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By-Hand Festival Springs Into Spring

Article & photos by Barb Fisher Covering community events for publication is the best job ever, and this past weekend I enjoyed another amazing display of our home-grown talent.

It took me a couple of visits to absorb all the displayed items for me to pass on a description to my readers...you really had to be there. My take home experience covers only a fraction of the varied and amazing talent that we have in our and neighbouring communities.

Rachel Presse - Rachel's Weaving. This is the second year that Rachel from Chapleau has expressed her unique talent in displaying beautiful and snuggly blankets and tea towels woven by herself using looms.

She has 12 looms, in different sizes to produce varied sizes of towels and blankets. She described the process which takes considerable time for each item; two weeks to produce a double blanket for example. She has been in the weaving business for about five years and has a store area located downstairs in the Chapleau Post Office where people can browse and purchase items. She also provides lessons in weaving to the school grades 4, 5 and 6. What a great opportunity to learn this skill.

Christina Bekintis - Fire Wolf Creations native art. Christina is a self-taught artist who finds passion in bringing her inspirations, love and spirituality to life through her artwork. She first displayed her art in 2012 and now branches off showcasing her talent at other venues. Christina and her mom, Adrienne Surace answered questions on the artwork displayed: designs created on clothing and drums, prints, cards, bookmarks and acrylics on canvas. I was intrigued by the display of henna tattoos whereby ink derived from a certain plant can be applied to the skin. It is considered a semi permanent application lasting a week or two. Designs can be applied by freehand or picked from a book of designs.

Christina is passionate in sharing her talents with the younger generation and holds painting workshops for kids of all ages to develop their artistic talents.

Allyson Fortin and daughter Haley - A and H Hobbies.

They have been in business for 10 years and have exhibited their wares at By-Hand twice before. Their display was wide and varied and beside jewelry and sewn items, there were many intriguing items I had not see before, such as

hair bands that can be used to create many unique fashion statements, small-sized hunter orange vests, difficult to come by for children, glass candy and silica socks. The socks immediately tweaked my interest, being gramma to a hockey player and making the ultimate faux pas of opening his hockey bag without warning, well hockey parents, you now can toss in one of Allyson's Silica Socks; it will pull the moisture from the clothing and equipment helping to keep bacteria and odors at bay. Other uses for the Silica Sock include reversing water damage to electronic devices, photographs, documents, window moisture, window fogging, and preventing metal rusting and silver tarnishing, just to mention a few.

Sam Dawyd - scroll work.

Quietly sharing Allyson's exhibit table, her dad Sam also had a great display of his own talents. Before him stretched an amazing array of pens, knives and kaleidoscopes all fashioned

by Sam using his scroll saw or lathe. He is one of the orginal presenters at By-Hand and got started some 40 years ago when his wife bought him a scroll saw, his talent evolving from that time. I was fascinated by the intricate animal shapes delicately cut from wood and antler fragments. Larger antlers featured cutout portions depicting animal heads and birds, but what I found most fascinating was his pens and knife handles of wood and bone shaped to perfection on his lathe.

Frank McRae - featured his woodworking genius; wide variety of wallhangings depicting wildlife scenes, and machine replicas cut from wood pieces employing an ancient art technique called Intarsia. It is an elaborate form of marquetry whereby different patterns of wood are inlaid in one another and fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. I'm thinking that Frank has much patience in turning out his beautiful finished products.

Raymond MacDonnell author. Raymond writes kids' books that appeal to all ages with his Wawa Goose characters bringing to life various locations that Wawa residents will remember and relish and spots that visitors can discover. Raymond has self-published three children's books: "Wawa Goose-Meeting at Fort Friendship", Maggie Doodle Loony Loons & Crazy Critters", "In the Heart of Canada-the Story of Wawa". Although they

are written for grade 6 and higher reading level, children of all ages will enjoy reading the humorous antics of characters we can all relate to in our beautiful unique town. Raymond is currently working on his next books.

Judy Page - baking. Judy works seasonally at Naturally Superior Adventures doing what she does superbly, keeping everyone overeating her wonderful concoctions. In the tourist off season she runs her own catering business, and who in town can say they have never mowed down on one of her delicious meals.

Maria Reid - sewing. Maria first exhibited her handiwork at the By-Hand Festival in 1990 and has evolved into chief Co-ordinator since 1992. She is quick to share the success of the Festival with her co-Coordinator Jim Sanders who unfortunately could not attend

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this years show. She exhibited a wide arrange of sewn items: pillows, aprons, tea towels, bibs, hot pads, place mats and cloth picture books. She attributes her sewing evolvement to add a feminine touch in her life of raising sons.

Laura Mitchell - jewelry, Blue Canoe Creations. Laura has showcased her line of jewelry at the Festival for the past eight years. She specializes in jewelry of all description, giving particular note of her nature inspired line of pieces using wood, agates, turquoise, jasper and other gemstones. Laura also carries a line of teething products made from food grade silicone, including necklaces for mothers, teething toys, soother clips and carrier rings.

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Paul Smitham - amethysts.

Paul and son Wayne very enthusiastically tried to catch me up on everything amethyst. I only had time for a short chat, and then a second chat, because there was so much interesting information they offered to share. From their own Assiniboine Mine in the Thunder Bay area, they dig and process raw amethyst pieces cleaned only with comet and a toothbrush. In attempting to process so much information, I learned from them that there are basically two colours of amethyst, purple and red; the red found only in Ontario because of the iron deposits. In 1975 the Ontario government proclaimed the amethyst as Ontario's official gemstone. It's amazing what one can learn from listening to other people's fascinating life experiences.

Ron Hale - Big Water Pottery.

For 12 years now Ron has been experimenting and trying new techniques in evolving his gift.

He began working with Jim Sanders and they still collaborate on their discoveries. Ron recreates local landscapes sketched on clay tiles, stained and then glazed. He enjoys experimenting with different coloured glazes which invariably change colour after being fired. He is always surprised and amazed how it all works out.

Susan Blatensky - plastic canvas. Susan has exhibited her craft for many years at the Festival and starting with a simple sheet of plastic full of holes, cutting the sheets into shapes, then weaving yarn through the holes she has turned out the most remarkable creations - dollhouse furniture, toys, novelty baskets, tissue box covers and trinket carrying trains.

Lynn Wheatley - painter. Lynn has been a long time contributor at the Festival, showcasing her talents on canvas: abstract pieces in acrylic, using various brush and pressing techniques, and oils using brush and knives.

Lyne Gallant - jewelry.

Originally from Wawa, Lyne now resides in the Soo and has been honing her craft for two years. She produces a variety of items appealing to teens, mature buyers, motocyclists to bridal collections. In her unique hand designs she uses pearls, crystals, stones, jade, agate, glass, turquoise, onyx and quartz. You can count on Lyne to come up with something unique to satisfy any fancy. Daniel shared the jewelled spotlight showcasing his wonderful hand carved walking sticks fashioned from wood carefully selected from our abundance of raw material.

Bette & Jamie Broomhead sewing & woodworking. Bette and Jamie live in Chapleau but are regular exhibitors at the By-Hand Festival. Bette displayed a unique line of sewn treasures: shoe bags, tea bag holder novelties, pillows and wall hangings to name just a few. Jamie's forte is in woodworking, and on display was an impressive array of wood burned images, and scroll work figures mounted on wooden plaques.

Pete Burgoyne - woodworking - "Reflections in Nature". One man's garbage is another man's

treasure! Pete can be found rummaging through people's discarded stuff, and wow, who would have known. Rockers from old rocking chairs, treadle wheel from an old sewing machine, railway ties, old fashioned snowshoes, window and door frames, all can be recreated into something beautiful. Pete, your imagination puts a whole new spin on "recycling".

William Barner - jewelry/ fruit syrups - "Twisted Jewelry".

William has been in business, first offering his jewelry line for five years, and opening just this very week his new business Will's Fruit Syrups. In the jewelry business all the silversmithing and gemstone faceting is done by himself. His new business featuring fruit syrups may seem like an unlikely coupling, but I can say his jewelry creations are exquisite and his fruit syrups and jelly's out of this world!

Brenda Grundt - photography.

Brenda is well known in Wawa for her superb photography talent spanning 32 years in Wawa and a By-Hand Festival contributor from the beginning. She offers a wide range of photography skills and I wish, I could take a photo like she can! Not only has the gal got talent, but she related to me some of the hazards of the job - hanging out of helicopters, to get just the right shot. Brenda, I cannot add anything to your talented reputation, you are a gifted person indeed.

Rounding out the talent, also included in the Festival were some fundraising opportunities. Calgary Church representatives offered a bake sale with some great goodies that obviously were impossible to resist, as on my return on Satuday, they had already sold out Friday and replenished the table for Saturday. Nancy Donald, representing the Lions Club offered for sale a dozen carnations to be given to your favourite mother, just in time for mother's day.

My daughter was out of town this weekend, so just to be sure, I ordered a dozen for myself!

