THORNDALE COMM. CENTRE PAGE 2 ERIN CASSONE MOVES ON PAGE 5 St. Marys Independent 36 Water St. S., St. Marys ON | 519.284.0041 | [email protected] | www.stmarysindy.com Issue #1039 Thursday, January 28, 2021 FREE 2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CREW Black’s Financial Services 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew, heated Black’s Financial Services Call us for details 519.284.1340 *All rates subject to change without notice* leather seats, power sliding doors, 1 in TERM GIC GIC INSURED stock, power lift gate, snow tires & more Are you taking advantage of the TFSA? 1 year 0.92 *All rates subject Prices /payment plus tax and license, payment over 1 YR 0.75 - 3 YR 1.00 - 5 YR 1.41 3 years 1.30 to change without 72 months at 5.99% o.a.c. For more products and 5 years 1.50 notice* $ $ 131 b.w. 16,995 + HST 519.284.3308 Financial Advice call us today! Cheese Shoppe Innovating St. Marys Town RIVER VALLEY within COVID-19 Council continues to review 2021 THANK YOU draft budget FRONT LINE Net tax levy increase of 0.85% forecast By Spencer Seymour, Local Journalism Initiative WORKERS! Reporter Deliberations on the 2021 draft budget for the Let's all do our Town of St. Marys continued at last Tuesday’s Town Council meeting with Town Treasurer part & social Andre Morin leading the discussion and chart- ing how a proposed net tax levy increase of distance! 0.85% was derived. There were three key pillars to Morin’s draft 519.225.2329 budget presentation; external transfers, addi- tional provincial/federal funding, and assess- ment growth. Before getting into those three subjects, Morin gave a summary of the changes www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com made by the Council at the most recent budget deliberation meetings. Those changes includ- ed: adding $3,000 to the fire hall capital bud- get which comes out of capital reserves; adding $10,000 to the fire transfer reserve to allow for a future fire vehicle purchase; deferment of a fire pumper truck purchase; and $57,000 added to Towne & Country Cheese Shoppe employee Katie McNaughton displays this month's install- ment of the "Cheese of the Month" club, which features German Butter Cheese, Stonetown Ar- the police capital budget from police reserves. tisan Cheese (Hebert), Black Lemon Gouda, and Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese (Five Brothers). Morin began with the external transfers portion By Spencer Seymour, Local Journalism series of innovative steps. of the discussion. This compared 2020 transfers for municipal shared service partners, UTRCA Initiative Reporter The Independent checked in this Buying a retail food store in the mid- week with co-owner Amie Shackle- contributions, and community grants to the 2021 dle of the worst pandemic in a cen- ton, who along with Jen Stacey, Derek projections. While it was noted that a decrease tury is a challenge of its own. But Shackleton, and Paul Sheppard, pur- of $16,977 could be applied to the shared ser- nearly four months after re-opening, chased the Cheese Shoppe on Octo- vices budget, Town staff recommended to retain the Towne & Country Cheese Shoppe ber 1, 2020. the amount in the budget to help mitigate cost increases coming in 2021 and 2022. Based on in St. Marys is not just surviving; but “We are so happy that we have been growing its customer base through a Continued on page 6 Continued on page 2
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St. Marys Independent Thursday, January 28, 2021 3 COMMUNITY — St. Marys Independent 36 Water St. St. Marys, ON, PO Box 2310 N4X 1A2 [email protected] Town Council continues to Phone: 519.284.0041 Publisher review 2021 draft budget Stewart Grant • [email protected] Editor in Chief Continued from page 1 ond Community Grant program, similar to what they did with the Business Grant program, or Frank Doyle • [email protected] Provincial funding changes, Huron Perth Public they could simply accept requests for funding Graphic Design / Layout Health is projecting a 52 percent cost increase, by local groups or organizations at any time. while Spruce Lodge is projecting a 7.5 percent Tyler Carruthers • [email protected] increase and Emergency Medical Services is es- Also touched on was COVID-19 relief funding Sales Representative timating a five percent increase. coming from the Provincial and Federal gov- Stewart Grant • [email protected] ernments and assessment growth. The Town A similar recommendation was made with re- Billing Administrator applied in late 2020 for the COVID Investing gards to the UTRCA’s budget. The Town had in Community Infrastructure Plan (ICIP), as it June Grant • [email protected] budgeted $140,000 for the UTRCA, but their re- qualified for up to $126,697. Decisions are set Administrative Assistant quest came in at $126,593. It was recommended to come in the Spring and the Town would use that the remaining funds previously earmarked Wendy Lamond • [email protected] the funds to upgrade the HVAC systems at the for the UTRCA remain in the 2021 External Contributors Pyramid Recreation Center. Transfers budget to help address expected Pat Payton, Rob Edney, Nancy Bickell, Mary Smith, Marvin Arthur, cost increases. With regards to the Communi- Additionally, on December 16, 2020, the Town Nancy Abra, Lauren Eedy, Spencer Seymour, Maggie Richardson ty Grants budget, Town staff included an extra was awarded an additional $79,000 to assist $15,000 as a proactive measure, as the impacts with 2021 COVID-related operating pressures. facebook.com/stmarysindy twitter.com/stmarysindy of the COVID-19 pandemic could hit hardest in The draft budget also included $66,570 in pro- 2021. For instance, the Town could run a sec- jected net growth in the building sector. www.stmarysindy.com
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Bell Let's Talk Day & Proudly sponsored by: in St. Marys mental illness 201 Queen St E, St. Marys, ON • (519) 284-4555 • OPEN 24 HOURS! By Spencer Seymour tains available resources in St. The day this paper is officially Marys, Stratford, and throughout released is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Perth County. While I applaud Bell for attempt- Now let’s discuss mental illness St. Marys is now at ing to spur on meaningful dia- in Canada. I became passionate I hope Canada is more zero active COVID logue about mental illness, it, un- about this in high school when I successful at rolling out vaccines than we are fortunately, has become merely learned that the school board had cases! How's the rest at completing of the world doing?" a tweet or post many people do sent a letter to teachers about the pipelines! once a year and forget about as debut season of Netflix’s “13 Rea- soon as they hit send. sons Why.” The show was about a So let’s change that. Let’s talk teenager’s suicide and the reasons about mental illness. leading to it. Obviously, that show isn’t appropriate to be shown in- Have you heard something humorous around town that you think might be of interest to others? I am an unapologetic proponent class, but what I objected to was Either email them to us at [email protected] with the title "Overheard at The Coffee Shop", call 519-284-0041 or drop by the office to let us know! of dramatically improving how the suggestion that, if a student we talk about and address men- brings up the show with a teacher, tal illness. It perplexes me how they’re assured the show wasn’t Bravo Boo we talk about a broken leg one at all realistic. Was the show fic- way, but an illness or injury to tional and deserving of some crit- We have two Bravos this week. We have two Boos this week. the most important part of the icism? Yes. But to say that the ba- (1) Bravo to the majority of residents of St. (1) Boo to all the inconsiderate people Marys and area, who by following all proto- that think it's ok/legal to blow/shovel their body can be ignored or, worse, sic premise of a student tragically mocked. A mental illness is and cols in fighting COVID-19 by washing their snow back into the public road. This is not taking their own life because of hands, wearing a mask and social distanc- just dangerous, but illegal according to the always should have been consid- things that happened at school or ing, we have zero active cases in St. Marys. Highway Traffic Act. Bravo everyone. ered a medical issue. Because of in their personal life isn’t realis- (2) I’ve found it troubling that so many the body part that it affects, the tic? That’s simply untrue. (2) Bravo to the employees of Foodland who people are not wearing masks inside busi- brain, its causes, symptoms, and not only have to work during the pandemic nesses, and municipal buildings in town. impacts are different than other How have we addressed it? In and have to deal with people who refuse to Specifically, when some of these people are injuries. You can’t see a brain in- Canada, only 1 of 6 children re- wear a mask but also had three managers downtown core store owners. This is the ceives the help they need, and in the last three months. And during all kind of behavior that will make the rest of jury. You can’t put a cast on some- this, they remain cheerful and helpful. us suffer, and keep this going longer than it one’s head and cure their anxiety. 76 percent of families said it was needs to. I’ll add that it is the law! I know You can’t perform surgery and re- very or extremely difficult to find it is difficult, but store owners, and other move someone’s depression. help. With mental illnesses, we public places need to enforce this. are not doing close to enough. With this article, I’m going to try to achieve three things: try to We need to break the stigma change the mind of those still car- against mental illness, show *Please note all Boos and Bravos must be signed in order to Bravos and Boos are submitted by community members and do be considered. not necessarily reflect the opinions of the St. Marys Independent rying the stigma towards mental those suffering silently that they illness, speak to those suffering are worthy of seeking help, and Owen Lewis-Havard, Sales Representative in silence in our community, and we need to properly address this Sponsored point out our failures in address- issue in Canada. 150 Queen Street East, St. Marys, ON • 519-852-8453 by: ing this issue. I hope this sparks you to talk Coldwell Banker Homefield Legacy Realty, Brokerage Let’s start with the stigma. You to others about mental illness. might think that those suffering You just might find that some- need to get over whatever they’re one you love has been wait- Quote of the Week depressed or anxious about, that ing for someone to talk to. they’re weak, or they’re crazy. I Mental health services are avail- “No matter what language you speak — or in my case try to — have a different view. I look at able in Huron Perth. Happy Val- all of us need to stay home. Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives.” ley Health Team in St. Marys pro- mental illness as just that; an ill- - Premier Doug Ford ness. If every part of the body is vides an extensive list of counsel- susceptible to illness or injury, ing, addiction, and therapy clinics isn’t it reasonable to say that the and services in the region. Visit The St. Marys Independent brain can be sick or injured too? www.happyvalleyfht.ca/resources Sponsored by: If I broke my leg, you wouldn’t tell for more. Bonnie Adams Coun- me to walk it off. So, if my brain selling service is stationed out of THOUGHTS OF RADAR became damaged, why would you Stonetown Chiropractic and Well- THE WEEK AUTO PARTS tell me to get over it? ness Centre in St. Marys. Cana- 395 Queen Street West dian Mental Health Alliance has This paragraph is for those in our offices in Stratford and Seaforth. Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has community suffering in silence. Alexandra Marine and General learned in school Firstly, and most importantly, you Hospital, which has locations in matter. You’re important. You’re Clinton, Exeter, and Wingham, For every action, there is an equal and opposite government loved. You’re not crazy. You de- offers a Community Psychiatric program. serve to be happy. You’re not weak. Service. Huron Perth Healthcare You’re not alone. You’re worthy of Alliance offers mental health ser- If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip. getting the help you need. The vices. last paragraph of this article con- You can get all A’s and still flunk life St. Marys Independent Thursday, January 28, 2021 5 COMMUNITY — Best wishes to outgoing Stonetown Little Falls Public School Crier Principal Erin Cassone Municipal information from the Town of St. Marys Submitted by LFPS Staff There is a change coming to Little Covid-19 Updates Falls Public School. Erin Cassone has been principal of Little Falls P.S. for Current Public Health Measures the past 4.5 years and is moving to St. Marys is under a stay at home order as part of the Stratford Intermediate School. Her last day at Little Falls will be this Fri- declaration of emergency announced by the Province of day, January 29. Ontario as of January 14. The Municipal Operations Centre and Town Hall are During her time at Little Falls, Ms. Cassone helped support students closed for drop-ins. Prearranged appointments and drop- and staff in areas of academics as box services will still be available. Please call well as social and community out- 519-284-2340 to book. Anyone entering any Town reach. She has especially supported facility must complete a COVID-19 screening form before the Little Falls community with the entering. remote schooling of this past spring and current school year. She has been ing that they have a strong advocate For more details on how this affects any Town services, the driving force behind increasing for their learning and a cheerleader the amounts and types of technolo- in all aspects of their lives. please visit our website. Details: townofstmarys.com/covid19 gy available to students at the school Ms. Cassone often asked the students and the rejuvenation of the school how they would make the world a yard as she has worked with staff and more beautiful place? She has made A list of frequently asked questions surrounding the community supports to bring in trees, Little Falls PS a beautiful place in so current stay-at-home order is also available at our seating areas and play areas. many different ways and will be tru- website. Erin will be missed by the school ly missed. She may not recognize the Details: townofstmarys.com/StayHomeFAQ community and the larger St. Marys depth of her contributions, but her community. She has been a dedicated presence will be felt by future stu- A full explanation of the Provincewide Shutdown is Heron. We will miss her adventures dents and her legacy as the second with the school mascot, Friday trivia, principal of Little Falls will not be available on the Province’s website. classroom visits and being a part of forgotten. Details: news.ontario.ca her life. The students will miss know- Community Wellness Program We know that staying home is hard – especially after months of pandemic-related restrictions. If you’ve been asked to isolate or are doing so voluntarily, our Community Wellness Program can safely help you with your essential needs such as: • Hot and frozen meal delivery • Delivery of groceries and other essentials • Social connection calls and telephone reassurance • Virtual and telephone programming Our Community Wellness Program is available to everyone of all ages. If you find yourself in need, or know someone who is, please visit our website or call us to learn more. Details: townofstmarys.com/communitywellness or 519-284-3272 General Municipal Updates Job Opportunity! WE’RE HIRING! We are currently recruiting for a Financial Supervisor/ Deputy Treasurer. If you have a minimum of five years experience in finance and accounting, and a University Degree in Business Administration or Accounting, visit our website for more information. How to Listen to st. Marys radio Applications are being accepted until February 16, 2021. Step 1. Go to www.stmarysradio.com Details: townofstmarys.com/careers 2. Click play on the online player Contact us: 519-284-2340 | townofstmarys.com 6 Thursday, January 28, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — Cheese Shoppe Innovating within COVID-19 Continued from page 1 cheese options.” 519-284-4508, or visit www.cognito- New look, new items forms.com/TowneCountryCheese- able to keep the Cheese Shoppe open “Cheese of the Month” Club New ownership of the Cheese Shoppe ShoppeDeli/CheeseOfTheMonth. for our town,” said Shackleton of the A recent innovation at the store is the brought new ideas, and a new look – business which has been a main- Cheese of the Month Club, which was “We have had some great feedback so not just in the store but also with re- stay in downtown St. Marys for 30+ a concept that was discussed amongst far from some of the people that have gards to the business’ logo and mar- years. “We have felt great support the ownership group that blossomed received their COTM bags. Some peo- keting efforts. from our community and I think be- into reality during the Christmas sea- ple are even having wine and cheese “We wanted to give the Towne and ing in a pandemic has encouraged son when a customer reinforced the parties via Zoom with their friends Country Cheese Shoppe a fresh new the local community to shop local.” idea by asking about it. to help connect during this difficult look to go with our renovated store time.” The primary focus for the Towne and “With the Cheese of the Month Club, front. We have rebranded with a Country Cheese Shoppe & Deli is to we are looking to help customers Online ordering system new logo, and a short-term goal is to provide hearty, homemade meals to learn about new cheeses from all The Cheese Shoppe is one of a num- change our storefront sign for a fresh customers at a reasonable cost. around the world as well as from right ber of local businesses, such as Social and up-to-date look,” said Shackle- ton. “Our fresh made sandwiches are sec- in our own backyards. Each month 31 Restaurant, Sam’s Home Hard- ond to none,” said Amie. “We pride we will put together three or four dif- ware, and Snapping Turtle Coffee Inside the store, customers will find ourselves on using fresh qualify in- ferent varieties of cheese for people Roasters, who have adapted to cur- a streamlined sandwich selection to gredients for each sandwich. Our to enjoy. Club members receive about rent COVID restrictions by introduc- make it easier to order their meals. staff are true sandwich masters and 1.5 pounds of cheese each month. ing online ordering. Meanwhile an expanded freezer sec- we are proud they take so much pride Within the package, you will receive “We have set up online ordering to tion has been installed. in the work they do.” tasting notes, cheese profiles, serving reduce the need to be in our store for “We are thrilled to be able to offer and pairing suggestions. We are also Of course, as the business name sug- as long. You can order and pay from both frozen and hot meals for fam- compiling some recipes for you to use gests, they also carry a wonderful se- your phone, then just pop into the ilies and we are also going to start with your cheese,” said Shackleton. lection of cheese, with close to one store for a quick, contactless pick up. marketing to those people that live hundred varieties and growing. To participate in the Cheese of the While we still welcome people into primarily by themselves to provide Month Club, the cost is $30 per month our store, we are doing our part to them fresh, wholesome meals. We “We have expanded our cheese selec- if prepaid for three months or more, control the spread and keep people know that many people are strug- tion, bringing in new cheeses for cus- or $35 for one month. People may sign at home. We have recently secured gling during this time, and we want tomers to try. We put together Mys- up on their own or buy a membership the technology to do curb side pickup to be able to provide great quality tery Cheese Bags, where you buy a for others as a gift. To register, please and will also be doing local deliver- homemade food to as many people as Mystery Cheese Bag with sample siz- email [email protected], call ies.” possible.” es of cheese so you can explore new Current vaccination status in Huron-Perth HPPH is working closely with part- to receive, store and administer In Huron-Perth, the Mass Vacci- tirement Homes. Additional groups ners to provide vaccine to all resi- COVID-19 vaccines as they contin- nation Advisory Committee (HP- will be identified in the sequencing dents of Long-Term Care Homes ue to arrive over the next several MVAC) is creating a Huron-Perth model; as vaccines become avail- and then Retirement Homes across months. At this time, vaccine supply sequencing model, as well as an ad- able those groups will be contacted. Huron and Perth counties over the is very limited. Distribution focuses ministration and distribution plan, For the general public, this is not next few weeks. first on vulnerable populations that based on the province’s distribution likely for a few months. HPPH asks The province has a three-phase dis- are at greatest risk of COVID-19 plan and ethical framework. the public to be patient and await tribution plan and an ethical frame- and severe illness and those who Currently the focus is on Long- further information – there is no work to ensure Ontario is prepared care for them. Term Care homes and then Re- vaccination waiting list set up for the general public.
