THORPE WINS BIG PAGE 9 NEW LINCS ASST. COACH PAGE 12 St. Marys Independent 36 Water St. S., St. Marys ON | 519.284.0041 | [email protected] | www.stmarysindy.com Issue #1058 Thursday, June 10, 2021 FREE Black’s Financial Services 2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBO $99 B.W. Black’s Financial Services Call us for details 519.284.1340 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT *All rates subject to change without notice* Well equipped clean with 6sp. auto, air, keyless, remote start, TERM GIC GIC INSURED onstar, cruise, tilt wheel, power windows, locks & mirrrors, backup Are you taking advantage of the TFSA? 1 year 1.20 *All rates subject cam, 7 inch screen with bluetooth, 4 brand new tires, deep tinted 1 YR 0.82 - 3 YR 1.39 - 5 YR 1.81 glass, clean vehicle with clean history report to change without 3 years 1.70 $ HST & license extra. For more products and 5 years 2.15 notice* $ 12,998 Payment over 72 months at 5.99% o.a.c. Financial Advice call us today! 99 B.W. AllRoads.ca | 519-284-3308 Bearer of bad news HPPH accelerating second doses of COVID-19 vaccine PATIO OPENING With nearly two-thirds of Huron Perth residents having already received their first dose of the THIS FRIDAY! COVID-19 vaccine, many are now making arrange- ments to get their second dose. As per data on the Wing night returns Huron Perth Public Health website as of June 7, June 17th anytime after 79,852 of Huron Perth Residents (65.7%) have re- ceived their first dose, while 8,169 (6.7%) are fully 5pm. First come, vaccinated. rst serve. 4/table max On June 7, individuals aged 70 and older, or any- one who received their first vaccine dose on or be- 9 & Dine returns June fore April 18, 2021, became eligible to book their 18th. BOOK ONLINE! second dose of the mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Mod- We can’t wait to serve you erna). For many people, this means that a shortened in- Call us for inquiries at terval of doses will be available to them as opposed For the second year in a row, Marlene Forman and Clifford the Bear announce to the initial 16-week guideline that was set out in 519.225.2329 that the Teddy Bears' Reunion will not be held this year. The very popular the province. event is usually held on the third Sunday in August. “We know that many people are eager to receive www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com their second dose of vaccine,” said Dr. Miriam Klas- sen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth in Domestic terrorist attack targets a recent press release. At the same time, Klassen asked that Huron Perth residents be patient with Islamic family in London, kills 4 HPPH staff during this busy time and to not leave By Stewart Grant “There is evidence that this was a multiple messages that slow down the ability of booking staff to reply to people. In a week where Canada is still reel- planned, premeditated act and that ing from the horrific news about 215 the family was targeted because of More information on how and when to book a sec- indigenous children’s bodies discov- their Muslim faith,” said London Po- ond dose at an HPPH community clinic is avail- ered at the site of a former residen- lice Service Detective Superinten- able at www.hpph.ca/SecondDose. Appointments tial school, the evil racism that lives dent Paul Waight. for first and second doses can be booked online at among us was exposed again, this The act of terrorism killed four of the www.hpph.ca/vaccinebooking or by calling 1-833- time in nearby London. five family members who were out 753-2098. On Sunday night at 8:40 p.m., a for a walk on the warm Sunday eve- Individuals do not need to receive their second 20-year-old white man, wearing body ning: a 74-year-old woman, a 46-year- vaccine at the same location where they got their armour, drove his pickup truck inten- old man, a 44-year-old woman, and first dose. tionally onto the curb at the corner of a 15-year-old girl. At the request of family members, their names are not As of June 4, 2021, the groups eligible for a short- Hyde Park Road and South Carriage ened second dose interval may book their appoint- Road, plowing over a family of five. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 9 2 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — Town shares service changes for operating under Step One of Roadmap to Reopen Effective June 11, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., The pool will remain closed. The St. Marys Public Library playgrounds if they are feeling sick, to the Town of St. Marys will be operat- Quarry will open June 19 and will be The Library will remain closed for wash their hands before and after use, ing under Step One of Roadmap to Re- subject to restrictions. Please visit in-person services with the exception and to practice physical distancing open. The following outlines changes www.townofstmarys.com/quarry for of access to computers and photocopi- while at our playgrounds. and public health measures for Town more information. ers which are available by request for Tennis and Pickleball courts are open services and programs. Youth Centre up to 60 minutes. Due to screening re- and subject to restrictions. Soccer Municipal Operations Centre and In-person activities for the Youth Cen- quirements, services will only be of- fields and baseball diamonds are open Town Hall tre will remain closed. Youth-based fered via the Queen St. entrance. The for training purposes and are limited The Municipal Operations Centre virtual programming will continue. Library will continue to offer curbside to 10 people with additional restric- pickup, home delivery and the book tions. and Town Hall will remain closed for Friendship Centre drop-ins. Pre-arranged appointments chute on Queen St. remains open for St. Marys Museum The Friendship Centre remains closed returns. The Library will remain fine and drop-box services are still avail- The museum will remain closed. able. Please call 519-284-2340 to book. for indoor, in-person programming. free while still under COVID-19 re- Anyone entering any Town facility Outdoor programing is being deter- strictions. Visit stmaryspubliclibrary. St. Marys VIA Rail Station and Sta- must complete a COVID-19 screening mined and details will be announced ca for hours of operation. tion Gallery form before entering. as soon as they are available. The Adult Learning Programs The St. Marys VIA Rail Station and Friendship Centre will continue to of- Station Gallery will remain closed. Camp PRC fer health services such as Footcare Virtual learning opportunities will Camp PRC registration is now avail- and Blood Pressure Screening, as well continue to be available. Please con- Landfill tact 519-374-8232 or email alearn- able online at www.townofstmarys. as virtual and telephone programs. The landfill will continue to operate [email protected] for more in- com/campPRC. Camp programs will Community Wellness Programs such for regular hours of operation. Pay- formation. run from July 5 to September 3 and as meal delivery, social connection ments must be made through debit or will adhere to all COVID-19 regula- calls and shopping support will con- Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreation credit cards as cash will not be accept- tions set out by the Government of tinue. Those coming to the PRC for All municipal playgrounds remain ed. Ontario. Friendship Centre health service pro- open on a “use at your own risk” basis. Yard Waste Depot Aquatics Centre and Quarry grams must use the Friendship Centre Residents are reminded to avoid using entrance. Open for regular hours. Domestic terrorist attack targets Islamic family in London, kills 4 Continued from page 1 driver of the truck fled the area at a The Hyde Park area of London where short two-minute drive, just past the high rate of speed and drove six kilo- this attack occurred is a place well Peavey Mart (TSC Store). It is an oth- being released at this time. Surviving metres to Cherryhill Village Mall (at known to most of our St. Marys read- erwise peaceful area where any fam- the attack, with serious injuries, is a Cherryhill Blvd. and Oxford Street ers. If headed south on Hyde Park ily would normally feel comfortable 9-year-old boy. West) where he was arrested by Lon- from Fanshawe Park Road, the inter- heading out for a Sunday night stroll. After striking the family of five, the don Police. section at South Carriage Road is a
7 Day Forecast - Weather Sponsored by TheHITCHING POST Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday June-10th June-11th June-12th June-13th June-14th June-15th June-16th Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Potential showers Potential showers Few showers
c c c c c c 30 28 27 26 c 24 24 24 1.21% 1.20% 0.85% Feels Like Feels Like Feels Like Feels Like Feels Like Feels Like Feels Like 1.87% 1.70% 1.39% 2.25% 2.15% 1.81% Market Prices Sponsored by (Cash bids as of Tuesday at 12pm.) 695 Levitt Street, Granton ON, N0M 1V0 #2 YELLOW CORN SOYBEANS SOFT RED WHEAT Old Crop – $8.51 Old Crop – $19.44 Old Crop – $7.79 New Crop – $6.98 New Crop – $17.22 New Crop – $7.81
St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 3 COMMUNITY — New Park Patrollers in St. Marys Residents may notice a few new educate residents so everyone friendly faces around St. Marys can enjoy St. Marys to the full- this summer. Two new Park est. If you see us around town Patrollers, employed by Strat- and are curious about anything, ford Police Service, have com- please do not hesitate to ap- menced their summer employ- proach us and engage with us." ment in St. Marys. The Park Patrollers have been Gracie Dafoe and Marcel Lun- appointed as municipal law en- drigan are eager to get to know forcement officers and have the the residents of the town and authority to issue by-law in- help educate and enforce a fraction notices when someone number of by-laws includ- is found to be in contravention ing but not limited to traffic & to the by-law. They will be as- parking, permitted uses at the sisting the Stratford Police Ser- Quarries, smoking and vaping, vices in monitoring areas such animal control and open-air as parks, trails, the quarries, burning. and the downtown core. “I am excited to connect with Additional information on by- the residents of St. Marys,” says laws for the Town of St. Marys Gracie Dafoe. “I have grown up can be found at www.townofst- in St. Marys and know that res- marys.com/bylaws. Any ques- idents appreciate seeing a po- tions regarding by-laws or en- lice presence. Both Marcel and forcement can be directed to the I love helping people. We en- Clerks Department at 519-284- courage residents to stop and 2340, ext. 212 or clerksoffice@ say ‘hello’ when they see us.” town.stmarys.on.ca, or speak Lungrigan adds, “We’re not just directly with the Park Patrollers here to enforce by-laws, but to when seen around town. New Park Patrollers Gracie Dafoe and Marcel Lundrigan assist Stratford Police Services in St. Marys. FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE JOIN OUR WE ARE TEAM! HIRING
Install & Repair TELECOM DONE RIGHT Technician [email protected] www.quadro.net/careers
Must have a valid drivers license - G Class or higher No phone calls please 4 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMENTARY — Overheard at the Co�ee Shop
What if it was the other Proudly sponsored by: in St. Marys way around? 201 Queen St E, St. Marys, ON • (519) 284-4555 • OPEN 24 HOURS! By Spencer Seymour address the trauma suffered, and the economic disparities that 113 years of You're sitting at your breakfast table, such horrors causes? reading the paper and getting your kids ready for the day. When all of a If the Catholic Church thinks a con- sudden, the front door is kicked open. demnation from a Prime Minister is Rest of the World: A group of Indigenous leaders barge 'unfair', or that requesting an apology It will be nice on Friday “And I thought in on your family breakfast and rip from the individual who supposed- to finally purchase the your children from your clutches, tell- ly speaks for God is too much to ask, non-essential item of Canada was supposed underwear to be such a nice ing you the government has allowed they either don't know the history of country…” them to do so as part of a program residential schools or don't care about designed to kill the European in the what the victims went through. child. If leaving the leaders who created and And for 113 years, your kids and endorsed residential schools in histo- thousands like them would be abused, ry textbooks, instead of on statue ped- Have you heard something humorous around town that you think might be of interest to others? tormented, or killed. If you ever find estals or the sides of public schools, is Either email them to us at [email protected] with the title them again, you find a person you 'cancel culture', consider it the most "Overheard at The Coffee Shop", call 519-284-0041 or drop by the office to let us know! don't know, who was indoctrinated fitting way possible to remember peo- with a mindset that the culture you ple who were deadset on literally can- raised them in is bad. If you don't celing another culture. Bravo Boo meet them again, you likely also nev- Make the reparations. It should have er find their remains, preventing a We have two Bravos this week. We have two Boos this week. been done years ago. Actually, it proper funeral service. should have never had to be done in 1) Bravo to all the riddles and jokes 1) On Monday, June 7th I logged in Just think about this for more than the first place because anyone who in the paper because as a teacher, to the Huron/Perth website to book two seconds. Imagine this was your can say the words "kill the Indian in my students have enjoyed these vaccine appointments for my wife life experience or that of your par- the child" without feeling sick to their every Friday morning during our and myself. I got myself booked in ents. What would you do? How would stomachs should be kept as far away Online learning! you feel carrying an unbearable bur- from positions of power as possible. Goderich but when I went back in I den shackled to you permanently? Nevertheless, it happened. So make 2) Bravo to all the volunteer fire- couldn't get an appointment for my What would you do if someone came the reparations, and if you're just the fighters both present and past for wife. Finally after about an hour I into your house, stole your child, and average citizen, vote for leaders who a remarkable professional job they got an appointment for her 8 days treated them so horrifically that they will do so. Because if you had gone have done over the years. Also later in St. Marys. I learned later in suffered severe mental illnesses for through a residential school, or had Bravo to all the businesses who the day that my neighbour tried to the rest of their lives? your child stolen and placed into one, book herself an appointment but or forced to spend 113 years fighting have been very co-operative over Now imagine, after battling for 113 couldn't but was able to book her for the right to let your kids grow up the years letting the volunteers years, the atrocities finally cease. Is husband and after a time managed with a fair chance at a good life, you'd answer the alarms. all forgiven? Is it all good now? Would be sick of waiting for things to be to get herself an appointment. We you think it too much to ask seeking made right. are the same age which makes me both token apologies and real steps to wonder if the website is set up to be sexist (LOL)! The people setting The St. Marys up these websites really need to St. Marys Independent Independent make them senior friendly. 