And in support of a special Wawa family, a silent auction took centre stage. There were approximately 99 donations given ranging in value from $25 to $2400, representing a fly-in vacation trip, artwork and artisan crafts, down to lesser dollar valued, but nontheless of value to someone. The value of the item was given, a minimum bid given, with a request that bidders bid with spirit. When the final tally was complete over $8,000 was pledged for the cause. On behalf of the organizers a huge thank you goes out to the gift donors from Wawa, Sault, Chapleau and area, and to all the bidders for their generosity. I'm not surprised at the amazing outporing of support from our and neighbouring communities.

To sum up my experience covering this spring's By-Hand Festival in a word - AWESOME. Anyone requiring more info on any of the exhibitors, well you all know how to do it better than I, google it. For those like me who are "google challenged" just ask Maria - 856-2861. Looking forward all ready to the fall By-Hand next Festival.

Common Loon

Notes From The Bird Lady Article & photos by Tammie Hache bthache@yahoo.ca Manitouwadge, ON I'm happy to report that I have surpassed my goal for my annual Great Canadian Birdathon but I'm taking donations for the summer, trying to raise as much money as possible for bird conservation & research. If you would like to contribute, please follow this link: http://birdscanada.kintera. org/birdathon/manitouwadgebirdlady I've been waiting for an influx of water birds but it hasn't really happened yet. Now that lakes & rivers are opening up more, and hopefully, we'll have some warmer weather soon, I expect the arrival of more species of ducks, sandpipers, etc., to really take off (so to speak!). I've been lucky enough lately to see one of my all-time favourite ducks, the Hooded Mergansers, at different lakes here. They are just the cutest things with their super funky head feathers!

They are significantly smaller than many other duck species too. Along with these guys, other ducks we've seen lately include Mallards, Common Goldeneye, Common Mergansers and another favourite, Ring-Necked Ducks.

Also saw 2 of the season's first Common Loons this week.

Lots of Purple Finches are visiting my feeders now, over a dozen at a time. Their singing is incredible too! Pine Siskins are also here now. You can pick them out by their loud 'zzzzzziiiiiiiipp' call and the lovely yellow streaks on their sides. Oddly enough, at least a dozen Common Redpolls are still here. If they are still here next week, I believe it will be the first time I've ever still had Redpolls here in May. Haven't seen a Pine Grosbeak in a couple of days now so they may have moved on.

Flickers are making all kinds of racket these days. Between hammering on hydro poles (preferably with metal plates on them for added resonance!) and their loud, raucous calling for a mate, I hear at least 3 or 4 of them around my neighbourhood. A couple will visit the backyard and drill holes in the lawn looking for bugs, nature's aerators! There will be all kinds of hammering going on over the next few weeks as

male woodpeckers advertise for mates. One everyone is nesting, it will quiet down.

A welcome sight over my neighbourhood this morning while I was out for a walk: the return of Tree Swallows!

They almost always return by the end of April. Hopefully, my birdhouse will have residents again this year shortly. Watch for the return of Eastern Bluebirds as well, they'll be looking for the same birdhouses.

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Two sightings this week causing a little more interest: Swans (likely Tundra) have been moving through the region. At least 2 have been seen around here. Also Pelicans! A flock of nearly a dozen was seen in Longlac this week.

Birds heard & seen this week include: Robins, Chickadees, Evening Grosbeaks, Pine Grosbeaks, Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Common Redpolls, Dark Eyed Juncos, American Tree Sparrows, Northern Flickers, Grackles, Red Winged Blackbirds, Rusty Blackbirds, Starlings, Brown Headed Cowbirds, Crows, Ravens, Herring Gulls, RingBilled Gulls, Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Merlins, Kestrels, Song Sparrows, Ruffed Grouse, Mallards, Hooded Mergansers, Loon, Ring-Necked Ducks, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Sandhill Cranes & Tree Swallows. Awaiting the return of Warblers, Kinglets & Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks.

As always, thanks for reading! See you next week!

Male Dark Eyed Junco with female Purple Finch

Male Hooded Merganser with pair of Common Goldeneye Ducks

Male (rt) and female Ring-Necked Ducks

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Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Library Update

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

Developing My Level Of Trust “My possibilities are as limitless as the Infinite in which I live and which lives in me.”

- Ernest Holmes “How do you handle waiting for something to happen” asks Ted Murray, blogger. .“ It may be an event, a trip, a ball game or almost anything that you look forward to. How do you handle the wait leading up to it? Are you excited, nervous, in dread, impatient, overwhelmed? You may feel a wide combination of feelings as you do everything you can to prepare yourself for the big experience coming your way.”

We all know there is a huge shift in consciousness happen within our beautiful universe.

The floods, wars, fires, criminal activities and atrocities and health diseases and viruses are occurring faster than we can keep up or even try to understand why. Mother Nature is giving us plenty of warning, but are we listening.

In my little corner of the world, I’m certainly aware of the changes happening, not just within our physical environment, but our mental and spiritual nature. However, there is a huge change coming for yours truly. It’s been ten months since I made application to a nonprofit senior’s housing complex – the Kettle Creek Villa, in Port Stanley, Ontario. At the time I was told it could take up to one or even two years for a unit to become available. I had gone through a couple of years of trying to determine why I was experiencing the strong need to be closer to my family. I listed pros and cons of four communities – London, St Thomas, Port Stanley and Sault Ste. Marie. My oldest son and family live in Port Stanley, while my daughter and youngest son live in London. Finally I made the decision for a one bedroom, market rent unit in a small com-

munity, close to water and all the amenities one would need.

And the waiting began, oh yeah! Now, I’m moving from a spacious two bedroom to a much smaller one bedroom.

Yikes, so I immediately got rid of so much ‘stuff’ – clothing, furnishings, and lots of ‘useless’ but wonderful ‘stuff’. I was excited, nervous and sometimes overwhelmed. But there is so much more to do. For whatever reason, I was certain I would be moving within a couple of months. And so, that didn’t happen, but other opportunities did. ! I know exactly what is going and what will be given away or sold as soon as I receive the phone call. For now, I have done all I can do to prepare myself for this move – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Culturally will take some time, but, I look forward to the changes as I embark on a whole new life experience. I rest in complete trust that all is happening in divine order.

It’s been a year since I set that intention to make this move from a community I love, from the awesome friends that have made my journey so incredibly fascinating. And did I expect my intention to manifesting quickly. Yes, initially I did, but always there was someone who would offer ‘there is a reason why’. And yes, one can say that.

But again, Every thing is happening in its own time. I’m so good with that. When I made my decision, it was made with incredible thought and care, not just for my self and local friends, but for my family and their children. I am grateful In closing: “The position of the universal mind towards us is always the reflection of our own attitude…We can then cheerfully look upon it aas our everresent friend, providing all good counsel.” Thomsas Troward. ‘til next time…this is Joan

Cigarette Butt Clean Up!

New books New on the seven day fiction shelf this week: “Darkness by Karen Robards, “As time goes by” by Mary Higgins Clark, “Orphan X” by Gregg Hurwitz and “Flawless” by Heather Graham.

New on the non-fiction shelf this week: Taste of Home “healthy cooking” 2016 annual recipes.

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 the circulation desk 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

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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 laptop, 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 are also part of a DVD Pool which is now on the shelf.

Come in and check out our selection.

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 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 Public Access Computers, iPads & 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.

We now have 3 new ipads available for public use. Please inquire at the circulation desk.

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 has ended although Morgan has agreed to come in as a volunteer.

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.

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

will donate $20 on your behalf to MHS, up to a maximum of $6,000. Credit is given for one driver per household, and drivers must have a valid Class G driver’s license on the day of the event. With each test drive you will get a free BBQ lunch and will be entered into a raffle for a beautiful bench handcrafted by our very own Mr. Beland. Limited childcare will be available for those taking a test drive.

MHS is planning to use the proceeds to revitalize their courtyard. MHS artist, Zoe Lazarhoff, has come up with

some drawings showing some potential options. Come vote on which option you think is best.

So put this event on your calendar - Saturday, May 7th – and come to MHS and enjoy a burger or a hotdog while helping out your local school! You never know…the vehicle of your dreams might just be waiting here for you!

Can’t wait to see you!

Don’t Forget! Drive 4UR School Event this Saturday, May 7th

Wawa ON – Algoma Public Health’s Teens in Motion youth group participated in a cigarette butt clean up at Queen’s Park and on Broadway Ave for Earth Day. A total of 4,777 cigarette butts were cleaned up.

“It has been estimated that the tobacco industry destroys 1 tree to manufacture 300 cigarettes,” says Melanie Rail, a public health nurse at Algoma Public Health.

The youth also met up with some MNR firefighters who were clean up at Queen’s Park

and other local parks in Wawa.

Teens in Motion is a youth lead health promotion coalition focuses on tobacco prevention.

The purpose of our group is to: • Create fun and meaningful ways for youth to take action on health issues that are important.

• Empower youth against harmful tobacco industry tactics that target youth.

If you are a youth interested in joining this group please contact Melanie at Algoma Public Health 705-856-7208.

