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Students 395 Queen Street, West held. Mayor Al Strathdee or make comments. For As a result Chief Brownlee Community Foundation get plugged back into nature This week’s question: said that all through the those who cannot attend the said that help is needed grant. The $4,500 grant by taking on local animal Should the Town cut election campaign, and also meetings, the Independent for annual inspections. He was made possible through names, adopting tree friends, services to try to keep since the election, people has included a question/ noted that there are 12 the Annie and Isabelle spending reflection time taxes down? have told him that the Town comment column for people major residential apartments, Chesterfield Fund - a outdoors, building animal has to keep taxes down. to fill out and we will forward 12 major manufacturing fund held in trust with the habitats, and using natural YES or NO But he says that “we have all the answers returned to facilities, numerous Foundation. materials for learning. (no speeches please) to maintain the things that the Mayor. (please see page businesses not only in the "We are very pleased that As a registered, public, non- To cast your vote by are important to the town”. 4). downtown, plus outside the Stratford Perth Community profit organization created for Mayor Strathdee said that At the first budget meeting, downtown, churches and Foundation has chosen to and by the people of Stratford phone: 519.284.0041 as far as he is concerned the Fire Chief Brownlee schools and vulnerable care support Little Falls Forest and Perth County, the or ON OUR WEBSITE Town has fallen behind on presented Council with a centres. He noted that time School. The generous Stratford Perth Community infrastructure “and we have permitting, every residential www.stmarysindependent. proposal to hire a Deputy funding will allow us to Foundation engages donors to spend money on it”. As a Chief. As far as fire fighting is dwelling should be checked continue connecting as community builders -- com result the Mayor and Council for smoke/carbon monoxide before Monday at 9 am concerned, Chief Brownlee kids with nature and matching donor interests are seeking input from the said that there are three lines alarms. The decision will teaching them how they with community needs. Watch for the results public on what is important of defense, public education be made during the budget can be caretakers of the Through the power of next week. (or not) to them. In the process. environment" said Kendra philanthropy the Community Last Week’s Question: McCotter welcomes Liberal environment critic Martin, Little Falls Forest Foundation currently cares Are you concerned that the School founder and grade for 1.6 million dollars in low price of gas could have as part of local speaker series 2 teacher. "The grant will community assets and has a negative effect on the By Dan Rankin Notable locals in attendance “Throughout my nomination be used to directly support granted over $220,000 to the Outdoor School part of local charities. economy? In conjunction with the included Mayor Al Strathdee and since then I’ve talked and town councillor Jim about how I wanted to put our program. Community Community Foundations federal Liberal Party’s winter and parent support and Yes 37% No 63% caucus meetings in London, Craigmile. Perth-Wellington on the of Canada is the national map,” McCotter said. “To enthusiasm for the program network for Canada’s M & M VARIETY local Liberal candidate for In his introduction for McKay, have been fantastic, and the Perth-Wellington riding McCotter noted that McKay, have the Honourable Mr. more than 191 community McKay here today shows we’re now being asked to foundations. 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The BEST Advertisement rates in town! 2 Friday, January 23, 2015 St. Marys Independent Sally Says “To shorten winter, borrow bank, we have enough and shorts. We are due hardly wait for the garden some money due in spring.” of everything. We are so for a spring like that, I think. centres to open their ~W.J. Vogel grateful for that. By late In February, especially if greenhouses, which by end We are nearing the end of spring, early summer, we it is mild, I look for snow of March or beginning of 566 Queen St. E. • 519-284-4348 January. One more week start to see spaces or holes drops emerging in my April should be overflowing to go. January, for us at develop on our shelves south facing garden. Such with bedding plants of the Salvation Army, seems and that is when we put a strange sight to see a the “you name it, we got it” Senior of the Week to zipping by quickly, but out requests for certain flower unfolding while there variety. My green thumb is that could be because food items. The first things are still patches of snow itching to get to it. Although we are still busy with the we generally run out of here and there. Miracles I do have a worn out pair of fallout from our Christmas are Kraft Dinner, peanut are everywhere if we take rubber boots for gardening, work. It’s good to be busy, butter, tuna, salmon, and the time to see them. There I find I enjoy my outdoor especially because we are other tinned meats. Baked is no doubt in my mind that work the most when I have busy putting away food in beans are always good to a Higher Power is at work dirt squishing up between the food bank, which is a have on hand to give away. when I witness flowers and my toes. Who says you good thing. No complaints Cold cereal is also one of snow at the same time in can’t garden while wearing in that department. This is the things we run out of the same garden. flip flops? They may not be the time of year we review rather quickly and any type I have noticed, however the safest foot wear when our Christmas season and of snack for children to take slightly, that the days are using a shovel to dig, but I see where we can make to school, such as, granola getting longer. My bay have done it. You might say improvements in the way bars, pudding and jello window, which houses that dirt is my medium as I we do things. There are cups, fruit cups, crackers, many of my plants seems very much love to play in always ways to tweak tetra pack juice boxes and brighter and I have noticed it when gardening season things here and there things of that nature. Thank plants that were mostly comes around. Or it could that will make things run you to all who continue to dormant over the winter just be my inner child trying much smoother during out drop off donations and to are now showing signs of to get out. Our senior of the week this week is Marie next Christmas season. those who purchase the growth. Most of my indoor Thanks to all who continue Thompson who celebrated a birthday on Efficiency is key, but brown food bags at the plants are actually outdoor to donate to the food bank. January 11th. Born in Rannoch, Marie has sometimes things just get grocery store and put them plants that I rescued in It is much appreciated. in our collection bin. These 1 child and 2 grandchildren. Happy belated a little chaotic or hectic and the fall so that I could Wishing everyone a we fall behind. The work items keep our shelves overwinter them and then Birthday Marie! fuller that much longer. splendid weekend. always gets done though, plant them back outside If you would like to nominate someone for Senior of the regardless of the odd I am looking forward to into my pots and planters Blessings. 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What services are essential in the town? The Bravo Boo Independent We have four Bravos submitted this week. We have one Boo submitted this week. THOUGHTS The first one goes “I’d like to submit a “Bravo” to “I am 74 years old and last Thursday I the St. Marys works department. A 2 foot bank of slipped and fell outside the Post Office OF THE WEEK frozen snow was deposited by a snow plow (thank- (Jones and Wellington) and broke my fully coming by keeping the streets clean) in the wrist in three places. Because of the re- When you are right, middle of our driveway) Having called the Town, in cent cold weather, the sidewalks should no one remembers less than an hour it was removed. Such attention to be maintained that people do not fall and detail deserves recognition! Thank you”. hurt themselves”. - when you are The second goes to the Town: “Snow removal in wrong, no one the parking lot for horses and buggies in St. Marys has been excellent lately. Sometimes in the winter What services do you think could be cut forgets after a storm there can be large snow drifts in that back or eliminated? designated area, but this year it has been kept tidy Fame lives on after and clean of snow”. BOO! death. The third one goes: “Please accept my thanks to the Town snow removal crew who worked very hard on James St N this past week during bitter cold weath- BRAVO! The true nature er to remove snow banks from the curb. It has really of someone’s helped with moving onto the busy street”. character is The last Bravo goes “to the three gentlemen who came to my assistance when I fell on the ice outside  revealed through the Post Office”. *Please note all Boo’s and Bravo’s must be their eyes signed in order to be considered. Praise the young QUOTE OF THE WEEK Drop this slip off at our office at36 Water Street or and they will make “During the campaign, people told me they want the Town to keep taxes down, email us at [email protected] to have and I am still hearing it. What we have to do is maintain the things that are im- progress portant to the town and make St. Marys special.” ~ Mayor Al Strathdee your opinions heard. January Paint Sale THE FLOORING SEMI GLOSS AND PEARL FINISH Store Hours: MON-FRI 9 am – 6 pm SAT 9 am – 2 pm AND PAINT STORE Gallons – $30! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Quarts – $15! 665 James St. N. www.flooringandpaintstore.ca 519•284•3220 Like Us On Facebook: The Flooring & Paint Store Hurry in while supply lasts! St. Marys Independent Friday, January 23, 2015 5 New Facebook group bringing Liberal environment critic hard Stonetown musicians together on PM Harper in and around St. Marys. They the work from local bands past of the environment has got were even still in touch with and present, or even starting a St. him in some hot water with their old band-mates, thanks to Marys-based record label. president Obama and, up until Facebook, but the memories of As interest has grown about the the congress change, with their past days making music new group on Facebook, Mills congress itself,” said McKay. were confined to dusty old has seen submissions come in “The Keystone debate has photographs and half-forgotten from some unexpected places, been a proxy debate for failure homemade CDs. including from his old guitar to be serious about our carbon price emissions… Now the On Jan. 14, Mills decided he and teacher Bob Burchill, as well as prime minister has decided to the other musicians had “hidden from Bob Kalmusky, brother to blow [Obama] off until he’s got under a rock” long enough. the late bassist Ken Kalmusky of a new president to deal with.” That’s when he created the “St. Stratford who played in the ’70s Marys ONT Musicians Network” with Richard Manuel of The Band He also answered questions on Facebook. In just over a and Ronnie Hawkins. from the audience, including week, the group has grown to “The overall goal is really to how to go about cutting red include 130 members ranging connect people again and make tape for renewable energy in age from their early 20s and new connections,” Mills said. Pictured, Liberal MP for Scarborough-Guildford John McKay poses and how the Liberals would up. In the dozens of posts that with St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee at the Westover Inn in St. Marys distinguish themselves from “Nobody really knows who’s this past Wednesday. have been made to the group, playing what anymore, or who’s the NDP and Green Party of their naturally beautiful nostalgic items such as concert in what band, if you don’t keep Continued from page 1 on the environment, calling country doesn’t coincide posters, videos and show photos up on it. A lot of us are just hiding at what cost? Less trains on Harper and Mulcair “mirror with the reality of the path are displayed and reminisced under rocks waiting for some light. the tracks means more cars on images” on the issue. the Harper government has Cody Mills, pictured above in a on, while others have promoted If I can be any part in it, that’s why the road, which means greater McKay admitted that, photo from a 2006 started a new charted, or with how the rest new and upcoming concerts and I’m here.” damage to the environment... compared to when he started Facebook group dedicated to of the world sees us. “We are albums. and to have the critic of the in the party and Ontario was connecting St. Marys musicians. Another idea Mills is fond of on a very bad path and we Mills said he was inspired to start Liberal Party here today to home to 99 Liberal MPs, his (Rankin photo) would be the creation of a space have to do something,” he the group after listening to the speak, to me, means a great party is in a “diminished status,” By Dan Rankin in St. Marys that would function said. “So far, the response of “Washed Up Emo Podcast” and deal.” but on the heels of what he as a “walk-in recording studio,” the Government of Canada 29-year-old St. Marys musician watching documentaries about called the “top quarter ever for where aspiring songwriters could In his presentation, titled “The has been ‘we’re not going to Cody Mills remembers a time the rise of grunge and Motown. the Liberal Party in fundraising bring songs and fully realize their Impact of Environmental Policy take any leadership’… Even when the town was bursting “Just listening to their experiences terms” he is feeling “really sounds with the help of other on Canadian Communities Environment Canada, who with performing rock bands, and being on the road, and the D-I-Y good.” local musicians. and Business,” McKay were probably speaking out the aspiring singers, guitarists (do it yourself) ethic before the outlined how one of the five of turn, said there’s no chance “Some of the people who are and drummers of his generation internet… It kind of got my head “Whether someone is playing in 10 or six key components of the we’ll meet our emissions on board are very impressive were similarly overflowing with going,” he said. “There are a lot bands, or they’re playing behind Liberal Party’s platform in the targets.” people, like Stephen here,” he creativity. As a singer/guitarist 10 songwriters on songs, we’d of musicians in town here and it coming election would be the said. “I’m hoping you gather for a number of local bands, he’s still be getting a musical output,” That’s in contrast to leadership seems like they just need to be environment. McKay indicated around and support him in personally performed at a number he said. “It’s a camaraderie thing, on the environment being connected again.” his party’s environment every way.” of events around St. Marys (from so, ‘I played on your recording, shown by US President Obama, According to Mills, he and some strategy would look into DCVI to Milt Dunnell Field to do you mind playing on mine?’ It McKay said, who announced McCotter’s Speaker Series friends have long thought about carbon pricing, investment the Pyramid Centre), as well as might break the walls down.” in his recent State of the continues today, when Liberal ways to foster growth among the in green jobs, investment around Southwestern Ontario. Union address that America heritage critic Stephane Dion music scene in St. Marys. Ideas The overall message Mills hopes in infrastructure such as But as he and his colleagues would meet their targets and will present on advancing have ranged from creating a people get from the new network municipal flood-management in the trade got older and their increase them for 2025, as Canadian heritage, arts and focused fan magazine -- or “zine” is described quite succinctly capabilities and protecting at- bands dissolved, for many of well as recently announcing culture from 11:00 am to -- dedicated to promoting local on the group description on risk species and ecosystems. them, the music stopped – even climate cooperation with China. 2:30 pm at Stratford’s Pazzo musical happenings, to putting its Facebook page: “Let's get though many of them remained According to McKay, the “The prime minister’s neglect Taverna restaurant. together compilation albums with playing again!!!!!” image most Canadians have Book Review: The Queen of the Tearling throne is sent away at birth something like plastic surgery mentioned this sounds too new queen. Very frustrating, until the beginning of this for protection… Brought up and it is a shock every time. much like Hunger Games. but it means there are a lot book – it makes sense. The However, tribute is something of answers people will be majority of nineteen year old by an old, unroyal couple… One of the most frustrating that is as old as the Vikings – looking for in book #2. girls are overly concerned Evil uncle holds the throne parts of this book is whom rulers in Europe used with their appearances, so in the meantime… While Johansen’s constant The story itself was very to pay tribute to in order to Kelsea’s insecurities are very these tropes are somewhat reminders that our main long, and perfect for the first avoid raids. relatable. She is thrown into overused, the writing is what character, Kelsea, is not book of a trilogy. There was a crazy situation and has to will hold your interest until the classically beautiful and The final issue with this lots of action, and the climax deal with it, even though she good stuff begins. a little fat. Kelsea seems novel is that it raises so was delayed until the last feels like an outsider. While Once the story is set, with exceptionally aware of it once many questions. Since it’s a quarter of the book. This way not many teens today have a clichéd background and all, she starts meeting nobles, trilogy (or will be eventually) the second book can jump kingdom to rule, they can still the book definitely gets better, but there’s a lot of focus on hopefully these issues will right into more action at the relate to feeling out of place and it also gets more strange how plain her appearance is. be answered in subsequent beginning, and hopefully and unprepared. and complicated. While this Of course there is a literary books, but a little background keep it going until the third is a fantasy book, complete appeal to an underdog, information would leave book when there is a solid The one thing missing in this with evil queens and magic, but her intelligence and readers more satisfied and amount of resolution and book is a love interest – but it’s also a futuristic book. It capabilities to take on such less confused. For example, answers. However, this may Kelsea is smart and fierce by Jordyn Martinez is set in the 24th Century, a huge responsibility at only where on earth did the irritate people because there and so focused on doing the after the “British-American nineteen years old is more Crossing leave people? Is is a great deal of character right thing that there may not The Queen of the Tearling Crossing” where William important than her face. The it a country readers are development and setting be time for it in the next book. by Erika Johansen began Tear led people into his own story shows it, so why not supposed to recognize? Does up the scene, so that when If you’re ready to be invested with a lot of clichés, and was land creating a “utopian” say “yeah her face is plain, “New London” mean they’ve everything goes nuts in for the long haul, this book is frustratingly disappointing society. Unfortunately on but wow she is smart and just renamed England? Did the second book, we know definitely one you can settle at the very beginning, but the Crossing many things diplomatic!” some of the oceans dissipate where everything stands. down with and get into. The so addictive to read and and now there’s new land The pacing will work well in writing is smooth, easy to were lost, such as modern Another issue a lot of people ended so well. Many people or something? Johansen is the long run. read, and captivating. The medicine and purple dye, have with this novel is that have picked up this book vague enough to create a next book promises to be but weirdly enough some it shares a lot of similarities The main character, Kelsea, based on the fact that Emma familiar setting while keeping action packed and it is worth things managed to survive with other books. In Tearling, is someone a lot of readers Watson read it, picked it up her readers in the dark. There the investment. This book the voyage, like Harry Potter the kingdom Kelsea is now will identify with. It may be to produce the movie version are a lot of details in the book will leave you with more books and Lord of the Rings. responsible for, her evil uncle annoying to hear her go on and will be starring in it as about the landscape, and questions than answers, but The book maintains a feeling had been paying tribute to about how attractive each well. This stamp of approval the parts of history Kelsea that’s not such a bad problem of medieval times, with the neighbouring country’s man she meets is, and must allow people to get learned about – but people to have. swords and horse-riding and queen by choosing people how ugly she thinks she past a few unoriginal fairy seem very reluctant to share castles, but every once in out of a lottery to be sent is, but since she only met Happy Reading! tale details: The heir to the more information with their a while someone mentions over as slaves. Some have two people in her whole life 6 Friday, January 23, 2015 St. Marys Independent

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Well maintained executive split level home in quiet cul Kendra Julie Melanie de sac. 3 bed + den, 2 bathrooms. 2200 sqft, taxes McCorquodale Dittmer Feeney $3816/year. Large yard, (73.82x160.76) with privacy 519-476-8020 519-949-0633 519-301-8582 fence & garden shed. Move in condition throughout. RMT RMT RMT Kitchen and bathrooms upgraded in 2013. Located near community centre with pool, and public school. 26 Wellington St. St. Marys Day, evening & weekend appointments available 8 Friday, January 23, 2015 St. Marys Independent BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Independent Bayswater Fashions, Gifts & Kids Our Business of the Shorts Week is Bayswater Fash- ions, Gifts & Kids owned by Deb Thompson and ● The renovations at St. Marys Ford have been located at 152 Queen completed and the offices are now open. Street East in downtown ● Stratford Winterfest kicks off today and runs St. Marys. Thompson and until Sunday with events taking place at Lower her husband moved to the Queens Park from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Events area from Meaford last include Apple Land train rides, ice carving dem- year. She had previously owned a store in Thorn- onstrations, puppet shows, a big screen movie bury, located between night, Yuk Yuk’s comedy, a petting zoo, pancake Meaford and Collingwood, breakfast and outdoor skating. Most events are for close to a decade that free of charge. For further details, visit Stratford- carried similar items to WinterFest.ca. what her new store offers: ● Feb. 4 is “Seedy Wednesday” at the St. Marys ladies wear and gift ideas Legion Hall, presented by the St. Marys Horticul- for kids and adults. tural Society. From 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, events Thompson is planning a include door prizes every hour and informative grand opening for her new store on Saturday, Jan. 24 presentations on topics such as bees and or- from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ganic gardening. Coffee, tea and goodies will be “We’re going to do some will be arriving soon.” Bay- line at BayswaterMarket. available all day, with soup served from 5:00 to specials and sales in the ity for Kids,” “Melissa & swater offers fair-trade al- com. “The site offers a 7:00 pm for a small charge. Gardening vendors store, as well as some Doug,” and “Alex Toys.” “If paca garments and kids’ small selection of what I will have products on display for sale. There is no door prizes,” she said. someone comes in look- hats. have here,” she said. “It charge at the door, but donations are accepted. “We’ll have one prize for ing for something for a ships anywhere in Cana- the kids’ side and one for child of a certain age, we Bayswater Fashions, ● South of the border, today is “National Pie Day.” da, or you can buy online the ladies wear for people can help them,” Thomp- Gifts & Kids is open 10:00 The American Pie Council has held the occasion and come pick it up for to enter to win.” son said. Gift bags for am to 5:00 pm Monday to annually on Jan. 23 since 1986 with a focus on purchases are prepared Saturday and closed Sun- free in the store if you’re Anyone looking for an ed- “preserving America’s pie heritage and promoting in store. days. Though, Thompson local.” ucational or creative craft- notes, she does plan to Find the store on Face- America’s love affair with pies.” This is not to be ing gift for a child is bound “For ladies wear, we’re just open up the shop on Sun- book with the search confused with Pi Day, which is held every March to find something at Bay- going to have a few se- days when summer ar- “Bayswater Fashions, 14 (3.14) to celebrate the mathematical constant. swater, which carries such lect lines that I really love,” rives. You can also shop Gifts & Kids,” or call 519- brand names as “Creativ- she said. “Winter clothing is in store now and spring for gifts and clothing on- 270-3635. Tree Tips: EAB Diversifies Diet

By now just about everyone ered by Don Cipollini, a pro- Privet, could be threatened. has heard about the Emer- fessor of plant physiology This is a major develop- ald Ash Borer, and most of at Wright State University, ment, leaving many experts us have been affected by that EAB is starting to affect wondering. Is the Emerald it disastrous effect. Since other species of trees. Ash borer changing its diet it was first introduced by The species that are in dan- or was it always capable of accident to North America ger of infection are trees this diversification. Though in 2002, the Emerald Ash closely related to the Ash there are treatments for Borer has caused billions tree. Emerald Ash Borer EAB it is often expensive of dollars worth of damage, has been discovered in to keep up with the infesta- and destroyed millions of White Fringe trees, with tions. If a tree is infected trees. a large percentage of the and the decision is made Originally, the Emerald Ash trees becoming infected. not to treat tree, it should Borer was thought to only Experts are also warning be removed as soon as affect Ash trees. However that other species such as possible, as it quickly be- with after it dies. it has recently been discov- Lilac, Forsythia, Olive, and comes dangerous to work If you have a question, you can email me at jtsquote@ gmail.com, and I will re- spond either by email or in a future article. If you would like me to come and assess one of your trees, you can call me at 519-272-5742. Joel Hackett is a Certified Arborist Residing in the Free delivery! St Mary’s Area. Spending most of the year running Joel’s Tree Service, he also teaches Arborculture dur- In St. Marys and surrounding area ing the winter at Lambton College. Joel Hackett does not assume any liability for any information in this arti- P.O. BOX 957, 155 Queen Street East, St. Marys ON, N4X 1B6 ● Phone: 519-284-1380 ● Fax: 519-284-1283 cle. St. Marys Independent Friday, January 23, 2015 9 THIS WEEK IN AGRICULTURE

Your Garage Door and Opener Specialists Spring, Cable and Opener Repairs Agricultural • Commercial • Residential Locally Owned and operated by Darcy Robertson Call today for a No Obligation Free Estimate www.stonetowndoortech.com 519-284-4784 Vegan activists vocal on Twitter in response to #Farm365 By Dan Rankin those who include animal are starting to shut up and unfortunate many don’t As reported last week, and animal byproducts in cannot argue with us any share their real identities, social media savvy their diets. longer so it’s just about or realize that choice in Strathroy-area dairy The message appears to getting the message out the grocery store is good. farmer Andrew Campbell have spread among the to the public to go vegan!” Some can choose not to undertook a New Year’s vegan community through In an article he wrote consume meat, dairy or project earlier this month posts on sites like Reddit, reflecting on the first eggs. But some choose to post a photo from such as one made by week of “#Farm365,” to.” around his farm every the user “lightergait” on Campbell addressed the He and other farmers day of 2015. He wanted Reddit.com/r/vegan on activism. “They didn’t like quickly found engaging to help raise awareness Jan. 7. The post, with the positive news of a the more radical users of agriculture on sites the headline “HELP US farmer sharing what really “would go nowhere,” he such as Twitter and TAKE OVER #FARM365 goes on,” he wrote on said. Instead, he thought Market Prices Instagram. A popular way to spread the truth about LetsTalkFarmAnimals.ca. he should focus on Sponsored by to get attention on these meat/dairy industries!,” “They took to