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Canada Day is fast approaching World events shape local THURSDAY traditions come July 1 NIGHT WINGS This Canada Day, St. Marys residents are asked to look to the past and the present to commemorate Pad Thai, Gourmet Burgers, our country’s origins. Fish Tacos, Paul's Fries & more It’s the second “COVID Canada Day” for our na- First come, rst serve! Anytime tion, and as such, a mix of live and virtual events after 5pm. will comprise the celebration. Please note this We have lots of space on our schedule is subject to public health guidelines on patio for you! social gatherings and will be updated as July 1 draws near. 9 & Dine starts this Friday! There will be a special, socially distanced ceremo- Book online to secure your spot! ny streamed live on the Town of St. Marys (@st- reservations required. marysontario) Facebook page at 1 p.m. on Thurs- Call us for inquiries at day, July 1. A Facebook account is not required to Jake and Sydney Grant, ages 15 and 13, were among the many local students who got their view this page. 519.225.2329 first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday at the Stratford Rotary Complex. With children The ceremony will begin with a recognition of In- ages 12 and up now receiving their first dose, this will improve Canada’s already-impres- digenous lands and the recent tragic discovery of www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com sive vaccination rates. Roughly 65% of all Canadians have now received at least one dose, the remains of 215 children at a former residential which puts Canada near the top of the world ranking by this measure. (Laurie Grant photo) school in Kamloops, BC by local Indigenous edu- cator PatsyAnne Day. St. Marys Town Council The Canadian flag will then be raised by a local veteran, with remarks from Mayor Al Strathdee and other officials. approves by-law change for The morning of July 1, the volunteer-driven Can- ada Day parade will take place, although the ex- accessory apartment units act format is yet undetermined due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions; look for updates as July 1 By Spencer Seymour proved the changes at last Tuesday's draws near. Those looking to enter a float may Given the local rental unit market council meeting. The first amend- contact organizer Don Pike at 519-284-1548. ment has to do with maximum floor is scarce, especially for rental prop- At approximately 1:30 p.m., local bluegrass favour- erties fitting the attainable hous- size. The previous by-law stated that an accessory apartment "shall ites Corduroy Gordon will take to the Town’s Face- ing guidelines, changes have been book page for a virtual show. The band’s unique made to a by-law affecting accessory not exceed 40 percent of the gross floor area of the main building". It takes on contemporary hits and originals from the apartments in hopes of increasing band’s debut album, Werewolves and High Tides, the town's supply. also wasn't permitted to exceed 100 square meters. The maximum floor is a perfect soundtrack for a summer afternoon! The St. Marys Town Council ap- Continued on page 5 Continued on page 5 2 Thursday, June 17, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — Park Patrol releases top five by-law categories contravened in St. Marys St. Marys new Park Patrol are working hard to ed- Animal Control: ucate the public about the Town’s by-laws. While · All cats and dogs must be licenced on an annual most residents are aware of the by-laws, there are basis. a few by-laws that residents could benefit from additional education. · All dog and cat excrement must be picked up. “Our first few weeks patrolling St. Marys have · All cats and dogs must be leashed when on public been very positive.” Says Marcell Lungrigan, Park property including trails and parks. Patrol for Town of St. Marys, “Many residents have Open Air Burning: approached us, asked questions, and expressed · No fires are allowed unless in possession of an their appreciation in seeing us patrolling the open air burning permit. town. We have however, found there to be a few common trends in which by-laws residents need · All locations of a proposed fire must be inspected reminding of.” by the Fire Chief. Residents are reminded of the following by-laws · Fires are not permitted on public property in- and are encouraged to visit townofstmarys.com/ cluding trails and parks. bylaws for more details: Quarries: Traffic and Parking · Fishing only is permitted at the west quarry · Bicycles are not permitted on sidewalks in the (fishing quarry). downtown core. · There is no swimming or boating permitted in · Persons under the age of 14 may use sidewalks the west quarry. outside of the downtown core to bicycle. Smoking: · Vehicle U-turns are not permitted in the down- No smoking on: town core. · Trails · ATVs are not permitted on roads or road allow- Gracie Dafoe, Park Patrol for Town of St. Marys, ances. · In the parks and playgrounds, or points out one of several by-law signs in hopes of re- · Parking is not permitted in the downtown core · On municipal property including the Municipal minding residents of the importance of following all between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Operations Centre, Pyramid Recreation Centre, Town by-laws. Museum, Library, Town Hall and Cemetery · Between May 1 and October 30, vehicles are per- of St. Marys can be found at www.townofstmarys. mitted to park on roads outside of the downtown The Park Patrol have been appointed as municipal com/bylaws. Any questions regarding by-laws or core between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. law enforcement officers and have the authority to enforcement can be directed to the Clerks Depart- issue by-law infraction notices when someone is ment at 519-284-2340, ext. 212 or clerksoffice@ · Parking in the downtown core is restricted to found to be in contravention of the by-law. town.stmarys.on.ca, or spoken directly with the three hours. Additional information on by-laws for the Town Park Patrol when seen around town.
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St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 17, 2021 3 COMMUNITY — London Vigil: Perspective By Lauren Eedy I came early as I was very nervous, and I haven’t The tragedy that rocked not only the communi- been around many people for over a year. It was ty, country and world on Sunday, June 6th has left a huge, well run event. Initially not knowing what us shaken and searching for answers and healing. to expect, I felt safe. The London Police did an The murder of four members of a London Mus- incredible job. Contrary to appearance, we were lim family, Salman Afzaal, 46, Madiha Salman, 44, actually spaced out, but it was still a large crowd. Talat Afzaal, 74, and Yumna Afzaal, 15, along with Security, crowd control and medical staff were on the attempted murder of Fayez Afzaal, 9, who were point and London PD had dump trucks blocking out for an evening stroll created a collective sense the intersections as a vehicle buffer. The police of mourning which we could only begin to heal presence was visible in numbers but everything from with a community held vigil. was handled professionally and with class. I spoke with Karel Jennings, a resident of St. There was a lot said and done at the vigil, and I Marys who attended the vigil held last Wednesday met some of the friends of Yumna, who was a vic- organized by the London Muslim Mosque along- tim. They were making ribbons in her favourite side other Muslim Organizations and the Nation- colour, purple. I was pleased to speak with these al Council of Canadian Muslims. The event was girls, who were not only kind and calm but so also livestreamed via Instagram and Facebook for grown up for having gone through this tragic loss. those who chose to show their support from home. They were unbelievably strong. The London Muslim Mosque asked participants Many speakers attended. My favourite were the to wear masks and adhere to Covid-10 distancing ones not shown on the news who spoke out a bit precautions, and stand in solidarity against Is- more against racism in some strong and specific lamophobia by wearing green ribbons. According ways. They highlighted the need to ensure effec- to Jennings, the turnout did not disappoint, more tive anti-hate legislation, as well as speaking di- As Canada stands united against hate and while than 10,000 people showed up to express their rectly to youth of colour, many who have already Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested that “Is- sorrow for and support of our Muslim brothers expressed fear. Much love was shown at an other- lamophobia has no place in any of our commu- and sisters. wise solemn day, as it needed to be, and I am glad nities”, the unfortunate reality is that there are I was able to go.” many communities in Canada where anti-Muslim He describes his experience as follows, “I am glad bigotry is already firmly rooted. FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE JOIN OUR WE ARE TEAM! HIRING