36 Water St. St. Marys, ON, PO Box 2310 N4X 1A2 THOUGHTS 2) Boo to those who do not pull [email protected] OF THE WEEK over for emergency vehicles, in- Phone: 519.284.0041 Sponsored by: cluding the volunteer firefighters who have flashing lights on their Publisher RADAR vehicles. It does not take too much AUTO PARTS time to pull over and you may be Stewart Grant [email protected] 395 Queen Street West • saving a life when you do this. Editor in Chief Frank Doyle • [email protected] The first day of *Please note all Boos and Bravos must be signed in order to Bravos and Boos are submitted by community members and do Graphic Design / Layout summer is not be considered. not necessarily reflect the opinions of the St. Marys Independent Tyler Carruthers • [email protected] necessarily the first Sales Representative summer day. Ron Morrison, Broker Sponsored It is not the times 150 Queen Street East, St. Marys, ON • Stewart Grant • [email protected] by: 519-272-7666 Billing Administrator you fall that define Coldwell Banker Homefield Legacy Realty, Brokerage your character, but June Grant • [email protected] how quickly you get Administrative Assistant up. Wendy Lamond • [email protected] Quote of the Week Contributors Kind words are worth much and "These milestones are exceptionally impressive. The volunteer fire Pat Payton, Rob Edney, Nancy Bickell, Mary Smith, Marvin Arthur, cost little. department is a strong community institution that contributes Nancy Abra, Lauren Eedy, Spencer Seymour, Sarah Cairns to community integration. The value of these recipients' service If you want to kill cannot be overstated.” facebook.com/stmarysindy twitter.com/stmarysindy time, try working it to death. - St. Marys Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson www.stmarysindy.com St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 5 COMMUNITY — AMDSB issues letter to Stonetown parents following Ontario's Crier school-year announcement Municipal information from the Town of St. Marys By Spencer Seymour and opportunities for creativity." A letter was sent out by the Avon They also provided guidance on Covid-19 Updates Maitland District School Board last several matters, including students' week addressing the decision by the belongings, borrowed technology, Current Public Health Measures Ontario government to keep remote emergency child care, report cards, learning in place for the remainder and graduations. Details on how to Effective June 11, St. Marys will be operating under Step of the school year. retrieve personal belongings will be One of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen. Details on what "We were very hopeful that the provided by your school in the com- Town services are available can be found on our website. health situation in Ontario would ing weeks. In preparations for re- Please follow all health and safety guidelines when using be positive enough to allow stu- turn to school in the Fall, borrowed town services and facilities. dents back to school before the end devices will be collected from most families towards the end of June. of June," the communication read. The Municipal Operations Centre and Town Hall remain "However, we understand that the Emergency child care will contin- ue for eligible families until June closed for drop-ins. Prearranged appointments and drop- Premier's decision is based on the box services are available. Please call 519-284-2340 to best advice from public health and 30th, after which regular childcare book. Anyone entering any Town facility must complete medical officials." operations will be restored. Paper copies of report cards will be dis- a COVID-19 screening form before entering. The letter also tried to reassure and tributed and more information will Details: townofstmarys.com/covid19 boost the spirits of parents and stu- be released in the coming weeks. No dents. It acknowledged the challeng- in-person events (i.e. large gather- Vaccine Booking Support Line es of online learning and also noted ings, graduations, parties, etc.) will that staff, students, and parents alike be hosted in June. Your school will Assistance with booking a Covid-19 vaccine appointment have learned "resiliency skills, cop- provide details for future ceremo- can be reached through 519-284-3930 or ing strategies, technological skills, nies by the Fall. [email protected]. Details: townofstmarys.com/covid19 Community Wellness & Stonetown Supports Perth South Landfill If you’ve been asked to isolate or are doing so voluntarily, our Community Wellness Program can safely help you re-opened with your essential needs such as: • Hot and frozen meal delivery Perth South, ON – Following the Further information regarding • Delivery of groceries and other essentials end of the provincial Stay-at-Home landfill operations can be found at • Social connection calls and telephone reassurance Order, the Perth South Landfill has www.perthsouth.ca re-opened effective June 5, 2021. • Virtual and telephone programming Additional questions about this me- Details: townofstmarys.com/communitywellness or 519-284-3272 The landfill will resume its regular- dia release can be directed to Re- ly scheduled openings on the first becca Clothier, Chief Administrative If you or someone you know is in need of supports and and third Saturday of the month Officer/Treasurer | 519-271-0619 resources for food security, mental health and addiction, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Ext. 227 | [email protected] financial aid, housing, and more, please visit our website. Details: townofstmarys.com/stonetownsupports General Municipal Updates Summer Jobs, Camp PRC and SPC Meeting Camp PRC Registration is now open online for Camp PRC! Details: townofstmarys.com/campPRC
Job Opportunities The Town of St. Marys is recruiting for several summer positions (lifeguards, educators and more). Visit our website today for more details and deadlines to apply. Details: townofstmarys.com/careers
Strategic Priorities Committee Meeting The next SPC Meeting will be held on June 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. It will be live streamed on our YouTube channel and the agenda will be on our website on June 11, 2021. Details: townofstmarys.com/meetings Contact us: 519-284-2340 | townofstmarys.com
COLUMN COVID-19 20210607.indd 1 2021-06-07 3:45:10 PM 6 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — Car cruise with a view
566 Queen St. E. • 519.284.4348 Senior of the Week
Our senior of the week is Fred Miller who will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Fred has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. He is married to Elaine Stephen and they enjoy time on his family farm. Happy Birthday Fred. If you would like to nominate someone for Senior of the Week, Contact us at 519-284-0041 or [email protected]. St. Marys GMC had a few of their seasonal cars out for a cruise on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. Sales con- sultant Sylvie Schryer commented that they like to get the seasonal cars out in the community for people to see Weekend Quiz and it was a perfect spot for a photo opportunity. (Wendy Lamond photo)
Sponsored by: 17 Water St. S Gordy's 519-860-8662
1) According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on earth? 2) Which is the largest of the Channel Islands? 3) Who wrote ‘Far From The Madding Real Estate Crowd’? 4) Which is the only US state to begin with buying/selling/mortgages the letter ‘P’? 5) At which golf course does the US Masters Family Law take place? 6) What does NATO stand for? Estate planning 7) Which is the largest castle in England? 8) In a bingo game, which number is and most areas of Law represented by the phrase “two little ducks”? 9) In the Hans Christian Andersen story, visit our new website at which little girl was found inside the petals of a flower? www.sherwinlaw.ca 10) Which European country had the Roman name Helvetia?
This week’s answers are found on pg. 27 St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 7 COMMUNITY — St. Marys firefighters receive medals for service A long list of firefighters have earned Dundas notes that the fire service the Fire Service Exemplary Medals has changed dramatically in the time and Fire Services Long Service Med- he’s been involved. "The equipment, als for a combined more than 220 training, and responsibilities have years volunteering for the St. Marys changed tremendously. I feel very Fire Department. fortunate to have experienced fire- "These milestones are exceptionally fighting techniques evolve over the impressive,” said St. Marys Fire Chief past 35 years.” Richard “Andy” Anderson. “The volun- A particular challenge that Dundas teer fire department is a strong com- notes is balancing family life with the munity institution that contributes to commitment to the fire service. "You community integration. The value of can plan all you want for how your these recipients' service cannot be day is going to go, but if the pager overstated.” goes off, things change very quickly. Firefighters who received awards Dealing with some of the things we for Fire Services Exemplary Service see on the job can be difficult for some Medal included: firefighters,” he said. "I have been to some very troubling calls but have al- Kevin Edwards, Captain - 20 years ways been able to separate them from my personal life. At the station we Mark McEwan, Firefighter – 20 years Front Row (Left To Right): Firefighter Mark McEwan, Lieutenant Phil West, Fire- are very good at looking out for each Jeff Sass, Firefighter – 20 years fighter (Retired) Todd Thibodeau. Back Row (Left to Right): Deputy Fire Chief other, talking through hard times, and Brent Dundas, Captain Dale Robinson, Captain Kevin Edwards, Firefighter Jeff Todd Thibodeau, Firefighter (Retired) supporting each other. Every person Sass, Firefighter Rick Martin. Absent from photo is Captain Ryan Taylor. - 20 years is affected differently with each situ- Firefighters who received awards for ation. We try hard to gather as a group nity events that St. Marys Fire De- as many homes as possible to check Fire Services Long Service Medal in- and talk about anything that may af- partment holds throughout the year. smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms. cluded: fect any one of us. The town has sup- They agree that providing residents The feedback from those initiatives is port services for us and we encourage with the opportunity to sit togeth- always positive. Brent Dundas, Deputy Fire Chief – 35 our group to use these services." er and talk about old times or meet Years “On behalf of St. Marys Fire Depart- Dundas feels very fortunate to con- new neighbours is always a reward- ment the Town of St. Marys, we want Dale Robinson, Captain – 30 years tribute to fire safety in St. Marys, and ing experience. One of their favourite to congratulate all of our team mem- times of year includes Fire Preven- Ryan Taylor, Captain – 25 Years though it's a difficult job, he is hap- bers that reached these significant py to be serving a small town. "Many tion Week. During this time they visit milestones,” said Anderson. Phil West, Lieutenant – 25 years memories are of times when other Rick Martin, Firefighter – 25 years people are having their worst day. Brent Dundas, Deputy Fire Chief, was In a small community like St. Marys recognized for 35 years of service. we often know the people that need Dundas said, “For me, it’s not about our services and it is helpful for the More than Merchants the amount of time as I really don't people to know the responders are think about the number of years. It's sometimes neighbours and friends," something that I started in my early he said. 20’s and just kept doing." Among the best memories of the medal recipients are the commu-
Chrisavgi Stathopolous, Ambrosia Café 8 year resident / 1 year in business
St. Marys downtown business owners certainly serve here. They also locally live, spend, employ and help. Now be a good neighbour by supporting them, too. Shopping local means everything 8 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent COMMUNITY — New faces in the St. Marys Independent office Wendy Lamond and Sarah Cairns form new INDY Office and Print team
This building at 119 Woodstock Street South in Tavistock has been the long-time home of the Tavistock Gazette. We have been renting the facility since purchasing the newspaper business in July 2020. However, we have been informed that the building has been sold and that the new owner has different plans for the proper- Sarah Cairns and Wendy Lamond form the new client service team at INDY Office ty. As a result, we are moving administration of the Gazette to our head office in and Print based out of the St. Marys Independent office at 36 Water Street South. St. Marys at 36 Water Street South. By Stewart Grant Wendy began working full-time at industry. Gazette, Sarah was employed by Car- Wendy Lamond’s renowned customer the reception desk in the newly-re- After graduating from Mitchell Dis- man’s Foto Source. service skills are coming to St. Marys designed St. Marys office space this trict High School, Sarah completed Sarah and her husband Justin reside on a full-time basis. past week. her three-year graphic design course in nearby Stratford along with their Although we announced the hiring of Sarah Cairns joins print services at Fanshawe College in 2008. 5-year-old yellow labrador Cali and Wendy in November 2020, the bulk of team In seven years of professional work 6-year-old cat Sam. her time has been focused on the ad- The St. Marys Independent is pleased experience with Metroland Media, Sarah has also assumed graphic de- ministration of the Tavistock Gazette to introduce you to graphic designer Sarah was responsible for the graph- sign and newspaper layout respon- and Wilmot Post from the Gazette’s Sarah Cairns, who, along with Wendy ic design and layout of the St. Marys sibilities for the Tavistock Gazette, rented office at 119 Woodstock Street Lamond, will form the new INDY Of- Journal Argus, Stratford Gazette, Lis- while Tyler Carruthers continues in South in Tavistock. fice and Print team. Sarah will design towel Banner and Wingham Advance these roles for the St. Marys Inde- However, the recent sale of the Tavis- and co-ordinate custom print jobs Times. She also worked on various pendent Newspaper and The Wilmot tock Gazette building has provided us such as posters, business cards, cus- special projects including phone Post. the right opportunity to bring the ad- tom envelopes and other specialized books, hockey programs, Sideroads Please join us in welcoming Wendy ministration of all three newspapers business needs. magazine, and seasonal newspaper and Sarah to the St. Marys office! into the St. Marys Independent office Sarah brings a wealth of experience inserts. at 36 Water Street South. in the newspaper and print services Before joining us at the Tavistock
Huron Perth www.hpph.ca/vaccine COVID-19 Vaccination COVID-19 Vaccination Second dose Use the second dose calculator to find out your earliest eligibility date.
