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New Goose Soon To Stand Tall

Article by Barb Fisher The Wawa Goose Monument is one of the most photographed icons in North America. Its roots are born from sheer determination of a local entrepreneur in the late 1950's to create a reason for travelers along the Trans Canada Highway to stop and not pass by our small town Wawa. It was our local entrepreneur Al Turcotte who convinced the government to pour the base for the Goose, and then Al paid for the monument construction and had it erected on the base as part of the official events in the opening of the Trans Canada Highway on September 17, 1960. The original plaster construction did not hold up well to weather and so the original Goose was replaced by a steel replica a few years later paid for by the town.

Now, more than 50 years later the community must look at replacing the steel form which has weathered over the years and suffered severe rusting.

The Municipality is planning a strong media campaign around the dismantling of the current Goose and the arrival of the new Goose with the company who builds the new monument playing a key role in the media campaign and receiving media benefits.

An Evaluation Criteria list has been formed which will be used to determine who wins the contract and constructs the new Goose Monument: • Company experience - depth of experience in creating and/or replicating other pieces • Timing - time frame estimated from project award to final placement • Insurance - minimum $5 M liability required • Cost and build - total cost

from start to finish, construction method and approach • Maintenance Requirements to protect against environmental elements in securing longest life of monument • Expected life span - of monument • References - feedback in workmanship, professionalism and project deliverables • Partnership - opportunity to partner with the municipality for mutual benefit of both.

Council held a Special Corporate Planning meeting at the Community Centre last Tuesday to give interested community members an opportunity to hear presentations by the bidders who, after their prevue welcomed a question/answer opportunity from the audience.

The above criteria was used to short list the applicants to three firms who each gave an indepth, thorough and very interesting bio of their history and ability to fabricate such a project: Matt Fair is a Production Manager for Research Casting International based in Trenton, Ontario. Their services include specimen restoration, casting, mounting, exhibit fabrication and transportation. The firm operates out of a 45,000 sq.ft. facility capable of accommodating museum exhibit projects and commissions of any size and complexity. Their artists and craftsmen are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the world's most valuable paleontological specimens and artifacts.

Dave Thur is General Manager of Muskoka Millwrighting and Machinery

Ltd from the Huntsville area, and the accepted practice of cookie cutter, one size fits all approach to design falls well short of their aim in achieving total customer satisfaction. Customized solutions, paired with their capabilities are designed and built to satisfy the unique project requirements for each customer.

Mike Camp of Mike Camp Designs from Haileybury, Ontario area works his magic alone with limited logistic assistance and has produced many sculpture projects and landmarks across Canada.

Mike works on site and is prepared to set up a work area in our community and devote his time entirely on this project until completion.

All three contenders gave great presentations on what their intended approach would be using schematic illustrations to demonstrate their plan to refurbish our Goose. They all recognized the need to retain the existing goose shape and integrity, and all were in agreement that stainless steel or bronze would be the best material for strength, durability, longevity and to guard against erosion to provide a 50 years or more lifespan. All three agreed that the base is sound with only superficial repair being necessary. Matt had a vision of changing the base to reflect a more Canadian Shield rock motif, and Mike had a few ideas of using the discarded pieces for tourist souvenirs and suggested that perhaps a dvd and photo book of the reconstruction could be another saleable keepsake.

Council and audience questions concerning longevity of the base, structure and surface, comparison of structure material to be used, and sur-

face paint to prevent rusting were asked and answered very thoroughly by all three bidders. To the concern of repair if necessary to only one section of the goose, all presenters agreed that the construction would be modular enabling one section to be repaired separately. When asked how long the construction would take before completion, each contender gave their best estimate, barring unforseen problems, believing that between several months up to a year seemed a reasonable time frame.

To the question on everyone's mind, that of total cost of the project, CAO Chris AN

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Wray explained that the quotes received for the reconstruction ranged from $180,000 to $230,000. Mayor Rody added a welcomed announcement that Council's recent funding application to the Federal Government has been successful and Wawa will be receiving a grant under the Canada 150 Community Celebration Program in the amount of $100,000 to be used in our celebration of Canada and Ontario's 150th Birthday next year. What better way to celebrate our community than in showcasing our iconic mascot, newly refurbished and ready to stand proudly on guard once again over our unique community. Mayor Rody went on to congratulate our entire community, as the grant money together with the corporate, business and individual generous and relentless fundraising over the years will enable the budgeted costs to be easily managed.

The process for the final selection of the rebuilding award will be complete and announced in the next few weeks so that construction can be underway as soon as possible.

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Sandhill Crane Family Dance

Notes From The Bird Lady Juvenile Bird Season Continues Article and photos by Tammie Hache Manitouwadge, ON bthache@yahoo.ca I've had some really nice sightings this week as fall migration is really getting underway.

I was absolutely thrilled the other day to open my patio door in the morning and hear the instantly recognizable call of an Evening Grosbeak. I've hardly seen them at all this summer so I was quite excited to hear them! I could tell they weren't in my trees but they were close by. Sure enough, within a minute or two, an adult female came down to my platform feeder that I had just refilled. Shortly after she arrived, an immature female showed up too ... the first juvenile Evening Grosbeak I've seen all summer. SO late, considering I normally see the first juveniles at the end of July. Still strikes me as quite odd to see birds feeding juve-

niles/immatures at the end of August. Maybe, just maybe, it was a good enough season that some of them had 2 clutches?

There have been a lot of Cedar Waxwings around and they have quite a few immatures with them. They've been in my yard a lot this week, getting berries from my Honeysuckle shrub. Yesterday, one immature Waxwing seemed to get left behind for a few hours. I had seen it in the shrub mid morning and then when I came home in the early afternoon, it was still out in the yard, this time in a flowerbed ... with no adults around. I stepped out onto my deck and stood near the rail.

This little fellow comes flying out of the flowerbed, lands on the deck rail right in front of me (I could have reached out and picked him/her up!) and proceeded to chirp at me! It flew up to the garage roof, then over the house to the birch tree on my front lawn

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and that's where the rest of the flock finally picked him up a while later. Too cute!!

All summer, I've had a family of Crows around. They nested in the woods behind my back fence so I've seen the young ones all summer.

Today, all 3 immature Crows braved the yard and visited the platform feeder. One of them posed nicely in my crab apple tree for me while the other 2 were a little more shy. I find Crows are so entertaining to watch ... I never mind having them around.

There are still a lot of immature Hummingbirds around. I have quite a few visiting the yard as there are still a lot of flowers blooming out there. It looks like the flowers will last almost until the birds leave for the year. I still have 2 feeders out there for them too.

Hummer activity has slowed dramatically in the past 2 weeks, that's for sure .... but there are still some squabbles going on once in a while.

