2012 Christmas Edition

$1.00 WEDNESDAY, December 19, 2012 - Vol. 68 No. 9 INDEX ARTHUR BLACK ...... 3 FIRE CAPTAIN RECEIVES SERVICE MEDALS OPINION PAGE ...... 4 LIFESTYLE ...... 5 COMMUNITY EVENTS . . . . 11 CLASSIFIEDS ...... 12 MARKETPLACE ...... 15 coming eveNTS CHARITY MIC NIGHT NAKINA DECEMBER 22nd

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Pictured is Captain Gerald Abraham being presented with the Fire Department Federal Exemplary Service Medal and the Provincial Long Service Medal. Gerald joined the Geraldton Voluntary Fire Department on 22 June 1987. Gerald is the son of Charlie and Gail Abraham of Geraldton. Captain Abraham followed his father GERALDTON Charlie, who now has served for 34 years into the fire service. In turn, Gerald's sons Anthony and Jonathon Weather Forecast followed their dad into the volunteer fire service. Their mother Donna wanted to ensure she could watch over her boys and serves with the department as a communications operator. The Geraldton Volunteer Fire De- WEDNESDAY partment is honoured to have this hardworking and dedicated individual in our ranks as well as having the SCATTERED benefit of an entire family working to make our community a safer place to live. FLURRIES Submitted By: Mike Hammer HIGH: -5°C LOW: -12°C t~åí=^=mÉíÛë=jÉÉí=~åÇ=dêÉÉíÒ some of the volunteers THURSDAY and Board members. SCATTERED A Big Thank you to Paula FLURRIES ï~ë=~=_áÖ=pìÅÅÉëë O’Brien for her wonderful HIGH: -5°C Want A Pet? had a success- citing Saturday, with all the with Santa” was a huge LOW: -9°C photography, Biggy for ful “Meet and Greet” and dogs, puppies and Kittens success with Paula being such a great Santa, FRIDAY December 8, 2012 at the being cuddled and three O’Brien’s Photography tak- Loudon’s for donating sup- SCATTERED Geraldton Royal Canadian finding a new family to go ing pictures of family and FLURRIES plies for the BBQ, the Royal Legion. It was quite an ex- home with. Our “Photo pets with our jolly Santa. Canadian Legion for do- HIGH: -10°C LOW: -14°C On this cold day it nating the hall, all the vol- SATURDAY was great to be unteers for their hard work, VARIABLE able to have a de- and the attendees for CLOUDINESS licious hotdog being so generous during HIGH: -13°C while buying this event. New members LOW: -16°C some homemade all always welcome so SUNDAY dog biscuits and check out our facebook SCATTERED pick up some in- page facebook.com/wan- FLURRIES formation to share tapetgreentone or website HIGH: -15°C http://wantapet.yolasite.co LOW: -18°C with others. This gave the residents m for more information MONDAY of Greenstone a about our organizations CLOUDY WITH SUNNY BREAKS chance to come in HIGH: -10°C and see what LOW: -15°C “Want a Pet?” do for the animals in TUESDAY need in our com- SCATTERED FLURRIES munities and meet HIGH: -11°C LOW: -16°C

FORECAST DATA GATHERED FROM 2012 Christmas Edition WWW.THEWEATHERNETWORK.CA BEARDMORE • CARAMAT • GERALDTON • JELLICOE • LONGLAC • NAKINA LOCAL NEWS Strike Closes Superior-Greenstone DSB Elementary Schools Following strike notification this challenging time for ments from the daycare Letter to the editor by the Elementary Teach- everyone in our system. where their children may Surely it is time for our savings exercise is to stop ers’ Federation of On tario The board is committed to attend. Greenstone Council to plowing the parking lots (ETFO), all Superior-Green- ensuring the safety of our “All elementary schools for take a long Christmas and that are not municipal. stone DSB elementary students throughout this Superior-Greenstone DSB New Year’s vacation, per- That pretty much narrows it school will be closed on job action and maintaining are scheduled to reopen haps collectively give their down to churches. From Thursday, December 20, positive relationships with on Friday, December 21,” heads a shake and return what I can see, these insti- 2012. Secondary schools our students, parents, staff said Tamblyn. “We recog- in 2013 with an agenda tutions are supported in will be open for regular and the communities that nize that this is an incon- classes. venience and are doing that is focused on essential large part by the same we serve. We will continue “We understand and sin- our best in this difficult services for their con- folks that no longer get to provide regular updates cerely regret this disruption provincial situation to min- stituents. I think that was their windrows removed. as the information be- the platform that most if for our students, and urge comes available,” said imize the disruption in our Churches are struggling to parents to make alterna- schools.” not all our councillors ran Tamblyn. maintain their member- tive arrangements for the “Every effort will be made on in 2010. As a result of this strike, all ships and from my per- care of their children on to provide timely and rele- At the Council Meeting of elementary schools (Junior spective can little afford this day,” says David Tam- vant communication with 10 December Council Kindergarten through the added cost of contract- blyn, Director of Education grade 8) will be closed to our families for the dura- voted to stop plowing the ing to have parking lots of Superior-Greenstone students on December 20. tion of job action,” said windrows from the end of plowed. The moral com- DSB. “We thank parents for Children in JK to grade Tamblyn. Any strike/school the driveways of seniors pass the churches provide their understanding during eight who ride the school closure related information and the disabled. This was to our communities must bus will not be picked up will be communicated di- put forward as a cost sav- have some value to all of the windrow motion, they on Thursday, December rectly to parents by school ing measure. Staff figures us. listened to a presentation 20. administration, as well as show that Greenstone Sidewalks were a sign of from a Greenstone resi- “Student safety is a prior- through media releases Public Services plow 340 progress in our commu- dent hoping to become in- ity,” said Tamblyn. “There- and bulletins that can be windrows and 32 parking nity. They ran from Main volved in the tourism fore, we ask that parents found by visiting the board lots at a cost of $8,000.00 Street to the schools, hos- business. It must have not drop off their JK to website at per snow event. Well 339 pital, senior’s residences, been a very effective pres- grade 8 children at the www.sgdsb.on.ca where windrows. I have had my the ball park, etc. They entation indeed. The pre- school on Thursday be- all related documents are name on the list for a cou- were made of cement, senter and a councillor are cause there will not be ad- posted under the Labour ple of years and have wide enough for two now scheduled to man a equate supervision Relations Update section. never had my windrow pedestrians to pass. They booth at a German trade available. “We would like to thank plowed. Anyone else? our families for their pa- were torn out this summer show to promote Green- All secondary schools will The report goes on to ad- tience and understanding because they required re- stone as a tourist destina- remain open and school vise that 10 to 26 snow during this event,” said pair. So much for tion for affluent Germans. bus transportation will be events per winter costs provided as usual for high Tamblyn. progress, hello lowest Yes the booth is in Ger- $80,000 to $200,000 to school students to attend More information about common denominator. many. What the heck is remove. When the streets, their regular day classes. the ETFO imposed sanc- But hey, we save money going on? Why are we laneways and boulevards Tamblyn noted that day- tions can be found by visit- because the grass planted continually involved in ad- are being plowed during care programs located in ing www.etfo.ca. to replace the sidewalks ventures such as tourism our winter, public works the elementary schools doesn’t need snow plow- when we have entrepre- crews and contractors are are operated by a third ing. Now the kids and sen- neurs already operating fully engaged. When we party and these facilities iors can just walk down the very effectively in the in- do not have a significant will make their own deter- middle of the road like dustry? Let’s do better in snowfall what happens to mination as to whether or everywhere else. 2013 the staff and equipment? not they will be open. He At the same meeting .Submitted by: The other target of this cost where Council voted on advised parents to watch Mike H. Hammer for specific announce-