www.hpph.ca/SecondDose • • or call: 1-833-753-2098
St. Marys Independent
1/8 page ad | 5.1 x 3.6 | colour St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 9 COMMUNITY — Jennifer Thorpe wins big at Forest City Music Awards By Spencer Seymour also be so vulnerable and real. It was like reaching Local musician Jennifer Thorpe took home two through the music to put a finger on the very same awards at this week's Forest City London Music pain in your own heart." Awards (FCLMA). Thorpe was recognized with the As noted before, Thorpe is also a member of Rant Jazz Vocal Solo/Group Award and also as a mem- Maggie Rant, a multi-award-winning band that ber of Rant Maggie Rant for a World Music Award. pays homage to the musical roots of Ireland and It's not the first time Thorpe has been honoured Scotland, as well as the other five Celtic nations by the London-based music awards. In 2013, prior and Canada's East Coast. This is all fused with to being renamed to the FCLMA, she was award- the band's wide depth of modern sounds like ed a Jack Richardson Music Award for Jazz Vocal- hand-drumming, dub/jazz bass, soaring vocals, ist in 2013. Award winners have been and will be harmonies, and folk/blues/rock guitar. recognized during a two-night gala. The first night "I love being part of RMR," Thorpe said. "I was a was June 8th, and the second night is June 12th. bit of a jazz oddity: I had this growing accordion Both are being broadcast through Facebook Live collection at home, and a passion for my Scottish streams. Fellow St. Marys-native Emm Gryner is heritage and the Gaelic language. But it didn't re- nominated for Ontario Independent Recording ally fit the jazz idiom." She added that the eclectic Artist of the Year. mix and Celtic flavour made it a thrill to join the Thorpe has been performing jazz for 20 years and group. first became passionate about it while strolling Thorpe also was very grateful for all the support through libraries in northwestern Ontario. Thorpe from the St. Marys community. "I'd like to thank recently spoke to the Independent and reminisced Jennifer Thorpe. (Photo by Jane Fuller) my community from the bottom of my heart," she about discovering what she described as a "crazy, the reed section for the lower brass and was pick- emphasized, "when I reached out online and in- edge, [and] amazing sound", and how she had to ing up the trombone. Then I was given a double vited support from St. Marys, I was overwhelmed! find more of it. cassette of Verve's Billie Holiday 'Lady In Autumn' People were amazing. Thank you for your sup- "I was a horn player when I started listening se- and that was it. When I heard Lady Day pouring port, St. Marys! I'm really proud to represent this riously to jazz," Thorpe remembered, "I'd ditched her heart into a lyric and using her voice like a beautiful place where I live." horn, that was it. She could be salty, but she could Huron Perth COVID-19 vaccine update Continued from page 1 provided at the recommended 12- telephone booking system. clinic availability. week interval. ment through participating pharma- Individuals may also book their sec- Although the province-wide stay- cies as well. Appointments must be Opting for AstraZeneca as your sec- ond dose appointment at a partici- at-home order was lifted this week, booked directly with the pharma- ond dose: pating pharmacy where the Pfizer or restrictions remain in effect. HPPH cy. For a complete list, visit https:// Effective June 4, 2021, individuals Moderna vaccines are administered. reminds everyone to continue follow- covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-loca- who received their first dose of the HPPH continues to add vaccine clin- ing all public health and workplace tions. AstraZeneca vaccine and who would ics as vaccine supply is confirmed. safety measures regardless of their vaccination status at this time. Cancelling appointments like their second dose of the Astra- Please check our website for latest Zeneca vaccine (at the 12-week in- If you have booked an appointment terval), can contact the pharmacy at an HPPH vaccination clinic and no where they received their first dose longer need it, please cancel as soon to book an appointment. as you can to free up the space for another eligible community member. Anyone who went to the April 20 or April 22 Primary Care AstraZeneca Appointments can be cancelled by clinics in Goderich or Stratford can emailing VaccineCancellation@hpph. wait for further information or can ca or by calling the booking line at call a participating local pharmacy 1-833-753-2098; press 2 (two). Please that is providing AstraZeneca second include your first and last name and doses. the date, time, and location of your scheduled appointment. Right now, many of the participating pharmacies are taking names for a Astra Zeneca second doses and in- wait list until they can book appoint- terchangeability of vaccines ments. Please visit https://covid-19. On June 3, the province announced ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for a list that Ontarians who received their first of local participating pharmacies. dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Opting for an mRNA vaccine as your vaccine can choose to either receive a second dose: second dose of the AstraZeneca vac- cine, or an mRNA (Pfizer or Moder- Beginning the week of June 7, eligible na) vaccine for their second dose. individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and Both of these options are safe and would like a second dose of mRNA provide strong protection against vaccine (provided at the 12-week COVID-19. In addition, they will interval) can schedule their second count as a completed vaccine series. dose appointment at a future HPPH These second dose options will be clinic through the HPPH online or 10 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent Monthly Feature Safety Tip of the Month - Identifying Your Property Over the last several weeks our com- er; it has also been proven that prop- that can help us reunite your missing sponsible munities of Stratford, St Marys, and erty that is more easily identifiable is items with you. - Take photos of items that are more Perth South have seen an increase both, far less likely to get stolen, and - If you are a victim of a theft, please likely to be stolen, ie: tools, yard in theft related occurrences with the is much more likely to be returned to report it!!! The 76 reported thefts equipment, or anything of value Stratford Police Service receiving 76 the owner if, and when it is found. through May will likely only be the combined reports of Break & Enters, - Consider placing identifiable mark- Every month the Stratford Police tip of the iceberg. Regardless of how ers on common items that cannot be Thefts from Motor Vehicle, as well Service is inundated with found or insignificant you believe the theft is, as other incidents of theft. Although removed. This along with a photo- seized property that we are unable please contact us to file a report. Any graph of that item will make the item this amount of theft occurring in our to locate the owners of. There are information is better than no infor- community is a fairly significant in- less likely to be stolen and will defi- currently about 50 bicycles in our mation. nitely ensure you get it back if it is crease over the months past, with the possession, which have been located SPS receiving 35 similar reports in o When making a report, provide as found. Marking your tools with your abandoned throughout our commu- much of a description of the lost items initials is a great example April, our Safety Tip of the Month is nities and have not been reported as going to focus on property identifica- as possible, again, any information is - Record serial numbers and keep stolen, or insufficient information is better than no information and could tion rather than the typical Lock it or available to identify the owner. Also, the information in a safe place, this Lose it messaging. help us in getting your items back is specifically helpful with electron- several times per year, we send hun- into your possession As is the case with all property crime, dreds of various found items, includ- ics, ie: laptops, cell phones, tablets, or the cost of the theft itself is far greater ing tools, yard equipment, lawn orna- o Making a report will allow us to even your Google Home or Alexa than the property lost. Theft hurts our ments, electronics, and other person- identify where the problem areas are These are just a few simple methods communities by affecting the overall al items to auction as we are also not and will allow us to conduct a more to help identify your items and keep feeling of safety and well-being of all able to determine who the owner is. targeted approach to dealing with you and your property a little bit saf- who live here. It not only hurts the Out of the 76 reported thefts to the that issue er. Taking these steps along with en- individual who has lost their prop- Stratford Police Service throughout o Unreported items make is impossi- suring your property is locked up and erty, but it affects those around the May serial numbers were provided ble for the police to charge individ- secure and reporting any suspicious owner as well. Lock it or Lose it is an by the owner in only three of those uals with the appropriate offences activity to the police immediately will important message to always remem- incidents. when they are found in possession of go a long way to keeping our com- ber, as securing your property is the Serial numbers are a great way to those items. By having the items re- munities of Stratford, St Marys, and simplest and most effective way to help get your property back if it goes ported, charges can be laid and can Perth South the wonderful places to prevent it from being stolen, howev- missing, but here are a few other tips help prosecute the individuals re- live, work, and play that they are. Questions for the Cops: All about Auxiliary Police Officers The Stratford Police Service is con- announcement we have received and crime prevention initiatives. As geted community engagement tinuing with its community engage- a number of questions regarding seen, this can be a great stepping - Assisting with both crowd control ment initiative, “Questions for the “What is an Auxiliary Police Offi- stone for those who are interested and traffic control, with parades be- Cops”, which invites members of the cer”. Furthermore, as Covid restric- in a career in policing, however; that ing one example public to submit questions to the police tions begin to ease (hopefully!!) we is not a prerequisite, as we are sim- for the purpose of creating dialogue will once again begin to engage with ply looking for individuals who are - Assisting at R.I.D.E. Programs for between the public and the police, and our community in person, which will interested in volunteering their time the purpose of traffic control and to increase awareness of what services increase the chances of you coming with the police for the purposes list- public education the Stratford Police Services provides across one of our Auxiliary Police ed above. - Assisting Patrol Officers in ride- to our community. Officers while out in the community, An Auxiliary Police Officer is a fully along programs so we thought we would take this op- Questions can be submitted over social uniformed member of the police ser- - Assisting at community events, such portunity to help clear up this topic. media to the Stratford Police Service’s vice. Each member receives between as our annual food and toy drives Facebook, or Twitter accounts, as well The Stratford Police Service’s Aux- 40 – 50 hours of training, which in- - Search for missing persons as to any of our local media partners; iliary Policing Unit was implement- cludes de-escalation tactics, use of 2DayFM & JuiceFM, The Stratford ed at the beginning of 2020 and was force training, information regarding - Other functions as authorized by Beacon Herald, and The St Marys In- made up of 10 volunteers from our the various units in the Stratford Po- the Chief of Police dependent newspaper. The questions community. The program was quickly lice Service, how the Stratford Police We hope that this information helps will be collected throughout the month slowed to a halt due to the pandem- Service collaborates with other com- to provide some insight into our Aux- and will be answered at the end of ic hitting just as the unit was getting munity agencies, and how an Auxil- iliary Policing Unit. If you still have each month. We invite anyone, and ev- ready to move forward. iary Officer can be an integral part of any questions, or wish to discuss this eryone, to send us their questions, or However; since the program’s com- that collaborated effort. Each mem- topic further, please feel free to com- topics of discussion, to allow our com- mencement, four of its original mem- ber is required to volunteer a mini- ment on this post, or contact us di- munity to gain a better understanding bers have since been hired by other mum of 12 hours of their time each rectly. Also, the application process of what we do, and to help us serve the police services as full-time police month and will assist the Stratford is open until June 11th, so if you’re community in the best possible way! officers. The purpose of the Aux- Police in many different ways in- interested in volunteering your time Earlier in the month of May, we made iliary Policing program is to allow cluding the following: with the Stratford Police Service and an announcement stating that we interested individuals the chance to - Crime prevention initiatives, ie: making a positive difference to our were looking for individuals from volunteer their time with the Strat- providing information to the public community visit our website to see our community who are interested ford Police Service for the purpose of on various topics by way of presen- how you can apply. in volunteering with our Auxilia- improving the wellbeing of our com- tations, handing out information at We look forward to seeing what ques- ry Policing Unit. Since making that munity through community safety community events, or through tar- tions you have for us next month! St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 11 ARTS — Stratford Festival to reveal new Tom Patterson Theatre at virtual event on June 10 Designed by Toronto’s Siamak Hariri, the building is “a work of art” The Stratford Festival will offer a of the Stratford Festival. Instead, the first look inside its new Tom Patter- viewing party will mark the home- son Theatre with a four-part docu- town hero’s 101st birthday. mentary series premièring Thursday, VIEWING PARTY DETAILS June 10, at 7 p.m. ET at a live viewing party on its YouTube channel. EVENT: Discover the New Tom Pat- terson Theatre This series of digital tours and inter- views reveals the exceptional archi- DATE: Thursday, June 10 tecture, the inspiration behind it and TIME: 7 p.m. ET the technology that will make it one *The viewing party will remain avail- of the most remarkable theatres in able for 36 hours. The documentaries the world. will be accessible on the Stratford’s The $70-million building was de- Festival’s YouTube channel and its signed by Siamak Hariri, of Toron- subscription service Stratfest@Home to-based Hariri Pontarini Architects, following the première. who was selected for the project af- LOCATION: youtube.com/stratford- ter an international search. The re- festival sult, says Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, is “a work of art, not a con- DOCUMENTARIES: The Stratford Festival’s new Tom Patterson Theatre. Photo by Ann Baggley. ventional building.” Inside the Jewel: Discover the Expe- son Theatre. the impulses and inspirations behind Prior to the pandemic, the Tom Pat- rience that Awaits You A Space of Significance: Architec- the new Tom Patterson Theatre, and terson Theatre was scheduled to Take a guided tour of what you’ll ex- ture that Stirs the Heart walk us through the exciting journey open officially at a ceremony on June perience when you see a show at the from idea to completion. 11, 2020, the 100th anniversary of the The experts and visionaries behind Stratford Festival’s new Tom Patter- Machinery of Magic: The Technolo- birth of Tom Patterson, the founder the Tom Patterson Theatre discuss designing for the human experience, gy that Supports the Art architectural influences, building Technical Director Greg Dougherty components and much more. pulls back the curtain on some of THANK YOU to the businesses and organizations who have had Beyond Beautiful: The Inspired De- the state-of-the-art technology that a St. Marys DCVI co-op student this year. Our program would not sign of a Riverside Gem makes the magic happen behind the exist without the strong commitment of the community. We rely on scenes at the new Tom Patterson employers to provide students with meaningful learning experiences Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino Theatre. and they never disappoint. Thank you to all of our employers for supporting this worthwhile and architect Siamak Hariri discuss program during this challenging year. You are an integral part of helping prepare our students for a successful life after high school.
