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Business Directory . . . . . . Pg. 6 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . Pgs. 9-12 Community Walking Ch. . . Pg. 9 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 11 First United Church News . Pg. 3 Garbologist Report . . . . . . Pg. 6 Golf Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 3 Library Column . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4 Lions Club: Dog Walk . . . . Pg. 5 Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 8 Summer Wine Tasting . . . Pg. 12

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Pg. 2 - Yellow Fish Road A Big Success!

Pg. 2 - Michipicoten Chronicles:Keith Messenger

Kids Play Safe Awareness Day

Bike Rodeo Participants: Ashlyn, Syria, Jordan Article & photos by toddlers, info on water safeBarb Fisher ty and accident prevention Superior Children's Centre around pools and boating hosted the annual Safety activities, helmet wear for Awareness Day last weekend sports, ATV/bike riding, chiland it was a busy day with lots dren's activity books on safety going on. Just stopping for a issues. Kids in all age brackets burger, dog, timbit and drink got a chance to enter their from the outside bbq set the name in several draws, the pace for a fun day. Inside the lucky person winning a great Community Centre booths prize. were a buzz with kid friendly Wawa Volunteer Fire exhibits covering everything Department reps were eager safety in our lives. to spread the word on every Superior Children's Centre thing in fire safety and hand- safety seats for infants and ed out goody bags featuring

"Sparky the Fire Dog" activities warning on fire hazards around the home, play environments, what to do in case of a fire and setting a family escape plan.

Algoma Public Health promoted strategies in preventing concussion and head injuries. Of special interest was a jelly-like mold of the human brain which when touched, felt like a facimile of the human brain and just how delicate an organ is located just under our skulls. Also information was offered bringing awareness to the damage sun can do to our skin. Give-aways of sun glasses, lip bomb and a beaded bracelet was given to each child whereby the beads change colour in the hot sun, cautioning the child to wear sunscreen and a hat, or take a break in the shade.

Wawa and Area Victim Services offered information on internet safety; a very integral part of life in all young-

sters of today. In a fun way to promote awareness of other safety issues, a spin of the game wheel prompted the spinner to think about and answer a question of what they would do in a certain situation.

MNR Fire Ranger crew offered Wildland Fire Management Strategies and how we can reduce the risk of fires in our wooded environment. A visual display was set up depicting a forest cabin properly clear from fire hazards, opposite a cabin that was covered in trees, brush, firewood piles and debris.

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Michipicoten Chronicles

by Johanna Rowe, CAHP

Keith Messenger

Planes on Wawa Lake, c. 1955 You know spring has arrived in Wawa when the sound of float planes can be heard soaring over the town on their departure from Wawa Lake shortly after dawn. Bush pilots are a unique breed and are an integral part of Wawa’s northern culture. One such pilot played an important role in Northern Algoma and is remembered in one of Wawa’s Heritage Doors.

Born in Saginaw, Michigan in 1920, Keith Messnger earned his private pilot’s license at the age of 20. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II and was first stationed in Alaska. He flew OS2U Kingfishers and learned the hard way what the brutal Northern Pacific winters can do to the functionality of an aircraft.

Just 5 kms after take-off, Keith’s iced-up aircraft crashed and with a severely sprained ankle, Keith and a crewman managed to walk back to the base.

“Keith later transferred to F4U Corsairs and F6F Hellcats and was posted to combat duty on the aircraft carrier Hornet off of Japan.”* In 1948 with his wife Wanda

and children, Keith moved to Algoma Mills with a DeHaviland Foxmoth and Fairchild 71 and started Great Northern Skyways.

In 1949, they moved to Sault Ste. Marie with a Norseman and Cessna 180 and formed Sault Airways.

In the 1950’s Wawa was a remote bustling mining town with no road in or out. Keith Messenger provided a scheduled mail service between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie on a daily basis. Before Wawa’s airstrip was constructed in the early 50’s, the Norseman plane was either rigged with skis or floats/pontoons to land on Wawa Lake. By the time the highway was completed in 1960, Keith was making up to 5 round trips a day between the Sault, Wawa and all points in between.

Along with Wawa’s mail and supplies, Keith’s Norseman also became a lifeline for residents who required emergency medical treatment in Sault Ste. Marie and beyond. It is said that in his final operating year he carried almost 4,000 passengers which included flying hunters, fishermen and

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tourists to out of the way destinations. Keith Messenger also had the good fortune to have survived several aircraft mishaps.

Keith eventually sold Sault Airways. He retired from flying and refocused his energy to his life long hobby of flying racing pigeons. During his flying career the pigeons were sometimes used to relay messages between his clients in the middle of the bush and Keith’s base of operations in the Sault. If there was an emergency at a fishing camp, or the successful moose hunters needed to get their meat out of the bush earlier than scheduled, a “Messenger” pigeon would be let loose to head back to Keith’s pigeon coop miles away and the next morning the Messenger Norseman plane would be on its way.

In June 2006 Keith Messenger was honoured by the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association of Ontario with a Plaque of Appreciation. At the age of 90, Keith Messenger passed away in October, 2010.