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2 Wednesday, december 19, 2012 Editorial THERE AUTO BE A LAW

cles do – they separate black curtain of auto ex- us. We don’t walk or haust is dissipating. Car stroll or – beautiful word use in Paris has dropped – ‘promenade’ anymore. a whopping 25 percent Cars box us in. We jump over the past decade. In in our boxes and join the same time, bicycle streams of other boxes use has doubled. One that take us to work or to half of all trips in Paris play or to shop – as often are now made on foot. or not in boxy office tow- ers, boxy rec centres or Vehicular diehards are big box stores. aghast. They predict massive traffic jams and Happily, attitudes are widespread chaos. The By Arthur Black changing. Many towns head of one pro-car I think that the substitu- and villages – and even lobby harrumphs “We tion of the internal com- the tiny island I live on – can no more eliminate bustion engine for the are putting in pedestrian cars from Paris roads horse marked a very pathways and bike lanes than empty the Seine of gloomy milestone in the for all those little trips water.” progress of mankind. that really don’t require motorized assistance. Fulminate away, mon- Winston Churchill sieur. Other large urban Cities too – and no city jurisdictions are moving I’m with the British Bull- more comprehensively in the same direction as dog on this one. Oh, I than Paris, France. There, Paris. Across the chan- rely on a gas-guzzler as the city fathers have nel, the city of London much as the next person okayed Velib, a bike- now levies a daily $16 and I’ve had my nether sharing network that al- ‘congestion charge’ on parts kneaded by lows citizens to pick up a all private vehicles travel- Connors Pizzeria Family Restaurant enough saddles to know bicycle at one location, ling downtown. The that going on horseback ride it to their destination cities of Toronto, Mon- We want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday is no feasible option -- and leave it there. They treal and Ottawa have but that doesn’t mean have also eliminated already set up bike-shar- season. We will be closed from I’m in love with my car. 23,000 parking spots ing programs; Vancou- Saturday December 22nd downtown, narrowed ver’s working on it. up to January 9th 2013 inclusively. I believe future archae- cross-town expressways ologists will be dumb- and replaced pavement Personally, I think founded when they see and parking lots with McLuhan was just a hair Sorry for the inconvenience. how thoroughly we al- nearly ten acres worth of off the mark. Men don’t lowed automobiles to parks, floating gardens – love their cars because dominate our lives. They even a flower market. they allow us to be transfigure our land- alone. That’s what the scape, poison our air, All of this in downtown bathroom’s for. Men Tru Hardware dictate our habits, define Paris, which just a short love their cars because our habitations, suck our time ago was character- it’s the last place they 104 Main St. Geraldton natural resources dry… ized by honking horns, can be in charge. Come- and they kill us. You squealing tires and curs- dian Rita Rudner says car Open Sunday December 23 think guns are danger- ing drivers, all emanating love is the reason most ous? Gun fatalities ac- from crawling daisy men are afraid to make 12 noon to 5pm count for less than 100 chains of cars and trucks a commitment to a Canadian deaths a year. courting terminal grid- woman. ♪Watch for our Boxing Week Sale♪ Fatal vehicle collisions lock. claim nearly 3,500 lives “It’s because we annually. Put more Has it changed the fa- can’t be steered.” Open Monday 9am - 4pm graphically, guns kill ap- bled City of Lights? Bien proximately one Cana- sur. For one thing, you dian every six days; can actually see those motor vehicles kill one lights now that the blue- Canadian every four hours.

What they do to us so- Geraldton District Chamber of Commerce cially is even more 2nd Annual Business Gala Awards Seasons Greetings! alarming. Marshall We appreciate having the opportunity to offer McLuhan predicted that Nomination Packages available at you financial advice - and to show it, we'd like mass transportation such Times Star and RBC as subways and trains you to join us for a customer appreciation day! was doomed in North Join the Geraldton staff for refreshments on America because “a per- Everyone is encouraged to pick up a package and Friday, December 21st! son’s car is the only nominate a business in each of the categories. place he can be alone Royal Bank and think.” 109 Main Street That’s what our vehi- Geraldton, ON

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I'd say. Firstly was some (al- Round yon virgin Mother legedy money-saving) and Child, Holy Infant so budgetary cuts by Works tender and mild. Sleep in Everyone From Nakina ... Dept, regarding snow re- Heavenly peace, sleep in COMMENTARY BY BOB ROTZ moval. Apparently it's been Heavenly peace. *From Welcome 'standard procedure' yours truly, Miz. Jo and to ''I See Trees Of Green.... dra Pupatello here at "F/N" throughout this giant mu- Edna The Chowhead ....red roses too. I see 'em HQ Saturday nicipality....which is report- dog....''a VERY MERRY bloom....for me and for you. afternoon.....from her cell edly bigger than Rob Ford's CHRISTMAS to all of you Charity And I think to myself....what phone enroute as she was ego....to plow snow as nec- and yours. May Christmas a wonderful world''. Sorry. westbound on Hwy #7 essary for some 'non-mu- be everything you hope and pray it to be. And a Mic Night No where near wonderful, from Belleville to Peterboro. nicipal buildings/facitities' Saturday December Louis Armstrong, Rod Stew- She was/is aware that like churches, legions, etc. Happy and Healthy New art and the others who cov- "From Nakina" is backing No more. That went over Year in 2013! Joyeux Noel 22, 2012 et Bonne Anee! Miigwetch! ered that song. Especially if her to take over Dalton's like a Led Zeppelin, but will at the Nakina Complex you happen to be parents job and we chatted for apparently come into effect *Thought Of The Day....''God or relatives of the TWENTY about 15 minutes about Jan 1/2013. We'll do the bless us, everyone''. (a toast Doors open at 7pm First Graders at Sandy Hook things political and things 'wait and see' on that one. by Tiny Tim....from Charles Show starts at 8 pm Dickens' A Christmas Carol) Elementary School in New- not-so-political. This lady Another 'snow clearing cut' Proceeds go towards town Connecticut, or the will be no more clearing of "From Nakina"...until next has her feet solidly on the Greenstone Harvest handful of adults who also ground and it is the feeling 'windrows' at the end of tyme. died in the terrible, need- here that she is the one seniors driveways. But Centre less slaughter in that pretty, who can pull up the Liberal mayor and council know Licensed • Liquor • Age of little New England town last party by it's britches, and NOT to piss off the old folks, Majority Friday morning. Tried and shed this negative image so clearing windrows will tried to make some sense that has beset them in the continue for the rest of this Shuttle Buses provided of it all. Couldn't/still can't. last year or so. Not sure if winter. I believe it will be 're- Pickup: Longlac - Lots of facts will come for- she was just 'being modest' addressed' before the snow ward from the ongoing in- or wasn't fully aware of the flies next fall. Yes, "F/N" will Legion, Complex vestigation after this is respect/fear she's been get- also 're-address' it at such Pickup: Geraldton - written, but I seriously doubt ting from Tim Hudak's Con- tyme. North Star Variety, it will make sense either. The second 'groundswell' servatives, but after going Legion, Beezzy Bee Last verse....''I hear babies 'Googling' for a while, it's was in regard to sending cry....I watch them grow. safe to say she, at the very two 'Greenstone Ambassa- Taxi They'll learn much least, 'has their attention'. I dors' to a huge (2 million Pickup: Aroland - attendees) Travel and more....than I'll ever know. expect it will be the same Band Office And I think to myself....what thing with Andrea Hor- Tourism Show in Stuttgart •• a wonderful world''. There's wath's NDP's. We spoke of Germany early in the new Join us to listen to our not much 'innocence' left T.Bay/Superior North MPP year. Did a fair bit of check- Greenstone Talent anywhere on this planet, Mike Gravelle's 'new hair- ing into this thing...you can this Holiday Season and it just lost another big do' last week, following his too by going to 'green- CRIME chunk of it. The sad and second chemo treatment stone.ca' to see for yourself We would like to thank scary part is that something for Lymphoma, and Sandra what's involved. Sorry....I STOPPERS just as horrendous, or God said something about 'get- can't see what all the upset and share our forbid, even worse than this ting him a new hat'....but is about? The amount is A COMMUNITY appreciation to all Sandy Hook thing is going "F/N" is sticking to our belief quite minimal as 'expenses' PROGRAM those who have con- go at $8000, and covers to unfold somewhere down that his current 'buzz-look' tributed and to all who the road....we just don't is just fine, in spite of him the flight and cost of the know where and when. not looking any taller. Pu- booth at the show. After CALL will participate in this Think I'm gonna switch off patello, who is from a Wind- checking, those are the 1-800-222-8477 Charity Event CNN and watch some curl- sor area riding, is being ONLY costs. The 'ambas- Ad sponsored by Times Star ing. backed by, among others, sadors' are volunteering THUNDER BAY & DISTRICT T.Bay/Rainy River MPP Bill their tyme (9 or 10 days), Sticks And Stones Mauro and Minister Grav- the cost of shipping adver- Speaking of curling, elle though MNDM Rick tising materials on ahead Sticks And Stones For Sen- Bartolucci has yet to name of the show will be covered THE CORPORATION OF THE iors in Nakina starts up at his choice. Finished off our by a Councillor Chris from MUNICIPALITY OF GREENSTONE The Rec Complex Monday conversation by inviting what I'm told, and the 'ex- Jan 7th at 1:00PM. You can Sandra to come up Hwy posure' that's available to NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC use the convential rock de- #584....aka the Michael virtually ANY business in livery if you wish or use one Gravelle Highway....after the Greenstone....directly re- Cemetery Fees of the (provided) sticks. vote perhaps for some lated to the RoF or not....to There is no charge and I moose stew or even a get European tourists to On November 26, 2012 Council of the Municipality believe coffee is still gonna northern-style pickerel fry, come here is absolutely of Greenstone passed By-law 12-61, being a By-law be served afterwards. which I'm thinking just Free/Gratis. Why would one to establish fees charged by the Corporation of the NOT go for it? A no-cost/no Look.....you don't have to be might tie in with Nakina's Municipality of Greenstone for cemetery services. an 'old codger'....like yours 90th Aniversary. lose/no brainer situation if truly....to come out and I've ever seen one! Then These rates are effective as of January 1, 2013 and have some funn once a Did Some Follow-up.... again, this IS Greenstone a copy of the by-law has been posted on the website week. Heck, you can even ....on Al Cresswell's CFNO isn't it? Say no more. Maybe www.greenstone.ca . sweep (brooms also pro- News report of a this item will make the "F/N" vided) if you are so in- 'groundswell of upset in 2013 Wish List next week. Should you have any questions, please contact your clined! See you there! Greenstone' last Thursday Been a while....tyme to stir local ward office or the Greenstone Administration after last week's Council the pot? Office. Ontario Liberal Leader- meeting. Two things had ship people 'worked up'....and Silent Night, Holy Night.... Elizabeth (Lisa) Slomke We got a call from San- worked up pretty seriously ....All is calm, all is bright. Clerk