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Canada Day is fast approaching Vaccine Booking Support Line Continued from page 1 orating contest! Complete the form Assistance with booking a Covid-19 vaccine appointment Look for details on Canada Day vir- at http://www.townofstmarys.com/ can be reached through 519-284-3930 or tual programming from the St. Marys canadaday by 5 p.m. on Friday, June [email protected]. 25 to enter. Displays will be photo- Public Library, the St. Marys Muse- Details: townofstmarys.com/covid19 um, and the Friendship Centre as graphed on Monday, June 28, with July 1 approaches. voting to take place via Facebook Community Wellness & Stonetown Supports throughout the week. First place re- New home decorating contest ceives $100 in St. Marys Money and If you’ve been asked to isolate or are doing so voluntarily, Canadians have spent so much time second place will receive $50 in St. our Community Wellness Program can safely help you in their homes this year. Give your Marys Money, redeemable at over 40 with your essential needs such as: home some red-and-white love by local businesses. entering our Canada Day home dec- • Hot and frozen meal delivery • Delivery of groceries and other essentials • Social connection calls and telephone reassurance • Virtual and telephone programming Details: townofstmarys.com/communitywellness or 519-284-3272 If you or someone you know is in need of supports and resources for food security, mental health and addiction, financial aid, housing, and more, please visit our website. Details: townofstmarys.com/stonetownsupports Landscape General Municipal Updates Design & Build Contest, Job Opportunities and Council Meeting • Colouring Contest! Enter our colouring contest by June 21 for a chance to win Excavation a prize and learn about the benefits of pollinator gardens! • Details: townofstmarys.com/pollinator
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7 Meadowridge Court, St. Marys ON N4X 1A9 Regular Council Meeting The next Council Meeting will be June 22, 2021 at TO ARRANGE A CONSULTATION 6:00 p.m. It will be live streamed on our YouTube channel and the agenda will be on our website on June 18, 2021. CALL OR EMAIL US Details: townofstmarys.com/meetings 519-272-3408 • [email protected] Contact us: 519-284-2340 | townofstmarys.com
COLUMN COVID-19 20210614.indd 1 2021-06-14 12:29:07 PM 6 Thursday, June 17, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — St. Marys Library's summer reading program Summer is on our doorstep which means the Li- 566 Queen St. E. • 519.284.4348 brary’s Summer Reading Program is just around the corner! Join Tate, this year’s fabulous Summer Senior of the Week Reading coordinator, for a season full of crafts, STEAM activities, trivia, and of course, loads of reading. Tate has lived in St. Marys for 9 years and is excited to bring these activity kits and programs to life over the course of 8 individually themed pro- gram weeks this summer. The program will be virtual again this year (pre- sented over Facebook, Zoom, and YouTube), but weekly themed activity kits will go home with each participant, ensuring that all the summer fun is at their fingertips. These kits will include crafts and STEAM (science, technology, arts, and math) activ- ities for kids to complete at home. The Library will post a link each week for activity kit sign up. Ac- tivities will link back to online meetups via Zoom or tutorials posted on the Library’s Facebook and Youtube channel. Reading tracking will also be completely virtual this Our senior of the week is Harold Frayne who year - no more log sheets! On an interactive web- celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, June site called Beanstack, participants will log reading 20, and 30 hours (for seniors) unlocks themed bags time as well as codes from the virtual activities which include gift vouchers to downtown business- 13. Harold was born in Exeter to George they’ve attended. These activities will earn them es and other cool activities. and Ella Frayne in 1931. Later he married tickets for the big grand prize at summer’s end – the To pre-register on Beanstack (www.stmaryspub- Betty Peacock of Prospect Hill and they had more you read and the more programs you attend, liclibrary.beanstack.com), create an account and 7 children and now have 17 grandchildren, the better chance you’ll have of winning! sign up for the Summer Program Challenge most 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- Besides the grand prize, there are more awesome appropriate for the child’s reading level. You can grandchildren. Happy Birthday Harold! prizes to unlock along the way; reading for at least even practice logging hours by joining an existing 1 hour (for juniors) or 2 hours (for seniors) a week reading challenge. If you would like to nominate someone for enters you into a weekly prize draw where the win- For more information and to find out how to partic- Senior of the Week, Contact us at 519-284-0041 ner picks the prize of their choice from the epic ipate, visit our website (www.townofstmarys.com/ or [email protected]. prize wall. There are also three milestones to reach; en/recreation-and-culture/Library.aspx) and sign- reading for 5, 10, and 15 hours (for juniors) or 10, up for the weekly newsletter. Weekend Quiz
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Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters and Kitchen Smidgen were among the many St. Marys businesses for which “patio season” opened up last Friday with the beginning of phase 1 of Ontario’s re-opening plan. Pictured left are Chris and Catherine Cumming on their new Queen Street patio while pictured right are Scott McLaughlin and Cindy Taylor at their Kitchen Smidgen patio behind Water Street. These are just a sampling of the many great patio options now available in St. Marys. (Nancy Bickell photos) Emm Gryner wins FCLMA independent artist of the year By Spencer Seymour In a deeply appreciative Facebook to her, Gryner talked about it being a telling her kids about the award and St. Marys has another award win- post, Gryner thanked those who vot- celebration of not just her, but all the their reactions. "I said there was a ner at the Forest City London Mu- ed for her, which included both music people who've made it possible for Major Label Artist category which sic Awards (FCLMA). Emm Gryner fans and fellow musicians alike. She her to achieve the success she has. Justin Bieber won and an Ontario was announced as the winner of the also thanked the St. Marys commu- "My focus is that even as an indepen- Independent Artist category which 2021 Ontario Independent Recording nity as a whole for the constant sup- dent artist, you don't do and can't do I won through public voting and my Artist Award during night two of the port. She also mentioned being "in- everything alone," said Gryner. "It's 11-year-old son Ronan said, very ex- FCLMA ceremony. debted" to specific families and mem- really important to highlight the lo- citedly "Oh! So you're the most fa- bers of the community, including the cal families that have been there for mous not-famous person?" And I re- Fellow St. Marys resident Jenni- Gropp family, the Dafoe family, Bill me because, as an indie artist and sponded "Yeah, sort of." fer Thorpe also captured prizes last and Becky Graham and family, the single mom who relies on babysitters In addition to her music career, Gry- week, taking home a solo award and a Venn-Richardson family, Matt Bren- and the community, the support of group award as part of the group Rant ner has also been a host for CBC Ra- ner, and Mandy Verge. She also shout- St. Marys has been invaluable." She dio in London and is releasing her Maggie Rant. Gryner spoke to the In- ed out close friends Liese Shantz and also stated she was "shocked" when dependent about the award and cited first book, "The Healing Power of Catherine Pan, as well as her parents she learned of her win because she Singing: Raise Your Voice, Change Thorpe as a "real inspiration" and "a and brothers. hadn't asked anyone to vote. fellow mom who goes through lots of Your Life", published by ECW Press, the same stuff that I do." When asked what the award meant She also relayed a funny story about in