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AGGREGATE RESOURCES ACT FORM 1 - NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE
St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada) 55 Industrial Street Toronto ON M4G 3W9
Hereby, gives notice that application has been made for a Category 1 and 2, Class ‘A’ Licence to excavate aggregate from a Pit and Quarry of 46.5 hectares, located in:
Lot: 29 Concession: Thames Geographic Twp.: Blanshard Local Municipality: Perth South County: Perth
Application is for an expansion to an established pit and quarry. Annual Tonnage Condition applied for is 3.25 million tonnes in combination with Aggregate Resources Act Licence ID 4494.
A detailed site plan and report(s) for the proposal can be viewed at http://www.stmaryscement.com/Pages/Sustainability/Community-Liaison-Committee.aspx or a copy can be requested by contacting Jennifer DeLeemans by phone at (416) 999-6104 or by email at [email protected]
Any person(s) wishing to object to this application must send, in writing, their objection with reason(s) to the Applicant and to the office of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at the addresses below. Note: E-mail submissions are acceptable however they must contain the objector's complete postal mailing address where a response can be delivered. E-mail objections which do not contain a postal address will not be considered acceptable.
The Applicant: St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada) 55 Industrial Street Toronto ON M4G 3W9 Email: [email protected]
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MNRF: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Integrated Aggregate Operations Section
4th Floor South, 300 Water Street Peterborough ON K9J 3C7 Email: [email protected]
The last day on which objections may be filed with the Applicant and Ministry is the 15th day of March, 2021.
Note: All information in respect to this application including written objections, the names and address of any objector(s) is available for public review for the purpose of this application under the Aggregate Resources Act. In submitting a written objection an objector consents under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to its disclosure for purposes of the application. 8 Thursday, January 28, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — Conservation Authority's GM announces retirement 566 Queen St. E. • 519.284.4348 After more than 17 years as General Manager of safe development; the Upper Thames River Conservation Author- - Delivering landowner stewardship; Senior of the Week ity (UTRCA), Ian Wilcox has announced that he will be retiring this spring. Wilcox has worked for - Providing natural spaces and recreational op- the UTRCA for more than 30 years, starting with portunities; a summer job at Wildwood Conservation Area in - Making science based decisions, and empower- 1985. He held a variety of other positions before ing communities and youth. moving into the GM's position. While Wilcox is leaving the organization at a time "It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing of dramatic change for Ontario's conservation my retirement from the UTRCA," said Wilcox. authorities, he is confident that the UTRCA will "I've had the opportunity to work with some of the emerge stronger than ever. best and most respected people in the environ- "The new staff leadership will continue to build mental field. We have accomplished so much to- on the UTRCA's 70 plus year legacy," Wilcox ex- gether, thanks to the enthusiasm, dedication, and plained. "There will be someone new at the helm hard work of our staff team, and the leadership of but I know that the staff and Board will ensure our Board." that the organization continues to be a strong and The UTRCA delivers a broad range of environ- respected advocate for environmental health." mental programs and services to watershed mu- Our senior of the week is Alfreda Barron, who celebrated Recruitment for a new general manager is just be- nicipalities and residents, focusing on: her 93rd birthday on Saturday, January 16. Alfreda lives ginning, with the transition to new staff leader- independently (with her cat Sabrina) and is an ardent - Protecting people and property and supporting ship expected by mid-April. knitter, reader and gardener, spending last summer actively tending to her garden. 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Further- Jackson joined last Tuesday’s Special and 4.5 percent from the Provincial away from bigger-risk projects. more, concerning transparency and Meeting of St. Marys Town Council to Transfer Payment (though the ma- Mayor Al Strathdee then took the accountability, Mayor Strathdee took discuss the municipality’s proposed jority of the provincial amount is set floor to speak on an issue with the the UTRCA Board and Chair Sandy contributions to the Authority’s 2021 aside for source water protection). UTRCA, not connected to the bud- Levin to task for not responding to budget. Overall, the amount requested from get directly but as part of an ongo- a letter sent by the Mayor on Sep- St. Marys was $126,593, representing ing back-and-forth between the mu- tember 19, 2019, followed by anoth- Wilcox began by reviewing UTRCA’s er correspondence with the Board in 2020 financial results and its impacts a 12 percent reduction from last year. nicipality and the Authority. Mayor Of the requested money, $93,266 Strathdee brought up concerns over February 2020. “I would ask the cour- on the 2021 budget. Despite the chal- tesy of a response. I find the fact that lenges brought on by the COVID-19 would go to operating costs, an in- the environmental targets proposed crease of 2.2 percent from last year, by the Authority and their cost to I was not even given a response, Mr. pandemic, UTRCA did have some Wilcox, I don’t care if the response successes. He noted that naturaliza- but St. Marys’ proposed contribution municipalities, including a need for to the Authority’s capital budget is more accountability and transparen- is ‘the Mayor of St. Marys is crazy’,” tion projects, once permitted, were Mayor Strathdee said, “But the real- able to continue, albeit in different down from $56,586 to $33,327, a de- cy throughout the process. Strathdee crease of 36.6 percent. recommended a third-party review ity is if you’re going to sit here and forms than usual. Education pro- preach that your Board responds and grams were switched to all-virtual Following the budget presentation, of all spending related to the envi- ronmental targets. Wilcox respond- is transparent, I would like the cour- forms but also continued, and stew- Wilcox took questions from the tesy of a response.” Wilcox said that ardship projects were initiated. Wil- Council, the first of which came from ed that there currently no plans for third-party review until after the he would convey the message to the cox added that, once recreational Councillor Tony Winter. Referencing Chair and Strathdee that he was dis- areas were opened to the public, the the Council’s recent builder and de- changes coming from Bill 229 are clear. appointed the Chair wasn’t present, response far exceeded expectations. veloper roundtable discussion, Win- as well as offered his hope that the The financial impacts of COVID were ter noted that multiple housing mar- Mayor Strathdee raised two other Chair wasn’t ill or avoiding the Town. far-reaching, which included lay- ket professionals cited the UTRCA offs, a reduction in wages, no capital as an impediment to their timelines. spending, cutting of seasonal posi- Wilcox responded that it isn’t specifi- tions, and across-the-board expense cally the UTRCA that is a hindrance to reductions. These challenges were these projects as they don’t necessar- compounded by the lack of revenue ily come up with the regulations that support, including wage subsidies, create a roadblock for developers, but from senior government. Per Wilcox, merely enforce those regulations. He it was a credit to UTRCA staff that stated that conservation authorities the 2020 deficit came in at around are aware there are problems with $60,000 versus the initial projection the regulations. However, the solu- of $1.3 million. tion to these challenges will require the Province to work with municipal- Wilcox then presented Council with ities and conservation authorities to the Authority’s 2021 draft budget, develop more sensible regulations. which totals $16.8 million, a slight Wilcox cited the example of some We are a family owned feed supply store located at 480 Queen St W. 