September 2, 2010 • Issue 763 • $1.00 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995

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Visit us online at www.islandclippings.com Tel: 705-246-1635 email: [email protected] Fax: 705-246-7060 New Developments in Northern Health Care! IT’S BEEN A BIG WEEK for Northern healthcare. Mike reduce demand on hospital emergency departments by Brown, MPP, Algoma-Manitoulin, announced Monday that providing non-emergency care. there will be two new Family Health Teams established, to The addition of 30 new teams is part of Ontario’s commit - serve the Batchewana and Blind River communities. Ontario ment to the creation of 200 Family Health Teams. These is creating 30 new Family Health Teams across the province teams are currently providing care to over 2.3 million Ontar - to provide better access to family health care. ians and serving over 393,000 previously unattached patients. “I am pleased that Algoma-Manitoulin has received two more The province also operates Health Care Connect, a program Family Health Teams, in addition to aimed at helping people find a family doctor or Nurse Practi - those previously approved in Wawa, tioner in their community. According to government Elliot Lake, Chapleau, Manitowaning, statistics, over 900,000 Ontarians have been attached to a Espanola, Mindemoya, Manitouwadge and family doctor since 2003. Government figures also reflect an Little Current,” said Mr. Brown. increase in the number of doctors, citing 2,886 more doctors practicing now, than in 2003. It’s expected that, once all 200 teams are operational, they will provide access to primary care for nearly 2.7 million Ontarians. Monday’s “What makes these Family Health Teams so valuable is announcement is a key that each one is developed with the needs of the part of the government’s community in mind. These additional 30 new teams ‘Open Ontario Plan’ to provide more will provide even greater access to quality heath care access to health care services, while for people in the community.” said the Honourable improving quality and accountability for Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term patients. Mike is happy to note that the Care. Algoma-Manitoulin riding now has 10 approved Family Health Teams – more The concept appears to also have the enthusiastic than any other riding in the support of the Province’s doctors. Dr. Mark McLeod, Presi - province. dent of the Ontario Medical Association says “We are thrilled with today’s announcement of an additional 30 Family Health Teams opening their doors province-wide. These teams will not only provide Ontarians with access to a doctor He has long been a strong supporter of the Family Health in their community, but to a team of health care professionals Team concept as a workable solution to the province’s health that can provide patient-centred care.” care ‘crunch’ and doctor shortage. In addition, the government has announced the creation of Family Health Teams provide care closer to home by bringing 25 Nurse Practitioner-led clinics, which are expected to together health care professionals such as Physicians, Nurse provide care for more than 40,000 people. Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Dieti - cians. Working together, they offer quality team-based care Mr. Brown’s news led us to uncover another announcement – while also attaching more patients who don’t have a regular this one from the North East Local Healthcare Integration family doctor to one in their community. They also help Continued on next page David Nelson Sales Representative “Your Island Realtor” The Real Estate Stop 949-7867 • 246-2757 New Developments ...continued from page 1 Network (NE LHIN) that three new Nurse Practitioner-led clinics will be located in Capreol, North Bay and Thessalon. The clinics are in addition to the three already located in Northeastern Ontario in Sudbury/Lively, Sault Ste. Marie, and the French River. Nurse Practitioner-led clinics are a great option for people in need of primary care. Practitioners are able to treat common illnesses, and injuries and order lab tests, X-rays and other diagnostic tests. Nurse Practitioners work with doctors, nurses and health care providers to offer a team-based approach to front-line care. North East LHIN CEO Louise Paquette notes that more front - line care options such as Nurse Practitioner-led clinics, Family Health Teams, community health centres and nursing stations