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Deputy Chief John Spekking and Mayor Ron Rody Article & photos by Barb Fisher The gallery was filled with our impressive Fire Department volunteers, in full uniform and looking very professional in showing their support for two of their own - Chief Kevin Sabourin and Deputy Chief John Spekking.

Mayor Rody presented both with Exemplary Service Medals for their 20 years of dedicated service in keeping our town and residents safe.

A representative from the town's auditor KPMG presented a report of the Municipality's 2015 Financial Statements and summarized stating an acceptable level in our financial health. This report is public information and can be accessed at the Municipal Offices.

Years of research confirms that child care educators promote the well-being of children and respond to the needs of parents, families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community. Many studies show that

trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child care staff are the key to quality child care, and that good wages and working conditions are associated with higher job satisfaction and morale, lower staff turnover which leads to high quality education and care.

In recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community, Council proclaimed Wednesday, Octoer 26 as the 16th Annual "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day".

A new Policy for the Proceedings of Council and Committees is in progress whereby the Regular Council meeting is reduced from two meetings per month to one meeting to be held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, and the time changed from 7:00 to 6:00 p.m. Notice of this change will be posted at the Municipal Offices and local media will be advised.

According to Policy AD-003 approving out-ofprovince travel, two requests have been received and

Council approved the travel of the Director of Community Services and Tourism to attend two "Snowmobile USA Shows": Milwaukee, WI on Oct. 13-16, and Novi, MI on Nov. 3-7, 2016.

The Children's Aid Societies of Ontario are participating in the Purple Ribbon Campaign to create awareness of child abuse and neglect. Everyone is encouraged to learn about preventing child abuse and neglect, be a good parent, volunteer/ foster/adopt, and invest in children and youth, and to wear a purple ribbon in solidarity. Council proclaimed the month of October 2016 to be Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, and urges everyone to join with the Children's Aid Society of Algoma in ensuring the protection and well-being of all children.

The list of accounts for the month of August in a total amount of $1,191,130.88 was approved for payment by Council.

On May 20, 2014 Council passed a Resolution regarding the Clearance for Preliminary East West Tie Transmission Line Survey (Project) for Upper Canada Transmission Inc. operating as Nextbridge Infrastructure LP, collected by its agent, CanACRE Ltd. This original agreement has expired and Nextbridge has requested an extension. Council approved the extension and authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign the Clearance for Preliminary East West Tie Transmission Line Survey (Project) for Upper Canada Transmission Inc. operating as Nextbridge Infrastructure LP, collected by its agent, CanACRE Ltd. The Municipality has agreed to conduct a feasibility study for a Community Hub that would include municipal, court and policing services for which sufficient funds were provided in the 2016 Operating Budget. Request for Proposals for this purpose was issued and two responses were received and evaluated. Council accepted the staff recommendation and awarded the feasibility study to Kresin Engineering in the amount of $17,500 plus HST. Continued on page 2....

Basic Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 6 Bird News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 7 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 6 Carol Hughes, M.P. . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pgs. 9-11 Community Events . . . . . . . . . Pg. 10 Crime News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 5 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 11 Nuts ‘N Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 3 Pathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 12 Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 8 Sudoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 9

Music Night At The Library Article & photo by Barb Fisher This is the second music night held this summer at our Public Library, and what a great evening it was. Don Charbonneau and friends, daughter Dawn, and Rebecca Coughlin gently floated their beautiful music up close and personal to an eager group, some coming specifically to take in the musical evening and some pleasantly surprised with the background melodies as they selected their reading material. Don played many tunes from his cd collection and reminisced on our northern pastimes in some old favourites, fishing, canoeing and travelling the ACR. He brought tears to our eyes in his musical portrayal of a Dad with Alzheimer's, "Out

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My Window" and a tribute to Terry Fox in his lyrical story "Running, Running and I'm Free". Dawn, very talented in her own right, accompanied with the guitar, melodica and backup vocals. Rebecca provided the violin accompaniment which perfectly completed the down-home comfy feeling of the evening.

Check out the full range of what our Library has to offer year round. There is always something going on: numerous clubs offered during the long winter days and nights, computer and iPad access, friendly and helpful librarians who love to stop and chat, and the membership is free for all Wawa residents. Hope that you will join us for the next music night.

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Bylaws given three readings and passed: • 2982-16 - to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings of August 30 and September 6, 2016.

• 2983-16 - to amend Bylaw 2873-15 and authorize the Municipality to enter into an agreement with the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada for funding assistance for the provision of programs, services and activities as required by the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.

Upcoming meetings: • Special Corporate Planning Committee

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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

- Fri., Sept. 16 at 12:00 noon - Council Chambers Policy Committee - Tues., Sept. 20 at 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Heritage Committee - Wed., Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. - 3 Boyer St. Community Development Committee - Mon., Sept.

26 at 6:30 p.m. - MMCC Meeting Room Police Services Board Wed., Sept. 28 at 2:00 p.m. - Council Chambers Regular Council Meeting - Tues., Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m.

- Council Chambers Wawa Energy Plan Implementation Committee Wed., Sept.

28 at 10:00 a.m. - Regional Employment Help Centre

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Full-Day Kindergarten Reaches More Than One Million Ontario Students Province-Wide Program Saves Families Up To $6,500 Annually in Child Care Costs Ontario's full-day kindergarten (FDK) program has enrolled more than one million students and will save families an estimated $1 billon in child care costs by the end of this school year.

This significant milestone comes as FDK enters its third full year. About 260,000 fourand five-year-olds are benefitting from FDK annually in approximately 3,600 schools across the province, saving families up to $6,500 per year in child care costs. FDK also makes it easier for parents to fully participate in the workforce, which helps increase opportunity and

build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs.

The four-part plan includes helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education.

The plan is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, roads, bridges and transit in Ontario's history and is investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.

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Research shows FDK graduates are better prepared to enter Grade 1 and will be more successful in school. Overall, Grade 1 reading, writing and math scores are 5% higher for FDK students, while reading alone is 6.4% higher for FDK students.

Since its launch in 2010, Ontario has invested $1.5 billion in school boards to build or renovate FDK classrooms, making FDK one of the largest investments in education in a generation.