The co-op department would especially like to recognize the following businesses for participating in the program this year: Advanced Air Kingsway Lodge Schaeffler Canada AKoolFilm Company Kirby Electric Sensations Salon & Day Spa Belmont Farm Supply KRR Inc Spa Near the Tracks Bethel Pentecostal Church Little Falls Public School St Marys Landscaping Canadian Tire St. Marys MC Heating St. Marys Buick GMC Craig’s Garage McCurdy Manufacturing St. Marys Ford Cubberley Plumbing & Heating McCutcheon Dairy St. Marys Home Building Easy Lift Doors McDonald’s Your Independent Centre Feltz Design & Build Grocer St. Marys Radio Festival City Glass McKay Woodworking Stonetown Chiropractic Greiden Farms McPhail’s Pet & Animal Needs Stratford Honda Hailstrm Customizing Mike’s Selective Custom Sunova Implement Ltd. Hairitage Salon Cabinets The Hitching Post Harris-Greig Automotive Owen Lewis Construction Town of St. Marys Human Synergistics Passion Pools & Pond Viewland Farms Huron Tractor Perth County Ingredients Village Craft & Candle IFH Designs & Installations Raezor’s Edge Westview Dairy Ilderton Pet Hospital RDJ Bailey Metalworks Wildwood Care Centre Jackson’s Pharmacy Sam’s Home Hardware Ziebart Stratford JSB Construction Scenic Holsteins Employers/organizations interested in partnering with the program can contact Jessica Chateauvert, Co-operative Education Department Head 519-284-1731 or [email protected]
amdsb.ca/pathways 12 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent SPORTS — Former NHLer named new Lincolns' assistant coach Nathan Perrott played for the Lincs in 1993-94 championship season, spent 13 years in pro hockey
Nathan Perrott, who lives in Paisley, is employed as a firefighter at Bruce Power Nathan Perrott, left, poses for a photo with former Maple Leafs' teammate Gary in Tiverton. His official title is drills and exercise coordinator for the fire depart- Roberts. Perrott, 44, was recently named a new assistant coach with the St. Marys ment. His flexible day work schedule will allow him the time to be on the Lincolns' Lincolns, a team that helped launch his playing career back in the 1993-94 season. coaching staff. (Contributed) (Contributed) By Pat Payton pionship. player needs help and any advice I can told the newspaper. "There were a lot Nathan Perrott says he's come full cir- "I've been out of coaching for a few give him. I will also help with the team of good candidates, but Nathan ticked cle with the St. Marys Lincolns. years and was looking to get back into work aspect; it's probably one of the a lot of boxes for us. He coached skills most important things and that's to with the Owen Sound Attack, and he's Twenty-seven years after the rugged it. I'm pretty happy and excited look- ing ahead." have a team identity. We want a strong experienced many different things at winger played on the 1993-94 Western group of guys who play hard for each many pro levels. Jr. 'B' championship team, Perrott is About seven years ago, Perrott was other and play hard for the coaches "The connection to town meant a lot, returning to the Lincs as an assistant Player Development Coach with the and play hard for the crest on the front coach. Ontario Hockey League's Owen Sound too. When I joined the team, there of their jerseys. wasn't a lot of involvement with St. The 44-year-old Owen Sound native is Attack. After two seasons with the At- tack, he wasn't able to continue in that "It's that kind of thing I definitely want Marys people, and it was something replacing Tyler Duarte, who recently to bring to the team," he added. I wanted to fix. There's a lot of real- stepped down from the position after role due to a job change and different work schedule. Firefighter at Bruce Power ly knowledgeable hockey people in three seasons with the team. Duarte this area who are connected with the cited "work commitments" as the main Prior to that, he was an assistant coach Perrott lives in Paisley, and is employed Lincolns, and I felt that was being reason. in the Detroit Belle Tire 'AAA' mi- as a firefighter at Bruce Power in -Ti under-utilized. Nathan definitely has In an interview with the Independent, nor hockey system, and twice helped verton. His official title is drills and that history with the Lincolns, and Perrott says he's excited about return- teams win Michigan State champi- exercise coordinator for the fire de- we're really, really excited to have him ing to coaching -- especially with the onships. Perrott's eldest son Andrew partment. "I took on a three-year day as part of the organization." played on those Major Peewee and rotation in emergency management, Junior team that helped launch his Smale was impressed how a modest hockey career. "It's nice to contribute Major Bantam teams. Now 19, the de- and I coordinate all the drills and ex- fenceman has spent the majority of ercises for EPS (Emergency Protective Perrott explained to the interviewing back to the team that really kind of staff how he wants to make the Lincs springboarded my playing career," he the past three seasons with the OHL Services) Fire," he explained. "But I'm Attack. also still a firefighter." a better team. "He told us what he can said. "We had a great team in St. Marys offer as a coach and I respected him that year." 13-year pro playing career His flexible work schedule will allow for that. He didn't just talk about his Big, tough and talented Nathan Perrott also played three years him the time to be on the Lincs' coach- playing career and what he did and in the OHL, and then spent 13 seasons ing staff. "I now have a little window who he knows. Perrott remembers the '93-94 Lin- where I can get back into coaching, colns as being a big, tough and talent- playing professional hockey. He wants "It's really exciting to have Nathan to use those experiences as a coach, and I'm going to take advantage of it," ed group of players, who were coached he said. "The travel doesn't bother me. and Ryan and Trent, who has a win- by Terry Uniac and Gerry Seguin. That and feels he has tips he can pass on to ning background in Jr. 'C' and has Junior hockey players today. I have a window where I'm working Lincs team went 42-8 in the regular day shift for three years." been named coach-of-the-year with season and then took down the Petro- "I played a lot of seasons in a lot of dif- us. I think we've put together one re- lia Jets in six games in the league final. ferent leagues," he said. "I'm going to When required, Perrott says he can markable staff, and I'm looking for- also stay with Marty and Tracey Thom- ward to all the ideas that everyone is "Hopefully we can have success lean heavily on my experience. When I played pro, I used to get stickhandling son, whom he billeted with when he going to bring forward." again, now that I'm a coach with the was a St. Marys player back in the '93- Lincolns," Perrott continued. "I've advice from Alex Mogilny, and shoot- Second-round OHL draft pick ing and passing advice from Tomas 94 season. coached in the past and have some ex- After the one memorable playing sea- perience, and I'm looking forward to Kaberle, and skating advice from some Great addition to the staff of the best skaters in the NHL. son with the Lincs, Nathan Perrott working with (head coach) Trent Mc- Director of Hockey Operations/GM was drafted in the second round by Clement and (assistant) Ryan Shipley. "I've got a lot of little tricks that I can Greg Smale is convinced Perrott is a the OHL's Oshawa Generals and was I just want to help the kids get better. teach from my playing career, and I great addition to the Lincolns' staff. named the team's rookie-of-the-year It will be really good to get back in the played at a high level. Depending on "I think it would be easy to look at his in 1994-95. The big winger played locker room and be part of a hockey the player, and what he needs to work playing and coaching background, and three full seasons in the OHL. He team again and work towards a cham- on, Trent will help point me to what say that he was the easy choice," Smale Continued on page 14 St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 13 SPORTS — Frehner wore many hats with St. Marys minor hockey Long-time volunteer spent past 10 years as OMHA Rep. for the SMMHA By Pat Payton Pete Frehner enjoyed some special seasons in the St. Marys Minor Hockey Association over the past 16 years. Frehner won the prestigious Pethick Memorial Award for outstanding contribution and dedication to the SMMHA in 2014-15, and served as president of the association the following year. Three other seasons he will also cherish are the ones when his son Ben played Midget hockey in town. Ben was a member of back-to-back provincial Addi- tional-Entry Midget championship teams. The Ruth- erford Midgets defeated Norwood in 2012-13, and the Legion Branch 236 Midgets defeated Colling- wood in 2013-14. The following season, Frehner and the Cement Midgets reached the 'BB' final, but had to settle for second to South Muskoka. Frehner noted that his son and Remco Scheele are the only SMMHA players to play in an OMHA final all three years of Midget. "And they got to wear red hats in two of those three seasons," he said proudly. "When I look back I think a highlight was riding the fire truck around town with my kid," he said. "That was pretty cool. And I also got to hand Ben his med- Pete Frehner spent the past 10 seasons as OMHA Ben Frehner and his father Pete pose for an on-ice al." Rep. for St. Marys minor hockey. Over the past 16 photo after the Rutherford Midgets won the Midget years, he wore a lot of different hats for the associa- A-E provincial championship in the spring of 2013. Started volunteering in 2005 tion. (Payton photo) (Payton file photo) Pete Frehner started volunteering in St. Marys minor hockey in 2005 when Ben was Novice age. Rep. they're still playing hockey when they're 40," he In his early days, Frehner was a manager on the "I looked after the rosters for all the boys teams, po- said. "I wanted the coaches to instill the love of the bench for two Peewee teams and two Bantam teams. lice checks, coaching cards, trainer certificates, and game into the kids, so that they keep coming back. If "I was a manager for a lot of teams over the years," player movement if there are transfers," he said. "I they're having fun, they'll keep coming back. he said. think the job has gotten easier the last few years. Ten "What I've seen over the last 16 years is the other Frehner wore several hats while a SMMHA volun- years ago, we were chasing paper game sheets to de- options kids have these days, whether it's football, teer. He was a director for nine seasons, minor hock- termine if suspensions had to be handed out. Today, lacrosse, horse-back riding, karate . . . the kids have ey's webmaster for seven years, and sat on the tour- there are electronic game sheets, which are more ac- choices. Back when I was a kid, you played hockey nament committee for a few seasons as well. cessible." in the winter and baseball in the summer. Today, you Frehner noted that the OMHA Rep. is also the "con- have to make it fun for the kids so they will come He was also vice-president the season before he was back." president, and was a member of the SMMHA coaches duit" between the association and a regional director committee for three years and its chair for a fourth. for the OMHA. "Each region in the OMHA has a re- Frehner acknowledged that there are numerous gional director. If there are any issues, he's the guy I great volunteers in St. Marys minor hockey, but he OMHA Rep. 10 years go to and he looks after about 20 associations." wanted to give special accolades to Kristene Mc- Frehner spent the past 10 years as OMHA Rep. for Another big task is scheduling all OMHA playoff Curdy who has served as association president for the association, after taking over from Bill McPhail games for the SMMHA Rep. teams. "That's basically the past three years. in 2011. Frehner's long tenure in an important posi- from January to the end of March," he says. "I had a pretty easy run as president, but I tip my hat tion officially ended on June 8, the night the SMMHA Making hockey fun to Kristene for what she has had to deal with over held its 2021 Annual General Meeting. Mike John- the last two years, like Covid," he said. "She didn't son will take over the duties from Frehner. He will Frehner adds that he became a SMMHA volunteer to sign up for that. She has done over and above any- assist Johnson over the next year, so the transition help make the minor hockey experience for young- body's expectations." goes smoothly. sters hopefully a better one. Note: Pete Frehner also sits on the Jr. 'B' Lincolns' "I recruited Mike and talked him into doing it, so I "When I was on the coaches committee and we were executive and serves as their secretary and webmas- said I would help him for the year," he said. recruiting coaches, I told the coaches that their job ter. Frehner explained the job description of the OMHA is to make sure the kids come back tomorrow and
#2407299 ONT. INC 402 Queen St. W PO. Box 8 St. Marys, ON N4X 1A9
Beat the Heat! Have your A/C checked
Call to book an appointment Ryan Harris & Bryan Greig ● 519-284-1302 ● [email protected] ● o www.harrisgreigauto.com 14 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent SPORTS — Overholt earns spot at NCAA track & field championships St. Marys native recently posted a personal best in the 400-metre hurdles By Pat Payton Overholt's time at the May 29 qualifi- wan, her former coach at St. Mikes, St. Marys native Brooke Overholt er in Florida was the second straight told the Independent last weekend. is competing at the NCAA Outdoor race in which she set a personal best, "She had a tough year last year, with Track and Field championships this while also improving her mark that her injury, and her team was only al- week (June 9-12) at Hayward Field in ranks second all-time in Big Red track lowed to race towards the end of the Eugene, Ore. and field history. season. I think she has only had three To date, only four other women in or four races this season. She has im- The former Stratford St. Mikes stu- proved her time by over 1.5 seconds dent-athlete is now in her Junior year Ivy League track and field history have run a faster 400m hurdles time in a tough year and at a level where at Cornell University in upstate New increases that big are rare. York. than Overholt, who is the first Cornell women's track and field student-ath- "But nothing with Brooke surprises Overholt recently finished eighth in lete to qualify for the NCAA champi- me. She has always had a knack for the 400-metres hurdles in the quar- onships in the event. stepping up at the big races. In Grade ter-finals of the NCAA East Prelimi- 9, she was third at WOSSAA, third at nary Round at the University of North With just one opportunity prior to the NCAA East Preliminary Round to post OFSAA Regionals, and then third at Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jackson- OFSAA. She knows what she is ca- ville. She needed a top-12 finish to a qualifying time, Overholt won the 400m hurdles at the Redhawk Cap- pable of and she has been doing the earn a spot at the nationals. The top work. She is going into the NCAAs three finishers in each heat, plus the stone meet in Rochester, N.Y. on May Brooke Overholt 20 with a time of 58.99 seconds. ranked 12th, but I know she is capable next three fastest times qualified, and of a top-eight finish," Dewan added. Overholt placed second in her heat onds to automatically qualify for the Capable of top-eight finish with a personal best time of 57.48 sec- 2021 NCAAs. Brooke is the daughter of Terry and "I'm so happy for Brooke," Mark De- Jody Overholt, of St. Marys. GOJHL continues public relations campaign for Jr. 'A' status New commissioner Garbutt says it's the league's top priority right now By Pat Payton that the issue will finally be addressed is Junior hockey, there is Jr. 'A'. It's GOJHL gets major endorsements The Ontario Hockey Association once and for all; it's been going on for a pretty glaring hole, and I think it's The following high-profile members won't allow a motion by the Greater too long." time to correct it. For instance, players of the hockey community have openly Ontario Junior Hockey League (GO- The GOJHL is hoping to get 10,000 in St. Marys and other communities supported the GOJHL's efforts to gain JHL) to gain Jr. 'A' status to stand at names on a petition -- gojhl.ca/do- don't have to move away from home 'A' status, with more to be rolled out the OHA's upcoming Annual General the-right-thing -- and share league to get that Jr. 'A' label. Look at the in the coming weeks: Meeting on June 19. and team posts on social media. players (in Jr. 'B') who are advancing to Jr. 'A' and higher levels of hockey Mark Hunter – Owner and GM of the But it isn't stopping the GOJHL from "That's kind of our own goal to reach after that. OHL's London Knights finding out how much support is out that number," Garbutt says. "We're "Within our footprint, we are the Joe Birch – COO of the OHL's Kitchen- there for such an attempt. St. Marys trying to raise awareness and see how er Rangers, and former VP of the OHL Lincolns are one of 26 teams in the many people really do care about it highest level of hockey under Major league's three conferences. and support the issue. It's something Jr. 'A'." Riley Sheehan – Forward for the NHL's we're trying to use to help back our The commissioner says that south- Buffalo Sabres, and was drafted to the The GOJHL recently launched a four- NHL directly from the GOJHL week public relations campaign with bid. It's not just 26 teams and a few western Ontario is the only region in hopes of acquiring Jr. 'A' status. For people supporting this. That's why the the province which has been continu- Brandon Montour – Defenceman for decades, the league has held Jr. 'B' petition is out there." ously denied a Jr. 'A' loop. the NHL's Florida Panthers and for- status in the province. On May 27, League's top priority "Our territory, we have a massive mer Brantford Jr. 'B' star. the GOJHL sent an open letter to the Gaining Jr. 'A' status is at the top of footprint from Listowel to the Wind- Club president Brandon Boyd encour- OHA, detailing its bid for reclassifica- the priority list for the GOJHL right sor border to the Niagara Falls/Fort ages all supporters of the Lincolns tion within the governing provincial now, Garbutt agreed. Erie border. It's a large area. As far as and the GOJHL to go online and sign hockey body. Hockey Canada registrants, we're the the petition. "This movement could "This is definitely the thing we're fo- second biggest in all of Canada. benefit not just the GOJHL, but the "We are very optimistic and remain cused on the most," he said. "At the pretty positive about our chances (for "In the past, that number has been Jr. 'C' ranks as well by keeping more end of the day, it's affecting the play- players in the area. The OHA will not Jr. 'A' status)," new commissioner ers as well as the communities. That's about 70,000. It's a lot of players who Brent Garbutt told the Independent in are not getting the opportunity to play let the member teams even vote on what we're trying to get through to all this, and it is time to do what is best a telephone interview last week. "We the governing bodies involved. Jr. 'A' hockey within their own home believe this is a very glaring issue that area." for the players of today and tomor- sticks out like a sore thumb. We hope "Everywhere in Canada, where there row," Boyd said. Nathan Perrott named new Lincolns' assistant coach Continued from page 12 Nashville, Toronto and Dallas. He also a "soft spot" for the Lincolns and St. of talent, but we were also a close-knit played in the American League, Inter- Marys. He describes St. Marys as a team and we all worked hard together. picked up over 600 penalty minutes, national League, East Coast League great town with great people. "And the coaches, management and but also had a 30-goal season with Os- and Central League, and spent parts of hawa in 1995-96. "Honestly, that ('93-94) season rates trainers helped make it a great season two seasons in Russia with Chekhov as one of the most fun seasons I had all round. It was a really special time Perrott played in eight pro leagues, Vityaz as well. in hockey," he said. "We had a great in my life . . . and it just seems like it including 89 games in the NHL with Perrott admits that he's always had group of guys that year. We had a ton was yesterday." St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 15 SPORTS — Social tennis fun available three days a week
John Stevens prepares to serve in a social tennis dou- Waiting for serve is Susan McMaster during a social Peter Rice returns a volley during a social tennis bles match last Thursday evening at the St. Marys tennis match last Thursday evening. Tennis is held on doubles match last Thursday evening at the St. Marys tennis courts. (Payton photo) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. (Payton photo) tennis courts. (Payton photo)
Preserve of the Month 10% off all Strawberry based Jams and Jellies McCully's Makes Meal Prep Fast & Simple Check out our selection of ready-made meals. We have a great variety of meat pies and soups, along with baked beans, chili, and beef stew.
