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36 Water St., St. Marys • Phone: 519.284.0041 • Fax: 519.284.0042 • [email protected] • Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarysindy • Twitter: www.twitter.com/stmarysindy St. Marys Independent Serving St. Marys, Embro, Fullarton, Granton, Kirkton, Kintore, Medina, Rannoch, Sebringville, St. Pauls, Thamesford,Thorndale, Uniondale, Woodham Vol. 15 No. 14 Friday, April 10, 2015 FREE press HAVE YOUR HPHA President and CEO stresses alliance’s future includes St. Marys By Dan Rankin said Williams, a Perth South dents of Perth South should SAY resident. have equitable access to our This week sponsored by Huron Perth Healthcare Al- liance president and CEO “The larger we were as an Stratford site, as do people RADAR from Stratford.” AUTO PARTS Andrew Williams gave a organization, the more suc- 395 Queen Street, West presentation to Perth South cess we were going to have The HPHA’s board of 11 di- council at their meeting on in bringing people into the re- rectors oversees the organi- This week’s question: April 7, briefing council on the gion,” he said. “Most health- zation, which serves about Will Mike Duffy be found alliance, the scope of its ac- care professionals that will 130,000 people in the region, The cast from the St. Marys Community Players' production of Harvey got tivities, and its commitment to be providing care for us 20 as well as its budget of $130 into costume at their rehearsal on Wednesday evening. From left, back guilty? “four strong sites.” years from now don’t actu- million. Williams noted that row, are Fern Pridham, Charlene Van Veen, Dan Rankin, Brian Moore, Linda Harris, Don Van Galen, Art Horvath, Elizabeth Bundy-Coopers and YES or NO HPHA board member Leslie ally live here yet. We have to the HPHA is always required John Stevens. Front row are John Allen, Kate Gregg, Shayna Robinson Showers was also present, draw them in, and we thought to have board members from and Harvey (seated). The play opens with a preview performance at the Town Hall Theatre Thursday, April 23. It runs for eight shows April (no speeches please) however Williams did all the a more robust organization all four member communities, would help with that.” and that Dr. Charles Gatfield 23-26, April 30, and May 1-3. Tickets are on sale now at The Flower To cast your vote by talking as part of a tour of Shop and More (519-284-2013) or online at StMarysCommunityPlayers. regional councils “to provide Their goal is to “be an inte- of St. Marys’ Happy Valley ca. Restaurant and show packages are available. (Jayne Fuller photo) phone: 519.284.0041 an overview and answer any grated leader in rural health- Family Health Team is one of six physicians on the board. Road rage investigation or ON OUR WEBSITE questions” about the organi- care delivery,” he said. On Thursday April 2, Perth The male driver of Jetta zation. He also emphasized the alli- www.stmarysindependent.com “When we are planning and ance’s commitment to main- County Ontario Provincial exited his vehicle and ap- before Monday at 9 am Formed in 2003 and includ- talking about the roles of the taining all four hospital sites. Police (OPP) officers were proached the driver’s side of Watch for the results ing the St. Marys, Stratford, hospitals, we’re often looking “You will read periodically in dispatched to an incident in- the GMC, where he proceed- Seaforth and Clinton hospi- at how do we support and volving two vehicles on Hwy 7 ed to yell at, and assault the next week. the papers about threats of tals, the HPHA was meant to integrate with other players closure of hospitals,” he said. between Stratford and Perth GMC driver through the open Last Week’s Question: address challenges such as in the system,” he said. “It “Our organization was found- Line 9 (the Wildwood round- driver’s side window. The Jet- the recruitment and retention very much transcends mu- ed on a number of principles about). ta driver then walked back to Should beer and wine of healthcare professionals, nicipal boundaries. Resi- his car and continued driving be sold at corner stores? Continued on page 4 Investigation indicated that around 3:15 p.m. on Thurs- west bound on Hwy 7. The Total of $4,000 in Fines for Careless Hunting Jetta entered the Wildwood Yes 52% No 48% day April 02, 2015, a lone A southern Ontario man Education Course before tario Court of Justice, North male driver was operating a roundabout and proceeded has been fined $4,000 for hunting in the province Bay, on March 18. Hunters red GMC pickup truck west west on Perth Line 9 towards careless hunting. Cho Lay again. Court heard that on are reminded to be sure of bound on Hwy 7 north of the St. Marys. The GMC driver M & M VARIETY of St. Marys pleaded guilty November 10, 2014, Lay their target and what lies Wildwood round-about. The contacted police and report- ed the incident. The GMC Corner of Queen and was fined $3,000 for was hunting deer along beyond it before pulling the driver of the GMC pickup discharging a firearm with- Odds Drive in Restoule. He trigger. Preventing hunting truck passed a west bound driver did not require medical and Water Streets out due care and attention saw a deer on private prop- incidents is part of ethical blue Volkswagen Jetta. treatment. for people or property, $400 erty and trespassed onto hunting. Ontario’s manda- Shortly after the pass the Perth County OPP is continu- 284-3101 each for trespassing with the property to shoot it. He tory hunter education pro- Jetta caught up to the GMC ing their investigation into the purpose of hunting and fired twice at the deer with gram promotes safety and pickup truck, passed it on the this assault. They would like SECRET WORD hunting without a licence, his high-powered rifle in the encourages responsible be- north shoulder (on the pas- to speak to anyone who may CONTEST: and $200 for failing to im- direction of a family home haviour. For further informa- senger side of the GMC). The have observed the assault, or Congrats to last week’s mediately attach his seal and two large propane tion on hunting regulations, Jetta pulled in front of it mak- the series of driving events G. Stevens to a deer. Lay is prohibited tanks. He retrieved the deer please consult the Ontario ing a sudden and hard brake that took place prior to the as- winner, who from hunting for two years and left the area. Justice of Hunting Regulations Sum- application. This resulted in sault. Contact Perth County receives three 6/49 and must successfully com- the Peace Lauren Scully mary available at ontario. the vehicles making contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. tickets plus Encore. You plete the Ontario Hunter heard the case in the On- ca/hunting. before coming to a stop. can win by finding the secret word and telling us the ad it appeared in, STRATFORDSTRATFORD HYUNDAIHYUNDAI Salesperson of 90 DAYSPAYMENTS SELECTNO along with your name MODELS ONLY and phone number. This the Month week’s word is Baseball Remember, the word WADE can appear in any ad O’BRIEN throughout the paper, so happy searching and good luck! STRATFORD 2 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent Sally Says Science has never back and enjoy it. turmoil is also beneficial children under the age drummed up quite as ef- I would like to thank the in so many ways. You feel of 5, 29 women 18 years fective a tranquilizing Kinettes for their gener- lighter, less burdened and and older, 7 single par- agent as a sunny spring ous donation of food and more optimistic. Some ent families and 27 single 566 Queen St. E. • 519.284.4348 day. ~ W. Earl Hall funds to our food bank. people meditate to find persons. These statistics So, spring has finally They ran another suc- that inner peace, others once collected from food Senior of the Week sprung with only a small cessful Easter egg hunt join groups to get support banks all across Canada, nod to this past winter on the grounds of the and others go to a place of will go into a publica- on Wednesday morn- Westover Inn on Saturday worship for fellowship and tion which tells us which ing, when we had bit of April 4. A big thank you to support. There are many provinces have increased freezing rain and cooler all the folks who brought ways to feel included. The food bank usage and temperatures. The rest of a non-perishable item (s) Salvation Army Communi- which ones have a de- the week has been much and to those who donated ty Church is open to any- cline in food bank visits. more spring like with sea- money. As the weather one who would like to join The overall view of food sonal temperatures and gets warmer, traditionally in Sunday worship. The bank usage in Canada is so far a beautiful sunny our food bank supplies service takes place every very interesting. As I have weekend predicted. Yard tend to dwindle, however Sunday morning at 10:30. said before, in a perfect work has ensued at our the donation from the The Sunday service in- world, we would not need house. To date, we’ve Kinettes will ensure that cludes Sunday school for food banks, however in a filled twelve yard waste the supplies will last that children. There is also a realistic world, I don’t see bags with leaves and much longer. A great big Kids Klub on Fridays from food banks phasing out assorted garden debris. thank you goes out to 6:00 to 7:30 that all chil- any time soon. One thing is for sure, Partner’s in Paint as well dren twelve and under are Thank you again to all the our bodies quickly let us for their generous food welcome to join. For more generous folks out there know if we’ve overdone donation. This will just information, please call, who support the work we it with garden clean up. extend our supplies that 519-284-2760. do at the Salvation Army. Muscles have memory much longer. Thank you The March Hunger We are blessed to have they say, so I am hoping everyone for supporting Awareness program has you. mine will quickly remem- the Salvation Army Food concluded. I collected Wishing everyone a Our senior of the week is Jessie ber that they are capable Bank. stats for all food bank us- splendid weekend. of raking for long periods ers during the month of Tomlinson who recently turned 90 Now that we have of- Blessings. at a time. Stooping to cut ficially given winter the March and as every year years of age. Born in England, Jessie, off wilted foliage from last boot, no pun intended, it previously, a record was Sally Ann year’s perennials is a dif- is time for renewal. This broken. I had 45 families who came to Canada after the war, ferent challenge. 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S.A.S.S. (STRATFORD) SUBARU 2001 Ontario St., Stratford 519.273.3116 www.stratfordsass.com 4 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance St. Marys native brings martial arts expertise to Continued from page 1 us recruit into this area.” Perth South declines invi- The Pink Panther Strikes Again tation to accept St. Marys and one of the key ones was “The facilities we have are tre- solid waste By Dan Rankin According to Jackson, the performing in a variety of dra- four strong sites. That does mendous and have allowed play’s director Michelle Cutts For their latest production, mas, comedies and musicals. not mean that the sites will us to create what I view as a St. Marys is currently in the “enhanced the role of Cato which runs for six shows April She recalls playing 16 different do the same thing every year, primary care centre of excel- middle of an environmental beyond the script, giving her 17-19, 24 and 25 at Stratford roles in Embro’s production of year-after-year. That’s not lence,” he said, adding that assessment process that re- more opportunities to show City Hall, the Perth County - “The Wizard of Oz,” saying she a good recipe for doing well. St. Marys has nearby access quires it to look into possible case her commitment to her spent a lot of her time just run- But we are very, very much to specialists in cities such as alternative locations to ex- Players have brought to the stage “The Pink Panther employer.” Jackson’s perfor- ning to change costumes. “It committed to operating as Stratford, London and Kitch- port its solid waste. As a re- was a wonderful production Strikes Again.” Written by Wil- mance also benefitted from four organizations in one en- ener. He also noted that over sult, Perth South Director of two fight directors who were including Shane Simpson and liam Gleason, the comedy is tity.” $1 million has been invested Public Works Ken Bettles re- brought on board to “help cho Landon Hoare of St. Marys,” based on the 1976 film by - in upgrades to the facility cently received a letter from she said. The HPHA is in its third con- Blake Edwards and Frank reograph the complex fight in the past year. “If you’ve St. Marys CAO Bruce Grant, scenes,” she said. secutive year “dealing with Waldman; the zany third in- Alison Robinson, another St. zero percent growth in reve- been to the hospital over along with a survey, intended the last number of months, to gauge the township’s inter- stallment of the series that “Stage fighting is a very dif- Marys resident and veteran of nue,” Williams said. “In some starred Peter Sellers as In- ferent skill than martial arts, SMCP performances, is one of cases, we’re seeing shifts of you’ve seen some changes, est in accepting the refuse. whether it was in technology, spector Jacques Clouseau. although having my training the cast members of “The Pink