4 Wednesday, december 19, 2012 LIFESTYLE Clergy Speaks From the Study Revivalist Pastor James A. Kennedy Jim Patterson, St. Andrew's Church THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! REGIONAL Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of CHURCH "And it came to pass in those days that a decree went Gomorrah! out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be reg- What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says CALENDAR istered. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own the Lord; GERALDTON FAITH CHAPEL 1319 Main Street, P.O. Box 657 city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of I have had enough of burnt-offerings of rams and Pastor Steve Woods Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called the fat of fed beasts; Tel: Church - 854-0092, Cell 854-6769 Email Address: [email protected] Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, 9:45 am Sunday School (for all ages) David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who 11:00 am Morning Worship or of goats. Everyone Welcome was with child." (Luke 2:1,3-5) When you come to appear before me, who asked This Week In Our Church Wednesday @ 7:00pm - this from your hand? Mid-Week Bible Study To fully understand how this scripture can relate to us Trample my courts no more; bringing offerings is Kids Klub Thursday 3:30 today we first must realize that this was a real and historic futile; incense is an abomination to me. New moon Youth Group Friday 7:00 event. This is not a cute children's tale for bedtime stories. December 23, 2012 @ 7:00pm and sabbath and calling of solemn assemblies— Christmas Candlelight Service Records found in Egypt in 1930 verify the census that Luke Everyone Is Welcome I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity. tells us about in his gospel. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Your new moons and your appointed festivals my ****** Sometimes we conjure up in our minds a pretty picture ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN of Mary riding comfortably on a donkey in a pure white soul hates; CHURCH they have become a burden to me, I am weary of Rev. Jim Patterson, Minister gown with not a hair out of place under a peaceful warm 301 Third Avenue SW, P.O. Box 342 bearing them. Telephone: 807-854-0187 starlight sky. The reality however would be much different. Email: [email protected] Nazareth and Bethlehem are separated by about 120 When you stretch out your hands, I will hide my 11:00 Sunday morning worship eyes from you; even though you make many Everyone welcome miles of rugged country. The hills through which they had ****** to travel had many obstacles. It would have taken about prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of GERALDTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL blood. Worship is held in the John Owens 10 to 12 days to make the journey through the rough Residence in the Dining Room First country. They would have had to cook outside and sleep Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove and Third Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the open. There were no Holiday Inns along the way the evil of your doings Everyone is encouraged to come and with fancy restaurants and swimming pools; and to make from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do worship with friends and family. ****** matters worse, Mary was about 8 months pregnant! It good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend ST. THERESA PARISH would have been a dangerous, tiring journey, with sweat, the orphan, plead for the widow. Geraldton - 854-0849 Father Roger Pronovost dirty clothes and discomfort. Isaiah 1:10-17 Monday - Friday at 10:00 am What's more, Mary was only 6 miles from Bethlehem MASS: Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. only a short time before when she was visiting her cousin This little text from the earliest Isaiah (the same one who ****** Elizabeth. Now she had to return. I'm sure that it came as ST. BRIGID'S PARISH wrote: “Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son...” Nakina - 854-0849 a disappointment to her when she heard the news. She that other text that is usually taken way out of context) is 1:00 pm - Bilingual could have wondered, "Why God?" Father Roger Pronovost one of those little used texts in the Bible. It is not exactly a ****** Every believer who has ever conceived a promise from crowd pleaser. People would probably get all offended if IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY God in their heart is no different. We will question the cir- Aroland - 3:00 pm they thought someone was actually accusing them of Father Roger Pronovost cumstances around us and wonder, "Why". Just like Mary being like Sodom and Gomorrah (if they even remember ****** and Joseph, we will face tribulations while we wait for what that story was about). No, this text is not preached ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH God's promises. Jesus Himself told us that, "In the world Longlac - 876-2332 on very often. MASS: Saturday, 7:00 pm we will have tribulations; but be of good cheer, I have Sunday, 10:00 am overcome the world." (John 16:33) ****** The neat part about Isaiah generally is that he was a very INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF If God said it, then it will surely come to pass. When we ST. JOHN-IN-THE-WILDERNESS - practical fellow. He knew something that most of us also LONGLAC are waiting for a promise of God to materialize we may Sunday service 9 a.m. go through some difficult times, but when we hold fast to know but generally do not want to talk about if we are at All welcome. all religious. What he knew was that Religion is not what ****** our faith, it will surely come to pass. When we follow Mary's ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA example, then we like Mary, can echo with her the words God wants. As a matter of fact, according to Isaiah, God GERALDTON: hates religion- especially when religion acts as a cover for ST. JAMES’ MEMORIAL CHURCH she spoke, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit Sunday service 11 am hath rejoiced in God my Savior." (Luke 1:46-47) selfishness, cruelty, bigotry, idolatry (of a building, if nothing All welcome Until He returns, God Bless! else). And, often as not, religion can lead to self-righteous- ****** JELLICOE: ness. And self-righteous is just about the most dangerous ANGLICAN CONGREGATION attitude that a person can have. After all, if we are flawed Church service 2 p.m. 2nd Sunday each month creatures, then we probably ought to be examining our- Anglican Liturgy Roy Davies selves on a regular basis so we can have half a chance ****** LONGLAC PENTECOSTAL of catching little errors in our dealings with others before ASSEMBLY they get to be bigger and become ingrained habits. 92 Skinner Ave. - Longlac CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Pastor Ken Desmarais Sunday Service 11:00am ROY DAVIES PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION What God actually wants is fairly simple: “cease to do evil, Kids’ Club on Thursday from 6:00pm - 7:30pm OFFICE HOURS: learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, de- Bible Study, Youth and Women’s 1024 Main Street Closed Monday group also available fend the orphan, plead for the widow...” The famous saints Call for more details P.O. Box 1123 Tuesday - Thursday are generally famous because they either knew this in- 876-4619 All are welcome. AM PM PM Geraldton, Ont. 9 – 12 noon, 1 – 4 stinctively or had the opportunity to learn it. In this Christ- ****** Friday 9AM – 12 noon mas season one always thinks of St. Nicholas of Myra (of GREENSTONE CHRISTIAN CENTRE 98 Indian Rd. Longlac Closed Saturday, Sunday whom Santa Claus is Coca Cola's parody). Nicholas was Pastor Mario Miousse a Bishop in what is modern day Turkey. He saw the Phone 876-9830 (807) 854-1460 Services: poverty, and he arranged to deliver food and clothing to Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 am poor kids during the night. And that is worth infinitely more Sunday School Ages 4 - 12 than whatever religion thinks it may be about most of the Sunday Evening 6:30 pm CHIROPRACTOR All are Welcome time. ------• ------Now available in FAITH CITY CHURCH Pastors Glen & Bev Wesley The big question is, how can honest, fair minded folk catch 299 East St (French Club) on to this radical idea doing good and seeking justice so Celebration Service: Geraldton Sunday 10:00 am that we would be able to make some pretty necessary Children’s Adventures in Faith Dr. Dan Gleeson transformations in the self, in the family, in the village and (6-12 yrs) Youth: Joshua Generation (13-18 yrs) in the nation? @ St. Joe’s School Tuesday afternoons Every other Friday call for more information Weekly Tele: Church: 854-1051 Call: 853-0485 Grace and Peace to all of us. Email: CALL 807-768-2225 [email protected] www.faithcitychurchgeraldton.com TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Non-denomonational Everyone Welcome

