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Andy Campbell “The other component is that we go observation while examining one of the Staff Reporter door-to-door with these little hangers,” door hangers. Tovell said, showing council a small “People will be very curious when SUNDRIDGE – A group of Sundridge yellow card in the shape of a fish, made to they find this on their door,” he said. Guides paid the village council a visit on hang on a doorknob. The card provides Councillor Lawrie Vincer was a little May 27, to provide information about useful information including telephone concerned about the possibility of all the Yellow Fish Road program, a joint numbers. those curious people calling the village effort of Guiding and Trout Unlimited “Would you do every storm sewer,” office for information, but nobody Canada. asked councillor Sue Ayotte. expected that to be a problem. The The Guides had recently planned Tovell noted that much of town is cards provide phone numbers for more to conduct this community awareness serviced by drainage ditches, with most information. project, but were unable to obtain of the catchbasins in the downtown “If they call us, all we do is refer them permission from council — a first in area. to that number,” said Schneider. the program’s history. So, leader Victoria “There’s a few on Paget and a few on Ayotte offered to loan the Guides Tovell and Guides Misty Wilson, Meika John, and then there’s Main Street,” she a few traffic pylons from the public Clarke and Brittany Fonk attended a said, estimating that the job could be works department, and council agreed meeting to provide more information. done in one Saturday. to provide Tovell with a letter, in case Each girl, in turn, outlined the benefits Tovell explained that the program anyone questions whether they have of the project, aimed at increasing comes with a kit, including stencils, permission. awareness of runoff and its effect on paint, safety vests, gloves and goggles, as A new date for the program has not the lake, and their reasons for choosing well as the literature they are to pass out. been set. Tovell will inform council it. Tovell then answered council’s There is a procedure involving pylons, of the date, and provide insurance questions. girls assigned to watch for cars, and information. “There are two components to the plenty of adult supervision. Schneider apologized for the earlier project,” she explained. “Both Girl Guides and Trout Unlimited delay, explaining that council simply The first is to paint yellow fish on will back us on liability,” said Tovell. wasn’t familiar with Yellow Fish Road, A VALUABLE EXPERIENCE: Leader Victoria Tovell and Guides Brittany Fonk, Meika Clarke the pavement near catchbasins, with “We’ll probably get a lot of questions and wanted more information. the words “rainwater only.” This is to about the fish on the drains,” said mayor “Sorry to hold you up like that,” he and Misty Wilson attended Sundridge council as a delegation on May 27, to provide remind people that the storm sewers Elgin Schneider. said. “But we needed to know what kind information about a project they plan to conduct in the village. lead directly to Lake Bernard. Councillor Bill de Vries made a similar of program it was.” Watch the Pennell Patriots get THIS WEEK’S CROSSWORD their heads shaved at Relay for Life to you, Lorne and Ivy. To reserve your place at the table YOUR REGIONAL NEWS The South River-Machar please call Ila at 384-5835.

Agricultural Society is having their The South River-Machar recreation PUZZLE NO. 406 Sundridge & South River annual plant sale on Saturday, June 14 group is looking for volunteer coaches at the South River-Machar Community for this season’s games. Call Amanda at covering Sundridge and South River Centre (arena) grounds from 9 a.m. to 386-2573 if you would like to help out. by Pearl Pennell noon. Coleus and geranium plants and Winners of last week’s card perennials will be for sale. games held at the Sundridge Seniors Time is up for those of us who On Saturday, June 28 Chalmers follow. Euchre: Emily Gutjahr, Joy are preparing for the 2008 Cancer United Church is hosting its ever- Walsh and Virginia Morrison; men’s Society Relay For Life. Our team, popular yard, book and bake sale winners, Bruce Samis, Betty Attwell the Pennell Patriots, has managed starting at 9 a.m. A barbecue and and Ron Attwell; most lone hands, to collect over $1,600 for cancer strawberry shortcake extravaganza Gord Monteith; and the 50/50 to Al research. This Friday evening the will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chappel. Bid euchre winners are, relay gets underway at about 7 p.m. at the church. ladies, Florence Monteith and Emily with fun things to do all night to keep Card games held each Thursday Gutjahr; men’s winners, Gord Monteith us all awake and moving at the Trout evening at 7:30 p.m. at the South River and Ron Attwell; moonshots by Issy Creek Community Centre. Friendly Circle are a fun way to spend McVicar, Beulah Walker, Emily Gutjahr For those of you who