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36 Water St., St. Marys • Phone: 519.284.0041 • Fax: 519.284.0042 • [email protected] • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarysindy • Twitter: www.twitter.com/stmarysindy St. Marys Independent Serving St. Marys, Embro, Fullarton, Granton, Kirkton, Kintore, Medina, Rannoch, Sebringville, St. Pauls, Thamesford,Thorndale, Uniondale, Woodham Vol. 15 No. 16 Friday, May 1, 2015 MAY DAY, MAY DAY! HAVE YOUR “Green” Bridge to re-open School Suspension Day Will be rehabilitated Approaching With approx. 100 people that the probable costs within the next week, the May 26th is deadline SAY in attendance at a public for rehabilitation of Water Water Street bridge would This week sponsored by meeting at the Town Hall Street was $588K while the re-open with weight restric- Hundreds of students information. It is a parent’s RADAR on Tuesday evening, Town cost for a new bridge would tions and that the Town staff across Perth and Huron responsibility to inform the AUTO PARTS Council made the decision be $1.8 million. The pub- would make arrangements counties could be suspend- Health Unit when their child 395 Queen Street, West to not only have the Water lic were given a chance to for the rehabilitation of the ed from school on May 26 receives an immunization; This week’s question: Street Bridge re-opened but outline their ideas and they bridge to take place as soon because they have not pro- doctors do not send this in- vided the Health Unit with formation”. Do you agree with to habilitate it in its present ranged from preserving the as possible with a comple- Council’s decision to form. Mayor Al Strathdee bridge in its present state, tion date before the end of a complete immunization Changes to the Immuniza- rehabilitate the Water started the meeting by say- to replacing it with a two the year. The motion was record. All children aged 4 tion of School Pupils Act Street bridge? ing that he campaigned on lane bridge. Stephen Wun- approved with Coun. Hainer to 17 need to be immunized (ISPA) came into effect in YES or NO re-opening the bridge and der said he moved to town voting against because she according to Ontario’s Im- July 2014. The changes are that now was the time to because of the unique heri- had concerns that when the munization Schedule in or- meant to protect children (no speeches please) do it. A detailed presenta- tage flavor in St. Marys and rehabilitation works starts der to attend school. and youth from diseases tion by Andy Ross, from would like to see the Town the Environmental Assess- To cast your vote by “We don’t want any children that could easily spread in BM Ross Engineer Limited retain that for future genera- ment (EA) which is pres- to miss school because of schools. Students attending phone: 519.284.0041 outlined the different sce- tions. Rob Taylor was advo- ently underway, would be an outdated immunization school must provide proof or ON OUR WEBSITE narios that the Town could cating for two new bridges cancelled. Andy Ross con- record,” says Lorna Askes, of immunization for menin- follow. The different options (Water and Wellington) firmed to Council that the www.stmarysindependent.com Public Health Nurse. “In gococcal disease, whoop- included replace both Wa- saying that the Town has present EA would be can- before Monday at 9 am most cases, children have ing cough (pertussis) and ter Street and Wellington to accommodate the traffic celled and another started if all of the required immuni- for children born in 2010 or Watch for the results Street bridges and rebuild from future expansion in the there was to be work done zations but the Health Unit later chickenpox (varicella). next week. new ones, rebuild Welling- North Ward. on the Wellington Street doesn’t have the updated ton Street bridge and close bridge. Because of this Continued on page 4 Last Week’s Question: On a motion from Coun. Bill Water Street, or rehabilitate Osborne Council decided Coun. Hainer said that she Will the Federal Budget be Boxes of yarn donated to fundraiser Water Street and replace that after a safety inspec- considers this a waste of enough to keep the Harper Wellington Street. He said taxpayer money. On Saturday, May 9, from Grans, Marlene Macke, con- Government in power? tion, which is to take place 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. tacted the Spinrite company Change to “Summerfest” this year Marys United Church, the in Listowel, asking for a do- Yes 38% No 62% Stonetown Grans are having nation of yarn and offering to Beer tent to be at CBHOF their second Fabric and Yarn go pick it up. Result: three Sean Connolly, on behalf tournament. In order to ac- neighbours would be in- sale to benefit the Grand- large boxes of yarn for the M & M VARIETY of the Kinsmen, appeared commodate this the Kins- formed by letter. The event mothers to Grandmothers’ May 9 sale! Do you knit, sew, Corner of Queen at Council on Tuesday men are proposing having which is scheduled for July Campaign (www.grand- quilt or do crafts? You won’t asking for a change to their the beer tent at the Base- 23,24,25 and 26, will have motherscampaign.org). Do- want to miss this event. Do and Water Streets original plans for “Sum- ball Hall of Fame while the entertainment on Thurs- nated unused fabric, yarn you have donations for this merfest”. In previous years ‘Midway” would still be at day, Friday and Saturday and notions will be on sale sale? Please bring them to 284-3101 the Kinsmen had their beer the Flats. The tent would nights and will be open on at bargain prices, and funds St. Marys United Church on tent at the Flats in conjunc- be located on the 3rd field the Sunday from 11 am raised will go to support Saturday morning, May 2, SECRET WORD tion with the Midway. This which borders Church to 5 pm with no entertain- community-based programs between 9 and 12, or take CONTEST: year, however, Conolly Street South. Council was ment. Council deferred a in sub-Saharan Africa that them to Hyggeligt Fabric Congrats to last week’s told Council that the “Wob- concerned that the neigh- final decision because the help support grandmothers at 144 Queen St.E. in St. winner, S. Boyd who bly Knees Tournament” is bours on in the vicinity Hall of Fame were meet- and the children in their care Marys. For pick up or more on the same weekend and would not be notified of ing this morning (Friday) to due to the HIV/AIDS pan- information, please call receives three 6/49 they were approached to the event, but, Connolly discuss the situation. demic. Earlier this month, Nancy Vermond at 519-284- tickets plus Encore. You have the beer tent for the assured Council that the a friend of the Stonetown 2698. Spread the word! can win by finding the secret word and telling us the ad it appeared in, STRATFORDSTRATFORD HYUNDAIHYUNDAI Salesperson of 90 DAYSPAYMENTS SELECTNO along with your name MODELS ONLY and phone number. This the Month week’s word is Vacuum Remember, the word WADE can appear in any ad O’BRIEN throughout the paper, so happy searching and good luck! STRATFORD 2 Friday, May 1, 2015 St. Marys Independent Sally Says When April steps aside this week were for more We look forward to is certainly reassuring for May, like diamonds spring like weather in meeting them and get- for us at the food bank all the rain-drops glis- the mid to high teens ting to know them. that food items are com- ten; and a couple of days April, to date, has proved ing in weekly. Thank you 566 Queen St. E. • 519.284.4348 Fresh violets open ev- where we will break to be a busier month to all who continue to ery day, to some new twenty degrees. This than I expected. Since support the work we do. Senior of the Week bird each hour we listen. weekend is supposed to the new year I have had Sue Mowat and I at- ~ Lucy Larcom be spectacular too. The at least one or two, and tended a wonderful pro- only day we had to deal It’s nice to see the cal- sometimes more, new gram at Brown’s United with cool wet tempera- families, come to the Church on Tuesday endar change from April tures was on Monday. to May. If the weather food bank for help each evening. It was a lovely One day out of seven is month. I don’t often see service with wonder- remains more May like, okay. then we can finally leave a rise in new clients at ful singing and a bit of memories of this past As I mentioned last such a steady rate. It story telling. The des- winter behind us. Still, week, the last Friday does come in waves serts were delicious too. it was only last week in April is the day that and circumstances dif- The theme was “stay that we had snow and moves are announced fer for each family, so strong and carry on”. I below freezing tempera- to Salvation Army offi- sometimes it is simply did a short presentation tures. I find it interesting cers in the entire Cana- a coincidence that there on the Salvation Army that springs past, in my da/Bermuda Territory. I is a rise in food bank Family Services and memory, were always shared with readers that usage. If the donations food bank. It was a nice warmer, sunnier and our current ministers will continue to arrive at the evening all around and came earlier too. May- be leaving at the end of food bank on a fairly I would like to thank the be they did. Or maybe June to attend officers steady basis, we hope to ladies for inviting us to I was not an impatient training college in Win- be able to keep up with attend and for the warm gardener in my younger nipeg. Our new officers, the increased demands welcome. I must men- years. I did come to love coming in at the end of on our resources. At the tion that the assembly gardening late in my life June, will be Major Wil- food bank we are cur- included members from and at the same time liam Stanger and Major rently finding ourselves Brown’s United Church, found out that it is never Pamela Stanger. They low on Kraft Dinner. Our East Nissosuri Union Our senior of the week is Marlene too late to join the grow- will be coming to us all tuna and salmon supply Church, and North Nis- ing ranks of gardeners. the way from Elliot Lake. is getting a bit low too. It souri United Church. It Bull who will be celebrating her 65th I can hardly wait to be- was a well thought out birthday on Saturday, May 2nd. gin digging and planting and well executed pro- this season, but I have gram. Wishing you good Born in Toronto, Marlene is an avid also learned not to plant luck in planning next tender annuals too early. year’s event. Toronto Maple Leaf and Elvis fan. It’s simply not worth the Wishing everyone a Happy Birthday Marlene! extra protection required splendid weekend. If you would like to nominate someone for Senior of the if there is still chance of Blessings frost. Perhaps my new Week, Contact us at 284-0041 (phone), 284-0042 (fax), mantra will be, “patience Sally Ann or [email protected]. is a virtue”. The predictions earlier