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5 local news truck, damaged the han- ued at over $4000.00 and dle and stole hunting the damage to vehicle is `êáãÉ=píçééÉêë=Ó=`KlKtK=Ó equipment. At the time of estimated over $2000.00. the theft the owner was qÜÉÑí=Ñêçã=ãçíçê=îÉÜáÅäÉë out in the woods hunting Anyone with information Crime Stoppers and the Sometime between 6:00 The firearm is black with a near 801 Road and Hwy about who may be re- Greenstone OPP are ask- am and 10:00 am on Fri- wood stock bearing serial 11. Stolen from the vehi- sponsible for these two ing for your help in solving day, September 21st 2012 #13055 and was properly cle were the following: crimes or the whereabouts two separate thefts from someone broke into an secured in a gun case with • 8X30 Swarouski Binocu- of the stolen property is motor vehicles in the enclosed trailer and stole the trigger locking mecha- lars, Leupold RX750 asked to call Crime Stop- Township of Greenstone. a Savage, Rim Fire .22 cal- nism. At the time of the Range Finder, 2 Garmin pers at 1-800-222-8477. iber, bolt action firearm. theft the owner was out Rino GPS, 180 piece tool hunting and the vehicle set, Bolle sunglasses, Make the call that helps us was parked at Calvert Oakley sunglasses, cell all…your identity will re- Lake. phone charger, badlands main anonymous and you Mind & Body backpack, miscellaneous could be paid a reward for In a similar incident, on compact discs, Helly information that helps Esthetics September 24th 2012 an Hansen rain gear, bush solve this crime or any unknown person smashed jacket, Game caller bag other crime. You will not By: Shelley Cormier the front passenger side and caller have to testify in court. window out of a pick up These items stolen are val- DON’T TAKE A HOLIDAY FROM WATER SAFETY With the holidays upon us, dam or hydroelectric sta- our facilities, and always people will be heading tion can be thinner and obey all warnings signs.” Now Taking Appointments outside to enjoy snowmo- less consistent than ice in The areas near OPG dams biling, cross- country skiing other locations because of and hydroelectric stations By Appointment Only and other winter activities. changing water flows be- have warning signs, Ontario Power Generation neath it. buoys, fences and barriers Please call 807-854-2366 (OPG) is warning every- to warn people of the dan- one to stay clear of hydro- “The key to making the gers of getting too close. Leave a message and electric dams and stations. most of winter recreation I will Return your call is simple – stay clear, stay Visit www.opg.com/water- The waterways near OPG safe,” said OPG’s Frank safety to view OPG water 301 Main Street facilities are not safe Chiarotto, Senior Vice Pres- (back side entrance) safety education materials places for recreation at ident. “Please remember and public service an- Geraldton, ON to use caution when near P0T 1M0 any time of the year. In nouncements. winter, ice forming near a water and especially near

6 Wednesday, december 19, 2012 local sports DOMINION CLUB CURLING Snow Club Update The Longlac and Geraldton Longlac and Geraldton. Not snow clubs have been work- everybody seems to be tak- CHAMPIONSHIP A HIT! ing hard trying to convince ing this seriously, but thank- The Geraldton team of people the need to sell 50 fully the majority are. Every Karen Saarimaki, Tara Evoy, permits per club. The once in a while you get to Tarra Miller and Sylvie Marathon Snow Club has meet someone that will take Fortier just returned from been successful this year, the bull by the horns and the Dominion Canadian having sold approx 80 per- work hard for a just cause. I Curling Club Championship mits to date. Their community need to thank an individual Nov. 19-24 in Scarborough, has taken the challenge and who’s new to our commu- Ontario where they repre- is serious about snowmobil- nity, a person that is very sented Northern Ontario ing. With a 25% increase passionate about the (and the Geraldton Curling over last year sales, tourism trade in Greenstone. Club). The Dominion Marathon is well on its way Even thought the A trail will Championship is a world to making their club not only not be groomed west of Ger- class event for club curlers survive but thrive. aldton this year, Karen Routly from all across Canada Although we still have not not only has purchased 2 and the Territories. Club met our 100 permit require- trail permits for herself but champions from Canadian ment between both clubs, has promoted our Snowmo- curling clubs compete first The Geraldton team with Glen Howard we are close. As of Dec bile club down in southern to win their region and then ice (which is just like you Heather Houston co-chair- 14.2012 we have 83 per- Ontario, resulting in 6 other advance to the provincial see on tv) and after two ing the event. mits sold, leaving us with permits sales using the on- championships, with the one sided losses to two only 17 permits left to meet line process. These 8 permits winners then representing strong teams from Mani- Any men’s or ladies’ team the minimum requirements. count for nearly 10% of the their province or territory at toba and New Brunswick, that curls regularly together We are hoping that Mother current sales. So, on behalf the National championship. made Alberta make their throughout the season has Nature will side with us and of the Geraldton and last shot for the win, then an opportunity to advance give us the snow that is Longlac snow clubs, we The provincial champions had wins over the North- to this championship and needed to get things mov- thank you Karen for helping were treated to a very spe- west Territories, Yukon and to be treated like “rock ing!! In talking to several out. You are certainly true to cial week of curling and British Columbia to finish stars”, (pun intended!) people they seem to be on your word when you said events. This curling event is with a respectable 3-3 the fence about purchasing you would get people to buy top notch, from the open- record. The Northern On- Information will be posted a permit. I have to say, the permits! We look forward ing ceremonies (where tario men’s team from on the club bulletin board message is very clear, if we working with you in the fu- Johnny “The Hammer” Thunder Bay, skipped by shortly regarding signup for don’t sell the minimum re- ture. We continue to encour- Chow threw the opening Russ Mellerup also ended this once in a lifetime expe- quired number of permits age you to contact your rock), to the venue (the up with a 3-3 record. The rience! this year, we will be shut friends down south to pur- Scarboro Golf and Country vice Dan Kukko, slipped in down and there will be no chase there permits online Club which was celebrating the second end of the first more snow clubs for both for our club! Let it snow! its 100th anniversary), to game, and dislocated his the team vans complete shoulder, which brought an with their very own driver unfortunate end to his and provincial flags flying week, having only thrown 4 (the team driver was Leslie rocks! Wilkinson who originally hailed from Kapuskasing) , Thanks to all those local to the High Performance curling club members, curl- camp conducted by Na- ing clubs and friends who tional Coach Jim Waite supported them in their ef- (with help from Richard forts to raise money for the Hart, Sherry Middaugh, event charity which was the Joanne Rizzo, and other Canadian Paraplegic Asso- top notch Canadian ciation ( Spinal Cord Injury curlers), and the closing Canada) the team was banquet (where Glen able to contribute $2000 to Howard was the guest the fundraising efforts. The speaker). total amount raised at the 2012 Dominion from the All of the team agreed that teams, silent auction, 50/50 “To wear your provincial draws etc. was $88 000, a crest and name on your phenomenal amount! back is an amazing experi- Thanks also from the team ence and meeting other to the Geraldton Curling provincial champions from Club for their generous all across Canada was a support and also to the Mu- very special part of the nicipality for their pin dona- event, and has created tion! some friendships and memories that will last for- The 5th Annual Dominion ever.” Club Curling National Championship will be held The ladies had some trou- in THUNDER BAY in Novem- ble adjusting to the ex- ber 2013 with well known tremely quick and swingy area curlers Rick Lang and ANGELO’S AUTO INC. will be closed from December 22nd 2012 to January 2nd 2013. Sorry for any inconvenience. Happy Holidays Sincerly, Angelo Bartolotta & Staff Wednesday, december 19, 2012 7 Regional news Crime Stoppers – C.O.W. Ontario Amaryllis Adorn Canadian Homes During the Holiday Season Emergency Scam - Alert Jordan Station - Growing tine’s Day arrangements. tors the Prins’ greenhouse up in the famous Westland It’s taken a while for Cana- online and will contact Thunder Bay District Crime Stoppers want to make the greenhouse district of Hol- dians to catch on to the them if he thinks the tem- public aware of a scam that has been around for a while land, Jan Prins began concept of amaryllis as a perature in the green- and has been recently been reported again to the Thun- working in his family’s cut flower but its popularity house or beds needs der Bay Police. flower greenhouses at a is increasing. “It’s hard to adjusting. The “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the young age. When he and introduce a new flower to The Prins have adopted a “Grandparent Scam”) is an incident where a grandpar- his wife Fabiola emigrated Canada but once people Dutch hydroponic system ent receives a phone call from a con-artist claiming to to Canada 14 years ago, buy it once and see its and have modified it to be one of his or her grandchildren. The caller goes on there was no question that beauty, they’re quick to re- work with Ontario’s cli- to say that they are in some kind of trouble and need they were going to con- purchase it,” Fabiola said. mate. Since introducing money immediately. Typically they claim being in a car tinue in the family tradition. Lynda Reeves, host of the the system, they’re losing accident, have trouble returning from a foreign country Today, the couple runs popular House and Home fewer bulbs to disease and or they need bail money. North America’s only com- television show, is one have seen an increase in Victims don't verify the story until after the money has mercial amaryllis green- such fan. After meeting flower size and quality. This innovation recently won been sent as the caller specifically says that they do not house business near Linda Reeves a few years them a Premier’s Award for want other relatives to know what has happened. The Jordan Station, Ontario. ago, Fabiola sent her a Agri-Food Innovation Ex- con-artist uses the fact that the victim will act by using While most Canadians bouquet. Reeves now or- know amaryllis as a potted ders flowers from the cou- cellence, given by the On- their heart not their head. Wanting to help their grand- plant, the Prins grow them ple for her show and to tario government. child, the victim typically sends money by a money trans- as cut flowers. During the give as gifts. Six days per week in No- fer company such as Money Gram or Western Union. busy holiday season, It takes a great deal of ef- vember and December, Most recently in Thunder Bay, the victims have been di- they’ll provide up to fort and close attention to the Prins and their staff rected to send cash via UPS or a money order via Puro- 200,000 majestic amaryl- grow amaryllis. The bulbs start harvest by 7 a.m., doc- lator. lis stems to grocery stores, must be carefully watered umenting every flower cut Once the money has been sent it is very hard to stop the wholesalers and florist and fertilized throughout from each bed. This helps transfer and to recover the money due to the fact that shops for Christmas bou- the year with specific cool- them to monitor for prob- the money is being sent to someone usually with false quets and décor. ing and warming periods lems. “If they’re not pro- identification. Once the con-artist has the tracking num- Ten years ago they wanted so that they’re primed to ducing well, there’s ber for the money transfer it may be picked up anywhere to expand their business bloom during the festive something wrong,” ex- in the world making investigations very complicated. If and amaryllis fit right in: it season. plained Jan. When their you become suspicious about money you have sent, you offered new marketing op- The bulbs are grown in daughters Fay (11) and should immediately contact the company they was used portunities because it was- beds filled with clay pellets. Sarah (13) aren’t in school, to send the money, on occasion it may be retrieved be- n’t commonly grown in Every four years, all of the they enjoy working along- fore it is delivered. Ontario and its growing beds are sterilized and all side their parents in the Crime Stoppers are urging people to make sure they are season complemented of the bulbs boiled and family business. actually speaking to a family member by asking a ques- that of statice, their original disinfected before being Fabiola and Jan get a tion that only that person would know the answer to. Do crop. reused. At that time, Jan great deal of satisfaction not be in a hurry to send any money without speaking They grow seven varieties and his staff check the size from growing a crop as to other family member to verify the whereabouts of the of amaryllis, including and root structure of each beautiful as theirs and person who has claimed to call you. three shades of red, a bulb carefully before de- knowing they’re helping More information about this scam and other frauds are white, a two-tone and a ciding whether to reuse it. Canadians to decorate posted on the Canadian Anti Fraud Center website at salmon coloured flower. Replacement bulbs are their homes for Christmas. www.antifraudcentre.ca Red Lion continues to be sourced in Holland which “They’re an amazing With the festive season just around the corner, Thunder the most popular variety is also the location of the flower,” Fabiola said. “It’s Bay District Crime Stoppers is asking everyone to be re- but they’re experimenting world’s foremost amaryllis so easy to make an amaz- sponsible and plan for a safe ride home. Do not drink with new kinds all of the crop consultant. With the ing arrangement from and drive! time including a mini ver- help of modern technol- something as simple as a sion that’s ready for Valen- ogy, this consultant moni- few stems.”