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It was 1985 and Shulman was just one week into his Starting pitchers that day were ace Roger Clem- university studies in London. ens for Toronto and Jeff Juden for Montreal. Juden won the pitching duel, allowing only two hits while "It was kind of a fluke that I ended up working at striking out 14 batters as the Expos claimed a 2-1 the university radio station," he told the Indepen- victory in front of a sell-out crowd of 50,436. dent in a recent telephone interview. "I just happen to walk by the radio station. On the door, it said 'Ra- "It was just one of those great days with Canada's dio Western.' two teams going head to head on Canada Day, that was fun," Shulman recalled proudly. "I remember "I knocked on the door and asked them if they need- that as a real highlight in my early days of covering ed any help. They said, yes, and two weeks later I the Jays." was calling a Mustangs' football game. It was truly unbelievable because I don't know if that type of Another highlight was in 2016 when the Blue Jays thing would happen today." were involved in a 19-inning marathon with the Cleveland Indians. Indians won 2-1. Shulman has "wonderful memories" of covering football, basketball and hockey games at Western. "That was the year I came back and it was a Cana- "I had a talk show there as well. That's where I re- da Day game again," he remembers. "It was pretty alized that it was something I maybe wanted to pur- cool. sue. That's how it all started." "But I've yet to call a Blue Jays' playoff game or a Today, Shulman, 53, is play-by-play commentator Blue Jays' no-hitter," he added. for the Toronto Blue Jays on Rogers Sportsnet. The Due to Covid-19, Shulman had to call games last Toronto native was recently named the 2020 winner season from a studio in Toronto. But the Hall of of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Muse- Dan Shulman Fame's Scott Crawford said the veteran broadcaster um's Jack Graney Award. didn't miss a beat. 1989 with a degree in actuarial science. He land- The honour is presented to a member of the media ed a job in his field and worked as an actuary for "Dan is one of the best baseball broadcasters in the who has "made significant contributions to baseball nearly a year. But Shulman soon discovered that he world and he has been consistently outstanding in Canada." The award takes its name from one of didn't enjoy his job, so he started working as an an- during his career," the CBHFM director of opera- the first Canadian baseball players to enjoy success chor for CKBB radio station in Barrie on weekends. tions said. "We especially marvelled at his work last in the Major Leagues and one of the first notable When he was offered a full-time position with the year when due to the Covid-19 pandemic he was Canadian baseball broadcasters. station in 1990, he quit his job as an actuary for confined to a studio in Toronto to call the Blue Jays' Retired Toronto Sun columnist Ken Fidlin won the good. games. Graney award in 2019. Other previous winners in- In 1991, Shulman moved to the FAN 1430 (now "He was so good that it truly felt like he was at the clude: sportswriters Milt Dunnell, Bob Elliott and Sportsnet 590 The Fan) where he hosted a num- ball park." Alison Gordon, and broadcasters Jerry Howarth, ber of shows, including Prime Time Sports, the Ma- A dream come true Tom Cheek and Dave Van Horne. jor League Report and Baseball Today. In 1995, he Shulman admits that it's a "dream come true" in began a six-year tenure serving as the Blue Jays' Unexpected honour many ways to call games for his home-town Blue play-by-play commentator alongside Buck Marti- "This was wonderful and unexpected," Shulman Jays. nez while also working part-time for ESPN. replied when asked where the award ranks in his "Absolutely," he said without hesitation. "I think Shulman joined ESPN full-time in 2001 and was long broadcasting career. "When Scott (Crawford) any play-by-play guy would say the same. I was the voice of Wednesday Night Baseball from 2002 called me from the Hall of Fame, I was thrilled. It's born and raised in Toronto, grew up here and al- to 2007, Monday Night Baseball from 2008 to 2010, definitely one of the most significant moments of ways lived here. my career. and Sunday Night Baseball from 2011 to 2017. He has now been calling MLB post-season games on "Yes, it means a tremendous amount to me to be "You look at the people who have won the award, the radio for ESPN since 1998 and World Series calling games for my home-town team. And it from Tom Cheek to Jerry Howarth to Bob Elliott . . . contests since 2011. means a lot to me that my parents and kids watch just to name a few. To be on a list like that, it makes every game, my friends are fans, and the people I After a 15-year absence, Shulman returned to the you feel really good. It's definitely one of the high- grew up with are fans of the Blue Jays. lights of my career to win an award as prestigious Jays' booth in 2016. "It also means something to me that the Blue Jays' as this." "I've had two stints with the Blue Jays," he said. fans know I'm from Toronto; I'm one of them. Even "I've also been with ESPN since 1995 as well. I Details about the presentation of the Graney award when I left full-time for ESPN, I always thought do (NCAA) men's college basketball in the winter will be announced in the coming months. that at some point I'd come back. Sentimentally, I months for ESPN." Shulman has been the recipient of several previ- wanted to come back and I've been lucky enough ous honours for broadcasting excellence, including The versatile play-by-play man has also called for that to happen." NBA contests for TSN and ESPN, NHL games for being named the 2011 National Sportscasters and Shulman adds that everywhere he goes, people al- TSN, and called hockey at the Winter Olympics in Sportswriters Association (NSSA) National Sports- ways want to talk to him about the Blue Jays. caster of the Year and being selected the Sports Lillehammer, Norway for CTV in 1994. He worked Media Canada Broadcaster of the Year in both 2000 the 1994 World Championships of Basketball for "It's great," he says. "I understand how popular the and 2007. CTV as well. team is throughout the country. I'm just happy that I'm a small part of it." Shulman was also recently named one of the eight Special Jays' memories Dan Shulman sums up that he has always tried to finalists for the 2021 Ford C. Frick Award, presented Shulman says a special memory was covering the be original, and not copy his play-by-play style af- for excellence in broadcasting by the national Base- 1997 Blue Jays-Montreal Expos game on Canada ter any one sports broadcaster. ball Hall of Fame. Day at the Rogers Centre. "I didn't pattern myself after anyone; I just kind of First radio job in Barrie "It was back when inter-league play was pretty new, go with what I feel is natural," he says. Shulman, meanwhile, graduated from Western in and the Blue Jays would usually play the Expos on St. Marys Independent Thursday, January 28, 2021 11 SPORTS — Candy McEwan joins Hall of Fame board of directors Long-time Hall supporter is currently president of St. Marys Minor Ball Association By Pat Payton Candy joins Julie Docker-Johnson as meanwhile, is hoping to hold its an- The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame two important St. Marys figures to nual induction weekend (Covid per- and Museum appointed a new mem- help lead us in the community," Craw- mitting) on the June 17-19 weekend. ber to its board of directors last week. ford told the Independent last week. Thursday, June 17 is the Opening It's St. Marys native Candy McEwan, Other current board members are: Pitch Welcome event, Friday, June who grew up in a ball family and is chair Jeremy Diamond, past chair 18 is the 24th annual Celebrity Golf certainly no stranger in St. Marys mi- Adam Stephens, treasurer Jordan Classic at St. Marys G&CC, with ban- nor ball circles. She is currently pres- Schofield, secretary Scott Smith, Eliz- quet to follow, and Saturday, June 19 ident of St. Marys minor ball, having abeth Benn, Holly LaPierre, Liam is the 2021 induction ceremony on been involved with the association for Scott, Chris Stamper, Libby Walker, the Hall grounds. over 15 years as a parent, coach and Mike Wilner and Cecil Wright. The four men being inducted this executive member. Ex-officios are mayor Al Strathdee year are from the class of 2020 who Other than attending university (Wa- and town councillor Rob Edney. They weren't enshrined because last year's terloo and Windsor), McEwan has are not official members of the board, induction ceremony was cancelled been a life-long resident and ball but represent St. Marys town council. due to Covd-19. They are: former Ma- player in St. Marys. She has enjoyed Crawford notes that Hall board mem- jor League players Justin Morneau, John Olerud and Duane Ward, along her various roles being involved with Candy McEwan bers can serve up to a maximum of her children's baseball, ringette and nine years on the committee. with Jacques Doucet, French radio well established, and they have some play-by-play announcer for the Mon- hockey teams. She also served on the Induction dates June 17-19 ringette executive in town. great people on the board. treal Expos. Olerud and Ward are The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, both ex-Blue Jay stars. McEwan is an elementary school "They've also got some good ideas. I teacher with the Avon Maitland Dis- know they're pushing forward with trict School Board. She has worked trying to further develop the grounds. for over 20 years in her own class- They talk a lot about how they're very room as well as being a support for much a working board." other teachers. She is currently teach- 13-member board ing Grade 7 at St. Marys DCVI, where she's spent much of the last 10 years. With McEwan, the Baseball Hall of Fame now has 13 board members. She Long-time Hall supporter expects that she will sit on a couple of Joining the board appears to be a board sub-committees. seamless transition for McEwan as "Board members are currently from she's been a Hall of Fame volunteer Ontario and Nova Scotia, but we are and supporter for many years. looking to reach out to the west coast "I've volunteered for the Hall a lot and Quebec to improve our across over the years, here and there, induc- Canada connections," says Scott tions and things like that," she told Crawford, the CBHFM's director of the Independent. "We do value the operations. Hall here. Members of the board are responsi- "It feels like I'm making my involve- ble for all policies, procedures and ment official. I thought it was definite- bylaws and have final decisions on all ly a neat thing that I knew I'd like to aspects of the Hall of Fame. be involved in. I think the Hall is go- "Being in St. Marys, it's important to ing in a really cool direction. 