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Hawk Derby Anglers Face The Elements

Article & photos by Barb Fisher Ticket sales were down a little this year, perhaps with the threat of a chilly day on Hawk Lake, however 153 eager anglers laughed in the face of global warming and dipped their lines in anticipation of landing the big one. Over 35 years now parents, grandparents, friends and kids from Hawk, Wawa and beyond have suited up, picked their spot on Hawk Lake and kicked off spring break week with a fantastic Saturday of fishing, socializing and swapping fish stories.

Master of Ceremonies Billy Valois and helper Enos Evan were poised to award the coveted trophies to the successful fishermen. Winners in the kid's division: Logan Dunham 1st with a 4.0 lb pike, Brady Desrochers 2nd with a 2.1 lb whitefish, and Cruz Dupuis 3rd with a 0.8 lb pike. Logan and Brady quickly scooped up the fishing rods that seemed to be screaming their name, but Cruz was pulled in a different direction as he scored the

Pokemon game. Looks like the spring break party will be at the Dupuis home this week. Good luck everyone. Logan shared with me his good luck ritual biting the head off his minnow before letting it loose down the hole; a useful tip seared to memory for the next time I am ice fishing. In the adult race Jesse Johnson came in 1st with a 6.4 lb pike, closely following was Jacqui Ferris with a 6.1lb pike and Mathias Howson with a 4.8 lb pike. Top winners got first pick at the vast array of goodies lining the walls of the hall.

Great crowd pleasing prizes were on display: fishing equipment, clothing apparel, kids toys and games, and various gift certificates from area vendors offering a wide variety of goodies, meals, haircuts, live bait, dental service and much more were selected quickly. After the top prizes were awarded, each name of everyone entered in the derby was randomly selected for a chance to pick from the prize table. And is this just me, or an act from a higher force; the first random name drawn

was Logan, the second random name drawn was Brady and the fourth name drawn was Cruz.

How spooky is that? Bet it was that Logan, biting the head of the minnow! Nontheless much thanks goes out to everyone who contributed a prize, big or small.

The annual raffle draw is a sought after part of the derby whereby only 250 tickets are sold ahead for cash prizes of $700, $300 and $200. This is an integral money generator for the derby conveners as the proceeds enable ongoing expenses to be met in offering family events and the never ending community hall upgrades. The winners this year are: Bonnie West - $700, Anne Owen $300, and Norm Sawchyn $200.

Fun community events such as this derby cannot be successful without many hours of preparation, brainstorming and relentless campaigning for donations. Billy Valois and the Hawk Junction Local Services Board must be congratulated for another family fishing day well done. Volunteers are awesome.

International Women's Day Celebration

Article & photo by Barb Fisher "Change is a process, not an event", and we've come a long way baby!

International Women's Day, a special tribute to women on the move was established in 1977 by the United Nations; our day to reflect on the progress made in women's equality, to assess the challenges facing women in society, to take steps forward, and to celebrate all that women have done, are doing and can do.

The Community Centre was a buzz with women socializing and partying against a backdrop of informational booths on women's issues funded

by the Algoma Council on Domestic Violence and organized by our Chadwic Home personnel and volunteers.

Paula Valois of Chadwic Home welcomed everyone to the gathering, Michipicoten First Nation drummers entertained us with a drumming song honouring our women, past, present and future, and beautifully set dinner tables invited us all to sit, relax, maybe exchange a little neighbourhood drama while awaiting our name to be drawn in the array of free draws & give-aways.

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INSPECTION Inspection of Approved 2017–2018 Annual Work Schedules White River and Nagagami Forests The Wawa District Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reviewed and approved White River Forest Products Ltd. and Nagagami Forest Management Ltd. April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 Annual Work Schedules (AWS) for the White River and Nagagami Forests.

Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection at the company offices and on the MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 15, 2017 and throughout the one-year duration. The ServiceOntario Centre at the MNRF Wawa District Office provides access to the Internet.

Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year.

Tree Planting and Fuelwood White River Forest Products Ltd. and Nagagami Forest Management Ltd. are responsible for tree planting on the White River and Nagagami Forests. Please find the forest company contact information below for information regarding tree planting job opportunities.

For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact Hélène Scott (MNRF) 705-856-4702. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact the forest company representatives below for the area you are interested in.