I was on Facebook earlier this week when I saw a post from someone locally that they had just seen some large Cranes at our old high school track (the building is gone now but the track is still used by the schools and walkers). I jumped in my car to go see and sure enough, there

was a whole family of Sandhill Cranes: 2 adults and 2 immatures. Seeing them side by side, there is a still a good size difference between the youngsters and the adults and the young ones don't have the red cap yet that the adults have. I was thrilled to watch them do some of their 'dances': jumping up in the air and spreading their beautiful huge wings ... magnificent! They are such majestic, prehistoric looking (and sounding!) creatures. I'm easily mesmerized by them and never tire of watching them. My suspicion is that this was Manitouwadge's resident pair that nests on our golf course every year. They showed up on the track last year too.

Sightings in and out of the yard this week include: Grackles, Starlings, Crows, Ravens, Chickadees, Red Breasted Huthatches, Downy Woodpeckers, Purple Finches, Goldfinches, White Throated Sparrows, Dark Eyed Juncos, Sandhill Cranes, Loons, assorted Ducks, Kingfishers, Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Swallows, Killdeer, unknown Sandpiper (flew over us), Cedar Waxwings, Hummingbirds, Eastern Bluebirds, Evening Grosbeaks and Flickers.

Until next week, thanks for reading!

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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 August 31st, 2016 Attendance: 66 1st Flight: Erin Andrews, Maury O'Neil, Helene Morin - 38 2nd Flight: Lise Noel, Gerry Rose, Margaret Davidson - 37

3rd Flight: Crystal Lutz, Marie Bovin, Nadine Cartledge - 45 retro 4th Flight: Karen Tait, Kathy Turyk, Wendy Bonitzke - 44 5th Flight: Connie Taylor, Gladys Tessier, Lise Bernath 49 retro

Adult Female Evening Grosbeak (right) Feeding An Immature Female

Perched Immature Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Immature Crow

Immature Cedar Waxwing

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open for her. It never seemed to occur to her to bunt it open NUTS ‘N’ BOLTS with her head. I sat muttering mild invectives for a short Opinions, or observations from an old newsman - by Bob Avis while. But I was surprised when she put head down and pushed the unlatched door open, murmuring “adieu!” as she left. It seems my old cat had learned a new trick.

You’ve heard the old story the entire time I’m in there.

Just one problem remained. about not being able to teach So, she pushed her way She had pushed the door an old dog new tricks, haven’t through the small opening I open, not just far enough to you? I don’t know if that’s had left and announced her provide an exit from the bathreally true, but the old adage arrival. “Hi, Dad. I’m here!” room, but wide open. As doesn’t seem to hold true for Then proceeded to check out wide as the door could swing cats. the shower door, the sink van- …providing a clear view to Here’s the story. When I go ity door, inside the bathtub all. We have large front winto the toilet on an extended and around my partly bare dows on the street side of visit I like to call a “library legs. our house. If the lighting call” since I used to be in the I said, “Do you really have is right, passers-by have a habit of taking along what- to be in here?” clear view through the dining ever book or magazine I was “Nope”, she said. “I’ll be room directly into the bathcurrently reading. One or the going now”. room when the door is wide other of our two cats always But the bathroom door open. Summer was sitting on know where I am if I’m in had gently drifted closed the table in the dining room, the house at all. To prevent when she had entered and laughing. Not a nice thing friendly intrusions while thus- she now faced what appeared to see! ly occupied I took to pulling to be a closed door. I had I now close the bathroom the bathroom door to nearly seen this happen before and door firmly whenever I’m in closed when there’s no other her response usually was to there. Howl on, Summer. I human in the house. If I close whine until I arose and strug- can’t hear you. it completely “Summer” will gled across the room with my scratch and moan at the door pants at half-mast to push it

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Another Cat Tale!

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Student Renter Province Reminding Students About Rights and Obligations Under Residential Tenancies Act As more than 600,000 university and college students across the province prepare to go back to school, many students will be renting housing off-campus for the first time.

Ontario is reminding students about their rights and responsibilities as tenants.

The province's Residential Tenancies Act outlines landlord and tenant obligations for most residential properties in the province, and includes rules about: • How to terminate a lease • When rent can be increased • Repairs to rental units • Rent receipts and deposits, subletting, having pets and changing locks To help your rental experi-

ence go as smoothly as possible: • Be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a tenant • Keep lines of communication open with your landlord to minimize disagreements • Ask your landlord to agree to rental terms in writing • Always keep copies of documents that you provide to your landlord If you are unable to resolve a rental issue with your landlord, you can contact the Landlord and Tenant Board for more information. If you are facing immediate, serious issues such as an illegal eviction or disconnection of vital services, you can also contact the ministry's Rental Housing Enforcement

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Quick Facts The Residential Tenancies Act does not generally apply to students living in a university or college residence.

The Landlord and Tenant Board receives approximately 80,000 applications for adjudication per year.

There are approximately 1.3 million rental households in Ontario.

Additional Resources Landlord and Tenant Board ( http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/ ltb/ ) Rental Housing Enforcement Unit ( http://www.mah.gov. on.ca/Page142.aspx )

Canada Post And CUPW Reach Tentative Agreements

AUGUST 30, 2016 - Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached an agreement in principle, averting a work disruption that CUPW had twice postponed since the two sides entered into negotiations with a mediator last Friday.

CUPW's negotiating committee unanimously recommended the agreements— one each for urban and rural

workers—to its national executive board, who, in turn, are recommending that the membership ratify them.

The agreements are for two years, rather than the usual four-year agreements that were negotiated in the past. In its statement, Canada Post indicated that the two-year agreements would avoid a work disruption and allow more time to examine issues facing the

Crown Corporation, including declining mail volumes and rising pension costs, and the best way to address them. Details of the agreements can be found on the CUPW website (http://www. cupw.ca/en/details-tentativeagreements).

CUPW has yet to set a date for the ratification vote. In the meantime, it will be business at usual at post offices across the country.

Pc Children's Charity Bbq

Article & photo by Barb Fisher Our John's Valu-Mart grocery store was buzzing with excitement last Friday at lunch time, and again manning the grill John, with apron and flipper in hand seemed to know exactly what he was doing.... and no wonder as this is the tenth year that John, Sabrina and employees have been hosting the PC Children's Charity BBQ. $4.00 got you a delicious choice of burger, sausage or dog, a drink and a bag of chips, and for another $2.00 you could enter the draw for a BBQ and tank with a value of over $500.

The Loblaws Charity promoted event is a non-profit charity with funds generated used to provide equipment for children with special needs.

Every dollar generated stays in our community and each year the event attracts more interest and funds being available for

distribution solely in our town Wawa. Any individual or group can apply for funding and if certain criteria is met, an award is given. A successful applicant last year received $5,000 to purchase a wheelchair for a special needs child. Also in building the fund, Loblaws holds a national blitz two or three times a year whereby store patrons are asked to contribute $1 or $2 to be added to their grocery bill, and once a month John's Valu-Mart employees "dress down" and contribute $2 to the cause.