are an important part of the solutions to many of our region’s DOUG HOOK longstanding health care issues. “This week has brought excel - lent health care news for people living in Northeastern WATERCOLOURS & REPRODUCTIONS Ontario. Greater access to more health care professionals supports better patient care and helps to ease alternate level of 6TH ANNUAL LABOUR DAY SHOW care and emergency room wait time pressures currently facing TOWN HALL, RICHARDS LANDING our hospitals.” SEPTEMBER 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH More locally, Dr. Alan McLean, Physician Lead, Superior 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day Family Health Team stated, “This is an exciting opportunity for our group to give patients in Sault Ste. Marie the kind of For more information collaborative and patient-centred care that Family Health 705 246 2457 Teams provide.” [email protected] So here’s a snapshot of Primary Care in Northeastern Ontario: 533 family physicians practice in Northeastern Ontario. Of 2009 DODGE RAM the province’s 170 Family Health Teams, 27 are located in Northeastern Ontario, including Blind River and the Baawaating and Superior Family Health Teams in Sault Ste. Marie. X4 There are also 6 Community Health Centres (CHCs) in 4 Northeastern Ontario. These are not-for-profit organizations funded by the LHIN to deliver both primary care and community services. There are currently no CHCs in our area. In addition, Nursing Stations are sponsored through hospitals and are stand-alone organizations. Most stations, or clinics, are staffed by Nurse Practitioners who work in collaboration with a family physician. There are 16 Nursing Stations in Northeastern Ontario, but none in our area. 4 X 4 • LOADED Unfortunately, NONE of these innovations seem to have yet CLOTH INTERIOR reached OUR area. While our neighbours in the Soo, Thes - $22,900 salon and Blind River have hopefully now received some 4 DOOR PICKUP badly-needed healthcare relief, Algoma’s ‘North Shore’ region PLUS LIC & TAXES continues to await news of the fate of our local hospital, our It’s worth the drive! overworked doctors and our thinly-stretched health care resources. Is there hope for us? Maybe so! According to sources in Mike Brown’s office, the issues here are being pragmatically 214 Main Street, Thessalon addressed, and a positive outcome is expected. Hopefully it will come soon, and in the form of very good news! 842-2433 Page 2 St Joseph Island Plowmen’s Association 76th Plowing Match MMHA thanks the following individuals and By Gail Murdock businesses who contributed to the success of the THE ST JOSEPH ISLAND PLOWING MATCH was held Charity Golf Tournament in aid of the August 28, 2010 under sunny skies at the St. Joseph Township Matthews Memorial Hospital Association Centennial Grounds. Although the numbers were down this year, the competition was as keen as ever. The ground was We thank the golfers for participating ... tough to plow but the Plow persons were tougher, and without the teams, we would not everyone completed their land on time. have a tournament! Senior Tractor Class was won by Tom Murdock followed by CORPORATE SPONSORS Glen Underhill and Keith Brown. Utility Class 3 or more Investors Group furrows winner was Ross Armstrong, then Mike Bringelson Algoma Financial Group and Rob Armstrong. Antique Class winner was Perry Coulter Mastronardi Produce followed by Tom Mowery. Junior Tractor Class (15 years old or Island Springs Golf Resort under) was Bobbi-Lynn Murdock winning. Her Mom, Cori HOLE SPONSORS Murdock took the Women’s Tractor Class. The Senior Class Law Office of Hugh MacDonald saw Jim Cruickshank winning with Harold Kent a close Don Littleton Electric & Fred2s Trailer Park second. PC Doctor Soo Mill Buildall Tom Murdock took the Best Plowed Land in the field (the Tulloch Engineering Bernt Gilbertson trophy) with Glen Underhill coming second. Carl Thomas/Royal LePage The W.L. Miller trophy for Best Plowed Land by a junior went Northern Credit Union to Bobbi-Lynn Murdock, Tom Murdock’s granddaughter. She MacDougall Energy Inc. also had third best plowed land in the field. CART SPONSORS There was one team of horses belonging to Jim Garson. Thomas Young Builders Everyone enjoyed watching them work and to see how it was Holder Marine done years ago. It also brought back memories to some of the Kent2s Corners crowd. Island Enterprises Bruce Mines Insurance The Judge, Keith Robinson of Cookstown, Ontario, commented