More Information For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS operations summary map, please contact:

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Well ladies, our day this year landed on a Wednesday, and this celebration at noon on a weekday thinned out some of our younger generation, but nevertheless a great time for us who look forward to any chance to party. There was information for women of every age group: for those struggling with violence and family turmoil, helpful information was given by Chadwic Home and Centre Victoria, Algoma Public Health offered various sexual health services, Anxiety BC helped with strategies for those struggling with anxiety, and Wawa Family Health Team offered an array of services in health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, children's health, dietitian services, social/mental health with community social workers readily available. Children's programs are offered by Superior Children's Centre/BestStart Hub and mum programs such as postpartum anxiety. What every women requires at some

Legion News

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Contacts: Zachary White, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Wawa District Office 48 Mission Road, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 tel: 705-856-4715 fax: 705-856-7511 office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mary Lynn McKenna, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Wawa District Office 48 Mission Road, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 tel: 705-856-4713 fax: 705-856-7511 office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

White River Forest Contact:

Nagagami Forest Contact:

Don Larmer, R.P.F. Superintendent of Operations and Forestry White River Forest Products Ltd. 315 Highway 17, White River, ON P0M 3G0 tel: 807-822-1818, ext. 220 fax: 807-822-2020 office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Dale Goodfellow, R.P.F. Planning Forester Nagagami Forest Management Ltd. 10 Becker Road Hornepayne, ON P0M 1Z0 tel: 807-868-2370, ext. 225 fax: 807-868-2594 office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

It is time to find your green shirt, tie or hat and head for the Legion Lounge to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! On Friday, March 17th The Good Timers are ready to entertain you and the smell of corned beef will be in the air.

Boy what a year it is going to be in Wawa with the remembrance of Vimy Ridge in 1917 and the 150th Anniversary of Canada as a Nation. Do not forget the NEW GOOSE is flying down here in July.

I read in the news that some students are on their way to visit Europe and some historic war monuments. What an opportunity! I am sure the people of Europe are ready to have their Canadian liberators once more return and thank them for their freedom.

We also should remember our Wawa heroes on May 8th with the remembering of the end of WW2. Many towns will have parades and wreath laying ceremonies at their cenotaphs for the above mentioned events.

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For the busy gals on the run, and for us others who prefer walking, we never outgrow the need for "me time" and a Reiki and meditation treatment with Tina might be just the remedy, or maybe to soak in the tub with a B-Belle bath bomb is your passion. And as we all laughed, chatted and enjoyed being pampered over a delicious lunch of comfort food prepared by the Legion Ladies, there was quite the lineup waiting a turn to relax and rejuvenate with Lorraine Nelemans giving onsight massages. It doesn't get any better than this!

Thanks to everyone involved in bringing this wonderful interlude to our neighbourhood and for the next 364 days I plan to practice what I learned today.

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In April the Branch will also have their nominations for the next slate of officers and Executive committee and Elections in May. Step up and become involved in running the Local Legion Branch 429 for the next two years.

Last Saturdays cribbage was well attended and the winners were 1st Alma and Sandra, 2nd Irene and Peter, 3rd Reg and John, and boobs were Jeannette and Carol. Meat spin was Peter and 50/50 was won by Maryanne.

Little Mary asked Johnnie, “Do you pray before every meal?”

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Michipicoten Chronicles

by Johanna Rowe, CAHP

Our Hydro Heritage

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INSPECTION Inspection of Approved 2017–2018 Annual Work Schedule Magpie Forest The Wawa District Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reviewed and approved the April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 Annual Work Schedule (AWS) for the Magpie Forest.

Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection on the MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 17, 2017 and throughout the one-year duration. The ServiceOntario Centre at the MNRF Wawa District Office provides access to the Internet.

Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year.

Fuelwood For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact Hélène Scott (MNRF) 705-856-4702. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact Kathleen Couture (MNRF) 705-856-4701.

The first dam at Michipicoten High Falls, 1908, photo courtesy of the Town of Wawa Heritage Committee.

Where would we be today and gold mines in the area. without our electricity? As In 1906, the birth the Magpie Algoma’s industrial activities Mine north of Wawa led to began to thrive and evolve the construction of a hydro at the turn of the 20th cen- dam at Steephill Falls on the tury, the abundant rivers Magpie River. Steephill proand plentiful waterfalls of duced electricity for the 100’s the ancient Ojibway and fur of miners and their families trade river routes became at both the Magpie and the the focus of hydro power Helen Mine until 1924. The developers. While Sault Ste. dam was abandoned and can Marie becomes a centre for still be viewed today as one alternate forms of renewable of the only remaining sites energy sources, it is worth of a flat buttress style dam in noting Wawa’s long history of Canada. hydro-electric generation for In 1927 the Michipicoten over 125 years.

