March 2nd, 2016

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Wawa Area Gold Production Surpasses 3,000,000 Ounces

levels of mill output. (Source: Wesdome Press Release, Sept.

14, 2015) Since 2005, Richmont has been operating about 83km northeast of Wawa near Dubreuilville on its Island Gold Mine property, named fittingly because of its location under an island on Goudreau Lake. Several companies are also performing exploration work in the area including Argonaut Gold Mine (Prodigy) near the former Magino site and Red Pines Exploration in the Surluga area in Wawa. The Surluga area was home to a number of past gold mines including Parkhill, Darwin and Stanley.

Gold will continue to provide a strong economic base for the Wawa area for many years to come and stronger gold prices will hopefully enable the opening of more gold mines in the Wawa area.

Congratulations and thank you to all those who played a part in contributing to the production of over 3 million ounces of gold in and around Wawa a remarkable achievement.

Grace Gold Miners, 1908. Wawa Heritage Committee At the end of 2015, Wawa The Eagle River property area gold mines have pro- was purchased by Wesdome duced over 3,000,000 ounces in 1994 and its first gold from about 13,000,000 tons bar was poured on October of ore mined. Two gold mines 17, 1995. Wesdome poured in the region produced over its millionth ounce in 2014 1,000,000 ounces of gold each: and plans in 2016 include 1) Renabie Gold Mine which increased production at its operated from 1947 to 1991 Mishi Open Pit output in and 2) Wesdome Gold Mine conjunction with further (Eagle River) which is still mill upgrades, bringing mill actively operating today. This capacity to 1,500 tonnes per is a remarkable achievement day. The Company plans on for area gold companies and constructing a new tailings miners who have contributed management facility with an not only to the development operating life of at least ten of Wawa and the surround- years to accommodate higher ing area, but also to Canada’s growth.

Gold in the Wawa area was first discovered in 1897 on the south shore of Wawa Lake.

A minor gold rush followed and the first Mines Geology Office in Ontario was established in Wawa in 1899. Since that time, a long history of gold activity occurred in the Michipicoten area with numerous gold producers.

Gold mining in the region continues to have a bright future with both Richmont’s Island Gold mine actively producing and Wesdome Gold Mine’s Eagle River and Mishi sites in operation, both with Richmont Gold Mine, Andy Stevens good proven gold reserves.

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Ontario Making New $345 Million Investment In Hospitals 2016 Budget Includes New Investments in High-Quality Health Care As part of the 2016 Budget, Ontario is proposing a new investment of more than $345 million to all publicly funded hospitals, including a one per cent increase to base funding, to provide better patient access to high-quality health care services.

In 2016-2017, hospitals would receive: • $175 million to provide patients with access to more services in new and redeveloped hospitals and for targeted priority services such as organ and tissue transplants • $160 million to improve access and wait times for hospital services, including additional procedures such as cataract surgeries, knee and hip replacements and knee arthroscopies • $7.5 million for small, northern and rural hospitals, which is in addition to Ontario's $20 million Small and Rural Hospital Transformation Fund • $6 million for mental health hospitals.

Investing in hospitals is part of the government's plan to build a better Ontario through its Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care, which provides patients with faster access to the right care; better home and community care; the information they need to live healthy; and a health care system that is sustainable for generations to come.

QUICK FACTS • There are 154 hospitals in Ontario.

• Hospital funding in Ontario has increased more than 50 per cent, from $11.5 billion in 2003-

25th Annual Wawa Ice Fishing Derby Over $100,000 in prizes!

Limited to 1400 participants Entry fee is only $145.00 (HST Included) Prizes for top 10 Lake Trout and top 10 Whitefish caught

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QUOTES "With this new and important funding, we are working to ensure that patients can receive the procedures they need faster, such as hip and knee replacements and cataract surgery. Investing in hospitals is part of our commitment to put patients first by ensuring they get the highquality health care they need – when they need it."

— Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care "The province’s economic plan supports strong public services in communities across Ontario. The plan reinforces one of the most important provincial services on which Ontarians rely – health care.

The 2016 Budget supports continued commitments to increase patients’ access to primary care, to provide more care for people at or close to home and to help all Ontario families continue to receive quality health care."

— Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance "This investment will go to support frontline care and help to keep wait times low, maintain access to elective surgery and ensure that important health service programs are maintained. Ontario hospitals have been relentless in further improving their performance and have developed strong partnerships with government and other providers in an effort to create a better experience for patients and clients across a range of services."

— Anthony Dale, President and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association

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Opinions, or observations from an old newsman - by Bob Avis

Fruit And Veggies Weren’t Always Pricey I bought three nice apples a week ago. They were not particularly large apples, but they looked nice and my mouth desired them. It was only after I got them home that my wife said, “Do you know how much you paid for those apples?”

I had no idea until she told me, holding out the yard long register receipt as she announced, You paid a dollar fifteen each for them.”

That’s astounding !! I paid $3.45 for three apples. Apple trees must have gone on strike to account for those kinds of prices. I just haven’t been paying attention to what’s going on,

I guess.

At the risk of sounding like an old fart (which I suppose I am), I remember apples at a nickel each, or less if you bought a bag of them.

As a matter of fact I remember getting most of the fruit I ate as a kid without cost. We lived for a number of years in an old farm area some distance north of Barrie, Ontario. Every old farmhouse had an orchard in close proximity and the fruit was often largely ignored. We were free to pick what we wanted any time we chose.

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abouts where old orchards still bore fruits like plums, peaches and apples that no one picked.

We couldn’t possibly harvest them all and the waste would seem appalling to me now.

There was a place on a seldom used side road not far from our place where there must have once been a farm.

There must have been a house there at some time, but in the early 1950’s there was no sign of any buildings. We only knew of the farm’s location by the rusting remains of a wire fence along the road. It was entwined with, and supported by, bravely blooming hollyhocks at one end. There was a gap of a few feet, perhaps the gate opening, then another stretch of crumbling wire supported by masses of grape vines. If you came to this place in the late summer there would be a solid wall of blue grapes stretching twentyfive yards down the road.

In spite of their inviting appearance these grapes were impossible to eat, sour … yeck!

But they made great jam if we took them home to Mom. That was the life, livin’ off the land! In spring we picked morels and all summer, raspberries, black caps and thimbleberries.

Even the produce we had to pay for was so close to being free you wouldn’t believe it today. Whenever we had to drive to Toronto (60 miles, approx..) we’d stop at Holland Marsh near Bradford and buy cabbages and turnips bigger than your head for ten or fifteen cents. Six quart baskets of beets or carrots for a quarter. Corn at thirty cents a dozen. We’d come home with the car trunk stuffed with veggies.

Now things are different. It is recommended that we eat lots of fruit and vegetables for good health, but it’s getting so that you can hardly afford to do so. I think the next time I feel the urge to consume a nice apple, I’ll just gnaw on a potato … at least until they get past a dollar each.

PARTICIPATE White River Forest 2018-2028 Forest Management Plan The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), White River Forest Product (WRFP) and the White River Local Citizen Committee (WRLCC) invite you to participate in the development of the 2018–2028 Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the White River Forest.

The Planning Process The FMP will take approximately two years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public and Aboriginal involvement are provided. This first stage notice is to advise you that preparation of the plan has started and to request: • Your contribution to background information, particularly information relating to natural resource features, land uses and values that may be affected by forest management activities; and • Your view of the desired forest condition and desired benefits which can be obtained from the forest.

How to Get Involved Please provide any comments or information to the MNRF office listed below or if you wish to meet and discuss your interests and concerns with the planning team, plan author and/or the WRLCC, please contact the individuals identified below.

Background information and sources of direction that are available for you to view includes the following: • Description of the management responsibilities on the forest and of the forest industry that is supplied from the forest; • Values Maps showing natural resource features, land uses and values; • Description of the historic forest condition; • A map of existing roads and their use management strategies; • Management unit annual and audit reports and provincial audits and reports pertaining to forest management; • Sources of direction for the forest such as past plans, land use plans, habitat regulations made under the Endangered Species Act, 2007, MNRF’s provincial goals, objectives and policies for natural resource management, etc.

The background information will be available for the duration of plan preparation.

