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Seniors Expo Offers Info For All Ages

Article & photos by Barb Fisher Yes it's true, our community is aging and what a wonderful time of life. It's great being a senior in Wawa. The Seniors Expo, held last Wednesday in the Community Centre was a buzz with more than 20 exhibitors offering information in innovation making life enjoyable in our senior years.

Representatives offered great information and friendly assistance in many areas: - Northern Credit Union - convenient one-stop banking facility which has enjoyed serving Wawa customers for many years and is familiar with many of our senior's banking needs.

The institution is proudly launching their new concept "The Northern All Terrain Account"; a savings account, chequing account and line of credit all rolled into one. Our financially savvy seniors will be sure to check it out.

- Royal Bank - besides offering seniors friendly, knowledgeable banking assistance, planning your next exciting trip destination can be simplified by helpful assistance from the bank personnel. So sit back and enjoy the ride.

- OPP - love it, or hate it; the internet is here to stay. Cybercrime claims victims without borders and loves seniors - don't let it be you. Report any suspected invasion of your rights to the OPP. Now that mobility-challenged seniors are on the move, the use of personal mobility devices, electric and motorized scooters necessitates the operator to know the insurance needs and

local bylaws where these vehicles are permitted. OPP officers can help keep everyone legal and safe.

- TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - has been operating in Wawa for more than 30 years.

The group meets every Tuesday at noon at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. TOPS offers a support group for all ages and besides shedding those extra pounds, you can forge friendships and share your weight loss stories.

- Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 429 - Mary Anne Pearson and Comrade Larry Harvey very proudly exhibited two books featuring the war service of our Canadian heroes, 12 of them coming from Wawa and our area. There are at least 50 local veterans whose story information has been an ongoing passion of Comrade Bill Moore in compiling these histories. These books are available at our Wawa library, and of course on-line.

- Wawa Family Health Team (WFHT) - Stand Up Program - exercises that increase muscle strength and improve balance, and flexibility. The best way to reduce your risk of a fall and to be independent is to be physically active. Contact Norma Kauk at the WFHT to join the next program.

- KinesioFit - Kayley Kettles is a Registered Kinesiologist and has relocated to the old Praxair building on Mission Road. She monitors injury due to osteoporosis, offers exercise therapy and professional treatment in maintaining healthy bones.

- Algoma Public Health Melanie Rail offered information promoting vaccines. Three kinds of vaccines important for people in their senior years should be considered: pneumonia vaccine, Adacel protecting against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis and the vaccine to protect against shingles. All of these diseases pose a very high risk after the age of 50.

- Canadian Red Cross - there are many well established community assistance programs offered and their most recent program is very exciting Priority Assistance to Transition Home (PATH). This program helps patients make the transition from hospital to home safely, smoothly and comfortably. Transitional Care Workers travel home with the client and along the way may assist in picking up prescriptions and groceries, settling them back into their home and providing support in attending follow up medical appointments.

- Foot Care (Nursing) - Louise Moran is a Registered Practical Nurse who goes above and beyond the coveted "foot massage". She attends clients in there homes treating the very important foot problems that sometimes gets underrated... but in essence, the root of our mobility.

- Wawa & Area Victim Services - a very integral part of our community's well-being.

Specially trained volunteers provide short term confidential, emotional and practical assistance to victims of crime, disasters and tragic circum-

stance. Among these services, they offer great information on Elder Abuse and how to report on stopping it.

- Alzheimer Society - for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, it is upsetting news for both the individual and the care givers posing much anxiety for the future. The Society provides information to learn more about the disease, caregiving, coping strategies, telephone counsellor or support group, registering the person with Safely Home program to ensure lost persons get help and locating services in the community.

- ARCH Connect - Algoma Palliative Care Team - supports people living with life-threatening illnesses. It provides care for the patient's every need, and for those of their loved ones, whether medical, psychological, social, spiritual, or practical.

- Gilmartin Funeral Home Ltd. - a few years ago I experienced the death of a loved one and taking the farewell journey with Funeral Director Valerie Fahrer at the healm made the experience much less stressful. Valerie is a true professional who can give you the peace of mind to focus on your loved one's life and leave everything else to her.

She is amazing.

- North East Community Care Access Centre - provides professional services: nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nutritional counselling, social work, speech therapy and support services in personal care, short term equipment rental and medical supplies.

- Motion Specialties - a company dedicated to providing health care products and services tailored to meet your specific needs. They are committed to a program of ongoing education with partners and sales team made up of kinesiologists, therapists and industry professionals. Steve and Darren were on scene to demonstrate a wide variety of scooters, walking devices, wheelchairs and a lift chairs and encouraged anyone to take a spin around the demo

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area.

- Lions Club - has been serving Wawa's community since 1941 and offer a wide array of health assistance, youth bursaries, contributes to the Christmas Hamper Fund and other fundraisers and a pertinent feature in today's expo - the Handi Equipment Loan Cupboard.

Some of the handicapped aid products were on display and available for loan: raised toilet seats, shower seats, slider shower benches, adjustable footed walking canes and a variety of walkers with wheels, brakes, and seats for pause comfort.

- Wawa Goose Seniors' Club drop in centre offering regularly organized activities of bridge, euchre, cribbage, special event dinners and fundraisers. Or, if you just want to mingle and chat, the centre welcomes one and all.

- Social Work Program WalkIn-Clinic located in conjunction with the Food Bank which the Family Health Team overseas.

The Program offers help with anxiety, stress, emotional wellness, depression, grief, social navigation, medical problems, crises, food security and housing. The Team promises "if it is a crisis to you, it is a crisis to us".

- Community Garden - promotes community pride offering gardening opportunities for schools, organizations and community members in a hands-on experience of food production.

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Pathways

INSPECTION Inspection of Approved Aerial Herbicide Spraying Pineland Forest and Martel Forest The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) invites you to inspect the MNRFapproved aerial herbicide spray projects. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Pineland Forest and Martel Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about July 15, 2016. On the Pineland Forest, the herbicide VisionMax silviculture herbicide, registration number P.C.P. 27736 Pest Control Products Act will be used. On the Martel Forest VisionMax silviculture herbicide, registration number P.C.P. 27736 Pest Control Products Act, Vantage silviculture herbicide, registration number P.C.P. 26884 Pest Control Products Act, and/or Forza silviculture herbicide, registration number P.C.P. 26401 Pest Control Products Act will be used.

The approved project description and project plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the EACOM Timber Corp. (Pineland Forest) and Tembec (Martel Forest) offices and on the MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning April 1, 2016 until March 31, 2017 when the annual work schedule expires. Ontario Government Information Centres at Chapleau and Timmins District Offices provide access to the Internet.

Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNRF staff at the MNRF District or Area Offices to discuss the aerial herbicide project.

For more information, please contact: PINELAND FOREST Mike Forrest, R.P.F. or Silviculture Forester EACOM Timber Corp.

267 McChesney Road, Timmins, ON P4N 7C3 tel: 705-267-3339

Kelly Ellis, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau District Office 190 Cherry Street, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 tel: 705-864-3163

MARTEL FOREST Al Tremblay Silviculture Coordinator Tembec (Chapleau) 175 Planer Road, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 tel: 705-864-3022

or

Kelly Ellis, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau District Office 190 Cherry Street, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 tel: 705-864-3163

or call toll free: 1-800-667-1940 and ask to be forwarded to one of the contacts above.

Renseignements en français : 705 864-1710.

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

Love And Fear

Love is All! So says Gloria Vanderbilt, the 92 year old mother of Anderson Cooper.

They co-authored their new book “The Rainbow Comes and Goes” a Mother and Son treatise on Life, Love, and Loss. I am on the waiting list for this book at our local library. However, I’ve seen a couple of TV interviews and sure loved what I saw of their mother son relationship.

I’m not sure about others, but I learn so much from reading about others journey into their future. I am once again open to these lessons of Life.

For those readers who are wondering if I will continue writing Pathways, the answer is Yes. As you may know this journey, not just mine but many others as well, contain moments in time when we truly wonder what in hades has happened or is happening. The past several months on my journey of Life has been distressing – scary health issues – and as usual that damned depression that threatens to take control of my psyche – these include the fear of abandonment, fear of aging, my relationships with others, including family, anxiety attacks and so much more. I’ve often been told that I am courageous, but recently that is inaccurate.

“There are really only two conditions of the human experience: very, very happy or about to become very, very happy.

Which are you today, Joan?”

Asks the Universe – I Am Both!

Hmmm I keep wondering when the very, very happy is going to show itself. And yes, I have the occasional happy, happy, but not near what it used to be.

Many years ago John Lennon wrote “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.

We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create.

Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearless-

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Seniors Expo Offers Info For All Ages

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- Regional Employment Help Centre - helping seniors to find part time job or volunteer opportunities, remuneration expectation, help with resumes and advertising their unique skills and services that enterprising seniors can provide.

- North Algoma Diabetes Education Program - Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body does not properly use the insulin it makes. As a result, sugar builds up in the blood instead of being used

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for energy. To use the glucose derived from the food we eat, we need insulin which is a hormone necessary for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood. For those people at risk, to live a healthy life, we must keep the blood glucose levels within a target range and you and your healthcare provider can achieve this by practicing certain criterea. Make regular visits to your health provider and learn how diabetes can be managed to enjoy a long happy life.

Representatives from the Ontario Energy Board specifically took the opportunity of the senior's stage to pres-

Nurse Renee Mellish checks Dan Bruno's blood glucose level.

ent and explain the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and how the programs can help reduce electricity bills for lower-income households. Homes that are electrically heated, or people who rely on medical devices requiring a lot of electricity, may qualify for a monthly onbill credit through the OESP program. To take advantage of this opportunity, a completion of an application form is necessary, and questions and concerns were addressed by the presenting agents. For those wishing more information about the program visit website OntarioElectricitySupport.ca.

The Senior's Expo was another great opportunity to boast what a fantastic town we live in. Thank you to the sponsors: Wawa EDC, Age Friendly Wawa, Canadian Red Cross and Municipality of Wawa who can be contacted for further info on all of the exhibits, all the knowledgeable exhibitors and everyone who visited the Expo. Being a Wawa Senior rocks!

ness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.”

- John Lennon When I first read this many years ago I was in Love with Life.

Not just in Love, but Loved Life, all of it. When Gloria Vanderbilt says ‘Love is All’ I fully agree. So what happened that knocked me off my ‘rocker’? Obviously I pulled back from Life. There are a number of happenings or events that apparently I haven’t fully accepted. But no matter, I believe there are issues from my past that continue to come to the surface of my mind and If I don’t take the time to process them, then I’m in trouble. If I love myself then it is imperative I take the time to do so. It has been at least fifteen years since I’ve recovered from a depression. At that time, I was counseled using Cognitive Behavior Therapy. An online description describes it as a form of psychotherapy. It was originally designed to treat depression, but is used now for a number of mental disorders. It works to solve current problems and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. I worked for me!

And it was imperfections that tripped me up. I know what to do about some, others will retreat back into my psyche until I am ready to manage them. Yes, I can, with the grace of God, heal myself. Friends and family know of my issue with eyesight and the difficulty I have with reading, coloring, typing, even walking at times. Well that is being taking care of and I will undergo eye surgery in the near future. Just the knowing something is happening to partially correct the problem lessens the stress.

Lennon speaks of evolution and that all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life. Helen Keller writes that Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ‘til next time…this is Joan

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Library Update New books New on the seven day fiction shelf this week: “The silkworm” by Robert Galbraith, “One year after” by William R. Forstchen, “The pursuit”

by Janet Evanovich, and “The highwayman” by Craig Johnson.

New at the library - “Blind Date with a Book”! Take a chance on finding a new author to read!

Jessica Popert is our new summer student. Jessica will be running the summer programs including the TD Summer Reading Program, with the help of Zoe Lazarhoff. Hope to see a great turnout of kids for the programs. Check us out on Facebook at “Summer Programming at the Wawa Public Library”.

Check out the Wawa History page as well as The Wawa Public Library on Facebook. You can also check us out on twitter-WawaLibrary. Our Wawa History website is www.wawahistory. wawa.cc TD Summer Reading Club - Program Schedule All programs begin the week of July 4, please call or drop in at the library to sign up. “Cyber Camp” and “Play with Clay” have limited spaces.

Monday - TDSRC Ages 3-6 10-11 a.m.

Ages 7-12 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Craft Club Ages 4-8 10-11 a.m.

Ages 9-14 1-2:30 p.m.

Wednesday - Play with Clay Ages 6-10 10—11 a.m.

Ages 11-14 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday - Cyber Camp Ages 6 & up 3-4:30 p.m.

Thursday – French TDSRC Ages 3-6 10-11 a.m.

Ages 7-12 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Friday – STEM Club Ages 8 & up 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Friday - WII Club Ages 8 & up 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Used Battery Collection You can now drop off old batteries at the Wawa Public Library. We are a collection site for single use batteries.

The library is closed Sundays, Mondays and all holidays. We are open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 – 8:00 pm; Friday 11:30 – 5:00 pm, and Saturday from noon until 2 pm.

Telephone – 705-8562244 ext 290 for the circulation desk or ext 291 to reach the librarian’s office, or email us at mtpl@wawa.cc Public Access Computers, Ipads & WiFi WiFi is available at the library – please register at the circulation desk if you are accessing our library wifi. We need to track the usage for statistical purposes.

Thank you! We have 2 public computers as well as 3 new ipads available for public use.

Please inquire at the circulation desk.

Remember – library membership is FREE to residents of the Municipality of Wawa and contracting communities.

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INSPECTION Inspection of Approved Aerial Herbicide Spraying Northshore Forest The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) invites you to inspect the MNRF-approved aerial herbicide spray project(s). As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Northshore Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about August 1, 2016. The herbicide VisionMax (PCP) registration # 27736 will be used.

The approved project description and project plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the Northshore Forest Inc. Office and on the MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning August 1, 2016 until March 31, 2017 when the annual work schedule expires. Ontario Government Information Centres at Sault Ste. Marie District, Sudbury District, and Blind River Field MNRF Offices provide access to the Internet.

Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNRF staff at the MNRF District or Field Office to discuss the aerial herbicide project.

For more information, please contact: William Moryto, R.P.F. General Manager Northshore Forest Inc. 100 Old Nairn Road Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 tel: 705-869-4020, ext. 263 fax: 705-869-2966 e-mail: william.moryto@eacom.ca

John Harvey, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Blind River Field Office 62 Queen Avenue, Blind River, ON P0R 1B0 tel: 705-356-3007 fax: 705-356-7441 e-mail: john.harvey@ontario.ca

Ryan McGuire, R.P.F. Management Forester Northshore Forest Inc. 100 Old Nairn Road Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 tel: 705-869-4020, ext. 265 fax: 705-869-2966 e-mail: ryan.mcguire@eacom.ca

Bob Robinson, R.P.F. A/Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Sudbury District Office 3767 Hwy. 69 South, Sudbury, ON P3G 1E7 tel: 705-564-7868 fax: 705-564-7879 e-mail: bob.l.robinson@ontario.ca

or call toll free: 1-800-667-1940 and ask to be forwarded to one of the contacts above.

Renseignements en français : Pete Descoteaux au 705 356-3021.

Municipality Of Wawa Launches Energy Tab On Town Website To Further Community Energy Commitment

Wawa, ON – June 22, 2016 – The Economic Development Corporation of Wawa (EDC), in partnership with the Municipality and Algoma Power is moving forward with implementing action items identified in the Wawa Energy Plan with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. In particular, increasing community education and awareness is a priority on the agenda.

The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce the launch of the new ENERGY tab on the Municipal Website.

Check out the Energy Tab online at http://www.wawa. cc/energy/, the new onestop energy information hub for Wawa. Watch the Wawa Energy video to learn about Wawa’s energy commitment and how you are making a difference with regards to

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energy efficiency in Wawa.

Call the EDC of Wawa at 705-856-4419 to share what you are doing to be more energy efficient. Or share your commitment on social media by #wawaenergy. Also available on the website are infographics with quick tips on how to save energy and water, which lightbulbs to use and where to dispose of them, and also where you can recycle in Wawa. As well, check out the quick links portion of the webpage to access saveONenergy programs, track and your electrical consumption and learn about whether or not you qualify for the Ontario Electricity Support Program.

For more information on the Wawa Energy Plan, please contact Emily Cormier, Energy Project Manager at the EDC of Wawa.

This project is proudly supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

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Festival and the closure of Broadway. Therefore a good day to hold a BBQ at the Drop In. We will serve sausage on a bun and hot dogs, both with all the trimmings.

It will start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m. Can We have had a June meet- You now have almost two you help with the flipping or ing, a social and an elec- years to get your run for office customer service or condition. We have enjoyed the all lined up; so please do keep ments? Give Carol a call at beginning of summer and it in mind.

705-856-7394 in the afterthe return of the necessary The executive did meet in noon between Monday and rain. We may have followed June and an agenda for the Friday. the political and/or financial general meeting on June 15th And, yes Ladies, it’s back!! developments on both sides did result. Before the elecBunco Night is coming with of the Atlantic…but that is tions we did formulate plans the excitement of the rolling another story, either an excit- for some summer activities. dice and laughter and dessert ing or scary one.