Keith Messenger Heritage Door at the Wawa Goose, artist H. Sinnott

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Yellow Fish Road™ In Wawa A Big Success!

The sun was shining and students from Ecole St. Joseph and Michipicoten High school took to the streets in the name of water preservation and conservation.

Equipped with stencils and paint brushes, 50 students and 10 volunteers painted yellow fish symbols with the words “Rain Water Only” in English and French next to storm drains.

This is to signify that cigarette butts, litter or chemicals that get poured into these drains does harm to Wawa Lake, the community’s source of drinking water.

Participating groups include; Algoma Public Health, both schools, Municipal Infrastructure Services and

Brian Lachine, along with several local volunteers. The Wawa Fish Derby also contributed with a monetary donation.

The day finished off with the kids annihilating over 100 slices of pizza and a lot of kool-aid.

To learn more about the program, we invite you to contact Shawn Mahon at (705) 8564419 or smahon@edcwawa.ca You can also view all the pictures from the day on Facebook: The Green Project.

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Senior’s Golf May 29th, 2017

Attendance: 18 Seniors First place with 38 - Lise & Paul Bernath Second place with 39 - Jennifer McLaughlin & Dan Mathias (retro) Third place with 39 - Diane Spencer & Butch Terris The least putts with 11 - Lise & Paul Bernath Closest to the pin on hole # 3 Andy Ilola Closest to the pin on hole # 7 Lise Bernath Subway Voucher: Cliff Ingham Canadian Tire: Marcel Terris Young’s General Store: Butch Terris North of 17 Restautrant: Sandra Case Home Building Centre: Reg Spencer Club House: Diane Spencer AJ’s Pizza: Louis Dereski Tim Horton's: Luan Buckell

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June 1st, 2017 (84 Players) 1st FLIGHT: Joel Vinneau, Dylan Buckell - 6 under par 30 2nd FLIGHT: Stephane Bouchard, Dave Castonguay, Kyle Besner - 4 under par 32 3rd FLIGHT: Mark McRae, Ross Hall, Rolly Lachapelle -1 under par 35 4th FLIGHT: Bubba Gagne, Eric Levesque, Dimitri Levesque- 2 under par 34 5th FLIGHT: Al MacDonald, James Morden, Jeff Lamon even par 36 6th FLIGHT: Nick Farand, Kyle Wood, Mike Lavergne - 1 over par 37

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Our forested environment, although a coveted way of life, always carries the threat of wildfire devastation. The crew gave great information on how to minimize this risk. Another potential health hazard of our times is the flying of drones.

There are several rules in place for drone flyers that if not followed could put lives, aircraft and property at risk. Everyone who is joining this sport is advised to know the rules to prevent such disasters.

Brookfield Power displayed a model facsimile of one of the 7 generating facilities and 5 stop log dams in our immediate neighbourhood. The message was to drive home how dangerous these facilities can be if not treated as such when we explore the activities that we all enjoy such as hiking, fishing, camping, berry picking , 4-wheeling, hunting and water sports.

Suddenly I heard the fire truck siren outside and hurried to join the kids...which seemed to be the hit of the day. The fire engine's siren, horn and loud speaker got quite the workout - being heard far and wide, with Smokey Bear on hand to offer a hug in an effort to decompress the hysteria. The Volunteer Firefighters invited the kids to try out the interactive display of paraphanalia that is actually used in their training to become a firefighter: batting a tire for strength, stepping through a ladder for dexterity, rolling up a hose for hand-to-eye coordination, and a covered tunnel crawl maze with the lesson intended: in the event of fire, stay low and follow a wall out to safety.

Levi Brousseau, OPP Community Safety Officer put the kids through their paces in bike safety. This segment is always a hit with the kiddies where they get to showcase their safe bike handling moves, and after completing the circuit enter their coupon for a chance to win one of eight bikes: one donated by Algoma Power Inc, one by Northern Credit Union, an adult bike with accessories from Brookfield Renewable, and five bikes by the Michipicoten Volunteer Fire Association.

And of the utmost importance was the donation of Tim Horton donuts and coffee throughout the exhibitors and visitors to keep everyone on their toes, compliments of Frank Costa of Optik Technologies and Systems Solutions Limited.

Thanks to the generosity of all donators and everyone who make this great event happen every year. Congratulations on a job well done in helping our children through their early years with comfort, confidence and safety.

Happenings at

First United Church

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.

Last Sunday, June 4, Christians around the World observed Pentecost Sunday also called Whitsunday. Pentecost is from the Greek for fiftieth & is the 50th day after Easter. This day signifies the day that Christ ascended into Heaven & the Holy Spirit descended to bless His disciples.

Thurs., June 8th - The Worship Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m.

Sun., June 11th - There will be NO Morning Worship at First United, The Congregation are travelling to St. John’s U.C. in Marathon & will attend Morning Worship led by The Very Rev.David Giuliano.

Sun., June 18th - Official Board Meeting PLEASE NOTE: The next Thrift Shop will be held at the end of Sept.

With all our being we will praise God & tell of God’s goodness.