The general information regarding the FMP process as well as the information described in this notice will be available at the White River Forest Product office and at the MNRF Wawa District Office, at the locations shown below, during normal office hours. Meetings with representatives of the planning team and the WRLCC can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests and concerns with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Zachary White, RPF MNRF Wawa District Office 48 Mission Road - 101 Highway P.O. Box 1160 Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 tel: 705-856-4715 e-mail: Zachary.White@ontario.ca

Dale Goodfellow, RPF Jackfish River Management Inc. 10 Becker Road Hornepayne, ON tel: 807-868-2370, x225 e-mail: D.goodfellow@jackfishriver.ca

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Dave Seguin White River Local Citizen Committee Rep. c/o MNRF Wawa District Office 48 Mission Road - 101 Highway P.O. Box 1160 Wawa, ON P0S 1K0

Legion News March is here and that means 2 things in Wawa. The Wawa Ice Fishing derby and the Legion's St. Patrick's Day bash with lots of fun, music, corned beef sandwiches and more fun!

Our Ladies Auxiliary will have another Sports Spaghetti Supper on March 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Our youth education chair Comrade Barb Leschishin reported that 2 of our local students who won here did very well in the Zone Public Speaking Contest on Saturday, February 27th in Bruce Mines. Both T.J. Nicholls and Logan Dunham finished with a Honourable Mention. The Legion is very proud of the both of you!

Keep up the good work!

Our lady darters did very well last Wednesday and team 1 took 3 games, team 2 - 6, team 3 - 5, team 4 - 3, team 5 - 5 and team 6 took 8 games. High Ton was Shirley with 125 and high Finish was Chris S. with 42. Last Saturday's cribbage was very well attended and all had fun.

The doctor urged one of his elderly patients to go see an audiologist because of his hearing loss.

The old chap did not really like the idea of a hearing aid but he was finally convinced as the doctor told him that the newest were almost invisible.

So a month later when he visited the doctor, he was asked, "And how is it going with the new hearing aid?"

So the old man said, "Well, in the last few weeks I have heard things I had not heard for years!"

"That is fantastic" said the doctor, "And what does the family think about it?"

"Oh, I have not told them yet and I am having such fun and laughs" said the old chap.

"I have changed my will 3 times already!"

To all our Comrades sick at home, in the hospital or nursing homes, you are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you well.

Nick Veldt

Anytime during the planning process you may make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the plan author, the MNRF District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the 2009 Forest Management Planning Manual (Part C, Section 6.1.4).

Stay Involved There will be four more formal opportunities for you to be involved. These stages are listed and tentatively scheduled as follows: Stage Stage Stage Stage

2 3 4 5

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Review of the Proposed Long Term Management Direction Information Centre: Review of Proposed Operations Information Centre: Review of Draft Forest Management Plan Inspection of MNRF-Approved Forest Management Plan

September 2016 February 2017 September 2017 January 2018

If you would like to be added to a mailing list to be notified of public involvement opportunities, please contact Zachary White at 705-856-4715.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; however, your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Doris Zagar at 705-856-4745.

Renseignements en français : Zachary White au 705 856-4715.

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Trade Remedy Modernization A Must For Canadian Industry Article by Christian Provenzano - Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario If international trade were a hockey game, it’d be one rife with clutching, grabbing and underhanded tactics. As a player, Canada is trying its best to ignore this. We’re committed to playing by a code of politeness that our opponents choose to ignore.

It’s time for our nation to muscle up, go into the corners again and have “fair trade” reenter the lexicon alongside “free trade.” The best way to begin doing this is by modernizing our trade remedy system. Our present antiquated system is putting our domestic industries at a competitive disadvantage, with the steel sector being particularly hard hit in recent times.

We’ve seen these impacts in our community of Sault Ste. Marie. Our largest employer, Essar Steel Algoma, has entered creditor protection. Another of our large industrial employers, Tenaris Algoma Tubes, has endured layoffs and temporary shutdowns. Depressed commodity prices and difficult market conditions have played major roles in this situation, but the prevalence of unfairly traded imports has exacerbated it.

Canada’s trade remedy statutes and regulations are now more than 20 years old. Since their adoption, off-shore competitors have become shrewder about how to skirt them and how to mask unfair trading practices.

In response, many of Canada’s trading partners have strengthened their trade dispute systems, most notably the United States. With stronger American regulations coming into effect, Canada is now a natural entry point for dumped and subsidized products to enter North America.

Canada needs to modernize its trade remedy system to keep pace with other advanced economies. At present, the process to litigate a trade dispute in Canada is costly, time-consuming and places too much of the onus on our domestic producers to prove that illegal dumping or subsidizing has taken place.

It’s asking a lot of private sector companies in Canada to be able to discern what the true price of steel or other manufactured goods are in non-market economies overseas. Many of these same countries function under opaque regulatory regimes and feature government-operated businesses.

Even when Canadian firms are able to prove that market-distorting practices have occurred, they run the risk that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal will rule against their claims for inscrutable reasons.

For instance, a recent baffling CITT decision found that while imported steel plate had been illegally dumped in the country, it had caused no harm to Canadian producers.

It bears remembering that there are three integrated steel producers in Canada and two of them are currently under creditor protection.

Only one of them—Essar Steel Algoma—is a full service steel plate producer. With steel prices already nearing record lows, it’s disconcerting that the tribunal could conclude that allowing dumped plate into the country would not be harmful.

When CITT rulings do go in the favour of domestic industry, in many cases, the financial damage and loss of market share is already done by the time countervailing duties are applied. The lapse of time between the launch of an investigation and the final ruling is simply too long.

Steel is a foundational industry. The loss or diminishment of Canada’s domestic steel sector would have adverse consequences for many other industries in the country. To be clear though, the problem of unfairly traded imports is far broader than just steel. Our entire traditional manufacturing sector is at risk.

To survive and thrive in the 21st century, Canadian industry has to do its part.

Companies will have to innovate and make investments in productivity in order to keep pace with competitors in jurisdictions with lax labour and environmental standards.

That’s a tall order but it’s by no means insurmountable. However, our governments need to ensure that unfair trading practices don’t become the hooking and grabbing that puts the goal out of reach.

As a nation, Canada needs to play tough but within the rules with its trade remedy system. We have to be willing to throw more checks to defend our domestic industries and stop worrying about taking home the award for good sportsmanship.

Originally published in The Globe and Mail, February 27th, 2016. Reprinted with permission.

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Library Update We welcome and congratulate our new CEO, Head Librarian Colleen Abbott!

Congratulations also go out to Suzie Jarrell as she takes over the position of Assistant Librarian.

New books New on the seven day fiction shelf this week: Blackout David Rosenfelt, Tom Clancy’s Commander in Chief-Mark Greaney, Harbour Street-Ann Cleeves, and Ashley BellDean Koontz.

Try the JASI Bookmyne app on your android or iphone to place holds on books or check your account.

Don’t forget we offer a fine forgiveness coupon if you bring in a donation for the Wawa Food Bank. The coupons never expire.

VHS to DVD, slides to digital and hard copy to electronic conversions are now available at the library. Contact Morgan for more info.

Wawa History on Facebook Check out the Wawa History page on facebook.

Can you identify anyone in the photos?

Keep up to date with the latest library news by checking the Wawa Public Library on Facebook.

Check us out on twitter WawaLibrary Check out our Wawa History website. www.wawahistory.wawa.cc If you think you have artifacts, print documents or pictures to add to the website please contact us at the library or email us at history@ wawa.cc Also if you can identify anyone/thing in our pictures on Instagram please do so. The Instagram account is wplhistoryproject.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of our eresources brochure.

Did you receive an e-reader? There are numerous collections of free books for you to download on our website.

Contact the circulation desk if you would like some help accessing our eresources. http://www.mtpl.on.ca/ links.htm this link will take you to our eresources.

THESE COLLECTIONS ARE FREE and available from our website with your library membership!

Did you know that there are movies to download from Overdrive?

Overdrive is the library's ebook site. With over 31,000 fiction books and many more in other categories, it is easy to find something enjoyable to read. It's hard to know how many people locally are reading ebooks, but for those that do, or for those that might be interested, Overdrive is terrific. It is possible to download books onto a multiple of devices, including your lap-

top, computer, iPhone, iPad or android devices not just ereaders. The book selection is current, with all the latest books by your favourite authors, there are also audiobooks for those people that prefer to listen and best of all, it's free to you, all you need is your library card. This ebook website is provided to you and paid for by your local library.

Not sure how to use Overdrive? Come into the library and we will walk you through it or any other database accessible through our website.

We have books and magazines on CD from the CELA (CNIB) collections. Don’t forget to Ask about our “Daisy Reader” available for loan.