September. Walch Strawberries Decoration Day at Buy already picked daily fresh or pick your own Robin’s Hill Cemetery We will be at the Flats every Saturday from 8am-noon St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 17, 2021 9 COMMUNITY — St. Marys Town Council holds ceremony of reflection for 215 kids By Spencer Seymour thanking song in her Indigenous lan- we've had happen in this country for ford in which 215 wild turkey feathers Patsy Day spoke before the St. Marys guage. Day was born into the turtle a long time." were tied to a tree in remembrance of Town Council last Tuesday as part of clan and belongs to the Oneida (Peo- Day also pointed out that there were each child unearthed in Kamloops. a ceremony of reflection following the ple of the Standing Stone) Nation. more than 130 residential schools This vigil also raised money for the discovery of the remains of 215 kids "It has gripped our whole nation," across Canada up until 1996, which Indian Residential School Survivors at a former residential school in Ka- Day began. "Our hearts are heavy and she said was "just yesterday". She Society (IRSSS). The IRSSS works to mloops. it, of course, is not the first or the last then spoke to the question of what we help survivors and their families deal with the intergenerational trauma of Day is a local teacher who has worked of such things that will happen. It's as individuals can, should, and will do part of our shared history." She also now. In her Oneida Nation, she talked residential schools. Donations can be very hard on educating area students made at irsss.ca/donate. on Indigenous history and heritage. noted that 215 is a number that will about a traditional condolence cere- Mayor Al Strathdee and the St. Marys be permanently etched into every- mony, in which they wipe the tears of She also encouraged people feeling councillors held a moment of silent one's mind. those who are grieving with rabbit's the pain of the Kamloops discovery reflection for the lost children before "We're in shock and grief. We feel fur. An eagle feather, she explained, to offer their best words of comfort, the Mayor introduced Day. Strathdee helpless. If we are to honour the is used to brush the ears so they can but to also take a moment to feel the thanked Day for having the kindness Truth and Reconciliation Commis- hear the words of comfort. And they pain and heal themselves. Whether and strength to attend given the diffi- sion that was held over five years ago offer some water so that the grieving by taking a quiet moment or recon- culty of the issue. now, we must first look at the truth. person's throat isn't so tight and they necting with nature, it's important we As hard as it is and painful, it is what may be able to eat, as oftentimes in all grieve these losses so we may rise To begin the ceremony, Day sang a terrible pain and loss, we may not eat. again together. She also detailed a vigil held in Strat- "Let's be kind to one another." Annual General Meeting of Community Living St Marys and Area
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Team PB Open 2021 Lincolns champs! The foursome of Brandon De Groote, left, Tristan Dundas, Mike Glover Andy Cunningham made this bomb on No. 6 for a and Paul Shackleton pose for photos with the Lincs' golf trophy last Friday. The team played 10 holes and went birdie 4 during the annual Lincolns' golf tournament 10-under-par, including a birdie 3 on the first playoff hole (No. 1). (Payton photo) last Friday at St. Marys G&CC. (Payton photo) By Pat Payton round, they had an eagle 3 on the par was closest to the pin on No. 5, Lucas people involved in the tournament Deserving winners! 5 No. 3 hole. Spence was closest to the pin on No. when it's just nine holes," he added. The playoff pitted the front-nine win- 7, and Payton was closest to the mini- Tourney notes: This year's victorious team went 10 net on No. 9. under par in their 10 holes of golf last ners against the back-nine winners --Two other great scores from the Friday at St. Marys Golf and Country for the overall title. On the back nine, Rob Mossey was back nine Friday. Brad Roth's team Club. The foursome of Tristan Dun- In the playoff, Dundas hit his drive closest to the mini-net on No. 10, posted an eight-under 29 and Dan das, Paul Shackleton, Mike Glover 115 yards from the green, and Glov- Brennan Long had the longest putt on Murrell's foursome came in with a and Brandon De Groote fired a siz- er wedged it to the back fringe on No. No. 12, Peter Hughes had the longest seven-under 30. Other members of zling nine-under-par score of 28 on 1. De Groote then rolled in a 25-foot drive on No. 14, Darryl Sterkenburg the Roth team were Mark McKay, Jeff the back nine, then birdied the par birdie putt to give his team the vic- was closest to the pin on No. 16, and Roth and Greg Kaufman. Other mem- 4 No. 1 hole in a sudden-death play- tory. The Graff foursome, meanwhile, Scott Graham was closest to the pin bers of the Murrell group were Dan off. They called their entry Team PB found tree trouble. They needed to on No. 18. Schiedel, Steve Chateauvert and Jeff Open. make a 50-foot par putt on No. 1 for The putting contest was won by the Richardson. No other team could match that per- any chance of extending the playoff, team of Pat Payton, Wayne Ross, Nel- --Convener Murrell wanted to thank formance in the 2021 St. Marys Lin- and failed to do so. son Goad and Steve Goad with 65 to- the following volunteers who helped colns Alumni and Friends golf tour- Green jackets presented tal points. make the 2021 event a big success: nament. This year's format was a Following the one-hole playoff, the Nine-hole format will continue Terry McEwan, Shari Ann Chmiel, modified scramble, with 128 golfers 2021 champions received green jack- Lincs' golf convener Dan Murrell says Donna Aldis, Anna Lowe, Bill Lowe, on 32 four-man teams taking part in ets and the Lincolns' golf trophy from the nine-hole format is something George Cifa, Brian Murrell and Jenn the Lincs' annual fundraiser. club president Brandon Boyd. golfers seem to like and it will contin- Murrell. During the regulation nine holes, Captain Mike Glover said it was a ue in years to come. --The convener also gave a "big Team PB Open collected seven bird- complete team effort from start to fin- "We had a great turnout, with 128 shoutout" to Brandon Boyd for the ies, and an eagle 3 on the par 5 No. 15 ish. "Everyone of us was knocking it golfers," Murrell said. "The weather "ton of work he put in" and to Kellen hole. Their only par of the day came close and having good looks for bird- got a little damp in the middle of the Fifield for "his help with the scoring." on the uphill par 4 No. 12 hole, often ie. Solid putting was the key to the round, but it was a nice rain and the --Junior Lincolns' Parker Levy, Dono- regarded as the toughest test on the win," he said. farmers will be happy. van McGregor, Ethan Henderson and golf course. Teammate Paul Shackleton agreed. "We've had a lot of positive feedback Harper Murrell played a couple of the Two teams posted five-under-par "It was a full team effort and every- with the format, and we'll continue par 3 holes this year and golfers could scores of 30 on the front nine. The one contributed. We were hitting fair- with the nine-hole format. A lot of use their shots if they helped. foursome of Joe Graff, Connor Pres- ways and hitting greens and all our golfers prefer nine. We're looking for- --The Lincs golf tournament dates ton, Brendan Near and Cody Patter- putts were dropping," he said. ward to next year when maybe we can back to 1983, making this year's event son earned a spot in the playoff based have a shotgun start, and have more the 38th annual. The format has been on retrogression. The other front-nine There were also several individual prizes handed out Friday. of a social after the tournament. a four-person Texas Scramble since team that shot 30 consisted of Sean 1985. Jeff Van Vliet was the winner of Brogden, Aaron Lopez, Mike Brogden On the front nine, Sean Brogden had "And it's a great fundraiser for the team. It seems to be easier to get more the very first Lincolns' tourney, held and Jacques Cousineau. During their the longest putt on No. 4, Pat Payton at Science Hill. St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 17, 2021 11 SPORTS — Some photo memories from 2021 Lincs golf tourney
Jim Robson, left, Rob Mossey, Ed Parkinson and Brian Hughes share a laugh before last Friday's annual Lin- From 115 yards out, Mike Glover hits it onto the back colns' golf tournament at St. Marys G&CC. Thirty-two teams competed. (Payton photos) of the No. 1 green during last Friday's playoff.
