cross-country skiing, igloo-building, winter hiking, ice fishing, ice skating, snow sculpting, snowshoeing, or something else that your children want to try to give them an appreciation of the outdoors in all seasons.

Attend a community festival. There are many community festivals year-round, and winter festivals can be exceptionally fun and offer activities for kids.

Mention how happy it can make them. Even winter sunshine can make kids happy!

Literally. Sunlight boosts Vitamin D, which helps regulate emotional and mental moods by increasing serotonin in the brain. Even exposure to the weaker sunlight in the winter can cause this happiness boost.

Tolerate some mess. It’s a given that kids going outside in the snow will often return wet, muddy and messy. Be prepared for wet and cold kids and get them warmed up when they return from playing outside.

Process what they did. Ask kids to share about what they did outdoors. You can ask them to talk, write, or draw out their activities and observations.

Did they observe something new? Did something surprise them? What was fun?

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St. Joseph’s School Happenings

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Vive Le Vent Et L’esprit De Noël!

SJFI Grade 1/2 Visits Minds In Motion On Tuesday, December 11th, the Grade 1/2 students from St. Joseph French Immersion Catholic School joined some of the long-term care residents at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre during Minds in Motion. In preparation for our afternoon, spe-

cial guest Christy Reid visited us to discuss dementia and Alzheimer's disease and to do a read aloud. The students made connections to their own experiences with aging loved ones.

The group enjoyed mingling, carolling with Brian

Lachine, making crafts, enjoying a snack and exchanging gifts. The students ended the afternoon with a musical performance. Thank you to Jolene Binda and family, Chris Rask, and Christy Reid for inviting our class as well as organizing and running the event!

On Thursday evening the grade 7 and 8 students of École SaintJoseph (Wawa) accompanied

by Mme Isabella and Mme Suzanne went door to door Christmas caroling around our beautiful little community.

Although this was a fundraiser for their Toronto trip they realize that it’s also a time of

giving. Due to the generosity of our community many perishable items were donated and our local food bank will benefit from these items. A big thank you Wawa !

We would like to also thank everyone who participated to make this Christmas tradition a success!

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of the hard-working people of Ontario."

In addition to freezing fees, the government is adding two new licence-free fishing events in 2019 on the weekends of Mother's Day and Father's Day. Families will be able to enjoy fishing at no cost, making it easier to spend time together.

"Recreational fishing is a $2.2 billion industry in Ontario," said Minister Yakabuski. "People come from all over the world to experience what this beautiful province has to offer, including fishing in our many lakes, rivers and streams, and we are helping the people of this province and

their families do the same."

For more information on fishing in Ontario, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/fishing.

Ontario's Government for the People also recently announced its plan to honour past and present members of the Canadian Armed Forces by amending fishing regulations so veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members can enjoy free recreational fishing by early 2019.

For more information please see: Ontario Gives Back to its Heroes.

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News Release: Fishing Licence Fee Freeze Ontario Cancels Scheduled 2019 Licence Fee Increase Ontario's Government for the People is making life more affordable by putting a stop to fishing licence fee increases for all Ontario residents and removing the $2 service fee.

"We're making it easier for Ontarians to get out on the water and enjoy the great outdoors by keeping fishing licences more affordable," said John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. "Next year, whether renewing a licence or purchasing for the first time, there will be no price hike and no service fee. This will put $2.7 million back into the pockets

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Michipicoten Chronicles

by Johanna Rowe, CAHP ing year by Mr. Doyle and Mr. O’Brien (who also owned the Lakeview in the Mission at the same time), erected on the newly named Broadway Avenue. * Considering the rapidly changing economy due to the gold boom, two of its residents, James Ganley and Fanny Caverhill applied to have the town site registered under the name of “WaWa City’ on September 26, 1899.

While they applied to have the town site registered, they also took the liberty of naming a few of the streets in the town, which is why we now have Caverhill Street and Ganley Street.

The rush of claims staked along the shores of Wawa Lake and the streams throughout Michipicoten, led the newly created Ontario Bureau of mines to form the first mining division in the Province.

The Michipicoten Mining Division office was set up in the Michipicoten HBCo. Post which was once again a bustle of activity. Over 1700 claims were registered and hopeful miners were supplied with goods and tools. * While most prospectors were in Wawa for the gold boom, others were enticed by the iron ore deposits in the surrounding hillside. One of those men was Francis Hector Clergue. After a sample of iron ore came across Clergue’s desk from prospectors Ben Boyer and Jim Sayer, Clergue immediately bought the claims and began development of the Helen Mine in 1898. This was the beginning of Clergue’s immense legacy in the Algoma District. * Agnes Turcott, Land of the Big Goose, Revised Edition, 1982, (Friesen Printers, Altona, MB), p. 53 and 51.