The Backroom Committee to die for! Tickets will be for Here in Wawa at the Drop have done major clean outs sale soon so mark your calIn politics is rather tame…I of the accumulation of selendar for Friday, August 5th, guess. Neither lobbing nor dom seen and almost never 2016 and do plan to come on fabulously insulting, boring, needed items—enough to out!!! or world shaking speeches hold a Yard Sale. They plan And if you forgot to come prefaced or accompanied to have it set up and running to the Pot Luck Dinner for executive elections. No at the Drop In starting at 9:00 Seniors’ Month on June 12th advertising, no vast expendi- a.m. on Saturday, July 9th. you really did miss out on tures on media releases, no It will be a “Pay What you the pleasant company and earth shattering announce- Want” Yard Sale. If you have great food from appetizers ments or pronouncements some item(s) you would like to entrees through salad to effected the outcome. But to donate to it, please get the great pies. We do hope that we do have an executive re- item(s) in to the Drop In by you check your calendar and elected for another two year Wednesday, July 6th by 3:00 organize attendance at our term ready to take office at p.m. summer events. We love to the September Meeting on Saturday, July 9th is also see you there.

Wednesday, September 14th. in the midst of the Music

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Notes From The Bird Lady

Article & Photos by Tammy Hache ((705) 856-2267 7(705) 856-4952 Manitouwadge, ON email: waprint2@vianet.ca bthache@yahoo.ca Website: www.thealgomanews.ca I don't have a whole lot to Agreement No. 40018790 Printed in Canada report on this week since it DEADLINE - 1:00 PM MONDAY PRECEDING WEDNESDAY PUBLICATION the quietest time of year for Regular Hours: Monday to Friday backyard birds, while they are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm off nesting. So, I'll report on what information I DO have RATES CLASSIFIED ADS: minimum rate $7.45 and then I'll do a little question 20¢ per word over 25 words & answer.

OTHER ADVERTISING RATES ON REQUEST I have 2 big bird-related *Notice to advertisers: The ALGOMA NEWS Review makes every effort to ensure news items this week. that advertising is accurate. It is your responsibility to check your ad on the first issue in which it appears. In the event we make an error, we would be happy to run One is that I have learned the corrected ad free of charge in our next issue. Any incorrect ads that run more we have at least one Whipthan one week, are the responsibility of the advertisers. poor-will (a species at risk) here in Manitouwadge. I just officially found this out last week when a friend sent me POLICY a sound clip on Facebook.

Re: Letters To The Editor Shortly after that, other people Letters to the Editor MUST be dated and signed! in her neighbourhood (across (A typewritten name is NOT sufficient.)

Any letter or portion of a letter may be withheld or edited at the discretion of the Editor. town from me) jumped into the conversation saying they had been hearing it too, some areas much louder than others. I spoke to our local MNR biologist from Wawa, Kerri NUTS ‘N’ BOLTS French, and she confirmed that she had been hearing one Opinions, or observations from an old newsman in the spring here for 2 years!

- by Bob Avis It seems to have a particular favourite spot because it is heard in the same area every year. Looking at their range I washed my thing and I that was as near to black as map in my book, we just on can’t do a hair with it. Wait natural colour ever gets. I the very outer northern edge a minute. That’s not right. used to fight a comb through of their range so certainly not I washed my hair and I … those damnable curls, try- a huge surprise that they could well, you know. At any rate, ing to smooth out my unruly be here. They are extremewhen I wash what’s left of my mop. I was quite sure all ly annoying to some people hair, for the first day or two it those curls and waves made because they call .... loudly & becomes a white cloud that me look much too feminine. constantly .... during the night. almost seems to float a couple This was, of course, back in News item #2 is the disof millimetres above my head. the “Brylcreme Days” of the covery of a colony of Bank Debra noted the condition mid-50’s when greasy, slicked Swallows (another Species at the other day by announcing down hair was the only way Risk) at the local landfill site that my hair was voluminous. to go. The days when we guys here in Manitouwadge. The Now that’s a statement that thought that a D.A. (Duck’s birds are now being protectI would never have thought Ass) was going to make us ed during this nesting season. of applying to my somewhat irresistibly attractive to the They nest in sand 'walls'. Sand is what's used to fill in areas of sparse skull since my late girls.

20’s, It was about then that I just couldn’t get the damn the dump when they become I noticed that, along with a thing to work. No matter full of trash but I've been told decline in black hair and an how heavily I greased that that this particular sand wall, increase in white, there was now glistening black hair or containing nests of over 25 also a decrease in, uh … hair. how much I pulled it back Bank Swallows, is now pro Each day, seemingly, I from the front of my face tected. It is against the law to noticed that I had a little more (to the point that my eyes disturb them. face to wash. The race was on were pulled back in an Asian I received a phone message to see which was going to look) the doggone hair sim- from a Manitouwadge resident happen first, white hair or no ply would not stay in a D.A. last evening telling me that she hair. I’m moderately pleased There was always a few stray had i.d'd a bird she was seeing to notice that white hair won. locks curling out of unexpect- in her yard as a Gray Catbird.

There’s still some stray foli- ed places, ruining the whole She's been seeing it for about a week now (thanks for the call!). age on top of my somewhat effect. expanded empty reaches I’m happy to say that I final- Again, we are at the northern between my eyebrows (still ly managed to comb, brush edge of their range but they are black) and the crown of my or cut out all the curls and seen (or heard) around here pate. waves. They’re gone. And so sometimes. I myself have only It wasn’t always so, I is a lot of the hair. Oh well. ever seen one (in November, remember. As a young fel- I don’t suppose I can have a few years ago) ... and have never heard one. low I had curly-wavy hair everything.

I have been noticing

Hair, Hair! Where? Where?

Blackbirds lately, mostly Grackles and Starlings. They have been very bold, coming right down beside us and grabbing what we call Pine Beetles ... big black flying things that make everyone freak out. The Grackles & Starlings have families to feed now so they are grabbing every bug they can find to feed their young extra protein. They are more than welcome in my yard ANY time if that's what they're doing!!

Okay, I'll try to answer some of the most common questions that I get asked.

Q. Is it okay/necessary to feed the birds in summer?

A. It is most certainly NOT necessary to feed birds outside after late spring. There are lots of natural food sources available to them at this point until at least mid autumn.

Depending on where you live, many times it is NOT OKAY to feed them in summer either.

Bird seed attracts other animals including chipmunks, squirrels, mice, deer, raccoons and our biggest threat locally: bears. In our area, it is not safe to have seed feeders & especially not suet, peanuts or peanut butter outside in summer .... you are just asking for trouble. Since I do like to see a few of the summer birds (and I need writing material!), I put a small scoop of black oil sunflower seed on my platform feeder maybe twice per week and that's it. No hanging feeders except for Hummingbird feeders, which I've never had bothered.

Q. What is the proper mixture for Hummingbird nectar?

A. It is 1 part plain white sugar to 4 parts water. No need to boil ... water just needs to be hot enough to melt the sugar.

I use 1 cup of hot water (from a kettle; NEVER microwave!),

European Starling with Dinner

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melt the sugar, then add 3 cups of cold water. By the time it is clear & well mixed, it is cool enough to fill the feeders.

The most important thing is to make sure your Hummingbird feeders are clean and mouldfree EVERY time you fill them.

A good rinse with HOT water and a quick run through with a small brush usually takes care of this. Refresh your feeders weekly in cool weather and every 2 to 3 days in hot weather.

Q. What is the best seed to offer in winter?

A. Black oil sunflower seed, hands down. It is nice and small so even the tiniest finches can break it open.

Plus, it is the healthiest seed to offer and the highest number of different species prefer it: Grosbeaks, Finches, Chickadees, Jays, etc. ... they all love it. Stay away from 'mixed seed' blends. Most of them contain more fillers than the types of seed that northern birds actually prefer and they will dump most of it on the ground or leave to rot in the feeders.

Q. Is it safe to offer a birdbath in winter?

A. In a word: yes. Birds need to drink but they naturally know that bathing below certain temperatures would be detrimental to their health so they avoid it. Contrary to popular belief, 'heated' birdbaths are not actually warm.

The water is kept JUST warm enough to not freeze and in bitter cold of -30C and colder, the baths will actually form some ice around the rims, giving the birds good traction to stand on the edge.