DUMP TRUCK & New Store Hours for June Wednesday – Sunday: 10 – 5 EQUIPMENT RENTALS Saturday: 9 – 5 Closed Monday & Tuesday 4074 Perth Line #9 , St. Marys, ON. N4X 1C5 • Tri-axles • Tandems www.mccullys.ca • 519-284-2564 Email offi[email protected] or call 519.284.3737 for more info
www.apmg.ca Office: 519.284.3737 | 12 Industrial Rd., St. Marys FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES IN THE INDEPENDENT CALL 519-284-0041 OR EMAIL [email protected] 16 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent HISTORY — HISTORIC ST. MARYS - Golf Course History By Mary Smith to the establishments themselves This week’s photograph, taken ca and did not order them closed. Keep- 1910, shows a man relaxing on a ing them open was more profitable shady riverbank. It looks like a rural as “feeders to his business.” setting but he is, in fact, still with- Perhaps another perquisite of his in town limits, sitting beside Trout position was the acquisition of lime- Creek. From the first years of settle- stone left over from the construction ment, St. Marys was centred on its of the Sarnia Bridge. With this stone, downtown core. Schools, churches, Sparling built the beautiful house, businesses and most homes were lo- currently 615 Queen Street East. It cated within a few blocks of the town was located at the extreme south- hall at Queen and Church Streets west corner of Sparling’s farm, just with industries clustered near the east of the boundary between the confluence of Trout Creek and the 18th and 19th Concessions. There Thames River. Ringing this core was was a small room at the back of the farmland, still within the boundaries house. Through the years, the story of the municipality but often merg- persisted that this had been Magis- ing with farms in the surrounding trate Sparling’s jail. Blanshard Township. In 1863, John sold his house and Early visionaries and planners ex- farm. He, Rachel and the youngest of pected that St. Marys would inevita- became involved in local politics. He system was supposed to work. Per- the Sparling children left St. Marys bly expand and that residential and represented Blanshard as a member haps Sparling was competitive and and went to the United States, set- industrial development would take of the Huron District Council from thought a high conviction rate would tling in Missouri. Why did he leave? over these agricultural areas. Today, 1847 to 1849 and was appointed a show his value as a magistrate. The most popular story was that in the early decades of the 21st cen- he had stolen from the Methodist Justice of the Peace. Rumours and innuendo continued. tury, this seems to be happening at Church and was absconding with his John’s wife, Mary Jane, died in 1853 For example, Sparling seemed partic- an astonishing rate. However, the church’s funds. No known records and was buried in the Sparling Cem- ularly fond of levying fines on drunk land shown in the photograph has so verify this. Most likely, he was just etery on the Mitchell Road. Left with and disorderly labourers working on far escaped this type of expansion. ready to move on. He belonged to a the care of young children, John re- the Grand Trunk Railway construc- One reason is that, because of Trout large and adventurous family and in married a few months later. He and tion. These workers could arrange to Creek, much of it is designated flood- the late 19th century, its members his second wife, Rachel English, had pay off their fines by working in the plain. Also, while there have been had spread into Western Canada four more children between 1854 large potato fields Sparling cultivat- many changes in the trees and oth- and throughout the United States. and 1859 although not all survived. ed on his farm. The rumour evolved er vegetation along the banks, most He kept in touch with his St. Marys to suggest that Sparling then sold of what can be seen is recognizably By the 1850s, Sparling seemed to relatives and when he died in August his harvested potatoes to the GTR now part of the St. Marys golf course, believe that an urban rather than a 1871, at the age of 59, in Chillicothe, as part of the work crew’s provisions. attractive green space at the east en- rural setting would be more favour- Missouri, his death was reported in These stories earned him the nick- trance to the town. able to his career aspirations. He the St. Marys Argus within a few moved to St. Marys acquiring a 116- name “Potato Jack.” The history of the golf course is the days. acre farm in the west half of Lots 16 St. Marys in the 1850s and 1860s had story of two farms, both located in the Sparling was certainly an interest- and 17, Concession 19, Blanshard a number of notorious “disorderly 19th Concession of Blanshard Town- ing owner of the farm that is now the Township. When the settlement be- establishments” that included broth- ship, but both with portions within easterly portion of the St. Marys golf came a village in 1855, he was the els and unlicensed taverns. A favou- town limits. The farm to the east, course. But there is much more to first village clerk. With perhaps a lit- rite story was that while Sparling running along Road 120, was settled this property’s history. The story will tle military experience in Ireland, he was happy to convict those charged by James Donald who came to Cana- be continued in next week’s column. had the rank of colonel of the local as “found-ins,” he turned a blind eye da with his family in the early 1840s. militia and took part on horseback This farm was owned by members of during the regular training days on the same family for more than a cen- the Flats. He also became a magis- tury. The early ownership history of trate. the farm to the west was more var- ied. Its story began with the contro- At this point in Sparling’s life, it be- versial “Potato Jack” Sparling. comes difficult to distinguish fact from rumour. A man with strong John Sparling was born in 1812 in opinions, he definitely made ene- Ryninch, Tipperary, Ireland. In 1834, mies. But did he take advantage of he married Mary Jane Williams in his responsible positions for person- nearby Killaloe, County Clare. John, al benefit? Or was he perhaps just Mary Jane and their three children zealous in the performance of his emigrated to Canada ca 1842 along duties as clerk and magistrate? The with a number of other Irish Meth- editor of the St. Marys Argus – not a odist families, settling in Blanshard Sparling fan – implied that his role as Township west of St. Marys. John magistrate was particularly lucrative. Sparling’s first farm, purchased from Sparling certainly had a high rate of the Canada Company, was in the convictions when he heard charges East Mitchell Road Concession. The of misdemeanours in magistrate’s 1851 census records that five more court. But the fines officially levied children were added to the Sparling were paid over to the treasurer of household during the family’s first the municipality, not into Sparling’s decade in Canada. Sparling was an pocket – at least that was the way the educated, ambitious man and soon St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 17 COMMUNITY — Community Living St. Marys and Area launches part two of The Stories Project By Marilyn Haywood Under the title, “Lending a Helping are we going to figure this out? 6 p.m. and will be followed by film “It’s A Wrap” as they say on movie sets Hand” you’ll hear about the roles Thank you all, you are sadly missed. viewing. If you would like to partic- Volunteers played over the past 60 ipate, please email jthomson@clst- when the production wraps up. Com- We hope you can join us at Commu- munity Living St. Marys and Area can years. We hear from an early Volun- marys.ca or call 519-284-1400 for teer coordinator and another woman nity Living’s Annual General meeting more information. now make the same pronouncement on June 21st. The meeting begins at and feel so proud of their work to who volunteered in the early 80s bak- launch the films which tell their his- ing pies. Members of Citizen Advoca- tory from its’ 1960s beginning until cy reminisce about their connection 2020! to Community Living St. Marys and Area and the role they played in the In 2017 the Stories Project began 90s. working with Powerline Films and Simon Brothers from Stratford to Later we interview a young wom- film stories about people who had an who attended the first integrated received support from the organiza- Preschool program at the West Ward tion through the past 60 years. These Daycare Centre. Parents and volun- stories are unique and rich and have teers tell us stories about the early been shared with people, their fam- years when the Association began to ilies and folks throughout the prov- offer support to young children and ince. You can find them on the Asso- their families. We hear about the Mo- ciation’s website www.communityliv- bility bus from two people who held ingstmarys.ca. key roles in getting it up and running. (pun intended!) The stories brought back lots of mem- ories and it was decided to film the This segment ends with Barbara Tay- entire history of the organization, no lor speaking, she was wise and ar- small project. Luckily enough, people ticulate and her contributions to the who were part of those early years Association and this project are im- were available and were only too measurable! happy to help. Their amazing memo- This collection of history would ries made the beginnings of this proj- not have been possible if not for ect so very interesting. the many, many willing people who The filming, interrupted by the pan- agreed to meet and talk with us. We demic, was completed last year. Then want to make special mention of four the editing began, changes were people who have passed away since VIRTUAL made, captions were added and now we began the filming. Richard Oliver, we have four history films of varying Man of perfect memory, Bev. Slater length ready for viewing. We plan an who remembered so well the very in-person celebration and showing of large changes of the 90s and played a the films in November 2021. Howev- big role in making them happen, Bill June 17, 2021 at 7 p.m. via Zoom er, a sneak preview of at least one of Gow who so articulately described the employment changes leading to the films is planned for Monday, June NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General 21st at the Association’s virtual annu- the workshop closures and finally to al meeting. Please join us if you can. Barbara Taylor who helped the orga- Meeting of the Members of the Clinton Public Hospital, nization keep moving forward with Here’s a bit of what you’ll see.... the question, “What will it take, how St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 to: Insurance for Every Day 1. Receive Annual Reports of the Board of Directors, including Financial Statements, together with the Auditor’s Report thereon. 2. Appoint Auditors. 3. Receive the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee Report. Home Auto Business Farm