High Falls hydro plant was Attempts to harness the purchased and upgraded by power of the rushing rapids the Algoma District Power on the St. Mary’s River began Company Limited. In 1929, in 1875. It was not until 1894 a 112-mile transmission line when Francis Hector Clergue was completed from High arrived on the scene with his Falls to Sault Ste. Marie so background in hydro develop- hydro could be purchased by ment in the U.S. that Sault Ste. Great Lakes Power to supMarie had a reliable source of ply the growing needs of the power for the newly incorpo- Sault and area. rated city. Always one to want The impressive scenery to maximize profit, Clergue along the Montreal River knew that lucrative industrial depicted by the Group of development needed to go Seven provided the backdrop hand in hand with an efficient for the construction of the and cost-effective power gen- MacKay and Andrews power eration venture. The for- generating stations in 1937 mation of Algoma Steel in and 1938 respectively. The 1901 included ownership of MacKay station today has the water power rights on the St. largest generating capacity Mary’s River and the current of all the Northern Algoma power canal was constructed. plants at 62 mega watts (mW) In 1916, reorganization at and has a reservoir upstream Algoma Steel led to the emer- which extends approximately gence of Great Lakes Power 40 kilometres.

Company which took over the Below normal water levrights to water power devel- els and increased industrial opment on the St. Mary’s. growth and development Twenty-four power genera- throughout Algoma in the tion units were installed at 1950’s heightened the need the station, many of which for expansion of hydro genwere still being utilized prior eration abilities throughout to the plants replacement by the district. The Scott Falls the F.H.Clergue Generating plant, located 1.5 miles downStation in 1981. stream from High Falls on the The dramatic succession Michipicoten was producing of cascades over the 90 foot power by 1953. Two miles Michipicoten High Falls on upstream from High Falls, the the Michipicoten River was McPhail Falls hydro plant was once the home of the infa- completed in September of mous Long Portage (2.8 1954. Four years later, the kms) for centuries. It also last dam on the Michipicoten became the site of the first at Hollingsworth was conhydro operation in Northern structed 9 miles upstream Algoma. D. B. Deitweiler of from the McPhail location.

Berlin (Kitchener), Ontario Downstream of the MacKay, completed the “run of the the Gartshore (1958) and the river dam” in 1907 to provide Hogg (1965) completed the power to the Helen Iron Mine collection of hydro generat-

More Information For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS operations summary map, please contact: Mary Lynn McKenna, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Wawa District Office 48 Mission Road, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 tel: 705-856-4713 fax: 705-856-7511 office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Renseignements en français : Hélène Scott au 705 856-4702.

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ing stations on the Montreal River.

Lucrative developments in the big business of power generation led to the redevelopment of facilities at Steephill Falls as well as 2 brand new operations on the Magpie River at Scenic High Falls and the Mission Generating Station at Silver Falls.

In 2017 the flow of hydro power pulsing through our homes and communities seems to have become as necessary to our everyday existence as the blood flowing through our veins.

The history and health of the water flowing through the St. Mary’s, Montreal, Michipicoten and Magpie Rivers is just as essential.

Wawa should be proud of its contributions to Ontario’s power history.

SPORTS Wawa Men’s Curling News

Wawa Bowling Association Scores Tuesday Mixed League

March 7th, 2017 Team Standings Points Monday Night - Men’s Mafia 40.00 Roxy Rollers Standings as of Mar. 7th, 2017 37.00 The Bowlievers 33.00 Team Points Rowdies 13.00 TERRIS, Tom 10 Kingpins 7.00 LESCHISHIN, Mark 9 High Series Avg. McHARDY, Jim 9 The Bowlievers 3896 MOORE, Bruce 9 Roxy Rollers 3808 YOUNG, Paul 9 Mafia 3781 HOFFMAN, Jim 8 High Single Avg. DERESKI, Louis 6 The Bowlievers 1507 ECOLE ST. JOSEPH 5 Mafia 1427 RODY, Ron 3 Kingpins 1413 Men's Series Flat Avg. Rick Gennaro 645 Wayne Smitham 633 Nick Veldt 607 Men's Single Flat Avg. Wayne Smitham 272 Joe Grasley 242 Gino Trovarello 240 Ladies Series Flat Avg. Thursday Night - Mixed Anita Trovarello 613 Standings as of Mar 10th, 2017 Michelle Krell 584 Team Jessica Webb 569 TERRIS, Tom 17 Ladies Single Flat Avg. SPENCER, Reg 11 Michelle Krell 300 BESNER, Yvan 10 Jessica Webb 254 9 Anita Trovarello LESCHISHIN, Mark 226 MCCOY, Joe 8 HOFFMAN, Jim 7 4 BOYD, Katherine Bowler Of The Week 2 SZEKELY, Marc

