Idle no more continues to sweep across Canada over weekend
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Idle no more continues to sweep across Canada over weekend
$1.00 WEDNESDAY, january 16, 2013 - Vol. 68 No. 13 INDEX ARTHUR BLACK . . . . . . . . . . 3 OPINION PAGE . . . . . . . . . . 4 LIFESTYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 COMMUNITY EVENTS . . . . 11 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MARKETPLACE . . . . . . . . . . . 15 coming eveNTS AXIS THEATRE, "THE NUMBER 14" JANUARY 18TH ATOM TOURNAMENT GERALDTON JANUARY 19TH & 20TH BUSINESS AWARDS GALA JANUARY 26TH “GIRLS NIGHT OUT” BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER FEBRUARY 2ND SUPER BOWL FEBRUARY 3RD VALENTINE’S DANCE FEBRUARY 16TH GE RA L D T O N Weather Forecast WEDNESDAY FEW FLURRIES HIGH: -15°C LOW: -28°C THURSDAY VARIABLE CLOUDINESS HIGH: -22°C LOW: -29°C FRIDAY CLOUDY WITH SUNNY BREAKS HIGH: -19°C LOW: -26°C SATURDAY CLOUDY WITH SUNNY BREAKS HIGH: -20°C LOW: -26°C SUNDAY VARIABLE CLOUDINESS HIGH: -23°C LOW: -27°C MONDAY VARIABLE CLOUDINESS HIGH: -25°C LOW: -31°C TUESDAY CLOUDY HIGH: -25°C LOW: -30°C FORECAST DATA GATHERED FROM WWW.THEWEATHERNETWORK.CA Idle no more continues to sweep across Canada over weekend A day after First Nations chiefs held what was described as a working meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa, Idle No More protesters were held Saturday in communities across the country. The movement, which began in November and quickly spread, is largely a protest against Bill C-45, the federal government's omnibus bill that proposes changes to the Navigable Protection Act as well as the Indian Act, raising fears it will breach aboriginal treaty rights. Saturday's protests included: St. John's - Activists were ejected from the Avalon Mall shortly after their protest began around 12:30 ET. Guelph, Ont. - Rally on Carden Street, 2:30 p.m. ET. Trois-Rivières, Que. - Small demonstration, 1 p.m. ET. Edmonton - Latino-Canadians in support of Idle No More outside the West Edmonton Mall, 4 p.m. ET Banff, Alta. - Flash mob round dance in support of the movement at the Banff Cascade Mall, 3 p.m. ET. Winnipeg - Protest planned outside the offices of the Winnipeg Sun to encourage respect in online media, 2 p.m. ET. Hay River, N.W.T. - Rally on Highway 1 at the N.W.T./ Alberta border, noon to 2 p.m. ET. Organizers with the grassroots movement are calling for an Idle No More World Day of Action on Jan. 28, when Canadian MPs return to the House of Commons. Also showing solidarity are some prominent Canadians who say they are rejecting their Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals and giving them back to Gov. Gen. David Johnston. Writer and activist Naomi Klein, singer Sarah Slean and Maude Barlow, chair of the Council of Canadians, said on Friday they would be returning their awards. Some 60,000 Canadians were singled out in 2012 for the special honour which marks 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne. Honourees were chosen for their contributions to their community or for "an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada." About 20 people from the Millbrook First Nation blocked the CN Rail line between Halifax and Truro, N.S., for about nine hours on Friday. They left the site at around 10:30 p.m. AT, but not before passengers on at least one train from Halifax had to be bused to their destination. Next Wednesday, some chiefs and activists are promising a ramped-up day of protest, with blockades of rail lines and border crossings. The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Shawn Atleo, said Friday's meeting with the prime minister had achieved "some movement" and that Harper, "for the first time, provided a clear mandate for high-level talks on treaty implementation." However, other chiefs said they should have been attending a joint meeting with both Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston. Meanwhile, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence has vowed to continue her liquid-only diet until she gets a joint meeting with Harper and the Governor General. "We are deeply disappointed that my efforts to bring both the Governor General and prime minister of Canada with our First Nations leaders has been compromised with my life, along with Raymond Robinson and Jean Sock lives hang in the balance," said Spence in a news release Saturday. Spence, who hasn't eaten solid food since Dec. 11, boycotted Friday's meeting, which involved 21 First Nations chiefs. But she later attended a ceremonial meeting with the Governor General at Rideau Hall. Some chiefs are pressing Spence to end her hunger strike, saying she has made her point and there's no sense in jeopardizing her health Photo of Chief Theresa Spence at her Hunger Strike il`^iiv Local First Nations also protested on Wednesday 9yh, of January in Longlac, by closing Highway 11 for approximately 1 hr to partake in a peaceful protest this was the latest acot of protest in Greenstone in the past fews weeks as First Nations across the country band together in support of the Idle no more case Longlac Taxi Driver Charged with Sexual Assault LONGLAC, ON – December 30, 2012 at 4:53 am members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for assistance in locating an overdue female subject. Officers located the female shortly after receiving the call but learned through their investigation that she had allegedly been sexually assaulted that evening while receiving a taxi cab ride in the Longlac area. As a result of the police investigation, the driver of the taxi cab, Thomas ABERNOT, age 49 years of Longlac, ON was arrested and charged with sexual assault and later released by way of court order. His next court appearance is scheduled to be held on January 9, 2013 in Longlac. Geraldton OPP Detachment is continuing their investigation into the matter. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. BEARDMORE • CARAMAT • GERALDTON • JELLICOE • LONGLAC • NAKINA LOCAL NEWS The Bus is Coming to Geraldton whats new in ENTERTAINMENT Number listed next to each movie and game represents the average score given by hundreds of recognized critics from various magazines, newspapers, and websites. All data, scores and reviews are obtained from www.metacritic.com, www.gamespot.com, www.flixster.com and www.rottentomatoes.com. Scores and reviews may not reflect the opinion of Times Star. 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My intention is not to cause panic and anguish in the community, but you need to know that we are facing a grave and immanent danger. There is an insidious, uncontrolled substance running rampant through society and nobody’s doing a damned thing about it. Potent? This stuff can turn a Leopard tank into a mound of rust. Dangerous? It can smash through cement walls and devastate entire towns – even cities. Harmful to the planet? It reconfigures entire landscapes, causes acid rain and is a major contributor to the Greenhouse Effect. What’s more, this chemical is everywhere. In our hospitals, our schools, our homes – even ourselves. It’s been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients and it’s known to be present in every organ of our bodies. Can it kill you? In a variety of ways. In solid form it’s been known to cause severe tissue damage. As a gas it can leave you with third degree burns. Inhaling it as a liquid will kill you stone dead in minutes. Now for the bad news – we’re all addicted to it. Can’t live without it. Total withdrawal will cause headaches, weight loss, major organ failure and ultimately, certain death. And the name of this nightmare chemical that threatens our future and rules our destiny? Some call it DHMO – dihydro- gen monoxide. It’s also known as hydroxyl acid. Most folks just call it water. It’s a strange, love-hate relationship we have with water. In 1779, the U.S warship known as Old Ironsides set sail from Boston carrying 475 officers and men, 7,400 cannonballs, 11,600 pounds of black powder, 7,000 gallons of rum and 48,600 gallons of fresh water. She returned to Boston seven months later with no cannon balls, no black powder, no rum….and 48,000 gallons of stagnant water. These days? A total sea change in attitude. Today, in shopping malls and airport lounges; at baseball games and bar mitzvahs you see people practically welded to their personal water supply. They’re all clutching their plastic bottles of Dasani and Aquafina. They look like they’re preparing for a crossing of the Gobi, but no, they’re merely ‘keeping hydrated’, a la the latest fad. When I was a kid the only adults who actually carried their own water supply around with them were GI’s in war movies and Humphrey Bogart crawling through the cacti in Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Nowadays, everybody packs their own ‘canteen’. Must have been a bit of a challenge for the Madison Avenue advertising buzzards to figure out how to