This Saturday, May 7th, Michipicoten High School and Northern Lights Ford are working together to host a Ford Drive 4 UR School event at MHS from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Northern Lights Ford will have lots of vehicles to test drive such as the Explorer, Escape, Fusion, Taurus, Focus, and of course F-150’s, Canada’s best-selling truck for fifty years in a row.

For every test drive during this event, Ford of Canada

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A Second Mother! Lucky Me!

My Dad remarried in 1948. I was ten years old. I can’t imagine a more awkward situation for a woman than becoming an instant mother to a ten year old boy. Especially when she already had two girls and a boy of her own.

And I have to admit that I would not have been the easiest kid in the world to manage. I had been an only child up to then. Through the war years under the care of an all women household. I was coddled, spoiled and the only male around in those formative years.

What would you expect?

My new step-mom was ”Kathryn” to me for awhile, until Dad took me aside and asked me to call her Mom, like the other three kids did. I grudgingly assented but it was quite some time before I really got the feel of it.

In the years since I’ve thought a lot about the woman I came to call Mom. I can only imagine what it must have been like for her, doing her best to cope with a reluctant son that she surely would never have volunteered to put up with and having to remain in a state of psychological warfare wits for years.

However, I did notice right from the first that she was a person of good humour and even temper that must have helped her get through the rough spots.

She was in the position of having to discipline her three kids and gain some control over me without a major blowup. Poor Mom! I was not a kid that accepted correction without comment. Use your imagination!

Eventually I came to realize she was a pretty nice lady. The other kids were contemporary in age. Yvonne was some seven months older than I (a source of some fights), Sylvia was a year younger and Harry was a couple of years younger. We learned to get along reasonably well but never firmly melded as a family.

By this time I was fifteen and ready to fly from the nest.

Around then, Dad and Stepmom began to have kids of their own. First a girl, Yvette, followed by three boys in quick succession, Rick, Duane and Ken. I would guess it made for a pretty busy life for them. It was probably good that the older kids were beginning to move out on their own making room for the new crop of kids.

There is absolutely no doubt to me that Kathryn made a good life for Dad and all of us.

On hindsight, I wish I had told her I understood in the end.

My Mom was one of the best.

Thanks Mom! Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, May 8th! Don’t Forget!!

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Article & photo by Lynn Cregheur.

While Wawa is no longer in the Nuclear Waste management Organization (NWMO) site selection process, having been screened out in November 2013, there are still several Northern Ontario areas involved in Preliminary Assessment Studies. These areas include Manitouwadge and White River.

On April 7th, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) hosted a media day for reporters.

The day consisted of a tour of the Darlington nuclear waste management facility which is part of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, located in the municipality of Clarington, on the north shore of Lake Ontario. The facility is owned and operated

by Ontario Power Generation (OPG.) The day also featured an information session with senior NWMO staff at the organization’s head office in Toronto.

The day started with a visit to the Darlington nuclear waste management facilities.

The media group was met by staff and went on to security.

It was like going through an international airport with all the bells and whistles. The security is very tight in the facility and so are the safety requirements.

OPG staff explained some of the milestones associated with the storage of used nuclear fuel in Canada as listed below.

• 1978 - Porter Commission on electricity. Planning in Ontario.

• 1980 - AECL assigned responsibility to develop geological disposal concept.

• 1989 - Concept referred to Environmental Assessment plan.

• 1998 - Geologic disposal found technically safe.

Public acceptance not demonstrated.

• 2002 - NWMO formed under Nuclear Fuel Waste Act They explained that safety is their main priority.

According to OPG staff, the Darlington facility has had only three accidents in their

history and none had to do with their work: one employee missed a step on a flight of stairs, another slipped in the parking lot and the third, was involved in a fender bender going home.

After a Power Point presentation, the group toured the waste management storage areas. Before entering the premises itself, they were given hard hats and safety glasses and clothes were checked for contaminants as well as receiving an Electronic Personal Dosimeter (EPD) before entering the nuclear waste storage facilities. Going through the main doors, we saw the different equipment used in the plant and more impressively, the dry storage containers that are used to store the used nuclear waste fuel bundles. We were fortunate to witness the operation of remote welding for the container lids. The precision and attention of the welder was amazing.

The Dry Storage containers (DSCs) which are built from 510 mm or 20 inches thick cement walls lined with 12.7 mm or ½ inch inner and outer steel walls. When full the DSC’s weigh 73 tons. The Dry Storage Container (DSC) are then topped with a cement and steel lid, bolted and then welded 10 times. Once all of the welding is done and polished, they are placed in a container that is filled with water to make sure that there are no impurities to be followed by a total drainage of the tank. Through a small opening at the lower part of the tank, they are filled with helium and then checked for leaks. Once all these procedures are done, they weld the opening shut. Once the container is totally secured, a special lift moves at 4 kilometers an hour into the storage warehouse.

The staff explained that the plant was so safe that they come in dressed in their street clothes, work in and out of the secure areas and their offices, and they go home, not worried about being their families or affecting the lives of their children.

In the afternoon, we made our way to the NWMO offices in downtown Toronto.

A presentation was made

by Mike Krizanc, NWMO Communications Manager; Jo-Ann Facella, NWMO Director of Social Research; Bob Watts, NWMO Associate Vice- President Aboriginal Relations and Sarah Hirschorn, NWMO Section Manager, Geoscientific Site Evaluations.

It was explained that NWMO is a not-for-profit organization. They agreed by federal legislation to implement Canada’s Plan for longterm management of used nuclear fuel. At the moment there are seven nuclear facilities across Canada. They are Whiteshell Laboratories/ Manitoba, Bruce Nuclear Generating Station/ Ontario, Pickering/Ontario, Darlington/Ontario, Chalk River Laboratories/Ontario, Gentilly Nuclear Generating Station, Quebec and Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station/New Brunswick.

At the moment, there are 2.6 million used fuel bundles in storage. The site selection process was explained to the visitors. Currently, there are nine communities/ area in the process to find a suitable sitting area for a deep geological repository to store Canada’s used nuclear fuel bundles Elliot Lake, Blind River, Hornepayne, White River, Manitouwadge, Ignace, Huron-Kinloss, South Bruce and Central Huron.

The procedure was explained as well as the safety aspect of it to the group.

NWMO now have approximately 140 employees. This process to select a single site for the facility is not something that can be done in a few years. The geological studies of the rock in the areas will take several years to complete. The construction phase alone will take about 10 years. Ultimately the project will require approvals from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). They want to make sure that everything will be to the highest level of security and safety.

This will involve the host community, its surrounding area, which includes other communities including First Nation and Métis peoples.

Once the final decision is made for the repository, it will be the long term storage facility for thousands of years to come.

Photos supplied showing a CANDU container.

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The Crime Scene ___________________ la scène du crime

Opp Charge Male For Impaired And Trafficking Drugs

(THESSALON, ON) – On April 27, 2016 at 12:45 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a parked motor vehicle running on Francis Street in the Town of Thessalon.

While speaking with the driver, the police determined that the male driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages.

As a result of the investigation, Jarrett Lawrence RYDALL, 28 years of age, from Laird Township, ON, was arrested and charged with: • Driving While Ability Impaired – Motor Vehicle (Alcohol), contrary to section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; • Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood, contrary to section 253(1) (b) of the Criminal Code; • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine, contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act; • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act and; • Driving While Under Suspension, contrary to section 53(1.1) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River, on June 9, 2016.

Hearst Male Arrested For Impaired Driving

(HEARST, ON) – On April 13, 2016, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was advised of a motor vehicle collision in the area of Front and 3rd Street in the Town of Hearst.

Police investigation revealed that a pick-up truck carrying an insecure Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) went into the ditch. During the investigation, Hearst officers with the assistance of an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) determined that the male driver was impaired by drug and he was arrested.

Stephane ROBITAILLE, 36, of Hearst, Ontario was charged with the following offences: • Driving While Ability Impaired – motor vehicle

contrary to section 253(1) (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – (opioids) contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) • Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking Given by Officer in Charge contrary to section 145(5.1) (CC) • Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes contrary to section 29(2) of the Tobacco Tax Act of Ontario (TTA) • Careless Driving contrary to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario (HTA) • Fail to Report Accident contrary to section 199(1) (HTA) • Insecure Load contrary to section 111(2) (HTA) The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Hearst on May 18, 2016.

Opp Charged Driver With Open Liquor

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On April 11, 2016, at 8:12 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol on Highway 17, west of Blind River.

At 7:50 p.m., police observed a westbound vehicle on Highway 17 and initiated a traffic stop. As a result of the investigation, an open container of alcohol was found in the vehicle.

Jeremy HARRIS, 37 years of age from Oshawa, Ontario, was issued a provincial offence notice and charged with: • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor, contrary to section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act.

Suspended Driver Charged

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On April 13, 2016, at 8:12 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol in he Town of Blind River.

At 10:38 p.m., police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Causley Street. A traffic stop was initiated. As a result of the investigation, the driver was found to be a suspended.

Matthew MCCORMICK, 28 years of age, from Copper Cliff, Ontario, was charged with: • Speeding, contrary to section of 128 of the Highway Traffic Act; and • Driving While Under Suspension, contrary to section of 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on May 25, 2016.