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Mpp Michael Mantha, A Man IS YOUR With Concern About The North

Article by Lynn Cregheur Photo from www.michaelmantha.com The Member of Provincial Parliament for Algoma / Manitoulin, Michael Mantha, came to the 28th anniversary celebration of Winnie the Pooh in White River. Michael is a man very devoted to his constituency. He said he had a visit in his Algoma / Manitoulin riding from Liberal, Premier Kathleen Wynne. He is not impressed that he was not offered an invitation to participate with the announcement she came to do.

The announcement she did was well received but with many questions. The biggest question was, "What is going on about the price of electricity?" It's really sad to see that the Premier of Ontario continues to plan the sale of Hydro One as privatization.

Hydro One is one of the largest companies we have here in Ontario, which brings in a lot of money for the province.

If it continues in this direction, it will do a lot of damage in health services, roads, education and will place all in danger. You have to understand that once sold, it's over, there will be no turning back.

For now, there are several campaigns that are trained as "Keep Hydro Public" or "Hydro One, not for sale” only to name a few. I encourage people to mobilize, contact the different organizations and campaigns, to see what

they can do, sign petitions, be transparent, show what the people want and need.

The second thing that is a big concern, is the history of health. For many people transportation to see a doctor, a specialist, treatment, medication and more is a big problem. Many seniors want to stay at home rather than be forced to stay in housing for seniors. Unfortunately, home services are not adequate. They find themselves with limited hours or workers for their needs in their home. Workers would be able to take the necessary time to spend with their elders in order give the best possible service and render their quality of life as high as possible.

The third big thing is that we will soon have small white flakes that will be dropping.

One thing that I did during the summer was traveling on our beautiful roads of Northern Ontario to see the conditions.

Roads are very often in bad condition more than their turn and at time even worse.

Between Manitouwadge 614, down highway 17 on the way to Manitoulin Island, going north to highway 11; Hearst, Kaspuskasing then 631 to Hornepayne, 101 Chapleau and finally 108, Elliot Lake.

The roads are not always in the best condition which results to frustration and accidents. I always look at our roads and their condition, summer and winter. I look at where improvement can be made. With that, I can present to Queen's Park the concerns of our roads, and concern to which we can make the most improvement.

The best time to do this is summer. The highway at this time can be improved and it gives us an idea of how to maintain them for the winter.

Finally, the big, big problems I hear often is that peo-

ple are frustrated. They're looking for answers for help.

Their choice is that this week, I buy food or do I pay my hydro bill? Do I buy my prescription to a single unit or do I buy half and hope not to be sick because I cannot afford my entire prescription. If I do, I cannot pay my rent? People are so frustrated because they cannot get to the end of the month. These are just some stories we hear in our office and it grasps us in the stomach. It hurts so much to hear and to see people in desperation because they think that the government forgot them.

I think the message is clear: we have not forgotten you, I have not forgotten you. There is a lot of changes that are coming.

We were at the AMO Conference (Ontario Municipalities Association), in Windsor, the past week, my leader, Andrea Horwath NDP (New Democratic Party), announced that she wants to remove the HST from the electricity bill of heating, this means $40.00 to $50.00 in people’s pockets. It is suggested that this means 8% off of the bill for Hydro. Yes, 8% is not much but it's only the first change we want to reach in Ontario. This means a little more food, prescriptions, a little more gasoline for my car to go to the doctor. Yes, it is small, but every little bit will help. We try to undo the changes that the Liberals gave us as Ontarians. My role as MPP is to help, not to build walls that people feel they must climb. My job is to defeat its walls and let people know that they have options.

There is more hope to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel, to feel that they can do something with their family because they have a small surplus. There is nothing better.

How To Avoid Those Back-To-School Asthma Attacks Week 38 is Peak Season for Hospital Visits by Students As the 38th week of the year approaches, hospital emergency department staff are getting ready.

Long experience has taught them that they’ll soon be dealing with a big influx of children and teenagers struggling to breathe.

It’s known as the September Spike, the annual increase in asthma-related emergency department visits that happens just after the start of school. The main culprit is cold viruses that spread rapidly and are among the most common triggers for asthma symptoms. When children are in close contact with each other in classrooms, schoolyards and buses, the risk of infection is high. For the one in four Ontario students who live with asthma, that can mean trouble.

“The September Spike is asthma’s ‘perfect storm’,” says Carole Madeley, director of respiratory health programs with the Ontario Lung Association. “Exposure to cold viruses, combined with the

fact that many kids have changed or interrupted their regular asthma management schedule over the summer months, act as major triggers. An asthma attack can also be triggered by exposure to allergens such as ragweed, dust, mould and pet dander on other children’s clothing.”

Madeley says that effective asthma management requires daily effort. Parents can help to ensure that their children continue to breathe freely and easily by following these simple guidelines: • Teach your children how to avoid an infection by washing their hands regularly. Sneeze and cough into a tissue, then throw it away. Then do the hand-washing again.

• If your child doesn’t already have a written Asthma Action Plan, ask your health-care provider for one so that you’ll both know what to do if asthma symptoms start. Make

sure the school has a copy.

Make sure you child is taking their asthma controller medication as prescribed. Any symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath can mean asthma is not under control.

The Asthma Action Plan will help you to get it back under control.

• Children should carry their fast-acting reliever inhaler with them to school. Under Ryan’s Law, schools must allow children to carry their asthma medication, with the permission of a parent or guardian.

• Every member of your family should get the flu shot every year.

If you have questions about asthma or other lung health issues, call The Lung Association Lung Health Information Line at 1-888344-LUNG (5864) or email info@ on.lung.ca.

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

Yellow Could Be Your Favourite Colour A little over a week ago on Labour Day I was just sitting, and thinking, about the kids going back to school.

Something I’m sure none of them were looking forward to.

At the same time I was thinking how little seemed to be going on around town on Labour Day. Most of the businesses around town are closed up and a a lot of people are off out of town visiting friends or family somewhere else.

I’ve been noticing a lot of PSA’s (Public Service Announcements) in the various media that pointed out that you should be careful, extra careful, when driving to watch out for kids heading back to school in large numbers. Particular attention to school buses with their red lights flashing.

Drivers are REQUIRED to stop when a school bus is stopped and has red lights flashing indicating children are unloading or boarding from any direction. That means you must stop your vehicle and not pass it from either direction as long as the flashing lights are on.

It seems a simple enough message. Don’t pass a school bus from any direction when its lights are flashing! And yet it goes on. School bus drivers see it all the time. There’s not a lot they can personally do about these blatant infractions, but if the police pick up on one of these the punishments can be severe indeed. Up to $4000.00 fine AND six points

on your driver’s record.