Much thanks goes out to the sponsors: JJAM FM, Davidson Fuels, Weston Bakeries, Canadian Tire, Old Dutch Chips, John's Valu-Mart and Algoma Ice Man who have been donating to the event faithfully for the last 10 years, and to all the volunteers giving of their time in support of another great cause in our town.

“From Soup to Tomatoes” is a FREE chair-based exercise class. Don’t be fooled by the word “chair-based”; you still get a great work-out even though you are sitting!

Participants have provided positive feedback about the program. They feel healthier, more flexible, and feel the difference in their muscles when they miss a class.

All adults who would benefit from exercise that is chairbased, are interested in meeting new people, and are trying to live a healthier lifestyle are welcome to attend.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Starting Tuesday, September 20th, 2016.

12 Government Road (Calvary Pentecostal Church)

(please use the back entrance off Algoma Street – parking available).

For more information, please contact Renée at 705-856-2335 ext. 3108 We look forward to seeing you!

Renée Mellish, Diabetes Nurse Educator Rebecca Coughlin, Registered Dietitian North Algoma Diabetes Education Program

“From Soup To Tomatoes” Starts Sept. 20th!

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Ontario Selects First Grocers To Sell Wine Wine Available on Grocery Store Shelves Starting October 28, 2016

Ontario has selected the first grocers that could sell both domestic and imported wine inside up to 70 grocery stores across the province, increasing convenience and choice for consumers.

The winning grocers from across Ontario were selected via a competitive bidding process held by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

The sale of wine in grocery stores is scheduled to begin October 28, 2016.

Reflecting a mix of independent and large grocers and geographic representation to ensure fairness, the successful grocers are: • Canex Canadian Forces Exchange System • Coppa's Fresh Market • Farm Boy 2012 Inc. • Fresh Market Foods • Highland Farms Inc. • Loblaws Inc. • Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. • Metro Ontario Inc. • Sobeys Capital Inc. • Starsky's Fine Foods Hamilton Inc. • Uxbridge Foods Inc. • Wal-mart Canada Corp.

• Yummy Market Inc. While offering consumers more convenience and choice, Ontario maintains a strong commitment to social responsibility. By law, these

grocers will have to abide by the requirements for the safe sale of alcohol overseen by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), including designated sales areas and standard hours of sale, limitations on package sizes and alcohol content and staffing and social responsibility training requirements.

Ontario is also developing a comprehensive alcohol policy to promote the responsible sale and use of alcohol.

Supporting more choice and convenience for consumers is part of the government's economic plan to 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 highquality 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.

QUICK FACTS • Eventually, up to 450 gro-

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cery stores will be authorized to sell beer and cider and, of these, up to 300 may also sell wine.

• Up to 70 existing winery retail stores that operate just outside a grocery store's checkout will also be permitted to operate inside the store and share the checkout. These “wine boutiques” will broaden their assortment to sell wines made by other Ontario producers, and will be located at grocery stores that sell beer. These wine boutiques will be permitted to begin operating this fall, at the same time as wine is introduced to grocery stores.

• Sales of beer in grocery stores started in December 2015. Between December 2015 and the second week of August 2016, grocers received more than 532,000 cases of beer from the LCBO, amounting to net sales of approximately $24 million.

• Allowing wine to be sold in grocery stores across the province follows the final recommendations made by the Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets.

Other recent changes to beverage alcohol retailing in Ontario include the sale of beer in grocery stores last December, cider this June, and online shopping at LCBO.com.

QUOTES "The changes to wine retailing in Ontario will help wine producers access a new retail channel, enable local grocers to expand their business and allow consumers greater convenience and choice. Being able to pick up wine alongside food offers more convenience for shoppers. It also provides consumers with greater selection of local Ontario wines as well as wines from across the country and around the world."

— Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance

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 • Mon. 12, 19 & 26 - Sorting for Thrift Shop at 9 a.m.

• Mon. 12 - U.C.W. - 7 p.m.

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

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

Take time to laugh for it is the music of the soul.

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New Health Accord Must Address Canada’s Changing Needs

Populations are forever changing and Canada is no exception with quite a lot of it over the last 50 years. In the 1960s, our population was youth oriented as baby-boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) made up the biggest demographic.

These boomers are still dominating the population however they have are either retired or are preparing for it. Canada is now entering into a period of being an aged society with more seniors than we have children, and as the shape of our population shifts, so do our societal needs. One of the most important considerations related to this is how our aging society is provided with health care.

The Canadian Medical Association is well aware that these challenges are testing our health care system and they have warned the government that an infusion of cash is the only way to meet growing demand across the country. According to the CMA, it will take at least $1.6-billion a year more to meet the health needs of our seniors.

Among the items that could be addressed with the extra money are better access to prescription drugs, home care, and longterm care.

These issues aren’t new and were raised repeatedly throughout last year’s election. But the election is firmly placed in our rear-view mirror and now is the time for the government to act.

That is why New Democrats are asking the Liberals to make increases a big part of a new Health Accord that is currently being negotiated on federal health transfers.

New Democrats and the

CMA have some well-informed company too. When the provincial and territorial premiers met in July they unanimously called for Ottawa to increase the Canada Health Transfer to cover 25% of all health care spending by the provinces and territories.

These are the government’s that do the work of delivering health care on the front lines and must be listened to when they say this money is badly needed to keep up with the changing needs of Canadians.

For New Democrats, money isn’t the only answer to our changing health care needs. We are calling on the government to develop an aging strategy to go hand in hand with new funds that will assist how we can best care for our aging population. In fact, we want the Prime Minister’s commitment to negotiating a new long-term agreement on health care funding and modernizing the health care system to consider our aging population as a primary feature.

Most of all we have to recognize that the makeup and needs of a country are not static. Demographics are always changing and that fact had a lot to do with the negative reaction the previous government received when they worked to weaken our census. We have to know who we are in order to understand what it is we need.

Much has changed in the last half century and everything will change again in the next fifty years. The constant we can, and must, ensure we maintain through all of that is a system that delivers the health care we need in a timely manner and to the best of our abilities.

Doctor’s Orders

With Dr. Erle Kirby

New Guidelines For Sugar Consumption For Children

AHA (American Heart Association) Recommends Limit of 6 Tsp. Added Sugar per Day for Kids & Teens This synopsis describes newly-revised guidelines for added sugar consumption by children.

It is helpful to know that one soda pop contains the equivalent of 8-9 tsp of sugar-ie more than the daily recommended amount.

These same recommendations have also been made by other organizations for adult consumption limits. - EK

By Kelly Young Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD The American Heart Association now recommends that children limit their added sugar intake to 25 g daily or less, the equivalent of 6 teaspoons of sugar, or 100 calories. On average, children currently consume about 80 g daily.