that the plowers did a good job plowing. Keith EXPENSE SPONSORS Betty Moore plows at the International Plowing Match. He has also repre - Vince Vernelli sented Ontario at the Canadian Plowing Competition and has Dr. Mossing represented Canada at the World Plowing Match. Andrew Scallan In addition to the ‘regulars’, the match brought out many new Kelly Buller attendees as well, including our summer residents and people PRIZE SPONSORS from Manitoba who enjoyed the horse plowing. Some had Molson Breweries never seen plowing done or been to a Match before. Most went Marc Vernelli away having learned something about plowing and the impor - Changes Hair Salon tance of stewarding the land. Tim3BR Mart Arden Irwin & Judy Connell The match was a success thanks to the participants and the Tammy Irwin/Cash Converters Canada sponsors. Without sponsors it would be very difficult, if not St. Joseph Island Museum impossible. Thanks to McDougall Energy, the Township of St. Vince & Kay Vernelli Joseph, Northshore Tractors, the Algoma branch of the Kentvale ACE Hardware Store Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Carl Thomas (Royal Jim & Bernie Crosby LePage Real Estate), Kent’s Corners and the many people who Harmony Tea Room donated time or money. Graham Shell Get A Grip/Duncan McKenzie A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the Match Tilt2n Hilton Steak House a HUGE success again. Hilton Inn Karen2s Dream The Awards Banquet will be a Pot Luck meal at the United Mom2s Restaurant Church Fellowship Hall in Richards Landing on October 16, The Hope Chandler 2010 starting at 6:30 pm. Atlas Auto Parts Page 3 Another Successful Season for Baseball and Soccer KENTVALE By Jody Wildman The Helpful Place S Sales & Service THE ST. J OSEPH TOWNSHIP BASEBALL AND SOCCER PROGRAMS had great 712 K Line Road participation for the 2010 season with over 75 kids registering for baseball and over 70 You must see this 122 year old kids for soccer. General Store Slo-pitch baseball ran from early May to mid-June with the Senior and Intermediate 246-2002 www.kentvale.com end-of-season tournaments being hosted at our home fields, with Desbarats hosting the Juniors and Echo Bay hosting the Novices. Our teams played well with our Seniors David R. 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We’d like to thank baseball coaches and assistants Ron Dorscht, Raymond Ford, Cori THE TREFRY CENTRE Murdock, Jason Hill, and Carl Bowyer, and T-ball coaches Jane Wildman, Jeff Mason, SENIORS & DISABLED Persons Patrina Roberts and Mitch Clark. We’d also like to thank umpires Ron Dorscht, Vince PROGRAMS Vernelli, Carter Dorscht and Carole Hunt-Ford, and those parents, friends and family • Meals on Wheels members who helped out with scorekeeping and base coaching. Serving the needs of • Transportation the Citizens on the North Shore & • Adult Day Out The soccer season ran from late-June to mid-July with two teams each from Echo Bay, St. Joseph Island • Home Maintenance Desbarats and St. Joseph Island in Divisions I and II, and one team each in Division III. For more information call 705-246-0036 email: [email protected] Bruce Mines also had one team in each division. The season went well with the kids having fun and learning a lot from their coaches. 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The said by-law will come before Council for consideration at The two have been actively getting pledges, and a few sponsor - its regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September ships too, from good-hearted members of our business 8th, 2010 at the Township’s Administration Building at 1669 community, such as Kentvale Merchants, Ambeault’s Confec - Arthur Street in Richards Landing. At that time Council will tionary, Island Enterprises and Rocky Ridge Quarter horses. hear in person or by solicitor or agent, any person who claims that their land will be prejudicially affected and who applies If you’d like to help in the fight against breast cancer, contact to be heard. the Cancer Society or either of our budding ‘stock jocks’. Every cent raised can help make a difference but, as Brenda tells us Date: September 1, 2010 “Just the support our friends and neighbours the night of the race would be welcomed.” You can reach Grace at 246-2192 or Carol Trainor, Clerk Brenda at 246-3274. Township of St. Joseph Better yet, why not come out and cheer them on! In this race, EVERYONE can be a winner! Good luck ladies!