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I have Cancer, Now What?

Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience; it can be very overwhelming and distressing. At the Lady Dunn Health Centre we want you and your family to know that you are not alone.

The Lady Dunn Health Centre and Wawa Family Health Team under the direction of the Algoma District Cancer Program work together as a team to provide you and your loved one with comprehensive cancer care and coordinated treatment.

Co-ordination of care is very important, working with the Algoma District Cancer Program; we have put together a process that will allow you to do your pre-screening treatment, post treatment symptom management and supportive care at the Lady Dunn Health Centre in Wawa, while receiving your chemotherapy treatment at the ADCP in Sault Ste. Marie. An important part of this process is the use of telemedicine. By using telecommunications you will have a majority of your appointments with your oncologists here in Wawa. Telemedicine allows

you to access many other supportive programs available throughout your treatment.

Using a team approach, your family physician, nurse and oncologist work together to deliver the best possible care to you after receiving the diagnosis of cancer. At the LDHC your primary team will include your family physician or nurse practitioner, the OTN co-ordinator and myself, your oncology nurse. At the Algoma District Cancer Program, your team will include your oncologists and primary nurse specialist.

At different times during your treatment you may be referred or have contact with other members of the team such as a dietician, social worker, laboratory technician or palliative care specialist, to name a few. Where do you fit in? Well, you and your family are very important members of your healthcare team. Your doctors and nurses know a lot about the type of cancer you have and the recommended treatment. But, you are the expert when it comes to the knowledge of your personal health and your specific needs. We will deliver your care according to your goals.

My primary role as your oncology nurse here at the LDHC is to be a support system for you and your loved ones throughout the cancer journey - from your diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and/or end-of-life care. Other aspects of my role include providing you with information and educational materials on types of cancer, treatments, side effects and alternative treatments, co-ordinating your

care within the team, assessing and managing symptoms of the disease or treatment and providing direct care and treatments such as Central Venous Access Care, blood transfusions or symptom management therapy.

Living in Wawa, we can also include our community as part of our team. We have a great community that shows their support for our program in different ways. Recently the “Emergency Services of Wawa” decided to put on a charity hockey game with the proceeds going directly to our oncology patients. The funds were used to put together 8 “Chemo Care Kits”. These kits are packed with items such as a journal to record your thoughts, peppermint tea for stomach upset, a warm pair of slippers, lotion for dry skin and much more.

The idea behind the kits is to fill them with supplies that may make this journey just a little easier on you.

If you or a loved one is facing cancer, remember that you are not alone. Your family doctor, nurse practitioner and oncology nurse are here to answer any questions, provide you with information and support you during this journey. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact myself at 705-856-2335 ext. 3413.

Louise Needham R.N.

Congratulations To Denis Narbonne And Kelly Dorion Article & photos by Lynn Cregheur On April 8th, The Manitouwadge Fire Department had the pleasure in honoring two of their own, Denis Narbonne and Kelly Dorion, long time residents of Manitouwadge. The Mayor Andy Major as well as Fire Chief Owen Cranney, were at the ceremony for the presentation. They were presented “The Fire Services Exemplary Service medal” that was created on August 29th, 1985 to honour some members of the Canadian Fire Service who have completed twenty years of service.

Now let’s meet these great gentlemen. Kelly Dorion has been with the Manitouwadge Fire Department as a Volunteer Fire Fighter. He joined in October 1991 and has served continuously since then. In 1996, Kelly was promoted to Captain and had served in that capacity.

Denis Narbonne has been a Volunteer Fire Fighter with the Manitouwadge Fire Department as well. Denis joined at the age of 24. In 1994, he took a keen interest in the Fire Department and became a well respected

Fire Fighter with a “Let’s get it done” attitude. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2007. As Chief, the Deputy Chief, is a person that you look to help in every manner of the department. In 2006, he graduated from the Ontario Fire College with a Full Officer Diploma. He has

an impeccable and notable service record.

The Manitouwadge Fire Department are very proud to be associated with these two gentlemen who have given a lot of their time and effort in order to make sure that this community is safe from harm.

Thank you to both of them.

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Only two things are infinite – the universe and human stupidity.

And I'm not sure about the universe.

- Albert Einstein I'm with the Professor. I am looking at a story about Beyonce and her performance at the Super Bowl. Due to a previously scheduled hairdressing appointment I missed the spectacle, but I'm told that she warbled a song about taking her man to a Red Lobster restaurant after sex.

What's got me scratching my head is the news that Red Lobster sales increased by 35 percent over after the ad aired.

Um...what's the thought process here? Did diners suddenly descend on Red Lobster hoping to get lucky? Did they think they'd bump into Beyonce at the salad bar?

There's a lot of stupiditydriven content in my newspaper these days – such as the latest dog shooting down in Indiana.

Not shooting of a dog, shooting BY a dog. A duck hunter by the name of Allie Carrier left her shotgun on the ground – shell in the chamber, safety off – while she fine-tuned her binoculars.

Her chocolate lab wandered over and stepped on the trigger, drilling her in the foot. in a masterpiece of understatement, an Indiana conservation officer observed: “We encourage everyone to take a hunter education course before they venture out in the field.”

Ten point bonus – the dog's name is Trigger.

At least the gimpy nimrod was out in the fresh air getting some exercise. Not like the legions of Unboxers who spend their spare time hunched over their screens watching unboxing videos on YouTube.

Unboxing videos? Just what it implies. Videos of strangers' hands unwrapping packages of brand new blenders, sneak-

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ers, Disney princesses, Star Wars figurines – you name it. It all started ten years ago when somebody Selfie'd his own hands unwrapping a new Nokia cell phone. Last year Americans watched 60 million hours of unboxing videos.

Not everyone was glued to YouTube. Some of us were dying our armpit hair.

It's the latest fashion fad, let by those fashion icons Madonna and Myley Cyrus.

There's even a Free Your Pits website where fans can get late-breaking pit news and follow trends. (As of this writing, the hottest pit colours are turquoise, hot pink, purple and neon yellow.)

In case you think this moron harvest is limited to North America, guess again.

Know what the Chinese are buying up by the case-lot?

Air. Canadian air.

A company called Vitality Air decided to see if there was a Chinese market for quality, bottled-in-the-Canadian-Rockies air. They sent a shipment of aerosol cans to Beijing with a price tag of 20 bucks a can.

Sold out in four hours.

Now there's a raw material export I could get behind.

Forget your clearcut virgin timber, your dwindling ore bodies and your polluting and poisonous bitumen. Sell 'em Canadian air!

Good to know that stupidity doesn't play favourites.

Gullibility is democratic. You don't have to be young or inexperienced. Or blonde.

Nothing is deader than the old 'dumb blonde' cliche.

Dolly Parton said it best. “I don't care if people think I'm a dumb blonde because I know I'm not dumb”. Then she gave it a beat and said: “I'm also not blonde.”

I never make the mistake of laughing at blondes. I mean, look at Joan of Arc. Everybody laughed at her but she went ahead and built it anyway.

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The Jerk Article & photo by Karin Grundt Out of the blue, an acquaintance called and asked me if I had some red fabric to make her a dress as a surprise for her husband on their anniversary... loaded question. I had to think for a moment and go through my stash of material in my mind. Normally I am an organized, orderly person, but when it comes to fabric. I am a HOARDER, and ADDICT. Ever since I was a young girl, I was fascinated by texture, weave, colours, the feel of silk or wool and everything inbetween; and what to make out of a piece of fabric -- the possibilities are limitless.

So I learned the trade for three years under a very gifted master, and became a dressmaker, with it I developed my creative sense -- if I look at a piece of material I can see what it would look like as a finished product. It is like a curse. That's why one of my rooms in my semi-orderly house is full of future ideas.

The problem, is that I don't live long enough to create all those dreams that inspired me when I purchased fabrics, half price, regular or on sale.

But back to, let's call her Pam. I promised I would see what I have and asked her what style or what she would wear with it. "Oh, I have red sandals and a grey leather jacket to go with it."

Regarding style? "Maybe a shirtwaist, straight skirt, no sleeves," was her answer. I promised to search for a piece of suitable red fabric and call her back.

By going downstairs into my dungeon, facing the enormity of stash I have, made me deeply embarrassed. I have to do something about it (later), but I found 3.5m of red, lightweight, wrinkle-free polyester with small white dots. I called Pam about what I found, and asked her to bring her sandals, because red has umpteen shades, like any other colour. White is not always white, neither is black. She came over right away with her sandals, and Bingo! it was the same shade of red.

Now, I had to take her measurements and finalize the style. A straight skirt in this fine material was not advisable, rather a flirty one with a bit of swing at the bottom would look better. She agreed, as long as it was knee length and not with too much cleavage. During the three fittings there were no inputs from Pam, which is unusual -- mostly women give their comments "a little taken in here or there; a bit shorter, or looser at the neckline, etc."

During her last fitting I felt it needed something, but what?