The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that children limit their added sugar intake to less than 10% of their total calories.

The new AHA scientific statement recommends a 5% limit.

Among the other recommendations, published in Circulation: · Children and adolescents should limit their intake of sugarsweetened beverages (e.g., soda) to one 8-oz serving/week or less. · For children under age 2 years, added sugars should be avoided entirely.

The authors conclude: “Although added sugars most likely can be safely consumed in low amounts as part of a healthy diet, few children achieve such levels, making this an important public health target.”

LINK: http://circ.ahajournals. org/content/early/2016/08/22/ CIR.0000000000000439

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The Crime Scene ___________________ la scène du crime

OPP Want To Remind All Motorists To Drive With Caution As Children Head Back To School

(WAWA, ON) – Once again it is time for students to head back to school and for motorists to be on the lookout for school buses and students. The Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind everyone that school buses will be on area roadways and highways beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

Every driver encountering a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal lights flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signals have stopped flashing (Section 175(11), (12) of the Highway Traffic Act). The minimum fine for failing to stop for a school bus is $400.

Many children walk to school and motorists should also be aware of the increased pedestrian traffic as children make their way to school. Many may be distracted for the first day of class. Slowdown in school zones and be extra cautious.

Motorists should watch for Community Safety Zones, where speeding fines are increased. Community Safety Zones are clearly marked with road signs and are found near schools.

Adjust your driving, pay attention and be prepared to stop for children and school buses. Make it safe for everyone.

Inattentive Drivers Linked To Twice As Many Road Deaths As Impaired Drivers This Year

OPP to Conduct Distracted Driving Campaign over Labour Day Weekend (WAWA, ON) – For the first time since Ontario distracted driving laws were introduced in 2009, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting that driver inattention-related road deaths are poised to double the number of impairedrelated deaths this year.

As the OPP prepares to launch its Distracted Driving Campaign over the Labour Day weekend, as of midAugust, the OPP has investigated 38 road deaths in which an inattentive driver was involved, compared to 19 deaths involving an impaired

driver.

While both of these driving behaviours are equally threatening to the safety of road users, this latest data has the OPP calling for a heightened awareness of the prevalence of distracted drivers and the risks they pose on our roads.

The OPP is also calling on Ontarians to develop a similar level of public intolerance of these dangerous drivers that exists of impaired drivers.

When you are riding with a distracted driver, know that when their eyes are on their phone or they are distracted by something else, those eyes are not on the road and you are not safe.

“Don’t be a passenger of a distracted driver. Recognize that they are endangering your life. Speak up and insist that they focus on the road and on safe driving. By not doing so, you are contributing to the problem. Since 2009, our officers have investigated more than 600 road deaths that involved an inattentive driver. Consider how many of those innocent lives could have been saved had someone else in the vehicle intervened.”

OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support.

“As families enjoy the last long weekend of the summer, it is important that everyone remember the dangers of distracted driving. Texting and driving is very dangerous, and puts everyone on the road at risk. This Labour Day long weekend, we remind everyone to follow the rules of the road, put down the phone and do their part to ensure a safe end to the summer.”

David Orazietti, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Over the long weekend (Sept. 2-5, 2016) the OPP will be out on roads, waterways and trails and will be counting on drivers, boaters and off-roaders to help ensure a safe, enjoyable weekend for everyone.

DID YOU KNOW? In partnership with the OPP, the MTO has designated Four ONroute Highway Service Centres as “Text Stops”, providing a safe way for drivers to stop and text. The four service centre locations include King City, Cambridge North, Woodstock and Port Hope.

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Traffic Stop Leads To Drugs Seized And Criminal Charge

(WAWA, ON) – On Wednesday August 31, 2016 at approximately 5:20 pm members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had occasion to stop a motor vehicle travelling Southbound on Highway 17 in the Bailloquet Township for a Highway Traffic Act infraction.

Investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of narcotics.

Seized as a result of this stop was 41.5 grams of cannabis marihuana.

As a result Sean BENNETT (43) of Winnipeg Manitoba was charged with the following offence; • Adult Possession of a Schedule II SubstanceCannabis Marihuana over 30 grams contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drug and Substance Act. The accused was release from custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Wawa Ontario on October 3, 2016.

OPP Investigate Serious Motor Vehicle Collision

(WAWA, ON) – On Tuesday August 30, 2016 at approximately 4:30 am members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on the Goudreau Road, Dunphy Township located approximately 5 kilometres South of Highway 519.

Investigation revealed that a pick up truck with 3 occupants was travelling on the Goudreau road when the driver lost control and became involved in the collision.

Two passengers were sent to the Lady Dunn hospital in Wawa with serious and undetermined injuries, the driver did not sustain any injuries.

The investigation revealed that alcohol was a factor in this collision.

OPP were assisted by Technical Traffic Collision Investigators, a Traffic Reconstructionist and the Emergency Medical Services.

As a result Scott Allen WILSON (47) of Dubreuilville Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences; • Adult Driving while Ability Impaired Cause Bodily Harm (motor vehicle-alcohol) contrary to section 255(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada, • Adult Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Cause Bodily

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Harm contrary to section 249(3) of the C.C.C, • Adult Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm contrary to section 221 of the C.C.C, • Adult Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent contrary to section 335(1) of the C.C.C The accused was held in custody for bail hearing in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario.

educate their teen about the dangers of distracted driving and monitor their actions behind the wheel. Parents should have conversations early and often about the dangers of distraction, teach by example and model safe behaviours when driving.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let us all do our part so everyone arrives at their destination safely.

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – With the beginning of another school year, high school and university students will be on the road travelling to their destinations. The Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public that one in seven deaths on Ontario roads are caused by distracted driving and a driver using a phone is four times more likely to crash. The risk of a crash doubles when a driver takes his or her eyes off the road for two seconds. Young drivers,15-to-20-years old, are especially vulnerable to death and injury on our roadways. Teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers.

Research shows there are a variety of behaviors that contribute to teen-related crashes. Inexperience and immaturity combined with speed, drinking and driving, not wearing seat belts, distracted driving (cell phone use, loud music, other teen passengers, etc.), drowsy driving, nighttime driving, and other drug use aggravate this problem.

When it comes to distracted driving, young people are among the most likely to text and talk behind the wheel.

Approximately 16 percent of all distracted driving crashes involve driver’s younger than 20.

Distracted driving is any activity that can take a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions can endanger driver, passenger and pedestrian safety. Distractions include texting, talking on a cell phone or smartphone, eating and drinking, talking with passengers, grooming, reading (including maps), using a navigation system, watching a video and adjusting a radio, CD player or MP3 player.

“Distracted driving by youth is a leading factor for collisions on our highways.