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S.A.S.S. (STRATFORD) SUBARU 2001 Ontario St., Stratford 519.273.3116 www.stratfordsass.com 4 Friday, May 1, 2015 St. Marys Independent Grade 5 Little Falls student puts on fundraiser Changes to the Immunization of School Pupils Act Continued from page 1 their child immunized. The ● By email: Scan or take a for Same World Same Chance at school They must also ensure they Perth District Health Unit is picture of your immuniza- attended left with big have the required number of holding special immuniza- tion record and email it to: smiles on their faces.” shots for tetanus, diphtheria, tion clinics at its Stratford [email protected] polio, and measles, mumps, office on May 4, 5, 6, and 8, Last weekend, Lydia ● By confidential fax: Ask and rubella. and at its North Perth office your doctor’s office to fax spoke about her project in Listowel on May 7 and 13 Upcoming Immunization a copy to the Health Unit or and presented the for students who don’t have cheque of the money she Clinics fax a copy yourself. The Im- a family doctor. An appoint- munization Record fax num- had raised to the Same The Perth District Health ment is required and may ber is 519-271-2785. World Same Chance Unit is currently reviewing be booked by calling 519- group in Stratford. Same student records. Notices 271-7600 ext 240 or toll-free, ● In person: Bring your World Same Chance is were issued in February 1-877-271-7348 ext 240. child’s yellow card to the a charity dedicated to and Public Health Nurses Health Unit at: 653 West If a child’s immunization girls’ education in Zambia, have been calling parents of Gore Street, Stratford, On- record is not up-to-date by started in 2008 by best children whose records are tario, N5A 1L4; Monday to May 26, 2015, they will be friends and co-founders not up-to-date. Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Kimberly Hurley and suspended from school until Marissa Izma of Stratford. If an immunization is miss- either an updated immuni- ● By phone: Leave the infor- For more information ing, parents will need to zation record or a valid ex- mation on a voice mail (24 make arrangements with hours/7 days a week). Call Pictured, Lydia Taylor, 10, presents a cheque to Same World Same about the group and its emption form is provided to Chance volunteer Deborah Gibson. Gibson, of Stratford, had just local connection, visit their health care provider, or the Health Unit. 519-271-7600 ext 555; toll- with their Health Unit if they free at 1-877-271-7348 ext returned from volunteering in Zambia for three months. SameWorldSameChance. Parents can report immu- don’t have a doctor, to have 555. On Saturday April 18, based organization Same org. nization records: 10-year-old Lydia Taylor World Same Chance. “With the addition of funds hosted a fundraising Lydia had hoped to raise 2000 inductee to Canadian Baseball Hall from her St. Marys Rock event at her school that $600 through the event, Atom B hockey team’s of Fame Jim Fanning passes away she had developed and but managed to collect volunteer efforts at Serving as a player, man- not be Major League Base- ball Hall of Fame when I say organized to help send a almost twice that, with a McCully’s Maple Syrup ager, executive and commu- ball in Canada.” that we loved him. We will girl to school in Zambia. total of $1,082 coming in. Festival, Lydia will be able nity ambassador, Jim Fan- miss him deeply, but we will The event at Little Falls Crawford called Fanning a “A girl from Same World to sponsor the education ning spent over 65 years in never forget him.” Public School, where “tremendous talent evaluator, Same Chance came to of two girls,” Jill said. professional baseball. The Lydia is in Grade 5, an astute general manager The Chicago Cubs signed speak to her class,” said “Lydia wishes to thank Toronto Blue Jays, for whom included ‘Minute to Win It’ and a smart field manager” Fanning as a catcher in Lydia’s mother Jill. “She everyone who came to Fanning had most recently challenges, crafts, prizes for the Expos. “We were 1949 and he played 64 was inspired by that and the event, volunteered been working as an ama- and a snack provided by proud to induct him into our games over four seasons, decided to do something. and donated. She learned teur baseball ambassador, the Perth County Milk museum in 2000,” he said. before pursuing a manag- The event was a huge that with heart and confirmed Saturday that Producers. This was “But, most importantly, Jim ing career. After managerial success and the children helping hands a child can Fanning had died at the age a ‘Passion Project’ on was a passionate teacher, a stops in Tulsa, Dallas, Eau – and parents – who accomplish anything.” of 87. behalf of the Stratford- loving husband and father, Claire and Greenville, fellow “Jim Fanning was a baseball and a wonderfully gener- Canadian Baseball Hall of pioneer in this country,” said ous man. He was baseball Famer John McHale hired Canadian Baseball Hall of royalty in Canada who vis- him as a special assignment Fame director of operations ited our museum regularly. scout for the Milwaukee Scott Crawford. “Without his I speak for myself and the Braves in 1963. The follow- tireless efforts, there may staff at the Canadian Base- Continued on page 24 The Week Ahead Saturday, May 2 St. Marys Community Players present “Harvey” – 8:00 pm (See ad on page 13) Sunday, May 3 St. Marys Volunteer Fire Fighters Breakfast at the fire hall – 8:00 am – Noon(See ad on page 25) St. Marys United Church Worship Service – 10:30 am (See ad on page 26) Living Rock Worship Service at Little Falls School – 10:45 am (See ad on page A crew of St. Marys volunteer firefighters were out collecting waste scrap metal left at the 26) curb along Glass and Samuel Streets last Friday evening. From left are Kevin Edwards, Rob St. Marys Legion Old Tyme Jamboree – 1:00 pm, Meal at 5:00 pm (See ad on Daykin and Pete Gorton. page 22) St. Marys Community Players present “Harvey” – 2:00 pm (See ad on page 13) Monday, May 4 Parkview Creamery Quiz Night – 7:00 pm (See quiz on page 14) Wednesday, May 6 Information session at St. Marys Memorial Hospital board room to become a foundation board member – 7:00 pm St. Marys Horticultural Society Plant Auction and Spring Flower Show at the St. Marys Legion Hall – 7:00 pm (See ad on page 25) Thursday, May 7 Westover Inn Brasserie Night – 4:30 – 9:00 pm The St. Marys Kinsmen Club held their third annual Storage Battles auction at St. Marys mini- St. Marys Lawn Bowling Club Open Houses – 7:00 pm (See ad on page 25) storage last Saturday morning. Around 70 people came out to the event, with goods in five Friday, May 8 lockers up for grabs. One locker fetched a price of $260, the high bid of the day. The money raised will support local Kinsmen initiatives which, in the past, have included minor sports, Stonetown Entertainers present “Broadway Et Cetera” at the Pyramid Centre – the Pyramid Centre, the tennis courts and the local mobility bus program. Pictured near the 7:30 pm (See ad on page 25) storage lockers are Kinsmen Jack Switzer (left), Chris Swarthout and Nate Hibbert. St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 5

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Return roast to pan, meat pies, baked goods and local bring liquid to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. farm-raised meats. ● Transfer roast and liquids to slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Now open Fridays ● When the meat is fork tender, remove roast and let rest and Saturdays in May for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with gravy and Fri. 10 – 5, Sat. 9 – 5 vegetables. ● www.mccullys.ca ● 519-284-2564 ● 8 Friday, May 1, 2015 St. Marys Independent BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Independent The St. Marys Golf and Country Club Our Business of the Week Cost for an adult full Shorts is the St. Marys Golf and membership at the club Country Club, located at is $1,145, while a junior ● Today, Perth-Wellington NDP candidate Ethan 769 Queen Street East in membership is $295. Rabidoux will be spending the afternoon down- St. Marys and co-owned For information on other town in St. Marys, visiting business owners and by Rob Staffen, and Rick membership classes in- talking to people on the street about their concerns and Sandy Fifield. Of- cluding seniors, students leading up to the fall federal election. “I have been ficially opened with just and intermediates visit St- touring communities throughout Pert-Wellington to nine holes on Canada MarysGolf.com. listen to what’s on the minds of residents today,” Day 1932, the course Also coming up at the Rabidoux said in a statement. “I’m hoping to meet upped its total to 18 holes course is the annual as many people from the Stonetown as possible. in 1994. Mother’s Day Brunch on To make a difference, I need to hear from the peo- The club’s Ladies’ and May 10, to take place in ple.” Ethan, his fiancé Tracey Anderson and others Men’s Golf Leagues get the fully renovated ban- in campaign staff will be in the St. Marys downtown underway next week, quet hall, which is set to core from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on May 1. After that, with the women in ac- and sign up, and it’s all said. “You don’t have to host 28 weddings in 2015. he’ll be visiting the Parkview Creamery at 7:00 pm tion May 5 and Tuesdays a team format,” said Pro play with your team mem- To book your tables, call Shop manager Kellen Fi- bers, you can play with ● The 2015 Home and Lifestyle Show at the Lis- after that and the men the club at 519-284-3704, teeing off May 6 and for field. “You get placed on anybody you want to – email Fifield at Kellen@ towel Memorial Arena (380 Maitland Avenue North, a team and then each you’re just assigned to a Listowel) begins tonight and runs to Sunday after- Wednesdays the rest of StMarysGolf.com, or drop the season. The leagues week your team faces off team by us,” he said. “You by the club in person. noon. Admission is free, however food bank dona- against another team. If go out and play nine holes tions are accepted. Hours for the show are May 1, are open to members or “The meal costs $18.99 for those purchasing game you’re one of the seven and throw your score into an adult and $9.99 for a 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm; May 2 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; lowest scores on your the pro shop and it’s all and May 3, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Over 60 exhibi- packs. Last year’s Ladies kid,” he said. “There are league saw over 65 golf- team that week, your sorted out by the program two sittings, 10:30 am tors will be showing off their products, with a bar- score counts, and it goes we have.” becue and desserts available for purchase. ers take part, with 106 and 12:30 pm.” competing in the men’s into the program and Sign-up day for the club’s shows on a TV leader- Beginning June 6, the ● $25 Dance-only tickets are still available for the league. Junior league (ages 7-17) club is bringing back board. The lowest score is May 9, with the league St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation’s ‘The Those signing up for wins, and you get 10 weekly “Pub Nights,” with (heart) Beat Goes On’ Gala tomorrow evening. league play can expect beginning June 29. Golf- drinks, pub food and live points for your team if you ers can also sign up to en- The tickets are available at Sam’s Home Hardware, to compete on the club’s win that week.” music Fridays throughout the Municipal Operations Centre (on James Street electronic leaderboard ter the different leagues the summer (excluding South), and at the hospital foundation office (519- over nine holes each It’s a format that’s fun for throughout the season, long weekends). 