dollars from communities like “I don’t think they’re expecting has definitely been helpful,” Panther Strikes Again” taking equipment or work spaces,” For those unfamiliar with the ours in the southwest, where us to accept their request, but said Jackson, who said she on multiple roles. She has pre he said. “That’s going to con- long-running series of com- - there’s no population growth it’s part of their process,” said is thrilled to have been able tinue over the next number of edies, Inspector Clouseau is viously acted in at least four to speak of, to the GTA,” he Bettles, presenting a report to to play such an iconic role as years.” a woefully inept French police other Perth County Players said. council. “They have to look at Cato. productions including “You’re detective who nonetheless al- In the question and answer all options.” Perfect, I Love You, Now During the presentation, Wil- ways seems to solve crimes “I am also really enjoying work- period that followed, Coun. Change,” “Side By Side By liams showed figures on According to the letter, in and foil criminals completely by ing with this extremely talented which hospitals in the prov- Sam Corriveau asked Wil- 2014 the St. Marys landfill ac- Sondheim,” the mystery din- liams if the recent re-designa- accident. Like that other great cast,” she said, noting that ince attended to residents of cepted a total of 7,325 tonnes crime fighter, The Green Hor- many of the 23 cast members ner theatre play “Dedicated to tion of beds at the St. Marys the End,” and the two-person Perth South as either inpa- of waste; 1,978 tonnes from net, Clouseau is often aided by play multiple roles to fill out the hospital was necessary to show “Hockey Mom, Hockey tients or outpatients. Of the residents and 5,347 tonnes his manservant Cato, a master play’s massive section of 47 make it viable to stay open. Dad.” 314 residents of Perth South from industrial, commercial martial artist. For their produc- roles. “We are very fortunate who spent the night in Ontar- “There’s always that fear St. and institutional sources. tion, the Perth County Players to have the perfect core play- Jackson added that, besides io hospitals between October Marys is going to close,” said Disposal requirements for have gone against gender and ers, Gary Horst, for Clouseau, portraying Cato as a female, 2013 and September 2014, Corriveau. the town are expected to in- cast St. Marys resident Ann and Jaime Cottle portraying their production has added almost two thirds (201) went crease by approximately one “Our organization is 100 per- Jackson in the role of Cato. It his arch nemesis, the lunatic some other twists to the tale to the HPHA’s Stratford site, percent annually. would be hard to find someone Dreyfus. Like many small com- as well. “But that’s all I can say about 16 percent (52) went to cent committed to four strong sites,” Williams reiterated. That tonnage of waste in Perth County with quite the munity theatre groups, there is about that!” she said. “You’ll London, and 12 percent (38) same combination of martial a real family energy amongst just have to come and see!” came to St. Marys. “So, maintaining the St. Marys equates to about 13,500 cu- site is never an issue around bic metres of annual usage, arts and dramatic experience. the players and a genuine car- The family-friendly production On the outpatient side, for the HPHA table.” Bettles said. Jackson earned a first-degree ing for one another.” is suitable for children 7 years treatment such as emergen- St. Marys still has 20 beds, Perth South’s Blanshard black belt at Stonetown Ka- Jackson performed with the of age and up. 7:30 pm shows cy department visits, about rate back in 2000, and fol- Perth County Players as re- are scheduled for April 17, 18, 48 percent of Perth South however the number of acute landfill, which is nearest to care beds was reduced from St. Marys, currently has a re- lowed that up with two years cently as last fall, where she 24 and 25, with 2:00 pm mati- residents came to St. Marys of Ju Jutsu training. “I haven’t was a member of the chorus nees also scheduled on April (1,175 visits). Stratford saw 15 to 10 to reflect the pattern maining capacity of 101,000 of patients they’d been see- cubic metres that will last trained actively since then, but in the Gilbert and Sullivan mu- 19 and 25. Tickets are $20 almost 37 percent of visits, I have always tried to stay fit sical “The Mikado.” Since mov- and are available either at Sin- with 902. Other hospitals, ing, Williams said. “We were over 100 years at current fill- seeing, on average, about ing rates. “If we did accept and flexible, circuit training at ing back to Ontario from the clair Pharmacy (12 Wellington including those in Listowel, Bob Smibert’s Fitness Stu- west in 1995, she’s also acted Street, Stratford) or online at Clinton, London, Seaforth four acute care patients a their waste, they would fill month over the last few years. our Blanshard landfill in just dio and doing yoga regularly,” in St. Marys Community Play- PerthCountyPlayers.com. and South Huron all received Jackson said. “So, I felt ready ers productions, as well as over 10 visits. We just reclassified the beds around seven years with our to better reflect who we were usage as well, which then for the challenge of Cato.” with Embro’s Thistle Theatre, “I think that’s something we’ll seeing.” would put us into kind of see more of: more patients critical mode,” Bettles said. That was part of a process from each of our local munici- “We’d be going through some- last year in which the HPHA palities going to other hospi- thing similar to them right The Week Ahead reduced its overall number tals as we specialize the now, trying to find a solution Saturday, April 11 of beds across the alliance, service, and as we try and for our waste.” ensure that we continue to he said. “That was simply a Rhonda-Marie Avery running Avon Trail. The 110 km run begins at 5:00 am at St. Marys provide high quality and ac- reflection of occupancy,” said Accepting St. Marys’ solid Tennis Courts cessible care,” Williams said, Williams. “We’ve been criti- waste would also require Pancake Breakfast at South Nissouri Presbyterian Church (corner of Heritage Rd & Oliver indicating they try to achieve cized over reducing access to Perth South to change its Road, Thorndale) 7:30 am – 10:30 am (See ad on page 22) that in a way that doesn’t “du- service, but when we look at Environmental Compliance Hippity Hop Euchre Luncheon at Masonic Lodge Hall, Thames Road – Luncheon at Noon, plicate service operations.” the types of patients that we Approval, which currently see in St. Marys, the types only allows for wastes gener- Euchre at 1:00 pm “We’re always looking at the of patients we’ve seen over ated within Perth South. Ad- Rotary Rural- Urban Night at The Pyramid Centre – Bar opens at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 services we offer – whether the last two years, the bed ditionally, increasing the fill- pm, Presentation at 8:00 pm they make sense to continue changes did not impact ser- ing rate of the landfill would or we want to add services,” vice availability at all. We’re “impact the landfill’s leach- Sunday, April 12 he said, adding that commu- very mindful of that. We want ate strength,” Bettles said. St. James Anglican Church Eucharist Service – 10:00 am (See ad on page 14) nities should not expect their to try to provide care as close Leachate refers to the liquid hospital to look the same to home as we can.” that drains from landfill mate- St. Marys United Church Worship Service – 10:30 am (See ad on page 26) five years from now as they rial and can contain elevated Looking ahead, Williams said Living Rock Worship Service at Little Falls School – 10:45 am (See ad on page 26) do today. “If they do, I think concentrations of undesir- he expects fiscal pressures Monday, April 13 it’s going to be a disservice able material picked up off of in the province’s healthcare to our communities because what it has passed through. Hillcrest Rebekah Lodge and Stonetown Entertainers “Soup & Sandwich” Lunch at we’re not going to be advanc- system to continue. “I don’t Presbyterian Church Hall – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (See ad on page 22) ing with healthcare. You’ll al- see a time in the next num- Council followed Bettles’ rec- Meet John Nater at Little Red’s Pub & Eatery – 5:00 – 7:00 pm (See ad on page 14) ways see an ebb and flow in ber of years when there’s ommendation and approved the types of services we offer suddenly going to be a lot of a motion indicating Perth Parkview Creamery Quiz Night – 7:00 pm (See quiz on page 16) money allocated to the hospi- South was not interested in and it’ll be driven by various I Love Thorndale Community Group meeting at Lions Community Centre at 7:30 pm reasons.” tal system,” he said. “People accepting the waste. don’t view healthcare as a Thursday, April 16 Between April 2014 and De- business necessarily, but it cember 2014, the St. Marys is and has to run as a busi- Westover Inn Brasserie Night – 4:30 – 9:00 pm (See ad on page 8) hospital has seen a 10 per- ness. We’re very committed Friday, April 17 cent increase in use over- to make sure that occurs.” all, particularly in outpatient The BEST Home & Lifestyle Show at South Huron Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria St E, Exeter from areas, he said. He credited Deputy Mayor Jim Aitcheson Advertisement 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm the Wellness Centre, con- presided over the meeting, Perth County Players “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” at Stratford City Hall – 7:30 pm structed in 2003, as “some- filling in for Mayor Robert Wil- rates in town! (See article on page 4) thing that has really helped helm who was on holiday. St. Marys Independent Friday, April 10, 2015 5

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Shorts is Heritage Renovations, The business also offers owned by Brian Harris “Assisted Living” services, ● St. Marys Public Library began its free educational and located at 70 Huron ‘Home Improvement Series’ last night. It continues for to make small changes to Street in St. Marys. homes to help people with the next three Thursdays in April, with sessions run- Harris started Heritage ning from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm each night. The pub- physical disabilities “enjoy Renovations in June 2004, life as it was intended.” lic is invited to these free events with no registration after retiring from Magna required April 16, 23 and 30 to “learn valuable tips, in St. Thomas where he Anyone interested in tricks and strategies for improving your home from getting in contact with various local home improvement experts and retail- served as a production ers.” The theme for April 16 is “Get Organized with supervisor and senior Harris can find Heritage Emily LaGace.” On April 23, learn about “Staging you area leader. Nearly 11 Renovations online at home for resale with Sue Fowler.” On April 30, the years later, business is HeritageLiving.ca, or call theme is “Permits: what you need to know for your booming for the second them at 519-284-0293. next project.” Each home improvement guest will give generation St. Marys area “If someone wants to call, a presentation followed by a Q&A. For more informa- carpenter, whose father we can get together for a tion, visit TownofStmarys.com/public-library or call ran Reg Harris & Son free estimate and to talk Rebecca Webb at 519-284-3346. General Carpentry in St. about the project,” he said. for local institutions and However, they also offer ● On Saturday, April 11 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Marys from 1953-1994. Heritage Renovations the City of Stratford, a wide range of services Thamesford Arena, the Thamesford Lions Club will be currently has three holding a Recycle Day for collecting waste electron- “We’ve got a great spring Harris said. That includes to private homeowners, employees, but is on ics, metal and vehicle batteries. They plan on divert- ahead of us,” he said. refurbishing the bridge such as exterior doors, the lookout for another ing the waste in an environmentally friendly manner. “We’re really booked to Tom Patterson Island steps, porches, roofs, carpenter with “a Proceeds from this waste recycling day will support up. We just finished and the band shell in fences, floors, ceilings, minimum of two years local community activities. Pre-arranged pick-up ser- up booking a job for downtown Stratford, as entertainment units, vices for smaller items will be available, as will student experience, with own November.” well as the barrier-free kitchens, bathrooms and volunteer hours. tools and transportation.” access ramp into the house additions. “Last Heritage Renovations Anyone interested is ● Congratulations to the St. Marys Recreation Depart- sanctuary at the St. Marys year we also added has been hired to handle invited to contact Harris ment, who have won an award for their swimming some high-profile projects United Church. new compact backhoe program. They are the recipient of the award for “Top at 519-272-6034. Swimming & Water Safety Training Partner award for 2014; under 10,000 population.” The Recreation de- partment trained the highest number of participants in the Red Cross Swim program for 2014. The award will be presented to a member of the staff at the an- nual Training Partner & Volunteer Awards Banquet on May 6.