“As your local St. Marys Agent, I am excited to bring Middlesex Mutual's great product lines to Only members of the hospital corporations shall be entitled our community and surrounding area." to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Don Corby Insurance Agent Members of the public are welcome to attend! RSVP to CALL or TEXT (519) 282-1942 Sue Davey at 519 272 8205 or [email protected] and a Zoom [email protected] link/teleconference number will be provided to you in advance of the Middlesex Mutual Insurance Co. meeting. Doing the Right Thing ~ Means we care! │ www.hpha.ca 18 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent COLUMN — WHAT'S FOR DINNER: Low and Slow stage one of selecting the ensure consistency in the perfect cut, to the finished cooking process. (and might I add, delectable) The first step after selecting restaurant-quality product. your meat is to use gloves Brisket is an interesting cut and to trim off the excess fat of meat. The result tastes like with a sharp boning or filet something entirely differ- knife leaving about a ¼ “of ent than a pot roast or roast fat. A 16 lb brisket will usu- beef. Traditionally, it was the ally require about 2 lbs of fat ‘cheaper’ cut of meat due to to be removed. This includes By Lauren Eedy the amount of collagen in the silver layer of skin cov- the muscles which is why ering the brisket. If you don’t This column is a two part you need to have patience trim your brisket, the fat will series on the methodology when breaking it down in likely not render but if you of selecting, preparing, and the smoker by cooking it low trim it too much, it could smoking a brisket at home. and slow. The process can likely dry out in the smoker. There are a lot of method- take from 13-17 hours with In looking for a happy medi- ical steps that go into mak- a 2-6 hour resting stage; so, um, leave about 1/8 – ¼ or an ing brisket which is why this this is a meal you certainly inch of fat on the brisket. Al- column will be extended. want to plan in advance, but ways trim your brisket cold pepper mixture. Allow the The more meat you have, the Once you have the steps and the results are so worth it! as it is easier but allow it to tools required, you will be beef to warm up to room longer it will take. We will be The result should have the come to room temperature temperature for about an discussing the ‘stall stage’, on your way to some of the consistency of peanut butter. before cooking. Every bris- best barbeque you’ve tasted. hour before adding it to the the use of butcher paper As meat grades are not very ket is different so it may take smoker. There is no need to and achieving bark, which is There’s a reason it has such a bit of trial and error be- a cult following. consistent in Canada (you go super fancy with rubs, al- the ultimate goal in cooking are looking for AAA or high- fore you find a comfortable low the meat to speak for it- brisket. These steps we will The pandemic has certainly er), Daryl orders it state- medium but as Texan Grill self- you won’t regret it. The discuss in the second part of shifted home cooking styles side from Creekstone Farms Master, Aaron Franklin says, recipe from Aaron Franklin this column. and one of the most popular which offers Premium USDA “In order to make good bar- recommends using smoked seems to be the surge in peo- beque, you’ll need to make Again, brisket is a process Choice Prime Beef or occa- oak wood chips for his bris- and not one that can be ple purchasing home smok- sionally Australian wagyu some bad barbeque.” Don’t ket. ers and creating unique new fret! rushed. A little TLC will get brisket. He does mention he When cooking, the goal is to the meat rendering to the ways in cooking and prepar- has seen a decent cut in pre- Once you have trimmed your ing foods. I wanted to see reach an internal tempera- desired tenderness. I rec- vious years at the Indepen- cut, you want to add your ture of 203° so in order to ommend sourcing the best for myself what everyone dent and it can also be found rub which is a simple com- is raving about so I had to achieve that, you will need quality of meat you can get at Costco so keep an eye out, bination of kosher salt and to set the smoker at 250° and your hands one and plan- look no further than ask lo- but it is worth looking at the pepper in a 60/40 mix. To cal Grill Master, Daryl Leslie, you will need an hour to an ning your course from there. Creekstone website. Ideally, help the rub adhere to the hour and fifteen minutes if he could shed some light you are looking for a brisket brisket, Daryl recommends Stay tuned for the conclu- on the process. Daryl kindly per pound of brisket for it sion of this topic in the com- with a thick flat, this is the using tabasco sauce, then to cook properly. Example: talked me through his meth- long, thin part of the brisket liberally coating all sides of ing weeks. od of smoking brisket from 10 lb brisket x 1.25 hours + and choosing a thick flat will the meat with the salt and 12.5 hours cooked at 250°. Keep Your Fingers Crossed tural references within films, point you couldn’t rest? May- gers’. In the early days of the of claiming Christ’s presence literature, and special events be a very real threat you were Christian faith people made a with them, knowing he was such as funerals. As such, I facing, friction with someone, similar gesture with their fin- by their side. Christ turns a would have to say that Psalm or an issue that kept annoy- gers. They crossed the index though into a through. 23 would be known by most ing you? You would lie down and middle fingers as sign of Though I am facing a lay-off; people. but your mind would race. So the cross as a way of identify- though I have received this Sheep are restless creatures. much for counting sheep! ing themselves to each other. bad news about my health; They are easily startled, It’s hard to talk about Psalm Today, many people cross fin- though I am struggling to care and once startled it is hard 23 and not think about the gers for good luck. They cross for my aging parents: though for them to settle down and Good Shepherd, that ‘ever fingers in hopes of passing my child is hurting; though sleep. Philip Keller writes present Guide’. In the verse an exam, winning the lottery, I am weary and worn out by By Rev. Gwen Ament that, “There are four condi- four reads, “Though I walk or…maybe getting their vac- COVID 19 physical distanc- tions that need to be present through the valley of the cine for COVID 19 scheduled! ing… I will get through this I started to put down words in order for sheep to settle. shadow of death...” There (lol) How did this use come - Christ is with me. Focusing for this reflection begin- They must be free of fear, are two central words here – to be? Well, perhaps, it came on Christ makes a real dif- ning with…We live in a time free from friction with others though and through. Leonard from the practice of early ference when we go through when fewer and fewer people in the flock, free from para- Sweet notes these two sig- Christians when they were trials because we understand are attending church. Then sites and pests, and free from nificant words and observes going through trials... cross- him as a Good Shepherd who I chuckled knowing that in hunger.” the one simple difference ing fingers not only to iden- is always looking after us, these COVID days ‘going to Can you relate to being a between them - the letter tify themselves to each other guarding the door, helping us church’ has taken on a whole sheep? Have you ever had ‘R’. Sweet points out that in but when they didn’t know get ‘through’. Let’s ‘keep our new shape for us. Regardless, anything bother you to the America Sign Language the how a crisis would turn out, fingers crossed’! there remains a use of scrip- symbol for ‘R’ is ‘crossed fin- they crossed fingers as a way St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 19
St Marys, thank you for being patient with us through the last few weeks! We are open for in-person shopping* as of Friday, June 11, and we are ready to welcome you back! *with capacity limits Come check out our great selection of garden supplies, camping, bikes, BBQs and patio! Fresh hanging baskets and herbs/vegetables We now offer a wide Air Conditioning System 2 Gallon Cedar REG $19.99 SALE $13.99 assortment of All spring bulbs 50% off helium-filled balloons! inspection
u o Ser e ours: on r :00a p , Sa a oon e us on a eboo a a eboo o T S arys S ore ours: on r a p , Sa a p , Sun a p : 1 2 1 0 e n on S ree Sou h, S arys, 1
www.samshomehardware.com
CURBSIDE PICKUP ONLY Orders must be placed before arrival You can shop the following ways: - Call 519-284-4142 OR 519-284-4996 - Order online at homehardware.ca and choose "Sam's Home Hardware" as your store. FOR ALL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION - Or Email orders to: [email protected] REGARDING FUNERALS DURING COVID-19 We oer free delivery in town. RESTRICTIONS, PLEASE VISIT Lockdown Store Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:00-6:00, Sat - 8:00-5:30, Sun - 10:00-3:00 WWW.HODGESFUNERALHOME.CA Thank you for your continued support during these diicult times.
63 Wellington St. N, St. Marys, ON, N1G 1A6 | Phone: (519) 284-4142 | Fax: (519) 284-3592 SUBMIT YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR TO US! CALL 519-284-0041 OR EMAIL [email protected] 20 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent COLUMN — OH, THE PLACES WE'LL GO: Travellers shun surprises for trust and arrange for keynote unexpected adventures, now speakers. That’s where the we want to be safe, first of intriguing possibilities came all. in; physical distance didn’t Marcelo reassured us that, matter. So we invited Marce- “Tourism definitely will lo Risi to be a keynote, and come back,” but he also to our delight, he accepted. shared some up-to-date, Marcelo is Director of Com- global figures that indicat- munications for the Unit- ed how far back we have to ed Nations World Tourism come. Organization. He’s based in Madrid, but on the day he Because of the pandemic, spoke to us, he was in a hotel he said, we have seen “a col- By Paul Knowles room in Athens, Greece. lapse of tourism spending,” and “a total collapse in 2020 We all know that travellers I can’t think of anyone who and 2021” in tourism arrivals are more than ready to trav- knows tourism better, both around the world. Tourism is el. We’re eager to slip the as a hands-on participant, down 71% in the Americas… bonds of pandemic regula- and as an academic and for- and that’s the good news. It’s tions and head out, carry-on mer journalist with a broad fallen by 94% in Asia, and in hand, passport in pocket. world view. I know I am de- 83% in both Europe and Af- But when the borders re- viating from my usual travel rica. And the experts predict Bridal Veil Falls, in the Agawa Canyon. (Paul Knowles photo) open and the destinations destination focus, in this col- that, while there will be “a put out their welcome mats, travel will open up. All of umn, but I was so struck by moderate rebound” this year, ism, world-wide, “In terms will anything have changed? them, he said, are issues of what I heard from this glob- and more, next, “We will not of sheer numbers, it’s go- trust – anything that makes I’m a member of the Travel al travel expert that I had to return to the levels of 2019 ing back in time. We lost 30 travel difficult can heighten Media Association of Cana- share it with you. until 2024 or later,” accord- years of quantitative de- travellers’ insecurity. da. In fact, next week I will Marcelo told us that things ing to Risi. velopment…. World tour- become vice president of this First on his list of issues that ism came to a halt…” But he have indeed changed when The UNWTO expert told his terrific organization, and I’m stand in the way of faster re- quickly added, “the aware- it comes to the attitudes of audience of travel writers very honoured by this. Last turn to travel are “travel re- ness around the sector did would-be travellers. and destination representa- week, TMAC had their an- strictions” – cited by 80% of not… What is encouraging, is I think the most important tives that the issue reaches nual conference – virtually, experts, and well known to that tourism always finds its thing he said – among a lot well beyond the boundaries for the first (and, we hope, Canadians who face a closed way back up. This is what we of important stuff – was this: of any “tourism sector.” Tour- the last) time. Bringing al- US border. Other factors, in would like to see happening “Trust is the new currency… ism is big business, around most 200 delegates together descending order of impact, now.” nobody wants a surprise. We the world, and the loss in from across Canada, and in include: slow virus contain- want to play it safe, to be se- tourism dollars had a neg- I’m sure every cabin-fevered some cases, other parts of ment, lack of coordinated re- cure. But at the same token, ative, world-wide economic fan of travel agrees with the world, was a digital chal- sponse among countries, low tourism is the ideal trans- impact of 4% of Gross Na- Marcelo. Let’s go – and let’s lenge – but being virtual also consumer confidence, slow mission vehicle for trust.” tional Product. be safe, out there. created some intriguing pos- flight resumption, and the Paul Knowles is an author sibilities. People definitely want to I was intrigued by Marce- economic environment. start travelling again. But lo’s list of factors that will and travel writer. To contact My job with this conference Marcelo was honest, but whereas many travellers influence how well and how Paul about travel, his books, was to coordinate profes- still managed to be hopeful. once wanted surprises and quickly opportunities for or speaking engagements, sional development sessions He admitted that for tour- email [email protected].