their own interacting with those sites is with keywords reads in part: “Whilst communities demanding interested in learning preceded by “#” (or they do actually do a action among their fellow more and those that hashtags) which make nice job of caring for the radicals. They posted had legitimate, even if 695 Levitt Street Granton, ON Canada N0M 1V0 them easily searchable cows, they still do all the to message boards that challenging, questions. (Cash bids as of Thursday, 7 p.m.) by users. Campbell things such as slaughter the #farm365 hashtag Numerous blog posts by hadn’t even been using young cows, artifically needed to be hijacked to agriculture commentators #2 YELLOW CORN the “#Farm365” hashtag [sic] inseminate and send show the truth behind the have reminded Twitter- for a week when a vocal cows off for slaughter half barn door! Unfortunately using farmers to remain Old Crop – $4.54 opposition of animal rights way through their natural their truth usually positive, and not to resort New Crop – $4.38 activists heard about his lifespan… many vegans involves photoshop, to name-calling. As project and began using are posting graphic graphic images and Kingston-area farmer and the hashtag in their own pictures or arguments misconceptions of what Twitter user Logan Taylor SOYBEANS posts on Twitter. Search against dairy farming an animal needs and (a.k.a. @FarmGirlLogan) Old Crop – $11.37 “#Farm365” on Twitter using the same hashtag wants.” put it in her tweet on Jan. now, and intermixed #farm365 and it has so Campbell wrote he felt it 16, “I think #farm365 has New Crop – $11.01 among photos and links far grabbed quite a lot was “too bad that these been a real wake-up call to articles about farming of attention - people are activists from as far away for many in ag about the SOFT RED WHEAT are posts espousing the talking. This is in the hope as Europe and Australia misconceptions about benefits of veganism. that even just one person have been called in to what we do. We need to Old Crop – $6.44 Many are highly critical of might see it and consider the cause,” adding, “It’s do better to educate!” New Crop – $5.91 farming, farmers and of veganism… The farmers 10 Friday, January 23, 2015 St. Marys Independent World News Briefs

Yemen – ‘Houthi’ Shiite rebels USA – President Barack USA – Yesterday, over half Canada – Two Michigan Canada – Beginning on June Canada – The Bank of Cana- have taken control of Sana’a, Obama delivered his sixth of the US Senate refused to men attempting to enter 4, 2016, a new area code, da surprised financial markets the Yemeni capital, where the State of the Union address formally acknowledge man- Canada via the Detroit- “548” will be coming to this by cutting its key interest rate country’s president and prime Tuesday evening, outlining his made climate change. Forty- Windsor Tunnel on Tues- area, which already currently by 0.25 per cent on Wednes- minister have reportedly re- domestic and foreign policy nine Republicans and seven day evening were charged uses the area codes “226” and day, citing the economic signed. Yemen, perhaps the agenda for his final two years threats posed by plunging oil Democrats voted against a when police inspecting their “519.” The new area code is in- poorest country in the Arab in office. Obama defended his prices. Oil prices have fallen world, occupies a strategic decision to seek normalized measure noting “human ac- vehicle discovered a suspi- tended by the CRTC to meet to less than $50 US a barrel, position on the southwestern relations with Cuba, called for tivity significantly contributes cious package containing a the growing demand for new from more than $105 US in tip of the Arabian Peninsula Congress to pass new authori- to climate change.” The mea- commercial-grade smoke phone numbers. Residents June last year. Now at 0.75 where close to 20,000 ships zation of military force against sure was offered by indepen- bomb, two knives and a set and businesses requesting a per cent, the Bank of Can- pass annually between the In- Islamic State militants and dent Vermont Senator Bernie of brass knuckles in the back new phone number at that time ada’s rate had been at one dian Ocean and the Red Sea. vowed once again to close Sanders as an amendment to of their Dodge Durango. As may get a number with the 548 per cent since September The rebels seized most of the Guantánamo Bay deten- a bill that would force approv- a result, the tunnel was area code, however, seven- 2010. In the wake of the rate the capital in September, and tion camp. Most of his speech al of the Keystone XL pipeline. closed for more than three digit phone numbers with the cut, the loonie fell to 81.07 earlier this week overtook the focused on the U.S. economy Republican senators blocked hours and the Canadian new area code will only be cents US, a closing value it presidential palace. The rebels and efforts to bolster the middle hasn’t reached since April its consideration, and the side of the border complex assigned when the existing have publicly welcomed Presi- class with a push for educa- 2009. Experts believe the dent Hadi’s resignation, but tion, child care and tax breaks. measure was defeated 56-42. was evacuated. A 29-year- supply of seven-digit numbers change could mean for tem- they had at first only sought Three words appeared in the The previous day, the Sen- old man whose name was with 226 and 519 area codes porarily cheaper variable-rate that he comply with providing speech for the first time in his- ate voted 98-1 to approve an not released was charged is depleted. It is possible for mortgages, provided banks them more political power. As tory: “lesbian,” “bisexual” and amendment affirming that cli- with three counts of posses- two people to have the same cut their prime interest rates. minority Shias from the north, “transgender.” “We defend free mate change is real and “not sion of a prohibited weapon phone number but different That could also result in bor- their authority will not be ac- speech and advocate for politi- a hoax.” Mississippi Repub- and three counts of import- area codes. The “226” and rowing costs for lines of credit cepted in the south. With no cal prisoners and condemn the lican Senator Roger Wicker ing a prohibited weapon into “519” area codes cover most coming down, however not president and no government, persecution of women or reli- was the only senator to vote Canada. A 17-year-old was of southwestern Ontario south for credit cards. Returns from there is also a fear that al-Qa- gious minorities or people who against the resolution. Last charged with possession of of Owen Sound and west of traditional savings accounts eda’s powerful branch in Ye- are lesbian, gay, bisexual or are expected to decrease. week, NASA and the National a prohibited weapon and im- Brantford. “519” was intro- men (al Qaeda in the Arabian transgender,” he said. “We do The current negative outlook Peninsula, or AQAP), as well these things not only because Oceanographic and Atmo- porting a prohibited weapon duced in 1953, while “226” was could be reversed somewhat, as ISIS cells in the south of the they are the right thing to do, spheric Administration sepa- into Canada. The tunnel was added in October 2006, along should oil prices reverse their country, could make new gains but because ultimately they will rately reported 2014 was the re-opened by 8:45 pm Tues- with the introduction of 10-digit present downward trend. in the political vacuum. make us safer.” hottest year on record. day. dialing for local calls. By Dan Rankin This Day in History – January 23rd 1570 – James Stewart, First was assassinated by James married Elva Zona Heaster. in prison on July 11, 1897. It Earl of Moray and regent for Hamilton in Linlithgow, On this day in 1897, a boy on is perhaps the only case in the infant King of Scotland, Scotland, the town where an errand discovered Heaster US history where the alleged is killed in history’s first Mary was born. It is the first lying motionless at the foot testimony of a ghost helped recorded assassination recorded assassination with of the stairs in her home. A secure a conviction. by firearm – When Mary, a firearm. James VI went on doctor was summoned, but 1986 – The Rock and Roll Queen of Scots was forced to to rule as King of all of Great by the time he arrived, Shue Hall of Fame inducts its abdicate her throne in 1567, Britain and Ireland, as well had moved her to a bed and first members including Stewart returned to Scotland as several early British North dressed her in a high-necked Little Richard, Chuck Berry, from France and was named American colonies, as James gown. Shue’s apparent Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, regent for his young nephew, I until his death (at age 58) in extreme grief prevented Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Mary’s son, James VI. In 1625. the doctor from conducting Presley – The first ever May 1568, Mary escaped 1897 – The body of a thorough examination, induction ceremony for the imprisonment and raised an Elva Zona Heaster “The and he ruled her death an Rock and Roll Hall of Fame army of loyal subjects, but Greenbrier Ghost” is accident. Strange behaviour took place in the Grand Stewart’s forces defeated found in Greenbrier by Shue at his wife’s Ballroom of the Waldorf- them at the Battle of Langside County, West Virginia – A funeral drew the attention Astoria in New York City on near Glasgow. This period is drifter named Edward Shue of Heaster’s mother, who this date in 1986. Plans were difficult for me to talk about total, it transmitted about known as the Marian Civil settled in Greenbrier County, already detested the man. still in the works to construct Chuck Berry, ‘cause I’ve lifted 500 photos back to Earth War (1568-1573) in Scotland, West Virginia in 1896. He A month later, she pleaded a