A bit of a feminine touch, as I played with a piece of scrap from the dress fabric, and twisted it into a flower and held it to her left side of the midsection. Perfect! I thought and she went with the idea, but not yes nor no.

When she picked up the dress she promised to give me a report about the result, after all, it was a surprise for her hubby, and a trip to a big city.

I met her a few days after their return and expected a bit of enthusiasm -- but instead her face spoke volumes of disappointments.

"What's wrong?" I asked, did

he not like it?" Her reply was, "No, but my husband will tell you." I felt crushed, was that a joke? When he came the next day to my house, it was like an avalanche of negative comments. He started, "That dress was not Pam!" He moved his hands back and forth across his chest "It was just too much, she looked like a cow." Wow, did he really say cow? My mouth stood open.

"Pam does not look good in a v-neck. The neckline should have been straight across.

She has no idea what suits her. Whatever she buys, she'll never wear. I pick her clothes, she has no self-confidence,, and the FLOWER!" He rolled his eyes.

In my mind, I felt like saying 'No wonder your wife has no self-confidence with a bully like you". Instead I reminded him that I learned three years

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during my apprenticeship about lines, slimming effects and so on, and that in all those years I taught, and sewing for people, he was the first unsatisfied customer. I stood my ground, intimidation does not work anymore at my age.

He asked incredulously "You mean you never had a complaint from people?" "Not that I know of," I answered (who ever has, please call me, I stand behind my handiwork).

We argued back and forth, and I realized that one should never argue about taste, religion or politics; but about a dress? I tried to make him understand that I did my best with what I had. With a bust measurement of 45" I would never apply ruffles or gathering, so I kept it streamlined and a v-neck is quite appropriate for a full figure, and the flower was a personal touch, since feathers, glitz and yes, flowers are very much in

style. I thought she looked sassy, stylish, and fresh in that dress. It proves that some people's taste is only in their mouth. He kept shaking his head and kept his opinion that it was all wrong, and that she didn't even wear it to that special dinner they had planned.

My last try and question was, "Was there nothing you could accept about the dress and compliment her?" "You wanted me to lie?" he countered back. "Pam wanted to surprise you," I said, "Did you have to burst her bubble?

That makes you a complete jerk and you should really apologize."

Needless to say the conversation was over and he left in a huff. "Domineering Jerk" I thought as the door slammed behind him.

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$220,000 OTF Implements Key Priorities Identified In The Wawa Energy Plan Wawa, ON – On Tuesday April 12, 2016, the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa (EDC of Wawa) received funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This initiative will help implement key priorities identified in the Wawa Energy Plan (WEP), a project that was financed by the Ontario Ministry of Energy, in partnership with the EDC of Wawa, the Municipality of Wawa and Algoma Power Inc. (API). The WEP utilized insights and data obtained from stakeholder consultations and an energy data mapping study to create a strategy for long-term energy conservation and green energy solutions in Wawa.

“I am very pleased to share the news that the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Wawa has been awarded funding in the amount of $220,000 to assist in the implementation of the Wawa Energy Plan. This project, financed through the Ministry or Energy, will enable the EDC, the Municipality of Wawa and Algoma Power Inc. to work collaboratively to effectuate plans which will ultimately encourage economic, environmental and social growth within the community and surrounding area. This strong show of support is clear evidence of the confidence that OTF has in the supporting worthwhile projects here in the Algoma-Manitoulin and Northern Ontario,” stated Michael Mantha, MPP for Algoma - Manitoulin.

The OTF project is a collaborative initiative with the EDC of Wawa taking the lead role. Primary partners include the Municipality of Wawa and Algoma Power Inc. (a Fortis Ontario Company). The

24-month project includes the hiring of an Energy Planner for two years to implement direct energy education activities, designing and constructing a bioswale to treat storm water run-off and, increased waste diversion from the landfill.

“On behalf of the EDC Board of Directors, I wish to thank OTF for the grant which will improve the community of Wawa physically, socially and environmentally,” said Andy Stevens, Chair of the EDC of Wawa. Reducing energy costs and increasing city beautification and preservation will have a direct impact on maintaining and expending business and residential opportunities in the community”.

The OTF project supports the EDC of Wawa mission of innovative economic development to build a sustainable community and grow the economy. The EDC of Wawa is committed to improving the economic, social and environmental opportunities in Wawa.

“I am looking forward to great things happening in Wawa on the Energy Scene,” said Mayor Ron Rody of the Municipality of Wawa. The OTF project builds on other energy initiatives currently underway, including a liquefied natural gas (LNG) feasibility study that is taking place in the Wawa region. Our community is working hard to help with the cost of energy for current and future generations.”

The leading grantmaking foundation in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in communitybased initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities: www.otf.ca.

Kinniwabi Pines Restaurant Happy Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Specials

Traditional brunch 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Eggs Benedict, Dijon Chicken with double cheesebake, Quiche Lorraine, French Toast Style Croissant with Orange Butter, Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted Desserts, Sparkling Orange Juice, Tea & Coffee. $20.00

Dinner Specials 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Yellow Fin Tuna with Malibu Coconut Cream Sauce with Curried Rice & Vegetables. $23.00 Chicken Calvodos served with Wild Rice & Vegetables. $22.00 Pork Tenderloin with Apple Wine Sauce served with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables. $23.00 Specialty Made Desserts $5.50

To honour All Mother’s, Dinner Specials will only be $17.95.

Reservations call 705-856-7226

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With Jim White

A Mother's Day Surprise Mother's Day for May Flowers in 2016 was a memorable one.

Four days before Mother's Day, a chain of mysteries occurred.

On the Thursday she received an envelope in the mail. It was pretty beat up, and wrinkled too, as if it had been out in the rain. It had first been sent to her old address in Carnationville.

That was about 200 km away from where she lived now with her husband and daughter. She hadn't lived there since her divorce from her first husband, Vernon Tulippe. She was surprised that he had the decency to forward it to her. It had been an acrimonious divorce. He had been able to keep the house.

She was forced to move away and start a new life. But she was able to get full custody of their four-year old daughter, Rose.

That was her main concern, so she gladly gave up the child support from him.

Then she thought, “I bet his new bimbo girlfriend must have forwarded it. I know he never would have done it, even with the notation about it being 'Private & Confidential'. Maybe she isn't so bad after all.” There was no return address, and the postage mark was so smeared that she could not tell where it had been mailed from, or when.

She looked at it nervously, then put it down on the kitchen counter, while she made lunch for her and Rosie, now seven years old. But curiosity got the better of her. While she was waiting for Rosie to come home she opened it up, and took out the piece of yellow notepad paper. She unfolded it, and read the note. It had just these few words: 'Expect a surprise on Mother's Day. Please stay around to find out what!'

She re-read it, and turned it over, hoping to find some clue what it all meant. But there was nothing to help her out.

She mulled over the message.

Then she picked up the envelope again, and suddenly realized that this 'surprise' would be delivered to her old address, and either that 'bimbo' or Vernon would find out about it, instead of her. However, before she could do anything about it, that Thursday afternoon she received a mysterious phone call. “Hello, is this May?” She replied that it was. A woman's soft melodic voice continued.

“I believe you received a spe-

cial letter earlier today, which was forwarded from your old address. Is this correct?” May hesitated, wondering what this was leading up to. But she replied that she had received it. The caller then asked, “I just want to confirm your address as 2016 Motherhood Drive.” May was beginning to wonder if this was some crank call. Sensing her hesitancy, the caller tried to reassure her. “Really, this is an honest call. We have a delivery for you, and my client has specified that it be delivered on Sunday, May 8th at exactly 10:00 a.m. We just want to make sure that you will be at home to receive it. Will you be?” May said she would be.

The caller concluded the conversation: “ So, that's settled. I hope that you will have a very Happy Mother's Day. Good bye.” She hung up before May could ask any other questions.

When Martin, her husband of three months came home that evening, she told him about the letter and phone call.

She asked him if he knew anything about it. He was a practical joker, which was one of the things she loved about him. He always kept her laughing and amused and off-guard. She just never knew what he was going to do or say next. She wanted to know for sure if this was something he was planning for their first Mother's Day together. He told her no, but that was a good idea. He concluded that he must come up with something.

She tried to discourage him from doing something crazy, considering this other thing was going to happen. “Just buy me some chocolates, and maybe a bouquet of carnations. Nancy down the street is selling them on behalf of the Lion's Club.

That's all I need. Please, no grand schemes.” He replied with a mischievous smile that he wouldn't. She was getting to know him well enough to realize that now that she had planted a seed in his brain, he would cook something up, despite her pleas.

She waited anxiously for Sunday to arrive. However, she had to endure a couple more mysterious occurrences first.

On Friday morning after Martin had gone to work and Rosie was at school, she went out to get groceries for the weekend, go to the bank, and get her hair done. She wanted

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it to look nice for Mother's Day. When she got back there was a large suitcase sitting by the front door. There was a note attached to the handle that read: 'Please bring inside. Do not try to open it. This will all be explained on Sunday. Hope u are looking forward to Mother's Day, and your surprise.' It was signed by just the initial 'M'. She was puzzled and curious both. She unlocked the front door and took her groceries inside before coming back out to the porch to retrieve the suitcase. It was heavy and it took all her strength to get it hauled inside. She finally got it dragged into the living room.