Q. Do Hummingbirds actually migrate on the backs of Geese?

A. NO! :)

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years of age, from Iron Bridge, Ontario was charged with: • Drive Motor VehicleNo Insurance, contrary to section 2(1) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act; and On May 27, 2016, members • Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated of the East Algoma Ontario Permit, contrary to secProvincial Police (OPP) were tion 7(1)(a) of the Highway on regular patrol duties on Traffic Act. Highway 17 in the Township of the North Shore east of The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Blind River.

At 7:46 p.m., police Court of Justice in Blind River observed a westbound vehicle on July 6, 2016. on Highway 17 travelling at Male Charged For Using His Male Charged Cell Phone While Driving a high rate of speed. A trafWith Unauthorized

(THESSALON) – On May fic stop was initiated.

As a Possession Of A result of the investigation, it 28, 2016, members of the East Firearm was determined that there was Algoma Ontario Provincial (IRON BRIDGE, ON) – Cannabis Marihuana in the Police (OPP) were on regular On May 30, 2016, members patrol duties in the Town of vehicle. of the East Algoma Ontario Daniel ECKERT, 37 years Thessalon.

Provincial Police (OPP) were of age, from London, Ontario, At 8:06 p.m., police on regular patrol duties on observed an eastbound vehicle was charged with: Highway 17 in the Village of • Possession of a Schedule on Highway 17 and the driver Iron Bridge.

II Substance - Cannabis was using his cell phone while At 4:45 p.m., police observed Marihuana – Under 30 operating his vehicle. A traffic a westbound vehicle travelling grams, contrary to sec- stop was initiated. at a high rate of speed. A traftion 4(1) of the Controlled As a result of the investific stop was initiated. As a Drugs and Substances gation, Ricky USELTON, 66 result of the investigation, it years of age, from Pennsylvania Act; and was determined that there was • Speeding contrary to sec- was issued a provincial offence Cannabis Marihuana in the tion 128 of the Highway notice and charged with: vehicle. Also located in the • Drive-Hand Held Traffic Act. vehicle was a firearm.

Communication Device, The accused is scheduled Matthew O’DONNELL, contrary to section 78.1(1) to appear before the Ontario 27 years of age, from Guelph, of the Highway Traffic Court of Justice in Blind River Ontario, was charged with: Act. on July 7, 2016.

Unauthorized Possession of a

There is good research that Driver Charged – No Firearm, contrary to section indicates that distracted drivInsurance 91(1) of the Criminal Code. ers are more likely to cause Amir FOROUHAR, 34 (BLIND RIVER, ON) – collisions and serious injury years of age, from North On May 28, 2016, members than impaired drivers.

It is the York, Ontario, was charged of the East Algoma Ontario responsibility of every driver with: Possession of Scheduled Provincial Police (OPP) were to devote all of their attention II Substance – Cannabis on regular patrol duties on to driving.

Marihuana -Under 30 grams, Highway 17 in the Town of Marathon Suspect contrary to section 4(1) of Blind River.

Located And Charged

At 7:30 p.m., police the Controlled Drugs and

(MARATHON, ON) – observed an eastbound vehiSubstances Act. On Thursday June 2, 2016 cle on Highway 17 with an Both accused are scheduled at approximately 10:05 a.m. expired temporary plate.

A to appear before the Ontario members of the Ontario traffic stop was initiated. As a Court of Justice in Blind River result of the investigation, the Provincial Police (OPP) on July 7, 2016. vehicle was found not to be Schreiber detachment conOpp Charge Speeder ducted a traffic stop at insured.

For Drug Offence of Terrace John MCKEACHNIE, 29 Highway 17, Town T:10” (BLIND RIVER, ON) –

The Crime Scene ___________________ la scène du crime

Vehicle Pursuit

(MARATHON, ON) –On May 27, 2016, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North West Region area received information regarding an officer safety bulletin.

The information involved a person of interest from the Hamilton area who was possibly travelling West in a Ford Mustang.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. a vehicle matching the description was observed travelling west on Highway 17 just east of Marathon. The officer proceeded west bound to check the vehicle and it immediately accelerated at a high rate

of speed and the officer lost visual contact with the vehicle. At approximately 9:35am an officer observed a vehicle matching the description west bound on Highway 17 at the junction of Peninsula Road.

A spike belt was deployed but the vehicle was able to avoid the spike belt and continue west bound. At 9:50 a vehicle matching the description was again observed traveling east bound on Highway 17 near Coldwell Road. A spike belt was again deployed with the vehicle stopping without incident.

The female driver as well as a male passenger were arrested and taken into custody. A prohibited weapon was also recovered in the incident.

The female driver, Halley MACPHEE, age 25 of Edmonton, AB. was charged with: • Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer • Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00 • Possession of a firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon obtained by Crime The male passenger, Marcelo CLAROS, age 26 of Hamilton, ON. was charged with: • Possession of Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00 • Possession of a firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon obtained by Crime Both were held for Video remand court and remanded into custody. Both have been transferred to the Thunder Bay District Jail awaiting further court appearances regarding these charges.

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Bay, to investigate a report of theft. The male driver was spoken to briefly by officers and then fled east bound from the scene of the stop.

At 5:35 p.m. officers of the Marathon detachment located the suspect vehicle at Highway 17, Coldwell Township and the driver fled from police.

Officers observed the suspect vehicle, a newer model Lincoln SUV, turn off of the highway onto a side road where the vehicle stopped.

The driver was taken into custody without further incident.

Investigation determined that the vehicle was stolen.

The 43 year old male driver, Christian Alin TALBOT of Kelowna, British Columbia has been charged with Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer (two counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, Theft Under $5000, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Fail to Comply with a Probation Order, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The male is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on this date for a bail hearing to answer to these charges.

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Arthur Black

All Creatures Great And Small I am privileged to live in a house with a window that lets me look out to sea -- which I do a good deal. The ocean is a mesmerizing spectacle, like burning logs in a fireplace or a Saskatchewan sunset. Except a sunset lasts just a few minutes, a log fire a few hours. The ocean is an on-stage extravaganza that plays from dawn to dusk – even longer under a full moon.

I see a fair bit of wildlife, looking out to sea. Salmon jumping, the odd harbour seal, occasional convoys of river otters, flocks of Canada geese, mergansers, seagulls.

Yesterday I saw a deer swimming ashore.

What the...? Deer don't swim – at least not by choice.

But this one was, coming right toward me from a headland which is a good two miles away. Deer aren't great swimmers, what with the cloven hooves and all, but this one managed to chug ashore eventually. It looked skinny and bedraggled, stumbling and obviously exhausted. It was also young – a yearling at best.

The deer staggered a few feet up the beach then folded itself like a collapsing ironing board and lay in the sand, shivering violently.

What do you do with a hypothermic deer? It's a wild animal. You can't wrap it in a blanket or bring it in the house. The sight of a large pink biped rushing toward it would not likely improve its chances of survival.

I looked up Wildlife Rescue in the phone book and dialed the number. A recording asked me to leave a callback number. I did, and minutes later the phone rang. A woman's voice, French-accented, asked me for details, then directions.

Twenty minutes later she was in my driveway. I led her down

to the shore, where the deer had tucked itself into a spot out of the wind. A good sign, the wildlife woman said – also a good sign that the deer had its head up and seemed alert.

She figured a dog had probably chased the deer into the water and panicked it into its marathon swim. She kept us well away from the animal, explaining that it was already under great stress and human contact, even well-meaning, could prove fatal.

She decided to let nature take its course. Check it first thing in the morning, she said.

We could call her and she would return, try to capture the deer and take it to the wildlife refuge centre.

At breakfast time the phone rang again. It was the wildlife lady asking after the deer.

“He's gone,” I told her.

“I mean -- he left. I guess he recovered.” It was true. The deer had vanished, probably into a nearby orchard. “Bon,” she said.

End of story. A sea-side mini-melodrama. A neardeath experience for a deer; for me, an anecdote to relate down at the cafe. Or in a newspaper column.

Nothing earth-shaking.

Deer are hardly endangered in my neck of the woods. One yearling more or less would make little difference.

And yet....

In a world polluted with Putins and Palins, Trumps and Cruzes, Kardashians, K anye Wests and other colossal wastes of ego-driven protoplasm, I find it oddly comforting that a simple phone call can mobilize the ministrations and expertise of a wildlife expert on behalf of a helpless, shivering creature thrown up by the sea.

Merci, Madame.

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Simon And Corine

After an exhausting cleanup morning in May, my dog stood with ‘crossed legs’ at the door, demanding his running time. If only I had his energy.

To please him (after all he is the man of the house), I took his chucker, ball and leash; and commanded him into my truck and went down the golf course road to let him loose and run. If he could talk, I could hear him say, “Yippee!”.

And chasing after a vehicle to the chagrin of some motorists, is always the highlight of happiness (thank you for not killing my exuberant dog).