After School Programs All clubs are from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

• Tuesday – Craft Club – ages 5-12 • Wednesday – Clay Club – ages 7-12 • Thursday – Drawing Club – ages 6-12 • Friday – Game Day – ages 7-12 Homework help drop in is available at 3:30 Tuesday – Friday.

Used Battery Collection Don’t know what to do with your old batteries? You can now drop them off at the Wawa Public Library. We are a collection site for single use batteries. The collection bin is at our circulation desk.

Drop them off and they will be picked up for recycling by Raw Materials Company Inc. DVD & Blu-Ray Collection DVD’s and Blu-Ray are loaned for a seven day period.

We will be joining a DVD pool late fall. Watch for those titles on our shelves.

Free movies now available from Overdrive.

Please take extra care with the DVD’s and Blu-Ray. Borrowers are responsible for damages and loss. Note – you must be 18+ to take out movies on your library card.

Borrowing a movie is FREE to library members who are 18 and older. Movies are a seven day loan and incur $3.00 per day per movie overdue fines.

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

Are you trying to reach us?

Telephone – 705-856-2244 ext 290 for the circulation desk – this is the one you will want most frequently as this is where all questions about check in/out of materials, material reserves, interlibrary loans, public computer access etc. can be answered or ext 291 to reach the librarian’s office.

Email: mtpl@wawa.cc Remember – library membership is FREE to residents of the Municipality of Wawa and contracting communities.

Public Access Computers & WiFi WiFi now 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 Non-member fee is $1.00 per half hour to use our public computers. ** WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT “MODIFY” OUR EQUIPMENT ** PLEASE DO NOT SAVE DOCUMENTS, PICTURES ETC. ON OUR PUBLIC COMPUTERS. Check out our website – www.mtpl.on.ca - our catalogue files are available online!

If you have a current Wawa Public Library membership, you can log in and request renewals and reserve items.

Get your user ID and PIN information at the circulation desk.

Youth Intern – program ends March 31, 2016 If you need any help with devices, computers, software, internet etc. contact Morgan at the circulation desk.

Morgan is also looking for items to digitize for our history website.

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Dear Editor, The Liberal government in their 2016 Budget have continued to do what they’ve done for years - ignore Northern Ontario. In his Budget speech Finance Minister Charles Sousa failed to mention the North or Northern Ontario at all – not even once.

In the 346 page document itself, Northern Ontario is glossed over with little to no reference. The only time there is any serious mention of Northern Ontario is the third re-announcement of the Ring of Fire funds. The same funds that remain untouched and unused.

That’s right, the Ring of Fire is such a priority to the Liberal Government that they won’t even spend a single dollar. It’s one thing to break a promise; it’s another to break it three times over.

The lack of mention of the North by Minister Sousa is not a mistake. This is the same Government that’s held photo-ops for Northern programs in Barrie and Richmond Hill.

Northern Ontario’s infrastructure is suffering from the lack of attention Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister Sousa have provided – just

look at the Nipigon bridge debacle for example.

This third announcement of the Ring of Fire funding is not “third time lucky” for the North, it is rather an indication of what the Wynne Government thinks of Northern Ontario – not much!

Patrick Brown Leader of the Ontario PC Party RE: How can Canada make health care more effective?

Dear Editor, Each Canadian citizen has entered the doors of a doctor’s office or hospital and has had to tolerate the long waits to get medical care. One way to make health care more effective is by having shorter waits and more staffing to care for the needs of Canadians.

This involves more tax dollars being put into health care instead of being put into military and international trade. There needs to be more incentive for people to train in health care instead of depleting jobs. Health care can be more effective by moving towards community based care and creating a system that reduces waste and maximizes quality of care.

The system needs to acknowledge that there are gaps in the service it provides. Continuing care, once a patient is discharged from hospital, is one of these gaps.

Providing the right services to patients after being released from hospital will reduce the cost of emergency vis-

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its and hospital re-admission.

The Canadian government needs to support safe, cost effective use of drugs that are prescribed to patients.

Some people have minimal access to drug benefit plans and need to pay for the drugs themselves.

Many drugs are being ordered from doctors that end up discontinued which, increases the cost and waste.

Another way to make health care more effective is by promoting and protecting the health of Canadians by putting in place programs that help people to focuses on good health behaviour.

Receiving health care in the North is difficult due to the lack of infrastructure and the remoteness of some communities. This increases the cost of delivering health care and health related services.

By having more resources provided by the government, access and outcomes could be better.

Funding health care research and clinical trials will increase our knowledge on diseases and aid us in treating the diseases. In the end, it all comes down to money, and how much of our tax dollars are going towards the health care sector.

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Carol Hughes, M.P. Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasing

Who Wants To Be Heard On Micro-Beads?

Last March I wrote about plastic micro-beads that are a new danger for our waterways. These are the abrasive agents that have replaced natural ingredients such as baking soda in products like toothpaste and liquid soap.

At that time, parliament was debating and ultimately passing a New Democrat motion to ban micro-beads in consumer products. Now the government is deciding how a micro-bead ban will work and are looking for input in a consultation phase.

Initial consultation was aimed at business that will implement any regulations and were by invitation only, but there is room for public input too. That is possible through a 30 day comment period that is ongoing and will accept written submissions until March 10th.

This is important as we are learning more about micro-plastics all the time.

I say micro-plastics because according to National Geographic we should be concerned about all micro forms of the substance and not just beads. Most notably we should be aware that synthetic clothing sheds micro plastic fibres every time they are washed.

Micro-plastics are dangerous because in such small sizes they get confused with real food by plankton eaters which is how it enters the food chain. Before being consumed they attract toxins which they soak up like mini sponges. The pollution is magnified as it works its way up the food chain and ultimately onto our dinner plates.

It is important to move

quickly to nip the problem in the bud since all indications are that it is rapidly developing. The biggest culprits are personal care products which use the plastics for convenience sake and in many cases have abandoned traditional abrasives in the process.

If we are proceeding with a ban, Canada won’t be the first to do so. There are States in America that have outlawed them or are considering the move. The European Union has member countries that are calling for a ban too. I would like to see all the Great Lakes jurisdictions get behind the notion as well. In the face of a steamroller, business interests will do the right thing. In fact, some of these products are already being changed.

That said we always have to watch out for business interests gaming the outcome.

That’s why the Sierra club is warning that Canadian regulations are proposing to allow microbeads that are both bigger and smaller than what has been regulated in the United States. They want to make sure that Canada doesn’t become a dumping ground for any beads that are banned in the United States.

What do you think? There is a place for your opinion in the consultation phase.

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(CHAPLEAU, ON) – On Saturday February 27, 2016 at approximately 5:20 p.m. members of the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint within the community of Chapleau Ontario.

Officers were informed of two suspended drivers driving around.

As a result of police investigation Paul Gallant (26) of Chapleau Ontario and Destanie Macleod (19) of Chapleau Ontario were charged with the following offence; • Adult Driving while under suspension contrary to section 53 of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

Both drivers were issued Summonses for April court date in Chapleau Ontario to answer to the charge.

large quantity of electronic devices were located within the motor vehicle.

Further investigation revealed that the items had previously been reported stolen from a business in Regina Saskatchewan.

As a result police arrested and charged Desmond Lomonte WALLACE (18) of Edmonton, Alberta with the following offences; • 2 Counts of Adult Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 in Canada contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada • 4 Counts of Adult Fail to Comply with Recognizance contrary to section 145(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada Richard Alfred KAMARA (22) of Whitecourt, Alberta was charged with the following offence; • Adult Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 in Canada contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Salem KOUDIA (22) of Whitecourt, Alberta was charged with the following offence; • Adult Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 in Canada contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Kudzai MUGADYA (22) of Edmonton, Alberta was charged with the following offence; • Adult Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 in Canada contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Simon Jiel UGUAK (21) of Edmonton, Alberta was charged with the following offence; • Adult Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 in Canada contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

All males were remanded into custody for Bail Hearing in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Monday, February 29, 2016.

(WAWA, ON) – On Friday February 26, 2016, at approximately 10:00 a.m. members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision located on Highway 17 in the Brimacombe Township. At the scene officers observed a single motor vehicle in the ditch with severe damages.

During the investigation a

Charges Laid (GOULAIS TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Saturday, Februrary 20, 2016 members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) conducted motorized snow vehicle checks on inland lakes and trails and on Lake Superior.The following charges were laid:

Opp Charge Local Resident With Fail To Comply With Conditions

(WAWA, ON) – On Monday February 22, 2016 at approximately 7:00 p.m. members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call to a local Wawa residence in regards to a possible domestic incident.