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3125 Third St. Hilton Beach 3810 A Line Road, St. Joseph Island 763 Lakeview Rd. Echo Bay 3173 Haight Rd. St. Joseph Island 1744 Lewellyn St. St. Joseph Island St. Joseph Island. Across from beach Cedar chalet features 3 bedrooms up Located on sheltered in land lake, open Located in Richards Landing with town Quiet country living only 25 min from SSM. and beautiful full service marina. 3 and 1 on main. Main floor laundry room, Open concept home with newer kitchen, concept 3 bedroom bungalow with vaulted water and sewer. This panabode log oak hardwood floors, fully finished base - Bedroom home with large living room patio doors off dinette and garden doors off cedar ceilings. Many updates including home features walkout basement with ment, 2 full baths. Oversized 2 car with vaulted ceilings and large gas fire - newer windows, roof and siding. Master in law suite or large recroom and 4th garage has heated office and finished dining room. Large living room addition place. Beautifully landscaped double lot. bedroom and dining room have patio doors bedroom and second bath. Large yard playhouse. Several out buildings on this with vaulted ceilings and hardwod floors. Attached double garage with built-in to large deck. Useable waterfront with dock. with garden and shed. Views of the 10 acre lot include maple syrup shack Full basement, Large garage or shop with storage. Master suite has ensuite. water when leaves are off the trees. attached room for home based business. Only minutes from bridge. with all you need to make syrup. Shows like new. $184,500. $379,900. $108,000. $289,900. $229,900.

2972 Soo Mill Rd. St. Joseph Island 5210 Wierzbicki Dr. St. Joseph Is. Waterfront St. Joseph Island, close to 1277 Richards St. St. Joseph Island 3104 Mark St., Hilton Beach Waterfront. Walk the beautiful sand Hilton Beach & Marina, 3 Bedroom Bung- Two bedroom bungalow, with some 647b Lakeshore Dr. Desbarats Only 1/2 a block to beach and beach from this extensively updated alow and oversized Garage. Updated newer windows. One block from Usable waterfront in this 2 bedroom metal roofs, vinyl siding, all windows, home. Newer kitchen, flooring, garden beach or marina. Great as a summer marina. This 3 bedroom home has home. Open concept, vaulted ceilings, remodeled kitchen, 6 major appliances, doors to deck. Updated 3 piece bath getaway or year round home. Town tons of character with original beautifully landscaped yard with garden 4 piece bath, baseboard heating, separate woodwork. Hardwood floors, huge with sauna, in-ground sprinkler, over - dining room, wrap around deck, septic water and sewer. Close to school, shed, woodshed, single garage, newer sized attached garage, main floor system, shared drilled well, good swim - hospital and shopping. 3 season porch, newer wiring and roof and heat trace cable. Newer laundry, large docking system good for ming and boating, front, back and side $49,900. plumbing. Town water and sewer. Kitchen. Park your boat at the dock, boat and swimming. lawns. sheltered on both sides. $239,900. $169,900 $109,900. $229,900.

1163 Adcock Dr. St. Joseph Island 5284 Wierzbicki Dr. St. Joseph Island Lot 28-22 Anjigami Lake 3041 Canoe Point Rd. Breathtaking Landscaping surrounds 158 End Side Rd. Echo Bay Beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow with Beautiful views of Lake Anjigami from St. Joseph Island this beautiful cedar 3 bedroom home on Absolutely breathtaking views from this 2 many updates. Oak hardwood floors, this log cottage. Large lake with great 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the water. Good sized guest house or bedroom log sided home on 79.5 acres. Open concept with newer family room addi - bathrm with slate floor and whirlpool fishing and hunting. (Dist 34+35) Good Hilton Beach with a park like yard, shop has water and electricity. Beautiful road in or take the railway and get tion, finished in pine with vaulted ceilings. tub, newer wood stove, new huge wrap newer flooring, freshly stained, hardwood floors, large master suite dropped off. Property is over an acre. Full basement has been roughed in for around deck with sunken sitting area. large wrap around deck, cathedral with two sided fireplace, very open Insulated 2 car garage, underground Land is leased but loads of value in the second bathroom, hot tub, newer energy ceilings, in floor radiant heat plus concept. sprinkler system. Beautiful sand beach, log cottage. Propane lights & stove. $279,000. efficient forced air furnace. Newer 60x40 great for children. woodstove. timber framed barn. $289,900. $67,000. $99,900 $249,900.