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However, Brown's name-drops several of the artists For someone who spends a great recording the album, needing only impact on music would continue that inspired and influenced him, deal of time in the United States to do a final mix, when the mas- to be felt for generations as the including Bobby Fuller, Mitch Ry and has wonderful memories of ters were stolen from the studio. - emerging hip hop genre sampled time spent there, it was devastat- The band was forced to re-record der, Jackie Wilson, Martha Reeves heavily from his body of work. ing to see how far the country had the entire album from scratch. and James Brown. The renowned, Stevie Ray fallen. A campaign to push the song to Mellencamp's 'Scarecrow,' album Vaughan, played guitar on this peaked at #2 in the US, despite Fortunately, democracy prevailed, the top of the UK charts was un- track. the record's overall theme being and decency will be restored. dertaken in advance of Donald a commentary on the decay of so There will be much trepidation Towards the end of the song Trump's visit there in July 2018. - as America attempts to rebuild Brown can be heard saying, "Ed cietal foundations in rural Ameri- By Rob Edney - In 1984, Bruce Springsteen un- relationships and tries to find ca. 'R.O.C.K in the U.S.A,' was the die Murphy, eat your heart out." leashed his most commercially Our neighbors to the south have a unity within it's own borders, but sole departure from the concept Murphy had been a cast mem- successful album, 'Born in the long tradition of overt patriotism. at least the course has been cor- ber on Saturday Night Live from and was almost excluded from the Sometimes that fierce pride has U.S.A.' releasing the title track as final product. rected. 1980-84. One of his most popular the lead single. blinded the citizenry to it's own skits involved his unflattering im- The American journalist and sat- shortcomings. Let's explore the land of the free The song barely broke the top ten and home of the brave through pression of James Brown. irist Henry Louis Mencken, had In 2016, a greatly flawed indi- on Billboard, peaking at number a keen eye to the culture of his the lens of it's own artists. Green Day released the song, 9, but history has looked upon it vidual, was entrusted to lead the 'American Idiot,' in 2004, during land predicting, "As democracy is country, despite his lack of expe- Sylvester Stallone's, Rocky IV, was more favorably as Rolling Stone perfected, the office of president the most successful installment of the American presidential race, magazine ranked the song 275th rience, particularly in diploma- in which George W. Bush was represents, more and more close- the legendary franchise he cre- on it's list of 'The 500 Greatest cy. Many embraced his 'decorum re-elected. ly, the inner soul of the people. On be damned' name-calling, and ated. The plot revolves around a Songs of All Time.' some great and glorious day the believed that he could lead the battle for boxing supremacy be- Billie Joe Armstrong penned the Despite the anthemic chorus of plain folks of the land will reach protest song as a commentary on country to even greater prosperity tween Soviet Russia and the Unit- the song, Sprinsteen seeks to ad- their heart's desire at last and the mass media orchestrating, in his with his brash bravado. ed States, rife with metaphor and dress the economic hardships of White House will be adorned by a view, a culture of paranoia and id over-the-top jingoism. - Vietnam veterans upon their re- downright moron." Whether intentionally or unin- iocy among the public. tentionally his inability to con- The 'Godfather of Soul,' James turn home, through his lyrics. The worst inclinations of greed Brown contributed the Dan Hart demn radicalized groups outright, - The song was the title track for Many politicians of the day missed and nationalism were realized in emboldened those organizations man penned 'Living In America,' their 7th album. It was critically the message, requesting to use the 2016, and almost on cue a global and galvanized, for them, that to the 1985 soundtrack. acclaimed and received nomina- song in aid of their campaigns, in- pandemic arrived to expose the their beliefs were acceptable. Stallone personally asked Brown tions for four Grammy Awards cluding Ronald Reagan. folly of these values. The country to perform the song for the movie, in 2005; Record of the Year, Best now requires a collective and co- The culmination of 4 years of 'R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.' was the and despite his initial trepidation, Rock Performance by a Duo or operative approach for it's conva- misinformation, reinforcing ab- third single released from John it paid off. The song went to num- Group with Vocal, Best Rock Song, lescence and will need the good- horrent beliefs and conspiracy Cougar Mellencamp's 1985 ber 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Best Music Video. will of others to fully recover. theories took place on January 6th 'Scarecrow,' album. It tells the sto- 2021, when the President, some of and won Brown a Grammy Award It only reached number 61 on ry of how rock and roll emerged Good luck America, we are cheer- - his children, and his lawyer, the for Best Male R&B Vocal Perfor the Billboard Hot 100, but broke in America, particularly the 1960s. ing for a full recuperation.....and former mayor of New York City, mance. the top ten on rock radio charts then some. Mellencamp admits he lifted the Rudy Giuliani incited an insur- This was Brown's first hit in 10 worldwide, including number 1 in
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Reesor, 19 years old, Another change that the railway had finished high school and was brought to life in St. Marys must working with his father who was have been the feeling of being con- a local electrician. Young Reesor’s nected to the rest of the world. Of hobby was photography and the St. course, the trains themselves with Marys Museum is fortunate to have their powerful locomotives would in its collection many of the pictures have been stirring, a noisy and dis- he took, recording people, places and ruptive change in the routine of ru- events in and around St. Marys at ral Ontario life. But there was also the turn of the last century. He was the excitement of knowing that this intrigued by machinery, particular- area was now connected directly to ly steam engines, and by anything the rest of the world. In the GTR’s associated with the railway, as this heyday, six trains in each direction photograph indicates. went through the Junction between At the time Reesor took this pic- Toronto and Sarnia and another ture, the Grand Trunk Railway had half dozen connected with London to the southwest. A mail train came been part of St. Marys life for four line. Merchants and other business- Farmers in Blanshard, Downie and through daily, speeding up commu- decades. When the first locomotive men could see the advantages of a the north parts of Nissouri came into nication with friends and relatives. travelled through St. Marys, the ex- railway town, advantages such as re- St. Marys to sell produce at the local And, perhaps especially for young citement must have been intense. Of ceiving goods and shipping to other market and to ship other commodi- people, the railway brought a feel- course, local residents would have centres. Other people came with rail- ties to points further afield, now ac- ing of anticipation, of knowing that been used to railway survey and way construction crews and stayed cessible to them by rail. work crews who had been around for it was possible to get aboard one of to make their homes once their proj- St. Marys gained a strong reputa- months. They would have seen the the passenger cars and be off to the ects were completed. Some residents tion as a grain market. According to enormous activity required to clear city to take up a new job or maybe go continued to work for the railway William Johnston, “A vast quantity the right-of-way, prepare the rail bed to college. company. The 1871 Lovell Directory of produce flowed into St. Marys at and lay the tracks. They must have The railway itself evolved as the of Businesses and Professions lists that period, the Grand Trunk being been fascinated to watch the con- decades passed. Railway historian more than 20 job titles associated the primary cause.” The 1871 Lovell struction of the massive limestone Gord Strathdee points out that the with the GTR. These included tick- Directory lists a dozen St. Marys piers for the two trestle bridges changes in technology between 1859 et clerk, telegraph operator, baggage men who made their living as grain, across Trout Creek and the Thames and 1899 were monumental. He master and freight agent who would wheat or produce dealers. Knowl- River. But the actual impact on their gives an example: “The first GTR have worked at the Junction Station edgeable dealers who were willing to lives would have become real when brakemen worked atop the freight as well as switchmen, signalmen, a speculate – to buy early and store the the first passengers climbed aboard cars to apply friction brakes on the section foreman and section line- grain until the price went up – could a train that would get them to Toron- freight cars. Within a few years rail- men. The GTR was a significant em- do very well indeed. The new resi- to within hours and when the first roads switched to Westinghouse air ployer. dences they built are proof of their load of area-grown grain left the de- brakes which enabled the braking of Another effect of the railway’s arriv- success. George Carter’s home at 224 pot. St. Marys residents were now the train to be controlled from the lo- al and the GTR’s decision to make Jones Street East and his son James’s part of a new progressive world. comotive. Air brake lines can be seen St. Marys a significant stop was to house at 67 Peel Street South are on the front of the Reesor locomo- Every written account of the town’s increase the interdependency of the two