But something else occurred to me on Labour Day that could be an impressive reminder of the passing rules concerning school buses. A very inexpensive idea that could drive the point home and at the same time might provide a little fun on Labour Day. A parade is not a new idea for this holiday, though we lack the resources to do a standard parade. Think about this for a moment, school buses parading. There are quite a number of school buses around here.

What if all of them lined up and drove down Broadway Avenue and Mission Road and back again, each of them sporting a couple of signs promoting safety?

These could simply be large white cardboard sheets lettered with black markers and duct taped on the sides of the buses.

I’m sure the buses would all be cleaned and shined up for service the next day and perhaps many drivers would volunteer their time. The message cards could read things like: “Stop For the Flashing Lights”, “Please Don’t Hurt Our Kids!”

“Do Not Drive Past Our Buses While Distracted”, “Keep Our Kids Alive, Stop For Buses” and the like. You’ll think of hundred of things to say.

I’m a little late for this idea this year but maybe I’ll remember soon enough next year. It’s worth thinking about, anyway!

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Library Update New books New on the seven day fiction shelf this week: “No Safe Secret” by Fern Michaels, “After She’s Gone” by Lisa Jackson, “Cross Justice”

by James Patterson, and “Scandalous Behavior” by Stuart Woods.

We had another successful ‘Music & Coffee Night’ at the Library last evening. A huge thanks goes out to Don, Dawn, and Rebecca for a wonderful evening of entertainment! Thank you to Dianne Robertson for the donation of the door prize which was won

by Jude Charbonneau! And lastly, thank you to everyone who attended. Stay tuned for the date of our next ‘Music & Coffee Night’ at the Wawa Public Library.

“Afterschool Programs” will start in October and the program schedule will be brought to the schools in September for distribution.

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

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

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Telephone – 705-856-2244 ext 290 for the circulation desk or ext 291 to reach the librarian’s office, or email us at mtpl@wawa.cc.

Public Access Computers, iPads & WiFi WiFi is available at the library – please register at the circulation desk if you are accessing our library wifi. We need to track the usage for statistical purposes. Thank you!

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

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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

Carol Hughes, M.P. Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasing

A Few Items To Watch As Parliament Resumes This Month In the same way that September marks a return to school, it also marks the return of parliament. In a few weeks MPs will return to Ottawa to resume debate on numerous issues. Some of these will pop up daily and can’t truly be foreseen, but others have been brewing over the summer - or for years - and are set to claim their share of the parliamentary calendar. While this might not be as exciting as the Presidential race in the United States for some, there are still big political expectations to be met in Canada.

Among the most pressing issues will be those related to First Nations. It’s no secret that many of these communities are behind the 8 ball on many fronts, but the government’s promise to close the funding gap for education remains unfinished business.

With nearly a billion dollars over four years sliding off the table for K-12 education, many say that the election promises have been watered down. In addition to that, the 2% funding cap that hobbled education for First Nations students over twenty-plus years is still in place for post-secondary education. In short, much remains undone.

Expect to hear a lot about electoral reform too. That committee spent the summer hearing testimonies and will report to parliament on December 1st in anticipation that the government will quickly follow up with legislation if there is any hope of making changes in time for the next federal election.

Those of you who have been following the electoral reform discussions may remember that the government adopted

a New Democrat proposal to add members to the committee based on percentage of popular vote.

Another issue that may well erupt again this fall will be that of the Physician Assisted Dying legislation which was nothing short of controversial when it was debated last year. Despite consistent calls from advocates and parliamentarians, the government chose to push their version of the legislation through setting aside several of the suggested recommendations which were included in the comprehensive report from a committee the government had struck to guide them through a court-ordered process. At that time, we recognized that this would pose a challenge to the government and that it would likely be heading to the courts. Now that a 70-yearold Quebec woman with MS died this summer, going without food or water for 14 days because her case slipped through the cracks of the legislation, expect this issue to heat up again.

As I mentioned at the outset, these are not the only issues that will be before parliament this fall, but the kinds that crop up daily are simply unforeseeable. In addition to that the government will provide their own legislative agenda. Additional items such as the ongoing inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women will also claim their share of political discourse as will the economy, environment, and pocketbook issues. It promises to be an eventful autumn for parliamentarians and those Canadians who like to keep up with the debate in parliament.

Happenings at

First United Church

The Congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

If anyone has a question or concern, please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705856-2926.

SEPTEMBER CHOIR PRACTICE has resumed and is held every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.

Everyone with a love of singing will be warmly welcomed.

Mon. 19th & 26th - Sorting for Thrift Shop - 9 a.m.

Sat. 17th - Prayer Shawl Ministry - 3 p.m.

Sun. 25th - Official Board following Morning Worship Thurs. 29th - Thrift Shop begins – 5 p.m.

OCTOBER Sun. 2nd - An invitation has been received from St. John’s U.C. Marathon to join them to celebrate World Wide Communion Sunday & take part in Pot Luck Lunch Conversations regarding layworship, community outreach, pastoral care, evangelism & other topics of interest.

Please let Kaireen or Lorna know if you plan to attend.

Let us be God’s people in the world.

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Senior’s Golf Written by: Luan Buckell

Results For August 29th, 2016

Attendance: 22 Seniors First place with 35 - Lise Bernath and Andy Ilola Second place with 39 - Linda Guindon and Paul Bernath (retro) Third place with 39 - Linda Ilola and Dan Mathias The least putts with 12 - Sandra Case and Reg Spencer (retro) Closest to the pin on hole # 3 - Dan Mathias Closest to the pin on hole # 7 - Dan Mathias Subway Restaurant Voucher: Diane Spencer Golf Balls: Sue Kirby Club House Voucher: Jennifer McLaughlin Canadian Tire: Lise Bernath Young’s General Store: Dan Mathias AJ's Pizza: Connie Taylor Home Building Centre: Reg Spencer

Ladies Golf September 7th, 2016 Attendance: 63 1st Flight: Toni Rutland, Brenda Pelletier, Sue O'Marra - 39 retro 2nd Flight: Val Levesque, Josee Legault, Vanessa Moynihan - 43

3rd Flight: Linda Ilola, Nellie Harvey, Linda Sillanpaa - 44 4th Flight: Karen Tait, Kathy Turyk, Wendy Bonitzke - 47 5th Flight: Ginette Cyr, Germaine Proulx, Corinne Thomas - 450

Sept. 8th, 2016 (54 Players) 1st FLIGHT: John Simon, Chris Simon, Tony Serante - 3 under par 33 2nd FLIGHT: Joe McCoy, Glen Williams, Gary Mercier - 1 under par 35 3rd FLIGHT: Mark McRae, Paul Vachon, Rolly Lachapelle 3 under par 33 4th FLIGHT: Bart Wood, Larry Wood, Terry Lesarge - even par 36 Call 705-856-7409 Monday morning’s at 8:00 a.m. for your tee time. We accept cash only!