Another pleasure however, is catching his ball that I throw as far as possible with a chucker and for him to retrieve it. And said ball landed in front of the fence that encloses the lagoon, and behind it stood a young couple. First I thought I was imagining things - did I have too much sun exposure? No, they were real.

Both smiling with big backpacks standing between them and as I always react when surprised (mentally with my mouth open), I asked, “What are you doing here?”

The young man answered, “I’d like to try and fish”.

“In a lagoon?” I asked, looking at the ‘No Trespass’ sign a little further. “By the way” I continued, “Where are you from and where are you going?”.

"We are from Quebec going to Vancouver,” I could detect a slight accent. He continued, “by the way, my name is Simon” and pointing at the girl, “This is Corine, she does not speak too much English, but she understands. By the way, what is your name?”

After the introductions, I took a closer look at the two. They were clean, Simon had short, cropped hair and a trimmed beard. Corin was a pretty thing, long blonde hair, kept in a braid towards one side and behind a pair of big, hornrimmed glasses, sparkled blue eyes that smiled.

First impression: trustworthy, AOK.

“So, you want to fish?” I continued our conversation, “But not in a lagoon - do you have time and like to stay a while in this area? I have a humble camp, not far from here, right by a lake, would you like to stay there?”

Both agreed right away after Simon translated in French to Corine, what I had offered.

They stepped over the wire fence, loaded their backpacks in the truck which contained everything, except the kitchen sink, my dog behind the seats.

Oh yes, and Simon retrieved a container with worms from a shady hiding place and off we went. I still had my bulky “Volunteer Clean Up sign” on the tailgate, and had to drop it off at the house. I grabbed some clean clothes, intending to have the first sauna of the season. Simon asked if we could stop at The Beer Store and of course, buy some groceries, for their time in the wilderness, “in case he did not catch fish” he added with a twinkle in his eyes. As this was such a spontaneous decision on both parties, and within 15 minutes we were rolling.

I felt I had to explain something to the trusting ‘hitchhikers’, because a few years ago as I met and offered the same stay in the wilderness to a German couple with their young son, it almost turned into a fiasco. Not knowing the bush, as we are used to, they were horrified when they saw the rocks, potholes, no oncoming traffic and a locked gate we had to enter.

They surely thought I had evil on my mind until after some agonizing minutes in total silence, the bush gave way to a scenic lake with a rustic camp and some big sunflowers.

Simon laughed and said, “No problem, we are Canadians” and then he told a story where he felt uncomfortable during one of his hitchhiking trips, where he actually jumped out of a cab during a stop light. Yes, bad things happen unfortunately.

By now we were chatting back

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and forth like old friends and as we arrived, I heard a lot of ‘Ah’s’ and ‘Oh’s’.

I put Simon to work to bring water up from the lake to make a cup of tea, and fill the water buckets in the sauna; while I fired up the oven (sauna) for a good sweat.

Sitting on the deck, slurping a good stiff cottage tea, and seeing a loon couple swim by, enjoying the heavenly silence - we all agreed, “Life is good”.

Following that with a sauna with eucalyptus vapours compounded that feeling. Simon was brave enough to test the lake after a good sweat with a dunk.

Now the question arose about their journey - When to pick them up?, or how to communicate just in case.

I had intended to go back on the highway the next day to clean up another stretch, since the weather was good, and I had helpers. Simon said, “Corine has a cellphone, we can leave a message on your answer machine about the time…” Having had bad experiences with cell phones in the wilderness, I asked Corine to test it by calling my house and her smiling face told me that it worked.

I left the two, knowing they were responsible and at a safe place; I had also things to do.

The following day, after my cleanup, I heard a message from Simon, “Karin. we would like to stay another night. It is so nice, please pick us up on Sunday at noon.”

They must have fallen under the same spell that I feel every time I am out there, it is hard to leave the place.

The next day, I prepared some food for the two ‘kids’ (who know where they would find their next meal” and drove out to pick them up.

Both devouring the schnitzel and between eating, they told me about a beaver they observed under the dock, and, and… Corine beamed, dark chocolate. Their enthusiasm was infectious. They also read some of my stories in the booklet (My Life in the Shadow of the Goose) and asked to purchase a copy.

Even Corine enjoyed and understood, and promised to read them all.

It was Mother’s Day, and who knows where their mothers were. I dropped them off past the Goose, near the RV Campground, and after hugs and good wishes, many thanks, I left them to themselves, hoping they would find a pleasant ride and make it safely to where ever they were heading.

After returning to my camp, I opened my log book and found this note: Karin reminded us of how people are good in life. We met this woman for about 15 minutes and she instantly trusted us to bring us to her little piece of paradise. After a sauna and cottage tea, she left and we stayed for 2 nights. What a nice moment! That's why we are travelling.

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A Good Time Was Had By All! In Good Taste - Summer Wine Tasting 2016 On Saturday, June 25, 2016, the Royal Canadian Legion provided an intimate setting for the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation’s 6th annual Summer Wine Tasting. This evening was a great success! All funds raised at this event will help to purchase a Digital Radiography Upgrade for the X-ray Room at the Lady Dunn Health Centre.

This year’s theme “In Good Taste” featured six South American Wines and two craft beer tastings from Union Jack Brewery of Sault Ste. Marie. Featured wines and beer were sampled with accompanying appetizers.

Tasters were able to compare the wine and the beer using an easy scorecard that guided them through the tasting process. The evening also featured live instrumental music by Mary Ciuciura and Sault Ste. Marie guitarist, Jim O’Leary which was enjoyed by all.

The top scoring South American Wine was Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Grigio and the top scoring craft beer was Rapid River Cream Ale. The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation would like to thank our wine tasting sponsors; Brookfield, Tbaytel, Northern Credit Union Delegate Group, Wawa Medical Group, Kabi Lake Forest Products, Bristol Motel and Fenlon’s Pharmacy. We

would also like to thank and acknowledge the support of the Lady Dunn Health Centre Staff, The Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, LCBO, Union Jack Brewery, the volunteers and our local media. Your support is appreciated and will help ensure our hospital has the medical equipment needed to provide excellent patient care.

Win a Trip for Two with West Jet

The Foundation’s next campaign is the Dream Vacation Raffle which was officially launched at the Summer Wine Tasting. The winner will receive a trip for two with West Jet, anywhere they fly and $1,600 cash. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.00.

Tickets are available at the hospital admitting desk or by contacting Jenny Fletcher at 705-856-2335 ext. 3147. By purchasing a ticket, you are supporting the Foundation’s current campaign to fund a Digital Radiography Upgrade for the x-ray room. Must be 18 years or older to purchase and redeem ticket.

Prize awarded as stated. 2000 Tickets Printed under license # M769011.

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mother to dole it out. She has stashes of money at her mansion, I know. I am sure you can find that kind of money in no time. Be creative. But you betWith Jim White ter get going. Time's a'wasting.

But okay, here is Larry. No secret signals between you two though.”