examples. John Jervis’s home at tive.” Also, Strathdee explained, the history agrees on the importance of town and its rural neighbours. Farms 147 Church Street south is another. earlier GTR used a local gauge, not the railway. Larry Pfaff in Early St. in this part of Ontario had been laid The farmers complained that their compatible with U.S. standard gauge. Marys called it “the single greatest out mostly in 100-acre parcels. This hard labour had made these dealers’ The local gauge was changed in the impetus to the commercial growth was considered the ideal size for a fortunes but, during this period, the early 1870s to enable interchange of the town.” William Johnston, in farm family to manage and provide farmers also did well with the sale of with American railroads. The box car his 1903 History of Perth County, at least a subsistence living. By the their grain. They had more money to behind the tender in the photograph declared it “a great advantage to all.” late 1850s, hardworking early set- spend in the community and busi- is from Ohio. But what did this advantage entail? tlers had cleared a significant por- nesses in the downtown also benefit- Some statistics are available to use tion of their 100-acre allotment and ted, particularly on market days. In- By the time young Milton Reesor as objective measures. For example, had managed to acquire full title to dustries that supported agriculture, photographed the crew of Loco- the population grew substantially. their farms. Their days of pure sub- such as foundries and blacksmith motive 590, transcontinental travel The 1851 Lovell Directory estimates sistence living were behind them. shops, saw increased business as by rail had been possible for many the population of St. Marys as “about They were beginning to produce well. In the 1870s when the railway years, offering new adventures in 800.” Officially by the 1861 census, it crops and livestock exceeding their offered its southern line as an alter- the Canadian west. In 1903, Reesor was 2,728 and by 1871, 3,140. family’s needs, in other words, to nate shipping route, the St. Marys himself boarded a train and went The railway certainly encouraged make their farms profitable. Reve- grain market was adversely affected. west, living and working for some newcomers to settle in St. Marys, nue from produce could be used to However, the Carters purchased the years in Regina where he still en- some moving from towns and vil- buy new equipment and better live- flour and grist mill beside the Queen joyed both hobbies – photography lages that were not directly on a rail stock or to improve farm buildings. Street Bridge and upgraded and en- and train spotting. Deadline for all upcoming advertisements is TUESDAY AT 10AM of the week the ad is to be run! Any ads submitted after MAY NOT MAKE IT IN! Phone: 519-284-0041 or Email: [email protected] 16 Thursday, January 28, 2021 St. Marys Independent COLUMN — WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Bannock BANNOCK APPLE PIE flour to arrange strips. *Adapted by Alcide Pun- • Bake 25-30 minutes or un- ko, from Fort McMurray, til golden brown. AB, who is Cree-Métis and • Drizzle cream cheese icing learned traditional recipes over pie using a Ziplock bag from his parents and grand- with the corner cut off. parents. Apple Pie Filling Bannock Dough 10 apples, peeled and sliced 4 c flour, plus more for dust- ing 1 c brown sugar By Lauren Eedy ½ c white sugar 2 tsp cinnamon Bannock, or skaan (scone) 2 tsp baking powder • Cook in pot over medium is a simple and easy fried heat until apples are soft. ½ tsp salt bread and was originally Add 1 tsp of flour to thicken. brought to North America by 1/3 c of lard Remove from stove and set Scottish explorers and trad- Approximately 2 c water aside. ers. The word derives from • Any canned pie filling will the Gaelic bannach, mean- Method work as well if you do not vided dough into 4 pieces. ing morsel. Indigenous peo- • Preheat oven to 375° want to make your own. ples and in particular the 16 slices prosciutto • Working 1 piece at a time, • Mix dry ingredients and BANNOCK PIZZAS Métis adopted this into their then add lard. Mix together 20 slices fresh mozzarella roll and stretch dough on a cuisine in the 18th and 19th with hands or a fork, adding (Makes 4 individual pizzas) cheese generously floured surface centuries making it a food into 6-8” rounds. 2 cups of water one at a time *Adapted from Chef Paul 16 cherry tomatoes widely associated with their to form dough. Try not to Natrall, using Squamish Na- • Top each round with 2 tbsp culture and Canada. It is over-knead! Divide into two tion influences. 12 fresh basil leaves, plus bbq sauces, 4 slices prosciut- easy to assemble and can be balls. more for garnish to, 4 halved cherry tomatoes adapted in a variety of ways, Bannock Pizza Dough Salt & black pepper to taste and 3 torn basil leaves. making it a staple food for • Generously add flour to 4 c flour, plus more for dust- explorers, trappers, hunters, flat surface and roll dough ing Method: • Transfer 1 pizza at a time thin adding extra flour if it onto heated pizza stone, and campers. Traditional- • Preheat oven to 500°, add becomes too sticky. ¼ c baking powder cook for 8 minutes, rotating ly, bannock is flattened into pizza stone to oven. small discs and fried in oil, • Place in a pie dish, add ap- ¼ c sugar halfway. • Make dough, same as but I have discovered two ple filling (recipe below) and • Drizzle with another tbsp 4 tsp salt above, mixing dry ingredi- unique variations on how top with more dough, cutting bbq sauce, more basil and 3 c water ents together and slowly you can incorporate it into three slits so that steam can salt and pepper to taste. something unique to try at Pizza Toppings (Suggested) adding water using a fork or escape or alternatively, make Enjoy! home. your hands to form. Divide a lattice going heavy with 12 tbsp barbecue sauce, di-
T T S T T S SS The Council of the Township of Perth South will be Wills and Power of holding its upcoming Budget Public Consultation Session electronically on February 4, 2021 at 7 p.m. The Township’s Budgets are used as a Attorney are critical to guideline/working tool to assist the Council Members (now and in the future) in setting goals and ensure the orderly objectives on an annual basis for operational and capital expenditures, as well as, for program and service level changes. disposition of your estate If you would like to participate in the budget meeting please contact the Clerk, Lizet Scott at Call now for an appointment and [email protected] and details will be emailed to you. The budget meeting will also be livestreamed. start the New Year with your Please check the Township Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PerthSouthTwp/ for further details the week of February 1, 2021. affairs in order. Written comments can also be sent in prior to the STEVE NICHOLSON budget meeting to the Administrator/Treasurer, OFFICE: 519-348-8822 Rebecca Clothier at [email protected] by WWW.SMOOTHCRETE.CA February 3, 2021 or you can call at 519-271-0619 [email protected] x227. St. Marys Independent Thursday, January 28, 2021 17 TRAVEL — Oh, The Places We'll Go! have been a full-time writer, editor, tatives of the travel industry. I am the runway, the rivers, and the sea. and/or publisher since the Jurassic honoured to be a director and the So in this column, for now, anyway, age. I started as a junior reporter secretary of the national board of the plan is to add ideas and destina- at The Tillsonburg News, when I TMAC – which means that, like it or tions to your post-pandemic bucket was 19 years old. Many years lat- not (and I mostly like it!) I have to list. And I will do so in a responsi- er, I served as editor and publisher keep up with all the travel trends. ble way, including lots of day trips of the New Hamburg Independent As I write that sentence, I realize (which is probably where most of for more than a decade, until 1997. that the idea of "travel trends" seems us will start as we first venture out), I then became a free-lance writer like a non-starter. The only apparent short getaways, more ambitious and editor, associated with a wide trend is that we aren't travelling. My travel still within Canada (which I variety of publications including last trip was a 10-days-early flight believe will be an excellent way to Exchange Magazine for Business, from Marco Island to Toronto, last resume the adventure of travel), and The United Church Observer (now March, when our Prime Minister international destinations (again, Broadview), Forever Young, the To- told Canadians to come home. Since focusing on those which will initial- ronto Sun, and many more print and then, my trips have been 10-minute ly be safer and more accessible.) on-line publications. Once a year, I drives to the grocery store. By Paul Knowles edit and publish my own magazine, I can't wait to get started, and I am I have a good friend who is flat-out "Our Heritage/ Our Home". But while we cannot – or at least, delighted you are along for the ride. angry. She loves to travel, has typ- should not – travel today, we will be Paul Knowles is an author and travel I have written almost 20 books, travelling sometime in the next 12 ically done several trips each year, ranging from travel books to niche writer. To contact Paul about travel, and she also enjoys spending her months. Our wanderlust will kick in, his books, or speaking engagements, histories to whimsical garden books big time, and once we have received winter months in a warm climate. to murder mysteries. My latest book, email [email protected]. Like all of us – at least, all of us who those double vaccinations, we'll be "The Magic Garden", was published champing at the bit to hit the road, have tried to act responsibly over last summer. My second murder the past year – she's been deprived mystery, "The Dun Also Rises", will of both of those things. be published this spring. She's not alone in her anger. Most of I started writing about travel in the us are frustrated with being cooped 1990s, after a life-changing week in Calling small business owners up and locked down. And a great England. During this trip, which I many of us are spending some of our took with my wife Mary (who passed COVID-19 support could be available to you. sequestered hours making bucket away in 1996), I became instantly lists of the places we'll go when the hooked on two personal passions • Grants of up to $20,000 through the Ontario vaccination efforts open the doors that have continued to this day – to travel, once again. travel, and gardening. (I'll write Small Business Support Grant With that top of mind, I am more about English gardens in this space, than happy to be invited to write some time soon, and see if I can lure • Up to $1,000 in support for purchasing PPE this travel column as a regular fea- you into a gardening addiction, too.) through Ontario's Main Street Relief Grant ture in this newspaper. The Travel Media Association of First, I've been asked to share a bit Canada is an important not-for- • Rebates for property tax and energy costs of my background. In simplest terms profit organization with hundreds – I love community newspapers, and of members – writers, bloggers, I love to travel. More specifically, I photographers, as well as represen-