Tree Tips: Syrup From Sap One thing that I really enjoy If you have never been to a sugar, and surprisingly about spring is fresh Maple sugar bush, it is well worth contains many nutrients, syrup. Every few years, I the visit. Sap is taken from such as magnesium, calcium, like to take some time and taps in the Maple trees, potassium, and zinc. Because visit a sugar bush, to watch through vacuum pumps, Maple sugar is complex the syrup being made. back to the main area, where sugar, it is often eaten in the Humans have been tapping it is boiled down to syrup. It place of processed sugar, trees and enjoying syrup for takes a large quantity of sap by people with diabetes. hundreds if not thousands to produce a small amount of However please consult you of years. Canada produces syrup, normally it is a ratio of doctor, if you wish to use it. more maple syrup then any 40 liters of sap, to one liter of All maples can apparently other country, with Quebec syrup. But most people would be tapped for syrup, though being the largest producing agree it is worth the wait. the sugar content varies province. Maple sugar is a complex with the type of maple tree. Maple trees are not the only trees to be tapped. Birch and c Hickory make an excellent article. If you would like me M COTTER syrup as well. However when to come and assess one of ML LAW OFFICE tapping trees, you do need to your trees, you can call me at be careful, tree identification 519.272.5742. and proper knowledge of a species is needed. It is Joel Hackett is a Certified Stephen McCotter important to remember Arborist Residing in the St though many plants are Mary’s Area. Spending most Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public of the year running Joel’s www.mccotterlawoffice.com edible, there are some which can be poisonous. Tree Service, he also teaches [email protected] Arborculture during the winter If you have a question, you at Lambton College. Joel 50 Water St. S., St. Marys can email me at jtsquote@ Hackett does not assume any gmail.com, and I will respond liability for any information in 226.661.5297 519.284.2840 either by email or in a future this article. St. Marys Independent Friday, April 10, 2015 9

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Please contact the London Mobile Veterinary Services by calling 519-204-4924 or email at [email protected] OR visit us at www.londonmobilevet.ca 10 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent LOCAL NEWS Easter weekend traffic results in Perth County EDITORIAL At the conclusion of Looking at Perth Coun- ticket. This year 4 driv- the 2015 Easter Week- ty OPP collision num- ers received a distract- end, the Perth County bers for the past three ed driving charge com- Ontario Provincial Po- years we see that Perth pared to 1 driver last lice is happy to report County historically av- year. Seatbelt charges some wonderful local erages 18 collisions per were down to 12 this traffic statistic results. year over the Easter year compared to 25 The Easter weekend Long Weekend. last year. Officers also tends to be a busy time Perth County OPP of- issued 14 other hazard- for officers along Perth ficers made it a point ous moving violations County roads as motor- of being visible in high compared to 4 last year. ists often make the first traffic and high colli- “I am very pleased with weekend road trip of sion locations which the huge reduction of the year on dry roads. together with assis- collisions, meaning Perth County OPP of- tance of good weather there was far less op- ficers were busy, how- helped in keeping our portunity for the citizens ever they were not re- collision numbers so and travellers in Perth sponding to collisions low. Officers did issue County to get injured in or serious motor vehi- 166 speeding tickets to a crash this past Easter cle incidents. drivers who decided to holiday weekend. It is During this 2015 Easter drive too fast on Perth my hope that these low Long weekend Perth County Roads. This collision numbers may County OPP officers number is a 155% in- continue throughout our only responded to a to- crease in speeding subsequent long week- tal of two crashes. Both charges over the same ends”. Acting Inspector of these two crashes period last year, when Brad Thompson Interim involved motor vehicles 65 drivers were pre- Perth County Detach- colliding with deer. sented with a speeding ment Commander.

The Bravo Boo Independent We have three Bravos submitted this We have two Boos submitted. 36 Water St. St. Marys, ON, PO Box 2310 N4X 1A2 THOUGHTS week. [email protected] OF THE WEEK “Boo to the no-contact hockey players Phone:519.284.0041• Fax: 519.284.0042 The first goes “Bravo to the dedicated that cannot enjoy the game, and the The world needs multi-church choir and directors at the fans and players who disrespect the Publisher dreamers and the St. Marys United Church on Good Fri- referees especially in front of young Stewart Grant • [email protected] day evening for the wonderful, inspir- kids and even the older ones”. world needs doers. But ing presentation of the Crucifixion”. Editor in Chief above all, the world The second one goes “A Boo goes out The second one goes “Bravo to the to those cops in town that are con- Frank Doyle • [email protected] needs dreamers who referees and players for ensuring that stantly pulling u-turns. Example: Turn- no -contact hockey is played by the News Editor do. ing on your lights to pull a u-turn and rules”. then turning them back off right away. Dan Rankin • [email protected] It’s a funny thing about The third goes “To the coordinators I thought lights were for emergencies Designers life; if you refuse to and their staff at the Friendship Centre and pulling people over, not for your accept anything but the for their work at organizing and setting personal convenience. Drive down a Randall Sauer • [email protected] best, you very often up the Easter luncheon, well done. street and back track like the rest of us Kyle Harkes • [email protected] do. If any of us attempted that in front get it of a cop, we would be pulled over”. Sales Representative It is terrible to speak Ellyse Hodgson • [email protected] *Please note all Boo’s and Bravo’s must be well and be wrong signed in order to be considered. Billing Administrator June Grant • [email protected] There are two ways of QUOTE OF THE WEEK spreading light: to be “Apart from the policies, there is something more fundamental at play. One, you can’t facebook.com/stmarysindy twitter.com/stmarysindy the candle or the mirror steal from your employers, and two, you can’t abuse your position of authority to unjustly enrich yourself.” www.stmarysindependent.com that reflects it. ~ Mark Holmes, Crown prosecutor in the Mike Duffy trial. FLOORING SALE Laminate - Timberwood 1/2” thick THE FLOORING .25 Store Hours: 7 Colours Reg. 3 sf MON-FRI 9 am – 6 pm Now 2.85 sf SAT 9 am – 2 pm AND PAINT STORE Carpet - Luxur - 100% Polyester 665 James St. N. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 7 Colours Reg. 24.95 sqyd www.flooringandpaintstore.ca Now 20.95 sqyd 519•284•3220 Like Us On Facebook: The Flooring & Paint Store St. Marys Independent Friday, April 10, 2015 11 THIS WEEK IN AGRICULTURE

Your Garage Door and Opener Specialists Spring, Cable and Opener Repairs Agricultural • Commercial • Residential Locally Owned and operated by Darcy Robertson Call today for a No Obligation Free Estimate www.stonetowndoortech.com PEI premier launches initiative to make his 519.284.4784 province “Canada’s Food Island” About a month ago at is an important aspect of in Europe and Asia; number one star Tiger the Prince Edward Island the province’s economy. and encouraging P.E.I. Woods – appears to Easter Beef Show and The initiative is reportedly residents to purchase be at a crossroads, Sale, Premier Wade intended to grow the tiny local food. the “Canada’s Food MacLauchlan announced province’s reputation “It starts at home, so we Island” Initiative seems he was launching a new as an internationally start with the things we to be an attempt by the branding initiative to recognized producer of believe in and that we province to give P.E.I.’s make and promote his premium ingredients, take pride in,” said the tourism industry a new province as “Canada’s and attract attention to Premier. “We build on centerpiece in line with Food Island.” the island as a premium those successes, we current “food tourism” MacLauchlan, who destination for excellent build our own identity and trends. became premier of P.E.I. cuisine. we build a lot of business MacLauchlan recently at the end of February Plans for the initiative in the process.” made another important when his predecessor announcement as well, include creating new The initiative comes just Market Prices Sponsored by Robert Ghiz resigned, lending programs on the heels of a report calling an election in said islanders are proud for PEI beef farmers; by the Atlantic Institute for the province for May 4 of their food culture. “We expanding the island’s Market Studies (AIMS), that will see four new are deeply connected to fresh lobster holding released Feb. 10, that party leaders (for the the land and sea, and capacity by expanding shows the provincial Liberals, PCs, NDP, and 695 Levitt Street Granton, ON Canada N0M 1V0 harvest some of the existing facilities and government’s attempt Green Party) competing. finest products in the establishing new facilities; to boost tourism by MacLauchlan’s Liberals (Cash bids as of Thursday, 5:00 p.m.) world, including potatoes, attracting Quebecers to developing golf on the currently hold 23 of the shellfish, blueberries and the island by partnering island in the 1990s has province’s 27 legislative #2 YELLOW CORN beef,” he said, noting that with Quebec celebrity recently turned into a seats. The Liberals have food – both in processing chef “Ricardo;” identifying money-losing venture. been in power since 2007. Old Crop – $4.58 and primary agriculture – new markets for seafood So, while golf – like its New Crop – $4.44 St. Marys Independent SOYBEANS SEND US YOUR LETTERS Old Crop – $11.24 We want to hear what you have to say! New Crop – $10.95 Everyone has a right to be heard, so let us be your outlet. SOFT RED WHEAT Email letters to us at Old Crop – $6.49 [email protected] New Crop – $5.98 12 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent Sign on to the VIA Rail petition today! Top 10 reasons to sign the petition: Those NOT currently using VIA rail Those using VIA • Preserve property value and assets • All of the reasons for those not currently using VIA • Preserve families’ property values and assets • Going to medical appointments • Lower personal property taxes (maintaining businesses and • Going to morning meetings residences and attracting more reduces property taxes) • Going to schools and workplaces • Better balance of people on road rails makes • Going to meet/attend to families driving easier • Visitors returning home • Reduce economic cost of road accidents • Tourists, friends and family members visiting (currently $22 billion per year or $600 for each Canadian) • Those that cannot drive (no licence or vehicle) • Supporting friends, neighbours and community members that • Ability to work on internet need VIA service • Luxurious stress free transportation with friendly efficient • Supporting children & grandchildren that will need staff and food and beverage delivered to your seat VIA to go back & forth to schools Get on board; sign the petition for improved VIA rail service! • Access to passenger rail creates employment thereby reducing Please sign on today and share with your friends and associates. income taxes View the many passionate messages being posted by Canadians • Enhances standard of living re improvements in environment of why we need enhanced VIA rail service. • Your family may require VIA in the future Your petition: http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/via-rail-service?source=c.fwd&r_by=8001801 Stand up! 