Wawa Mixed Curling News

Playoffs start March 23rd

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INSPECTION Inspection of Approved 2017–2018 Annual Work Schedules Algoma Forest The Sault Ste. Marie District Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reviewed and approved Clergue Forest Management Inc. April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 Annual Work Schedule (AWS) for the Algoma Forest.

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Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year.

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Library Update

Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

Natasha.

“Afterschool Programs” are in full swing Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Come on down to the Wawa Public Library and join in the afterschool fun!

“March Break Cyber Camp” • Tuesday, March 14th “Internet Safety” Ages 5-8: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Ages 9-12: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 15th “Digital Footprint” Ages 5-8: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Ages 9-12: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

• Thursday, March 16th “Introducing Code” Ages 5-8: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Ages 9-12: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

• Friday, March 17th “St. Patrick’s Day” Ages 5-8: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Ages 9-12: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Limited space available,

New books New on the seven day fiction shelf this week: “Heartbreak Hotel” by Jonathan Kellerman, “The Mother’s Promise” by Sally Hepworth, and “Humans, Bow Down” by James Patterson.

Youth Intern Program Natasha Bucknell is our Youth Intern. Natasha is available to help with any computer needs, whether it is an I-pad, a phone, or a laptop computer. Natasha’s contract will be ending March 24th so call the library at 705-856-2244 ext 290 to set up an appointment with

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March Thursday, March 16th Worship Committee - 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 18th - Prayer Shawl Ministry - 3 p.m.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry group have continued to meet every second Saturday from 3:00- 4:30 p.m. since 2006 & are indebted to Rev. Erin Todd who began the original group. ALL are welcome to attend.

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Housing Need & Demand Study Wrap Up Presentation Article by Barb Fisher The Housing Need and Demand Study, funded by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has been ongoing for several months in our community.

Last week a public presentation was held at the Legion with Keith Harriman representing Harriman & Associates, and Angela Roy from ARC Management Services giving an overview of their findings, and several recommendations and suggestions of what could be done in moving forward.

The objective of the study was to identify the current housing situation in our community, forecast the demand for affordable and supportive housing by type (single dwelling, apartments, and transient units), and by user group (seniors, industry) and recommend an approach to building housing in the community.

Summarizing consultations, interviews and information collected from the housing survey it has been identified that there is currently no demand for family single detached or semi-detached units, however there is a high demand for bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom units for seniors and young professionals. There was found to be a need for seniors' housing and appropriate housing for seniors is also seen as an opportunity to free

up reasonably priced homes for other modest income individuals. There is also a need for 3 to 5 men's transitional housing units, as well as 6 to 10 long-term care beds at the hospital. During the consultations, there was strong support for 6 to 10 seniors' complex units, some longterm care beds, subsidized 1 and 2 bedroom units, as well as men's emergency shelter units.

Moving forward Wawa will require to develop partnerships and attract investment.

It is recommended that the Town work with potential builder/developers, non-profit organizations/businesses, rental housing developers/ rental housing property managers to encourage them to build and operate rental housing appropriate for the community. It will be necessary to lobby Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) for additional rent supplements or housing allowances to assist those paying shelter costs. Also, it will be necessary to lobby North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) for assistance in providing health care supports or services to seniors. In addition to policies and procedures, it is necessary to create strategic alliances to look at partnering to build and manage new proj-

ects as well as provide incentives for developers and nonprofit housing corporations to develop and operate housing projects. There are a number of potential partners within the community that are interested in developing housing and these partnerships will be encouraged further. The next step in moving forward is to develop a Business Plan, procuring funding, bringing strategic partnerships together and attract developers.