make so many of us pay for something we can get for free. In the end, they used the same technique they use to flog that watery beer that all tastes the same – they sold us an image. Aquafina, for instance, shows a range of snowcapped mountains on the bottle’s label, implying that we’re purchasing water air-lifted from pristine and untouched streams high in the Rockies. The fine print at the bottom of the label reads: “bottled at the source P.W.S.” .com Hmmm. P.W.S. What could that mean? Pure Wonderful Stream? Paradisiacal Welcoming Sweetness? Actually, it stands for Public Water Supply. Aquafina (which is owned and operated by Pepsi-Cola by the way) is trying very hard not to tell you that what you are paying for is tap water. Which is not to be confused with Smartwater. Smartwater is a designer brand of bottled water that former Friends star Jennifer Anniston is flogging these days. You can see the toothy blonde smiling back at you in dozens of glossy magazine ads. She’s clutching a plastic bottle of Smartwater, implying I suppose, that drinking that brand will make you brighter, -- possibly rich, beautiful and famous to boot. Victoria Kaplan disagrees. She speaks for a movement called Quitting the Bottle’, which is dedicated to getting rid of all those plastic bottles, 86 percent of which wind up in landfill. “Customers are waking up to the myth of bottled water, despite celebrity endorsement,” says Kaplan. She’s not too keen on the Smartwater label, either. “I’ll tell you what smart water is: smart water is when you walk to the tap and there is this wonderful product that is life fulfilling and delivered right into the room we want it in.” Oh, yeah – tap water. The stuff we’ve already paid for. Before companies like Pepsi bottle it and sell it back to us. N EED A TOW ? CALL Geraldton Nordic Ski Club will be running a Junior Ski Program open to children aged 4-13. Cost will be $20.00 - 8 week program running on Sundays Beginning January 20th (weather permitting) If you are interested in registering or have any questions please contact Amie Nephin (8530666) by January 17th. Check out www.gnsc.greenstone.ca There is currently a limited amount of ski equipment available for use by those who register early. The Geraldton District Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Elderly Persons Centre at the Complex. All members are encouraged to attend. Amendments to Constitutions and By-Laws. 2013 Memberships will be available. Refreshments will be served. Drawing & Watercolour with Ralph Thursday night 6:30-9:30pm starting -DQXDU\WKLQWKH6HQLRU¶V5RRPIRU weeks. Cost is $100.00, and to register call 854-1100 LARRY’S TOWING AT 854-0484 Hearst 1-877-949-0098 vous satisfaire est notre priorité Wednesday, january 16, 2013 3 OPINION PAGE EDITOR - PUBLISHER: Eric Pietsch ADVERTISING: Sherri Couch ART & GRAPHICS: Justin Saindon PRODUCTION: Mike Goulet BOX 340 • 401 MAIN ST. • GERALDTON, ON • P0T 1M0 TEL: (807) 854-1919 FAX: (807) 854-1682 EMAIL: [email protected] CORRESPONDENT: Bob Rotz OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Ontario Community Newspapers Association From Nakina ... COMMENTARY BY BOB ROTZ Things In General.... ....is what we'll call the first item this week. Nothing earth-shaking or even exciting. Just 'stuff'. For starters, the Ring Of Fire, which really isn't 'on fire' at all these days. Smouldering at best I'd say. Oh sure, the odd reader will have something to say or ask about RoF goings on, but nothing even remotely urgent/pressing to report. And no, we're not going to say 'stay tuned' (because things will get more interesting) as I'm not so sure RoF things ever will. Get more interesting that is. The grapevine is saying that Longlac Forest Products (LFP) may get going as soon as April....a mere three months off. And Nakina Forest Products (NFP) apparently will be into production before year's end. Given the Ring Of Smoke situation, they would both be welcomed back to boost Greenstone's long suffering ecomomy. Gotta get word out here for Branch #116 Legion holding it's Election Of Officers for 2013 Saturday Jan 19th at 3:00PM as well as an Honours and Awards Presentation. They're hoping for a good turnout and are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner (with salad, rolls and dessert) for all members and the general public at 5:30. Come on out! Ran into Councillor Jay last week, the day prior to him and Karen Routly flying to Germany to represent Greenstone at the huge Tourism/Trade Show in Stuttgardt. This trip thing has generated more street talk....some positive, some negative....in this vast municipality than anything in recent memory. Maybe since the Kinghorn Line debate? Anyway, they are there and many locals are being kept up to date with Jay's regular emails. "F/N" sees this as a great opportunity for many businesses in G'stone area, and all the European exposure for next to nothing. And....PLEASE....do NOT relate the $8000 cost of this trip to 'seniors wind-row clearing' as the two items have nothing to do with each other. Nothing at all! You can betcha "From Nakina" will 're-address' the wind row thing well before the snow flies next fall. Nothing is settled in the "F/N" JOTY (Jerk Of The Year) Award for 2013. A couple late-in-the-year nominees have things still up in the air, and since this is such a coveted prize, the judges want to get it right. The Most Calls.... ....and emails by far coming into "F/N"HQ on a nonstop basis these days are regarding the F/N (First Nations) Idle No More protest. Or project if you will. Yours truly doesn't know what ex- actly it is that First Nations actually want? A specific thing or things? Change the wording in a treaty or treaties? There has been no real indication from Theresa Spence, the (fasting) chief who has, by design or by accident, more or less become the driving force behind I/N/M, that SHE has a clear plan of what F/N want, and what they don't want. I try to look at this as open-mindedly as I can, but it seems she has had no real plan right from the get go. Still doesn't as a matter of fact. Anyway, the chief who was/is 'fasting'.....but not really 'fasting' in the true sense of the word....gets her much wanted meeting last Friday in Ottawa. Then, not hearing what she wants to hear, leaves part way through. That's not so bad, when one considers that all or most chiefs from Ontario and Manitiba don't even show up. Methinks that's called 'boycotting' in Idle No More terminology, is it not? But WHY were they AWOL when the big meeting came? It also occured to me that I've heard the term ''divide and conquer'' used by Indian people I've known for some tyme, yet their action/inaction last Friday appeared to be 'dividing', albeit not 'conquering', the I/N/M protest. And it was completely self-induced. Go figure. Anyway, let's go back to what we're hearing and reading here at "From Nakina". And where it's coming from. Well, we've heard from non-natives MACIVER’S AUTO SERVICE The Times Star is published 52 times per year on Wednesdays by Times Star c/o Pietsch Group Inc. The deadline for advertising, editorial or article submissions is 10:00 am Friday morning. Press Run approx. 1625. Letters to the editor, articles and viewpoints are welcomed. All letters must include your name, address, signature and phone no. for verification. Volunteer submissions may be edited for size. Potentially libelous or slanderous material will not be published. The Editor reserves the right to refuse publication of any material. All submitted material becomes property of Times Star c/o Pietsch Group Inc., unless otherwise noted Times Star c/o Pietsch Group Inc. is a member of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association, the Manitoba Community Newspapers Assocation, the Canadian Community Newspapers Association, the Ontario Press Council. AND natives all over the continent....here in the N/W Ontario bush; T.O. and all over southern Ontario; the USA in Arkansas, Florida, etc.; even from Mexico. Can't say interest isn't widespread, can you? Here in Nakina and the rest of Greenstone, the I/N/M stuff has replaced the weather as the topic du jour. Yet I must say that it is no more predictable than what Mother Nature might have in store for us. As to the protests.....usually in the form of road or highway 'blockades....it has been said to me by F/N peoples, that (loosely quoted) "we don't want to piss off the public, we want the government's attention on this''. Well (hypothetically, of course) if I've been sitting in my delivery truck on the Trans Canada (either #11 or #17) Highway, or on some siding in a Via Rail car enroute from Regina to Toronto for 3 or 4 hours, the first thing on my mind when I finally DO reach my destination is not "Damn! I'm gonna call up my MP or MPP right away and give him/her s--t''. No sir/m'am.....I'm ticked at Indians in general and the whole Idle No More scene. Just what the Indians said they don't want. Wanna bet MOST