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Wawa – 150 Years 1890-1899 The 1890’s saw the end of fur trading operations at the Michipicoten Hudson’s Bay Company Post. Local fur supplies were diminishing. Those local trappers and Ojibway families who were still trading preferred to travel to the newer trading posts found along the Canadian Pacific Railway near Chapleau, Missinabi and White River. Although this decade marked the end of an era of Michipicoten’s significant role in Canada’s legendary “Company of Adventurers” (the Hudson’s Bay Company), it also marked the beginning of a whole new industrial era that would firmly stake Wawa’s contributions on regional, provincial and national levels.

Picture this: It is a beautiful summers day in 1897 and you are taking your wife out for a picnic lunch on Wawa Lake.

While you are laying down your picnic blanket to eat, your wife goes down to the lake to get some water and she comes back with a bucket of water and some quartz rocks. Upon further inspection, you decide to bring some of those rocks to Mr. Mackey, who owned a store in the Mission and Mr. Dickinson of the North Bay area, and guess what they tell you? They tell you that you have discovered gold in Wawa Lake and because of your discovery, the gold boom in Wawa begins. That sounds like a great story, right? That is the story of trapper and guide William Teddy and his wife Louise Towab.

With the discovery of gold, people from all over the world flocked to Wawa to stake their claims and get rich. The winter of 1896 was known as the first time in Wawa that a non-aboriginal family stayed throughout the winter, a title held by the Boudreau family. Little did the Boudreau’s know, moving to Wawa would be one of the best decisions they would make. In the summer of 1897, there were many new businesses that opened in Wawa, mainly by the Boudreau family. They operated a restaurant, a boarding house, two stores, a bakery and a pool room. The Balmoral Hotel also opened the follow-

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15 Can’t Miss Money Tips For Millennials In 2019

By Dr. Henry Joseph Svec 1. Save between 10% and 40% of income. Have that amount taken off automatically each pay period. If you are working full-time and living with parents you MUST save 90% of your salary for future investments.

2. Place those funds in a high interest, government guaranteed savings account.

3. When $10,000 or more is available, invest in a small duplex, living in one renting out the other.

4. Move to an area where the cost of living is reasonable.

5. Separate wants from needs.

Focus on needs 99% of the time.

6. Never borrow money to buy a depreciating toy that has no value. i.e. car 7. Give back to others. Don’t wait until you are financially strong, do this from day one.

8. Avoid toxic people and relationships.

9. Seek out a mentor that has achieved or been successful.

Someone who is where you want to be.

10. Begin investing in Public companies that pay a strong dividend. Do this within a TFSA. 11. Exercise at least five times a week. People who engage in regular exercise are more successful in all other aspects of life.

12. Eat Healthy food. Are you?

If you want to know how you are doing go to the Apple or Google app store and download Click-Eat the healthy diet and a registered Dietitian will let you know.

13. Take steps to find CHI. More time to self-reflect and meditate with no purpose.

14. Read at least one book per month on finance, real estate or any other area of selfimprovement interest.

15. Love

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Happenings At First United Church 224 Mission Rd. Box 221 Wawa ON POS 1KO The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 The Season of Epiphany from the Greek “to show forth” began on Jan. 06. It commemorates the showing forth of the Infant Jesus to the Wise Men, the first Gentiles to worship Him.

Thurs. Jan. 10 Worship Committee - 2 p.m.

Sun. Jan 13 Official Board Meeting following Morning Worship Sun. Feb. 10 Annual Meeting following Morning Worship Please Note ALL Reports to Jennifer by Jan. 20.

May we be seekers of the Holy like the first Wise Men.

the cost of inflation, and completely failed to communicate with TODS customers," said Michael Tibollo, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

"We are taking real action to ensure businesses and customers have time to adjust to the increased prices, and we look forward to continuing to work with Canadian TODS Limited over the coming year to look for ways we can help mitigate this price increase."

The TODS program is designed to provide motorists with signage on provincial highways to direct visitors to tourist attractions, operations and services.

"Our Government for the People was elected on June 7 with a clear mandate to respect the taxpayers of this province and to restore trust and accountability in the province's finances," said Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation.

"We heard loud and clear from small business owners across Ontario, and have fixed a problem that the previous government created. Today we're providing relief to small business owners, as we do our part in promoting and strengthening tourism in Ontario."

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News Release: Respecting Ontario's Tourism Businesses Ontario Freezing Tourism Sign Program Rates for the Next Year Ontario's Government for the People is making life more affordable by bringing relief to Ontario's tourism operators who rely on the province's Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing Program (TODS) to generate a positive economic impact in their local communities.

In April 2018, the previous government signed a contract with Canadian TODS Limited towards the end of their administration. The people of Ontario have expressed their concerns about this contract, and the significant fee increases being placed on small business owners across the province.