Following the presentation Mayor Rody continued with a projection of the next steps.

A business plan is in place and a housing task force is in the works. Marathon, with similar plans for their housing projects offers an example of which we could draw ideas from, the Lady Dunn Hospital, Wawa Family Health Team and seniors groups are looking for space for expansion, keeping in mind that any facility built would have to have all units filled to ensure optimal efficiency. Exploring partnerships with ADSAB and LHIN, investors, developers and user groups the Municipality is committed to moving forward to the next step. It is an exciting venture with change on the horizon.

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Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

With Jim White

The 15 &17 Mysteries

Here are 2 mysteries – one with a bad ending, and one with a good ending.

First comes March 15th.

This is a little talked about date in history. It is called the Ides of March, dating back to the time of the Roman Empire when Julius Caesar was assassinated

by Brutus and other Senators in Rome.

In 2006, this was used as a warning towards John O'Connor, Manager of the only bank in the town of Patrickville.

On Tuesday, March 14th, he received an anonymous note in his mail at the bank. The postmark on the envelope indicated that it was mailed locally on March 10th, and of course no return address. It was marked Personal & Confidential. When he opened it, inside was a card with an art print on the front

by Da Vinci of Julius Caesar being stabbed in the back. He didn't grasp its' significance. He caught his breath, though, as he read the ominous message inside: 'March 15th: Mr. O'Connor – BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH'. That was it. It wasn't signed, but was obviously printed by hand with a red ink pen.

He stared at it for a moment, then turned it over, as if looking for an explanation of what this all meant. But there was nothing else. Then he recalled the incident from Friday, March 10th.

About ten in the morning there was a knock on the door, and one of the tellers popped her head in, asking him to come out and meet with an irate customer. He put the card down on his desk, and went out to the lobby.

“What seems to be the trouble, Miss Parsons?” She replied: “Mr. Perkins here claims that we have not approved his truck loan, just because he has been delinquent on making a couple of his mortgage payments. I told him that this was a red flag, and so it was refused at head office, not here. He received the letter from them with the notification a couple of days ago. He wants to speak to you about it.”

“Thank you. Hi, Mr. Perkins, would you please come into my office, and let me review your case to see what I can do.” He ushered him in, and closed the door. “May I see that letter, please, Mr. Perkins?” He threw it across the desk to him, while yelling at him that he wasn't going to take no for an answer, and wanted the money ready for Wednesday, March 15th , as he needed it to finance his new truck. That should give him enough time to make the arrangements, Perkins suggested. If he didn't get his money that day, there would be dire consequences for the bank, and him as manager, he warned O'Connor.

O'Connor looked at him, realizing he was getting really

worked up. He told him that he needed to go out to the tellers' booth to check on some information, and that he would be back momentarily.

He squeezed by Perkins, and nervously hustled out of his office. He went over to Miss Parson's counter, and asked her to get Mr. Philips, the security guard, to come up from the back room where he was on a 'coffee break'. He advised her that he was going to have trouble with this customer, and needed help to escort him out of the bank.

He went back into his office, and made another attempt to calm Perkins down. He shuffled some papers while waiting for Philips to get there. Perkins sensed that he was stalling, and looked out the door of the office, and then back to him.

“Quit stalling.” Then he raised his voice in a threatening tone, “I want this money, and I am coming back on the 15th to get it. Have it ready for first thing in the morning. I have an appointment to finalize the paperwork at the dealership at 10:00 a.m. I will repeat this - don't mess with me, or else there will be dire consequences.

I am serious!”

He got up, and stormed out the door, just as Philips approached the office. He brushed past him, and hustled out of the bank. Everyone was stunned at the outburst, and the blatant threat. They heard all of that through the door, even though it was closed.

O'Connor was shaken by the confrontation, but calmly urged the tellers and customers to go about their business.

That unpleasantness was over now. He tried to convince himself too, but did not succeed.

It took him several minutes to calm down. But then the phone rang. The day got busy, and he had no more time to think about it.

Then on Wednesday, March 15th the message of the card came back to him when he was confronted with Mr. Perkins standing in his doorway, glaring at him. “Well, where's my money? Time's a-wasting.”

O'Connor felt a sudden fear build up in him. He was not accustomed to dealing with such an irate, threatening customer. He blushed, and began to stammer. “Uh, Mr. Perkins, I am sorry, but I tried everything in my power to get Head Office to approve your loan, but they refused to budge. Sorry.”