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GREENSTONE

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Cemetery Rules & Regulations for Longlac Cemetery Geraldton Pinegrove Cemetery Beardmore Pinegrove Cemetery Nakina St Brigid Cemetery Nakina Hillcrest Cemetery

The Corporation of the Municipality of Greenstone has submitted By-law 12-70, being a By-law to establish rules and regulations for all cemeteries in the Municipal- ity of Greenstone to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Any interested par- ties may contact local Ward Offices or the Greenstone Administration Office (1-807-854-1100) for information on this by-law or to receive a copy. The Cemetery Rules & Regulations by-law has also been posted on the mu- nicipal website (www.greenstone.ca).

This by-law is subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. (the Cemetery Regulation Unit can be reached at 1-416-326- 8399). Elizabeth (Lisa) Slomke Clerk

8 Wednesday, december 19, 2012 Regional news Save ELA Coalition Founder Diane Orihel Awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal On December 16th, 2012, story which inspires others ence in our society and tion in fish, and algal Diane Orihel, founder of to stand democracy has been com- blooms in freshwater the Coalition to Save ELA, up for what they believe in, municated through count- lakes. While the Govern- was presented with the regardless of the odds." less press releases, rallies, ment has now officially prestigious Diamond Ju- petitions, and meetings recognized Orihel’s efforts bilee Medal. This award In May 2012, the Govern- with Government officials. with this award, the future recognizes Canadians ment of Canada an- of the ELA remains uncer- who have made significant nounced that it would be Dr. Britt Hall, Associate Pro- tain. Orihel led the Coali- contributions to their com- closing the Experimental fessor at the University of tion in arguing that science munities and who have Lakes Area (ELA), a world Regina, lauds Ms. Orihel's conducted at the ELA was brought credit to Canada. renowned research facility efforts in fighting for the in the public good, and “Through sheer energy specializing in freshwater ELA. "Diane's actions in her that the Government and determination, her and fisheries research. fight to save the ELA have should continue to oper- lone voice ignited a na- Since the announcement, motivated Canada’s scien- ate the station. The Gov- tionwide awareness cam- Ms. Orihel has worked tire- tists to become advocates ernment continues to say paign promoting the lessly to bring Canadians for environmental science that the preferred option is importance of not only the together in support of in general, something to find a new operator to Experimental Lakes Area, keeping the ELA open. A Canada sorely needs in run the ELA, but the clock is but of independent sci- young scientist herself, she the present political cli- ticking fast toward the ence and research in gen- has mobilized support mate." March 2013 deadline for eral.” states from all corners of Canada closure. Orihel recently and from many individuals The Experimental Lakes stepped down as Director Pat Martin, MP Winnipeg and organizations world- Area (ELA) is a living labo- of the Coalition to Save Centre. “Diane’s effort is a wide. Her passion for the ratory in northwestern On- ELA, and has returned to true David and Goliath importance of public sci- tario. For the past 40 years, her PhD studies. scientists at the ELA have The Experimental Lakes worked with industry and Area currently costs the policy-makers to find solu- Government of Canada Michigan Anglers Fined tions to the problems of $2 million a year to oper- acid rain, reservoir cre- ate. $15,450 For Taking 85 ation, mercury contamina- Illegal Walleye

A group of Michigan an- by conservation officers glers have been fined with additional walleye. $15,450 for having 85 Also, in November, 2011, walleye over the legal Nidal Hammoud and Kas- limit. triot Shaska were each Nidal Hammoud, Helal fined $2,725 Hammoud, Ahmad Ham- by the United States Fish moud and Wael Bazzi, all and Wildlife Service for the of Dearborn import of the illegal fish Heights, Kastriot Shaska, of into the Plymouth and Zane Ham- United States. moud, Richard Hammoud, Justice of the Peace Paula Ronnie Nichols heard the case in Hammoud and Ali Jaffer the Ontario Court of Jus- all of Dearborn were each tice, Sault fined $1000 for the over Ste. Marie, on December 6, limit. In 2012. addition, Nidal Hammoud The Ministry of Natural Re- and Kastriot Shaska were sources reminds anglers fined an additional $500 that catch and possession each and limits are in suspended from fishing in place to ensure the sus- Ontario for three years. tainability of the fisheries Court heard that Nidal resources. Non-resident Hammoud and Kastriot anglers are Shaska were stopped by also advised that the im- United States port of illegally taken or Customs and Border Pro- possessed fish into the tection (CBP) officers at United States Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan constitutes a violation on June 21, under the United States 2011 as they returned Lacey Act. from a fishing trip at O’Sul- To report a natural re- livan Lake in the Nakina sources violation, call 1- area. The large 877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) over limit of fish was dis- toll-free any time covered by CBP officers in or contact your local min- a secondary check area istry office during regular and seized. business hours. You can The remaining members of also call the group were checked in Crime Stoppers anony- the Nakina area a short mously at 1-800-222-TIPS time later (8477)