A nature sanctuary in the Everglades – peaceful, if you key an eye out for gators! Marcelo Risi's comments about travellers valuing trust and safety made me recall (Paul Knowles photo) places where I have felt entirely secure and at peace. Like Trebah Gardens, in Corn- wall, England. St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 21 COLUMN — TUNED IN: Still The One number One. tive in politics having been 100 for exactly one week loved it. Controversy sur- Three of the four songs we elected to the legislature of in 1998 with their hit, 'One rounding the song ensued will examine this week were Ulster County, New York in Week'. Vocalist/guitarist Ed upon its release with some number ones about the 1989 and became the U.S. Robinson had written the claiming it endorses do- number one. Representative for New chorus and was having dif- mestic violence and others York's 19th congressional ficulty creating a suitable asserting it was a nod to sa- Woodstock, New York based district, serving from 2007 to verse. The band's other domasochism. Spears and band Orleans gave us an up- 2011 as a Democrat. vocalist Steven Paige sug- Martin both explained that lifting song about the beauty gested a freestyled stream the "hit me" lyric was meant of a long-lasting relationship In 1992, Irish band U2 re- leased the single 'One', with of consciousness approach. to imply, "give me another with 'Still the One' in 1976. The band had become very chance," or "hit me up." Mar- Orleans' vocalist/guitarist all proceeds going to AIDS By Rob Edney research. The song went to popular in the Toronto club tin's translations in writing John Hall wrote the song in scene, largely based on their English speaking pop tunes The band Three Dog Night number one in many coun- fifteen minutes after his wife improvisational style. This sometimes left something to would have us believe that tries and has become one of handed him a napkin with felt like a natural progres- be desired. In 2020, Rolling "One is the loneliest number the band's most identifiable the lyrics. Johanna Hall had sion. Many verses were cre- Stone Magazine named "Hit that you'll ever do." been asked by a friend going pieces. During the recording sessions for the band's 'Ach- ated and it took some time to Me Baby One More Time" as While there is a singulari- through a divorce to write a tung Baby' album in Germa- edit. The liner notes in the the greatest debut single of ty that could be perceived song about staying together, ny, the quartet was struggling album include some of the all time. as isolation with the num- rather than breaking up. No- to find a cohesive direction edited lyrics. Bob Marley preaches 'One ber one, it also commands ticing a dearth of songs about and sound, causing a great Former Mouseketeer, Britney Love', and Joan Osborne respect as the first integer, long-term alliances, she set deal of strife between mem- Spears vaulted onto the pop asks the theological ques- and the fundamental math- to the task on the spot. The bers. Guitarist, The Edge, music scene in 1999 with her tion, what if God was 'One of ematical property of 1 is to chorus has been used to sell brought forward the chord debut single, 'Hit Me Baby Us'. Queen play the part of be a multiplicative identity, a multitude of products with progression for the song, One More Time'. The song coroner with 'Another One meaning that any number its inspirational and positive and with German reunifica- shot to number one on Bill- Bites the Dust', and Murray multiplied by 1 returns that message. The ABC television tion still fresh in everyone's board, earning her a Gram- Head spends 'One Night in number, it therefore main- network employed the song minds, Bono wrote the lyr- my nomination for Best Fe- Bangkok'. tains a relationship with ev- as its theme for a couple ics. The song effectively re- male Pop Vocal Performance ery number. of years in the 70s as well. There is a mantra I repeat to When George W. Bush used unified U2. 'One' has been at the Awards show in 2000, my students when they at- We all strive to be number the song during the 2004 covered by many artists, in- and was named 'Single of tempt to emulate their idols one, whether it's winning presidential campaign, Hall cluding Johnny Cash, Adam the Year' at the Teen Choice rather than focus on devel- a championship, topping immediately demanded they Lambert, the cast of the tele- Awards. Swedish songwriter oping their own personal the Best Seller or Billboard cease, as permission was vision show Glee, and Mary J Max Martin composed the style. "Being the best is great; charts, or winning a race. never granted and he did Blige with U2. track with the intention of you're number one. Being The Formula One series al- not support the Republican Toronto's Barenaked Ladies giving it to The Backstreet unique is greater; you're the lows the previous year's agenda. Hall was already ac- topped the Billboard Hot Boys. The boy band declined only one." champion to race using the it and a 16-year-old Spears Straight From The Shelves By Laura McAsh median David Sedaris. Read from Go from Novice to Master by un- start to end or pick out a title at ran- locking all the badges in the Master dom. There are surprises around of Minutes SMPL Reading Chal- every corner with essays including lenge! Log your reading and write “#2 To Go”, “Now Hiring Friend- reviews to earn tickets, then take ly People”, and “Obama!!!!!”. Find those tickets and put them toward “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls” Landscape the prizes of your choice. Really in our Adult Fiction section or as an Design & Build interested in the outdoor explorer eBook on Libby. kit, but also really like the magnet- Up This Week • ic building blocks? Split your tick- Friday, Jun. 11th: Storytime ets across both prizes! Change your (10:30am) Excavation mind before the prize draw on June • 30th? You can move your tickets Saturday, Jun. 12th: Open 10:00am- around! Start earning tickets today 4:00pm Trucking by creating an account at stmarys- Monday, Jun. 14th: Open 10:30am- publiclibrary.beanstack.com. 8:00pm This Week’s Book Recommenda- Tuesday, Jun. 15th: Kids Trivia Bryn Luckhardt, N.P.D tion (4:00pm) 7 Meadowridge Court, St. Marys ON N4X 1A9 Humour with a taste of existential Wednesday, Jun. 16th: Writing Club contemplation? Sign us up! "Let’s (4:00pm) TO ARRANGE A CONSULTATION Explore Diabetes with Owls” is an Thursday, Jun. 17th: Open eclectic collection of essays by co- 10:30am-8:00pm CALL OR EMAIL US 519-272-3408 • [email protected] 22 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent COLUMN — FROM THE GARDEN: Parsley - Herb for 2021 ed indoors or sown directly the ‘flat-leaved’ parsley as it in the garden. The germina- is believed to have a stron- tion rate can be slow, taking ger flavour than the ‘curly up to four weeks but soaking leaf’ variety. Although some the seeds can improve the would dispute this claim, sprouting success. Seeds can as it is a matter of choice or be planted indoors 8 to 10 preference. Chopped parsley weeks before setting out in with garlic and added lemon the garden or sown directly zest is a popular topping for into the garden in early May. stews in Italy. In France, it is The soil should be around mixed with chopped garlic to By Nancy Abra 21C to get good germination, create a tangy paste topping Since 1995, the International but parsley seeds will root in for fish. In the Middle East, Herb Association chooses an cooler temperatures. It will parsley is the main ingre- herb to be celebrated each just take a little longer. dient in Lebanon’s national year. The Association’s se- Parsley grows best in moist, dish – tabbouleh. lection committee’s choice is well-drained soil, rich in or- As for its medicinal attri- based on being outstanding ganic matter. It also needs butes, parsley is rich in vi- in at least two of their three full sun, six to eight hours tamins, particularly Vitamin major categories of culinary, daily. It grows 30 to 32cm in K, which is needed for blood medicinal, and decorative. height in a clump forming clotting and bone health. It The ‘herb for 2021’ is pars- habit. Depending on the va- is also a good source of Vi- ley – ‘Petroselinum crispum’. riety, it has ruffled or feath- tamin A and C with import- Parsley is native to the Cen- ered-like leaves. If left to ant nutrients of antioxidants tral and Eastern Mediterra- over winter in the garden, that benefit good health. nean region, even though its root system is beneficial Even if you aren’t a fan of it is commonly grown and for storing its food. In the parsley for the plate or its widely used in many coun- second year, the parsley will nutritional value, it makes a tries. It is a biennial in tem- grow a tall flowering stem, unique decorative plant for perate climates but is usu- producing a flat-topped um- the flower garden. With its ally grown as an annual in bel flower head of yellow bright green leaves, it will our home gardens. Parsley is green florets. add a quality of texture to Swallowtail Butterfly. Anoth- Source: https://www.alma- part of the Apiacaene plant Parsley is more than a green any floral display – garden er good reason to have pars- nac.com/plant/parsley family, closely related to car- garnish. It is widely used in or container. And if want to ley growing in your garden. rot, celery, dill, fennel and Middle Eastern, Mediterra- encourage butterflies to your https://www.westcoastseeds. lovage. nean, and American cuisine. garden, parsley is one of the Parsley, the herb of 2021 and com/blogs/garden-wisdom/ Parsley seeds can be start- Some chefs or cooks prefer host plants for the Black more than a green garnish. about-parsley
The Township of Perth South
Sunday Gun Hunting Public Consultation
Sunday gun hunting is currently not allowed in the Township of Perth South. Perth South has received a request to consider allowing Sunday gun hunting in Perth South. Information regarding Sunday gun hunting was presented to Council at the June 1, 2021 Council meeting. This information along with additional information can be found on the public engagement website www.getinvolvedperthsouth.ca
Council would like to hear from the public in regards to Sunday gun hunting in Perth South. We have created a short survey, a Question and Answer platform that will provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions and a discussion forum to allow for comments and discussions.
Surveys are available electronically at www.getinvolvedperthsouth.ca and in hard copy at the Township Office. Comments may also be submitted to Lizet Scott, Clerk at [email protected]. Staff will be providing a STEVE NICHOLSON report to Council at the July 13, 2021 meeting with the OFFICE: 519-348-8822 feedback obtained through this public consultation process. WWW.SMOOTHCRETE.CA Have your say today! Submission must be made no later than [email protected] Thursday July, 8, 2021. St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 23 LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Residential Schools LOOKING The bells toll at the St. Joseph’s Church in Stratford, Somebody knows something. The criminals are Ontario on Friday, June 4 at 2:15 p.m. Two hundred seeking refuge in the pages of Church and govern- and fifteen is now a household number represent- ment records hidden by the bureaucracy. If a 97 year ing the number of innocent children relegated to the old former Nazi guard is within the reach of the long dustbin of humanity and disposed of in the most ob- arm of the law, so are the guilty, hiding in those doc- BACK By Amy Cubberley scene fashion. uments. The hand-wringing from parliament are platitudes The bells toll for the children, but also for the indi- to placate the disenfranchised, throwing them off viduals skulking amongst the pages of those records. “Athletic Park” name the scent of a larger issue. To withhold evidence embroidered within those ar- didn’t stick chives is a convenient shirking of accountability. The records of the residential schools are withheld 25 years ago (1996) by Church and government officials. After World War Healing begins by dealing justly with the ones who West Nissouri Township is the 40th Ontario municipality II, Nazi atrocities came to light. The vanquished en- opened the wounds. Only then can we heal as a na- tion and become the True North Strong and Free. to set up a home page on the internet, and the first town- emies kept records which were wrested from them ship in Middlesex County. Council sees it as a good way by the allies for posterity and justice. The story of Dr. Yale Erenberg to reach a large number of people. the schools is different. The perpetrators of assault, St. Marys, Ontario A 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier sponsored by Bob Searles rape, infanticide and murder are amongst us in our Chev-Olds is up for grabs this Saturday during the 65th very Home and Native Land. anniversary celebrations at the St. Marys Golf and Coun- try Club. Anyone lucky enough to sink a hole-in-one on For Hall Rentals call Hall No. 16 will win the car. Manager Terry Heinbuch Janice Mitchell, owner of Janice’s Fine Country Catering, 519-273-0447 and her three-year-old daughter, Natalie, are mentioned in the June issue of Canadian Living Magazine. They sto- ry features work-at-home moms, and discusses Natalie Sun. May 30 - Je Barber, St. Marys $50.00 rolling out pastry with Janice in the kitchen. 50 years ago (1971) Mon. May 31 - Helen Harrigan, St. Marys $50.00 The PUC installed a traffic blinker warning light at Tues. June 01 - Mathrew Schauer, Stratford $1000.00 the intersection of James and Queen Streets (overhead bridge) last week. Wed. June 02 - Chris Thompson, St. Marys $50.00 COMING The Quarry opened on Saturday, June 5th for the season. Thur. June 03 - Bruce Cook, Stratford $50.00 On Sunday, the unofficial attendance was approximately 381. Fri. June 04 - Jim & Linda Massey, St. Marys $50.00 SOON Marlene Macke, who has been studying Tourism at Sir Call for details 519-284-3199 Sat. June 05 - Mike & Lindsay Higgins, Stratford $200.00 Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough, is working for the Dept. of Tourism and Information in London this FRASER ASPHALT FREE QUOTES 519-271-5690 summer. PAVING INC The local Jets fastball team traveled to Tillsonburg to de- feat the Tobacco Queens 8-3. 75 years ago (1946) The tourist season has started. A considerable number Walch Strawberries of U.S. cars are noticed on the highways and about town. Buy already picked daily fresh or pick your own Twenty-nine or more soldiers have entered their names on the list of those desiring to rent one of the new War- We will be at the time Houses. According to old-timers, the lot where Lou Martin wants Flats every Saturday to build a garage on Queen Street East is the site of the house where Timothy Eaton used to live. His son, Sir from 8am-noon John Eaton, was born there. Up to present, only fifty-eight dog licenses have been sold in St. Marys although it is a well-known fact that there are at least four times this many canines roaming the town. Unless more licenses are purchased soon and less dogs are found running at large, there is probably going to be a definite campaign instituted to clean up the tagless dogs and stop these garden menaces from getting into mischievous work. 100 years ago (1921) St. Marys, that for the past 50 years was known as the town without a park, has now under its Park Board Man- Your Fortune Cookie Corner Psychic Reading agement three parks: Island Park, Memorial Park and Athletic Park. Island Park is the small island north of If it’s your Birthday this week: & Mediumship the Victoria Bridge. Memorial Park is east of Town Hall A great year for focusing on personal projects and short term With where the Soldiers’ Memorial was recently erected. The goals, as The Universe is about to deliver to you the focus, Tracey Milne AAHP Flats will henceforth be known as Athletic Park. inspiration & helpful people you will need to realize your Available for Lorraine, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wil- goals. Celebrate all small breakthroughs to magnify this result. son, has been laid up for some time with a broken collar- Private Sessions bone, the result of being knocked down on the sidewalk For the rest of us: & home parties by a bicycle. Time and again attention has been drawn to Beware the woman who likes to help others into trouble, as Helping the wanton violation of the town by-law forbidding bicy- taking advice from a known source of drama will only pull you cle riding on the sidewalks. You Find into a dynamic where your real goals can easily be sidetracked Gladys, the little seven-month-old daughter of Mr. and by unrealistic or unreasonable demands. *Gift certificates nowAnswers available* Mrs. Ed Dunseith, who has been dangerously ill with St. Marys, ON bronchitis, is now recovering nicely. Until Next Week, May Peace and Love be with You All. Namaste Tracey Milne AAHP Available for private & Party Cwww.whatcomesnext4u.comonsultations*Long Distance Specialist 24 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent Riddles - Word Search - Where do you hot or cold? CELEBRATING DAIRY FARMS weigh whales? Hot. You can catch At the whale- cold Word List weigh station. What has a neck Holstein Why did the duck but can't swallow? cross the road? Guernsey A bottle. Because it thought What's it called Jersey it was a chicken. when a snowman Moo What did the hat has a temper say to the scarf? tantrum? Dairy farm "You can hang A meltdown Bulk tank around. I'll just go What do you get on a head" if you cross a cow Milker Where did the and a camel? pencil go for Udder A lumpy vacation? milkshake Ice cream To Pennsylvania. What's the Chocolate milk If there was a difference between spelling test, which a dog and a flea? Yogurt animal would win? A dog can have Butter The bee fleas, but a flea can't have dogs. Which one is faster, Cheese Nutritious TONS OF FUN FOR KIDS EVERY WEEK! Presents The Riddle Kid PET OF THE WEEK OF THE WEEK
Why did the bird go to the restaurant?