Nelson Goad follows his drive from the No. 9 tee- Teammates Stew Grant and Scott Rinn discuss a putt Paul Shackleton cracks out his drive on No. 1 during blocks during the Lincolns' golf tournament. from just off the No. 6 green last Friday. last Friday night's Lincolns playoff. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY UPDATED! FACEBOOK.COM/STMARYSINDY • TWITTER.COM/STMARYSINDY WWW.STMARYSINDY.COM | [email protected] 12 Thursday, June 17, 2021 St. Marys Independent SPORTS — Brandon Boyd new St. Marys minor hockey president The SMMHA holds its 2021 AGM via Zoom on Tuesday, June 8 By Pat Payton Rich Ballantyne were acclaimed Amy Crummer. There is one thing for certain, Bran- as first vice-president and second Directors for the term ending 2023 don Boyd will spend a lot of time at vice-president, respectively. Bernie are: Mike Johnson, Rachael Torrance, the Pyramid Rec. Centre next hockey Sterkenburg returns as treasurer and Cindy Johnston, Brandon Boyd, Don- season. Judy Greig as secretary. na Levy, Katharine Found, Rich Bal- Via Zoom, Boyd was acclaimed the Other key positions within the orga- lantyne, Bernie Sterkenburg and new president of St. Marys minor nization will be held by the following Kristene McCurdy. hockey at the association's Annual people. John Hodkinson will serve a one-term General Meeting (AGM) last Tuesday Mike Johnson is the new OMHA Rep. term as director for the 2021-22 sea- night, June 8. He is also club pres- for the SMMHA, replacing Pete Freh- son. Other directors whose terms ex- ident of the St. Marys Lincolns of ner who held the position for the pire in 2022 are: Mark Brintnell, Chris the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey past 10 years. Reg Clinton is the new Boyd, Erica Kiestra, Kerry Wright, League (GOJHL). OWHA Rep., replacing Mike Morning, Judy Greig, Dale Switzer, Mike Morn- Boyd replaces Kristene McCurdy, Brandon Boyd while Tyler Dingman assumes the ing, Ryan Harris and Kevin Bilyea. who spent the past three seasons role of WOGHL Rep. Clinton previ- In his Shamrock report, Hodkinson doing a stand-up job as head of the been serving as a director the past few ously held that position. said the league is working on finaliz- SMMHA executive. In his address, years. I really look forward to rolling John Hodkinson returns as Shamrock ing details for the upcoming season Boyd thanked his predecessor for up the sleeves and giving back this League Rep., while Erica Kiestra is and will meet soon when everything doing a great job over the past three way. And I'm excited to see some new taking over the Lambton-Middlesex is confirmed. faces on the call tonight," he added. years, especially this past season portfolio for the association. Chris Notes: when Covid-19 presented very diffi- In her address, McCurdy said she Boyd returns as ice convener, Rachael cult challenges. "Your steady leader- "thoroughly enjoyed" being president Torrance as webmaster, Ryan Harris --Coaches committee positions will ship has not gone unnoticed," he said. of the association and working with in the sponsorship position, and Lori be filled at a later date. Mark Brintnell "This past season was a very, very dif- "an amazing group" of volunteers. Hall is in charge of equipment. Regis- is the chair of that committee. ficult one." trars are Donna Levy and Jen Switzer, "I hope the families of St. marys mi- --For a complete list of volunteer po- and Katharine Found is the Initiation Affects many young lives nor hockey realize how extreme- sitions, visit the www.smmha.ca web- Program coordinator. site. Boyd described minor hockey as a ly fortunate they are to have such a "very important" organization in the dedicated and knowledgeable group The association is looking for people --The SMMHA thanked all its spon- town, and it plays a huge role in the of coaches, staff, executive and com- to sit on the Health and Safety com- sors at the June 8 AGM. mittee members. They go above and mittee. Jocelyne Gall, with the help of lives of many young people in the --Bill Bannerman and family re- beyond to provide for our players and Amy Crummer, will lead that commit- community. cently made a $5,000 donation to the our families. I want to thank everyone tee. SMMHA, along with a couple of me- "Being president, it's not something I for their time and energy and advice." sought out to be honest, and it's kind Directors appointed moriam donations received this year. of a surprise to me," he said. "But I'm Other association positions Nine directors were appointed to "We really appreciate it, and it cer- quite happy and honoured to be able The other positions on the 2021-22 three-year terms, ending 2024, at the tainly helped us out this year," outgo- to give back in this capacity. SMMHA executive are as follows: June 8 AGM. They are: Jessica Cha- ing president Kristene McCurdy said. teauvert, Joe Robson, Julie Pickering, "Minor hockey has been good to me Kristene McCurdy will serve as past --The next regular minor hockey Reg Clinton, Lori Martin, Jocelyne as a player and as a coach, and I've president, and Mark Brintnell and meeting is Aug. 3. Gall, Jessica Cochrane, Jake Watt and SPORTS SHORTS: Overholt 15th at NCAA championships By Pat Payton best time of 57.48 seconds. have been a three-team playoff. year) is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. EUGENE, Ore. - Oh so close! To date, only four other women in Ivy It went to a sudden-death playoff that 18 at River Valley. Starting time is 2 p.m. Brooke Overholt, of St. Marys, was less League track and field history have lasted four holes. Brockman and Cun- than a second from qualifying for the run a faster 400m hurdles time than ningham prevailed on the fourth hole. For the No Name/MacIndrivers tour- Overholt, who is the first Cornell wom- women's 400-metre hurdles final at "It was the first time running this for- ney, contact Wayne Murray (226-921- en's track and field student-athlete to the 2021 NCAA track and field cham- mat, and it was a great success. We're 5812) or Steve Jackson (519-274-3565). qualify for the NCAA championships pionships here last week at Hayward looking to grow the number of partic- For the Seahawks tournament, contact in the event. Field. ipants in the future," says Brandon De Gary Near (519-859-4796) or Nelson Goad (519-670-1140). The Cornell University Junior finished Brooke, a Stratford St. Mikes grad, is Groote, the Director of Golf Operations. the daughter of Terry and Jody Over- fifth in her eight-runner semi-final Two ball team tournaments at River Driver Jon Hahn has busy opening holt, of St. Marys. At Cornell in upstate heat Thursday, the third heat of the Valley this summer weekend at the tracks New York, she studies nutritional sci- day. Her time was 58.29 seconds. DRESDEN - St. Marys driver Jon Hahn ence. Two slow pitch teams are holding The top two finishers in each heat, plus tournaments at River Valley Golf and had a busy weekend as the standard- Two-man scramble results from St. the next three fastest times, advanced Country Club this summer. bred horse tracks re-opened in the to Saturday afternoon's nine-runner Marys G&CC province this past weekend. Both are nine-hole events, and both final. USC's Anna Cockrell won the fi- A two-man scramble was recently held formats are a four-person Texas Hahn raced seven times here Sunday nal in 54.68 seconds. at St. Marys Golf and Country Club. Scramble. at Dresden Raceway, picking up three Overall, Overholt finished 15th out of The Jesse Brockman/Andy Cunning- thirds and three fourths. On Saturday, The No Name/MacIndrivers golf tour- the top 24 runners in North America in ham and Scott Graham/Dale Levy he raced three times in Sarnia and nament (5th annual) is slated for Sat- the women's 400-metre hurdles. teams were tied after the regulation earned a first. urday, Aug. 7 at River Valley. Starting 18 holes with four-under-par scores of She recently qualified for the nation- time is 4 p.m. In total, Hahn, 39, raced 10 times on als in Jacksonville, Fla., with a personal 68. The Kenny Hutton/Scott Rinn en- the weekend and was in the money in try missed a putt on No. 18 or it would The Seahawks golf tournament (1st seven of the races. St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 17, 2021 13 HISTORY — HISTORIC ST. MARYS - St. Marys Golf Course: The Original Nine By Mary Smith This was a second marriage for Wil- This week’s photograph, taken ca 1940 liam. His first wife, Louisa, had died looking north across the golf course, in 1885, leaving him with a two-year- shows the Trout Creek flats well cov- old daughter to care for. William and ered with water. About 25 years before Emertine had four more daughters – the construction of Wildwood Dam and the “Pearn girls” were a popular family. the implementation of flood control During his ownership of the property, measures, this flood could have been William severed a lot at the southwest the result of a heavy rain at any time corner of his farm where the original of the year when the creek wasn’t fro- farmhouse