As a result of this investigation police arrested and charged a 26 years old Wawa Ontario female with the following offences; • 2 counts of Adult- Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking Given by an Officer in charge contrary to section 145(5.1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The female was release on a Promise to Appear to answer to the charge.

Chapleau Drivers Charged With Driving Under Suspension

Opp Charges Five Males With Possession Of Stolen Property

Opp and Mnr Conduct Joint Motorized Snow Vehicle Patrols

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One count of operating a motorized snow vehicle with no insurance as per section 12(1) of the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act (MSVA); • Two counts of Fail to wear Helmet as per section 20(1) MSVA; • Three counts of having liquor in open container in other than licenced premises, residence or private place, as per section 31(2) of the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario.

OPP remind snowmobilers that riding within the law and making smart choices is the only way to ensure an enjoyable ride that gets you home safely to your family at the end of the day. Riding impaired, speeding and riding after dark continue to be major contributing factors in snowmobiling incidents: • 58 per cent of snowmobile-related fatalities involved alcohol or drugs • 57 per cent involved speeding or riding too fast for conditions • 58 per cent occurred at dusk or after dark • 87 per cent of last season’s snowmobile-related fatalities involved male riders and 58 per cent were riders or passengers between the ages of 35 and 54.

The OPP is committed to saving lives on Ontario’s highways, trails and waterways through the reduction of preventable injury and death. Initiatives are developed and delivered through the Provincial Traffic Safety Plan.

Opp Investigate Head On Motorized Snow Vehicle Collision

Victims Identified (WLSAY TOWNSHIP, ON) - At approximately 4:15 p.m. on February 20, 2016 Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a head on motorized snow vehicle collision on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) “D” Trail north of Searchmont.

The drivers have been identified as Thomas KAZEMIER, 45 years of age from Middleville, Michigan and Lance McCONNELL, 59 years of age of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Both succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

A post mortem is scheduled for February 22, 2016.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Earlier Report - Opp Investigate Head On Motorized Snow Vehicle Collision Two persons deceased (SCHREMBRI TOWNSHIP, ON) - At approximately 4:15 p.m. on February 20, 2016 Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a head on motorized snow vehicle collision on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) “D” Trail north of

Searchmont.

OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) attended the scene.

Sault Search and Rescue (SSAR), Searchmont Fire and Rescue, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Sault Ambulance assisted due to the remoteness of the collision.

Both drivers, one 59 year old male from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and a 45 year old male from Michigan succumb to their injuries at the scene.

No names are being released pending notification to next-of-kin.

The investigation is continuing.

Pedestrian Died In Crash

(MATHESON, ON) – On February 23, 2016 at approximately 8:42 p.m., members of the Matheson Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision in Matheson, Ontario.

Pedestrian, Yvon OUELLETTE, 52, of Matheson was stuck by a southbound pick-up truck on North Road. He was transported to a local hospital by the Matheson Emergency Services (EMS) where he was pronounced dead.

OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) are assisting with this ongoing investigation.

Suspicious Package Incident In Blind River

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area until OPP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) attended and determined the package was not explosive.

No injuries were sustained and investigation determined that the package was allegedly left by a 51 year old male travelling through the town.

Female Charged With Domestic Assault

(MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION)- On February 21, 2016 at 7:35 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a domestic dispute in progress at a residence on Village Road, Mississauga First Nation.

A verbal argument ensued between the couple. The female became aggressive and assaulted the male who was holding his 1 year old daughter throughout the incident.

As a result of the investigation, the 24 year old female from Mississauga First Nation was charged with: Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on May 5, 2016.

Victims in abused relationships are not alone. If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone that is, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services Algoma web site at: www. victimservicesalgoma.ca

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On February 20, 2016 at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a suspicious package, located, at the Blind River Fire Department on Leacock Street. Police contained the

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It's a personality test made famous by the French writer Marcel Proust. The questions come out of deep left field -what is your main fault? Name your favourite flower – that sort of thing. I got nailed with the Proust Questionnaire on a live radio program, which meant no time to think. “Who's your favourite painter?” my quizzer queried. “Tom Thomson” I blurted. Which was total BS. Thomson was just the first painter that sprang to mind .

Ask me today and my answer would be: Banksy.

Who's Banksy? Good question. Nobody knows. We're pretty sure that he's a Brit, probably from Bristol and he's been 'painting' since about 1990. He signs his work but he doesn't do interviews or photo ops. His work has appeared in venues as various as Barcelona, Paris, Vienna, San Francisco and New York.

Correction: his work has appeared on brick walls and board fences in the aforementioned locales. Banksy is a graffiti artist.

Not to be confused with the knobs and mouth-breathers who spray paint incoherent 'signatures' on public spaces. Banksy is a true artist. His works have purpose and point of view – usually the point of view of a middle finger directed toward the establishment. Some famous 'Banksys”: Winston Churchill wearing a Mohawk, two British bobbies kissing; a mililtary helicopter wearing a fluffy pink satin bow.

At the Bristol Zoo, Banksy sneaked into the elephant enclosure and left a message on the wall in seven-foot letters that read: "I WANT OUT. THIS PLACE IS TOO COLD. KEEPER SMELLS. BORING,

BORING, BORING – as if daubed there by an elephant's trunk.

Banksy is decidedly subversive. A few years ago he flirted with counterfeiting, producing fake British ten pound notes featuring a portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales in place of the Queen.

Naturally, he changed the printed legend BANK OF ENGLAND to BANKSY OF ENGLAND. These limitededition Banksy fake bil show up on eBay from time to time – usually going for about 200 quid.

That's the true genius of Banksy. He despises the 'Art World', the crap it encourages and it's insanely inflated prices.

He mocks that world in just about everything he does.

And yet collectors and dealers are drawn to him like rats to a dumpster. Forbes magazine estimates his value at $20 million. Banksy couldn't care less.

“Commercial success,” he says, “is a mark of failure for the graffiti artist”.

That makes Banksy one of the the most successful art failures ever. Shepard Fairley, writing in Time said: “His works, whether he stencils them on the streets, sells them in exhibitions or hangs them in museums on the sly, are filled with wit and metaphors that transcend language barriers.”

Banksy puts it this way: “The thing I hate the most about advertising is that it attracts all the bright, creative and ambitious young people, leaving us mainly with the slow and self-obsessed to become our artists.. Modern art is a disaster area. Never in the field of human history has so much been used by so many to say so little.”

Betcha even Tom Thomson would agree with that.

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Happenings at 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 705856-2926.

Thurs., Mar. 3rd - World Day of Prayer Service to be held this year at St. Monica’s at 5:30 p.m. Pot Luck Supper.

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De Wawa À Waterloo, Dans Un Bateau De Carton Les experts de la construction des bateaux de carton se démarquent

Les élèves de la 7e et de la 8e année de l’école SaintJoseph (Wawa) ont brillé lors de leur participation à la course régionale annuelle de bateaux de carton organisée par Compétences Canada. Ils ont pu ainsi construire un bateau en carton et relever le défi de charge dans une piscine.

Sous la direction de leur enseignant M. René-Guy Nobert, les élèves étaient prêts pour la grande course

tenue à Thunder Bay en novembre. L’équipe composée de Nicolas Lafrenière, Sarah Chevrier, Kalev Trudeau et Jimmy Poisson s’est méritée la première place. L’équipe a parcouru la distance de 25 mètres en 21 secondes et a soutenu une charge de 599 livres.

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SUDOKU

No. 271

Tough

Previous solution - Medium

3 2 6 4 3 2 7 2 1 4 6 5 1 2 5 4 3 5 7 8 7 6 9 8 6 7 8 4 1 5 6 9 2 8 7 3

8 2 9 6

4 6 5

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7 1 5 4 8 6 5 9 7 8 3 8 7 6 2 2 3 4 1 5 2 3 3 4 1 7 4 5 2 6

No. 271

Easy

1 8 6 3 5 1 4 6 7 9 6 1 9 3 6 9 2 8 5 3 5 2 6 1 9 7

How to beat Str8ts – Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These need to be filled in with numbers that complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to The solutions will be published here in the next issue. see how ‘straights’ are formed.