In the week before July more time, just to be sure that He heard the phone being put 1st, 1996 in the small town he hadn't missed seeing them to the ear of Larry, he guessed. of Zingerville, population – although a big crate full of In a pained voice, Bamm heard 2,000 ,the townsfolk were busy fireworks is pretty hard to miss, Larry call out, “Don't pay it. He organizing the events for their he commented to himself. He won't hurt me. I know where Canada Day celebrations. Plans stared at the empty shelf that we are. He is .. ow!” He heard a included a parade down Main they had been placed on two struggle on the other end taking Street, and a baseball tourna- days ago, half hoping to conplace. Then the guy came back ment at the ball field behind the jure the missing carton into on the line. “That was close. hockey arena. Inside the arena being there. But no – they were I knew I couldn't trust him. I the rink pad was turned into a definitely not there. Then he have immobilized him for now. mini-fairground, with a petting began to look for a note that So get going. I will give you zoo, a food court, games for Larry may have left. until ten to put the money in the kids, various bake sales by He finally went into the kitchthe drop zone. Needless to say, some of the local organizations, en to get a pop out of the fridge if I see any cops or anyone but and an arts & crafts display. In when the phone rang. The you, Bamm, you will never see the early afternoon one of the kitchen had an extension, so he Larry alive. But once I get my grocery stores was sponsoring picked it up there, expecting it money safely stashed, and I see a 'Summer Polar Dip'. They to be Larry. the coast is clear, I will bring had arranged with the ice block He got a chill at the sound the fireworks and Larry over. company to bring in a truckload of the voice, and what it said: Just as a precaution, I will have of ice cubes, which would be “Did you get my note about the him strapped up with a couple put in the large inflatable pool fireworks?” of the rockets. If you or anyone that the hardware store had “No, I didn't. Who are you tries to stop me from escaping, loaned to them. Participants anyway? I was just looking I light the fuse, and 'POW' – had to wear red and white around now to see if Larry had there goes Pow. So please no clothing or swimwear. For an left one. He is not here, and the tricks. I assure you that I will entry fee they could jump into fireworks are gone. What do keep my part of the deal. I don't the freezing water, and stay as you know about it?” want anybody hurt in this. Just long as they could stand it. The “A lot actually. You don't get me my money, and you can one who could stay in the lon- need to know my name. I guess have your show, and everybody gest would win their own yard my note must have fallen off the is happy.” He hung up. pool, and installed by the staff cupboard door. I will give you Bamm was paralyzed at first, of the hardware store. Then the verbal version right now. I not knowing what to do. He they could come out and lay on have kidnapped the fireworks, also never picked up on how a man-made beach, complete as well as Larry. You can get this guy knew his mother. But with sand, umbrellas and large them both back once you pay then he went into action. He beach towels, while warming me a ransom of $15,000. They called the Fire Chief and told up. This event had been going are scheduled to go off at elevhim what was happening. He on for three years now, and was en, I believe. So in order to get in turn called the Police Chief, a very popular one. Of course them back and for you to set and the three of them met at this was weather related. If it them up, you would need them the Fire Station shortly therewasn't a nice day, the organizers back by ten, I guess. It is now after. In the meantime, Bamm had a plan to set up heat lamps, four, so that gives you six hours went back to the cupboard, and and the beach inside the arena. to meet my demands. As my began scouring the area for the Later on in the evening there note indicated I will only take note. He finally found it next was going to be live entertain- any denominations of 20's and to the cupboard. Sure enough, ment and a beer garden. This 50's. Bigger ones are too hard the note had fallen underneath was going to be capped off with to spend without arousing susthe bench. He read the note, fireworks around 11:00 p.m. picion. Just make sure it adds and confirmed that it repeated John Bamm, the Head up to the $15,000. I trust you everything this guy had told Mechanic at the Municipal that you will not try to shorthim on the phone. garage, and a volunteer fire- change me. I would hate to The Police Chief came up man, went to the fire station have anything happen to Larry. with the plan to rescue Pow in the early afternoon of July He's a good guy. As I wrote, and the fireworks. “I will put a 1st Canada Day, to pick up place the money in one of your few real bills on top, with paper the crate of fireworks and canvas hose bags, and leave it underneath. I will have the bills fuses required to set them in the garbage can next to the laced with our blue dye, so that off. He was surprised when park bench over at Whizley when he opens the hose bag, it he unlocked the cupboard to Park near the Oohler Street will explode all over him. He see that they were not there. entrance. Once I have retrieved will be a marked man. I will His first thought was that the my money, I will give you a call have my men posted in the Deputy Fire Chief, Larry Pow, at the fire station to advise park, so once the drop is made, must have taken them out you where you can retrieve him and we nab this guy we will get already, especially since there and the fireworks, safe and him to lead us to Larry once he was only three people that had sound, providing you have cosees the jig is up.” a key. The Fire Chief had one operated. I will even be nice, Bamm knew that it was not a and return your hose bag once and he had the third one. good plan, with too many risks So he locked up the cup- I have stashed my money. I am for backfiring on them. He board and headed out to the trusting you, so I hope you will wanted to see Larry back safe ball field. This was about 3:00 trust me to live up to my part of and sound. That was his main p.m. He was not there. A cou- the exchange. Pretty standard concern. But the Police Chief ple of volunteer firemen were kidnapping procedures, right, assured him that his men would waiting around. John asked just like they do it on TV. Like be well back, and camouflaged. them if they knew where Larry they warn on TV, no cops and The Fire Chief agreed, and was. The replied that they had no marked bills. So the clock approved the plan, overruling not seen him at all today. They is ticking. Get going.” Bamm him. Reluctantly he had to go were just there to help with yelled into the phone: “Wait! I along with it. the setup, and had just arrived can't raise that kind of money, His fears began to be realized or the department either, on about fifteen minutes ago. about 9:30 p.m. The burglar John was baffled, and unsure such short notice. Plus the alarm went off at the bank. what to do next. He waited bank is closed. It's impossible, Two officers were dispatched about ten minutes, and then the even if we agreed to your outrato that site. Then five minutes anxiety took over. He decided geous demand. I want to talk to later, a call came in to police to go back to the station and Larry. I need assurance that he headquarters about a possible call him on the phone, but he is okay.” shooting at a residence on the got no response. He began to “First, I don't care how you outskirts of town. Another two look around to see if maybe get the money – pass the hat policemen had to be dispatched Larry had left a note that he around the fire house and the to cover that incident. Then a good folks down at the ball hadn't noticed earlier. report came in about a serious He opened the cupboard one field. Or better yet, get your car accident out on the highway.

What A July 1st Canada Day!

The caller advised that both fire and police would be required, as the one vehicle was on fire, and the highway was partially blocked. That left no one to cover the park as planned, and only Bamm was left to deliver the canvas bag. That was what he wanted to happen anyway, as he concluded that this had all been carefully orchestrated by the kidnapper. He was covering all his bases to ensure there would be no trap.

The two Chiefs' decided that they would have to be the ones to be the lookouts, and nab this guy when the time was right. Bamm was really horrified with this plan. These guys hadn't been in the field for years. His Chief was not the fittest guy around, and certainly not suitable for this task.

But he was overruled again.

They headed over to the park, and he made the delivery. He looked around to see if he could spot anyone else, but there certainly appeared to be no one there yet. He walked back to the park entrance, but then swung around to the back part of the park, which was one street over. He hoped that this guy brought the fireworks and Larry with him, and they could move in and nab him right away. That would be the ideal scenario for Bamm.

He hid behind a tree. That made for a triangle of coverage for the kidnapper to walk into, and the net could be closed in on him. At 9:45 a shadowy figure came into view and approached the park bench area and trash bin. Bamm had the best view, and saw that Larry was not with him. He hoped that those other two amateurs would hold off, and let this guy leave, and let him follow him to where Larry was being held. He had experience with this sort of operation, during his stint in the OPP Tactical Unit where he worked a few years earlier.

But the Police Chief jumped the gun, and came out from behind his tree hiding spot, and waved his pistol at the guy, ordering him to stop. Bamm swore, as he rushed through the park to meet the three of them at the bench area. Thankfully he didn't try to run away. He just put up his arms and sat down on the bench.

The Police Chief demanded: “Okay, show your face. Take off that cap. I want to see who you are. Then you are going to take us to Mr. Pow, and give us back the fireworks.”

He complied, and they were all shocked to see who it was.

The Police Chief spoke first in surprise, seeing it was Malcolm Fizzle, the town's Manager of Buildings & Roads. “Malcolm Fizzle, what do you think you are doing? What's the idea?”

He confessed. “Well, Chief, I have some gambling debts to pay off. I don't have the money myself to do that. So I was desperate, and this seemed like a fool-proof plan, where no one would get hurt. I was able to easily pick the lock and got the cupboard opened. But Larry came in as I was about to take the fireworks out. We struggled, and I was able to knock him out momentarily. I panicked. So I tied him up, and dragged him out to my car. I took him back to my place. He

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is down in the basement bedroom. He is okay.”

“And the fireworks – where are they?” Bamm asked. Fizzle smiled wanly. “I gave them to my contact for the syndicate that I owe the money to, earlier tonight. It was a down payment on the rest of my debt.” The three of them looked horrified.

Who knows what would happen to them, they all thought.

The Police Chief said, “Well, we can't worry about that right now.

Let's get Pow freed first.”

They headed over to Fizzle's house, and found Pow okay.

This was about eleven. Just then the Fire Chief got a call on his cellphone. The fireman gave an update. “Chief, that accident call out on the highway was a hoax. I heard the other two calls were hoaxes too. Have you seen Bamm? The box of fireworks is here. A roughlooking thug just dropped them off a few minutes ago. All he said was that the show must go on. We need him to get over to the ball field right away, so we can get them set up in time.”

He acknowledged all of that, and hung up. He said to the others: “Well, boys, things are coming together nicely. The fireworks have been recovered.

Bamm, they need you at the ball field right away, since you are our only licensed operator.

Lucky for you, Fizzle, that your contact was in such a generous mood tonight. You will have to find some other way to pay off your debt to them. Maybe you can work something out in prison. I'm sorry, but I have to charge you with kidnapping, assault, and maybe embezzlement, once I am finished investigating you.

How did you let it get this far, Malcolm?” That was a rhetorical question, Fizzzle realized. He asked, “Do you think that I could watch the fireworks before locking me up, Chief?”