Ontario's Government for the People is listening to the province's small business owners and tourism operators. We have worked with Canadian TODS Limited - the third party responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the TODS program - to freeze all price increases for 2019.

"Our Government for the People has heard clearly from tourism operators across the province about their concerns regarding the fee increases associated with the TODS program. The previous government deliberately froze prices for 10 years, ignoring

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TWO WAWA RESIDENTS CHARGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING (WAWA, ON) - On Wednesday December 19, 2018, members of the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), executed a search warrant at a residence on Regina Crescent in Wawa, Ontario.

As a result of the search, police seized approximately 40 tablets of suspected fentanyl and a small amount of cash. The street value of the drugs is approximately $2400. Two Wawa residents were arrested and charged subsequent to the search.

Thomas THAYER (29 years old) of Wawa, Ontario was charged with: • Traffick in Schedule I substance - Opioid (other than heroin), contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), • Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code (CC).

Nicole KORYTKO (28 years old) of Wawa, Ontario was charged with: • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Opioid (other than heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA, • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the CC. The accused parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Wawa, Ontario on February 11 and March 4, 2019.

OPP REMINDS THE PUBLIC TO "LOCK IT OR LOSE IT" (WAWA, ON) - The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind vehicle owners to lock their unattended vehicles at all times, even in your own driveways. It only takes a few seconds for a theft to occur. The "would-be" thieves are looking for easy items to steal such as: loose change, purses, wallets

and electronic devices.

Police recommend some of these crime prevention strategies to reduce the possibility of being victimized: • Lock your vehicle • Never leave a running vehicle unattended • Don't leave any valuables in your vehicle in plain view • Park your vehicle in a driveway or if you have a garage use it and lock it • If you have to leave your vehicle on the street, lock it and park it in a well-lit area • Completely close all vehicle windows when parked • Keep your driver's license and vehicle registration with, in your wallet or purse • Never leave your vehicle keys in plain view The public can learn more about preventing thefts on the OPP website at www.opp.ca Any person with information regarding thefts should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

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

DISTRACTED DRIVING CAN KILL (EAST ALGOMA, ON) - The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that no form of distracted driving is ok. Officers are out on our roadways taking a combined approach of education and focussed enforcement.

All it takes is one second of taking your eyes off the road while driving, and disaster could strike. Numerous studies have been conducted on the risks associated with distracted driving. In particular, texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. Many of these studies have confirmed that this form of distracted driving is as dangerous as driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs - which we all know is wrong.

Very importantly, distracted driving does not just include texting/talking on cell phones.

The OPP continues to lay

numerous charges every year against motorists whose driving ability is compromised by other distractions, such as eating, selfgrooming, and tending to kids in the back seat, just to name a few. Driving involves sharing space with other drivers, their passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians. And, it is impossible to do so safely unless your eyes and mind are solely focused on driving.

"Distracted driving related collisions are 100% preventable", says East Algoma Detachment Commander Tyler Sturgeon.

"Passengers need to speak up and tell the driver because their safety is compromised as well".

The OPP is calling on responsible drivers and passengers to speak up and refuse to tolerate distracted driving. Take a zero tolerance approach to distracted driving. Take charge of your own safety and speak up when you are in a vehicle being driven by someone who is not paying attention to the road and is endangering your life. The goal is to make distracted driving as socially unacceptable as impaired driving. Enforcement and education are important to putting an end to distracted driving province wide.

As of January 1, 2019, drivers who choose to continue to drive while distracted face a fine of $615, including the victim surcharge and a court fee, along with six demerit points. A second conviction within five years results in a fine up to $2000, a seven-day licence suspension and six demerit points again. If there is a third (or subsequent) conviction in five years, drivers face a fine of up to $3000, a thirty-day licence suspension, and a further six demerit points.

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The Resolutions A note of explanation for what is happening in 2019 – I am trying something new. I hope to write an ongoing story line that has a cast of characters that will come and go as the story develops over the year, similar to a novel. Events will occur to each of them, so it will be important for you, the reader, to stay tuned each week to see what happens for both you and me as I try to come up with this ongoing story. I hope you find it interesting enough to follow along each week.

So first of all, here is the list of characters that the story will revolve around: LIST OF CHARACTERS & INFO ON THEM in Chapter 1 • Jack and Meisha (nee Black) White, married • Mark Brown and girlfriend, Mary Redding • Henry Greene , a friend of Jack''s, and Alice (nee Appleton), his wife • Harvey Black, Meisha's older brother & Hannah Black (nee Grey), his wife Jack and Meisha live next door to Mark and Mary in the central core of the town of Resolve in an old 2-story brick house that used to belong to Jack's parents, & they inherited when his parents had passed away 3 years ago'; Mark & Mary's house was identical to the White's.