284-1332, ext. 3306). They allow for entry begin- week. “You just come out groups or solo play, he Fifield said. ning at 9:30 p.m., when the Chris Brine Band will be taking the stage. Tree Tips: Properly, Planning, Planting Before we get into the sun or the shade. Is the topic of hedges, I would area very wet, or prone to like send a message to drought? Perhaps there Jason, you called me are other challenges to from Kirkton, the mes- consider as well such as, sage was interrupted, a large number of Walnut please call again, Thanks. trees in the area. Only Hedges can greatly add certain plants, one ex- many advantages your ample being Cedars, will property. These advan- grow under Walnut trees. tages include privacy, Another challenge is at- protection from wind, taining consistent growth beauty and much more. with the hedge; this is There are many different largely dependent on soil kinds of hedges. When conditions. When plant- planting a hedge, it is im- ing a hedge it is import- portant to consider, the ant to try to get the soil with a mixture of topsoil for your situation. species, which you would to the same consistency, and manure. But this is If you have a question, like to plant. from end to end of the cost prohibitive and not hedge. Otherwise the you can email me at jts- The species needs to really advisable in every [email protected], and have the right character- hedge will be very tall situation. on one side and short on I will respond either by istics to fit the area you There are many other email or in a future arti- have in mind. For ex- the other. However, soil consistency can prove things to consider when cle. If you would like me ample, you need to con- planting a hedge. Size to come and assess one sider is the area in the very difficult; one way is to dig a trench and fill it matters, if you have a of your trees, you can call small yard, it is a bad idea me at 519.272.5742. to grow a Siberian Elm Joel Hackett is a Certified hedge. Siberian Elms Arborist Residing in the quickly grow up to 90 ft. St Mary’s Area. Spending Another thing to ponder most of the year running would be; do you want it Joel’s Tree Service, he to be deciduous, or green also teaches Arborculture year round? These are during the winter at Lamb- only some of the con- ton College. Joel Hackett siderations that should go does not assume any lia- into planting a hedge, it is bility for any information always important to do re- in this article. search to see what is best St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 9 10 Friday, May 1, 2015 St. Marys Independent COMMENTARY Public issues failing grades to school EDITORIAL board over ruling on World War II vet’s son Sunday evening, the Avon School), while others heard vent Rick from accompany- Maitland District School about the story after it was ing his father, and he’ll be Board issued a statement publicized in the media, or unable to share those rare on its decision to deny through Canadian celebri- firsthand experiences with Stratford history teacher ties sounding off on the top- his students, the board is Rick Boon unpaid leave to ic, such as Loreena McK- actually acting counter to accompany his 90-year-old ennitt and Rick Mercer. On what Doherty called their World War II veteran father Monday, responding to the first priority: “to ensure the to a 70th anniversary cer- statement, Mercer tweet- best learning environment” emony in the Netherlands ed “Avon Maitland School for students. Third, many commemorating its libera- Board proudly stands by statements indicated the tion. Art Boon Sr. took part decision to be cruel & un- board should be ashamed in the D-Day invasion of usual to 90 year old Second of themselves, and that France, and also helped World War Veteran.” they have embarrassed push the Nazis out of the themselves in the eyes of There are a number of com- Netherlands. The board’s the nation. It was echoed mon themes in the overflow statement, attributed to in an April 28 editorial by of public reaction on Twitter AMDSB director of edu the Toronto Sun, and in - and Facebook. First, many the halls of parliament in a cation Ted Doherty, was believe that the photos speech by MP Gary Schel published on the organiza- and experiences one might - tion’s Facebook page April have on such a trip to the lenberger. 26, and has since attracted Netherlands would be ben- Perhaps most embarrass- hundreds of comments eficial to a history teacher ing of all however, is how – from those critical of the in teaching students about even after being assessed school board’s decision. the role Canadian soldiers an ‘F’ by so many people – Most commenters have played in liberating that the board has refused to re- had personal experience country in World War II. It consider its decision. It’s an with the school board, hav- would be especially valu- attitude they wouldn’t per- ing attended an Avon Mait- able today, lamented many, mit of their students, and land school or enrolled chil- when so few of Art’s fel- it’s a decision many would dren in one of the board’s low WW II veterans are have thought the school schools (including Little still alive. Second, many board was too smart to Falls Public School, DCVI believe that because the make. Evidently not. Some- and South Perth Centennial board’s decision will pre- thing to think about…

The Bravo Boo Independent We have two Bravos submitted We have three Boos submitted this week. 36 Water St. St. Marys, ON, PO Box 2310 N4X 1A2 THOUGHTS The first one goes “to the Town for not al- [email protected] this week. The first one is OF THE WEEK lowing parking overnight on streets in the Phone:519.284.0041• Fax: 519.284.0042 a “Bravo to the firefighters Our greatest glory is not summer and to the police for enforcing it. Publisher in never failing, but in for all of their hard work last Is it better for those impaired to drive rather than park on the street? When was the last rising up every time we weekend during the household Stewart Grant • [email protected] time you saw a Town sweeper out on a Fri- Editor in Chief fail. waste collection! You guys are day or Saturday night?” amazing!” The second Bravo Frank Doyle • [email protected] The second one goes “Boo to the selfish goes “to all those who have jerks that were filling up their truck with News Editor The ancestor of every volunteered this year to coach scrap metal on Friday night ahead of the action is a thought. firefighters. The metal is what raises mon- Dan Rankin • [email protected] soccer and baseball for the kids. Designers ey for charity, you should be ashamed!” What would we do without these The last one goes “to the Town for not hav- Randall Sauer • [email protected] Enthusiasm is the mother dedicated people?” ing their first yard waste collection until th Kyle Harkes • [email protected] of effort, and without it May 15 . What are we supposed to do in the meantime?” Sales Representative nothing great was ever achieved. Stewart Grant • [email protected] *Please note all Boo’s and Bravo’s must be signed in Bravos and Boos are submitted by community members and order to be considered. do not necessarily the opinions of the St. Marys Independent Billing Administrator June Grant • [email protected] A hero is no braver than QUOTE OF THE WEEK an ordinary man, but he “If they do not grant Rick Boon leave, I think there are lessons to be learned in this. How did we get to a situation like this? facebook.com/stmarysindy twitter.com/stmarysindy How did we get to this situation which seems so obvious to so many other people?” is braver five minutes ~ Singer-songwriter Loreena McKennitt, protesting the refusal of the Avon Maitland District School Board in allowing Rick Boon an www.stmarysindependent.com longer unpaid leave to accompany his 90 year old veteran dad to attend commemoration ceremonies marking the liberation of Holland. FLOORING SALE Laminate - Timberwood 1/2” thick THE FLOORING .25 Store Hours: 7 Colours Reg. 3 sf MON-FRI 9 am – 6 pm Now 2.85 sf SAT 9 am – 2 pm AND PAINT STORE Carpet - Luxur - 100% Polyester 665 James St. N. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 7 Colours Reg. 24.95 sqyd www.flooringandpaintstore.ca Now 20.95 sqyd 519•284•3220 Like Us On Facebook: The Flooring & Paint Store St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 11 THIS WEEK IN AGRICULTURE

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Nepal – The death toll from Indonesia – An Indonesian fir- Canada – Perth-Wellington MP Canada – Canada will announce USA – Thousands of people USA – The U.S. Supreme a 7.8-magnitude earthquake ing squad executed eight drug Gary Schellenberger was one its post-2020 carbon emissions in Baltimore have continued to Court has heard arguments that struck Nepal on Saturday traffickers, including seven for- of 152 Members of Parliament targets in early June, but Prime peacefully protest over Fred- in an historic case that now stands at over 5,500 and eign nationals from countries Wednesday to vote against Bill Minister has indicated that for, die Gray’s death in police cus- could legalize same-sex continues to rise. It destroyed including Australia and Brazil, C-640, an NDP private members the first time, Canada’s targets tody. Gray, a black man, died marriage across the nation. many buildings and cut off early Wednesday morning. bill titled the “VIA Rail Canada Act.” will not be the same as the US. of unexplained spinal injuries The justices are considering road access to remote parts of Australia and Brazil had made Every Conservative MP present, a week after he was arrested whether the American Con- U.S. President Obama recently the mountainous country. Bad final, desperate pleas for inter- as well as two former Conserva- for looking a police lieutenant stitution’s 14th Amendment, weather has also stalled the vention to save the prisoners. tives who now sit as Indepen- announced the U.S. will reduce in the eye, then running away. which addresses citizenship arrival of aid to remote villages. Since he entered office last dents, voted against the bill which emissions by as much as 28 per His family said his spine was rights and equal protection Members of the Canadian Di- July, Indonesian President Joko would have established “a legisla- cent by 2025. Last week, Harper 80 percent severed at the neck. of laws, requires every state saster Assistance Response Widodo has taken a hard line tive framework for the crown cor- said that Canada’s targets will Meanwhile, thousands of po- to grant a marriage license Team arrived at Kathmandu in enforcing the country’s war poration of VIA Rail Canada” and not be exactly the same, but will lice and National Guard troops to two people of the same airport Wednesday aboard a on drugs. Four Nigerians, two described “the scheme of gover- be “of similar levels of ambition to continued to enforce a curfew sex. They will also decide Canadian military C-17 car- Australians, a Brazilian and an nance and funding for it.” It would other major industrialized coun- of 10 pm. The city was forced whether that amendment rying medical supplies and Indonesian were executed in a also have required VIA Rail Can- tries.” The Conservatives had to release about half of the requires every state to rec- bottled water. The aircraft then forest clearing near the prison ada to “maintain public passenger long-held the position that action 200 people that were arrested ognize a marriage between took about 100 people, includ- they had been held in, while service for the routes set out in against climate change required a overnight Monday amid legal two people of the same sex ing more than 70 Canadians, some of their family members the schedule.” All 122 other mem- continental approach. The US is challenges, including claims performed lawfully