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Dans le cadre de la Semaine de l’éducation catholique, qui a eu lieu du 1er au 5 mai, Mme Valérie Lévesque, enseignante à l’école Saint-Joseph (Wawa) a organisé un tournoi de hockey salon amical à l’intention des élèves de la 4e à la 6e année. Ce tournoi a rassemblé des élèves mordus du

hockey des écoles St-Joseph (Dubreuilville), Chapleau Public (Chapleau), SacréCœur (Chapleau), Sir James Dunn (Wawa), St. Joseph Immersion (Wawa) et SaintJoseph (Wawa). Chapeau aux équipes! Le tournoi fut un grand succès grâce à une belle participation et à l’esprit

d’équipe des joueurs! Merci aux élèves bénévoles qui ont assumé les rôles d’entraîneurs, de compilation des points et d’arbitres!

Library Update

Library. We are a collection site for single use batteries.

NEW AT THE LIBRARY!!!

Computer Cartridge Recycling We are now a collection site for used computer cartridges & toners. Please drop them off at the circulation desk!

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

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.

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 I-pads available for public use. Please inquire at the circulation desk.

Board Meetings The Wawa Public Library Board meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Library.

The next meeting will be held on June 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome!

Check out the Wawa History page as well as The Wawa Public Library on Facebook.

Our Wawa History website is www. wawahistory.wawa.cc.

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

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News From The Food Bank

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 MNRF-approved 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, 2017. 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, 2017 until March 31, 2018 when the Annual Work Schedule expires. ServiceOntario 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 Office to discuss the aerial herbicide project.

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

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

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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

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Meena Gurung, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau District Office 190 Cherry Street, Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 tel: 705-864-3173

MARTEL FOREST Denis Ayotte Area Forester Tembec (Chapleau) 175 Planer Road Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 tel: 705-864-3007

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.

Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to acknowledge support received from a variety of sources over the last few months.

We sincerely thank Martin Doyle for provision of oral hygiene products.

Also, thank you to Brenda Ouellette and the Wawa BIA for the Canadian Tire gift cards. These will be used to purchase items for the plots at the Community Garden and for cleaning supplies.

The staff and management of Canadian Tire have also donated vegetable bedding plants for this purpose. Your generosity is appreciated.

The curling team of Mark Leschishin, Ron Hale, Adam Cariccatto and Jeff MacLary donated their prize money from the men’s bonspiel.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Saint Joseph’s French Immersion School provided a case of apples for our clients.

Fresh fruits or vegetables are always a very welcome addition to our offerings.

The junior and senior kindergarten class of Lorraine Samson, Monique Gendron and Marie France Sylvain from Ecole Saint Joseph made a visit to our location several weeks ago. With their proceeds from a fall lemonade sale, the students went grocery shopping and personally selected items appropriate

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Lions Club Walk For Dog Guides

Article & photo by Barb Fisher Eddie reminded me promptly Saturday morning to check my visual schedule as today was the long awaited "Walk for Dog Guides" and the action was about to enfold at the community center, the day he has been salivating over since this time last year.

Since its debut in 1985, the PetValu Walk for Dog Guides has gained momentum annually as Lions Clubs and members of the community participate and launch Walks each year.

Thanks to generous sponsors, 100% of donations raised go directly towards providing Dog Guides to Canadians with disabilities. Held in more than 200

communities and in every province across Canada, the Walks have raised over $10 million, making it the largest fundraiser of its kind in Canada. This allows for Lions Foundation of Canada to carry out its mission to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them Dog Guides at no cost.

Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides train six types of Dog Guides to meet the needs of Canadians with a wide range of disabilities. Breeds commonly used are Labrador and Golden Retrievers, Standard and Miniature Poodles, and some smaller breeds. The training of a Dog Guide is an intensive four to six month period, training one-on-one with a qualified trainer. Once fully trained, the dog is matched with its handler who then spends two to four weeks at the Oakville training school, learning how to handle, trust and bond with their new Dog Guide. The Lions Foundation has recently graduated its 2000th dog guide team; a Seizure Alert dog and his person. There are six programs in which dogs can be trained according to their natural skills

and interests: Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Seizure Alert, Special Skills (medical/wheelchair), Autism Assistance and Diabetes Alert (Diabetics with hypoglycemic unawareness).

The Canadian organization receives no government funding and relies on donations to provide a trained dog. It costs approximately $25,000 to raise and train each Dog Guide, yet they are provided at no cost to clients. Dogs stay with their person until retirement when the dog is adopted, either by extended family or by someone from the long waiting list of people wanting to adopt an older dog from the Lions Foundation. For more information visit walkfordogguides. com.

Last Saturday morning in Wawa several dogs with their handlers participated in our Lions Club Dog Walk with support from their title sponsor, PetValu. Nancy Donald, President and Brenda Ouellette, Secretary/Treasurer of our Wawa Lions Club updated me on the dollars raised with the top donation pledges winning a prize of a bag of PetValu dog food. Much thanks to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause.

for a food bank. This handson exercise reinforces the intended lesson of giving to others. Thank you so much.