Harvey and Hannah live in a small bungalow on the north west side of town.

Henry and Alice lived in a townhouse on the east side of town.

Jack works at one of the local car dealerships as a mechanic; Meisha is a hairdresser at Clarissa's Hair & Beauty Salon located in the Station Mall out near the west side of town; -Mark is a high school teacher; Mary is a chambermaid at the Blue Gables Motel located about 6 km out of town on Highway 19 Henry works for the Ministry of Natural Resources; Alice works at the Resolve Pharmacy downtown; Harvey is a stock broker; his wife Hannah is a stay at home housekeeper.

PICTURE THEM Jack is 31 years old, with dark brown hair, and a good physical build, who looks lik Tom Cruise; Meisha is small and petite, with black hair, who reminds everyone of a small version of Cher.

Mark is tall and bulky, and has been teased about looking like Dwayne Johnson – The Rock.

Mary is 27 years old who is of medium height and build, and resembles Lady Gaga.

Henry is 25 years old, with pale reddish flyaway hair, who looks like Prince Harry.

Alice is 24 years old, tall and lanky, with light blonde hair she always keeps short, and resembles Julia Roberts.

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Harvey is 40 years old, with straight oily black hair that he always keeps slicked down that gives him a creepy demented look. He is often referred to as 'Johnny' behind his back – remember 'Here's Johnny', a famous line from the movie 'The Shining' that Jack Nicholson's character yells out as chops the door apart.

Hannah is 31 years old with a mousy looking appearance with a slight build, and dark brown hair that is worn straight down, including the bangs over her forehead, who resembles Amy Fowler from the TV program 'Big Bang Theory' complete with glasses.

THE STORY 'Happy New Year!' It's 2019! May it be better year than 2018, everyone at Jack & Meisha's house party proclaimed it to each other, as they sipped eggnog and other beverages, and smoked various other substances. After all the whooping and hugging and kissing, they settled down in various chairs, chesterfield, dining room table, and the floor. We started talking about all sorts of things until the conversation steered into the inevitable question of what resolutions they all had made, and were they going to be able to keep them. Of course, by this time, a lot of the talk was liquor and drug -induced, and got louder and more animated as they delved into this topic of conversation.

Their next door neighbours, Mark, piped up first. “I am going to quit smoking this year, even if it kills me!” Everyone groaned at that quip. His girlfriend, Mary, laughed at him.

“Yeah, you have been saying that for the last 2 years that I have known you. I'll believe that when I see it. Now for me, it's the pledge of every woman – lose lots of weight, and do more exercising.” Mark laughed back at her. “Ditto for you. You have been saying that as long as I have been trying to quit smoking.” Mary shot back, “Yeah, well this year it will be different. I got this gym membership, and I am determined to do it for sure this time.” Everyone else in the room wished her well.

Then my wife, Meisha, offered up her resolution. “Jack, I am going to become pregnant this year, and it will be a girl.” I choked on my drink. “Wow, where did that come from? It would have been nice if you had let me in on this resolution first, before making it public,” He commented in a more obvious annoyance in his voice than he had intended.

“Oh, come on, we have tried to talk about this lots of time over this past year. You have always avoided the subject, however, whenever I did bring it up.” She was getting annoyed herself now. He didn't

ease the tension developing between us when he retorted, “Right. We don't need to air our private affairs here tonight.

Let's move on. Henry, what is your resolution?”

Before Jack could say anything, Meisha butted in. “See, there you go again. Change the subject – make Henry the distraction.” I gritted my teeth, took a big sip of my drink, and hissed at her, “You are right.

Let it go. This is supposed to be a celebration tonight – the first minutes of a new year.

Let's just drop this for now.

I promise we can work on this tomorrow. Okay?” She sulked, as she replied, “Yeah, sure. I'm sorry. Go ahead, Henry. What is your resolution?”

And so that little scene was over. Henry, a friend he had known for years, and were fishing and hunting buddies (despite him working for the MNR!), wasn't sure whether to proceed or not, and he fumbled with his reply, “Well, I guess it would have to be to quit my gambling addiction.” I knew he bought lots of lottery tickets, but I didn't realize it was a real addiction for him. It shocked me that he mentioned this tonight. He thought, “Boy, this is starting to become a real downer.

I better change the subject.”

Then out loud, called out to everyone, “Well, who needs a refill?” He looked around for requests, as he struggled to get up off the chesterfield.

Alice, Henry's wife, spoke up first. “Yep, I can handle another eggnog.” She and Jack got up and went out to the kitchen. Everyone else stayed put, and thankfully, Harvey, Meisha's brother, did change the subject, when he asked if anyone had heard about the break in at the drug store over the Christmas break.