in anoth- out of Kathmandu to New Delhi held a candle-light vigil within bers of the House of Commons set to meet its existing target of re- that prisoners were held with- er state. Since states began later that day. A second Cana- earshot of the firing range. A who were present for the vote out food for 18 hours. Thou- legalizing same-sex mar- ducing emissions by 17 per cent dian C-17 was due to arrive in ninth prisoner from the Philip- consented to the bill. Transport sands of people marched in riage in 2004, 36 states and Kathmandu this morning, with pines was reportedly spared Action Ontario’s president called below 2005 levels. Canada is not. cities from Boston to Chicago the federal district of Wash- plans to again take any Cana- at the last minute as part of a the government’s choice to deny Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau to Ferguson, Missouri, to show ington, DC have now legal- dians in that country interested deal between the two countries the act “misguided and destruc- said this week Harper had been solidarity with Baltimore and ized the marriages. Outside in leaving Nepal to New Delhi. to aid in combating drug deal- tive.” TAO president Peter Miasek hiding behind the Americans on connect Gray’s case with po- the Washington, D.C. court So far, Canadians have do- ers in the region. Australia and said in a statement that VIA is now climate change, but now that the lice killings of unarmed African house Tuesday, protestors nated over $8 million to the re- Brazil have recalled their Indo- smaller, less effective and more Americans have moved, he has Americans across the country. for and against the case lief effort in Nepal. The federal nesian ambassadors. Austra- costly to operate than it was when been exposed. Since Ontario has Over 100 people were report- rallied with signs and mu- government is matching dona- lian Prime Minister Tony Abbott the current government was first announced its own cap-and-trade edly arrested in New York as sic. Same-sex marriage has tions made between now and said his country deplores the elected in 2006, following a series plan, three-quarters of all Canadi- protesters shut down through- been legal nationwide in May 25. To donate online, visit action and their relationship of government-mandated service ans now live in provinces where ways including the Holland Canada since July 20, 2005. RedCross.ca/Nepal. with Indonesia “has suffered.” and budget cuts. carbon emissions will be taxed. Tunnel and West Side Highway. This Day in History – May 1st By Dan Rankin city Berlin, in Nazi Germany, hosted the 1964 Summer his wife took cyanide pills, his 939th career stolen base, George W. Bush gave to Tokyo. However, in 1937, Olympics, with Sapporo after forcing their children breaking Lou Brock’s record a speech before a large Japanese imperialist policies finally hosting the Winter to do the same. Heinrich of 938. Later that evening, “Mission Accomplished” in China led to the outbreak of Games in 1972. Himmler, head of the SS Henderson’s achievement banner, declaring that “major the Second Sino-Japanese 1945 – Germany forces, offered to serve was overshadowed by combat operations in Iraq War. The following year, as announces that Adolf under Admiral Dönitz but the performance of Texas have ended.” In the speech fighting continued, Japan Hitler has died – By Hitler’s was rejected. Himmler was Rangers ace Nolan Ryan. he also stated that, “in the was forced to give up the 56th birthday, on April 20, captured trying to escape From a young age into his Battle of Iraq, the United 1940 Winter Olympics, which 1945, Soviet forces had Germany and committed 40s, Ryan had an exceptional States and our allies have had been scheduled for surrounded and begun suicide on May 23. Dönitz fastball and curveball. In his prevailed.” By that date, 139 February 1940 in Sapporo. shelling Berlin’s city centre. At was sentenced to ten years career, he struck out more Americans had died in Iraq As Olympic organizers, 4:00 am on April 29, confined in prison at the Nuremberg hitters than any other pitcher and 552 were wounded. By hoping for peace, tried to to the “Führerbunker” near war crimes trials. Hitler’s in baseball by a large margin December 2011, when the continue with preparations the Reich Chancellery, “Thousand-Year Reich” had (his 5,714 strikeouts is 839 last American troops were for the Summer Games, the Hitler filled out his last will lasted just 12 years and ahead of second-place withdrawn from Iraq, 4,335 military began demanding three months. Randy Johnson). On this more American servicemen 1940 – The 1940 Summer and testament and married venues be only built from date in 1991, Ryan, then and women had died in Iraq or Olympics are cancelled Eva Braun. The following 1991 – Rickey Henderson wood, as they needed metal 44, threw his seventh career as a result of injuries suffered due to war – In 1932, day, on April 30, he gave and Nolan Ryan achieve on the war front. Tokyo no-hitter, striking out Toronto there. Over 31,000 more the campaign to choose permission for remaining MLB career milestones on finally forfeited the Olympics Blue Jays second baseman were wounded, counting a host city for the 1940 German soldiers defending the same day – Chicago on July 16, 1938. Helsinki, Roberto Alomar for his final only physical wounds. As Summer Olympics the Capital to attempt native Rickey Henderson which had placed second out. Ryan’s record is still such, the banner became a began, with Barcelona, to breakthrough Soviet was drafted by the Oakland during Olympic bidding, was safe, three ahead of the focal point of criticism, seen Rome, Helsinki and Tokyo lines. He and Braun both Athletics in the fourth round chosen as a replacement four thrown by second-place as a premature statement participating. Tokyo was committed suicide later that of the 1976 MLB Draft. In city. However, on this date Sandy Koufax. Henderson, about the war; however, selected in 1936, making day. According to Hitler’s will, 1979, he finally got called up in 1940, that year’s Summer who played in Major Leagues Navy Commander Conrad it the first non-Western Admiral Karl Dönitz became to the big leagues, and, the Olympic Games were until 2003, went on to steal a Chun said the banner city to win an Olympic bid. Germany’s President, while following year, he became officially cancelled due to the career total of 1,406 bases. referred specifically to the The home stadium was Joseph Goebbels became the third modern-era player Second World War raging No active player has more aircraft carrier’s 10-month chosen, schedules were the new chancellor. On this to steal 100 bases in a in Europe. Announcing the than 500. deployment (the longest prepared, and promotional date in 1945, a German season, setting an American Japanese forfeiture, advisor deployment of a carrier material was distributed newsreader officially League record. In 1982, he 2003 – President George W. to the Emperor Koichi Kido since the Vietnam War) and internationally in multiple announced that Hitler had set a single season modern- Bush delivers his “Mission said, “When peace reigns not the war itself. Ironically, languages. Construction “fallen at his command post era record for stolen bases Accomplished” speech on again in the Far East, we on this same date in 2011, began on numerous in the Reich Chancellery that still stands, with 130. board the USS Abraham can then invite the Games Bush’s successor President buildings, and arrangements fighting to the last breath After a stint with the Yankees, Lincoln – After landing via to Tokyo and take that Barack Obama announced were made with hotels and against Bolshevism and for Henderson returned to jet on the USS Abraham opportunity to prove to the that Osama bin Laden had airlines. A plan was drawn Germany.” Later that day, Oakland in 1989. On this date, Lincoln aircraft carrier off the people of the world the been killed by US Special up for the torch to be flown rather than surrender to early in the baseball season coast of California on this true Japanese spirit.” Tokyo Forces in Pakistan. non-stop from previous host Soviet forces, Goebbels and of 1991, Henderson stole date in 2003, U.S. President St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 13 “Only in Florida” – Part 8 By Art Griffiths matter – go there. bows as though they cans of cashews, etc. etc. nett, Tony Curtis, Anthony dream. It was immaculate Having spent a number Such things as the follow- had never been opened, were available. Also on Quinn and Yoko Ono dis- inside and out; a one floor, of winters in Naples, Flor- ing, you may find amus- sitting at the curb of mil- their list of free ‘gimmies’ play their work and walk four-bedroom, ranch-type ida, I found it to be anoth- ing, enviable and or ab- lionaire homes – free for were five free digital cam- away with a fortune for, in structure of perfection in er world entirely different surd. the taking. Why? I’ll never era prints, all through the reality, an autograph un- every respect. from our own, with situ- know. day from all three stores. der a blob of oil spatters. It is well known that Na- Wondering who the lucky ations that I was simply All one needed was a ples is wealthy with mil- When C.V.S. opened Noting the amiability of new neighbours would be, forced to put into words. coupon from their flyer. lionaires, but I’ll admit three new pharmacies in Tony Curtis, I slyly asked we kept a close watch on Situations that I am sure If you didn’t have one, that the following sounds the vicinity, for several what the black object was our daily run. Approach- you will find amusing, un- they were available in the ridiculous. weeks, free merchandise in one of his paintings. ing its vicinity one day we usual and quite bizarre. was their method of ad- store. With a wink, he confirmed were utterly shocked at Although some of the sit- We were authoritatively vertising. Items such as Artistry is in such demand my vague suspicion that the sight of a bulldozer uations may sound some- told that when Christmas rolls of paper towels, fem- that it seems that every it was a cat. I never did destroying its beautiful what fraudulent, I assure rolls around it is not un- inine make-up, bathroom other store is an art store. mention the true feel- structure. you that they are factual common to see apparent- essentials, tooth brush- Coming where the money ings that my thoughts ob- Inquiring of the reason for accounts. To corroborate ly unwanted, decorative es and paste, batteries, is, would-be actors and served, that it was not his its demolition, a workman the incidents is a simple presents, all done up in saran wrap, four dollar artists such as Tony Ben- work at all, but was paint- wrappings and coloured told us that it was bought ed by Picasso’s left foot, by a speculative busi- or the finger on the end of nessman for $4.6 million. an elephant’s trunk. He had already hired an On our usual bike rides architect and was about we fell in love with what to build a mansion, not we considered a dream for himself, but simply on home. Situated on a bluff speculation for a hand- overlooking the gulf, it some profit. And believe was a home in which we me, there was no specu- would gladly have spent lation, for this is done the rest of our lives. throughout Naples on a One day we found that its regular basis: Destroy, occupants had left. The Build and Sell. house lay empty, so we Come back next week for dared to investigate our Part 9 of “Only in Florida.”