museum, but its location every lick he ever played of the massive planet and with the King’s forces fighting had begun working as a the local prosecutor to was up for discussion, -- this is the gentleman who its Great Red Spot, with the against those of his mother. blacksmith when he met and reopen her daughter’s case, with possibilities including started it all!” closest being from a distance On this day in 1570, Stewart saying the ghost of Heaster Memphis, Philadelphia, 2003 – Earth receives its of about 132,000 km. The had visited her in a dream, Chicago, New Orleans and, final communications temperature in Jupiter’s outer and spinning its head all the way Sherwin Sleeth its eventual home, Cleveland. from the Pioneer 10 space atmosphere was measured BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS around and demonstrating The ceremony recognized the probe, then 12 billion km at between -113 °C and Claire Austin Sherwin Nora Catherine Sleeth Shue had broken her neck B.A.N.S., LLB, LLM (ADR) B.A. (Hons), J.D. different strains of music that away – The Pioneer 10 -183° C. On June 13, 1983, in a rage. Heaster’s body merged to form rock and roll: probe was launched from Pioneer 10 crossed the orbit was exhumed and given an R&B, blues, country, gospel Cape Canaveral, Florida on of Neptune, becoming the autopsy, during which it was Full range of legal services including Mediation and rockabilly. Influential DJs March 3, 1972 with a mission first man-made object to exit discovered her neck had and musicians such as Billy to be the first craft to conduct the solar system. Into the and Litigation, Real Estate, Family Law, Estate been broken and windpipe Joel and Steve Winwood a flyby of Jupiter. Between 21st Century, the probe’s compressed, consistent with Planning, Wills and Administration with conducted the ceremony July of that year and Feb. now very-weak signal choking. At Shue’s trial, his and gave speeches, while 1973, the probe successfully continued to be tracked in emphasis on personal attention to the client. lawyer attempted to discredit others performed, including traversed our solar system’s Deep Space, until on this day Heaster’s mother by having John Fogerty and David asteroid belt, becoming the in 2003 scientists received her describe her daughter’s Letterman’s band leader Paul first spacecraft to do so. On the probe’s final signal. By ghostly visit, but the jury still 72 Wellington St. S., P.O. Box 3015 St. Marys, ON N4X 1A6 Shaffer. Introducing Chuck Nov. 6, 1973, from a distance now, the probe has traveled found Shue guilty of murder. Phone: 519-284-0898 Fax: 519-284-0896 Berry, Rolling Stones guitarist of 25 million km, it began over 100 Astronomical Units, [email protected] Shue was sentenced to life Keith Richards said, “It’s very photographing Jupiter. In or over 15 billion km. St. Marys Independent Friday, January 23, 2015 11

Ph: 519-284-2284 ST. MARYS MUSEUM TERRIBLE TIMING Cell: 519-636-5874 ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK News related to policing runs the gamut www.hamenterprise.ca today. Terrible news comes of the death GST: 826953762 email: [email protected] of R.C.M.P. officer David Wynn shot and on life support since last weekend. His auxiliary partner Derek Bond will require a long recovery from his gun shot PAINTING wounds. • Paint 2 rooms and the smaller will be 1/2 price There seems to be lot of questions as to why the • Paint 3 rooms and the smallest will be free gunman who ended up shooting himself was even free to roam the country. I know I’m not the only one • Paint 4 or more and get 20% discount who wonders at the cockeyed scales of justice that Other services are available locks up people for minor offences in institutions such as the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Center but You don’t have time to do it? We can do it for you. let habitual (violent) offenders run amok endanger- GIVE US A CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE ing police and public alike. www.hamenterprise.ca TO SERVE AND COLLECT? (Where did I hear This week’s artifact from the St. Marys Museum is a that?)The urban myth is no longer a rumor or com- We may be able to do it for your price or less. 1950s photograph of an outdoor ice rink. A number of mon held belief but a fact if we are to believe reports You could be pleasantly surprised. children can be seen playing hockey on the rink while from Hamilton. The word is that there is indeed a others watch from the sideline. This ice rink was located quota of tickets that an officer is expected to hand just north of Trout Creek, between Wellington and Church out. It is also noted that warnings issued are moni- Streets, close to where Home Hardware is today. This site tored. The results are part of evaluation and perfor- was home to an indoor curling rink from the 1870s to the mance reports. Is this a good thing or not? 1940s. St. Marys has a rich history of sports and leisure activities, which will be celebrated at the upcoming St. Some would say that this is a normal part of law en- Marys Heritage Fair. Any collectors who have artifacts, forcement. It was pointed out that as traffic ticket vio- memorabilia and historic photographs relating to sports lations increased, accidents decreased. Don’t you and leisure in the community are invited to participate wonder: If too much emphasis is placed on minor as an exhibitor! The Heritage Fair is Friday, February traffic infractions will it diminish attention to more se- 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the Pyramid Recreation Centre.For rious infractions? more information about this artifact or to register as a In London it was stated that there is no stated quota Heritage Fair exhibitor, contact the St. Marys Museum at but the numbers do make up part of evaluations. It 519-284-3556 or [email protected]. was also noted that ticket revenues go to the city not into police coffers. Do you think that ticket revenues play no part in the equation that sets police budgets? (Sorry that sounds like a political answer to me). In daily driving I see any number of distracted drivers but I see equally as many dangerous risky driving infractions. A number of times I have been passed while approaching a stop or round about. It is really too bad that I can’t remember seeing one of these dare devils and risk takers ticketed. I do fully under- Katherine Ballantyne, HBA, RMT stand that police can’t be everywhere and if I were New Homes & Renovations driving a police car they wouldn’t make the kamikaze REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST moves that endanger themselves and others. Now Offering Seamless Eavestroughing 19 Water Street South •Roofing •Decks •Flooring •Trimming How does a police officer win? They put themselves •Drywall •Painting •Cement Work St. Marys, ON N4X 1A6 in peril to perform their duties and get tarred with the •Garage Doors •Additions •Replacement Windows brush that should be painting farther up. Of course in 226-661-0130 policing there is quite a bit of room for personal judg- Call Pete New Patients Always Welcome! ment. We all know that some days and under certain conditions our judgment is not infallible. & Barb Vossen Monday – Friday Appointments Available www.stonetownchiro.com REMINISCING: I was thinking this morning that the 519-284-1078 temperature had made quite a drop since yesterday afternoon. I was reminded of cold walks to school as a lad. Memories of the long walk from the Anglican Church gym home from scouts came to mind. Since my mind wanders I try to remember others who were in our scout troop. Guys like Paul Dunseith, Wayne Partridge, Rick Irvine, Bill McIntosh, Daryl Gorvett and of course cousin Dave came to mind. I’m not sure If Jamie Hahn was there. Never the less the walk was long cold and dark. Dave and I would walk together to Salina Street. The street lights were the old style incandescent with a reflector. When we parted company for the last couple of blocks the walk Everything Is Homemade! seemed darker and the moving shadows deeper. Al- though we wouldn’t admit it fear nipped at our heels Open Monday – Friday and the shakes may not all have been from the cold. My pace would quicken and I might even break into 5:30 AM – 3 PM a run part of the way. I was grateful for the lights from 21 Water St. the booth/ restaurant/ motel (where the Sunset is) for the last part of a block. What a blessing it was when the large fluorescent lights were installed. Although we were less than pleased when sodium vapour If it’s your Birthday this week: bulbs left us less enlightened we got used to them. A wish come true is around the corner, but to get there you’ll As I drive under the new LED lights I am under- have to be willing to let go of regrets from the past and embrace whelmed. I am reminded of a whiter version of the hope for the future. Good Luck! old incandescents. They are bright directly beneath but the light does not spread. The outer end of my For the rest of us: drive way was lit. Now it is not. 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None.” St. Marys Legion Hall barbs to the nation’s current 1965-2015 For our upcoming production of Trudeau also attacked what Celebrating 50 Years PM, as well as stressing he called Harper’s current ● Informative Presentations Harvey Southwestern Ontario’s number one priority, protecting ● Several Vendors With Items For Sale By Mary Chase importance to his party in the “a gift of over $2 billion to the forthcoming election. ● Free Information Pamphlets Directed by Aaron Kropf Canadians who need it least.” ● Seed Exchange Table Produced by Patti Muma-Cook Introducing Trudeau Tuesday A Liberal government would ● Refreshments for Sale – Beverages & Goodies (all day) evening was deputy premier reverse income splitting, he Soup, Crackers, Scones (5–7 p.m.) SMCP is looking to expand our theatre Deb Matthews. “Canadians said. ● Door Prizes Every Hour!! company and stage crew are hungry for a Prime Finally, Trudeau assessed ● No Charge for Admission (Donations Accepted) Everyone at SMCP is a volunteer and we welcome you to our team. 