Previous solution - Very Hard

7 2 8 1 6 5 3 9 4

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6 9 5 4 3 8 7 2 1

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8 7 6 2 5 4 1 3 9

5 6 9 8 1 2 4 7 3

3 8 7 5 4 9 2 1 6

4 1 2 6 7 3 9 8 5

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A Wawa Ice Fishing Derby Story

Darby Fisher here with my story about the Wawa Ice Fishing Derby which is on this weekend.

Hopefully all goes well this year. I remember when I came up with my Uncle Charlie a couple of years ago. It turned out to be quite the weekend.

My Uncle Charlie was not a fisherman, and had never been ice fishing before in his life. He had heard about this Derby from a friend of a friend. He thought it sounded like fun. So he called the phone number and got registered.

He wanted a companion, but all his friends down in Toronto were not into fishing at all, let alone ice fishing in Northern Ontario – practically at the North Pole, they chided him – in jest of course; or at least I think so.

Anyway, no one wanted to come, and I was his 'last resort'. So I got registered too. Well, I am not into fishing either, and I had never been up there before.

We left Toronto on the Tuesday before the big weekend. We took off in his old Lincoln Continental.

It was a huge black beast of a car, and a gas guzzler. But he was rich enough that he could afford to pay for it, and not bat an eye, or make a dent in his wallet. In most matters he was quite frugal, so don't get me wrong. He was a penny pincher most of the time, except when he got 'a bee in his bonnet', like this fishing excursion.

It took us two days to get to Wawa. We arrived just after noon on Thursday. We checked into our motel, and got settled in, and then went over to the arena to sign in.

We were informed that we were a day early to do that, but since we were here, and had come from so far away, they gave us the package containing the rules, a list of places to eat, and businesses that catered to fishing supplies. We read it over while we ate a late lunch. Next we headed over to the lake, to scout out what was ahead of us. We were astonished at all the ice huts. We assumed everybody just dug a hole in the ice, stuck a line in, and waited for the fish to bite, so they could haul it out, and claim the prize for the biggest fish. That is what we had intended to do, anyway, when we decided to do this. Boy, did we feel dumb. City Slickers for sure.

Swallowing our pride, we asked a few of the guys on the lake getting ready for the weekend, if they knew where we could rent a fish hut. One of them did, and we left the lake to track him down.

His name was Harold Lake. He was an old gentleman who had developed pneumonia a few days earlier, and so obviously was not going to be able to use his hut.

So we paid him, but I think he overcharged us by a lot, as it soon became apparent to him that we had never done this before. What a nice old man, though, I thought. I felt sorry for him that he could not be out there himself.

That last thing I said to him was that I hoped he would bring us luck, and we promised to bring him our prize fish. He had smiled, and nodded his head. He muttered : “We'll see”.

He gave us a rope to tie it to the bumper of the Lincoln, and away we went. When we got down to the lake shore, we realized that we had not thought of a way to get it out onto the ice. Well, Uncle Charlie just gunned that old Lincoln, and

away we went, barreling onto the ice, and we dragged this hut up the lake to what looked like a promising spot along the north shore.

Oh, yes, Mr. Lake was nice enough to lend us his auger too, as well as a small propane stove. He said that would come in handy to warm the hut, as well as boil some water to make coffee, or heat up some soup.

By this time, it was after six o'clock. We thought that we had accomplished a lot that day. So we closed up the hut, unhooked the rope, and drove back to our motel.

We went for supper about seven and straight back to our room.

We settled in early. We were both exhausted.

On Friday we awoke to a bright clear cold day. We drove out to our site in that old Lincoln. I am still amazed to this day why it didn't sink to the bottom of Wawa Lake. It was such a heavy clunker!

But anyway, it served us well. We just ploughed through the snow, following our tracks from the day before. Amazingly we got out to our hut without any trouble. Why we didn't try to rent a snowmobile to use for hauling that hut out I'll never know. The first thing we did was to light the stove, and make some coffee. Then we started to dig our hole. That was some workout for the both of us. We never realized how out of shape we were until we had to do this job. Uncle Charlie was doing the last section to finally break through the ice, and he nearly dropped the auger down the hole. It caught him off guard how quickly it broke through the ice, and the water gushed up from the hole. I was able to grab the handle just before it disappeared altogether. We sighed in relief that we had not lost it. We hated to think what Mr. Lake might have charged us to replace that!

That took care of the morning.

We drove back into town, and had lunch. Then we went to the hardware store to get our supplies of rods, lures, minnows, proper boots and wool socks. Our leather boots and thin socks were obviously not going to be warm enough, we realized. We also each bought some warm gloves, scarves, toques, and warm parkas. We knew we looked pretty goofy all bundled up like that, but we didn't care. We just wanted to make sure we stayed warm. Next stops were the liquor and beer stores. Then it was to the grocery store. Finally we went over to the arena, where others were checking in. We talked with some of them to get an idea of what to expect this weekend with the fishing. Everyone was most helpful once they realized how clueless we were, and were happy to see our spirit of having fun, rather than taking the fishing too seriously.

At supper that evening at the restaurant – I forget the name of it now - we sat next to a group of four guys from Chapleau. They invited us to join them. We found out that they were only a few hundred feet up from where we had set up our ice hut. So we made arrangements to check in on each other over the weekend.

Then we went to a bar for a while, before heading back to our room to settle in for the night.

We had planned to get out to our hut by ten or so Saturday morning, but the commotion in the hallway at six forced us to get up earlier than planned. So we were actually

out there by nine that morning. It was another clear cold day, with a gusty wind that made it seem worse. We got set up and were ready to catch the big fish by ten.

By eleven we didn't even get a nibble. This wasn't what we expected at all. We imagined that we would have a pail full by now. By then the hut was getting nice and warm. By noon Uncle Charlie was getting restless. He was not a patient man when it came to lack of action.

I was different from him in that respect, and to distract him, I suggested we heat up some soup. But Uncle Charlie was not interested it that. He slowly stood up from his folding chair. He declared, “Nope, enough of this for now. Let's go back into town and get a proper meal. I'm getting stiff from sitting in this God awful excuse of a chair.

C'mon let's go.” He went past me in a huff, and out he went. I had no choice but to follow him.

I was well aware of his change in mood, and you didn't want to get in his way when he was like that. This mood didn't improve when his old Lincoln got stuck in the snow about half way back to shore. He told me to get out and push. I wanted to tell him that we needed help, but he was in no mood to listen. So I got out, and went to the back to heave on it. I knew what was going to happen.

The snow sprayed onto me. I fell face first. He stopped and got out.

Despite his anger, he couldn't help but laugh at me. I got up and shook myself off, and threw some snow back at him. That broke his mood, thankfully. Just then our new friends from Chapleau came by with their snowmobiles.

They stopped and got us out, and pulled us back onto solid ground. We told them that were going for lunch, and asked them if they wanted to join us. They declined, pointing out that this was prime biting time. They were just on their way to get more bait, and then heading back. They made a suggestion that we grab a sandwich and soup at either Tim Horton's or Subway, and bring it back to our sites. They offered to bring us back on their snowmobiles, as they knew our old Lincoln would just not be able to get back on the lake, at least for today. It was a great plan, we had to admit. So we all got in our Lincoln, and headed into town. They left their machines there on the shoreline.

We grabbed our lunch and bait, and were back out to our hut about half an hour later.

The heat felt good as we opened the door. That ride out was bumpy and the wind in our face was numbing. My eye glasses fogged up immediately. Uncle Charlie had gone in first, and I followed. While I was taking off my glasses, he got really excited, as he hustled over to the hole. He called out, “Oh my God, I got a bite. Look! I forgot to take my rod out when we left. Wouldn't you know it! Those smart fish were just waiting for us to go.” He grabbed the rod, and slowly brought the line up, finally revealing our first fish. It looked like a whopper to us. It began flopping all over the place. It startled us. Uncle Charlie dropped the rod, with the hook still in it's mouth.

We weren't expecting this. We danced and jumped around it, not sure what to do next. Suddenly I noticed it was heading back towards the hole. I screamed out for him to grab the rod. Just before it disappeared back down the hole, he grabbed the line, and pulled the trout away from vanishing.

Then we had a stroke of luck.

One of the guys from Chapleau knocked on our door. I quickly

opened it. He came in as I excitedly declared that we had a fish, but didn't know what to do with it now.

He laughed hysterically as he took the rod from Uncle Charlie, and unhooked it. He threw it into the pail that we had reserved to make our coffee with. That didn't matter now though. He got excited now.

“Boys, I think you have a prize lake trout here. Congratulations. You better get it registered right away.