Drivers don’t realize that when they take their eyes off the road for just five seconds driving 100 km/h their vehicle can travel the distance of a football field. The fine for distracted driving is $490 and three demerit points but the cost is far higher if you are involved in a collision as a result of being distracted”, Staff Sergeant Michael Maville, Detachment Commander, Sault Ste. Marie OPP Detachment.

Parents are encouraged to

Additional Charge Laid (SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – On Saturday August 27, 2016, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a complaint from a female alleging that she had been assaulted.

As a result of the initial police investigation, Constable Jarrott Forsyth, a nineyear veteran of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, who was off duty at the time of the incident, was arrested and charged with assault (nondomestic).

The ongoing investigation, which was conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in an additional criminal charge being laid. Jarrott Forsyth is now facing an additional charge of assault (non-domestic) in relation to this incident and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday October 3, 2016.

Earlier Release - Arrest Of Off Duty OfficerOntario Provincial Police Investigating Early Saturday the 27th August 2016 the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a complaint from a female alleging that she had been assaulted.

As a result of the initial police investigation, a suspect for the assault was identified and arrested. The accused in this investigation is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service who was offduty at the time of the incident. Constable Jarrott Forsyth, a nine-year veteran of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has been arrested and charged with assault. Forsyth is presently suspended from duty pending the completion of the investigation.

“It is important that an investigation into the criminal conduct of our member be seen as fair, transparent and impartial by both the accused and the public” stated Chief Robert A. Keetch.

As a result, I have formally requested through the Office of the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police that he assign members of the OPP to complete the criminal and Police Services Act investigations into this allegation.

As this matter has now been turned over to the Ontario Provincial Police there will be no further comments or press releases made by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

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Update – Arrest Of Off-Duty Officer

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BASIC BLACK

Arthur Black

Masked Bandit Strikes!

Have a cigar -- I just became a foster dad!

I know I'm a little long in the tooth for parental duty but if you'd seen this kid you'd have signed up on the spot yourself.

Irresistible. A pair of eyes that could melt a brick of Moose Tracks. Those tiny hands...those weensy fingers!

The back story was compelling too. No parents on the scene of course. The mother, an obvious floozy, abandoned the tyke without so much as a note pinned to the diaper. In fact – no diaper!

The father? Don't ask.

For him it was probably just another one-night stand. A two-minute scuffle in the bushes. Wham, bam, thank you ma'am.

The result: a tiny orphan waif. Hungry, naked, shivering and whimpering on my doorstep.

Well, beside my garbage can, actually. And not so much whimpering as chittering. But garbage can or doorstep – that's no way to treat a baby raccoon.

So I adopted him. Her. It. I put some warm milk in a bowl, cribbed a couple of spoonfuls of dog food when the resident mutt wasn't looking, put it down on the ground and retreated. The raccoon, which was about the size of a Big Mac, eventually ventured over to the bowl and proceeded to make a hell of a mess with splattered milk droplets and meat juice smears all over the sidewalk.

Obviously one of the first lessons responsible parent raccoons impart to the youngsters involves table manners. That option was not available for me because the kid, though indisputably

Canadian, appeared to speak neither official language and I was not yet fluent in Conversational Raccoonese.

Nor am I yet. But language is superfluous in a human/ raccoon relationship. The human just needs to keep showing up with food.

And I do. It's been three weeks now. My foster kid, which is now the size of a small house cat, has moved into a tall cedar in my front yard. Each morning I decoy my dog into the house and approach the base of the cedar, tip-toeing like an obsequious butler, a bowl of water in one hand, a plate of minced egg, dog food and diced prune-plums in the other.

I surmount the language barrier by making ridiculous and demeaning clicking sounds with my tongue. The raccoon, which used to be shy and reclusive, practically ignores me in its scramble to get to the plate and chow down.

Is He/she/it becoming a pet? Hardly. Whenever my charge does notice it's towering two-legged servant it emits a ferocious hiss and bares a jawful of tiny, no doubt needle-sharp teeth.

Obviously, fraternization with staff menials is simply not on the table.

That's okay by me. I have no plans to become a helicopter dad hovering over Hesheit's existence and micromanaging future career choices. I want that freeloader off social welfare as soon as possible.

Sooner, even.

What do I look like – a patsy?

Have to run. I've got a hard-boiled egg that needs mincing.

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With Jim White

The Missing Student Mystery

It is Tuesday, Sept. 6th, 2016 and the first day of classes at the Delray P. Schuter High School in the town of Wawaton. There is a student population of about 75 this year, according to the enrollment list. However, after attendance was taken on this first day, it was discovered that one student appeared to be missing. Of course this is not too unusual. Sometimes they were on holidays with their parents, and couldn't get back on time, especially if flying. Sometimes it was having to work that day at their summer job. Sometimes it was being sick. The secretary, Mabel Simpson, has heard all the excuses over the years.

But this was going to be her last year at the school, as she was turning 65 next May. This time it was a new reason that involved a mystery of a student who had disappeared, along with her parents, a week previously.

It began when she learned of this missing student, Barbara Franklin from her homeroom teacher. As always the first thing she did was phone the parents, in this case, Ben and Susan Franklin, to see what might have happened. There was no answer.

But the voice mail did offer a clue. It stated that they were on vacation, and wished everyone an enjoyable Labour Day weekend. She thought to herself, “Well, thanks for that.

I am sure burglars would be appreciative of that info too.

An empty house ripe for the picking. Why won't people learn?” She shook her head in disapproval. Then she continued to get on with business.

She checked the school records, and got the name of the company that Mr. Franklin worked for. She called them, and was worried when she learned that he had not returned to work today, as he was supposed to.

Fortunately, Wawaton was a small enough town that people knew each other directly or indirectly, or were related, or through a friend of a friend.

Mabel knew Mr. Franklin's mother Hazel, through the church that they were both members of. So she called

her up to see if she knew anything about where they were or when they might be back.

She was in a panic, as she had not heard from them either.

They had gone a week ago to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and were due back on Labour Day Monday evening she explained to Mabel.

He always called her as soon as they got back home from wherever they went. He knew she was such a worrier. Now she was more than that. Mabel suggested that they were delayed at the airport or somewhere due to the hurricane that had hit Florida on the long weekend. The she suggested getting the phone number of where they were staying in Orlando, and call her back. That calmed her down, as she now had a mission to focus her attention on.

After a long while, she finally did call Mabel back.

Hazel was out of breathe as she spoke. “Sorry to take so long. I knew that I had the number somewhere, but do you think that I could remember where? Anyway I have it here. I'll give them a call, and then call you back, if that's okay, Mabel.”

She replied, “Sure. You do that. I have some more calls to make, and lots of other things to get done today.

Thanks a lot.” She hung up and went on with her other tasks.