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Iran – Last week Iran and world Canada - Canada has carried Canada – On April 2 from the USA - A federal jury found USA - President Obama has USA – South Carolina police powers including the USA reached out its first air strikes in Syria, floor of the Canada Goose 21-year-old Dzhokhar Tsar- endorsed a call to ban so-called officer Michael T. Slager was ar- a preliminary agreement on the is- as part of the US-led coalition outerwear factory in Toronto, naev guilty Thursday of all “conversion therapy” for gay, les- rested and charged with murder sue of Iran’s nuclear program, but fighting Islamic State militants. Finance Minister Joe Oliver an- 30 charges for his role in the bian and transgender youths. In a Tuesday after a video showed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatol- Two Canadian CF-18 Hornets nounced the government would Boston Marathon bombing statement, the White House said: him fatally shooting an unarmed lah Ali Khamenei has cautioned reportedly joined eight other present its pre-election budget that killed three and injured “We share your concern about its black man in the back as he at- against viewing the agreement as jets in targeting an IS garrison April 21. Oliver had announced at least 260 others two years potentially devastating effects on tempted to flee. Slager, 33, who a guarantee of a final deal. Iran near Raqqa, Syria. Parliament in January that the budget would ago this month. Tsarnaev was the lives of transgender as well is white, had reportedly pulled wants economic sanctions against agreed to expand Canada’s be delayed due to the dramatic also convicted in the murder as gay, lesbian, bisexual and over the victim, 50-year-old it lifted on the first day of any such campaign against IS into Syria fall in oil prices and the instabil- of police officer Sean Col- queer youth. As part of our dedi- Walter Scott, due to a broken deal’s implementation, while the on March 30. Military deploy- ity it caused in the Canadian lier in the days that followed. cation to protecting America’s taillight. Slager’s initial police re- US seeks a phased-in reduction ment was also extended into economy. “We needed the time During the trial, Tsarnaev’s youth, this administration sup- port claimed Scott attempted to of sanctions. The deal would force 2016. Canadian air strikes to obtain as much information defense attorneys admitted ports efforts to ban the use of overpower Slager and take the Iran to slash its stockpile of enriched against IS had previously been as possible to make reasoned he joined his older brother, conversion therapy for minors.” officer’s Taser. However, video uranium that could be used in a nu- limited to Iraq, where Canadian fiscal decisions and receive Tamerlan, in setting off two The move was in response to a recorded by a passerby shows clear weapon, and cut its collection bombing has been underway for current forecasts from our inde- explosions, but argued Ta- petition launched after the sui- Slager firing eight times at a of centrifuges which could be used six months. Canada is the first pendent economic advisors,” he merlan, who was killed four cide of 17-year-old transgender fleeing Slager before apparently to make more by over two-thirds. In NATO country, other than the said. He claimed this would be days after the bombing, was woman Leelah Alcorn in Ohio last dropping the Taser near Scott af- return, UN sanctions and separate US, to strike inside Syria. The a budget that is “providing bene- the mastermind of the attack. December. Alcorn walked into ter he was gunned down. Police measures imposed the US and EU US began striking IS in Syria in fits to Canadians and encourag- The jury will now choose be- traffic after leaving a suicide note reports also indicate respond- would be lifted once the Internation- September. Bahrain, Saudi Ara- ing more job growth.” That after- tween the death penalty and describing how she had suffered ing officers performed CPR on al Atomic Energy Agency confirms bia, Jordan and the United Arab noon in New Brunswick, Prime a sentence of life without from conversion therapy and at- Scott, but the video shows Scott Iranian compliance. In an online Emirates have also carried out Minister Harper said the budget parole. Those killed in the tempts by her Christian parents to face down in handcuffs for sev- statement, Khamenei said he was similar strikes. The Syrian city of would be balanced in the next Boston Marathon bombing change her. More than 120,000 eral minutes after the shooting. A never optimistic about optimistic Raqqa is considered home base fiscal year, 2015-2016. During included restaurant manager people have signed the petition in lawyer for Scott’s family said the about negotiating with America for Islamic State militants who question period that day, NDP Krystle Campbell, 29, who three months. Conversion thera- man fled because he was afraid and, like Iranian President Hassan have controlled large swaths of Leader Tom Mulcair criticized had gone to watch a friend py involves using counseling and of being arrested for failing to pay Rouhani, he insisted that sanctions territory in Iraq and Syria since the government for planning to complete the race, Boston prayer to help some Christians child support. The latest issue of against must be lifted as soon as a last year. The NDP and Liberals spend $7.5 million “to promote University student Lu Lingzi, deal with queer urges, but gay Time Magazine addresses the final deal was implemented. Both both voted against extending the budget and the Conserva- and 8-year-old Martin Rich- rights activists say it can increase case, showing photos captured sides have set a deadline of June and expanding the deployment tive Party,” and accused Harper ard who was standing with the risk of depression or suicide. from the video on its cover along 30 to find a solution to Iran’s nucle- which will cost Canadians over and Oliver of fleeing Ottawa to his family and cheering the The therapy has been banned in with the headline “BLACK LIVES ar ambitions. $500 million by March, 2016. avoid answering questions. runners. California and New Jersey. MATTER.” This Day in History – April 10th By Dan Rankin 1815 – Mount Tambora a global climate anomaly in Lee emerged as a keen bat- the first ever colour 3-D fea- erupts in Indonesia, caus- 1816, known as the ‘Year with- tlefield commander, winning ture film by a major American ing global cooling and out a summer.’ Records show most of his battles, which were studio, starring horror legend worldwide harvest failures snow falling near Quebec City usually against superior Union Vincent Price. It premiered – On April 5, 1815, Mount that June and ice on rivers in armies. However, both of his just two days after Columbia Tambora on the island of Sum- northwestern Pennsylvania offensive campaigns into the Pictures premiered ‘Man in bawa in Indonesia began to that August, with failing crops North ended in defeat, and his the Dark,’ a black-and-white erupt, three years after some leading to mass famine in aggressive tactics resulted in film with the distinction of be- rumbling and a dark cloud of Europe and Asia. 157 years high casualties for the Confed- ing the first major-studio 3-D ash had signaled the end of later, another famous natural eracy. On April 9, 1865, Lee, feature. ‘House of Wax’ re- several centuries of dorman- disaster took place on April 10, then general-in-chief of Con- volves around a wax museum cy. The eruption continued 1972 in southern Iran. The Qir federate forces, surrendered sculptor, played by Price, who through the week, with vol- Earthquake killed an estimat- to Grant following the Battle is disfigured in a fire that de- canic ash beginning to fall on ed 5,374 people and injured of Appomattox Court House collision with an iceberg off doors, but a collision with an stroys his prized wax statues. the eastern half of the island over 1,700 more. in Virginia. The next day, on the North Atlantic coast of iceberg at 11:40 pm on April Taking revenge on the busi- of Java. On this date in 1815, 1865 – Gen. Robert E. Lee this date in 1865, Lee issued Newfoundland, on this date 14 proved too much for them. ness partner who intentionally the eruption intensified, with gives his farewell address to a farewell address to his re- in 1912, the RMS Titanic set Despite warnings of ice, the set the fire, the sculptor begins sounds like gunshots ringing his troops – General Robert maining troops that read, in off on its maiden voyage. The ship was moving at full speed re-populating the museum out over 2,500 km away, a E. Lee is probably best known part: “After four years of ardu- Titanic, the largest ship afloat when it struck the iceberg and with the wax-covered bodies flowing mass of lava covering as the commander of the Con- ous service marked by unsur- at the time it entered service, the collision caused the ship’s of his victims. The film is also the mountain and an erup- federate Army of Northern Vir- passed courage and fortitude, was the second of three Olym- hull plates to buckle inwards notable as one of the first on- tion column stretching over ginia during the American Civil the Army of Northern Virginia pic class ocean liners oper- along her starboard side. Five screen appearances of action 40 km into the air. Resultant War. Prior to the war’s out- has been compelled to yield ated by the White Star Line. It of the ship’s 16 watertight star Charles Bronson (credited tsunamis in the region killed break however, he was also to overwhelming numbers was built in Belfast, overseen compartments opened to the as Charles Buchinsky), who over 4,500 people. Some es- a distinguished soldier serv- and resources… I have de- by naval architect Thomas An- sea, allowing water to flow in. played Price’s mute assistant. timate 11,000 died as a result ing the Union in the Mexican- termined to avoid the useless drews, who was among those The ship broke apart just over Itself a re-make of a 1933 film of volcanic effects and almost American War (1846-1848), sacrifice of those whose past that died on the voyage. When two hours later, early on April called ‘Mystery of the Wax Mu- 50,000 more died from fam- during which time he actually services have endeared them it left Southampton, England 15, with about 1,500 people seum,’ Warner Bros. remade ine and epidemic diseases met and worked alongside his to their countrymen… With bound for New York City, 2,224 still aboard or succumbing to the film again in 2005, star- caused by the eruption. The future Civil War counterpart an unceasing admiration of passengers and crew were on hypothermia in the frigid wa- ring Elisha Cuthbert and Paris explosion is estimated to have Ulysses S. Grant. When Vir- your constancy and devotion board. While the ship did offer ters. Several hours later, the Hilton. The 1953 version was been a seven on the Volcanic ginia seceded in April 1861, to your Country, and a grate- wireless telegraph service for RMS Carpathia arrived on the re-released numerous times Explosivity Index (which max- Lee chose to side with his ful remembrance of your kind its many wealthy passengers, scene and brought aboard ap- in the ’70s and ’80s as 3-D es out at 8), classified as “me- home state, despite offers and generous consideration it only carried enough lifeboats proximately 705 survivors. technology improved and be- ga-colossal,” and equivalent to serve as an officer for the for myself, I bid you an affec- for 1,178 people, just over came popular. In 2014, it was to an 800 Megaton explosion. tionate farewell.” 