She put it at the edge of the sofa out of the way. It was a tan coloured suitcase with lots of scuff marks on it, which she concluded came from lots of traveling over the years. Despite knowing it, she tried the two locks anyway. Indeed they were locked alright.

She was interrupted from checking it out further by a phone call. It was the school nurse, calling to advise her that her daughter was coming down with the flu, and asking her to come and pick her up. She went into Mom panic mode.

She assured she would be there right away. She left the groceries on the kitchen counter, totally forgetting that they were there. All she could think about was Rosie. She headed out, and picked her up. She was looking pale, and definitely looked sick. She thanked the nurse and drove back home. When they got to the front door, she noticed a note taped to the door.

She left it there. Her main focus at that moment was her daughter. She got her to bed and comforted her until she fell asleep.

May headed to the kitchen and finally got the groceries put away.

By this time it was nearly one p.m. It was time for her to eat.

She made a quick sandwich and nibbled on an apple. As she put the core into the wastebasket, she saw it was full, and time to be taken out to the garage to be put in the garbage can they used for garbage day. On the way back into the house, she noticed the note still stuck on the door. She peeled it off, and went inside. She sat on the sofa and turned on the TV to watch her soap. As there was an ad on at the moment, she turned her attention to the note. It was on the back of a brown envelope. It read: 'Thanks for bringing in the suitcase. This is part of the surprise for you on Mother's Day. Please do not try to open it.'

Again it was initialed 'M'. She muttered to herself and indirectly to the person who wrote the note that it was too late, as she had already tried to open it.

She put it down on the coffee table, and got up and began to clean the house, while checking in on Rosie. By supper time she felt much better, and ate a bit of supper. She was also relieved too. In all the commotion that Friday night after Martin came home, she never got around to mentioning about the suitcase.

But she did sense an amused look on his face as he followed her around the house, and while they were watching TV after supper.

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rence happened Saturday morning. She was outside, sweeping the porch floor, while Rosie was sitting in her chair, playing with her doll. She picked up the mat by the door, and was beating it against the railing, when she noticed a woman slowly walking down the street on the opposite side. She seemed to be paying very close attention to her and Rosie. Just after going past the house, she quickly walked away, turned the corner and disappeared from view. May thought that was odd, and it set off alarm bells especially when Carny mentioned to her that that was the same lady who had passed by earlier. That scared May, and she rushed to the corner to see if the woman was still around.

But of course she was gone.

Then Sunday finally arrived.

As she suspected, Martin made a big production of this special day. He served her breakfast in bed, and took her suggestion of chocolates and carnations, which were also on the tray.

Then after she had eaten, he brought in a gift. Rosie came in with him. She was carrying a card. She jumped up on the bed and hugged her mother, and wished her a Happy Mother's Day. She thanked her for the homemade card, and they hugged again. Then Rosie sat on the edge of the bed while Martin gave her his present. When she unwrapped it, she giggled. It was a see-through sexy negligee.

He teased her. “Maybe we could try it out tonight?”, as he arched his eye brows several times.

She scolded him for talking like that in front of Rosie. She pretended to be shocked, but was really aroused at his suggestion.

Maybe she would just do that, she mused. But she had to cut this short, sorry to have to ruin the mood. It was nearly ten, and she had to get dressed and be ready for this delivery, she reminded them both. So they left and she got ready.

Finally the time came. Exactly at ten, there was a knock on the door. She opened the door, and was startled to see an elderly woman in her late sixties, she guessed. But even more alarming was the realization that this was the same woman who had gone by the house yesterday.

She asked her what she wanted. “Please let me in. I can explain everything, May.” She was taken aback when she realized this woman already knew her name. But she let her in, knowing Martin was around to help out, if she needed it. As she ushered her into the living room, she suddenly realized he was nowhere to be found.

“Great, just when I need him to be here, he decides to disappear”, she commented to herself.

May showed her to the sofa, and they both sat down. May, always the proper hostess, offered her coffee. The stranger declined.

May passed it by too, although she really craved her morning fix. She didn't want to let this lady out of her sight. May sighed and folded her hands in her lap. She looked directly at the stranger, took a deep breath, and then spoke. “Okay, you have me scared, although a bit curious too. Please tell me what this is all about.” So as the stranger fidgeted with her hands, she also looked directly

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at May. She cleared her throat, and began in that melodic voice that May had first heard on the phone earlier that week. She apologized for the mystery, and scaring her as she walked past her house the previous day. She just wanted to take in where she lived, and how well she seemed to be doing, and to get a visual picture of what she looked like, so she wouldn't be so surprised when she finally saw May close up today. She cleared her throat once more and went on with her story.

May was in shock by the time the woman had finished talking.

Then Martin and Rosie came in. He was grinning like a Cheshire Cat with a secret. He explained that he had just found out what this was all about on Friday. He had received a letter from her at work explaining what this entire 'surprise' was all about. He was so happy for her.

Now, I don't know if May would want me telling everyone. It is a personal matter. But since I am involved too, I am going to blab.

This woman, whose name is Mabel Stevenson, is actually May's real mother. She had given May up for adoption when she was just five months old. Now that Mabel was dying of cancer, she wanted to find her daughter and see her just once. She had brought a photo album to show May what she was like as a baby. There were also other memorabilia, including such things as a pink baby's blanket and a christening dress.

That was some of what was in the suitcase left on the doorstep. Mabel went on to explain that it was too heavy to lug in herself, so she got a friend of hers to drive it over and put in on the porch. She also wanted May's forgiveness. May gave it, despite the shock of not knowing all these years that she was adopted. Sadly the couple she had always known as her parents had both passed away by now.

They invited her to stay for the rest of the day, and assured her that they wanted to stay in touch. She was so relieved. She and May hugged and kissed, with tears flowing down their cheeks. Martin tried to be the macho man, and not join in the tearfest. He got away with it, as he used this tender moment to look for some Kleenex to give them to wipe away their tears.

Poor Rosie didn't know what to do, so she just clung to her mother's legs. May picked her up, and they had a three-way hug. Once that was over, they settled down to get acquainted. It was all so amazing, they agreed, on how all this had worked out. Mabel finally left late that evening for her apartment, glad to have gotten that all resolved. May and her family had a lot to digest, they realized.

They admitted that it turned out to be quite the Mother's Day that year for all of them.

And who am I, to be able to tell this story? Well, just call me a dear friend of Mabel, and let it go at that. Don't want to give up all the mysteries in this story, now do we!

TO ALL MOTHERS – HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY THIS SUNDAY, MAY 8TH. - Jim

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Garbologist Report I It is almost May -- time to do our annual spring cleaning.

The window of opportunity for such a big taks is very small, because when the bugs come out and the weeds sprout; I quit.

My goal is to start at the messiest spot and venture out to Hwy. 101 and 17 South and north. Starting in the morning until noon, I can take two people at a time in my truck.

I provide garbage bags, gloves and a sandwich, but I have no liability insurance. Also, we separate the recyclables from the trash as we go.

This year I would like to

invite mayor and Council to give us a hand even if it is only for three hours to set a good example for the litterbugs and promote anti-littering.

Who is willing and able to help? It is good exercise in the fresh air, and rewarding to see our outdoors litter free. We can make a difference! Any help is appreciated; please call as soon as possible: Karin (705856-4476).

Many thanks in advance!

Garbologist Report II Highway 17 is (or better was) clean. We started on April 20th, two days before Earth Day, at Young’s General Store and worked our way past the goose,

the OPP station and Jones’ Powersports to the Mission turnoff, approximately 7 km.

The weather was dry, mostly sunny but cold. We had a hard time battling the brutal, strong wind and keeping our bags open. Needless to say, we were doused in dust every time a transport past us. We had grit between our teeth, in our hair and clothes. It was just awful!

Since we had no rain to wash all that sand away from the winter sanding, much of the trash was still hidden and could only be felt when we stepped on it and felt the crunch under our feet.

We are a snacking and coffee drinking nation and all the containers and wrappings end up in our outdoors. Why? When will people smarten up and stop littering? Having cleaned Pinewood Drive only last fall, it is sad to find so much garbage again. We are all volunteers over 50 but on 7 mornings a bunch of us cleaned a 7 km highway (our doormat) of

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We started our highway cleanup on April 20th, at Young’s General Store. By the time we reached the Goose, we had collected five bags full of trash and 1 1/2 bags of recyclables. The next day we worked towards Pinewood Drive. What a horror story!

As each of us women gathered garbage in different areas, a car stopped and a lady handed Cindy three bottles of water and three Tim Horton's gift cards, with the comment, "you are doing an admirable job" for that I want to thank the kind, anonymous lady. Also thanks to Betsy, Linda, Sue and Cindy who came out and got dirty, but made a difference in our surroundings.

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Child Welfare Intern The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is seeking a Child Welfare Intern for their Wawa office.