Being in a good mood, now that he had solved the case, he agreed to his request.

Bamm and the Fire Chief both chuckled and shook their heads. What nerve, but whatever the Chief wanted to do was his decision, they thought to themselves. Theirs' was to get things set up. Larry insisted on coming with them. He was fine, he assured them. They left.

By the time everything was in place, it was about 11:55 p.m.

It's July 1st still, at least, Bamm thought to himself. That was cutting it too close for comfort.

Thankfully it all worked out, he commented to the Fire Chief.

The crowds had hung around, and were eager for it to start.

However, during the show, and afterwards, as the crowds dispersed and the cleanup from the fireworks began, Bamm never noticed that the Police Chief and Fizzle had not shown up. It wasn't until later that he realized the significance of that....

HAPPY CANADA DAY, EVERYBODY!

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160616 NDP Open Letter On Northern Ontario Gas Prices

Re: Gas Prices 16 June, 2016 The Hon. Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy 4th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1 Dear Minister, People across Ontario, and especially the North, are being ripped off at the gas pumps.

As an opposition MP you were vocal on this issue. Now is the time for you to act. As the Minister responsible for the Ontario Energy Board, you should direct the OEB to monitor gas pricing, reduce volatility and increase competition.

This is something you can do today.

As every driver in Ontario knows long weekends often lead to big spikes in gas prices.

We are calling on you to act now, before the Canada Day long weekend. We are also calling for a meeting at your earliest convenience to discuss ways to get gas prices and energy prices in Northern Ontario under control.

There is something seriously wrong when Sudburians pay above the average 90% of the time, and when drivers in Sudbury consistently pay more than people in North Bay, something you have suggested is price fixing. As you know, this isn’t unique to Sudbury: all across Ontario there are communities being gouged.

In the past you specifically highlighted the fact provinces can and should take a leading role in regulating prices and ending gouging, noting, “A way to deal with rising prices could be regulation, [Thibeault] added, and with that, ‘anything is on the table… ‘There’s regulation in place in places like New Brunswick and other Atlantic provinces where ... it’s not all of a sudden going to jump on a Friday ... by five or 10 cents a litre and then drop back down on a Monday.’”

You went further, noting that “The Government needs to bring forward a system that allows consumer complaints and concerns to be properly

heard.”

Why does this matter to people? As you, yourself, told the Sudbury Star in November 2014, “When they have to worry about putting another 10 bucks in gas in their car, it takes away from food on the table.”

This summer, people across Ontario will be heading out on the road to visit friends and family, go fishing, camping and enjoy the outdoors.

They deserve to pay a fair and predictable price when they fill their tanks.

For years you promised people you wanted to take action to get gas prices under control.

Here’s your chance to act.

Sincerely, Gilles Bisson MPP Timmins-James Bay Sarah Campbell MPP Kenora-Rainy River France Gelinas MPP Nickel Belt Michael Mantha MPP Algoma-Manitoulin John Vanthof MPP Timiskaming-Cochrane

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5 4 1 7 2 3 8 6 9

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8 1 6 3 7 4 2 9 5

4 3 7 9 5 2 6 8 1

7 6 4 5 3 1 9 2 8

9 8 2 4 6 7 1 5 3

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The Wawa Police Services Board seeks applicants for the position of Community Member

The three (3) member Wawa Police Services Board governs the municipal police service and is responsible for overseeing the budget, setting policy and other administrative tasks. Applicants should be able to commit a minimum of 5 hours per month to board duties. The Board generally meets 4 or 5 times per year. A small annual honorarium will be paid by the municipality.

Experience in policy making and budgeting, volunteer work in community organizations, good written and verbal communications skills and previous experience on boards or committees would be considered assets.

Interested applicants may forward a detailed resume no later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 to: Ms. Cathy Cyr, Deputy Clerk Municipality of Wawa 40 Broadway Avenue, P.O. Box 500 Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Municipality of Wawa, a small friendly Northern Ontario community situated on the Trans Canada Hwy about two hours northwest of Sault Ste. Marie, Canada is seeking an individual to fill the position of Director of Infrastructure Services.

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THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

For the week of June 29th to July 5th, 2016 Is your birthday this week? You are beautiful, empathic, and brave and are rarely afraid to stand up for what you feel is right and fair. You’re smart, nurturing, strong, perceptive, competitive, and wise. You hold a natural rapport with all creatures, great and small. Luck may come to you via karma.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Planetary aspects make this week a regal, intelligent, balanced, sensual, and artistic time. Wit and words motivate you to action. Secrets and passions may come to surface. It’s not too late to figure out what you want to do with any grants or scholarships. Money may be made available to you via secretive means-Perform proper research first.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen to your friends and associates to find out the truth. There is a much better way of going about things.

Attend concerts and charitable events. It is time to focus upon your partners’ needs for a while. If you have been acting secretively, then make sure that this doesn’t cause misunderstandings, suspicion, jealousy or resentment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Push for better outcomes this week.

Your way may be the right way.

Don’t boss or bully but be brave and bold to succeed. It’s time to focus upon what needs to be done.

You’ve been lost in dreams and fantasies, so now is a good time to plan your next move. If you are in a position of care or service then be proud and behave in responsible ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Trust your instincts and you may find yourself in the lead and besting the competition in more permanent ways. You deserve rewards-Share them. If you’re up for an adventure then take the reins! Though take things slowly lest you fall into selfmade traps; avoid taking silly risks.

If you follow this advice then you’ll have some fun!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You know what is best, for you and yours. A loved one may help you out with property or something more profound. Love is its own reward. Explore spirituality and religion with your family or those whom you live with. The weekend may be a dreamy, fey, ethereal time filled with music, memories, nurturing, psychic feelings, and arts and crafts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Trust people who deserve to be trusted. You may come into money or interesting information. June is filled with romance.

If you are careful, then you might enjoy interesting conversations with people who are as beautiful, kindly, and ethereal as you are. Try to remain grounded while having important conversations. You are beautiful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are braver, kinder and far cleverer than you know, though others suspect your true brilliance.

Realize your real worth. Let yourself continue to grow and explore.

If you feel somewhat isolated, then don’t let it get you down. You are stronger and safer than you realise.

Greater job satisfaction follows a greater sense of morality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Someone harbours secret feelings toward you. Do you know if they are positive or negative? Ask them and you may be pleasantly surprised. Look to a passionate friend for more information and advice.

It’s time to make your fantasies a reality as others will support and understand you. Others view you as empathic, spiritual, and artistic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let recent events go to your head (or heart). Something will reveal itself over the course of the summer that will make you open your eyes. Don’t let being alone get you down. Try to spend your time outdoors surrounded by crowds or try to fill your alone-time with fun activities that only you like to do.

An old acquaintance misses you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may feel more aware now than you have in recent memory. Prove your mettle by showcasing your gifts.

You are kind no matter what your reputation. If you know what you want out of life then don’t be afraid to pursue it. Realise that perceived limitations may be self-imposed.

It’s time to make fantasies a reality!

Listen to advice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push ahead, no matter what issue has recently left you feeling behind.

You may have needed the knowledge a recent setback provided.

Good news! Others are beginning to take notice of your fey, kind, ethereal ways. If you’re as smart as you’re intuitive, then good things should soon happen for you at work. You may become a bit famous.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re as clever and charming as you are pretty and popular. Severing ties with others is not your cup of tea, however, if you have recently mistakenly become involved in a co-dependent or sycophantic relationship then this might be a good week to escape from it. It’s a wonderful time to plan weddings, parties, and family reunions.