1446 Sterling Bay Rd. St. Joseph Is. 190 feet of usable shoreline lot in cul- 288 Lane 12, Rock Lake 2032 Canoe Point Road 3419 Hamilton Bay Rd. de-sac at the end of the year-round road. Spectacular views from this 3 bedroom St. Joseph Island - Scenic views from St. Joseph Island 3 bed cottage can easily be year round. cottage on Rock Lake. Newer wood this open concept 4 bedroom 3 bath - 1693 Lake St. Richards Landing 80 acres of field and bush features 2 Open concept living and dining area with stove. front & back decks, good water - room home on Gawas Bay. Master with 100 year old home with character. bed log home with full walkout basmt, patio doors to deck. New double garage front with good swimming & fishing. ensuite, main flr laundry. Two car Could be redone or build your several out buildings, with separate with laundry area. New roof in 2003 and Year round access. Storage shed. Take detached garage with bunkie, wood - dream home or summer getaway. corrals, beaver pond with creek running Hwy 638 north to Centre Line Rd and working shop and art studio. Sandy siding in 2005. Insulated and heated Close to beach and Marina. through property. Great for horses, or crawl space. Sheltered bay good for left on Finlyson Rd to Lane 12. beach, big dock, minutes from Hilton hunt camp. boating. Beach. $49,900 $139,900. $219,900 $169,900. $475,000. Page 8 SOLD

135 Lakeshore Dr. Desbarats 2883 Green St. St. Joseph Island. 1753 Lucy St. Richards Landing 3079 Hilton Rd. Hilton Beach Waterfront overlooking Brown's Island. Waterfront. Beautiful sunsets, watch the 1 block from beach and marina, close to Excellent retirement or summer home. 456 Pine Island Rd Newer roof, oak kitchen, updated gas ships go by from this large deck and pool. park. This 2 bedroom home features Large marina and beach mins. away. immaculate 2 bedroom side split with main Excellent building lot on Pine Island furnace and central air. Large garage new roof, siding, doors and most Newer kitchen, baths, furnace plus floor laundry/office. Newer kitchen, large over 150 feet of shoreline and approx insulated and heated. Large loft area windows. Park like yard on 2 lots with wood stove insert. Formal dining room sunroom with patio doors to deck. Large 2 2 acres of mixed bush. New driveway above for future development. New over 140 feet of frontage by 220 feet and hardwood floors. Main floor master car garage with insulated shop on one side. in and 400 amp service. Sheltered garden shed and gazebo at shore. deep. Back deck and gazebo stay. Makes as a family room with garden doors to in-ground sprinkler system. Many waterfront. deck. Large yard. a great summer get away. $245,900. vegetable and flower gardens. $149,900. $129,900 $109,900. $199,900. Lots Lot 9 Island View Drive, 2 Acres Lot 2 Island View Drive, 1.17 Acres $24,900 Lot 3 Island View Drive, 1.14 Acres $59,900 Lot 7 Conc. 13 Base Line, 100 Acres, $ 59,900 Lot 58 Government Rd. 132’ frontage $84,900 Lots 131 - 136 Walnut St. Hilton Beach, 3 Ac$r1e1s , 900 Hwy. 548 Lot 20 Conc. E, 82 x 115’ possible commerc$i3al9 ,900 $19,900 17 Glen, Iron Bridge 25 Ellwood Blvd. & 5483 Ellwood Blvd., 200’ frontage 286 Hardwood Dr. Desbarats $139,900 Private country setting with over 4 acres Log home on a very private setting 7.25 27 Ellwood Blvd. 130’ frontage only 30 minutes to Sault Ste. Marie. 3 acres. Up on a hill with mature trees. 33 Ellwood Blvd. 123’ frontage $69,900 bedroom bungalow, full finished base - Opportunity for a bed & breakfast. 134 Pumpkin Point Rd . 151 x 249$ 54,900 ment, 4th bedroom, almost finished 5th 4 bedrooms up plus office area. Main 13 Big Point Rd. 332' of shoreline $17,500 bedroom or office. Newer windows, floor bedroom has large windows. $124,900 2 baths, wrap around deck with covered Lot 1 White Rd. 321 Acres counter-tops, bathroom, fresh paint & $159,900 newer 3 car garage. Large shed plus dining area & 3 car garage. Close to 2948 Soo Mill Rd. 101” of shoreline other out buildings. river and all conveniences. Ninth St. 2 lots for $84,900 $259,900. $247,500 Part Lot 19 Government Rd. Ov$er2 15 ,A5c0r0 es Part Lot 19 W Line, 90 Acres $59,900 Lot 3 Peter Lake, Echo Bay 160.5 a$c7re9s, 9$0990 ,900 Two lots, 465 Riverside Dr. 100’ Water Frontage $94,900 Conc. A Part Lot 1 51 Acres $79,900 NEW LISTING