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• Sellers are ready to move, come out and see this updated house • 3 bedroom family home SOLD steps from Lake Sunova • 3 bedrooms 2 baths • Newer baths and kitchen • Oversized lot • ● Beautiful Brick Bungalow, backing onto greenspace ● Finished top to bottom ● Open concept kitchen/ Detached garage and workshop. th $185,000 www.cathieszmon.com dining/ living room ● 3 bedrooms on main level, 4 on the lower level ● 3 bathrooms - master 5 piece ensuite ● maintenance-free older adult lifestyle ● detached home in a well-kept community ● quiet and MLS 787507 **CATHIE SZMON ● Flooring is a nice mix of hardwood, ceramic, laminate and carpet ● Fenced yard has in-ground salt water friendly neighbourhood ● one bedroom plus a den ● good-sized eat in kitchen ● private laundry pool, Benshed, Pergola, brick patio, maintenance free deck with retractable awning ● Wonderful southern ● electric front awning ● private backyard ● detached garage with storage room Broker exposure ● Move-in condition ● Virtual Tour at www.realtor.ca MLS 879458 $132,000 NEW LISTING C: (519) 272-6019 MLS 153997 $399,900 CUSTOM 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW 59 Stoneridge Blvd. SRES NEW PRICE! 33 Trillium Crescent 40 Millson Cres St. Marys

● Great family home ● 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms ● 2 storey home in a family oriented neighbourhood ● master bedroom has ensuite and walk-in closet ● main floor laundrty ● double attached garage ● fenced yard ● large deck with pergola canopy ● excellent home and great neighbourhood for raising your family ● close to the off- ● Construction set to begin soon * 1482 Sq. Ft ● Open Concept design with Great Room ● • 3 bedroom 3 bath well maintained brick bungalow • large fenced corner lot • large eat in kitchen with plenty of leash dog park ● easy access to the Grand Trunk trail system ● centrally located to Stratford, London, Mitchell, Cathedral ceilings ● Hardwood and ceramic flooring ● Both bedrooms with walk-in closets ● cabinets and counter space • large pantry • new hardwood flooring • master bedroom with walk in closet and 4 Exeter ● make your appointment to view ● virtual tour www.realtor.ca Pie-shaped lot in prime location ● Last of 3 lots to be developed on this Crescent pce ensuite • finished lower level with rec room and games room • double car attached garage www.martilindsay.com MLS 501562 $339,900 *MARTI LINDSAY MLS 548567 $327,500 MLS 739822 $380,000 Sales Rep. C: (519) 272-9309 This Week’s

This is the place to be for outside entertaining, your own backyard oasis. This is the place to be for outside entertaining. Award Winning Salt Water Pool, 5 person hot tub, outdoor living room known as the “Shade Shack”. Stamped concrete pool deck and walkways. The backyard is fenced and boasts gardens, mature trees, and 3 outbuildings one being a small barn all new in 2009. The house has had www.hmccutcheon.com many updates in the past few years. New Braam custom maple cabinets, upgraded GE Café stainless steel appliances, granite counter *HAROLD PRICE $774,900 and backsplash. There is an eat in kitchen with a formal dining room just off the kitchen that could easily convert to a main floor office. MLS 957241 The great room has a new floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace and walnut hardwood floors. Three bedrooms on the main level all with new MCCUTCHEON carpet. The master suite has a 4 piece ensuite and a walk in closet. The finished lower level has a games room, office, extra room and a Sales Rep. 579 Emily St. large family room with a new gas fireplace. Easy access from the lower level to the garage with a walk up. C: (519) 668-9979 WEEKEND SMILES St. Marys Independent The laws of golf ing partners must solemnly chant LAW 13: All 3-woods are demon- of golf, a popular club member LAW 1: No matter how bad your "You looked up," or invoke the possessed. skipped the clubhouse and started Athlete of the Week last shot was, the worst is yet to wrath of the universe. LAW 14: Golf balls from the same to go home. As he was walking to come. This law does not expire LAW 6: The higher a golfer's "sleeve" tend to follow one another, the parking lot to get his car, a po- on the 18th hole, since it has the handicap, the more qualified he particularly out of bounds or into liceman stopped him and asked, supernatural tendency to extend deems himself as an instructor. the water (See Law three). "Did you tee off on the sixteenth over the course of a tournament, a LAW 7: Every par-three hole in LAW 15: A severe slice is a thing hole about twenty minutes ago?" summer and, eventually, a lifetime. the world has a secret desire to of awesome power and beauty. "Yes," the golfer responded. LAW 2: Your best round of golf will humiliate golfers. The shorter the LAW 16: "Nice lag" can usually be "Did you happen to hook your ball be followed almost immediately hole, the greater its desire. translated to "lousy putt." Similarly, so that it went over the trees and by your worst round ever. The LAW 8: Topping a 3-iron is the "tough break" can usually be trans- off the course?" probability of the latter increases most painful torture known to man. lated "way to miss an easy one, "Yes, I did. How did you know?" he with the number of people you tell LAW 9: Palm trees eat golf balls. sucker." asked. about the former. LAW 10: Sand is alive. If it isn't, LAW 17: The person you would "Well," said the policeman very LAW 3: Brand new golf balls are how do you explain the way it most hate to lose to will always be seriously, "Your ball flew out onto water-magnetic. Though this can- works against you? the one who beats you. the highway and crashed through not be proven in the lab, it is a LAW 11: Golf carts always run out LAW 18: The last three holes of a driver's windshield. The car went Daniel Treadway, #5 known fact that the more expen- of juice at the farthest point from a round will automatically adjust out of control, crashing into five sive the golf ball, the greater its the clubhouse. your score to what it really should other cars and a fire truck. The fire Age: 19 attraction to water. LAW 12: A golfer hitting into your be. truck couldn't make it to the fire, Team: DCVI Senior Boys Soccer Team LAW 4: Golf balls never bounce group will always be bigger than LAW 19: Golf should be given up and the building burned down. So, off of trees back into play. If one anyone in your group. Likewise, at least twice per month. what are you going to do about it?" Treadway, a fifth year DCVI student, scored the does, the tree is breaking a law a group you accidentally hit into LAW 20: All vows taken on a golf The golfer thought it over carefully opening goal Tuesday in a 2-1 win over St. Anne’s. of the universe and should be cut will consist of a football player, a course shall be valid only until the and responded... down. professional wrestler, a convicted sunset. "I think I'll close my stance a little bit, LAW 5: No matter what causes a murderer and an Tax agent -- or I did all of that? tighten my grip and lower my right The BEST Advertisement rates in town! golfer to muff a shot, all his play- some similar combination. After a particularly poor game thumb." St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 17 World Sports Roundup

NHL – The matchups for the sec- CFL – While the NFL draft began MLB – After two recent games at OHL – With a win Tuesday NBA – A franchise-best win to- Women’s World Cup – With ond round were locked in Wednes- yesterday, it didn’t kick off until af- Camden Yards between the Balti- night, Connor McDavid and tal and a second-consecutive Team Canada getting its FIFA day night, when the Lightning ter the Independent went to press. more Orioles and Chicago White the Erie Otters pulled into a Atlantic Division title is small Women’s World Cup run under- shutout Detroit 2-0 in their Game However, there was a little football Sox were cancelled due to recent commanding 3-1 series lead consolation for the Raptors, who way in Edmonton June 6 against 7 showdown. The second round news from north of the border this rioting in Baltimore, the MLB de- in their Western Conference were easily swept from the NBA China, the 23-player roster was got underway for four teams last week. Bell and Larry Tanenbaum, cided to make an unusual decision. championship versus the playoffs by the Washington Wiz- unveiled this week. The roster night, with Metro finalists Wash- two of three owners of Maple Leaf The teams’ would-be series closing Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. ards Sunday. The worse news? includes many returning play- ington taking on yet another New Sports and Entertainment, are third game was closed to fans out Despite a 37-33 advantage The eight-seed Brooklyn Nets ers from Canada’s 2012 Lon- York-based opponent in the Rang- reportedly negotiating to buy the of concern for their safety, after Bal- in shots for the Sault, a four- – who finished third in the Atlan- don Summer Olympics bronze- ers, while the Ducks hosted their CFL’s Toronto Argonauts from timore made international news this goal third period propelled the tic – have pushed the first-place medal winning women’s soccer unlikely Pacific Division rivals: the David Braley. They are also appar- week due rioting over the death of Otters to a 7-5 win. McDavid Atlanta Hawks to a sixth game to- team, including captain Chris- Flames. Tampa enjoyed a night off, ently aiming to secure a lease that Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black had four helpers in the game. night at 8:00 pm. The playoffs roll tine Sinclair, forward Melissa before facing off against the Ca- would see the Argos playing home man who died in police custody. In The Greyhounds faced elimi- on outside of ‘Jurassic Park,’ but Tancredi and, surprisingly, mid- nadiens tonight at 7:00 pm, while games at BMO Field as soon as what was believed to be the first nation last night on home ice not for Cavaliers forward Kevin fielder Diana Matheson, who the Central Division finals between the 2016 CFL season. According major league game played with- for Game 5. In the Eastern Love, who sustained a shoulder is still recovering from an ACL the Wild and Blackhawks heat up to Toronto city councillor and Exhi- out fans in attendance, the Orioles final, North Bay and Oshawa injury in his team’s series-sweep- injury. The team’s youngest tonight at 9:30 pm. The three fi- bition Place chair Mark Grimes, the beat the White Sox 8-2 Wednes- have both won a pair. Their ing win over Boston. Chasing a rookie is 17-year-old midfield- nalists for the Hart Trophy – the sale is nearing completion. Rogers day afternoon, led by a three-run pivotal Game 5 gets under- rebound Sunday night, Celtics er Jessie Fleming, of London, NHL’s regular season MVP, as se- Communications, owners of the Chris Davis homer in a six-run first way tonight in Oshawa at 7:35 forward and Toronto native Kelly Ontario, who was born March lected by the Professional Hockey Toronto Blue Jays, gave the Argos inning. The game was reportedly pm. Game 6 is Sunday after- Olynyk appeared to intentionally 11, 1998. Sinclair has credited Writers’ Association – were an- an ultimatum several years ago in- played in that fashion as it was the noon in North Bay. Through wrench Love’s arm, dislocating coach John Herdman for trans- nounced Wednesday, with Alex dicating that the team is expected best time to fill out the schedule for 13 playoff games, McDavid the Cleveland star’s left shoulder. forming the team since its dis- Ovechkin, Carey Price and John to vacate the Rogers Centre after both teams. Tonight, the Orioles leads all scorers, with 36 Love is unlikely to return for the appointing 0-3 showing at the Tavares making the short list. A the 2017 season, at which time the will open a series against the Rays playoff points, evenly split- playoffs. Vaughn, Ontario native 2011 Women’s World Cup, dur- three-time Hart winner, Ovechkin company plans to install grass for at Tropicana Field in Florida, how- ting 18 goals and 18 assists Andrew Wiggins, last year’s first ing which Canada scored just scored 53 goals to top the NHL for baseball. The Argos’ paid atten- ever the Baltimore will be the home along with 10 penalty minutes. overall draft pick, was named one goal, while allowing seven. the third straight season. Price led dance ranks last in the CFL and team. The Jays (10-12), losers of Three other Otters forwards NBA Rookie of the year yes- Canada’s second game will be the NHL in wins with 44, as well as has reportedly fallen below 10,000 two straight series and five of their appear in the top 10, including terday. Wiggins averaged 16.9 against New Zealand on June goals-against average (1.96) and per game. Good luck in your trans- last six games, played their first in Remi Elle (LW, 16 points) in points and 4.6 rebounds while 11 in Edmonton. They’ll close save percentage (.933). Tavares action, MLSE, and tough luck on a road series against the Indians 8th, and Dylan Strome (C, 17 playing all 82 games and averag- out their round robin on June had career highs in goals (38) and never again winning a title or mak- last night. They’re in action at 7:10 points) and Nicholas Baptiste ing 39 minutes per game for the 15 in Montreal versus the Neth- points (86). ing a deep playoff run, Argos. pm tonight. (RW, 17 points) tied at 4th. Minnesota Timberwolves. erlands. By Dan Rankin DCVI Senior Soccer teams undefeated through opening week