Canadians feel the same way? And SunMedia's Ezrah Levant has picked up more readers/viewers these days than any other journalist this side of APTN. Regardless, the next tyme Chief Theresa Spence emerges from her teepee....in her ''frail and weakened condition'', will ALL of the 600 F/N Chiefs be on her side? Not likely. so, I ***SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST *** - complete car care and repair - safety checks - low shop rate - tune ups - air conditioning - licensed mechanics NEW FOR 2013 - Wheel Alignments - Headlight Lens Restoration - Cooling System Flush - Windshield Replacement and Chip Repairs 4 *Thought Of The Day...The best things in life are free.....unless the store detective or the videocam is watching you! "From Nakina"...until next tyme. Roy Davies CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT ROY DAVIES PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 1024 Main Street P.O. Box 1123 Geraldton, Ont. ***SATISFACTION ALWAYS GUARANTEED*** CALL FOR DETAILS 854-2287 came up with a plan last weekend....the day after The Meeting That Wasn't....that should solve all of the First Nations problems. It's a beaut! You ready for this? Don't go getting mad at the phatt guy, it's just a suggestion. Stephen Harper hands the Keys To Canada over to Shawn Atleo, National Chief of First Nation. Lock, stock and barrell, it's theirs. No more Indian Affairs. No more Aboriginal Affairs, they get the whole kit and kaboodle. They/F/N will run the show and, if they so choose, can send cheques out monthly to non-native Canadians. Tit for tat, so to speak. Also, I'd recommend Chief Theresa's boyfriend become their new Minister of Finance....or whatever they choose to call the position....because he's obviously done such a stellar job with Attawapiskat's millions. And I'll offer to take over whatshisname's old job, as a Non-F/N Tribe Representative', doing it for only $400 a day. Less than half of the reported $850 daily he's raking in! Hell, I'd even go lower that that if need be. Best of all, under the new scenario, formerchief-now-Minister-ofHealth Theresa Spence can put an end to her 'fast'....no more weakened and frail and wasting away to nothing. How about this? Do I have a plan here or what? Miigwetch. (807) 854-1460 Wednesday, january 16, 2013 OFFICE HOURS: Closed Monday Tuesday - Thursday 9AM – 12 noon, 1PM – 4PM Friday 9AM – 12 noon Closed Saturday, Sunday LIFESTYLE From the Study Clergy Speaks Jim Patterson, St. Andrew's Church Revivalist Pastor James A. Kennedy BIGGER BARNS DYING TO ONESELF Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me;” The Bible has a lot to say about dying to ourselves and living for God, but few Christians have any idea what it really means. This anonymous poem can help. When you are forgotten, neglected, or purposely set at naught, and you don't sting or hurt with the oversight, but your heart is happy being counted worthy to suffer for Christ; That is dying to self. When your good is evil spoken of, when your wishes are crossed, your advice disregarded, your opinion ridiculed, and you refuse to let anger rise in your heart or even defend yourself, but take it all in patient, loving silence; That is dying to self. When you lovingly and patiently bear any disorder, any irregularity, any annoyance; when you can stand face to face with waste, folly, extravagance, spiritual insensibility, and endure it as Jesus did; That is dying to self. When you are content with any food, and offering, any raiment, any climate, any society, any solitude, any interruption by the will of God; That is dying to self. When you never care to refer to yourself in conversation or record your own good works or itch after commendation, when you can truly love to be unknown; That is dying to self. When you can see your brother prosper and have his needs met, and can honestly rejoice with him in spirit and feel no envy, nor question God, while your own needs are far greater and you are in desperate circumstances; That is dying to self. When you can receive correction and reproof from one of less stature than yourself and can humbly submit, inwardly as well as outwardly, finding no rebellion or resentment rising up within your heart; That is dying to self Dying to self is rewarded with life to the fullest! Until He returns, God Bless! CHIROPRACTOR Geraldton Now available in Dr. Dan Gleeson Tu e s d a y a f t e r n o o n s We e k l y CALL 807-768-2225 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. Luke 12:13-15 Now that Christmas (and Boxing Day) are finally over, the bills start coming in. And, as many accountants would tell you, from now until the end of March is the most taxing time of the year. This all adds up to desperation. Now, to be honest about it, if we had been more frugal, if we had used a bit of foresight, we would not find ourselves in such a stressful financial situation. ¿¿ How to get out of the mess ?? One way, I suppose, would be to attempt a radical and sudden increase in one's income. Buying lottery tickets... Playing the horses... Finding a second, third (or first) job... Hoping for a windfall... The fellow who wanted Jesus to intervene with that man's brother in order to get a chunk of the inheritance seemed to have made a reasonable request. We all know of someone who has left an estate in such a condition that some received, some did not, and all were in for many years of hard feelings. But Jesus speaks as though the man's request was unreasonable. Aside from the real possibility that even divine intervention would not cause the brother in question to share, Jesus makes a very valid point. Greed, in whatever form it may take, is still greed. The truth of the matter is: “one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” To illustrate that point, Jesus told a story. The stories Jesus told were often provocative, sometimes humorous, always interesting. This one is no exception. Then Jesus told them a parable: ‘The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, “What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?” Luke 12:16-17 If any of you have ever lived on a farm or in a farming community you will know that it is not every year that the land produces abundantly. Some years, the weather is unsuitable. Other years, there are plagues of locusts, caterpillars, slugs, etc. And of course there are years in which the commodity prices are being manipulated by some invisible hand, and even though there is a bumper crop, the income from it is meagre. So to have a really good year... why, that doesn't come along very often. In this particular case, the crop was so abundant that the farmer lacked sufficient storage. So this man now has some options. 1. He could distribute the excess to needy neighbours 2. He could throw a huge party and invite everyone including the needy neighbours or 3.... Then he said, “I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to myself, “Self, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” Luke 12:18-19 One would have thought that this would be a nobrainer. Either of option 1 or 2 would be acceptable. Option 3, the one he chose, simply has no future. But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” Luke 12:20 Grace and Peace to all of us. Wednesday, january 16, 2013 REGIONAL CHURCH CALENDAR GERALDTON FAITH CHAPEL 1319 Main Street, P.O. Box 657 Pastor Steve Woods Tel: Church - 854-0092, Cell 8546769 Email Address: [email protected] 9:45 am Sunday School (for all ages) 11:00 am Morning Worship Everyone Welcome This Week In Our Church Wednesday @ 7:00pm Mid-Week Bible Study Kids Klub Thursday 3:30 Youth Group Friday 7:00 ****** ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Jim Patterson, Minister 301 Third Avenue SW, P.O. Box 342 Telephone: 807-854-0187 Email: [email protected] 11:00 Sunday morning worship Everyone welcome ****** GERALDTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL Worship is held in the John Owens Residence in the Dining Room First and Third Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come and worship with friends and family. ****** ST. THERESA PARISH Geraldton - 854-0849 Father Roger Pronovost Monday - Friday at 10:00 am MASS: Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. ****** ST. BRIGID'S PARISH Nakina - 854-0849 1:00 pm - Bilingual Father Roger Pronovost ****** IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Aroland - 3:00 pm Father Roger Pronovost ****** ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH Longlac - 876-2332 MASS: Saturday, 7:00 pm Sunday, 10:00 am ****** INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN-IN-THE-WILDERNESS LONGLAC Sunday service 9 a.m. All welcome. ****** ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA GERALDTON: ST. JAMES’ MEMORIAL CHURCH Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.” ****** JELLICOE: ANGLICAN CONGREGATION Church service 2 p.m. 2nd Sunday each month Anglican Liturgy ****** COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEARDMORE 30 McKenzie Avenue Rick Mikesh, Pastor Sunday a.m. Service 11:00 Kid's Sunday School 11:00 (ages 5grade 6) Good News Club 6:30 Wed (ages 5-grade 6) Youth Group 7:30 Wed (grades 7-12) cbcbeardmore.com 875.1332 ALL are Welcome! ****** LONGLAC PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY 92 Skinner Ave. - Longlac Pastor Ken Desmarais Sunday Service 11:00am Kids’ Club on Thursday from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Bible Study, Youth and Women’s group also available Call for more details 876-4619 All are welcome. ****** GREENSTONE CHRISTIAN CENTRE 98 Indian Rd. Longlac Pastor Mario Miousse Phone 876-9830 Services: Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School Ages 4 - 12 Sunday Evening 6:30 pm All are Welcome ****** FAITH CITY CHURCH Pastors Glen & Bev Wesley 299 East St (French Club) Celebration Service: Sunday 10:00 am Children’s Adventures in Faith (6-12 yrs) Youth: Joshua Generation (13-18 yrs) @ St. Joe’s School Every other Friday call for more information Tele: Church: 854-1051 Call: 853-0485 Email: [email protected] www.faithcitychurchgeraldton.com Non-denomonational Everyone Welcome 5 local news Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute to unveil Mining Mobile Mining Training Centre Oshki Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute will be delivering its Mining Essentials Program to First Nations in the Ring of Fire with a new and innovative mobile mining training facility. Before the mobile trades training trailer arrives in Webequie at the end of January, it will be assembled here in Thunder Bay from January 1416, 2013 and unveiled An introductory mining literacy project in Thunder Bay hopes to steer First Nation youth into careers in the growing minerals sector field. during the 2013 Aroland Vision Quest Career & Business Development Conference at the Airlane Hotel. Delegates and those in attendance will have the opportunity to see firsthand the capabilities of this $1.8 million learning lab that is about to traverse the winter road to Webequie. OSHKI, with Webequie’s local training coordinator has recruited 16 students, who will benefit from this pre-trades and job readi- ness training which will commence on January 21 and will conclude on March 29, 2013. OSHKI, as a partner with Cambrian College, Confederation College, Webequie First Nation, Noront Resources, Cliffs Natural Resources, and the Mining Industry Human Resources Council, will be holding a media conference at the Airlane on January 16, 2013. The media is cordially invited to attend this event. SNO CLUB DONATION Due to the lack of trail permits sold last season, the Nakina Sno Club did not qualify to renew its’ membership as a Club operating within the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. Therefore it was necessary to donate the funds remaining in the “permit account” to another non-profit association. It was decided by the members of the Nakina Sno Club to divide thoses funds between the two remaining operating Clubs in the Greenstone region. Pictured is the Nakina Sno Club President, Gaby Boulanger presenting a cheque to Geraldton President, Mike Lafrance. ANNOUNCEMENT Tony Belluz, Broker of Record of A.R. Belluz Realty Inc., would like to welcome Nancy Sutherland to their professional sales team. Nancy is a life time resident of Geraldton and knows many community and area residents. She loves to socialize and would love nothing better than to welcome new people to her community. She would also like to help people find the right home for themselves and others to sell their current home and move on to new adventures. Excited to get started in her new career, Nancy invites you to give her a call at (807)854-5675 and start packing! Nancy Sutherland Sales Representative 807-854-5675 cell 807-623-4455 office 6 Wednesday, january 16, 2013 regional news Suspect in Mac's robbery allegedly boasts about crime on FaceboOK Posting on Facebook that you’ve just robbed a convenience store isn’t the brightest idea in the world. But apparently that’s just what one alleged crook did after a Mac’s Convenience store on Simpson Street was robbed. Police, acting on a tip, obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence, seized evidence and asked for an arrest warrant as the suspect was not at home at the time. Nineteen-year-old Travis Jacob Loon turned himself into police on Sunday morning. He’s been charged with robbery, possession of a prohibited weapon and two counts of breach of probation. Loon has been remanded to the district jail after a court appearance on Monday. None of the allegations have been proven in a court of llaw. By Leith Dunick, tbnewswatch.com Restoring Bl ack Bay Fish Popul ations Ontario is moving forward with its commitment to restore fish populations in Lake Superior’s Black Bay. The province has started an Environmental Assessment process to consider the effects of removing the Camp 43 Dam on the Black Sturgeon River, which flows into Black Bay. The dam currently blocks the migration of walleye, sturgeon and coaster brook trout to historic spawning areas upstream. The government is also proposing to install a new barrier 50 kilometres upstream of the Camp 43 dam to block the flow of sea lamprey, an invasive species that is currently blocked by the dam. OPEN LETTER TO CONSTITUENTS ON MP SURGERY The public will have the opportunity to review and comment on dam and barrier proposals before any final decisions are made. Open houses are scheduled for Jan. 10, 2013 in Thunder Bay and Jan. 17, 2013 in Nipigon. “Rehabilitating the native fish community in Black Bay could lead to the reestablishment of an enhanced recreational fishery, which would have significant economic and social benefits for the surrounding communities. As Minister, I made a commitment to the recreational fishing community to move forward with an environmental assessment of this project. I encourage those with interests and concerns to become involved in this important discussion so we can make the best decision on this important fishery." – Michael Gravelle, Minister of Natural Resources Position: Library Casual Clerk Location: Beardmore Branch Hours: No scheduled hours, replacement only Salary: $12.20 per hour to start The successful candidate will report to the Librarian of the Beardmore Branch. This is a casual union position. Must be able to work flexible shifts. Qualifications: • Knowledge of computers and keyboarding required • Ability to work with people of all ages • Grade 9 or higher • Knowledge of French an asset Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until 2 p.m. Wednesday January 23, 2013. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward resume with references to: Mari Mannisto, CEO Greenstone Public Library e-mail: [email protected] fax: 854-2421 Bruce Hyer to take temporary hiatus from full MP duties for required care THUNDER BAY – Independent Member of Parliament Bruce Hyer is issuing the following open letter to constituents in Thunder Bay-Superior North: Dear Constituents, I work for you, so I want to share the following. As you may recall, three years ago, I received treatments for a cancer, and they were successful. After World War II, roughly one in seven Canadians could expect to develop cancer in their lifetime, usually when older. Today, one out of every two men, and one out of every three women, can expect a brush with cancer, and often at younger and younger ages. There are few families that have not had a close relative who has experienced cancer. Recently, I was diagnosed with a tumour on my tongue, which will be removed surgically this week in Ottawa. This will be followed by a period of healing. The prognosis is good, and I expect to be back at work soon, although the doctors tell me that my speech may be hindered for a while. Regardless, you will be able to contact me at [email protected] as before. I know that my wonderful staff will continue to serve you well, both Vicki and Shannon in Thunder Bay, and Andy and Patty in Ottawa. I look forward to returning to serving you as soon as possible. Bruce Hyer Independent Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay-Superior North Wednesday, january 16, 2013 7 Regional news Family CARE Grants Announced $65,000 made available to fund grants to enhance patient care Thunder Bay, ON – 2013 began with some excitement at the Health Sciences Centre. Today, the Health Sciences Foundation and Volunteer Association to the Health Sciences Centre distributed $65,000 to 42 Family CARE (Care Advancements Recommended by Employees) Grants. The grants were re- THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GREENSTONE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING Zoning By-law Amendment TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Greenstone will hold a public meeting on a proposed Municipality-initiated Amendment to Zoning By-law 80-1004 pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 C.P. 13 Section 34, and O. Reg. 545/06. The meeting will be held on the 25th day of February, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. the Council Chambers at 1800 Main Street, in Geraldton. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to rezone lands at 301 East Street for residential purposes. The effect is to allow for the construction of a single detached dwelling on a lot with a lot area of 1.129 ha [2.78 ac.] (see Key Map). ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and or make written or verbal presentation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Greenstone before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Municipality of Greenstone to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions to the Municipality of Greenstone the proposed zoning by-law amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed zoning by-law amendment is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Dated at the Municipality of Greenstone this 9th day of January, 2013. ____________________ Stephen Mykulak Director – Planning & Protective Services Municipality of Greenstone 1800 Main Street PO Box 70 Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0 Phone: (807) 854-1100 Fax: (807) 854-1947 Email: [email protected] quested by staff at the Health Sciences Centre to fund items that enhance the exceptional care offered to each patient and their family. Family CARE Grants began in 2009 and grew in 2011 as a partnership was formed between the Health Sciences Foundation and Volunteer Association. Thanks to the partnership, $65,000 was available this year for ideas brought forward by staff at the Health Sciences Centre. It’s no easy task to decide how to allocate the funds – this year alone saw over $109,000 in requests. Barry Streib, a Family CARE Grant Committee Member and Health Sciences Foundation Board Member remarked, “It was a bit overwhelming to see all the applications, but once we had a chance to read through them, it was inspiring to see how simple things could make a big difference.” The Volunteer Association provides $30,000 to support the popular program. “We’re delighted to be a part of the Family CARE Grants,” said Dolores Mechtab, Volunteer Association Board President. “It’s encouraging to help raise the funds and see first-hand where they are spent.” Mechtab enjoyed her second year on the Grant Committee. “It was an eyeopening experience for me last year. Each applicant makes a compelling case. We could have spent the budget in just a few minutes but did our best to impact as many areas of the Health Sciences Centre as possible.” To ensure that the grants have a significant impact, each application requires a Patient and Family Advisor’s endorsement along with that of a Manager and Executive Vice President. Connor Ferguson, one of the youngest Patient and Family Advisors at the Health Sciences Centre was excited to help with applications again this year. Specifically, he endorsed the grant application for two new wagons for the Paediatric inpatient unit; an option for young patients to move through the Health Sciences Centre. “The wagons for Paediatrics make things a little less scary and make kids feel special. It really helps when they’re going for surgery or tests,” he said. Kathy Macdonald, Child Life Specialist and recipient of the grant explained, “Offering patients a choice of how to get to tests or surgery helps involve them in their care. It’s very important.” Since 2009, over 100 Family CARE Grant initiatives have been funded at the Health Sciences Centre. “We’re proud of the care provided here and thrilled with the creativity of our employees in generating grant ideas” said Andreé Robichaud, President and CEO of the Health Sciences Centre. “The Family CARE Grants are a wonderful way to support our Patient and Family Centred environment and we are grateful to the Health Sciences Foundation and Volunteer Association for their ongoing commitment to this program.” “Donors can be proud of the investments they are making in improving care for all of us,” said Glenn Craig, President and CEO of the Health Sciences Foundation. “The Family CARE grants provide the little things that make a big difference to patient care.” Some of the items making a difference in 2013 thanks to the 2012 Family CARE Grants include: a blanket warmer for Diagnostic Imaging, improving patient comfort; high-back chairs for patients and visitors; a bench outside the main entrance to compliment the indoor benches provided by the 2011 Family CARE Grants; and teaching models for Rehabilitation to use with patients and families. EMBROIDERY, AND HEAT PRESS, SERVICES AVAILABLE ON STOCK AS WELL AS PERSONAL CLOTHING AT TIMES STAR! 8 Wednesday, january 16, 2013 news Landmark Federal Court Ruling Grants Recognition to MEtis, Non-Status Indians in Canada In a landmark ruling, the Honourable Michael L. Phelan delivered equality to over 600,000 of Canada’s Aboriginal people through its decision in Daniels v. the Queen. This historical decision affirmed the position of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples for the past 41 years that that Metis and NonStatus are Indians under subsection 91 (24) of the Constitution Act, 1867. “This is an historical step to end the discrimination and the denial of Aboriginal Treaty and birthrights that has existed for far too long among Métis and NonStatus Indians,” stated Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief, Betty Ann Lavallee, CD, (Rtd). “Métis and Non-Status Indians have always faced the same challenges as other Aboriginal people in Canada. With this ruling, we hope to enter into constructive and practical talks with the federal government to improve the selfworth, dignity, pride and human potential of off-reserve Metis and Non-Status Indians.” Launched over thirteen years ago, in 1999, by the late Harry Daniels and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, the case challenged the federal government’s denial that: 1. Métis and non-status Indians are Indians under subsection 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867; 2. The Crown owes to Métis and non-status Indians a fiduciary duty as Aboriginal peoples; and, 3. Aboriginal people have a right to be negotiated with, on a collective basis, in good faith with the Crown. Congress representative noted that they were pleased with Judge Phelan’s ruling, which was the culmination of over 13 years of legal wrangling by the Department of Justice. “The federal Department of Justice tried very hard to have this case thrown out in order to stop us from achieving this important victory for all Métis and Non- Status Indians in Canada,” noted Congress National Vice -Chief, Ron Swain. “The reality is that our position has always been consistent, in that, Métis and Non-Status Indians are Indians under subsection 91 (24) of the Constitution Act, 1867.” With the court ruling, the Congress says it is looking forward and preparing to work with the federal government on practical solutions to improve off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples lives. “I am pleased with the decision and the clear message sent by the presiding judge,” concluded Chief Lavallee. “It is now time to do the right thing, and move beyond these 13 years of legal battles by accepting this court’s decision, rather than appealing and spending even more taxpayer’s money. We are eager to work with Prime Minister Harper, who we already have a good working relationship with. I believe, if the Prime Minister were to move towards discussions and negotiations rather than litigation, he would then be recog- nized as the Prime Minister who had the “courage” to stop the endless discrimination that Off- Reserve Aboriginal Peoples have faced throughout history.” Since 1971, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (Formerly known as the Native Council of Canada) has been the National Representative Organization and the National Voice for the constituency and their affiliate organizations making up the Congress’ family of advocates for the Off-Reserve, Non-Status and Status Indians and Métis Aboriginal Peoples living in urban, rural remote and isolated areas throughout Canada. Dégustation de vins Organisée par Le Club des Francophones de Longlac Quatorze variÉtÉs de vins seront servies Avec amuse-gueules recommandÉs Date: Heure: Lieu: Coût: Le samedi 19 janvier 20h à 22h Pavois Culturel 15$ Transport fourni. WƌĞƵǀĞĚ͛ąŐĞĚĞůĂŵĂũŽƌŝƚĠƌĞƋƵŝƐĞ͘ Pour réserver vos billets, communiquez avec Sylvie Lemieux au 854-7978. Wednesday, january 16, 2013 9 COMMUNITY EVENTS SUPPORT GROUPS RESOURCE PROGRAMS RESOURCE PROGRAMS BOARD MEETINGS GROUP ACTIVITIES Geraldton Hospice Northwest Palliative Care Support Services - For more information, call Brenda Abraham 854-1862 ext. 138. ----------------------- • ---------------------Do you, a family member or