1203 Gore St. St. Joseph Island Prime location downtown Richards 3035 Canoe Point Rd, Hilton Beach. 1195 Richard St. St. Joseph Island 1202 Gore St. Richards Landing Landing. Extensively updated building Walking distance to beach & marina. Downtown Richards Landing. Commercial Excellent location! Downtown Richards all wiring and 200 amp panel, windows, 3 bedroom bungalow in move in building for lease or sale. Take over refinished hwd. flrs. Main room is condition. New metal roof, newer Dinelles ll 1192-1198 Richards St. icecream business or start a new one. Landing on St. Joseph Island. Well approx. 1032 sq. ft. with 11 ft. ceilings. berber carpet, mostly finished bsmt just Well established grocery store with Upstairs could be 2 bed apartment or office established restaurant, comes with Large deck at front with wheelchair needs flooring, large recroom with mini mall/LCBO and Gift Store. space.Newer deck and windows, close to house behind. Close to Beach and access, office area and workspace off woodstove, lots of storage in cedar 2 bedroom apt. with water views marina and beach. or Marina. $122,500 $ 600 a $159,900.00 the main room. Parking out front plus closets. Mature trees, 2 good sheds. and access to the lake. plus utilities for main floor. $275,000 month out back. $169,900.00 $112,500

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An added bonus – older evaporator and access to miles and maple syrup equipment included for spring production. $109,900 of crown land. Heated with wood GREAT SPOTS FOR HUNTING OR WILDERNESS CABINS! stove and hydro with 50 acres on 5th side road south of the F & G. Beautiful rolling hills with 35 acres bush newer steel roof and and balance open meadows. $55,000 well and 200 amp service. Garage for snowmobile and 96 acres on W Line with 8 deer stands, lots of trails, 3 clearings planted to white clover, ATV storage. Great retreat from paved road with back accessible by snowmobile trail, crown land nearby. $82,900 hunting and fishing nearby. $79,900 160 acres near Bruce Mines with driveway and hydro poles in to clearing with older barn RETIRE IN STYLE! making ideal spot for cabin or year round home. $80,000 Modern 3 DANIEL BOONE WOULD OF LIVED HERE! bedroom, 2 bath Daniel would of loved this authentic log home on 100 acres complete with beaver brick bungalow pond, stream, plenty of trails and wild life. He would of loved the modern features in on double the home like full basement, 1.5 baths, main floor laundry, wood furnace and over - serviced lot with sized double garage. Live like the pioneers but with all the conveniences of today. view of marina $184,900 and lake. See more at www.retireinthessalon.ca $199,000 THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER! SUNSATIONAL SUNSETS! 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Call propane stoves and all kinds Park at the Wednesday, Lisa Van Shaikthe 246-3720 of knick knacks. 3015 Hilton September 22 Council as well as the regular Rd. top of hill in Hilton Beach. meeting. Council meetings menu. Table and chairs $25, moving begin at 7 pm in the Council boxes and paper $10, central REAL ESTATE Chambers, 1169 Arthur Street. Entertainment will be vac canister $15, crib and provided by All members of the public are mattress $35, toddler bed and welcome. Carol Trainor, Joe Matalo mattress $20, change table Waterfront building lot on Shore Road, 1 km from A.M.C.T. Clerk-Administrator $20, skating trainer $5. [email protected] Come on out and enjoy Call 246-3643 Richards Landing. Asking good food and try your $57,500. To all members of the Royal luck on the meat draw! 2 billy goats, one 3 yrs old, 100 ft Shore Lot at Sunset Canadian Legion, Branch the other 5 months old. 8 Point. 