Jack didn't hear the rest of the conversation, as he and Alice were already in the kitchen. He refilled her drink, and got another rum and coke for myself. He knew that he shouldn't say anything, but he was curious.

“Wow, I'm sorry. I didn't realize Henry had a gambling problem. Is it really that serious?”

She took a sip of her drink, put it on the kitchen counter and leaned against it, and nodded.

“Yes, it's getting really serious. Between the lottery tickets and the online gambling, he has nearly drained our bank account. I have resorted to setting up my own account to put my wages in, so he can't gamble that away too. I don't know where it's going to end.

I hope he means it that he is going to try to quit. That was a surprise to me too, when he said that just now.” She paused, and then brought up Meisha's bombshell. “And I must say that was a surprise about Meisha wanting a baby.

I have never heard her mention it before. I was embarrassed for you. That was definitely not the time or place to bring that up. She could have come up with another resolution that wasn't so personal.”

He nodded, and blushed.

“Yes, I guess you could tell that I was not happy about that scenario. I told her over a year ago that I was not interested in becoming a parent. It's hard enough to keep ahead of things with just the two of us. We can't handle a child with the tough times we are in. Money is so tight right now. But she keeps trying to bring the subject up, and she certainly made advances. So far I have been able to put her off. She says that I am avoiding the subject, and in a way, I guess I am. But how many times do I have to tell her that I am not interested? Now it is out there, and I am really going to have to deal with this, one way or the other.”

Alice stared at him, and they made eye contact. He could see her concern. He was not sure what she saw in his eyes. But it lasted for only a moment. He broke the stare by saying, “Well, we better get back in there and see what they are doing now. I hear some laughing, so something funny is being said. Let's get in on it, eh?” He took another big sip of my drink, and turned away from her and headed through the doorway back into the living room. Alice followed him in.

As it turned out, Mark, a high school teacher, was telling a story about his students who tried to con him out of doing an assignment on sex education. “Yep, these 2 boys said with such a serious face that they already knew all about sex, and so didn't need to do an essay on anatomy.

One of them added that maybe he could teach me a thing or two. I just burst out laughing, as I could see his slight smile breaking out in the corners of his mouth – and that twinkle in his eye. I finished by saying that they could prove it by writing it down in his essay. Nice try, I concluded.

And they both shrugged their shoulders in unison, and turned and made their way out of my classroom.” That is what everyone was laughing about, and commenting on kids today.

He was glad to see the mood had lightened up. And indeed the rest of the night went well.

About 2 am they all started to wind down. Mark was the first to get up and leave. Then the rest of them followed his lead, and got up. They all huddled and stumbled around the foyer as they tried to get their boots and coats on. Eventually it all got straightened out as everyone got bundled up. Then the goodbyes started, and a procession of bodies staggered out the front door, down the driveway, and dispersed in both directions – off to their own homes.

Jack stood in the doorway for a couple of minutes while he watched everyone disappear out of sight before he closed the door, and looked around to see the mess in the living room.

Actually except for the beer bottles, and empty and halfempty glasses, it didn't look too bad. He quickly grabbed them all, wobbled towards the kitchen – as he bumped into the dining room table and the archway, and finally into the kitchen where he dropped them all into the kitchen sink They clanged together, and a couple of them tipped sideways, spilling their contents.

He left them where they lay, turned out the kitchen light, and then the living room one, and headed up to bed. Meisha was already in bed, and fast asleep. He got undressed, and plopped into bed. He was soon fast asleep too. And that is how New Year's Eve went at the White House.

To be continued....

Please for our oversight.

We made a mistake in our Christmas Edition: Our Story Time writer is:

Jim White

And he wishes you all best of luck in the New Year!

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

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.

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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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.

S T. PA U L’ 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.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND need attendant services, the direct Funding Self Managed Services program can offer up to 6hrs/day, 7days/week of help. Pick and schedule your own attendants. Take control! Contact Patricia at the Disability Resource Centre in Kapuskasing, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1-800-236-7417.

Last Week's Answers

Aries (Mar. 21 - April 20) You can accomplish a lot if you deal with other people's money or possessions this week. Social events will be plentiful. Friends and relatives may be hard to take this week. There's lots to be done and if you meet your deadline you'll be in your boss's good books.

Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21) Channel your efforts into achieving your goals. You need to spend some time reflecting on past experiences and involvement's. Your own small business on the side sounds pretty lucrative. You are best not to nag or criticize.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21) It might be time to do some of those chores at home.

Social events held in your home will be successful and entertaining for all. Tie up your personal papers or push to have legal settlements completed. Do not let the reactions of others get you going.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You are best to concentrate on work. Keep the promises you've made or you can expect to be in the doghouse.

Good day for romance. Your tendency to overreact could get you into trouble.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) You could experience delays in shipments or mail, and should be careful while traveling. Traffic will be busier than you anticipated, so try to get a head start if you have made plans to travel.