The nursing staff of Lady Dunn Hospital contributed a collection of non-perishables which were provided for us as part of their Nursing Week community service mandate. Thank you to all and to Lauren St. Jules for organising and delivering these products.

We also thank the donor of multiple cases of facial tissues. Please accept our apologies for not catching the source of this generosity.

Once more we reinforce our appreciation to the Wawa Family Health Team for the outreach provided at the food bank site. A diabetes testing and information clinic is offered the second Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.; a nursing clinic is available the fourth Wednesday and the assistance of a social worker is offered the second, third and fourth Wednesday. Please note that these services are not restricted to food bank clients but are available to anyone in the community at these times on a drop in basis.

Enter through the main doors at 96 Broadway Avenue, in the former medical building across from First United Church.

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With Jim White

The Bear Attack AS TOLD FROM THE HUMAN'S SIDE OF THE STORY Hi, my name is Barry Bearon.

I am a 52-year old man who loves living here in the north in the town of Forbear. It has everything I want – beautiful scenery, being close to the bush, lots of wildlife to hunt, and fishing opportunities galore in lots of lakes. I am lucky that both my wife, Beryl and I have the same feelings and interests.

We have a camp on Bearskin Lake to go to when we want to get out of town. It makes for a good 'base camp' for this fishing and hunting we like to do, as well as the snowmobiling in the winter. I must admit it is a bit rustic yet, though. We just took it over last summer from Ron Berry, an old trapper who had a hip operation a couple of years ago. He was a friend of my father, and that is why we got the camp.

If he hadn't known him, and put in a good word for us, I know we would never have had a chance to acquire it in such a good deal. He never fully recovered from it, and is now in a long term care facility.

It was in bad shape when we took it over, and so far we have only done a few upgrades. We have a rough dirt road hacked out of the bush into the camp from the main logging road, but at least we can drive in with our truck and trailer. Mr. Berry just had a walking path into the camp from the main road. These oldtimers sure are a tough lot, I must say. Wish I had that. Us baby boomers are a soft lot, at least speaking for myself anyway. I have a friend lined up to do some grading later this summer, and get the rough bumps out of it. It's not far from town, another bonus.

It has been a long winter, and it is really late for me to get into camp. Beryl agreed to let me have this first weekend with the boys.

She had already planned a 'girls' weekend of shopping out of town with some of her friends, so it worked out good for both of us.

So I got my half ton loaded up with the supplies I needed on Friday evening, right after work. I had a couple of my buddies, Josh & Cody, come along to help out.

They came in Cody's truck.

We had a ball getting the camp ready on Friday night. We got the propane for the stove and refrigerator hooked up again for another season, set up our sleeping bags, and got the groceries unpacked, and most importantly - the beer. Over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we polished those three cases off without a problem.

On Saturday we got the boat and motor in the water, ready for another season. The dock needed a few boards replaced, and we got that done too. We got a new deck built by the side door, and inside some shelving up for Beryl to use for storing food and pots & pans. We finally got out fishing and were successful.

It was a nice sunny warm day, despite the wind. We had a delicious barbecue on Saturday night with our fresh catch, along with corn on the cob, and home fries.

Josh made a nice salad. Then we gobbled down a few cookies, and settled down to cards and beer.

Unfortunately my buddies had to get back to town on Sunday afternoon, as they both had to work on Monday. Josh mentioned at breakfast about hearing some strange sounds outside during the night, but when he looked out the door, he didn't see anything, but was sure he heard noises in the bushes moving away from the camp. The noises quickly faded away and all was silent again. He shrugged it off, he admitted, as he crawled back into his sleeping bag. Cody and I had slept through all of this.

Josh joked that maybe it was the boogeyman coming to get us, and got scared off when he heard this big bad Cody was up and on the case. We laughed at that.

Then Josh suggested maybe it was a moose or a bear. I poohpawed that idea as we had never seen tracks or even heard them.

Anyway, the subject quickly got changed to the idea of getting a little bit more fishing in before they headed out in the afternoon.

We were able to do that, and we caught three walleye, one for each of us. Josh and Cody packed their fish in their coolers and headed back to town around two that Sunday afternoon.

I stayed over though, since I didn't have to be back to work until Tuesday, as I had booked a vacation day for the Monday.

I had lots of work to get done before I headed back. It was stuff that could be done by myself, and indeed having others there would only be in the way. Sunday afternoon it clouded up and looked like rain. It stayed warm though.

That brought out the first black flies too, unfortunately! That was another reason why I was glad to have the inside work to do. So I got started. I got the walls and shelves painted by five in the afternoon. I baked my fish in the oven – no barbecue this day!

In the evening I worked on the kitchen counter top as per Beryl's request.. That would finish up the kitchen area for her to work in for the following weekend.

Sunday night I had a bag of garbage ready to take out. Not really thinking too much about it, I put it just outside the back door on the new deck. I added stain to my list of things to bring out next time. It was dark by then, and I was tired. I thought to myself that I could take it over to the truck first thing in the morning.

As you can sense, this turned out to be a bad mistake. Yes, we are talking about a bear encounter.

An attack would be a better word for it.