was situated. For his fami- zen, although the foliage on the trees ly, ca 1896, he built a two-storey frame and shrubs suggests spring. The pho- farmhouse beside his barns at the end tograph shows what the landscape of a laneway extending from Widder looked like half a century before it was Street. This house can be seen through transformed into the current St. Marys its surrounding trees in the photo- golf course. graph. In 1909, there was an addition- al severance at the southwest corner Last week’s column dealt with John when the Ontario Power Commission Sparling who owned this property un- acquired land for the power house, still til 1863. That year, he left St. Marys for located on Queen Street East. At that the United States, settling in Missou- time, the hydro towers, also visible in ri. Sparling sold his St. Marys farm to the photograph, were erected. Thomas Alexander who had just come William Morsehead, the next owner Up to and including the Morsehead from the States to Ontario. There was of the farm, was born in England in family, the farm owners had preferred In 1919, George W. Ainslie purchased nothing exceptional about these bor- 1820. William married Grace Hambly to live at the extreme southwest cor- the farm. He already owned the east der crossings. In the mid-1800s, there in Cornwall and the young couple emi- ner of the property on the main thor- halves of Lots 16 and 17, now the were few restrictions on movement be- grated to Canada. Their oldest son, also oughfare into town, in the limestone Gowan Brae portion of the golf course, tween British North America and the called William, was born in 1846 in Co- house now 615 Queen Street East. having purchased that farm in 1907 United States and many people trav- bourg in eastern Ontario. In the early However, this location, backing onto from his in-laws, the Donald family. elled freely across national, provincial, 1860s, the family came to St. Marys and the embankment down to Trout Creek, Thus, for a few years, both the east and state and territorial borders in search lived on their newly acquired farm in was not suitable for any large barns or west halves of these two farm lots be- of better opportunities. the Thames Concession. The Morseh- sheds required for a successful farm- longed to one owner. But George Ains- eads had eight children altogether – ing operation. Therefore, these build- lie died in 1926 and his son, Donald, Thomas Alexander was born in the five sons and three daughters. But the ings were constructed half-way up the inherited the east (Gowan Brae) farm States in 1833 and was of Scots de- younger sons were not robust –three hill on the north side of the creek, a lo- while Ralph inherited the west (Pearn) scent. About 1859, he married Matilda, died in childhood. Perhaps that is why cation more conveniently located close farm. It was Ralph Ainslie who negoti- who had been born in Ireland. Three William decided to switch from farm- to arable fields and better suited for ated with a group of local businessmen children, a boy and two girls, arrived ing to the hotel business. His surviv- hay and grain storage. The barns were in 1931 when they undertook to con- between 1860 and 1863, making the ing sons, William and Frederick, would connected to the Queen Street house vert the pasture between Trout Creek Alexanders parents of a very young work with him in this project. by a high bridge over Trout Creek and and the highway into the first nine- family when they came to St. Marys. a steep laneway climbing the southern hole St. Marys Golf Club. Thomas must have had some capital to It appears that when Morsehead took bank. purchase Sparling’s farm. During the over, the hotel was already under con- The history of the golf course after decade that he owned the property, he struction. He hired the best St. Marys In 1889, the farm became the proper- that date has been very thoroughly took out two mortgages, both repaid tradesmen to complete the work and ty of the Pearn family, first acquired by researched by the current owners and within a year, which he may have used prepare it for opening. According to Thomas Pearn, a semi-retired farmer is published on the St. Marys Golf and for improvements. According to the the St. Marys Argus of June 16, 1871, who had come to Canada from Corn- Country Club website: www.stmarys- 1869 assessment for St. Marys, he had the Garnett House, “a fine new build- wall in the 1850s. In 1893, perhaps as golf.com. Search for “More Club Histo- 56 acres of agricultural land within the ing, erected and furnished at a cost of a wedding present, he transferred the ry.” The story begins: “Fore!! Look out, town limits – the west half of Lot 17 in not less than ten thousand dollars, will property to his son, William, who had cows!” the 19th Concession. On their farm, the be open for business very soon, the married Emertine Armstrong in 1892. Alexanders had 10 cattle, 11 sheep, two owner and landlord Mr. Wm. Morseh- hogs and four horses. ead having just returned from the east where he purchased sufficient first However, through some complicat- class furniture to furnish it elegantly ed land transactions recorded at the throughout.” Registry Office between December 1872 and January 1873, Thomas Alex- But things did not continue as expect- ander sold his 116 acre farm to Wil- ed. William Morsehead Senior died liam Morsehead for $8,000. Almost suddenly without leaving a will. The simultaneously, Morsehead sold the younger William, finding himself the Garnett House, a brand new hotel at head of the family, must have felt that the centre of St. Marys for exactly the farming was a more reliable way to same amount and Thomas Alexander make a living and took over the oper- became the new owner. (The Garnett ation of the farm at the eastern edge House, now an apartment building, is of town. During the next few years, still standing on Church Street North, he bought all the shares of the farm directly across from the public library.) passed on by inheritance law to his So Alexander seemed to be giving up mother, brother and sisters until he farming for hotel-keeping – but not was sole owner of the property. His for long. Almost immediately, he sold siblings moved on to households of the Garnett house to Joseph Oddy and, their own. William’s agreement with with his family, returned to the United his mother provided her with both a States, settling in Marble Rock, Iowa. home and financial support for her lifetime. 14 Thursday, June 17, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — St. Marys launches first pollinator garden pilot project Town holding a colouring contest to celebrate new project The Town of St. Marys has launched lic Works. “This pollinator garden the first of what they hope to be many will help us make informed decisions pollinator gardens and is encouraging when establishing additional pollina- young residents of the town to help tor gardens in the future.” celebrate by entering a colouring con- Just as Town staff will learn from this test. pollinator garden, young residents of The garden is a part of the Town’s For- the town are encouraged to join in estry Management Plan which out- on the fun and learn more about the lines the Town’s approach for main- benefits of a pollinator garden with a taining, enhancing and protecting the colouring contest. Entrants will have urban forest. The TD Friends of the the chance to win one of three prizes! Environment Foundation has gener- More details and the colouring sheet ously sponsored the creation of this can be found at townofstmarys.com/ pollinator garden. pollinator. Completed entries can be The pollinator garden was planted emailed to [email protected] by Town and Upper Thames River marys.on.ca or dropped off at Town Town of St. Marys and UTRCA Staff plant a variety of wildflowers (including Black- Conservation Authority staff on June Hall on or before June 21, 2021. Win- eyed Susan, purple coneflower, butterfly milk weed and more) in the Town’s first Pol- 4, 2021. It is a 165 square metre gar- ners will be contacted directly and an- linator Garden Pilot Project. den area located within the St. Marys nounced on the Town’s Facebook page. imals and insects including caterpil- For more information on this pilot Cemetery and adjacent to Sparling There are many benefits of pollinator lars, spiders, birds, frogs, and other project and the benefits of pollina- Bush. Town Staff will monitor the area gardens including: small animals. tor gardens to the environment, visit and anticipate the plants will reach townofstmarys.com/pollinator or con- • Support dwindling populations of • They help clean the air through cre- full growth in 2022. tact Jed Kelly, Director of Public Works native pollinators including butter- ating oxygen and consuming carbon at 519-284-2340 ext. 244 or jkelly@ “We’re very excited to start this proj- flies, moths and bees dioxide ect,” Says Jed Kelly, Director of Pub- town.stmarys.on.ca • Acting as a habitat for various an- • They help control unwanted bugs.