Not even ten minutes later, she got a hysterical call from Hazel. “They don't have any record of them arriving at the hotel. Oh, my, what happened to them? Have they been in an accident? What if they are laying in a ditch somewhere?

Have they been murdered?

Where can they be?”” Mabel interrupted her. “Hazel, calm down. I presume they flew out from Torrino, right?

Check with the airline, and see if they got on the plane.

Once we know that, we can go on from there. Call me back.”

Hazel hung up and did as she was told. This time it took nearly half an hour before she called Mabel back. This time she wasn't frantic. She just declared, “Well, try getting in touch with a human being with those airlines! I was on hold for a good twenty min-

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utes. Then it took another fifteen minutes or so for the check in clerk to get back to me. She confirmed that they did not check in as scheduled. So now that we know that much, I am going to go over to their house and see if there are any clues there as to where they might be. I'll be in touch. I am taking my brother Malcolm with me.” Mabel finished off by saying, “That's good. I was going to suggest going to their house too. So you are way ahead of me.

You're getting the hang of this sleuth stuff, I must say. Say hi to Malcolm for me. Keep me posted.” She agreed to do that, and hung up. Mabel was so busy the rest of that morning, and into the afternoon with all the administrative paperwork that needed to be completed during this first day of school opening, that she never gave her any more thought. She was taken aback when Hazel called her about four that afternoon.

“Hi, there. I just wanted to let you know what has happened since we last talked earlier today. Your not going to believe it. It's like a story out of a true crime novel.

They were kidnapped in their own house. A gang of four thugs broke in a week ago Friday night around six p.m., not realizing they were still there. This happened just fifteen minutes before they were heading out to the airport.

They were tied up and locked in the laundry room while those guys took over the rest of the house. They ate all their food, watched TV, played their video games, and racked up some huge bills on Ben's debit card. They also got into their computer system, and did all kinds of damage. I don't know the details about that part of it.

Anyway, Malcolm and I let ourselves into the house, and what did we discover but one of the bast...., uh, crooks, intently watching TV. I think it was one of those talk shows.

I didn't really pay attention.

Anyway he had his back to us as he sat in Ben's lounge chair.

We really startled him when we called out to him, asking what he was doing there. He jumped out of the chair, and looked startled, like a child who is suddenly caught with his hand in the cookie jar, if you know what I mean.

Before we could stop him, he ran towards the front door, and was out of there in a flash.

Malcolm tried to catch him, but he was too fast. Well, we called the police before searching the house, just to see if they were there. Sure enough, when we went down to the basement, we heard the banging on the door. When we opened it, I don't who was more relieved. Ben explained the situation, and that the other three must have gone out for now, but would likely be back soon, so we should get out of there before they did return. Unfortunately just as we were at the top of the stairs to the kitchen, the three of them did come

back. Well, Malcolm was not going to let those three get away, or allow him and me to also become hostages.

He grabbed a butcher knife that was on the counter by the sink, and told them to sit down. Ben picked up on this, and he grabbed a knife too.

Thankfully those three thugs realized they were outnumbered this time, five to three.

I grabbed the proverbial frying pan, and Barbara wielded a broom handle.

While we waited for them to come, we got them to sit down at the kitchen table, and we talked to them. They were very forthcoming, despite being high on drugs. They explained about living on the streets for the past six months. They were all into drugs and alcohol, and needed money to satisfy their cravings. They made the rounds of houses and corner stores to get food, and money to bury their drugs and booze. Ben and Susan's house just happened to be their next target.

They were just in their early twenties, I would say. Once they were inside the house they realized they had all the time in the world to get a taste of the 'good life', as they described it – living in a nice home, with lots of money to spend thanks to Ben's debit card; and the computer access. They described about ordering all kinds of things, using his card. I don't know what else they did. I don't understand all this computer stuff. I gather they had lots of other homeless people that they hung out with, in over this time, partying and taking drugs, and god knows what else that goes on at parties nowadays! I can't understand why some of the neighbours didn't call the police to complain. I'm sure some of them must have known they were away. But I suppose those that would have done that may have been away themselves for the weekend.

Anyway, they have been taken away now, and Ben, Susan and Barbara have gone down to the police station to make a statement before charges are laid. I have been busy cleaning up the house.

They have sure made a mess.

Dirty dishes everywhere, the beds all need to be stripped and washed. Oh my!”

Mabel interrupted her.

“Are you sure that you should be doing that? Isn't it a crime scene now? You could be erasing fingerprints, or DNA samples, or whatever they might need for evidence at a future trial.” Hazel paused while she thought about that. “Oh, gosh, maybe you are right. They never said anything about leaving things intact. Oh, oh! Hope I haven't wrecked things. Guess I will leave the rest of the cleanup for later. Thanks for pointing that out to me. Well, anyway, the mystery is solved, so I will let you get back to work.

Barbara will likely be back to school tomorrow. She might need counseling, although she's a strong girl, just like

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her Dad. I am just thankful that those intruders didn't harm Barbara, or the rest of them. I hope the news media don't find out about this, and make a huge deal of it. I think they would just like to forget about it, and get back to their normal routines.”

Mabel commented, “Good luck with that. I am sure it will likely make the six o'clock news tonight, or else by tomorrow morning's news and talk shows. Likely Twitter is abuzz already.” Hazel sighed, and admitted that she was likely correct.

Sure enough, it was on tonight's news. They caught the first guy that ran away, at the bus stop, while the others were arrested at the Franklin residence, the reports said.

One thing that Hazel didn't know at the time when she was telling Mabel all about it earlier that afternoon, was that the intruders were really drug dealers that Barbara's boyfriend, Josh Wheeler used to buy his fix. He was behind in his payments, and he thought this house raid would help erase that debt.

They agreed to that arrangement. He had told them that they were going to be away, but thought they would have checked it out first to make sure the house was empty before they broke in. So Josh ended up being charged as an accomplice. He had been at the house several times during that week, it was also learned. It was also learned that the four intruders laughed during their interrogation about how gullible the Franklin family was, falling for the sob story of being these poor homeless people.

Mabel went to bed this night of September 6th thinking how lucky the family was that it all worked out. She began to imagine what could have happened leading to a much more terrible result.

Then she couldn't stop smiling as she imagined Hazel standing there with that fry pan, waving it over her head.

That would give anyone pause to tangle with her. Don't mess with those seniors, she stated, as she settled in to bed. And finally as she drifted off to sleep, her last thought was a question – “I wonder if Barbara will be at school tomorrow? She'll be a celebrity for sure, at the very least.

Will she want that attention?

Hmm, I better follow up on that in the morning.”

Barbara on the other hand, was in a state of fear, and anger, after learning that Josh was the ringleader of this home invasion. As it stands this Tuesday night, it is hard to say what frame of mind she will be in Wednesday morning. Will she be able to face going to school? Or is she strong enough to shrug off this ordeal, and move on? We will know soon enough...