AGGREGATE RESOURCES ACT FORM 2 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
St. Marys Cement Inc. (Canada) 55 Industrial Street Toronto ON M4G 3W9
Hereby, gives notice that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and in place of an in-person Public Information Session, documents that form the Aggregate Resources Act licence application are available for review at http://www.stmaryscement.com/Pages/Sustainability/Community-Liaison-Committee.aspx We’re working to ensure small businesses
St. Marys Cement Inc. is available during business hours up to and including can keep employing people and serving March 15, 2021, to discuss details and answer questions related to the Application. their communities now and when COVID-19 Please contact Jennifer DeLeemans by phone at (416) 999-6104 or by email at [email protected] to organize a time for a call. is behind us. The purpose of the public website and the Applicant’s availability by phone is to present, to the public, the details of the application for a Category 1 and 2 Class ‘A’ licence to permit the operation of a Below Water Pit and Quarry. Visit ontario.ca/COVIDsupport to apply
The location of the proposed Pit and Quarry is: Lot: 29 Concession: Thames Geographic Township: Blanshard Paid for by the Local Municipality: Perth South County: Perth Government of Ontario
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Between 1840 and 1890 cotton sacks gradually replaced barrels as food containers for shipping. Women quickly discovered that these bags could be used for quilts, clothes and other household needs. Between 1914 and 1929 the price of cotton dropping out of the market, due to synthetic fabrics becoming more popular. This meant more shipping companies started using cottons sacks for packing. In St. Marys the Great Star Flour Mill and the St. Marys Cement Plant both had cotton bags around this time. Which was great for women in need of fabric for their household necessities. In order to use these sacks the women would first have to remove the label. They used such methods as soaking the sacks in kerosene or rubbing them with unsalted lard, then washing them in lye soap. Later fels-Natha soap and chlorine bleach were used. Sometimes even then the labels would not come off these sacks were used for undergarments; nothing went to waste. Manufacturers found that these sacks were coming popular so they started pasting their labels on making it easier for the women. Around 1925 the manufacturers started making the sacks in colourful prints which became dresses, apron and other clothing and household items. By the 1950’s paper bags cost much less then cotton sacks and by the 1960 most companies had switched over to paper.
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Anderson (Bartlett) of Stewart Robert Shackleton (May 15, 1940 – January 17, 2021) St. Marys, in her 89th year, November 29 1958- January It is with great sadness that the Baha’i community passed away peacefully at 19 2021 of St. Marys announces the sudden passing of Terry Kingsway Lodge with her It is with heavy hearts we Lohse on January 17th, 2021 at her home. daughters by her side on share the sudden death of She is survived by her brother David McEwan (Mar- Tuesday January 5, 2021. Stewart at his home in the go) of Ottawa, sister-in-law Edith Asbil of Greenfield Dear Mother of Linda Ulch United Kingdom, as a result Park, Que. and many nieces, nephews and cousins. (Ron) of Ingersoll, Judy Ulch of cardiac arrest. Stewart is She is predeceased by her parents and former hus- (Jim) and Karen MacKen- survived by his sons, Gan band. zie-Preuss both of St. Marys and Xin, and his long-time Terry was born and raised in Montreal and has been and deceased son John C. Anderson (Kelly). Proud partner Hong Zhang. a part of the St. Marys community for over 10 years. grandmother of Michelle (Scott) Lindsay, Christopher He is also survived by his mother Lorraine Shackle- As an educator, teacher and guidance counselor, Ulch, Cheryl Ulch (Mark), Jennifer Ulch (Michael), ton, sisters Kathy and Bill Hibbert, Jayne and Paul she taught in various schools in the Montreal area, April Ulch (Geoff), Amanda Ulch, Ryan Anderson at Chisasibi, northern Quebec, and at Maxwell In- Dill, and brother Brent and Teri Shackleton. He is (Jacky), Michael Anderson (Alyse) & Jessica Gemmell ternational Baha’I School, Vancouver Island. In St. survived by many nieces and nephews, Darren (Dennis) and 11 great grandchildren - Dalton, Emma, Marys, she had volunteered at Holy Name of Mary (Katie) Hibbert, Allison (John) Williams, Katie (Ned) Ellie, Lainey, Myles, Beau, McKinley, Lucas, Declan, School, tutored privately and was active in the local Kahvo, Jacalyn (Alex) Kappos, Rachel (Nathan) Ethan, Logan. Also survived by a Sister-in-Law, Au- Grandmothers for Africa group, the Elder’s group and Hartwig, Taylor (Spencer) Shackleton, Erin (Jack) drey Lambourn and Brothers-in-law, George Ander- Cadzow Park Community initiative. Shackleton and Andrew (Maya) Shackleton. He son, Lloyd Anderson (Elizabeth), Howard Hodgson Anyone who met Terry, however briefly, would know of is predeceased by his father, Wayne Shackleton and Alvin Leonhardt. Predeceased by her husband her generosity in sharing her time and resources to all 2004. who crossed her path. You would know of her loyalty of 61 years J. Arnold Anderson (2012), Son, John C. Stewart worked in international and comparative to her friends, family and beloved Faith. You would Anderson (2020), Son-in-law, Robert Preuss (2018), know of her thoughtfulness in seeing to the needs of parents Clifford and Lillian Bartlett and sister, Bernice law and arbitration. He was qualified in both civil others before her own. You would know of her love Jenkins. and common law jurisdictions, and he was admitted as a Barrister in Canada, an Advocat au Barreau of beauty and the graciousness of her hospitality and Mom was the perfect farmer’s wife who loved her fam- de Paris, a Solicitor-Advocate in England and you would know of her excellence of character. She ily, farming, baking and sewing. She loved company Wales and a Solicitor in Hong Kong. was fundamentally a good and generous person, had and could always stretch a meal to accommodate. a genuine teacher’s mind and led a deep spiritual life. She absolutely loved cookies or any dessert for that Stewart travelled extensively for work and pleasure. Terry reached out and touched many hearts through matter. She was a member of Motherwell/Avonbank He had a passion for art, culture, theatre, Michelin her words, actions and deeds, thus helping others to 3 star restaurants and education. He was gener- lead happier lives. She was a friend and companion Presbyterian Church. Cremation has taken place. and lived her life in response to her beliefs and val- Burial will take place at Kirkton Union Cemetery at a ous with his gifts. He had a wide variety of tastes, ues. Memorial donations can be made to a charity of later date. Donations may be made to Ronald McDon- and a unique sense of humour. His took such joy choice. A graveside service for Terry has been held in ald House or War Amps or the charity of your choice. and pride in his sons Gan and Xin. He opened a St. Marys Cemetery and friends are welcome to view Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. world of education for them, always encouraging the video recording on the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral them to complete their studies and to strive for Home website www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. more. Together, Stewart and Hong created a home with the boys and their dog Cookie. He will be deeply Mullenix missed by family, colleagues and friends both here Shirley Ann Mullenix passed and abroad. Mainprize away at her home in St. Marys Like many around the world, we are navigating the on January 23, 2021 at the age challenge of grieving in the absence of our ability to Marian Ruth Mainprize (nee of 79. come together and share in the rituals that serve to Brown) passed away at Strat- Beloved wife of Paul Mullenix sustain us. ford General Hospital on Janu- for 61 years. Loving mother of Our family would appreciate it if you would reach ary 24, 2021 at the age of 87. James (Kerry), Lois Favacho, out and support someone in your community who is Predeceased by her beloved and Steve (Loretta). Cherished in need during these