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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

The Crime Scene ___________________ la scène du crime

Single Motor Vehicle Collision With Multiple Fatalities

(WAWA, ON) – On September 5, 2016 at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Wawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 20 kilometres west of Wawa near Catfish Lake.

The driver, a 52 year old Manitoba male, has been charged with Careless Driving contrary to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

Investigation has determined that the vehicle crashed into a rock cut resulting in the death of four passengers. The driver of the motor vehicle was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services in Toronto and further details will be released as they become available.

Earlier Release Single Motor Vehicle Collision With Multiple Fatalities 2016-09-05 (WAWA, ON) – On September 5, 2016 at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Wawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 20 kilometres west of Wawa near Catfish Lake.

The vehicle crashed into a rock cut resulting in the death of four passengers. The driver of the motor vehicle was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where he was treated for injuries. No names have been released at this time pending next of kin notifications.

Highway 17 remains closed at this time between Wawa and White River as members of the OPP Wawa Detachment with the assistance of Technical Traffic Collison Investigators (TTCI) probe into the cause of this collision.

Opp Seek Public Assistance In Solving A Break And Enter

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – On Saturday August 6, 2016 at approximately 5:12 p.m. members of the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a Break and Enter and theft incident which had taken place at a local Chapleau residence.

Police were informed that

the incident had taken place between Monday the 25 of July 2016 and Saturday August 6, 2016. During the incident the person(s) responsible entered the residence by an unlocked West side door. Once inside several items were taken such as a Stihl chainsaw 48cc orange and white in color, a Huskvarna chainsaw 50cc, Dewalt power tool combo sets, and a Kipor generator 3000 yellow in color, total value of stolen items estimated at approximately $3000.00.

Investigation is continuing at this time. Anyone with any information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.

If you have any information regarding any criminal activity, call 705-268-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from The Crime Stopper’s web-site at www.tipsubmit.com.

Driver Charged In Motor Vehicle Collision

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – On September 1, 2016 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department and Batchewana Fire and Rescue responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 17 East, one kilometer east of the intersection of Highway 17 and 17B. A vehicle travelling westbound left the roadway and rolled over crossing the median and into the eastbound lane of Highway 17.

The driver and lone occupant received non life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The vehicle had to be towed.

Julia Leonard, 56 years of age, of Winnipeg, Manitoba was charged with: Unsafe Move – Lane or Shoulder contrary to section 154(1)(a) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

Blind River Man Breaches His Conditions From Charges A Day Prior

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On August 31, 2016, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reattended a residence on Indiana Street in the Town of Blind River.

A male who was arrested and charged a day prior for uttering threats was released on conditions not to communicate and not to attend the female’s residence. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. the male was parked outside her residence and began yelling at her.

As a result, Ross HEFFERN, 48 years of age, was arrested and charged with: Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking Given by an Officer in Charge (X2), con-

trary to section 145(5.1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on September 1, 2016.

Earlier Release - Male Charged- Utter Threats (BLIND RIVER, ON) – On August 30, 2016, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance on Indiana Street in the Town of Blind River.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a female was leaving her residence when an angry male approached her. The male who was in an angry rage began making unfounded accusations towards the female. As the female retreated to her home, the angry male threatened to harm her.

As a result of the investigation, Ross HEFFERN, 48 years of age from Blind River, Ontario, was charged with: Uttering Threats-Cause Bodily Harm, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on October 6, 2016.

Intoxicated Male Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) - On August 31, 2016, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an intoxicated male in their yard at an address on Eastman Road in Town of Blind River.

The male who was unknown to the complainant was sitting on their patio chair was confused and didn’t know where he was.

As a result, Dwayne GIGNAC, 24 years of age from Mississauga First Nation, Ontario, was arrested and charged with: • Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to section 733.1 of the Criminal Code (CC); and • Trespassing at Night, contrary to section 177 of the CC. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on October 6, 2016.

Laser Pointing Incident Reported To Police

(ESPANOLA, ON) – On August 30, 2016 at approximately 11:05 p.m., members of the Espanola Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call about a laser being pointed at a U.S. Military Aircraft in flight at 36,000 feet. GPS coordinates showed that the aircraft was in the area of SablesSpanish River Township.

Police is reminding the public that pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal offence and can put the pilot, crew,

passengers and people on the ground at serious risk. It can distract the pilot by creating a glare that affects the vision and cause temporary blindness or worse cause a major aircraft crash.

Under the Aeronautics Act, if you are charged and convicted of pointing a laser at an aircraft, you could face up to: • $100,000 in fines • 5 years in prison • Or both The OPP is asking anyone who has information regarding this laser strike to contact the Espanola OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppersdm.com - www.tipsubmit. com or call 1-800-222 TIPS (8477).

Opp Charge Female Driver

(THESSALON, ON)- On August 26, 2016, shortly after 10:30 a.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a suspicious vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17 west of the Town of Bruce Mines.

A traffic stop was initiated on Highway 17 near the Town of Thessalon. Investigation revealed the female driver was a G1 driver and not in company of qualified driver. She also could not produce a permit for the vehicle she was driving.

As a result, Courtney NOBLE, 19 years of age from Aweres Township, Ontario, was issued two provincial offence notices and charged with: • Class G1 Licence HolderUnaccompanied by Qualified Driver, contrary to section 5(1) of Ontario Regulations 340/94 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA); and • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle, contrary to section 7(5)(a) of the HTA.

Suspended Driver Charged

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – On August 26, 2016, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties on Highway 17, east of the Town of Thessalon.

Shortly after 11:00 a.m., police observed an eastbound pick-up truck and conducted a licence plate query and revealed the registered owner was a suspended driver. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver was in fact the registered owner.