Wednesday, december 19, 2012 9 COMMUNITY EVENTS SUPPORT RESOURCE RESOURCE BOARD GROUP GROUPS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS MEETINGS ACTIVITIES Geraldton Hospice Northwest Pal- GERALDTON NAKINA 2012 SUPERIOR-GREENSTONE Prenatal Classes in Geraldton liative Care Support Services - For DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD meets and Longlac. To register call 854- more information, call Brenda 0454 Thunder Bay Health Unit Playgroup is held every morning, NAKINA PARENTS & TOTS / the 3rd Monday of each month Abraham 854-1862 ext. 138. ------• ------parents et bambins: Nakina Kids at 6:30 p.m. Exceptions – Meet------• ------Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to Clothing Exchange for Infants at ing in December is on Monday, Do you, a family member or friend 11:30 a.m. at the Geraldton Day N’ Us/Petit Chez Nous in Nakina Thunderbird Friendship Centre. Any suffer from depression, manic de- Care Centre Tuesday and Friday’s at 301 Algoma Street. Tues. and December 7th. Public access to infants clothing (0-36 mos.) you pression, panic attacks, schizo- - French. Wednesday - Mom & Thurs. morning from 9:30am - the meetings is provided by are willing to donate, or free to phrenia or other mental illness? To Babies 11:30am at the EDDC. videoconference from the Ger- take what you need. For more info find out how we can help, please aldton Composite High School call 854-1060. Workshop: Home Alone Nakina Kids N'US / Petite Chez call the Mental Illness Support Net------• ------Nous - Childcare for ages 0-12 Videoconference Room. work at 854-2649. Date: November 27, 2012 Centre de Ressources du Club Time: 7:00 – 8:30 years, open 7-5 on a daily basis, ------• ------• ------Geraldton District Hospital Board Canadien Français de Gerald- DEPRESSION SUPPORT SELF-HELP Place: Geraldton Day Care but if care is need before 7 or ton: Est maintenant ouvert du meetings are the first Tuesday of GROUP Tuesdays afternoons If you have a 10 year old and after 5 can be opened as early as lundi au merredi, de 13h à 17h 2:00pm to 3:30pm The Mental Ill- over, and would like them to take 6 and as late as 6. Call Cassie at the month, 6:00 pm in the Hospital et le jeudi de 13h à 16h. Lucille ness Support Network, 310 Main this workshop, please call 329-8592. Board Room. Public welcome. Dumais (Coordonnatrice) 854- St. 854-2649. Let’s work together 854 – 1747 to register. NO ------• ------1170. to help each other. COST. Greenstone Public Library Board ------• ------• ------meets once a month. Please con- #227 Squadron Air Cadets - Gym Activities for children up to RECREATION If someone you love has a drink- tact the CEO at 854-2421 for Wednesday nights at G.C.H.S. 6 years old NOTES ing problem, we care. Alanon date and time. Public welcome. Starts at 6:20pm Contact: WW1 meets Mondays, 7:00 pm, Green- Start Date: November 19, 2012 LeBlanc 854-1996. RECREATION OFFICE HOURS: ------• ------stone Family Health Team Board- (Monday evenings) ------• ------Monday to Friday room, Northern Horizons Health Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. St. Theresa’s Catholic Women's Geraldton Karate Club - Contact: Centre. Where: St. Joseph’s School from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. League meetings are on the 3rd Lynnea Zuefle (854-0015), Tues------• ------Parents must be in attendance Call 854-1100 ext 2011 Tues. of the month, 7:30 pm in day 7:00 - 9:00 PM & Thursday - Area AA Meetings - and participate with their ------• ------the rectory. Members and non 6:30 - 8:30 PM, G.C.H.S. Sunday • Open Door Group, St. child/ren. INSTRUCTORS WANTED! – We do members are invited to attend. ------• ------John-in-the-Wilderness Church, For more info or to register, all the advertising and setting up, ------• ------Longlac Martial Arts Club Forestry Rd. Longlac, 7:00 pm. Con- please call 854 – 1747. NO and you will be paid $20/hour to Nakina Fish & Game Club - Meet (Karate) - Contact: Sean Berard tact 876-4653 for more information. 876-4774 or 876-9572. COST share your talents/skills with a on the third Wednesday of Jan., Tuesday: • Starting Over Group, group of people – call the Rec of- Chateau Jeuness Gym, Mon & Thunderbird Friendship Centre, March, May, July, Sept. and Nov. at Wed. 6:30pm-9:00pm. Workshop: Kids Have Stress too! fice today! the Heritage Building at 7:00 pm. 301 Beamish A ve. W, Geraldton, Date: November 22, 2012 ------• ------7:00 pm. Call Jennifer 854-1060 ------• ------Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tsuruoka Karate Club classes, for more info. GERALDTON Geraldton Search & Rescue downstairs at Longlac Seniors Place: Geraldton Day Care Thursday: • Open Door Group, St. meets the 2nd Thursday of the Centre, Monday, Wednesday not PORTAL - Check out the Portal at John-in-the-Wilderness Church, month, 7 pm at the Geraldton Le- fridays. 6:45 - 9:00. Person to To register or for more info, www.greenstone.ca for recreation Forestry Rd. Longlac, 8:00 pm. Con- gion Hall. New members wel- contact- Andre Courtemanche @ tact 876-4653 for more information. please call 854 – 1747. NO programs, ice schedules, calen- 876-4404 come! ------• ------COST dar of events, etc ------• ------• ------TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) ------• ------Girl Guides of Canada, Gerald- Caramat District School Area Weight Loss Support Group meets LONGLAC Monday 7-10pm Mixed Bad- ton: Contact Liz Brown, 854- Board’s monthly meeting are the Wed., Longlac Senior's Centre. minton at GCHS 0708. Adult volunteers Weigh-in begins 5:00pm, meeting NORWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH second Tues. of the month. The welcomed. 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome. CENTRES – LONGLAC SITE public is welcomed to attend. ------• ------Geraldton meets on Thursdays at Friday 7-10pm Mixed Volleyball Workshops/On-line Training FALL PROGRAMS 2012. at GCHS ------• ------the Northern Horizons Health Cen- Geraldton Kinsmen meet every MTW Employment Services offers tre - West Entrance 510 Hogarth Please call 876-2271 or drop in ------• ------a variety workshops, free of Wednesday at the Kinsmen Hall lo- Ave. W. for more info. All programs free CARDMAKING WITH KAREN charge, available Mon – Fri every Weigh in time 6:30pm of charge, with the exception of Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm cated at 406 1st Street East at 8 week of every month. Computers Meeting at 7:00 Community Kitchen (where par- New session February 2013 pm. All men welcome. and enrollment assistance are ticipants share the cost of pur------• ------• ------available for online training cer- chased food). DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR Greenstone Family Health Team tification. Please call or visit the Board meetings are the first Tues- location nearest you. 876-4222 SENIORS LAB: Every Monday & Wednes- PAINTING WITH RALPH day of the month at 4:30pm in or 854-1234 CORNER day from 8:00 to 12:00. Tuesday evenings PUBLIC BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm the Greenstone Family Health the third Thursday every month. at WALK-IN CLINIC: Tuesday New session to start in 2013 Team Board Room. Exceptions - COMING 1:15 pm. evenings 4:30-7:00 and Thurs- no meetings in January, July , EVENTS ------• ------day afternoons 1:00-3:30. August & October. Public Wel- SENIORS ACTIVITIES IN NAKINA: come. NOON REFLECTION FOOT CARE: Call 876-2271 for 111 Kingsland Street, Tues - Carpet ------• ------Starts September 6th Bowling 2 pm; Wed - Bingo doors an appointment or for more info. EED A N Geraldton District Chamber of and every Thursday thereafter open @ 6 pm, Bingo starts @ 7 pm; BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Every Commerce meets the second 12 noon at the library - bring Thurs - Cribbage 7 pm. Everyone lunch Wednesday from 9am to 4pm; TOW ? Thursday of the month at 6:30 welcome. Topic: The Book of Job no appointment necessary. ------• ------CALL pm in the meeting room at the ------• ------Elsie Dugard Public Library. SENIOR’S LUNCH: 1st Wednesday SENIORS’ BLOOD PRESSURE LARRY’S TOWING CHRISTMAS HYMN SING of every 2nd month from 11:30- CLINIC: Second Tuesday of every Members are invited to attend. December 16 at 7pm 1:00 pm. Call Danielle, Shannon month, at 1:30pm, at the Seniors’ AT 854-0484 ------• ------St. James’ Memorial Church or Rebecca @ 876-2271 for more Club in Longlac; no appointment Longlac Chamber of Commerce You are invited to an evening of information or to sign up. necessary. meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each readings and Christmas music. ------• ------month at 7:30pm in the Longlac Refreshments will follow QUILTING & CRAFTING: Wednes- the service. HEALTHY AGING EXERCISES: Tourist Information Centre. All day monings at 10:00am and Thursdays 10:00-11:00am at the members invited Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm at Seniors’ Club. Everyone welcome. the Longlac Seniors Centre ------• ------TAI CHI: Promote better balance, GREENSTONE QUILTING & CRAFTS have now increase circulation and joint started, Tuesday Mornings at flexibility. Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 HARVEST 9:00am. 55 Plus room in the com- at the Health Centre. •• plex ------• ------COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Once a CENTRE The Mun. of Greenstone's Aging at month we meet to cook nutri- 807-854-3663 Home Medical Transportation Pro- tious, low-cost meals. Ideas are CRIME 401 E Main Street (side) gram provides transportation for shared for recipes; cooking takes ambulatory Seniors in Greenstone place the following week at the Open the second to medical and health related ap- Health Centre. You then bring and fourth Thursday STOPPERS pointments. This service is avail- home your meals and surplus to of the month, with able for both local appointments freeze. Small fee, to cover cost of A COMMUNITY and appointments in the City of groceries purchased. the exception of Thunder Bay on a first-come, first- July and August. PROGRAM DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUP- served basis. Third party assign- Drivers needed to ment of a portion of an eligible PORT GROUP: first Wednesday of CALL Northern Health Travel Grant may the month, at 7:00pm. deliver hampers be required by there will be no out to various of pocked cost to any individual. communities. 1-800-222-8477 For more info please call the Com- munity Services Dept. of the Munic- Call the above THUNDER BAY & DISTRICT ipality of Greenstone at 854-1100. if interested