You can put in some overtime and make extra cash. Don't bother getting even; they'll make themselves look bad.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Avoid arguments with relatives who might be conservative and outdated. You may overspend if you travel this week; however, the trip will be one to remember. Trips should be your choice. You can gain distinction; however, it may be for the wrong reasons.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You can utilize your versa tile mind and dazzle others with your speed and accuracy. Deal with the needs of children. Question your mate if you must. You need to put some trust in others.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Get involved in groups that are creative in nature. You may want to get involved in financial investments presented to you. Don't bother getting even; they'll make themselves look bad. Rethink your motives and make the necessary changes to yourself.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) This might not be a day for hasty decisions. You are apt to meet someone special on your journey. Moves will be hectic but favorable in the end. You're in the mood to get out and visit friends.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may find yourself mixed up in a triangle of sorts.

It's time to reevaluate your motives. You need a break from your daily routine. You will be full of good ideas, and your choice of activities may bring you enrichment far beyond your expectations.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Your high energy and discipline will enable you to complete any seemingly insurmountable tasks. If you can include them in your plans, do so. Moves will be hectic but favorable in the end. Get involved in groups that are creative in nature.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Secret affairs will only lead to deception. Overindulgence could lead to problems with digestion. Emotional deception will cause friction on the home front. Try not to hurt your partner's feelings.

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THANK YOU 90th B I RT H D AY LUNCHEON, scrumptious birthday cake from myrna and friends. Warm wishes, hugs, gifts, cards from you all. Phone wishes from all my family here. And pictures, cards from Finland family. And surprise calls from youngsters I babysat. Lucky me!

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BEERKENS, Nellie (née Sevriens) November 11th, 1935 – December 26th, 2018 Nellie Beerkens, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Nellie is lovingly remembered by her husband Gerald of 60 years, her children: Gary (Cathy), John (Katrina), Rudy (Patti), Nancy (Peter) and Sonya (Dave); fondly remembered by her six grandchildren (Crystal, Jeffrey [Crystal], Tamara, Hanna, Jack and Danya) and four great-grandchildren (Cayden, Brianna, Fayth and Ethan); and sadly missed by her many friends from Wawa, Ontario.

Nellie is greatly missed by her loving family in Venlo, Holland: her six sisters (Mien, Maria, Trix, Tilla, Fien, and Anne-Miek) and four brothers (Sjraar, Sjaak [deceased], Hay, and Frans [deceased]).

Funeral mass will be held in Wawa, Ontario on a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Condolences, tributes and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes. com

MELOCHE, Jean-François Passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 27th, 2018 at the age of 28 years.

Beloved son of Jean Meloche and Monique Kryszewski. A loving big brother of Stéphanie (Olivier).

Dear grandson of Stéphanie Kryszewski (late Joseph) and the late Claire and Léo Meloche.

Jean-François will be remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jean-François will be sadly missed by his fourlegged companion Kai. Friends visited at the St. Monica’s Church on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Michael Asorgoe officiating. An interment will take place in the Spring of 2019 at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Lady Dunn Health Centre (www. ldhc.com/Foundation/DonateOnline) would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all of the staff at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, the CCAC, the staff of the SAH, Sault Ste. Marie, the staff at Health Sciences North, Sudbury. Also, a special thank you to Louise Needham for all of her help and time. (Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home Ltd., 705-856-7340). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca MELOCHE, Jean-François Décédé paisiblement chez lui le jeudi 27 décembre 2018 à l’âge de 28 ans. Fils bien-aimé de Jean Meloche et Monique Kryszewski.

Frère bien-aimé de Stéphanie (Olivier). Cher petit-fils de Stéphanie Kryszewski (feu Joseph) et de feue Claire et Léo Meloche.

Se souviendront de lui ses nombreux oncles et tantes, cousins et cousines et amis. Parents et amis peuvent lui rendre hommage à l’église sainte Monique samedi 5 janvier 2019 à partir de 10h et ce jusqu’au moment des funérailles à 11h présidées par l’abbé Michael Asorgoe. L’enterrement aura lieu au printemps 2019 au Woodland Cemetery. Des dons commémoratifs à l’endroit de Lady Dunn Health Centre (www.ldhc. com/Foundation/Donate-Online) seraient grandement appréciés par la famille. La famille désire remercier les docteurs, infirmières et tout le personnel du Lady Dunn Health Centre et du CCAC à Wawa ainsi que le personnel SAH à Sault Ste. Marie et du Health Sciences Horth à Sudbury. Un merci particulier à Louise Needham pour son aide et son temps. Les arrangements funéraires ont été confiés à la maison funéraire Kerry Funeral Home Ltd., 705-856-7340). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca

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Kenogami Lake Lumber Ltd. Is looking to fill the following full-time position in the Hornepayne area:

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The candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

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Camp accommodations are offered to employees.