1953 – ‘House of Wax,’ the deemed “culturally, historically, Union. He took command of half of those aboard. Other first 3-D feature film - inco The eruption had long-lasting the Northern Virginia Army, 1912 – The RMS Titanic em- features of the ship included or aesthetically significant” by effects around the world, as lour, premieres – On this the Library of Congress and the Confederacy’s primary barks on its maiden voyage watertight compartments and date in 1953, Warner Bros. the sulfur dioxide it released eastern military force, in 1862. – Five days before its fateful remotely activated watertight selected for preservation in into the stratosphere caused premiered ‘House of Wax,’ the National Film Registry. 18 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent We never stop moving™ 150 Queen St. E., Box 699 St. Marys, ON N4X 1B4. HOMEFIELD REALTY ST.MARYS BROKERAGE 519-284-2381 Independently owned and operated LET’S “KICK YOUR TRASH” TO THE CURB! 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RON MORRISON FERN PRIDHAM SHIRLEY NEAR MARTY THOMSON STAN FRASER JULIEN POLIDORO DAVID FORSTER BONNIE INNES Broker of Record 519-272-7666 Broker 519-274-2885 Broker 519-274-4879 Sales Rep.519-318-7584 Sales Rep.519-272-7836 Sales Rep. 519-949-2264 Sales Rep. 519-949-0501 Administrator 2014 www.stmarysrealestate.ca ST. MARYS AREA AND ACROSS CANADA WWW.REALTOR.CA The office with the most combined years of Real Estate experience in St. Marys Each office is an Independently Owned and Operated Member Broker of Coldwell Banker Affiliates of Canada. St. Marys Independent Friday, April 10, 2015 19 ST. MARYS MUSEUM TO SERVE AND PROTECT ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK Today I saw a video that I really didn’t need to see: But did I/ we need to? A black man was shot by a white police officer in a crazy inhumane assault/ killing. Given the detail in the video (taken by a passerby) it is very difficult to see any possible provoca- tion that could lead to gunning the man down. He claimed the man had taken his stun gun from him and thus he felt it necessary to shoot. The officer’s defense is clearly rebuffed in the shaky video. He is seen picking up his stun gun and dropping it by the man after he is handcuffed even though he may not even still be alive. Another officer enters the scene (a black officer). Neither of these “Pub- lic Servants” seems the least bit interested in ascertain- ing the extent of the man’s condition! How can that be? I Ph: 519.284.2284 thought surely as the black officer approached he would Cell: 519.636.5874 at least try to help the downed man. NO! I was stunned. www.hamenterprise.ca We are left with so many questions. Is this a straight racial GST: 826953762 email: [email protected] killing/ or an “Us against them” mentality? How can it be purely racial when a black officer is also on the scene? This week’s artifact from the St. Marys Museum is a PAINTING hand painted China vase. The three legged vase has What on earth could have provoked an officer to such a • Paint 2 rooms and the smaller will be 1/2 price degree when the man was stopped for a faulty light on a a brown painted base with a pale yellow background. vehicle? It is said that the man may have run due to past • Paint 3 rooms and the smallest will be free Hand painted roses in deep pink and detailed green leaves cover the remainder of the vase. The artist “E.F. due child support: Hardly punishable by death. I did not • Paint 4 or more and get 20% discount see a scuffle over the “Tazer” (term?) but apparently the Hannaford” has signed the base of the vase. Currently man fought against its use and fled. There was no ap- Other services are available on display in the “Picture Perfect” exhibit, this vase is not only a work of art itself, but has also been used parent warning to “Stop or I’ll shoot”. There were 8 shots You don’t have time to do it? We can do it for you. fired with no attempt to pursue (8 shots?). Is there such as the subject for a painting, also on exhibit, by local a powder keg in the U.S.(This was South Carolina) that GIVE US A CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE artist, Anyes Busby. For more information about this police officers are making bad judgment calls out of fear? www.hamenterprise.ca artifact or the art exhibit, contact the museum at 519- There has been news of police assassinations over the 284-3556 or [email protected] We may be able to do it for your price or less. recent past. You could be pleasantly surprised. The cause of these fatal shootings needs to be found and has recently joined the girls at a reverse in racial and police actions and reactions has to Sabrina Rudy Stonetown Styles and Summer Dreams Tanning. happen. We (I) thought racial discrimination was disap- pearing or at least greatly improving! Special of the month Sabrina’s Hours As a result of the video evidence the Officer has been Tuesday's, Thursday's 3 - 9 April Saturdays 10 - 2 fired and charged with murder. A promise of video cam- eras to be worn by all officers in that jurisdiction has been Any service over $25 receive a free made. hair product IN CANADA? YOU SAY? It appears that police this side of the border are also under scrutiny in the violent deaths ● 16 Water St. North ● of citizens at the hands of police. A man in Kitchener ● 519.284.0187 ● [email protected] ● – Waterloo has been shot to death this past week. Friends and relatives of the man are questioning why a peace- ful man could not have been dealt with in a less deadly manner. There is no racial aspect to this case to the best INCOME TAX of my knowledge but the result was the same. This fol- lows cases ongoing across Canada resulting in charges Preparation against a B.C. officer from 2012 and the shooting ofa youth on a street car in Toronto some time ago (memory Reasonable Rates, Electronic Filing not too accurate on some time lines). Pick up and Delivery available for your convenience In both cases in our area a great deal of the problem is a direct result of people with mental health issues coming to New Homes & Renovations KEN FIRBY untimely death when confronting Police Officers. In these Now Offering Seamless Eavestroughing cases the Police are “Damned if you do and Damned if •Roofing •Decks •Flooring •Trimming you don’t”. How are they to know who will be injured if an •Drywall •Painting •Cement Work Call 519.284.2461 armed individual confronts them? Chances are they do •Garage Doors •Additions •Replacement Windows FOR APPOINTMENT not meet by chance. Too bad their mental health issues are not better cared for. Call Pete QUESTION: Are you confident that Police will act with & Barb Vossen Say You Saw It In The the correct amount of force necessary to control all dis- 519.284.1078 St. Marys Independent turbances? Do you have that same confidence in all offi- cers? Have you ever felt that an officer over reacted when dealing with you or another? They are human so …. REMINISCING: This week I am making an attempt to stir If it’s your Birthday this week: myself to find an answer. I inquired a while ago about Happy News, New Additions to The Family & A wish come what sat on Queen St. West across from the hospital prior true, all featured. It’s time to feel & share some Love. Enjoy. to the apartment building and “Otto’s Speedy Repair”. I was asked if perhaps there was a residence (perhaps va- cant) that once was the family home of the Seale family For the rest of us: (KC’S parents). Maybe I’ll simply ask a Seale. Maybe a We are asked to Shift our focus away from our weak spots & reader will add to my knowledge or I’ll have to dig deeper? towards our strengths. Solutions come as a result. A kindhearted I need to save more space for memories. woman plays a helpful role. Good Luck. “GOD BLESS: BILL CUBBerley 20 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent World Sports Roundup

NHL – The race for the playoffs The Masters - The first round NBA – The Toronto Raptors beat MLB – The Blue Jays played the NCAA – Duke went all the way Men’s curling – Sweden’s is coming right down to the wire of the 79th edition of The Mas- the Charlotte Hornets on the road rubber match in their season-open- this March Madness, besting Niklas Edin won his second in both conferences, with three ters from Augusta National in Wednesday evening, besting the ing series against the Yankees last the University of Wisconsin world title in three years when Canadian teams in the mix. In the Georgia got underway Thurs- Southeast division team for the night, and start another road series Badgers 68-63 April 6 at Lucas he defeated Thomas Ulsrud of East, as of Thursday afternoon, day morning. Teeing off early at first time in seven meetings. It was in Baltimore tonight. Toronto (1-1) Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It Norway 9-5 in the gold-medal The Islanders, Red Wings, Pen- 8:15 am Thursday were 2003 a one-sided affair, despite the ab- had a chance to go 2-0 Wednes- was Duke’s fifth national title, game Sunday, April 5 in Halifax. guins, Bruins and Senators were Masters champ Mike Weir, of sence of all-star point guard Kyle day evening in The Bronx, as all under head coach Mike The Swedish rink, somewhat all still alive but had yet to clinch a Sarnia, and 23-year-old ama- Lowry, with Toronto picking up the starter R.A. Dickey pitched six and “Coach K” Krzyewski. Duke the opposite of the Canadian post-season berth. The five teams teur Corey Conners, of Listow- 92-74 victory. Filling in for Lowry one-third solid innings, striking out guard Tyus Jones led all scor- rink, had a mediocre start to each had two games to play to lay el, the only Canadians taking was Greivis Vasquez, who added four, allowing one run and exiting ers with 23 points. Wisconsin the tournament, but finished their claim on the four remaining part in the tournament. Weir 16 points, as did Lou Williams off the game with a 2-1 Blue Jays lead. forward Frank Kaminsky led strong. Canada’s Pat Simmons spots. Boston, who was shutout finished his first round with a the bench. The Raps were also Youngster