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Je Affordability & Quality away at the Geraldton District a computer service to help you succeed. row the passing of William “Bill” suis moi. Vous êtes vous, ce que Hospital on December 13th, Ennis, on Saturday, December 8th, nous étions les uns pour les 2012. He was born in Marchand, 2012 at the age of 64. autres, nous le sommes toujours. NOTICE Manitoba on August 25th, 1924. Donnez-moi le nom que vous Dearest father of Valerie Kerr (Jeff) m’avez toujours donne. Parlez- Ed worked in the forest industry of Qu’Appelle, Sask., Gerry Ennis, moi comme vous l’avez toujours for Kimberly-Clark for many years of Kelowna, B.C. and Crystal Ennis fait. N’employez pas un ton dif- before going on to proudly repre- of Vancouver, B.C. He will be férent. Ne prenez pas un air Royal Canadian Legion sent the union members of the sadly missed by his 3 grandchil- solennel ou triste. Continuez a rire Branch #133 Lumber and Sawmill, and IWA for dren. de ce qui nous faisait rire ensem- December 15, 2012 Meat Draw the Greenstone area, until his re- ble… priez, souriez, penser a moi. Winners tirement in 1989. Bill is survived by his mother Eve- Que mon nom soit prononce a la lyn Ennis of Timmins, brother maison comme il l’a toujours été, Rose Abbott Survived and lovingly remem- Dave (Louise) of Onaway Alberta, sans emphase d’aucune sorte, Bruce Thompson bered by his wife Elise, his four Diane Magee (John) of Gerald- sans une trace d’ombre. La vie HEALTH Colin Santerrre sons and four daughters. ton, Christine Ennis (Gordie) of signifie ce qu’elle a toujours signi- Anne Safroniuk Josephine (Pat Lashmar), Victor Schumacher and Randy of Tim- fie. Elle reste ce qu’elle a toujours Colin Santerrre (Jacky), Richard (Nicole), Anna mins. He is also survived by nu- été. Le fil n’est pas coupe. Rick Maki (Tom Currie), Estelle (Pat O'Brien), merous nieces and nephews. Bill Pourquoi serais-je hors de votre Eddy (Suzanne), David (Michelle), was pre-deceased by his father pensée, simplement parce que je CHRISTMAS GIFT CERITIFICATES PLEASE NOTE: Winner of Food and Evelyn Mahon. Also survived Arthur Ennis in 1972. suis hors de votre vue? Je vous at- are now available for voucher at Daneff’s is Stefanie by his brother William (Joan) of tends, je ne suis pas loin… juste de MASSAGE SERVICES Fortin and winner of rust check Calgary. Pepere will be sadly Bill worked for Kimberly-Clark of l’autre cote du chemin, vous with at Greenstone Transfer is Claire missed by his 19 grandchildren, Canada for 30 years. He was a voyez, tout est bien. Continuez. Healing Hands Mercier 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 member of the Royal Canadian Stress, pain, relaxation ------• ------great-great grandchildren. Legion Robert Frost Branch #133. Julie est allée vers un monde ou specialist. FOUND His main interest were golfing, la joie, le bonheur et la liberté Call Kristy-Lee @ Gray & black 3 wheel stroller. Ed was pre-deceased by his par- fishing and playing pool. sont eternels (807)-854-1794 Call 854-1747 ents Rosanna and Willy, and sib------• ------Antoinette or Micheline lings Exerna, Marilda, Henry, and Following Bill’s wishes cremation Though you're no longer with me Ella. has taken place with no funeral Every day I find service. In one way or another Friends were received at the Faw- You're back there in my mind GLENDA BARBER, RMT FOR RENT cett Funeral Home on Monday, In lieu of flowers, donations to the I might hear a piece of music REGISTERED MASSAGE December 17, 2012 from THERAPY SERVICES Tamarack House (Lodge) Thunder And at once my mind is stirred 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 854-1554 Bay would be appreciated. Back to a treasured moment 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The funeral ------• ------The two of us have shared Merry Christmas FOR RENT: 1,800 sq/foot indus- ceremony was held at St. Theresa I never try to stop them trial space, lots of outside parking. R.C. Church on Tuesday, Decem- I let them just flow through Gift Certificates Available Call 807-854-7639,email: ber 18, 2012 at 2:00pm with It's just my way of spending time [email protected] CUFN Roger Pronovost, Priest officiating. Once again with you Open through the holidays. The interment was held at Pine- Special on Bowen Therapy. ------• ------FOR RENT: 2000 sq Commercial grove Cemetery. With love from your family and Office Space. Main St. , Geraldton. friends Wheelchair access. AVAILABLE IM- In lieu of flowers and donations in MEDIATELY. Call 854-7639 or Ed's memory to the Heart and email:[email protected] TFN Stroke Foundation or the Cana- Thank you ------• ------dian Liver Foundation would be THERESA MARIE SKENE FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom modern greatly appreciate. Messages of November 14, 1926 ~ apartment, adults only, suitable condolence may be placed at the December 11, 2012 for professional couples. $700 Résidence funéraire Fawcett Fu- plus hydro. First and last and ref- neral Home website at: Terry died peacefully in Kam- We would like to thank everyone erences required. 807-683-3111 www.rfffh.com loops, BC. She was survived by who supported is in many ways leave message or text 807-629- her three children Patsy, Billy and during this difficult time. The cards, flowers, food, donations, Nancy Kyro 1989 TFN Ronnie, seven grandchildren office 854-0800 ------• ------employment Jonah, Jodie, Ryan, Cody, Sammy, masses, phone calls and to all FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apart- Katie, and Tyson, great grandchil- who travelled to be with us; your cell 854-7614 acts of kindness were deeply [email protected] ment. Partly furnished + appli- dren Corey and Logan. She was ances. 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ity,” said Tamblyn. “There- doing our best in this diffi- Strike Closes Superior- fore, we ask that parents cult provincial situation to not drop off their JK to minimize the disruption in Greenstone DSB Elementary grade 8 children at the our schools.” school on Thursday be- “Every effort will be made Schools cause there will not be ad- to provide timely and rele- MARATHON, Ontario – Fol- for the care of their chil- tinue to provide regular equate supervision vant communication with lowing strike notification dren on this day,” says updates as the informa- available. our families for the dura- by the Elementary Teach- David Tamblyn, Director of tion becomes available,” tion of job action,” said ers’ Federation of Ontario Education of Superior- said Tamblyn. All secondary schools will Tamblyn. Any strike/school (ETFO), all Superior-Green- Greenstone DSB. “We remain open and school closure related informa- stone DSB elementary thank parents for their un- As a result of this strike, all bus transportation will be tion will be communicated school will be closed on derstanding during this elementary schools (Ju- provided as usual for high directly to parents by Thursday, December 20, challenging time for nior Kindergarten through school students to attend school administration, as 2012. Secondary schools everyone in our system. grade 8) will be closed to their regular day classes. well as through media re- will be open for regular The board is committed to students on December 20. Tamblyn noted that day- leases and bulletins that classes. ensuring the safety of our Children in JK to grade care programs located in can be found by visiting students throughout this eight who ride the school the elementary schools the board website “We understand and sin- job action and maintain- bus will not be picked up are operated by a third cerely regret this disrup- ing positive relationships on Thursday, December party and these facilities at www.sgdsb.on.ca tion for our students, and with our students, parents, 20. will make their own deter- where all related docu- urge parents to make al- staff and the communities mination as to whether or ments are posted under ternative arrangements that we serve. We will con- “Student safety is a prior- not they will be open. He the Labour Relations Up- advised parents to watch date section. for specific announce- “We would like to thank ments from the daycare our families for their pa- What Kids Learn From Chores where their children may tience and understanding attend. during this event,” said (or More Proof That Suffering Builds Character) Tamblyn. By: Dr. James G. Wellborn activities. This helps them value more significant than “All elementary schools learn how to plan, organ- the practical issue of for Superior-Greenstone More information about Like so many parental ex- ize, prioritize and suffer. household maintenance. DSB are scheduled to re- the ETFO imposed sanc- pectations and require- • Sensitivity for others (or That said, what is the most open on Friday, December tions can be found by vis- ments, getting your kid in “Just because it doesn’t important reason kids 21,” said Tamblyn. “We iting www.etfo.ca. the habit of doing chores bother you to wallow in should do chores? recognize that this is an in- will help prepare them for filth doesn’t mean I’m Because you said so, of convenience and are the real world (if you can going to live in a pig sty!”) course. ever get them to move out). It isn’t crucial that things Here are some of the ben- be straightened or efits kids derive from as- cleaned. Exposure to signed chores. germs and disease can • Responsibility (or “I’m not help build the immune your maid.”) When you system (if it doesn’t kill you make a mess YOU are ob- first). But, there are some ligated to clean it up. The things you do because it most straightforward rea- is important to someone son your kid needs to do else (like, say, a spouse or chores is to drive the point the health department). home that he is responsi- Chores provide your kids ble for his actions in the with a clear message that world (and the messes he the world doesn’t revolve makes). around them and they • Personal Obligation (or need to take others’ feel- “You helped create this ings and sensibilities into mess now get up and consideration. help clean it up!”) When • Pride in a job well done you live with other people, (or “You call that done? you’re obliged to con- Get back in there and fin- tribute to the general up- ish cleaning that room.”) keep of common living It is important to take areas. Chores help your pride in even the most in- kid learn to pull her own significant tasks. Chores weight when it comes to help your kids learn that keeping shared spaces every task, however base, clean (so she doesn’t end is an opportunity to work up moving back home their hardest and do their because even her friends best. (The expression on consider her a slob). their face when you feed • Organization and Priori- them this line is priceless.) tizing (or “You had plenty • Self-sufficiency (or “Why of time to get that room do I have to tell you every clean. You can just forget single time to replace the about going anywhere till trash bag after you take it’s done!”) Chores are un- out the trash?”) OK, this pleasant for most kids. reason really isn’t that im- Unfortunately, life is filled portant. If your kid needs with unpleasant but nec- a lot of practice before he essary tasks. Chores pro- can skillfully take out the vide the chance for your trash or sweep the floor, kid to practice making you have much bigger time for necessary evils challenges than getting like routine maintenance chores done. in their schedule of other- Like so many time-honored wise fun or meaningful parental expectations, household chores have a