Tyler Clark of the DCVI Senior Boys Soccer Team Daniel Treadway of the DCVI Senior Boys Soc- attempts to cut off a pass in the first half of their cer Team fights for the ball in the first half of their game Tuesday morning versus St. Anne’s. game Tuesday morning versus St. Anne’s. By Dan Rankin Thomson earning a clean Tuesday, ending in a 0-0 Through their first two sheet. Madeline Aarts tie with St. Anne’s. They weeks, both DCVI’s and Rachel Semenuk currently rank fourth in Senior Boys and Girls also chipped in with goals. their league of 11 teams Our Team of the week is the DCVI Senior Boys Soccer team, who won their morning soccer teams went Later that day, the DCVI behind Goderich, F.E. undefeated in Huron Seniors kept up their Madill and St. Anne’s. home game versus St. Anne’s Tuesday morning by a score of 2-1. After a goal by Perth Athletic Association solid defense and beat The Senior Girls are back Daniel Treadway just before the half, St. Anne’s tied it midway through the second regular season action. the home team Central in action for a pair of frame. Kyle Fennema scored and St. Marys regained the lead with 10 minutes left. They Rams 1-0. Thomson games at South Huron held on to improve their record to 2-0-2. DCVI played St. Mike’s later that afternoon to The Senior Girls opened picked up her second D.H.S. next Tuesday their season April 21 on a 1-1 tie. The team is still undefeated. Back row, from left, are Drew Wrigley, Remco consecutive clean sheet, versus Mitchell and Scheele, Mason Mueller, Sam Thorup, Alex Zulu, Travis Mann, Brady St. Louis, the road at Stratford with Woodhouse kicking Northwestern. Central with an offensive Brandon Kittmer, Kyle Fennema, goalkeeper Trent Dundas, Giacamo Passarelli and home the winning goal for Also at Central on April explosion against Listowel. her squad. coach Wayne Murray. Front row: Jake Triemstra, Tyler Clark and Daniel Treadway. DCVI won 4-0, with Emily 21, the DCVI Senior Woodhouse scoring a They played their only Boys played to a 0-0 Send nominations for “Team of the Week” to us at pair and goalkeeper Bea regular season game draw against Listowel [email protected] on their home pitch on Continued on page 19 Deadline for all Upcoming Events and Classifieds isWEDNESDAY AT NOON of the week the ad is to be run! Any ads Submitted after MAY NOT MAKE IT IN! Phone: 284-0041 Fax: 284-0042 Email: [email protected] 18 Friday, May 1, 2015 St. Marys Independent ST. MARYS MUSEUM A LITTLE GOOD NEWS ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK In this day and age it’s not always easy to state your opinion. People just seem to love to be offended: Especially if your opinion differs from theirs. Personally I rather enjoy hearing another’s opinion. In some areas I might even change or consider changing my own. It matters not that you try to be unchained to any one political ideology or cause. If you say a thousand positive things about anything only one or two criticisms will wipe the positive side of the slate clean and leave the bitter offence of the negative. I guess there is no longer the reality of constructive criticism and to doubt or point out a poor decision is unforgiveable. So to start I’ll try to accentuate the positive (like in the old song).

What an amazing effort by the firefighters and the many Ph: 519.284.2284 volunteers in the massive clean up of last week end. Sure- ly they must have been exhausted by Saturday evening Cell: 519.636.5874 (still seen working as the sun set and looking tired). Com- www.hamenterprise.ca This week’s artifact from the St. Marys Museum is a framed munity spirit is also shown by those who donated the use GST: 826953762 email: [email protected] painting of Queen Victoria and her family. The photograph of the equipment in the pick up. There must surely have been a lot of aching body parts on Sunday. I don’t be- above is a detailed shot of the bottom left corner of the lieve I’ve ever seen such a huge amount of material in the PAINTING frame and painting. The frame has an exterior wooden trucks and along the streets. It is nice to see that there • Paint 2 rooms and the smaller will be 1/2 price section which is carved in a chain pattern and an interior were goods put out that could be repurposed (is that a gilt frame carved in a double leaf and hashing pattern. word?). Bicycles of all sorts (especially children’s) were • Paint 3 rooms and the smallest will be free Elaborate frames like this have provided homes to out and many will surely see use again. I don’t think any- • Paint 4 or more and get 20% discount paintings for centuries, especially during the Victorian era. one is apposed to recycling goods put to the curb. Many Gilt or gilding refers to the technique of applying gold leaf put metal out to be taken away that they could sell but Other services are available to solid surfaces like wood, plaster and even metal. To see choose to benefit the cause (perhaps ease of disposal more elaborate frames, join the St. Marys Museum for their also a plus). I did not see as many poachers as in the past You don’t have time to do it? We can do it for you. annual Victoria Day Tea on Sunday, May 17 from 1:30-4:00 but I did work on Saturday. GIVE US A CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE p.m. A number of Victorian portraits will be on exhibit for this I certainly admire and am grateful for the St.Marys vol- www.hamenterprise.ca event. For information about the Victoria Day Tea or this unteer firefighters. They guard our lives and at times risk artifact, contact the Museum at 519-284-3556. their own. They do a number of activities to raise funds for We may be able to do it for your price or less. charity and are a jovial group to associate with. Thank you You could be pleasantly surprised. for sharing your lives and time on our behalf. LONG MEMORIES: Since we are so very thankful for the sacrifices of our veterans it should not surprise me that the Dutch are also thankful. I understand that a nine month struggle to free the Netherlands was finally successful in early May of 1945. This will be the 70th. anniversary of the Liberation. Canadians of Dutch decent are never slow to speak of their gratitude for the Canadian troupes. They do not need a special anniversary to be thankful. Every year SMOOTHCRETE (and more often) I hear from one Dutch acquaintance or another of their gratitude. Their sentiment warms my heart. Am I as grateful as I should be? These people certainly set Architectural Concrete the bar high for the rest of us. SPRING FEVER: Although I take my drives of solitude in search of serenity all year long the spring is special along the lakes and rivers. My usual short drive is out Thomas . Concrete repairs Street to the area of Lemonade Springs (wish I had a GPS marker on that exact spot since I’m still foggy on an ex- . Grinding and polishing act location). The arrival of Mergansers and glimpses of green along with fresh flowing water is a sure sign that . Patios summer and rebirth are around the corner. Sidewalks Ever since Wildwood came to be I have chomped at the . bit to see how the park has wintered and look for signs of Driveways spring. I love a slow drive around the lake criss-crossing New Homes & Renovations . the bridges upstream to see wildlife arriving or at least showing themselves. A week or so ago we spied a beaver Now Offering Seamless Eavestroughing STEVE NICHOLSON near one of the bridges. Something about water is sooth- •Roofing •Decks •Flooring •Trimming ing. •Drywall •Painting •Cement Work Office 519.348.8822 •Garage Doors •Additions •Replacement Windows Was it Tuesday when we went to get our truck pass and 1-800.303.3432 see what was new at the park? It seems the crew has www.yourconcrete.ca been busy cutting up damaged trees and a lot of work is Call Pete underway on the docks. Do you remember building our & Barb Vossen own? Can you believe we have had all these years and Say You Saw It In The memories on and around the man made reservoir? It does 519.284.1078 not seem long ago we camped in a tent when there was St. Marys Independent little shade from saplings staked against the weather. I can hardly wait to get the fourth generation onto the lake again to boat and fish and share some new stories and If it’s your Birthday this week: memories. Synchronistic moments are aligning you with a wish come true “GOD BLESS” BILL CUBBerley moment you’ve been praying for. Stay alert & ready to take inspired action for best results. Cheers! p.s. Can you believe The Avon Maitland School Board would refuse a leave for a teacher to accompany his 90 year old veteran father to commemorate the 70th. anniver- For the rest of us: sary of the liberation of Holland? None of the thousands of Any trouble that’s been brewing behind the scene will be teacher graduates and supply teachers available? There brought out into the open. Though unpleasant at the time, this goes the good news resolve! sharing of truths will help to clear the air & reset intentions. St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 19 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I was in attendance at remediation plan is pea- since incorporation. We mighty queer, go tell those residents to health care The St. Marys Kinette the Public meeting last nuts compared to what we are a destination town, jokes to other folks, that workers for health care. Club’s HOPE BLOOMS Tuesday which was held are squandering on other so to build another blah bull____ don’t go here”. The $9 is not effectively spring auction was once to review and discuss the pointless ‘social’ needs. I box girder bridge would in That statement could be getting students to school again a great success. condition and remediation would point to the skate- my opinion be devaluing used when someone de- and is not effectively get- We are thrilled to be able of the “green” bridge over board park to highlight the attraction to tourism, scribes the federal gov- ting residents to neces- to donate almost $8000 Water Street. that fact. which is essential to the ernments current commit- sary medical appoint- to numerous community I would estimate that At present ,the downtown future prosperity