Come on. I'll take you over to the booth.”

I got the 'honour' of carrying the pail with our 'catch'. It was a precarious journey, with this pail tucked between my legs, straddling the snowmobile seat. Uncle Charlie was squeezed between me and our driver. That was quite the feat in itself, getting three big guys on a two-man machine. Thank goodness we didn't have to go too far. We got it registered, and the guy said it was the biggest so far. I have never seen Uncle Charlie so excited. He was all gung-ho to get back to our hut, and get that line back in the hole. I was not so keen.

I would have been just as glad to head back to that restaurant and order a nice big hot bowl of chili and a beer. Our sandwich and soup at the hut just didn't strike my fancy now. They would be all cold and mushy now, after we dropped them so hastily on the floor as we grappled to get our trout out of the hole. However, I went along without saying anything out loud.

Thank goodness he couldn't read my mind.

We got back to our hut, and thanked our buddy for the help.

Uncle Charlie rushed back inside, and got set up. Sadly, he never got another bite all afternoon. We stuck it out until about four.

Again our Chapleau buddies came to our rescue. They were packing it up for the day on the lake, and heading back for the night festivities of a meal and dance. We had forgotten about that. We were ready for it.

We had a fun night, from what we could remember come Sunday morning. That was rough. Our hangover made it hard to get moving. We knew that we had to get back out there and get packed up and return that hut and auger and stove to Mr. Lake. It was about eleven when we started out. We were relieved that the conditions on the lake had stiffened up overnight, as it had gotten bitterly cold.

Just the same, we held our breath as we slowly worked our way onto the lake in our Lincoln. As we approached our site, we realized something was wrong. Once we made it to our spot, we were puzzled. There was no hut there.

We looked at each other, and asked each other at the same time if we had the correct spot. We looked further up the lake to where our Chapleau buddies were already fishing again, just to get our bearings. The hole in the ice confirmed that we were in the right spot.

Our first thought was that Mr. Lake had come by and picked it up already. We decided to go there and check it out. To our dismay, he told us that he did not pick it up. We were sick. What do we do next? He answered that for us.

We would have to pay him $1,000 cash to replace it. Again, we knew we were being stiffed, but what could we do? It was gone. To my surprise and dismay, Uncle Charlie got out his wallet and began counting out $100 dollar bills. He put it on the kitchen table where we were standing. Mr. Lake quickly snatched it up, and pocketed it.

He concluded by thanking us for doing business with him. It was a pleasure, he slyly grinned, and

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began ushering us to the door. We were just about to get in the car when this young guy pulled into the driveway right behind us. He came up to us, and said, “I've been trying to track you guys down. I just wanted to let you know that I borrowed my grandfather's hut off the lake. I needed to get it moved over to Hawk Lake for their upcoming fishing derby. I didn't think you would be fishing today anyway, after last night. I hear you were the life of the party.”

I dumbly replied, “Yeah, I guess so. But you mean it wasn't stolen at all? Oh, what a relief! We just finished paying your grandfather a thousand bucks to replace it.”

He laughed. “That's my grandfather for you. Always out for a buck. Come in. I'll see you get your money back. Sorry about all this.” Uncle Charlie piped up and said, “No, it's okay. I am sure he needs it more that me.” The grandson thanked him profusely.

Then he asked: “How did you make out with your fish? I hear it still is the winning trout. You know that any of the restaurants here in town will fry up that fish for you. Wouldn't that make for a nice supper tonight?” Uncle Charlie and I both looked at each other, and smiled. We had forgotten all about our prized possession. It was still in the trunk of our car.

Uncle Charlie declared, “Am I ever glad we didn't get around to giving him that fish, like we had planned to do. Bad enough being out that money for nothing. I would really have been pissed off if we had not had the pleasure of a fish supper to enjoy Thanks for the tip.”

The grandson replied: “Sure.

Well, gotta go. Nice to have met you.” He went back to his truck and moved it out of the way so we could back out and be on our way. We headed to the arena while we awaited the news of the prizes. Finally the lake trout category came up. Uncle Charlie won, just like he was so sure of.

He collected his cheque for $1,000 from the announcer, flourishing it in his right hand, as he headed back to where I was sitting. The first thing he said to me was, “Ahah! I broke even today. Not so bad after all, and a fish supper tonight too.

Couldn't ask for a better day, could we.” I had to agree.

After the prizes were all awarded, things broke up. We just happened to see our Chapleau buddies getting ready to head back home.

We thanked them again for their help and company.

We had our fish dinner, and went to bed early. It had been a busy day. As we were laying in bed, I remember Uncle Charlie declaring: “Well, this has certainly been a fun weekend. I had a great time.

Next, I think we'll head down to Searchmont and try some skiing.

Then we'll hit the casino in the Soo on our way home. How does that sound to you?” “Great,” I replied hesitantly. Life with my Uncle Charlie is never dull. So doing an ice fishing derby can be knocked off our bucket list at least. On we went to the next one. Skiing – oh boy! Neither of us had ever skied either.

But at least the casino we have done before, and sounds safe – you would think. With my Uncle Charlie, you never know. As it turned out, that day made for another story too. I'll tell it to you sometime.

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RETAIL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR AN AGENCY STORE IN DUBREUILVILLE, LCBO RFP #2016-107 DUBREUILVILLE An excellent business opportunity is now available to established retailers in Dubreuilville.

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is seeking a responsible, customer-focused retailer to operate an LCBO Agency Store in Dubreuilville.

To qualify, the applicant must have an existing, currently operating retail business in the community and commit to operating the Agency store within established LCBO guidelines.

To facilitate the sale of beverage alcohol products, the operator may be required to enter into separate commercial arrangements with the LCBO and domestic beer suppliers. The successful applicant will also be required to participate in a special LCBO server-training program to ensure the responsible sale of beverage alcohol products.

Since 1962, the LCBO has authorized more than 200 Agency stores to serve communities that have requested service but where the local population is too small to support a regular LCBO or beer store. These Agency stores are operated by local retailers within their existing retail business. Agency store contracts are normally awarded for a five-year term. In communities where there is currently an Agency store, as the contract nears expiry, the LCBO will take into consideration the fact that new businesses in the community may have been established and will allow an opportunity for all businesses in the community to compete for the next five-year term.

Operating an LCBO Agency Store provides a retailer with an excellent opportunity to increase revenue and attract customers while providing local residents with beverage alcohol services. Agency stores also deliver economic benefits to the community in many cases through job creation and increased customer traffic for local merchants.

For this competition, the LCBO must receive requests for the application package from interested businesses by mail before end of business day Friday, March 18, 2016.

The application requests must quote the following information: RFP #2016-107 Dubreuilville Request for Application Package Procurement and Contract Management, LCBO 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1404 Toronto, ON M5E 1E5

In order to be considered for this business opportunity, applicants must submit to LCBO Procurement and Contract Management a completed proposal in the required format before the closing date and time, Friday, April 8, 2016, 3 p.m. local time.

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La Régie des alcools de l’Ontario (LCBO) recherche un détaillant responsable et soucieux du service à la clientèle pour exploiter un magasin-agence de la LCBO à Dubreuilville.

Pour être admissible, vous devez exploiter un commerce de vente au détail déjà établi dans la localité et vous engager à respecter les lignes directrices de la LCBO. Pour faciliter la vente de boissons alcooliques, le candidat choisi pourrait avoir à conclure des ententes commerciales différentes avec la LCBO et avec les fournisseurs de bières canadiennes. Le candidat retenu devra également suivre un programme de formation spécial de la LCBO qui a trait à la responsabilité reliée à la vente des boissons alcooliques.

Depuis l962, la LCBO a autorisé plus de 200 magasins-agences qui desservent les localités qui ont demandé un service de vente d’alcool, mais dont la population est insuffisante pour y établir une succursale régulière de la LCBO ou un magasin de bière. Les magasins-agences sont confiés à des détaillants locaux et s’annexent à un commerce de détail existant. Le contrat d’un magasin-agence est normalement d’une durée de cinq ans. Au cours de la cinquième année d’exploitation d’un magasinagence, la LCBO tient compte des nouveaux commerces établis dans la localité et donne à tous la chance de présenter leur candidature pour le prochain terme de cinq ans.

Un détaillant qui exploite un magasin-agence a la possibilité d’augmenter ses revenus en attirant une clientèle additionnelle tout en offrant aux citoyens de sa localité les produits et services de la LCBO. Un magasin-agence contribue également à l’économie de la localité souvent par la création de nouveaux emplois et par l’augmentation de l’achalandage chez les autres marchands locaux.