However, first things first. I went to bed about midnight that Sunday night. I woke up with a start about five Monday morning. I thought I heard a snorting sound outside my bedroom window. I listened for more sounds, but it was quiet. So I shrugged it off, putting it down to my imagination. But I was awake enough to realize that I had to go for a pee. I got my shirt and pants on, and my work boots. I didn't bother tying them up though. It

was just a short trip. I groggily headed for the door to go to the outside privy – yes there is no indoor plumbing at my camp yet.

That is another project I plan to tackle this summer. Anyway I digress.

I opened the door and stepped out onto the deck. I don't know who was more surprised – me or this huge bear tearing away at the plastic garbage bag I had put there last night. I was at once wide awake and in panic mode.

Stupidly I backed away from the bear and lost my balance as I fell off the deck onto my back. Why I didn't immediately get up and retreat into the camp instead, I don't know. I was still in disbelief, I guess, and not thinking very fast. Still a little hung over from all the beer I consumed last night didn't help either.

But this bear did the same thing. She backed up and fell off the deck onto her rump. I was stunned how quickly she recovered – certainly quicker than me.

She got up on all fours, snorted, and leaped back onto the deck, across it, and on top of me before I could react at all. Her weight took all the wind out of me. I wasn't thinking at first as I was so stunned. Then I thought that I had better play dead, and hope she would give up on me. I also debated about hitting her on the nose or some part of her body, but my arms were pinned, so I couldn't have done that, even if I wanted to. At first she just sniffed my face. Her breath was foul, to say the least.

As this was happening, though, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a couple of dark blotches pass by.

Then above my head I heard two voices snorting. I soon learned what that was all about. Two small bear cubs moved into my line of vision, down to my side, and up onto the deck, all the while making guttural noises, as if talking to this big bear. Despite my terror and pain, I had to admit they looked cute.

They headed for the garbage by the door, and began rummaging through it. I guessed that they were likely one year old cubs, and this big bear on my chest was their mother. Heaven help me! I was sure that I would be dead very shortly. As the saying goes, my life flashed in front of my eyes.

But to my relief, I was spared.

She swung her huge right paw at my face. Her claws tore through my hair down to my scalp, and took off my ear lobe. It was funny. I grimaced in pain, waiting for more swats, or having her bite into my neck, or something, to finish me off - but that was it.

She got up off me, and waddled back onto the deck and joined the cubs shredding my garbage to pieces. I was in total shock at this point, I think. Anyway, I just lay there, watching them feasting on my fish guts and other garbage. I was afraid to move, for fear she would attack me again before I could retreat back into the camp. I did pull my shirt up to my head to stop the bleeding.

After about twenty minutes, I guess, they jumped off the deck and lazily wandered up the road, disappearing out of my sight.

By then, the bleeding from my scalp and ear wounds had stopped. I gingerly got up, and gasped at the pain on my right side. I realized it was likely a broken rib, and my sternum was badly bruised. In agony, I

managed to drag myself into the camp. My legs were like rubber, and I felt dizzy and sick to my stomach. I found a bottle of whiskey. I downed that in one gulp. My body was aching all over by this time, and I felt a major headache coming on. Unfortunately there were no pain killers of any sort around. I had a hard time breathing from the attack. I hesitantly looked in the mirror in the bedroom.

My face didn't look too bad, I thought, considering the swat she had given me. It felt worse than it looked, I had to admit. But just the same, this whole ordeal had really rattled me. I knew that I had to get into town quick, before shock took over completely, and get this looked after. I also needed to report this encounter to the authorities, and warn my two other neighbours who had camps on the lake. I quickly gathered my stuff up, leaving the strewn garbage where it lay. I know that I should have taken the time to clean it up, but I needed to get out of there fast. I jumped in my truck and headed out. I watched for the three bears, but never did see them again. Neither of my two neighbours were there, so I headed on into town.

I got in about ten. I headed to the hospital first. Needless to say, Beryl was horrified when she finally saw me and my face that afternoon. I ended up getting stitches in my scalp where the worst tear was. My ear lobe was gone and that was bandaged.

My ribs were wrapped. I also had to have a tetanus shot. But other than that, I felt fine! Yeah, right. I was released late Monday afternoon. Unfortunately seeing me like that traumatized Beryl from wanting to go to the camp ever again. But that's another story. This is just the story of my first ever bear attack. I hope it's my last.

NOW THE BEAR SIDE OF THE STORY. Hi. My name is Brunella Bear.

I am the mother of two oneyear old cubs. My son's name is Bruin, and my daughter's name is Bruscilla. They are my pride and joy. My mate, Brutus, has been his usual miserable self, just like all male bears are. He disappeared last fall shortly before our hibernation, thank goodness.

Unfortunately he is back in the area, sniffing around. We have all just awoken from that hibernation. It was a long winter, and so we are late waking up. We are getting awfully hungry, and I still feel a little dopey. I am usually active by this time in June.

Last year we had a fight with our other relatives. We all lived in the area of the town dump. It was a bear's delight. Always lots of garbage to feast on – a different menu every night. However, by late summer, it was just getting too crowded for us all to stay there together. Tempers were flaring a lot. So we decided to find a new territory to set up in.