friend suffer from depression, manic depression, panic attacks, schizophrenia or other mental illness? To find out how we can help, please call the Mental Illness Support Network at 854-2649. ----------------------- • ---------------------DEPRESSION SUPPORT SELF-HELP GROUP Tuesdays afternoons 2:00pm to 3:30pm The Mental Illness Support Network, 310 Main St. 854-2649. Let’s work together to help each other. ----------------------- • ---------------------If someone you love has a drinking problem, we care. Alanon meets Mondays, 7:00 pm, Greenstone Family Health Team Boardroom, Northern Horizons Health Centre. ----------------------- • ---------------------- Area AA Meetings Sunday • Open Door Group, St. John-in-the-Wilderness Church, Forestry Rd. Longlac, 7:00 pm. Contact 876-4653 for more information. Tuesday: • Starting Over Group, Thunderbird Friendship Centre, 301 Beamish A ve. W, Geraldton, 7:00 pm. Call Jennifer 854-1060 for more info. Thursday: • Open Door Group, St. John-in-the-Wilderness Church, Forestry Rd. Longlac, 8:00 pm. Contact 876-4653 for more information. ----------------------- • ---------------------TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group meets Wed., Longlac Senior's Centre. Weigh-in begins 5:00pm, meeting 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Geraldton meets on Thursdays at the Northern Horizons Health Centre - West Entrance 510 Hogarth Ave. W. Weigh in time 6:30pm Meeting at 7:00 GERALDTON NAKINA Playgroup is held every morning, Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Geraldton Day Care Centre Tuesday and Friday’s - French. Wednesday - Mom & Babies NAKINA PARENTS & TOTS / parents et bambins: Nakina Kids N’ Us/Petit Chez Nous in Nakina at 301 Algoma Street. Tues. and Thurs. morning from 9:30am 11:30am at the EDDC. Workshop: Home Alone Date: November 27, 2012 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 Place: Geraldton Day Care If you have a 10 year old and over, and would like them to take this workshop, please call 854 – 1747 to register. NO COST. Nakina Kids N'US / Petite Chez Nous - Childcare for ages 0-12 years, open 7-5 on a daily basis, but if care is need before 7 or after 5 can be opened as early as 6 and as late as 6. Call Cassie at 329-8592. 2012 SUPERIOR-GREENSTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Exceptions – Meeting in December is on Monday, December 7th. Public access to the meetings is provided by videoconference from the Geraldton Composite High School Videoconference Room. ----------------------- • ---------------------Geraldton District Hospital Board meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm in the Hospital Board Room. Public welcome. ----------------------- • ---------------------Greenstone Public Library Board meets once a month. Please contact the CEO at 854-2421 for date and time. Public welcome. ----------------------- • ---------------------St. Theresa’s Catholic Women's League meetings are on the 3rd Tues. of the month, 7:30 pm in the rectory. Members and non members are invited to attend. ----------------------- • ---------------------Nakina Fish & Game Club - Meet on the third Wednesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov. at the Heritage Building at 7:00 pm. ----------------------- • ---------------------Geraldton Search & Rescue meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 pm at the Geraldton Legion Hall. New members welcome! ----------------------- • ---------------------Caramat District School Area Board’s monthly meeting are the second Tues. of the month. The public is welcomed to attend. ----------------------- • ---------------------Geraldton Kinsmen meet every Wednesday at the Kinsmen Hall located at 406 1st Street East at 8 pm. All men welcome. ----------------------- • ---------------------Greenstone Family Health Team Board meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm in the Greenstone Family Health Team Board Room. Exceptions no meetings in January, July , August & October. Public Welcome. ----------------------- • ---------------------Geraldton District Chamber of Commerce meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm in the meeting room at the Elsie Dugard Public Library. Members are invited to attend. ----------------------- • ---------------------Longlac Chamber of Commerce meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the Longlac Tourist Information Centre. All members invited Prenatal Classes in Geraldton and Longlac. To register call 8540454 Thunder Bay Health Unit ----------------------- • ---------------------Clothing Exchange for Infants at Thunderbird Friendship Centre. Any infants clothing (0-36 mos.) you are willing to donate, or free to take what you need. For more info call 854-1060. ----------------------- • ---------------------Centre de Ressources du Club Canadien Français de Geraldton: Est maintenant ouvert du lundi au merredi, de 13h à 17h et le jeudi de 13h à 16h. Lucille Dumais (Coordonnatrice) 8541170. ----------------------- • ---------------------#227 Squadron Air Cadets Wednesday nights at G.C.H.S. Starts at 6:20pm Contact: WW1 LeBlanc 854-1996. ----------------------- • ---------------------Geraldton Karate Club - Contact: Lynnea Zuefle (854-0015), Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 PM & Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM, G.C.H.S. ----------------------- • ---------------------Longlac Martial Arts Club (Karate) - Contact: Sean Berard 876-4774 or 876-9572. Chateau Jeuness Gym, Mon & Wed. 6:30pm-9:00pm. ----------------------- • ---------------------Tsuruoka Karate Club classes, downstairs at Longlac Seniors Centre, Monday, Wednesday not fridays. 6:45 - 9:00. Person to contact- Andre Courtemanche @ 876-4404 ----------------------- • ---------------------Girl Guides of Canada, Geraldton: Contact Liz Brown, 8540708. Adult volunteers welcomed. ----------------------- • ---------------------Workshops/On-line Training MTW Employment Services offers a variety workshops, free of charge, available Mon – Fri every week of every month. Computers and enrollment assistance are available for online training certification. Please call or visit the location nearest you. 876-4222 or 854-1234 SENIORS CORNER PUBLIC BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC the third Thursday every month. at 1:15 pm. ----------------------- • ---------------------SENIORS ACTIVITIES IN NAKINA: 111 Kingsland Street, Tues - Carpet Bowling 2 pm; Wed - Bingo doors open @ 6 pm, Bingo starts @ 7 pm; Thurs - Cribbage 7 pm. Everyone welcome. ----------------------- • ---------------------SENIOR’S LUNCH: 1st Wednesday of every 2nd month from 11:301:00 pm. Call Danielle, Shannon or Rebecca @ 876-2271 for more information or to sign up. ----------------------- • ---------------------QUILTING & CRAFTING: Wednesday monings at 10:00am and Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm at the Longlac Seniors Centre ----------------------- • ---------------------QUILTING & CRAFTS have now started, Tuesday Mornings at 9:00am. 55 Plus room in the complex ----------------------- • ---------------------The Mun. of Greenstone's Aging at Home Medical Transportation Program provides transportation for ambulatory Seniors in Greenstone to medical and health related appointments. This service is available for both local appointments and appointments in the City of Thunder Bay on a first-come, firstserved basis. Third party assignment of a portion of an eligible Northern Health Travel Grant may be required by there will be no out of pocked cost to any individual. For more info please call the Community Services Dept. of the Municipality of Greenstone at 854-1100. 10 Gym Activities for children up to 6 years old Start Date: November 19, 2012 (Monday evenings) Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Joseph’s School Parents must be in attendance and participate with their child/ren. For more info or to register, please call 854 – 1747. NO COST Workshop: Kids Have Stress too! Date: November 22, 2012 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: Geraldton Day Care To register or for more info, please call 854 – 1747. NO COST LONGLAC NORWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES – LONGLAC SITE FALL PROGRAMS 2012. Please call 876-2271 or drop in for more info. All programs free of charge, with the exception of Community Kitchen (where participants share the cost of purchased food). LAB: Every Monday & Wednesday from 8:00 to 12:00. WALK-IN CLINIC: Tuesday evenings 4:30-7:00 and Thursday afternoons 1:00-3:30. FOOT CARE: Call 876-2271 for an appointment or for more info. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Every Wednesday from 9am to 4pm; no appointment necessary. SENIORS’ BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Second Tuesday of every month, at 1:30pm, at the Seniors’ Club in Longlac; no appointment necessary. HEALTHY AGING EXERCISES: Thursdays 10:00-11:00am at the Seniors’ Club. Everyone welcome. TAI CHI: Promote better balance, increase circulation and joint flexibility. Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 at the Health Centre. COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Once a month we meet to cook nutritious, low-cost meals. Ideas are shared for recipes; cooking takes place the following week at the Health Centre. You then bring home your meals and surplus to freeze. Small fee, to cover cost of groceries purchased. DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP: first Wednesday of the month, at 7:00pm. RECREATION NOTES RECREATION OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 854-1100 ext 2011 ----------------------- • ---------------------INSTRUCTORS WANTED! – We do all the advertising and setting up, and you will be paid $20/hour to share your talents/skills with a group of people – call the Rec office today! GERALDTON PORTAL - Check out the Portal at www.greenstone.ca for recreation programs, ice schedules, calendar of events, etc ----------------------- • ---------------------Monday 7:30 -10pm Mixed Badminton at GCHS Friday 7-10pm Mixed Volleyball at GCHS ----------------------- • ---------------------CARDMAKING WITH KAREN Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm New session February 2013 ----------------------- • ---------------------DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR PAINTING WITH RALPH Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm New session to start in 2013 N EED A TOW ? CALL LARRY’S TOWING AT 854-0484 GREENSTONE HARVEST CENTRE 807-854-3663 401 E Main Street (side) Open the second and fourth Thursday of the month, with the exception of July and August. Drivers needed to deliver hampers to various communities. Call the above if interested Wednesday, january 16, 2013 COMING EVENTS NOON REFLECTION Starts January 10th and every Thursday thereafter 12 noon at the library bring lunch Topic: “Theology Brewed in an African Pot" book review ----------------------- • ---------------------The Geraldton District Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Elderly Persons Centre at the Complex. All members are encouraged to attend, Refreshments will be served. 2013 Memberships will be available. ----------------------- • ---------------------- Geraldton Nordic Ski Club Junior Ski Program: Starting Sunday Jan. 20th – March 17th Register by Jan 17th by contacting Amie Nephin (853-0666) Bunnyrabbit (age 4-6) 1-1:50pm Jackrabbit (7+) 2-3:30 Registration $20.00 for program www.gnsc.greenstone.ca for more details Wednesday, january 16, 2013 11 classifieds ADVERTISE FOR ONLY $6.00 + Tax (UP TO 21 WORDS) pet corner obituary obituary obituary MR. MICHEL SAVAGE MRS. ALMA BLAIS NEE SLATER (NORD) MAGDALENA RUSNAK DEADLINE FOR ADS IS FRIDAY memoriam 4 PAWS DOG GROOMING - professionally done by Manon Hardy. For an appointment call, 854-0214. DOG SUPPLIES NOW AVAILABLE Collars, toys, shampoos, leashes and more. MC ----------------------- • ---------------------BARKING HEAVEN BOARDING KENNEL offers dog boarding, nail trim, ear cleaning, glands, owned/operated by vet technician. 854-0358 www.barkingheaven.com TFN HEALTH Healing Hands Message Services Relaxation, Pain, Stress Relief, Hot Stone Therapy Specialist Kristy-Lee McGilvray Massage Services @ 854-1794 Geraldton ----------------------- • ---------------------GLENDA BARBER, RMT REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES 854-1554 Merry Christmas Gift Certificates Available Open through the holidays. Special on Bowen Therapy. M. Michel Savage est décédé le 11 janvier 2013 à l'age de 59 ans, au Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Il laisse dans le deuil son épouse Pauline Beauregard Savage ainsi que ses enfants Pascal, Geraldton et René (Nathalie Bouchard), St-Hyacinthe, Québec, ainsi que 2 petits-enfants, Aryanne Savage et Megan Emond. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil sa mère Ghislaine Audy Savage, East-Angus, Lyse, Sherbrooke, Marcel, East-Angus, Guy, Valcourt, Daniel, Marbleton, Denis, TroisLacs. Pré-décédé par son père Alcide, ses frères Réal et Gilles. La famille recevra les condoléances le 16 janvier 2013 de 19h00 à 21h00 à la résidence funéraire Fawcett (Geraldton). Vos dons au “Northern Cancer Fund” seraient grandement appréciés. The family announces with sorrow his death at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on January 11, 2013 at the age of 59 years. Beloved husband of Pauline Beauregard Savage and dearest father of Pascal, Geraldton, René (Nathalie Bouchard), StHyacinthe, Québec and 2 grand-daughters Aryanne Savage and Megan Emond. He is survived by his mother Ghislaine Audy Savage, East-Angus, his sister Lyse, his brothers Marcel, East-Angus, Guy, Valcourt, Daniel, Marbleton, Denis, Trois-Lacs. Pre-deceased by his father Alcide, his brothers Réal and Gilles. Friends will be received at Fawcett Funeral Home (Geraldton) on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Donations to the Northern Cancer Fund would be appreciated. The family announces with sorrow her death at the John Owen Evans Residence on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Beloved mother of Alex Nord of Longlac, Cliff (Mary Ann) Nord of Geraldton, Ann (Joe) Wilson of Longlac, Grace (Mike) Cyr of Geraldton, Joyce (Roland) Cossette of Elliot Lake and Leslie Nord of Geraldton. She will be sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Pre-deceased by: Her first husband Ernest Nord in 1980, second husband Cyrille Blais in 1989. Her parents James and Janet Slater and all 12 of her brothers and sisters. She was born in Dubuc, Saskatchewan and moving to Geraldton with her husband Ernest in 1948. Later she moved to Elliot Lake for 25 years and then returned to Geraldton in 1993 where most of her family lived. Cremation has taken place on Monday, January 14, 2013. Friends will be received at Fawcett Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 15th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The funeral ceremony will be held at Fawcett Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 16th at 11:00am with Roger Pronovost officiating. The interment will be held at Pinegrove Cemetery. Donations to the Geraldton District Hospital would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be placed at the Résidence funéraire Fawcett Funeral Home website at: www.rfffh.com Thank you ENNIS April 19th, 1948 - December 8th, 2012 FOR RENT Nancy Kyro office 854-0800 cell 854-7614 www.royallepagethunderbay.com [email protected] GERALDTON 216 First Ave. (NEW LISTING) 110 Hogarth SOLD 23 Wildgoose Lake Rd. 7 Kuengs Rd. 205 Second Ave. SE LONGLAC 103 Albany Pl. SOLD 188 Centennial Dr. NAKINA 27 Main St. 113 Thornton 12 FOR RENT: 1,800 sq/foot industrial space, lots of outside parking. Call 807-854-7639, email: [email protected] CUFN ----------------------- • ---------------------FOR RENT: 2000 sq Commercial Office Space. Main St. , Geraldton. Wheelchair access. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Call 854-7639 or TFN email:[email protected] ----------------------- • ---------------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment. Partly furnished + appliances. If interested call: 854-2566 TFNC ----------------------- • ---------------------FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom completely renovated apartment located above Times Star. $800 per month, all inclusive. Available immediately. Perfect for professional couples. (807) 854-1919 The family of William “Bill” Ennis would like to extend a sincere thank you to family, friends and co-workers, for the phone calls, visits, baking, food, cards, on-line condolences and donations. We especially thank the Community Care Access Centre, VON, nurses and staff at the Geraldton District Hospital, Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre, Cancer Care Unit, staff of the Tamarack House Lodge, Dr. Maria, Dr. Laine, Norman and staff of Fawcett Funeral Home. Thanks to Elgin, Danny, Alfie, Dave and Ricky for assisting with Bill‘s move to his new accommodation. Jackie and Ricky Gordon for being there for Billy while hospitalized in Thunder Bay. John, Michael and Maureen for all their support. Your support at this time meant more than words can express. The Ennis family. Magdalena (Mary) Rusnak (nee Najda) passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the John Owen Evans Residence of the Geraldton District Hospital on January 10th at the age of 104 years. Magdalena was born in old Roumania (now the Ukraine) in 1908, and was raised on a family farm. She immigrated to Canada in 1928, having traveled three weeks by ship and train to Fort William where she was met by her future husband Nicolai Rusnak. They were married in November of 1928 and settled in Gambsy section of the Canadian National Railway, moving to Geraldton in 1937 where they raised their two children Ann and Steve. Magdalena’s pride