Perkins slammed the door shut behind him, and just exploded in fury. “Why you little weasel! I bet you never even tried to get it approved. Well, here I am, and you are going to get me that money, one way or the other. Get writing that cheque or money order – whatever you banking paper pushers need, for the $25,000 I need.”

O'Connor was terrified, and

unsure what to do. In desperation, he came up with an excuse of having to go out to the teller to get a blank money order.

Perkins didn't fall for that obvious attempt to escape the office.

He ordered him to get the teller to bring it to him. At that moment, he pulled out a huge hunting knife, and held it to his back as he got up to head to the office doorway. O'Connor motioned for one of the tellers to get it. She brought it over to him. She saw the terror in his eyes, and Perkins standing right behind him. She knew there was trouble. She had witnessed his previous visit. She mouthed to him that she would get help. He nodded slightly.

Perkins slammed the door shut as O'Connor returned to his desk, while still holding the knife against him. O'Connor warned him that he couldn't get away with this. But he showed no concern. He just watched intently as O'Connor wrote out the money order. O'Connor hoped that in his rush, Perkins wouldn't notice that he made the amount out as 'twenty five' dollars only, instead of the $25,000 that Perkins had wanted. He also dated the money order out for March 17th, hoping he wouldn't notice that either. Hopefully he would just pocket it, and leave. O'Connor knew that would give him time to cancel the money order, and get the police to arrest him.

But he was not that lucky.

Perkins indeed did look at it quite closely, imagining how he could now get his new truck. He picked up on the date almost immediately. He glared at O'Connor and swore.

Then he added, “Nice try. I can change that easily.” Then he noticed the written amount.

That really set him off. “You bastard. You had no intention of giving me this money, did you? Well, I warned you. I am going to get this money, one way or the other. I guess we'll just have to go out and get me that money from your tellers, in cash instead. I hate to involve them. They are innocent in this matter, but I will do that in order to get my money. C'mon.

Get up and let's go.”

O'Connor just sat there, too scared to get up. Perkins moved around the desk.

O'Connor went into action, by pushing his chair away from the desk towards the oncoming Perkins, and lunged towards the door, hoping to escape his office. But Perkins pushed the chair out of his way, and lunged at him, thrusting the knife out and stabbing him in the back. O'Connor fell sideways to the floor in shock and pain.

Perkins pounced on him. He rolled him over onto his back, and then quickly stabbed him several more times in the chest, before stopping. He then realized what he had done in this fit of rage.

Perkins got off him, opened the door of the office, and stormed out, still holding the now bloody knife in his left hand. The now bloody money order, and the warning card lay on the blood-soaked carpet beside O'Connor. Miss Parsons screamed in horror,

as she watched him head out the door. Then she and one of the other tellers rushed into his office, and gasped at the carnage. Philips, the security guard arrived just then and called 911.

Unfortunately it was too late, as O'Connor was already dead.

The investigation began by getting the details of the prior incident, and then that day's attack from the bank staff and other witnesses. Then the detective, Don Walker, and his assistant, moved into the office to gather evidence. An APB went out for Perkins. One of the first items they noticed was the ominous note about the Ides of March laying on the floor.

The detective asked for it to be dusted for prints. He immediately thought that whoever sent it would have their fingerprints all over it, besides O'Connor's.

He needed to be sure for his own sake that it was Perkins.

That would be crucial for any court case. Walker was known for being thorough like that.

The assistant took photos of the scene, and then they finally left. The office was locked and the crime scene tape stuck over the door. The bank was closed down for the rest of the day.

Perkins was picked up shortly afterwords. In questioning at the police station, the detective asked him why he sent the note. He had already made it clear that he was coming back on the 15th. But Perkins gave him a puzzled look, and said he never wrote or sent any such note. Detective Walker showed it to him. Perkins asked what the Ides of March was all about.

That was when Walker realized he did not send the warning.

So that meant somebody else did, and they must be a student of history, as this was such an unknown date. He was sent back to his cell, and Walker adjusted his thinking, trying to figure out who else might have sent this warning note.

March 17th turned out to be his lucky day. He checked out Perkins background and contacts. He learned that he had a girlfriend, Mary Penrose. And wouldn't you know, she worked at the very bank where this all took place.