difficult times. Alternatively, a husband Kenneth Albert Main- grandmother of Stefanie (Luke) contribution to your local Heart and Stroke Associa- prize (2016). Puiras, Andrew, Matthew, tion or Rotary Foundation would be welcome. Loving mother of Jerry (Lona) Nicholas, Hannah, Esther and great-grandmother of and grandmother of Darcey Odin and Lilja. Dear sister of Helen (Charles) Lucas Hicks, Chris Mainprize and and Frank (Bonnie) Bean. Predeceased by her parents great-grandmother of Kieran. Dear sister-in-law of Stan and Audrey Bean and sister Doris Tippett. Loving- Have you been affected by Reta (Ray) Facey and Vera Haves and aunt to many ly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. nieces and nephews. Shirley will be remembered for her loving and giving heart, her joyful spirit and her exuberant laughter. One someone else’s drinking? Marian enjoyed her many years as a teacher. She also of her greatest joys was playing gospel hymns with enjoyed all retirement had to offer, from appreciating family and friends gathered around the piano in song. Al-Anon Family Groups can help free time to being active with the St. Marys Horticul- We will treasure those memories. tural Society and various committees. A private family YOU! Monday, Friday & Saturday. funeral service will take place with interment in St. A private family service and internment in Avondale Marys Cemetery. Cemetery will take place. A celebration of life will Call for time and place. be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations Memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Heart may be made to Samaritan’s Purse Canada or to a 1-800-706-9833 or & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements with the Andrew charity of choice. Arrangements with the Andrew L. L. Hodges Funeral Home, St. Marys, (519-284-2820). Hodges Funeral Home, St. Marys, (519-284-2820). Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. 519-271-7755 St. Marys Independent Thursday, January 28, 2021 21 OBITUARIES — Brine White LOOKING After a brief illness, Donald Wil- Peacefully, on Saturday Jan- liam Brine, of Woodham, passed uary 23rd 2021, Jane White away peacefully at Stratford Gen- (nee Courtnage) in St. Marys. eral Hospital on January 18th, 2021 at the age of 84. Survived by her loving hus- BACK By Marvin Arthur He was the beloved husband band Ron, and children Tim of Grace (Doupe) Brine for 58 and Lorraine (Calgary), Peter Severe winter storm years. Besides his wife, he is and Michelle (London), Jan survived by his children Cheryl (Milverton) and Daughter- Brine of Owen Sound, and Daryl in-law Vivien (London). Pre- keeps kids at school (Erica) Brine of St. Marys. Proud grandfather of Katie Brine deceased by her son Andy 25 years ago (1996) and Ethan Brine of St. Marys. Brother of Marilyn Robinson in 2016. Sadly missed by St. Marys Cement Company are taking a second look at (Ross) of St. Marys. He will be fondly remembered by his her granddaughters, Emily Cook, Charlotte White burning tires after investigating this option six years nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and Samantha White. Also missed by the Courtnage earlier. Oscar and Pearl Brine. family, Dorothy (Harrington) , David and Lisa, Chris Frustration led to Midge Jewson resigning from Town Don was a former member of the Woodham United Church and Wayne and Don and Gayle all of St.Marys. Pre- Council after her first year of her second term. and long-time member of the Granton Masonic Lodge and deceased by her brother Ted Courtnage in 2004. Also A $6-million baghouse is being installed at St. Marys Exeter Chapter #222 Order of the Eastern Star. He was missed by the Spence Family, Wilma (Toronto), Rob Cement Company to reduce emissions. employed for 30 years, as a welder, with Stratford MTO. and Gaye (Richmond Hill), Ken and Lori (Montreal) and Travelling, camping, fishing, gardening and spending time Joanne and Rick (Toronto) and the White family, Bob 50 years ago (1971) with his grandchildren were his favourite pastimes. In accor- and Therese (Windsor) and Libby and Keith (Innerkip). St. Marys and area was hit by the worst winter storm on dance with his wishes, cremation to take place. record in the past 50 years. Area schools kept students The family would like to thank all of the caregivers overnight or billeted them in St. Marys. The local Snow- A private family service will be held with burial in Kirkton who provided outstanding care during the past month Union Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be mobile Club aided the Police Department, as no vehicles including Dr. Malthaner, Dr. Laba and Dr. Thomas, and could travel the streets. made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, The Scottish Rite all of the staff at the LHSC and the London Regional Learning Centre or to a charity of choice. Arrangements with In Zion news, congratulations to Miss Susan Nairn who the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, St. Marys (519-284- Cancer Clinic. Jane was a strong community support- received her degree in Computer Programming in Lon- 2820). Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. er and served in many roles over the years including don. Town Councillor 82-85, Chair of the Founding Commit- Paul Mueller (Canada) Limited in St. Marys (now the lo- tee for the St. Marys Friendship Centre and many other cation of Foodland and Canadian Tire) recently unveiled community roles including PARQ and Homecoming the first of a new line of bulk milk pick-up tankers. committees. 75 years ago (1946) Hornby She has been cremated and due to current restric- Mrs. Ethel B. Gilson is moving her place of business tions, a Celebration of Life will be held later in the from Queen Street to Water Street, where she will be It is with great sadness that the year. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate located in the Gregory Block, next to the Post Office. family of Ronald Alan Hornby donations to the St. Marys Healthcare l Foundation The Andrews Jewellery Store has spent 77 years on announces his passing in Mitch- or London Regional Cancer Centre (LHSC). Arrange- Queen Street. It is one of the oldest establishments in ell, Ontario on January 06, 2021, ments with the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, Western Ontario. The present store as we know it was at the age of 82. Born on April St. Marys (519-284-2820). Online condolences at completed in 1884. 29, 1938 to Arthur and Ruth www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. Many schools in the districts around the area are closed Hornby, in Chatham Ontario. due to an epidemic of measles. As a young boy, and gifted 100 years ago (1921) baseball player, Ronald lead the THANK YOU team at Earls Court P.S. to the Town Council are now finding out that the area pro- posed to be donated for park land by Mr. William Weir Toronto City Baseball Cham- is not even owned by him as of yet, sending the Council pionship. He went on to study at both the University of into confusion. Toronto and University of Waterloo, his alma mater. From there Ronald embarked on a journey that saw him volun- W.A. Gilfillan has sold his 100-acre farm in the Town- Cooper ship of Usborne to Mr. Milton Squires of Granton for teer with CUSO International, which took him to Ghana $9,200. West Africa, and then on to Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. A sincere and heartfelt thank you to so many people Upon his return, Ronald ventured into the travel industry, as an owner of Drum Travel, in Toronto. He followed this for their kindness shown to us at this sad time. venture with a professional teaching career that included Thank You for food, flowers, gifts, donations to For Hall Rentals call Hall appointments at both Sir Sandford Fleming College and charities, cards and condolences and many inqui- Trent University, in Peterborough Ontario. Always one to ries via telephone etc, prayers and offers of help. Manager Terry Heinbuch positively impact his community, Ronald also volunteered 519-273-0447 at the Trent Valley Literacy Association, teaching literary To our family, friends, and neighbors each and ev- skills to differently-abled adults. ery one of you are so special. The outpouring of your generosity is overwhelming. Sun. Jan. 17 - Annette Whigham, Stratford $50.00 In his spare time, Ronald was an accomplished artist, writer and photographer. As a lover of animals, he always Also many thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses Mon. Jan. 18 - Teri Shackleton, St. Marys $50.00 spoke fondly of his beloved Pepper and Roxie. Among and paramedics as well as Andrew Hodges and his greatest passions was traveling, visiting many foreign Rev. Richard Hryniw for being there when we need- Tues. Jan. 19 - Bob Clarke, Mitchell $50.00 countries, and experiencing some of the greatest wonders ed you. on earth, including an ascent of Machu Picchu, in Peru. Wed. Jan. 20 - Katie Bossers, Stratford $50.00 Donna, Wayne, Jennifer and Ben Ronald will be lovingly remembered by his children Aaron Thur. Jan. 21 - Matt Coulthard, St Pauls $50.00 and Kyle (Vashti), sister Marilyn, and grandchildren Rod- erick, Raya and James. He will also be remembered by FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Fri. Jan.22 - Lydia Puetz, Stratford $50.00 niece Melissa, and nephews Michael and Mathew. TO STAY UPDATED Sat. Jan. 23 - Barb Dalrymple, London $200.00 A celebration of life ceremony will be held by his loving family. Date and time to be determined. Further details to FACEBOOK.COM/STMARYSINDY FRASER ASPHALT FREE QUOTES 519-271-5690 follow. TWITTER.COM/STMARYSINDY PAVING INC 22 Thursday, January 28, 2021 St. Marys Independent BUSINESS DIRECTORY Call 519-284-0041 to inquire BARBER COUNTRY STORE FINANCIAL MORTGAGE RENTALS Mill Race Barber Co. 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