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Rotary Club Helps Support Summer Reading Program

Rob Clarke, representing the Rotary Club of Wawa, presents one of the grand prizes for the Summer Reading Club Draw to Jessica Popert, Children's Programmer at the Library.

Article by Bob Avis Photo by Rob Clarke The Rotary Club of Wawa has once again assisted the Wawa Public Library with their “TD Summer Reading Club” for kids ages three to twelve which ran through the summer holiday from school.

This is the 17th successful year offering literacy, crafts and games meant to keep their attention and add to their enjoyment and education.

Computer tablets are offered as grand prizes drawn at the end of the season pizza

party. Some of these things are supported by monetary donations from organizations like Rotary. Rotary Club of Wawa presented $500.00 to the library for this program on August 22, 2016.

In other Rotary News: The Northern Credit Union in Wawa is holding a “Silent Auction” for a Bob Patterson art work titled “Fresh Snow”.

The work can be seen at the Northern Credit Union here in town. Ballots are available there. Bidding begins at $250.00.

The auction closes at 5:00 p.m. September 14, 2016.

All proceeds go to Rotary International’s Polio Plus Program, an ongoing program of Rotary to eradicate Polio worldwise.

Don’t miss this one of a kind event. Drop in and bid today.

The Rotary Club invites anyone to “like” the Rotary Club of Wawa on Facebook.

Find out who we are, what we do and where we do it.

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The Wawa Travellers are looking forward to the start of another exciting hockey season beginning the week of September 12th. If you have not yet registered your player on one of the teams supporting kids ages 4-18 then there is still time.

Please go down to the arena, meet the coaches and join them for a season of fun and athletic excellence. The WMHA look forward to once again entertaining Wawa Hockey Fans this season, and with new jerseys, the athletes will look spiffy doing it!

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Kate Vernier & Family wish to thank everyone for their acts of kindness, love, and support at our time of sadness and grief.

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Community Events • • MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LADY DUNN HEALTH CENTRE Date: Monday, September 19th, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICES TOPS - WEEKLY MEETING ON Tuesdays from 12:00 till 1:00 p.m. downstairs at LDHC. Call 705-856-2781.

ALGOMA FAMILY SERVICES IS A confidential child, adolescent and family counselling service that is available to residents of Wawa, Missanabie, Dubreuilville and White River on a voluntary basis and free of charge. The counsellors offer individual, family and group counselling to children, teens and their families who may be experiencing difficulties with discipline, feelings and behaviour.

The counsellors travel weekly to White River and Dubreuilville and as needed to Missanabie. For more information, please call collect at 1-705-856-2252 or drop into the Wawa office at 26 Ste. Marie Street (behind Mariette’s).

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meeting will be held Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Pentecostal Church on 12 Government Rd. THE INFANT DEVELOPMENT program is a home-based program for parents with infants from birth to three years of age sponsored by the Algoma Health Unit. There is no fee for this service. Assessments, programming and activities designed to help infants reach their potential are offered in confidence.

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PUBLIC NOTICES THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER provides free help to improve reading, writing, math and basic computer skills.

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CHURCH NEWS FIRST UNITED CHURCH 856-2926.

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ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Service of Morning Prayer each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion is held monthly by visiting clergy. All are welcome!

ST. MONICA’S ROMAN CATHOLIC Church, Father Michael Asorgoe 8562032. Masses Saturday 7:00 p.m. (English) Sunday 9:00 a.m. (Bilingual).

CALVARY CHURCH INVITES you to great children and youth services as well as our Sunday morning services at 10:30 am. For more information, call 705852-1068 or wawachurch@hotmail.com.

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THE HAPPY MEDIUM BY CHRISTINE DAVISON

For the week of September 7th to September 13th, 2016 Is your birthday this week? People admire you for your beauty, wit, and wisdom. Your intellect and intuition are relied upon by many. Trust feelings when dealing with friends and lovers and you’ll find joy. You’re a wealth of information and a cornucopia of creativity and compassion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take care with routine work and hobbies. Know that you’ve made the right decision with the information you had at the time. You have enthusiastic memories about your youth and time spent at school.

One of your children may prove to be good at sports or will grow up to be competitive. You are highly protective of those you love.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There’s a possibility of discovering hidden money or resources. Things will come to you, in time. You’re an enthusiastic nurturer and parent, even if your own childhood involved an absent parent on occasion. You may have been an adventurous sort as a child, or picked first for everything at sport. You’re artistic and kind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Find something to do with animals, pets, or loved ones. Children or those you teach, mentor, or care for may give you a gift. You’re an assertive person and risk taker at the best or worst of times. You’re protective of children and others you love. You’re a person with a zest for life and a curious, colourful, creative flair.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Create and beautify. Continue to look into higher education and possible travel overseas. Now is a good time to learn a new language. Avoid chemicals and harsh additives or your skin may suffer for it. There is a chance, even though it’s late in the summer, that you could suffer sunburns if you’re not overly careful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Try to make room for romance in your love life as your more corporal demands may be putting pressure on the person you are currently in a partnership with. A massage or hug can do wonders.

Concerns with moving may weigh heavily upon your mind. Think about little solutions and smaller actions, the problems will soon pass.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may be wise to be more emotionally involved in your career and more aware of changes that could lead to greater status and public recognition. You’re an amazing investigator, however, try not to instigate or be overly provocative lest other’s tempers be put to test. Avoid obsession with morbid thoughts or feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re a brave and influential person. Remember, you can’t do this all alone even if your creative talents and strength come naturally to you. Recruit others and let go of control every once in a while.

Share your stories and philosophies and luck will be with you.

Feelings and family may motivate you to act or compete.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’re enthusiastic and successful. If you become more emotionally involved with your career then good things should result for you and those lucky enough to work under you. Avoid hasty decisions. Indulge your senses in something luxurious and sensual.

Try to avoid contempt, criticism or melancholy, from yourself or others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Friendship is highly important to you, more important than it may be to others and this frustrates you on occasion. You are a true pioneer, especially when it comes to causes you believe in. Don’t worry needlessly when you are well aware that things will work out for the best of everyone involved later.

Someone likes you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s very important for you to find a true confidante that you can discuss any emotional problems with, openly and freely. You share a deep empathy towards others.

Avoid self-deception or escapist tendencies. Your communication and problem solving abilities are good but need to be worked upon or you may suffer somewhat as a result.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You need to take time to consider things thoroughly before making your next move. Put other’s needs first for the next little while and a relationship may become much more emotionally satisfying.

You’re an adventurous spirit-Your intellect and ingénue will shine through any barriers. Your smile is a bright light on a cloudy day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel caged in from time to time but don’t let it bother you. Sometimes colouring within the lines leads to great creative insight and ingénue.