Wednesday, december 19, 2012 13 Informative MEDIA RELEASE: Attention All PREMIER ROYALTY COM- the Outfitters, Resort Owners and MENCES TRADING UNDER all Groups with an Interest in SYMBOL “NSR” ON THE TSX Promoting our Amazing “Made in PREMIER ROYALTY INC. (NSR:TSX) is pleased to announce that at the opening of trading today, its common shares Greenstone” Outdoor Experiences. and listed warrants will begin trading on a one-for-four Recognizing an emerging grounds and regional dors. Electronic pamphlets consolidation basis on the Toronto Stock Exchange opportunity to support amenities such as parks, and media (subject to size under the symbols “NSR”, “NSR.WT” and “NSR.WT.A”, re- economic development boat launches, kayaking, limitations) can be pro- spectively. Fractional common shares and warrants re- opportunities related to snowmobiling, ice fishing, vided to us and used on sulting from the consolidation will be rounded down to tourism, The Municipality of ice climbing, hunting, golf, your behalf. The Mayor the nearest whole share or warrant, as applicable. Greenstone has agreed hiking, swimming, boating and Council are encourag- Abraham Drost, President & CEO of Premier Royalty Inc., to support two Greenstone and the myriad of other se- ing ongoing support to stated: “This event has been about a year in the making ambassadors to attend the crets we all know too well. strengthen the partnership as a result of the original vision and commitment of our Tourism Trade Show The Municipality invites all with the local Chambers of Chairman Ewan Downie. The Company has acquired a in Stuttgart, Germany. The Greenstone businesses to Commerce. The Municipal- number of cash flowing royalties and true to the original CTM Trade Show runs from use this opportunity to ity of Greenstone contin- vision, is off to a great start. We look forward to capitaliz- January 12th - January advertise in Stuttgart, Ger- ues to pursue strategic ing on new opportunities for growth as we seek to max- 20th, 2013 and last year many through us. We will initiatives to capture imize shareholder value.” over 2 million visitors trav- have laptops and internet growth associated with the About Premier Royalty Inc. elled through this show. capacity at the booth, and tourism sector, and is ex- Premier Royalty Inc. features a high quality cash-flowing This event marks the first will encourage visitors to cited to be a part of this royalty portfolio on several remarkable gold mines in- step in Greenstone’s ef- browse and be guided project. Readers and listen- cluding: forts to tap into the Euro- through your websites and ers are asked to spread •1.5% NSR on the new (Q4/2012) Emigrant Springs Mine pean tourism market. pictures. Please provide us the word and help us operated by Newmont on the Carlin Trend in Nevada, Volunteering to working a with your promotional make this a huge success. USA booth for nine days, our brochures and pamphlets For more information or in- *1% NSR on the new (Q1/2012) Thunder Creek Deposit ambassadors will be by 3:00pm on Friday, De- quiries, please contact: of the Timmins West Mine operated by Lake Shore Gold exposing and demonstrat- cember 21st at your local Jamie Armstrong, Financial Mines in Timmins, Canada ing with multimedia, all ward office. Your materials Assistant to the Economic • 1% NSR on the venerable Buffelsfontein Mine operated that Greenstone has to will be shipped overseas Development Office by Village Main Reef in South Africa offer such as outfitting ven- during the first week of (807) 854-1100 ext. 2034 •1% NSR on the Mine Waste Solutions (MWS) tailings pro- tures, fly-in operations, January and distributed at cessing facility operated by AngloGold Ashanti in South local resorts and camp- the event by our ambassa- Africa •1% NSR on the new (2010) Gualcamayo Mine operated and support for people liv- by Yamana Gold in San Juan Province, Argentina ing with lung disease. Premier Royalty Inc. also has a number of promising ear- Kids, Hockey and At Brantford’s Wayne Gret- lier stage exploration and development royalties in its zky Sports Centre, he growth pipeline and is actively assessing other potential signed Christmas Seals royalty acquisitions and corporate development oppor- tunities in stable jurisdictions. HealthyBrantford, ON – NHL are-Lungshealth – when he visited posters for young players nas may remain dark and the sports centre named and spoke about how the silent but in every corner of after his famous son to Gretzky family had been ing Wayne, the family and lion of these colourful, fes- our hockey-loving country, watch the young stars of personally touched by me. By doing this, I get to tive stamps to seal en- the game goes on as the future and to spread lung disease when Phyllis, move Phyllis to the fore- velopes and decorate their skaters young and old the word about the annual Walter’s wife of 45 years, front and tell people how Christmas parcels. reaffirm their joyful com- Christmas Seals campaign. died of lung disease in special she was to our Lung disease affects more mitment to our national For several years, Walter 2005.“Losing Phyllis was family.”Since 1908, The than 2.4 million Ontarians. pastime.In Brantford, has been the Ontario Lung very, very difficult,” said Lung Association has pro- To donate to the Christmas Canada’s favourite hockey Association’s Christmas Walter. “Promoting lung duced Christmas Seals to Seals campaign, or to dad Walter Gretzky com- Seals Ambassador, a tire- health helps keep her help raise funds for its pro- learn more about lung bined two of his great pas- less worker in support of memory alive for us.“She grams to improve lung health call 1-888-344- sions – junior hockey and this historic campaign that always preferred staying in health. Each year, Canadi- LUNG (5864) or visit the campaign for lung raises funds for research the background support- ans use about eight mil- www.on.lung.ca. lighten up ItÊs Christmas!

With a string of glad tidings to our customers, neighbors, and friends at this joyous time of year.

The Greatest Gift of All It’s been a privilege and a pleasure serving you and we look forward to your continued In the spirit of the season, we’d like to give you our best wishes support! for a holiday that’s filled with much harmony, contentment and joy. For the treasured gift of your friendship, we are truly thankful.

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