For more information or to apply for this position, please forward your resumé before January 18th, 2018 to the following coordinates: Kenogami Lake Lumber Ltd. Box 2020 Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Phone: 705.372.1876 Fax: 705.372.1963 e-mail: CLacroix@Lacwood.ca

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Camp accommodations are offered to employees.

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Carol Hughes, M.P.

Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

Ottawa – As the opioid crisis claims more and more lives every day, New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government for a federal declaration of a national public health emergency. On Monday they urged the government to commit significant new dollars and resources to combat what is inarguably a deepening, serious crisis that is affecting Northern Ontario and every region of the country.

“Across Canada, too many families are tragically losing parents, siblings, and children to the opioid crisis,” said NDP MP Carol Hughes (Algoma – Manitoulin – Kapuskasing).

“From neighbourhoods to our most remote areas, no community has been untouched by these highly addictive and dangerous drugs.”

Research released by the Angus Reid Institute shows

that one in eight Canadians – nearly 3.5 million people – have close friends or family members who have become dependent on opioids in the last five years. However, fewer than one in four Canadians believe that the federal government has ‘responded appropriately’ to this issue. Canada’s New Democrats agree.

“Ten Canadians die every day from opioid-related causes. We need to treat this as the health crisis it is,” added Hughes. “It is clear that the vast majority of Canadians support increasing funds and resources to combatting this serious crisis."

“New Democrats have been calling for the declaration of a national public health emergency for over two years and are asking the Liberal government to act quickly.”

Wawa Ladies Curling News Tuesday Night - Ladies Standings as of Nov 30, 2018

Michael Mantha MPP political enemy payback firings and hidden backroom deals. All of these represented some pretty substantial bumps for the government. In recent days, however, Ford has been getting tripped up in his own shoelaces over much higher profile accusations which may be harder navigate.

It was recently announced that Toronto Police Unit Commander Ron Taverner would be the next Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Of course the OPP is responsible for providing police services through the province in areas where no local police services exist. However it is important to note the OPP is also responsible for providing security and investigative services as required for the Legislative Assembly. The ink wasn’t even dry upon the announcement page before news was out that Taverner has been a long-time friend of the Ford family and specifically a close friend of Doug Ford himself.

This announcement immediately raised red flags with concerns over political interference by the Premier. Further the calls of foul gained credibility when it was learned that Taverner did not initially meet the rank requirements until they were significantly lowered by government committee so that Taverner could then qualify only two days after his application was submitted.

To make matters even worse for the premier, a letter from Interim Commissioner of the OPP, Brad Blair, accuses Doug Ford of pressuring the OPP to purchase a large camper-type vehicle, have it modified to Ford’s own personal specifications. And to top all of this off, Ford’s office requested that the OPP keep the entire purchase off the books, out of public scrutiny.

Here in Canada, our police forces operate without political interference or conflict of interest.

Canada operates under the rule of law and it is imperative that politicians have no direct influence on how our police services do their jobs. OPP leadership, officers, staff, and police officers from other forces have expressed deep concern over potential polit-

Tuesday Mixed League

January 9th, 2019 Team Points Points Team Standings MCHARDY, Val 5 21.00 Friends RAINVILLE, Heather 4 21.00 Black Thunders BONITZKE, Wendy 5 20.00 Incredi-Bowls LALONDE, Patricia 5 20.00 Mafia TAVELLA, Debbie 4 18.00 Roxy Rollers MATHIAS, Dannette 4 3.00 Living on a Spare 2 PARSONS, Rochelle 3 Avg. Men's Series Flat PARSONS, Rochelle 5 733 SPENCER, Diane 4 Jake Casavant 696 Nash Lewis AMOS, Tracy 4 671 Francois Barbe Avg. Men's Single Flat 290 Marcel Lewis 285 Jake Casavant 281 Francois Barbe Avg. Ladies Series Flat 543 Rachelle Godin 532 Lisa Miller 508 Taylor Lewis Avg. Ladies Single Flat 263 Lisa Miller 229 Rachelle Godin 211 Jessica Nolan Avg. Bowler of the Week + 179 Nash Lewis Men's High Averages Avg. 221 ical interference in the police, Jake Casavant Avg. Ladies High Averages and specifically to Doug Ford’s 167 clear unwillingness to maintain Taylor Lewis the appropriate distance from policing matters. By appointing a close personal friend to the position of OPP Commissioner, and tainting the hiring process in general, Doug Ford has cast a dark cloud of suspicion and even potential mistrust of the public in the relationship between Queen’s Park and Ontario’s police services. Premier Ford has demonstrated poor judgement and a lack of transparency that has led to a cloud of suspicion over the entire process.