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NFL – Whether or not the Patri- NHL East – An NHL.com NHL West – Six players were Australian Open – The youth- MLB – Some off-season Blue NBA – During Toronto guard ots intentionally deflated 11 game mock version of the Fantasy selected by fan vote to take part ful, usual suspects of Canadian Jays tidbits came over the wire DeMar DeRozan’s 21-game ab- balls in their 45-7 AFC Champion- Draft taking place Friday to in this year’s All-Star Weekend tennis have all advanced to the this week, including news that sence due to injury, many a fan ship win over the Colts last Sunday, determine the All-Star rosters festivities, taking place this year third round of the Australian Open the team was close to a deal to lamented over all the wins they they will be meeting the Seattle Se- had Sidney Crosby and Ste- in Columbus with the game thanks to wins Wednesday and bring in a new president from the could be racking up if DeRozan ahawks in Arizona Feb. 1 for Su- ven Stamkos as the two first scheduled for Sunday at 5:00 Thursday this week. Eugenie head office of an AL East rival, were out on the floor. However, per Bowl XLIX. The win gave Pats round draft picks, with Crosby pm. Of the six, five were Chi- Bouchard beat Dutch player Kiki and that a free agent outfielder the return of the 2013-2014 head coach Bill Belichick his 21st going first overall. The All-Star cago Blackhawks (Jonathan Bertens 6-0, 6-3 on Wednesday was bound for the southwest. All-Star to the starting lineup career post-season win, surpass- break, which began yesterday, Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan to reach the tournament’s third ESPN’s Jim Bowden reported has not proven to be the magic ing Cowboys great Tom Landry couldn’t come soon enough for Keith, Brent Seabrook, and Co- round for a second straight year. Thursday afternoon that Toronto pill for which some had hoped. for most all-time. It’s New England the Leafs (22-23-3), who have rey Crawford). The sixth, and the The seventh seed Quebec native was close to reaching an agree- Since his return on Jan. 14, the QB Tom Brady’s record sixth trip notched just one win in 10 leading vote-getter in the league, beat the 72nd-ranked Bertens ment with the Baltimore Orioles team has gone 2-3, including a to the Super Bowl. He propelled games since Jan. 1, and are was Buffalo Sabres centre Zem- in 54 minutes. Bouchard won that would see long-time MLB 95-93 loss last Sunday to the himself to the big game with a still looking for their first road gus Girgensons of Latvia, who her first round matchup Monday executive Dan Duquette come to Southwest Division basement- performance that moved him past win of 2015. Their 4-3 loss drew over 1.5 million votes from 6-2, 6-4 over German Anna-Lena the Jays in the role of president. dwelling New Orleans Pelicans Peyton Manning’s mark of 6,800 Wednesday to the Senators Sabres fans and (mainly) sports Friedsam. She faced Caroline Pitcher Jeff Hoffman, Toronto’s (21-21). Toronto (27-15) heads career post-season passing yards. propelled Ottawa (19-18-9) fans in his home nation. When Garcia of France in round three first round draft pick from last to Philadelphia tonight to face Brady now holds the record with ahead of Toronto in the stand- they return from the break, the last night. On the men’s side, year’s Amateur Draft, has been the struggling 76ers (8-34). 7,017. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodg- ings, as the Senators have Winnipeg Jets (26-14-8) will 60th-ranked Vasek Pospisil of named as possible compensa- Sunday, they host the sudden- ers and the Green Bay Packers played two fewer games. To- look to continue their five-game Vancouver and eighth-seeded Mi- tion for the O’s. Just last week, ly-good Detroit Pistons, who squandered numerous chances to ronto will return to action Jan. winning streak, with their sights los Raonic of Thornhill have also Orioles owner Peter Angelos bested the Raptors 114-111 seal the NFC Championship vic- 29 against the Arizona Coy- set on passing some of their both advanced. Pospisil outlasted said he expected Duquette Jan. 12 at the ACC, and who tory in Seattle, where Seahawks otes three points back of Flor- Central Division rivals. They’re Italian Paolo Lorenzi in four sets to would remain in his role in Bal- have won seven of their last QB Russell Wilson threw four in- ida, who currently occupy the currently just two points behind reach the third round in Melbourne timore. Wednesday, Colby Ras- 10. Toronto’s Atlantic Division terceptions and fell behind 16-0 East’s second wildcard spot. both St. Louis and Chicago, but for a second consecutive year. mus was introduced as a mem- lead has slipped to nine games, early in the game. Seattle made The Atlantic’s top teams, Tam- have already played 48 games, Raonic swept American Donald ber of the Houston Astros after which is still the largest division the improbable come-from behind pa, Detroit and Montreal will all compared to the Blues’ 46 and Young in three sets to advance to reaching a one-year $8 million lead of any team in the league. victory official in overtime, winning look to extend multi-game win- Hawks’ 47. Calgary (25-19-3) the Aussie Open’s third round for contract with the AL West team. Brooklyn (18-24), currently sit- 28-22. The Seahawks are the first ning streaks when the regular has also played their way back a fifth time. Raonic’s best perfor- He’d been a Blue Jay since 2011. ting in the eight seed, is the only team to play for consecutive Super season resumes, with the Red into the playoff picture, currently mance to date at the Grand Slam Over the past two seasons, Ras- other Atlantic Division team in Bowls since the Patriots in 2004 Wings having won five in a row sitting just ahead of LA for the event came in 2011 when he mus hit 40 homeruns, while strik- the playoff picture right now. and 2005. and eight of their last 10. West’s second wildcard spot. made a fourth round appearance. ing out 259 times in 763 at-bats. By Dan Rankin St.Marys Lincs officially out of playoffs Independent By Dan Rankin son-worst stretch of nine swered goals for London A 3-1 road loss to LaSal- regulation losses ran and a final score of 7-1. Lincoln of le Wednesday has math- from Nov. 9 to Dec. 11. For the second half of ematically eliminated Wednesday’s game was their back-to-back week- the Week the last-place Lincolns the first time the Lincolns end, the Lincs traveled from playoff contention; had lost by fewer than to the Shores Recre- hard news, but not alto- three goals since Dec. ation Centre to take on gether unexpected for a 17. the Lambton Shores team that has yet to win, Last Friday in front of a Predators. They were or even earn a point, in Pyramid Centre full of shutout in the Saturday eight games in 2015. win-starved Lincolns night matchup 7-0. Four St. Marys (2-34-4), who fans, the home team Lambton Shores players has eight points on the got off to a strong start had three-point nights, campaign, has just nine against the London Na- including Brenden Trot- games left before the reg- tionals. Mid-season ad- tier (2 G, 1 A), Franco ular season’s end. There dition Brent House broke Sproviero (1 G, 2 A), An- aren’t enough points up the 0-0 deadlock at 14:47 drew Kim (3 A) and Ryan for grabs in that time to in the first period, as- Fraser (3 A). Sproviero’s lift the Lincolns over the sisted by Sean O’Brien third period goal came #14 Tyler Beattie eighth place Predators’ and recent acquisition when St. Marys had a DOB: May 16, 1995 27 points. Nick Whitworth. It was man advantage, mak- Age: 19 Wednesday night, Greg House’s fourth goal in ing it the third consecu- Hometown: Lucan, ON Swan - assisted by Na- five games, and Whit- tive game the Lincolns Position: Goalie than Smith and Jared worth’s first point as a allowed a short-handed Our Team of the Week is the staff at the Thorndale Favorite NHL player: Lindsay - was the lone Lincoln. Things went goal. St. Marys goalten- Dental Centre, who are now in their second year Martin Brodeur goal scorer for a St. downhill from there, as der Tyler Beattie made serving the dental needs of Thorndale. To read Favourite Team: Marys side that has not the Nationals came out 37 saves on 44 shots in New Jersey Devils had a win in 21 games. in the second period the loss. more about the centre, go to page 19. Pictured Favourite Movie: and potted four goals 300 That tops the league this St. Marys hosts LaSalle in the dental centre’s spacious waiting room are, in just over five minutes Beattie has made 15 starts season, while their cur- tonight at 7:30 pm and from left, Dr. Nick Masse, his assistant Brittney for the Lincolns this season. rent streak of 10 straight of game time. London’s then takes a few nights In five games between regulation losses sits fourth marker was scored off, before a trip to face Cable, hygienist Lindsey McLeod-Finkbeiner Jan. 9 and Jan. 21, Beattie second in the GOJHL in by one of their penalty first-place Leamington and receptionist Judy Sinasac. faced 241 shots, making 2014-2015 for longest killers, former Linc Rai next Thursday. Lambton 207 saves, and at least 41 streak without a point. Di Loreto. They added Shores was the last team Send nominations for “Team of the saves in each appearance. St. Marys is also in third three more tallies before in the Western Confer- Week” to us at He has a save percentage place on that list. The the final buzzer sounded, ence to clinch a playoff of over 85% for 2014-2015. [email protected] Lincolns’ previous sea- making it seven unan- berth. Deadline for all Upcoming Events and Classifieds is WEDNESDAY AT NOON of the week the ad is to be run! Any ads Submitted after MAY NOT MAKE IT IN! 