and joy was her huge garden, where she grew all sorts of vegetables, and beautiful flowers, which she loved to enter in the traditional Fall Fair held annually at the old Curling Club in Geraldton, winning many ribbons over the years. She also enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, and playing bingo until her eyes and hands made it no longer possible. She enjoyed and was very proud of the accomplishments of her children, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her son Steve Rusnak (Anne), her four grandchildren Karen Saarimaki, Gary Saarimaki, Steven Rusnak (Monica), Andrew Rusnak (Shari), and her five great grandchildren Brett, Tye, Jarod, Aubrey, and Korey. She was predeceased by her husband Nicolai Rusnak in 1976, her son-in-law Martti Saarimaki in 1986 and her daughter Ann Saarimaki in 2001. The funeral ceremony was held at Fawcett Funeral Home on January 11, at 2 p.m., with Reverend Hal Graham officiating. The interment was held at Pine Grove Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Geraldton District Hospital – John Owen Evans Residence. Messages of condolence may be placed at Fawcett Funeral Home website at www.rfffh.com. • In my heart your memories linger, Always tender, fond and true There’s not a day, dear Michael, I do not think of you. Remembered with much love, by your soulmate, lover, friend and wife M ----------------------- • ---------------------PYTAK In memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Mike who passed away January 17, 1995. Oh, what would we give to clasp his hand His dear, kind voice, to see his smile That meant so much to us His spirit has fled, his sufferings over But we all hope in Heaven to meet Where no one says goodbye Miss you each and every day, your loving wife Mary & family merchandise FOR SALE: 2002 GMC 1500 extended cab, long box, 4x4. Well maintained, excellent condition. 178,000km $8500 OBO Call 854-1919 TFN ----------------------- • ---------------------- GreatShape Today Weight Loss Programs and Products Nothing to Lose but Weight! Call Ray Bergman, Registered Herbalife Distributor 807-707-3278 • CRIME STOPPERS A COMMUNITY PROGRAM CALL 1-800-222-8477 THUNDER BAY & DISTRICT Wednesday, january 16, 2013 MICHAEL POWER January 1, 1942 - January 19, 2012 NOTICE Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133 December 29, 2012 Meat Draw Winners Diane Tanguay John Emmans Rick Maki Joel Godbout Valerie Vaudrin Wayne Andreason informative ORGANIZE YOUR HOME IN ONE MINUTE, ONE HOUR OR ONE DAY (NC)—You might not think you have time to get organized, but if you break down your tasks into smaller projects, your home can be clean and clutter-free. Canadian Tire offers the following organization ideas that can be done in one minute, one hour or one day. SNEAK HEALTHY INTO YOUR MEALS • Remove trash from your car for a bigger organization project. One Hour: One Day: • Store last season's clothes in bins and totes • Install a closet organization system like the For Living Woodfield Wide Storage Kit • Fold laundry and put it away in drawers. One Minute: • Purge closet of unused clothes and footwear. • Throw out old magazines and newspapers • Collect outdated toys and books to store or donate. • Make your bed • Re-organize kitchen drawers. • Hang up clothes • Clean out the junk drawer • Re-organize kitchen cabinets • Research what you need (NC)—For many families, keeping kids healthy while satisfying their ever-changing tastes can seem like an ongoing battle. However, with some creativity, parents can accommodate selective eating habits while still ensuring their children get the right nutrients at mealtime. Sneaking citrus into meals is a simple way to help support a child's healthy immune system while adding the natural sweetness that kids crave. For example, one 250 mL glass of orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C and other nutrients that can be easily incorporated into marinades and sauces for extra flavour and health benefits. “In addition to helping the body's natural ability to fight infection, Vitamin C is important for your child's healthy growth,” says registered dietitian Lydia Knorr. “Vitamin C is needed to form collagen, a protein that gives structure to bones and muscles.” This recipe incorporates Florida orange juice into a simple recipe for kids: Sweet Sticky Chicken Orange 2 cloves garlic, minced • Clean out and reorganize the garage using the Mastercraft Steel Shelving Unit and Homz DuraBILT Totes • Organize sporting equipment using the Stanley 5 Shelf Storage Unit • Organize toys in the playroom by using the For Living Modular 4-Shelf Storage Cubby 15 mL (1 tbsp) chopped parsley 10 mL (2 tsp) Italian herb seasoning 1 mL (1/4 tsp) ground pepper 8 boneless chicken thighs (about 1 ½ lbs) 10 mL (2 tsp) canola oil 250 mL (1 cup) Florida orange juice 25 mL (2 tbsp) liquid honey 25 mL (2 tbsp) unseasoned rice vinegar 15 mL (1 tbsp) soy sauce 15 mL (1 tbsp) cornstarch In bowl, combine garlic, parsley, Italian herb seasoning and pepper. Add chicken and oil. Coat chicken evenly. Heat skillet over mediumhigh heat and brown chicken on both sides. Place in ovenproof dish; set aside. In bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch. Return skillet to mediumhigh heat and add orange juice mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring. Pour over chicken and place in 200 C (400 F) oven for about 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Makes 4 servings. Wednesday, january 16, 2013 13 Informative HOMEOWNERS GUIDE TO SAVING MONEY THIS JANUARY With the last of the holiday leftovers eaten, gifts opened and decorations packed up, Ontarians are bracing themselves for the annual onslaught of holiday bills. With waistlines and budgets stretched, there’s no better time of year to make some simple changes that will help reduce monthly housing costs and add value to your home. According to Ron Abraham, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, “January in particular is a fantastic time to make some simple and inexpensive changes that will not only help line your pockets in the short term, but will add to the value of your home in the long run.” Abraham’s tips to beating January bills around the house: • Fill the gaps – With 40 per cent of home heat loss in winter due to air leakage, keep heat in your home by installing weather-stripping and caulking around windows . Also, consider replacing old windows with new energy efficient options (look for the Energy Rating) before next winter. • Go low-flow – To reduce water consumption, replace older model showerheads and toilets with low-flow models – your utility bills and the earth will thank you! • Warm up the old-fashioned way – Instead of cranking up the heat on cold winter nights, use flannel sheets (which are warmer than cotton sheets) and add down duvets to stay toasty. • Unplug electronics and small appliances – Computers, cell phone 14 Wednesday, january 16, 2013 chargers, and other electronics often use power and radiate heat even when turned off. Try plugging items into a power strip that you can use as master switch. • Save on home insurance – By installing an alarm system, deadbolt locks and proper smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, you can lower the cost of your home insurance and give yourself some extra piece of mind. • Install LED light bulbs – These bulbs may cost more initially, but they have a much longer life than normal incandescent bulbs and use far less electricity – LEDs only use about 2% of the electricity of incandescents! • Install a programmable thermostat – These devices regulate the temperature in your home automatically, according to the schedule you set. When you’re at work, away, etc. the heat goes off, easily cutting your energy bill. • Rent out unused space – Do you have extra room that’s not being used? Consider renting it out; or, if you have adult children living with you, make sure they are contributing to monthly costs. “Homeowners can benefit hugely by making these changes and increasingly, buyers are attuned to the importance of purchasing an efficient home, so talk to your Realtor about what you can do to save money now, while keeping in mind what may be appealing to future buyers,” says Abraham. MARKETPLACE Serving the communities of Greenstone ASTROCOM • Cable TV • Pay TV ION S I V E L CABInc. Call for more info! 854-1569 John Emmans, President Box 910, Geraldton, Ont. P0T 1M0 SHAFFER JOBBITT LAW OFFICE Keith J.F. Jobbitt Roy F. Karlstedt Real Estate Wills and Estates Corporate Commercial Family General Litigation Criminal 1024 Main Street Geraldton, Ontario 1 (800) 567-9507 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! CALL TIMES STAR FOR DETAILS 854-1919 CRISIS LINE HELP LINE 24 HOURS CALL 854-1571 or TOLL FREE 1-800-265-7317 [ ] MTW EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SECOND CAREER = SECOND CHANCE!! 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