Miguel Castro came on his team with 21 points, also defeated Finland’s Aku Kauste by Washington Wednesday night, + 10 (82), while Conners sat helped out by a double-double off in relief, striking out one and clos- grabbing 12 rebounds in the 8-4 in the bronze medal game. and Ottawa, who had an improb- at +8 (80). American Charley the bench from Tyler Hansbrough ing the inning. In the top of the game that was tied 31-31 at The Canadians posted a 10-1 able overtime comeback victory Hoffman, who was first to tee (12 points, 12 rebounds). The eighth, Jose Bautista walked and halftime. On April 4, Wisconsin round-robin record before fall- over Pittsburgh on Tuesday, are off at 7:45 am Thursday, led Hornets, playing without stars Al advanced to third on an Edwin En- beat its Final Four opponents, ing to 2014 champion Ulsrud in pulling up the rear with 95 points the field early yesterday after- Jefferson and Lance Stephenson, carnacion single. He scored when the undefeated Kentucky their Page playoff game last Fri- each. In the West, just three teams noon with a first round score of are stalled at 11th in the Eastern Yankees catcher Brian McCann Wildcats, 71-64 to make it to day. They followed up that de- remain in the hunt, with The Jets, -5 (67). He was later matched Conference – three games back made a throwing error to first, giv- the final, while Duke stomped feat with their worst showing of Flames and Kings fighting for that by 34-year-old Brit Justin Rose of eighth place Brooklyn. Toronto ing the Jays a 3-1 lead heading into the Cinderella-story Michigan the tournament in a 6-3 loss to conference’s final two unclaimed and Ernie Els, and passed by heads to Florida this weekend, the home half of the 8th inning. A State Spartans 81-61. In the Edin on Saturday night. Canada spots. If Winnipeg and Calgary American Jordan Spieth (-7). with back-to-back games against series of blunders including two hit women’s tournament, which bounced back from their semi- could both secure a win in either of The second round began today, Orlando (tonight) and Miami (to- batters and a wild pitch cost them concluded on Tuesday, the final loss to beat Kauste and their remaining two games, they’d with most of the favourites tee- morrow night). If they can beat the lead and the game, as the Yan- University of Connecticut beat Team Finland 8-4 in the bronze- freeze out the defending champi- ing off between 10:00 am and both of those non-playoff teams, kees improved to 1-1 with a 4-3 win. Notre Dame 63-53 for the medal game Sunday morning ons. With a 4-2 win over the Devils 1:00 pm. Tiger Woods, who they’ll match the franchise re- Mark Buehrle gets the start tonight school’s 10th national title, all at Scotiabank Centre. Thursday on April 7, the New York Rangers won 11 majors as the world’s cord for wins (48) set last season. in Baltimore. According to The As- under coach Geno Auriemma; morning in Toronto, Ottawa’s secured first place overall and the top-ranked golfer was ranked Then they’ll have two chances to sociated Press, Buerhle is the Jays’ Auriemma is a perfect 10-0 in Rachel Homan remained unde- franchise’s third President’s Tro- 111th going into this tourna- surpass it: April 14 in Boston or second highest-salaried player championship games. Senior feated (3-0) at the Grand Slam phy. The last time they won it was ment. He tees off at 10:30 am April 15 at the ACC for the sea- this season, making $123,460 per forward Kaleena Mosqueda- of Curling with a 5-3 win over in the 1993-1994 season, before Friday. The Masters runs April son closer in a rematch against game, behind only Jose Reyes, Lewis took led all scorers with Winnipeg’s Kristy McDonald. going on to win the Stanley Cup. 9-12 for a purse of $9 million. Charlotte. who will make $135,800 per game. 15 points. By Dan Rankin Father of St. Marys woman sets Guinness World Record as oldest hockey player By Dan Rankin it would even a possibility “I had only been here a Shortly after Jan Loos for him to do it,” said Jodie, week when I got a call turned 84, on December who lives with her family saying they needed me 18, 2013, he was perus- in London. “I wasn’t sure to be a hockey coach,” he ing some Guinness World if it had to be competitive said. “I told them I played Records when he came hockey, or if it could be a lot of soccer in London, across the name of Fred recreational.” that I was a soccer player, DeWit. DeWit, a 78-year- Jan has played the past not a hockey player. But old goalie from Holland, number of years in the se- they said, ‘well, do you was credited by the re- nior division of London’s like kids?’ I said ‘yeah,’ cord keepers as the oldest “Huff N Puff” League, so he said ‘okay, you’re ice hockey player. Loos, which is for players 55 a hockey coach.’ Just like a Canadian citizen also and older and plays out of that.” originally from Holland Western Fair. Games are Jan admits he wasn’t thought to himself, “I’ve three times a week and much of a hockey player got this guy beat!” last an hour and 20 min- then, “but I could handle “He’s been playing hockey utes. Only two of Jan’s kids,” he said. He took to at least 35 or 40 years,” St. teammates are under 70. the sport, and later he’d Marys resident and Jan’s “It’s very competitive,” he go on to organize the daughter Jessica Damen said. “We have six teams Lambeth Blues old timers said. “Usually as a de- – and they’re all old timers hockey team in the Cana- Our Team of the Week is CHR Hansen, one of 26 teams across seven fenceman.” out there. It’s a beautiful dian Old Timers Hockey divisions who took part in the annual Easter Weekend Al Kennedy league.” Association, as well as a Memorial No-Body Contact tournament. In a McLellan Division When Damen’s sister number of tournaments. Jodie Brazeau heard When he first came to matchup Friday afternoon on the Rock Rink, CHR Hansen skated to about her father’s stake Canada in the 1950s, Curious about her father’s a 2-2 tie against the eventual division winners, The Coyotes. CHR at the world record for old- Jan was an avid soc- eligibility, Jodie emailed finished the tournament with a record of 1-1-1. Congrats, team! est hockey player, it got cer fan who didn’t know Guinness. “It took about her thinking. “We chatted much about hockey. That four months for them to Check this section next week for the Independent’s NHL and joked around about changed a few years later get back to me and say Playoff Bracket! Fill out yours and drop it off at our office it a little bit, and then af- when he moved to Lam- he was actually eligible for a chance at a prize package! ter I kept thinking about beth and entered his son to do it,” she said. “But, it so I thought I’d email Jason into minor hockey when they got back to me Send nominations for “Team of the Week” to us at it was May and his hockey Guinness and find out if there. Continued on page 21 [email protected]

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It started up records and testimonies again in September, and I were submitted, there saw on the schedule that was nothing for Jodie to there was a game the do but wait, said Jessica. day after his birthday, so “She had to keep checking then he’d be in the record her online account to see books as 85 and one day.” if it had been approved The Guinness record at- or not, and then one day, tempt was set for Dec. 19, there he was,” she said. and Jan didn’t even know “It was about a week ago about it yet. “We didn’t tell that they called and said him until the beginning everything was okay,” of November, because said Jan. “We had to wait Mrs. Brekelmans’ Grade 5/6 class hung up a big bunch of blue I knew once he knew it for a little bit because I balloons along the fence adjacent to Holy Name on Thursday would be on his mind a was born in Holland and morning last week in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, lot,” Jodie said. “I didn’t they wanted a valid birth April 2. The students all wore blue as well; with some donning blue face paint for the occasion, which had special meaning for Emily want him to be too ner- certificate. We had to call vous or worried about it… Arsenault (center, blue t-shirt with white sleeves). Arsenault, who By Dan Rankin my studies,” she said. “It Holland and get some has autism, is fully included in all of the activities in Mrs. Brekelmans’ really does mean a lot but I think if he had been people to send that over On stage at Western Uni- sick he would’ve played class including, of course, the hanging of the balloons. Each of the versity’s von Kuster Hall when I look out in the to us here in Canada.” balloons hung by the students featured a label with a way they could anyways.” on April 1, graduate vocal audience and see famil- Jan said he is proud of his all show support for each other. April is Autism Awareness Month. iar faces from home that Leading up to the game, performance student and achievement, not only for Al Kennedy Memorial Tournament St. Marys native Diana have travelled to see me Jodie had to prepare a pile himself, but “also that we perform. These recit- of documents and ensure Bryans put on a recital got Huff N Puff in there.” entitled “A Medieval Fai- als require a lot of focus a number of expert wit- “The Huff N Puff League in and preparation, and the nesses were on hand, one rytale.” She called it “the London, Ontario, Canada final milestone” towards reward is having your of whom was former NHL is now in the world record friends and family there referee Don Van Mas- completing her master’s book,” he said. “That’s degree at the school. The to share in the experience senhoven. “It had to be a pretty cool, isn’t it?” with you.” regular season game with music she sang, accom- two linesman and a ref- As a result of his recent panied by piano, cello and Now that her days as a eree, and each player had fame, Jan has been asked harpsichord, came from music student are be- to sign a release, as well to come to several fitness arrangements from the hind her, Bryans said she as the officials, the time clubs in London to “show 16th and 17th centuries, hopes to continue per- keeper and goal judges,” them how I stay in shape,” as well as more modern forming as much as pos- Jodie said. “I had to get he said. His motto? “You CHR Hansen teammates, from left, Kevin Graham, Jim Schutz, music set to poetry from sible, as well as teaching documentation from Huff don’t have to grow old, Mark Ross and Matt McCarthy watch the action from the bench last the Elizabethan era. private music lessons. N Puff stating that he had just grow older,” he said. Friday afternoon in a McLellan Division game versus the Coyotes. “It has been such an in- “Perhaps my students The game ended in a 2-2 tie. a paid membership, and “Try to do it in a good fash- credible and liberating ex- might choose to pursue had to provide proof of all ion. Stay fit. I heard com- perience pursuing arts at their passion of perform- of his stats from the past ments back that people the post-secondary level,” ing music as well,” she year and this year to show learned the exercises I do said Bryans, 27. “I never said. that he had played.” in the mornings and such had a doubt my whole As a performer, Bryans and people are doing it life that I wanted to