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Page 15 Classified Ads and Announcements The Island Clippings is pleased to publish Ads or announcements will appear in one issue, Pat’s Lawn & Yard Care personal Classified Advertising and Public Service but may be repeated, to a maximum of three Grass Cutting Announcements of 50 words or less , free of consecutive weeks (space permitting). Advertiser & Trimming charge to Island residents, as a community service. must resubmit ad each week. To ensure space for • Aerating Other than personal for sale ads the announce - everyone, please limit your content to a • Fertilizing maximum of 50 words. ment must be of value to the community. We 246-1042 reserve the right to decide if the ad is of service to Ads can be placed by: Email to: the community. [email protected] or by phone 246-1635 The Calico Hen (from 9 – 5, Mon-Fri) or fax 246-7060. Telephone: (705) 246-0875 Ads or announcements for non-residents, busi - Mail to: Island Clippings, RR1, Hilton Beach, nesses, or items or services, to be sold for profit, Antiques - Art - Used Books ON P0R 1G0 Jewellery - Photos - Knitting Supplies as well as items valued at over $1,000. will incur Or simply put it in one of our pick-up boxes Dawn Tweedle - owner/artisan a nominal charge of $10. plus HST. We reserve 1188 Richards St., conveniently located at Ambeault’s, Kent’s Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0 the right to determine if a fee is required. We Corners and the Hilton Beach Post Office. reserve the right to edit down to 50 words or less. Deadline for all material is noon Tuesday. Learn to play guitar! WHAT’S HAPPENING ON ST. JOE Reasonable rates. Call Mike at 246-1892 Friday St. Joseph Twp, Public Library - 6 pm to 9 pm Hens & Stitches, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am to 12 pm Hilton Union Library - 3 pm to 5 pm & 246-0942 Children’s Library - 10 am to 3 pm 7 pm to 9 pm - New phone number: 255-3520. Story time - 10:30 am Tuesday Friday Foods at the Legion Cribbage (singles), Legion Hall - 7:30 pm AA Meeting, United Church ($3.00 per person) (new addition, side door) - 8 pm Quilting - 1-3 pm, Downstairs Hilton Hall except the 3rd Saturday week held at the Trefry Centre. Childrens Library - 10 am to 3 pm Wednesday Hilton Union Public Library - 11 am to 5 pm - Bridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm New phone number: 255-3520. (Open to all seniors) St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm Pool, Legion - 7:30 pm Free pool all day in the Legion lounge St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm St. Boniface Roman Catholic, Hilton Beach at 4:30 pm. Food Bank, United Church, Richards Landing Changes Hair Salon Jam Session, Legion - 4 pm to 6 pm (side door) - 1 pm to 3 pm For Appointments Sunday Children’s Library - 10 am to 3 pm Please Call Story time - 10:30 am Holy Trinity Anglican, Jocelyn at 11 am. 941-0802 Free Methodist, 10th Side Rd. Coffee, tea and friendship Hilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm - Julie Stevens at 10:30 am. Worship service 11 am. New phone number: 255-3520. Island Bible Chapel, Richards Landing. Bingo, Legion - Doors Open 6:30, Early Birds 7:15 pm Lord’s Supper 10 am, Family Bible Hour 11:15 am. FIREWOOD Thursday Top Quality Hardwood Grace United, Hilton Beach. 9:30 am. St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm and Cut, split & delivered $70. /cord* Harmony St. Marks United, Richards Landing. 11 am. 7 pm to 9 pm Call Angie at 941-0215 * For Local delivery Monday Dr. Trefry Centre’s Day Out Program - 9 am to 4 pm Bridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm Children’s Library - 10 am to 3 pm (Open to all seniors) Story time - 10:30 am 3:30 - 5 pm Andrea S. Young, RMT 60+ Exercise Program, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10:30 am REGISTERED MASSAGE SJI Fiddlers, Hilton Union Public Library - 7 pm to 9 pm THERAPIST Euchre, Legion Hall - 8 pm ($3.00 per person) Darts at the Legion - 7:30 pm Carpet Bowling for 50 Plus, Legion - Refreshments Available - 1 pm 246-1433 Page 16