Draw and colour in what your very own pollinator garden would look like to enter to win a fun prize!
O TO T R ame: 1. Scan or take a photo of your pollinator garden. Email: 2. Email to [email protected] or drop off at Town Hall by by June 21, 2021. Phone: 3. Winners will be contacted directly and posted on acebook @St.Marys.Ontario . Age:
Visit www.townofstmarys.com pollinator to learn about the benefits of pollinator gar ens! St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 17, 2021 15 COMMUNITY — United Way celebrates generosity of Cascades Containerboard
United Way St. Marys Community mental in identifying the issue of food Committee co-chairs, Rob and Leslie insecurity as a pressing need and Edney joined with staff from Cascades helping launch the St. Marys NOUR- Containerboard to celebrate the com- ISH Equal Access Food Market. The pany’s support of the St. Marys com- market offers access to fresh, nutri- munity through a $10,000 donation to tious, locally sourced produce and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH). meats to residents facing food inse- Thanks to the support of committed curity every day. Last year, even with local companies such as Cascades, the additional challenges presented United Way has been able to address by the COVID-19 pandemic, 162 local pressing local needs in the St. Marys residents were helped by the NOUR- community. Last year, the Town of St. ISH market. Millions of people across Marys and UWPH worked to address The help provided by the CDSW and social isolation in the community NOURISH Market were in addition to Ontario have received their through the creation of a Commu- 12 other supported partners and ser- nity Developer and Support Worker vices already working in the St. Marys COVID-19 vaccine. (CDSW) role in collaboration with community. Partners included the St. Family Services Perth-Huron. The Marys Youth Centre, ONE CARE, the CDSW, Cody Cunningham, began his YMCA of Stratford-Perth, Connect work supporting community mem- Youth Perth-Huron, the Emily Mur- bers, especial those living in and phy Centre and the John Howard So- Do your part. around social housing, in March of ciety of London and District. In total, 2021. these partners helped 1,983 local res- Two years ago, UWPH was instru- idents in a time of need. Get your shot.
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Colours: Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 16 Thursday, June 17, 2021 St. Marys Independent STRATFORD NEWS — Celebrate the arts and culture scene with the Stratford Signature Series By Spencer Seymour can also get intellectual stimulation. 1995 by Craig Thompson, who also community, right off the bat," said There is no doubting the rich artis- It'll make people think. The con- spoke to the Independent about McGrath, with Mochrie adding, "It's tic energy residing in Stratford and versations and the music will make their work on the event and why it's a way to support world-class talent beginning this Saturday, the Strat- them moved." Dodson also noted important. "It's purpose really, is that is from this area. People you ford Arts and Culture Collective the world premiere of a song called to shine the light on Stratford's in- can take pride in. People whose tal- (SACC) in partnership with Ball- "I Can't Breathe" that Marcus Nance credible talent and why you should ents you can readily enjoy." inran Entertainment is celebrating will be performing, which Dodson come back and visit Stratford when "And for younger people watching that special energy. said left him with tears in his eyes. you're allowed to." it," McGrath concluded, "It's a re- Hosted by improv comedy icons The event's purpose, beyond pro- Although not from Stratford, Deb- minder you come from any small Debra McGrath and Colin Mochrie, viding an incredible cache of enter- ra McGrath and Colin Mochrie town, anywhere, and you think 'Oh, the approximately two-hour virtu- tainment, is to help see through the fell in love with the city and have I can't', and it reminds you, 'Yes, al concert combines music, comedy, SACC's mission to build an arts and made annual visits to Stratford for you can', so keep going and keep and conversation. Stratford Signa- culture centre in Stratford. The cen- many years. When they were asked trying." tures features Stratford musicians tre would be a home for events from to participate in the Stratford Sig- The Stratford Signature Series pre- Loreena McKennitt, Marcus Nance dance competitions to expanded nature Series, they didn't have to mieres Saturday, June 19th, and for accompanied by Franklin Brasz, symphony performances to road- think about it too long. "We wanted just $35, can be viewed online un- and Anika and Brita Johnson. Strat- shows, and everything in between. to do it because, well, why wouldn't til June 27th. The program is avail- ford Signatures also will treat you It would be a versatile arts and cul- you want to do it?" McGrath told able on-demand so you can watch it to conversations with the artists led ture space that could provide first- the Independent. "It just checked whenever and however you choose. by Canadian actor and director Gra- class facilities for any type of arts all the boxes of things we wanted to For tickets and more information, go ham Abbey. event. do," added Mochrie. "Focus on the to stageview.ca/stratfordsignatures. With the ongoing pandemic, the artists, focus on Stratford. Focus on Stratford Signatures is being hosted Ron Dodson is the co-chair of the the Knox [Presbyterian Church]." SACC and he said he believes view- SACC had to find a different way on stageview.ca, a new national dig- ers will get a lot out of the event. to present the event. That is where McGrath and Mochrie also men- ital arts streaming platform devel- "First of all, you're going to get a the partnership with Ballinran En- tioned how important the arts are, oped and launched earlier this year great evening of entertainment," tertainment came in. Ballinran is a especially over the last year, and by Ballinran Entertainment. Dodson told the Independent. "You Stratford-based film and television why they believe people should production company founded in buy a ticket for the Series. "Pride of
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By Lauren Eedy delectable house made burgers which will satisfy I highly recommend ordering while it is still avail- Ramshakle Industries is the name which encom- both the herbivore and carnivore’s tastes. Covering able, but keep in mind, it will only be switching to passes five employee-owned Stratford restaurants all the bases for your food cravings, you can’t go an equally, if not more delicious theme each month. all conveniently located near the Stratford City wrong trying one of these establishments. As din- No passport required, simply bring your appetite Square. At the helm of these establishments is Jes- ing in is currently restricted, there is patio seating and a sense of adventure as these themes will con- sie Votary with her gifted team of staff/co-owners available at the Red Rabbit shared with Avec, there tinue until the end of the year. offering some of the most creatively inspired food are also public picnic tables located in the square Spoiler alert! Jessie was kind enough to share next and service in our area. As all restaurants have for you to relax, or you can enjoy your meal at one month’s theme: Rediterranean Cruise, a journey faced challenges during the pandemic, Ramshak- of the many locations in the Lower Queen’s Park through the cultural flavours of Spain, Morocco, le Industries took this as a challenge and came up for a picnic or take home to eat at your leisure. Greece, Turkey and more! with not only new restaurant concepts but innova- What has me extremely excited is the monthly For restaurant hours, reservations, and easy online tive ways they could continue to serve their loy- inspired menus being offered by The Red Rabbit ordering check out www.redrabitresto.com which al customers, from offering take-out, delivery, and which will take you on a sensory journey explor- can link you to all the Ramshakle establishments. groceries to