of this ment to VIA rail as “gener- ments. service projects as well there were around 100 core is, if you look above beautiful place. ous”. In addition, travel by VIA as the Canadian Cancer people at the meeting and the façade line, becoming If the development of the As we all know, a strong is 600 times safer than by Society. The success of the presentation from BM more dilapidated. Many north ward is to go ahead economy and business car, is much kinder to the this event was made pos- Ross was informative in of the stores are empty. as planned then the de- climate provides sup- environment and is nec- sible through your gener- assessing the issues re- So if we do consider our- velopers themselves port for social programs. essary for the 13,000,000 ous support. lating to the condition of selves to be a destination, should show some civic Some of the most impor- Canadians that don’t To our local businesses the structure. The ensu- then we all must embrace duty and bear the cost tant social programs are have a drivers licence. and individuals who made ing question and answer the fact that we have to of a new bridge, and the education, health, trans- The absurdity of the lack a donation, we are aware session however was make and keep the infra- Council should show the portation and the environ- of support for adequate of the many requests for much more enlightening. structure attractive. We all fortitude to make this the ment. So let’s check out VIA rail service is more donations that you re- Firstly we had a notable have our part to play. That reality. the numbers to objective- surprising when you con- ceive on a regular basis bridge contractor insist- includes building owners Regards, ly measure the taxpayer sider the potential pay- having a moral responsi- and we would like to take ing that the only solution Phillip Horner contribution to VIA rail. back: from a low of 16% this opportunity to thank to this problem is the con- bility to the upkeep of the short return to a high of fabric of the building stock Project Co-Ordinator VIA $305,000,000 federal you for your continued struction of a new con- government operating 200% short term return to in town. And it also means th support of our auction. crete two lane bridge over 70 Anniversary of the fund investment, sup- the economy and the long Your donation was greatly the creek, citing that that that the recognized at- term benefits to health, tractions of the town be Liberation of Holland ported by and available appreciated. is the law. Something that to 35,000,000 residents is education and well be- I would question. conserved. Our heartfelt thanks to ing and the mitigation of To those who attended our all Canadian Veterans for $9 per person per year event, thank you for tak- Secondly, the property Personally I am in sup- the $22 billion cost to the port of remediation of the Liberation of Holland GO transit $316,000,000 economy by motor vehi- ing time out of your busy developers present with in 1945. provincial government schedule and coming out an eye on the redevelop- the bridge as I said to cle accidents. the meeting. But I am We will always remember. operating investment, and having some fun with ment of the north ward supported by and avail- All of the above encour- us on Saturday night. were noticeable shaking also cognizant of the in- Monique and Tony aged a request this week evitable need to one day able to 6,600,000 Ontar- Without all of you, this heads at the people who VanderSchot and Family ian residents is $48 per to the VIA president to were set against such a replace the bridge. But visit St. Marys and hear event would not be a suc- as I also said, if we are To The Editor, person per year cess! proposal. first hand from Ontario to replace the structure, My dad, an RAF veteran, Health care for St. Marys rail groups why VIA rail Thank you again, In my opinion, it was evi- then it should absolutely that utilized many of the residents about $1000 dent that we had a situa- and particularly “the north either reflect the existing services of St. Marys, per person per year line” is so important. Yves Tasmin Sterkenburg, Kim tion here where personal design or be something Anderka, Stacey Wheal, lived here and for a while Education for St. Marys Desjardins-Siciliano, has gain was outweighing the equally bold and attrac- was a volunteer crossing Cate Deblock, and all long term prosperity of residents about $490 per agreed to come to St. tive to visitors to our town. guard had many favourite Marys! members of the St. our community. As point- It is a recognized iconic person per year Marys Kinette Club expressions. One of them ed out by one gentleman, structure that has stood was “it may be so but I Ironically, VIA is neces- Chris West Dear Editor, $600,000 for a thirty year in that location almost don’t know, it sounds al- sary to get students to Sr. Boys and Girls soccer teams undefeated schools for education and

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Next week’s paper is our Special Mother’s Day edition!

Remco Scheele, middle, of the DCVI Senior Boys Soccer Team chases the ball in the first half of their game Tuesday morning versus St. Anne’s. DCVI went on to win 2-1. Continued from page 17 the lone goal for the 23, and rescheduled for before unleashing a Salukis. The Senior Boys later this month. At South four-goal performance next face Mitchell and Huron D.H.S. yesterday on an outmatched Northwestern at South morning, both Junior Central squad. On April Huron D.H.S. on Tuesday, squads played their South 28, the Senior Salukis May 5. The Senior Boys Huron counterparts. The played a pair of games also currently sit in fourth Junior Girls went on to on home turf. They took place in their league of 11 win 4-0, while the Junior the first match 2-1 over squads, behind Goderich Boys fell 1-0. Junior Boys St. Anne’s, with goals (4-0-0), Listowel (3-0-1), player Thomas Redman from Daniel Treadway and Northwestern (3-1-0). said his team had "lots of Tell your Mom how much she means to you! and Kyle Fennema. Later Four homes games for the great opportunities, but that afternoon St. Marys Junior Boys and Junior an unlucky bounce cost and St. Mike’s tied 1-1, Girls were cancelled due us the game." All Mother’s Day ads, $20 including tax. with Fennema scoring to snow and cold on April 20 Friday, May 1, 2015 St. Marys Independent Mind, Body, Spirit Nicole Kirkpatrick is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and is owner of Refresh Health. She is also a nutritional advisor at Bob Smibert’s Fitness Studio and the author of this article Spring has Sprung! New Beginnings and Fresh Starts Spring has sprung! And with and drink upon waking, on an and source out local companies that, so should our diet and empty stomach. This helps to that make natural skincare. lifestyle. Our body (and mind, stimulate the liver and get that Dry brush before your shower: who are we kidding) is ready detox going! This is an ancient technique that to shed our winter skin and Focus on bitter foods to help is great at improving circulation, get basking in those rays. As a with liver function: nettle, decreasing cellulite, increasing holistic nutritionist, I believe it’s dandelion, sesame, watercress, immune function, and helps rid super beneficial to our health to parsley, radish, cilantro, & leafy the body of toxins. change our diet and lifestyle with greens. Detox your mind: a negative each season. Spring can come Looking to eat lighter for the mind does not support a healthy with a host of new imbalances season? Include nutrient dense body. Pay attention to your such as allergies, seasonal smoothies, light soups, fresh thoughts and how you treat health problems, or relapses juices, and fruit bowls daily. your body. Start your morning of other chronic diseases. It’s Eat with the season. Spring and end each night with positive important at this time that thinking techniques. we focus on improving liver brings us some wonderful function, eating lighter, nutrient greens, lettuce, peas, Get outside each day and rich dishes with seasonal local artichokes, broccoli, and walk in nature: great for the produce, and ensuring we are asparagus. Artichokes and body, weight loss, and so many getting proper hydration. So asparagus have potent diuretic benefits for the mind. let’s cheers to new beginnings properties and help to regulate I hope this inspires you to add a and fresh starts! Below are my the kidneys. Dandelion and few new things into your regime, top picks for transitioning into artichokes are natural bile and ditch other habits that no spring, improving our health, thinners and thin bile is needed longer serve you. Thanks for and shedding those extra winter to help transport toxins from the reading! xo pounds. liver and out of the body. If you have any questions or Start your morning with 2 What are you using on your think you many want to give cups warm water and lemon body? Slowly eliminate lotions your diet/lifestyle a fresh start, juice: squeeze about 1/4-1/2 and potions that are filled with give me a shout at info@ fresh lemon juice in water hormone altering chemicals, refreshhealth.ca. St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 21 The history of turkey hunting in Ontario Upcoming Baseball Hall of Fame white-tailed deer and events for May and June coyotes are everywhere. The Canadian Baseball Hall game during induction week- ing a vehicle. The tournament Hunting these creatures of Fame is set to open for its end. Only 250 tickets are be- is sold out, but banquet-only presents an opportunity 18th season in St. Marys on ing sold at $10 each or three tickets are still available for to stay active outdoors Saturday, May 2 and is look- for $20. There are five prizes $75. throughout the fall and ing forward to hosting over to be won, including two The real action starts Saturday, winter, whether hunting 500 events in 2015. The Hall chances to play in the celeb- June 13, when, after the huge alone or in a group. will be open on weekends in rity game, two chances to win success last year, the Toronto May (Saturdays 10:30 am to fourth row seats for the induc- Blue Jays are once again Between 1984 and 1987, 4 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm tion ceremony and a baseball bringing their Baseball Fam- 4,400 wild turkeys were to 4 pm) as well as Victoria autographed by Corey Koskie. ily Street Festival to St. Marys released in 275 sites before sunrise to 7:00 pm, Day (Monday, May 18) from By Len, from Father & That, of course, leads to June on Induction morning. The across Ontario by the with many municipalities 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Start- Son Hunting and Induction Weekend. On baseball street festival will run Ontario Federation of now allowing hunting on ing on June 1 through Aug. Thursday, June 11, fans can from 9 am to noon downtown 31, the Hall will be open daily I grew up in rural south- Anglers and Hunters in Sundays. The only time of look forward to the Celeb- in St. Marys with Blue Jays (Monday through Saturday) western Ontario in the co-operation with the On- day I’ve not successfully rity Home Run Derby and the inflatables, Blue Jays alumni from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm ‘50s and ‘60s and was pos- tario Ministry of Natural harvested turkeys is mid- celebrity game pitting Team signing autographs, baseball and on Sundays from 12:00 sessed with a passion for Delgado/Alou versus Team authors signing their books Resources. The success afternoon, however the pm to 4:00 pm. From Sept. 1 Stairs/Koskie, starting at 6:00 much more. outdoor activities – hunt- of this project is nothing real fun takes place just through Oct. 10 the Hall will pm on Rotary Field. Come ing specifically. Ground- short of a miracle; wild tur- before and just