In her statement, she confessed to writing the note, not as a threat to Mr. O'Connor, but just as a warning that Perkins was going to do something violent when he came in on the 15th for his money. She was terrified of him, as she knew all about his temper, especially when he didn't get his way.

She didn't dare tell O'Connor directly, in case Perkins found out that she had ratted him out. Now her greatest fear had come true. He had killed poor Mr. O'Connor, she lamented.

She also admitted that she had obviously overestimated his knowledge and importance of the cryptic note. She had been so sure that he would pick up on the significance of it right away. She had not brought good luck to him, she had to admit.

But on a happier note, the luck of the Irish fell upon 50-year old Paddy O'Leary. Since it was St. Patrick's Day, and a Friday before the weekend, he went to

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the bank to get some drinking money out for his night at the Legion with some green beer and stew. He went up to Miss Parsons, and asked how things were going, what with the murder of Mr. O'Connor and all.

She wiped away some tears, and said that it was going as well as could be expected. Then she put on her business face. Paddy got his money out, and checked his bank book for the balance.

He did a double take. The amount was $50,125.10, and he stared at it for a moment, before recovering and asking her what this was all about. He figured that he should only have about $25 left in that account.

She pulled up the last couple of days' postings. She found the one in question for $50,000.00, and told him that it had been deposited earlier that day. She remembered that the secretary from the law firm of 'Patrick & Day' had been the one to make the deposit of a certified cheque and a letter of authorization to deposit it into his account. She didn't have any other details.

So he thanked her, and rushed over to their office, which was just a couple of blocks away from the bank.

The secretary advised him that she knew nothing about the benefactor. She was just following instructions from Mr. Day. She ushered him into the conference room, and told him that he would be in shortly to explain what it was all about.

He came in shortly, shook his hand, and offered him a brandy (which he quickly took and downed). They then got down to business. He offered this explanation, “Paddy, I am sorry that I cannot reveal the name of the person that bequeathed you that money just yet. I have been authorized to reveal his name exactly one year from today, on March 17, 2007. During the year, I am to assess how well you can handle all this money.

If you still have the $50,000 in your account, or can increase its' total, I can reveal your benefactor's name, and as a reward, another $50,000 will be put into your account.”

Paddy grabbed onto the point that it was a man. He asked if it was any of his relatives in either Canada or Ireland that were doing this. All he got was an 'I can't say' reply. And no matter how much cajoling he tried, he could not get any more information out of him.

So he left and went home.

He began making phone calls to the few relatives that he had here in Canada. None were the benefactor. He did get some names and phone numbers of relatives over in Ireland though.

By six that night, he had found out who the generous benefactor was, and shocked that he – yes, it was a man – would be doing this for him. Everybody needs a rich uncle like Paddy.

For him it was his Uncle Cedric O'Leary. He was a prominent lawyer in Dublin, Ireland. He was the successful brother of the family who stayed in Ireland to make his fortune. Danny was the poor one who emigrated to Canada when he was a Continued on page 9...

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...Continued from page 8. young man, hoping to make his fortune in the gold market. Of course it never worked out for him. He did stay in the gold market, though but as a miner in a gold mine in Northern Manitoba. Paddy had been born there, and was the oldest of 3 children born to Margaret and Danny. Since last year when Paddy's two siblings and both parents died in a car accident Cedric had been learning more about him. He concluded that he was nearly broke. He wanted to make sure that he could change his financial situation, but wanted a test first. He also did not want him to know who was providing this financial boost to his bank account. That is why he came up with this arrangement, and

found this law firm to set things up. He had not counted on Paddy's curiosity and resourcefulness. If he had only known that he had been found out, he might have come up with a better plan. But anyway, the game began.

Now that Paddy knew who was doing this for him, he became determined to show him that he could indeed manage this money wisely. He also decided to go along with the anonymity. He did not want to upset the apple cart, as the expression goes. He was quite happy to play along.

Once he had this settled in his mind, he hustled out to get down to the Legion. On his way there, he dropped in at the convenience store, and bought a lottery ticket – he was feel-

ing lucky, and then checked his last week's numbers. He nearly fainted right away when the bells and whistles went off in the machine, and the clerk said that he had won $50,000. What were the odds of winning two sets of $50,000 in one day, and on St. Patrick's Day, to be sure!

Talk about the 'luck of the Irish' – it sure was for Paddy, and he told the clerk: “What a great day to be Irish!”