As a result of this, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is asking the Integrity Commissioner to use Wawa Christmas Hamper a rarely-used power to trigger a A Lesson In Humiliation public inquiry into Doug Ford's interference in the police com- First, let me thank the missioner pick. New Democrats organizers of the Christmas say that there must be an inves- Hamper, they do a wonderful tigation that is open to public job of organizing and carrying scrutiny into Doug Ford’s inter- out the event each year. ference in selecting the new OPP However, I have spoken Commissioner and in directing the force to take direction from to many people this year and most have voiced the same the Premier’s office.

The police services that we concern - they felt humiliated receive in Algoma-Manitoulin when they went to pick up are primarily through the OPP. their baskets.

The independence of police forc- I can understand the comes is fundamental to the health mittee asking for identifiof our democracy. As such, this cation, that is a part of the means that Ontarians deserve process, but many said they police forces which are free from felt "judged" by the commitpolitical influence – real or pertee members and the questions ceived. As well, our OPP need to be any above political reproach asked felt "intrusive". and free from political interfer- I have also heard from former committee members that ence.

As always, please feel free to next year there will be a stipucontact my office about these lation that only those receivissues, or any other provin- ing social assistance will be cial matters. You can reach my allowed to receive a basket. constituency office by email at My concern is this: what about mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by those of us who are considered phone at 705-461-9710 or Toll the "working poor"? free 1-800-831-1899.

Many of us, myself includMichael Mantha MPP/député ed, have jobs and are not on Algoma-Manitoulin social assistance but after paying rent/mortgage, hydro, heat, insurance, there is little left for such luxuries as phone, cable, internet, food. For more than 20 years I have made large donations to the local food bank and the Christmas

News From The Park Lately, to say that there is never a dull moment in Queen’s Park would by no means an understatement. To be sure, Kathleen Wynne definitely kept the all of the parties on their toes but truly Doug Ford’s wave of legislative changes and budget cuts make Wynne’s years in office look like ripples on the pond in comparison to Ford’s tidal waves.

Since the legislature began sitting immediately after the June election, Doug Ford has come out of the gate like a novice sprinter running in his first marathon.

He seemed to take great delight in hitting the ground running at top speed with a great smile of satisfaction, with a look of confidence that was intended to show citizens just how easy the job of running the province and cleaning up a mess was going to be for the Conservatives. But you don’t have to be a star athlete to know that when you are in a marathon the key to winning the race is to maintain a constant and strong pace to ensure you don’t run out of energy a few hundred metres down the path.

But, just like the sprinter in the marathon, the rookie premier went at it full tilt. And now, some curves have come along in his path in rapid succession which seem be causing Ford and his crew to show signs of stumbling over some of their shoelaces that have come undone. In fact, by early December Ford was puffing hard enough that he chose to call for a time-out by recessing the legislature a week earlier than scheduled. Seems like the sprinter needed to catch his breath.

The need for a ‘time-out’ was the result of being bombarded with increasing negative pushback after deciding to move the Child Advocate, Environmental Commissioner and the Francophone Commissioner under the umbrella of the Ontario Ombudsman’s office. He also scrapped plans to establish a true Francophone university for Ontarians.

Along the way too came accusations of vindictive meddling in municipal election reforms while an election was underway, high paying patronage appointments,

Wawa Men’s Curling News Monday Night - Men’s Standings as of 2018

Team FAHRER, Tom MCCOY, Joe DERESKI, Louis ECOLE ST. JOSEPH LESCHISIN, Mark TERRIS, Tom MITRIKAS, Eric MOORE, Bruce

Points 1 1 3 3 3 3 7 7

Wawa Mixed Curling News Standings as of Dec 21, 2018

Thursday Night - Mixed

Team TERRIS, Tom MCCOY, Joe LESCHISHIN, Mark BUCKELL, Chris KLOCKARS, AnnaLise HALL, Dave SPENCER, Diane BOYD, Katherine HOFFMANN, Jim

Points 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 6

Letters to the Editor...

Hamper but this year things got too hard to make the usual donations and I found myself in a position that I swallowed my pride and asked for a hamper. The result? Multiple questions and many suspicious looks and comments.

My suggestion to the organizing committee would be to recruit someone with empathy!

No one who asks for help does it because they enjoy it! This is not what people want to be doing at this time of year, most want to be spreading cheer and helping others. Personally I didn't care about receiving gifts for the children, I wanted some food for my pantry to help get through the holiday season to feed my family and still pay my hydro bill!

I am not trying to cause an issue with this, it is a very good program and one that is appreciated by many. I am just saying that for those of us who swallowed our pride and put our names in for a basket we did it because we needed it, not because we are too cheap to go buy our own (which is the feeling many were left with).

Don't make us choose between feeding our families and having heat or hydro!

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