are interested an evening. Last week’s winners were and Ed Kornhoffer; and the 50/50 to in watching Lori and I lose our locks, ladies’ high, Jewel Langlois; ladies’ Agi Kornhoffer. Bridge winners are first ACROSS 50. Yodeling sound DOWN hoof the head shaving will be held at 8 second, Cecile Waldriff; men’s high, Don Beatty; second, Elaine Warankie; 1. Heidi’s mountain 52. Seed holder 1. Self-evident truth 45. Fine and ____ p.m. at the track. We had said we Al Langlois; men’s second, Lloyd third, Orm McGirr; slam winners are 4. Eye woe 53. Position 2. In-between state 46. Of an earlier time 8. “Tell ____ 55. Business venture 3. Hamelin rat 47. Spool content would donate our hair and have our Kingsborough; most lone hands, Elaine Warankie and Orm McGirr with About It” 58. Arrogant catcher 51. Lincoln coin heads shaved if our team managed to Bill Nigh; and the 50/50 to Shirley six hearts. 11. Make waterproof 59. White-tailed flier 4. Campbell film 54. Continental collect over $1,000. Well, thanks to all Graveston. Marie Ankaya, granddaughter of 15. Caesar’s twelve 60. Poetic work 5. Yet, briefly currency 16. Munch 61. Blended whiskey 6. Squeal 56. Destitute of you we have reached and exceeded Those of you who enjoy the Anne Atcheson, is here visiting from 17. Dark brew 63. Acrobat’s 7. Large jug 57. Western show our goal. Next week’s column will Sundridge Diners Club meals will Winnipeg, Manitoba. 18. Doing nothing garment 8. Anchor’s rope 62. Flee 19. Mischievous tyke 65. Reject, as a bill from 9. Delight 63. ____ algebra have the grand total collected by our truly enjoy the June 11 dinner at the The sympathy of the community 20. Starlet’s quest Congress 10. Soak up again 64. Conundrum team as well as an account of the Schnitzel House in Sundridge. The is extended to the Atchison and Diver 21. Lived 68. Came in feet first 11. Female sibling, for 65. Church deputy event for you. meal will be weiner schnitzel and families and friends after the death of 22. Thailand, 70. Fuel type short 66. Delete formerly 74. Terrible anger 12. Enlighten 67. Wigwam’s On June 7 Lorne and Ivy Maeck potato. The June 18 menu includes Anne Atchison’s brother Joseph Bruder 23. Overweight 75. Deep valley 13. Dream relative will be celebrating their 60th wedding roast chicken and mashed potato and this past weekend. Mr. Bruder passed 25. Magician’s word 78. Person who receives interrupter 69. Not as strict anniversary. A reception is planned the will also be at the Schnitzel House. On away at North Bay hospital. 27. To and ____ gifts 14. Defective car 71. Move stealthily 28. Human 79. Guitar device 24. Dry-cleaner’s con- 72. Chilling same day, June 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the June 25 it will be a salad plate to be That’s it for this week. See you in 30. Forest beast 81. Dismiss cern 73. Suspiciously alert South River legion. Congratulations served at the Sundridge legion. print next week. 31. Sunday song 82. Shipment 26. Elicit 76. Earthen vessel 32. Beginner 84. Before, to bards 29. Potential 77. Verb’s 35. “Takin’ Care of 85. Offshore 31. Rime counterpart Business” gp. 86. Swee’____ 33. Fictional account 80. Hardwood 37. Indian title 87. Hush, as a child 34. Type type 83. High, in music 39. Grayish green min- 88. “____ America” 36. TV’s “F ____” – Community Calendar – eral (Gibson film) 37. Bake eggs See 40. Honey badger 89. Smell 38. Ham operator’s item 44. Fancy light 90. Be wrong 41. Slightly warm answers on June 4 Every Friday at the RCL in St. Joseph’s Church hall. 1 to 3 Vrebosch Music. 47. Matador 91. Pot filler 42. Notched • Public forum, Magne- Kearney. 7:30 p.m. Everyone p.m. Desserts, tea, and more. June 14 48. Jar covering 92. Legend 43. Ore deposit Page 14 tawan. Possibility of a nurs- welcome. June 12 • Icelandic horse show, 49. Dill herb 44. Sound of a horse’s ing station in Magnetawan June 7 • An evening with Ed Law- Magnetawan. Two-day event to be discussed. 7 p.m. at the • Third annual indoor rence, Callander. Hosted by at Clear Lake Farm, 2245 community centre. yard sale and barbecue, Sun- the Callander Horticultural Ahmic Lake Road. No admis- • Strawberry social, Sun- dridge. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Society. Doors open at 6 p.m., sion fee. Bring your fam- dridge. 2 to 4 p.m. at the the SSJ arena. Treasures to be talk from 7 to 9 p.m. Refresh- ily, friends and folding chairs. Sundridge legion. Tea, coffee, found. 384-5571 ments follow. Maximum of Rain or shine. Lunch and music and door prizes. Dia- • Food tasting and auc- 375 people. At the Callander beverages will be available. Thank You betic requests call 384-1632. tion fundraiser, Parry Sound. Community Centre. Call 387-4464. We would like to thank everyone for their kindness • Rabies clinic, Burk’s Falls. A fundraiser for and at the June 13 • Seventh annual Dragon 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ryer- Charles W. Stockey Centre. • Friday night dine-in, Cal- Boat Festival, Parry Sound. and prayers in our time of sorrow. son Township garage at Hwy. Auction items include accom- lander. at RCL Branch 445. Dance after the festival, Many thanks for the numerous cards, flowers, phone calls and 520 and Midlothian Road. modation at a charming From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pork food and fun to be had. monetary donations to various charities on behalf of our mother, Pets must be at least 16 weeks 17th-century country house schnitzel dinner for $7, music Beer garden, vendors, crafts. old. Cash only. in Provence, France. Call the and dancing to follow by www.dragonboatfestival.org. Mildred English. • Leos meeting, Novar. 