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9am-5:30pm Because he Friday: 9am-6pm wanted a tweet Saturday: 9am -5pm Our Pet of the Week is Jersey, a 14 year old Sunday: 11am-3pm collie mix. Jersey has an unusual habit - she sticks her tongue out when she is sleeping. Madeline Stewardson (8) She is a member of the Brown/Chiasson CONGRATULATIONS family who made the move to St. Marys “PET OF THE WEEK” about 2 months ago and are loving it here. OWNER YOU HAVE WON Hey Kids... Every Riddle Kid that A GIFT CARD FROM MCPHAIL’S appears in the paper gets a FREE To nominate a Pet of the Week call See store for details MILKSHAKE at the Sunset Diner! The St. Marys Independent at 519-284-0041. 127 Queen Street East - 519-284-4000 [email protected] St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 25 OBITUARY OBITUARY OBITUARY Wouters Poel Partridge Petronella “Nelly” Wouters Gerard James Poel, Novem- (nee Schouten) passed away ber 21, 1928 – May 31, 2021 Jill Dawn Partridge (West- peacefully at her daughter’s of St. Marys Passed away man-Fowles) passed away home, surrounded by family peacefully at home, surround- surrounded by her family, at her in her 81st year. Nelly was the ed by his family in his 93rd home in St. Marys, on June 6, second youngest of five girls: year. Beloved husband of 2021 at the age of 59. Beloved Jeanne, Christine, Rieke, Nelly Adrianna "Jean" (Boere) who wife of Stan Partridge. Loving and Mia born to her parents was by his side for more than mother of Tara McGuire (Jason) William and Dorothy Schouten. 62 years. Loving father of and their children Keira and As a young girl she enjoyed Marilyn (Henry) Van Heesch Kenzie, Heather Lewis-Ha- sports and loved dancing and of Wingham; Julie (Rob) vard (Owen) and their children music. She would often tell the story of how she was Black of Fergus; Rita (Michael) Pieniazek of Thames- Parker and Lillyanna, Mathew so happy to stay up late and turn the phonograph han- ford; Caroline (Arnie) Brekelmans of Thamesford; Westman and his children Henry and Ashley. Daughter dle on the record player so that her older sisters could Linda (Steve) Hulshof of Kinkora; John (Alanna) of of Wilfred Fowles and Shirley (deceased Oct. 2020) and dance. When she finished school she became a mid- Perth South. Much loved Grandpa of Scott (Carly) daughter-in-law of Mark Shepley and Peggy (deceased wife, staying with families and helping out with all their Van Heesch and Marina (Hauke) Hauschildt; Kristen Feb. 2020) and missed by extended Shepley family household duties. With one family, she got put to work (Brandon) Wiersma, Michael (Amber) Black, Tayler members. Beloved Sister of Lynn Fowles, Ian Fowles, on their farm and helped milk their cows. This was Black and Adam Black; Ian Pieniazek; Luke Brekel- Marc Fowles, Brent Fowles (Laurie), Kevin Fowles and also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Prede- where she met the milk truck driver, her future hus- mans and Paul Brekelmans; Celina Hulshof, Mark ceased by her dogs Sugar and Finnegan. Cremation to band, Nicholas Wouters. Nick left for Canada to begin Hulshof, Jeannine Hulshof (with Josh) and Karen take place. his new job but sent letters back and forth to Nelly. He Hulshof (with Jen); Tony Vossen, Amanda (Jake) returned to Holland, where they were married on Feb- Merkel, Josie Poel and Caleb Poel Great-grandfather A private funeral will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 ruary 25, 1960. Together they immigrated to Canada. of Jackson and Connor Wiersma, Oliver Van Heesch, at 11 a.m. The service will be streamed live on the An- This was a difficult time for Nelly as she left her family Lyra Merkel and Bennett Hauschildt. Also survived by drew L. Hodges Funeral Home Facebook Page. Memorial and friends at the age of 19, thinking she would never his sister Marie Van Leeuwen of the Netherlands and donation may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Perth see them again. sister-in-law Betty Poel. Predeceased by his son, Pe- County or the Heart & Stroke Canada. Online condolenc- es at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. In 1963, Nick and Nelly purchased their first farm in ter (1963), his parents Jacobus and Agatha (Duijn), Port Perry. Nelly was a busy, hardworking lady. She his sister, Gre Tuyp and his brothers, Piet, Wim, Cor, had 3 children under the age of three, she gathered Fr. Jan, Nico and Peter. Fondly remembered by many eggs each day and looked after the barns. In 1973, members of the Poel and Boere families and many Sponsored by: Nick and Nelly moved to the Gore of Downie (Perth friends in both Canada and the Netherlands. Sudoku South) with their 4 children to farm and raise their Gerard was born on a farm in West Beemster, North Real Estate busy family. They became active members of the Holy Holland and immigrated to Canada with his brother, Broker Name Parish in St. Marys. Nelly enjoyed travelling in Peter in 1952. He met and married Jean in 1958, be- their motorhome all over Canada and the United States coming a proud Canadian citizen the day before their Fern Pridham making many friends along the way. wedding. Gerard, together with Jean, raised their 519 274 2885 Nelly was an amazing cook and loved hosting dinner family and farmed on the Kirkton Road before moving parties for friends and family which always began with into St. Marys in 1993. a “happy hour” drink. Everyone was welcome at Nelly's As a couple they were active members of Holy Name table. Over the last ten years of her life, Nelly's Alzhei- of Mary Parish and volunteered for many years at the mer's progressed but we were blessed as she contin- Kirkton Community Centre. Gerard enjoyed going ued to be a very sweet and loving woman. Many of her to dances with Jean, playing cards, biking, reading, wonderful caregivers at Kingsway Nursing Home in St. playing pool and visiting over coffee. He had a pas- Mary's would attest to that. Nelly loved and adored her sionate interest in farming and curling to the end. 17 grandchildren and her 11 great grandchildren. Gerard was particular in his habits, self-deprecating At Christmas time, she would be on the floor amongst in his humour, deep in his love for his family, stubborn them all competing to win the final game prize. She in his self-discipline, and steadfast in his faith. was also proud to show them how she could easily jug- gle 5 balls and beat them all at a skipping match. He found much enjoyment in music and song, and always had a sparkle in his eye and another funny Together, Nick and Nelly raised 4 children: John (Hol- story to tell. Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Hepburn and ly), Ron (Pat), Margaret (John), and Nick (Yvonne). the CarePartners team. Oma to Travis (Hannah), Austin, Narissa, Scott (Chris- tie), Erin (Kyle), Mark (Courtney), Vivianna, Isabella A private family Mass of the Resurrection was cele- (Jay), Lisa (Allan), Michael, Nick (Nicole), Randy brated Holy Name of Mary Parish, Fr. Peter Poel as (Stephanie), Carly, Paula (Clayton), and Ella. Great celebrant. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery. As an Oma to Brooklyn, Brady, Nelson, Henry, Jayden, Tayia, expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be Jack, Max, Joey, Clayton and Penny. She was prede- given to Canadian Food for Children. Online condo- ceased by two cherished grandsons: Bradley (1995) lences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca. Solutions on page 27 and Eric (2005) who she now joins. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the El Sal- vador Homes for Hope or the Huron Perth Alzheimer's FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Society through the funeral home. Don't weep at my grave For I am not there TO STAY UPDATED I've a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. FACEBOOK.COM/STMARYSINDY I'll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free playing tag with the TWITTER.COM/STMARYSINDY wind while I am waiting for thee. 26 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent BUSINESS DIRECTORY Call 519-284-0041 to inquire BARBER DISPOSAL HEAT/COOL PLUMBING RENTALS Mill Race Barber Co. (Jay the Barber) Phone: 226-661-0222 obson Scra etal 670$5<6 Find me and • InstallInstall Gasgas &and propane Oil furnaces, furnaces and a/c units Book online $&·V8QLWV Open 8 to 4:30 • Service ofboth gas gas & oil& propanefurnaces, 108 Queen St. East in Downtown St. Marys $&·VDQG)LUHSODFHVfurnaces and a/c units Monday - Friday ,QVWDOO%%4/LQHV)LUHSODFHV • Install/Maintain Ductless 19. . $&6SOLWV+59·V CLEANING +RW:DWHU+HDWHUV*DV ? RETAIL Electrical, and Navien Tankless :KROHKRXVHHOHFWULFKHDW FRQYHUVLRQVWRFHQWUDODLUDQGJDVKHDW Call Joel Drinkwalter • Water treatment installation and repairs • Softeners HEATING & COOLING • Iron Filters • Reverse Osmosis Units • Plumbing 206–211 Carling St. Residential | Commercial Repairs • Bathroom Renovations St. Marys 519-284-0833
St. Marys Lugger Service REAL ESTATE Waste Disposal /Bin Rental Available now: 1-877-284-2221• BINS-R-US Ladies jockey briefs, buttons, gutermann thread, DMC embroidery floss, and more. Pickup truck service available Sales Representative Can help load e: 1 2 22 e : 1 01 0 EAVESTROUGH INSURANCE Email: [email protected] COMPUTERS SAND & GRAVEL MACK’s PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL, FARM, RESIDENTIAL, BUSINESS, Toni McLean Sales Representative TRANSPORTATION & MORE! CONSTRUCTION 519-274-1120 Direct SENIORS 245 Downie St, Stratford, N5A 1X5 [email protected] ELECTRICIAN Proud St. Marys resident! MASSAGE THERAPY
ST. MARYS • Renovations Owen Lewis STORAGE • Service Upgrades, Owner Operator Panel changes Owen Lewis Construction THORNDALE • Automatic backup generator Sales Representative STORAGE CITY systems, NG,Propane,diesel, Coldwell Banker, Homefield • Electric Motor Repairs Legacy Realty Brokerage and Sales [email protected] T 519-902-6534 • [email protected] S eciali ing in Heritage Residential/Commercial/Industrial/Agricultural MUSIC www.thorndalestoragecity.com enovation installing brick stone on custom homes as 1 2 0 ell as s eciali ing in laying thin TREE SERVICE stone for fire lace installation Globe Educational Services Ltd. [email protected] BEAVER www.globeeducationalservices.com Bucket truck • Trimming • Stump Grinding • FINANCIAL
COUNTRY STORE MORTGAGE
BBQ season is here! Norpac Beef, Johnson www.cathieszmon.com Sausage and Walnut Hill Pork Products Available St. Marys Independent Thursday, June 10, 2021 27 STUMP REMOVAL CLASSIFIED ADS HELP WANTED ANNOUNCEMENT S Apartment wanted ST Retired 60 year-old with small dog Happy 65th anniversary! looking for main floor apartment in or S a , e r nd he a St. Marys. Call or text 519-280-4281 JESSE MCKAY & SANDY MCKAY 519-614-3879 519-614-3897 THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH For Rent SEAMSTRESS Downtown 3-4 bedroom 1,500 sq ft PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SUMMER POSITION apt. 3 storey walk up, roof top bal- The Township of Perth South is seeking a highly motivated cony. Utilities with A/C all included. individual for the position of Public Administration Summer Position. This position will assist municipal staff in assisting 1-2 parking spots. Newly decorated, with policy research and writing, procedural policy writing, remodeled bath, new kitchen, refin- website content development, public communications ished floors, painted. $1,750/month including social media administration, clerical support and collecting and analyzing data. References required. Call 519-697-4985 For a detailed job description of this position, please visit www.perthsouth.ca Wanted to buy Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed Land 1/2 to 2 acres resume to the undersigned clearly marked as “Public TAKE OUT Administration Summer Position” by June 14, 2021. Call Jacob 416-315-9791 Happy 65th Anniversary or Eugene 416-618-1021 Rebecca Clothier, Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer Harold & Verna Mills Township of Perth South 3191 Road 122 Love Your Family St. Pauls, ON N0K 1V0
RUN YOUR E-mail - [email protected]
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only CLASSIFIED those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Information gathered is under the authority of the Municipal AD HERE FOR Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used for candidate selection purposes. JUST $10 PER WEEK
China House Restaurant SUDOKU 226-661-8888 226-661-8889 Our little bundle of joy has arrived! 202 Queen St E, St. Marys Jeff & Krista Cade are ecstatic to welcome (10% off for cash sales) Aiden Robert Barnby into the world. Born on March 25, 2021 at 9 lbs 5 oz and 20 inches. Spoiling privileges go to Bob & Geraldine Vessie and Bob & Cheryl Cade. Also being spoiled by Great Grandpa – Barnby Cade of Rannoch and Great Grandma – Mary Garvey of Hanover. IN MEMORIAM WATER TREATMENT THANK YOU QUIZ ANSWERS Kennedy 1) Pandora Richardson In memory of N. Keith Kennedy who passed away on June 10th 2020 2) Jersey Thank you family, friends and neighbours for Those we love remain with us 3) Thomas Hardy helping me with planning info, recovery equip- ment, food, phone calls/e-mails/Facebook For love itself lives on GORDON DANN 4) Pennsylvania messages, drives to & from appointments, Cherished memories never fade PUMP SALES & SERVICE LTD. doing errands, collecting mail & flyers, in/out Because a loved one is gone 5) Augusta National garbage bins and cutting grass over the last 3 1629 Blackmaple Cres. London, ON • N5Y 6L7 Your friend Carol and all her families Authorized dealer for months since my surgery. A wonderful support 6) North Atlantic Trea- system to have and everyone is appreciated. NOVO ty Organization Your care and encouragement mean a lot. WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT Being able to participate in the Hike for Hos- Have you been affected by Water Treatment Specialists 7) Windsor Castle pice was a revised but achieved goal. To all • Water Softners • Iron Filters • Drinking Water Systems those who generously sponsored me, thank someone else’s drinking? • Ultra Violet Light Systems & Distillers 8) 22 you very much for helping support the Rotary Al-Anon Family Groups can help YOU! Monday, Cell: 519-671-0470 9) Thumbelina Hospice Stratford Perth. Friday & Saturday. Call for time and place. 1-800-328-0392 Doris 10) Switzerland REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES 1-800-706-9833 or 519-271-7755 28 Thursday, June 10, 2021 St. Marys Independent
ALASKA CRUISE
May 25 - June 4, 2022 Celebrity Millennium sailing from Vancouver to Anchorage INCLUDES • Airport transportation • 2 hotel nights pre-cruise • Cruise • Onboard gratuities • Classic beverage package • WiFi • Wildlife tour from Seward to Anchorage. FROM $2,191 per person taxes included for an interior cabin. Ocean view and balcony cabins available. Airfare additional.
DANUBE SYMPHONY RIVER CRUISE July 22- 30, 2022 6 night river cruise on the Danube with 2 pre-nights in Munich. Free upgrade to a Panorama Suite. $4,311 per person double occupancy taxes included. Airfare additional. DANUBE
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
September 10 - 17, 2022 8 day First Passage to the West with the Columbia Icefields in Gold Leaf. $5,950 per person taxes included. Airfare additional. Based on minimum 16 passengers.
ICELAND AND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS October 13 - 20, 2022 8 day tour of Iceland searching for the Northern Lights and including the Golden Circle and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. $3,250 per person taxes included. Airfare additional. Based on minimum 16 passengers. ICELAND DANUBE DREAMS WITH PRAGUE
October 21 - 31, 2022 Fundraiser river cruise for St. Marys Healthcare Foundation on the Avalon Envision from Budapest to Prague. $4,218 DANUBE per person tax included for a Category E cabin. Airfare additional.
Head Office: 150 Queen Street East, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B4 | TICO #50010159 Branch Office: 210 Mill Street, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1P9 | TICO #50025796 St. Marys 519-284-2332 | New Hamburg 226-333-9939 www.stonetowntravel.com | [email protected]