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Ladies Golf June 2nd, 2016 Attendance: 84 1st Flight: Evra, Edie & Valerie Levesque - 41 2nd Flight: Marcie de la Franier, Tammy Valiere, Carole Moisan 44

3rd Flight: Michelle Wheatley, Wendy Todesco - 46 4th Flight: Diane Spencer, Melissa Terris, Bev Nantel - 42 5th Flight: Connie Taylor, Lise Bernath, Gladys Tessier - 47 6th Flight: Trudy Dunham, Jerah & Krystyn - 48

June 23, 2016 (108 Players) 1st FLIGHT: Francis Dechamplain, Mitch Cousineau - 4 under par 32 2nd FLIGHT: Joey &Jessy Dechamplain, Andre Guertin 4 under par 32 3rd FLIGHT: Andre Bedard, Mark Szekely, Chris Buckell - 1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Bubba Gagne, Luco & Kaleb Legault- 1 under par 35 5th FLIGHT: Luc Belanger, Jim Oleynik, Eric Levesque - 2 under par 34 6th FLIGHT: Larry & Bart Wood, Butch Terris - 1 under par 35 7th FLIGHT: Paul Vachon, Mark McRae, Rolly, Lachapelle 1 over par 37 8th FLIGHT: Dave Etheridge, Nick Farand, Kyle Wood - 2 over par 38

Senior’s Golf Written by: Luan Buckell

Results For June 20, 2016

Attendance: 26 Seniors First place with 35 - Aline Haman, Dan Mathias Second place with 36 - Gary Trudeau, Sandra Case Third place with 37 - Jennie Weatherbee, Derek Chapman The least putts with 11 - Linda & Andy Ilola Closest to the pin on hole # 3 - Gary Trudeau Closest to the pin on hole # 7 - Andy Ilola Subway Restaurant Voucher: Jennie Weatherbee Golf Balls: Jean Meloche Club House Voucher: Butch Terris Canadian Tire: Dave Page Young’s General Store: Luane Buckell North of 17 Restaurant: Janet Besner AJ’s Pizza: Aline Haman Home Building Centre: Cliff Ingham Tim Horton's: Bert Haman

Wednesday, June 29th, 2016

The ALGOMA NEWS Review

Rotary Gourmet CARE TO BE AWARE! Dinner For Eight #2. Telephone Awareness From the Wawa & Area Seniors at Risk Committee

In the early dining hours of Friday May 13th, a draw was made at the Embassy Restaurant for a “Gourmet Dinner for Eight”.

A small group of Rotarians were dropping names in the hat and we watched Herb Geldart pull Maureen Wood’s name from that hat proving that Friday the 13th is not always an unlucky day. Maureen was able to invite 7 others and decide between three menus as to what she and her company would like to eat at their dining experience.

Partnered with David Wells of Naturally Superior Adventures, Rotarians were able to give Maureen and her guests a beautiful gourmet experience seated in the Great Room of the Rock Island Lodge enveloped within the fog of Lake Superior.

With the menu selected and wines and ports provided to accompany the chosen meal, Maureen’s transportation was provided to and from the lodge by Mr. Wells himself. Upon arrival, our guests were introduced to Mary Ciuciura who provided dinner music throughout the evening from behind the piano.

Wines served included a couple of Australian red wines, ThornClarke Shotfire Quartage and Two Hands Gnarly Dudes and the whites, New Zealand’s Dog Point’s Vineyard and France’s Bestheim Brut Crémant d'Alsace.

These wines were followed with the first appetizer consisting of a Brie cheese and tomato crostini. As each appetizer was being prepared, it allowed me to get a photo. And when no one was looking, Mark and I to sample one for ourselves. This item quickly made an impression with me and I managed to get the recipe. Just as Mark and I were waving goodbye to the crostini, the ladies were quickly preparing the next appetizer, a tomato and cream cheese with parsley garnish. Another item that did not escape my palate. And another impression made. For this one, I just made some mental notes for future experimentation in my own kitchen.

Now, I’m usually someone to pass on the soup course of a meal. But, over the course of seeing the full bowls of Cream of leek soup accumulate for their presentation, and getting the photo, Mark raved about how he enjoyed the soup when they did the pre meal a week earlier. Now seeing them off to our guests, I must have made the impression that I was curious. I was directed to the stove for an opportunity to get a sample from the kitchen. I liked it! Shortly after a bowl of soup had returned untouched.

The first sign that there was too much food. I was offered the soup. Seeing the excitement in Marks eyes, I declined and offered it to him. He would owe me one…

A Waldorf salad would follow using 4 different types of apples, a variety of nuts and it would be a nice, light salad.

By this time the kitchen is a flurry of activity and I would take a seat in the corner trying to stay out of everyone’s way.

With Anne tending to the main course, Bev made a dash to the freezer. I was being told that a lemon sorbet was being prepared. Fresh. Light. Minty. This came to mind as I photographed the assembly of tall serving glasses in front of me. And away they went. And as I write this almost 2 weeks later, again, those are the words that come to mind.

But the urgency in the kitchen did not escape me. The Prime rib au jus was about to come out of the oven. All hands that were in the kitchen at this point were now put to work!

I did what I could to assist in the transfer. Yorkshire pudding, Potatoes au Gratin and green beans were presented in front of me. I pulled in full breaths to inhale the aroma that was filling the small kitchen. A plate was arranged, quickly photographed, and it was gone. The fire alarm may have gone off in the commotion. Servers were called in and the Yorkshire pudding was the first to disappear but not before Anne had pulled one that did not meet her discerning eye.

As she made her way toward the “round file” to dispose of it, I protested loudly stating I should be the judge as to its palatable state. In a bit of protest herself, she split it in half, presented Mark and I with the halved pudding and in words that I cannot exactly recall, stated we would never speak of this again. Mum’s the word Anne. By this time our guest’s comments were making their way back to the kitchen.

“This is great” and “So much food…” Even a request for a recipe… Perfect.

For dessert, our Sommelier or Wine host, David, presented our guests with the Cremant D’Alsace Bestheim or a Graham’s 10 year Port. These accompanied Judy Moore’s Jack Daniels pecan pie. If you have yet to try this, don’t. You will only become part of the masses at By Hands Festivals that already know to line up early for it. A piece of this pie was reserved for our host, David Wells and when he made himself available, it was presented to him. To my surprise, he declined. Remember that one Mark owed me? I cashed in… but, I shared it with him anyway.

With our driver present and our guests making their way toward the parking lot with a few food items in hand, waves were exchanged, and thanks expressed to those that were busy cleaning in the kitchen. By all accounts, a great evening.

This was, and most likely will be continue to be, a fund raiser for a new initiative in our local Wawa Rotary. A few Rotarians are meeting every 2nd Friday at 7:00 a.m. at the Embassy Restaurant to carry out what Rotarians have been doing for years. Serving our community…

Our next meeting of the “Satellite Meeting” was held on Friday, June 24th at 7:00 a.m. in the meeting room of the Embassy Restaurant.

To those that purchased tickets for this draw, thank you for supporting Rotary.

Scams take many forms.

Every Year Canadians lose millions of dollars to the activities of scammers. Scammers do not DISCRIMINATE; they target people of all backgrounds.

Have you thought about all the ways that old communication device, the telephone, has come to be used? Remember when it was the operator who knew whom everyone was calling? Or when long distance was a Sunday special event due to special deals for limited time?

Or when the ring was something not to ignore because it would be someone you knew or who had important reasons to call…and if you missed it you would not get a message nor know whom to call back?

Call identification and message taking devices may seem fancy and unneeded extras if you see the old black dial phone as your line to neighbours, local business or out of town family and friends. But the new buttoned-down variety of telephone may get you much more than the friendly voices you know and expect.

You now get connected to rest of the world, both unfamiliar and unfriendly despite the caller’s use of your first name and a pleasant tone. The scammers of the world want something, usually connected with your money, such as identity information and connections or access to your financials. To get them, they do know how to play on your needs: loneliness, family ties, and insecurity.

Insecurity and that other communication device of the modern world, the computer, may just be the scammer’s way in. Yes, they tell you that your computer will not be hurt by experimenting and yes, you can play around with it and cause no problem. But the computer is so complex and so invisible and so strange in its interior working!! So the niggles, the doubts, and the fears sit back there in your mind, just waiting to be let loose.

When that friendly voice

on the telephone tells you that there is a problem, outcome the dreads: what if there really is a big problem developing, unseen and unknowable by little old me? Who is available here in little Wawa to solve it and how inconvenient will it be to wait until something really goes berserk? The offer of help with little difficulty seems a God send!

And the offer will come: just let me get the credit card information and you can hook me up to your computer online.

And then your problems truly begin. The credit card is used for all sorts of purchases you would not make. Your banking information may be compromised and there goes another chunk of your money! If it goes far enough it may mean someone somewhere can create your identity for their use.

If you are fortunate, your bank may catch the misuse in its early stages and you can get their help to put a stop to the money bleed. But it will take a trip to see them and time and new numbers. They do their thing but you get their help at a price: not acting costs you. But it only lasts so long and speed is a need when dealing with the aftermath. The smart thing is to act as soon as you can.

The insecurity as a result of the experience may just spread to the use of the telephone.

Now you know why you want to use those fancy add ons: you want to check who is calling before you pick up or you want to wait for a message before you deal with an unknown. It works and it takes self-control: let it ring!!

If you do get talking to one of those strangers with the pleasant voice and your name, feel free to be rather rude. Remember they invaded your presence, uninvited. They assumed and pretended friendship. You do not have to return either the friendship or the attention. You can say “Thank you!” at any time and if they continue, you can ignore them. You can certainly get rude, too: Hang up!