study has a number of projects The game itself had to and they like it.” be photographed and singing at the University and plans to keep her taped, with that footage “I recommend sports to level; it has always been busy for the near future. sent along as part of the anybody,” he said. “It the path I knew I would She’s been a member of record submission as well. doesn’t matter how old or take.” the London-based elec- As luck would have it, the how young you are. It’s so Looking back on her time tronic pop group Elec- Dec. 19 game saw Jan’s good to form the mind and as a music student, she trodyssia since Septem- the body. It’s absolutely said she is grateful for ber 2013, when guitarist Team #5 beat Team #3 Members of the L.A. Batts line up for a photo before their Martin 9-2, with Jan registering a great.” the opportunity it gave Sean Bester discovered Division game against The Tangerines Friday afternoon. From left Bryans online through her are Tom Van Oosterhout, Jeff Malcolm, Adam Bell, Jeff Binns and her to express her cre- ativity while fine-tuning videos on Youtube. “We St. Marys Independent Breken Finnie. The L.A. Batts came in second in the division with a are currently writing more record of 1-1-1. The Tangerines finished third (1-2-0). In the Martin her skills as a performer. music and working out Athlete of the Week championship final, The Billy Bob’s shutout the L.A. Batts 3-0. Bryans entered the two- year master’s program at our rehearsals,” she said, Western in the fall of 2013 noting that, since one of after finishing her under- the group’s vocalists has graduate degree there moved to Toronto, getting that spring. Since then, together has gotten tricki- she said she’s had mul- er. “It’d be great to be able tiple opportunities to per- to start performing shows form at von Kuster Hall, or soon,” she said. “vKH” for short, including Bryans is also currently a solo recital last spring, planning a benefit concert and some other studio re- for her mother Jeanne, citals and choral concerts. who is currently battling Jan Loos Jan, left, pictured She was on stage there cancer. Set to take place Age: 85 with daughter Jessica again on Monday for a in Stratford this summer, Birthday: December 18 Damen of St. Marys, contemporary techniques Bryans said the show Position: Defence is the Guinness Book final concert. “will feature many fantas- Team: Huff N Puff record holder for Brett Bickell keeps his eye on the puck, deep in the offensive zone “I am so grateful for every- tic musicians, including Team #5 oldest hockey player. in a McLellan Division game Friday afternoon on the Blue Rink at one that has helped and James Westman,” and of the PRC. NJC topped the Frayne Flyers 3-2. NJC wound up second supported me throughout course, the talented vo- in the division with a record of 2-1-0. calist herself. 22 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent

St. Marys Independent “Results from advertising have been WEEKEND SMILES fantastic. People read the paper and the Dough Boy Dies A Bad Conductor hazelnut daiquiri on his way fell uncomfortable wearing the ad rates are very reasonable.” Veteran Pillsbury spokesman There was once this second- home. The bartender knew of beard, in this hot and dusty his habit, and would always land. He wanted to shave it ~ Eden Houser, Little Falls Artisan Crafters Market Pop N. Fresh died Wednes- rate orchestra led by a sec- day of a severe yeast infec- ond-rate director. have the drink waiting at pre- off, so he called his council to- tion. He was 71. In the orchestra was this guy cisely 5:03 p.m. gether to get their advice. He was buried Friday in one of on the cymbals who never One afternoon, as the end of When he said he wanted to the biggest funerals in years. banged them at the right time. the work day approached, the shave, the councilmen were Dozens of celebrities turned So the conductor said, “If you bartender was dismayed to shocked. One said, “Do you *Sudoku* out including Mrs. Butterworth, don’t get it right this time I’ll kill find that he was out of hazel- not remember the ancient the California Raisins, Hungry you.” nut extract. Thinking quickly, legend, Sire. The leader who Medium difficulty rating Jack, Betty Crocker, and the When the time came for the he threw together a daiquiri removes his beard is cursed Hostess Twinkies. percussionist to get it right, made with hickory nuts and and made into a piece of The graveside was piled high he didn’t. And so the director set it on the bar. earthenware.” with flours, as longtime friend pulled out a gun and shot him The doctor came in at his Benny had heard this legend, Aunt Jemima delivered the dead. regular time, took one sip of but being a modern man, he eulogy, describing Fresh as a Of course, the police came the drink and exclaimed, “This scoffed at the tale. man who “never knew he was and arrested him and eventu- isn’t a hazelnut daiquiri.” Being headstrong, he went kneaded”. ally the conductor ended up “No, I’m sorry,” replied the bar- ahead and cut and scraped Fresh rose quickly in show on death row. The day came tender, “it’s a hickory daiquiri away his once magnificent business, but his later life when he was sent to the doc.” beard. As the final whisker was filled with turnovers. He electric chair. As the crowd Benny in the Desert was cut off, a huge dust storm was not considered a smart watched, the executioner In the great desert lived a came up. It lasted only a few cookie, and wasted much flipped the switch ... but noth- band of nomads. Their leader, seconds, and when it cleared, of his dough on half-baked ing happened. Everyone won- Benny, had risen to his rank there was a man-sized clay schemes. dered what when wrong. But due to his magnificent beard. vessel where only moments Still, even as a crusty old the director knew. Saddened His people believed a man’s before had stood their leader. man, he was a roll model to by all that had taken place, he strength and courage came The council then knew the leg- millions. Fresh is survived by said, “I never was a very good from his beard, and thus the end must be true. his second wife. They had two ... conductor!” man with the biggest beard Their conclusion? children, and one in the oven. The Doctor’s Drink was their chief. “A Benny shaved is a Benny The funeral was at 3:50 for 20 A doctor made it his regular After leading the band for urned.” minutes. habit to stop off at a bar for a many years, Benny began to

Solutions on page 26 Upcoming Events Rianna’s Family Restaurant South Perth Centennial Fresh Cut Fries Parent to Parent Sale and Poutine! County Road 163 Opening for Dinner soon! May 9th From 8:00 – 12:00 Check us out on our Facebook page to Eat fresh, eat good! reserve your table or contact 6 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday Sherri Van Bolhuis 7 am – 2 pm Saturday & Sunday 519-229-8638 NEW PRICE South Nissouri Presbyterian Church at the corner of Heritage Road and Oliver Road, Thorndale is having their Annual Pancake Breakfast

Hillcrest Rebekah Lodge, St. Marys and Stonetown Entertainers $329,000 Invite you to their Spring Soup and Sandwich Monday April 13/15 Saturday, April 11, 2015 Well maintained executive split level home in quiet cul 11:30 A.M. —­­ 1:30 P.M. de sac. 3 bed + den, 2 bathrooms. 2200 sqft, taxes $3816/year. Large yard, (73.82x160.76) with privacy In the Presbyterian Church Hall, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. St. Marys fence & garden shed. Move in condition throughout. For tickets contact: Kitchen and bathrooms upgraded in 2013. Located $7.00 per person near community centre with pool, and public school. Please come and bring “ALL” your friends. Scott McKay 519-284-2268 HOME MADE SOUP, SANDWICH, CAKE AND BEVERAGE Adults $8.00 Children under 12 $4.00 TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE St. Marys Independent Friday, April 10, 2015 23 Thrilling Finish to Tuesday Night League Playoffs

Holland Rink wins Monday Closing Spiel Tuesday night playoff champions: Lawrence Vink, Chris Weernink, Tuesday night regular season champions: George Miller, Roger Jeff Jackson and Ed Holland. Spriel, Allin Mitchell and Jim Blake (absent was skip Ken Levy). The Monday Afternoon were the Bonspiel The Tuesday Night Men's teams. The close, back- In the 9th end, Holland's inches short of scoring. In curling League held their winners. Great ice, good Curling League held their and-forth game saw Fer- team buried a rock biting this epic contest of great annual Closing Bonspiel curling and a fine meal final Playoff game and guson take a 5-4 lead the button and worked shots and strategy by on March 30th at the were the highlights of the Closing at the St. Marys heading into the 8th end. hard at guarding it leaving both teams, Ed Holland's St. Marys Curling Club. day. Thanks go to the Curling Club on Tuesday, With the hammer, Ed Hol- Ferguson a tough draw rink earned the Frank Ri- Eight teams competed Icemaker, the Conveners March 31st, with Ed Hol- land made a great draw shot to the button to score. etmeyer Memorial Trophy in the two game, 8-end and all who participated land and Ron Ferguson shot to tie the game at 5-5 He delivered his final rock as Playoff Champs. event. Ed Holland’s rink for making it a successful skipping their respective and force an extra end. only to come up a few of Steve Elliott, Norma season. Come join us on McLeod and Rae dominate Doubles Final Poel and Gerald Lindsay the ice in October 2015. Friday, March 27th saw the answer was definitely the final games of the first- the latter. Rae/McLeod ever season of Doubles jumped out to a 4-0 lead in Curling in St. Marys. In the the first end and cruised to 7 p.m. semi-final, Graham an impressive 9-4 victory Rae and Lindsay McLeod to claim the title. Though defeated Gary Crowley both players played great, and Betty Visser and thus Lindsay McLeod was moved on to play regular particularly spectacular season champs Stewart on this evening to lead Grant and Scott Lobb at her team to victory. In 9 p.m. While Grant/Lobb the consolation final, wondered whether the Brian Douglas and Ted Rae/McLeod duo would Podsadecki prevailed be tired after just having over Derek Shackleton played or whether they and Adam Hudson. Martin Leis and Rick DeBrabandere sweep hard to get their stone would be “in the zone”, into the house. Kinette Easter Egg Hunt