After a long wandering search, we came across this area surrounding what these humans call Bearskin Lake. Nice they included our species in the name. It felt welcoming. There was lots of blueberries to feast on, as well as lots of other delights. There was several buildings around the lake that you humans built. We don't appreciate that part, but you do leave us enough garbage food to keep us from going hungry. Yes, we are quite happy in our new

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territory.

At this particular period of time in early June we were on tour. On Saturday we were checking out the north end around the lake when we saw a 'boat', I believe it's called, out in the middle of the lake. There were three of you humans in it, tossing string and a stick out of the boat. My son noticed that one of the figures pulled up a fish. He commented about what an ingenious way to get a meal. I just sniffed and moved along.

On Sunday we covered the east end of the lake. We found a nice open meadow to settle down and have a nap. We stayed in there until dusk. That was when we met up with Bullwinkle Moose.

We chatted for a while. During the conversation he warned us of a cabin that was occupied with humans. He smelt them and heard them moving inside. When the door opened it startled him and that was when he made a beeline into the bush to get as far away and as fast as he could.

He sure didn't want to encounter them, he declared. We agreed with him. That was earlier this Sunday morning he mentioned that run in.. Finally we ended our conversation, and went our separate ways.

We wandered down to the lake shore. As we were having a drink, I picked up the faint sent of rotting fish. So we started making our way towards that smell.

As it became stronger, I moved along faster than the kids did.

It was just turning to dawn on this Monday morning when I came upon the cause of my hunger pangs. It was one of these 'camps'. I sniffed the air, enjoying the appetizing smell of what was going to be a gourmet meal. I walked up on the deck and began tearing open the plastic bag. I was so intent on getting into it that I never heard or noticed my mate standing there. We were both shocked at seeing each other at exactly the same time. I jumped backwards off the deck and fell on my tush. He did the same. I lunged at him before he could get up. My hormones kicked in. I pinned him to the ground. That was when the kids came along.

My daughter pointed out that this was not Dad, or even a bear of any kind. It was a human. She made me mad as she was working on the garbage bag along with her brother, when she commented that I must be getting cataracts since I couldn't tell the difference between the two. In my anger, I slapped him, dragging my paw down his face., just to make a point about not messing with me. My dear daughter pointed out that it was not a good idea.

She reminded me how nasty these humans can get when they have these run-ins with us. We always end up on the 'short end of the stick'. She remembered this from an encounter that her Uncle Bearpaw had last year at the dump. I took note of her concern, but the smell of the fish carcasses and other garbage took over. I got off him and went back to the bag on the deck. We finished cleaning up our meal, and then we meandered up the road he had cut out of the bush. We struck out towards the west end of the lake, keeping our circular route around the lake in place.

And that was our first closeup encounter with a human. I hope it is our last.

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Community Walking Challenge Wrap-Up

The Canadian Steppers - 1st Place Jim Hoffman, Diane Spencer, Jim McLaughlin, Melissa Terris, Jennifer McLaughlin, Katherine Boyd, Anne Owen, Carissa Skalecki, Gwynne O'Shaughnessy steps are becoming more varied and wider. Well done.

Congratulations to everyone participating.

The community walking challenge is organized by the Wawa Family HealthTeam, the Municipality of Wawa and Algoma Public Health.

The planning committee this year included Silvana Dereski, Melissa Terris, Alex Patterson, Brian Lachine,

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After the gravel settled the top winning team was The Canadian Steppers taking 11,142,607 steps to travel the furthest distance of 8,914 km. Team members: captain Diane Spencer, Melissa Terris, Katherine Boyd, Angele Guy, Jennifer McLaughlin, Jim McLaughlin, Joanne Chartrand, Anne Owen, Jim Hoffmann, Gwynne O'Shaughnessy, Carissa Skalecki, and Renee Mellish.

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Article & photos by Barb Fisher In keeping with our country's 150th birthday celebrations, this year Wawa's walking gurus virtually walked 4,764 km on the Trans Canada Trail from Nova Scotia to Wawa; an impressive 5,955,000 steps. This is the fourth year these exercise buffs have taken up the challenge and the spring in their

Melanie Rail and Samantha Dunn. Another job well done! Twenty two teams of 12 members each took part this year aiming for at least 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of physical activity a day including lawn maintenance, stepping in place at work stations, walking during phone calls, vacuuming and house work, dancing, biking, or walking the dog. Weekly challenges netted prizes for the top participants: leave your car at home challenge, digging, pruning and planting the garden, spot a Canadian flag photo contest, and participating in Earth-Day CleanUp. The Earth Day clean-up was the perfect opportunity to bring awareness to the garbage pollution in our environment as many steppers joined Karin Grundt in her never ending challenge of garbage removal targetting the beach front, parks, and intown roadways and pathways.

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THANK YOU THANK YOU TO THE WALKING Challenge Committee for all your time and effort spent organizing and running the recent challenge. We feel fortunate to have received a prize as top steppers and are fitter for our efforts. We are 2 time winners. Many thanks. You do make a difference!