(And so it goes. I bet that green beer tasted even sweeter that year for Paddy, and that he paid for a few rounds to celebrate his good fortune with his fellow Irish kin – and aren't we all Irish this day! J.W.) Happy St. Patrick's Day To One & ALL

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IN MEMORIAM BOURDEAU, JACKIE In loving memory of our dear sister who passed away March 17th, 2013.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please reply in writing with a resume stating qualifications and experience by Friday, March 31, 2017 to: Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation 14 Ganley Street, P.O. Box 709 Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 Attention: Tracy Amos, General Manager Fax: (705) 856-1107 amos@superioreastcfdc.ca

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Wawa Business Improvement Association

Annual General Meeting Date: Thursday, March 23rd Time: 6:30 p.m. : Cornell Room (Wawa Motor Inn)

All members of the business community are invited to attend!

Light refreshments will be available.

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COUNCIL NEWS EDC Hires Shawn Mahon As Green Project Coordinator

Article & photo by Barb Fisher

Our Volunteer Firefighters lined the walls of council chambers in joining the honouring of Chief Kevin Sabourin who was rewarded with a 25 years of Courageous and Dedicated Service medal, citation certificate and companion gift pin presented on behalf of the Fire Marshal and Chief Emergency Management.

A presentation followed summarizing the final report of the recent ongoing Housing Needs Study. Council accepted the Final Housing Need and Demand Study Report for Wawa and White River as prepared

by Harriman & Associates, and Arc Management Services.

Council accepted the resignation of Huguette Thomas as a member of the Community Development Committee effective February 27th, 2017.

Council approved for payment the list of accounts for the month of February 2017 in a total amount of $586,253.93.

Councillor Weitzel gave Notice of Motion requesting a Comprehensive Expense Report regarding complaints, investigations and legal proceedings occurring since October 1st, 2015 be prepared.

Administration will prepare submission of the information to council hopefully by the May 2017 council meeting.

Bylaws given three readings and passed: - 3015-17 - to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings of February 21st and March 7th.

- 3016-17 - to delegate authority to Desiree Norwegian in order for her to provide marriage solemnization services.

- 3017-17 - to authorize the sale of Municipal Land located at 66 Pinewood Drive to Basic Building Supply Inc. Upcoming meetings: - Heritage Committee - Wed., March 15th at 7:00 p.m. - 3 Maple St - Special Corporate Planning Meeting - 2017 Operating Budget Review - Tues., March 28th at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - Community Development Committee - Mon., March 27th at 6:30 p.m. - MMCC meeting room - Strategic Plan Implementation Committee - Wed., March 29th at 2:00 p.m. - 3 Maple St. - Regional Mayors Group Mon., April 3rd at 11:00 a.m. - 3 Maple St. - Regular Council Meeting -

Tues., April 4th at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Corporate Planning & Policy Manual Committee - Tues., April 11th at 6:00 p.m. - Council Chambers - Police Services Board - Wed., April 12th at 2:00 p.m. - Council Chambers Wawa Energy Plan Implementation Committee TBA

Economic Development Wawa is pleased to welcome Mr. Shawn Mahon to the community of Wawa and the EDC Team. Shawn has been recently hired as the Wawa Green Project Coordinator and will continue to implement a variety of projects and events aimed at reducing and conserving energy

use in the community, a program which has been funded by a grant from The Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Shawn is originally from Dundas, Ontario where he managed the Caledonia Business Improvement Area (BIA) office and worked on community revitalization projects such as the beautification of the downtown business core.

Shawn earned a degree from University of Ottawa in Public Administration and Russian Language and he is excited to join the EDC to work on implementing the recommendations from the Wawa Energy Plan and support the efforts of the Municipality of Wawa and local volunteers to “green” the community.

Residents will see Shawn over the next few weeks working

with young environmentalists to develop a program to raise awareness about storm water pollution and possible solutions.

He will also be preparing for Wawa Green Days scheduled for May 6th where the EDC will distribute 125 Water Barrels for the great price of $45.00 to local residents on a first come first serve basis. Shawn will also continue to promote the free Heat Gun borrowing program to and investigate the feasibility of a community compost program.

To contact Shawn to inquire about any of the programs mentioned or for simple tips on how to reduce energy usage at home, visit the EDC office at 96 Broadway Avenue, call (705) 856-4419 or e-mail at smahon@ edcwawa.ca.

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