Pour ce concours, la LCBO doit avoir reçu la demande du dossier de soumission des commerçants intéressés par la poste avant 17 h, le vendredi, 18 mars 2016.

La demande doit être adressée de la façon suivante :

Please note: An application fee of $100 must be included with your request in order to receive an application package. Make the cheque or money order payable to the LCBO only.

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DDP N° 2016-107 Dubreuilville Demande du dossier de soumission Directeur des achats, LCBO 1, rue Yonge, bureau 1404 Toronto (Ontario) M5E 1E5 NB : Des frais de soumission de 100 $ sont exigés au moment où vous faites votre demande de dossier de soumission. Veuillez acquitter ces frais en joignant à votre demande un mandat ou un chèque fait à l’ordre de la LCBO. Les candidats doivent soumettre leur formulaire de proposition complet et dans les normes au Service des achats de la LCBO avant 15 h (heure locale) le vendredi, 8 avril 2016. Les propositions reçues en retard ne seront pas acceptées.

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OBITUARY

IN MEMORIAM MILLETTE, Rene In loving memory of a dear dad who passed away March 1st, 2002.

You held our hand when we were small, You caught us when we fell.

The hero of our childhood, Later years as well.

Every time we think of you, Our hearts fill with pride.

And though we will always miss you dad, I know you’re by our side.

In laughter & in sorrow.

In sunshine & in rain.

I know you’re watching over us.

Until we meet again.

Love you Dad. Your kids, Suzanne & Bill, Ron & Kathy, Richard & Betty, Michel & Suzanne, Mark & Bert & all grandchildren & great grandchildren xxoo

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ROSE, Ronald Passed away at his home in as he wished to do, on Saturday February 20, 2016 at the age of 60 years.

Beloved husband of the late Patricia Rose. Father of Melody (Christie Moran) and Robert (Jessica). Dear brother of; Liz Graham (Bryan).

Ron will be remembered by his niece Cathy, nephew Ian and by his wife’s family, the Wilcock family.

A memorial service will be held in the Spring in Wawa, followed by an interment of his remains at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Lady Dunn Health Care Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.

(Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, 140 Churchill Avenue, 705-856-7340). www.gilmartinfuneralhome.ca

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOLLOWED BY MASS FRIDAYS DURING LENT, 7:00 P.M. LENTEN RETREAT MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MARCH 14 – 16, 7:00 P.M. Each evening will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and a talk by Fr. Michael. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available for anyone who requests it during the retreat and on Wednesday evening Father will offer the Sacrament of the Sick to those who are in attendance.

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MUNICIPALITY OF WAWA

NOTICE

Traffic By-Law Enforcement

Please be advised the Ontario Provincial Police, on behalf of the Municipality of Wawa, will commence the immediate enforcement of the Municipal Traffic By-Law No. 2513-11.

Parking is prohibited as following: • On a sidewalk, lane, boulevard, bridge or median strip • In front of a public or private driveway • Within an intersection • Within 3m of a fire hydrant • Within a posted safety zone or within 6m immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone • On a crosswalk or within 6m of a crosswalk at an intersection • In a manner to obstruct traffic, vehicle removal or pedestrian traffic • For an unreasonable period of time having regard for the traffic requirement • An Unlicensed vehicle on a roadway or boulevard • Park vehicle in excess of 3,855 kg in a residential zone • Within 7m of the Fire Hall lot (south side) or 30m on the opposite side of the street (north side) – where signs posted • In a “no parking” area • Between 1:00 am and 8:00 am during the period October 15 to May 15 • Between 2:00 am and 6:00 am during the period October 15 to May 15 on Broadway Avenue only • Illegal parallel, double parallel, illegal angle, angle park a vehicle with length over 6m • No U-Turns, angle parking from wrong direction, emerge from angle parking in the wrong direction, intersect a funeral or other procession without authorization, drive in the opposite direction of a posted sign, enter upon the road using roller blades or other similar device.

Please drive safety and adhere to the traffic regulations.

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Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation Is seeking a Full Time Financial Officer

The Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation is seeking a self motivated individual to fill the position of Financial Officer. The position offers a competitive wage, training opportunities as well as health and retirement benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: • Corporate accounting • Loan accounting • Preparation of government reports and remittances Beneficial skills/qualifications include: • A post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Accounting, Commerce, Finance or relevant work experience • 3-5 years or more of experience with an accounting software package, specifically Sage • General knowledge of business loans, best accounting practices/ principles and portfolio management • Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel • Excellent organizational and coordination skills • Self starter and the ability to deliver with minimal direction • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience using data base management software, both data input & reporting • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion • Bilingual (English/French) capacity is preferred The Superior East CFDC is federally funded and services the communities of White River, Wawa, Dubreuilville and Chapleau. Interested parties should send their resumes by March 18, 2016 to: Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation Attn: Tracy Amos, General Manager P.O. Box 709, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 If you need more information on the activities and programs of the CFDC, you can visit our website www.superioreastcfdc.ca or contact our office at (705) 856-1105 or by e-mail amos@superioreastcfdc.ca.

La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est est à la recherche d’un agent financier à temps plein

La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est est à la recherche d'un individu motivé pour combler le poste d’agent financier. Ce poste offre un salaire compétitif, des opportunités de formation ainsi que des prestations d’assurance santé et de retraite avantageuses. Le candidat retenu sera responsable des tâches suivantes: • Comptabilité de la société • Comptabilité des prêts • Préparation des rapports et versements gouvernementaux Compétences et qualifications requises: • Un diplôme d'études postsecondaires / diplôme en administration des affaires, comptabilité, commerce, finance ou une expérience pertinente de travail • 3-5 années ou plus d’expérience avec un logiciel de comptabilité, spécifiquement Sage • Connaissance générale des prêts aux entreprises, des meilleurs pratiques/principes comptables et gestion de portefeuille • Utilisateur hautement qualifié de Microsoft Office et particulièrement Excel • Excellentes compétences organisationnelles et de coordination • Dynamisme et autonomie afin d’avoir la capacité de travailler avec un minimum de supervision • Excellente aptitude de communication orale et par écrit • Expérience de l'utilisation des logiciels de gestion de base de données, à la fois l'entrée et la déclaration des données • Capacité de maintenir un haut degré de confidentialité et de discrétion • Le bilinguisme (Anglais/Français) serait un atout La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est est financée par FedNor et offre ses services aux communautés de White River, Wawa, Dubreuilville et Chapleau. Les candidats intéressés sont priés de faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae par le 18 mars 2016 à: Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est À l’attention de Tracy Amos, Directrice générale Boîte postale 709, Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les activités et programmes de la SADC, vous pouvez visiter notre site web www.superioreastcfdc.ca, appeler à notre bureau au (705) 856-1105 ou par courriel à amos@superioreastcfdc.ca.

Last Week's Answers

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THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

For the week of March 2nd to March 8th, 2016 Is your birthday this week? You are a wise and beautiful person. You adore sports and the arts, no matter what form they take. You are competitive but play fair and have a strong sense of right and wrong. You’re psychic at times and feel at your best when playing music.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): People see you as having it all!

You are well admired and empathized with. You’re charming, eloquent, artsy, vibrant, and kind.

The next seven days may be a period for passions and perhaps, new creations. If your idea of fun is relaxing with a good mystery or exploring interesting locales, then expect a wonderful time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This may be a dreamy, unforgettable week full of love, romance, high ideals, and lofty visions. You may find comfort with people who share your spiritual and philosophical interests and ideals.

Why not attend church services or yoga retreats. Invite others when exploring your spirituality.

Dreams may be psychic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Things could take on strange and delightful twists and turns related to something from last week.

Give and you’ll receive. You may be invited to join a hobby or club.

You are a wonderful musician.

There is an excellent chance that you may become involved with foreign people, who wish to share your culture or wisdom.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re in a good position now.

Don’t let people tell you otherwise. You can do a lot of good for yourself and others. You may be able to find gainful employment with jobs that make use of your ability to schmooze and charm.

Take advantage of your lofty position and use it to forward your personal agenda at long last.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may still be considering recent travel plans or things that affect your education. It’s a time of adventure and knowledge. You may become an apprentice in some form or you may wish to take on an apt student to mentor.

You’ll learn much more about the world around you. This may be a dreamy, passionate week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Last week’s events may be playing with your finances or your heart. Good fortune is on its way no matter what it looks like on the surface.