Diane Spencer for Canadian Steppers

REALTY FOR SALE 14 ROSS STREET, ASKING $114,900.00. Immaculate, clean, move-in ready home. 3 + 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large lot. Joey Maki Sales Representative EXIT Realty Lake Superior. Cell: (705) 852-0536.

FOR SALE 2 CHEST FREEZERS, 25 CUBIC Feet, $400.00 each.

2 DRAWER METAL FILING cabinet, letter size, $15.00.

Please call Ben, (705) 856-2207 FOR RENT LOFT APARTMENT. FRIDGE/ stove, laundry, all inclusive. $650.00/month. Available July 1st.

Call (705)852-6642 for more info.

Appel de candidature pour le Conseil d’administration

Le Centre Victoria pour femmes (CVF) cherche des candidatures de résidentes de l’Algoma qui seraient intéressées à siéger à son conseil d’administration.

Le Centre Victoria pour femmes est un organisme sans but lucratif et charitable en soutien des femmes francophones qui luttent contre toutes les formes de violence. Les services du CVF sont offerts dans la région du Grand Sudbury et celle du district de l’Algoma, avec des points de service à Elliot Lake, Sault-Ste-Marie et Wawa.

Les femmes intéressées à s’engager sont priées de soumettre une lettre d’intérêt à l’adresse électronique - info@centrevictoria.ca.

Pour plus de renseignements au sujet du CVF, prière de visiter le site www.centrevictoria.ca ou de communiquer avec Gaëtane Pharand au 705-670-2517 ou à l’adresse électronique : gaetane.pharand@centrevictoria.ca

114TH ANNUAL MEETING of the CORPORATION OF THE CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF ALGOMA

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Algoma’s Water Tower Inn Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Business to Be Transacted Presentation of Reports Appointment of Auditors Election of Directors

Help A Child. Foster.

Research saves lives.

Please give.

Summer Wine Tasting Celebrates Saturday June 24, 2017 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Legion Hall, Wawa, ON Net Proceeds from the evening will support the purchase of capital equipment for the Lady Dunn Health Centre.

Canadian Wines

Local Craft Beer

Appetizers

Live Music

Tickets are $25 Available at LDHC Admitting or by Calling (705) 856-2335 ext. 3219.

Join the EDC and Apply for a Director Position today!

(One Year Term Ends April 2018) • Attend monthly Board Meetings (approx. 5 hours a month) • Attend Annual General Meeting • Participate in making Wawa investment ready!

Apply By: Friday, June 16th, 2017 Call Jessie at (705) 856-4419 or email jlabonte@edcwawa.ca

June 14th, 2017

Municipality of Wawa

Infrastructure Services Department Throughout the year it is important to maintain an environment free of garbage and assist in preventing wildlife from disrupting garbage bins and entering residential areas within the Municipality by controlling commercial and residential garbage.

How to prevent disruption of garbage bins and litter?

Businesses: Every owner of a restaurant or business where food is served is to maintain the premises free from litter and waste. Providing proper storage containers where litter & food waste can be deposited will help prevent wildlife from entering the area. Waste bins containing food waste should be kept in a secure location with sealed lids until the morning of scheduled garbage collection in the area.

Household: All garbage and waste should be located inside of garbage bags and then placed into sealed garbage bins, do not bring garbage to curb side until the morning of the scheduled day for garbage collection in your area. There is a limit of six (6) bags per household per scheduled pickup.

Garbage schedule: Garbage is removed from the area Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless it falls on a Legal Holiday, then garbage is collected and disposed of the following day.

Monday: Commercial, Municipal cans Tuesday: Wawa Residential and Commercial Wednesday: Michipicoten River Village, Long Beach, Commercial and Hawk Junction Thursday: Wawa Residential and Commercial Friday: Wawa Residential, Commercial and Municipal cans For more information please contact Infrastructure Services Department or refer to by-law 31-69 Garbage and Litter http://www.wawa.cc/town-hall/corporate-services/by-laws/ Cory Stainthorpe, Director of Infrastructure Services

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

June 12

Municipality of Wawa

2017 Summer Student Employment The Municipality of Wawa offers opportunities for students to gain valuable experience and skills.

The Municipality is seeking summer students to fill positions at the Infrastructure Services Department. Students who have been in full-time attendance (September to April), and who will be returning to full time studies in the fall. Previously employed students must submit resumes for the current year.

Only those students who have been selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please submit your resume or application with cover letter no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 12th, 2017 to the following: Human Resources Municipality of Wawa P. O. Box 500 40 Broadway Avenue WAWA, Ontario P0S 1K0 or email to: humanresources@wawa.cc

Last Week's Answers

Aries (Mar. 21- April 20) Be tolerant, but don't let any one take you for granted. Good friends will give you honest answers. You can come up with solutions to the problems responsible for inefficiencies at work. Your involvement with children will be most rewarding.

you can afford in order to impress others. Be extra careful with your valuables; loss and theft are evident this week. You are best to look into investments that will grow in value over an extended period of time. Try to stay calm and do the best you can.

Taurus (Apr. 21- May 21) If you can't trust someone, question the connection.