As a result, John MCCALLUM, from Iron Bridge, Ontario, was charged with: Driving While Under Suspension, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on October 5, 2016.

Male And Female Charged With Driving Offences

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ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 28, 2016, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties on Highway 548 within Tarbutt Additional Township.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m., police observed a vehicle with blue lights on the front of the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on Highway 17.

The male driver produced an expired insurance card. The female passenger was the registered owner and could not produce an updated insurance card. Investigation revealed the car was not insured.

As a result, Kristy BUDGE, 18 years of age, from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, was charged with: Owner Cause Operation of Motor Vehicle on a Highway-No Insurance, contrary to section 2(1)(b) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on October 12, 2016.

Brandon WILLIAMS, 20 years of age, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, was issued two provincial offence notices and charged with: • Drive Motor Vehicle, No Validation on Plates, contrary to section 7(1)(c)(i) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA); and • Unauthorized Red and Blue Lights at Front, contrary to section 62(14.1) of the HTA. The vehicle was towed.

Crime Of The Week: Sea Can And Trailer Theft In Wawa

Crime Stoppers and the Superior East (Wawa) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are looking for the public’s help in solving a theft.

Sometime overnight between August 22nd and 23rd of 2016 unknown suspects entered a Contractor’s sea can storage unit and an enclosed race car trailer and stole numerous tools and construction materials valued at approximately $22,000. These units were located on the property of Northern Lights Ford in Wawa off of Highway 17 North.

Some of the stolen items included a Hilti TE 76 Drill; a Dewalt Rotary Laser; an 18 volt Makita drill, spools of copper and wire and two 14 foot kayaks along with many more tools and industrial materials.

Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (705) 942-7867 or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Type a tip through our website at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text the keyword SSM along with your tip to 2764637.

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BASIC BLACK

Arthur Black

Pipe Down, Already!

Let's get one thing straight about the bagpipes: you can't blame the Scots. Humans were huffing into bags of animal gut and squeezing out, well, noise -- long before William Wallace (supposedly) mooned the British at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

Hittites played the pipes a thousand years before Christ appeared. Ancient Greeks and Persians noodled on prehistoric chanters. So did venerable Turks, Bulgarians, Cretans, Armenians, Portuguese and Spaniards.

The Roman emperor Nero, during interludes from his Trumpian norm, played the tibia utricularis -- an early variation of the instrument billions know and millions loathe. The bagpipes – arguably the original weapon of mass distraction -- tortured sensibilities long before the Scots got their hands on them.

That said, once the Scots did encounter the bagpipes – somewhere around the 1500's, experts reckon – they embraced them with a fervour previously reserved for Highland single malt.

Today, Scotland and the bagpipes are virtually synonymous. Like Scotland and argyle; Scotland and kilts; Scotland and haggis.

Only more painful.

And before my mail box fills up with tweets of wrath from readers whose last names begin with Mc and Mac, allow me to present my ethnic credentials: The 'Black' that constitutes my surname is utterly and irredeemably Caledonian. My lineage trickles down from an obscure sect of the Clan Gregor.

Put another way -- get off my back. I hail from a long line of sheep molesters myself.

Oh, I know that bagpipes have their champions. People who insist that the...sound... they produce is heart-stirring and spiritually momentous.

And in no way evocative of a tomcat being fricasseed on high-tension power lines.

Tell it to the German troops of World War One who are reputed to have dropped their Mausers and stampeded at the sight (and more horribly, the sound) of what they called “the ladies from Hell” -Scottish pipers leading Allied soldiers onto the battlefield.

Indeed, it is telling that the bagpipes is the only musical instrument to be recognized as a weapon of war, thanks to it's ability to simultaneously inflame it's followers and terrify the enemy.

Recently we've learned that bagpipes can be equally lethal for the people who play them. A 61-year-old resident of Liverpool, England with congestive lung issues had stymied his doctors for years.

Nothing they prescribed had any effect. Was their something in his daily routine that might be responsible?

Well, he played the bagpipes every day. What's more, when he went to Australia for a few months without his pipes, the symptoms improved, only to recur when he came home and resumed practice.

The doctors examined his instrument and discovered it was full of mould and fungi which thrived thanks to the dark, dank interior of the bagpipes. Unfortunately it was too late for the piper. He died of 'hypersensitivity pneumonitis'. AKA Piper's Lung.

Lesson to be learned?

Something our ears have been trying to tell us for centuries.

Bagpipes are deadly.

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White Throated Sparrow with Dark Eyed Junco

Notes From The Bird Lady Article & photos by Tammie Hache Manitouwadge, ON bthache@yahoo.ca The seasons are definitely changing now and not just weather-wise. Sad to say I have

Male Northern Flicker

not seen a Hummingbird in nearly 3 days. The attached photo is likely from my last Hummingbird photo session of the season. It's amazing how fast it happens. Seems like one day, there are still loads of them in the yard hitting all the feeders and flowerbeds and then poof! They're gone.

You never have to worry about the old adage of leaving your feeder out too long and preventing them from migrating.

That is an old wives tale and totally false. ALL birds will use amount of current daylight to know when to leave no matter how many feeders are available to them. For now though, I will leave my feeders out a couple more weeks (usually until near the end of September) to help any stragglers that may pass through.

While summer is coming to a close, the Grackles are still

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enjoying the bird bath. They use the biggest one in the yard, a concrete one that is about 2 1/2 deep and when they really get going, they line up to take turns and very quickly almost empty it. They look adorable when they come out.

I heard a loud but familiar call yesterday. When I stepped out back to see, sure enough: a lovely male Northern Flicker was at the top of the Hydro pole just outside of my back fence. As he was calling, I realized I could hear a response to him from another Flicker down the street. Soon tho', a Crow showed up and the Flicker took off down the street in the direction of the replies. It appears to have been a really good nesting season for the Flickers. I'm always glad to see that.

I have a small family each of White Throated Sparrows and Dark Eyed Juncos in the yard this past 2 weeks or so. A couple of times now, I've heard the immature White Throat let out the 'Oh sweet Canada' call but he doesn't quite have the vocal strength yet to completely pull it off. How endearing. I also have a family of Goldfinches coming around but the Grackles have kept them from the feeder lately.

I've gotten to see them but have not been able to get any photos of the group, unfortunately. At least, not yet.