new concept pop-up restaurants show- ing different cuisines from around the globe. Al- casing the talents of Stratford chefs. ready a success and quickly selling out, the theme The Red Rabbit, Avec, Old Man and Son, Pollo for the month of June is Asian Night Market which Morta, and Burger Queen are currently the pri- will transport you from Japan and back again via mary restaurants under the Ramshakle brand on Vietnam, Thailand, and China. It is open for res- Wellington Street, but don’t be surprised if you ervations, for take out or to sit on the patio. Reser- hear of a new venture or pop-up to temporarily vations are recommended because when The Red join the team. The Red Rabbit and Avec are neigh- Rabbit has a theme, it quickly becomes popular and bours, with the former offering elevated and locally in demand. From feature cocktails such as the Ex- sourced Canadian fare and the latter is a restau- Pat and K-Pop to bang bang duck rolls, shao mai rant specializing in artisan cocktails with the mot- (shrimp dumplings) yes - there's plenty of dump- to to, “Snack. Drink. Repeat”. Across the road, on lings, a whole fried sea bream, ramen, Indonesian the same street you will find Old Man and Son, a fried rice, and yakitori are just a selection of the breakfast and brunch restaurant with house-cured tasty offerings this Asian menu has to offer. This bacon, the fluffiest pancakes, as well as vegan and menu is only being offered until the end of June so keto menu items. In the same building are both Pol- lo Morta, which has the best fried chicken around whether you like traditional or the hotter, Nashville For Hall Rentals call Hall version and Burger Queen, serving up fast food and Manager Terry Heinbuch 519-273-0447 #2407299 ONT. INC 402 Queen St. W PO. Box 8 Sun. June 06 - Kim Boyce, Regina, Saskatchewan $50.00 St. Marys, ON N4X 1A9 Mon. June 07 - Sebastian D'Amico, Oshawa $50.00
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When pressure, heart rate and the need to fight or run for your and never using that stress we reframe our thoughts production of those adrena- life. If a sabre tooth tiger is response that could mean then the stress dissipates. line and cortisol hormones. coming at you; you need to that your digestive system is We all get stressed, myself So, keep in mind that you may run or fight - I don’t know never working properly. included! When I found out be struggling with digestion about you, but I’d be running If your digestive system isn’t that my kids wouldn’t go because you are stressed. By Danielle Williams pretty damn fast!! working properly, how do you back to school until Septem- The physiological effects of Adrenaline and cortisol are get nutrients to your cells? ber, instead of getting upset stress are so far reaching and How stress can impact your pumped out of the adrenals How do you absorb them and about it I said to myself: “At it is so important to prioritize health…. in response to stress; corti- use them effectively? The least we have homeschool- lowering those stress levels. Everyone knows that stress sol narrows the arteries and simple answer is that you ing, the teachers keep them I know that you might be is considered a bad thing, adrenaline increases your can’t and then you are in this entertained over a comput- thinking “that’s easy for her that it can be detrimental to heart rate. They work to- cycle of eating food that is er and it’s not as bad as last to say” but you have to know your health, but I find a lot gether to force your blood to never being properly utilized year when we had nothing”. that I support this with the of clients don’t really believe pump harder and faster as which can lead to chronic I know that’s easier said knowledge that I was the big- they are stressed! you confront and resolve an conditions. than done, but it did help my gest stress head in the world. immediate threat. mindset. I had to be in control of ev- Well let's take a look at the The long term effects of stress You can see how in times of can include muscle wasting, I cannot express clear- erything, the slightest thing facts here: even if before could set me off, and I have Covid hit, you had a really danger this would be an ap- memory impairment, insulin ly enough that meditation propriate response, but now resistance, dyslipidemia, in- makes a huge difference. had to learn slowly to build a easy life, an easy job, plenty stress management pathway of money, perfectly angel- we live in this constant lev- creased blood pressure, dif- During meditation you focus el of deadlines being due, ficulties sleeping, changes in your attention and eliminate for myself in order to stay ic kids who did exactly what well. they were told at all times an email from the boss that appetite, depression, low libi- the stream of distractions and never fought, perfect might make us worry, our do, frequent infections, poor and jumbled thoughts that I hope you find a way to re- support circle, plenty of help kids not being where they wound healing, osteoporo- are causing the stress. Doing duce your stress today…. and no health conditions are supposed to be. The emo- sis, cardiovascular disease this for ten minutes every day Thanks for reading and until (which being honest, I don’t tional stress of the pandemic and autoimmunity. That’s a gives you an enhanced phys- next time…. Keep well. know anyone who has all of alone is enough to raise the pretty long list and now you ical and emotional well-be- Danielle Williams is a Reg- that) once Covid hit, life be- levels of those hormones and might be thinking “Now I’m ing. Oh, and there's an app istered Nutritionist and can came a lot more complicated then our digestive system stressed about my stress lev- for that…. In fact there are be found at www.daniellewil- and a lot more stressful. gets shut down. el”!! several, but I use Headspace liamsnutrition.com and on and my whole outlook on life Our bodies have physiolog- In a fight or flight situation But what can you do about it? Instagram and Facebook at @ the body sees the digestive Recognising that stress has a has changed since using it for daniellewilliamsnutrition ical reactions to stress for a the past few years. THANK YOU www.samshomehardware.com Pickel The family of the late John Arthur (Jack) Pick- el would like to thank all of our neighbours, CURBSIDE PICKUP ONLY friends and family for their expressions of sym- Orders must be placed before arrival pathy upon Jack’s passing. The phone calls, texts, emails, flowers, food, visits, donations You can shop the following ways: and cards, were all such a kind outpouring - Call 519-284-4142 OR 519-284-4996 of support and love. Our family would like to extend our appreciation to the Rec’d Dr. Mark - Order online at homehardware.ca and choose McKim, Andrew Hodges Funeral Home and "Sam's Home Hardware" as your store. the amazing staff at Kingsway Lodge, for their - Or Email orders to: [email protected] outstanding care of our loved one. Special We oer free delivery in town. thanks for the tractor honour guard at the Lockdown Store Hours: cemetery ..such a fitting farewell for a man Mon-Fri - 8:00-6:00, Sat - 8:00-5:30, Sun - 10:00-3:00 who was a lifelong farmer and dairyman. He will always be remembered for the love of his STEVE NICHOLSON Thank you for your continued support during these family, his church and all things baseball and OFFICE: 519-348-8822 diicult times. of course his quick smile. He will be missed by WWW.SMOOTHCRETE.CA many…till we meet again. [email protected] 63 Wellington St. N, St. Marys, ON, N1G 1A6 | Phone: (519) 284-4142 | Fax: (519) 284-3592 St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 17, 2021 19 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Alumni database will assist THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! It happened here Pathway planning It goes without saying that like any amateur sports association, London, Ontario can now add its name to the litany of sites that share the Pathway planning and career exploration are SMMHA wouldn't be able to run without the generous support of same dubious distinction as Quebec important aspects of the Ontario