Misunderstandings could cause confusion and upset.

Catch up on overdue paperwork. Take time to catch up on overdue correspondence.

Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Spend time getting to know each other. Secret information will be eye opening. Be primed to use your intellect in order to get what you want. Don't let your lover put demands on you.

Gemini (May 22-June 21) Join a choir or a drama club. You may be considering moving to larger quarters. Your fickle nature may cause jealousy. You will be able to get along well with colleagues. Empty promises are evident and deception probable.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Your contributions will be valued and helpful. Your partner may be reluctant to tell you how they feel. You can come up with ways of earning extra cash. Don't turn down an invitation or a challenge that could enhance your chances of meeting someone special.

Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Don't donate more than

Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Concentrate on work.

Your mind is on moneymaking ventures. Don't let anyone take credit for a job you did. Expect to have problems with the ones you love.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. Be aware of any emotional deception.

Do not sign legal contracts or documents this week.

Avoid letting children and friends borrow. Focus on what's important rather than spreading yourself too thin and accomplishing little.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Secret activity is evident.

Investments that deal with property will pay off but could cause conflict with some family members. Invite friends over. Try not to allow your partner to lead you astray or upset your routine.

Capricorn (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You should expect to have changes in your home. Plan a day of enjoyment with them.

Avoid scandals of any sort.

Positive connections can be made if you get involved in environmental organizations.

Aquarius (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) Groups you belong to will not only enjoy your company, but they will also share your interests. Don't spend too much on products that promise amazing cosmetic results. Get ready to discover love, passion, and the desire to enjoy all that life has to offer. Don't forget that your budget is limited right now.

Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your creative talent may well be recognized by others this week Your personal life is going through a state of confusion. Don't let someone talk you into parting with your cash unless you can truly see the benefits of doing so. You might not accomplish all that you want to at home this week.

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NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LADY DUNN HEALTH CENTRE Date: Wednesday June 21, 2017 Time: 7:00 pm Place: LDHC Board Room Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Your Health, Our Commitment \ Notre engagement : votre santé

It's coming sooner than you think....

Tuning Up For Summer Wine Tasting The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation is thrilled that Mary Ciuciura, Foundation Board Treasurer, will be providing instrumental music at the Summer Wine Tasting event on Saturday, June 24th at the Royal Canadian Legion from 8:00 – 10:00 PM. In honour of “Canada 150”, Mary has been busy practicing Canadian music from Paul Anka to the Weekend.

The Foundation is looking forward to featuring Mary’s Canadian selections throughout the evening.

Please come and join us.

Tickets are on sale for $25 at the admissions desk at the Lady Dunn Health Centre or

WEDNESDAY

Sun & Cloud High: 18 Low: 10

FRIDAY

Sun & Cloud High: 17 Low: 8

SATURDAY by contacting Crystal Lutz at 705-856-2335 extension 3219 or email us at foundation@ ldhc.com. Thank you for your continued support.

Generous Hearts ~ the key to a healthy future.

Sun & Cloud High: 18 Low: 11

SUNDAY

Sun & Cloud High: 20 Low: 14

MONDAY

Sun & Rain High: 20 Low: 12

TUESDAY

Thunderstorm

High: 19 Low: 11

Be a part of the 150th Celebration!

For more information Call: 705-856-2267 Email: waprint@vianet.ca Come into the store at 33 Ste. Marie St., Wawa

7 Day Weather Forecast

THURSDAY

We are putting out a special 150th Celebration Issue for July 1st!

Publication Date: June 28th, 2017 Deadline: June 21st

Wawa's

Sun High: 20 Low: 8

Remember our Christmas Supplement Issue?

Advertise what you or your business are doing for Canada Day!

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Municipality of Wawa

Infrastructure Services Department Throughout the year it is important to maintain an environment free of garbage and assist in preventing wildlife from disrupting garbage bins and entering residential areas within the Municipality by controlling commercial and residential garbage.

How to prevent disruption of garbage bins and litter?

Businesses: Every owner of a restaurant or business where food is served is to maintain the premises free from litter and waste. Providing proper storage containers where litter & food waste can be deposited will help prevent wildlife from entering the area. Waste bins containing food waste should be kept in a secure location with sealed lids until the morning of scheduled garbage collection in the area.

Household: All garbage and waste should be located inside of garbage bags and then placed into sealed garbage bins, do not bring garbage to curb side until the morning of the scheduled day for garbage collection in your area. There is a limit of six (6) bags per household per scheduled pickup.

Garbage schedule: Garbage is removed from the area Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless it falls on a Legal Holiday, then garbage is collected and disposed of the following day.

Monday: Commercial, Municipal cans Tuesday: Wawa Residential and Commercial Wednesday: Michipicoten River Village, Long Beach, Commercial and Hawk Junction Thursday: Wawa Residential and Commercial Friday: Wawa Residential, Commercial and Municipal cans For more information please contact Infrastructure Services Department or refer to by-law 31-69 Garbage and Litter http://www.wawa.cc/town-hall/corporate-services/by-laws/ Cory Stainthorpe, Director of Infrastructure Services