The Cedar Waxwings have moved on a bit. I'm not hearing nearly as many of them now as I was a week ago. I have a very pleasant sighting

do happen and the young ones don't know any better. At least this pair still has another 'baby' so the season is not a complete loss for them.

I heard the season's first Geese flying this morning. Their numbers will only increase in the coming weeks.

The good thing about this is that fall migration is picking up so hopefully, activity in the yard will pick up too. Fall also means the Project FeederWatch season is approaching and that's always so exciting for me. Once again, I will have Cornell Lab of Ornithology's webcam in my backyard, aimed at my feeders, for the winter.

The webcam will likely be up and streaming in early November. If you have not signed up for this wonderImmature Male Hummingbird at ful program Monarda Blossom yet, check out this website for more information about Project FeederWatch: http://feederwatch. org/. I'll post more about it in the coming months.

Until next week, thanks for reading!

Grackle in the Birdbath

to report though. Earlier this week, a flock of at least 50 Evening Grosbeaks moved through my neighbourhood.

I have high hopes that their numbers will be good at the feeders this winter.

On a rather sad note, I got word the other day that my resident Sandhill Crane family has suffered a devastating loss. Apparently, one of the youngsters flew up into the power lines, managed to hit 2 at the same time and was electrocuted. I was heartbroken to hear about this but accidents

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With Jim White

The Fall Fair Mystery

Yesterday, Saturday, September 17, 2016 was the annual Fall Fair here in the village of Cornish. It is sponsored by the Agricultural Society again this year. Many of the locals have always planted a vegetable garden in their back yards.

They enjoy the gardening experience, nurturing it to produce its' rewards, and finally reaping their harvest each fall. I know they eagerly look forward to competing against each other at the fair. There is always lots of competition in all the categories, which includes largest and most perfect vegetables, the herb garden, floral & vegetable arrangements, jams, pickles & relishes, and pastries & pies.

Over the last 15 years, the competition in the largest vegetable category, which is what I am most interested in, has always come down to two gardeners. Basil Peppers moved to Cornish, 16 years ago. His first entry in the fair did not garnish him any awards, but he did get compliments on a good effort.

A few other entrants offered him some advice, based on their experience of the soil type in this area, watering techniques, etc.

He eagerly took their advice, and the next year he got third place in part due to his zucchinis, as well as with his pickled beets.

His floral bouquet of fall flowers complimented his table display very well. Then ten years ago, he won first place for his vegetables.

Every year since he has either been first or second.

His main rival has been Lewis Appleton, a spry eighty year old man, as is Basil. He was one of the first gardeners to offer advice to him when he first entered the contest back those 15 years ago. Prior to that Lewis was the recognized as 'king of the fall fair', who had no competition to seriously challenge his entries.

He certainly had a 'green thumb', as all his vegetables were enormous, and blemish free. He also had the artistic touch to place his display in an appealing configuration that helped him keep winning over the years.

His wife, Rosemary, was the champion all the time when it came to the pies, and jams and pickles categories. Her forte was in the taste part of the competition, whereas her husband and the others were in the visual part.

The judges always had a challenge on their hands when it came time to determine the winners.

This year it was going to be no exception, everyone expected.

It was Friday evening when the tables were being set up, and the contestants had one hour between seven and eight to get their display ready. The public was also allowed in to watch them set up, and ask questions on the display or just general gardening. The judging always took place around ten on Saturday morning. Then on Saturday afternoon the produce and food

were auctioned off to the highest bidders. All the money raised from that went towards scholarships for students who wanted to pursue their education in the fields of either agriculture or environmental studies.

Everyone who came to the fair on the Friday night could see that it was going to be a battle between Basil and Lewis again this year – that is until a stranger pulled up in his beat-up old half-ton truck. As he unloaded his vegetables, folks noticed that the squash was pretty big, and appeared to have no blemishes either. His other vegetables looked pretty good too, they commented.

There were 10 entrants altogether this year. The tables were all lined up in a row along one wall of the hockey rink part of the arena. That was where all the activities take place. Other displays included the petting zoo, the arts & crafts sale, the fish pond, the booths where the local organizations were displaying information, or selling tickets to raise money for their sports activities, etc., the food court, and the kids activity centre. Outside were the carnival games and rides, the car show, and a soccer tournament.

Basil had table #1, Lewis had #2, us others had 3 to 9, and 10 was this stranger. Each table had to show their name, their address, with a list of their vegetables, and a brief summary of their growing techniques.

The stranger's name was Mario Broccollio. It said he lived in the downtown core in an apartment over the restaurant called 'Kale's Bar & Grill'.

After everyone had their own display set up, we always liked to check out the competition. Lewis asked Mario where his garden was set up, as he didn't think there would be a place there at the restaurant.

He explained that he had a plot over at the Community Garden beside the Seniors' Retirement complex at the east end of town.

Lewis smiled, as he saw a way to knock out one competitor anyway. “Oh, I am sorry, but your garden has to be at your place of residence. You will have to take down your display, I'm afraid, Mr. Broccollio.”

He objected of course. “Oh, I don't know of any rule that says that to be the case. Nobody mentioned it when I signed up, anyway. No, I will leave it up here, thanks just the same.” We saw that Lewis was getting angry now. “We'll see about that. I will get the judges over here and find out for sure.” He turned away in a huff, and went looking for the head judge. That just happened to be his wife's brother, Gord McBean. He was helping get the food tables set up for that set of judging of the jams, pickles and pies, at the other end of the arena.

He tapped him on the shoulder and said, “Gord, we got a problem with one of our entries

over here. Come with me.” He grabbed him by the arm and dragged him over to his section.

He explained the situation, and demanded that Mario be disqualified.

Gord looked flustered.

“Lewis, there is no rule about that at all. Maybe we should stipulate that for next year, but for this year, Mr. Broccollio is fine to enter. Good luck, sir.” He turned and quickly headed back to his other work before Lewis could say anything.

But we all heard the threat: “We'll see about this!”, Lewis yelled at the departing McBean.

Mario just turned his back to Lewis, and went on with arranging his display.

Basil and us other contestants who were setting up, watched in dismay at this outburst of poor sportsmanship. He recognized it for what it really was – a man determined to win at all costs.

He had encountered this behavior with Lewis in other years, but never to this extreme. This was not how it was supposed to be. But he didn't say anything to Lewis. He just finished up his display, and headed out of the arena for the carnival outside.

The rest of us did the same.