curriculum. our sponsors. With their assistance, our Association is able to pro- Staff at St. Marys DCVI are working to cre- vide successful hockey programs to many young players in our City and Christchurch. ate connections between our students and the community. Many of our sponsors have met with increasingly dif- International news about developing many opportunities that exist once they finish ficult challenges during this past year and we certainly appreciate countries usually abounds with reports high school, both locally and beyond. the continued support of these local businesses and individuals. of interethnic wars leaving thousands St. Marys DCVI is creating a database of Special thanks to our team sponsors whose generous donations of murdered victims and homeless alumni with a focus on their pathway after provide jerseys and other support for our players… refugees. The media is rife with terms high school to where they are working now. such as incendiary devices and weap- The purpose of the database is to give educa- ons of mass destruction. tors connections to individuals in a variety of - Rotary Club - St. Marys Legion That sultry June 6th Sunday evening in fields who could be contacted for opportuni- - Finnbilt - St. Marys Kinsmen London, three generations were wiped ties to share their experiences with students. out with one switch of the gears in a - Stonetown Foodland St. - St. Marys Landscaping Participants can indicate if they are interest- most obscene gesture of unalloyed ha- Marys Ford ed in partnering with the school. There are - Cascades tred, increasing its quota by four and many different roles alumni can support such - St. Marys Golf & Country - Hubbard Pharmacy topping up its grim harvest. This did as being a guest speaker in a relevant class, Club not happen in a third world country. mentoring an individual student interested in - ABS Tracs - St. Marys Fire Department This happened in our own back yard a particular industry, participating in a career And a huge THANK YOU! to for naïve Canadian eyes to witness the fair/exploration event or being part of a so- - St. Marys independent Gro- these local sponsors who pro- carnage. The flowers gathering at that cial media campaign to highlight our alumni. cer vided PPE and other support crimson-stained intersection consti- Contact information will be kept confidential - Hitching Post for our coaches and players tute a sad epitaph. There are members and no information will be shared without during this very challenging of the Muslim community who now consent. - Dunnys Source for Sports season… feel they take a calculated risk every We are fortunate to have a supportive com- - Nicholson Concrete time they venture out into the streets, - Red Rock munity in terms of co-operative education - Home Building Center turning their own homes into veritable and work experience placements, and we - Stonetown Health prisons. This was not done with incen- - Army & Navy would like to bring more of these experi- - St. Marys Kinsmen Club diary devices or missiles, but rather ences to the students at DCVI. Please help - Frayne Custom Cabinets with a pickup truck. The words of the spread the word to Saluki alumni near and far - Mr. Bill Bannerman and late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of Britain - Ashton Tire to complete the survey found on our website: Family ring true: "The biggest weapon of mass smdcvi.amdsb.ca destruction is the human soul". St. Marys Minor Hockey Association Jessica Chateauvert, St. Marys DCVI Dr. Yale Erenberg, St. Marys, Ontario SUBMIT YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR TO US! CALL 519-284-0041 OR EMAIL [email protected]
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BACK By Amy Cubberley ACCOUNTING CLERK Flying here, there, and everywhere 25 years ago (1996) St. Marys businessman Neil Anderson is one of five Strat- ford and area residents who will participate in a 13-day bike ride to Atlanta, Georgia to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. Anderson is a massage therapist at Tri-Chiro- practic Care Centre on Water Street. Dr. Leanne Burgin invites you to celebrate the opening of her chiropractic clinic on Saturday, June 15. Last week Jean Sage of St. Marys was hostess to a gathering of Air Force women who got together for the first time in 51 years. They came from Timmins, Kingsville, Windsor and Florida. During World War Two they served together in the R.C.A.F. Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Halifax. Local artist Mark Fletcher bought the first Huron-Perth Adventure Passport sold in St. Marys. Passport holders are entitled to free admission at eight area attractions. Pass- ports can be purchased at the Museum from Mary Smith. 50 years ago (1971) “Dutch” Moses is very happy these days because one of his racing pigeons broke the record by flying from Grande Mere, Quebec to St. Marys in one day, a distance of 500 miles! Police Chief E.N. Matheson has issued a warning to local motorists that radar and other preventative measures are going to be used more extensively now that school children are on holidays. Two young airplane pilots from St. Marys are now flying duty in the Northtwest Territories. Gerry Muma, who flies for Reindeer Air Service in Inuvik NWT was recently joined by Bill Lavelle who is flying a Cessna 180 for the company. 32 mothers recently took part in a course given by the Play- ground Leaders called Drama on the Playground. Facilitat- ing Music, Art and Drama were the topics covered. 75 years ago (1946) Some gardens in town had potato crops blighted while oth- ers right alongside went untouched by the heavy frosts on Monday morning. A large truck bringing lumber to the Wartime Housing project in St. Marys had trouble at Prospect Hill on Tues- day. Just as the truck approached the curve, part of the load started to slide off. Bits of lumber were scattered along the ROBSON SCRAP METALS pavement and finally part of the load slid off the rear of the truck. The driver had several hours of work in an 80 degree temperature to reload the vehicle before proceeding to St. Join us July 1 for Customer Marys. Members of the St. Marys Fire Brigade traveled to Milton to Appreciation Day from 10 AM - 3 PM pick up their new fire truck on Tuesday, only to be refused o the truck. Even though the truck has been paid for and re- Sunset Shack will be there. lease papers procured, they were informed by an R.C.A.F. officer that not all of the release papers had been obtained. 100 years ago (1921) Your Fortune Cookie Corner Psychic Reading About 100 members of the Holy Name Society of St. Marys If it’s your Birthday this week: & Mediumship R.C. Church motored over to Stratford on Sunday to attend With the Holy Name Rally, comprising the parishes of St. Marys, Count your blessings to make the most of the year ahead, and Stratford, Kinkora and Hesson. A resolution was passed get ready for some major advancement or improvement to the Tracey Milne AAHP requesting the Government of Ontario to enact legislation practical side of your life. An intelligent man and a down to Available for that will put the Roman Catholic minority in the full enjoy- Earth lady play key and valuable roles. Cheers! Private Sessions ment of its educational rights under the constitution. For the rest of us: & home parties A speaker at Anglican Synod asked that church lotteries and stock gambling with race track betting come to an end. Diplomacy and time work wonders in a dynamic where a Helping monkey in the middle dynamic leaves you feeling stuck in Owing to industrial conditions, the Massey-Harris factory You Find in Brantford will close during the summer months. The em- someone else’s battle of wills. Trouble lifts before the week is Answers ployees of this Company are available for work on the farm through, bringing resolution that works for all. Enjoy! *Gift certificates now available* during harvest season. Farmers requiring help are to con- St. Marys, ON tact Mr. R.C. Henderson, Massey-Harris agent for St. Marys. Until Next Week, May Peace and Love be with You All. 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