Picture in your head how you want things to evolve in the future and try and put the pieces together now. This could be a seductive and passionate time. Put passion and power to use.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): People may pay more attention to you now. There’s something about a newfound companion that draws others to them like moths to a flame. You may become involved with a partner who is dreamy, eclectic, artistic, wise, and giving.

Be careful that this person doesn’t fall in love with a fantasy instead of the real you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are a loyal friend and many are fortunate to know you. It’s a good time to pamper yourself and to treat others. Make sure to stand up for yourself this week, and assert your needs and try to gain the help of others. Allies are on your side. Be supportive and never suspicious if you doubt someone’s true loyalties.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Try to learn the best way to juggle many beaus and belles at once without hurting anyone’s feelings and you might be able to find the best results. However, you may still be in for a bumpy ride, so be prepared for what follows. Focus on second chances and what truly inspires you. Music may be made this weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Things may not be as simple as they seem at first. You may need to check in with others to find the heart and root of the matter. You will have the strength to resolve any conflicts that caused you to run away in the past. There may be some unpleasant conversations surrounding family or neighbourly drama.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be surprised by how you look through the eyes of a loved one. You are more beautiful and witty than you know. Next week may begin a time of emotion and unrest filled with families, memories, and newfound opportunities. The weekend may be filled with social visits, flirtations, and intellectual conversations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s a chance you may have to travel at some point to deal with deadlines or perhaps to make other people understand your agenda or point of view. What came easily before might take quite a bit more work to achieve the same results. Fighting other people’s battles for them can be exhausting. Treat yourself.

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A word from the mayor of Bruce Mines With Lory Patteri Council Comments Council met on February 22nd and some of the items up for discussion included: A presentation from Edith Orr and Judy Hughes from the JT Farmers Market.

Bruce Mines and the Farmers Market are hoping to work together to offer a satellite market here in Bruce Mines during the growing season.

The market itself would be under the care and control of Edith and her group and the town would offer the location and storage. This is very early into the planning stages but we are optimistic that it will have a positive outcome.

Council was disappointed to hear that the Artisan Market will not be active this year, although we fully understand the hard work and time commitment it takes to run such an event. We wish them

the best of luck.

Council was also extremely disappointed that the North Channel Healthy Kids Community Challenge is currently on hold and that there is a possibility that all of the municipalities involved may lose their funding. The town of Thessalon was the lead administering municipality but at the council meeting in February, the new council determined that they no longer are able to take that role.

Thessalon, like all small rural Northern Ontario municipalities, have bare bones staff and budgets and are not physically able to take on those duties.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has been advised of the situation and is currently looking into options that will, hopefully, allow all of us to keep our funding for the next three years.

Community Legion Helps Out Local Fire Department Recently, the Bruce Mines Volunteer Fire Department was presented with two cheques in the amounts of $7000 and $1000 from Royal Canadian National and Local 211 respectively.

These funds aided in the purchase of a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC), which is used in the search and rescue of casualties in burning structures. A TIC can also be used in investigations and mop up following fire extinguishment.

Fire Chief Lee Lamoureux and Deputy Chief Stephanie Mitchell were present to accept the donation from Jean Burns and Tony O’Hara from our local branch #211.

The Last Laugh A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called and asked to speak to his client,.

"Saul, I have some good news and, I have some bad news."

The art collector replied, "I've had an awful day; let's hear the good news first."

The lawyer said, "Well, I met with your wife today, and she informed me that she invested $5,000 in two pictures that she thinks will bring a minimum of $15-20 million. I think she could be right."

Saul replied enthusiastically, "Well done! My wife is a brilliant businesswoman!

You've just made my day. Now I know I can handle the bad news. What is it?"

The lawyer replied, "The pictures are of you with your secretary."

Province Seeking Feedback To Make Family Legal Services More Accessible Honourable Justice Bonkalo to Lead Family Law Review February 9th, 2016 - Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada are seeking public feedback on a proposal to help families access qualified family legal service providers.

Family law includes divorce and separation, child custody and access, and child support.

Currently, only lawyers are permitted to provide legal services in family law cases and this can lead to litigants choosing to represent themselves. In 2014-15, over 57 per cent of Ontarians did not have legal representation in family court.

As part of Ontario's work to improve access to justice for families, the Honourable Justice Annemarie E. Bonkalo will lead a review to consider whether a broader range of legal services providers, such as paralegals, law clerks and students, should be allowed to handle certain family law matters. Justice Bonkalo will also ask for input on what types of

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legal services, if handled by a broader range of legal service providers, could improve the family law system and how alternative service providers could be held accountable.

The public is invited to provide comments on the consultation document by April 30, 2016.

Finding more innovative, accessible and affordable ways to deliver quality justice services is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its numberone priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The fourpart plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province's history, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives and building a secure retirement savings plan.

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her recommendations to the Attorney General and the Law Society of Upper Canada by September 15, 2016.

Justice Bonkalo is a parttime judge and the former chief justice of the Ontario Court of Justice. Justice Bonkalo retired in May 2015 after holding the post for eight years.

The Law Society of Upper Canada regulates Ontario lawyers and paralegals in the public interest. It is a function of the Society to ensure that all persons who practice law or provide legal services in Ontario meet professional standards of learning, competence and conduct.

Promoting fairness and access to justice is a key priority in the Attorney General’s mandate letter from the Premier.

Pathways

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

My Modern Day Jesus

Good Sunday Morning friends and loved ones: As usual, I sometimes struggle with what I want to write when I sit down at my trusty computer. However, this past week, the title came to me, and several of my online blogs referenced the incredible changes our planet is undergoing either through weather related calamities or several warring factions who are trying to find their core of Love.

How many of you remember the little hymn that sings “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy Down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. (2nd stanza) And I’m so happy, so very happy; I’ve got the Love of Jesus in my heart, and I’m so happy, so very happy, I’ve got the Love of Jesus in my heart.”

There are at least three more stanzas, but, I suggest you get up and sing and dance to this wonderful little hymn.

I did! My inner kid escaped and I danced and sang my heart out. And I giggle as I write this, but no, I haven’t flipped out, just one happy little Christian who has the Love of Jesus in her heart.

Now, there is a more serious side of this little narrative.

One of my favorite bloggers Ted Murray asks this question.

“What would you call yourself if you completely accepted the teachings of Jesus, yet rejected all other aspects of the Christian religion? Would you still be a Christian or would you be a spiritualist? Why are so many people starting to discover the true essence of Jesus while trying to move beyond all the trappings of the Old Testament and the religious dogma that has accumulated in Christianity throughout the years? There are people who are bringing through a much more modern take on Jesus and his teachings.

However, why not try just reading all the red words in the Gospels and see what Jesus really taught?” Wow! He got my attention. As many of you know I’ve walked away from organized religion because I simply couldn’t find the answers I was seeking.

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The answers are all in the red words of the Gospels. For me, many of them are underlined.

Many of you know I was raised a Christian, went to church (United Church) and taught Sunday School as a teenager, and then I ventured out into the real world to fully discover what (or who) this Jesus person was all about.

And I didn’t find it in organized religion and believe me I ventured into them all.

I even studied to become Roman Catholic, at one time I wanted to become a ‘nun’ during my Anglican church days (oh goodness, that period of time was tumultuous).

I studied the Life of Jesus Christ in the New Testament’ at Algoma University and I learned that Jesus was a real bona fide Gift to mankind. I remember questioning how this could be and while I don’t remember the Priest’s name, or his answer, I know now that he lives within all humanity.

Murray continued - “It can be quite revealing that, in spite of the variety of translations, the actual words, actions and teachings of Jesus (or Joshua as was his name in Aramaic) still are a relevant guide to how to live a spiritual life today. Love, compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness are his simple yet powerful themes.” I have also written recently about Andrew Harvey, an internationally acclaimed poet, novelist, translator, mystical scholar and spiritual teacher. I Love his online seminars and am actually flirting with taking his new “The Christ Path 2.0 10 week Online course.” He lives Love, compassion, tolerance and forgiveness. He embodies not only the living Christ, but has also been an active participant in many mystical religions.

In the meantime I suggest we all look past the immediate hardship and craziness currently happening and look at the amazing world we are all co-creating. If you can do this, than even the greatest challenges can be a grand cause for celebration and joy.

“I’ve got the Love of Jesus in my heart.” I AM Grateful! ‘til next time…this is Joan

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