Lewis pretended to be still setting up his display, all the while casting a sideways glance at Mario, as he finished up his.

After he left about nine o'clock, Lewis nonchalantly moved over to his table. He pretended to accidentally bump into the table.

Some of the rounder vegetables rolled onto the ground, as well as the squash. He picked them up, and made a fuss of re-arranging them. He commented out loud, even though there was no one around to see what he did, “How clumsy of me.” After he was done, it looked really sloppy, and not nearly as decoratively displayed as when Mario had left it. His prize squash had a gouge on the side that was quite noticeable. He then moved away and also went out of the arena.

However, there was one person who had witnessed this disgraceful act from afar. This person was not happy at what had happened there, but smiled as a plan developed to teach Lewis a lesson. This person was also the one responsible for locking up the arena for the night, to ensure that the displays would be safe while the carnival took place outside, and for overnight too.

And I suppose you are thinking that it would be one of the staff of the arena that was responsible for this job on this particular night. Or maybe even McBean, the head judge of the event. Normally that would be a good guess too. But tonight, it just happened to be someone who had been delegated the job from another person of the Society who couldn't make it to the arena that night.

On Saturday morning about eight Basil was the first of us ten contestants to come in to check his display one more time before the judging began.

He came over to his table, and looked it over. He was satisfied with his display. He looked around at the others, and was surprised to see that Lewis's display was gone entirely. All that was left was his name and #2

sign. He thought that was odd.

Then Mario came in and went to his display. He was stunned at how it had changed. Obviously someone had re-arranged it, and made it a lot more appealing and organized than he had left it on Friday night. He went down to ask Basil if he knew who had touched his entry. He said that he had just got here himself, and hadn't seen anyone. They moved along back to Mario's table, and were admiring it when Lewis came strolling in. He had a smirk on his face as he passed the other two. But when he got near his table, he stopped dead in his tracks. He couldn't believe his eyes. His display was gone!

He uttered, “What the....”. Then he moved right over to the table to try and comprehend what he was – or not – seeing. Then he turned to Basil and Mario and stormed over.

“All right you little weasels.

Which one of you did it? What did you do with my exhibit?

Where is it? Put it back immediately or I will report you to the judges.” His fists were clenched, and he was turning red in the face. Basil backed right away and scurried out of the arena, hoping to find someone to come back with him and break up this confrontation that he knew was going to happen. That left Mario and Lewis alone.

Lewis threw the first punch.

It hit Mario's left cheek. He was a much younger man, and stronger than Lewis. It just bounced off him. He tried to push Lewis away. That only riled him even more, and he charged him again. This time Mario shuffled sideways, and Lewis missed him altogether. Instead he fell right into Mario's table and knocked it over. Lewis got up, recovered his balance, and lunged at him again. This time Mario tried to subdue Lewis, and they struggled. Finally Mario had had enough. He got Lewis pinned to the ground, and he hit him in the temple, in order to stun him, and stop him from struggling. It worked.

Unfortunately for Mario, that was when a cop and Basil arrived. They pulled him off Lewis. The cop told him that he was going to have to charge him with aggravated assault and battery, for one thing. He was taken away to jail. Lewis was taken to the hospital for observation.

There was utter confusion in the arena. The entire judging ended up being canceled. The perpetrator of this mess was distraught. What started out to be a plan to just to teach him a lesson turned into this unintentional turn of events. How quickly our actions can have unexpected consequences, isn't it!

Now that that part of the arena had been cleaned up, and everyone had taken their vegetables and other goodies out, it was roped off. That left the food court and the rest of the booths the only part still open.

There were not too many that came in though. Nobody wanted to see the empty part of the arena, knowing what had happened there. But they did have the auction of the food and produce, even though no prize winners were designated. They set up a table outside by the front

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entrance of the arena, and held it there. It did put a real damper on the rest of the day for the outdoor carnival events. They did go ahead with the planned outdoor concert and fireworks that night. By then the shock of the morning's events had faded, but not the gossip and chatter.

Rosemary went to the hospital to visit her husband. The doctor on call told her that he was being admitted for observation, but would be discharged on Sunday. He told her to go in and see him. When she came into the room, she was shocked to see his battered and bruised face. He had one black eye that looked really ugly, she thought.

She approached the bed, and asked him how he was feeling.

He replied that he was pretty sore, but otherwise fine. He went on. “I would have cleaned his clock, only he hit me first. I'm going to lay charges of course, once I get out of here.”

“No, you are not! He has already been charged and is in jail right now, thanks to you.

And you are going to demand that those charges be dropped!”

She stated it emphatically. She was surprised at her boldness.

Normally she was the meek and mild wife who said little, and went along with her husband's wishes.

“But he stole my display with all my prized vegetables, and he reset his own display up this morning before anyone else got here. That's against the rules, too, you know. It was not that nice last night when I left. I took care of that.” He stopped short, when he realized what he had just admitted to.

But he was even more startled when Rosemary said, “I know. I saw what you did. That is against the rules too, Lewis. Tampering with his lovely display, just so you could knock him out of the running for the judging today.

Shame on you. So I decided to teach you a lesson. I took your stuff home with me last night. I was the one that had to lock up the arena, so it was easy for me to remove it after everyone had gone. But don't worry. They are in a garbage bag back home in our basement. I never expected you to react this way, and this certainly was not the outcome that I had planned for, in the least. I'm sorry.” She stopped, and sighed. She looked at him.

She wasn't sure what she saw in his face, for the first time since they had been married over fifty years ago. They sat there together in silence for a long time....

So, did anybody expect that it was Rosemary who unleashed this chain of events? I must admit that I was sure Mario really had done it, as did most folks in town. How quickly we are to judge, aren't we... Tom Ato, entrant #8. (I just pray next year's fall fair won't be as contentious. I also hope Mario will not let this dreadful incident stop him from participating next year.

His displays this year would sure have given Basil and Lewis a run for their money. Hopefully everybody has learned a lesson.)

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I hope Sea World is coming to Sault Ste. Marie. Its coming soon from Maker of Mocking Bird Farm and Park.

There will be new things like Shamu Show and Shamu Shop.

I know the orca are coming soon.

They feed manta rays.