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This architecturally inspired 5 bedroom home is located in a private setting and offers Call Howard today all your modern day conveniences. 100 acres of rolling countryside with 68 acres workable. Large workshop with shed allowing for plenty of storage. 519-272-5413 St. Marys Independent Friday, January 23, 2015 19 Thorndale News Updates from I Love Thorndale Dental Centre shining brightly in second year Thorndale of operation Wednesday Jan. 28: "Arsenic and old lace." their tongue, but they don’t expect to see a time when Thorndale agricultural Preview thursday Feb. 19 realize just what’s going the dental centre would society, annual general (no meal) $10. Tickets on,” he said. “It’s just a not accept new patients. meeting. available at ace hardware different way to show “We’re always looking Potluck dinner at 7 pm, (519-461-0280). Payable people their teeth. Having to grow as much as the by cash or cheque. For followed by meeting at 8:00 these types of tools hits community grows,” he pm. Everyone welcome. more info call jackie 519- 461-0218 or ace hardware. it home a little bit better said. “We don’t want to be Tuesday, Feb. 3: Blood that this is what things too busy so that we can’t donor clinic at the Sat. Feb. 28 & Sunday look like and this is what provide the education community centre from Mar. 1st: first aid & we’d recommend. A lot of we provide now, but 5:00 – 8:00 pm. cpr-c course (Red Cross Certified) to register: people have commented we’ll always accept new Monday, Feb. 16: Winter [email protected] during the new patient patients and emergencies carnival at the community exams that they’ve never as well.” centre & fairgrounds from Phone: 519-461-0043 had anyone take the time cost $124.30 ($110 + Hst) He estimates that, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, presented By Dan Rankin Dr. Nick Masse opened to discuss this with them. by i love thorndale in location thorndale dental the Thorndale Dental since the Thorndale centre Until Sept. 30, 2013, Most times the dentist Dental Centre opened co-operation with the residents of Thorndale Centre, the growing would just say ‘you need a thorndale community Watch the Sports community has embraced its doors, he has filled that needed dental work filling’ and they would just about 800 teeth. But his groups & service clubs. An Recreation & Fitness tab having Dr. Masse’s office go with it.” afternoon of outdoor winter for athletic opportunities done or who wanted contributions to Thorndale a checkup had to look right there in their back activities, followed by some in Thorndale, including yard, at 100 King Street. Dr. Masse, a graduate don’t end there, as he’s musical entertainment and upcoming sport registration outside of their borders for of the Schulich School also demonstrated a social indoors. This event dates. those services. But since “Clients love the office,” of Medicin and Dentistry commitment to dental is free including hot dogs & said hygienist Lindsey at Western, previously health out on the ice. warm drinks!!! Everyone is McLeod-Finkbeiner. “It’s practiced in Strathroy, “We’ve sponsored the welcome! new, it’s modern, it’s up where he still works one Zorra Fuzion girls hockey Tuesday, Feb. 17: St. to date. A lot of them just day a week, as well as in teams as well, providing George's anglican church, climb through the fence Lucan. Since he’s come to a monetary sponsorship thorndale. Annual ham there and come and see Thorndale, many of his old and free mouth guards,” & pancake supper at the us.” patients now make the trip he said. church. Served from 4:30 to Thames Centre to see – 7:00. Tickets at the door, Dr. Masse has similarly The basement of the take-out available. embraced the chance him. “A lot of clients have dental centre has also to give back to the been quite devoted to him, Saturday Feb. 21 @ 6:30, been made available to place where he grew moving where he’s gone,” groups ranging from CPR Sunday Feb. 22 @ 12:30, McLeod-Finkbeiner said. Feb. 27 & 28 at 6:30: up. “Thorndale has never and First Aid training to Dinner Theatre $35/ticket. really had a dentist and “They come from St. Marys, Weight Watchers. “It helps we’re at a good point Lucan, Thamesford, keep the community tight now where we’re starting Dorchester, Arva, Kintore, and let’s them know we’re to grow,” he said. “New Ilderton…” here for them,” he said. housing, new everything And the office’s visible - and it’s just one extra Current hours for the presence on King Street Thorndale Dental Centre service I can provide for has also pulled in a lot of the community and give are Mondays 12:00 pm new clients, she added. to 7:00 pm, Wednesdays back to the community “The sign out front seems that raised me.” 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, to be doing wonders,” Thursdays 8:00 am to One big selling point she said. “We have lots 4:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 is their digital X-Ray of people just stopping am to 3 pm. For more capabilities, which can by, which is great. 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Dear Editor: churches, service clubs, During Christmas 2014, each year to help pack Agromart Group Kennedy Every year, it is our custom schools and individuals we helped 116 families the hampers, or food Aileen and Harold Burgin Kinettes are. Year after year we have a happy Christmas boxes. You all worked so to acknowledge all those All Roads Jeep/Chrysler Kinsmen who make Christmas can count on these folks (we always prepare hard and got the job done at The Salvation Army a to come through for us. for 150 as some years quickly. We are grateful to Anne Street Residents Kirkton Anglican Church This is not to say we take we come very close to you all for allowing us to reality for many who would Army/Navy/Air Force Kirkton Vets not otherwise be able to them for granted. We are that number). In all, we count on you. provide a Christmas for grateful for each and every helped 115 children (teens To all the companies and Barbara and Byron Kirkton Women’s Institute their families. The list is donation that comes to us included) and 146 adults. individuals who chose to Williams Kirkton/Woodham United long, which shows how and are always hopeful Thank you to all the sponsor 14 of our families Bayswater Gifts & Church community minded our that people will continue volunteers who come out this year. Thank you. Your Fashions to support us in the work Lakeside Women’s local businesses, banks, on that one special day generosity blessed 14 BMO St. Marys Institute we do. households. BMO Thorndale Little Falls Public School Thank you to Jack and Carolyn Hart from Browns Corner United Living Rock Pentecostal Thorndale, who donated Church Church several beautiful Caledon Tubing Lorraine and Roy handmade wooden Canada Post Winstone MLS Real Estate Brokerage cradles with bedding and 162 Queen St. E., St. Marys 284-4322 Stratford 271-2646 dolls included and wooden Canadian Tire Mabel Ballyntine rocking horses. The Web: www.shackletons.com E-mail: [email protected] Christ Church Anglican Maple Leaf Foods/ pieces were of heirloom * Sales Representative, **Administration, ***Broker of Record Lakeside Schneider’s quality. I hope the children Marie Hiscock that received them enjoy Coffee Culture OPEN HOUSE them for years to come. Davies, Terry & Dorothy McConnell Club Saturday January 24 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm And let us not forget the Diane Youngson McDonald’s Independent 37 Widder St. W., St. Marys Bell Ringers, who stood by Doric Corinthian Masonic McLean Taylor our kettles and made our Construction kettle campaign a huge Lodge (Lakeside) success this past season. Downie Optimist Club/St. Meridian Credit Union Thank you all for your time. Pauls (Gary Coulter) Ministerial Association To the volunteers who help Downtown Pontiac Motherwell Presbyterian us get the food ready for Church Women hamper packing. Where East Nissouri Union would be without you, Sue Church Norampac (Joe Loucks, Mowat and Brenda and Elsie Kirley & Family Lori Nelson & Elves) A glimpse of rural living yet the convenience of St.Marys. With a lovely view of Gord Thom? And to the North Nissouri United the river and a beautiful landscaped back yard this 4 bedroom 3 bath home will ENOAC (formerly gentlemen who help us on Intertect) Church provide a great home to your family! Home features a walk out basement, some our two distribution dates new flooring, central air, wood stove and a finished basement. Friendship Centre/PRC OPP Auxiliary & OPP Toy each year, Bill Burley, Drive MLS 201829 $319,000 Tom Osgerby, Tony Grace Community Church Vanderschot, and Jim Partners in Paint 66 Edison Street, St.Marys Proul, thank you from the Holy Name of Mary Church Perth County EMS Food Construction is nearing completion on this excellent bottom of our hearts. Drive Prices Start at 3 bedroom family home. Home features second floor Listed in alphabetical Holy Name of Mary CWL laundry, large kitchen, tile and laminate floor through- Poetry Circle out the main floor, central air and asphalt driveway in- order are those, who make Holy Name of Mary the work we do, possible: School Richardson’s Foods Toy cluded. Call for more details. Drive MLS 762737 $ 219,900 Adanac Images Jim Fedyk and Karl Continued on page 22 NorthRidge Subdivision – St.Marys Only 6 lots left! Edison Street offers 2 storey 3-4 bedroom family homes, all brick 2-3 bedroom bungalows for retirees and great opportunities for first time buyers and young families. Chris and Gerry are available to discuss your ideas and plans for your new home. $ 204,900 ON THE AUCTION BLOCK Just a click away from a good deal!