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Zachary and Anaya Larmer The St. Marys Kinette with approximately 500 Club hosted their Annual kids and their families Easter Egg Hunt on attending. Thanks to the Saturday, April 4th. Kinette Club for organizing Admission to the event the event, to the Westover was a donation of food Inn for providing their or cash to the Salvation beautiful facilities (and Army, and despite the cold yummy cookies), and to temperatures the event Stonetown Foodland for was a great success donating the beverages. MadeNell McIntosh and Charlie Rose Hodder Ezra Bender, Jake Grant, Peyton Lobb, and Abe Bender 24 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent “Only in Florida” – Part 5 By Art Griffiths Shelling is still a favourite has it annoyances. We fliction was contagious, he continued. “You may He had been hiding and Having spent a number of pastime, especially after were first introduced to we began itching with a be lucky and run into a kinked the hose as a joke. winters in Naples, Florida, a storm, if one ever dares another of them as we most tormenting attack. day when the red tide is But the joke was on him, I found it to be another to show itself. But, even arrived at the entrance Running out the pier, the prevalent. That makes as he flew out from his world entirely different it has its do’s and don’ts. of the beach one day by wind seemed to allevi- you cough and sputter concealment and put on from our own, with situ- It is wise when wading way of the pier, and saw ate the cursed agitation, your lungs out – but you’ll a dance that would have ations that I was simply in the water and scour- a crowd of people danc- and we inquired of a na- live.” left Fred Astaire in envy. forced to put into words. ing the bottom for shells, ing around as though they tive just what nightmarish, Later that week I was When he finished shiver- Situations that I am sure to shuffle your feet as were inflicted with St. Vi- disembodied spirit had watering the impatiens ing and shaking and slap- you will find amusing, un- you walk. For, in season, tus’ Dance. Their arms caused such a commo- around our condo when ping at his legs that felt usual and quite bizarre. there can be schools of were flying about them tion. the water suddenly shut they had fallen into a cac- Although some of the situ- sting rays basking in the as they scratched their He grinned. “Not to worry,” off. Following the hose tus, we discovered, to my ations may sound some- shallows and ready to bodies looking as though he said. “Those were just which wormed its way be- merriment, that he had what fraudulent, I assure strike you with the hooked a demonic curse had de- No-see-ums, a small flea, hind a tree, a jack-in-the- been standing on a hill of you that they are factual barb on their tails. scended upon them. hardly visible, but with a box suddenly exploded fire ants. accounts. To corroborate Of course, you must re- As we gingerly by-passed bite like a swarm of mos- from behind the tree in Come back next week for the incidents is a simple alize that even paradise them wondering if the af- quitoes. “Stick around,” the form of a pal of mine. Part 6 of “Only in Florida.” matter – go there.

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NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN – ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, 2015 TAKE NOTICE that the Council for the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold an Open House on April 16, 2015 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. and a public meeting on April 28, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chamber (175 Queen Street East) to consider a Community Improvement Plan-Economic Prosperity, 2015 (CIP-EP, 2015). The proposed CIP-EP, 2015 will assist to encourage job creation, business retention as well as business expansion in the industrial, commercial and retail sectors located within the Community Improvement Area as shown on the key map included with this Notice. SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION The proposed CIP-EP, 2015 will allow for grant programs utilizing tax increment equivalent St. Marys firefighters will be conducting a special household waste collection grant incentives to registered owners, assessed owners and tenants of land and buildings day on Saturday April 25, 2015. within the Community Improvement Area and to any person to such owner or tenant has assigned the right to receive the grant. As this plan aims to help revitalize the economy of Please have your items to the curb NO later than 7:00 a.m. Items placed out the Town as a whole, the plan area will encompass all of St. Marys. after the trucks pick up your street will not be picked up. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation to the undersigned either in support of or in opposition to the proposed CIP. Waste not included for pick-up includes: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make ● Hazardous liquids or paint written submissions to the Council of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys before the proposed CIP is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision ● Household garbage of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make ● Brush and yard clippings written submissions to the Council of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys before the proposed CIP is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the ● Tires hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, ● Appliances with refrigerant not removed there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Other Applications ● Construction or demolition materials For a proposed Official Plan Amendment, the Planning Act requires disclosure of all other ● Commercial or industrial materials applications that have been filed for the subject land or land within 120 metres under the Act, including applications for minor variance, consent, for an amendment to the Official Plan, or Scrap metal will be picked up Friday evening April 24th as well as Saturday an amendment to the Zoning By-law, a Minister’s Zoning Order, or for approval of a plan of April the 25th. Please leave scrap metal for the firefighters as it is a source of subdivision or a site plan. Other applications in the CIP-EP, 2015 area are as follow: revenue for their charity which is for Muscular Dystrophy. Consent to Sever: B01-2015; B02-2015 Zoning By-law Amendment: Z01-2008; Z06-2014; Z01-2015 Thank you, Site Plan Agreement: SPA01-2008; SPA04-2014; SPA01-2015 Dennis Brownlee Draft Plan of Condominium: STM-CD-01-15 Fire Chief Part Lot Control: PLC-01-2015 If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed CIP-EP, 2015, or of the refusal of a request to amend the proposed CIP you must make a written request to the Interim CAO- Clerk of the Town of St. Marys (Bruce Grant) at the contact information below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed CIP-EP, 2015 is available for inspection during office hours (9:00 am to 4:30 pm) at the Town of St. Marys Offices, 408 James Street South, attn.: Susan Luckhardt, Planning Coordinator 519-281-2340 ext 243 or online at www.townofstmarys.com. DATED AT THE TOWN OF ST. MARYS THIS 8th DAY OF APRIL, 2015. Bruce Grant, Interim CAO-Clerk, Town of St. Marys, 175 Queen Street East, PO Box 998, St. Marys, Ontario N4X 1B6 Telephone: (519) 284-2340 ext 216; Fax: (519) 284-3881; Email: [email protected]. Notice of Information Meeting on.ca. A public meeting will be held regarding the Water Street Bridge (Green Bridge) Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium St. Marys Town Hall, 175 Queen Street East To hear and review information relating to the Water Street Bridge (Green Bridge) Andy Ross, BM Ross Engineers Limited will make a presentation on repairs/rehabilitation to the Water St. Bridge so that discussions around this option can take place. Bruce Grant, Interim CAO/Clerk Town of St. Marys Notice Date: April 7, 2015 26 Friday, April 10, 2015 St. Marys Independent Andrew L. 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Ione Grover I love the stories about in my life that are no lon- in order to embrace the Nasrudin because often ger needed or that may new. Like Nasrudin, I had Who is a retired United Church no longer be serving me. to accept the “weeds” or Stonetown’s Pentecostal Church minister living in St. Marys the line between fool- ishness and holiness is In Nature as in our human drawbacks of my decision, Worship Gathering at Little Falls School Mulla Nasrudin, also rather thin. In our perfec- lives, there are many cy- such as giving up the se- known as the holy fool, tionistic culture, weeds cles of death and re-birth. curity of living in a place 25 Lindsay Atkinson Drive decided to start a flower and warts are not too well An example that comes where I was known and at 10:45 every Sunday morning. garden. He prepared the tolerated. We usually try to mind is that for a long had friends in exchange soil and planted the seeds to eradicate the imperfec- time I had a strong desire for the unknown. I had Kidz Church for Grades JK to 3 during the service. of many beautiful flow- tions we find in ourselves to be part of a spiritual no guarantee that I would P.O. Box 2058 St. Marys ON N4X 1C3 ers. But when they came and others. Can we learn community. Over twelve find community here. I am www.livingrockchurch.ca up, the garden was filled to love ourselves and years ago I owned a cot- so glad now that I made 519.284.2607 [email protected] not just with his beautiful other people with all their tage on Sturgeon Lake the move. Today I feel an Pastor Jim Williams flowers but also overrun faults and annoying char- which was part of a small enormous gratitude for by dandelions. He sought acteristics? To enjoy his village that I had grown the people in this beau- advice from garden- flowers, Nasrudin had to up in. I loved the cottage tiful town and for being ers all over the country let go of his perfectionism and the people in this lit- welcomed by several very ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH and tried every method and accept and even em- tle village but somehow I loving small communities known to get rid of them brace the presence of the couldn’t find the spiritual in St Marys. I am sure that 85 CHURCH ST. S., ST. MARYS 519.284.3016 many of you can think of www.stmarysunitedchurch.weebly.com but to no avail. Finally dandelions. friendships that I yearned he walked all the way to examples in your own life Minister: Rev. Doug Loucks, for. I had an apartment the capital to speak to I write this on Easter Sun- of the death of the old and Organist: Timothy Gilbert day, a day in which we in Toronto but I couldn’t the royal gardener at the find a strong spiritual the birth of the new. SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 sheik’s palace. The wise celebrate the resurrec- tion of Jesus, following community there either. I May the blessings of Eas- 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE old man had counselled knew nothing of St Marys ter renewal embrace and many gardeners before the dark events leading SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY to the cross. I have been except that a friend who enfold you! and had suggested a va- moved here raved about St. Marys Independent Friday, April 10, 2015 27 CLASSIFIED HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT For Sale: – Right-hand Taylor For Rent: 3 bedroom apartment, $875/ Made RocketBallz Stage 2 driver, month all inclusive. Adults preferred, no S flex, 9.5 loft. Only used once, smoking, no pets. Available August/15 $130. Call 284-0445 or stop by 519.284.4724 04/03 the St. Marys Independent to Chief Administrative Officer 03/20 For Rent: 3 bedroom main floor Klomp’s Landscaping & Hot Tubs has been creating outdoor take a look. apartment. Large kitchen and living The Town of St Marys, a vibrant and full service urban community living spaces that enhance the lives of our clients since 1989. 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