Eligible applicants must be Northern Ontario Secondary school graduates 29 years of age or under who recently graduated from an accredited college or university. Graduates from a high school outside of Northern Ontario who have resided in the North for at least one year are also eligible. Mature graduates may be considered. This must be first time full-time employment in their field of study.

The objectives of this one year contract position (salary $30,556) are as follows: • Provide support to children and adolescents through recreational and group programming • Provide counseling and referral information to parents • Carry out identified community development work • Collaborate with other service providers • The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Recent graduate of an accredited college or university in social work or the social sciences (preferably university) • Strong counseling and community development skills • Sensitivity to the needs of First Nations, Métis and Francophone communities • A valid driver’s license • A positive criminal records check • Bilingualism is a definite asset If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your résumé by May 15, 2016 to: Sharon DelBosco Human Resources 191 Northern Avenue Sault Ste Marie, ON P6B 4H8 sdelbosco@algomacas.org or Fax 1-705-949-4747 THIS OPPORTUNITY IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WAWA

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 26, 2016, at the Wawa Town Hall, 40 Broadway Avenue, Wawa Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Wawa Town Hall, 40 Broadway Avenue, Wawa.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 57 76 000 001 04100 0000; 84 Broadway Ave, Wawa; PIN 31169-0427(LT); Parcel 2694 Section AWS; Lot 412 Plan M27 McMurray; Michipicoten; File No. 14-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $33,868.56 Roll No. 57 76 000 001 07200 0000; 25 Broadway Ave, Wawa; PIN 31169-0248(LT); Parcel 105 Section AWS; Lot 150 Plan M27 McMurray; Michipicoten; File No. 14-04 Minimum Tender Amount: $23,516.14 Roll No. 57 76 000 001 20000 0000; 2 Mackey St, Wawa; PIN 31169-0686; Parcel 5517 Section AWS; Lot 159 Plan M27 McMurray; Michipicoten; File No.14-05 Minimum Tender Amount: $15,717.39 Roll No. 57 76 000 002 05800 0000; 14 First Ave, Wawa; PIN 31169-1156(LT); Parcel 325 Section Michipicoten Surface Rights Only; Lot 1031 Plan M131 McMurray; Michipicoten; File No. 14-06 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,553.30 Roll No. 57 76 000 002 13600 0000; 67 Third Ave, Wawa; PIN 31169-1010(LT); Parcel 107 Section Michipicoten Surface Rights Only; Lot 1107 Plan M131 McMurray; Michipicoten; File No. 14-07 Minimum Tender Amount: $16,716.80 Roll No. 57 76 000 003 17800 0000; 136 Government Rd, Wawa; PIN 31169-0421(LT); Parcel 2680 Section AWS; Part Mining Claim SSM8042 McMurray as in LT25697; reserving the Surface Rights Only on and over the Right of Way of the Algoma Central and Hudson Bay Railway and the Surface Rights Only on and over the Right of Way of the Government Road; Michipicoten; File No. 14-11 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,997.98 Roll No. 57 76 000 007 10800 0000; 329 Superior St, Wawa; FIRSTLY: PIN 31175-0032(LT); Parcel 1057 Section AWS; Lot 20 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; SECONDLY: PIN 31175-0033(LT); Parcel 1567 Section AWS; Lots 24-25 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; THIRDLY: PIN 31175-0034(LT); Parcel 1636 Section AWS; Lot 18 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; FOURTHLY: PIN 31175-0045(LT); Parcel 3258 1/2 Section AWS; Lot 19 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; FIFTHLY: PIN 31175-0080(LT); Parcel 12026 Section AWS; Part Lane Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten closed by LT162910 designated Parts 82 & 83, Plan 1R8313; Michipicoten; SIXTHLY: PIN 31175-0089(LT); Parcel 12195 Section AWS Surface Rights Only; Lot 15 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; SEVENTHLY: PIN 31175-0090(LT); Parcel 12196 Section AWS Surface Rights Only; Lot 16 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; EIGHTHLY: PIN 31175-0091(LT); Parcel 12197 Section AWS; Part Lane Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten closed by LT162910 designated Part 84, Plan 1R8313; Michipicoten; NINETHLY: PIN 31175-0098(LT); Parcel 610 Section Michipicoten; Lot 17 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; TENTHLY: PIN 31175-0132(LT); Parcel 1025 Section AWS; Lots 21 & 22 Block 27 PL M26 Michipicoten; ELEVENTHLY: PIN 31175-0152(LT); Parcel 3317 Section AWS; Lot 23 Block 27 Plan M26 Michipicoten; File No. 14-13 Minimum Tender Amount: $20,971.97 Roll No. 57 76 000 007 17800 0000; 100 Pinewood Dr, Wawa; FIRSTLY: PIN 31170-0147(LT); Parcel 12311 Section AWS Surface Rights Only; Part Location CK85 McMurray designated Part 1 Plan AR8; Michipicoten; SECONDLY: PIN 31170-0148(LT); Parcel 12312 Section AWS Surface Rights Only; Part Location CK85 McMurray designated Parts 2 to 5 Plan AR8; Michipicoten; File No. 14-15 Minimum Tender Amount: $104,178.49 Roll No. 57 76 000 016 45400 0000; PIN 31169-0696(LT); Parcel 5583 Section AWS Surface Rights Only; Mining Claim’s SSM178, SSM218, SSM219, SSM220, SSM221, SSM223, SSM222 and SSM257 McMurray; subject to interest in LT74540; Michipicoten; File No. 14-21 Minimum Tender Amount: $20,459.57 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Desiree Norwegian, CPA, CMA Revenue Associate The Corporation of the Municipality of Wawa P.O. Box 500 40 Broadway Avenue Wawa ON P0S 1K0 705-856-2244 Ext. 233 www.wawa.cc

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THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK: OPENING DOORS OF MERCY During the week of May 1st to May 6th, 2016, the Superior North Catholic District School Board will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. Our Catholic Graduate Expectations challenge students to articulate in society those fundamental values that underpin Catholic Education.

The theme for this year’s CEW is “Opening Doors of Mercy”. Catholic Education Week combines both the theme of mercy and the act of opening doors of reconciliation, mercy and forgiveness to all around us. The five sub-themes are: Mercy That Welcomes, Mercy That Loves, Mercy That Forgives, Mercy That Lives the Gospel, Mercy That Rejoices.

Catholic Education Week is marked by special activities at all grade levels, including prayer celebrations and service activities. We invite you to visit our website at www.sncdsb.on.ca to view the chart of activities planned at our schools and to participate in any of them as we celebrate Catholic Education Week 2016.

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For the week of May 4th to May 10th, 2016 Is your birthday this week? You’re attractive, fertile, artistic, energetic, impulsive, strong, fortunate, and lively. Choose relationships with others as romantic, courageous, vivacious, vibrant, musical, and creative as you are to enjoy a joyful and successful life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): style. you expect for/ from others?

Flowers tend to bloom best VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. when left to grow their own Stories will be shared that span 19): This may be an intensely way. Love, light, and laughter across many different lands, creative time. Any recent lack of will fill your entire week, but peoples, and cultures. Exotic inspiration may be replaced by serious romance and passion interests may require further a multitude of ideas or energy. might fill the weekend. You may education. You may lead proj- This may not, however, be the appear jovial, bright, and opti- ects that deal with overseas’ most fertile of times for growing mistic to others and they would or foreign funds. You could families. It’s the right week to be right to assume that very be drawn into someone else’s follow your hopes and dreams. little can ever leave you feeling drama, but try to focus upon Explore the possibility of makpessimistic. what is right for you to do, right ing more time for your children.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dreams and philosophical or LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Previous unconsidered relationspiritual insight may lead to Valuable information may come ships may find a place in your enlightenment or illumination. to you from either maternal or thoughts and activities. Home Explore yourself on a deeper paternal family members. This is truly where your heart is; you level via music, the arts, and could be a good opportunity may find great inspiration, comtime well spent alone pursuing to bring up once taboo topics. panionship, and solace there. your own beliefs. There may Passions may rage, but not out Work could be quite enjoyable if be strengths uncovered through of control. It’s a good week to you make a game of it or invite a your lone efforts or you may focus upon the needs of others favourite family member to help inspire via your originality, loy- as much as you can. Try to be as out with gardening tasks. alty, and kindness. kind as possible to those whom PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): CANCER (June 21-July 22): you love.

Conversations may inspire you You may have an opportunity SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): to act in unusually social, brave to come out of your shell and This week and weekend may be or creative ways. This is a great to socialize a little bit more. more about what is currently time of fertility and abundance Creative insight may assist in going on with your partner than for you and yours. Silly gossip long term goals, community with you. You might become may harm your reputation or projects, or group efforts. Take involved with someone loyal, test your loyalty. This is a good the lead. You may feel as if you who shows great leadership time to become better acquaintare put in a surreal or unsightly potential or creative tendencies. ed with what truly motivates situation. Good news arrives. It’s time to turn over a new you and brings you happiness.