WWW.SHACKLETONS.COM Online Auction on NOW! Sale closes Wednesday January 28 at 6 PM 22 Friday, January 23, 2015 St. Marys Independent LETTER TO THE EDITOR OBITUARIES Continued from page 21 Sue Holliday Romeo Breakfast Club Thames Valley Retirement Rotary Club of St. Marys Thamesview United Benny Van Gorp Royal Bank (RBC) (Fullarton) Pat Benny (Hutton) suddenly passed at University Cornelia Van Gorp (Rombouts), age 72 of St. Marys, Royal Canadian Legion The Flower Shop and Hospital on January 16, 2015 at the age of 55. passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015 at Stratford More General Hospital. She was born in the Netherlands, Royal Canadian Legion Wife of Tom Benny, married on January 19, 1979. Ladies’ Auxiliary The Spiritual Assembly of Mother of Bonnie Benny and Tate Peaker, Brad Benny immigrated to Canada in 1992. Survived by husband the Baha’is of St. Marys and Amanda Parke, Christine Benny and Robbie Cees Van Gorp and children Ton Van Gorp, Lidian and RVS Exhibitional Diamond, and Catlen Benny and Jenn West. Also Hans Schriel and grandson Niels Schriel, Hans Van The Usual Suspects (Rob Draperies missed by many grandchildren and one great-grandchild Gorp and Esther Kersten. Dear sister of Sjaak Rombouts Stuart & Friends) Scotiabank and her dog Nakita. Sister of Elaine Vanderhoeff and (Riet), Toon Rombouts (Ria), Theo Rombouts (Marlies), Thorndale Lions Club Carl Towton, Jack and Linda Hutton, Shirley and Sensations Hair Salon Frank Rombouts (Will), Ad Rombouts (Mien) and Thorndale Optimists Gary Patterson, Heather and Rick Grein and Sharon Mariette Rombouts (Rinus). Dear sister-in-law of Ad Shur-Gain and Todd Forrester. Also survived several nieces and Van De Veeken. Predeceased by Sister Jo Rombouts. Thorndale Seniors nephews. Predeceased by her parents Norman and Faye South Perth Centennial Missed by many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass School Council Tim Hortons Hutton, brothers Ivan Hutton, Doug and Sandi Hutton, sister Beverly Hutton and in-law parents Tess and Jack was celebrated at Holy Name of Mary Parish on Monday, St. James Anglican Tipping Family Benny. The Funeral Service was conducted at St. Marys Jan. 19, 2015. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery. As St. James Masonic Lodge Town of St. Marys United Church on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Interment expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be in St. Marys Cemetery. Online condolences at www. made to a charity of choice. Trillium Home (Parry St. Marys Cement hodgesfuneralhome.ca. Memorial donations may be Sound) Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. St. Marys DCVI made to Stratford House of Blessing. Turner Plumbing and St. Marys Early Learning Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. Heating (Stratford) Centre Veterinary Purchasing St. Marys Ford Riddell West Nissouri Public St. Marys Independent William Robert “Bob” Riddell, lifelong dairy farmer School THANK YOU Newspaper in West Nissouri, passed away peacefully at St. Marys And to the many other Memorial Hospital on January 15, 2015 at the age of St. Marys Journal Argus individuals who gave so 85. Survived by wife Lynn (Colbert) Riddell, whom St. Marys Lions Club generously of their time Richmond he married on June 6, 1959, sons Scott and wife Kerry, and resources, thank you. St. Marys Memorial The family of the late Herb Richmond would like to Steven and friend Nicole, Chris and wife Janet, and Hospital We do our best to keep thank everyone for all the love and support given to grandchildren Spencer, Conner and Macy. Also missed track and sincerely hope by extended family members and friends. The Memorial St. Marys Presbyterian we have not forgotten to us at the passing of our beloved husband and father. Service was conducted at the Andrew L. Hodges Church include anyone on our list. Thanks to the neighbours and friends, especially Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Memorial St. Marys Presbyterian Blessings to all who Dave and Rick who are always there to help. To the Women’s Group staff of St. Marys Emerge, Lorne and his helpers on donations may be made to the St. Marys Memorial have shown their support Hospital Foundation. St. Marys Public Library throughout the busy 2014 the ambulance and the wonderful staff at the Critical Christmas season. Care and ICU in Stratford for Herb’s Care. Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. St. Marys United Church Women Pam McGirr Family and Community Stonetown Foodland Services Coordinator Stonetown Quilters St Marys Salvation Army Street Level Faith non-resistance and non- and said, “Weren’t you many new friends and Storey, Don and Ann attachment (not clinging) lucky to have been here eventually moving to St to passing events. The in hospital?” Guess what Marys where a wonderful third aspect, non- she said. new life opened up. judgment, is today’s topic. We can never know This is where Faith is Stonetown’s Pentecostal Church There was once a wise whether things are good important. It doesn’t have woman who won an or bad until some time to be a specific religious Worship Gathering at Little Falls School expensive car in a lottery. after the event and even faith but rather a faith in Her family and friends then we can’t be sure. the higher order of things, 25 Lindsay Atkinson Drive by Rev. Ione Grover were very happy for her We humans are fond of in the underlying Divinity at 10:45 every Sunday morning. Who is a retired United Church and came to celebrate. labelling and interpreting which runs through all minister living in St. Marys “Isn’t it great?” they the things that happen. of life, including our own. Kidz Church for Grades JK to 3 during the service. said. “You are so lucky.” Our brains are wonderful Sometimes tragic things P.O. Box 2058 St. Marys ON N4X 1C3 Plato said “Nothing in The woman smiled and instruments for analyzing, happen and there seems www.livingrockchurch.ca the affairs of humanity is said “We’ll see.” For a problem solving and to be no silver lining that 519-284-2607 [email protected] worthy of great anxiety.” few weeks she enjoyed creating but we ask too we can see. Though we Pastor Jim Williams A surprising statement driving the car. Then much of them. Few of can’t see it, we can often coming from one of the one day a drunken driver us know what will unfold sense the presence of a great philosophers and crashed into her new car in the future as a result deep inner consciousness thinkers of the world but at an intersection and she of what happens today. I that has constantly been ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH one that bears thinking ended up in the hospital, am sure that all of you with us throughout our about. I would have with multiple injuries. Her can remember things that lives. We can call on 85 CHURCH ST. S., ST. MARYS 519-284-3016 thought natural disasters, family and friend came to happened that seemed that Divine presence in www.stmarysunitedchurch.weebly.com wars, and persecution see her and said, “That awful at the time and times of trouble. I have Minister: Rev. Doug Loucks, would be worthy of some was really unfortunate” yet some good things a framed poster hanging Organist: Timothy Gilbert anxiety but perhaps the Again the wise woman came out of it. I felt very in my office which says. key word is “great”. A smiled and said, “We’ll anxious when I ended “Go as far as you can see. SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015 little anxiety goes a long 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE see.” While she was still my marriage of thirty-six When you get there, you way. Today is the third in the hospital, one night years but I had hope that will be able to see further. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY of three articles on three there was a landslide and it would lead to something (Thomas Carlyle) aspects of “letting go.” I her house fell into the sea. better. It did. The end of May we all have the MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 have discussed the first Again her friends came my old life lead to personal 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY SUPPER two aspects, which are Faith to see beyond to see her the next day growth, church ministry, appearances! St. Marys Independent Friday, January 23, 2015 23 CLASSIFIED HELP WANTED FOR RENT HELP WANTED For Rent: Separate upstairs Help Wanted: Fawcett Tractor apartment with separate entrance. Supply Ltd accepting resumes for: Shared kitchen & bathroom. $500. Parts Salesperson Please email Call 226-378-6289 01/09 [email protected] for a detailed job 01/16 For Rent: Lower 1 bedroom description. apartment, close to downtown. 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