This is an intense, passionate, and emotional time. Try to keep big spending to small, worthy places.

Learn to love travel for travel’s sake and learning for the sake of learning.

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Pathways

“Carrying the message of Love” with Joan Brooks

Feeling The Love...

I wonder how many of my readers feel the Love I put into my Pathways columns. Did you know that whenever you feel love, you literally begin to glow?

If you are just thinking about Love, you have started to glow.

I received a recent email from a blogger (TUT – the Universe) that provides some fascinating information.

“Did you know that the glowing is actually made up of zillions of minute sparkles? And that these sparkles receive as much energy as they create?

And that because of this energy exchange you completely stop aging and look younger?

Abundance is immediately drawn to you? Healing powers fill you? Muscles are strengthened, pounds are shed, and your vision improves? Lingering questions are answered? New friends are summoned? Old friends are poked? Problems are solved? And maple syrup tastes more maple-y?” All this when you feel Love. Wow!!

Now, I have a few things to say about the above post. Hmmm.

I read, write, give and receive many great Hugs, and I share Love in all its many forms via this column. For me, it’s all Love.

It’s all God. I’ve come through the blazing Fire of Life and discovered Love is really all there is. And yes, one could attribute

to my decades Life-Long journey. But it all began before I was born. Oh yes, my Path and your Path are all pre-determined by the Powers that BE. My Dad, a newly landed immigrant from Denmark and my biological mother came together in a little farming community in Nova Scotia. They married and I was their first born. What a gift they received. And I giggle when I write this because my stoic Danish father did not have a clue what to do with me. He tried so hard to make me into a clone of him however I would have none of it. So I’m told.

And, my beloved step mother was another Gift of Love that tried so hard to meld Dad’s attitudes with my assumption that I knew it all. I’ve also been told by my younger brother that I’m more like my Dad than any of his other children. And today, I give thanks every day for his genes including some of his precious mannerisms that make up my day. And always when giving thanks I have a smile on my face. This is feeling the Love and so I must glow often. I’m not sure if I have stopped aging and appear younger or if there are long term benefits of feeling so much Love. Really neat, eh?

I just got off the phone with Ellen, my wonderful younger sister – she’s 75. We laugh the

whole time we are together. Our lives parallel over the years. We’ve both birthed four children, experienced difficult health issues including cancer and crippling arthritis, divorce, loss of an adult child, and have had to make lemonade with lemons more than once. Now we laugh at Life’s foibles. She loves gardening, creates magical hooked rugs and wall hangings and is an amazing cook.

So over the past half hours I would say, we’ve blossomed just like the amazing flower garden she creates. You might say we fully and completely Love and accept who we are. We laugh at our flaws and limitations and are just so grateful we discovered the secret of Love, of God through the untidiness, disarray and predicaments of Life. Love, Love, Love her!

Also on this day, Love comes via telephone calls and conversations. My youngest son calls every weekend and brings me up to date on family life and his travel arrangements. My daughter who is incredibly busy calls and asks if I’m packed and ready for my visit to London.

Yikes! And then another local friend calls and we have the most wonderful hour long conversation. I simply feel complete and whole after our phone visits. It’s all Love.

I Love this quote “Meditation takes the dust off the mirror of your soul, one day at a time, so it can more readily reflect the light of the Love that makes up everything that exists”. Bill Harris ‘til next time…this is Joan

Ontario Providing Over 2,300 Parents Reaching Out Grants Province Supporting Parent Engagement in Children’s Learning Ontario is providing over 2,300 grants to help more parents get involved in their children's education.

This year, under the Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants program, the province is making investments in over 2,200 schools and supporting 110 regional and provincewide projects. These grants support local school councils, Parent Involvement Committees and not-forprofit organizations working with parents. This funding drives local solutions that help parents overcome barriers to getting more involved in their children's learning.

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Supporting parents to be involved in their children's education is part of the government's economic plan to

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 businesse s.

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A New School Year Begins On September 7th Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) staff are looking forward to welcoming students on Wednesday, September 7, the first school day of the 2016-2017 school year.

“We are always excited to see our new and returning students,” said Mrs. Lyse-Anne Papineau, CSCNO Director of Education. “With the support of our staff, parents and partners, we are committed to offering a quality French language Catholic education to all of our students.”

This year, the CSCNO expects some 6,850 students in its 37 schools. Whereas about 5,200 students are registered in its 27 elementary schools, close to 1,650 students will pursue their studies in its ten secondary schools. Also worth noting, some 1,050 students will ben-

efit from the CSCNO’s proven expertise with the Full Time Kindergarten Program offered in all of its French Catholic schools.

Located in the heart of a dynamic region with a strong Francophone tradition, the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario is one of the largest Francophone school boards in Ontario and in French Canada. The area served by the CSCNO includes the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Espanola, Greater Sudbury, Hornepayne, Michipicoten, North Shore, Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury East.

The Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario offers a French Catholic Educational Program that is widely recognized for its excellence. The CSCNO provides a quality learning environment and academic program that runs from early childhood to adult education, with more than 6,850 students in 27 elementary and 10 secondary schools.

La nouvelle année scolaire s’amorce le 7 septembre prochain

C’est avec grand plaisir que le personnel du Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) accueillera ses élèves le mercredi 7 septembre, soit la première journée de l’année scolaire 2016-2017. « Nous avons hâte d’accueillir nos nouveaux élèves, ainsi que les élèves qui nous reviennent», affirme Mme LyseAnne Papineau, directrice de l’éducation au CSCNO. «Grâce à l’appui de notre personnel, de nos parents et de nos partenaires, nous continuerons à offrir une éducation catholique de langue française de qualité à tous nos élèves.»

Cette année, près de 6850 élèves fréquenteront les 37 écoles du CSCNO. Alors que plus de 5200 élèves sont inscrits dans les 27 écoles élémentaires, près de 1 650 élèves poursuivront leurs études dans les dix écoles secondaires. Il convient de souligner que près de

1050 élèves du CSCNO sont inscrits au programme de jardin d’enfants à temps plein dans l’ensemble de nos écoles catholiques de langue française.

Situé au cœur d’un territoire dynamique et à grande proportion francophone, le Conseil scolaire catholique du NouvelOntario occupe une place de choix parmi les conseils scolaires de langue française en Ontario et au Canada français. Le territoire du CSCNO englobe les communautés de Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Espanola, Grand Sudbury, Hornepayne, Michipicoten, Rive Nord, Sault-Ste-Marie et Sudbury-Est. Le Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario offre une éducation catholique en français, qui est reconnue pour son excellence. Le CSCNO offre un milieu propice à l’apprentissage et un programme éducatif de qualité, de la petite enfance à l’âge adulte, à quelque 6850 élèves répartis dans un réseau de 27 écoles élémentaires et 10 écoles secondaires.

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