What you suspect was true is leaf. Let your children and loved ARIES (March reality. ones inspire you to be your very 21-April 19): You may have a LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There best. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. sudden change of heart regardare chances that you can take 22-Dec. 21): Someone close to ing a subject that you were once now that will definitely win you you may require a bit of your in the dark about. Illumination the trust and admiration of oth- well-thought-of advice or ten- is the key to your morality. ers whom you work with. Don’t der loving care. Your charisma Expect changes in your work be afraid of showcasing your and leadership may lead the environment to brighten soon. talents. It’s all about who you way, helping you, to help many If you have a difference of opinknow. You’re a creative force people you care about. Have ion with a friend, don’t become to be reckoned with and har- some fun! You’ve been a bit discouraged. It’s our differences nessed. Congratulations could stern/ morose. What do you that make us interesting. soon be in order! Celebrate in expect out of life and what do

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Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

The ALGOMA NEWS Review

Happenings at

First United Church

White River Mayor Angelo Bazzoni, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste Marie, Terry Sheehan, and Wawa’s Mayor Ron Rody.

FedNor Invests $1.6M In Superior East Region

Article & photo by Joan Brooks Terry Sheehan, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sault Ste. Marie, commended the Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation (SECFDC) on the work they have done over the past 25 years. Sheehan was in Wawa on Thursday, April 28th 2016 to announce an investment of $1.6 million in support of small business development and growth in the Superior East Region on behalf of the Honorable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and is the Minister responsible for FedNor. “This SECFDC has a long track record of helping grow the local economy, one small business at a time,” said Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie. “The Government of Canada is proud to assist this dedicated, community-focused organization in its efforts to strengthen the regional economy and create jobs that will benefit area businesses and residents alike.”

This FedNor contribution will enable the SECFDC to offer business counselling and access to capital services, as well as support community strategic planning initiatives for a five year period. It will support projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth and facilitate innovation. Since its inception they have approved and disbursed $21,145,657.00, the number of loans was 549, with 2,557 jobs created and/or maintained.

This region includes Wawa, Dubreuilville, White River, Chapleau and five First Nation communities.

“The Government of Canada recognizes the important role that small and medium-sized enterprises play in helping grow the economy, spur innovation and create jobs right across the country. By working in partnership with grassroots organizations, such as the SECFDC, we are helping our rural communities achieve their economic development goals.”

The Honorable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor. A welcome beneficiary of FedNor and the SECFDC was Local business owner Nick

Alexopolous. He is owner of the popular North of 17 Restaurant and spoke highly of the Community Futures program. “Without Superior East, my establishment would not have been able to get off the ground. It promotes growth and small business. Back when I was starting out in 1999 and buying this establishment our family had gone through a difficult time and the financial institutions would not give you a breath of fresh air at all even with 50 per cent down or even more.

Superior East helped finance me. Without Dan’s help (original general manager of SEFCDC Dan Friyia) it was a huge help by Superior East.”

Several community leaders, including Wawa’s Mayor Ron Rody, White River’s Mayor Angelo Bazzoni, and SECFDC Board Members from throughout the Region attended the event and provided their perspective on this 25 year program in the Superior East Region.

Chapleau’s Earl Freeborn spoke briefly. “It inspires young people to get involved. It gives them an opportunity to expand their boundaries, hire people. It is good for Northern Ontario. The Federal Government understands that.”

Mayor Ron Rody spoke of the number of organizations the CFDC has helped in our communities. “As Mayor and working with Mayor Bazzoni and other mayors in our region I realize that there are certain issues that our small isolated communities have that we don’t get the benefits. We’re looking at housing issues and one of the problems that young people have is they can’t get a mortgage from a bank to help them build homes in our regions because the banks don’t want to invest. I’m certainly glad we have an organization like FedNor that supports Superior East. It is extremely important.

We want to grow. There are some positive things happening in our communities and we thank the federal and provincial governments for helping in our area.”

White River’s Mayor Angelo Bazzoni was one of the original founding members of the SECFDC. “I’ve been around this Community Futures program for many years. On the personal side and on the municipal side - some of the other ventures that have come to Superior

East, one was our North Central Co-op. Superior East and many members helped us out. The other day at our AGM (Annual General Meeting), after 22 years in business, we can say we put about $4.5Million back in wages, $320,000 in municipal tax revenue which certainly our little community appreciates it.

And $1.5million back in form of investment and taxes, so the investment done here today certainly is rewarding. The other venture was the White River Forest Products – purchase of the sawmill. Superior East played an important part in that as well.”

Tom O’Shaughnessy, Chair of SECFDC said in the press release – “We welcome the Government of Canada’s continued support which enables us to keep working hard with businesses and entrepreneurs in the area and to champion regional economic diversification and development initiatives that will pay dividends now and into the future.”

And this by email from Cheryl Gallant, Official Opposition Critic for FedNor: “While Conservative’s continue to support the Corporation and its efforts to create local jobs, the Liberal Government plans to raise taxes on small businesses to pay for the government’s out-of-control spending.

Canadians know that the private sector won't invest in the Canadian economy, or create the jobs we need, if the Liberals continue to raise taxes.”

Based in Wawa, the SECFDC is one of 24 Community Futures communities funded

by FedNor to serve Northern Ontario businesses and communities. CFDC’s are community based, not-for-profit organizations run by volunteer boards and staffed by experienced business and economic development professionals.

For SECFDC the Board members are Tina Forsyth- White River; Tom O’Shaughnessy (Chair) Chapleau; Tim Cecile – Chapleau; Earle Freeborn – Chapleau; Joe Buckell – First Nations; Lynn Lavigne – Wawa, and Tamara Liddle – Wawa. Staffing includes Tracy Amos (Manager), Chantal Croft (Community Economic Development Officer), Brenda Tait (Administrative Assistant) and Ellen Mackenzie (Intern Mayors Group).

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 at the Church 705-856-2926.

Thank you very much to Diane & her many helpers from throughout the Town & ALL the shoppers who made the recent Thrift Shop another success.

Sun. May 8th - The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated .

Rev. Pretty will lead Morning Worship. ***Official Board Meeting to follow.*** Mon. May 9th - U.C.W. - 7 p.m. in the Family Room Rev. Pretty will be the guest speaker.

All are welcome.

Thurs. May 12th - Worship Committee – 9:30 a.m.

Sun. May 15th - A very spe-

cial Morning Worship at First United Church.

Bob & Heddys Stevenson from S.S.M. will lead Morning Worship as they share with us the Work of London Conference in Mozambique after their recent visit there *** Cold Pot Luck Lunch to follow *** EVERYONE is WELCOME God calls us and we respond.

Camping season is upon us.

Camp McDougall is asking for your support once again, with their annual spring T-shirt campaign. They are selling small paper T-shirts for a $5.00 donation towards the purchase of a camper's shirt. Each little shirt will be labelled with your name and pinned to the bulletin board in the Narthex. Please consider making the life of a young camper even more rewarding as they will have a t-shirt as a souvenir of their camping experience at Camp McDougall.

Legion News It's May again and that major day in my life at 14 comes to mind again. We had freedom!!

Maybe it is getting old all this talk about freedom in this time of movies, internet, Facebook, new cars, vacations, etc.

But now think about no freedom. You get up one morning and there is a lot of noise and at 9 years old your parents tell you that there is war. So the family is huddled in the hallway because if the windows blow, you do not get hit by glass.

Then after a few days of this, they tell you the war is over.

And when you go to the corner of the main street, you see soldiers in tanks, trucks and marching past.

Then after a few weeks, you are told you cannot go to cubs anymore because that is now illegal and don't even wear your belt. So I had to turn in my uniform to the akela. So no more cubs. Then there was a curfew and you had to be in all evening even if the weather was nice.

All of a sudden there are no more bananas, coffee or tea. But there were surrogates which tasted awful and even in the city we had to wear wooden shoes as there were no more leather ones.

Father had to turn in our radio and we got a speaker in the living room with only propaganda. Mother had to queue up for groceries and at the bakery there were no more cigars and cigarettes.

The milkman only delivered watered down skim milk.

And the nice lady from across the road wore a yellow star and was not allowed to go to the park anymore. Then all of a sudden, she was gone and

mother told me she had to go to a ghetto. I did not know what that was all about until I was 9.

But then after 5 years, I understood what it was all about and now I remember what freedom is and are thankful to ALL the soldiers who gave us back our freedom.

Even though not all German soldiers were bad guys. My uncle Hans, who had a carpentry shop and was born in Austria, had to go with his family to Vienna and I heard later he died at the Russian front. I remember the old soldier (he looked like Schultz) who was the local constable. My friends and I talked with him (he must have been bored.)

But all this was 71 years ago and we must go on and hope none of us have to go through another war.

That is why we have to support our troops who are serving now. And never forget to remember.

The results of last Saturdays cribbage was 1st Joan and Carol, 2nd Peter and Irene, 3rd Louis and Erin and boobs Jeanette and the other Carol.

The meat draw was won by Chris.

Johnnie hands his father a report card and boy did he get mad.

He yelled, "I have never seen such a bad report in all my life!!"

"But Dad, this report is not mine!" says Johnnie. "It is one of yours I found in a box in the attic!"

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