Lucky Duck! They have games with rays, basket sting rays,

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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

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For the week of September 14th to September 20th, 2016 Is your birthday this week? You are a wonderfully kind and incredibly creative person. People love being near you and you may be very popular with almost everyone who meets you. Try to make honest friends. You are witty, wise, and secretly wild. People admire, trust, and adore you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t down. You’ll recover effortlessly over the years. It will become let people put you in second where others might be confound- useful much sooner than you place-You deserve to be first in ed or hurt-Expect good news. think. Organize and communieverything this month. You have There is something mysterious cate if you want to get ahead earned rewards. Try to be aware about you. Try something new. and create better relationships. of jealousy and secretive tenden- Keep a level heart or head how- Take pride in your kindness. You cies. Creativity benefits all those ever much you explore or try will be praised for your charity you know if you follow intuition your hand at new things. Look eventually even if it’s not right and make dreams a reality. Don’t into exotic travel or continuing this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You quarrel over work or with closer education.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): could fall in love this week. Try family members.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are Strive for first place. If someone to meet new people, in person, intelligent and fun. Don’t worry. tries to best you know that they as often as you can. There is Questions regarding morality or won’t be able to. Confidence will someone very special waiting. spirituality weigh heavily upon make you more popular. Issues Kindness and nurturing come your heart and mind. Please don’t with past relationships or favou- naturally to you. Questions conworry so much. Don’t overlook rite family members may surface cerning career and how others minor details or you may find and might weigh heavily upon may perceive you may not be yourself unprepared. It is a social, your mind. If something seems answered for quite some time. flirty, creative, talkative time full scary or strange at first, just relax, Try to figure out last minute details. Expect joy. of romance, family, friendship, tolerate, and accept.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): CANCER (June 21-July 22): and travel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Somebody or something pre- Business deals take strange but You’d do much better at your cious to you that appeared miss- pleasant turns. Money may work by speaking to the right ing at first may just be lying in be found in odd places/ weird people, instead of spending time wait to be discovered. It’s alright ways. Secrets might bring profit. with those that are wrong for you. to be selfish as long as no one is Your career and emotions have Don’t rely so heavily upon your getting hurt in the process. You become intertwined with one intuition or your ability to ascer- are well known in your commu- another. You have places to go tain someone’s personality by the nity. People respect you without and people to see. If you have first impression they make upon having even met you due to your something to do overseas, then now is an excellent time to start you. Try to spend sweet moments reputation. Host a night out/ in.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You the journey. with a lover over the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. may finally have a chance with LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): 21): This will be an energetic your secret crush. Take things Sometimes choices are made that and passionate week for you. You slowly but also take any chances involve you but that you can’t have caught the eye of higher- when they are presented. Pamper become directly involved with. ups (and someone beautiful). It’s yourself wherever possible. Go Take control and rewards will a fertile, blossoming time. Your out and enjoy the sun. You may follow. Avoid seeing family and intuition is accurate and strong feel the need to stay home and material possessions so much as as are your abilities to engage in away from loved ones. This may possessions, but rather, as the introspection and self-reflection cause stress. It’s time to do some- things that make your life better.

This may be an excellent time due to your insight. People care thing that will make you smile.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): for retrospection and transforvery deeply for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Brush up upon a subject you may mation.

Don’t let little problems get you wish to study or have forgotten

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Pathways

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

Walking The Path…

“Because the kingdom, the Power, and the Glory belong to You: from all ages throughout all the ages. Amen.” In Jesus language, Aramaic, this last line of the ‘Lord’s Prayer reads like this – Mitol ddeelakhee malkutha whailt wtishbohta: la-alam almeedn.

Amen. I’m not about to learn the Aramaic language or any other language for that matter.

However, I was so excited to read Rocco Errico’s description of Prayer that I ordered his book called ‘Setting a Trap for God’ where he uses the Lord’s Prayer as his guiding Light. He poses “‘Prayer’ as setting your mind like a trap so that you may catch the thoughts of God.” And this book is magical, for this lonely little Life Traveller who had so many questions and now has found some answers. I’m reminded that when the need arises, the answers come in so many different forms.

The month of August 2016 was totally a ‘change agent’ for me. Wow! Many of my regular readers will have already noticed a change in what I’m trying to share each week. And really it all started with an article called ‘What is God’. The article affirmed for me all that I knew about God and how God through the teaching of Jesus resides within each one of us. I also reference God as Love. Love is all there is.

Since those moments in time, so much has changed in how I see myself. It freed me up to be who Joan was born to be. Another learning lesson, a large curve for sure, but this one is fun. I am so aware of the Love of Life we all share. I was able to share a bit of that Love with a friend who teaches, governs and provides the blessed sacraments within the Catholic Church. As I shared my findings he recited passages from the New Testament that affirmed again what I was learning. Oh my gosh, I want more! It’s as if my mind has opened wide to all that is and all that will be.

I also spent a few days harvesting blueberries, filling my freezer for winter’s morning smoothies, and other delectable goodies. I love picking these little gifts of the universe loaded with vitamins, but I do believe I love more sitting quietly absorbing the silence, the feel the breeze wafting over me, to hear the birds chattering, and yes even watching the lowly ‘ants’ as they attempt to journey over my quiet form. At one time or another I also found a quiet, grassy spot under some trees where I could meditate. And the Lord’s Prayer was top of my reverie.

When I thought about writing this column this morning I really was concerned that my change in direction would

upset some of you. Is this theology, psychology, spirituality, just what is it she is sharing.

I write about my blessed Life and share my journey. Please take what you like and leave the rest.

I have found this new information that I choose to share. Advances in technology does not mean we have also advanced in our spiritual, religious understanding. Errico says that in terms of religion, it appears we are standing still instead of moving forward. “Today we have lost much of the true sense of religion as a soul science (Soul means Being). This world accomplishes much with technology but little in the field of religion that nurtures the

Soul”. He continues “two thousand years have passed, and still Jesus’ teachings are not properly understood nor are they implemented, and those teaching that we have understood we usually do not practice - we have become bogged down in outward forms of religion - however today we have the opportunity to plumb and explore the depths of our Souls. As we open ourselves to Divine counsel and guidance in its many expressions, we can make great strides and progress in the religion of the Soul. Let us begin right now trapping and expressing all the good that we are.” Amen!

God as loving, infinite Intelligence is everywhere and is through everything. In reality, prayer is an attitude of spirit and mind that prepares us to receive. Trapping God simply means working with our own God-given innate physical, mental, and spiritual energies. Praise God! ‘til next time…this is Joan

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