after sun- be open Thursday to Satur The induction ceremony be- - early to get a good seat, enjoy hogs riddled our hayfields, keys now inhabit all parts rise. Don’t under-estimate gins at 1 pm up at the Hall of day 10:30 am to 4:00 pm and a barbecue supper and cold jackrabbits and raccoons Fame. This year’s induction of the province south of a late-afternoon hunt, es- Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. beverages. The game will class includes Toronto Blue feasted on our corn and what would be considered pecially after most hens mix local media and celebri The first large event is the - Jays legend Carlos Delgado; all three were consid- natural moose habitat. In have been bred. Aquafina Pitch Hit Run skills ties together for a fun time. In ered “nuisance critters.” fact, turkeys overlap with Canadians and former Blue So, take the mandatory competition for kids ages sev- 2009, Larry Walker took one Jays Matt Stairs and Corey Cottontails and grouse moose in the fringes of deep over the right field fence Ontario Wild Turkey Hunt- en to 14, taking place May 3 Koskie; former Montreal Ex- occasionally made it to at 10 am on King Field. This and in 2011, Tony Fernandez their southernmost range. er Education Course, buy pos Manager Felipe Alou and our dinner table, but only event is free and kids will slashed a double to the out- Spring turkey hunting is a turkey tag to go along baseball writing icon Bob El- when our shooting skills compete in strike-throwing, field and scored on the next now accessible for the with your Ontario Small liott. Special guests include were up to the task. Deer base-running and hitting com- base hit, so who knows what vast majority of hunters in Game Hunting License, emcee Rod Black, Fergie were rare, coyotes didn’t Ontario. petitions against other kids in the game will bring this year? Jenkins, Paul Beeston and grab a good alarm clock, their age bracket. arrive in our community The following morning, on Pat Gillick. An autograph ses- Turkeys mate from late your favourite shotgun or until about 1970, and wild On Saturday, May 9 at 11 am Friday, June 12, is the “Lon- sion will follow the ceremony. April through late May, bow, and have at it! turkeys didn’t exist in my the Hall will host the Toronto don Salutes Canadian Base- You can also come to the Hall with our Ontario spring world at all. Hunt safely and check us Blue Jays Honda Instructional ball breakfast” presented by of Fame grounds throughout season running from April out at FSHunting.com. Clinic. Registration is open Home Hardware Stores Ltd. the day and enjoy ball games, These days, groundhogs 25 to May 31. Hunting of for players aged 8 to 14 and held from 7:30 am to 9:00 museum tours, auctions and are as rare as jackrabbits male birds (one-year-old Check back next week for the fee is $45 plus HST. The am at the London Conven- a barbecue lunch. Later that and grouse. Raccoons jakes and mature toms) is Len’s tips for top-notch Blue Jays Baseball Academy tion Centre. The morning will night, the country music band are still a nuisance, and allowed from a half-hour turkey hunting! is keen to help fundraise for include a fireside chat with 8 Second Ride will be per- the Hall, so the Hall of Fame 2015 inductees Carlos Delga- forming at the Hall of Fame. will receive $20 for each do, Matt Stairs, Corey Koskie, Other celebrities expected to registration. During the four- Felipe Alou and legendary attend the festivities include hour clinic, players will rotate Cooperstown inductee Fergie Hall of Famers Steve Rogers, through drills on fundamental Jenkins, as well as a delicious Don McDougall, Jim McKean, baseball skills such as hitting, breakfast, museum display, Claude Raymond, former ma- throwing, fielding, pitching, live auction and a 50-50 draw. jor league players Billy Atkin- and base-running. Also, each Later that day is the 19th an- son, John Upham, Larry Lan- Blue Jays Honda Instructional nual Celebrity Golf Classic & dreth, Paul Spoljaric, legend- Clinic participant will receive Banquet at the St. Marys Golf ary actor/singer Michael Bur- a Blue Jays hat, T-shirt and and Country Club. Registra- gess and former NHL player baseball manual. Register at and coach Terry Crisp. tion is at 10 am, with tee-off BlueJays.com. at 11 am and the banquet be- On June 20, the Hall will host Also in May, the Hall will be ginning at 5 pm. Teams will be St. Marys Minor Ball Day. As selling raffle tickets for your matched up with a celebrity, many as 12 games will be chance to play in the Team and each player will receive taking place on the site, along Delgado/Alou versus Team a gift bag and have a chance with a barbecue running all Stairs/Koskie celebrity ball to win fantastic prizes includ- day.

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Hodges Funeral Home Ltd., for making the arrangements Ken Brown passed away at home in St. Marys with his both in Sarasota, Florida and here at home in St. Marys, family at his side on April 27, 2015 in his 82nd year. Update your information with the province at so flawless and easy on our family. And also to Rever- Husband of Lois Brown (Cross). Father of Jeff and his wife www.beadonor.ca end Gwen, of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church, for the Dianne of St. Marys, and Dave of Guelph. Grandfather We honour the memory of: lovely service and caring support which was so much of Kristin, Kayla and Aaron. Brother of Hallace and her Hanna, Garry needed following the loss of Barbara. husband Tom Sheridan of Toronto, and Ella May and her April 21, 2015 She will be missed until we see her again, but we are husband Frank Ramsey of Goleta, California. Predeceased comforted in knowing that she is now in a better place, by his parents G. Leslie and Marie Brown and his brother Ball, Gladys with the love of her life, dancing and golfing in Heaven. Robert. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are April 20, 2015 The Staffen, Tomkins and Rushton families invited to the St. James Anglican Church, 65 Church St. Bettridge, Joan South, St. Marys, on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 1 p.m. until April 13, 2015 the time of the Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Private family interment to follow. Memorial Donations may be made Martin, Glen to the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation or the April 13, 2015 IN MEMORIAM Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Staffen, Barbara Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home (519-284-2820) with April 11, 2015 online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. Gilday, William April 09, 2015 Laviolette Toews, Margaret In memory of Steve Laviolette who passed Medium Hard April 09, 2015 away 2 years ago. Kew, Robert May 4, 2013 March 31, 2015 Many a day your name is spoken For service details please call the And so often we hear a song Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home 519–284–2820 That brings us thoughts of you or visit www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca Sing with the angels Steve Greatly missed by his family and friends. This Week’s QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. Canada 5. Chihuahua 2. Don Quixote 6. Lego Street Level Faith 3. Jesus, in the 7. The Loch Ness Simon & Garfunkel Monster us during times of tur- than A but it is still pos- key cried loudly and then song 8. Brazil moil. Elizabeth Edwards sible that A may find the to everyone’s surprise 4. Two, Bashful and 9. Iraq says that “Resilience is strength he needs if he is quieted down. A few shov- Doc 10. Two accepting your new real- able to let go of the past. el loads later, the farmer ity, even if it’s less good Can resilience be cultivat- looked into the well and than the one you had be- ed? I believe it is the dif- was astonished at what fore. You can fight it. You ficulties themselves that he saw. As the people can …scream about what bring it out in us. When I shoveled dirt on top of the Stonetown’s Pentecostal Church you’ve lost or you can ac- review my own life, I now donkey, he would shake by Rev. Ione Grover cept it and try to put to- it off and take a step up. Worship Gathering at Little Falls School know that my biggest gether something that’s challenges were my best Pretty soon to everyone’s Who is a retired United Church good.” astonishment, the donkey 25 Lindsay Atkinson Drive minister living in St. Marys teachers. During these I have two old friends difficult times, I won- stepped up over the edge at 10:45 every Sunday morning. of the well and happily All of us got a surprise last who are going through a dered if I would survive. trotted off. Kidz Church for Grades JK to 3 during the service. week when we looked time of radical transition. Yet I kept going and got P.O. Box 2058 St. Marys ON N4X 1C3 out and saw the ground Friend A is resisting and through them. It is only in Life is sometimes like www.livingrockchurch.ca covered with snow. In railing against having to retrospect that I can say that – it is going to shovel 519.284.2607 [email protected] many ways our change- let go of his house and that resilience and faith dirt on you. When we fall Pastor Jim Williams able weather is a meta- most of his possessions helped to pull me through. into holes, the trick is to phor for life. Just as our and move to a seniors’ This reminds me of the shake off the dirt and take life starts to feel settled, residence. Friend B has story of the farmer and a step up and out. Each of ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH some new wrinkle shows a stressful job and is go- the donkey. One day a our troubles is a stepping up to remind us that we’re ing through a complicated farmer’s donkey fell down stone. We can get out of 85 CHURCH ST. S., ST. MARYS 519.284.3016 not in charge. We learn divorce which is stretch- a well. The animal cried the deepest wells by not www.stmarysunitedchurch.weebly.com that stability is an illu- ing his financial and emo- piteously for hours as the giving up, letting go of our Minister: Rev. Doug Loucks sion. The winds of change tional resources to the farmer tried to figure out despair and taking a step Organist: Timothy Gilbert constantly blow through limit – yet he has faith that what to do. He finally de- forward to a new lease on SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 our lives. Robert Jordan, with God’s help, he will cided the donkey was old life. Resilience combined 10:30 a.m. Baptism and Worship Service author of “The Fires of get through this and land and not worth saving and with surrender to a Divine Heaven”, states: “The oak on his feet. Both A and B Source is a very potent Sunday School and Nursery he needed to cover up the fought the wind and was are facing a radical break well anyway. He invited combination. broken; the willow bent… from the past and an un- all his neighbours over to May Divine Love help us MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 and survived.” Resilience known situation. B has 5:00 p.m. Community Supper help him shovel dirt into through life’s changes is a quality that supports more resilience and faith the well. At first the don- one step at a time! St. Marys Independent Friday, May 1, 2015 27 SERVICES CLASSIFIED M & M VARIETY Robson Scrap Metal HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT The Difference? Open 8 to 4:30 M–F Men’s Over 35 Baseball: May For Sale: - 2011 Ford Escape. 91,000 For Rent: Huge one bedroom in 8 to 11:30 Saturdays 11 – Sept. 14 from 7:00 – 8:00 at km, excellent condition. Certified. GARAGE SALE mansion. Includes walnut antique Full Postal Service Milt Dunnell Field. New players Loaded, tow package, bluetooth, YOU DON’T WANT bedroom suite, fireplace, washstand, 284-3101 519.284.2800 welcome. 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