6:30 Festival office for your ticket. Thanks to Evelyn Cox and all the ladies for the lovely luncheon at to 8 p.m. at the community • Red balloon day, Cal- the Lions Building after the funeral. centre. Come find out what lander. 9 a.m. at the Main this great community group Street Fire Station. A fund- DECK REFINISHING Thanks to all the staff at Lady Isabella Nursing Home for their care of youth do. raising yard sale and car and concern and to David Opatovsky of the Opatovsky Funeral June 5 wash hosted by the volunteer Highest Quality Non-Peeling ER SPECIAL Home for being so helpful and making this as easy as possible. • Library open house, firefighters and the auxiliary SUMM or Flaking, Stain Sealers. OFF Special thanks to Jim Nicholson for conducting the Argyle. 6 to 7:30 p.m. At the Flames. 30% LIFE TIME NOW library which is located in June 8 WOOD funeral service and to all the pallbearers. OFFERING Argyle Public School. Come • 12th annual Nosbonsing TREATMENT Your kindness will not be forgotten. check out the great selec- Anglers and Hunters summer tion of new books, DVDs and pike tournament. Maximum ALL DECKS SANDED, STRIPPED ~ Wallace, Menola, Faye and families more. Refreshments, door 150 team field, $220 per team. & REFINISHED BY HAND prizes. Fishing hours are from 8 a.m. We are the cedar specialists. • Horticultural meeting, to 3 p.m. for first heat, 8:30 Arnstein. 7 p.m. at the Arn- a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for second FREE ESTIMATES ISLAND SERVICE stein Community Centre. heat. Visit www.nosbonsing- CALL 705-645-0426 EAST PARRY SOUND Martin Parker will speak on anglers-and-hunters.com for orchids. all the details. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM June 6 • Seniors strawberry social, • Celtfest, North Bay. Dog Sundridge. 2 to 4 p.m. at the show, children’s heavy events, Sundridge legion. Tea, coffee, TRANSPORTATION Highland dancers, pipe music, door prizes. Any dia- bands and more! Come out betic requests please contact PROGRAM to this, the first Celtfest to be Ruth Harries at 384-1632. Mom’s Turning 80! held in North Bay. Runs June June 9 Drop by for cake and help the 6 and 7. • Horticultural meeting, AREA COORDINATOR/VOLUNTEER • Relay For Life, Trout Sundridge. 7 p.m. at the Sun- Schell family celebrate Hazel’s Big Day Creek. June 6 and 7 at the dridge Lions Building. Powassan,Trout Creek & Area Louise Lapointe 723-5201 arena. A fundraiser for the • Art show, Emsdale. Third Saturday, June 14, 2008 Cancer Society. annual show by the students 7 to 9 p.m., South River Legion Kearney, Emsdale, Sprucedale & Area Alice Gibb - 788-5923 or 685-7450 • Friday night dine-in, Cal- of Evergreen Heights Educa- lander. at RCL Branch 445. tion Centre. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Best wishes only ~ She loves cards Restoule Della Norton - 729-2119 From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Roast To volunteer or to show your chicken dinner for $7, music work, call 636-5955. Other areas of East Parry Sound Leslie Price - 724-2005 and dancing to follow by Vic- June 11 tor John. • Bake sale, Powassan. The Transportation Program is a community support service which • Summer darts, Kearney. Hosted by St. Joseph’s CWL at An Anniversary is a time to celebrate provides transportation to frail and elderly persons, persons with KNOWLEDGEABLE, the Joys of Today, disabilities or other persons with special needs. Transportation RELIABLE, RESULT DRIVEN the Memories of Yesterday for medical appointments is our fi rst priority. Clients are 18 years of dedicated service billed 22¢ per kilometre for their cost of the transportation (Licensed 1988) and the Hopes of Tomorrow. *Independently Owned and Operated ($5.00 fl at charge if the client is taken on a local in-town Family and friends are invited to help celebrate Call anytime trip). If you are interested, contact Leslie Price, Program – Buying or Selling – Lorne and Ivy Maeck’s Co-ordinator 1-888-521-0000. and leave a message for a 60th Wedding Anniversary Free Market Evaluation on Saturday, June 7, 2008 The Transportation Program is subsidized by the 705-384-7509 Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Robert Decaire at the South River Legion Sponsored by: Eastholme, Home for the Aged Sales Representative 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Coldwell Banker Box 400, 62 Big Bend Avenue, Powassan, Ontario P0H 1Z0 Pine Lakes Realty Brokerage* Best wishes only! Phone: 705-724-2005 1-888-521-0000